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on Sunday I was on master-class of Matt Irwin and after it I have seen a stand with foreign editions and books.
I couldn't even breathe when I saw the Room issue with this cover!
Finally I stood with this magazine on a show and as really crazy one touched a dense matte ridge cover for 5 minutes and droved my fingers on imprinted black letters. Then I bented over cover and inhaled a smell of the fresh press.
I think it is my main fetish from all already available.
After the long procedures of satisfaction I have turned a head and have met obviously ambiguous sights where I could read that something is wrong with me. so much fun

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Saturday, March 8, 2008
My DH recruited me to make multi-purpose pillows for the RV. (See last post) Since space is going to be at such a premuim in this little camper we thought it might be a good idea to replace our sofa pillows with bed pillows , but put an upholstered slipcover on them that could be removed at night. Dual-purpose pillows!
Close-up of the material:
The velcro closure:
I also have been working on my SP's package from the V'ille's swap. I should have it ready to go by Spring Break. I have made a bunch of stuff and one project that would even make Lesa proud. (I whipped it up on my machine!) Can't wait to post it! I hope she likes it.
The shrug that I am working on for me is coming along, but it keeps getting put down for all the other projects. I'm afraid it'll be to warm by the time its ready, maybe I should start on one in cotton and a lighter color.
My HHSnB shrug:
5 comments:
- Lesalicious said...
LOL of course I will be oh so proud can't wait to see what you whipped up. Love the pillows the fabric looks oh so great. The shrug is coming along great you almost done. I know what you mean about trying to get things done I always say so much yarn so little time lol. :)
- Saturday, March 08, 2008
- CraftyAshley said...
Yeah some sewing! Great job on the pillows. You should show us your machine! Everyone should show their sewing machines! Lesa and Cami have showed theirs. I need to show mine. Ooh what shrug are you doing out of SnB? I bet you got tons done it just doesn't feel like it. I feel like that everyday!
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- Caroline said...
My machine is soooooo old! Used to be my Grandma's! I drool at eveyone else's! I'll post a pic and ya'll can have a good giggle and feel sorry for me!
- Saturday, March 08, 2008
- Christina said...
The pillows look great! I'd love to see you sewing machine too!
- Saturday, March 08, 2008
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During the opening of this year's 2013 American Samoa Flag Day festivities, Tutuila and Manu'a as well as the whole world witnessed the power of "Le Manu Fe'ai" when they claimed their first Flag Day Fautasi Race Championship title, after crossing the finish line first with Pago Pago's Aeto, winner of last year's Flag Day race, just behind them. Senate President Gaoteote Tofau Palaie captained Vatia village's "Fuao".
Coverage of this year's "Flag Day Fautasi Fiva 2013" is brought to you by Coors Light, distributed exclusively by GHC Reid Co. Ltd. "Family of Fine Beverage" – "Oloa o Leala".
Samoa News understands that there were some issues after the race pertaining to the win of the Fuao, with questions raised with the Fautasi Committee as to whether all fautasi made it to the buoy for the U-turn with some claiming that Vatia didn't abide by the rules by turning before the buoy and heading back into the harbor towards the finish line. Chatter on facebook, by the afternoon, was giving out new lineups of the race's standings — all with the Fuao noted as 'disqualified'.
However, Samoa News spoke to this year's Flag Day Fautasi Committee Chairman, U.S. Coast Guard, Lt. Eric Runyon, who coordinated the race yesterday morning. According to USCG Lt. Runyon, who reviewed the race tapes at the KVZK TV Station, "from my review of the tapes, every fautasi team did the right thing, no one did anything wrong and it was a clean race," he told Samoa News. "I am very glad that it was a fair race from the start to the end. No team is disqualified."
He said the initial outcome of yesterday morning's race is official and it still stands with the Fuao from Vatia at 1st Place, Aeto from Pago Pago in 2nd Place, the Sharks from Samoana High School in 3rd Place, Nu'uuli in 4th Place, followed by Fetu o le Afiafi from Faga'alu in 5th, and Fealofani Samoa III in 6th Place.
Samoa News saw before the beginning of the race, the Matasaua II fautasi's steering rudder break off, when it was being guided toward the channel away from Faga'alu's coastline. It was being guided by some of its crewmembers and supporters towards the Marine Patrol boat, and they were well above the area that was filled with huge underwater rocks.
Then, with the fautasi's tow line hooked onto the Marine Patrol boat, and as they were getting ready to guide it to the Malaloa dock where the crew was waiting, there was a loud bang from the towing activity. It was then apparent that Manua's pride was out of the race when some of the crewmembers had to dive underwater to fetch the broken rudder.
The last minute accident officially eliminated them from yesterday's race.
The Flag Day Fautasi Race Chairman told Samoa News, "I feel really bad and a bit sad that Matasaua wasn't able to race this year. My heart goes out to them as their team trained and practiced really hard."
Due to rough seas, Flag Day Fautasi Race Committee changed the course of the fautasi race, starting from inside the Pago harbor - fronting ASCO Motors.
USCG Lt. Runyon told Samoa News Tuesday night that there were two plans for the race. The first was the main race course of five miles heading into Pago harbor, and plan B — in case of bad weather — was to start from the inner harbor, go out to the mouth of the harbor and back, also about a five mile course.
He said the race committee along with a handful of fautasi captains were out late yesterday afternoon to lay flags for the starting line, further out from the mouth of the harbor. "It was very rough there," he said in a phone interview.
So it was decided that Plan B, or the alternate plan, would be implemented "for safety reasons", to ensure that all crew members remained safe.
The race got underway around 7:15 a.m. from inside the harbor fronting ASCO Motors heading out towards the mouth of the harbor. From there, fautasi made a U-turn and returned to the starting line, which was then the finish line.
Fans flocked the shoreline of Pago Pago Bay harbor as early as 4:30 a.m. yesterday to find a good viewing site, despite the rain.
Despite calm harbor waters, the beginning of the race posed similar problems from years past, as the Fautasi Race Committee had a hard time trying to align the fautasi behind the starting point to ensure a fair race.
With everyone finally in line and ready to go, the horn of the Tatoso II sounded the beginning of the race, which sent the Aeto from Pago Pago into the lead, with Nu'uuli just behind them as they headed out of Pago Pago Harbor towards Aua village.
Aeto and Nu'uuli were clearly ahead and still in their lanes towards Aua's beach, as was the Fuao coming towards the middle of the harbor.
Samoana was also picking up speed, and was heading straight towards the buoy, along with the Fetu o le Afiafi and the Fealofani Samoa III.
When the race reached Onesosopo Park, the Fuao was now clearly in front, with the Aeto already breaking away from Nu'uuli, while Samoana still had the upper hand of the inner lane for the turn at the designated buoy.
When the fautasi reached the turning buoy, the Fuao was ahead of Samoana by two fautasi lengths. Samoana edged a sharp turn from the buoy, and headed straight towards the finish line.
The Aeto was just behind Samoana not too far from the turning point heading towards Utulei, and that's when the Pago Pago crew rowed their powerhouse pace to catch up to Samoana. Coming into Utulei, Aeto was now clearly ahead of Samoana, making their way towards the Fuao who were way ahead of other fautasi as they came close to the Rainmaker Hotel point, heading back into the harbor.
Going around the red buoy next to Rainmaker Hotel, Aeto was already picking up speed, shortening Vatia's lead to one fautasi length, with Samoana just behind Aeto by half a fautasi length.
Heading towards the finish line, the winning fautasi line-up glided past the Rainmaker Hotel point, with the Fuao edging out the Aeto to the finish line by half of a fautasi length, Samoana trailing the Aeto to come in third place a whole fautasi length behind, and Nu'uuli coming in just behind Samoana by a quarter of a fautasi length. Faga'alu's Fetu o le Afiafi was behind Nu'uuli by almost half of a fautasi length and Fealofani Samoa III, which had dropped back to 6th and last place, as they had trouble trying to row and balance out their boat at the same time, because of the back waves from the leading fautasi.
