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dear trimester 1: you're done! exams are graded. final grades are in. i am officially done with you...and on to the next. dear paris: i am so proud of you for finally going back to school! your first week of classes is done and i couldn't be happier for you! keep up the hard work :) dear next week: please be kind. i'm going on an overnight field trip with my students to see some sea turtles and their eggs. i am more than excited but please have everyone survive in one piece! (including myself). dear mother nature: i don't mind the rain everyday, in fact i kind of like it. but can it please wait until after the school day ends! being that all of our "hallways" are outside makes it kind of hard not to get wet when changing classrooms. dear katherine: thanks so much for having me on your blog (sense)story perception this week! you can check out my writer of the week interview here and my guest post here. enjoy!
Friday, May 24
dear mother nature
Labels: friday's letters
5 comments:
- Filiz @ Light and Sweet said...
Love that picture! Have a great weekend.
- May 24, 2013 at 7:24 AM
- Chelsea @ Lost in Travels said...
that is such a gorgeous picture of you! congrats on another trimester being DONE! it's always a good feeling to celebrate the small victories! ha!
- May 24, 2013 at 7:56 AM
- Niki {Glossy Blonde} said...
It's been raining here every day too - that stinks that your hallways are outside. Well, no that's actually awesome, but it stinks that you have to walk in the rain between classes! Yay for being done with the first trimester! Have a great weekend girl!
- May 24, 2013 at 11:26 AM
- Unknown said...
Awesome to be in your second trimester! How would you say the first one was overall? You look amazin in that photo!
Bonnie Rose | A Compass Rose
- May 26, 2013 at 4:34 AM
- Unknown said...
gosh I love that picture of you! Wishing you good luck this coming week!
- May 28, 2013 at 12:16 AM
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Rita Marie McClaren, age 41, of Sandoval, Illinois, passed away at 10:10 A.M. on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at her home in Sandoval, Illinois. She was born on October 20, 1977 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Connie Lynn and Susan K. (Blake) Brandon. She married Steven Lee McClaren II on March 5, 2001 at Foundation Park in Centralia, Illinois.
In addition to her loving husband of 18 years, sons, Dustin McClaren and fiancée Allie VonBurg of Sandoval, Illinois and Steven Blake "Tater" McClaren of Sandoval, Illinois; daughter, Hayleigh Lee McClaren of Sandoval, Illinois; granddaughter, Auriella Jean McClaren; mother, Susan Osborne and husband Keith of Plainfield, Illinois; father-in-law, Steven McClaren and wife Kimberly of Centralia, Illinois; mother-in-law, Carmen McClaren of Centralia, Illinois; brothers, David Randall Brandon and wife Mary Grace of Troy, Michigan and Eric Tyler Brandon and wife Svetlana of Palm Coast, Florida; sisters, Jessica Ailene Muench and husband Charles of Indianapolis, Indiana and Zoe Elayne Cremer of Plainfield, Illinois, and many nieces and nephews.
Rita was preceded in death by her father, Connie Lynn Brandon; son, Steven Day; paternal grandparents, Howard Taylor and Mary Ann (Hendrickson) Brandon and maternal grandparents, Russell Keith and Dorothy Irene (Nelson) Blake.
Rita was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Centralia, Illinois. She loved her animals as she raised rare breed chickens and had, "Thor", her St. Bernard dog at home. She enjoyed painting and making crafts as she would take anything and make it into something wonderful.
Rita loved her music as she was very good at singing along with it and playing her saxophone. She was active in plays at the Centralia Cultural Society. She had a passion for working on cars and driving derby cars and off-road vehicles. She was known to take random road trips and would hit the road to anywhere without any plans. Rita's brother David thought she was the toughest person he ever met and it was the time between her older brothers and younger sisters that determined the road in her life. She always wanted to help people, but wouldn't allow anyone to help her.
Rita was a travel nurse for Nurses PRN in St. Louis, Missouri for 14 years. She was a published author who authored "Green Man's Curse" and co-authored "Q Island" with Russel James. Rita, under the name of "Blood Bath McGrath'' was a member of the roller derby team, Southern Illinois Roller Girls (SIRG) in Marion, Illinois, for three years. She lived most of her life in Sandoval, Illinois.
A Celebration of Life Service for Rita Marie McClaren will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at the Moran Queen-Boggs Funeral Home with Bishop David Mooth and Elder David Glecker officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park near Centralia, Illinois. Family and friends are invited to visit with Rita's family from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 1:00 P.M. at the Moran Queen-Boggs Funeral Home at 134 South Elm Street in Centralia, Illinois. Following the interment, family and friends are invited to a light luncheon at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 2241 East Calumet Street in Centralia, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rita's honor to Haleigh's and Steven's Education Fund and will be received by the Moran Queen-Boggs Funeral Home. Please view the online obituary, send condolences or share memories with Rita's family at www.moranfuneralhome.net or on the funeral home's Facebook page.
