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I decided to change direction in research and gather some information on the best bought beauty products.
MAC Eyeshadow, £12.50, MAC
"These eyeshadows are full of pigment, so what you see exactly in the powder is what you're going to get on the eye," says make-up artist Louise Constad, who's worked with Sophie Ellis-Bexter and Pink. For vibrant colour, "always apply them with a brush, never use your finger, as it leaves a film over the powder shadow".
Lipglass, £13.50, MAC
When make-up master Caroline Frazer wants to create a plumped-up lacquered lip, she reaches for these glosses. "They change your lip shape to a full, 3D effect," she says. "The more you apply, the thicker, the glossier and the glassier the texture becomes, but it's not too sticky." Dab a bright colour on with your finger for a lip stain effect, or work a power pout with layers of gloss, she suggests.
Eye Brows, £12.50, MAC
"I wish I'd discovered these years ago!" says make-up artist Alex Babsky, who has recently used them on Naomi Campbell, Alicia Keys and Georgia May Jagger. "The nib is narrow enough to draw on feathery strokes, but deposits dense colour that brushes through brows easily." To get spring's groomed arches, "use a shade slightly lighter than your natural colour to bulk out the brow and a darker shade to fill in sparse areas".
Gel Eyeliner, £17, Bobbi Brown"I love the finished looks you can achieve with this gel eyeliner," says make-up pro Florrie White, who has used it on Alexa Chung, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Rosamund Pike. "Plus, you can be confident that it will last all day." For a s/s 2013 twist, "use Caviar Ink as a your staple colour. This brown-black hue is softer on the eye than black, but still gives depth in the definition of the eyelash.
Original SPF15 Foundation, £24, Bare Minerals
"This gives a perfect blank canvas in seconds," says make-up artist Yvette Redmond, who has used it on Daisy Lowe and Poppy Delevingne. "Plus it's buildable from sheer to full coverage depending on what you need. It's kind to sensitive or problematic skin, doesn't get cakey or settle into fine lines and it contains SPF – it's my absolute secret weapon."
Touche Eclat, £25, YSL
This is one cult concealer pen: star make-up artist Ruby Hammer has used it for 20 years. "I love the texture and the pump-action pen, plus it's now available in many shades and it's super-versatile too." Case in point? "Clean up mascara smudges with a Q-tip dabbed in the concealer."
Touche Eclat Foundation, £28, YSL
This is the foundation equivalent of your favourite gold pen. "I fell in love with it when I was looking for a range of darker skin foundations with a light texture," says make-up expert Liz Pugh, who's worked with Mary J Blige, Adele and Eva Green. "It goes on smoothly and blends seamlessly into skin. My favourite way to apply it is as if it's a face cream – really massage it into skin with your hands. Any extra coverage needed can be applied with a foundation brush."
Tweezerman tweezers, £12.50, John LewisIt's the slanted precision tips and perfect alignment that make it easy to grab every last hair, says star make-up artist Kirstin Piggott. "To ease the pain of tweezing, apply a warm cotton wool pad to the area beforehand. This opens pores to allow the hair to come out easier – always remember to pull gently in the direction of hair.
Shade and Illuminate, £55, Tom Ford
Make-up artist Lisa Laudat loves the ease of this universally flattering highlighting and shading duo. "When working with celebrity clients there is never much time, so I like anything that gives good results, fast. And Tom Ford gets the colour and ease spot on with this palette! Use a brush shade under the cheekbones to instantly sculpt, then dust the highlighter over cheekbones for a sexy sheen – you've got a contoured, glowing complexion in seconds."
Nutritive Lipbalm, £41, Sisley
Make-up pro Gina Kane doesn't leave home without this winning lip balm. "It's an absolute essential. I've used it on Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Hudson," she says. "It's smooth, non-greasy, not at all sticky and once it's on, it stays put." It's a fantastic base for lipstick and even works for hydrating dry cuticles.
Sheer Face Powder, £26.50, Shu Uemura
Need a multi-purpose powder? "This genius formula works perfectly either brushed over foundation to set it or pressed into bare skin to mattify," says make-up expert Alex Babsky. "It's invisible and doesn't build up on the skin." Try it as an eyeshadow base too," he says. "Or blend it over cheeks to tone down over-enthusiastic blush."
Eyelash curler, £20, Shu Uemura
It's the slanted precision tips and perfect alignment that make it easy to grab every last hair, says star make-up artist Kirstin Piggott. "To ease the pain of tweezing, apply a warm cotton wool pad to the area beforehand. This opens pores to allow the hair to come out easier – always remember to pull gently in the direction of hair growth."
Make-up brushes, £22.50, Shu Uemura
"These brushes are strategically shaped, super-versatile and give the best performance," says make-up veteran Alex Byrne, who swears by them to create her favourite looks. "They work with both cream and powder formulas to blend, line, define, highlight and contour and give the smoothest finish."
Nars Orgasm, £21.50, John Lewis
"It's the most versatile colour and is loved by every celebrity client of mine," says make-up star Liz Martins. "I use it on all skintones – as a light sweep on a redhead for a natural flush or as contouring on black skin." Use a fan brush to apply this standout hue, she says. "It helps you build colour naturally."
"If you're looking for a classic mascara that fits in your make-up bag, delivers good, quick coverage and doesn't clog up or break the bank, this is it," says make-up maven Ruth Funnell, who has used it on Natalie Portman, Emma Watson and Cate Blanchett. "It's all down to the firm rubber wand that produces the correct amount of mascara and coats each lash, however hard to reach."
Lipfinity, £10.99, Max Factor
"If I need a lip colour to stay put, I know this won't let me down," says make-up artist Yvette Redmond. "Plus, the range has super-wearable colours from pale nudes to deep dark violets." For extra-staying power, "apply two layers of colour letting it dry in between – a sweep of waterproof mascara remover works a treat to take it off".
Studio Fix, £20.50, MAC
A smooth finish and perfect for touch-ups on the go is why make-up pro Lee Pycroft keeps this foundation in her kit at all times. "I also use it as a finishing powder when extra cover is needed. Dust it over a liquid foundation down the centre of the face for a refined finish."
