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My previous post about women's ministry and the responses to it (thank you for your input and if you still have something to add-please do!!)
Got me to thinking about why we do or don't do things.
I truly believe we miss out on so much of life because we can't get over our insecurities and/or can't stop playing the comparison game.
Which got me to thinking about my life and the beginnings of Lessons from Aisle 12.
This is the first thing I ever wrote with that title. It's been two years now.
Much has changed, but much is still the same. I'm so glad God never gives up on us!
So from Dec. 2008:
Today, after picking up Jude from preschool, we headed over to Aldi. For those of you who've never experienced the joy of the Aldi shopping adventure. . .well, it's hard to explain.
As our groceries were being rung up, Jude headed over to the counter where you bag your groceries, with his lunchable(ok let's call it his bribery--I'm so NOT above a little bribery). He was waiting for us very nicely and quietly, 'reading' the back of his box. Now for the fun part of Aldi, sacking up your groceries. . it's a nice little work out. Anyway, I digress. . .shocking I know!
A family of five children was heading our way as I was finishing up. They ranged from 8 to baby in a carrier. Three boys and two girls (one of the girls was the baby).
Two of the boys and the oldest girl sat down near Jude and they all struck up a conversation.
Talking about Star Wars, Christmas, the snow. It was really quite cute to listen to them chatting.
And it struck me as I watched them, when do we change? When do we go from just accepting how someone is and chat like we know each other. Because, going through my mind as I first saw them was
WOW five kids, she's so skinny and ones a baby! WOW five kids, I'll bet she homeschools them, because how else are the oldest ones here. She must be a better mom/wife/woman fill in the blank than me, because she: has more kids, is thinner, homeschools and is buying more fresh produce. (You know it didn't have to be those things that just what is was today).
So, when in our lives do we get so beat up by the world/Satan, we can't just enjoy talking with someone?
No comparing, no labeling,no judging (them or ourselves).
When do we stop seeing ourselves as the treasure God made us? His creation, created for His Glory!
The sweet acceptance of my five year old as he talked and laughed with these children. Never thinking for a moment what would someone else think about that, or maybe they wouldn't like him.
What a gift I was given today! A beautiful reminder to love and accept others and myself just the way Jesus does.
Wonder what I'll learn at Wal Mart tomorrow?
Thursday, August 5, 2010
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Police had to put down a mother black bear that invaded a home in New Jersey over the weekend, but state wildlife officials and a bucket truck operator were able to rescue the animal's three orphaned cubs, according to published reports.
Officers shot the female bear after it made its way into a home in a wooded neighborhood in West Milford Sunday and ransacked the place, reports The Bergen Record. Officers were forced to kill the animal because it was no longer fearful of people and was a potential threat, state Department of Environmental Protection spokesman Larry Ragonese said.
"When a bear enters a home, it's a bad day for a bear," Ragonese told the Record.
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The bear ran from the house after being shot and didn't die immediately. Officials told the Record later found two cubs clinging onto their mother's body and a third that had climbed about 50 feet into a nearby oak tree.
Authorities called in a tree service owner to help get the third bear on Monday. After some maneuvering, the owner's son was able to pull the cub from the tree.
"The cub kept trying to scoot away, but he managed to net him," the tree service owner told the Record. "He was only a little guy."
All three cubs have been placed with with someone who rehabilitates bears.


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Robinson Home Products has expanded its CraftKitchen flatware line designed to provide new options for customers seeking classic designs that are also trendy.
New additions to the brand's Classic design flatware collection are offered in either mirror or satin finish. The pieces are manufactured in 4.0mm gauge in sets of six, except for the steak knives, which come in a set of four. The new offerings include: tall drink spoons, round bowl soup spoons, steak knives, and cocktail spoons, forks and spreaders.
Meanwhile, the company has also introduced four new, more modern patterns in the following finishes: Kailey (mirror finish), Satin Kailey (brushed), Ellie (mirror), Satin Ellie (brushed) and Meritt (hammered mirror). The new flatware patterns are made in 3.5mm gauge in 18/0 stainless steel, and all five patterns are offered in 20-piece sets, service for four, and retail for $39.99:
Completing the new CraftKitchen flatware additions are four contemporary patterns, also made in 4.0mm thickness in 18/0 stainless steel. All four patterns are available in 20-piece sets, service for four, and retail at $49.99. The offerings include: Jovana (mirror), Arlo (mirror), Satin Arlo (brushed) and Weslyn (mirror).
"CraftKitchen flatware enhances any table because of its universal, tasteful appeal. And now, we can offer consumers new purchasing options as well as new designs. We are confident that these additions will delight our customers and meet the high standards that they expect from CraftKitchen," said Ross Patterson, president, Robinson Home Products.


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Doubletree by Hilton Cambridge BelfryCambourne, Cambridge, East of England, CB23 6BW British
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In conjunction with the government Eat Out To Help Out scheme, we will be giving £10.00 off our afternoon teas Monday – Wednesday through August. This discount will be deducted from your bill. Subject to availability displayed in calendar.
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The Bridge Restaurant at The Cambridge Belfry hotel serves modern British cuisine including classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Decorated in a vibrant contemporary manner, this is the perfect venue for a relaxing evening.
All dishes on The Cambridge Belfry menu are made with the best of British produce. Starters of duck liver pate and smoked salmon whet the appetite. For mains choose from dishes such as braised lamb shank with red pepper mashed potato and chicken in a creamy leek and mushroom white wine sauce on the carte. Grilled specialities include rib eye steak with portabella mushroom and red wine jus and Lincolnshire sausages with mashed potato.
The tempting desserts selection at The Cambridge Belfry hotel offers pecan and toffee cheesecake and poached raspberry crème brûlée. Enjoy a variety of wines, beers and hot drinks from the drinks list.
Located on the outskirts of the renowned city, in a lovely lakeside setting, The Cambridge Belfry hotel is easily accessible on the A428 and is a 25-minute drive from Cambridge Rail Station.