On the shoreline of Pago Pago heading towards Satala were Fuao fans who jumped into the water with excitement and pride, as they witnessed their Manu Fe'ai bringing the championship title to the village of Vatia for the first time, in just their third year of racing.
In the village of Vatia, they had a full parade from the beginning of the village all the way to the end of the village fautasi shed is located. Family members and supporters of the Fuao turned out en masse to greet their triumphant fautasi team, with a promised celebration of their first win of a Flag Day fautasi race.
The winning fautasi crew comprised 51 rowers, which was the most rowers in all fautasi crews that participated in this year's race.
During the christening of the Fuao in March 2012, Rev. Iopu Auva'a, a Methodist minister from the village of Vatia, who delivered the main homily, told the crowd that "there have been many tales told about this fautasi.
"Some say the new fautasi looks like a bathtub, others believe it resembles a swimming pool, but with God at the forefront, this bathtub and swimming pool will take first place," he said.
Fili Sagapolutele contributed to this story.


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Fire Services Weekly Update
The Lesser Slave River Regional Fire Service is committed to protecting life, property and the environment from fire, hazardous materials, natural disasters and other emergencies. As such, the department issues a weekly report on all investigations, fire prevention activities and other Fire Services news of importance to the residents of the Lesser Slave River region.
If you have any specific questions or concerns related to these updates, please contact Regional Chief of Lesser Slave Lake Fire Services Jamie Coutts.
- Over 2000 people have been through four fire stations or have been met in classrooms
- Open houses Hall 1 – 900 attended, Hall 2 – 65 attended, Hall 3 – 70 people attended, Flatbush – 80 attended
- Fire Prevention talks in C.J. Schurter, Koinonia, St. Mary's and Smith Schools
- Small fire at Slave Lake Inn
- St. Francis Volleyball with RCMP
- Service medal forms filled out and sent to Office of Fire Commissioner
- 2 Visits to radio station to discuss Fie Prevention Week
- Clean up from open house
- Motor vehicle accidents – 4
- Duty officer callouts – 4
- carbon monoxide calls – 2
- Two motor vehicle accidents by main street and hwy 2 intersection – multiple vehicles


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Yosemite: With less human food around, bears eating better
Black bears in Yosemite National Park aren't snacking as much on human food as they did decades ago, according to new research that traces changes in the diet of Yosemite bears over the last century.
Researchers analyzed samples of bear bones from museums and bear hair collected from the field to determine the ratio of human-to-wild-food that Yosemite bears consumed as far back as 1915.
Not surprisingly, they found that the proportion of human food rose significantly after the park started feeding bears in 1923 to keep the animals away from developed areas. Lighted feeding platforms were even used to entertain park visitors until 1940.
The bears also took advantage of a park fish hatchery, dipping into hatchery tanks for helpings of nonnative trout.
The hatchery closed in 1956, and the last feeding station was shut down in 1971. But bears didn't lose their appetite for human food. They raided campgrounds and concessions. From 1975 to 1985, human food made up about a third of the diet of pilfering bears, according to the study, published in the March issue of Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment.
It wasn't until the park received funding to install bear-proof food lockers and to patrol campgrounds for problem bears that the proportion of human food dropped to 13 percent of their diets - what it was from 1915-19.
"What we found was that the diets of bears changed dramatically after 1999, when the park got funding to implement a proactive management strategy to keep human food off the landscape," said Jack Hopkins, lead author of the paper and a research fellow at UC Santa Cruz who dealt with problem bears when he worked as a wildlife biologist in Yosemite.
The research was funded through Yosemite's bear management program.


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Friday, July 31, 2009
What's Inside?
· 14 Alfred Meakin England Royal Ironstone China, Tea Leaf pattern dinner plates purchased for $7 total. All plates are in excellent condition and usually have a Buy It Now price of $5 per plate (not including shipping) on Ebay. This is for a collector.
· A Cinnabar Lacquerware beaded necklace for $8. For a jewelry enthusiast.
· A 14" tall, engraved crystal vase for $3.50, purchased on a 50% off day.
· A vintage heavy copper-baking cake mold with lid made in Italy for $4. For a baker. There is a name for the type of cake this mold makes, but alas, I am not a connoisseur of European cakes. I just enjoy eating them. The baker I am giving this to will know and I am selfishly hoping I can eat cake.
· Two bestseller hardbacks for a total of $4. Both are amazing books.
· A new Neiman Marcus boxed set of holiday-themed cocktail forks, $3. For a person who loves to entertain during the holidays.
· A new scalloped French sandwich press that makes my daughters favorite grilled cheese sandwiches for $4. For a person who needs easy dinner ideas and loves my daughters.
· A still in the box handmade pewter ornament for $3 with a quotation from Coco Channel my friend will appreciate and can hang in a place for encouragement when she needs it. Retails $19.
· A new box of six English Pimpernel place mats for $4. For a person who loves afternoon tea.
· A set of three vintage enameled bowls for $5. For a person with a rustic cabin in the mountains.
· An Alan Stuart handbag with tag still attached for $4. This will make a certain teen quite happy.
Be assured, I didn't wrap mustard-stained t-shirts and avocado fondue pots but for these prices one might think that's just what I did.
It would be wise during this deep recession to think of what people need and will use and give simple luxuries when possible. This year, more then many before, requires thought for a gift. Imagine a person who is financially scrapping by through the skin of their teeth receiving $250 dollar chocolate fountain. What a shoulder-slumper that would be.
I'll end this post with a noteworthy comment from a Ms. A from the Living Without Money blog on the March 7th Wow this is so you! What's happened to the fine art of giving? post:
"I found a first edition book of small prints all about the Virgin Mary and how she was depicted in art. It was .89 cents. It's out of print and was printed by a religious company early in the last century. I gave it to a friend at Christmas and couldn't believe how profoundly touched he was by it. It was a small book but he spent most of the morning going through it with his children. His mother has borrowed it too. I thought he'd like it, but I didn't realize it would end up meaning so much. I absolutely do not believe that there was any gift out there on a store shelf that he would have felt more touched by. It is very likely that more and more people will find that what's on a store's shelf or retail floor is not the most fulfilling option when it comes to gifts (or life in general)."
13 comments:
- The Queen of Fifty Cents said...
Wow...I think you'd better put me on your gift list! ;o}
- August 1, 2009 at 5:43 AM
Your list is very impressive, and I am envious of your thrifting bounty.
Which is what has led me to comment:
You, apparently, are blessed to live in a community of abundance, which tickles down to the thrift level. However, many thrifters such as myself, live in poor communities. Many of us thrift out of necessity, and I can assure you that the when the stuff trickles down to the thrift level, it is NOT from Neiman Marcus. On a good day, damaged goods from Target will be the thrift caviar of choice. On a bad day, made in China plaid polyester from the Clinton years will be the fashion-forward statement of choice. IOW, please be aware that we poor folk are doing our best to do what you city folk flaunt, but it just may not be possible to find the classy goods, even in the best of times. I know you are considered a thrift goddess of the 2K generation, blahblahblah, but it would be nice if your view was broader and your experiences a little more encompassing. And yes, mine are. I applaud your enthusiasm. Good buys, all. But those who brag the most are those who are successful. You wouldn't have a blog if all you ever found was total crap from Walmart which should never have seen the light of day to begin with---and then HAVE to buy it because you literally CAN'T afford anything else for your family.
- August 1, 2009 at 6:38 AM
- RachelBClarke said...
Wow! Green-eyed monster? I think the list is fantastic. I've lived in a rural community and still found loads of good stuff at thrift-stores. Perhaps the burden of HAVING to shop at a thrift-store has clouded your perception on the potential of the things you see? My thrift-store back home doesn't have anything NWT from Neiman Marcus, but there are still loads of good finds. If you're bitter about having to be there, you probably won't spend the energy to find the good stuff and that's sad.