Eye kohl, £14, MAC
"Everyone loves MAC's kohl pencil," says make-up artist Georgina Graham. "The pigment is so intense and the waxy formula means it draws on smoothly and smudges just as easily – I've used it on so many celebrities, from Florence Welch to Lara Stone and Naomi Campbell." Try Smolder, a deep dark classic black, which works on everyone, or opt for Teddy, a rich brown colour as a softer, daytime alternative, she suggests.
MAC Lipstick, £14, MAC
"I can always find the perfect shade I'm looking for," says make-up artist Lee Pycroft about these number-one lippies. "Everything works with this range – the variety of textures, colours and finishes available, the staying power and the shape of the bullet. My favourite shade is Ruby Woo. It's the most dramatic matte red around. Moxie, Shy Girl and Pink Nouveau are this spring's must-haves pinks."
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser, £33, John Lewis
"I've used this product on Jennifer Lopez and Chloë Moretz," says make-up maven Georgina Graham. "It works for women of all ages, because it's sheer yet gives great coverage and it's very hydrating so it acts like a moisturiser." The result? "Your skin looks flawless but feels lightweight."
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage, £26, John Lewis
Make-up expert Lauren Parsons has used this cult classic concealer on Kate Hudson and Lara Stone. "It's every girl's dream – it camouflages, it stays put and the two shades are brilliant, as almost no one is a single skintone." To avoid product overload, "use concealer after foundation to cover still-visible blemishes and redness," she says.
Hypnôse, £21, Lancome
"I always use this waterproof mascara on the red carpet, as it keeps lashes lifted for hours," says make-up expert Liz Pugh. "It's the texture that's key – it isn't drying like many waterproof mascaras out there can be and it lets you build volume without clumping." Her top tip? "Don't forget to coat the thin lashes at the inner and outer corners. It makes all the difference for full-on volume."
True Match, £10.29, L'Oreal ParisWith shades from ivory to cappuccino across warm, cool and neutral tones, this foundation is practically bespoke. "Prime the skin, then work it into your complexion using your fingers – it gives an undetectable finish and fabulous coverage," says make-up maestro Lica Fensome.
Vitalumiere Aqua, £32, Chanel
Make-up whizz Ruth Funnell uses this foundation as an instant skin-perfector. "It feels almost like a tinted moisturiser when it goes on, but covers where it needs to and leaves an incredible glow." Press it into skin for a natural finish or apply it with a brush "for an airbrushed effect".


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Wednesday, August 30, 2006
A yen for Japan
(L): Sushi set dinner on my second night in Tokyo, (R): Little tablets found on the temple grounds in Gion, Kyoto
Much as I love a beach holiday, I also adore a holiday in a big city. I'm a city girl at heart, and I love looking at tall skyscrapers, twinkling lights, people-watching and poking down little alleyways.
So in that sense, Tokyo was the perfect city to pick. I am totally in love with Tokyo. The city is filled with interesting architecture, beautiful friendly people, safe streets, a bustling nightlife and all the best eating and shopping a girl could ask for. I went there with only the loosest of plans - to explore and wander around all the popular areas like Ginza, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, Omotesando, Daikanyama, Akihabara and Asakusa - and also to take a trip to Kyoto to see the old cultural heart of Japan. And of course, to eat as much sushi and sashimi as my stomach could take.
And I am very pleased to report that the mission was pretty much accomplished. There were a few things that I didn't get to do, like visit Animate or the Ghibli museum, but I kept telling myself not to stress over what I didn't get to do, but to just enjoy everything that I did do, like watch a kabuki performance, visit the Tsukiji fish market, master the Tokyo subway system, and watch some Japanese festival performances. Anyhoo, there's always another time to visit the place. The city is large and there is yet much more to be explored.
6 comments:
- Thenun said...
Hey, how was the shopping in Tokyo? I'm planning to go soon, any recommendations for accomodation? Tks!
- 5:45 am, August 31, 2006
- JellyGirl said...
Hi thenun, how lovely! I think you'll love the shopping in Tokyo. There are tons of little lanes and boutiques to explore, as well as large shopping malls to gawk at. I'd highly recommend you check out La Foret in Harajuku, and all the little boutiques in Daikanyama (you can get there by the Tokyo Toyoku line from Shibuya station).
Accomodation wise, I stayed at Tokyu Stay Higashi-Ginza, which is actually closer to the Tsukiji station, but if you'd like to be closer to the action, I recommend the Tokyu Stay hotel in Shibuya. The rates are v reasonable (less than 10,000 yen a night), clean, and relatively large by Tokyo standards. The rooms also come with free Internet access, washing machine and microwave.
Have a great trip!
- 2:28 am, September 01, 2006
Shopping!!! I wanna go to Japan too! How was kyoto? It looks like such a romantic little place from all the pics I've seen...
- 7:58 am, September 01, 2006
- kierra said...
i hope you visit the askusa temple. my last time to japan was in 2004 and i'll love to be there again...
- 9:50 pm, September 01, 2006
- Fashionasia said...
show us the loot!! :>
- 5:31 am, September 04, 2006
- JellyGirl said...
Kierra: I did! I went to Asakusa on my second last day in Tokyo. Didn't stay too long there though, just wandered around for an hour or two.
Fashionasia: Coming soon :)
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You might be wondering why you should invest in Bitcoins.
Actually, this is a very interesting question.
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You know, how men used to trade earlier?
Barter System: A man has a cow. But he needs to purchase 10KG rice. So he looks for someone who has the capacity to give him 10KG rice, and in return he should take his milk.
Looks easy, no?
Now just think, a person needs 50KG Rice and has a cow to offer. But the shopkeeper only has 25KG rice. How would the trade take place?
It was a real problem then.
Next came GOLD.
People use to exchange everything in exchange of GOLD.
But to buy something in large quantity, you had to carry a lot of Gold with you.
It was really cumbersome.
Then came the concept of coins and money.
Then came Banks.
Banks took the GOLD from them and in exchange gave them what we call today is FIAT CURRENCY or MONEY.
So, you might have heard that RESERVE BANK OF INDIA prints money on the basis of Gold they hold. So this is the actual story. Now, things might be clear to you.
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Bitcoin is cheap now.
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THE best friend of a Royal Marine killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan raised over £5,000 after running the Snowdonia Marathon in his memory.
Harry Roberts, from Llanrwst, ran the course last October in aid of the Help for Heroes appeal.