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21 February 2020
Unfortunately the meal was spoilt by the fact that there was a comedy night on in the hotel at the same time, although we requested a table the other end of the restaurant,you could hardly hear each other over the noise in the adjacent bar. Food was average and over priced. Overall a poor experience, would not eat in the restaurant again.
19 October 2019
The food was lovely and the service was efficient.
12 August 2019
Good food excellent service
20 July 2019
The staff were very accommodating especially towards my wife who has intolerance to various food items
23 May 2019
We did not expect such a high standard of food from a restaurant in a chain hotel. All the dishes we ordered were delicious, prepared with care and well presented. But we did find that both the Picpoul de Pinet and the Malbec we ordered, although drinkable, were not up to the standard of the food. The service was excellent, the waiter was attentive while not being intrusive. Overall, one to remember.
20 April 2019
We stayed overnight at the hotel and had dinner in the restaurant on the Friday. The restaurant was very busy and the atmosphere was great! The staff were fantastic and so was the food! The waiting staff were friendly but professional and I would visit again purely based on the staff experience! Thank you for a brilliant evening!
3 July 2018
We had afternoon tea, it was average. We were given afternoon tea in the Bar which would have been much nicer had we been in one of the small lounges.
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Sony Pictures has secured film rights to the upcoming stage adaptation of the Britney Spears musical Once Upon a One More Time, which is set to world premiere in Chicago this fall ahead of an anticipated Broadway bow.
Spears will produce the film adaptation along with her manager Larry Rudolph and John Davis' Davis Entertainment, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
READ: Britney Spears Musical Once Upon a One More Time to Play Chicago, Eyes Broadway
Once Upon a One More Time will begin October 29 at the James M. Nederlander Theatre before a November 13 opening. Broadway dates have not been announced.
The stage production will be directed by Kristin Hangii (a Tony nominee for another jukebox musical, Rock of Ages). The show's book is by Jon Hartmere (Bare: A Pop Opera). Featuring such familiar characters as Cinderella and Snow White, the musical will use Spears' hits to tell the story of a royal book club that has its fairy-tale notions challenged by way of a The Feminine Mystique-wielding fairy godmother.


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Veddartha is an old and powerful Cainite of the Ventrue Clan. In Sanskrit his name means "wise and prosperous one". The Danava bloodline claim him as their founder, though they believe they are the original Ventrue. Veddartha is also said to have been the founder of the Road of Kings.
The oldest texts mention the name "Veddartha" as the sire of Mithras, the fourth generation Prince of London. Later sources also mention Veddartha as sire of Maltheas, a 5th generation Monitor of the Inconnu.
For a long time the fans believed that "Veddartha" was the name of the Ventrue Antediluvian, since this name was first employed to address Mithras' sire in A World of Darkness, First Edition.
However, according to the accounts of Clanbook: Ventrue, it was believed that by the time of Mithras' Embrace the Ventrue Antediluvian had already been slain outside of the walls of the Second City. So either Veddartha was Ventrue himself – not destroyed by the Brujah Antediluvian or Set, as rumor indicated – or Veddartha was the methuselah responsible for Ventru's diablerie.
However, Transylvania Chronicles II gave some advantage to the theory that Veddartha never was the Ventrue Antediluvian when the book gave his name as Maltheas' sire – Maltheas being a 5th generation vampire Embraced many centuries after Mithras. Time of Thin Blood offers more information about Veddartha, who was mentioned in a letter from the 5th generation Inconnu Gracchus to his dearest Hermia, where he voices the opinion of Veddartha on the subject of the Thin-Blooded.
The letter states that the vampire Veddartha regarded the thin-blooded as nothing more than appetizers for the "Feast of the Ages", when the weaker generations would slake and slow the thirst of the Ancients with little cost to the Inconnu's reserves of strength and wisdom (of which he was a part).
Therefore, a common theory assumes that Mithras was originally a 5th generation who committed diablerie on another Cainite of more powerful blood. Thus his sire, Veddartha, would be a 4th generation who is still active during the Final Nights.
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- WOD: A World of Darkness, p. 32
- VTM: Clanbook: Ventrue
- VTM: Encyclopaedia Vampirica, p. 181
- VTDA: Transylvania Chronicles II: Son of the Dragon, p. 99
- DAV: Dark Ages Europe, p. 11
- VTM: Time of Thin Blood, p. 65


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Another Activity Weekend in North Wales
The fact that things have been organised so that the Colwyn Bay Ski races and the Llyn Padarn Kayak Time Trials occur on the same weekend makes it worthwhile making the 2 hour trip to North Wales for me. Not that the 2 hour trip to North Wales isn't always worthwhile. It always is and the journey itself is nice, especially as the mountains start to close in around you and the snow-capped peaks start making their presence felt. It also gives me an excuse to have a night in Ramsey our camper van too.
It was pouring with rain all the way there on Saturday morning, but the skies started clearing as I descended from the Crimea Pass north of Blanaeu Ffestiniog.
Colwyn Bay Surf Ski Races
By the time I'd reached Colwyn Bay it was glorious sunshine, blue skies and calm seas.
[Photos courtesy of Martin as I was too lazy to take any!]
Martin was already out paddling as he would be time-keeping for the races. The rest of us got ready and soon we were on the water for the first of two 5km races.
As before, the first was a 'mass' start. I soon settled into 3rd place with Jamie way out in front and Stephen just ahead of me. What I didn't realise was quite how close Mike was behind me! As usual, the buoy took longer to get to than expected. There was a little bit of chop and small swell but nothing to worry us as we rounded the buoy and headed back to the beach.
Once everyone was back and layers were discarded as the temperature increased. We had a little break and then headed off again. This time handicapped so that we could all finish together. As last time, I was quite pleased not to be last and to be ahead of people who were easily beating me this time last year. Maybe I have improved a little after all!