- August 1, 2009 at 7:13 AM
- Shopping Golightly said...
I've been thrifting for about five years and realize that I am very fortunate to live in, quite possibly, our nations fifth largest repurposing market to which I intend to take full advantage. I'd be stupid not too. I can easily produce a valid argument that I thrift out of necessity to make ends meet for my family. I do not wish to go into detail about my family's finances but will note that had I been spending like the rest of America, my family might be set to lose our home during this deep recession.
We live a frugal life on a very limited income. We do not have cable or a huge home bought for a modest price considering the market. Several of our furnishings have been found in the alley and restored by our on hands. We were a one-car family the first eight years of our marriage until we were forced to take on an old car to commute. Our vacations are spent camping in the mountains outside of Denver where all we really need to pay for is the gas to get us there.
My scope is a bit broader than you know. I find that in communities I believe to be like yours, antique dealers have first dibs on goods at estate sales and take items to the cities to jack up prices then leave the rest for vultures. I even wrote a college thesis on this.
The Thrifty Chick mission is, as listed on the banner is "Dedicated to developing a robust repurposing market." Our nation needs it. We buy more than we need. We don't use all that we buy and it's helped put us in a huge financial pickle. And, IF the stuff we buy doesn't make it to a thrift store, it goes into a landfill. Then to think off all the fossil fuels used to make and transport this stuff we didn't use, didn't need.
If I had Saturday mornings free, I'd be out there with The Queen of Fifty Cents on the tag sale market. But with children, we've a full Saturday morning schedule. When the girls grow older her Highness and I will have good stories to swap.
Do not think I hold no sympathy to less fortunate communities where thrift is not so thrilling. However, I do see a lot of Target and WalMart items too. I don't balk on the Target, just make certain it's a good deal.
I don't know exactly what you are looking for but, I might be able to lend you a few ideas if you write me. My email is on the Blogger profile page. I have more empathy for your situation than you might suspect.
- August 1, 2009 at 8:46 AM
- Bee Balm Gal said...
You speak my language! Love your blog. Today, as on many fair weather Saturdays, I garage-sale shopped and came home with several unique items and great bargains. A set of three colorful Williams-Sonoma nesting mixing bowls, brand new, for five bucks, will go to my daughter. She was married earlier this year and will be returning in the fall from a deployment in Afghanistan to set up her first home with her new husband. I'm hoping to inspire her to become a Thrifty Chick groupie.
- August 1, 2009 at 2:00 PM
- Shopping Golightly said...
Dear Bee Balm (one of my favorite flowers),
Firstly, I thank your daughter for her service in Afghanistan.
Next, I don't believe she will have a hard time converting to thrift after she has been witness to such extreme poverty. Many soldiers and Peace Corps volunteers have a shock when they re-enter the US. The sheer product abundance in the US can be overwhelming after coming from third world countries where people have so very little.
Godspeed in your thrifting adventures! And, to your daughter's safe return!
- August 1, 2009 at 2:10 PM
- Saver Queen said...
I must admit, when I read your last post, I wondered how you could collect meaningful gifts so far in advance. My family always shares ideas closer to the date. We ask each other what we need and want. Tastes can change throughout the year, and this was my only caveat to shopping so early. I wondered if you just bought generic gifts. But after reading your list, it's clear that you've found gifts that are extremely practical but also tailored to the unique individual's tastes. You obviously have put a lot of thought into the gifts and I couldn't agree more that practical items and simple luxuries will be badly needed this year. A job well done. Very inspiring.
Also, you responded to that negative comment very kindly. I have so much respect for you and I love your blog. It inspires me and cheers me up every time I visit. I recently found a beautiful new pair of Levis and some other clothes in great shape on a thrifting experience inspired by your blog. I certainly enjoy reading everything you write, especially while being unemployed and living on a limited budget.
- August 3, 2009 at 8:28 AM
Here's my workaround:
I don't have a lot of luck with thrifted gifts.
However, I find that, if I find our everyday items through the thrift store, I can use more of our disposable income for gifts.
So, for example, my teens get a high percentage of their clothes from thrift stores, but they got ipods for Christmas last year.
- August 5, 2009 at 6:18 PM
Green-eyed monster here (hey, I freely admit I'm jealous, lol. No secret there.) I live in a community/county that is post aggie, currently supported by government jobs and tourism (can you say "DEEP SOUTH"?)Our Macys' are the dumping ground for the crap that did not sell all over the country. Your thesis intrigues me because, for the past ten years, our community has been inudated with "collectible stores" and ebay queen places...those folk were the real vultures. Funny, a lot of them have gone out of business. Since we are in the land of the newly wed and the nearly dead (catch phrase is "nearly dead"), all the good stuff is donated BEFORE the nearly dead (read: rich retirees from "up Nawth" (read: any place that is NOT in the south, including Oregon, Washington state, and yes, even your state) come down to live in their Chinese dry-walled dream homes or trailer parks. They buy all white-trash plastic furniture (soooooooooooooo sunbelt and good for the grandkids)and spend everyday shopping in thrifts by the 1,000,000,000s. Our thrifts have picked up on the thrift surge by jacking their prices up on everything, since our thrifts are used much like Walmarts, by both the newly-wed/nearly-dead, now also the unemployed masses, those looking for the lastest craze, and everybody else. I've been doing this for 30+ years and I've seen the quality of donated goods in this area go right down the toilet and even absolute Made-in-China crap can command top dollar.
I wanted you, as an official voice of this movement to be aware of this. You may be able to do it well in your area, but in some places it just ain't possible. Maybe it's a trend you can watch for (though in your neighborhood, you seem you to have a slug of rich people with nothing better to do but spend money and then give the goods away). Thanks for your good response.
- August 6, 2009 at 5:18 PM
- Shopping Golightly said...
Dear Anonymous,
You raise many interesting points.
The most prominent is the "economy of excess" that has been playing out for decades in the retail market. Can we talk plain? American retailers do an amazing job of convincing Americans to buy crap, pointless stuff. I mean really pointless stuff that is a waste of energy to produce, package and ship only to be tossed in a landfill. THIS needs to come into play in this national discussion on energy conservation because the retail market is one HUGE energy hog. I cannot scream that too many times.
Another point is that there is cheap and there is cheap crap. I think most Americans have been brainwashed into not knowing the difference.
Surprisingly, I don't believe wealth is at the root of Denver's robust thrift market. The major charitable thrift organizations are on the cutting edge in this town. They even run television adds and their stores are clean and organized. Their volume and quality of merchandise is most likely based in the retail machine's notion of "retail therapy." Keep in mind that retail therapy knows no limits and one can easily max out a credit card engaging in this behavior only to end up with a continued feeling of emptiness but a fully stacked credit debt.
I sincerely believe that it is the middle class that feeds Denver's thrift market. I suspect the wealthy place their goods in consignment shops for there are plenty of them in Denver with prices I cannot afford. However, reuse is reuse and I want to see this market grow in our country. So, if you can afford the consignment shops, do so, do it now, and be proud! When I was a single professional, I shopped consignment.
Given you have been thrifting for 30 plus years, it is only natural that you have seen the quality of items plummet. This has been playing out on the new market as well and we have been fools, just eating it up and spitting it out in landfills. Long gone are the days when a piece of china from China was exotic and something of unique value. So if crap is being sold on the new market, crap will also be a part of the thrift market. The key is to bring a shovel to unearth the items of value and need for there is treasure, you must dig for it.
I am very limited in my resources but wish to help inspire attention to the repurposing market in America. I want economists and environmentalist studying it and learning more about it. So little is known because, unlike the new goods market, the organizations that build thrift stores do not channel their profits into marketing but directly to their mission of helping those in need and they should continue on in their mission because there are plenty of people who need the assistance.
Please keep on thrifting. Just carry a snow shovel or, if you wish, rent a backhoe to clear out the crap. If they don't sell snow shovels down yonder, I'll send you one however I can't help you with a backhoe.
