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Friday, June 26, 2009
Okay....Here is what I'd like you to do....
68 comments:
- Kayjay said...
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- June 26, 2009 at 3:15 PM
- Kayjay said...
Hi Kim, my name's Kathryn, blog name is Kayjay and I am grateful for my wonderful 9 year old son and I would love to be entered for your draw :-)
ps sorry I had a mishap with my first comment so deleted it.. my excuse is it's almost midnight here and I should be in bed ;)
- June 26, 2009 at 3:18 PM
- Mellz said...
Hi! My name is Melanye and my blog's name is "less apathy.more cake" I am grateful for my dog, Bebe. She really makes everyday a little more special :)
Good luck everyone! What a fantastic giveaway prize :)
- June 26, 2009 at 3:28 PM
- Tabitha Corsica said...
Hi Kim. It's me, Tabitha Corsica (aka Susan). I am thankful for the opportunities I have been given in life. Often, they are things I take for granted until I meet someone who has not been so fortunate. Thank you, Kim, for reminding me to look at how lucky I am today. It is a reflection I need to make more frequently.
- June 26, 2009 at 3:35 PM
- Marsha said...
Hi Kim!
What a wonderful shabby chic display!! I love how you used the tray to make the sign!! And what a wonderful prize you are giving away!!
My name is Marsha or Sassy Marsha :) My blog is Sassy Mini Dolls
I am grateful for my family, in particular my hubby and my Kodak boy. Life wouldn't be the same without them.
- June 26, 2009 at 3:35 PM
- Lissu said...
Hi! So nice prize and your blog is so lovely! My name is Lissu. I have many dollhouseblogs, but here is one:
I am grateful for my lovely family <3
- June 26, 2009 at 3:37 PM
- Les Vents du Monde said...
Hello Kim ! My name is Soazig and I'm from France. My blog's name is "Les Vents Du Monde". There's nothing original about that but I'm grateful for my five children (I noticed it's something very important we have in common).
- June 26, 2009 at 3:38 PM
- rosanna said...
Hi Kim, I am Rosanna from "la stanza di giuggiola.blogspot.com".
I am grateful for being alive, for having wonderful, caring people around me and for doing a job which I love.Your hutch is a real beauty. Hugs
- June 26, 2009 at 3:59 PM
- Wish on a Whisker said...
Kim~ Such a lovely prize you are giving away! I would love a chance to win. My blog is ~Wish on a Whisker. I am very grateful for my health, my husband, and my kitties. I love my home, too! Thank you for putting my name in the hat! Have a nice weekend! ~Mandy
- June 26, 2009 at 4:03 PM
- Caseymini said...
Hi Kim, I am Casey of Casey's Minis. I am greatful for all of the wonderful friends that Tessie and I have made through blogging. It goes without saying that I am greatful for other friends and family. Your prize is beautiful!
- June 26, 2009 at 4:17 PM
- Claudia said...
Hello - my name is Claudia and my blog is mockingbirdhillcottage.blogspot.com
I am grateful for all the wonderful friends I have made through blogging; and as the new owner of a dollhouse, for my new mini friends!
- June 26, 2009 at 4:20 PM
- marlies said...
I was not online for some time as other activities which had priority. Tonight I had time again to watch your beautiful blog and what do I see, Your giving a beautiful prize, so I am thankful
for having a chance to win. Congratulations Kim with over the 200 followers!
My name is marlies my blog is http://marliesminies.blogspot.com/
- June 26, 2009 at 4:20 PM
- Linda Carswell said...
Hi Kim, firstly I must say, How could you possibly part with such a BEAUTIFUL piece??? I cannot begin to understand how you make the wonderful cakes etc...fabulous prize..wow!
OK...my mane is Linda from "Une Petite Folie"
I am so greatful that my family are all healthy....not too worried about the wealthy and wise....just health!!
- June 26, 2009 at 4:24 PM
- Lindsey said...
Hi Kim, what an awesome thing you are doing. I'm Lindsey :-) I have a couple blogs, and I'm sad to say I haven't updated them in awhile :-( but my main one is lindseyapplegate.com I am very grateful to have my home, my job, my health and my family. It's funny how work can stress me out but I have to remember how much good I have. There are so many who have nothing. Hope you have a great day!
Hugs, Lindsey
- June 26, 2009 at 4:26 PM
- Kathi said...
Oh my goodness what goodies you are giving away! I am really enjoying your blog!
My name is Kathi from Beautiful Mini Blessings. I am so thankful for my precious adult children!
They are the light of my life!
I'm new to miniatures and am looking forward to decorating my doll house like the beach house I have always wanted!
Thanks for offering some of your lovely things! Just looking at them makes me hungry!
Life is a blessing! Every little moment and every little thing!
- June 26, 2009 at 4:32 PM
- Katie said...
Oh WOW!!! What a giveaway!!!
My name is Katie....and you can find me over at Katie's Clay Corner!!
And I'm grateful to still be here! Every day above ground is a good one:)!!
- June 26, 2009 at 4:49 PM
- Paloma said...
Hi! I'm Paloma (one of yours 200 followers... haha) from Spain.
First all ¡¡fabulous prize!!, I like your work....
I'm very grateful for my wonderful family: I'm sure that without them my life wouldnt't be so fortunate.
- June 26, 2009 at 4:54 PM
- Glenda/MidSouth said...
Oh my! What a great giveaway! Congratulations on your 200 post. Count me in. :) I am Glenda, my blog name is Dab of This and That. What am I grateful for? Many things - good health, family, etc., etc.
- June 26, 2009 at 4:55 PM
- Tallulah~Belle said...
Congratulations on 200 followers and wow.....what a generous prize.
I am grateful for all the wonderful and generous people I have met in blogland.
My name is Jayne and my blog is Tallulah - Belle.
- June 26, 2009 at 5:14 PM
- Jemjoop said...
Hey, you don't mess around with the giveaways. That one is spectacular.
Well it's me Jen from over at Jemjoop blog.
I'm grateful that my family is fairly healthy and that we have a roof over our heads. This economy is so hard on people at the moment.
- June 26, 2009 at 6:12 PM
- Mary said...
Howdy, Kim! Congrats on the 200 (I'm on of them)!
I am eternally grateful for having the time and resources to pursue miniaturing. Crafting has been such a blessing to my life and a creative distraction from a health problem. I'm aware not everyone is fortunate enough to have either the leisure or resources to do minis or another form of craft while wishing that they could. My heart goes out to them.
Mary of "Miz Mary's Minis"
- June 26, 2009 at 6:12 PM
- Sans said...
Hi Kim, here's another one of your 200 ardent followers :).
My name is Susan. I have 3 blogs but the one I am working on is My Maharajah's Palace at http://sansdollhousediaries.blogspot.com.
I am thankful for the life I have for it brings me a close knit family and firm friends and love, loads of love.
- June 26, 2009 at 6:58 PM
- Kim said...
Hi Kim! I always think your work is amazing! What a beautiful prize!
My name is Kim and my blog is flowerkim.blogspot.com
I am the most grateful for my husband- who has helped me through hard times and shared good times.
- June 26, 2009 at 6:58 PM
- MiniMadWoman said...
Hi Kim! WOW!! You are so kind and generous! What a lovely cabinet filled with yummy goodies! Someone is going to be very happy!
I'm grateful for so many things, but one of them is the wonderful friends I've made here in blog world . . . you know who you are!! LOL!! Oh, and I must mention I'm grateful for my new miniature 'Pippi Longstocking' doll . . . she's so darn cute!
Teresa (http://minimadwoman.blogspot.com)
- June 26, 2009 at 7:03 PM
Hi Kim
It's gorgeous and I want to try for it :) My name is Lori and my blog was "oh mini of mine" (but is now waiting to be redone) and I am so grateful that I am getting to keep my daughter longer than the doctors expected :D
- June 26, 2009 at 7:20 PM
- rudoo said...
Hi Kim! I came across your blog and discovered what a "blog" was. It's such a beautiful one too! It inspired me to get back into my miniatures and make my own blog. Nothing on it yet. But, there will be soon! My name is Jonna "rudoo" my blog is http://rudoo-buggaboos.blogspot.com/ Thank you!
- June 26, 2009 at 7:47 PM
- De said...
Hi Kim. My name is Deana of Delightful Minis. Congratulations on 200 followers.I am thankful for many things -my faith, family and friends. I am especially thankful to have met so many wonderful mini friends since I started blogging.
- June 26, 2009 at 7:53 PM
- MeiLing said...
Hi, Kim. My name is Mei Ling from Mei Ling's Dollhouse & Miniature. I'm grateful for being found my ability on making lovely dollhouse & miniature and meet lot of great artisan from many other countries.
Best wishes,Mei Ling
- June 26, 2009 at 7:59 PM
- sara marina said...
My name is Sara Mendez, and my blog is Sara's Mini Creations and I'm grateful that my boyfriend is into model trains! We both understand each others' obsession!
- June 26, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Hi Kim. I am Doreen from Doreen's Miniatures and Memoires and I am so thankful that my husband is still with me to enjoy our retirement in our lovely home beside the river. I have waited for retirement for so long and I am loving every minute of it. Especially working on my miniatures.
- June 26, 2009 at 10:18 PM
- Susanna said...
Good morning Kim!
I'm Susanna and today I am grateful for the fact that it idin't rain as I forgot the laundry out on the line overnight and for haviing to girls that share my passion for minis :D
You can visit me here:
- June 26, 2009 at 10:41 PM
- Eva said...
