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Are You Content With Good Enough Or Are You Holding Out For The Best?
In this video, Paul Bloom of Yale talks to Barry Schwartz, author of The Paradox of Choice.
I got married and built my entire dating coaching practice around the idea that you can have high standards and still find happiness. People who push back – maximizers – insist that they will not "settle". The problem with maximizers, as Schwartz points out in this video is that they find it harder to choose, it takes a longer time to choose, and they're never really satisfied.
Holding out for "the best" or bust, often leaves you paralyzed and unhappy. Or perpetually single, as it might be.
As such, it's next to impossible to succeed as a maximizer. Holding out for "the best" or bust, often leaves you paralyzed and unhappy. Or perpetually single, as it might be. Schwartz stresses a message that I emphasize here and that I emphasized in Lori Gottlieb's "Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough":
"Even if you end up with less good outcomes, you'll be happier" as a satisficer.
Trust me: it's an acquired skill. I was a maximizer for 35 years until I figured out how to get happy. And if you're a woman whose greatest fear is "settling", it's about time you picked up Schwartz's and Gottlieb's books above.
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- 1Jenna
Forget maximizing and settling – it's all about being honest and realistic with yourself. I have "settled" before with nice guys and was not being honest with them or me about what I really wanted. Now much more selective, I am also more honest with myself about the consequences: I'm prepared to be single for a long time and consider this an acceptable option compared to other options available to me. The attitude I find distasteful is people thinking there's an endless merry go round of amazing partners, running from anyone the moment things stop being perfect and expecting instant fireworks. There's a happy medium in there.
- 2Paula
It's not realistic to hold out for perfection which is how I see 'wanting the best' as. Everything is flawed. Everyone is flawed. I have adopted this 'good enough' mentality and feel it makes me feel more at ease. I think I was a bit perfectionistic but as I grew older, I valued being happy and at peace more so naturally I would adopt a 'good enough' mentality. I think for me, when I make a decision, I pick one or two 'must haves' and maybe have a couple of other things that I want but are not necessary. I read about this years ago and it's basically the concept of discerning between the essential and nonessential and the faster we learn to drop what is not essential and see it as a want, the better off we are. The happier people seem to be able to distinguish 'want' vs 'need'.
- 3Jackie H.
Jenna, get ready for a loong ride…no judgment…just sayin'….I agree Paula…
- 4Kim
There's a fine line between determining who's "good enough" and who is the person I want to spend the rest of my life with.
- 5Amy
Great video, I'm definitely a satisficer, though I also have high standards. i know a few maximizers and it's true, they're not so happy. To segue a little, I have a theory that if Lori Gottlieb had titled her book slightly differently, for example, Marry Him: the Case for Going for Mr. Good Enough, or Marry Him: the Case for Falling for Mr. Good Enough, or something along those lines, her book would have been more palatable for women to read. The word "Settling" in the title is what repelled many readers initially. Then again, she wouldn't have received the media attention and eventual book sales if she hadn't used that word in her book title. Something about the word "settle" really freaks people out. Very savvy on Ms. Gottlieb's part.
- 6Jenna
Why the snide remark, Jackie? Ugh. Being reasonably selective is not the same as a maximizer. And unlike Evan and some of the posters here, I haven't been on several hundred dates and then complained no one was a good match. It shouldn't take that many or something is seriously, seriously wrong!
I wonder why it's so much easier to be a satisficer generally in life, but harder in the romantic relationship department. Maybe because it's such an intimate relationship and you plan on eventually having a child with this person (for those of us who want that). I do a good job at being a satisficer in all other aspects of my life. If I didn't I would be unemployed and unable to make major life decisions such as buying a home. I know my job isn't the best, but I think the trade off for stable income is worth it for me. I don't expect perfect friendships. I know the house that I will buy will have some trade offs too. I'm not looking for the perfect partner, but it does feel like more of a challenge to find your right balance of good enough. It certainly doesn't come as easy as other major life decisions.
- 8Ruby
I can't help but feel that something about this is a tad simplistic. Maybe the book goes into more detail, but that's the way I interpret it from this video. What I'm wondering is, what makes one person a maximizer and another a satisficer? Are people who are inherently more advantaged, more prone to be maximizers, or is there a correlation? So if you're wealthy and good looking, are you more likely to be a maximizer? If you're of average looks and smarts, are you more likely to settle because you just don't have the plethora of choices that your better-looking, wealthier counterpart has?
- 9Henriette
I'm tend to be a maximizer and know it would be good for me to pick up a few more satisficer traits. Easier said than done, though.
- 10Rose
I like this.
And agree that maximisers are perfectionists. And are not ever truly happy. They appear happy on the surface but are deeply unhappy inside unsettled and depressed.
It's about the best match for us to meet our needs of our inner core needs of who we really are on the inside. To share and BE with our best match. So it's not about settling and having no standards or pretending. It's still about being selective, but selective in a different way than most have been lead conditioned and taught to believe.
I particularly liked the bit about the best college.
The best at what exactly? Pushing youngsters to get high results to meet their league tables and targets?
MMMM and are these youngsters truly happy? No many are on a cocktail of pharmaceuticals to cope. Or are they desperately trying to please their parents and make their parents proud and happy? Training to be a doctor because that was decided for them as a child, or a lawyer etc.
- 11Joe
Everyone has the right to hold out for someone with zero flaws. But unless you have no flaws yourself, why would you expect to find someone with no flaws who's interested in you?
And nobody is flawless. If you think you are, you're deluded–and that's a flaw right there!
- 12Jenna
I like what Rose says about being selective in a different way — I've rejected a number of men who were "nice" but for very valid reasons. Some were too traditional and wanted either a stay at home wife or to have a lot of kids or stay in our rural state for the rest of their lives – all inconsistent with my long term vision and values. Some made subtle comments conveying that they looked down on my writing career, which is a deal breaker – the guy doesn't need to be a writer himself, but rather, be encouraging of my job (as I would do for him). With others, the idea of kissing them repulsed me; still others, after a few dates we could barely string together a meaningful conversation. Others were old enough to be my father – no thanks! Since I have a very full social life being single is better than any of these unappealing options, with whom I spent a fair amount of time with before writing them off. When you're spending a lifetime with someone, making sacrifices for them, having their kids, sharing their bank account, waking up next to them every morning – well, you do need to have reasonable selectivity, which is not the same as holding out for the best.