Godspeed to you in the land of the newly wed and newly dead. I'll certainly keep you in mind. And, I am honored you described me as "the official voice of this movement." That is a title I cannot take for I am just a novice blogger with a big mouth of 10 months.
- August 9, 2009 at 11:09 AM
You're a cool and open-mined young lady with a lot of good insight.
Today I ran across a book which interested me and might interest you. It's called "Cheap" and interestingly enough, it's written by a woman named Ellen Sell. I am too impatient to wait for it to come to my local library, (where it might take a year or two) or my local bookstores (who always say so sweetly, "No dear, we don't have it in stock be we'd be happy to order it for you if you don't mind waiting two weeks") but Amazon will rescue me in 48 hours. The review was originally published in the WSJ. I think it speaks to both of what we have discussing, and I would be pleased to share my insights in with you if you are interested in the future. I chose to comment on you blog
because you seemed the most open-minded to hearing the flip-side of thrifting and the tons of garbage that is passing as thrift-able merchandise. I was recently on a blog that showedcased a certificate being hung by a local thrift asking donaters to please leave only those goods which have value and that will sell...I've noticed comments as well from other bloggers from how things seem to be drying up and there is less to thrift; it makes me wonder if it is not a regional thing or folk are holding back during this economy. THanks again, and I do appreciate the bandwidth and your voice of confidience. Would be happy to share insights about book as well. Cheerfully, "Ano" PS: I had the horrible experience a few years ago to watch a film that was shown at the Wadsworth about whata happens to junk/garbage that is not reclaimed or recyled. It made me anxious all day. Have you ever seen it?
- August 11, 2009 at 3:23 PM
- Shopping Golightly said...
I have not seen the movie you write of but I will note that Little Pie's 2nd grade Brownies took a tour of Denver Goodwill's final processing center. All the stuff that doesn't sell ends the for a last chance at $0.99.
The remainder is either:
-boxed up in huge bins for auction;
-picked through by a select group of people;
-broken down into simple parts for recycling.
As for the bins, they mostly go to Mexico. There is gentleman who comes to sort through shoes to send to countries with land mind conditions.
Given the volumes of goods that Denver Goodwill takes in, they truly have little waste. They are an amazing organization that just celebrated 90 years in Denver.
One of the girls said it was the best field trip she's ever experienced. It really made a difference to these girls to see piles and piles of leftover items. They'd gone on a trip to Denver Recycles and we were ready to see piles and piles of material but were given treat and a video instead.
If we had the attention of economists perhaps we could determine what drives donations by region. And that in turn would help regional thrift organizations learn how to build their donation base.
The media keeps it's eye on the new product market. I realize they have payed some attention to thrift as of late but fear this is a passing trend.
- August 12, 2009 at 7:32 AM
- Anna said...
Before I read this series of posts I was considering having a garage sale to help clean out things we moved 2 years ago but never unpacked (and never missed).
This discussion reminded me of an important part of the "robust repurposing market" in the headline of this blog--the *donating* part of the thrift market. I try to make sure what I donate is stuff that is worth someone buying. I totally agree with the discussion about the marketplace being pumped full of junk that no one wants. I'm always disappointed to see cheap, crappy stuff at the thrift store.
So, instead of using up an entire Saturday just to try to make a few bucks off my stuff, I just toted it all to the thrift shop. Sure, I could've made a little pocket money but this discussion made me want to put my stuff directly into the thrifting stream. It's not all name brand designer stuff but I hope someone is happy to find the nearly new (and freshly cleaned) Nordstrom's women's suit or the Venetian glass bottle stopper or the 2 table lamps with shades (and bulbs).
I don't have the economic power to buy everything new and expensive (that's why I thrift too) but I try to be mindful of what I donate, knowing that I'd appreciate the same. Perhaps the blog writers might want to discuss the donating side of thrifting in a future post?
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Here's an idea for you filmmakers looking to try something a little different.
Drop into a local community group; youth, disability, elderly, whatever it may be, talk to the person in charge and offer to make a film with the group over the next couple of months. Could be a short, could be a feature if you're ambitious and smart enough. If they're up for it, sit in with them once a week for a couple of hours, over two or three weeks. Get to know them. Talk about their interests, what's going on in their lives, what they like, don't like, what thrills them, angers them. Build a list of themes. Soon, a story will start to emerge. You'll recognise it when you see it, because you're the storyteller.
Your instinct might be to then just go off and write it, but resist it, instead remember that this should be their story, their film, you're just their to guide them. But like any good guide, you're not going to send them down a path that sees them walk off the edge of a cliff. But allow them to talk it out. Find what they want to tell. Make suggestions, pick up on the stronger themes. Guide them.
When there's a story there that everyone likes, that everyone seems excited by, then you can go off an put it into script form. At that point, you're just adding the structure, you're lending you technical ability and experience to their story so you have a structured screenplay to work from.
Set a date to film. Start moving toward it. Find out who wants to be in it. Who wants to be behind the came. Audition for the main parts. Let them get a taste of how every aspect of putting a film together works. Draft in some experienced actors, either people you know, or people from local Drama groups. Draft experienced crew. This will speed things up and give you a film that actually looks like a film. It be a huge learning opportunity for the group o see professionals at work.
Shoot it.
On the shoot, take your time. Set as easy and flexible a schedule as possible. Understand that these people are doing something they have no knowledge of. And again, you're their guide, so don't go wondering off ahead just because you know the path! Take it slow. Explain things. Suggest things. Listen to their suggestions. You'll be the director, but your job as director here is to stand back as much as possible. Set the scene, allow them to play it out. Trust them.
When it's shot. Have a wrap party. Go edit it. Keep it tight. Get it done. Grade it. Get some nice music. Hold a premiere on a big screen in the centre of their town. Get them to bring family and friends. Get it in the paper. See what happens.
Whatever happens, you will have a film at the end of it, a fulfilling experience you never would have had otherwise and you will most certainly have enjoyed yourself.
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Michelle Obama Talks Incognito Target Trip
Michelle Obama drops by The Late Show with David Letterman to make an appearance on an episode airing this week.
The First Lady chatted about life in the White House, the family's beloved dog Bo, and her undercover trips to Target.
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"A woman actually walked up to me – I was in the detergent aisle. And she said to me – I kid you not – 'Excuse me, I just have to ask you something.'"
"I thought, cover's blown. She said, 'Can you reach on that shelf and hand me the detergent?'"
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Operation Fast and Furious is an act of war against the people and Constitution of the United States. Is it possible that the newspapers, magazines and broadcast journalists are so afraid to admit this is going on? Combined with the evil Senate Bill 1867 it becomes obvious that most of our "leaders" in the US government have forgotten and in fact hate the idea of the United States as a free nation. I don't want to believe this myself. Hopefully our mainstream media will find the courage to face this and publish about it. May He make it so.
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I just cannot believe it. Hundreds, maybe even thousands of people are peacefully protesting and the Gubber'ment AND the News Networks (a writer once called them "Blabs" it fits) act like it is nothing! Or worst, resort to violence to break them up! I talkin to you LAPD for one. Are they brain dead?
There is a old saying "A society that does not know its history is doomed to repeat it's mistakes..." (sorry I cant remember who said that). Being an old hippy has a few advantages and one of them is remembering the VietNam war protests. They did not start out violent, but when they were ignored it got nasty. And that was only the tip of the iceberg! Our society was heavily influenced by the whole conflict and the failings of the Gubber'ment. Do they not see the same thing happening again?
And while I support the American dream of getting rich, the 1% has forgotten who got them there. I'd like to see one of those white collar federalist do a honest days work in this economy. In a book by Mr. L. Neil Smith (a shameless plug for a great Libertarian), the federalist believed that all of us 99%'ers are only there to make them money! Hell, even the crazy movies are on the same bandwagon, see "Ironman". We are supposed to plug along, collecting our miserable salaries and never complain how the 1%'ers are getting richer with there Gubber'ment handouts and tax breaks.
