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Linder v. United States
Linder v. United States, 268 U.S. 5 (1925),[1] is a Supreme Court case involving the applicability of the Harrison Act. The Harrison Act was originally a taxing measure on drugs such as morphine and cocaine, but it later effectively became a prohibition on such drugs. However, the Act had a provision exempting doctors prescribing the drugs. Dr. Charles O. Linder prescribed the drugs to addicts in Moore, Oklahoma, which the federal government said was not a legitimate medical practice. He was prosecuted and convicted. Linder appealed, and the Supreme Court unanimously overturned his conviction, holding that the federal government overstepped its power to regulate medicine. The opinion of the court was written by Justice James Clark McReynolds and states, "Obviously, direct control of medical practice in the states is beyond the power of the federal government."
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15 Books to Make You Healthier and Happier
Ever since I was a kid, I have been a total bookworm – I absolutely adore getting lots in a novel or opening my mind with some great non-fiction reading.
As an adult, books have been a huge part of my personal development journey – as I'm sure they are for most people! Today I'm sharing the books that have been the biggest game changers for me so that you have some great resources for your own journey…
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
No surprises that this book made the list – it has to be one of the most referenced and well known personal development books out there. While the writing can be a little tricky to get through (Tolle will introduce you to some pretty unfamiliar concepts) you'll be glad you've stuck with it. It's all about presence and freeing yourself from your ego. If you've read it, read it again. If you haven't, pop it on your must-read list, pronto.
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
Another ripper of a read from Tolle, he will blow your mind open over and over. It's an easier read than The Power of Now with more of a story. I wholeheartedly believe that if everyone on the planet read this book, the world would be a better place.
The Art of Happiness by HH Dalai Lama & Howard C. Cutler
One of the very first personal development-y books I read, The Art of Happiness will always have a special place in my heart. It's a beautiful story woven through amazing insights for living a calm and happy life – perfect for some light reading before bed or when you're traveling.
The Desire Map by Danielle La Porte
I don't think anyone can read The Desire Map without developing a bit of a lady crush on Danielle LaPorte – she will help you hone in on what you really want (and tell you how to get it), no bullshit. It's a workbook that takes you through a heap of exercises to hone in on your core desired feeling – which become super powerful tools in creating the life of your dreams. If you're not sure what you want, read it. If you know what you want and you're ready to make it happen, read it. If you have a belly button, read it. Grab a sample chapter here.
Women, Food, and God by Geneen Roth
It could be just me but the title of this book put me off reading Women, Food, and God for aaagges. Once I started reading it, I couldn't stop and I finished it in two sittings. To say it totally changed the way I thought about food would be a huge understatement. This book looks at emotional eating in a way I have never seen – I don't think it's much of an exaggeration to call Roth's perspective life-changing, especially to anyone with an obsessive, compulsive, confusing or tricky relationship to food. I truly believe it's a must read for every woman. (P.S. Download a free excerpt of the book here.)
The War of Art by Stephen Pressfield
Another one with a title I found a little off-putting – war?! Art?! It all seemed to big and broad and irrelevant. When I actually opened the pages, I realised that those things are everything The War of Art isn't. It's jam packed with amazing insights and quick nuggets of wisdom. Stephen Pressfield talks about resistance as I would talk about the inner critic and this book is basically a text book in overcoming self doubt, fear, and resistance so that we can live out our purpose. Whether you've got big dreams to chase, or you'd just love to be able to stick to something for once this is a must, must, must read. Plus, it's quite compact – I read the whole thing in a couple of hours. (If you're interested in more of Pressfield's wisdom, I also highly recommend his book Turning Pro).
May Cause Miracles by Gabrielle Bernstein
If you have't heard of Gabby, I highly recommend you check out her YouTube vids. Her straight talking makes somewhat woo-woo concepts approachable. This book takes you through 6 weeks of daily exercises that will leave you as jacked up on spirit as the Spirit Junkie herself.
Miracles Now by Gabrielle Bernstein
I use this book kind of like oracle cards – opening it to a random page when I'm after a little guidance. Every page is a razor sharp insight or a timely spiritual lesson. Love it!
Perfect Health by Deepak Chopra
The perfect introduction to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian healing tradition that looks at healing from a wholisitic perspective that includes body, mind, and spirit. This book will help you figure out your dosha (body and personality type), tell you how to reset your agni (digestive fire), and take you through removing excess ama (toxins). I love Ayurveda and I've found a semi-Ayurvedic approach has done great things for healing my hormones and for my health in general – after I had a consult with an Ayurvedic doctor earlier this year, Perfect Health became my bible. If you want to know more about Ayurveda or you're interested in a new perspective on healing, this book is for you.
The Seven Secrets to Spiritual Success by Deepak Chopra
This little book packs a punch – it's full of actionable steps and wise words – I've scribbled on and dog-eared more pages than I haven't. A great intro to spirituality and universal principles and how you can get them working in your own life. And a super quick read (although I guarantee you'll want to revisit it!).
Money, Master the Game by Tony Robbins
Ok, I'll admit, I haven't actually finished this baby (it's huge) but I've loved what I've read so far. Tony Robbins had spoken to th2 50 savviest financial minds in the world and he's sharing their secrets with you and it's actually quite a page turner! I feel very empowered and excited about my money when I read it and I'm excited to start implementing some of the strategies he talks about with investing and creating a passive income stream (anyone can do it!).
Daring and Disruptive by Lisa Messenger
If you haven't heard of Lisa, or read her amazing mag, the Collective, get onto it (thank me later!). This book if full of juicy tips for budding entrepreneurs and game-changers and I love the personal stories from Lisa's own life. An easy, fun, and inspiring read.
Cook books:
I love love love cooking and I can't resist a great cook book - these ones are currently getting a workout in my kitchen:
I Quit Sugar Simplicious by Sarah Wilson
I highly recommend actually reading through this book – it is soo jam packed with awesome tips! Sarah Wilson is on a mission to eliminate food waste and it's kind of contagious. Since I got my copy, I've stared peeling the rind off lemons before I juice them and popping it into the freezer so I've got rind ready to go when I need it. I've also been using my slow cooker a lot and making amazing sugar free gummies – such a great summer treat!I also love that Simplicious breaks down how to get the most out of every ingredient and makes eating lovely healthy food super affordable.
The Healthy Life by Jessica Sepel
I've been reading Jess's blog for years and I was very excited to get my hands on her cook book – and it doesn't disappoint. I especially love her savoury recipes – she uses the most delish combos of herbs and spices to season meat, fish, and veggies, and her salad dressings are delish.
The Glow Kitchen by Melissa Ambrosini
This has to be my most used cook book in the last couple of months – I absolutely love it. The recipes are not just healthy, they're HEALTHY healthy – there are no nuts or dairy, no sugar (the only sweetener is stevia), and everything is organic and whole. It's also jam packed with great info about how different foods affect us. I love the lemon curd pie, slow cooked lamb shoulder, cinnamon spiced oxtail and spinach bread.
I love reading lighthearted novels before bed or for relaxation so I thought I'd include a few titles that I've loved lately:
- Leaving Time - Jodie Picoult
- The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden - Jonas Jonasson
- The One Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared - Jonas Jonasson
- When God was a Rabbit - Sarah Winman
- Born to Run - Christopher McDougall
Have you read any of these books? Which do you love? And are there any you would add to the list?

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Make stock and take stock
Cooking is a form of therapy for me. I like the ritual of looking in the fridge and finding something to make on a quiet weekend day.
With some sad looking veg, a couple of stale bagels and some nearly empty pots of jam, I spent my Saturday chopping and stirring, thinking and reflecting on the week that was.
Without a trip to the grocery store or yet another debit transaction, I made a hearty soup, some yummy bagels chips and a sweet little desert while cleaning out the fridge and getting ready for the week ahead.
So when I take stock and I make stock I defy my debt.


