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An Octopus Story, a tale told through beautiful illustrations
What comes to mind for you when you think about an octopus? For Valerie Starr, octopodes symbolize an adventurous spirit.
"I have been fascinated with octopodes for quite some time," says Starr. "They really are amazing creatures. Recent studies have revealed complex personalities (and a sometimes playful nature) in cephalopods, and scientists are shedding new light on the vastness of their intelligence every day."
So it would make sense that she would choose an octopus as the main character of her soon to be published comic, Octopus Story. It tells the story of what happens when a curious octopus becomes bored with the ocean and embarks on a journey in the everyday world. Those who find their lives filled with change may take comfort in the story's message of remaining curious about life and looking positively at each new experience that finds them.
Starr chose to illustrate the story as a comic because of its ability to express things in ways words alone cannot.
"I believe that there are feelings and emotions out there that are too multifaceted and complex to explain precisely or succinctly; however, we can understand and often empathize when those emotions are framed visually and spatially," she says. "Seeing things happen is a language in itself. With that in mind, comics are a poignant and powerful tool for communication."
It was early on in life that Starr found her love for comics.
"I started out in late elementary school with an interest in Japanese comics (manga). It wasn't as popular nor widely available at the time, so back then you pretty much had to scour every resource for any little thing you could find. In middle school I began trying to create my own manga-style comics, with printer paper and No. 2 pencils. My efforts were admittedly sad at best, but it never stopped me from dreaming big."
Her parents were always supportive of her hobbies and encouraged her to follow her dreams. Starr often found that her biggest obstacle was often herself, so having parents that were proud of her stories was a postive. Also a lover of comics, her mother would often take Starr to the local comic shop and help her find new authors to read.
"She'd sometimes bring home stacks of single issues that she thought I might like," recalls Starr. "My collection was random and varied; the ones that stand out most in my memory were my issues of X-Men, Ghost Rider, the Forbidden Book series, and any work by Neil Gaiman or David Mack that I could get my hands on."
David Mack became one of her favorite authors because his method of storytelling framed tales around memories and emotions instead of action and violence.
"David Mack's Kabuki was the first one to really stick for me, and I've carried its influence with me for a long time," she says. "There was something very striking about Mack's style; every page is elegantly framed and the panels flow and weave together to revel the complexity of the main character's struggle with her own identity and troubled past."
In college, Starr discovered that she loved stories and finding ways to share them. "At the very root of it, I'm a storyteller," she says.
When she met her now-husband Talcott Starr, her love for comics was expanded infinitely. Starr is the author behind Rescue Archaeololgy. "Talcott is like having my own comics librarian," she says. "If I show even the slightest inkling of an interest in a subject, there's a good chance he will have anywhere from three to thirty separate comics on the matter as recommended reading for me… and will quickly run off to eagerly bring them all out to me in a big stack. His eagerness to share his knowledge of the comic world with me has broadened my awareness of what is out there so much."
Along with her parents, Starr credits her husband for getting her back into art and getting Octopus Story started. "He encouraged me, and kept me focused and on track. Like the stacks of comics, he handed me tons of reference books for getting into drawing comics, and offered me lots of advice from his own experiences. He built up the courage in me to believe in myself. It was after meeting him that I was able to again try to pursue my dreams, and so far it's been pretty darn good."
The story came to her one day when she was doodling and sketching, just filling some time during the day. "I ended up drawing out an image of an octopus who was as bored in its situation as I was. And then, I wondered, what might that octopus do in that situation? Maybe something would happen; maybe it would take off and find places exciting and new, stir up some excitement for itself. When life doesn't come to you, it's best to go out and find life yourself, right? So the next page came. And the next. And pretty soon we were on a boat together, and soaring into the sky with a bunch of balloons, and seeing all sorts of wonderful new things."
Octopus Story is available fully online, but Starr decided to explore publishing using CreateSpace in order to reach a wider audience. "It's true we're well into the digital age now, but there's still something magical about holding a physical book in your hand," she says. "It creates an intimate relationship between the storyteller and the reader."
If you would like to own a copy of the book, Starr is currently running a Kickstarter for pre-orders. It has already passed the successfully funded mark and she has been adding extra incentives as the total climbs.
"I'm really excited to get this first book out, but as I keep telling myself this is only book one," she says. "I want to see the story evolve further, and go out with Octopus and Cat on more and more adventures. There's a whole world of imagination out there to be explored, yet. I'm curious to see where Octopus decides to go next."
Valerie and Talcott will have a table at SPACE, the Small Press & Alternative Comics Expo, on April 13 and 14. Talcott will be promoting his Rescue Archaeology comics, and Valerie will be selling copies of the Octopus Story book, as well as prints and miscellaneous merchandise. To pre-buy, visit the Kickstarter page.


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Thanks to the tireless efforts of our Director of Recovery Yoga, Jayne Ashenfelter, the program is growing by leaps and bounds. Jayne's strength stems from dogged determination paired with a passion for yoga and heartfelt empathy for those on the path of recovery from drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sugar, food, gambling, eating disorders, depression, trauma, and other compulsive patterns of detrimental behavior. Because addiction is a family disease, our classes at partnering yoga studios offer a unique therapy to the individual in recovery while also welcoming anyone impacted by a loved one's condition.
Jayne's goal is for all participants to be empowered by the practice and encouraged by their inner-strength. "It's about going inside and finding bliss within, regardless of what's going on in the world around them," she said. "Breathe through it, acknowledge it, and let it go."
We are pleased to announce that additional partners are joining our five original studios:
In April, Ahimsa House, in the heart of West Philadelphia, began offering a weekly class.
Beginning in May, The Center in Downingtown will be adding two classes per month and The Light Within in West Grove will be adding one class per month.
Twisters Wellness Centers will be offering classes at their locations in Erdenheim and Ambler in June.
Dana Hot Yoga is hosting our SOLD OUT Yoga for Trauma and Addiction Teacher Training on May 9th. In June, they will be adding Yoga For Recovery classes to the schedule at all three of their locations; Bala Cynwyd, Glenside, and Spring House.
Jayne is also in the process of negotiating deals which would bring our recovery classes to several prominent universities, treatment centers, and a church that's geographically centered in proximity to over fifteen city funded sober living facilities.