Hi Kim,
I am Eva from Soain (www.mini-escenas.blogspot.com)
I am grateful for my health (I had some problems in th past) and for having my dearest (son, husband, parents, brothers...) well.
I am luckly to have a good job so...I can not complain about my life.
Your giveaway is wonderful;-)
- June 26, 2009 at 11:35 PM
- dora said...
Disculpa que no te escriba en Iglés no sé. Pero igual que yo supongo que utilizarás el traductor. soy dora de miniaturasdora. Me encanta tu blog, opino lo mismo sobre si nos entienden en este mundo de las minis. Precioso el premio que ofreces.
Un abrazo Carmen
- June 26, 2009 at 11:36 PM
- Whittaker's Miniatures said...
Morning Kim, just got out of bed and this is the first thing ive done to check your blog and wow what a beautiful give a away!
My name is Kate and you can find us at The Whittakers Miniatures blog.
I am gratfeul for so many things, but I have to say the dedicated and powerful love I share with my wonderful husband John,and our 5beautful children, we would be lost without each other.
Good luck to all, someone is going to be a very lucky lady ( or gent!!)
Have a super weekend
- June 27, 2009 at 12:04 AM
- Vane said...
My name is VAnesa, my blog name is www.elminimundodevane.com
Im grateful for my familly and my fiancee,they light my life.
THank you kim for your creations and this draw.
HUgs from Madrid.
- June 27, 2009 at 12:50 AM
- Debbie said...
Hi Kim Fabulous give away.
My name is Debbie and my blog is:-
I'm grateful for the love of my wonderful husband and my two beautiful boys and for the wonderful friends I've made in the blogging world..
Good luck to everyone that enters...xx
- June 27, 2009 at 12:58 AM
- Stéphanie Kilgast said...
OMG!! Kim, I do some miniature food myself but I would die for this one! It's so gorgeous! Thank you for that wonderful give away!
So, my name is Stephanie (but I think you know that already :P) and my blog: http://petitplatbysk.blogspot.com/
I'm grateful to have my boyfriend, which is extremely kind and loving. I'm also very grateful to be able to make miniatures and sell them!
And I'm grateful to know so many wonderful miniature artisans like you :)
I'm grateful to be healthy and to live in Europe, not to have financial problems and also to have some wonderful supporting parents.
I'm actually grateful for my entire being, I have nothing serious to complain about. :)
- June 27, 2009 at 1:18 AM
- Jain Squires said...
Hi Kim,Congratulations on 200 followers. Your giveaway is so beautiful.
My name is Jain,my blogspot is giddy kipper dolls and I am grateful for my wonderful family and being able to make the miniatures I do. Good luck everyone! Jain x
- June 27, 2009 at 1:32 AM
My name is Keli, my blog is iseecerulean. I'm grateful for my husband, for the time and effort he's going to put in this week to help me remodel my studio.
I love your work, how nice of you to share with a giveaway. Thank you.
- June 27, 2009 at 2:26 AM
- Liberty Biberty said...
Hi Kim,
Mercedes from Liberty Biberty here.
I'm grateful for all the wonderful friends I have met in the blogosphere. Making minis has never been so much fun!
Your blog is a great inspiration!
- June 27, 2009 at 2:51 AM
- Lirael said...
Hi Kim! I love your way of displaying miniature cakes and cookies, so sweet :)
My name is Lirael and you can find my blog at http://liraeldreams.blogspot.com
There's not much to find yet, but that's gonna change soon. I've only started blogging this week.
What I'm grateful for is my creativity. It gets me through anything, no matter how hard. I've even met my best friend through making miniatures!
- June 27, 2009 at 3:09 AM
- Chris said...
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- June 27, 2009 at 3:50 AM
- Chris said...
What a lovely idea, Kim! My name is Chris, my blog name is www.tureluur.punt.nl and I am grateful for my lovely husband who is also my best friend.
- June 27, 2009 at 4:01 AM
- HeatherWamble said...
Hi Kim! My name is Heather, and I'm more than excited to leave you a comment! =)
I'm thankful for so much- God, family, friends, health. And while those things are MOST important, I wanted to share with you two things that are passionately important to me other than the "most important" things.
First, I'm so thankful to be able to earn a living by my craft. Photography is my voice, my outlet, and my living!
Secondly, I'm so thankful that after YEARS of loving miniatures, I stumbled upon your webshots gallery, and learned that I'm not the only adult woman with a dollhouse and a crazy love for small things. That opened up a whole world of inspiration for me, letting me see that there are TONS of folks out there blogging about how they, too, LOVE minis! And, you've been so sweet to help me come in contact with others.
While I'm still working on my mini blog, here's the address for my photography blog:
Thanks, Kim, for being such a sweetie!
- June 27, 2009 at 4:37 AM
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- June 27, 2009 at 4:39 AM
- Barbara said...
Hi Kim! My name is Bobbi and I have an unused blog called sundaysupper.com.
I am grateful for the inspiration that I get daily from bloggers like you, who are generous enough to share their work with everyone.
Best to everyone,
- June 27, 2009 at 4:43 AM
- HeatherWamble said...
Sorry, Kim, I'm a goof- I put my website address in the above post! Here's my blog:
- June 27, 2009 at 4:46 AM
- SmallBakery said...
Hi Kim! What a fantastic giveaway! My name is Katerina and my blog's name is Small Bakery
I am grateful because I am healthy and because all the people that I love are healthy too. Health is the one thing we forget about when we have it and it's the only thing we need when we have lost it..
- June 27, 2009 at 8:15 AM
- Maija ja Aino said...
Hi Kim! Such a lovely prize!
I'm Aino and I'd like to leave a comment from Finland. Me and my mum Maija are writing a blog in miniasiat.vuodatus.net, do come for a visit!
I'm grateful for my fantastic family - we all see the beauty in miniatures and sharing the joy makes it at least double. :)
- June 27, 2009 at 8:39 AM
- cousin Deb said...
My name is Debra. I look each day to see if you have a new update because I love your things so much! I don't have a blog though.
- June 27, 2009 at 8:47 AM
- Sumaiya Mehreen said...
Sumaiya Mehreen here from The Mini Food Blog! I am thankful for my online friends who share my love for dollhouse minis :)
- June 27, 2009 at 9:17 AM
- Never Enough Time said...
Hi Kim,
This is Donna and my blog name is Never Enough Time.
I am most grateful for my two children.
What a beautiful display table. i will keep my fingers crossed.
- June 27, 2009 at 9:45 AM
- Melanie Farrell said...
Hi, I'm Melanie and my blog is alittlebitofmelanie.blogspot.com. I love this wonderful bakery set up you did! I am grateful that I can work from home and spend more time with my kids & husband.
- June 27, 2009 at 10:58 AM
- cathy411 said...
Hi Kim-
I am actually grateful for the opportunity you gave me to stop and reflect on how lucky I am already, even if I don't win your beautiful prize! Thank you :)
I am inspired by your talented work, but I really admire your generous spirit.
Keep up your great work!!
- June 27, 2009 at 11:00 AM
- Cindy said...
Hi Kim! I am Cindy from 'Cindy's Miniatures'. I love reading your blog and seeing your lovely projects. Thank you for sharing them!
I am grateful for for so much, but today is such a beautiful, sunny day that makes me feel so happy! So that is my choice for today!
- June 27, 2009 at 11:26 AM
- kathi said...
Congrats on your 200 followers! I recently came across your blog and find the beauty and accuracy of your work stunning! Good luck to all of us hoping to win this beautiful prize!!
My (out of date) blog is moondrive and my name is Kathi. I am grateful for my home and family...I am very blessed indeed!
- June 27, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Hi Kim! :) I follow your photos here and on flickr and it's heaven to see such warmth in gorgeous miniatures.
My name is Kim also and my blog's name is "Fairchildart Dollhouse Miniatures" and I'm grateful for having such warm hearted and supportive friends, family members and boyfriend for being my biggest cheerers for my passion.
- June 27, 2009 at 2:40 PM
- Teg said...
Hi, I'm Teg and I'm grateful for my adorable boyfriend.
My blog is sunnysideupawesome :)
- June 27, 2009 at 5:29 PM
- Carla said...
Hi Kim! My name is Carla, my blog is This Crazy Life (carlamnc.blogspot.com). I am grateful for #2 son's safe return from Afghanistan and pray for the contiuned safety of #3 son who is Iraq for several more months. Thanks for all you share!
- June 27, 2009 at 7:11 PM
- julie campbell said...
Hello Kim,
what a lovely idea !
I'm grateful for my wonderful family and my lovely pets and for all the friends I've made in blogland and just for life in general really, I love every minute !
julie from bellabelle's blog :0)
- June 27, 2009 at 10:49 PM
- sonya said...
Hi Kim,
I'm Sonya from Rome (Italy).
I every day follow your blog because I like your style.It is very near to my life.I make miniatures and I'm working to open my own blog.I have a little girl, Vanessa 9 years old, and we make and collect miniatures togheter.
So many compliments for your works!
Best Regands from Sunny Italy
- June 28, 2009 at 12:14 AM
- tarapiglet said...
Hi I'm Tara from Hawaii.
My blog is Dollhouse at Pooh Corner.
I love your blog.
I'm greatful for the way people constantly help one another every day. They smile at you when you are sad, listening to you when you are upset, help you when you are hurt and protect you when you need protecting.
I'm greatful that I can give help and I'm greatful to recieve it.
I can think of so many people who help every day who are working to make this world a better place, it's incredible.
Okay, that is all.