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What do we take with us from winter's wisdom into spring? What do we leave behind? The Sage Moon Archetype is represented by the High Priestess and Virgo is the Divine Feminine and the 'Virgin'. In this Full Moon, we are called to illuminate Self Sovereignty. The word 'virgin' originally meant "whole unto oneself". What does it mean to be sovereign unto oneself? What does it feel like to be in our full power? At this full moon, we are asked to explore with a mystical lens (Pisces Sun) all the ways in which we give our power away and how we can reclaim it. The moon reflects to us the importance of activating our inner discernment, wisdom and intuition to ground our visions and dreams to earth. This is to embody our Wise Woman/Sage/Priestess.
The portal is open for us to reclaim our power by taking responsibility for our actions, thoughts, and spoken words. At this time, we are summoned to the mindset/paradigm of choosing, creating and being accountable.
Step forth, dear one, to ask for what you need, express your heart with authenticity and celebrate the power of your emotions, wisdom, value and intuition. Now is the time to create and design your human experience from a grounded place of focused intention, service and beauty woven with mystery, the non-linear and the magical. There is great insight and healing when we pay attention to both our dreams and the signs right in front of us!
This is our Moon Medicine.
- Tarot: High Priestess
- Herbs: Hyssop, Balm of Gilead, Myrrh, Sage
- Colours: Light blue, Violet
- Stones: Amethyst, Jasper
- Animals: Otter, Eagle, Unicorn
- Goddesses: Brigid, Quan Yin, Diana
- Medicine: rising energy, purification, new growth, honoring and forgiving yourself, self-love, accepting responsibility, future planning and design
- Embrace The Heart: This can be a very intense part of the lunar cycle. Be patient with all the emotions you are feeling at this time. Breathe into them. Give them a safe resting place and a healthy funnel of expression. Be gentle with yourself.
- Seva: Practice selfless service by doing something for someone else (maybe even a stranger) that would brighten their day.
- Express Yourself: Whether through voice or movement, sing, speak and move from a place of your authentic heart to engage with the current expression of your own body & soul.
- Gratitude: Now is a beautiful time to reach out and share with others what you are most grateful for about them. Gratitude can also be expressed to oneself and to the Great Mystery with reverence for all our blessings at this time.
- Intentional Design: Take the reins of your schedule and create some order. Design or arrange your home space to represent your essence.
- Moon Prayers: With the full moon light, write down or speak your prayers for yourself, loved ones and the planet. The full radiant moon amplifies your word.
- High Priestess: Make time for quiet and stillness as the moon rises. Meditate in the full moon light and open yourself receive intuitive guidance and support.
- Reclaim Self Sovereignty: In your journal, write down out all the ways that you are currently blaming outside circumstances or people for your own discomfort or unhappiness. Take personal accountability by writing down all the choices, attitudes and actions (including non-action) that are keeping you from living your full potential. Write down all that you are ready to release and all that you are calling forth for your present life to move forward aligned to your heart desires and to get your own needs met. Commit to two action steps to make this real for yourself. Now then, get to it. Welcome to Self Sovereignty.
- Speak In First Person: Practice speaking from your own personal experience, beginning with 'I', instead of saying 'you'. Example: Instead of saying, "When you went into the ocean, you could hear the whales," you would say, "When I went into the ocean, I could hear the whales." This draws energy back into yourself, creates more power in your speech and opens clarity in your body intelligence.
- Remember: Put out your gem stones and jewels in a window or in water for cleansing, renewal and activation.
- Commune: Gather is an intentional way with loved ones and do any of the above together and create your own. Now is a time to be with the energy of the collective.
Full Moon rituals can be done the day before, of and after the actual full moon. This is the 3 day potency period. Blessings to you in this wondrous and magical time.
The Water Bearers Campaign
Feb 22 - March 22, 2016
I invite you to be part of something very special with me, as a part of our activated and empowered Global Sisterhood Community. I am 1 of 100 Women Leading a Movement to get One Million people Clean Water in just 30 days. Though it's a big goal, it's easier than you may think for us to achieve.
And when we do, it will be a first in history.
The waters are calling us to take action. To both remember the power of the waters within us as women, and to create solutions for people everywhere the right to clean water.
I lovingly ask you to donate $50 starting on Feb 22 and before March 22.
Your $50 donation will provide clean water for 100 people!
Yes, you read that right. And it will last for a decade. It's a sustainable solution. Together we can make a HUGE difference for people all over the world. Please join in with me and our Goddess Rising Sisterhood united with the Water Bearers
#fortheloveofwater #womenwaterwisdom #goddessrisingsisterhood
With Aloha & Wild Moon Love, Achintya Devi
Included references: Moon Magick by DJ Conway


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Mobile, Alabama – APM Terminals Mobile will add two new super-Post Panamax STS cranes and expand the container yard by 20 acres as part of a $40 million infrastructure investment to expand the terminal's capacity in response to growing demand in the US Southeast by Alabama's primary port. APM Terminals Mobile has a current annual throughput capacity of 350,000 TEUs with two Post-Panamax cranes now in service.
"We are very pleased to proceed with increasing our capacity and productivity for the businesses and shipping lines who have made this port a new market leader. Mobile is a great place to be and we look forward to growing the terminal as the Gulf Coast's gateway to the South Atlantic," said APM Terminals' Chief Operating Officer, Jeff De Best.
The addition of the two cranes and the expansion of the current facility by 20 acres will enable APM Terminals Mobile to accommodate both increased business from shipping lines serving Alabama's growing industrial base, as well as the larger vessels calling US Gulf ports following the opening of the expanded Panama Canal locks. With a 13.7 meter depth, APM Terminals Mobile is already handling vessels of up to 8,400 TEU capacity. The widening of the Panama Canal locks will allow transit of vessels of up to 12,600 TEU capacity.
The Alabama State Port Authority has begun construction of an Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF) for the Port of Mobile which will connect the APM Terminals facility with rail service to major markets in the US Southeast and Mid-West. Mobile is accessed by five Class 1 railroads including CN Railways, Norfolk Southern, CSX, Kansas City Southern and BNSF. The ICTF is scheduled to become operational in early 2016.
The European-based Airbus consortium is completing construction of a new $600 million Final Assembly Line for the A320 aircraft within four miles of the APM Terminals Mobile facility. Major shipments of materials and equipment for the aircraft will come through the Port of Mobile with the first major shipment scheduled to arrive at APM Terminals this month. Other local growing industries include automobile manufacturing, with over one and a half million cars produced annually within four hours of the port, as well as steel and exports of poultry and forest products.
Annual throughput at APM Terminals Mobile will grow to 475,000 TEUs at the completion of this phase of expansion. The facility has future expansion capabilities to grow its annual throughput capacity to over 1.3 million TEU.
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So In Love - Happiness Through Connection
Have you ever caught yourself getting butterflies when you stare into someone's eyes? I remember how awesome that feeling was when my husband and I first met. Over time, our love has grown into something bigger. But, just recently, I experienced that new butterfly feeling again...for someone else.
They were for my daughter, Claire.
You see, she is getting to the stage where she can begin to recognize us more. And, because we spend a lot of time together, we lock eyes a lot. I catch myself gazing and just like that...the butterflies appear. I fall deep into those baby blues and think about what our lives will be like in the years to come. What her life will bring. Her dreams and aspirations.
I'm so in love with this little person. I could stare into her eyes forever.
I wrote about this in my post The Best Day of My Life. My purpose in life has been fulfilled through her and she makes me want to be a better person each day because of it. I've never loved deeper. It's an unexplainable feeling in a lot of ways but an awesome one.
I remind myself to cherish these stare gazing moments because lord knows that as she gets older our gazes will become less. Hopefully not, but it's likely. And, hopefully we create a new way to connect. A special connection that only we will share.
She is my happy, day in and day out.