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|In the comments to the previous post, Near/Far: Second Iteration, vocalist/guitarist of the band Wayfarer, Ryan Chubb, asked some questions that sparked more thoughts on my behalf, and when I realized my answer to him was post-length in itself, I decided to make it an update to the original post. And now it's a post all on it's own.
Ryan asked:
"My question is how do we define these things? What is passion if many equate it as exuberance? How do we avoid forced-to-a-predetermined-conclusions without making it a complete existential free-for-all?"I guess what sparked my choice of words (which are admittedly and deliberately provocative) were instances where I've witnessed it.
For one, visiting a prominent mega-church and observing that they have little golden "mood lights" above the congregation, which rise and fall in luminence in connection with the rise and fall of the music, and seem to be designed for the express purpose of causing a corresponding rise and fall in the "mood" of the congregation. I believe they typically call this a "worship experience".
|At first, I would have simply called it beaucoup de fromage (extemely cheezy), but ultimately (as I saw more and more youth ministries and churches adopting the same methodology and language) it bothered me because it's contrived, not real, not from the heart, and definitely pre-packaged. In which case, I would more likely just call it what it is: "manipulation".
Second, in some (not all) worship gatherings of charismatic, pentecostal, third wave and -- yes, let's admit it -- YWAM people, I have oft-times observed somebody (whether a leader, worship leader, or well-intentioned young person with a "word") say something to the effect of: "If you're not dancing, you're not 'free'. If you love God, you must dance for Him (right now)." With the unstated condemnation that, up until that moment, God wasn't happy with our worship, and that if we don't dance right now, we don't truly love Jesus.
Usually followed by the band diving into "Undignified", so we can all repent appropriately of our substandard expression of worship. (I've played this song myself, to be honest, but I've never used it to manipulate people into "performing" in a certain way)
Let me be really, really, REALLY clear: I absolutely LOVE freedom in worship, but to me, "freedom" looks more like a creative diversity of worship expressions, not the uniformity of one posture dictated by the agenda of the few.
|Just before the most recent occurrence of this mentality, I was thoroughly enjoying singing Redman's "Blessed be the Name of the Lord" (great lyrics to this one!), and all around me, people were singing, some kneeling, some dancing, some with hands in the air -- a wonderful picture of the Body being free to express different creative postures of worship in a corporate setting.
Then, of course, there was the "word" about dancing for Jesus, and the requisite playing of "Undignified", and suddenly the worship of Jesus felt highjacked by a human agenda. Let's face it: some people don't find dancing to be part of their repertoire of worship expression. They just aren't dancers, and by forcing this narrow expectation on them, their focus is taken AWAY from worshipping Jesus, and placed on whether or not they were performing according to an agenda.
Secondly, and even more serious, is that these kind of "dance or you don't love God" kind of statements actually misrepresent Jesus.
Can you imagine this scene playing out in the heavenlies?
|Angels: "Jesus, look over there! We see a whole crowd of Christians, from many different countries, language groups, denominations, and generations, all joining together to worship You! Isn't it awesome?"
Jesus (totally losing it): "Oh no, not again! They're doing it ALL WRONG!!. Quick, Holy Spirit, goose somebody down there to tell them that they don't love Me unless they're dancing."
Manipulation in worship -- although I'll concede that there are times where it's actually unintentional -- is a trap that anyone involved in worship has to be aware of, and guard against.
So, Ryan, when I posed the original statement which provoked your very excellent questions, it was these kind of things in the back of my mind that prompted what I wrote.
But let's open up your questions to everyone. For the record again, here's what Ryan was asking:
"My question is how do we define these things? What is passion if many equate it as exuberance? How do we avoid forced-to-a-predetermined-conclusions without making it a complete existential free-for-all?"Thoughts? Insights?
Bill Kinnon has written a very good and thought-provoking article after being a part of this discussion here. Check out Bill's The Power of Music in Church.


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The Dinner Party Measurement
Tom Ford says that you should never do business or work with anyone that you would not have dinner with.
I need to remember this tidbit from Tom more often, especially when offered opportunities. Yesterday I said no to an opportunity that had red flags waving from the outset, and I was worried I had made the wrong decision until I came home to the best news I have had in about five years!
Seriously. It's so good it hasn't sunk in yet but I can't say anything because I'm not allowed to but needless to say, there will be champagne at mine soon enough.
Last week, I saw a woman on a game show win a large amount of money and she said she asked 50 friends and family to imagine her in the chair winning the money. Manifesting in action!
So last week I sent a text out to a few close witchy friends, the daughter and the sister and asked them for help in manifesting this opportunity. Of course, they all jumped at the task and were burning sage, candles, saying prayers, meditating, speaking to the dead and sending me funny messages with girls jumping out of cakes for celebration ideas.
Yesterday I sent out the thank you text because the power of love and support from my dinner party people is stronger than anything else I can think of right now.
Focused intention and positivity can go a long way. So can asking for help.
Then this morning I read a blog by the dear Pip Lincolne about Praising The Quiet Life and her propensity to say no, because of the freedom it gives her to spend time doing good things with good people.
Ain't that the truth?
Today I woke with a freshness I had forgotten existed and plans for my small life domination. I have a book to finish for my publisher who I would totally break bread with, a TV show to write with a producer who I did have drinks with before the offer, and we liked each other so much it happened and a big project to work on for a lovely client whom I will dine with next week.
The sun is out, my vegetable garden is growing, and I am grateful to be able to say no, so I can have dinner and champagne with people who are amazing, just like you and me.
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I got the "Itch-ies" Mom !
Marky presented himself yesterday covered with hives !
Yep tons of em, all over his arms, legs, torso, and everywhere in between!
If you've ever had hives before.......
---you know what I'm talking about.
If you've NEVER had hives before....
---Dont get em !
Johnson & Johnson doesnt make enough Hydrocortizone cream to even start to relieve the "itchies" !
He's gotten into something that's irritating his system. Could be just about anything with this guy!
He's is still, as always, a MYSTERY!
Thursday, September 27, 2012
I got the "Itch-ies" Mom !
Posted by Markys mom at 9:25 AM 2 comments
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Quote from Maddie
Here's a quote from Marky's "favorite" cousin named Maddie ........
If you do NOTHING....
NOTHING will happen !
So I decided to do SOMETHING....
and pass along this quote to you!
Love to all of you, Markysmom
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A mysterious clairvoyant seeks Lauren out and tells her not only of her life now but what the future may hold. Soon Lauren is in the middle of a murder investigation and a questionable friendship with the key suspect. Law enforcement, friends and family are concerned for Lauren but unfortunately they are unaware of the true danger…Sinister forces are at work and will stop at nothing to destroy Lauren's abilities.
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In the final installment of the Destiny Series, Lauren and Max still yearn for their normal life together. Although finally united, they're unable to enjoy their bliss when they learn nine people have been viciously murdered. Lauren and Max are consumed by guilt when they realize the murderer is a young man who saved Max's life months earlier. Lauren and Max must decide how much they're willing to risk to help the young man and destroy the evil that resides within him. The only thing the Council and the Cabinet can agree on is: Lauren and Max need to stay away. Lauren and Max worry that this time the evil may consume them both. Nobody involved saw the power of Destiny's Wrath until it was unleashed.
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HTM Bay Area Meetup in Santa Clara
|Mon, Mar 14, 2016 6:30 PM — 9:30 PM
Trustly @ 4500 Great America Pkwy
Santa Clara, CA USA
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|Matthew Taylor & Christy Maver
Please join Numenta speakers Matt Taylor (Open-Source Community Manager) and Christy Maver (Director of Marketing) for this HTM Bay Area Community Meetup. Event located at the Trustly offices in Santa Clara, CA.
Meet HTM hackers, AI researchers, Entrepreneurs and enthusiast working in the field of Artificial Intelligence. A brief agenda is listed below. Like before we have a special focus on HTM projects and talks.
Make sure you are signing up for a lightning talk if you plan to present. Slots are limited, make sure you sign up fast.