Much love,
Thanks for the cool blog!
- June 28, 2009 at 1:02 AM
- mandy said...
As always your work is beautiful.
I'm grateful every day for my husband and sons, my two Bostons, Rosie and Gracie, and this wonderful mini hobby that lets me escape the trials and tribulations of adult life and be a child again on a daily basis.
Keep inspiring all of us with your creativity and talents.
Mandy Wayman
- June 28, 2009 at 4:35 AM
- Hanna said...
Hi Kim, My name is Hanna and my blog is miniature chef http://miniature-chef.blogspot.com/
I am grateful to have the oportunity to make miniatures, a wonderful hobby! I am also very grateful to have such a nice family, friends and to have find so many talented people in the blogland!
This was a great idea and the display is stunning. Thans for your inspiring blog!
Hugs, Hanna
- June 28, 2009 at 5:59 AM
- hannajaleijona said...
Hi Kim! What a lovely lovely prize!
My name is Hanna and my blog is Hanna & Leijona (means Hanna and the lion). I'm most grateful for my wonderful daughter Aava, who is almost 6 now. Another thing I'm really grateful for is miniatures. It's a miracle to find such an amazing thing in life. So good for me.
I love your blog, your cakes and style is just fabulous. Have a fun day!
- June 28, 2009 at 6:05 AM
- Sabiha Barkey said...
Hi,Kim...what a wonderful giveaway!
My name is Sabiha and my blogname is sabs mini interiors.Last augustI broke my back and I'm getting well now,I'm grateful that I can walk again,and take care for my kids!!!
Good luck everyone!
- June 28, 2009 at 10:15 AM
- Jill said...
Hi Kim! It's Jill from Little Nest Studio :)
I am grateful for so many things right now! Hmmmm...narrow it done, eh? I'm grateful for my blog friends!
Love those minis you made! Recieving anything created by you would be a dream come true!
- June 28, 2009 at 8:05 PM
- craft kitty said...
Hi Kim,
This is Ozce from ıstanbul, I must say that you're the best miniature arutist I have ever met. I got hungry when I saw your bakery and kitchen miniatures. Thanks that you share your great work with us in your web site. That inspires me a lot. I2ve started working on miniatures 2 weeks ago but I'm getting better day by day following you:)
best regards
- June 29, 2009 at 3:48 AM


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We'll Walk the Road Together
We've known each other for most of our lives. Even when thousands of miles separated us, we traveled the same path. I think that we both knew that it was only a matter of time before we'd share the road together.
On September 6th, 2014, we paused to recognize and celebrate the journey.
Then, we were off to one of our favorite places, a village we'd discovered together 22 years ago.
We first paddled into Stonington, Maine in July of 1992, a brief stop on a 12-day trek along the Maine Island Trail. During the intervening years, The Inn on the Harbor in Stonington was where we'd meet guests to kick off paddling tours and navigation classes amid the islands of the Merchants Row archipelago. Last year, we enjoyed the inn for the first time on our own. We knew then that we'd be back the following year.
The Inn on the Harbor is just that – on the harbor. Outside our window, Maine's most productive lobster fleet repeats a daily routine.
By mid-afternoon, the two and three-man crews return to the docks by skiff after offloading the day's catch.
While the lobstermen fish, the graceful schooners of Maine's windjammer fleet ghost through the Deer Isle Thoroughfare.
We walked to the lobster co-op to pick up dinner.
"I'll take four," I told one of the men offloading the boats.
We steamed them up on our camp stove on the deck outside our room.
At day's end I stood watch on the piers, trying to capture the textures of a working waterfront.
The fleet rests.
The sun sets.
The lobstermen rest.
A full moon rises.
Then, at 3:30 am, every day, the routine begins once again outside our window.
In the two shots above, I tried to capture the pre-dawn departure of the fleet. It's truly an amazing spectacle. Outboards abuzz, skiffs leave the docks in darkness. Lobstermen zip out to their boats on the moorings. Diesel inboards awaken (along with anyone who's sleeping nearby). Lobster boats enter the harbor to pick up fuel or crew or bait before heading southward long before the sun rises. Before returning, they'll haul hundreds of traps apiece, then re-enter the harbor to unload the day's catch.
While the fleet is working offshore, the docks are abuzz with the tasks of hauling, packing, and shipping the previous day's catch that awaits in the pounds and floats nearby.
We love the working waterfront, but we also took time for walks to some of the quiet coves just outside the village.
We'd come prepared to paddle as we'd done in all of our previous trips to Stonington, but the kayak remained on the roof rack and the truck never moved until it was time to return home.
We took the time to reflect and celebrate the years that have led us to this point, along with the many adventures to follow.
As it has been for so much of our lives, we'll continue to walk the road together.


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Artist Peter D. Gerakaris: Two Concurrent Exhibitions
Artist Peter D. Gerakaris: Two Concurrent Exhibitions
We are very proud to announce that Duggal client Peter D. Gerakaris will have two concurrent group exhibitions starting Thursday and Friday 9/8 and 9/9.
"American interdisciplinary artist Peter D. Gerakaris' kaleidoscopic paintings, installations, and origami accordion sculptures engage natureculture themes and are showcased in many prominent institutional collections. Gerakaris uses hyperrealist techniques to create a fantastical or surrealist worlds that have been inspired by his extensive world travels, literature and the natural world." –courtesy of The Surrey Hotel.
1) Fashioning Art: The Surrey Hotel Fall/Winter Exhibition 2016
Opening: Thursday Sept. 8th, 2016
Dates: Sept. 8 – Dec. 31, 2016
Location: The Surrey Hotel, 20 E 76th St, NYC
Aligning with New York Fashion Week on September 8th, The Surrey explores the similitude between art and fashion as the two industries enter a new dynamic. Over the past century, fashion has become a language of art, as artists adapt the subject into new mediums of expression. Art historian and expert Natasha Schlesinger, founder of ArtMuse, transforms our lobby yet again with an exclusively curated fall exhibit: Fashioning Art.
2) Polymorphous: Group Show at The Cluster Gallery
Opening: Friday Sept. 9th, 2016
Dates: Sept. 9 – Sept. 30, 2016
Location: The Cluster Gallery, 200 6th St, #3E, Brooklyn
Gallery Details: bklynartcluster.com
Polymorphous is a group exhibition curated by artist/curator, Joel Carreiro.
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The Corner Café moves around a lot. Today, it's parked at Alberta Ross' blog. There will be plenty of seating, soft music in the background, and a guest speaker at the microphone while you sip your water or tea.
Be sure you stick around for the Q&A. Just post your questions in the Comments section.


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The Cubs and Northwestern University are expected to announce Friday that Northwestern and Illinois will play a Big Ten football game at Wrigley Field on Nov. 20. The ballpark, which has been the Cubs' home since 1916, also was the home stadium for the Chicago Bears' NFL team from 1921-70.
Officials from the Cubs, Northwestern and the Bears will hold a news conference Friday at Wrigley to announce the game.
When the Bears played at Wrigley, they added a portable bleacher section that spanned the right and center field areas and covered most of the existing bleacher seating. With the additional seating, Wrigley's football capacity was around 46,000. The football field at that time ran north to south, so it went from left field to the foul side of first base.
Yankee Stadium will be the host site for the Notre Dame-Army game on the same date, Nov. 20, and also the host for a college football bowl game between the Big East Conference and the Big 12 Conference.


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Please be sure to use sunscreen when you go outdoors. I have experienced basil cell skin cancer 4 times, so this is a very personal issue.
-If you exercise, you should wear a sweat-resistant, waterproof SPF. Be sure to reapply every two hours.
-Use a daily moisturizer with SPF. It's an easy way to have coverage anytime.
-Make sure you use SPF on face everyday, if you have oily or oily skin they make oil-free or hypoallergenic.
UVA rays are deep penetrating rays that tan the skin, but cause premature aging and may cause melanoma. UVB rays are the strongest during summer months and cause skin-damaging burns and can contribute to skin cancer.
*If you are thinking of using a tanning bed instead of being outside, investigate this issue on-line. There are several studies that link tanning beds with skin cancer!
6/5/10 - Friday Workout:
6/5/10- Friday Food Diary:
1/2 cup egg whites, 1 cup spinach, 1/2 cup spaghetti squash, 2 asparagus (118 cal)
A.M. Snack-
apple(57 cal)
1/4 cup brown rice(120 cal)
veggies (30 cal)
1/3 cup spaghetti squash (20 cal)
P.M. Snack-
whole wheat tortilla, laughing cow wedge(105 cal)
Dinner- restaurant
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1/2 white pizza (300 cal)
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No matter what the season or the condition, self-oil massage or, abhyanga, is a supportive practice in any season to keep your Self in balance and feeling vital.
Abhyanga is the Ayurvedic practice of therapeutically massaging the body with oil. The oil is usually warmed and applied to the body before you take a bath or shower. For thousands of years people have used abhyanga to maintain health, benefit immunity and overall well-being.
Coconut oil is excellent for high pitta (fire/water), or in the summer season. Sesame oil works best for high vata (air/space) or kapha (earth/water) or in the autumn, winter and spring.
To begin, warm the oil in a pot on your stove – be careful, it gets hot fast. Pour the oil into a container (a glass jar works well) that you can keep in a bowl of hot water to maintain the oil's temperature. You will want to use enough oil to cover the body, a ½ cup should suffice, but you can adjust that if needed.
For high pitta, you may not want to warm your oil. Instead, take the coconut oil right out of the jar. It will liquefy as it comes into contact with your skin.