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10 Things
It's been a while since I've done a 10 Things. As you might imagine, this could've very easily been 140 things, but I've spared you and am sharing 10 of my very random, introspective thoughts this week. Enjoy.
I own everything that has happened to me. They're my stories to tell. If people wanted me to write warmly about them, they should've behaved better. Anne Lamontt's words have never been truer. I remind myself of them constantly when I find myself censoring my words as to not impart criticism onto those who have played the villain in my story. Truth is though, there wasn't a casting call. We have full rein on choosing the characters we want to be. SHOULD'VE BEHAVED BETTER, ASSHOLE.
Why do women seemingly have to take the backseat after a date they think went well? Why do we sit around wondering if he will call? Why does the experience rating rest upon whether or not he thinks you're worthy enough to ask you to share more time with him? Eff that. If you enjoyed yourself, reach out. Don't silence yourself nor downplay your experience because of some stupid unwritten rule. And if he didn't walk away from his time with you feeling like you're more than an option, lace up your chucks and keep it moving.
I honestly think I would dread the start of the work week less if of all weekends were three day weekends. Two days just isn't enough to decompress from the BS you're likely to encounter in 40 waking hours of forced human interaction. I'm writing a letter.
I've avoided having white sheets for the majority of my life. But when I moved out of my house to live on my own for the first time in what feels like forever, I got white sheets. And a white comforter. And everyday I wake up feeling like I'm in a hotel bed.
Deciding what to hang on your walls is the most challenging part of home decor. Hanging things feels so permanent. What if I get tired of looking at the same photo/painting/piece of art? Needless to say, my walls are still bare. Help.
We don't deserve dogs. Whoever compared men to dogs, clearly never had one. Or a soul.
I hate being ignored. I feel like that's one of the most disrespectful things you could do to a human who is doing nothing more than trying to communicate with you. If communicating back is something you're not wanting to do in the moment, COMMUNICATE that. Don't leave it up for guessing. It's an awful character trait and it's awful for my anxiety. Grow up. Use your words.
Through this new journey of mine, I'm learning to stop beating myself up for having expectations of people to simply be decent humans. Focusing less on the negatives and more on the positives – aka the reasons you might've been drawn to a particular person – has helped. i.e. I don't blame myself for thinking so-and-so was dope just because he disappointed me or let me down. He was really witty and I'm drawn to witty people. Or, what's-her-face didn't come through like she said she would, but I did appreciate when she did xyz. When you focus on the negative characteristics or actions of a person, you more often than not tend to blame yourself for being attracted, drawn to or trusting said person. Focusing on the positive attributes about them helps release yourself from the notion that it's somehow your fault for having loved/trusted/been interested in/cared for that person. And it upholds their integrity… even when they might not be deserving of it. (I'm getting my money's worth in therapy, okurrr. And I'm sharing the wealth. You're welcome).
You never know how strong you are until you have to forgive someone who isn't sorry.
Do introspective men exist? Like, are there any of them that are open and willing to unpack their feelings and emotions to help grow beyond the confines of the challenges they're currently facing? You know, so you can potentially eliminate the possibility of reoccurrence? Asking for a friend. Give me his number though so I can pass it along. To my friend, of course. Unless he happens to be 6ft+, athletic build and has a beard that connects. Then I might keep it for myself.
Happy weekend, yall!


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If you know me you might be surprised to hear I've been doing a lot of reading recently, especially following my confession on QMs blog that I've only read 2 of Daily Telegraph's recommended '110 books: The Perfect Library'. However you'll not be so surprised when I explain that all the books I've been reading have been for young children, in particular for my toddler son.
There is no doubt there are some great books for kids out there and I have listed my top recommendations below, but the more I've read the more I've thought, 'How hard can it be to write a children's book?'. I mean I think I my vocabulary would stretch to the task and the stories are so often so simple. Yet some of the simplest stories are often the ones that my son loves the best. For example he has a book called, 'The tiger who came to tea' by Judith Kerr. My wife (who knows about these things) tells me it is a children's classic. Basically the story is about a little girl and her mum having some afternoon tea when a (talking) tiger happens to call at their door saying he's hungry. Foolishly the little girl lets him in and he proceeds to eat all the food in the house including drinking all of the water and 'all Daddy's beer' but surprisingly (and disappointingly) not the little girl or her mother. The tiger then clears off just before Dad comes home wondering why his dinner isn't ready. After the very plausible explanation that a tiger has eaten all their food, he calmly suggests they go out for dinner!
In 'Owl Babies' by Martin Waddell, the 'story' revolves around 3 baby owls who wake up in their nest to find their mother has gone to find food. They decide to go and stand on a branch to wait for her. At this point I'm expecting some drama like one of them falls off the branch and gets eaten by a fox but instead they basically chat amongst themselves and then their mum comes back. The end.
Surely most of us could come up with something like that. And yet as I've said, my son loves these simple stories. Of course often what makes these books are the illustrations. So if you're a reasonable illustrator let me know and maybe we could make some money together. I've got an idea for a series of books about a squirrel who enjoys the outdoors. With intriguing titles like, 'Sammy Squirrel goes to the shops to stock up on nuts', 'Sammy Squirrel goes climbing without a rope, 'Sammy Squirrel runs the marathon in under 4 hours' and 'Sammy Squirrel loses his nuts in a boating accident' we can't fail.
So whilst you're waiting for these classics to be published why don't you check out my top 10 books for young children:
1. Charlie and Lola series by Lauren Child. These books are actually genius. I particularly like 'I will not ever never eat a tomato' especially as it comes in a pop-up version.
2. Captain duck by Jez Alborough. Fix it duck is also very good. I think it's all the more impressive when good stories rhyme.
3. The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Well illustrated, clever story. All their books including The Smartest Giant in Town are worth a read.
4. How to catch a star by Oliver Jeffers. A real piece of art created by a fellow Ulsterman who says of himself, 'At an early age Oliver developed an appreciation of five-letter words and his loves include plastic food, wheels, suitcase handles, Elvis and, despite not having met one yet, polar bears'
5. Shark in the park by Nick Sharratt. Simple but well done.
6. The Higgledy Piggledy Pigs by Sally Crabtree.
7. The Selfish Crocodile by Faustin Charles and Michael Terry.
8. The Large Family series by Jill Murphy. I had to get elephants in somewhere!
9. Enzo the racing car (Wheelyworld) by Diane and Christyan fox. A sure hit with boys.
10. And finally a book which was one of my favourites when I was a young child. We still have my original copy which I've protected by writing on the inside cover, 'Do not tuosch touch': Albert Herbert Hawkins (the naughtiest boy in the world) and the space rocket by Frank Dickens. (I love it even more after pasting in the link to buy it on amazon and finding they're selling it for £129 second hand! And it only cost 75p in 1978. I think I will now enforce my 'Do not tuosch touch' command) And I'm open to offers…


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K-pop star tells Oxford Union that it took 30 nights to perfect his equine gallop
Mother Teresa, Yoko Ono and Michael Jackson have all done it before, but yesterday (November 7) it was the turn of K-pop juggernaut Psy to take to the podium at Oxford University to discuss his career and global success.
The rapper, whose track 'Gangnam Style' become a global smash with over 650 million hits on YouTube to date, said he invented the horse-style gallop featured in the video after he was offered a spot dancing on a TV show. "I was so desperate to get noticed I went to a TV production company in Korea and started doing a dance – a crazy dance – up and down the corridors," he said. It worked, and he was offered a slot on the show.
"I stayed up for 30 nights to find that horse-riding dance," he said. "I tried every creature: elephant, monkey, kangaroo, snake. The kangaroo hopping was too slow, so we ended up imitating a horse."
Psy told the packed crowd at the prestigious Oxford Union debating society that he originally trained at the Berklee College of Music in Boston before pursuing his own pop career. Demand for the event was so great from the society's members that tickets had to be assigned to students via a ballot, which students queuing outside the venue told [i[NME[/i] was completely unheard of in the society's 189-year history.
When the 'Gangnam Style' video came to the attention of Justin Bieber's manager Scooter Braun, he called Psy up immediately. "I couldn't believe it was him," Psy told the crowd, adding that even though he speaks good English he wanted to keep the Korean lyrics in the song. "I communicate more effectively in Korean. When I speak English, I sound so serious, I wanted to show the real me," he said.
Despite that, Psy said his next single will be a mix of Korean and English, "so maybe you will understand the lyrics more".
The event finished when Oxford Union committee members – some of them dressed in white tie for the occasion – took to the stage to do the 'Gangnam Style' dance with their guest.


text: 25/11/2015-Finally felt like trying out the new zoom lens I purchased a couple of weeks ago. I've been wanting to do a full moon piece for a while, and whilst the weather is warm - an evening shooting schedule is more practical. I felt Nessca Park where I've experimented with clouds and sunset before would be a good spot. This is because the park has old style lamps, which I use as an effect when the lamps come on, however, trying to get the rising moon and a lamp in shot was harder than I thought - because I had to guess the moon's trajectory. I used the rose garden at the entrance of the park, and lined up a rose, the lamp and the moon. I've used roses before as a form of symbolism, but on this occasion because the colour and the light wasn't quite right…the symbolism is probably lost. I'm still trying to master the new camera, which isn't quite as movie friendly as the Canon 600d, because of this I'm not happy with the final colours, however, when I did Pink 1 I discovered by changing the colour range in Vegas - it enhanced the colour creating a watercolor effect… almost. This is something I will experiment with another time. I should have stuck with 24fps perhaps, rather than 30fps, because I felt it effected the colour and the light somewhat. I think for these low-light and low colour pieces, 24fps is better than higher framerates - although I'm not sure why. I really need to complete the experiments I have planned. I also experimented with colour profiles, shutter speed and white balance - trying to expand the palate. It will be interesting to see how and if I can use these pieces of film. I've got some new ideas about blending and looping pieces too, which need to be investigated. If I can, I will try and do another moon piece tomorrow…this time trying to use the yellow street lights and green leaves with the moon to see what effect I can create.