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At Ark William Parker we want every student to attend school every day and to enjoy the school experience.
Regular attendance is a crucial factor in students' educational development and ability to achieve their full potential. Much of the work persistent absentees miss when they are off school is never made up, leaving these students at a considerable disadvantage for the remainder of their school career.
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The UTORvpn (virtual private network) service provides staff, faculty and graduate students who connect to the Internet through a commercial ISP access to certain restricted campus resources. If you are trying to use a resource that normally works fine while you are on campus but denies you access when you access it from elsewhere, UTORvpn may be a good solution to this problem. If you are unsure whether or not a restricted campus resource can be used with UTORvpn, please contact the administrator of that service.
The UTORvpn service allows you to establish a direct connection to the UofT network (i.e. your computer will have a University IP address). Sign up for UTORvpn (you will require your UTORid and password).
Note: UTORvpn is not required to access E-Resources through the Library.Tags: UTORid, UTORvpn


text: Lamplighter is the official student-run newspaper of Santa Catalina School, an independent all-girls boarding and day school in Monterey, California. We are an online publication dedicated to sharing the stories and opinions of our diverse Catalina community. Every month, members of our hardworking staff share news and contribute insights regarding current events, student lifestyle, entertainment, and scientific and social research. Whether it be through news reports, student research, interest-based articles or activity updates, Lamplighter encapsulates the character and spirit of our student body. Welcome!


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Farm and Agricultural
Qualifications for this program depend on amount of acreage:
1. Twenty acres or more being used primarily for commercial purposes.
· Must fully complete the application.
· Provide all leases that may pertain to the property.
· Pay required application fee of $500.00 per parcel.
· Completed application and $100.00 (per parcel) non-refundable fee.
· Upon approval, balance of $400.00 (per parcel) fee (recording fees are included in application fees).
2. Less than Twenty acres being farmed primarily for commercial purposes.
· Must produce a gross income equivalent to $200 or more per acre per year for three of five years preceding the date of application.
· Must provide proof of all income requirements.
· Pay required application fee of $1,250.00 per parcel.
· Complete application fee and $250.00 (per parcel) non-refundable fee.
· Upon approval, balance of $1,000.00 (per parcel) fee (recording fees are included in application fees).
Additional Information:
The year application is returned to the Assessor's Office will be the application year (1st year).
The following year (2nd year) will be the inspection year. The property applied for will be physically inspected by the Assessor's Office. Prior to May 31 of this year, the Assessor's Office will notify the applicant in writing of approval or denial. If approved and the applicant would like to continue the application process, they will need to pay the required application fee.
The (3rd year) will be the benefit year. All property that has been approved for the program will be added to the tax rolls with the benefit.
Applicants must provide proof of income to Assessor's Office every year in order to continue in the program.
PLEASE NOTE: Any incomplete applications will be returned. The application date will be the date the completed application is returned to the Assessor's Office. Any non-compliance or change in use that causes removal from the program will result in additional taxes to be calculated with penalties and interest.
*Application fees are subject to change*
Current Use – Farm & Agriculture Land Application
Applications must be returned to the Pend Oreille County Assessor's Office located at 625 W 4th St, Newport, WA 99156


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Gretchen DeVault is a natural podcaster. She spent her college years in student-run radio (she was one of the co-founders of Grand Valley State University's WCKS) as well as working for the local NPR radio station. She started a podcast in 2011 while she owned DVQ Studio but then took a break from the medium. In 2016, she launched the Lean the F*ck Out podcast, with co-host Tera Wozniak Qualls and in 2017 she launched The Mash Podcast.
Lean the F*ck Out Podcast
How life is supposed to go is presented to us early on. You go to school, get a job, land a partner, raise some kids, move up the ladder between 9 to 5, earn the money, buy the things. You keep to the path. And do it with a clean house, stylish wardrobe, satisfied and supported partner, overachieving model children and a smile on your face. And don't forget to lean in. If it feels off, don't worry, dear, there's a pill for that.
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Whoa, hold the f*ck up.
There has to be another way.
Gretchen DeVault, a designer, musician and maker of cool sh*t living in LA, and Tera Wozniak Qualls, a social activist and purveyor of community impact living in West Michigan are forging their own paths. They're sharing their journey—the excitement, struggles and lessons learned—with the world via the Lean the F*ck Out podcast.
Long-time friends, Gretchen and Tera talked a lot about their challenges as female entrepreneurs—the hustling for resources and difficulties finding mentors and support specific to women in business. Before long a weekly check-in call was scheduled (because they're organized and intentional like that) and they thought 'why not record it?' Document the journey and share it—maybe it could help others and build community.
They now interview other kick ass fempreneurs. Each entrepreneur gets vulnerable, shares her lessons, and offers inspiration for other women and female identifying individuals to lean out and do their own thing.
The Mash Podcast
Gretchen DeVault is producer of The Mash Podcast which explores marketing trends in craft beer both on and off the web. The podcast is hosted by marketing pros that love the ultimate craft brew and are helping craft beer producers grow their businesses.
The Mash podcast includes both educational episodes on marketing as well as interviews with craft beer producers across the United States.
In addition to producing both podcasts, Gretchen DeVault leads the digital marketing strategy to grow listenership, collaborate with influencers, work with media for coverage and connect with potential advertisers and show sponsors. Gretchen DeVault has also consulted with up-and-coming podcasters to help them set up their shows and has created tools for aspiring podcasters.


