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Horticultural and botanical musings from the Rockies, Great Plains and beyond. In humble tribute to Goddess Flora.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Burning Bush: Salvia Darcyi?
I have referred to Salvia darcyi glancingly in many posts over the last few years. Perhaps it's time to grasp the thistle (so to speak) and acknowledge this uber-sage, this conflagration, this burning bush of garden plants. Just a few days ago, Mark Kane (an old gardening friend and great horticulturist) commented casually as we strolled past a planting of this sage at DBG) that he was with Carl Schoenfeld and John Fairey (of the famed Yucca Do and Peckerwood Garden) in 1988 in Nuevo Leon when they first collected this taxon: at the time they thought it was Salvia oresbia. A few years later James Compton and William D'Arcy accompanied the Yucca Do meisters to the same spot, and the plant was subsequently named (or renamed?...I am not sure Charles Christopher Parry's collection of S. oresbia in 1878 might not be the same plant incidentally--which would wreak a bit of nomenclatural havoc...)
I obtained starts of this from Salvia guru Richard Dufresne shortly after it was discovered and grew it in the Rock Alpine Garden where it was spectacular: I now wonder if I might not have been the first to grow this in a public garden? Is there a prize for doing that, I wonder? I would take cuttings since it was not reliably perennial in the Montane Slope where I had planted it. Years later it was planted in the Schlessman Plaza of the Romantic Gardens where it confounded me by being vigorously perennial. The spectacle it produced there (and its hardiness) led to its introduction through Plant Select in 2007 as 'Vermillion Bluffs'--the clone introduced through the program being especially vigorous, upright and hardy.
Since 2007 Salvia darcyi has been propagated and planted on a far wider scale than it would have before, and I am beginning to see it here and there around the Denver metro area thriving in places where I never would have imagined it growing before. Although it does hail from 9000' in the Sierra Madre Oriental (and experiences some pretty frosty conditions in its native habitat) we cannot consider this an ironclad plant in our zone 5/6 Denver area--but situated in protected corners, between rocks or against buildings it has proved hardier than we ever imagined. And in places like Pueblo, Grand Junction, La Junta it is predictably and reliably hardy in most garden sites. These pictures were taken at the spectacular gardens at Kendrick Lake, where the plant has been perennial in many highly exposed situatons (and where it is wonderfully displayed as you can see).
This year at DBG the first flowers came out in April, and by May it was a mass of scarlet awesomeness. It has continued, virtually non-stop, through the intervening months--and there are still masses of flowers on most plants of this I know in Denver in late September. Not many garden perennials can boast this length of blooming season. And I can think of no other flower that is so gaudily, ostentatiously, joyously red. I have no doubt that were Moses to come across this plant, he would not be surprised to hear it speak to him! It has spoken to me for decades.
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Rich Dufresne here:ReplyDelete
I originally showed this plant to T. P. Ramamoorthy, who thought it might be either S. oresbia or one of the poorly-identified forms of S. fulgens like S. schaffneri or S. orizabensis.
While I first went with S. oresbia, I changed that to S. schaffneri after checking a type specimen at the Gray Herbarium at Harvard. There seems to be minimal differences between the two, but I am not a taxonomist.
I'm still not sure if Dr. Compton checked this possibility out. My recent experience has been that there are a number of these red flowered sages possibly related to S fulgens and S. microphylla that need to be collected and studied. An example is the recently collected S. dichlamys whose identity hass now been challenged.
I don't know if you clicked on my hyperlink in the blog (the second S. oresbia) Rich, but it shows C.C. Parry's type specimen of oresbia--taken on Cerro Potosi--same place as "S. darcyi": they look identical to my eyes. Without examining the specimen carefully I would hesitate: I shall be in Philly next March and perhaps can do so then. I think darcyi may be synonymous. You were right the first time, I daresay!ReplyDelete
I seem to recall that propagation of our tiny specimen went slowly. John released plants to several public gardens three years after our trip. Such is botanizing. We knew we weren't sure of the species but we also knew the flower color was unique. High excitement. There should.be an award.for John's contributions to horticulture. Google Peckerwood Garden for a photo-visit to John's current home garden. Supremely artful.ReplyDelete
Propagation now, Mark, is going gangbusters. I think it would be well worth trying in Iowa in a warm microclimate (remind me next April and I will get you some). I am getting reports of hardiness up to 7000' in Colorado. It likes a good rich soil, but heat and drainage are a must--and you can provide those!ReplyDelete
I agree about the Yucca Do gang: they deserve a lot more credit than they have gotten!
Ahhh...now I remember "Vermillion Bluffs", but never tied it into Salvia darcyi. Funny, but I saw more in Denver last trip, than I ever see in Abq or El Paso...and then it is used once again in a number of gardens in western and central Texas. That compact form is really nice.ReplyDelete
I convinced a good, former nurseryman uwho once sold in the Abq market to tell people something "grows in Denver" if we knew of it there, to get the weirdos here to go for it! Native here didn't matter to them.
Looks like another must try for my garden, thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
Salvia darcyi, does remarkably well here at 4500 ft in the Chiricahua mountains of SE Arizona. S.darcyi has survived tempertures here down to 0 degrees, and just comes back stronger. Mid October and blooming better than S. greggii.ReplyDelete
You live in the Chiricahuas, Oh Desert Sage?! Lucky indeed. I am not too surprised: that must be a fabulous place to garden! And you are that much closer to its native range....ReplyDelete
Many of our salvias were nipped in the first frost a week ago. But some have come through...
I have seeds from last seasons darcyi - any hope of being able to germinate and grow them on? We're here at about 5000 ft elev on the eastern side of the Wasatch Mtns - short summer with shorter days due to mountain shadows. The beautiful plant was so spectacular and so well loved by hummingbirds! Thanks for your help.ReplyDelete
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Friday, August 22, 2014
End of Part Five (and Draft 4)
To keep it uniform with the other posts related to this draft, here are the numbers:
Words: 100, 173
Pages: 358
Chapters: 55
First line of Part 5:
Once at home, Miles called the girls to him.
Last line (of the entire novel):
For this moment, Miles took a lungful of clean country air, nary a flame in sight, feeling peaceful.
If you're curious ('cause I was), the draft previous, number three, was 116,653 words. So I managed to lose 16,000 words from one draft to the next, which, for me, never happens. If I can trim this down to about 98K, I'll be happy.
So, my list of post-draft Things To Do:
1. Sleep. It's legit 3:30 am here.
2. Commence editing: run Spellcheck, check grammar, cut extraneous lines, that sort of thing.
3. Debate on whether to cut out this one character, which could shorten the word count, which is good. Possibly try to tighten up a few things that are bothering me.
4. Polish up that query!
5. Get my lit agent list together. I have a few I need to investigate further. Now, to explain: I'm not entirely confident that this book is necessarily all ready-as-get-out to be published. But it's certainly close and I'm actually kind of eager to receive my first form rejection.