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Backwards in High Heels returns from its summer hiatus, with a production at the Arizona Theatre Company. Performances were in both Tucson and Phoenix.
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Presidential Traverse
The Presidential "Presi" Traverse has been on my bucket list ever since I was a child. It carried an element of prestige, and badass'ness that at the time I thought required maximum daylight and a summer's worth of training. For an 8 year old this may have been the case but for me all I needed was a headlamp and some tolerable conditions. The specs aren't too daunting compared to say the pemi loop or hut traverse (30 and 50 miles respectively). BUT the Presidentials hold the five highest peaks in New England and the 20 mile traverse includes 8,500 feet of elevation gain with rugged footing that makes the northern section only runnable to those brave enough to sacrifice an ankle, knee, and some skin to the alpine zone. Enough of the set up, let's get into it.
The forecast was solid. 20-25mph winds from the northwest, mild for most days, and mostly clear skies. That was all I needed to motivate for the hike. In addition, I also had Squall with me who has already bagged all but Pierce in the range. My goal was to take my time and enjoy the views. This also included capturing a ton of video for an edit that I'm working on. Book time is somewhere around 16 hours so I figured a 6AM start would allow me to make it from Crawford Notch by sundown (12ish hours).
I chose to start in the Great Gulf Trailhead, not sure why, probably because it was the only trail I was familiar with up Madison. I got a little later start than I hoped for but I wasn't on a schedule - 6:13 I was moving. I'd have my headlamp on for the next 35 minutes until the sun peeked over the Wildcat Range behind me. At 7:30, about 1.8 miles into the hike, we started the ascent up Madison via the Osgood Trail. This trail has a steady approach that never gets too steep but keeps you working the whole time. It was tiring and I really just wanted to get up above tree line. I caught glimpses of morning light on Washington through the trees and by the time I made it to my first lookout it was 8AM and the sun was already casting shadows in the Great Gulf Wilderness. Once we got to the exposed ridge of Madison we stopped for some food while we took in the views and could see the summit not more than a half a mile ahead. The ridge is protected from the prevailing winds so it was rather warm with the sun to our backs. We reached the summit 30 minutes later and only stopped for a moment to capture a few pictures. There isn't much cause for celebration on Madison with Adams looming over you, promising better views as it's the second highest mountain in the northeast.
But first we had to descend down to Madison Hut over the pile of boulders that Madison is. With a view of Star Lake and the Madison Hut in sight, the descent goes by rather quick. There's a spring that flows down at the intersection with the Valley Way Trail so I stopped to let Squall get a drink before continuing back upward to summit Adams.
The approach on Adams is a little more sheltered from the sun so the rocks held rime and ice making footing tricky in spots. Overall it wasn't too bad and turned out to be the only spot on the traverse where footing was remotely an issue. We followed the cairns up the mile-long Airline Trail to the summit. It was worth hanging out here for several minutes to take in the surroundings and visualize a snow-covered Jefferson ready to be skied.
The section form Adams to Washington is my favorite segment in all of the White Mountains. It's rugged, has stunning views, and the trail features are just plain awesome. Edmunds Col is relatively protected and offers several trail options so it can be accessed from every direction. The approach up Jefferson isn't too technical and also goes by very quickly (0.8'ish miles). From the summit of Jefferson, you have clear views of the entire Presidential Range as the southern end is now exposed.
We were moving a little slower than preferred but what's the rush. It didn't take us long to make our way over to Clay which is just a little bump en route to the main event, Washington, aka "The Pig". From Clay we saw the Cog Railway chug up to the summit and by the time it we reached the tracks they were on their way down. We waved to the tourists and continued to the final stretch to the summit. Mount Washington is the last significant climb on the traverse - the southern range feels downhill even though there are still three mountains left. I'll also add that I was up there a week ago and it was full on winter. In fact, the summit crew were taking down signs and closing up shop for the season. That all melted though and they re-opened so it was a bit of a zoo up there for a Tuesday post-Columbus Day.
Down at Lakes of the Clouds, the lakes were mostly frozen. The hut was shut down and a few hikers who were doing the Ammonoosuc Ravine to Jewell Trail loop. That was the only section we saw hikers and that's only 10% of the traverse. Incredible really. From Monroe to Pierce we enjoyed the solidarity - temps were perfect, footing was easy, and the rolling trail was tranquil enough to put me in a meditative state. On Eisenhower we relaxed for a bit and refueled one more time. Pierce was the only peak that Squall hadn't bagged in the range - however Jackson/Webster are still on his hit list. I guess that brings up another point of discussion - while they aren't technically presidents, they should be included in the traverse. I would have liked to stay up there for sunset but we had the idea that we could hitch hike home and that would be much easier in daylight.
We bombed down the Crawford Path, the only section that we "ran". There was a concern that it would be frozen over with all the streams that flood the trail but not the case today. We were able to make it down quickly and still had a half hour of daylight. We took a quick pit stop at Gibbs Falls before descending back out to 302 (Crawford Notch). All in all it was 11 Hours and according to strava, two of those were spent on breaks and taking video/pictures.
As I started walking to the Crawford Station as a Volvo wagon pulled up next to what were a couple thru hikers (nuts this time of year). I asked for a ride and they said of course. WOW, that couldn't have been any easier. I just wanted to get into Glen then I could figure out if I would hitch up to my truck or just have Hilary pick me up. I put my pack in the back and I asked where they were headed, "Lancaster". Ha! Wrong directly, took my pack back out and went to another car in the parking lot. They were headed in the wrong direction as well. So then I started thumbing and no luck. The sun had set and the temps were quickly dropping below freezing. I put out the bat signal and had Hilary come get me and treated her to dinner at the Margarita Grill. I didn't want to make here drive me back to my truck so I checked the weather forecast and it looks like I'll be biking 37 miles tomorrow to get my truck. What a great day!


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Tuesday, September 27, 2005
More on Pallywood
If you haven't yet checked out www.SecondDraft.org (as I suggested a few posts ago), you might want to do that. Some good stuff is coming down the pike.
You might also want to check out Solomonia.com, where Prof. Richard Landes is guest-blogging.
UPDATE: More from Rishon Rishon, including this personal anecdote:
And let me share a personal story: I was once touring the Negev with my parents and we happened upon a bucolic scene of a Bedouin boy tending a flock of sheep. We stopped to take a picture. The boy, obviously misconstruing our desires, obligingly picked up a rock and posed for us, as if he were about to throw it. Now where could he have learned to do that?