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Is Nokia About to Destroy Microsoft's Hardware Ecosystem?
Microsoft's success in operating systems was based on a relatively straight-forward business model: Microsoft worked on the software, its partners built the hardware. By working with companies like Dell, Lenovo, and Hewlett-Packard , Microsoft was able to achieve total dominance in the PC space.
Times have changed. Microsoft now competes with its hardware partners -- its Surface tablets go up against rival devices sold by traditional Windows OEMs. For now, Windows tablets remain relatively unpopular; more menacing is the threat of Microsoft building PCs in more traditional form factors.
That could happen -- and soon. Nokia's handset business, soon to be a part of Microsoft, will announce new products later this month, and not all of them could be phones.
Nokia's October 22 event
Nokia will hold an event in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 22. The company is expected to unveil six new devices, including a Lumia 1520 -- a 6-inch phablet running Microsoft's Windows Phone. Ahead of the event, Nokia has released a teaser image, showcasing what appears to be that phablet -- along with a tablet and a laptop.
A Lumia tablet wouldn't be too surprising; after all, most handset makers, including Apple, Samsung, Sony, and LG offer tablets as extensions of their mobile strategy. A laptop, however, would be fairly radical -- although Nokia has experimented with laptops before. Moreover, given Microsoft's philosophy when it comes to operating systems, it doesn't seem too far-fetched.
Rather than use one operating system for smartphones and tablets, as is the case with Google's Android and Apple's iOS, Microsoft has chosen to offer one operating system for handsets -- Windows Phone -- and one for everything else -- Windows 8. Presumably, a Lumia tablet would come equipped with Windows 8; a laptop, then, running the same Microsoft operating system, wouldn't be too much of a stretch.
Hewlett-Packard: Microsoft is now our competitor
But if Nokia does unveil a laptop, it's likely to strain the relationship Microsoft has with its hardware partners. In a recent discussion with analysts, Hewlett-Packard's CEO Meg Whitman labeled Microsoft a "competitor," and blamed the company for much of Hewlett-Packard's current struggles.
If a poorly selling Surface tablet is enough to upset Hewlett-Packard, imagine what a full-fledged laptop could do. Hewlett-Packard, still largely dependent on PC sales, has suffered as shipments of traditional PCs have declined. There's still a demand for PCs running Microsoft's operating system, to be sure, but it's a market that's slowly shrinking. Having to compete with Microsoft for a slice of that shrinking pie isn't good for Hewlett-Packard.
Instead of staying loyal to Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard is branching out, cozying up to Google. So far this year, Hewlett-Packard has released two laptops running Google's Chrome operating system, and two tablets running Google's Android. More of both are on the way.
Microsoft's biggest mistake
The biggest Microsoft made with Windows 8 might have been its decision to release its own hardware. By creating the Surface and Surface Pro, Microsoft has alienated its longtime hardware partners, including Hewlett-Packard. Microsoft could be about to take that a step further. Its soon-to-be subsidiary Nokia could be about to release both a tablet and a laptop. If that happens, it will only enrage Hewlett-Packard further.
And even if Nokia doesn't release a laptop right now, it only seems like a matter of time before Microsoft offers other form factors. The company's reorganization aims Microsoft around "devices and services" -- and I doubt the Surface is the only device it has in mind.
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Sudoku by Thomas Snyder
Theme: Diagonals (Playoff puzzle for the 2017 Arlington Puzzle Festival)
Author/Opus: This is the 287th puzzle from Thomas Snyder, aka Dr. Sudoku.
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Old testam. essays vol.25 no.2 Pretoria 2012
Judges 14:4' Yahweh uses Samson to provoke the Philistines
Stuart J. Foster
University of Stellenbosch
Judges 14:4 presents an often overlooked hermeneutical key to the Samson story. It declares that Yahweh intended Samson's mission to provoke conflict between Israelites and Philistines. The context is potential Israelite assimilation to impressive, attractive Philistine society. The verse is set in context and analyzed in detail, including the hapax noun.
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Dever, William G. What Did the Biblical Writers Know and When Did They Know It? Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001. [ Links ]
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Exum, J. Cheryl. "Aspects of Symmetry and Balance in the Samson Saga." Journal for the Study of the Old Testament 19 (1981): 3-29. [ Links ]
_____. "The Theological Dimension of the Samson Saga." Vetus Testamentum 33/1 (1983): 30-45. [ Links ]
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Matthews, Victor H. "Freedom and Entrapment in the Samson Narrative: a Literary Analysis." Perspectives in Religious Studies 16/3 (1989): 245-257. [ Links ]
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- AnonymousJanuary 27, 2014 at 5:53 PM
Hi Rachele - Love the signs! You and your cousin are so creative. Did you use vinyl or paper or are the words painted on the wood?ReplyDelete
Hi!! These signs were all done with vinyl!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 27, 2014 at 8:04 PM
Hi! What font did you use for the string art?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 27, 2014 at 9:30 PM
Also, what paint did you use for the string art? Thank you!ReplyDelete
Would have been great to show how you did the string art. Love it.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi!! Thanks so much, I do have a post where I explain how I do my string art. Here is the link, I hope it helps! :)Delete
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- AnonymousDecember 18, 2014 at 9:02 AM
Where can I buy cheap boards to do the nail and string art on?ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Jessica, you can go to to a home improvement store, I use Lowes majority of the time. Go to their lumber area and find someone to help you, ask them which boards are least expensive, they'll cut it to size for you too if you ask them. A lot of the time they have an area of precut or scrap boards that you can look through also. You don't need anything too strong if you are just using it for a string art project. I hope that helps!! RacheleDelete
I love the font that you used for the red believe sign! Do you know what font you used?ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi :). I don't know the name of the font, we got it from the silhouette online store. They have lots of fonts, sayings, clip art and words, for .99 cents, and once you purchase it you'll have it for life. We get a lot of our sign designs from there. :) RachDelete
Do you know the name of font you use for the string art?ReplyDelete
Hi! I am making a sign like the string art sign for my daughters nursery and would love to know the font you used. Her name starts with a A and I love that form of it! Would you happen to remember the font for it?ReplyDelete
Hi! I am making a sign like the string art sign for my daughters nursery and would love to know the font you used. Her name starts with a A and I love that form of it! Would you happen to remember the font for it?ReplyDelete
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Transferring appropriate manufacturing technologies for developing countries
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KünyeErensal, Y. C., & Albayrak, Y. E. (2008). Transferring appropriate manufacturing technologies for developing countries. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 19(2), 158-171. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/17410380810847891
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I'm at the big trade show for the bird feeding industry called Birdwatch America in Atlanta. I feel like a kid in a candy store, although there doesn't seem to be much innovation in squirrel proofing, but lots of pretty stuff.
There's a new hand held pishing device or a little maching you can set a few feet away from you that plays crows mobbing, chickadees mobbing or running water that is supposed to bring birds in. The birder part of me says, "Cool!" the birding ethics side of me feels a little uncomfortable with this. Word on the street here is that many at the show are uneasy with it too.
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Before there was a Smashburger, before there was a Noodles & Company, before there was even a Chipotle, Colorado had another born-and-bred chain: Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard.
Good Times was founded in 1987, six years before the first Chipotle went up on East Evans Avenue. The company was an early convert to local sourcing, and has continued to evolve over the past 25 years -- most recently introducing a green chile menu for the fall, including a test run of breakfast burritos.
I tested the quartet of new offerings, which seem a bargain at just $2 -- especially since they all feature a very respectable green chile sauce made with Hatch chiles.
But what happened to the Green Chile Lover's menu featuring chile from Santiago's that Good Times was featuring last year? (Read the Cafe Society report on that here.)
Here's the word from Boyd E. Hoback, president and CEO of Good Times:
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Most of Santiago's stores are franchised (even though they are often related) and it was problematic for them to have us sell their branded product that would be in competition with their own stores, so we had a friendly parting this past May. We have the utmost respect for Carmen and the Santiago's brand. Part of Good Times core brand position is to use authentic, regional ingredients (such as Meyer Ranch All Natural Beef, fresh Idaho russet potatoes, Udi's focaccia, etc) and Hatch Valley NM green chile is a perfect fit for us and is a way for us to come to market with a breakfast program that is very different from anything in QSR.
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Find a Sahaja Meditation class near you.
Try it. It's free. What have you got to lose?
NORTH CAROLINAEMail: [email protected]
Tel: 919-650-3659
See Below for different Cities
cary - raleigh - durham - chapel hillEMail: [email protected]
Tel: 919-650-3659
Sahaja Meditation Center 9318 Fairbanks Drive Suite B Raleigh, NC 27613 please call or send an email for current meditation classes and events
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Address: (UNCC)Fretwell Building Room #205 9201 Mary Alexander Road,Charlotte, NC 28223,
Main meeting: 3 PM Every SATURDAY
Email Address : [email protected]
Mettu: 646-438-5332 Ram: 571-218-9780 Thiru: 678-451-6141
mooresvilleEMail: [email protected]
Tel: 646-438-5332
NORTH DAKOTAEMail: [email protected]
Email us for your interest in meditation and how you can learn it. It is free and easy to practice.
NEBRASKAWebsite: https://www.meetup.com/SYOmaha/
EMail: [email protected]
Tel: (402) 218-1389
lincolnWebsite: https://www.meetup.com/SYLincoln/
EMail: [email protected]
Tel: (402) 218-1389
omahaWebsite: https://www.meetup.com/SYOmaha/
EMail: [email protected]
Tel: (402) 218-1389
NEW HAMPSHIREWebsite: https://www.meetup.com/UpperValleyMeditates/
keeneWebsite: https://www.meetup.com/Keene-SahajaYoga-Meditation-Meetup
EMail: [email protected]
Tel: 603-400-0033
Please call or email for details.
Keene Public Library
Address: 60 Winter street, Keene, NH 03431
Tel : 603-400-0033
Email Address : [email protected]
lebanonWebsite: https://www.meetup.com/UpperValleyMeditates/
Tel: (903) 617-7512
Join the Meetups and enjoy meetings.
Free meditation and self realization meetings and programs:
Lebanon Public Library
9 North Park Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
For map click here: please click here.
Meditate to regenerate (Free classes).
manchesterWebsite: http://www.meetup.com/Manchester-Meditates/
Join our meetups.
portsmouthEMail: [email protected]
Tel: 207 831-6793
Free meditation classes in a studio called "Yoga by Donation"
(above Portsmouth Health Food),
147 Congress Street, Suite C
Sahaja Yoga Meditation - Portsmouth, NH (Portsmouth, NH)
Free meditation classes
For more info. 207 831-6793 or
[email protected]
Join, RSVP at:
NEW JERSEYWebsite: http://meditationNJ.org
bergenfieldWebsite: http://meetu.ps/c/3dTzM/y9Trw/f
Mondays 7:00 p.m., Bergenfield Public Library, 50 West Clinton Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ
east rutherfordWebsite: http://meditationnj.org/more_info/more_info_nj_eastrutherford.html
Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. - East Rutherford Library, 143 Boiling Springs Ave, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
east windsorWebsite: http://meditationnj.org/more_info/more_info_nj_eastwindsor.html
Tel: 732-659-0635
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Branch Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor, NJ 08520
edisonWebsite: http://meditationnj.org/more_info/more_info_nj_edison_m.html
Tel: 732-743-5788
Sunday afternoons at 1:30 p.m., 3775 Park Avenue, Edison, NJ - On mezzanine floor above Retro Fitness
englewoodWebsite: http://meditationnj.org/more_info/more_info_nj_englewood.html
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., Englewood Public Library, 31 Engle Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
ewingWebsite: http://meditationnj.org/more_info/more_info_nj_ewing.html
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Ewing Public Libary, 61 Scotch Road ---- ---- ---- Meditation for children, ages 3 to 6, Once a month, on the first Friday of the month, 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
hackensackWebsite: http://meditationnj.org/more_info/more_info_nj_hackensack.html
Tel: 973-506-9515
Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Center for Modern Dance Education, 84 Euclid Avenue
mahwahWebsite: http://meditationnj.org/more_info/more_info_nj_mahwah.html
Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Mahwah Library, 100 Ridge Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430
parsippanyWebsite: http://meditationnj.org/more_info/more_info_nj_parsippany.html
Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at Condit House, US Highway 46 and N. Beverwyck Rd. Parsippany NJ 07054
secaucusWebsite: http://meditationnj.org/more_info/more_info_nj_secaucus_mobile.html
Fridays 7:00 p.m.
Secaucus Library
1379 Paterson Plank Road
somerset - franklin townshipWebsite: http://meditationnj.org/more_info/more_info_nj_somerset.html
EMail: [email protected]
Tel: 732-766-6124
Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., Millstone Valley Fire Dept. - Station 28, 2365 Amwell Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873
union cityWebsite: http://meditationnj.org/es/index.html
Tel: 201-679-1949
En espanol
los lunes 6:30 p.m.
Union City Branch Library
1800 Summit Avenue
6:30 p.m. Mondays
NEW MEXICOand EL PASO, TEXAS.
albuquerqueWebsite: https://www.meetup.com/Santa-Fe-Sahaja-Meditation
EMail: [email protected]
Tel: 505-310-9647 or 505-473-2840
Tel : 505-310-9647 or 505-473-2840
Email Address : [email protected]
Join us in Santa Fe:
All classes are always free. Join and RSVP our meetup at
las cruces, nm, el paso, texasWebsite: https://www.meetup.com/Santa-Fe-Sahaja-Meditation
EMail: [email protected]
Tel: 575-636-0705
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Introduction to Sahaja Meditation.
This is a simple and gentle way to meditate.
The gathering includes a brief lecture and practical meditation exercise.
For more information about Sahaja meditation, please go to www.sahajameditation.org
Join, RSVP and share our meetup and events:
https://www.meetup.com/Las-Cruces-Sahaja-Meditation-Meetup/ Facebook page for Las Cruces, NM:
El Paso, TEXAS
Tel : 208-557-8339
Email Address : [email protected]
Join any class, each class is about 1 hour. All classes are always free.
rio ranchoWebsite: https://www.meetup.com/Santa-Fe-Sahaja-Meditation
EMail: [email protected]
santa feWebsite: https://www.meetup.com/Santa-Fe-Sahaja-Meditation
EMail: [email protected]
Tel: 505-310-9647 or 505-473-2840
All levels are welcome. Always free.
Santa Fe, NM meditation meetings
Address: Santa Fe Public Library
See details on our meetup below,
Main meeting: See details on our meetup below
Tel : 505-310-9647 or 505-473-2840
Email Address : [email protected]
We'll start with an introduction and meditation for first timers. We continue with more knowledge for returning members.
Santa Fe Public Library
Santa Fe Public Library
Southside Branch
6599 Jaguar Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87507
NEVADAWebsite: https://www.meetup.com/SahajaVegas/
EMail: [email protected]
Free meditation in Las Vegas:
There will be free meditation and self realization meetings, in Las Vegas Nevada.
Please call (208) 557-8339 for details.
las vegas, nevadaWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/Nevada-Free-meditation-for-all-1618128228207790/
EMail: [email protected]
Tel: Contact (702)-541-1963 or toll free 877-642-6074
Please join our meetup and RSVP our events.
There are free meditation and self realization meetings, in Las Vegas Nevada.
Please call (208) 557-8339 for details. Email us at [email protected]
Free meditation in Las Vegas
To join this free Meditation Meetup in Las Vegas, please call or text @ 702-541-1963. These introductory classes/sessions will cover the basics of meditation, necessary to reach and enjoy a state of balance and present-mindedness, where you can let go of regrets of the past or worries of the future.
You will be shown simple techniques which you can take home to use in your daily life. The greatest benefit of meditation comes from regular practice.
"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear."
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
INDIA MARKET and CAFE
Tel : Contact (702)-541-1963 or 877-642-6074
Email Address : [email protected]
RSVP at https://www.meetup.com/SahajaVegas/
Hindu Temple of Las Vegas
Email Address : [email protected]
There are free meditation and self realization meetings, in Las Vegas Nevada. Please call for details. Email us at [email protected] Free meditation in Las Vegas.
Vegas library system
Tel : (208) 557-8339
Email Address : [email protected]
There are free meditation and self realization programs, in Las Vegas Nevada. Please call for details. Email us at [email protected]
reno nevadaWebsite: www.sahajaonline.com
EMail: [email protected]
Tel: (Toll free) 877-642-6074
Let us know if you would like to meet and meditate with us in Reno, NV. Join meetup for Vegas at: https://www.meetup.com/SahajaVegas/
Incline Village, NV 89451
Tel : 877-642-6074
Email Address : [email protected]
Free meditation near North Lake Tahoe, Nevada.
Join us and experience self realization, peace through meditation.
NEW YORKWebsite: https://www.sahajayoganewyork.org
. new york cityWebsite: https://www.sahajayoganewyork.org
.. bronx - monday6:00 p.m. every Monday evening at Kingsbridge Library, 291 West 231st Street, Riverdale, Bronx, NY 10463
.. bronx - saturdaySaturdays at 10:30 a.m. at Kingsbridge Library, 291 West 231st Street, Riverdale, Bronx, NY 10463
.. bronx - thursdayThursdays 6:00 p.m. -- West Farm Library -- 2085 Honeywell Avenue
.. brooklyn - saturdayEMail: [email protected]
Saturdays at 12:30 p.m., Cortelyou Library, 1305 Cortelyou Rd. at Argyle Rd., Brooklyn, NY 11226
.. manhattan: harlem5:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Harlem Branch Public Library, 9 West 124th Street
.. manhattan: midtownWebsite: https://www.sahajayoganewyork.org/locate-new-york
4 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036, Room 303.
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.
***Wednesday meetings start SEPTEMBER 4 ***
Fridays at 6:00 p.m.
You'll find us located between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue, about one block from Bryant Park. You can find the entrance on West 43rd next to The North Face, which is on the corner of West 43rd and 5th Avenue.
upstate new york
upstate: albany/capital region-libraryWebsite: meditateupstate.com/classes/capitaldistrict/
EMail: [email protected]
Tel: 518-213-3727
Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. - Troy Public Library 100 2nd Street, Troy, NY
upstate: albany/capital region-rensselaerWebsite: https://meditateupstate.com/classes/capitaldistrict/
EMail: [email protected]
Tel: 518-213-3727
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Mueller Center, Rensselaer Student Union, 15th Street & Sage Avenue, Troy, New York 12180 - Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
upstate: canajoharie, cooperstown, utica, romeWebsite: http://meditateupstate.com
EMail: [email protected]
Tel: 518-428-4692
Meeting locations and times can change according to the season. Please visit the website "meditateupstate.com" for the latest information.
upstate: kingstonEMail: [email protected]
Tel: 845-339-8567
Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Kingston Area Library, 55 Franklin Street
westchester county
westchester county: mt. kiscoTel: 914-864-0137
10:00 a.m. every Saturday morning. Mt. Kisco Library, 100 East Main Street. Registration required.
westchester county: tarrytownMondays at 7:00 p.m. Warner Library, 121 N. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591
westchester county: yonkers3:00 to 3:30 p.m. every Friday. St. Johns Riverside Hospital, 967 N. Broadway
western new york
western new york: buffaloWebsite: http://meditateupstate.com/classes/buffalo/
EMail: [email protected]
Tel: 716-316-6767
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Community Hall, Idylwoods Apartments, 101 Slate Creek Dr., Cheektowaga, NY 14227
western new york: rochesterWebsite: http://meditateupstate.com/classes/rochester/
EMail: [email protected]
Tel: 585-278-6072
Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Brighton Recreation Center - Conference Room, 220 Idlewood Road, Rochester, NY 14618
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A friend of mine, Jake Kostan, sent me a question asking: What is your number 1 must read book of 2016 in each category for sales & marketing, business and culture?
That's really tough question, I read more than 100 business books this year (not all of them were written this year), many of them very good, but if I had to list just one in each one of those categories, here they are…
"The Only Sales Guide You'll Ever Need" by Anthony Iannarino
**Also in sales, if you have not read these two books, go read them right away**
"SPIN selling" by Neil Rackham
"Let's Get Real or Let's Not Play – transforming the buyer/seller relationship" by Mahan Khalsa and Randy Illig
"Marketing: A Love Story – how to matter to your customers" by Bernadette Jiwa
"Leadership Lessons from a UPS Driver – delivering a culture of we, not me" by Ron Wallace
"Extreme Ownership – how US Navy SEALs lead and win" by Jacko Willink and Leif Babin
"It's My Pleasure – the impact of extraordinary talent and compelling culture" by Dee Ann Turner
Business Excellence
"Simply Brilliant – how great organizations do ordinary things in extraordinary ways" by William Taylor
Personal Development
"The Daily Stoic – 366 meditations on wisdom, perseverance, and the art of living" by Ryan Holiday
I could easily list another two dozen, and this was especially hard because many of my friends wrote excellent books this year, so I put links below to all of my recommendations over 2016.
If you read something that you thought was extremely valuable, please add it to the comments for all the rest of us.
Thanks so much and I hope that 2017 is your best year ever!!! Love, John
My book recommendations from 2016
Two Superb Books I Highly Recommend
How To Become The Best in the World