Once changed it was off to the café for coffee, cake and a chat. There were prizes again too, a paddling hat this time! As this is a series of races Martin worked out the overall standings and I'm hanging on to 2nd place – only because I've done both races so far whereas Jamie, the winner today has only done one! Here are the standings so far:
Stephen Marnell 20pts
Alan Cole 16pts
James Sam Mayers 12pts
Mike Rudd 10pts
Mark Williams 9pts
John Broadhead 3pts
Ben Beachell 2pts
Fabian 4 Run Route
Ben and I then headed off to Dolgarrog where we had planned to recce the run route of the Fabian 4 Mountain Challenge. Ben had done it before so vaguely knew the course, I didn't know quite what to expect. We started at Surf Snowdonia where a rally was taking place. We made our way along a track to the kayak to run transition area and then started the run route proper. After a brief flat, muddy section away from the river we crossed the road and headed very steeply upwards. On and on the climb went without relenting. Eventually it levelled off somewhat after what had been a 900 foot climb over the course of a mile. It was still uphill from here though as we followed a drainage channel and then a huge water pipeline up to the Llyn Colwyd reservoir. After another 3 miles of gentle climbing we reached the dam, crossed it and then headed steeply up again, this time over rougher wet ground over the ridge and into the next valley.
The weather was perfect, chilly but sunny and with just a gentle wind up here in the hills. At the 5.7 mile mark we reached the top and started a steep descent over grassy moorland first and then down through woodland tracks and paths to emerge 3 miles later in Trefriw. The actual Fabian 4 route then continues on around another hill and into Llanwrst.
We however had to get back to our vans so we headed along the flat road to Dolgarrog. By now the rally cavalcade had left so we had a quiet car park in which to get changed. It was a tough run. 11.5 miles in total and I was tired before I started! I was looking forward to my liver and onions meal at Pete's Eats!
A night in the Camper
After a wash and change, I headed off to Llanberis where I parked on the shores of Llyn Padarn and chilled for a while with a cup of coffee before wandering into Llanberis for the much anticipated liver and onions.
After queuing for ages I discovered that they were out of liver at Pete's Eats so plumped for a lamb burger instead. Once it arrived I think it was actually a 'dragon burger' by mistake but by now I was starving so just ate it anyway. I only noticed at the end that the coleslaw it was supposed to come with was missing as well! Oh well, not quite the meal I was looking forward to but it had filled a hole.
Once back at the van I settled down with a book, more coffee and a double decker before snuggling down for the night. Actually there wasn't much snuggling needed as I was too hot to sleep most of the night.
Llyn Padarn Time Trial
Sunday morning was a chilled start for me just breakfasting in the van and watching the word go by. It was a mild day with very little wind so the lake was calm and looking perfect for the time trial.
As people turned up I chatted and got ready and we all headed off across to the other side of the lake ready for our handicapped start times. The wind had picked up a little by now but was still quite light.
I set off on the time trial with Kevin some 8 minutes behind the first starters and with Geoff, James and John behind us. I soon pulled out a bit of a lead over Kevin but he hung onto me and I was surprised to see him right behind me still at the turnaround point. It was into the wind on the way back though and my fitness paid off here as I pulled away from him. Afterwards James had said that I'd been pulling away from him on the way back as well. According to Chris who was timing us I'd put in a PB of 28:52. Not too shabby!
Coffee and biscuits back at the shop were followed by a nice drive home through Wales at the end of another good weekend away. The van could do with a bit of a clean though.


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Finally managed to sort the seats out, its taken a few months but I'm happy with the results as the covers have a habit of not fitting on new foam but they are fine. The runner/tracks have been powder coated and fitted to the bases and are just awaiting final fixing to the floor.
Door cards are in with the rest of the ali trim, all painted in BMW Monostein pearlescent.
Finally got round to fitting up the vent windows and fitting them in.
Trunk mat is in but just needs cutting in the rear to fit.
Front bumper was removed to fit restored grill and fit nudge bar and indicators, now just needs setting up with front wings/bonnet
Running out of things on my todo list now.......
Passenger seat assembled by cosmic canary, on Flickr
Setting front seat bases by cosmic canary, on Flickr
Setting front seat bases by cosmic canary, on Flickr
Front seat bases by cosmic canary, on Flickr
Vent window by cosmic canary, on Flickr
mat in place by cosmic canary, on Flickr
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What a beautiful car! Great work
yep. my wife was getting 9mpg around town, as our town is hilly and twisty an car never gets a chance to stay in one gear for any length of time, so, as I worked 7 miles away, I ended up using it and getting 14mpg, but petrol was about 50p per litre back then LOL
Thanks guys, V8.jimmy, I too used it as a daily commuter back in the late 80', driving every day from South London right into the city for almost a year, seems almost ludicrous to do that now!
cracking build, just been right through this thread. These are superb cars, much under rated. My wife had a '61 as her daily back about 1997/8
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I've used Birds nest too. They wouldn't send me a brake servo though as they insisted on a core.
Haven't driven mine as much as I'd like. Heater matrix went, then the brake servo went and last month a front stub axle snapped. Have just fixed that by using later hubs with disc brakes.
For the servo and the brake calipers I got them from rockauto.
Thanks Torment!
Martin, I try to refurb wherever I can but if I have to I use Birds Nest in Oregon. Fred there is a great help and there's never a problem. I've used quite a few companies over the years but these guys as far as i'm concerned are the best. As you may well know most repro parts seem to come from Tapco in Korea and of a very poor standard unfortunately but they all seem to be importing parts from them.
Hows your bird, have you been able to get out much this Summer?
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Crowchild Classic 2016
An insider's look at the 2016 Crowchild Classic held at the Scotiabank Saddledome on January 21, 2016.