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Come Print with Sharon- Florida Style; Using Mordants, Modifiers and multiple blankets
Come Print with Sharon- Florida Style; Using Mordants, Modifiers and multiple blankets
July 8-11, 2019
May 1-4, 2020
Come to Florida and print with Sharon Sorken at the Aya Fiber Studio from July 8-11, 2019 or in May of 2020
Sharon is known for her experimental uses of Mordants, modifiers and using multiple blankets to achieve her beautiful clear botanical prints. Come work along side of Sharon and learn her techniques and how she is getting such gorgeous color and prints.
the Tropical folage in Florida during July is abundant, we will have no problem finding beautiful wild vines and leaves for printing
As an added bonus; we will be printing clothing during this workshop
We will be using several different mordants; Alum, AA. PO and even some Copper.
These salts will be used in minimal amounts! You will be surprised how small of an amount it takes. We will also have modifiers and Sharon will show you how she obtains variations in color using them.
Come with a stash of your favorite fabrics; enough to keep printing for 4 days; we will have multiple LARGE steam pots going; so the sky is the limit! don't forget blanket materials. You might want to pre-mordant a few pieces so you can get going right away. If you want you can send packages via USPS ahead of time and I will hold them for you.
As for Dyes, we will have Madder, Logwood, Weld, Brazilwood, Osage and Chestnut to choose from. An Indigo vat will also be available
Come willing to experiment and create samples you can use at home to recreate your work. Bring your ideas to share as we all learn from each other.
I will have Florida foilage; Euc, Greveilla, Casaurina, Willow, Castor and some wild vines that do crazy discharge. If you have leaves in your stash, you might want to bring them
There will be a $60 materials fee to cover the costs of dyestuff and mordants, propane etc.The materials fee can be paid to the studio when you arrive at the workshop
This is a great opportunity for the 1st 12 people who register!
Deposit : $150 to reserve your space
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Saturday, April 22, 2006
A Million Lesser Echoes: Howl 50 Years Later
My friend just introduced his 13-year-old daughter to Nirvana (still a favourite at the sock-hops!), so we teased apart some of Cobain's particularly personal significance. Early in his ascent, Cobain acknowledged the impact that spectacular rock albums had had on him -- Aerosmith Rocks, Back In Black, Led Zeppelin II were all named -- hard rocking albums with absolutely no weak links in their movement from song to song to finale. These albums meant the world to him, but gradually his ardour for them cooled, basically because they all boiled down to the same thing: misogynystic "Cock Rock". He couldn't relate to it, so he wrote music he could relate to.
I don't think you could possibly overstate the impact Nevermind had on my g-g-generation. Consider also the ridiculous dress Cobain wore to the Headbanger's Ball (frilly and frou-frou, not at all the leering drag of the New York Dolls and their snarling progeny), the astonishing power of Unplugged In New York and the grimly predictable news of Cobain's suicide, and I hope you can understand why Gen X hasn't produced any memorable rock & roll since then. Cobain correctly identified the limits that rock had reached -- the wall it had (ahem) erected against itself. Then he forged his hammer and knocked it down with one well-placed shot. (Kids, "emo rock" is this generation's wall -- have at it!)
So what does this have to do with Allen Ginsberg and Howl? Well, it's been 50 years since Howl was first published, and we've yet to see a poetic opening that is as memorable as "I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness, starving hysterical naked..."
There's a blessing and a curse here. It's pretty fine to be present in that moment when lightning strikes and changes the cultural landscape. It's not so fine to watch successive generations try to re-bottle the same magic. Nabokov famously sneered that Eliot's free-verse compositions were akin to "playing tennis without a net", but the pretenders attempting to succeed Eliot quickly put paid to that superficial analysis. There was something of undeniable substance here. Similarly with Ginsberg -- only it's now been 50 years and counting.
Poetry and culture -- it is what it is. Misogyny doesn't seem to be going anywhere, and it would be mighty nice to see someone take a hammer to hip-hop before my daughters develop an ear for it. As for poetry on the page, I'm still hopeful. Any day now. Any day...
Re: Howl: here is Greil Marcus's analysis for the NYTBR - provocative, if not particularly insightful. If you want better, you'll have to go here for Stephen Burt's erudite and tidy analysis of Ginsberg's precise cultural moment. And did you ever want to host an icon of the Counter-Culture in your own home? Just be sure to stock up on Pine-Sol and keep the mop handy!
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7 comments:
- Trent Reimer said...
> Nabokov famously sneered that Eliot's free-verse compositions were akin to "playing tennis without a net"
When hockey players start commenting on poetry using tennis analogies...
I mean it's the play-offs and the guy isn't even starting for San Jose! How does that qualify him to critic art?
- 8:57 am
- Whisky Prajer said...
Don Cherry must have persuaded him to give up hockey.
- 9:03 am
For the sake of historical, and conversational, consistency, it was Aerosmith's "Rocks", not "Live" (even though that live album marked the high-water mark of that band ... ever since it has been death by a thousand misogynystic compromises ... right Kurt?).
- 9:09 am
- Whisky Prajer said...
Noted and amended - thank you! ("rawllits")
- 12:02 pm
- Scott said...
This made me cheer:
"it would be mighty nice to see someone take a hammer to hip-hop before my daughters develop an ear for it"
From your lips to God's ears, right? Oh well, hopefully the girls will at least discover K-OS or Kanye West or some similar 'lesser evil' in hip-hop...
- 5:33 pm
- Cowtown Pattie said...
Just keep playin' some Emmy Lou and a little Pat Green and the girls will never get hooked on that crap kids call music today.
Good lord, I sound like some old geezer...
- 9:37 pm
- Whisky Prajer said...
My godson used to request mixed CDs from me, the "cool" godfather. He's finally reached the age (13) where I'm no longer have that status, so I went and committed myself to every squaresville taste in music, burned it onto a CD and mailed it off to him, figuring I might as well be the one putting the final nail in my own coffin. We're talking Cheap Trick, Loverboy, David Lee Roth era Van Halen ... even RUSH! Not only am I getting encore requests, my daughters are completely grooving to these self-same squaresville tunes. Since this isn't yet EmmyLou territory, I'm undecided as to whether this is making the car ride shorter, or longer...
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European Countries Advance the Right to Kill Your Kids
"I hate this! Life is so unfair! I wish I was dead! Why don't you just kill me?"
At some point everyone has heard these, or similar outcries, from an exasperated child. But we all know they are nothing more than expressions of momentary anger or frustration, and that, even though life isn't fair, killing our kids is not an option. That is no longer true is some European countries. In the Netherlands, Denmark, Luxembourg, and most recently Belgium, killing kids has become a legal right.
An Associated Press article, reposted on Breitbart.com, tells how on December 12 of last year the Belgian Senate voted with an overwhelming majority to extend the "right to die" to children. The political leaders of Belgium were indeed representing the citizens who favor assisted suicide for children by 3 to 1. Adult requests for assistance in suicide, also known as "death with dignity," are already honored in several countries including Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The process, theoretically, only applies to the terminally ill, those suffering inexorable pain, or the hopelessly disabled who are sufficiently competent to make the determination to end their life. Nevertheless, assisted suicide in Europe is being more commonly applied to those with mental illness such as depression, and relatively benign conditions such as persistent fatigue.
Despite recommended protocols to be used in the application of patient killing, it appears that the actual practice of assisted suicide often sidesteps those criteria. Patient killing is becoming more arbitrary, emotion-based, and outside the actual choice of the affected individual. The top of the slippery slope of convenience killing, some would say, was Roe vs. Wade in 1973. Since that time nations, as well as several of the states, have legalized the active killing of patients by physicians. As sad and gruesome as this phenomenon seems to be, it is largely regarded to be a matter of choice to be made by lucid adults suffering incurable, protracted ailments. The extension of the "right to die" to children nullifies the personal choice of the individual to be killed, and places it in the hands of parents, physicians, or bureaucrats, because children, by nature, are not equipped to make such a choice.
Although "right to die" statutes in several nations require the patient to have a "discerning" ability in order to request assistance in dying, there exist no guidelines which explain who is legally able to discern, what they are expected to discern, and what is a good time, place, and reason to be killed by a doctor. Until young adulthood it is beyond the capacity of even teenagers to fully discern and reason through the implications of a decision to die. Risk-taking and feelings of invincibility or immortality are hallmarks of adolescence, and it is doubtful that even a suffering teenager can "discern" the permanent personal and moral implications of his own death.
Because children are children, whose nature is innocent and lacking broad knowledge or complete "discernment" of long term cause and effect, they are morally and legally incapable of making a truly informed choice about whether to live or die. What child is capable of making sound choices about even the most mundane things such as dental hygiene or what to eat, without the guidance of an adult? The pre-frontal cortex of the human brain, where reason, impulse-control, and judgment are determined, is not fully formed until age 25. We prevent children from unilaterally making important decisions because they are immature, rash, and incapable of the full measure of adult understanding.
The "Right to Die" is in fact, the "Right to Kill" by parents and physicians. Parents may determine their child is in pain, or enduring prolonged suffering. Parents may believe they cannot afford to care for a chronically ill or disabled child. The state may determine that the expense of keeping a sick child healthy is too great. "Right to Die," "death with dignity," "physician assisted suicide," "euthanasia," regardless of what euphemism is used, this practice is homicide and legitimizes the taking life where no human has the right to take it.
Each year more economies, health care systems, cultures and families fail. The old are already regarded burdensome where they outnumber the young and are relatively non-productive. But the old, in most cases, have a voice, and the ability to choose. As the "right to die" movement advances, ill youngsters across the world who lack the capacity to make a discerning choice, will become victims of the moment as parents struggle against crushing economic and social pressures. Their outcomes will hinge on another's "discernment" about what makes a life worth living.
by Marjorie Haun 2/13/14
Tags: children, choice, Culture of death, European countries, euthanasia, physician assisted suicide, right to die