- 13Gina
Heck! It's hard enough to find someone in their 50s who is emotionally healthy enough to be in a relationship!! Many of the men that I have met online so far have been emotionally damaged from previous relationships, or were still carrying a torch for their exes, which is discouraging. I am easy to please because all I am looking for at this point is for someone who isn't broken.
- 15Angie
I was always confused about how maximizing works in relationships, although I have a few friends whose dating practices I think are unusual and rarely (ok, never) lead to serious relationships.
These people tend to date good-looking, high-salaried men who look good on paper. I just thought dating a stereotypical guy like this was a mark of insecurity, but maybe it's also maximizing?
I don't get how people can't meet someone, find them attractive and enjoy their company and then just see if they have dealbreakers as they get to know them? I've read the Paradox of Choice, and it never touches on insecurity although it's a good read. I don't really understand what maximizers are trying to do, although i do think with online dating it is trickier b/c you are reading a profile and that's nothing like real life. I saw your facebook post on insecurity the other day, and it reminds me of that. I've never been a maximizer but I think maximizers are appealing to some different need. (In fact, a maximizer friend who is always dolled up, always has perfect blond highlights, always goes to the gym, always wears great clothes, always has a great apartment, has always been "the best" … finally met her "soulmate" and has gotten engaged. But not without much complaining that he wasn't as cute as an ex that she dated for 2 years, but didn't like the personality of, etc. But yes, she is actually happy… and her fiance is attractive even if he is not "as attractive" as her ex). It just seems like maximizers are starting outwards: find the perfect on paper and try to find a way to love that person or enter a relationship with that person, and ignore the people who they naturally feel connected to, although I will admit it's easier to disregard people online because there is no way of telling if you'd actually be attracted to the person. I'm terrible at guessing based on online profiles.
I just think it's an incorrect thought that happiness comes from having the best. And yes, I'm a total satisficer.
@K 7 – It actually doesn't sound like you have "satisficed" in your job. It sounds like you have just accepted a job you don't like b/c you value getting paid. Work isn't supposed to bring happiness. It's supposed to bring money. Also, a house you can fix up. A man you can't. I think maximizing in a relationship context is trying to find someone that meets certain superficial criteria and not actual dealbreakers. In the video, Schwarz even stated that a satisficer can have very high standards.
Angie @15, I have to admit that I didn't watch the video and do not know exactly how satisficer is defined. My understanding of it is from Evan's words and the comments. I didn't write a novel so there may not be enough detail for you to understand my feelings. I said my job wasn't the best, but I'm satisfied with my job. I have had high paying jobs where I was miserable so I chose to find something else. My job isn't exciting and it's stressful, but those are just some negatives. The positives are that I get paid very well AND I like my co-workers/boss, it's flexible, fairly easy to take vacations, challenging in a good way and I'm good at it. It's a good fit for what I need in my life right now. My point was that because this isn't a matter of the heart it's not too hard for me to list out the pros and cons and make a decision. With homes I'm not even looking at things that need fixing up. My choices there are having to pick a neighborhood I don't love to stay in my budget or pick a place that is best for my commute. I can make these rational decisions. Love is harder because even if the pro list on a guy is long there is an intangible feeling component.
[email protected] thanks! I have learned/am learning a lot from this blog. Don't always agree, but that isn't the point for me. For me it's too look at things from another angle and to try things outside my comfort zone.
- 17Angie
@16 I think if you were a maximizer, this wouldn't be your thought process :-):
"Love is harder because even if the pro list on a guy is long there is an intangible feeling component."
I think a maximizer would date someone who met the superficial requirements even if they didn't actually like the person OR would try to take someone they do have feelings for and attempt to fix them up OR they'd not follow up on the initial attraction and cut things off early based on superficial reasons as opposed to a satisficer would be more inclined to accept someone as-is or at least would leave the relationship b/c of genuine dealbreakers like doesn't want a family (instead of "doesn't make 6 figures").
I can't remember if it was Lori Gottlieb or Barry Schwarz was say you have an event, and you want a red dress at X price point, etc. And you find a blue dress. And you think it's gorgeous and you look great in it and the price is right and it would work… but your heart is set on red. So you go to 15 stores, find no red dresses, and then say "Ok, well that blue dress will work." You go back to the original store, but it's sold out. You have no dress. (I think it was Lori).
- 18MilkyMae
Angie, The dress analogy is profound. When you get older, it's very easy to fall behind the curve. Your world can change faster than you can react.
- 19Speed
I read that book and it was outstanding in every way. One line that sticks out from it was that "human imagination will always outstrip reality." Or something to that effect.
If applied to romance, I think it's akin to believing no matter who you're with or potentially with, there has to be someone better—because your imagination can always conjure up someone better. You can possibly imagine someone with so many great qualities that they might not exist on this planet. That's the power of imagination. So how could the people you meet possibly meet the images you've created in your head?
So in a way I think of "maximizers" as not really "perfectionists" but "fantasists."
- 20Paula
The problem with the dress analogy is that it is too simplistic. The dress represents the man. Men are equally involved in the decision making of what happens in a relationship. A dress is just an inanimate object with no say. The dress does not have a need to have freedom. A man is actually more complicated then a dress. Men have fears, quirks and insecurities. A dress does not.
While I understand the dress metaphor, it is just that – a metaphor. It will not be able to capture the inner psychology of men and women. Humans are both simple and complex creatures. I finished reading the book Why He didn't Call You Back (I think recommended by Evan in a blog post?) and it just reaffirms to me that men claim to b simple but really are not. They have their quirks and flaws and surprisingly get turned off by misreading simple communication. We women have to accept them and also try to understand what makes them tick. To simplify finding a man to that of finding a dress is really almost an insult.
- 21cat
I try to be reasonable in what I want, I really do. But it is difficult because the older you get the more baggage people have. I do not have children but am willing to go out with men who have children, assuming the children are not feral and on a mission to make my life miserable. I am willing to date divorcees, but find many divorced men are very bitter about their ex and women in general. Widowers I encounter seem to have put their wives on pedestals and say they will never marry again, so I am only good enough to date, not good enough to marry.
I am prioritizing character over charisma, but I am a sucker for witty banter and lots of laughs and I miss that when it is absent in a guy.nevertheless I grit my teeth and go and multiple dates and wait for chemistry to develop, I have tried really hard to find someone and feel very demoralised.
- 22John
Jenna @12
I've rejected a number of men who were "nice" but for very valid reasons. Some were too traditional and wanted either a stay at home wife or to have a lot of kids or stay in our rural state for the rest of their lives – all inconsistent with my long term vision and values. Some made subtle comments conveying that they looked down on my writing career, which is a deal breaker – the guy doesn't need to be a writer himself, but rather, be encouraging of my job (as I would do for him). With others, the idea of kissing them repulsed me.