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These are the words that Mike asked people to use in a story.
Here is my story.
The two young people stopped and considered the fork in the road.
"Let's head left," said Tom, "I'm pretty sure the village is that way."
"I think you're right," said Fred, "lead on." So they headed down the trail to the left. Soon, they heard the sound of a stream up ahead. When they got to the water, they realized that it would be too wide and probably too deep to wade. Looking around they soon found some dry wood to use for a raft. They used Fred's knife to cut some vines and tied the logs together. Before too long, they were ready to board. Happy that their ride did not sink, they made their way across the stream. Tom said, "Use your glass and pan the other shore for a trail on that side."
Fred studied the far bank until he announced, "I don't see a trail, but there is a fire ring and I think a coffee pot in the shade of that large cottonwood tree. If someone is camping there, a trail can't be too far." He used a light branch as a paddle to head them toward the camp site.
Reaching the shore, they hopped off their raft and sent it down stream. As the boys passed the encampment, they resisted the urge to spoon themselves up a helping of the fish stew simmering on the fire. They found a trail heading in the right direction and lit out once again.
Before long they came to the outskirts of the village and were soon splitting wood for their grandmother.
Tag: Woody, Anna


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The modern day Gloria presented by Mating Ritual. The OG by Van Morrison from the 1983 'The Outsiders' soundtrack.
And speaking of soundtracks, evidently Jose Gonzales lent this song to the one for Walter Mitty.
Tei Shi – sounds like Lykki Li.
We are friends. And because of that, I'm sharing that song with you. Because it's great. Follow these guys here. They have like no friends. Ironic, but it won't last long.
Bored Nothing is always a good listen. Sounds like the new, old Beach House.
Interpretive dance in music videos for indie bands seems to be becoming a trend. Works with a low budget? But Valar's Anoesis is still good. Mixtape Monday
Dance, dance: Aussies Angus & Julia Stone mixed up by Lakechild. Sounds a whole lot like Foster the People.
Ready for nap time? JK. 'Green Light', the first single, off Lanks' debut EP is make-out session ready music. Stay up. Listen to more here.
Lastly, Tora. Another Australian. Are people actually buying music down there? A lot of good bands coming from down under. Support the cause. Buy music. Or concert tickets. Or posters.
1. Mating Ritual – Moonlight
2. Jose Gonzalez – Step Out
3. Tei Shi – See Me
4. Shining Bird – See Me
5. Tape Runs Out – Friends
6. Bored Nothing – Let Down
7. Valar – Anoesis
8. Angus & Julia Stone – Grizzly Bear (Lakechild remix)
9. Lanks – Green Light
10. Tora – Admire