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Spending time with old friends, the ones that really know you and where you came from, is like slipping on your most favorite pair of old slippers.
It is comfortable and warm. And it just fits. Really, really fits. And it feels like home.
For the past four years, a group of four of my dearest high school friends and I have slipped away from real life to a weekend of eating, drinking, talking, connecting, and laughing until my sides hurt.
I could easily get sentimental, but I'll spare you my gushing about how much I appreciate these friendships, and how much I treasure these women.
Rather, I'll just tell ya a bit about how to have the best girls' weekend ever.
First, FOOD. Bring a lot, make a lot, eat a lot, then eat some more, then travel to a place that sells good food, buy food, and eat some more.
Please note that ALL of us forgot cameras-oops. All pics are from my iPhone… not great, but not terrible.
I love being around girls who can cook AND eat.
Because they make things like pumpkin cream muffins.
And a giant baked apple pancake.
And the most delicious goat cheese and zucchini frittata.
And loaded brownie cake topped off with whipped marshmallow.
I think I shall no longer have any dessert that isn't topped off with whipped marshmallow- it would be wrong.
And crab dip.
And bruschetta.
And spinach and artichoke dip.
And buffalo chicken pizza.
And white pizza.
And the list goes on and on and on.
Next, you'll need an EXCURSION. I use the term excursion loosely because you don't want to get all crazy with things that make you leave kitchen for hours on end, because that will interrupt the food portion of "how to have a good girls' weekend".
Visit the Amish.
They have good prices on toys.
And they are the friendliest of folk.
According to my friend Jenni (the blonde), the Amish make the best cheese.
She was devastated that the deli line was a mile long.
But let me give ya a little tip. Jenni is a liar and a cheater (we'll get to the cheating later). Last year she bought this "amazing" cheese, and it was vomitous.
Yes, I know.
Vomitous is not a word.
But is the only word that does the cheese it's due justice.
Want to know what the Amish get right?
Absolutely, positively, hands-down, no-argument-here right?
Baked goods.
Sweet Mary Martha Magdeline St. Paul.
The Amish bakery that we visited makes a make-your-knees weak hot pretzel.
I would give my pinkie toe for one right now.
I would.
Third, ACTIVITIES.
Do something fun.
Make something.
Have a cocktail.
Enlist your friends to peel 5000 apples for a large batch of applesauce and apple butter.
Make them work until they achieve the perfect peel technique.
Impressive, non?
After apples, move on to something different.
Like decoupaging frames.
When I told the main man about our activities, he just shook his head and laughed.
Do men not decoupage on guys' weekends?
Please look at my mouth.
I CAN. NOT. use scissors with precision without pursing my lips.
I tried.
I just can't do it.
Is this normal?
Anne is a craft master.
So, is Molly.
She prefers to go by the name "Mo", so if you see her out and about- make sure to say Hello Mo.
Cute, right?
I'd like to take this time to issue a warning.
During the activities section of your girls' weekend, you will likely hit a snag.
Not every craft is going to be a hit.
It is just a fact of life.
For us, this year… the illusive Felt Balls were an unclimbable Mt. Everest of crafts.
I would like to state that old Marty Stewart is a liar. Her directions said these felt balls would be "the perfect craft for kids" because it is "so simple".
That is BS, Marty.
And you know it.
When you look at those bright colored packages of wool, it looks harmless enough.
And look, it is soft and green and lovely.
But in reality, this stuff is dangerous. And difficult.
And it causes you to gray prematurely.
I won't take you through the whole long and painful and soapy (?!?!?!) process, but believe me… felt balls are no fun.
We finished up our activities with gray wool flower pins.
And these super fun bowls made out of old records.
By the way, Alison brought the felt ball project. We were about to un-invite her to future weekends, but then she totally redeemed (read like Harry from Dumb and Dumber) herself with the record bowls.
She is back to being invited.
Seriously, that was a lot of activity and crafting.
Finally, you need a GAME.
Every group of friends has that one card game or board game that they like to play whenever they are together.
For us, it is Mexican Train Dominoes.
It is fabulous.
…Unless you have a cheater in your midst.
Jenni Teaters.
Teats Cheats.
Just look at her wily face.
Did I mention that you must laugh a lot?
Sometimes so much you fear you may not be able to stop.
That is the laughter that I believe adds years to your life.
There ya have it.
My easy four step process to having the perfect weekend getaway.
Happy Monday, my friends.
It is a short week- and that makes this a very, very happy Monday!


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There's still a gender gap when it comes to income between men and women, but it continues to shrink year over year, and the recent "mancession" (the hard fall in areas typically associated with male skills) has only shrunk the difference.