Jenna did it ever cross your mind that maybe the guys who you look down upon because they want to live in your rural state, look down upon YOU because you are a writer? You come across as "my shit don't stink" and so the best way to bring those people down to earth is to flame something close to their heart- such as your writing. No guy would ever give a subtle dig as to a girls writing dreams unless he didn't care if he lost her or not.
You seem to give a whole host of reasons why you reject guys. But I always take with a grain of salt whenever someone crows about all the reasons they dump someone without ever acknowledging that sometimes they get rejected too. Of course in your mind, you have never been rejected. But take heed. The guys who diss your writing? They are rejecting you. Only you don't see it that way. You look at it as them not being supportive. But in reality, they are rejecting you and the writing is just a subtle way of doing it.
- 23Sparkling Emerald
I think I am being reasonable in what I want, in fact, in the past maybe too willing to compromise too much.
I have very few deal breakers, one of them being NO SMOKING of ANY KIND ! Finding someone who doesn't smoke tobacco is fairly easy, but being a baby boomer, finding a non pot smoker is proving to be a challenge. I really don't want to be involved with someone who is involved in an illegal activity. Even if just occasionally. I don't think it makes someone a bad person, (I used to indulge in my youth, but I quit AGES ago.) I have rejected two otherwise seemingly great guys over this. One told me at our first meeting. (I didn't ask, he let me know) I thanked him for his honesty and gave him a warm goodbye hug. Another one knew it was a deal breaker for me and decided that since he was only an occasional user that "it wasn't part of who he was", so he waited a few weeks to tell me. At this point, it was his hiding of this from me, (knowing it was a deal breaker) rather than his occasional habit that had me more concerned. I think he finally told me, because he was starting to have issues with my legal marital status (which he knew about from the start)
I don't look for (nor desire) George Clooney good looks. Just someone reasonably fit & pleasant looking. ( I don't mind a few extra pounds, or bald and I actually LOVE gray hair) INCOME ? I don't even look at that part on the profile. HEIGHT ? I couldn't care less. (I'm pretty short) EDUCATION LEVEL ? Irrelevant to me, I only have a HS degree.
Am I really being TOO PICKY not wanting a pot smoker ? (even an "occasional" one ????? ) Maybe when I finalize my divorce I'll have more men to choose from, and I can find someone fairly pleasant looking, easy to talk to, thoughtful, kind consistent, emotionally available, who's doesn't smoke ANYTHING and who is into me.
- 24Angie
@Sparkling Emerald
You aren't a maximizer. I have friends (and have even dated male) maximizers. After I read "Marry Him", I thought some of the women featured in the book were nutty, and I was telling a friend…
She told me she dumped a guy because he ate eggs in front of her, and she hates eggs. (No, she's not vegan. She doesn't like eggs because they jiggle). The other engaged friend referenced above dated her ex for 2 1/2 years despite not liking him, b/c she thought he was good-looking and liked his job and didn't think she would find anyone as good as him. (She has said of her fiance that he is far less physically good-looking, but she has never felt so happy or enjoys someone's company so much, although she still wishes he was better looking).
Not wanting a criminal / drug abuser / deadbeat dad is normal.
I don't know. I've read both books and have seen some other things Schwarz has done, so I think I get this, but the posters who are saying "but feelings" etc…. I don't think maximizers are that deep, nor do I think the emotional stuff serves as factors. (Or, if they do really have an emotional connection with a person, they may try to encourage the person to "fix" the things they don't like).
- 25Jenna
John – I've been rejected plenty of times and don't hesitate to a admit to that. But this post is about rejecting others, not the other way around. Good grief, get over yourself!
- 26elli
@cat 21
I feel for you. I am in my forties, never married, no children and I feel lost among all those divorcees and widowers with children, sometimes also grandchildren, who have had a long family history. I literally feel like a fish out of water at times because my views on the world are often so different from theirs. My independence usually scares them because many of them have never met such a type of woman, so many think I am weird, which I am not, I am a normal woman who hasn´t had much luck in love and has had to learn to stand on her own feet without a family support, that´s all. So am I a maximizer whn Iwant somebody who won´t bother me with all his family problems, problems with his ex, his teenage children, etc.?
- 27Morris
I say go for what you want but realize what you are asking for. If you are looking for the 1% expect and accept you'll have a hard time. Also realize what you bring to the table. Do you have what the type of person you want is looking for? Other things to consider…
– Just because you can date a certain type of person doesn't mean they want to settle down with you. Like it or not a man that is a 10 will date/sleep with 7s and 8s. But at the end of the day they will most likely settle down with a 9 or 10. Likewise a girl in her 20s might date a rich man in his 40s but the chances of her settling with him are pretty slim.
– Things usually get harder as you age. Unfortunately women hit that issue earlier. I have wonderful female friends that are pretty but unable to find the type of men they use to be able to easily date now that they are approaching 40.
- 28Sparkling Emerald
Angie 24 "She told me she dumped a guy because he ate eggs in front of her, and she hates eggs. (No, she's not vegan. She doesn't like eggs because they jiggle)."
That has got to be one of the funniest things I have ever read ! And I guess I better put "don't eat jiggley food" on a date, in case that's some sort of universal deal breaker 🙂 Would she have given him another chance if he ate a hard boiled egg in front of him ?
- 29Karl S
We all know everyone has flaws, but the question then becomes what kind of flaws are you willing to settle on? Are they things you can both acknowledge and laugh at/work on together or are they things that get you both defensive and prickly when they're discussed.
I find my current partner can get snappy and very critical when she's under stress or feeling moody, which she later apologizes for. I do appreciate the apology, but sometimes I wonder whether it's right to endure the oscillations she has, or whether I should seek somebody who doesn't get like that. It can be hard to know sometimes where to draw the line in the sand, especially when people mean well.
- 30Angie
@ Sparkling Emerald
I was in SHOCK when she told me that. She told me other somewhat superficial reasons she has dismissed guys (didn't like his car, etc), but the eggs thing blew my mind.
I don't know. I feel like maximizing has to do with some underlying dissatisfaction or personal issue that leads to unhappiness, but is expressed as maximizing (ex: being insecure, having low self esteem, caring too much what others think or abandonment issues) and not the maximizing itself that leads to unhappiness, but Barry Schwarz probably isn't interested in what I have to say :-P.