The 22-year-old was inspired by close pal Lance Corporal Martin "Rambo" Richards from Penmachno who died from injuries sustained in a bomb attack near Lashkar Gah in Helmand Province last May.
This week he revealed the full amount raised by the many friends, family and sponsors who backed his marathon run, a staggering £5,177.
Harry told the Facebook group set up to raise awareness of his challenge: "I have finally collected all the sponsorship money together and have been astounded by the support.
"The final figure is a true testament to Rambo. The run was very challenging, and enjoyable too, but it was the thought of all the good times that got me through the last few miles."
Harry revealed how he and L/Cpl Richards became close friends through football and remained close until his tragic passing.
The route took Harry from Nant Peris (300ft) along the A4086 and to the top of the Llanberis Pass (Pen y Pass, 1,100ft).
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From here it is a rapid climb to about 1,200ft at Bwlch y Groes and then downhill to the finish in Llanberis.
He added: "I would like to say a massive thank you to all of you that have supported me and particularly to everyone who came out on the day to support me throughout the run.
"I was able to travel to the armed forces' Selly Oak hospital to see Martin just before he passed away.
"That is why I chose to raise money for Help for Heroes as it's a charity close to Rambo's heart.
"I was the best supported runner by far! Here's to you Rambo, gone but never forgotten."
L/Cpl Richards, 24, died while supporting 1st Battalion of the Welsh Guards when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device.
He was given immediate first aid at the scene and evacuated to medical facilities in Kandahar before being flown back to the UK.
He passed away at Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham.
Speaking on behalf of the Marines' Task Force, Lt Col Nick Richardson said at the time: "He laid down his life for his country and the good people of Afghanistan."
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As the name suggest the jet washing process is the process of cleaning areas with the help of a high pressure washing machine. We can jet wash and remove the dirt and moss from:
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Accessible exterior and interior windows located on the ground floor will be cleaned at no extra cost as part of the end of tenancy cleaning process.
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For this Spotlight we feature patron and volunteer Stephen Phillips. In coming months we'll continue to spotlight other patrons, musicians or leaders within the CSO and Pops community.
"At a very early age I was introduced to and learned to appreciate and value classical music," said Stephen Phillips after one of his usual shifts volunteering in the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestra offices. This love for music drew him into to becoming a CSO subscriber for the last 20 years, and a regular volunteer since his retirement as a Client Service Manager from Fidelity Investments in 2014.
Growing up in a musical family in Rochester, New York, Steve began playing piano at a young age and started on trumpet at age 10. He played trumpet for school bands and orchestras, and feels very fortunate that many of his music teachers were graduates of the prestigious Eastman School of Music. In sixth grade, he won a competition that earned him the chance to play on stage with the Rochester Philharmonic . "I'll never forget the experience of playing on that stage," he said. He went on to study piano at Allegheny College and continued playing trumpet in the amateur orchestra while an undergraduate.
Steve earned his Master's degree in piano accompaniment from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (he knows several current CSO musicians from his classes), and worked as a musician in the region after that before beginning his financial services career.
Since he began volunteering with the Orchestra, his duties have ranged from stuffing ticket envelopes to helping prepare scores for the library, where his music background is particularly helpful. He served as an usher and greeter during LUMENOCITY in both 2014 and 2015, and has worked in several administrative departments assisting with organizational and research tasks. Steve is usually in the office three days per week. "I'm thrilled to be living in a city that has such a fine orchestra, and that I can help them out by volunteering," he said.
The most rewarding part, he said, is knowing the value of the work he's doing for staff members. "They are just really appreciative, which I'm so grateful for."
As a subscriber, Steve tries never to miss Mahler symphonies or other works that feature brass or big orchestral sound, as well as performances featuring pianists. He also loves coming away from a concert with a new favorite work that he was otherwise unfamiliar with, simply because it was played masterfully by the CSO.
When not volunteering or attending CSO concerts, Steve also serves as the chair of the Music on the Avenue recital series at St. John United Church of Christ in Bellevue, KY. The series, about to enter its 17th season, takes place on five consecutive Friday evenings in February and March. These free concerts feature instrumental and vocal chamber groups performing classical, jazz or even popular music. This coming season will include the Northern Kentucky Brotherhood Singers, MUSE (Cincinnati's Women's Choir), the Ohio River Brass Quintet and his own piano trio (see caption).
An active member of his church, Steve sings in the choir, plays in the bell choir and helps coordinate weekly and monthly activities for seniors, while also making time for the gym. He also challenges himself to perform a solo piano recital for friends and family every two years, even taking it on the road to Pittsburgh and Rochester.
"I get inspiration from my parents and other family members to live my life in such a way that I'm giving back to help others," he said. "I was always inspired by the way my aunt would always greet people at parties, at church, everywhere—going out of her way to make strangers feel welcome. I've taken that on to reach out to people, try to be friendly and make people feel welcomed and valued; and that makes me feel like I'm doing something worthwhile."


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Rainbow's End Ranch - Glacier Creek
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An overview of the Glacier Creek blockade
Getting Lyrical about the Duncan
Letters & Documents
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IPP Watch - a comprehensive volunteer-run database utilizing Goggle Earth to document nearly 500 British Columbia hydroelectric "run of the river" developments and project proposals by independent power producers
Environmental Assessment Office of BC - index page for the Glacier/Howser project
I have known Mick and Gabriela Grabowsky for ten years. They live in a remote area of the Duncan Valley to the north of Kaslo and Kootenay Lake. Their Rainbow's End Ranch property is in a very narrow bottleneck along the Glacier Creek drainage. Their wilderness way of life as well as their love and passion for their horses has become a rarity in this age of modernism. But like all hopes for Shangri-La and attempts to live in peace with nature, they have had to face the cult of the machine and people driven to dominate and manage our resources by exploiting them. Roads, logging and mining changed the course of Glacier Creek. Islands disappeared and logs with other debris clogged the waterways to such an extent that the original road was washed out and a new road was carved through their property. With broken streams and no trees to stop the erosion, avalanche conditions became more prevalent. There are now so many logging roads up the Duncan that B.C.'s Ministry of Forests (MoF) can't maintain them all at once.