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Friday, 15 August 2014
A magical place
Thank you for looking. Toodle pip
91 comments:
A delightful piece, beautiful.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 August 2014 at 10:58
Fantastic, well done. The design and the colours are wonderful! Stunning piece of work. I love it. You should be very proud. I would be.ReplyDelete
That's brilliant, I hope you will enter it into a show/exhibitionReplyDelete
Oh wow Ilona, that truly is magical. I absolutely love it. You must be so thrilled with how it turned outReplyDelete
Love it you did a wonderful job!!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 August 2014 at 11:46
Wow that is beautiful wonder what frame....ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 August 2014 at 11:48
What a stunning piece of work and it shows what can be achieved by making best use of recycled materials. I would be proud to hang the collage on my wall and you have really inspired me to try some stash busting! Are you going to stretch and over battens or put it into a frame? CatrionaReplyDelete
I can't load this - there must be too many pictures for my laptop to deal with.ReplyDelete
Judging by the comments though, it must be pretty special.
It's absolutely lovely; reminds me of Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds! quite sure you envisaged this without taking LSD, though!ReplyDelete
Wow - how wonderful! You are so talented - both in vision and execution! Love it!!!ReplyDelete
It's magical!!!ReplyDelete
You have out done yourself. It is beautiful. Amazing!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 August 2014 at 13:31
Gorgeous - you have such talent :-)ReplyDelete
Beautiful! Love your magical place! The detail is amazing! I see something new in each picture.ReplyDelete
- Angela15 August 2014 at 13:46
- Anonymous15 August 2014 at 14:02
I was really looking forward to the end result and it is stunning. You have a very creative mind and the quality of your work is excellent. And we all need a little magic in our lives. Well done and thank you for sharing. Ranee in MinnesotaReplyDelete
Magical indeed. Such detail......so much work. How many hours do you think it took? It was well worth all the effort! You will get enjoyment every time you look at it.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 August 2014 at 14:04
That is truly beautiful Ilona!! I love it. What a talented and creative lady!ReplyDelete
Ilona, you have outdone yourself! It's stunning....you could sell it quite easily.ReplyDelete
Jane x
Really beautiful Ilona, fabulous work.ReplyDelete
I hope it will be on display in a art exhibition for many to enjoy, do let us know.
Pam in TX. xx
Brilliant! Very lovely, it turned out so nice!ReplyDelete
Awesomely beautiful!ReplyDelete
Fantastic. My favorite piece of all your creative makes.ReplyDelete
Wow, that is amazing!!!ReplyDelete
A magical mystery tour.........Brilliant creation Ilona! I love it! It needs a simple frame, so as not to distract from it's beauty.ReplyDelete
Where will you hang it did you say?
You should be very proud of your creation! xxx
What a wonder piece of artwork. Every time you look at it you see something different. You have such a fantastic imagination. You have every right to be very proud of your efforts.ReplyDelete
That`s quite amazing!!!ReplyDelete
That's lovely Ilona! This one is my favourite too :) I bet you're dead chuffed with it :)ReplyDelete
Stunning, would that I had a tenth of your talent.ReplyDelete
Wow! It is amazing...just amazing! You really do have the knack!ReplyDelete
That's lovely! Are you going to hang it in your home or does it have another destiny?ReplyDelete
Ilona, that is absolutely beautiful. You are so clever to even have the idea. It is lovely. You must be so proud. Very well done and thank you for showing it to us. Ann xReplyDelete
This is beautiful Ilona, really fab xxReplyDelete
It's a magical, beautiful world you created! Well done.ReplyDelete
Thought you'd like to see this:ReplyDelete
What an amazing creation. Just beautiful! You should be so pleased.ReplyDelete
That is pretty cool! I love the beaded insects; such a simple but effective idea!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 August 2014 at 18:21
That is just so beautifull. A very talented lady , you should be so proud of your work, anyone would be honoured to hang that on their wall. well done. I wish I had your talent, you inspire so many of us pensioners to get of our backsides and achieve, thankyou, x janeReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 August 2014 at 18:25
It looks amazing - Wow! The design, colours and the intricate detail are absolutely beautiful. SarahReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 August 2014 at 18:38
You are naturally talented at so many things! And an inspiration - I love checking every night to see your adventures. Definitely your best one yet and very professional - hope you will enter it in a craft show. Jenny in Canberra xReplyDelete
This is simply my favourite piece of your artwork ever. Just wonderful!ReplyDelete
Absolutely GORGEOUS!ReplyDelete
WOW!!!!!! Absolutely stunning and well worth the wait. Very enchantingReplyDelete
Really beautiful Ilona, it sort of reminds me of India. Worth all the time it took. Are you going to frame it or have it as a wall hanging?ReplyDelete
SUPERB! Creative craftsmanship at its best!ReplyDelete
Fabulous in the true sense of the word...a piece to meditate with! Calm your mind after the frazzling of creating it! The snippets you have shown did not do it justice.ReplyDelete
- Glenda15 August 2014 at 20:12
Simply gorgeous!ReplyDelete
It is full of vibrancy, color, and depth of emotion; yet exudes peace.
You are very creative and talented.
WOW! For somebody who is so down to earth and practical I never would have imagined that you had such an enormously talented, artistic and creative side to you. I mean I know you are talented and artistic but SO fanciful and magical ...I am amazed. It is a beautiful piece of work!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 August 2014 at 20:44
Your artwork is absolutely beautiful and so unique. I love all the beaded dragonflies and the sequins above the fish. There is so much to look at, so loved all the close-up pics.ReplyDelete
Wendy (Wales)
Fabulous job!ReplyDelete
Beautiful work. Looks like a Gauguin, very vibrant, well doneReplyDelete
Wow, it is really beautiful! You are so talented and creative.ReplyDelete
It is absolutely stunning ilona I love it xxxReplyDelete
Blooming lovely.ReplyDelete
Its cracking, well done.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 August 2014 at 22:19
Wonderful, Ilona. I love everything about it.ReplyDelete
Joan (Wales)
- Anonymous15 August 2014 at 22:25
Fantastic Ilona! It must be displayed so many people can see it in real life as well as us lot who follow you! JanFReplyDelete
This is so beautiful! You are truly an artist.ReplyDelete
Your imagination and creativity are more than amazing!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 August 2014 at 23:29
Beautiful just beautifulReplyDelete
Sue R
- Anonymous15 August 2014 at 23:41
Wow! Beautiful!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 August 2014 at 23:52
Its amazing! Hope you will exhibit it. DebbieReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 August 2014 at 23:58
From Margie in Toronto - WOW! You are a true artist Ilona - it is just amazing!ReplyDelete
Absolutely gorgeous Ilona♥ Just had to call hubby in from the other room so I could show him this beautiful piece of art, he thought it was amazing as well:) Linda xxReplyDelete
Absolutely stunning - you should be proud xReplyDelete
- momsav16 August 2014 at 01:39
Beautiful, as usual! You are amazing!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous16 August 2014 at 04:24
Absolutely beautiful Ilona. I would love to have this hanging on my walls - I would drift off into the magic of it whenever I wanted to escape :-) Debbie - Far North QldReplyDelete
Beautiful, stunning and amazing! I hope you plan on showing this piece at the next artist gathering.ReplyDelete
A true talent Miss Ilona.
Of all the pieces you've exhibited here, I think this one is my favorite! The bead work on the big red Lilly in the pond as well as on the dragonflies is wonderful and I just love the way you made the pond water. I really loved your crocheted rock pond project and this one seems to compliment it beautifully. Thank you for sharing it!ReplyDelete
FAB-U-LOUS :)ReplyDelete
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. I must get off my arse and create something on my holiday!!!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous16 August 2014 at 09:56
This is gorgeous, you are very artistically talented. I find your blog very motivating, it's the only one I read every day without fail.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous16 August 2014 at 10:17
beautiful !ReplyDelete
Ilona, what a stunningly beautiful piece of art you have created. The detail is incredible and overall it is full of fun. thank you so much for sharing it.ReplyDelete
Michelle downunder in Wellington, NZ
- Anonymous16 August 2014 at 11:58
I'm blown away! It's awesome. Tricia xReplyDelete
- Angela16 August 2014 at 17:59
Your description at the begining of the post of your beautiful work is awesome too. Its like a lovely poem.ReplyDelete
well done you.
- Anonymous16 August 2014 at 18:12
Danneke here~~~~ *******and blown away with the art work, it is so beautiful, Are you showing it in some art exhibition, it has to be a top prize. I will make a huge price if sold at one of the swanky galleries down south, could mean a couple of good holidays for you and even a big donation for the cats fund. Well doneReplyDelete
that is absolutely beautiful xReplyDelete
Beautiful !!ReplyDelete
This is absolutely beautiful, you have surpassed yourself. This is your best piece of work to date, you HAVE to enter it into a competition or art show somewhere just to let lots of people appreciate it.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous23 August 2014 at 11:38
Hi hun,ReplyDelete
Catching up on your posts - I've been away.Your artwork is absoloutly beautiful :) You are soo talented - I wouldn't know where to start! Everyone is right you must enter it into a competition. *hugs* Sue
Ilona, your picture is incredibly beautiful...much more than I imagined...you did an excellent job!!ReplyDelete
When I saw the teaser of the yellow and red (?) flowers added over the water I though you had ruined it. Now, seeing the whole picture, I see how much they needed to be there and what an excellent color choice you made. They balance the picture. Great great job!ReplyDelete
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A Week Of Outfits
Hello, my beautiful friends.
I hope you had a great week! I am having so much fun being a "Summer Mom" right now. My kids are awesome and they are giggling each day (this is how I determine a good day, I guess I can call it a laugh-o-meter)! I am doing some really important work inwardly right now tackling some old toxic belief systems I have allowed to keep me from reaching the next level of my journey. I've enjoyed the work and I am so excited to see the fruit of it! I know that the most important thing we can do for ourselves, in my humble opinion, is to work on being the best human we can possibly be! Much of our lives depend on our mental health! So it's been a great time for me to give myself the premium opportunity to go to war on toxic beliefs! I am delighted in what I am learning. Let me know in the comments below if you're interested in learning with me!
Here are my outfits of this past couple of days! I thought I do a little round up for you to give you some ideas! What are your favorite combos you've been rocking this season!?
The only new items that are shoppable are as follows:
White Blouse: Anthropologie / Hobo Wallet: Coin / New Balance Sneakers: Similar / Grey Ripped Knee Skinny Jeans: Old Navy
Have an excellent rest of your week. Do remember you are amazing and you have what it takes to make a gorgeous life! You are what gives the value to anything you do so make sure you believe that to your very core! I love you so very much and I am soooooooooooo amazingly grateful for you! See you next Wednesday!
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2-4 Years – width 33 cm, length 45 cm. 5-6 Years – width 35 cm, length 49 cm. 7-8 Years – width 37 cm, length 53 cm. 9+ Years (Youth) – width 40 cm, length 57 cm.
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Organic cotton is grown by farmers who make an extra effort to work together with the environment – and to make better products.
Organic farming requires more skill and understanding about agriculture and craftsmanship. This better knowledge and better hands-on work adds to the value of every product made from organic raw-materials. The quality of organically grown cotton is higher than in conventional cotton – it is less processed and commonly more durable.
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Navigating U(2) with Golden Gates
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Peter Sarnak, Ph.D.Eugene Higgins Professor of Mathematics
Mathematics and Physical Sciences lectures are open to the public and are held at the Gerald D. Fischbach Auditorium at the Simons Foundation headquarters in New York City. Tea is served prior to each lecture.
The problem of devising optimally efficient universal gates for quantum computing is one of finding the best generators for rotation groups.
In this lecture, Peter Sarnak will discuss recent developments concerning 'Golden Gates,' which are number theoretic generators of U(2). The tools range from groups associated with the platonic solids to modern diophantine problems associated with sums of squares.