6. Dive into reading for and plotting my next story. :-)
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Alright! So close to the querying trenches!ReplyDelete
You know, I wasn't sure about the first story I queried, either. But I loved it (still do). That was reason enough to try. You never know!
I'm so excited for you! Of course I cried over my first rejection. Lol!
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Thank you! Almost there...Delete
I wish I were as far along, wow. Revising is a pain, but so fulfilling. I mean, 16000 words is a lot! Awesome job. :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Getting beta eyes on it was very helpful. I replaced a lot of stuff with actual plot lol. I was worried that it would blow up past 116k, but with the stuff I cut...Delete
100K is a little more manageable.
I actually was curious about that word count!ReplyDelete
Yay! Revisions hurt, but, like Diane said, they are worth it!Replies
I want to try to cut a further 2K or so in editing. Having you guys read chapter one showed me places where I can trim a bit. A lower word count--even in historical, which tends to run longer than other genres--will be better.Delete
you're answering all my questions lol. I was gonna ask if Historicals tend to be longer.Delete
My first ms was like...120K or so. I got it down to like 90K. and then to like 70ish.
They can get up to about 120k, but for a debut author, shorter is better..Delete
OMG. LOVE CUMBERBATCH! Hoorah on finishing Part 5! It's great you're excited about querying. I'm starting to feel so afraid of it :(ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you! I'm sure I'll be nervous as I hit the query trenches.Delete
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Wim Botha: Standard Bank Young Artist for Visual Art 2005
Wim Botha's traveling exhibition began its year-long tour at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown and will end at the Standard Bank Gallery in July 2006. Botha works in multiple media, with sculptures, etchings, paintings and drawings all forming part of his intricate installations. These reflect on and subvert the symbolic imagery of power, religion and art history. By visually interfering with venerated forms of art, artefact and decoration, the artist offers questions related to the underlying implications of systems and structures that attempt to define who we are. In several of his installations this subversion alludes to the systemic decay inherent in symbolic representations related to power. This is coupled with a reconstructive desire, simulating found imagery in an altered way that allows the possibility of a revision of our assumptions. Included in Botha's Standard Bank Young Artist exhibition is the Mieliepap Pietà, a life-size mirrored replica of Michelangelo's original, modelled in maize meal and epoxy resin. The sculpture was first exhibited at the Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York in 2004, as part of the group exhibition Personal Affects: Power and poetics in contemporary South African art, where it alternately offered subtle comment on western traditions and was appropriated by worshippers as part of the fabric of the church.Back to Exhibitions Calendar


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Date created: 2012-10-01 Name: E. Bejarano
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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My unit was installed 10 months ago. In the last 2 months, the ac guy has come over 6 times. I am waiting for him to come over right now. I called the manufacturer to complain about the unit and they told me to buy an extended warranty. This company has no pride in its product and won't stand behind it. I will tell everyone about my experience and I ask them to tell everyone they know to not buy a Goodman ac.
Date created: 2012-10-01 Name: Wayne Howell
Location: raleigh,nc
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"What company has a right to sell junk at this price"
3 1/2 years old and the coil goes bad and I was told it was all rusted.I Live in Raleigh,nc and we have good weather.The Ac repair man told me its made in China and the only thing that will be covered is the coil.I Had to pay the $790 labor to replace it.I Have to tell you people we have to file a complaint with consumer affars amd the Attorney general in our states to get some help.Just think how much poison is going into the ozone from the freon leaking out.
Date created: 2012-09-27 Name: kevin
Location: tx
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"Beware of builders!"
We bought a new home in 06 and it has a Goodman 2 1/2 ton unit on the home. This is a 1,500 sq ft house in Texas where the temp can hit 108 degrees. Just found out that it needs a bigger unit. Carriers rule of thumb is 400sq ft per ton so I should a 4 ton unit. I would say its the builders fault a lot of the times and try to save money by installing a smaller unit which cost them less but you thousands. When we first moved in the ac worked great and really have had no problems with unit just now 6 years later. The unit has worked so hard to cool the house it can't keep up to keep my house cool. If my builder would have done the right thing and put the right ac on my house it probably would've lasted longer. I agree with the techs that say it depends on who installs your unit or lets say who builds your house. Beware of home builders they will rip you off and you don't even think about it until its to late and your warranty is up.
Date created: 2012-09-22 Name: A Adams
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Breaks or leaks every other month
Date created: 2012-09-21 Name: V. Foster
Location: Montgomery, AL
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"This unit sucks"
Brought a brand new house 3 years ago, Goodman ac unit has gone bad. Warranty by company will not repair unit, homebuilder bears not responsibility. I can't believe a three year old ac unit already need repairing, it is going to cost me and arm and a leg to fix it. Is there anyone interested in a Class action lawsuit against this Goodman company. This is a nightmare, I am a single mom with very little money.
Date created: 2012-09-17 Name: David
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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"Money Pit"
I just bought a house built in 2005. It had a Goodman ac unit. Worked fine during my home inspection, move in day it went out. Had a tech come out, $300 later its working. Well that was last month. Saturday I woke up to a hot house. Went outside and the unit was not working. Called a hvac company out and I have a list of things wrong with my goodman ac unit. Compressor, coil, filter, fan the list goes on. I'm a young man supporting a family on single income minimum wage. I'll say this. When I get my income tax check, I'm buying a new unit, and it won't be a Goodman.
Date created: 2012-09-17 Name: R Owens
Location: Riceville, TN
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"Goodman: Anything but good"
We have had our heat and air unit for 4 years and in that time have had to have it worked on three times for a cost close to $2000.00. It is a piece of junk both in my opinion and a local heat and air guy. I will never again have any items made by Goodman.
Date created: 2012-09-11 Name: Mark
Location: Austin,Texas
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"Contractor for the past 15 years"
The best thing you can do for your a/c is get a good contractor that always replaces bad parts with American parts! The run capacitor is very important it only cost about$35.00. For an American made one get your a/c to install one. When you loose a compressor flush out your system good or the new compressor will have a hard short life.
Date created: 2012-09-11 Name: Hillari Schoeller
Location: Gilbert, AZ
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"Any lawyers out there?"
We have 3 Goodman Units that were installed in 2008. Everyone of them has stopped working at one time or another. We replaced the condensor on one the week we moved in. The capacitors were replaced on all 3 units. Last week, the line cracked and the freon leaked out. $700 repair. Now, another one has stopped working. It looks like it may be the same problem. I'm up for a class action lawsuit if there are any lawyers out there! I hate these units, the only guarantee they have is that they will break every year. We have spent thousands of dollars and still have units that continue to break.
Date created: 2012-09-10 Name: Pam Wilkerson
Location: Lebanon, tn
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"Not happy"
I have a Goodman ac unit and I am very upset, my unit is only 4 1/2 year old and I have had it worked on will over 9 times and it still not working. I have talked to goodman and they say that there is nothing they can do about it and only wanted to give me a number of a contractor to fix it. I am a single mother and working part time so most of my pay has gone to fixing my ac.