With a heavy snow pack this year the run-off was torrential. Glacier Creek rose and wiped out a section of Glacier Creek road. During my first weeks of visiting, I was up to my knees in water crossing over to the Ranch. Rocks and trees came down and were blocking the road as well. For all the years that Mick and Gabriela complained about the road condition and vehicles speeding through their property, barely any attention was paid to them. But when the Axor Group [Purcell Green Power] power project was on the verge of being approved, the road suddenly became very important. Gabriela told Axor's bosses that there wasn't enough room in the valley for the two of them. A short time later, MoF denied the Grabowskys their grazing rights and then the S.P.C.A. showed up to check their animals. It was all very intimidating. So we blocked the road that was already blocked by nature and the Grabowskys demanded that MoF settle their grazing rights and the road issue. One day Tom Prior went to the Nelson Daily News and Neil Murphy of Axor Green Power was there. Murphy admitted that Axor was investing in the road repairs - all this before approval [of the Glacier/Howser hydroelectric project] had even been received. This admission brought much discomfort to MoF, who denied any liaison with Axor.
We all baked on the road in 100 degree Fahrenheit temperature for weeks dealing with MoF, the road builders and the Ministry of Environment. Sympathetic local people and tourists came and listened. The few irate ones argued. We gathered at least 400 signatures for the petition against the Axor 'Green' Project. Finally, a gentlemen's (women's) agreement was reached with MoF and the road was opened for repairs. At the very end of their work, MoF clear-cut 1/4 acre of trees on the Grabowsky's property in case they might fall on the road. The Grabowskys were very upset and felt this action only increased the danger of the whole hillside sliding down. For safety reasons, they blocked the road once more, asking for compensation and that MoF accept liability for any future disaster. Letters went back and forth, and there were more visits. Relations were strained and communication became that much harder between the two parties.
Then people on the Jumbo Wild campaign decided to advertise a protest march against the proposed 5000 bed Jumbo ski hill development. They did not even bother to ask the Grabowskys if they would open the road up for the hike, which was rather upsetting. I felt that the best way to be fair was to open it for everyone and set up an information camp. I drew up posters and we distributed them locally and throughout the valleys, asking people to come see Glacier Creek and get the facts about all these hydro projects across B.C. and about Jumbo Resort and the Grabowsky's little ranch. We waited patiently and then realized we were being blocked because nobody came.
Henry and I went down Glacier Creek Road to have a look. We were greeted by a large angry group of local people who were pro-progress Axor, but who most of all were very angry with Mick and Gabriela. They criticized the Grabowsky's lifestyle and their horses in a very derogatory way. I suggested that they call a meeting in Meadow Creek and we would come with our facts. No matter what I said, nothing seemed to make a difference. It just felt harsh - Henry and I were shaken. At least entire families had gathered and they had organized themselves to make a statement rather than resorting to other means. Further down Duncan Road there were a hundred people gathered for Jumbo Wild who bared their bums on the Hamil Creek bridge because they were unable to drive up Glacier Creek Road.
The Grabowsky's roadblock is still up. It must be the longest blockade in Kootenay history. The Grabowskys are still dealing with MoF and, too this day, have not received any grazing rights. In the meantime the Axor Group [Purcell Green Energy] has delivered two official papers, threatening an injunction. We wait and pray for snow... we pray for peace on earth...Eloise Charet October 11, 2007
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This summer Texas Workforce Solutions Offices, in partnership with Texas Workforce Solutions–Vocational Rehabilitation Services staff, launched Summer Earn and Learn. The program helps teenagers and young adult students with disabilities, aged 14 to 22, gain employment experience and build confidence and skills for lifelong success. Following are success stories that highlight how the Summer Earn and Learn program positively affected the lives of young workers and employers.
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Maureen first learned of the Summer Earn and Learn program through Workforce Solutions Alamo Youth Services. After being selected to participate, Maureen was hired as greeter by the Alamo College Eastside Education and Training Center (EETC).
"Maureen's primary responsibility was to welcome our customers," said Alamo College EETC Supervisor Steve Duran. "However, she took initiative, watched another employee staff the front desk and instantly followed her lead. Maureen started answering phones and assisting students with other matters…always with a genuine smile on her face."
Duran was so impressed with Maureen's work ethic that he presented her with a $500 scholarship to help pay for Maureen's expenses to attend San Antonio College. Maureen aspires to become a sign language interpreter.
"Participating in the Summer Earn and Learn program was fantastic," said Duran. "I'd do it again in a New York minute."
View a video of Maureen as she describes her success and accepts her scholarship.
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Before participating in the Summer Earn and Learn program, Dominique attended Workforce Solutions Central Texas' (Central Texas) Employability Training, in which he learned the work duties and responsibilities of a recreational aide staff person.
After his training, Dominique began his summer employment with the Clements Boys & Girls Club Woody Hall Unit. Witnessing Dominique's eagerness to learn, his Clements Boys & Girl Club supervisor provided bi-weekly reports to Central Texas on Dominique's dedication to his job and positive work ethic and demeanor.
"Dominique was an extremely conscientious and hard worker," said Clements Boys & Girls Club Unit Director Calvin Darthard. "We were impressed by how he motivated and inspired the students and look forward to participating in the Summer Earn and Learn program next summer."
Under the guidance of professional counselors, Dominique assisted third and fifth graders with behavior modification. Clements Boys & Girls Club was grateful of Dominique's desire to learn and the receptive interaction between him and the younger students. Clements Boys & Girls Club offered to retain Dominique after the Summer Earn and Learn program ended, and he enthusiastically accepted the offer to continue his employment. Dominique is also assisting the unit with its athletic programs.
"I enjoy coaching and motivating youth when they think they are defeated," said Dominique. "I like to remind them that winning is a team effort."
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As a young child interested in art, Holly always envisioned herself working as a graphics designer. When presented with the opportunity to be employed by a local printing company during the summer, Holly quickly accepted the offer.
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Holly is currently a freshman at Oklahoma Christian University and majoring in Graphic Design.


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From independence in 1960 to the early 1980s Nigeria grew a solid and robust middle class of professionals – Doctors, teachers, professors, Engineers etc – who were financially secure, lived in GRAs around the country, could afford to educate their children up to university levels (then our universities were still centres of excellence), visited cinemas and prestigious restaurants and social clubs often, shopped in exclusive shopping malls and could buy new cars easily.