Lay a towel down in your tub. Then apply the coconut oil or warm (not hot) sesame oil over your body until fully coated. Sit down on your towel to fully rub in the oil. Work from your extremities, the feet and hands, inward toward your heart and solar plexus surrounding the navel. The massaging of the oil should take about 15 minutes to do a thorough job. Allow the oil to sit on your skin as long as your day allows, then take your bath or shower. You may smell a little like a roasted bird at first, but don't worry—the smell goes away with the shower and you'll be so nourished it won't matter anyway!
This is a wonderful practice to employ daily, if that's feasible for you. If not, start with once a week and see what happens. It is meant to leave you feeling soothed.


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I had a bad case of the Monday's today and wanted to wind down with a nice cup of Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate. Good thing my awesome significant other got me a lovely hot chocolate set for the holidays.
All the flavors are delicious, but my favorite is the Caramel Cream. The Dark Chocolate comes up in 2nd place. There's something about hot chocolate that just takes me back to my childhood. It's the best.


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On January 7, following the inaction of the Travis County Commissioners Court on renewing a contract with SAXET Gun Shows, local media began reporting that SAXET was finished in Austin. Despite these reports, the gun show promoter has continued to attempt to negotiate a contract with Travis County without imposing additional restrictions on private transfers that exceed the requirements of state and federal law. Once again, this issue will be before the Commissioners at their meeting this Tuesday, January 21. Using the contact information provided below, it is imperative that you call and email members of the Commissioners Court before 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday and politely urge them to allow gun shows to continue in Austin.
Why Oppose Restrictions on Private Firearm Transfers at Gun Shows?
- This is just the first step toward criminalizing ALL private transfers of firearms. No background check legislation will ever be "universal" since criminals simply ignore the law.
- It's an ineffective crime control proposal. In April of 2013, PoliceOne conducted a national survey of 15,000 active and retired law enforcement officers of all ranks and department sizes on the topics of gun and crime control. Nearly 80 percent said that a prohibition on private non-dealer transfers of firearms between individuals would not reduce violent crime.
- Current laws are not being enforced. According to a 2012 report to the U.S. Department of Justice, more than 72,000 people were turned down on a gun purchase in 2010 because they did not clear a background check. Only 44 of those cases – or just .06 percent – were prosecuted. Existing laws are not even being enforced while gun control advocates are calling for expanding background checks to cover private firearms transactions
- Gun shows aren't a source of crime guns. A U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics survey of state prison inmates who had used or possessed firearms in the course of committing their crimes found that 79 percent acquired their firearms from "street/illegal sources" or "friends and family." This includes theft of firearms, black market purchases of stolen firearms and straw purchases. Only 1.7 percent obtained a firearm at a gun show.
- Most importantly, because a January 2013 internal U.S. Department of Justice memorandum summarizing so-called "gun violence" prevention strategies stated that the effectiveness of "universal background checks" depends on "requiring gun registration."
If you cannot attend this meeting on Tuesday, please call and email the Commissioners Court, using the contact information provided below, and urge each county commissioner to renew the contract with SAXET without any ineffective gun control strings attached.
Samuel Brisco (County Judge)
(512) 854-9555
Ron Davis (Precinct 1)
(512) 854-9111
Bruce Todd (Precinct 2)
(512) 854-9222
Gerald Daugherty (Precinct 3)
(512) 854-9333
Margaret Gomez (Precinct 4)
(512) 854-9444


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Movie Nights
Fridays 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Join with other community members for a "night out at the movies." Â Come relax after a long day in your comfy clothes (pajamas are okay) with a snack (some snacks provided) and watch an inspiring movie.
The movie will be followed by an engaging discussion.
Movies to be Shown
5/18 Beyond Our Differences
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Rising childcare waiting lists in Canberra with no immediate solution in sight, is driving families to seek options elsewhere. Nanny agencies and au pair placement services are overloaded and the hunt for a solution to look after precious children is becoming competitive.
Many families are placing unborn children on childcare waiting lists to guarantee a spot, or are putting children in schools that are chosen for their after school care facilities as the primary decision point.
Au pairs are becoming more and more popular as families try to juggle their family commitments with their work.
So what is an au pair and what is the reality of hiring one?
Au pairs are usually unqualified foreign women or men that come to Australia on the 12 month working holiday visa to live with the family and who are looking to explore the country on a gap year. Most are seeking an adventure but want the security of a job over backpacking. It's different to a Nanny who usually doesn't live with you, has qualifications and is a professional carer.
Demand for au pairs is increasing as they're considered cheaper than nannies, a reliable option to have someone in the home, and more accessible than childcare.
However, the reality can be quite different.
Financial services firm AMP and the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM), recently noted that childcare costs have risen 150% in the last decade. It's not uncommon to cost $75 a day or more for a childcare centre, with a rebate of 50%.
There's no rebate for au pairs. An au pair is paid weekly pocket money which can range depending on the number of children, experience of the au pair, location of the position, number of hours worked and amenities offered. The average is about $200-$250 per week for 36-40 hours. They're provided with a room, utilities are covered and it's expected that food is provided too. Agencies charge about $1,000 per placement.
On paper this looks appealing, however, the real expense is hard to measure as more and more families are competing on price, so the average pocket money is rising, and there's an emotional cost too.
Au pairs can only stay with a family for 6 months which raises the question of the impact of turnover on children's wellbeing.
The hunt for au pairs is competitive so families start their search months in advance to find the right person. They then spend a lot of time keeping in touch to make sure the au pair doesn't change their mind. There's also the fear of being scooped by another family on money, or a better location.
Once they're here there's no enforceable contract to keep au pairs with the family so they're free to up and leave if they don't like the house, the dog, the kids, the car or whatever else turns them off. Many are unqualified, young girls who sometimes don't have the life skills to communicate issues, so sulking or running away seem like perfectly valid options.
Homesickness is a huge issue due to the sheer distance from the most common countries providing au pairs such as Germany, the Netherlands, United States and Britain. Or there are the cases where the au pair and family are both great but somehow it just doesn't work. The language barrier is too difficult to overcome, there's not enough 'chemistry', routines are too different, food choices clash and it ends in arguments with families being left to take days off work until they find other options, or lose their jobs.
On top of the security of your job, how do you put a dollar figure on conflict in the home?
You can't. But these are extreme examples. When you have a great au pair it's an investment that gives over and over again. We've had many au pairs and we have six big sisters who will always be considered a part of our family. Our current au pair is fantastic and we never want to let her go. She bonds with our children, she follows our routines, she's always thanking us for her experience, she's safety conscious, our friends want to poach her and she's reliable. Best of all my children love her. The only competition we're facing at the moment is races down the hallway and Pictionary contests, but once her time is up, the fierce competition for a replacement starts again, along with the uncertainty.
Kylie is a working mum with 3 young children who somehow finds the time to be a junior basketball coach and class rep at her kid's school. She's hosted 15 au pairs in 9 years.


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God can do all things but He doesn't have to do anything.
We read about all of the miracles that God performed in the Bible. We read about Him parting the Red Sea, speaking life into existence and delivering Daniel from the lion's den. We read about the lame walking, blind seeing and dead raising. We read about so many miracles that God performed. He did it all because He can do all things, but He didn't have to do any of them.
The last two years have been the most challenging two years of my life. Our life has been placed on hold. There are no vacations. There are no care-free days. We don't sit around and plan our future because we have no idea what the future holds. Hundreds of days my husband has spent in the hospital. For the last almost three months he has been unable to walk. It has been two and half months since he has last been able to move his hands. He can't hug his children. He can't play with them. There are no date nights. He can't hold my hand.
And on a daily basis we cry out to God. We ask Him to heal because He is the healer. We ask Him to allow this season to pass from our life and to allow the storm clouds to disappear because we are weary and in an indescribable amount of pain. It hurts and there is no denying the pain. Acknowledging pain isn't denying God's power. Talking about the sorrow and questions we experience doesn't signify a lack of trust in God. For almost 730 days our life has revolved around the cancer diagnosis. We have experienced the pain of relapse. We have felt our heart break when the doctor's told us there was nothing else they could do.
And we know that God can do all things. But we also understand that He doesn't have to do anything.
We ask Him to perform the miracle because we know He can. We ask Him to heal Mel's body. We ask Him to speak life to the nerves and allow my husband to be able to move and walk once again. We pray that He give Mel more years of life so he can see his children grow up. We go to Him with all of our needs because we know that God can do all things. But we also understand that He doesn't have to.
God can heal. He can perform the miracle. He just has to say the word. But sometimes He doesn't. Sometimes He doesn't heal. Sometimes He doesn't perform the miracle. Sometimes He doesn't say the word. Sometimes, even though God can do all things, He doesn't do what you have asked Him. And it is during those times that we are faced with a decision. Are we going to live for God the way we did when life was going to go according to plan? Or are we going to walk away because God chose not to answer the prayer the way we wanted Him to? We are faced with the decision do the words we sing in church only have meaning when life is going great? or do they have meaning when life seems to be falling apart?
God can do all things but He doesn't have to do anything. He doesn't have to answer the prayers the way we would like Him to. He doesn't have to perform the miracle our heart so desperately wants Him to perform. He doesn't have to heal when the doctors say there is not anything else they can do. And if He chooses not to, it doesn't diminish His power. It doesn't mean He doesn't love. It doesn't mean He wasn't in control. It doesn't mean He wasn't moved by our tears. It doesn't mean He didn't have compassion when He saw our broken heart. It doesn't mean He didn't embrace us with His comfort when He saw the intense amount of pain we were in.