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A Mini-Lesson
SCIENCE vs NON-SCIENCE
|Explores six criteria of science (CONPTT), with
definitions and self-check questions. Compares "Emerging
Science", "Non-Science", and "Pseudoscience",
with definitions and examples. Activity engages students in analyzing
a collection of paragraphs to decide which category each fits
into. Six Criteria: Consistent, Observable, Natural, Predictable,
Testable, Tentative.
Main Concept:
Information packet (4 pages)
Activity worksheet (2 pages)
Collection of short paragraphs reflecting science, non-science, emerging science, and pseudoscience
Information packet (4 pages) AND Activity worksheet (2 pages); these 6 pages are available as packet in PDF format at end of this lesson.
Collection of short paragraphs reflecting science, non-science, emerging science, and pseudoscience. For a sample, take a look at "The Flat Earth / Round Earth Controversy," used in our "Flat Earth" lesson. Good source of statements that could be used in this CONPTT lesson: see the items of "evidence" for flat earth and for round earth.
Before using any of our Nature of Science lessons, be sure to read our General Background Information, with our Rationale and our Approach, and tips for Presenting the lessons for maximum effect and Dispelling some of the popular myths about science.
In any of the discussions expected with the class, select a few key items (important concepts) that lend themselves to interpretation, and introduce class to the Think-Pair-Share (TPS) routine dealing with those items. This is how "Active Learning" is done.
1. This lesson is most appropriate early in your course (first week) as part of your introduction to the nature of science.
2. Collect as many short paragraphs as possible (from news and magazine articles and other sources) which lend themselves to analysis and categorization according to the six criteria for science. These can be on separate slips of paper, or arranged randomly on sheets of paper. In either case, they should be numbered for easy reference and checking. See "The Flat Earth / Round Earth Controversy" as a source.
3. Hand out the 4-page information packet for students to read. They can do this in open class teacher-led reading and discussion, in small groups, pairs, or individually. This can also be done as homework, with followup review of the answers to the "Reality Check" questions the next day along with further discussion of the other 3 science-related terms: "Emerging Science", "Non-Science", and "Pseudoscience".
4. The central core of CONPTT and those 3 science-related terms are also found at the end of this lesson (abstracted from the 6-page handout).
5. Prepare students to do the activity. It helps to take a few sample paragraphs and consider how each one fits each of the 6 criteria in the "CONPTT Grid". Show how the worksheet can be completed while doing this (using overhead version).
CAUTION NOTE TO TEACHER: Attempting to disqualify one
statement as non-scientific on the basis of one CONPTT characteristic
may not be possible. Reviewing each CONPTT criterion individually
may confuse the students more and they may fail to see that it
is all of the criteria that must be satisfied for a statement
to be validated as scientific.
After the quick attempt to create awareness for all six criteria, it might prove more helpful to return to one of the statements classified as non-scientific, and attempt to qualify it as a scientific or non-scientific statement using the entire set of CONPTT criteria.
6. Hand out the Worksheets and the paragraphs or "statements" to be analyzed, assigning one per student randomly. Can be completed in class as as homework. More statements can be assigned as deemed necessary (and if you have sufficient quantities of statements).
7. Collect and grade the worksheets, and/or go over them (or a sampling of them) in class for further discussion.
8. Assessment can be accomplished by having students analyze a few new statements in an exam.
1. Consider using a similar lesson from The American Biology Teacher: "Preparing Students for Science in the Face of Social Controversy " by Terry Bramschreiber and David Westmoreland (77:4, pp 284-288), April, 2015.
"One of the many challenges for science educators is teaching about topics that are largely resolved in the scientific community yet remain controversial in the broader society." The authorss describe two different strategies and provides handouts for both. Instead of the 6 CONPTT tests for scientific authenticity, the author uses 10 criteria in the second strategy: 1. logical, 2. well defined claims, 3. falsifiable hypotheses, 4. repeatable experiments/observations, 5. claims examined by peers, 6. unexplained gaps in theories viewed with suspicion, 7. examination of evidence requires caution, 8, objectivity required, 9. coincidence not accepted as proof, 10. anecdotal evidence not accepted as proof.
"These exercises and assessment projects have been done with hundreds of high school students over the course of many years. Students report that the topic is of high interest, and they enjoy researching a pseudoscientific belief of their choosing. Students also report that they enjoy listening to their classmates' findings, and many admit that they had accepted some of the pseudoscientific beliefs (the existence of Bigfoot, psychic read- ings, and astrology for example) as fact without ever scrutinizing the evidence. Since these activities are done during a "Nature of Science" unit at the beginning of the year, students often bring in examples of pseudosciences that they find in the media over the course of the term." (quotes from the article).
Copy of article available online from The American Biology Teacher (if you are a member). if not a member, send request (naming the article, author, and source) to the webmaster, or to the primary author <mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com>
2. There is another article in the same issue (pp. 309-311) of that journal (ABT): "Global Warming: Scam, Fraud, or Hoax?" in the Sacred Bovines column by Douglas Allchin. The article contains numerous resources and tips for recognizing valid science vs science detractors. "For the nonexpert, the foremost focus should not be the evidence itself, but who to trust in interpreting evidence and reporting on it honestly."
Some of the ideas in this lesson may have been adapted from earlier, unacknowledged sources without our knowledge. If the reader believes this to be the case, please let us know, and appropriate corrections will be made. Thanks.
1. Original Source: Steven Dickhaus (ENSI 89)
2. Preliminary approval for ENSIweb by: Martin Nickels, Craig Nelson, Jean Beard: 12/15/97
3. Edited / Revised for website by L. Flammer 1/2000
The following is the central core of CONPTT, along with the 3 other science-related terms covered here, their definitions and examples. These are all included in the PDF version found at the end of this page.
Concept: Following the discussion of "CONPTT", the student will be able to distinguish between scientific and non-scientific statements.
Introduction: To summarize our previous discussions and today's
ideas, let's list some criteria that might help us recognize
the difference between what is science and what is not science,
criteria that will enable us to recognize a scientific statement
and a non-scientific statement.
Six Criteria of Science: Consistent, Observable,
Natural, Predictable, Testable, and
1. Consistency: The results of repeated observations and/or experiments concerning a naturally occurring event (phenomenon) are reasonably the same when performed and repeated by competent investigators. The event is also free from self-contradiction: it is consistent in its applications. The weight of the evidence is also compatible with well established observations and limits.
REALITY CHECK #1: which of the following is a scientific statement,
and which one is not a scientific statement?
Using the idea of "Consistency", how can we determine which statement above is a scientific one?
2. Observability: The event under study, or evidence
of the occurrence of the event, can be observed and explained.
The observations are limited to the basic human senses or to
extensions of the senses by such things as electron microscopes,
Geiger counters, etc. If the phenomenon cannot be reproduced
through controlled conditions, natural evidence of the event's
occurrence must be available for investigation.
Using the idea of "Observability", how can we assess which statement above is a scientific one?