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Hi Helen, when you drew the beginning lines, are they drawn wavy in one continuous line if you know what i mean, then going back to define elongated ovals, darkening between the gaps? I too have little sparks of inspiration or patterns but they never look as good on paper as what they do in my head. Something i need to practice more i guess!ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Tracy, they are continuous wavy lines just like the beginning of Leaflet and Olb patterns (but without the central lines) - then I have drawn rounded shapes in the centre and filled in the points to give it that stacked boulder look :)Delete
Thanks for that Helen. I will give it a try. It reminds me of chicken wire to a certain extent. Love the colour!Delete
When I see notice that you've posted, I can hardly wait to see what you have been up to! Love your work - simple or complex, it is always so fluid and lovely!ReplyDelete
I second Carol Dee's message! Word for word ... :)ReplyDelete
Thanks, Jan & Carol :) So lovely to hear! hReplyDelete
Helen, this is so cool! I just love what you do with simple and complex lines. It amazes me every time you post something new! TFS!ReplyDelete
These remind me of Necco candies. They colors are just as delicious as and less calories!ReplyDelete
Pretty colors! You have been chosen as the artist in our Artist Focus this week in the "That's New to Me!" weekly challenge! Come and see which of your patterns we use. The challenge is on my blog at http://suzymoshcreations.blogspot.com/p/thats-new-to-me-weekly-challenge.html.ReplyDelete


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If you are looking for something to do to beat the winter doldrums, there will be several opportunities to get hunter education certified before the start of the 2012 Spring Turkey season.
Parma Woods Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center, 15900 NW River Rd, Kansas City, will hold several hunter education classes as well as two bow hunter education classes. There will also be a Hunter Education class at the Northland Career Center in Platte City. State law states: "Any person born on or after January 1, 1967, shall obtain and display an approved hunter education certificate prior to purchase of any firearms hunting permit."
For full story, read the Jan. 18 edition of The Platte County Citizen.