Then came the structural adjustment programme (SAP) and the devaluation of the naira. The unintended consequence was the decimation of the salaries of the middle class. Imported goods became expensive and out of the reach to all but the elite. New cars automatically went out of the rich of the middle class and they had to resort to buying used vehicles popularly known as Tokumbo in Nigeria.
Gradually, those professionals (majority of them) who had the opportunity to relocate abroad left and those who couldn't leave or didn't want to leave were demoralised. Also, the desired locations of the middle class became run down and shabby. By the time Nigeria returned to democracy in 1999, the middle class had all but vanished.
However, by the turn of the 21st century, a noticeable change occurred. Through the great work done by the democratic regime of President Olusegun Obasanjo, the middle class was gradually restored and began to grow in leaps and bounds to such an extent that Nigeria became an attractive investment destination to many auto firms (to set up assembly plants) and large chain super-market stores.
However, the progress has now firmly been cut short. Due to the deliberate policy choices and inactions of the government, of course, sparked by low oil prices and scarcity of foreign exchange, the naira has taken such a severe hit that the country was thrown into recession.
Expectedly, the economic recession with its attendant suffering is not affecting the poor alone. True, prices of consumer goods and services consumed mostly by the poor have tripled. But the steep decline in the value of the naira has also affected the prices of luxury and aspirational goods and services demanded by the middle class also.
Just like it happened in the late 1980s and 90s, Nigeria's robust but fragile middle class that expanded greatly from 2002 due to deliberate government policy is now shrinking and at the risk of disappearing entirely. Their fat salaries have been eroded by the steep decline in the value of the naira and they can hardly afford to shop in foreign boutiques and stores in Victoria Island and Ikoyi again. Even the fanciful cars they had always bought is now largely above their reach and they had to make do with imported used (Tokunbo) cars.
To drive the nail into the coffin of the middle class, a deliberate government policy has now priced Tokumbo cars out of the reach of the middle class. The justification was the implementation of the National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) of 2013 meant to grow the volume of locally assembled vehicles by raising tariffs on imported cars.
However, the devaluation of the naira has made rubbish of that policy. But how does the government care? It has gone ahead with the implementation of the policy charging 35 percent import duty and another 35 percent surcharge, making it a total of 70 percent of the market price of the vehicle. The new charge, which applies to a unit of any imported vehicle, irrespective of the model or brand, makes importation through the land borders (smuggling) far cheaper than through Nigerian seaports.
But it is not only the people that are suffering. By implementing such punitive tariff regime on imported vehicles, the government has ceded most of the revenues it should be making to Benin Republic, which has taken advantage of the Nigerian government's irrational policy action to lower its duty on imported vehicles. What is more, the current structure now provides a rich avenue of corruption to customs' officials who give genuine customs' documents to these smuggled vehicles for a fee.
We are baffled that the government can be so retrogressive and almost irrational in policy decisions. The lack of effective demand for new cars has stymied any plans to establish vehicle assembly plants in Nigeria. The plan is now helping to price out used cars from the reach of Nigerians. that is most retrogressive and should be stopped.Tags: Nigerian middle class
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An analysis of the application of the South African Employment Equity Act (1998) in local government structures : a case study of female managers in the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Department of Economic Development.
Ngubane, Priscilla Phumelele Sindisiwe.
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Since its emergence as the ruling party in 1994, when South Africa became a democratic country, the African National Congress has legislated and implemented a number of policies that are aimed at redressing the historical imbalances of the past caused by the Apartheid system. The Constitution of South Africa provides for the equality of men and women as a basic human right. The South African Employment Equity Act (1998) was introduced as a way of assisting the process of achieving equality and fairness in the employment practices of government, business and other sectors in South Africa. Scholars such as Merilee Grindle have argued that for a policy to succeed many things need to be considered such as the internal and external environment in which the implementation is to occur. There has also got to be a buy-in from the relevant stakeholders as policy implementation can be influenced by the implementer's own belief system. Factors such as one's upbringing, religion, race, class and culture can all impact on workplace practices. Through face to face interviews with the people who are the intended beneficiaries of this policy, this study moves away from looking at the statistics that have previously been the sole analysis of the implementation of the Employment Equity Act (EEA) to look at historical, political and cultural influences on the application of the EEA. In particular this study attempts to interrogate whether cultural factors play a role or impact on the way the EEA is being implemented within a government department using the KwaZulu Natal Department of Economic Development as a case study. The obvious reason for focusing on culture is that one's cultural background inevitably shapes how an individual views the world and engages with other people. Cultural beliefs and prejudices can also affect a person's conduct in the workplace. KwaZulu Natal is a province that has a very long history of cultural traditions rooted in a largely patriarchal system, therefore interrogating this topic within this province is highly appropriate. The responses of the participants will reflect the views of mostly women in management positions. From these perspectives the study will reflect on the degree to which culture does play a role in the implementation of the EEA in this particular case study.
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URL = http://w8-corey.northamerica.corp.microsoft.com/bugs/windowOpen/
Repro Steps:
- Open IE
- Enable/Pin/Dock Explorer bars the window.
- Close IE
- Open IE and check if "Explorer Bars" are displayed. They should.
- Go to URL (not from us, but publicy available):http://w8-corey.northamerica.corp.microsoft.com/bugs/windowOpen/
- Click "here" on sample site.
- The new opened window has a the docked "Explorer Bar" bu should not because "toolbar=no" is specified in the Javascript code.
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The "Explorer Bars/Favorites" should not(!) appear as the documentation says if one specifies "toolbar=no" in the window.open() parameters
The doc states for feature "toolbar" :
"Specifies whether to display the browser Command Bar, making buttons such as Favorites Center, Add to Favorites, and Tools available." See: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ie/ms536651(v=vs.85).aspx
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Saturday evening and just back from visiting Him Outside who is still stuck in Ipswich Hospital waiting to be transferred. ( I didn't drive, but got a lift with our youngest and her other half).
But the real news is that we have rain, lovely refreshing rain, rain running off the roofs and filling the water butts, rain watering all the runner beans that I haven't been able to do often, lovely rain making the courgettes grow bigger, rain that we have been waiting for for weeks and weeks. Never thought I would be so glad to see some rain.