3. Natural: A natural cause (mechanism) must be used to explain why or how the naturally occurring event happens. Scientists may not use supernatural explanations as to why or how naturally occurring events happen because reference to the supernatural is outside of the realm of science. Scientists cannot conduct controlled experiments in which they have designed the intervention of a supreme being into the test.
REALITY CHECK #3: which of the following is a scientific statement,
and which one is not a scientific statement?
Using the idea of "Natural", how can we determine which statement above is a scientific one?
4. Predictability: The natural cause (mechanism) of the naturally occurring event can be used to make specific predictions. Each prediction can be tested to determine if the prediction is true of false.
REALITY CHECK #4: which of the following is a scientific statement,
and which one is not a scientific statement?
Using the idea of "Predictability", how can we determine which statement above is a scientific one?
5. Testability: The natural cause (mechanism) of the naturally occurring event must be testable through the processes of science, controlled experimentation being only one of these. Reference to supernatural events or causes are not relevant tests.
REALITY CHECK #5: which of the following is a scientific statement,
and which one is not a scientific statement?
Using the idea of "Testability", how can we determine which statement above is a scientific one?
6. Tentativeness: Scientific theories are subject to revision and correction, even to the point of the theory being proven wrong. Scientific theories have been modified and will continue to be modified, getting better and better (closer to realtity) to consistently explain observations of naturally occurring events.
REALITY CHECK #6: which of the following is a scientific statement,
and which one is not a scientific statement?
Using the idea of "Tentativeness", how can we assess
which statement above is a scientific one?
Emerging Science Defined: Emerging science (or "protoscience")
may be defined as a "near science". A protoscience
tends to conform to most of the CONPTT criteria but typically
falls short in one or more of the criteria. A protoscience differs
from a science in that consistent observations and predictions
may be limited by knowledge and/or technology.
Non-Science Defined: Non-science may be defined as an area of knowledge which does not meet the criteria of science (CONPTT). Non-science topic areas may be very logical and based on good reasoning, but simply do not fall within the realm of science. They would include any belief system, e.g., religious beliefs, philosophy, personal opinions or attitudes, a sense of esthetics, or ethics.
False Science Defined: False science ("pseudoscience") may be defined as a non-science which is portrayed and advertised as a legitimate science by its followers and supporters. Good examples of a pseudoscience would include "astrology" (as presented by some of its supporters), and "creation science". (See Strahler, page 525).
Science is a limited discipline that studies only naturally occurring events, while offering natural explanations for the phenomenon under study. The data must be consistent, observable, predictable, and testable, while any conclusions or theories must be tentative.
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Kawhi Leonard posts season-high points in win over Nets
In his fifth game back on the court this season, Kawhi Leonard led the Spurs to a 109-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.
Leonard scored a season-high 21 points, putting up seven in the first quarter to give the Spurs a 19-16 advantage over the Nets.
A back-and-forth second quarter kept the lead changing, but a 9-2 run including two 3-pointers from Leonard and Patty Mills in the last two minutes sent the Spurs into halftime leading 50-44.
The Spurs started the third quarter with an 11-0 run and continued to build their lead heading into the final quarter up 80-69.
Pau Gasol finished the game with his sixth double-double of the season, putting up 15 points and 12 rebounds against the Nets. Gasol is also now in the Top 30 in NBA history in rebounding, according to the team.
The Spurs are back at the AT&T Center on Thursday, taking on the New York Knicks at 7:30 p.m.


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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Sweet Tomato and Tarragon Pesto
Over the weekend I decided to make flax crackers which I have not made in months. The reason I stopped making them was while they are packed with healthy omega 3 fatty acids they are also very calorie dense. However this weekend I thought I would try an experiment and see if I could make them lower in fat and calories.
I started by grinding 1 cup of golden flaxseeds in the Vitamix. If you don't have a high speed blender that you can use a coffee grinder which is how I grind a tablespoon or two of seeds. Place the flaxseeds into a mixing bowl. Next I added 1 cup of dry oats to the flaxseeds. Now add water slowly while you stir the dry ingredients. Continue to add water until you have workable dough. Season the crackers any way you like. I added garlic powder, dried onions, black pepper, paprika, and lemon zest.
I spread half the mixture on one teflex covered tray in the dehydrator and did the same thing with the second half of the cracker dough. Turn the machine to somewhere between 105 and 115 degrees and dry until they are firm on top. Then flip the dough, cut it into cracker sizes (I used 9ths) and then turn them over (so the damp side is up) and continue to dry until all the moisture is gone. I store them in a zip top bag at room temperature until I want one.
Since I made the flax and oat crackers over the weekend I wanted something light to top them with. After all flax crackers are delicious and nutrition but low fat they aren't. I decided that tomato pesto was the way to go and here is what I did:
Sweet Tomato and Tarragon Pesto
Makes 16 servings
1 cup dehydrated tomatoes (or sun-dried not in oil)
enough filtered water to cover the tomatoes
1 cup golden raisins
1 large clove garlic
½ cup fresh tarragon (you could use basil, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, oregano but all in different quantities just add a little taste and adjust)
freshly ground black pepper to taste
lemon zest
lemon juice or wine vinegar
finely diced red onion
Cover the tomatoes with water and store in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, I let them soak overnight. Drain the tomatoes from the water reserving the water. Place the tomatoes in your food processor, add the raisins, and garlic and process. Drizzle in the reserved tomato soaking liquid until you like the texture. You may need to scrape the sides of the processor once or twice. Add the fresh herbs a little at a time until you like the flavor. Add freshly ground pepper to taste and store covered in the refrigerator until needed.
If you want to change the flavor you can add some lemon zest, lemon juice or wine vinegar.
Nutritional Information (assumes 1/16th of the recipe or about 2 tablespoons depending on how much water you add):
Amount Per Serving
Calories - 36.74
Calories From Fat (3%) - 1.28
Total Fat - 0.15g
Saturated Fat - 0.03g
Cholesterol - 0mg
Sodium - 72.34mg
Potassium - 188.49mg
Total Carbohydrates - 9.21g
Fiber - 0.81g
Sugar - 6.64g
Protein - 0.84g
This is one of those recipes that you can use many different ways. It is good as a spread on a cracker. It works spread on a pizza and topped with veggies. Try it tossed with pasta or roasted potatoes. You can use it as a salad dressing. As you can see it is versatile.
Other than my snack of these two items my food was fairly boring today. The weather was spectacular today with highs in the upper 80's but low humidity. I took the opportunity to go for a nice walk through the neighborhood so I could soak up the sun, smell the wisteria and enjoy the fresh air.
I had a green smoothie which I am sure no one is surprised to see given that we have kale in the refrigerator.
There was also my usual orange and two Brazil nuts.
There was also a glass of fresh vegetable and fruit juice (beet, collard, celery, kale, cucumber, apple, lemon and ginger).
Dinner was another variation of my deconstructed sushi salad but this time I made it was black rice but without miso.