Every day we pray for a miracle. And every day we wake up believing that this is the day that God could command the limbs in my husband's body to move. We wake up believing that this is the day that God could heal that wound that developed in the hospital. We wake up believing that this is the day that God could restore all of the nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy. Every day we believe that this is the day that God can perform that miracle. Because God can do all things. But we also know that there is a chance God will chose not to. That doesn't keep up from believing. That doesn't keep us from praying. That doesn't keep us from trusting. That doesn't diminish the faith we have in God. And although if God chose not not to heal my husband, my heart would be shattered and my children will be devastated it won't stop me from living for God. It won't stop me from declaring that He is a healer. It won't stop me from praising Him.
God can do all things but He doesn't have to do anything. And there are times when He chooses not to do what we have cried out in desperation for Him to do. There are times when the hours we have spent in prayer for the miracle doesn't result in a miracle. There are times when the sleepless nights we have cried out to God to change our situation doesn't result in a change of situation. There are times when the story ends in heartbreak not a miracle.
But if that happens....if the miracles doesn't come...if the prayers aren't answered the way we desperately hoped it....if the situation doesn't resolve the way we prayed for hours that it would....
God is still God. And He can still do all things....
Praying for another day like this...
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|Bertie's cake is looking at you.
I apologize for the spotty posting this week. Sometimes, reality intrudes on my search for the beauty in life.
We do have a lot of beautiful things coming up, and, when I can get myself back on track, I'll be posting them.
Among the posts in store for you are upcoming new chapters of A Recipe for Punch as we continue to follow Punch's ordeal in Yorkshire. And, we have two Treats of the Week. The second treat of the week is the unveiling of Bertie's annual birthday cake which regular readers will know as being quite the event. The picture above gives you a teaser of what's ahead.


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Federal energy regulators will allow Pacific Power to continue operating the Wallowa Falls hydro project for the next 40 years, while also requiring additional protections for bull trout in the Wallowa River.
The facility, located south of Joseph near Wallowa Lake, consists of a dam on the river's east fork that diverts water to a small powerhouse with a single 1.1-megawatt generator capable or producing enough electricity for about 500 homes.
Pacific Power has run the system since 1942 when it acquired the original operating license from Inland Power and Light. On Tuesday, the company announced it received a new license from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission after the previous license expired last year.
As part of the agreement, project manager Russ Howison with PacifiCorp said they will invest $3 million over the next three years to improve stream flow and habitat for bull trout, which are now listed as threatened in Oregon under the Endangered Species Act.
"Environmental standards have changed so much," Howison said. "With an old operating license, you have to bring the project up to new environmental standards."
Most of the work will involve leaving more water in stream for fish, and blocking passage into areas where bull trout may be vulnerable, Howison said.
In previous years, Howison said the minimum in-stream releases from the dam into the river bypass were just half a cubic foot per second. Those figures have since bumped up significantly to 4 cubic feet per second during the winter, and five cubic feet per second during the summer, with one cubic foot of water equal to roughly 7.5 gallons.
"That's putting considerably more water in the portion of the stream below the dam," he said.
Howison said they are working with the U.S. Geological Survey install a real-time stream gage to monitor required minimum flows on the East Fork Wallowa River. The dam's intake structure will be modified to account for additional releases.
Crews will also build a fish passage barrier leading into the tailrace below the powerhouse, which had attracted bull trout especially during the summer. The problem, Howison said, is when the dam faces an unplanned outage, and the tailrace is suddenly drained of water.
"That's the real risk to bull trout," he said.
Since the project is right next to a number of popular hiking and snowshoeing trails, Pacific Power has agreed to work with the Forest Service on putting in new signs and landscaping to conceal the powerhouse for visitors. Once the work begins, Howison said there may be some temporary access restrictions, though the company will notify neighbors if and when that happens.
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That is me shivering because like most of the US the state of Washington is cooooolllldddd. This morning when I took youngest to her club meeting at school it was 33 outside...brrrrr...
For my Chi Chi Memories post this week I would like to introduce you to a new image titled Peek a boo 1:
Isn't she cute...I flipped her to the other side so the image would work well on this fantastic pattern paper I had in my stash. She is colored with my Copics. I then added the cute butterfly from my stash; layered everything with coordinating cardstock and was done!
Be sure to check the Chi Chi Memories blog for other wonderful inspiration!
Happy crafting....Lynda
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The houses in the area I live, "les Batignolles" Paris 17th arrondissement, were to large extent built during the latter part of the 19th century. Few houses are older or younger.
I have in earlier posts talked about some famous painters, poets, composers who used to live here, but most of the original inhabitants belonged probably to those days' ordinary middle-class.
Built more or less during the same period, the buildings are often very similar in style, but there are some minor decoration differences, including the doors and the doorways. I have already made a post on "doors" and here is one on "doorways", or rather what you can find just on top of the actual doorways; a bit more of fantasy than today.
I found the "hands" that you can see on the top picture slightly outside my area (but still close) and this is what gave me the idea to more closely look for other decorations.
This is not a collection of the nicest ones in Paris; it's just pictured as I walked along the streets close to where I live (and my house is included.) I would certainly find something much more decorative if I went to the most fashionable areas.
That flats were equipped with gas and electricity was something new and sometimes you can see small plates indicating that those commodities are available, like some of the older cafés advise that they have the telephone.


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Welcome to MangaWay, new version: Faster - Better!
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#4096591 Shin Yami no Koe - Kaidan
Alternative: 新・闇の声 潰談, 新·暗之声-溃谈, New Voices in the Dark,
Author/Artist(s): ITOU Junji
Genres: Drama, Horror, Josei, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Tragedy
A bunch of stoned slackers get hooked on delicious honey, with delicious...
- Ch. 1 Ch.007: Splatter Film 7 years ago
- Ch. 1 Ch.006: Songs in the Dark 7 years ago
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- Ch. 1 Ch.004: Anything but a Ghost 7 years ago
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#43271 One Piece
Author/Artist(s): Oda Eiichiro
Greatness, Glory, Gold. A Pirate Named Gold Roger also known as the Pirate King has conquered this all. He was executed with an unknown reason but before he died he had revealed his last word about The legendary Treasure named One Piece which was hidden in the Grand Line. 22 years after his Death, A Pirate named Monkey D. Luffy appeared and has only one Goal, To Become the Next "Pirate King" and Find The Treasure "One Piece". This Start The Never Ending Adventure. Monkey D. Luffy, inspired by...
- Ch. 778 Tactics No.005 3 years ago
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#25526 Gakuen Alice
Alternative: 学园爱丽丝, 学園アリス, 愛麗絲學院, 爱丽丝学园, 爱丽丝学院, วัยซนคนมีพลังจิต, 퍼니퍼니 학원 앨리스, Alice Academy, Học Viện Alice, L'Académie Alice, Perguruan Alice, Skolen Alice,
Author/Artist(s): HIGUCHI Tachibana
#18537 Kami-sama No Iutoori Part 2
Alternative: Kamisama no Iutoori II, As God of Death Dictates 2, As The God of Death Dictates 2, 神さまの言うとおり弐, Kamisama no Iu Toori 2, Kamisama no Iutoori 2, Kamisama no Iutoori Ni Like God Says 2,
Author/Artist(s): Kaneshiro Muneyuki, FUJIMURA Akeji
Genres: Action, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Shounen, Supernatural, Tragedy
- Ch. 97 - Good Work 3 years ago
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#17048 Kiwaguro no Brynhildr
Alternative: 极黑的布伦希尔特, 極黒のブリュンヒルデ, Kiwaguro no Brunehilde, Gokukoku no Brynhildr,
Author/Artist(s): Okamoto Lynn
One day, a new girl shows up in his class, and Ryouta instantly finds her awfully familiar. And despite her denying them ever having met, there's something very unusual about...
- Ch. 135 Remorse 3 years ago
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#15351 Shingeki no Kyojin
Alternative: 进击的巨人, 進撃の巨人, Advancing Giants, Attack on Titan, Shingeki no Kyodai,
Author/Artist(s): ISAYAMA Hajime
Nominated for the 4th Manga Taisho Awards (2011) and winner of the 35th annual Kodansha Manga award for Best...
- Ch. 56 Role 4 years ago
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#13965 Dorohedoro
Author/Artist(s): Hayashida Q.
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Seinen, Supernatural
"What did the guy inside my head...
- Ch. 20 Ch.131: Control vs Control 4 years ago
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Alternative: Tokyo Ghoul, Tokyo Kushu, Tokyo Kusyu, Toukyou Kushu (Ghoul),
Author/Artist(s): ISHIDA Sui
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural
- Ch. 143 Ken 4 years ago
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#11396 7 seeds
Author/Artist(s): Tamura Yumi
xScientists had predicted this disaster, and in response, the leaders of every country met to develop a plan for human survival before the meteor hit. The Seven Seeds project was developed out of this meeting. Each country froze a number of young healthy people, which allowed them to survive the meteor. After the computer determined that Earth was once again safe for human life, it released them into the...
- Ch. 141 - Vol 019 4 years ago
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#10919 Tenkuu Shinpan
Alternative: 天空侵犯, High-rise Invasion,
Author/Artist(s): MIURA Tsuina, OBA Takahiro
The original author of 'Ajin', Tsuina Miura works in collaboration with Takahiro Oba, the artist of 'Box!', to bring you this thrilling skyscraper...