The time has come to make some hard choices, are we to continue to to try to bubble gum and bailing wire a system that DOES NOT WORK? Or do we try something completely different, that might just mean the best for the most like Libertarianism!
I dont know about the rest of you but I'm scared about our Gubber'ment, things are going from bad to worst and a person that is trying to make a living is being kicked and screwed left and right. WHAT CAN WE DO?
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Camel Humping Son of a Motherless Goat
So it seems that that under Eric Holder the US Department of justice systematically armed the Mexican drug cartels through the BATFE and laundered their money in an equally systematic manner. Either the man is a criminal in the pay of the Sinaloa Cartel (the main beneficiary of these actions), he is abusing his authority to make private war on Mexico, or he gives stupidity and incompetence a bad name.
Either way it's time to give him and his croniesthe boot and very likely to send them to prison under both American and Mexican law. Only because he has promised to veto the NDAA will I give his boss slack, but if this promise is broken or becomes moot President Obama's continued support of this camel humping son of a motherless goat is to me an impeachable offense.
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© 25 October 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Perry's not exactly excited when his parents decide that he has to take the foreign exchange student to the prom. She's more than a little strange and hasn't made many attempts to really fit in. However, prom is the least of Perry's concerns as the night progresses. What starts as a short trip into the city becomes a wild adventure of epic proportions as Gobi jets around the city taking out her intended targets. Oh, yeah, she's some kind of assassin.Au Revoir is a fun, quick-paced read. Perry and Gobi become quite the dynamic-duo in the course of the evening, and if you're anything like me, you'll find yourself enjoying them quite a bit. The writing is fantastic and Schreiber has crafted this short novel perfectly. The chapter titles are college admission questions and they're quite appropriate.
Between Sea & Sky by Jaclyn Dolamore
© 25 October 2011 by Bloomsbury USA Children's Books
Esmerine and her sister, Dosinia, have always had a bit of curiously about the world above the sea, but Esmerine would never dream of abandoning her family and her calling as a siren. When Dosinia disappears after talking about human acquaintances, Esmerine takes it upon herself to find out what's become of her. Enlisting the help of her long-ago friend Alander, who belongs to a winged race of people, Esermine journeys on to the land in search of her sister and finds more than she bargained for.Between the Sea and Sky was a fun, short read that really entrances the imagination. The characters are easy to love (who doesn't love a pair as in love with books as many of us are?) and their journey is rocky. There's no insta-love or love triangles to be found here but a rocky new beginning for long ago friends. The plotline and its message are lovely and will easily entice many a reader.


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I went to my fav Xmas party Friday night. West Houston RWA has an annual pot luck and white elephant gift exchange. Returns and hilarious dud gifts are encouraged. This year, I reluctantly returned the reindeer antlers with lights. My entire family modeled those antlers for photos last year. My daughter Amber Rose may never forgive me - that's her in the above photo.
Since the year is almost over, I thought I'd post once more. 2008 has been a wild year with exciting writing news. First, I finaled and won several contests. But, the most exciting thing happened in October when three agents offered to represent me. I'm so elated to have signed with Lucienne Diver of the Knight Agency!
I'm no longer traveling for business. My last Euro trip in January 2008 was a great way to end it, though. I spent six days in Paris and visited Versailles, Notre Dame, and the Musee D'Orsay where the Impressionist paintings are located. I walked to the Eiffel Tower to see the lights at night, too. Then it was off to London where I took an out of city tour to Oxford, Stratford-Upon-Avon, and Warwick Castle. While I'm happy to give up my flying days, I saw some incredible monuments while traveling these last three years.
I am thankful in these difficult economic times to be employed and to have so many wonderful friends and family. May the magic romance fairies be with all of us in 2009.


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If you have learned anything about me by reading my blog, you've learned that I LOVE to make memories with my Monkey. It's my passion and motivation in doing most things. So when I was told that The Bag Holder will not only help me make memories with my child in the kitchen but that it would also do it without the mess, I was pretty much sold right then and there. However, it does so much more for us kitchen lovers.
With the help from her mom Carol, Kara, a mom herself of 2 and a Breast Cancer Fighter and Survivor began her adventure of bringing to us The Bag Holder.
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Roy Turse, the reclusive parody news writer for theSpoof.com has issued a challenge to celebrity Ashton Kutcher. It follows the star's win against CNN in a contest to be first to get a million Twitter followers.
The new challenge is to write a story for TheSpoof.com and to see who can first reach the elusive Million Point target. Points are based on the number of times the story has been read, but are also given when a reader rates the story using a one-to-five-star system.
Roy was in fighting form this morning, saying that his story "Roy Turse challenges Ashton Kutcher in Million Points Race" should easily be his fastest growing story as he usually only gets about 80 points.
"At this stage," said Turse, "I don't know if Ashton Kutcher has written a story, so I'm probably ahead."
Roy has said that if he loses the challenge he will donate 10,000 mosquitoes to charity, but that if he wins he wants Ashton and his wife Demi Moore to take him and Mrs Turse out for a curry to celebrate World Massala Day.
"Of course I'm relying on support from all the other writers and regular readers on theSpoof.com," explained Turse, "I don't have the huge fan base that Ashton Kutcher has."
Although Roy Turse is hoping to reach the Million Point mark ahead of Kutcher, he has said that if nobody has got to one million before April 30th the person with the lowest number of points should concede defeat.
"Ashton should probably book the restaurant for the following weekend," Turse said, "Just in case it gets booked up."
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Tuesday, September 2, 2014
City Crafter Challenge Blog Week # 227 ~ I See Clearly
Does time fly or what?? Here is another week with another super fun challenge at City Crafter Challenge Blog! :) I wish I had known about this blog sooner.
Anyways this week the theme is all about use of acetate, vellum, glossy accents, translucent embossing paste, clear plastic etc and here is what I have come up with:
Clean and simple card with a multilayered vellum flower
I used fun and bright turquoise base colors for my card, some embossing, clothes pin and some distress spray ink for one of the cardstock pieces on the card...
I used Flower Shoppe Cricut Cartridge to cut out different flower shapes in different sizes and then just layered them on top of each other. I embellished the flower with a jumbo glass button.
I attached flower to the card with foam adhesive to give it even more airy look...it almost seems like flower is just floating above the card :)
One more look at the card...
and here is the inspiration photo from City Crafter Challenge Blog Week # 227 ~ I See Clearly
I hope you enjoyed this post...
Have a great day and thanks for stopping by...
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Lovely card!! Your flower is spectacular and I love the colours! Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!!ReplyDeleteReplies
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Wow Samra! This is gorgeous! I just love all the fantastic layers of blue and that flower is just stunning! What a great use of vellum and a great make for the challenge! The clothespin is such a great little touch! big hugs :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Pamellia, you always find just right words to make my day!!! Thank you so much for always stopping by and leaving such heartwarming comments. Hugs :) SamraDelete
Flower shoppe is one of my favorite cartridges......your vellum flower is so so pretty, love the softness it adds to your card. Gorgeous card, great colous!ReplyDeleteReplies
Oh my gosh Tracey! Thank you so much for stopping by and for this wonderful comment, I am honored!Delete
This is such a lovely card, Samra! The colors are so fresh.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you Agela:) I appreciate you stopping by:)Delete
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing with us at CCCB!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you Kristy! It is always fun to play at CCCB :)Delete
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Beautiful card! Love the vellum flower! Thanks for playing at CCCB :-)ReplyDelete
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So very pretty Samra! The vellum flower looks gorgeous and so delicate!ReplyDeleteReplies
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Givenchy Island Tan Fleur de Frangipanier (Summer 2010)
Givenchy's Summer Collection also featured Fleur de Frangipanier, which is available in two shades: Island Sun (No. 2) and Island Tan (No. 3). Each shade retails for $45 and contains 0.35 oz. of product.