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Macro-Cosmos, Journey Into The Galaxies/
Macro-Cosmos – Heading Out Into The Universe
Out, out we fly... we're heading into space to explore the macro-cosmos of our galaxies.
With a big hat-tip to the traveling Hubble Telescope and the generosity of NASA for sharing its photos, we zoom into space.
This galaxy near the Constellation of Leo reminds us we are in the astrological sign of Leo (23 July to 22 August).
NGC 3190 – A Spiral Galaxy
NGC 3190 is a spiral galaxy with tightly wound arms and it spans about 75,000 light years across. Finely textured dust lanes surround the brightly glowing center of this picturesque spiral. It is visible with a small telescope pointed toward the Constellation of Leo.
NGC 3190 was discovered by William Herschel in 1784. Located 80 million light years away, it is a part of the Hickson 44 galaxy group (in case you need directions on how to get there).
The upper photo of NGC 3190 has a universal shade of blue added to it and it has been turned on its side from the photo below that NASA shared in 2010.
How would we designate up or down or sideways in the universe. Would that exist in deep space?
How Do We See Our Cosmos?
Our concept of colors in the universe is also based on our oh-so-human eyes. A friend pointed this out to me years ago. If you lived near the bright-light center of a spiral galaxy, you could not have these human eyes. Not only these eyes, but also this skin. You'd never survive such a bright, burning light.
How would we appear if we lived closer towards the center of a galaxy?
What kind of physical form would we have? Would it even be a physical form?
Our minds and imagination stretch beyond the edge of the known world.
Bring The Macro-Cosmos To Your Meditations
Students of The Second Degree of The Radiance Technique® can direct energy to any galaxy as they have been taught in their classes. Accessing universal energy, you are able to connect with the vast energies of other galaxies that hold secrets we have yet to discover.
Students of The First Degree of The Radiance Technique® can also use an image of a galaxy or particular stars in their meditations with their TRT® hands-on.
Constellation Of Leo
The constellation of "Leo the Lion" is mapped out in the stars. The stars are numbered below with a description:
Leo The Lion
Circling back to Planet Earth, we embrace our own Leo, the majestic lion of Africa.
In ancient Egypt:
Now that we've traveled out to the Constellation of Leo and visited our earthly lion, you may be wishing that you were born under the sign of Leo.
Not to worry, there's a little bit of Leo the Lion in all of us.


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Leading up to your PA school interview day, it is natural to focus on interview styles and how you will field the common interview questions.
You may be deep in preparing for an MMI style or group interview. Or you may still be working out your responses to the "big three."
But when your interview is a day or two away, it is helpful to shift your focus, even just for a bit, from the questions you might be asked to the logistics of the big day.
In this post, you'll learn the vital steps to take just before your PA school interview day and day-of tricks to help things go a bit more smoothly.
One to two days before your interview
1. Review all interview materials the program has sent you
You may have missed something on a prior read through.
Interview notices often tell you the schedule for the day, the style of interview you can expect, and if there are any pre-interview events the day or night prior. On occasion, they even name your interviewers.
PA programs are not usually elusive about what to expect on interview day, so brush up on the information they provide you. If you have multiple interviews at different programs, this step can also help you keep the details of the current program fresh.
2. Review interviewer information, if provided
If a school is kind enough to tell you who will be interviewing you, it's your job to do some digging. Find out if they are a faculty member, how long they have been with the program, and the specialties in which they've practiced.
Knowing someone's background can give you an advantage in how you deliver your answers to questions. It also presents a huge advantage if you have the opportunity to ask questions. You can show you did your homework by asking questions that are specific to your interviewer.
3. Wear a suit
Some people will try to fight me on this. Yes, other clothes that are not a suit can look professional. However, if you are the one person not wearing a suit, it will make you uncomfortable and mess with your confidence.
It doesn't have to be a fancy suit, or it can just resemble a suit with a sportcoat or blazer. You can always take off the jacket if you want to get more casual, just wear something underneath that is conducive to an outer-layer removal.
4. Practice your route
Showing up late will likely make you an emotional (and possibly a physical) wreck. If you're in town early or live close enough to where you'll be interviewing, practice traveling the route you will take.
Depending on the day of your interview, remember to leave enough time for weekday traffic or account for less frequent public transportation on weekends.
5. What to take
Take a small notebook and pen with you to the interview. You won't need much else other than your regular daily gear.
Gather business cards of your interviewers if available, but if not, the notebook will allow you to jot down names as you go. It also gives you a way to include a quick note about the individual that you may want to reference later in a thank you card or email.
If you are taking a bag, keep the contents minimal. You don't want someone to have to hold your ankles while you dive in for that notebook.
Interview Day Pearls
1. A group information session usually comes first
If you are interviewing with other candidates, your day is likely to start with a faculty member briefing the group on some program highlights. Everyone's adrenaline is pumping, but this is pretty low key.
Allow yourself to relax and pay attention to the information discussed. It may be of use later in your interview and may provide some ideas for questions you can ask later in the day.
2. There will likely be a tour
At some point in the day, you will be shown around campus and any lab facilities. This tour is usually done by a faculty member or a current PA student in groups smaller than in the first information session.
Here's a secret: whoever is showing you around may be reporting to the selection committee. So, this tour can be a perfect, less pressure-filled time for you to shine.
Ask questions about the PA program. If a current PA student is your guide, ask about their experience and why they chose the program. Engage with your fellow interviewees. This part of the day presents an extra chance for you to show your interpersonal skills and build some bridges.
3. Have a plan for a same-day essay
Programs will often tell you in advance if writing an essay will be part of your interview, but not all will. So, whether you know about an essay or not, you should be ready for one.
Some programs will ask you to write about something related to the materials they sent you before the interview, gauging whether or not you read them. It's a little tricky, I know, but it's another reason to do your day-before prep.
How do you get ready for an unknown essay topic? When writing under pressure, it's helpful first to identify what your conclusion will be. From there, you can work backward to build a mini outline to ensure you are structuring your ideas to move towards your conclusion.
By having a clear end goal in mind, this strategy prevents you from rambling on or running out of time.
Your first PA school interview is exciting and a little scary at the same time. Taking a few easy steps a day or two before can give you a break from the mental work of preparing for interview questions, reduce your anxiety, and help you feel more ready for the big day.
Your interview is about more than the answers you give to questions. Using these day-before and day-of tips can help you prepare for the full experience.
How to Conquer PA School Interview Anxiety
The 3 Simple Tools That Will Strengthen Your PA School Interview
The Big Three: PA School Interview Questions