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Large Groups Unsupervised Teens Archived1601-1630 Ridgewick Dr Wickliffe, OH 44092, USA - Wickliffe
We have a serious problem with large groups of unsupervised teenagers after school in this area. Landlords and parents are doing nothing to control these gangs of kids. Every day after school they are in and out of units where the parents are at work until almost midnight - slamming doors, screaming/fighting outside of units - most afternoons I am afraid to go outside for fear of an encounter (my neighbor already had proptery damage threated when he asked them to settle down)
Please increase patrols through this area and turn into parking lots and checking on units back from the streets especially later in the evening and night (after curfew).
Overnight parking Open30013 Euclid Ave Wickliffe, OH 44092, USA - WickliffeThe parking area on Gabriels lot has been harboring overnight parking -- there is a sign stating that there is NO overnight parking. But it does. The last car was there for 3 months , flat tire, never moved till recently. Now there is a red car parked , 1 week so far, how long will that one be there? Why is thi area starting to have these cars here for so long? looks bad.
2283 Sunset Dr Wickliffe, OH 44092, USA - WickliffeHad way too many close calls trying to see around the vans and cars that park around the curb to try to pass them without colliding into another car. Should be a no parking zone due to limited visibility.
East 300th Street Wickliffe, OH - WickliffeVery annoying and very dangerous. It is almost impossible to drive down this street anymore. I think it should be a no parking zone
all night parking Open29377-29387 Vinewood Dr Wickliffe, OH 44092, USA - Wickliffeall night parking on friday nights car doors slamming all night long so i cant sleep people dont leave until 5 am


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Graphene: research now, reap next decade
Deloitte predicts the total value of the graphene materials market in 2016 is likely to be in the low tens of millions of dollars, which is less than an hour's projected revenues from smartphone sales. Graphene has a combination of tensile, electrical, thermal, and optical properties. Read more now.
Trailing millennials are the pro-PC, not the post-PC, generation
Deloitte Global predicts that trailing millennials (18-24 years old) are likely to be the most pro-PC of all age groups in 2016. Although they are the smartphone generation, that does not mean they are abandoning their personal computers. Read more of this prediction now.
Cognitive technologies enhance enterprise software
Deloitte Global predicts that by end-2016 more than 80 of the world's 100 largest enterprise software companies by revenues will have integrated cognitive technologies into their products, a 25 percent increase on the prior year. Read this prediction now.
Women in IT jobs: it is about education, but also about more than just education
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Tuesday, 3 March 2015
Me ears are alight
48 comments:
- kobieta niewidzialna said...
Curtise -I love your dresses ,everyone is amazing. Best :)
- 3 March 2015 at 12:23
- Laurie Duncan said...
Yes, you really hear people say a lot of crazy things nowadays! I find most people are just so rude, and say whatever they feel like. Or they stare at you like your in a zoo. Oh, well. I was teased a lot when I was little so I know what it feels like, and no one ever got in trouble for it.
Love your dress by the way, just amazing! :)
- 3 March 2015 at 12:52
- Josie said...
My grandfather doesn't come from Nigeria but I still love that stunning dress x
- 3 March 2015 at 13:01
- Beth Waltz said...
I've been watching The Ladies' No 1 Detective Agency on YouTube and was about to comment that that exuberant print reminded me of Botwanna color... It IS wonderful!
Not so wonderful is the cruelty of children and the ultimate stupidity of adults who willfully fail to address it. You will be blessed, Curtise, for caring for your child; not only by Nina but by those like Laurie who also suffered verbal sticks and stones. They do leave scars.
Very sound advice about the kitten and the box: my cats scorn any bed in which I cannot lay, with the exception of laundry baskets and cardboard containers.
- 3 March 2015 at 13:01
- Lesley Extance said...
Yes I am afraid there is always going to be not very nice children and people , I feel for your daughter , as I know how she feels , at school I was picked on.
A fabulous dress Curtise I love it !!!.
- 3 March 2015 at 13:14
- Louise McDonagh said...
Anal lubricant? I have no words!
Poor Nina, no one should be bullied. I hope you are able to sort it out with the school.
The dress is fab! Xx
- 3 March 2015 at 13:21
- beate grigutsch said...
give nina a hug from me and tell her that only stupid people full of fear need to mock others! she´s such a cute elf :-) claudia looks like a lady in black lace and the boy lost all his baby roundness! they grow up faster then mushrooms!
can´t say how much i love that hawaiian dress! this colors! the pattern! just wow!
thank you for your lovely comments lately - they really brighten a "uneasy" evening!
- 3 March 2015 at 13:34
- Suzanne Carillo said...
I seriously never knew that such a thing as anal lubricant even existed. I know. I'm living in la la land.
Kids can be so nasty.
- 3 March 2015 at 13:38
- Vix said...
It would have made my day, too. What a fab comparison. Vintage dresses, the best ice breaker there is, wouldn't get that response if you were dressed in Primarni, would you?
Look at the kids (and you) enjoying their Chinese. Poor Nina, not only having to put up with idiotic classmates but doing the right thing and reporting their behaviour and not getting any support from a responsible adult. Bastards.
Half used anal lubricant? Lovely! Mind you, mixed with washing up liquid and water it doesn't half make a good bubble mixture.
Cat beds? I can just imagine the disdainful look if we bought ours some. Polly Pig favours a Lidl bag for life.
Love you! xxxxxx
- 3 March 2015 at 14:09
- Caroline James said...
Wow I can't believe how much your children look like you.
And I agree with the cat bed thing. We bought our cat an expensive cat bed and she never used it, we moved house and there were some boxes laying around and she rather sleep in that so we put in a pillow and now she has a cost friendly bed!! :)
- 3 March 2015 at 14:24
- freckleface said...
When I look at Nina, all I see is beautiful, and I'm so impressed with her maturity in the way she handled this incident. What a shame an adult let her down, because you're right, it wasn't good enough. Yes, that was a lovely compliment and what a nice conversation to share with a stranger. I can really see what she means too. You look so lovely in that dress, brightening up our screens for us once again. Oh yes, cats like to find their own places to hang out. Boxes are good, as are large paper bags, and I always found artwork provided a very comfortable perch, particularly when it was still being worked. Xxxxxxx
- 3 March 2015 at 14:25
- Goody said...
Children can be such shits. So can adults. You can't insist someone feel empathy, but society ought to demand etiquette. Sigh.
Oh, only *half a tube*? Like your shop isn't *good enough* for a whole one? "Here you go, have a bit of fun...but not too much..." Geez.
The cat bed will end up as a spot to collect cat toys that never get played with, in a bed that never gets used. Our family cat when I was small found a nice spot in the back of the basement where he didn't have to be near us. Smart cat.
- 3 March 2015 at 14:31
- peaches mcginty said...
No, it's not acceptable (I'm going to refrain from going into full swearing mode) Nina should be in a safe environment where unacceptable comments are dealt with immediately, all staff have a duty of care, telling a child to 'ignore it' is bullshit, I'm sorry to start with a rant, of course you must be furious, give 'em hell - cats love cardboard boxes and a blanket, or an old bath mat, mine are just spoiled! you look amazing btw and I want to eat out with you all, it always looks like a blast! x x x
- 3 March 2015 at 14:31
- Miss Magpie said...
Anal lubricant? good lord, I bet you all had a good laugh over that. I agree you should talk to the school straight away.
Cat bed? I'm betting it will remain as pristine as the day it was bought whilst the cat finds it's own nest :)
- 3 March 2015 at 14:39
- Melanie said...
Bark cloth plus that pattern - absolutely winning. And I'm glad you got to borrow your denim jacket to wear with it! Heh.
I strongly agree that "ignore them" is an inappropriate response. Nina had the strength to address the problem; the adult should have the strength to do the same. I'm glad you'll set them straight on this point.
Yes, cats love boxes, no question, but one of our cats came with a bed that he loved.
I love the family photos from your Chinese dinner, smiles all round.
- 3 March 2015 at 14:55
- mondoagogo said...
Vix's comment about the bubble bath just made me snort with laughter (and HOW DOES SHE KNOW?!?)
Poor Nina, having had severe skin health issues as a kid, I really empathise with her. I was bullied for it, too, but at my school they continually denied there was a bullying problem. I hope things are better these days!
We used to have a cat whose favourite place to sleep was a fruit crate filled with hammers.
Also this post reminds me that some day in the future your kids are going to look back at your blog and, hopefully, laugh (chopsticks and lubricant, what a combination!).
- 3 March 2015 at 15:40
- Patti said...
Srsly, I wasn't sure such a product as anal lubricant was appropriate for donation. We had spiders today at the thrift, ewww. Love your dress, the print is glorious. Hugs to Nina; the cruelty of people is astounding. xox
- 3 March 2015 at 15:55
- Connie said...
As you know, it is a huge compliment to have your daughter borrowing from your wardrobe. My daughter loves to borrow my things, then they somehow end up in her suitcase and suddenly they are hers. Funny how that happens. Now before I talk about your awesome tribal dress I have to say, what is up with that school?? My Izzy has a lazy eye and was bullied for awhile. It is hell. And teachers need to STEP UP! Oy! I'm fuming! I'm sorry but your mention of anal lubricant and the photo of the poop shaped ornament is a bit too much. I just so want to makes some rude childish puns but I shall resist. Your hair looks cute. I'm off to the hair salon me-self. That vid. HA Ha.
- 3 March 2015 at 16:14
- Virginia at A Sewing Life said...
Now I never need fear that I will donate the most inappropriate thing possible to charity--clearly other people have that distinction well covered.