I haven't spotted Island Sun yet, but I know it is the lighter of the two shades available and also has a significant chunk of pink color to part of its flower, so I'd also presume it runs on the pinker/redder side while Island Tan is more on the warmer/orange side. Givenchy's Summer Collection is slated to hits stores in May 2010, so you may see it creep onto counters any day now.
Island Tan is a warmed-up, but muted, orange bronze with very, very subtle shimmer. I swatched both heavily and sheerly (and blended out), so you can see the potential intensity along with under more normal usage. It's a very soft shade of bronze that will certainly be flattering on warmer skin tones, but I definitely think it'll have a tendency to turn orange on those with pink or red undertones. (I would recommend checking out Island Sun instead!)
The texture of the powder is incredibly silky–it's fine-milled and smooth to the touch. It blends beautifully and wears well. The shimmer in it is sophisticated and just barely-there, so it's great for many skin types. Not surprising for Givenchy is the palette itself is beautiful with the raised flower and color splotch pattern. The color splotches range from a bronzed nude to chocolate bronze to peach.
The compact also has a pull-out drawer under the powder that reveals a small face brush, which is usable and certainly a step-up from the majority of included brushes in palettes, but it's not my favorite! I'm also pleased (and pleasantly surprised!) that Givenchy didn't skimp on quantity either–you get plenty of bronzer for your buck.
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The songs of Haunted Summer are dreamy and hypnotic, rich with orchestral strings and sultry electronic textures, and with their 2013 EP, Something in the Water, the group crafted a captivatingly-ethereal musical journey through a nostalgic world of young love and long-forgotten memories. Consisting of Bridgette Moody and John Seasons, who share songwriting duties in a true collaboration, the Los Angeles duo have shared the stage and toured with groups and performers including, among others, The Polyphonic Spree, Taken By Trees, Laura Stevenson, The Radar Brothers, and Avi Buffalo. They have toured the country and played venues such as Amoeba Hollywood, The Echoplex, The Great American Music Hall, The Troubadour, The El Rey Theatre and many more.
Having just completed a nine-date tour with Islands and other tour dates with David J of Bauhaus and Jacco Gardner, plus a 14-date headlining tour across the country, Haunted Summer is poised to bring their enchantingly-psychedelic sound to the mainstream. Upcoming Haunted Summers shows will also feature Grammy winner Carla Morrison and acclaimed band Deafheaven.
To learn more about Haunted Summer, visit them on Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr, and to listen to or buy their debut album, visit hauntedsummer.bandcamp.com.
What are your respective musical backgrounds?
John: We both have been playing music since we were very young. Bridgette was in theatre at a young age and I have family in the music industry including my father, who is a jazz drummer.
Who are your biggest creative influences?
John: Life, Death, Dreams, Nightmares, Love, The Mystic Forest in all our minds.
Do you recall the first song you learned to play? If so, what was it?
John: It was either "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash or "In My Life" by The Beatles, can't recall which came first but both were a monumental personal moment… the kind of moment you long for as a child to just play songs you love.
How did you meet one another?
Bridgette: We met playing in separate bands alongside each other for 10 years and really admired each other's talents. We bonded quickly, as we seemed to mirror each other's presence and position in our old bands.
What is your songwriting process?
Bridgette: It's very organic and collaborative. When the songs are flowing, we try to let them write themselves instead of overanalyzing anything. There's nothing more unnatural than sitting there try to make things more complicated than they need to be. We share lyrical and musical duty on all the songs, so you can be assured every song is a bearing of both of our souls.
From your perspective, what is the best part about recording music and touring alongside your significant other?
Bridgette: We've always considered ourselves to be incredibly lucky that we get to share all of these experiences together. It becomes a rhythm and flow that you learn to understand. Creating music and touring can be extremely intensive, and everyone has their good days and their bad days and their trying days, but at the end of it all someone who loves you was there for the whole thing. You can be each other's rocket fuel or melatonin, but always each other's support. Also, back rubs.
How do you prepare for a live show, and what goes through your mind in the moments before you take the stage?
Bridgette: Shotgunning beers and getting ready to let that cold crisp beer in moments before we take the journey together on stage.
What has been your most memorable live performance?
Bridgette: At the risk of sounding like broken records, having the chance to open for The Polyphonic Spree was an unreal experience, a total gift. Also, the live album we recently recorded at Mace Mead Works in Dayton, WA was a deep, soul-stirring undertaking. Haunted Summer Come Alive can be pre-ordered here.
How has living in Los Angeles shaped your personality and your approach to life?
Bridgette: Los Angeles is probably the most complicated city we've ever been to. Though it can be confusing and unforgiving, it will never cease to be full of hope. Los Angeles teaches you that most people will disregard you and you will always face rejection, but the only way to truly succeed is to give yourself to your passion completely. You may find hints of "success," but if you are not in love with your art, you'll be washed up just like the L.A. River.
What's the best song you've heard recently?
John: Biff Rose's "Just Like A Man" or his other song "To Baby." He was a big genius, kind of like Leonard Cohen meets Daniel Johnston.
What's the worst job you've ever had?
John: Six Flags Magic Mountain.
What was your favorite childhood cartoon?
John: The Critic, The Simpsons, and old school Scooby Doo all day and night.
What are you working on next?
John: Releasing our live record, a new single, and full length. People can expect a lot of tour/festival dates coming their way in 2015.


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The Friends of Wycoller are pressing ahead with a full programme of events for 2016.
Details of the programme will appear soon, but we will be kicking off on Easter weekend, Sunday, March 27, with a day of traditional activities. From 10am – noon there will be Easter Egg painting for children in the Pepper Hill Barn followed by the famous Trawden Show Duck Race in the stream at 2pm.
From 3-4pm things get even more traditional with egg rolling down a steep slope – with prizes for the winners – meet at the Aisled Barn.
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The weather this Easter was rainy and yucky. As a result, we looked inside the church for some nice picture spots. The tulips and lilies were so pretty this year in the sanctuary so I decided to make the boys sit still. That only lasted for 1 picture, then they spotted the microphones and the merriment started.
We were blessed this Easter with Bryan and Grampy both playing the drums for an awesome song during worship service. After church, we hosted lunch for the family that remained in town.


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Continuing alphabet month, today D is for DK. No, that's not Donkey Kong, but rather, a publisher of wonderful books, and with it, a book review!
Growing up, I always loved Dorling Kindersley, or DK books. LOVED them. So when someone from DK contacted me about reviewing one of their new titles, I jumped at the opportunity. Craft is exactly what you love and expect from DK. Bright and uncluttered photos paired with clear and easy-to-understand instructions make this an excellent resource for learning new craft techniques.
In fact, when looking through this, I realized that it's most likely the DK books of my childhood that influenced my own style of craft presentation (at least, it's what I want my photography and instruction to be like!).
One of my favorite things about the art and craft books from DK has always been the supplies pages. Each item is shown without brands (as I kid, I wondered where they got those plain glue sticks!), and each has a concise description.
Craft is divided into different types of crafts, and each section has pages of the tools and supplies shown in this manner. Just looking at these pages alone was an educational experience for me!
Within each of the types of craft, they present specific techniques. Following the technique pages, there's a project so you can try it out. I really like that you can learn something new and apply it, but that the two things aren't only tied directly to each other.
For example, you can learn block printing in general, including some variations, but that it isn't just about how to make the apron with fish on it. The same format goes for all of the techniques and projects throughout the book.
Here's a project that takes me back. I'm pretty sure that I've always wanted to do marbling, but never have. Maybe this is my chance?
For the most part, I'd say that Craft presents beginner to intermediate level projects. However, because it covers so many topics, I felt like there were lots of things that I've never done before but would like to try. Friends...I've been crafting for most of my life...so that says a lot about how much good content is in here.