I guess with the weather getting nicer I am not much in the mood to cook. Hopefully I get back into that soon. LOL
Happy thoughts:
• Our weather today was glorious. It was just hot enough but not too hot. I loved that the humidity was low so that I could keep the windows open. Even the felines enjoyed the fresh air coming through the windows all day. Days like this are so nice because we have had a very wet, rainy spring.
• I had a little time to read today, not as much as I have lately. But that is mostly due to the time I spent outside so I am not complaining. I wasn't as "productive" as usual but I was happy and really that is all the mattered to me today.
• It looks like I will be getting time to spend with my hubby later this week. I should know for sure tomorrow. *fingers crossed* Can you tell I am looking forward to it? ;-)
• While Dan worked late again this evening he did find time for a walk before dinner and that made me very happy. I like him to remain active to keep his immune system ramped up. Working behind a desk all day long I worry that he doesn't get enough activity. However he has been good about this for a while for that I am grateful.
• I am still enjoying "The 21-Day Consciousness Cleanse". I think this is going to be something that I do multiple times per year. It is helping me to reframe the way I see the world and is having a positive impact on my attitude. Who couldn't use a little more positivity in their life?
• I am also grateful that Jackie's cat came through his surgery fine today. It is always difficult to have the fur children at the vet. Thank goodness Jackie noticed that he wasn't acting right and got him to the doctor before it was serious.
• Next week we are going to see Ottmar Liebert with Jackie and Walid and that is going to be great. I am really looking forward to that. I am fortunate to have a number of things to look forward to this month. Maybe that will soften the blow of my turning 49 soon. *shivers* When did I get old? I swear I still feel like I a kid mentally but that means this whole old thing is just no fun an confusing. ;-)
Signing out:
Like usual I am getting this post up much later than I had expected. You know I am going to blame that on Dan working late right? To be honest it isn't his fault completely though it is a contributing factor. I hope he can get a break soon so that he can get a little rest. I really don't like that he works as hard as he does.
I hope your weather was a beautiful as ours today. We had a magnificent day from a weather perspective. I will leave you with a few pictures that I took of my azaleas this afternoon with my cell phone. The flowers took a bit of a beating in the rain the other day, but they are still colorful.
Don't forget to comment here for a chance to win a copy of "The 21-Day Vegan Weight Loss Kickstart" signed by Dr. Barnard.
Talk to you again tomorrow. I hope you enjoy what is left of you evening. Good night!
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Tomato pesto looks delicious! I'm going to try soon;)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 10:57 PM
This is the second time I've spotted a deconstructed sushi salad! It's fate - I must try it! Yours looked super delish. :)ReplyDelete
The pesto is based on something that Ian makes that Dan loves. Of course Ian's version uses white and olive oil. But I like mine because it is "cleaner" if you know what I mean. ;-)
I hope you enjoy it as much as we do,
Happy Go Lucky Vegan,ReplyDelete
I have been making deconstructed sushi salad for about a year and it is one of my favorites. It is perfect when you have cold leftover rice. Last night I was talking to my Japanese friend and she told me they do this is Japan so it isn't actually a new idea.
I hope you enjoy it,
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Final Results
Here is an easy way to make any picture even your own portrait into text in Photoshop.Let's begin by opening a picture in Photoshop that you want to see in text format, I used this one:
Desaturate the image (Ctrl+Shift+U), then Add layer mask (Layer>Add Layer Mask>Reveal All). Select all (Ctrl+A), copy selection (Ctcl+C). Then go to Channels (Window>Channels). Select Layer1 mask and make it visible. Then paste (Ctrl+V) and deselect (Ctrl+D).
Go back to Layers (Window>Layers), select Layer Thumbnail and fill everything with white.
Create new layer (Ctrl+Shift+N), fill it with white and bring it to Back (Ctrl+Shift+[). Now select Text gizmo and highlight the whole canvas area. Then copy text from any source and insert it in the highlighted area. I used the standard filler text. "First of all you need to open a respective document or a file with its respective program. Like suppose a mp3 file has to be opened with MP3 compatible program that can play it. Not with a Notepad or MS WORD. that is similar in each case. A *.doc file cannot be opened with NOTEPAD because its not capable of reading it.
Look mate, there's more characters in computer than you are supposed to know. You perhaps knowing the characters from A-Z,a-z,0-9, & special characters, etc. But the computing thing requires massive amount of various combinations of"
Apply the following settings to the text:
You should come up with something like this:
For a really convincing effect you can simply duplicate the layer with text (Ctrl+J). Also, you can choose the layer with solid white color (without mask) and fill it easily with shades of grey (#e0e0e0). Although this would be cheating, inasmuch as the image is easily painted with its original colos, but at the same time this increases the quality and is not terribly noticeable.
Here's what I came up with as a result:
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Text over face Image with Photoshop
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Restyled in 2014 affected the exterior design of the body and interior design Japanese bestseller – four-door sedan – Toyota Camry. Became better sound insulation, high-quality steel materials and finishing equipment, changing your power steering and suspension, there was a completely new 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine. We will try to uncover all the innovations fullest, starting, of course, with the appearance of the car novelties 2014-2015 year.
Official photos from the presentation of the new sedan Toyota Camry 2014-2015 year allow us to consider the car from all sides. Updated Japanese business sedan has not lost solidity dorestaylingovoy version of Toyota Camry (XV50), but found a bright, solid and even sportier look. Major changes occurred in the front part of the body, in the presence of the new headlamps with LED daytime running lights sections, narrow false radiator grille topped by a stylish chrome bar, a large and powerful front bumper with a large central air intake, intricate curves decorative strip around the perimeter of the mouth of a hefty, round fog lights and compact side airways. Front updated Camry looks like a sports' sedan and does not try to hide the relationship with cars luxury division Toyota Motor Corporation Brand Lexus.
Body profile has not changed – the long hood and a solid feed, flat roof line with a strong rear rack, large and comfortable for landing on the first and second series of doors with a barely perceptible, dating back to the rear window sill line, large radii of the wheel arches. From new parts, we can note the elegant mirrors with LED indicator lights, original and stylish design alloy wheels R17.
Feed updated sedan Toyota Camry has got a new bumper with smooth lines and transitions overall ceiling lighting slightly changed shape and gained LED stuffing.
- Installation of new front and rear bumpers increased the overall length of the body survived the restyling of the Japanese sedan Camry 25 mm. As a result, the external dimensions of the body the updated Toyota Camry 2014-2015 year make 4850 mm in length, 1,825 mm in width, height – 1480 mm, the size of the wheelbase – 2775 mm, and the amount of clearance (clearance) – 160 mm.
Salon updated Toyota Camry has also become more bright, solid and presentable. Improved materials and finishes. What is nice, the interior is used less silvered plastic for decoration, in the front doors and the floor set additional sound-absorbing mats. In the car, the new multifunction steering wheel with three spokes wide, stylish and modern instrument panel with two large speedometer and tachometer dials, and place them between the multi-function color screen with a diagonal of computer bots 4.2-inches.