Photos courtesy of: Madison Farkas, Melissa Kadey, Allison Badger, Victoria Stey and Melanie Walsh
Published on: January 28, 2016
Shauna Deschamps (left), mother of Cougars captain Devonie Dechamps, whistles after her daughter's team scores in the second period. She's on the U of C's side of the Saddledome, but wanted be here so she could sit behind the Cougars' bench. Sporting intricate face paint, second-year sport and recreation management student Jenny Styner (right) cheers for the Mount Royal Cougars as the women's Crowchild Classic begins. Photo by Madison Farkas
Linesmen try to separate Mount Royal Cougar Cody Cartier, number 27, and a teammate from members of the University of Calgary Dinos when the intense city rivalry reconvened for the annual the Crowchild Classic. The Dinos needed double overtime to clip the Cougars 2-1 before a crowd of 12,895, a Canadian Interuniversity Sport record for a hockey game. Photo by Victoria Stey
Madison Zilkie (left) and Mike Stacey (right) pose with a sign that jokingly accuses the U of C Dinos of playing a role in the framing of Steven Avery, a reference to the popular Netflix documentary Making a Murderer. The sign was handmade by Stacey and Emily Treppenhauer (not pictured) for the Crowchild Classic where MRU Cougars' men's and women's hockey teams face their U of C Dinos counterparts. Photo by Melissa Kadey
Two MRU Cougar fans react to the Dinos' second goal during the women's game on Jan. 21 at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Dinos went on to defeat the Cougars women's team 3-2 in the first game of the Crowchild Classic. Photo by Melissa Kadey
A Cougar fan shows her enthusiasm when Chelsea Court scores the first goal for the Mount Royal Cougars women's team in a game against the University of Calgary Dinos on Jan. 21 at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Photo by Melissa Kadey
U of C supporter Sarah Grenon applies red and yellow facepaint on her sister Nicole's face before the start of the women's Crowchild Classic at the Saddledome on Jan. 21, where the Dinos went on to win 3-2. While Nicole is a student at the University of Calgary, Sarah goes to the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, and this is her last day in Calgary before she returns. She and Nicole are here for sister Megan Grenon, who plays defence for the Dinos. Photo by Madison Farkas
Mount Royal fans Tom Rochford (right) and and Thomas Salmon shout their disapproval after the Dinos score five minutes into the first period of the women's Crowchild Classic. The Dinos would win 3-2. Photo by Madison Farkas
Mount Royal Cougar Jordan McNaughton dodges defending University of Calgary Dinos during the annual Crowchild Classic held Jan. 21 at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Dinos' men's team beat the Cougars 2-1 in double overtime before a record-breaking attendance of 12,859 people. Earlier in the day the universities' women's teams faced off with the Dinos defeating the Cougars 3-2. Photo by Allison Badger
Cain Franson for the University of Calgary Dinos crosses past Mount Royal Cougars, including team captain Matthew Brown. Photo by Melanie Walsh
Mount Royal students, Jordan Wigle (left) and Kim McNulty (right) felt anything but blue as they cheered on the Cougars men's hockey team. Photo by Melanie Walsh
Connor Sorensen and Cole Charrois keep the crowd alive at the men's hockey game during the tense double overtime between the UofC Dinos and the MRU Cougars. The two fans also show their support for Mayor Naheed Nenshi, a former Mount Royal instructor. Photo by Melanie Walsh
Calgary native and forward for the Mount Royal Cougars Tanner Olstad battles to keep the puck from the Dinos. Photo by Melanie Walsh
Chris Collins, a forward for the University of Calgary Dinos, works hard to get the puck back to their attack zone. Photo by Melanie Walsh
Mount Royal Cougar forward Cody Cartier eagerly waits for an attempt to score on University of Calgary Dino goalie Steven Stanford. Photo by Melanie Walsh
The Crowchild Classic not only welcomed current Mount Royal and University of Calgary students to the Scotiabank Saddledome Jan. 21. MRU General Science major Kushal Sookarine shows some school spirit by supporting the Cougars at the men's game before he leaves for medical school. Photo by Ingrid Mir.


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Coalition dangles $1 billion carrot to businesses keen to go regional
The Coalition has committed $1 billion over eight years for grants for projects that will grow jobs in regional Victoria, in its latest promise to decentralise the state's population.
The "decentralisation fund" will support businesses that want to grow in or relocate to regional and rural Victoria, the opposition said.
It also promised to revive the former Napthine government's Putting Locals First program, a community grants fund cut by Labor.
"While Melbourne grows at more than 126,000 people per year, just over 20,000 people move to
regional Victoria in 12 months," Nationals leader Peter Walsh said.
"Our state is in desperate need of a bold vision to make sure all of our communities grow – not
just Melbourne."
Grants would be given to businesses that demonstrate the money will be used to grow jobs in regional Victoria. It would be invested in infrastructure such as better roads and connections to power and water necessary to help a business operate.
The opposition has put Melbourne's growing pains at the heart of its election pitch.
It has proposed working with the federal government to change Australia's visa program to encourage migrants to move to the regions, although this would require the Commonwealth to relinquish control of migration to the states.
A smaller Napthine government fund, called Putting Locals First, will also be revived as part of the $1 billion pledge.
The fund is for community upgrades to buildings and amenities, improvements to tourist trails
and better facilities at our grassroots sporting clubs, the opposition said.
"Our $1 billion Decentralisation Fund will also include targeted investment which will support
business growth and local job creation, enable communities to attract and retain new residents
and raise education outcomes for the youngest Victorians," Mr Walsh said.
Labor said the regional unemployment rate, 4.5 per cent, was its lowest in seven years.
"This is nothing more than a re-announcement of the Liberal-Nationals' previous dud policy that saw full-time regional employment go backwards by 14,100 jobs," Jaala Pulford, Minister for Regional Development, said.
Adam Carey is Education Editor. He joined The Age in 2007 and has previously covered state politics, transport, general news, the arts and food.


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Senator Ed Berger – Kansas District 34, Reno and Kingman Counties
During my 45-year career in education, culminating with 23 years as President of Hutchinson Community College, I worked with a cross section of people across the community, the region, and the state. Responsiveness and access were essential to the college's success, as was active communication with all sectors of the community.
Senator Ed Berger is working every day to improve Kansas and the 34th District regarding issues that are vital to the District and State. Whether it is education, healthcare, or a balanced budget, he will represent your interests in Topeka.