Craft covers applique and some patchwork, paper crafts (lots of them!), beading and jewelry making, wire work, eco crafts (including rag rugs!), soap and candle making, mosaics, ceramic painting and more. Of course, it can't teach you everything, but it's a great guide for picking up some new craft ideas.
As an embroiderer, I was hoping to see some favorite stitches presented, but the only embroidery is bead embroidery. Guess what? I've never done that! So there's something new even in my favorite craft for me to learn! And how precious is this cherry sweater?
DK still has my vote for a favorite publisher, even now that I'm grown up! And if you're looking to learn something new, check out Craft.
Disclosure: This book was provided to me free of charge, and the links to Craft are affiliate links, but the opinions are all my own.
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O! Those cherries!! <3ReplyDelete
Can't wait to see what bead embroidery projects you try!
Beautiful book.
Heh, I always loved the DK books... and also DK = my initials :) So as a kid I always thought that was pretty darn rad.ReplyDelete
Oh my, this looks like a great book to have! So many new techniques to try out and experiment!ReplyDelete
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This app was only recently launched, and is planning to make it more safe and secure for people to exchange sensitive communications without having them come into the possession of prying eyes, nefarious characters and other undesirable kinds of people.
This particular app actually works by combining two of Open Whisper Systems' existing products, namely RedPhone and TextSecure, into a single client. This allows you to communicate by using a fully encrypted connection without having to switch apps all the time.
The Signal for Android app is endorsed by none other than National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden, so you know it probably works really well.
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Poor Hugo is not having a good week...earlier in the week he got a black-eye...(head and face clash on the trampoline) the Friday morning he woke up with pains in his belly...NOT GOOD!!!
Gave him panadol and he seemed okay!?....went on with my day...which included a visit to Craftqueen to pick up some ribbons for some christmas cards I had planned on making during my fortnightly scrap with Annette and Mary....and a stop at Woolies for some food supplies.
By the time I got home Hugo was in pain again....so I gave him cuddles and he fell asleep. An hour or so later he woke in pain....I asked him a few ?'s and found out the pains were in his lower righthand side of his belly.....off to the hospital we went I was worried about appendicitis of course....after examination the Dr is thinking it is a virus...??? Apparently there are a few going around that inflame the Apendix....so we came home and are just hoping he is right....sigh! it's such a worry.
On the Scrappy front I have a little sneaks to show you
Sorry I just realised I haven't edited this pic....but anyways...it's something to look at.
A layout using some gorgeous goodies from Craftqueen but I have to wait to share the whole thing with you.
Here are a few pic's that I'm loving atm.....
|Awwah! Cuddles
don't you love it when you capture moments like this!
|Some Summer time fun
with buckets and water
|I love this photo of Kenzie looking at the camera
as the other two carry on with whatever!!!
And I'm missing my scrappy girls (Annette and Mary), today...it's our scrappy Saturday BIG sigh....
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Wildcat Swimming and Diving Host Northern Arizona and Michigan
Jan. 2, 2002
his Week's Schedule: The fourth ranked Arizona women's swimming and diving team will compete against the unranked Lumberjacks of Northern Arizona this Friday. While the No. eight Wildcat men will take on the twelfth ranked Michigan Wolverines.
The Cats at the Texas Invitational: The Arizona men's and women's swimming teams returned from the University of Texas Invitational with 13 swimmers qualified for the 2002 NCAA Championships in March. Both teams participated in the Texas Invitational from Nov. 30-Dec. 2, which took place at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center in Austin. On the men's side of the event, All-American sophomore Juan Veloz had an outstanding showing in the 200y butterfly. Not only did Veloz swim to an automatic qualifying time of 1:44.50, but also broke both the meet record and the Arizona school record in the event. Joining Veloz in making the 'A' cut for this season in individual events were senior All-Americans Roland Schoeman and Kristopher Souther. Schoeman led off the 200y freestyle relay event by clocking a 19.33 in the first 50yards. Schoeman also made a qualifying time in the 100y free (in the 400y freestyle relay) at 43.10. Souther made his cut by touching the wall at 1:43.51 in the 200y backstroke. The men's 400y freestyle relay team, made up of Schoeman, All-American sophomore Eric la Fleur, freshman Max Leassner and sophomore Byron Jeffers qualified for NCAAs with the time of 2:55.05. This brings the men's total to six swimmers qualified for the NCAA Championships this spring. For the Wildcat women, there are a total of seven swimmers going to this year's Championships. Leading the pack is junior All-American Beth Botsford. Botsford has made qualifying times in three individual events and two relays. Individually, she has made the 'A' cut in both the 100y (53.32) and 200y (1:53.76) backstroke events, as well as the 100y butterfly (54.03). In making her 200y backstroke cut, she also broke a meet record. Sophomore All-American Jessica Wagner made two individual qualifying times as well as two relay times. Individually, she made qualifying times in the 100y (1:00.65) and 200y (2:13.16) breaststroke events. Freshman Emily Mason qualified for NCAAs in three events, the 500y freestyle, the 200y butterfly and the 400y IM. In the 200y butterfly, Mason broke the Arizona school record when she touched the wall at 1:55.91. In the 500y free Mason swam to a time of 4:41.08 and in the 400y IM she recorded a time of 4:16.23.NCAA Champion and senior All-American Sarah Tolar looks to defend her title in the 200y freestyle. Tolar qualified for this year's NCAAs with the time of 1:47.27. Along with her performance in the 200y freestyle event, she also made a qualifying time in the 200y IM (2:00.27). The women's relay helped to qualify three more swimmers in seniors Amy Bouta, Maria Papadopoulou and Jenny Vanker. The 200y medley relay team consisted of Botsford, Wagner, Bouta and Vanker and touched the wall at 1:39.97. The second relay to qualify was the 400y medley relay (3:37.33) in which Botsford, Wagner, Papadopoulou and Tolar competed.
The Newest Members of the Wildcat Squad: This year the Cats welcome eight new women on the team and six new men. On the women's side there are two transfer students in Lindsey Highstrom and April Martin. Highstrom comes tot he Cats from the University of Nebraska while Martin comes from Rice University. Highstrom and Martin will bring added depth to the butterfly and backstroke events. Six freshman will join the women's ranks, four swimmers and two divers. For the Arizona men, all six newcomers are freshman swimmers. These men will add depth in the IM, freestyle and breastsroke events.
The Wildcats Next Outing: The Arizona men's and women's diving teams will host the Arizona Invitational Jan. 11-12, while the swimming squads will be at Southern Methodist on Jan. 12.
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Flosstradamus moves forward as a solo act with a nightclub residency.
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The DJ returns to Las Vegas for a 2017 extended engagement at Wynn, which kicks off April 3.
The Rotterdam DJ/producer schools you on how to festival in 2016.
Benassi released his first full-length album in five years, and it's managed to resonate with the modern EDM-loving demographic.
The Canadian dance-punk duo is seeking to master the craft, live.
Have you heard the incredible soundtrack at the new Drybar blowout salon in the Miracle Shops? That's Sarah Landau's doing.
It's no surprise that this pre-dental student abandoned his healthcare aspirations and, after finishing his degree at Emory University, headed to L.A. to pursue his passion.
The new Vegas resident on music, food and adventures.
The Florida DJ can't legally go into a nightclub yet, but he can still rock the decks
The U.K. dance music producer womped and wobbled his way to the top, and works hard to stay there
It's only fitting that he does a little bit of everything at his AboutLastNight party at Hakkasan, scheduled for June 26.
After the fireworks are in ashes, Burns will heat up the dance floor July 5 at Omnia
His career path spanned the decade from a struggling musician fusing hip-hop and house sounds in the San Francisco Bay area to playing to huge crowds in Light at Mandalay Bay.