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Friday, August 29, 2008
My TV Debut
Just an update for those that live in the Edmonton area and/or pick up Citytv (channel 7 on Shaw). Marina from Citytv has e-mailed me to let me know that the fly-fishing show I did for Nick's Nosh will now air on Monday, September 8. Not sure what time exactly but I believe it runs between 5:30pm & 6:30pm. So tune in for my TV debut and watch me make a fool out of myself (God I hope not).
Posted by Mike (Doc) Monteith at 6:23 p.m.
3 comments:
- Steve Dobson said...
Can we check it out on Youtube ?
- August 30, 2008 at 8:54 a.m.
- Mike (Doc) Monteith said...
Hey Steve. After it airs, they are supposed to send me a video on disk. I'll try and get that up on youtube but if not I'll place a link to the video on their website.
- August 30, 2008 at 2:15 p.m.
- somereality said...
They have the video on the CityTV website. The URL is http://www.citytv.com/edmonton/yourcity_61596.aspx
- September 10, 2008 at 9:35 p.m.
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Friday, November 19, 2010
NaNo update
Well, there it is, folks! I am officially caught up! Last night, my sister had a band concert, and my parents said that it was okay that I didn't go because of NaNoWriMo. And I got all caught up! I wrote about 5000 words! That's insanely good, if you didn't know. I was supposed to be at 30000 and got to 30045! Yay! And, people in my Language Arts class are getting interested. They are baffled that I wrote 100 pages! They think it's really cool that I'm trying to do the improbable! Yay mee! Mrs. Burke, my LA teacher, is being very encouraging, too. She didn't even yell at me when I danced on the desk when I hit the half-way point! Yay to Mrs. Burke! My mom also said that if I make my goal that I get the NaNoWriMo hoodie! I love hoodies! I am having an excruciatingly good day. : )
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Sunday, November 2, 2014
Can We Change The Course Of Cancer With Prayer? Prayer requests-
65 comments:
- Susie said...
Diana, I have had Beth and Linda in my prayers for some time. I feel there is hope always. Wishing God's good blessings on all in need this morning. xoxo, Susie
- November 2, 2014 at 5:38 AM
- Sylvia said...
Praying for Linda and Beth! I know God answers prayers, my husband and found out in March that he had throat cancer a tumor 3.5 centimeters and stage 4. He was given the strongest chemo they can give and had 35 treatments of radiation. He has a Port and a Peg tube, his throat was swollen and so sore that he couldn't eat. I still have to feed him 1 or 2 times a day thru his tube, but Praise God he IS cancer free. Thanks be to God that still hears our prayers!!!
- November 2, 2014 at 6:16 AM
- Willow said...
I am certainly sending out prayers to these strong women .
- November 2, 2014 at 6:29 AM
- Katie Clooney said...
I will keep both of these lovely ladies in my prayers, Diana.
- November 2, 2014 at 6:34 AM
- Kay G. said...
Praying for Linda and Beth.
I just quoted "It's A Wonderful Life" on my post and this reminds me of this...when George Bailey is going through his tough time, the son asks his Mother, "Should I pray for him" and her answer was, "Yes, pray very hard".
God bless you and all your sweet army of prayer warriors.
- November 2, 2014 at 6:38 AM
- Gert said...
My prayers are with these beautiful ladies. This is a very difficult time for them I know. God bless and comfort them.
- November 2, 2014 at 6:38 AM
Praying for healing for both Linda and Beth.
God bless your day.
- November 2, 2014 at 6:42 AM
- Greatfull Dazee said...
I am sending prayers up for both these special ladies. Cancer is hard and I hope that they feel better each day! Thank you Diana for sharing this information. Xxdazee
- November 2, 2014 at 6:52 AM
- Sherry @ Thrift My House said...
Absolutely! Prayer changes things! I'll be praying for both of these beautiful ladies! And Diana, Bless you sweet lady for being so faithful! You mean so much to so many!
- November 2, 2014 at 7:00 AM
these two beautiful women are in my prayers,
- November 2, 2014 at 7:27 AM
- Sonny G said...
Prayers for them both and for a cure for this horrific disease.. loving healing light to all who suffer.
- November 2, 2014 at 7:28 AM
- Patty Patterson said...
Praying for your two blogging friends. I'm so sorry for what they are going through and hope God heals them.
- November 2, 2014 at 7:38 AM
- Junkchiccottage said...
Prayers are being sent. May both of them find peace and stay focused on hope as they travel this journey. Hugs to both of them.
- November 2, 2014 at 7:48 AM
- Deborah@Green Willow Pond said...
I added them to my prayer list Diana. I have a dear friend also struggling with cancer. We so need a cure! Praying that the ultimate physician will heal.
Blessings, Deborah
- November 2, 2014 at 7:51 AM
- Penny @ Penny's Vintage Home said...
I'll put these lovely ladies in my prayers...
- November 2, 2014 at 8:04 AM
- Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest said...
I shall put these ladies in my prayers and ask God to be with them throughout these ordeals.
And always, every day I pray for a CURE - cancer has gotten so out of control. Thanks for the chance to pray for them by your letting us know, Diana. You are a good Prayer Warrior.
Blessings to you and your family always.
- November 2, 2014 at 8:19 AM
- Judy said...
thank you for bringing these sweet ladies' needs to our attention diana....we never know what a day will bring for any of us. i will remember these precious women in my prayers.
- November 2, 2014 at 8:43 AM
- Kathy said...
Just sent up a prayer for these courageous women.
- November 2, 2014 at 9:01 AM
- Gypsy Heart said...
God bless these ladies! Chemo and radiation are so damaging to the whole body, not just the cancer cells. I do believe there is great power in collective prayer and I will keep the prayers going for both.
Thank you for sharing we can pray!
- November 2, 2014 at 9:15 AM
- Row homes and Cobblestones said...
I believe there is kinetic energy in all prayer and positive energy comes from loving thoughts, so yes I will say prayers for these two strong woman.
- November 2, 2014 at 9:19 AM
- Shirley said...
Good Morning Diana, I stopped by both blogs this morning. I keep praying for a cure for all of those with cancer. Both have very strong personalities. Hope all is well with you. Hugs and Prayers from Your Missouri Friend.
- November 2, 2014 at 10:02 AM
- Kelly said...