We had fog rolling in off the sea this morning which made the garden cool enough for me to get the small mower out to do a bit of grass/weed cutting. The campsite will need doing soon, Him Outside tried to give me instructions for the ride on mower. I used to do the campsite years ago with a ride on but haven't used this new one, sounds complicated. I will let you know how I get on or I might just borrow our neighbours gardener and mower when he is over the road on Tuesday.


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Learning Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics is sometimes presented as if it is half of all economics. But macro is a rather small field of inquiry: What causes business cycles? Growth is sometimes lumped in, but it is really completely different and contains many non-overlapping concepts. You need to learn micro before you learn macro. It doesn't make any sense to try to figure out recessions without knowing how the economy is supposed to look when it's working right. No one would hire a car mechanic who had never seen a properly functioning engine. Business cycles are not the most important question which economics addresses – growth is. However, it is a fun subject to learn and I think I understand it pretty well.
The problem I have with macro textbooks is that they focus on the toolkit of PhD economists and not on the basics of how to tell what type of a recession the economy is in and what they appropriate policy responses are. Microeconomics is clearly useful for the average person in explaining the world. Macro is a lot more esoteric. While your entire class will be able to use micro to improve their everyday lives, how many will grow up to be central bankers? And for that matter, of the 12 members of the FOMC, 3 have no formal training in macroeconomics, two only have bachelors, and most with PhDs aren't "world class" macroeconomists. Perhaps that speaks to the uselessness of formal economics training, or perhaps it just means unqualified candidates are chosen to be on the FOMC. But the questions which are asked of economists in the media, and the questions which I think students are interested in are predominantly macro: "Why is there inflation?", "Why is there unemployment?", "Why is the stock market so volitile?", "Can you predict (some variable)?", etc.
Here is the order I recommend learning macroeconomics:
Microeconomics – Take a class or read a text book or something until you understand supply and demand, comparative advantage, trade theory, incentives, all that biz.
Supply side theories of the business cycle – This stuff follows from micro and provides a pretty coherent view of how recessions could happen. Every recession has some micro-related problems associated with it, so why not learn this stuff first?
Money – How does adding it change how we analyze that economy.
Demand side theories – Once you have money, you can talk about how it can screw things up.
Finance and prediction markets – Learn about the stock market, banks, debt, EMH.
Case studies – Look at actual recessions through the lenses of various theories. Have students debate which theories might be the most applicable to each. IMO this is where the bulk of the class should be spent. Learn the basic toolkit, and dive right into the real world.
Other oddball theories? Minsky, MMT, Austrian, etc. Macro is full of theories which never gained widespread acceptance. I think every new theory you learn adds another way to think about the world and even if you decide that they are wrong, they can nonetheless refine your thinking.
Nick Rowe did a post on this topic.
Scott Sumners intro to money
December 10, 2013 8:46 pm
Hi there.
Great blog!
I am an engineer who have commenced a self-study in economics.
I started out by reading through the book: Intermediate Microeconomics: A Modern Approach by Hal Varian, which I found to be quite a good book that touches upon many subjects in microeconomics.
I would now like to transition into macroeconomic theory and have decided that I will try to follow your recipe for doing so. Do you know of a book that you would recommend for a guy like me with no background economics, which will teach you some of the basics of macroeconomic theory? I am thinking of something that deals with definitions of measurements like cpi, gdp and other basic concepts which are necessary to know of before diving into different macroeconomic theories.
Thank you in advance!
trovaerdig permalinkDecember 22, 2013 7:32 pm
Thank you.
That makes sense. Good article – it helped clearing things up.
Well, I'm grateful that you have taken the time to answer my questions. Now I have plenty of material for my self-study.
Thank you again and I will definitely be visiting your blog regularly in the future!


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Parents Ask for More Security and Stricter Rules at High School
With issues that dominated conversation at East Hampton School Board meetings during 2017 — the site of a new school bus depot, for instance, and the lack of a football team — now largely off the table, the board and administration were asked to turn their attention to three other areas of concern: drugs in the schools, the security of the buildings, and a seemingly lax dress code.
Walter Quiroz, a parent at East Hampton High School, raised these issues in a letter addressed to the school board that he read in Spanish during last Tuesday's meeting. The letter was then translated to English by Elizabeth Reveiz, the school's director of English as a new language. The letter was written on behalf of several parents who asked the school board and the administration to implement new policies and plans wherever possible.
"We have a few concerns regarding drugs at our school, the security of the buildings, and also the personal presentation of the students who attend our schools," read Ms. Reveiz, on behalf of Mr. Quinoz.
"Our children have shared with us their uneasiness about the use of electronic cigarettes in the bathrooms of the high school and middle school," the letter stated. After outlining the pervasiveness of drugs at the school, the parent simply asked, "What is the plan the district is exploring to combat this problem?"
As for security of the school buildings, Mr. Quiroz wrote: "In the past few years, policies have been implemented to monitor who enters and leaves the buildings. We applaud you for that effort." He was referring to the current policy that all visitors to the school's buildings must present valid identification in order to gain entry. "Our worry, however, is that it does not guarantee that a student or a person cannot carry with them arms or weapons that can hurt others."
Mr. Quiroz and the parents he represented asked the school board to make a commitment to exploring and implementing another policy on security measures that will "guarantee or prohibit" weapons being taken into the school.
Security measures are a topic at the forefront of debate at many South Fork schools today. The issue was also raised during Monday's work session of the Springs School Board, at which that school's superintendent, Debra Winter, told members that the administration was investigating efforts to heighten their security measures around the campus. The group discussed installing additional cameras in the buildings as well as on school buses. Ms. Winter also urged the board to consider the purchase of a card reader that would scan driver's licenses and state-issued identification cards to check them against lists of known criminals.
In East Hampton, the final issue outlined in Mr. Quiroz's letter concerned the "inappropriate dress" of the students. He pointed out that although the dress code as outlined by the board of education hangs near the entrance to the high school, "it is clearly not being enforced." He went on to say that while parents understand that teenagers often express their personalities through their clothing choices, the introduction of school uniforms might be something the board would want to consider. He said that he and like-minded friends believe uniforms would help with issues of sexual harassment and bullying. "Our object," he wrote, "is to create an equal, inclusive, respectful, and safe environment."