The center console has gained a stricter view thanks to the new multimedia system with touch screen and a modernized air conditioner control unit. List of equipment for the updated sedan Toyota Camry arouses interest and desire to take their turn to run: electric steering column settings and front seats, backbit bottom of the interior, heated front and rear seats, heated windshield, an advanced multimedia system with a color touch screen, music JBL, Blind Spot Monitoring, Automatic headlights from far to near and in reverse order, leather trim, 2-or 3-ex zone climate control, wireless charging smartphones … and a host of different chips and options.
Specifications updated business-class sedan Toyota Camry 2014-2015 model year will be pleased with the presence of potential owners a choice of three petrol engines. The base engine new – a 2.0-liter four-cylinder (150 hp 199 Nm) paired with 6AKPP sedan provides dynamic acceleration up to 100 mph in 10.4 seconds, top speed 202 mph, fuel consumption in the combined cycle just 7.2 liters. The engine boasts a combined fuel injection and a new variable valve timing mechanism. With these systems the motor can operate Otto and Atkinson cycle. More powerful engines – the "quartet" 2.5 Dual VVT-i (181 hp) and "Six" 3.5 Dual VVT-i (249 hp) is equipped with a 6-speed automatic moved to a new Toyota Camry sedan with dorestaylingovoy.
The scheme has not changed suspension, front and rear mounted MacPherson struts with stabilizer bars, disc brakes on all wheels. Toyota spokesman assured that thanks to the new suspension settings and steering the updated sedan is better helm and has a more balanced behavior at high speed and cornering.


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Float tubes are a fun and inexpensive way to get away from the shore and fish spots others can't reach. They can open up a whole new world of fishing for the shore-bound angler and provide a more intimate fishing experience where you are right in the water with the fish. They are very quiet and you can sneak up on fish in a way that is just not possible from a boat. They are ideal for smaller bodies of water and I have even done a little float tubing in the ocean although that is generally not recommended outside of protected areas.
Selecting a Float Tube
Older float tubes had a rounded shape that is not as aerodynamic as the newer pointed ones. I highly recommend the more aerodynamic design like the recommended model below. As far as color, if you are in an area without boat traffic you might consider a camo or muted color, while if you fish on a heavily trafficked lake you might want a brighter color to be more visible to boaters. Make sure you are within the weight limits for the the tube you select and you should be good to go.
Float Tube Accessories
A good pair of waders is important if you don't want to sit directly in the water. There are many brands and any of the ones below should work. You also need a good pair of fins. There are fins made specifically for float tubing that can be used with shoes or boots (good for people who use booted waders). I often I just use stocking foot waders with regular dive fins as they give a lot of propulsion.
An extra rod holder is always a good idea. You want to keep the rods vertical if you can and out of the way of your casting. Some people bring an anchor if they plan to stay in one spot to conserve energy. If you want to fish with live bait, you can easily bring out a floating bait bucket. You can also bring a small portable fish finder to help you explore below the water as well as above. There is a great one that you can buy by clicking the link below.
Float Tube Tackle
I like using a shorter rod than I would otherwise use. It's much easier to land fish, undo tangles at the tip, retie, etc. Six foot six is the longest rod I would bring in a tube and if you can get away with a shorter rod that's even better. You generally can get closer to spots than you could otherwise in a tube, so I have never found a need to make super long casts. Reels that you bring into a float tube are likely to go under the water every now and again, so keep that in mind when selecting one.
Float Tube Safety
You don't want to take unnecessary risks when float tubing.
- Always wear a life jacket when you go out no matter how small the body of water is and how good of a swimmer you are. Don't wear the ones that inflate automatically when submerged in case you accidentally get wet; this happened to me once.
-Don't overinflate your tube, especially on a hot day, as that can cause leaks.
-Be careful going out on windy days, as you could get blown out into open water or to the wrong side of the lake. Some people tie ropes to shore to keep them where they want to be, but personally if it is that windy I don't go out.
Please click on the links below to buy float tube gear:


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Giving blood is one of the most important things people can do to help save a life, but did you know blood donors are needed in the animal world, too?
When pets undergo surgery or are diagnosed with certain auto-immune diseases, they may require blood transfusions, just as humans do. The BluePearl-affiliated blood banks are dedicated to providing a safe and plentiful blood supply to animals in need.
We currently operate blood banks in the following locations:
- Tampa
- Houston
- Seattle
- Richmond
We wouldn't be able to fulfill our mission without the invaluable contributions of our dog and cat donors. But as the pet population continues to grow, so does the number of pets who require blood transfusions. The need is great. Your pet's donation can ultimately provide the gift of life.
Blood donor benefits
- FREE exam by a veterinary clinician
- FREE complete blood test which includes thyroid, heartworm and infectious disease testing
- One FREE blood product if needed after completion of six donations
- Plenty of love and kisses during every donation
Eligibility requirements
Dog and cat donors must meet the following criteria to donate blood
- Healthy and well behaved
- Current on vaccines
- One to seven years of age
- Dogs at least 55 pounds
- Cats at least 10 pounds
- Never had a transfusion
- Not used for breeding
- Not taking any long-term medication (except for flea/heartworm preventative)
- Cats indoor only, other family cats must also be indoors
Please click here for more information and to see donor photos on our Facebook page!


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Global Center Structure
The objective of the Global Center in Texas, USA is to provide a recreational learning environment to raise awareness by:
- Teaching an understanding of all cultures, which will include instruction on the history, culture, fine arts and trade of over 200 nations.
- Offering treatment and education on the major health related traditions around the world.
- Teaching sustainable organic gardening, which will nurture children, bringing harmony to their mind and body while promoting global friendliness and compassion.
- Concepts of learning from one another, which co-creates a peaceful environment of acceptance among our local and global communities.
- Raise funds to support the humanitarian activities at the satellite HHI Global Chapters around the world as well as the HHI Global Center headquarters in Hunt County, Texas USA.
Developing and Construction: Serene Developers
CEO: Mr MutuZa Ghouse
COO: Mr. Rayan Cole
Chief Engineer: Mr. Mark Hickman
Chief Architect: Tim Konganda
HHI Global Center Greenville TX Structures
- Global Movie Studio – (125 Acres), This will be one of the world's largest filming studio's.
- Watch actual movies being filmed and produced
- Make a movie yourself studio
- TV and News Paper Media Center
1st Hotel
- Animal Kingdom – (200 Acres), Our park will showcase continents of the world; Each region will feature the most exotic and endangered species that are associated with that continent.
- 2nd -Hotel- with safari theme and overlooking Animals
- Restaurant in Hotel
- 100' Tree with restaurant and zip line
- Endangered special Conservation
- Gift Shops and Concessions
- Intl: Serenity Resort, Water theme Area, where you can enjoy a water front stay and take part in all the water activities. Fun for everyone.