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We take our cue from both decor trends and from what's happening outside our windows. The grass is greening, the blue jays and robins with their bright colours are laying fascinatingly speckled eggs, the first flowers are popping up with their clear, bright, warm colours. How's that for inspiration?
Try amping up the hues that you choose for your Spring accents instead of falling back to pale pastels.
While you're choosing, decide whether you'd like to stick to one or two new tones or a whole rainbow. Add a metallic accent if you're feeling fancy and watch your new colours sparkle and come to life!
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In a different approach, swapping out heavier winter pillows and throws in favour of washes of saturated pastels complimented by a sparkling gold floor lamp bring life and lightness to the room. Not to mention the added greenery that brings the feeling of a tropical outdoors, in!
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Of course we think of bunnies, lamb, and fish when we think of Easter, Passover, and Nawroz, but they're not the only symbols we cherish!
Sometimes these symbols are best reserved for the holiday feast table itself, rather than strewn around the house with abandon.
We focus on seasonal flora rather than fauna for an everyday approach to bringing Spring to our homes.
Mismatched glass vases or china jars full of monochromatic or mono botanic buds instantly bring life into a space and easily extend your Spring colour palette. Don't worry about fussy arrangements, we actually prefer something less contrived like floppy tulip heads, tiny chamomile buds, sturdy hyacinths, or fragrant lilacs cut from the bush in the yard, all with their deliciously fresh greenery.
The best part? You can spread them out to have one or two vases in every room for maximum Springy-ness – and then gather them all up to become dinner table centrepieces for holiday feasts! It's a 2 for 1!
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Sometimes it feels like the only way to welcome Spring is by filling your home with twee ceramic bunnies and copious numbers of ornamental eggs. But there's no need to be literal about the signs of the season!
Revamp your inspiration by focusing on the materials those symbols are often made out and let those more subtle references become your Springtime accents.
Raffia, dyed linens, burlap, light woods, and metallic accents are as suggestive of Spring holidays as the woodland creatures they're often turned into, but they can become so much more elegant in different applications!
We're fans of colour but sometimes neutrals create even more impact. Natural linen slipcovers, softly hued cushions, and touches of woven grasses express the Spring season beautifully, with all the hallmarks of traditional artsy decor – and none of the craftsy-ness.
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We couldn't leave out a Springtime table! Whether it's a religious, spiritual, or communal experience – or a combination of all three – many of us are brought around the table to celebrate the season of rebirth in its many forms. Dining with family and friends is always joyful experience and one in which your decor can run wild!
If you love all those sweet, traditional Spring symbols, let them come to play on your dining table in unexpected ways!
We love everything about this table. The gold shimmer, the robin's egg blue, and look at those little matzoh placetags! Sweet, sophisticated, and familiar to all who have had the pleasure of attending a Passover seder.
One of our favourite Easter tablescapes! Fanciful china, linen napkins, and those bobble-headed tulips we love so much. But get closer – that moss bunny steals the show! Whether you're hosting brunch or dinner on Easter weekend, this will be the happiest table there could be.
It doesn't have to be a major holiday to have some fun with your table. Changing up your dishware and table linens is a wonderful way to welcome the new season into your home We think these layered options are perfect for making every day feel like a special occasion!
Have you considered changing up your home for Spring? What elements do you like to change to freshen things up?
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2. Do you have any comments on the process for determining interim guideline values for chemicals that have been detected in drinking water but do not have a guideline value in the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines?:
The additional text for Ch 6 identifies a hierarchy of documents to refer to if ADWG guidelines do not exist. There is no rationale explaining the hierarchy. A paragraph explaining why these reference documents are in the order presented would be useful. For example, is it because the AGWR and the WHO drinking water guidelines use the same assumptions in the acceptable concentration calculations? It is not clear why documents have been ordered as such.
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The text is clear. Melbourne Water has a concern about the communication of the assessment of treatment chemicals in the absence of NHMRC in the process. For example, if a water utility in Qld approached NICNAS through their local department of health for guidance on the assessment of a treatment chemical - how will that be communicated to other States so that work is not potentially duplicated? Will this be a role that NICNAS undertakes? Also, what is the process for chemicals to be added to Table 8.2? It is not stated in the document how this might be done and some guidance would be appreciated.
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Brand Licensing Europe #BLE2015 has just finished and ODM has been tracking this event. This event was the definitive event for the European licensing industry.
Whether you were a retailer, licensee or sales promotion professional, BLE was the perfect place for you to meet face-to-face with over 300 leading brand owners, discover the hottest brands, characters, images and artwork available for license and find new partnerships that could transform your business forever.
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Santa is Hoppin into Town! Hop Balls #Review
Whose the guy with the cap on head, suit that's red, special night, beard that's white , must be Santa! Yup he is coming!
So excited!! I can't believe that Christmas is almost here. My kids are counting down the days and as their mom, I can't blame them. It's the most happiest time of the year! Well for my family it is.
No matter what holiday you celebrate, their is always room for fun and of course exercise. With Hop Balls you better believe that you can get just that!
Hop Balls is located in sunshine state of Florida, As you know, Floridians know a thing or two when it comes down to having fun. Owned any operated by Waliki Toys, this remarkable company promotes wellness through exercising and their mission is to keep our children active and healthy. With 20 years of experience, The founder of Waliki Toys had a remembrance of his first time on a hop ball. He remembered how much fun it was for him as a child. With that being said, he just knew that bringing back this classic toy would be great for children and adults from all over the globe. Most people recall seeing these hop balls when they were little and of course they were called many of things like hippty hop, hoppity hopper or space hopper. I guess it all depends on where you grew up from and who you grew up with.
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Recently, I got a opportunity to review Hop Balls.com Unicorn Adult Size Plush Ball Hopper. I am thrilled to share with you my experience.
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Mrs. Anna has pink colored shimmery ears, feet and horn. She has a long pink mane and tail. She is about 29 inches in diameter.
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Also, I have been designing brand new packaging, but more on that later down the track... I need to keep these surprises for when the time is right!
I hope you are all enjoying the festive season!