I will keep them in my prayers. Cancer treatment seems to be just as bad as the actual disease itself it seems. My FIL was battling lung cancer and took a chemo pill after not being able to tolerate the other kind and it made his skin break out and his eyesight go bad. He had trouble seeing good. It made him weak and didn't mix well with other meds he was taking for his heart. He just passed away a couple of days ago so he is no longer battling his diseases. It has been a difficult weekend for us, but we are finally getting over the shock. I agree that if you have good health then you are the richest person on earth!
- November 2, 2014 at 10:21 AM
- Tonita said...
I am including them in my prayers. What beautiful strong women.
There is a wonderful book and a New York Times seller from years back written by Suzanne Somers, about knocking out cancer and doctors who are curing cancer. The book is titled - Knockout. It has so many resources and interviews with the Doctors and with people who are healed from cancer with nontraditional methods. It is a wonderful easy read, even if you don't have cancer diagnosis now, there is a lot of info so one can be prepared as well as work towards preventing cancer.
- November 2, 2014 at 10:52 AM
- Debbie said...
Oh Diana...I just prayed for these dear ladies. Also for travel mercies for Sweet Cheeks, and the people she is with. It seems cancer is taking it's toll these days. One of my sisters had been in the hospital all last week for testing at the cancer center in Grand Rapids. She passed unexpectedly last night. It all happened so fast! Everyone is in shock. I agree with Kelly...we take our health for granted....appreciate your health if it's good.
- November 2, 2014 at 10:57 AM
- Connie said...
Dear Diana, I love that you use your blog as a stepping stone for prayer warrior-ship. We do not need to know what the answer to prayer might be. We just need to pray. The Lord honors prayer, He knows our hearts and the hearts of those in pain and suffering. He has the right answer, but yes . . . we need to send up the prayers. He is listening:)
- November 2, 2014 at 11:52 AM
- Red Rose Alley said...
I just prayed for your blog friends, Beth Marie and Linda.
What a special blog friend you are to all.
love you,
- November 2, 2014 at 11:52 AM
- camp and cottage living said...
I am adding Linda and Beth Marie to my prayers right now.
I do believe in Divine healing and also strength to go through whatever is required.
Our God is a Mighty God!
- November 2, 2014 at 12:19 PM
- chateau chic said...
So many needs, hurts, and pain out there. This is a good reminder to pray for good health and also lift of those in desperate need of God's healing touch. You are so faithful, Diana, in bringing these dear ladies to our attention.
Mary Alice
- November 2, 2014 at 12:30 PM
- French Basketeer.com said...
Keeping Linda and Beth Marie in my prayers....and asking for strength for them....as we enter the holiday season it's a difficult time to not feel well. But I believe in prayer as well as alternative health cures. Wishing you a beautiful Sunday~
- November 2, 2014 at 12:37 PM
- Teresa said...
Both Linda and Beth Marie are in my prayers.
Prayers do help. My mom who is terminal swears by them. She feels that without prayers said by so many for her she would have had the sever pain that was predicted for her when she went through the radiation. None in that area at all! She is also crediting prayer for the cancer not spreading to other parts of her body. We don't know how much time she has left, but for right now she is very tired, but pain free. Not that there hasn't been many hicups, and we take each day day by day, but without prayers she feels that she would be worse off then she is.
So please pray for everyone who needs them as you never know who you will be helping!!!
- November 2, 2014 at 2:03 PM
- Mary@mydogsmygardenandmary said...
Diana, I will add Linda and Beth Marie to my pray list. It seems that almost all of the sick people that I pray for have cancer. how sad. you would think by now they would have a cure. Doesn't seem like they are making any headway.
Enjoy your Sunday as tomorrow SC will be there.
- November 2, 2014 at 2:10 PM
- Consider It All Joy said...
It is always an honor, Diana, to pray for our sweet blogging friends! Sending prayers for peace, comfort and strength as these beautiful women battle on! Thank you for sharing these needs. Blessings, Cindy
- November 2, 2014 at 2:26 PM
- ImSoVintage Laura Walker said...
I will pray for both of these women, and yes I do believe prayer can heal. xo Laura
- November 2, 2014 at 2:43 PM
- Donna said...
I will be praying for these two women, Diana. I agree, I don't think it is so much HOW we pray, or the specific outcome we might ask for, but that we DO pray. I believe in miracles. Thank you for spreading the word. I know you will keep us posted as to how they are doing. You are such a good friend.
- November 2, 2014 at 3:09 PM
- Merlesworld said...
I feel for anyone with cancer such a horrible condition and the treatment is so awful, I've known some to come out of it and some who just didn't make it, I hope these two do recover fully
- November 2, 2014 at 3:24 PM
- Cass @ That Old House said...
Oh Diana, I will include these brave ladies in my prayers -- and you are right. It's not HOW we pray, but who we pray to!
He knows, and understands.
Thanks for this reminder -- and on another topic, we got that coffee table this afternoon, and I think it's destiny is green!
- November 2, 2014 at 4:15 PM
- Chatty Crone said...
I HATE HATE HATE HATE cancer. I just think it is so awful. I saw Beth Marie and have been praying - she sounds like she is going thru so much. I do not know Linda, but that sounds rough too. I will pray for both! I am so sorry.
- November 2, 2014 at 4:26 PM
- DREAMS ON 34th STREET ~ French Bread & Family said...
Praying for some relief on the way to a cure for Linda and Beth Marie.
- November 2, 2014 at 4:40 PM
- Terra said...
I am praying for health and strength for these two ladies and for divine healing according to God's plan. Prayer is powerful that is certain.
- November 2, 2014 at 4:41 PM
- Nellie said...
Prayers for Beth and Linda - and for all who are in need. xo Nellie
- November 2, 2014 at 4:54 PM
- Shelia said...
I'm sending prayers for both ladies and I do believe God can heal and I'll pray for miracles for them.
Shelia ;)
- November 2, 2014 at 5:20 PM
- Kim @ Exquisitely Unremarkable said...
I am sending prayer and positive thoughts to both of these lovely, strong ladies.
- November 2, 2014 at 5:24 PM
- Betsy@ coastal-colors said...
Diana, praying for both Beth Marie and Linda! Thank you for sharing their updates. I believe in the power of prayer! I also believe much prayer- much power! May God wrap His healing hands around them! XO, Betsy
- November 2, 2014 at 5:41 PM
- Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...
Lifting Linda and Beth-Marie in prayer...xoxo
- November 2, 2014 at 5:46 PM
- GARAGE SALE GAL said...
There is much Power in Prayer!!! This is what I believe! The healing is in God's hands! May He heal these lovely women.
- November 2, 2014 at 5:46 PM
- sharon said...
Sending prayers!