- with water theme and overlooks the lake/serenity
- Underwater restaurant and water view Banquet area
- Gift Shops and Concessions
Few cider cabanas can be here (we don't want to over crowed this area)
- Golf Resort – (100 Acres), Love to golf, then stay at a hotel inside the global center.
- the golf Couse and enjoys the 18-hole professional course.
- Golf house
- 18-hole professional designed course
- Driving range
- Mini put
- Gift Shops and Concessions
- Few cider cabanas can be here
- Intl: Sports World, Area to enjoy paying and watching sports on professional fields.a. Cricket Grounds
- Cricket Field (Large enough for IPL)
- Sports hall of fame Museum
- Outdoor Theater
- Children Recreation area
- Gift Shops and Concessions
- 3nd-Hotel-
- Cowboy Town, Enjoy the real Texas experience. That will take you back in time.
- Restaurant in Saloon
- Area built as a wild western town
- Stable and riding area
- Western Cultural Center
- Old West Photos
- Gift Shops and Concessions
7. International Village
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1) 200 International buildings will be designed accordingly to represent each country's culture.
2) Intl: Art Center painters to display art and paint.
Hall to accommodate bldg.: to accommodate 1000-2000 people with cooking facilities
- City of Knowledge: each country to represent piece of lighted art solar energy
- Botanical gardens: Global botanical garden Intl plants
- Green House: Indoor Intl: Tropical Plants
- Organic Garden :200 acres for in-house use and for education
- Nature pavilion
- Skating center
- Artesian Village
- Global Native Medicine Village
- Global Center for Healing & Health
- Intl: Food Village
- Intl: Native medicine Research Center
- Indoor Auditorium
- Gift Shops and Concessions
6.People Area, Throughout the Center
- Wall of Confidence: Surrounded by four feet wall (HHI fund raising project through each donated brick)
- Train Ride and Tour
- Sky Way around the Globe
- Landscaping
- Maintenance and Construction Buildings
- Business offices/ Classrooms / Emergency services
- Restrooms
- Shop and storage
- Heliport
- Cascading Pounds, fountains, and entrance
- 80 ONE/TWO Bedroom cider unites for Dedicating Housing / Private Accommodations
7. Archives building
- Purpose: Building to display old text and area to watch educational documentaries for the children.
8.Walk Ways:
Purpose: Water stream around the facility along the "Wall of confidence" people to walk along the path next to the water stream getting a better view of their brick
(HHI Fund Raising Program for each brick of the wall)
Main Entrance: ¼ mile walk: all countries flags on both sides
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Many programs will be offered free of charge for the children, including:
- Classes on sustainable organic growing
- Educational support including tutoring and TAKS Preparatory classes
- Classes including language, global fine art, filmography skills, global classical music, yoga and martial arts, etc.
- Transportation for field trips from local schools
- Weekly and weekend vacation opportunities at the hotel or at boathouses on the lake.
- At the International Cultural Center, each of the 200 countries will be represented. Each of the Global Representatives will have unique items on display to educate with honor and grace their individual culture. Their unique customs will also be represented through language, enjoyable classes, food, dance, music, clothing, games and interactive learning tools.
- Celebrations for each country throughout the year will provide events and opportunities to experience each country's culture, food, music, costumes and dance.
- Treatment Centers for native and complimentary health care
- Education for public and health care communities about health practices and traditions from around the world.
- Technical innovation will include telemedicine to remotely guide special medical care to outlying sites.
- Research to foster, perform and participate in clinical research projects.
- Stewards of humanitarianism by participating with the HHI Global Chapters and other governmental or Non-governmental organizations (NGO) to foster or implement certain health related projects such as provision of basic sanitation, clean drinking water, immunizations, health education, etc.
- Nature Study and Activity Area
- Tours and presentations to understand the concepts of organic gardening, and learn about the specific herbs and plants that are grown by each nation, including those for medicinal purposes.
Based upon sustainable building practices, the HHI Global Center will be designed, constructed and maintained in an eco-friendly, green environment which will be utilizing green materials and processes wherever available.
We are honored to be able to offer to the children at our global center, a progressive educational program headed by Dr. Alphonsus Ekwerike, President of Neurosquatemetry and Science Medicine, Inc. a 501(c)(3) non-profit research organization. Dr. Ekwerike through his Invention Technology Program offers an advanced, innovative approach to education that most certainly will have a profound effect on the way children are taught in the future. This unique curriculum produces independent, creative thinkers and researchers with the necessary tools and skill set to become professional inventors. This program breeds students who are able to confidently invent better solutions and ways to live in all areas of life with practical applications such as: science, space, medicine, social and political sciences to name a few. To learn more about this amazing educational program go to:
We are deeply honored and appreciative that Dr. Ekwerike has officially accepted a position with Helping Hands Inc. as an ambassadorial representative to Nigeria and wherever he may be of service. His support and immeasurable wealth of knowledge is such an asset and of great value to our collective future success.


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Monday, August 17, 2015
Merriam Marketplace Cruise - August 2015
The Marketplace is a located in downtown Merriam. Music for the cruise was provided by RetroSonix. Approximately 60 Classic cars, Hot Rods and Customs attended the cruise. Click here to view photos of the Car Cruise.
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"Molly sure knew what she was doing when she painted the room red, it helps to hide the blood" - from the "Unsinkable Molly Brown"
Happy Friday!
It is a foggy day here in New York. Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day. The weather people are promising springlike weather.
Spring officially arrives next week. We have been spoiled here in New York. It has been a very mild winter. A drastic change from last winter! Next week will be in the mid to upper 70s! Flowers are blooming everywhere. And there are new cabaret artists on the horizon as well. The subject of my blog today is a prime example.
He was brought to my attention by Raissa Katona Bennett.
So, today I'm celebrating Tom Vaughn.
Spring officially arrives next week. We have been spoiled here in New York. It has been a very mild winter. A drastic change from last winter! Next week will be in the mid to upper 70s! Flowers are blooming everywhere. And there are new cabaret artists on the horizon as well. The subject of my blog today is a prime example.
He was brought to my attention by Raissa Katona Bennett.
So, today I'm celebrating Tom Vaughn.
The first show Tom saw as a kid was a country show with his parents in Pigeon Forge Tennessee, featuring the cast of Hee Haw including the Hager Twins (whom he had a crush on but couldn't admit to) Archie Campbell, Roy Clark and Buck Owens.
Tom's desire is to make a living or spend as much time doing what he truly loves to do in the "zone". When he does his own recording of his original music in his home studio and mix, hours literally fly by without his knowledge and he's in the "zone". If that includes being a star then sprinkle his stardust across the night sky.
Tom has learned about building relationships in this business.
To quote Hillary Clinton (not that he ever thought he would) it takes a village. You learn in the corporate world that you NEVER stop networking because the corporate world is always changing. It's easy to get into your own shell and stay entirely focused on you as an entertainer. But as in the corporate world you must NEVER stop networking as an entertainer because we ALL need each other's talents - in recommending us for other theatrical productions, in helping with or being in our own productions, in creating concepts, in executing the best product, in directing the project, etc. This is a business - the same rules apply to a singer, dancer, songwriter, actress, actor, producer as they do to a CEO, Manager, Coordinator, Administrator, etc.