J.P. Foster, the school board's president, responded to the letter by thanking Mr. Quiroz and the parents he represented for speaking up.
"These are all valid points" he said. "We share all the same concerns as you do as parents." Mr. Foster acknowledged that "we're trying to keep up with technology" as far as electronic smoking devices are concerned. The middle school recently held a forum for students, with a presentation by Ken Alversa, an East Hampton Town police officer, on the dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes. Still, Mr. Foster said, "We need to do more."
Adam Fine, the high school principal, also responded to Mr. Quiroz's concern about drug use at the school and informed those in the room that talks are underway with town officials and other East End school superintendents to set up a task force to deal with substance abuse problems. He called it "a community problem."
The board acknowledged that students' clothing was a topic that had arisen in the past, and that opinions were usually split about whether to adopt a uniform.
"Maybe we can start," said Jacqueline Lowey, a board member, "with a reminder that there is a dress code."
In conclusion, Mr. Foster commended Mr. Quiroz for attending the meeting and sharing his concerns. "Honestly, you are the first parents who have stepped up to the plate — if we don't hear from areas of our community, we don't always know what's going on." Along with other board members, he promised Mr. Quiroz that they would consider holding meetings for a free exchange of ideas on how to deal with these issues.


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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Entrepreneurs, Bubbles, "I Know what I'm Doing," Frugal Dad
But, in honor of our out-of-joint time, I present a disjointed series of thoughts economic, entrepreneurial, and other, ending, as Hamlet begins, with the ghost of a father.
Shabby Chic: while noodling around the blogosphere, I came across a notice of a fabulous sale at Shabby Chic, the super expensive furniture and accessories store. Why the sale? Because the business is in chapter 11. Founder Rachel Ashwell's blog entry on the financial troubles of her company is heartrending, truly poignant: she refers to herself as a "flea market girl" with a dream caught up in a complex business in difficult times. I read some of her books (library copies!) back in the day: I was impressed by the coherence of her vision. Then I read some comments on the blog Apartment Therapy. There were a few acerbic ones, noting that for a flea market aesthetic, her stuff was awfully expensive (true dat!). Also noted was the fact that her business, born in affluent Santa Monica 20 years ago, perhaps rode the housing market, expanded out of control, and then burst, like the rest of the bubble.
My Dinner with Andre: Andre is someone I knew slightly. Our chat dates to the late 1990s, as will be obvious. Andre's husband was the scion of a New Orleans family known for a chain of furniture stores, then recently defunct. I'm not sure if he had a job or lived on the proceeds of the business. Andre said, "I know I should get a job, but I make more money playing the stock market than in any job." I, envious, since the mutual funds in my retirement accounts never achieved spectacular returns, said, "Ooh, could you tell me what you do?"
She said, "I just know what I'm doing."
Bubble, anyone?
The House Down the Street: A nice but shabby house down the street sold a few years ago to serial flippers. They fixed it up and decorated it in shabby chic style, as it happens. My son worked on the house for a while, in the company of two high school friends who had been hired by the flippers. One of the boys explained that the couple bought houses and sold them for huge profits, which they used to live on and to buy the next house.
He said, "They really know what they're doing."
The house was put up for sale at a huge price, now reduced by a third. Need I say it remains unsold?
EBay: My experience with EBay is strictly anecdotal. About seven years ago, I had a pair of Birkenstocks that hurt my feet. A student said, "I'll sell them for you on Ebay!" At that time, listing was difficult, you had to have a digital camera, you had to find a hosting site for your pictures, and you had to take checks. So, selling was very challenging. The shoes sold for $70.00! I spite of the difficulties, I sold a few other items, and was always amazed that my several year old clothes generally sold for what I had paid for them. Cool. I really felt that I knew what I was doing.
Now the selling is easy: EBay hosts pictures, everyone owns a digital camera, EBay owns Paypal, etc, etc. A few years later, I found at a thrift store the same Birkenstocks I had previously sold—same style, size, everything. With visions of $70.00 dancing in my head, I put them up for auction. I got $7.00. The buyer left me a positive rating and said, "Thanks for the great deal."
Interestingly, my anecdote is quite in line with the business fortunes of EBay and its sellers as recounted in the financial news. Sellers are angered by the huge fees EBay levies and by the low prices that most items command. From my perspective, I'd say the problem is that listing is easy now, hence an oversupply of goods. For buyers, why bother paying a lot, since hundreds of identical items will be listed later. Did the sellers know what they were doing? A bubble, once more.
My frugal Dad: It's fitting that I began with Hamlet, which is concerned with that "common theme" of "nature," the death of one's father(1.2). My frugal Dad died suddenly in November. Perhaps one reason that I have always been skeptical of people who say they "know what they're doing," is because he was always skeptical. He was a very intelligent man, one of whose greatest points of pride is that he attended the famous magnet school in New York, Peter Stuyvesant. But he was always very modest about his own intelligence, always pointing admiringly to the intelligence of others. This is, as most of us know, an unusual attribute.
My father was an entrepreneur for a while. First he owned a business with a partner. Later, after working for a company in Philadelphia for a year, he started his own business (market research) in around 1965. He had an office in New York. The employees consisted of my father and a secretary, plus, after a bit, my mother. Occasionally he had temporary workers. He paid very well, and I and many of my high school friends reaped the benefits of a $4.50 hourly wage.
After about 12 years, my father decided to close his business. He had had some very bad years. A few of the people who had passed work on to him had opened competing businesses. There was a recession. I asked why they were closing, and my mother said, "We don't want to lose our savings." What savings?
Little did I know that they had had a few very good years. The reason I didn't know that was because our visible standard of living did not change. They saved.
I've been thinking about this because of all the stories about people in their 20s and 30s who have gone from making high salaries to hard times. Many of these sad stories feature mortgage brokers and people otherwise in the real estate or banking business. ("I worked hard! I knew what I was doing!") This does not even include the upscale tales of the now-unemployed MBAs who worked in investment banking, and, supposedly knew what they were doing. (Which is why there is a shriek of pain at Obama's proposed pay caps for executives: "But we're worth it. We know what we're doing!")
My father, I now see, had the gift of modesty; he never thought he knew what he was doing. He saved during the good times. Thanks for the fine example.
15 comments:
- lei said...
Oh my. I'm hearing a "better than thou" attitude loud and clear in this post.