text: Focus Stories The Principal Law Firm 2018 by Rebekah Grier For many of us, our homes and families are the center of our lives. They are the principal priority. The same is true for attorney Shivon Patel, and it's why she founded The Principal Law Firm more than eight years ago in Sanford. A lifelong Floridian, Shivon grew up here, went to school and college here, founded her business here, and is raising her family here. Seminole County and the greater Central Florida region has become an extension of her home, and Shivon works every day to serve the community she considers part of her family. Working side-by-side with her husband Amit Patel, CPA/CFP, of A.P. Accounting & Tax Services (his office is literally right next door), Shivon offers legal counsel for real-estate law, estate planning and probate, and business law – in addition to a full-service title company that provides commercial and residential closing, title, and escrow services. "We really do strive to build and maintain long-lasting relationships with our clients," says Shivon. "We opened our firm with the philosophy that we would not nickel-and-dime our clients, and it has resonated within the community and with our clients. It has set our firm apart from the dozens of others." But helping people find homes, secure their families, and grow their businesses is just a start for Shivon. She sits on the boards for three local nonprofit organizations and is an active community supporter. For more than four years, Shivon has been involved with Sports 4 the Kids and The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools. Last year, she chaired the Arts Alive in Seminole! fundraiser for the Foundation, and this year she chaired its Tools 4 Seminole Schools initiative. Two years ago, Shivon partnered with the Florida Hospital Foundation and now sits on its board, as well. Strengthening the community through honest service and involvement will always be at the heart of Shivon's work ethic. What does your family need? Whatever it may be, The Principal Law Firm is here to help.


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For three generations we have served customers wishing to enjoy top quality charcuterie and meat, the ideal cuts for traditional recipes and for satisfying those who love a more contemporary cuisine. We have come a long way in 70 years and today our products are distributed in Italy and abroad, but our mission remains unchanged: to serve you, our customer, to be worthy of your trust and to ensure that our products constantly offer the same flavour and simplicity as those of your family butcher.
Our entire production is carried out in conformity with the strictest European food norms regarding hygiene and preservation.
An avant-garde manufacturing plant, in strict compliance with EEC norms, ensures that all the goodness of time-honoured tradition is produced and preserved at its best, to reach your table where its authentic flavour can be enjoyed to the full.
Italian tradition
Aliprandi charcuterie specialities have always maintained close ties with the fine dining tradition of Franciacorta.
As we have expanded, we have combined artisanal tradition with technological innovation to offer high quality products that preserve their characteristic flavour intact.
Accurately selected pork meat is essential to guaranteeing high quality and a short supply chain. We focus particular attention on the preparation of herb and spice blends, the family recipe for ensuring that cured products age perfectly and that fresh products are genuinely delicious.


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In the Scriptures a veil means separation. Even in the most loving of relationships great distance and separation can open up. This is true of human relationships and is certainly true of our relationship to God. How can we close the gaps in our relationship to God when they develop?
We love creatures too much and God to little, ourselves too much and God too little.
Peter Kreeft (b. 1937)
In no time or place could it be wrong for a person to love God with his whole heart and his whole soul and his whole mind.
St Augustine (354-430 AD)
We see the world of mankind to be exceedingly busy and active, and the affections of men are the springs of the motion.
Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758)
The love of God and the love of the world are two affections, not merely in a state of rivalry, but in a state of enmity – and that so irreconcilable, that they cannot dwell together in the same heart.
Thomas Chalmers (1780-1847)
Old disordered loves will remain intact until new reordered loves arrive to drive them out and take their place.
Prof. David K. Naugle, Dallas Baptist University
I was there when they crucified my Lord,
I held the scabbard when the soldier drew his sword,
I threw the dice when they pierced his side,
But I've seen love conquer the great divide.
B.B. King (1925-2015), When Love Comes To Town


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205 Live, Adam Cole, AJ Styles, Aleister Black, Authors Of Pain, Becky Lynch, Bobby Fish, Bobby Lashley, Braun Strowman, Brock Lesnar, Buddy Murphy, Cesaro, Charlotte Flair, Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, Finn Bálor, Hollywood Hogan, Jeff Hardy, Johnny Gargano, Kairi Sane, Kassius Ohno, Kyle O'Reilly, Matt Riddle, Mustafa Ali, Natalya, Nia Jax, Nikki Cross, NXT TakeOver: WarGames II, Pete Dunne, Rey Mysterio, Ricochet, Roderick Strong, Ronda Rousey, Ruby Riott, Samoa Joe, Seth Rollins, Shane McMahon, Shayna Baszler, Sheamus, Shinsuke Nakamura, Smackdown Live, Survivor Series, The Bar, The Miz, The Undisputed Era, Tommaso Ciampa, Velveteen Dream, War Raiders, WrestleMania 35, WWE, WWE Championship, WWE Cruiserweight Championship, WWE Intercontinental Championship, WWE NXT Championship, WWE Raw, WWE Raw Women's Championship, WWE Smackdown, WWE Smackdown Live Women's Championship, WWE Survivor Series, WWE Survivor Series 2018, WWE United States Championship, WWE Universal Championship
One of the greatest things to happen in the WWE in the last year or two has been the women's evolution where the men finally have to step up their game against a women's division that is evolving at a high pace. The greatest thing to happen to the women's evolution in that time span has been the one and only Becky Lynch, the Smackdown Live Women's Champion who has been cutting some of the best promos around. At the WWE's 32ND edition of Survivor Series, we were supposed to have the incredible match up between Becky and WWE Raw Women's Champion Ronda Rousey, but we were robbed of that due to a Nia Jax elbow to the face put Becky out of commission. It is not completely Nia's fault because accidents do happen, but that would have been match of the night. But now, we were left with Smackdown and it's writers deciding to flip the script and change everything. We will get the rumored WrestleMania 35 match between Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey and then for some god awful reason we got a heel turn from Daniel Bryan as he defeated AJ Styles for the WWE Championship which now means that Daniel is taking on WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar in what will surely be billed as David vs Goliath.