Your thoughts on Arts in Education
After all, it was Claude Debussy who did not resolve the leading tone in many of his compositions which was totally against the rules of harmonic progression during his era yet he brought to light a new form of expression and advancement of music which can be felt to this day.
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What other period of time do you relate to and why?
What other period of time do you relate to and why?
Totally. I've often felt like more of a legitimate singer that would have prospered more in the late 40's and during the 50's - especially in pop culture and the early days of television.
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Say her name - the image is THERE - that hair. those big eyes, glasses, wide mouth, accent and voice. She has an unmistakable brand. Nobody but NOBODY can say raspberries without thinking about Carol Channing and Thoroughly Modern Millie. I saw her do Sugar Babies at the Muny in St. Louis in the mid 80's - that performance is ingrained in my mind for life. Mrs. Channing at the curtain call - "Dear People of Sssttt. Louisssss"....Classic Carol.
Most recent appearanceTom Vaughn in "Trail of Cheers" at the Metropolitan Room.
Next appearanceTom Vaughn in "Trail of Cheers" at the Laurie Beechman Theatre March 20, 30 and April 11 at 7:00 pm.
What is your biggest success in Show Business?
My most recent success was that I got to sing back-up with Lucie Arnaz along with my dear friend Raissa Katona Bennett on her most recent album "Latin Roots". I absolutely love Latin music and the history created by Desi Arnaz in the development of "Latin Swing". That was a real charge. Plus what a beautiful and wonderful woman Lucie Arnaz is. Otherwise my touring in the "Golden Musicals of Broadway" in the 90's" gave me the benefit of extensive international travel - productions at Seaside Music Theater back in the day gave me the greatest satisfaction of singing Broadway classics supported by a large orchestra.
What was your lowest low and how did you surpass that?
My battle with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Cancer was perhaps the lowest low and I surpassed it by being pro-active, searching the best treatment, thinking positively and surrounding myself with friends and family who held me through the chemotherapy - literally! I didn't feel like it was my time or that I was finished or that I had achieved all I had thought I could. I thought about the light at the end of the tunnel and used my ability to write music to get there.
What one change would you like to see in today's industry?
I'd like to see less reality based programming (my scenario mentioned above was enough). More specifically, less hate based and "product packaged - i.e. vapid contrived situations and over-the top glam to compensate for the lack of talent. Seriously - what is it that Snookie does again? - where's my roaming camera!!
I'd like to see more true talent rise to the top no matter what age or stature which would include writers, directors and the creators of shows or vehicles for true talent to shine.
Do you consider what you wear on stage for your show a costume? Or is it just clothing to you?What I wear is an extension of the project I'm involved in - if it's personal based, or cabaret oriented, it is more of me or that which helps me to facilitate the music or through- line - I want my cloths to feel like my second skin - that they represent me and present me in the best way possible.
Are you happy at the point you are right now in your career?
Actually I am - I have more freedom to achieve so much more artistically than in the past. I'm more focused than the twenty year old that moved here almost 25 years ago. I'm more comfortable in my skin and have a point of view that is often more fact base than not.
Do you feel you have achieved what you set out to do?
If it all ended today I'd say heck yeah. I've travelled more than I ever though I could and much of it was through performing. I've also written more than I though I would and new ideas keep me fresh. However, there are even bigger and more specific goals that never occurred to me in the past. There's still much more to do and achieve in performing and writing music wether I sing it or not. I would love to get my songs to other artists who need original material. I keep focusing on my message and where my strengths lie.
What do you do to remain positive when life's hiccups get you down?
When life gets me down I try not to react as I did in years past. My brain used to fast forward to the future at warp speed and I would think of all the bad that could come out of the situation. I would spiral into doom and gloom. Now - I sit with it for a little bit and start plotting solutions. Furthermore, those hiccups give me pause to think and put pen to paper. Real life situations of trial and error and ultimate triumph yield the greatest stories for writing.
How on earth do you reach theatregoers now that newspapers are obsolete and there are so many channels on TV you can't pick the right ones to advertise on and with the web being so hit and miss.
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The average users of content for theatregoers have never had so many tools at their access for achieving a desired stimulus through social networking. Conversely, the creators of content have never had such tools for creating content and reaching their audience through the use of social networking. I think it is up to the creators to really concentrate on demographics and avenues most travelled in the digital world by their market. As a composer for instance, look at all of the original music within an episode of Grey's Anatomy. There are more creative ways now to take the reigns into your own hand to create the splash before getting into a costly method of mass distribution such as television.
You have to really concentrate on what your building and who will buy it - once identified - - "If you build it - - they will come"
A genie pops out of the lamp, he grants you three wishes. What are those wishes?
Location, Location, Location
How did you get into this business?
I fell in love with musicals during high school, studied music, trained vocally through college and left Southeast Missouri to pursue my dream.
What is your favorite song? And yes, you can only pick one!!!
This Bitter Earth by Clyde Otis and sung by Dinah Washington.
What is the last stage show you saw. Local or professional.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
What do you do to prepare for your performances?
Get a good nights rest the night before, eat a good lunch the day of, vocalize in a hot steamy shower and allow enough time for brief meditation before the show so that I'm relaxed and ready to go.
When do you know it's time for a Tom Vaughn show?
I get an uncontrollable urge to audition and get out on stage with a production or my music. I especially do so if I feel like I've got a great through-line for a show or a collection of music that is uniquely cohesive and needs to be shared. It's in my gut so to speak.
Do you make a living at this or do you have a survival job?
Ok - I have a running joke with my friends. I have a B.A. in Vocal Performance from Southeast Missouri State University and a business administration minor, it's the way I set up my education and my life. Historically there have been times when the bread and butter came from a majority of one or the other - so I say right now my music is my major and my minor is my minor or my minor is my major and my major my minor. Truthfully I have gone for 9 years doing primarily stage, vocal and pick-up work with the holes filled in by corporate temping AND 14 years with a major career in business development and marketing with stock theater and various performances between lay-offs or on the side. I'm at the point NOW where I've a panoply of skills in both businesses. It takes a combination of the two to support myself in the city. We are still in a recovering economy and it is downright difficult, coupled with a need for continual health care given my medical history, the cost of covering expenses is palpable. It is for anybody this day and age - especially those families with the head of the household earning one income for an entire family including several kids. That said, my current focus is on a successful run of "Trail of Cheers", the original music featured in the production as well as other composing projects.
"What is your favorite compliment?"
"When I saw you on stage I thought you were really in your light, that you had been doing this for years and years"
Tomorrow's blog will be...Terese Genecco...to celebrate her new CD, LIVE FROM THE IRIDIUM, NYC and the occasion of her third anniversary at The Iridium!
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