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Today I was planting a hanging basket of tomatoes and of strawberries and it made me think of my grandpa Baker (James Edward Baker Sr.). When we moved to Woodland California, Grandma and Grandpa Baker moved their trailer behind our house. We had about 3/4 of an acre and since grandpa was retired, he decided to go back to farming. He planted a fairly large garden and my mom would say if you didn't watch grandpa he would plant another row of sweet corn. He loved his sweet corn. I remember a metal bucket of corn kernels in the wash room for planting for the longest time. Even after my grandfather died we still had a small garden, but just not as big.
I would go out in the garden and pick tomatoes and eat them fresh off the vine. I still enjoy a good tomato!


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One might have thought that the West might have learned its lesson by now, but no. Even after the disastrous attempt to saddle a couple of cows in Iraq and Afghanistan – for that, read "install a democratic government in a country that neither desires no cares for such a system unless it happens to benefit a gangster political elite" – they are still at it. Read the rest of this entry »


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Today is the National Day of Sweden and the royal family – including Princess Madeleine, just back from the USA – will as usual take part in the celebrations in Stockholm and elsewhere.
6 June was the date in 1523 when Gustaf Eriksson (Vasa) was elected King of Sweden following the secession from the pan-Nordic Kalmar Union and also the date in 1809 when Prince Carl, Duke of Sudermania was offered the Crown. The Constitution of 1809 was consequently dated 6 June although it was only on 27 June that the Constitution was accepted by the Fourth Estate.
In the twentieth century 6 June came to be celebrated as the Day of the Swedish Flag and it was officially proclaimed the National Day in 1983. Since 2006 it is also a public holiday.
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Oscar nominations are always the buzz around Hollywood magazines and tabloids. The announcement of the official nominees is always anticipated. This year several actresses appeared on the ballots, many of whom have never had a nomination in the past.
Sandra Bullock is a well known actress. She gained her fame by starring in small roles and working her way up. 2009 was a big year for Sandra, because she was the leading actress in many big and well performing films of the year. She is being nominated for her astounding performance in "The Blindside", where her character takes in a young boy that is homeless. Her acting here is why she was nominated and will continue to do well.
Another top ranking movie called "Precious" charmed watchers around the country. The leading Hollywood actress, Gabourey Sidibe took over the big screen with her acting power. Her bold role struck critics as awe inspiring. Gabourey Sidibe is one of the never before seen actresses that made it big last year, and is also nominated for a leading actresses Oscar.
Carey Mulligan is a relatively newly heard of actress as well. Her role in An Education was so phenomenal that she was nominated for a Leading Actress award. In this film she plays an English school girl that is seduced by a much older man.
Penelope Cruz is also a famous Hollywood actress that always charms audiences with her acting and grace. Last year she played in the award winning movie "9" and has received nominations as a supporting actress. Carla, her character, is the sexy mistress of a movie director in the film. Her role is well played out, like all of her previous movie roles have been.
A Hollywood actress that is well known but not as famous, is Mo'Nique. Her bold acting in Precious wowed audiences. She played a controversial role of a welfare receiving abusive mother. Her acting is shockingly profound and strong, which is why she was nominated for a supporting actress Oscar.
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homogeneous mixture of the gaseous substances nitrogen, oxygen, and smaller amounts of other substances; gas mixture present in the Earth's atmosphere
- This entry is on the element. For the visual novel, see Air (visual novel).
Air is one of the four classical elements in ancient Greek philosophy and science, and is often seen as a universal power or pure substance.
- AIR, n. A nutritious substance supplied by a bountiful Providence for the fattening of the poor.
- Ambrose Bierce, The Cynic's Dictionary (1906); republished as The Devil's Dictionary (1911).
- Air, air, fresh life-blood, thin and searching air,
The clear, dear breath of God that loveth us.
- Robert Browning,"Pauline: A Fragment of a Confession" (1833), lines 788–9.
- My highway is unfeatured air,
My consorts are the sleepless stars,
And men my giant arms upbear—
My arms unstained and free from scars.
- William Ellery Channing, Hymn of the Earth.
- If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can make the world safe for diversity. For, in the final analysis, our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children's future. And we are all mortal.
- John F. Kennedy, American University speech, (10 June 1963).
- O, thou art fairer than the evening air
Clad in the beauty of a thousand stars.
- Christopher Marlowe, Faustus.
- Like the fire that needs the air, I won't burn unless you're there.
- Maze and Frankie Beverly, "I Need You" (1978), Golden Time of Day
- Let the air strike our tune,
Whilst we show reverence to yond peeping moon.
- Thomas Middleton, The Witch (1616), act v, scene 2.
- The air in music the wing forsakes.
- John Muir, letter to Jeanne C. Carr, Yosemite (1874).
- Another glorious day, the air as delicious to the lungs as nectar to the tongue.
- So it is with air: there is the brightest variety which we call aether, the muddiest which we call mist and darkness, and other kinds for which we have no name...
- Take a straw and throw it up into the air, —you may see by that which way the wind is.
- John Selden, Table Talk, "Libels".
- Each individuals needs 12 cubic feet of air everyday to survive.
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- Hamlet: The air bites shrewdly; it is very cold.
Horatio: It is a nipping and an eager air.
- William Shakespeare, Hamlet, act i, scene 4.
- When I was born I drew in the common air, and fell upon the earth, which is of like nature, and the first voice which I uttered was crying, as all others do.
- Wisdom of Solomon, vii. 3.
- Darius was clearly of the opinion
That the air is also man's dominion,
And that, with paddle or fin or pinion,
We soon or late
Shall navigate
The azure, as now we sail the sea.
- John Townsend Trowbridge, Darius Green and his Flying-Machine.
- His love was like the liberal air,—
Embracing all, to cheer and bless;
And every grief that mortals share
Found pity in his tenderness.
- William Winter, I. H. Bromley.
- And 't is my faith, that every flower
Enjoys the air it breathes.
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Romney Mocks Debate Punditry
"In my view, it's not so much about winning and losing," he says. But he'd still like to win.
DENVER, Colo. — Speaking to more than 5,000 supporters at a rally 48 hours before the first presidential debate, Mitt Romney gently mocked the horserace punditry that has permeated analysis leading up to the face-off — an apparent move to lower the stakes of a debate many see as key to any potential comeback for his candidacy.
"We're gonna have a debate, and people want to know who's gonna win," he told the Colorado crowd, adopting a slightly sarcastic tone. "Who's gonna score the punches, and who's gonna make the biggest difference in the arguments they make. And there's gonna be all the scoring of winning and losing."
Romney went on, "In my view, it's not so much about winning and losing, or even the people themselves, the president and myself. It's about something bigger than that."
As the debate has grown closer, the Romney campaign has had to walk a fine line — half-heartedly exercising the longheld campaign custom of lowering expectations for their candidate, while simultaneously pointing to it as a potential pivot point in a race that has recently swung in President Obama's favor.
By seeking to elevate his framing of the debate, Romney is both hedging against a performance that pundits might deem inadequate, while also acknowledging its race-changing potential.
"These debates are an opportunity for each of us to describe the pathway forward for America that we would choose," Romney said. "And the American people are gonna have to make their choice about what kind of America they want. And so I look forward to these debates."
He added, "I'm delighted that we're gonna have three debates that'll be a conversation with the American people that will span almost an entire month. We'll get to describe our respective views. And I believe the people of Colorado will choose a better way forward for our country."
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You know how to get down and boogie the whole night long, right? You've got the hustle, the bump, and the disco finger all down to a science and no matter what club you go into on any night, everyone knows to clear of that bright-colored dance floor so you can cut the rug and show them all how a real master does it. Of course when you're this much of a champion under that disco ball, you know you've got a bright future, because this lifestyle is staying alive, and won't go anywhere anytime soon...
And with a future so shining, it's only natural that you'll need a slick pair of shades for your eyes. Are you one of the people under that silly impression that disco is dead? These also make a fantastic addition to a steam punk costume especially with the gold frames to match the color of a tinkerer's cogs. Sometimes when you're making a portable boiler the flashes can get a little to bright for your own eyes.
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