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Babies Do Yoga: Yo Re Mi for Child Development/
Often when we tell people we do yoga and mindfulness with young children, they are incredulous. They wonder "Really, can kids even do yoga?" The answer is that children are natural yogis. Sure, a yoga class with toddlers will be a bit more active, playful and a lot more fun than your typical adult vinyasa class. But the goals are the same...connection, self-awareness, presence, mindfulness, and overall health and well-being.
"The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers." - Thich Nhat Hanh
Babies naturally move through various yoga poses as they progress through developmental milestones. Returning to some of those most foundational movements as children, teens and adults can help us all tap into our core being.
Starting on their backs, babies start to develop their core muscles by moving and waving their arms and legs. As they start to integrate their arms and hands, they may reach for toys or things around them. Eventually they find their feet and grab their toes. This is Happy Baby Pose in traditional yoga.
Older children and adults that practice Happy Baby Pose stretch their hips and spine, increasing awareness of the hip joint while relieving stress and anxiety.
Once babies are able to roll over onto their bellies or are placed there for "tummy time," they will start to lift their head and chest (Cobra Pose) and sometimes their arms and legs all at once (Locust Pose).
Practicing these poses as we get older helps to improve posture and strengthen the muscles of the back body - spine and backs of arms and legs - while stretching the chest and shoulders. It is also great for digestion, stimulating the organs of the abdomen while reducing stress.
Try this: Practice Cobra Pose
Lie on your belly with your hands under your shoulders. Reach your toes back behind you and keep the tops of your feet flat on the floor. Lift your head, chest and shoulders away from the floor for Baby Cobra or press your hands into the floor and straighten your arms for Cobra Pose.
Eventually, babies will start to work their knees under them while on their bellies, coming into Child's Pose. They may start to rock their hips forward and back and move between Cobra and Child's Pose.
Child's Pose stretches our hips, thighs and ankles as well as our back muscles while gently relaxing the muscles in the front of the body. This makes is a perfect pairing with Locust or Cobra.
Try this: Child's to Cobra Flow
Start in Child's Pose and take a few moments to relax your body and feel your breath moving along the back of your body. On an inhale, slide your torso forward along the floor to come into Cobra Pose. Take a few deep breaths and allow your chest and shoulders to open. Exhale and return to Child's Pose. Continue this sequence with your breathing, inhaling forward to Cobra and exhaling back to Child's Pose.
Eventually, babies will push themselves onto their hands and knees into Tabletop Pose. They may alternate between Tabletop, Child's Pose and Cobra as they build their strength. Babies might start to crawl on their knees or army crawl on their bellies.
Practicing tabletop and various crawling variations integrates the right and left sides of the body and brain, supports literacy and sensory integration and develops fine and gross motor skills. Encouraging older children and adults to crawl can have tremendous benefits!
Try this: Tabletop Pose with Arm and Leg Extensions
Start in Tabletop Pose, with your wrists under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Press into the floor to create space in your shoulders and engage your abs. Extend one arm forward and the opposite leg back, reaching in both directions. Take a few breaths and then switch to the other side. Keep "crawling" while you breathe. Inhale arm and opposite leg lift, exhale hand and knee back to floor. Inhale, other arm and leg lift. Exhale back to tabletop.
Eventually babies lift their knees up into a Downward Dog pose and may walk their hands and feet together to stand!
Downward Dog is one of the most practiced yoga poses and benefits the whole body. It strengthens the arms, hands, wrists, legs and core while stretching the backs of the legs, chest and shoulders. It elongates the spine, improving posture and brings attention to our breathing. It calms the mind and can reduce stress and depression.
Try this: Baby Movement Sequence
Start on your back in Happy Baby Pose. Roll over onto your belly and inhale as you lift arms and legs into Locust Pose. Exhale to bring hands under your shoulders and inhale press into Cobra Pose. Exhale back into Child's Pose. Inhale, come forward onto hands and knees in Tabletop and exhale lifting knees into Downward Facing Dog. Inhale as you walk your feet to your hands in a Forward Fold and then exhale, bending knees and rolling onto your back. Repeat.
The Power of the Present
Babies and young children are fully connected to and immersed in the present moment. Most adults could actually take a lesson from the children on this one. So often, our minds are stuck in repetitive cycles, either rehashing something that has already happened or worrying about what hasn't happened yet. But joy and happiness are only found in the present.
"Children see magic because they look for it" - christopher moore
The easiest way to connect to the present is to bring our awareness to our breathing.
Take a moment to close your eyes and observe the sensations of your breath.
Your awareness may create space to breathe slowly, deeply and fully.
Simply watch your breathing.
When thoughts come in, release them and return to study your breath.
Continue for 3-5 minutes.
Try connecting to your breathing throughout the day to bring yourself and your mind into the present moment. Combining this breathing practice with these foundational baby yoga sequences can help us all feel more centered, grounded and energized.


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This In-Flight Entertainment Company Is Scamming Lady Gaga, Judge Says
In-flight entertainment provider Global Eagle Entertainment willfully infringed the copyrights of thousands of Universal Music Group songs, a U.S. judge has ruled, potentially exposing the company to hundreds of millions of dollars in damages.
U.S. District Judge George Wu in Los Angeles said on Wednesday the record company, a unit of Vivendi (VIVEF), showed that Global Eagle and its subsidiary, Inflight Productions, were "repeatedly making the business decision to continue its unauthorized use" of the songs. The performers included Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and other popular artists.
A trial to determine damages is scheduled for next month.
Los Angeles-based Global Eagle provides airlines with passenger in-flight entertainment options, including movies, television and music. The company serves more than 200 carriers worldwide, according to its website.
In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday, Global Eagle said it intended to appeal the decision and would vigorously defend itself at the upcoming trial. A company representative could not immediately be reached.
In a statement, a spokesman for Universal Music said the company was gratified by the ruling. "With the upcoming trial on damages, we hope to send a strong message on the value of music, and deter future infringement," he said.
Global Eagle used more than 4,500 sound recordings and compositions without permission, according to court filings.
Federal copyright law allows for a statutory maximum of $150,000 in damages per song, meaning Global Eagle could be liable for more than $675 million. Courts, however, typically do not award the maximum amount.
Universal Music filed suit in 2014 alleging Global Eagle stole the label's recordings for use in passenger entertainment systems as playlists or on-demand performances, but did not pay licensing fees.
On Wednesday, Wu said that not only did Global Eagle infringe the label's works, but that the violations were willful.
The company collected money from the airlines for copyright licenses "in anticipation that it would one day need to make amends" for its unauthorized use of the songs, but failed to put any licenses in place, Wu said.
Universal Music also included American Airlines Group Inc in the lawsuit, but both sides settled last year.
The case is UMG Recordings, Inc et al v. Global Eagle Entertainment, Inc et al, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, No. 14-cv-3466.


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