Now all the excitement for the PPV has almost completely left my body, but there are some matches that could save the night from being a total waste. I honestly believe that WWE Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins vs WWE United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura has the potential to be a match of the night winner as two of the best in the business in my opinion go at it for brand supremacy. I honestly do not believe that Brock Lesnar has what it takes anymore to put on an OK match which is why I think they are giving Daniel Bryan a shot, but I'd be surprised if he won. I honestly believe that Charlotte is going to be the saving grace of that match just like Becky Lynch would have been meaning that they will carry the match. As much as I would love to see the RAW women's team win their traditional Survivor series match, I just think there is too much tension between Natalya and Ruby Riott right now that will somehow come into play during the match. I am just wondering who the last member of the Smackdown Live women's team is going to be since Charlotte can no longer do it. I say that we bring in Nikki Cross since she already wrestled on the show a couple of weeks ago.
I don't understand the point of having two heel tag teams face each other, but I am afraid to say that A.O.P. (Authors Of Pain) vs The Bar (Sheamus and & Cesaro) could actually be one hell of a match. I do not have too much invested interest in what 205 Live is bringing to the table only because I haven't followed that in a while, but I like Mustafa Ali and what he brings so I'll check it out when he challenges WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy. Now, the men's traditonal Survivor Series match that sees Drew McIntyre, Dolph Ziggler, Braun Strowman, Finn Bálor, and Bobby Lashley represent RAW as they take on Smackdown's team of The Miz, Jeff Hardy, Samoa Joe, Shane McMahon, and Rey Mysterio should be a very interesting match. The line in the sand could be drawn from this match as we inch closer to the road to WrestleMania 35. I think the WWE lost faith in the Tag team version of the traditional Survivor Series match when they placed it on the pre-show, but mark my words it will set the tone for the rest of the night and reveal to you which brand will take it all this year.
If you missed last night's showing of NXT TakeOver: WarGames II then you missed one hell of a night. That event definitely set the tone for the weekend that it always does. The first match saw Matt Riddle, the king of bros, dispose of Kassius Ohno in seconds. With a little help from some friends Shayna Baszler disposed of her arch nemesis Kairi Sane 2-1 in a best two out of three falls match that left much to be desired. The next three matches are a complete toss up of what could be considered match of the night. First in what was an excellent match, Aleister Black and Johnny Gargano fought an epic match where both men left everything they had in the ring, but Aleister dug in deep and found a way to win hitting not one, but two Fade to Black's. The very next match did much of the same as the previous match, but one thing is for certain. Even though the Velveteen Dream lost to NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa, he earned my respect and I look forward to watching this man whether it be in NXT or when he gets the call up. I loved the theatrics and the ode to Hollywood Hogan that Dream displayed last night. Last, but certainly not least the WarGames match once again lived up the hype as Ricochet, Pete Dunne, and the War Raiders went to war with The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Roderick Strong, and Kyle O'Reilly). Both teams blazed a path of destruction that I will never forget, but The Undisputed Era couldn't get it done this time around. While it's a hard choice to make, but the match of the night winner in my opinion is Aleister Black vs Johnny Gargano. Check out the event on the WWE Network and check out my predictions below for Survivor Series.
Smackdown is finally getting the win this year and here is how:
Smackdown wins the tag team traditional Survivor Series match
Team RAW will win the men's traditional Survivor Series match
Team Smackdown will win the Women's traditional match
Seth Rollins will defeat Shinsuke Nakamura
Brock Lesnar Defeats Daniel Bryan
Charlotte will defeat Ronda Rousey
The Bar will defeat A.O.P.
Buddy Murphy will retain his WWE Cruiserweight Championship.


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In 2018, all Sage Goddess courses will explore "A World of Magic" by taking students through the history of global civilizations and metacultures. Magic is not new, or even in its infancy – it's as old as time. We all have deep curiosity about the past, and relatively little knowledge about the customs, rituals, and daily practices of our ancestors. The gems, herbs, and oils we work with today were once in their hands, too, and formed deep within and across the Earth as these civilizations rose and fell. Over time, much has been lost – but we can retrieve it and explore it together. Each month we will focus on one civilization, and the course content will be inflected by subject area across the three Sage Goddess classes: In Magical Sabbatical students will learn about the magical and ritual practices of the focus civilization; in AroMagic, students will learn about the herbs and essential oils of the focus civilization; and in Gem Wise, students will learn about the gemstones and minerals of the focus civilization. Holistic Healers who are enrolled in all three classes will gain a wealth of knowledge about the history and mystery of magic. Our focus will span from ancient times to the common era. Together, we will tap into the power of these places and harness it together to infuse our modern practice with the magic of all time.
Join me as we trace the ancient origins of modern holidays and explore related practices from different traditions, pantheons, and lineages. In 2018, Sabbatical students will learn about ritual practices and magical traditions from each of the world civilizations we study, including rituals for birth, death, and significant life events as documented in ancient texts, glyphs, and oral traditions. Students in Magical Sabbatical in 2018 can look forward to a survey of rituals and traditions by country and civilization. For example, when we study the Mesopotamian civilizations we will learn about the rituals of Sumer and the first cities in the world: Eridu, Uruk, Ur, Larsa and Kish. And when we explore ancient Egypt, we will uncover the mysteries of the diurnal and nocturnal rituals of sacred temples and tombs.
Magical Sabbatical is my continuing women's course on magic and ritual, ideal for beginners but also for advanced practitioners who desire to take their metaphysical work deeper. Our monthly class will be a combination of meditation, discussion, and application of the month's theme. There are no prerequisites for this class. The monthly membership fee is $20. For the full magical experience, please consider upgrading to a Holistic Healer membership, giving you unlimited access to all 3 classes – Magical Sabbatical, AroMagic and Gem Wise. In addition, as elite class members, all Holistic Healers automatically qualify as Advisors within the Sage Goddess Affiliate Program, offering benefits like lifetime referral commissions, free monthly product kits and access to the brand-new Sage Goddess Educational Vault.