- February 10, 2009 at 11:37 AM
- Frugal Scholar said...
I apologize if it comes across that way. I meant for this to be a tribute to my father, who died 3 months ago today. He was a modest man. I will read this again in a few days. Could you tell me in particular what parts offended you? Then I can edit them.
- February 10, 2009 at 12:43 PM
- Midlife, menopause, mistakes and random stuff... said...
Hold on here.........there is no "Better Than Thou" attitude going on here at this blog!!
That was a beautiful tribute Frugal Scholar. I wouldn't edit anything. This is YOUR story and YOUR thoughts. If someone else doesn't agree or want to read it then they should just move on to the next blog and insult someone else.
You take care and blog your tue feelings girl ;=}
Steady On
Reggie Girl
- February 10, 2009 at 3:42 PM
- The Fabric Bolt said...
It seems that years past are "out of joint" in that there was so much which was unrealistic in gains, profits, expectations and like you state over and again...the bubble burst. Your snippets bring back some interesting memories and also some prudent warnings - more often than not, slow and steady wins the race.
- February 10, 2009 at 3:55 PM
- lei said...
I responded to your reply to me in an email and realized too late that I should have responded in the comment section. So, I shall do so here.
Oh, I was not offended! I see it as you expressing your opinion and me expressing an opinion on your opinion. (Whew! Does that make sense?)
I "heard" that entrepreneurs who make big bucks though they knew it al and they really didn't. I "heard" that you felt somehow superior to them.
I admire entrepreneurs -- the rists they take and most often the extreme hard work they put into having a vision come to cruition. They are dreamers who go beyond dreaming; they set goals and expend energy and often muscle and sweat meeting those goals. Our world would be a much poorer place in every respect withou them as it would be poorer without artists and academians.
Of course, this could lead us into another topic entirely: Greed and the chaos and pain it can cause.
Please don't feel you have to edit. You wrote something that bothered me and I had to stop and think why it bothered me. I appreciate anything that makes me think whether or not I agree with it.
And, lastly, my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Losing a loved and admired parent is always difficult.
This is a post script to Midlife, etc. My dear, trust me -- If I had meant to be insulting, there would have been no mistake about it. Just as your comment was unmistakably insulting to me. mine would have been.
- February 10, 2009 at 4:27 PM
- lei said...
Wow. Should have check the spelling on my post before I sent it. That's what comes from replying to something when upset.
- February 10, 2009 at 4:30 PM
- Duchesse said...
The word that comes to mind as you recount those failed businesses and speculative investments is "hubris".
Business failure is usually a multi-factor problem. I've felt some schadenfreude when retailers with insane markups go under.
The words that come when I read of your father are "humility" and "decency".
Frugal, don't edit to assuage someone, don't apologize, don't worry about offending a reader's sensibility. Write your truth.
- February 10, 2009 at 5:54 PM
- lei said...
OK - That does it. Lesson learned.
Apparently it is not appropriate to leave anything but excessively complimentary and positive comments on blogs.
My feelings did not need to be assuaged, I did not require an apology, my sensibilities were not offended and I certainly did not mean to insult you. This is my last comment of ANY sort on ANY blog.
- February 10, 2009 at 6:10 PM
- Over the Cubicle Wall said...
Not to get tangled in the fray, but one part of this post stood out to me. The limit to executive pay. This was done before, and helped in large part to spawn the concept of stock options as an alternative means of compensating an executive who just had their salary limited by legislation.
Stock options led in part to those same executives running companies into the ground by pushing strategies that buoyed the price of the stock above all else. Quality, employee job satisfaction, and pride, pension, and retirement health benefits all took a hit in the name of short term profit so that stock options could be exercised.
The legislators knew what they were doing, but as it turns out, so did the executive. Hope it works out better this time, but unintended consequences have a way of getting in the way of the best of intentions.
- February 10, 2009 at 6:26 PM
- Frugal Scholar said...
@Cubicle--I didn't know all that! Your explanation is so clear. Thanks.
@Fabric--I think you may be right. The past was the out of joint time. Thanks.
@Duchesse--Hubris may indeed be the right word. But it is so hard to see businesses fail . . .Thanks for the kind words.
@Midlife--Thanks for the kind words.
@lei--Please come back and feel free to comment! I am a writing teacher and I am always amazed at how hard it is to communicate. As Edgar says at the end of King Lear: We should "speak what we feel, not what we ought to say." Or something like that! Thanks for your thoughtful comments.
- February 10, 2009 at 6:50 PM
- Midlife, menopause, mistakes and random stuff... said...
Lei; I agree with Frugal Scholar. Come back!! I invite you to my blog as well. I was in no way trying to insult you. I was trying to take up for Frugal Scholar and her touching tribute to her father. I just thought that maybe your comment was a little abrasive?
My own father died when I was 13 years old and her post spoke to me. Spoke for me.
Come back to commenting Lei, sometimes people's words don't come out the way that they want them to and I'm sure that you didn't mean anything demeaning ;=}.
Blogging is our forum to speak our own truths regardless of how other people feel about our truths. They are our feelings and we own them.
I hope that you understand where I'm coming from and hope that you will visit my blog. Mean it ;=}
- February 10, 2009 at 7:09 PM
- Chance said...
What an amazing tribute to your dad! At three months, the loss must still be acute, I'm thinking of you. Thanks for the great post, it is making me think this morning.
- February 11, 2009 at 4:55 AM
- Duchesse said...
Lei: My remarks do not pertain to solely to you as commenter nor to Frugal Scholar as writer.
When I censor myself because someone might reply with a critical comment, I will write a very safe, very watered-down blog. Not my cup of tea. Nor am I writing for compliments and positive comments. I do appreciate civility.
I don't think people reading Frugal Scholar mind debate and difference, and I would welcome your further contributions.
- February 11, 2009 at 6:15 PM
- Frugal Scholar said...
I offered to edit/revise because, if I'm coming across as "better than thou," I'd like to know! I have written a lot over the years, but I am still surprised when what I thought was so clear turns out not to be(like the last sentence?).
Thanks to all.
- February 11, 2009 at 8:25 PM
- WendyB said...
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Lovely tribute to your father (And true that things have REALLY changed on eBay.)
- February 11, 2009 at 8:55 PM