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Newburyport Air: Scenery from Cape Ann
by Members of the Newburyport Art Association
September 6 - October 22, 2016
Susan Spellman, October Marsh, oil on canvas
Dale Partis Greene, Moonlight, oil on canvas
Shorter days and increasingly chilly mornings seems like a good time to bring the outdoors inside, serving to ease the transition to autumn and the back-to-work turn of mind. In that spirit, I am pleased to introduce a group of devotees to the painterly interpretation of their local landscape.
Calling themselves the Newburyport 10, these members of the Newburyport Art Association joined to organize regular outdoor painting sessions in the environs of the uniquely beautiful Cape Ann. Formed in 2000 and meeting weekly, the group membership has fluctuated a bit. Our exhibit features nine participating artists. They are Cynthia Cooper of Newbury, Dale Partis Greene and Janet Sutherland of Ipswich, Susan Jaworski-Stranc of Lowell, Margery Jennings of Amesbury, Marjet Lesk, Susan Luca, J.N. MacLeod and Susan Spellman of Newburyport.
Susan Luca, Autumn Colors Crane Estate,
oil on canvas
Saturday, October 1, 3:00 pm
Susan Jaworski-Stranc and Susan Spellman will present OUT IN THE OPEN, a 30 minute power point presentation and talk about the art of plein air painting. The 30 minute talk will includes a brief history in the development of plein air painting as well as a discussion about the equipment and painting techniques used by artists who enjoy painting outdoors.
Saturday, October 1, 2:30-4:30 pm
There will be a gallery reception with the artists. All are welcome.
This exhibit is made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.
Ken Hansen,
Marjet Lesk, Summer Field, oil on canvas
Janet MacLeod, Barely Dawn, pastel, paper
Marjet Lesk, A Curve at Low Tide, oil on canvas
Upcoming Exhibits
Past Exhibits
- Urban Settings
- Bethany Peck
- Lara Loutrel
- Flora Fauna Fantasia
- Pharr Schulenburg
- Life in our Backyard
- Craig Altobello
- GDRSD Art Faculty
- GDRHS Art Club
- Water and Sky
- Home
- Terry Durell
- Free Expressions
- Ray Ciemny, Recast
- Paper Dolls
- Quilts
- Places Recalled
- Newburyport Air
- Loomings
- Nashoba Valley Artists Group
- High Fiber
- Nan Hockenbury
- Color Scapes
- Bridge
- Personal Spaces
- Joel Moskowitz
- Donald Shambroom
- End of Summer Moods
- Singularity
- Future
- Local Talent
- Flock of Days
- Tarbell
- Dreams
- B St. Marie Nelson
- Bakers Dozen
- Cathy Chin
- Making a Mark
- More Than Words
- Light, Wood and Bronze
- Common Threads
- Anne Krinsky
- Eye on the Gulf Coast
- Cellular Visions
- Hmong Story Cloths and Textiles
- Carole Rabe
- The Literary Horse: When Legends Come to Life
- Beyond Wild Apples: Dwelling, Refuge, Shelter
- Lewka Cims
- Brenda Cirioni
- Once Upon a Chair
- Uncommon Application
- Landscapes, Found and Imagined
- Merill Comeau
- Animal, Vegetable, Art
- Monotypes and Paintings by Pamela Lawson & Jill Pottle


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Sermon Series: The Lord's Prayer
November 2–November 30
"Lord, teach us to pray," the disciples one day asked Jesus (see Luke 11:1). It's the only time in the Gospels when the disciples asked Jesus to teach them something. They could have asked him how to preach, or how to lead, or maybe how to heal the sick and raise the dead. But they didn't. After watching Jesus pray, they asked Jesus to teach them to pray. And in response, Jesus taught and gave them the model of what we now call "the Lord's Prayer."
As disciples and followers of Jesus, prayer is one of our most basic practices; indeed, to be a disciple is to pray. In this sermon series, in the weeks leading up to Advent, we'll be unpacking, learning, and practicing anew the Lord's Prayer.


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Valentine's Day celebrates love. The day is closely associated with the color red, from soft pinks, rose to hot magenta to classic red. Why is that? The color red says passion, energy and love and the softer hues from pink, to rose and deeper are closely related but in a gentler way. Artworks in these ranges of colors are the same, they can provide a hint of warmth or speak loudly and carry a room. Here are some examples of how a variety of artworks in the red spectrum can have a beautiful and strong impact in interiors. Flare Series ll, by RE artist Anne Raymond,
Pure red makes a big statement. I have written about the meaning of red and the energy it conveys. Abstract Expressionist Mark Rothko is identified with his many red paintings, recent sales have broken records. The TV show Mad Men is closely identified with how it represents the style and design of its period. This fun illustration places one of Rothko's iconic paintings of the 50's on the show's set.
RE Artist Andrea Bonfils took her cue from these works in her layered encaustic painting, Rothko Pink Window.
This large scale red painting brings contrast and drama to the quiet, elegant furnishings in this Texas home, in Luxe Magazine.
Interior designer Jennifer Post uses the painting's color and composition as a focal point in this soft blue and white modern bedroom
Fashion designer Lisa Perry's homes have the same 60's vibe as her modern, pop-inspired clothing. Primary colors, an integral part of the sixties are echoed in "The Beach House", her Hamptons home. The two red paintings are by Ed Moses, along with a Damien Hirst dot painting.Outside Perry's home, The Rings, by Zhu Jishi, appear to be rolling around the lawn.
In these two kitchens, the red and white artworks bring pattern and warmth to the minimal interiors. Designer Joe Mimram's NYC apt, with artwork by Ohad Memory,
and this playful abstract canvas,
RE Artist Claudia Mengel has a wonderful sensibility for color, her artworks, whether quiet or strong use unexpected color combinations that create a beautiful harmony. Red,
RE Photographer Shelli Breidenbach contrasts strong background color with the regal portraits of her horses, Noblesse,
This stunning living room by Steven Gambrel was recently featured in Architectural Digest. He incorporates a stunning modern art collection into the rooms with an eclectic mx of furnishings. Cecily Brown's large scale painting filled with pinks and reds presides over the elegant and layered grey living room.
Another project by Gambrel uses red in an unexpected way. The hallway gallery of red frames makes a great visual statement.
Interior designer Kelly Wearstler is known for boldly mixing color and pattern in projects. In her office, she creates a strong but feminine mix with hot pink chairs and a striking large-scale painting by Lana Gomez.
Pinks are present in RE photographer's Stefan Radtke's new First Light Collection. The images capture the striking colors of winter's early morning light on the water.
The Drippy Heart Series by RE artist Kerri Rosenthal's has brought smiles to a number of clients. This heart installation takes on another look, sweet and youthful in ballerina pink for a young NYC girl.
Valentine's Day wouldn't be complete without flowers. Artists interpret them in a myriad of ways. RE artist Deborah Falls' classic paintings on silks represent the incredible varieties and colors. The Red Clematis
The Red Tulip
"Toning down the passion of red with the purity of white results in the softer pinks that are associated with romance and the blush of a young woman's cheeks", according to Kate Smith of Sensational Color. In addition, she notes, pink is "the color of happiness", the lighthearted color is the 'go-to' choice for flowers. RE Artist Mary Morant paints a variety of traditional and impressionistic florals. Here Pink Roses, are captured on canvas as a special memory of a bride's wedding bouquet.
From the Submerged Garden Series, by RE's Andrea Bonfils, a long-stemmed rose.
A striking installation from the same series,
An abstract floral, Suburban Jungle Pink, by RE's Kerri Rosenthal
And pop art, by Alex Katz, Red Roses with Blue
From pink to red, modern to pop, abstract to traditional, artworks in this range of colors can suit different tastes and interior styles. They can provide color, warmth, and energy. Fill your home, like your life, with artworks that bring you joy and love.
Happy Valentine's Day!!