- November 2, 2014 at 5:50 PM
- Kari from Meadowview Farm said...
I believe in strength & hope sent through prayer & healing thought. When I went through Breast cancer surgery last year, I honestly could feel the goodness passed on to me by others. It matters! Kari
- November 2, 2014 at 6:31 PM
- Ann@A Sentimental Life said...
I will say my prayers and ask that you pray for my friend from work. She was diagnosed this week with breast Caner and some spots on her liver. It is hard to comprehend some times that this is happening. She is a ball of fire all the time and has a great attitude, I am afraid I would curl up in a ball in under desperation. Yes let us find a cure.
- November 2, 2014 at 6:33 PM
- White Lace and Promises said...
I have been praying for them both. I am so sad that they are not doing well. When I pray for Linda I never can think of her name so I pray for "The Chocolate Lady." God knows her by name. I pray for Beth Marie often. She has followed me since I started and always leaves such sweet comments. I believe God will answer, not always in the way we pray He will, but I continue to go boldly to the Throne and ask. Prayers for sure!
- November 2, 2014 at 6:41 PM
- Lisa Mangold said...
Praying too . . .
- November 2, 2014 at 7:02 PM
- Carla from The River said...
I also have been praying for them. I thank you for the reminder as well. It make a difference! Thank you, sweet friend.
- November 2, 2014 at 7:02 PM
- Rose said...
I will pray for these 2 brave women as well as a friend who is battling cancer for the second time in his life and he just remarried a couple months ago.
- November 2, 2014 at 7:08 PM
- Jane@Bluebird1959 said...
I thought of you and your many dear friends in need of prayer while I was in church this morning. Continued prayers. Jane
- November 2, 2014 at 7:18 PM
- Dolly Sarrio said...
Praying for both!
- November 2, 2014 at 7:41 PM
- Missy George said...
Sending prayers and positive thoughts..Tough times...
- November 2, 2014 at 7:49 PM
- living from glory to glory said...
I am just going to lift up my voice and pray along with all these amazing women! These are very trials for anyone to go through! God bless each and everyone! Prayer is so powerful! Love. Roxy
- November 2, 2014 at 7:52 PM
- My Garden Diaries said...
There is nothing worse than feeling sick.....I wish that I could take the sick away from everyone....just makes me so sad. Yes I will pray for these lovely women! Sending them strength and love right now! Please keep us posted friend.....Nicole xoxo
- November 2, 2014 at 8:11 PM
- sweetvintageofmine said...
Beth Marie and Linda are on my prayer list and I will be giving their names to an intercessory prayer group I've been involved with......God heals in different ways...yes, sometimes miraclously and other times a process.....Prayer does change things when we speak and believe the word! Roxie
- November 2, 2014 at 8:17 PM
- Blondie's Journal said...
My heart goes out to these ladies. I have seen first hand the ravages of chemo and radiation...these are brave souls.
You asked some intriguing questions... for what it's worth, my prayers always go up to our creator. Our savior. And I never let go of that faith. But secondly, and I wish more people would believe in what I do, that we need to support cancer research. We have to support the scientists and doctors finding links and causes, searching for ways to make treatments more tolerable, living with the disease less painful. There are so many causes we can support, many are narrowed down to specific types of cancer and that means so much to people who are losing or have lost a loved one to breast cancer, ovarian cancer, etc. It's important to know where the money is going. Each charity is so different. Gather all the info you can.
Anyway, my preference for supporting cancer research isn't for everyone. Besides God, I think I would place as a much faith as I possible can in a better way all around to deal with an end to the suffering.
Much love and respect for your posts,
- November 2, 2014 at 8:22 PM
- A Joyful Cottage said...
Praying, Diana. ~ Nancy
- November 2, 2014 at 9:34 PM
- joanne said...
sending healing prayers on little angel wings for both your friends.
- November 2, 2014 at 10:31 PM
- FABBY'S LIVING said...
I will start prayers for the ladies. Just today I was talking to a friend and we were both wondering if there'll be a cure we will see in our life times and we both seemed so dismal about it...but hey, prayers do reverse bad things, many times! I just had my Rosary at home and I could've ask the 15 ladies to all pray for them. Still we are going to be a great group around the bloggy friends.
Have a wonderful week sweet lady.
- November 3, 2014 at 1:20 AM
- Lisa @ Texas Decor said...
Praying for Divine Healing for Beth Marie and Linda. Keeping them in my daily prayers too. God bless them.
- November 3, 2014 at 12:14 PM
- Beatrice Euphemie said...
Sending prayers to sweet Beth Marie and Linda. These ladies are so brave - my heart goes out to them and their loved ones. xo Karen
- November 3, 2014 at 6:49 PM
- J said...
It is so gratifying to see the lengthy list of caring people who are praying for these lovely ladies. I prayed for Laura through the weekend and now I will add these friends as well. I was taught to pray "for the will of God" to triumph. He asks us to bring all of our petitions to him. He cares and listens!
- November 3, 2014 at 8:54 PM


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Justyn and I finally managed to make it out to Greasewood Flats this weekend! We really had a great time… and quite possibly made some new friends while we were there.
Such a fun place – the rustic outdoors, picnic tables, beer, good food and live music.
I love the decor here: a string of christmas lights covered with styrofoam cups!
So. totally. in. love. We had an incredible day today… I have some more pictures to post (hopefully tomorrow) of our amazing scenic drive via the Apache Trail earlier today.
Life is good. God is good. We are so very happy!


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Summer is here and the Fourth of July celebrations are just around the corner. We all know what that means: hot dogs, apple pie, fireworks, patriotism that collides with fashion and small children chasing the family pet through the yard with sparklers. The other big thing is mid-year performance reviews. Nothing says holiday party like a nice compensation bump or quarterly performance bonus based on meeting performance objectives and delivering business return. Yet while tracking ROI on performance projects is difficult, connecting it to performance bonuses can be even tougher than keeping your pre-teen from shooting bottle rockets at the dog.
According to management superstar Peter Drucker in The Information Executives Need, "Wealth creation is the allocation of scare resources, working capital and performing people ... the scarcest resources in any organization are performing people." As a general rule, everyone is in favor of better performance and getting paid more for it. Oftentimes, the simplest way to motivate people on the job is to draw a painfully clear line between daily performance and improvements in their take-home pay. Not-for-profit corporations and professional athletes not withstanding, most people get the connection between improving their performance and being paid more. But tracking that performance and connecting it to daily, monthly and quarterly activity can be quite another matter.