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My Urrwai
Studio 1 QPAC
My Urrwai is a funny, unique and intimate show created by Deadly Funny Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award winner Ghenoa Gela.
Ghenoa reflects on and celebrates her cultural and familial inheritance and invites audiences into her world to experience the interplay of the political, social and colonial expectations she dances with every day. Laughter and deep reflection go hand in hand in this story told through movement and words.
Supported by stellar team including director Rachael Maza and dramaturg Kate Champion, My Urrwai is a revealing window into culture, and an unflinching comment on race relations in Australia.
As a contemporary, mainland Torres Strait Islander woman, dancer, actor, comedian, all-rounder who carries the responsibility of being the only one able to pass on her Grandmothers dance. This work is a peeling back of the many layers that make up G: Happy G, Funny G, Scary G, Sporty G, and so on revealing the deep heart within. Her energetic auto-biographical journey is funny, moving and, ultimately, enlightening.
Ghenoa is a recipient of both the renowned Keir Choreographic Award and the Deadly Funny Melbourne International Comedy Festival and has just returned from Edinburgh Fringe, where she performed with award winning show, Hot Brown Honey.
"The experience of My Urrwai feels like a belly laugh, a sharp intake of breath and a big warm hug... It is a beautifully crafted irreverent story of one woman's journey to her homeland and an incredibly enlivening night at the theatre." On The Town
"My Urrwai is an absorbing, swiftly-moving, well-judged performance piece that sparks with intelligence." Timeout Sydney
QPAC is a valued partner of Must Do Brisbane.com
My Urrwai
Studio 1, QPAC
Melbourne St
Cnr Grey St
South Brisbane
Jul 17-22
$30 + trans fee


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Greetings & Salutations
So you want to know a little bit about me. It's never easy talking about myself, and considering I'm much more comfortable behind my camera than I am speaking in general, this simple task is doubly hard. So here goes it!
Montana Photographer
Photography is my vocation, my calling, my passion. My heart beats with anticipation of telling a story through my lens. The opportunities to tell these stories have brought me to breathtaking landscapes all over our beautiful state of Montana, and around the world.
My Philosophy
My tools are film and digital, and I've been shooting professionally for 20 years. It is one of the ways I live out my faith in God, celebrating creation; people, places, heartbreak, and happiness – while serving. When I have a camera in my hands I know I am doing exactly what I was made to do. Seeking those tender, quirky, surprising or hysterical moments allows me to create intimate connections with amazing people and jaw-dropping places.
Kind Words From Clients
"We are so happy with the photos Brenda did of our family…she made a chaotic shoot with 7 of us look amazing!"
— Kristy Geislerings
A Little Bit More About Me, Until We Meet In Person
Some Quirky Fun Facts About MeI love personality tests. I take them rather obsessively, from the Gallup Strengths assessment to those little fun ones that pop up in my Facebook newsfeed. I usually come out as an artist, dreamer or logician and always as an introvert. But there was this one time (when I must have been in one heck of a mood) I was awarded one of the rarest categories (only 0.004% of the population) "Criminal Mastermind" and I was warned that my tendency to plot may end up leading to my downfall. I'm also the kind of person who falls into fascination. I can spend an hour easily playing with a fiber optic lamp like this one, just to see what kinds of odd compositions I can create. Life is in the details.
The Photograph I am Most Proud Of
It's nearly impossible to narrow a lifetime of images down to one and say "This is the one that defines me." As I sorted through photos, I kept coming back to this image. Not because it's beautiful, or challenging, or one that shows off my particular skillset. I picked this one for the story.
At 3:30 a.m. in the morning I got a call from a local deputy. I slept through that first phone call, but he knows me well enough to be persistent. Deputy Vander Ark called because he and local law enforcement officers were going to be running lights their lights through downtown at 5 a.m. as they took part in the official escort for United States Marine Cpl. Donavon Macura to Buffalo Hill Funeral Home.
Macura, a 2016 graduate of Glacier High School, had died on a training run while stationed in Japan a few weeks earlier.
Macura was transported from Japan to Spokane, Washington. From there local law enforcement agencies escorted him through Washington to the Idaho border. Idaho State Police took him through Idaho to the Montana border. Macura's escort was met at the Idaho border by Sgt. Shawn Smalley of the Montana Highway Patrol at 3 a.m. On his way to Kalispell Sgt. Smalley reached out to local law enforcement asking if anyone was available to join the convoy for its final leg. He was only able to give them about two hours notice and the local officers turned out in force to honor the young Marine. In November 2019 I will have worked for the Daily Inter Lake for 10 years. What I'm most proud of is the relationships formed with my local first responders. This photograph proved enormously popular on social media, but what mattered most to me were the comments by Macura's family. This image of their loved one being honored meant something to them. And that means everything to me.
The Top Five Photos That Stirred My Soul
NUMBER ONE The light coming into the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. I've spent decades of my life dreaming of going on pilgrimage to the Holy Land and now that I have finally made my first trip there, it was worth every effort to be in the place and to witness that miraculous light.
NUMBER TWO Seeing the Aurora Borealis for the first time in Glacier National Park. Now that I've seen the sky dance, I can completely understand people who travel to the far northern countries for a better look at the wondrous Northern Lights.
NUMBER THREE Sailing in a wooden boat across Lake Ontario. The sound of the waves and ropes and canvas. The way the boat sliced through the waves with only by the wind. It felt like we were not in control at all, but really a part of the storm and the water and fading light. Someday, I am going to go sailing on the ocean. That is my next wish.
NUMBER FOUR Flying over Glacier National Park at sunrise. One year I got to go up over the Park for my birthday, the clouds and light were dramatic and constantly changing. Up there, the words of John Gillespie Magee will perfectly fill your soul. "…and, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod the high interspersed sanctity of space, put out my hand and touched the face of God.
NUMBER FIVE Totality. The Great American Eclipse gave me my first chance to see a total eclipse of the Sun. It was eerie and powerful and unlike anything else I've ever seen. I am already planning where I want to be for the next eclipse in American, which is coming in 2024.