Growing is so hard. My 15 year old son has autism, and in this regard it can be quite the blessing: lots of meanness just sails right over his head. But when it does connect it really hurts.
Fabulous dress!!
- 3 March 2015 at 17:32
Eek! What a donation! I think I wouldn't have wanted to touch that tube of lube.
You know, I had eczema so severely in elementary school I too was teased and stared at every day. Eventually this wonderful counselor we had at our school had a talk with my teacher and the kids who made fun of me and it stopped, for a while. It's hard being a kid. Things like that we never forget. Your daughter will gain great compassion for others because of the isolation she's had to suffer through. And good things will come from it.
Did you get your hair trimmed? It's super cute!
- 3 March 2015 at 18:13
- Sue said...
Such gorgeous colours in your bark cloth dress, and such a perfect fit on your tall slender figure *wolf whistles*. Daily I am amazed at things people say, they obviously do not engage the brain before verbalising. Poor Nina, bloody teachers! Ignore it my arse! Good for you going in to have a wee chat, all the best with that one.
- 3 March 2015 at 21:24
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- 3 March 2015 at 22:20
- Sheila said...
What an incredibly insensitive thing for that supervisor to say! People! Individually, not too bad; collectively, f**king idiots.
Love the barkcloth (we see tons of it here, due to the relative proximity of Hawaii and all those 70s vacations), love the kitty shot. We do buy our cat trees and toys, but he's strictly indoors in the city - and he is way more into my shoes than the stuff we buy him!
- 3 March 2015 at 22:20
- Ivy Black said...
No...not acceptable. A lazy and stupid response and unfortunately there's a lot of it in schools. Surely if people can't deal with an incident themselves, they follow a chain until they reach someone who can. Growing up is hard enough.
Love the dress and it's made me go as far as summer even though I'm freezing my nads off down here.
Anal lube....nice...
Loves ya.
- 4 March 2015 at 00:02
- Kylie said...
Good thing I live on the opposite side of the world to those horrible little nasties who were mean to Nina!
I'd give them a right talking to! And their parents!
Nina, you are beautiful. Inside and out (the MOST important thing). You are also brilliant at drawing, singing and a whole lot of other things that I don't know about. Yet.
- 4 March 2015 at 00:14
- Kylie said...
And their teacher(s)!
- 4 March 2015 at 00:17
- Melanie said...
It makes my blood boil that teachers are so reluctant to stop bullying in its tracks. Things like that should go on a permanent record which would follow said child into adulthood.
Gorgeous dress too. My mother is guilty of spending allsorts on her cats but from my experience, a bottle lid or screwed up bit of tin foil is as good as it gets as far as toys go for most cats and a too small box or pile of power leads is a good enough bed! xxx
- 4 March 2015 at 00:20
- Mim said...
I love your dress. How nice that that lady complimented it!
I'm sorry to hear Nina is having a terrible time at school. Kids can be so awful to one another, and the teacher simply telling her to ignore it isn't helping matters. How are the other kids going to learn what's unacceptable if they're never told by the responsible adult?
- 4 March 2015 at 01:27
- Jane and Lance Hattatt said...
Darling Curtise,
We read somewhere that people are attracted to wear the colours of their national flags. And, indeed, this would explain the reaction of your Nigerian woman. Of course, you are a notable exception as you wear the colours of the flags of every nation imaginable whereas we are only known to be dressed in the monochrome of our black and white imaginations. Still, variety is the spice of life.
Bullying in all its forms can be found everywhere and it is never acceptable. In a school environment, where children, of course, are forced to be present, it us the responsibility of those in authority to provide an environment where young people can flourish. Feeling safe from the bully is a large part of that. It is good that Nina spoke up both to the bully and to the adult as nowhere is a better place for bullies to thrive than in silence. So, the matter must be pursued and the bully brought out into the open. No doubt then many other issues will be brought to light.
We are looking after a neighbour's cat at the moment whilst they are on holiday. She came with a boxful of toys, an automatic feeding system, an electric powered water fountain, real growing grass in a tray, a luxury sized litter tray, a carrying container, food treats, weighing scales and enough food for a siege. She has spent most of her time so far in the corner of the wardrobe!
- 4 March 2015 at 01:30
- Bobbi said...
That dress is amazing.
I'm sorry to hear that your daughter is being teased. I'm still working on the mental issues I have from being teased my whole life.
The necklace you're wearing is really cool.
Cats will sleep anywhere and play with almost anything. They kind of take over and assume that the people are servants or something. It's kind of funny.
- 4 March 2015 at 04:40
- thorne garnet said...
ignore it is not the answer. You go get 'em!
Cat's have a bed, it called "Yours"
- 4 March 2015 at 09:13
- Natalia Lialina said...
Nina is adorable and so lovable. Every kid is! Imagine what happens to these kids, what makes them to be so cruel. Yes, it all begins with grown ups - mainly with parents and family. And that begins with their families... its' a circle, and only rare individuals are willing to break it. Not with cruelty, but with compassion... We had a rather maddening story at school - the school which we loved and worked so much to make it an even better place, all of us, the whole family. When grown ups (in this case it should be the teachers and principal) are not mature and compassionate enough to really look into the situation, then I better leave such a place. Fish rots from its head, as they say in Russia.
I love your dress and references to African fashion! I recently discovered a great African fashion site and thought to myself that I probably was an African at least once in my previous lives. :))
It is so cool that Claudia wears your clothes! I truly think it's a wonderful connection with your daughter. You all look so cozy and fun and lovable, I just want to hug you all! Maybe it's inappropriate, but that's me... I feel like we are old friends. Love your hair btw. xxxxx
- 4 March 2015 at 13:19
- Kezzie said...
Poor Nina! She's a brave girl beautiful girl and I hope she gets the support from the school she needs. I HATE how cruel children can be sometimes, it's just despicable. You are quite right to complain.
I love your maxi, so pretty!x
- 4 March 2015 at 13:44
- Mother of Reinvention said...
Kids can be little shits. Your daughters are beautiful. I don't know what the craic is with teachers these days. I am having a bit of a similar time with Sprogzilla and they really don't want to know. To many irate parents who think their little horrors are wonderful I suspect. I am in love with your dress. The colours are fantastic and you look beautiful in it. xxxx
- 4 March 2015 at 13:45
- diaryofapennypincher said...
Well done to your lovely daughter for standing up to those bullies, pity the adults couldn't do the same, shameful! Great dress and I love a good mondegreen, I remember that advert well. Amazing what folk think is OK to donate to charity, isn't it? I sometimes thought they had mistakenly dropped off their bin bag and a fab selection of clothing was heading for the council tip.
- 4 March 2015 at 14:06
- Mrs Bertimus said...
I hope you know just how much I love your blog.
Will you please stand for Parliament?
You have my vote x
- 4 March 2015 at 14:14
- Angels have Red Hair said...
When we first got Buster I bought him a (somewhat) expensive wicker dog bed. He reduced it to toothpicks in no time ... the same mistake has not been repeated.
Hearing about unsupportive people in what should be a supported, secure environment makes me cross ... give them a good dose Curtise common sense.
You're looking gorgeous as usual :0)
- 4 March 2015 at 14:32
- Sue @ A Colourful Canvas said...
Um...excuse me, but is school not the appropriate setting for children to learn compassion and kindness? What was that supervisor thinking? Sigh...it's tough enough parenting in this day and age; a lack of support in the school system only makes things worse.
The good thing is that Nina has You for her Mum! Some things don't just right themselves, but need the helping hand of a Mum that knows when to step in.
Love the kitty story...Wait 'til kitty decides that her pillow is the best spot in the house...or the clean laundry basket, or the kitchen table!
I love the feel of barkcloth...for a medium weight fabric, it always feels so soft!
- 4 March 2015 at 18:03
- valerie said...
Hi - I agreed with so many things in this post. Certainly the school should've taken bullying more seriously. That's laziness on their part, or carelessness. Either way it's pretty shoddy.
Agree about the kitten too. All those cat beds and baskets and toys - cats are satisfied with sleeping in a box or chasing a ball of screwed up paper. When people say pets are expensive it's mainly because they spend unnecessary money on all of kinds of frippery.
Finally, I had to laugh at the tube of - yikes! - anal lubricant. I reckon you should've put it in the window with a sign saying 'we need better quality items than this to sell!'
- 4 March 2015 at 23:28
- Ulla-Marie Nilsson said...
Zero tolerance is the only option. Ignorant treatment of the supervisor. In that green dress you will be listended too even if it's sad that you have to ...
- 5 March 2015 at 02:13
- Emma Kate at Paint and Style said...
Good for you Curtise in speaking to the school. Connie has also been going through a shitstorm and what good does it do, telling her to tell a TA if nothing is done? I feel your frustration. I hope the school were suitably bollocked and those kids are soundly thrashed. Speak to their parents! Cut out the middle man and if they are nice people they'll be appalled and punish their kids.
Nina is beautiful, tell her they were probably jealous of her lovely hair and that some girls are so horrid on the inside that the only way they can make themselves feel good, is to make others feel bad. Girls can be little bitches. I hope Nina finds the strength to see beyond their taunts and see them for what they really are. xxxxxx
- 5 March 2015 at 04:14
- señora Allnut said...
oh yes, sometimes people comments or behaviour can make you feel proud to be a human, people can be really charming, and then any other random people can ruin everything with their stupidness!!
And I think you're right, inappropriate behaviour is not something to be ignore!. Why so many people is giving this stupid advice? ignoring offensive behaviours never make them less offensive!, nor make them stop! The one and only reason to ignore it, is when you just want to avoid a fight!
besos & pretty dress!