Many times in the rush to monitor and manage metrics, no one stops to ask who contributed, how they should be measured or how they should be compensated for their performance. For example, service level performance is being tracked for platinum customers and one of the key metrics in the service-level agreement (SLA) is on-time delivery in full, assuming that the SLA agreement is within guidelines, who should get paid? The account team? The third-party logistics provider? The manufacturing and production team? Management? This gets tricky in a hurry, especially when bonuses are allocated in the front office and the work gets done on the shop floor. In our search for the truth, we went to the Windy City to look for answers.
After a trip to Monaco to hang with CFOs last month, the only way to get back in touch with the real world is to get to Chicago for the META Group's Metamorphosis conference. There we checked in with John Van Decker who gave a presentation on business performance management and the linkage to compensation. He introduced the idea of enterprise compensation performance management or ECPM. Now nothing says improved performance like a new acronym, but the idea is that by connecting compensation across the organization with overall performance management strategy and workforce information then performance will improve.
The theory makes sense on paper, but often doesn't match organization reality because it includes the HR department. Unless you work for someone such as GE, you likely have a very limited view of the value of the HR department. HR is seen as an administrative function and a gatekeeper for the organization. As everyone knows, the quickest way not to get a new job is to apply directly to the HR department. However, HR may be the critical component to unlocking performance and effecting cultural change across the organization.
For example, we know of a company in CPG that has tied weekly bonus targets to line efficiency and trailer load in their drive to better performance. They have broken yearly performance plans into individual plant targets and even down to efficiency for each shift. They post daily reports on the shop floor indicating performance to date against targets for the week. Every day when workers arrive for their shift, they all know what performance they need to deliver on their shift to stay on target for their performance bonus. As you might expect, by making this information available to all employees on all shifts, overall plant performance has improved substantially.
As performance initiatives and strategy continue to gain momentum, it is of critical importance to consider the role of human capital management and compensation strategy in effecting organizational change. Performance management always comes back to: What's in it for me? It is critical that human capital management be given high priority in focusing on results and incenting improved performance. Internal systems and processes must support information delivery to people at all levels. Those people will perform better if they can see it on their paycheck. And as we all know, nothing says holiday fun like small children terrorizing the family pet with a sparkler. And nothing says improved performance like a little more take-home pay. Who wouldn't pay for that?
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(First published June 20, 2011)
It's difficult to have much to say about Ed Miliband as it appears there just isn't that much to talk about. Nice guy – wouldn't look out-of-place standing in the corner of a room at wedding looking awkward and shy. But labour leader?
With zero enviable charisma and no big plan for his party, it appears that Miliband (E) is leading Labour further into the political wilderness. In a recent interview with the IOS (Independent on Sunday), he said "I think if you'd told me as a teenager I'd be leader of the Labour Party, I wouldn't have thought that was going to be the case. That's not the way I've thought about my life." Brilliant. So the man who is supposed to be the voice of the working class has never had a real ambition to lead a party. That's a great start.
He then went on to add that "The most difficult thing about this job is not having enough time to see your kids. There are always frustrations in politics, but actually the thing I care most about is having the time to see them." Even less dedication to his party.
Perhaps I'm being too critical. It's quite in line with his parties values to be in politics for the people not the profit. That means he genuinely cares right? Also, we should commend him for sacrificing vital bath-time with his kids in his efforts to rescue this Country and be charmed by his sense of frustration at not being able to see them enough. Right?
When you read interviews with the younger Miliband, or watch him at Question Time, you feel like this is all just a bit too much effort for him. He'd rather be spending time with his family. Understandably. He'd rather not deal with the dragons (sorry, Tories). That's understandable too. But you get the overwhelming impression that he'd just rather be anywhere else.
So when you criticise the papers or opposition for nosing into his private life – this business with a rushed wedding to his wife, his "war" with his brother and his Mother's despair for her "collapsing family" – ask yourself that maybe they have to dive into his private life, because maybe, just maybe, aside from those around him, there is just nothing interesting about Ed Miliband.


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Thursday, February 6, 2014
Sopas (Filipino Chicken Noodle Soup)
It's been very cold here in Calgary, with temperatures hovering between -22°C to -33°C this past week. This has been very fitting considering Gastropost Calgary's mission this week is called "Warm It Up"! So I figured what a great time to make some chicken soup, the quintessential comfort food.
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Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
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One blessed morning, after meditation, I sat at my desk to write, and this is what I heard:
"Go to the wide-open spaces of your inner sanctuary,
the canyons and caverns of your own soul,
and you will discover Wild Divinity
dancing naked around sacred fires,
One who is with you there
and everywhere across the wild world.
Descend now,
while the inner drums have your attention,
for soon enough
all the other calls of this world will drag you away by the hair
and you will be lost, again,
forgetting the beckoning of the Inner Voice altogether.
Now is the time for the sacred adventure
the only precious breath you are promised.
Don't waste it with vain attempts to fill all your empty spaces.
Go to the place called barren.
Stand in the place called empty.
And you will find God there.[1]
Meet Him in your inner wilderness
and you will begin to see Her everywhere!"
Wow, that is a scary call. One part of me hears it as an adventure waiting to happen. But another part of me wants to run like hell away from "canyons and caverns" of the soul, and "dancing naked around sacred fires," and descending and getting "lost, again." One lady in one of our groups heard this poem and said, "Who wants to meet a Wild Divinity?" One part of me does. The other part, the one that dominates much of my life, just wants to stay comfortable and treat life like a big, old easy chair. Sometimes I do still long for a sacred adventure with a Wild Divinity, and that sends me back into meditation.
That call to keep going down into my inner sanctuary rearranges my life. The Wild Divinity does show up sometimes. He makes His way down into my soul to disturb, cajole, comfort, or guide. Sacred moments do arise for a moment. I do my part, as best I can, by holding the space for the Sacred to appear. I practice my centering. What happens next is out of my control. But if I have practiced opening my eyes and ears, I might discover a gate of heaven.
Walking a contemplative path means discovering an inner sanctuary where the Holy One resides, and then noticing that the gate of heaven is everywhere in the world around us. It is a journey inward and a journey outward. Everyday mystics on this path search for the Divine within and wherever we go. In between, we often make messes of our lives. Then we start over. If we are faithful in our task, and practice together long enough, we might find a way to join the Weaver in repairing the torn fabric of the world.
[1] Joan Sauro, Whole Earth Meditation, found in Jan L. Richardson, In Wisdom's Path, 57.orld's soul.