- 5 March 2015 at 14:58
- Jazzy Jack said...
I see what that person meant about the Nigerian colours.
We have been addressing bullying too. Not nice.
I agree the childhood my kids are having is mindbogglingly different to mine. Mind you, mine was a bit different in PNG :-D
What's a tape? My son asked when someone mentioned a wireless...a wireless what?
We are old! xo Jazzy Jack
- 6 March 2015 at 03:35
- Anne H. said...
So sorry to hear of Nina's lunchtime experience, hope you have success with the new Head in getting it sorted out. She is so lovely your Nina as all of them are. So matter of a fact, I remember when her fingers started bleeding at nursery, I was more concerned than she was and she told me exactly what I needed to do to help her. Love to you all Anne xx
- 6 March 2015 at 09:59
- Fiona said...
Hi Curtise
Sorry to hear of Nina's troubles at school, she's obviously a very sensible girl (would a child of yours be anything else?) and did exactly the right thing. Hope the 'dinner lady' has been tackled about her lack of empathy and action. You can tell Nina from me that I think she's a very pretty girl with a lovely smile.
The barkcloth maxi suits your colouring so well and it's certainly cheerful on a drab March day. Ewwww.... anal lube, whatever next? And how exactly does Vix know that it makes good bubble mixture??
- 8 March 2015 at 12:42
- Forest City Fashionista said...
Had a good laugh over the tape commercial!
What a sucky response from Nina's teacher! Sounds like Nina handled the experience in a very mature way, and telling children who are teased and bullied that the best thing to do is ignore it is just stupid. That's how you end up with adults who can't handle confrontation, or stick up for themselves. People can be rude and stupid - the other day I got on the bus ahead of a guy who looked about 18 or so, and he said, "Oh right, let the old lady get on first, where are my manners?" My first instinct was to smack across the head.
Oh, I do love that dress, and you look just gorgeous wearing it. Great compliment from the neighbour.
- 8 March 2015 at 12:43
- Helga said...
That's an amazing frock! I quite fancy something like that.Great colours and shape!
Ugh, kids...and people generally...can be such arseholes.
Um, anal lubricant? There's a specific type?! UGH!!!!! Ick. Ew.
Love! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
- 8 March 2015 at 18:00
- Mimi and Tilly said...
I remember that as on the TV! Made me laugh tonight. No mean feat all things considered?! I have no words for the donated anal lubricant... *tumbleweed*
I have lots of words for the lady who decided "just ignore them" was an adequate response to your daughter's brave request for help, but they're not polite or kind words, so I'll think them instead of littering your lovely blog with them...
Thanks for your love and support over on my blog. It's a tough process, and it really helps to know you understand. Sending much love your way. Em xxxx
- 9 March 2015 at 14:04


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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
cry baby...
7 comments:
- Beth said...
I surely do not doubt that folks cry during reveals for the glimpse they've just gotten into the possibilities for the future. But I'm going to presume they're also crying because the spaces are pretty. And you create lovely rooms.
Meanwhile, I was unaware that starlets ate pastrami. Or is the 24-hour deli the key? Do starlets consume pastrami only under cover of night, when they think no one will know?
- May 29, 2013 at 6:56 AM
- Monica said...
Your why's, your excitement and genuine desire to create something beautiful for those you serve is why people love you.
Never stop designing!
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Monica- Thank You Very Much! I appreciate your comment and I promise you to never stop designing.
Beth-Yes, the "under the cover of night" is the key. Oooooh, the stories I could tell.
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- dstoutholcomb said...
There's no shame in tears. Design is a form of art--those who cry are better able to show their appreciation for what was revealed.
I'm fortunate to have had you visit in my home. No designing, but your kindness touched me.
- May 29, 2013 at 8:07 PM
- dstoutholcomb said...
PS. I have learned from you. You should have seen the mish-mash I started with when I "set up housekeeping" as my Southern Grandma called it.
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- angelo said...
Denise- Thank You! It was an honor for me to be in your home and to meet you and your family. I love "set up housekeeping" that's an awesome way to phrase it.
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- Jennifer Moore said...
You are more than welcome to come to my home, redesign a room, and make me cry. I'll be the first volunteer to let that happen! LOL
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I feel like this has been the craziest fall and holiday season to date. So much so, that I've just now gotten all of the Christmas décor out how I like it. BAH! Crazy town around here people. CRAZY town!
So, here's our tree this year.
The first year with the ribbon. I'm liking it. Adds a lot more color to the tree during the day time and at night the lights glow beneath it.
Pretty pretty.
We're all about the eclectic tree (see here). A few new fun ornaments this year:
From Grandma "Bob" & Papa Terry that live WAY out in Arizona. Where there's NO snow. Or sleet. But lots of these…
So sparkly and shiny.
Auntie Deb (Dibbie) and Uncle Charley, who also live in AZ, sent us these little guys for my little guys…
They are in heaven about this addition to our tree.
And the cutest part? These particular Star Wars characters just happened to be this year's Halloween costumes too! Thank you Hallmark…and Auntie Deb!
This is Braden's Hallmark series. I did the same thing for Lanham, but it was a different number series then. B-boy will get his last one next year. <sniffle>
Remember my 4 vs. 3 candle dilemma? Well, I kept the 4 and changed the candles to red for the holidays since they're right next to the tree.
And I added Frosty and a few leftover ornaments to my GW tray as well.
The mantel changed a bit this year. My hydrangea was not nearly as prolific this year and I didn't have any dried flowers to work with like last year.
I picked up some new stockings at Target's awesome after Christmas clearance last year. I'm pretty sure they were only a few bucks each. Target is a bargain hunters dream the day after Christmas, btw.
Since I wasn't able to do my hydrangea piece again this year, I scattered some of my stringed beads from last years Christmas tree for some extra color.
Oh and I changed out some of the floral bits of my recent mantel redo.
And last, but not least, our Christmas home would not be complete without my favorite tattle telling pal, Hermie the Elf.
Elf on the Shelf that is.
If you don't have one of these and you have small kiddos running around your house, you MUST get one. It's fun. It slightly devious. It's really really fun!
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Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Painters Palette Birthday, Blog Candy and Great News from Stampin' Up!
6 comments:
- Dayle said...
Sorry to hear you had cataracts but so glad you got them taken care of. Love your card today, especially love how you did the little bow. So cute! Thanks for the opportunity to win the blog candy!
- March 21, 2017 at 1:07 PM
- Babe O'Mara said...
I had two cataract surgeries last year. I know what your going through. But isn't it great to be able to see. I couldn't drive at night before surgery. The street lights looked like Christmas trees to me. Take care and thanks for the chance to win some candy.
- March 21, 2017 at 1:24 PM
- Ellen Roy said...
Sorry to hear that you had cataract surgery...I as well had this surgery and I always thought it was something that older people go through...guess I'm one of those older people now... LOL.
Love your card idea and it's funny I just ordered that stamp set today before seeing your design...I believe you used: Better Together and Painter's Palette. Thanks for the chance to win your blog candy...I not only love the Chocolate kind but also this kind as well.
- March 21, 2017 at 4:08 PM
- Kathy Liu said...
Welcome back! It must be wonderful to see clearly again. Your card is a sweet one that would make anyone happy on her day.
- March 21, 2017 at 4:23 PM
- designbydonna said...
Glad you are back.Happy your surgeries had great results. Cute little card. Pretty combination of colors.
- March 22, 2017 at 8:55 AM
- Kathy said...
Hope you are doing ok after the cataract surgery. Heal and rest. I just discovered your blog and I love this simple but sassy card. I think you used Better Together and Painter's Palette sets. Thanks for the chance at some sweet blog candy.
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Software Identifies Potential Defibrillator Lead Fractures
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced approval of a software update from Medtronic that will help detect fractures of the company's Sprint Fidelis cardiac defibrillator lead. The new software package will alert both patients and physicians of a potential lead fracture. This will enable early intervention and lower the risk of serious complications.
"This new software modification will provide Sprint Fidelis patients with the reassurance that their defibrillator is being monitored around the clock," said Daniel Schultz, M.D., director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, FDA. "While the software doesn't fix the fracture itself, it may help identify the fracture earlier, allowing patients to see their physicians sooner."
Implantable defibrillators are used to treat patients at risk of experiencing life-threatening heart rhythm abnormalities. Should an abnormality occur, the defibrillator delivers a pulse of energy through a lead, a thin electronic wire, shocking the heart back into normal rhythm.
The Sprint Fidelis lead, the subject of an October 2007 Medtronic recall, was prone to fracture in a small number of patients, potentially causing the lead to deliver unnecessary shocks or not operate at all. Most of the patients with the Sprint Fidelis lead still have the device implanted because of the surgical risk associated with removal, and are being monitored by their health care providers for potential fracture.
Medtronic's new software feature, called the Lead Integrity Alert, issues an audible alert once it detects signals that could indicate that the lead has fractured, and then repeats the alert every four hours until a physician can reset the defibrillator. In addition to an audible alert, the new software also modifies the device settings so the defibrillator has more time to consider whether a lead fracture or an abnormal heart rhythm has occurred, a change intended to reduce the number of inappropriate defibrillator shocks. The physician can download the Lead Integrity Alert feature onto Medtronic implantable cardioverter defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators.
Medtronic has agreed to actively monitor the performance of the new software feature in actual use, which will allow both the company and FDA to ensure that the device is protecting patients as intended.