[1] Joan Sauro, Whole Earth Meditation, found in Jan L. Richardson, In Wisdom's Path, 57.


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Even after coming up just short against a crosstown and conference rival, Lee's Summit North boys basketball coach Mike Hilbert couldn't get too upset Tuesday night — not after being part of a game this riveting.
Hilbert's Broncos lost 79-77 against Lee's Summit in front of a near-capacity crowd in North's gym during a back-and-forth game that went down to the final seconds.
Sure, Hilbert hated taking the loss, but he loved the intensity and effort put out by both teams.
"That was a fantastic high school basketball game, a see-saw affair that had a little drama at the end," Hilbert said. "Fun to be a part of it; fun to coach it."
It surely was fun watching North guard Javaunte Hawkins, who poured in a game-high 35 points on 11-for-21 shooting from the field. Hawkins, who had been slowed by a wrist injury he suffered against Park Hill South before the holiday break, made 4 of 9 three-pointers and scored 20 points before halftime.
Lee's Summit countered with a 26-point night from forward Will Eames and 19 points from guard Seth Romi, who hit 4 of 8 from three-point range.
But while Hawkins was hot from the get-go, Eames and Romi didn't get rolling until the second half — and neither did the rest of the Tigers.
Lee's Summit (8-4, 3-0 Suburban Gold) made only 3 of 15 shots during the first quarter and scored only 30 points in the first half.
That changed in the second half, with Romi firing from outside and Eames penetrating the Broncos' zone defense, the Tigers tallied 49 points in the second half, including 28 in the third quarter alone.
"In our offense, we have to move with a purpose," Lee's Summit coach Blake Little said. "A big chunk of the game, we were kind of just moving. There wasn't really a purpose to it. And all of a sudden, we found that purpose, found the shooters and everything opened up."
Neither team shot well in the first quarter, which ended with North (5-5, 1-2 Suburban Gold) in front 11-8.
The Tigers led 23-20 midway through the second quarter before Hawkins warmed up and led an 11-3 run. He scored nine straight points during one stretch — two free throws, a layup, a drive off a steal and a three-pointer — in propelling the Broncos to a 36-30 halftime lead.
"Javaunte was definitely on fire from three," Romi said. "It seemed like he couldn't miss there for a while. We had to get clamps on him a little bit, and it wasn't easy to do that."
North stretched its lead to nine points before Lee's Summit chipped away behind Eames, who only scored eight points in the first half, and Romi, who only had three.
The Broncos led 50-41 midway through the third period, but that lead evaporated during a 13-3 Tigers run. Romi started it with a three-pointer and ended it with an and-one, which put Lee's Summit up for good 58-55 at the end of the third quarter.
"It's tough to cover them," Hilbert said. "You kind of have to pick your poison. We tried to make them shoot perimeter jump shots and they passed the ball well enough to get inside the zone, and Will had a big second half against us."
But North wouldn't go away quietly.
An and-one from Hawkins and two free throws from Logan Jenkins pulled the Broncos within 65-64 midway through the fourth quarter.
Lee's Summit went back up 72-65 on a three by Trevor Langenbahn and a spin move in the lane by Eames, but the Broncos made it a 74-73 game when Hawkins turned a midcourt steal into a layup and later added a free throw.
North had a chance to take the lead after Deron McDaniel missed two free throws with 49 seconds left, but Hawkins missed on a drive in the lane. The Tigers made 5 of 6 free throws down the stretch and withstood a final three-point by Hawkins with eight seconds left.
McDaniel also reached double figures with 16 points for Lee's Summit. Jenkins finished with 15 points for North and Elijah Farr added 14.
"It was a fun night of basketball," Little said. "Whatever side you were cheering for, you got a lot of value for your buck tonight."


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I meant to say "flabbergasted," but it came out flubberbusted. Why is it I always have these brain farts in front of a punk? Isn't it enough that I can't get my brain to slow down enough for my mouth to catch up. Do I have to have witnesses?
Anyway, now that I think about it, flubberbusted perfectly describes how I'm feeling – kind of brain dead and floaty. I'm thinking it's time to catch some Z's.


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A former employee of Argenbright Security Inc. was sentenced yesterday to three years in prison for her role in the importation and sale of stolen firearms, the Maryland attorney general's office announced.
Baltimore Circuit Judge Alfred Nance initially imposed a 10-year term for Cheryl Kimberly Shorter, but suspended seven years.
He also ordered three years' probation after her release and fined her $3,000.
Shorter, 29, of the 3600 block of Ninth St. in Brooklyn was convicted with her former boyfriend, C'Don Chezere Thompson, 21, also a former Argenbright Security employee who lives in Brooklyn, and Evelyn Renee Alston, 29, of Stevensville on charges stemming from the possession and sale of firearms stolen from Argenbright in Arlington, Va.
In May, Anne Arundel County police discovered Shorter and Alston trying to sell Smith & Wesson .38-caliber revolvers.
Shorter admitted to authorities that she stole the guns from Argenbright, and said that she and Thompson had planned to sell the weapons because she needed money for a new car.
Thompson and Alston were sentenced to jail terms of three years and 18 months, respectively.


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Baby Girl Stump is on her way!! We are so excited to be expecting a daughter and just can't wait to meet her! The entire ultrasound was an amazing experience. It took about an hour to get all the pictures...baby girl was rather shy in letting us get a pic of her adorable profile. My favorite part of the ultrasound besides seeing that cute profile was seeing the itty bitty hands with teeny tiny fingers! She was moving around so much and it was just amazing to watch! It's amazing the detail you can see...she even yawned at one point! It's tough being 20 weeks old I guess! :) Jake and I both found out we kept holding our breath during the hour long ultrasound! She looks just perfect!
She's grown so much since we last saw her at 9 weeks...from looking like a tiny snowman to a perfect little baby! The ultrasound estimated she weighs around 11 ounces and is growing right on schedule since our due date remains unchanged.
So now the fun of buying things that are perfectly pink begins! I'm pretty sure she already has Jake wrapped around her little finger...he already said something about having to buy a pony. Deacon ought to love that too!
I just love knowing what we are expecting and being able to talk about "her" now. I can't wait to get her nursery all ready and have found that I am completely unable to resist buying adorable little girl clothes!


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Day 25
Today has largely consisted of blankets, lemsips, TV, stories and random internet browsing.
We are now officially a normal family who've spent a slightly ill, very lazy Sunday in their home. Their very own home.
Sorry for the short 'nothing much' post but see above to my earlier reference to Lemsips for clues!