Thus it's not a surprise that a new report from Pew on the New Economics of Marriage (via Economix) shows that more and more, women are the top breadwinners at home.
In addition, the institution of marriage has changed significantly in the last few decades, beyond just changes in breadwinners. For example: fewer and fewer adults are getting married.


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The inevitable has happened: a Maori woman is laying claim to a chunk of Australia.
It's not a big chunk. It's a reserve in Parramatta.
But it's the thin edge of a wedge.
Before long – who knows? – similar claims will be spawned and matters won't be resolved until all of Australia has been declared Maori territory.
Then the claimants will look further afield and bit by bit we will learn that the whole world, actually, has been wrongfully taken from Maori.
This scenario became a real prospect when Alf heard this from Radio NZ –
A Nga Puhi woman living in Sydney says the Parramatta City Council is being intransigent over a piece of land it wants to sell that rightfully belongs to Maori.
Jennifer Holt-Alexander says the Rangihou Reserve, on the banks of the Parramatta River, was given to Maori by Reverend Samuel Marsden 200 years ago.
She wants the land returned by the council so a cultural centre can be built on it for both Maori and the local Darug Aboriginal people.
Dunno about the whakapapa of this Holt-Alexander woman, although it does strike Alf that maybe there is a bit of non-Maori in her blood.
No matter.
Nor does it matter not all Maori and Darug people support her.
What's important is that she claims her support includes a 3000-signature petition to the council.
She complains the council refuses to say how and when it first acquired the land.
Ms Holt-Alexander says the council won't meet with her or show her the title.
She says the Parramatta City Council wants to sell the land for $25 million.
At first blush, the Parramatta City Council is behaving outrageously.
But it will soon learn the hard way of the need to consult and negotiate with the likes of Ms Holt-Alexander.
Certainly it should come clean about its ownership of the land.
Actually, its Maori name is comparatively recent.
Mrs Grumble dug up the minutes of a meeting of the council's Culture & Leisure Committee on 28 February 2005.
The matter under discussion was the naming of a reserve in Parramatta.
The committee agreed that the name Rangihou Reserve be approved in principle for referral to the Geographical Names Board of NSW for formal
assignment under the Geographical Names Act 1966.
So why give the reserve a Maori name?
This report proposes the name Rangihou Reserve for the unnamed reserve in Rangihou Crescent, Parramatta in recognition of the New Zealand Maori connection with Parramatta during the early 1800's.
Hmm. Maybe Ms Holt-Alexander is on to something.
What was going on?
A background paper helps.
This name was recommended, as this park is close to the site which contained a seminary college which was established by the Reverend Samuel Marsden in 1818 for the sons of Maori chiefs.
Rangihou means "New Horizons" in the Maori language and was the name Marsden gave his seminary college for Maoris.
Reverend Marsden had formed special links with the Maori people in 1814 where he preached the first Christian sermon to them. During this time Reverend Marsden was the rector at St Johns church in Parramatta and, after founding missionary activities in New Zealand, he conceived the idea of establishing the seminary college at Parramatta for the education of young Maoris.
But there's nothing here to say Marsden gave the land to Maori.
What he did do was build a school to educate a select few Maori.
And when the park was named in 2005, the street had already been named Rangihou after this historical connection with the Maori people.
Aboriginal claims to the land might be a different matter.
Dr Paul Tapsell, Auckland Museum's director of Maori, has said
… Parramatta was the site of the first recorded contact between Maori and Aborigines.
Rev Samuel Marsden established the first mission there on land traditionally owned by the Duhrug and Eora tribes.
A recent report in a Parrematta newspaper tells us more.
A MAORI group gave Parramatta Council until yesterday to vacate a parcel of land which includes its depot.
Te Kotahitanga Rangihou Marae Tribes, lead by Jennifer Holt-Alexander, issued the council with a trespass notice for the land on the bank of Parramatta River, just outside of the city's central business district, which includes the Rangihou Reserve, the Balundarri Wetlands and the depot and said the group would occupy the land if the council didn't vacate it by 9am yesterday.
Ms Holt-Alexander said the council was illegally occupying land that Reverend Samuel Marsden had given to Maori people more than 200 years ago.
This report mentioned the site being home to a school for the sons of Maori chiefs in the 1800s.
But Ms Holt-Alexander said it was then given to the Maori people after several of the sons died.
Her credibility is somewhat suspect, however, because it seems she registered to speak at the public forum during a recent council meeting.
She had told the council she would be asking for funding for an event, but instead addressed the chambers about the land claim and spoke in Maori.
Aboriginal leader Richard Green, who had not registered to speak, also addressed the council in the indigenous language, Darug.
Parramatta Lord Mayor Lorraine Wearne asked that the pair address the council in English and Ms Holt-Alexander speak to the topic she had proposed.
When she did not Cr Wearne suspended the meeting.
"They were yelling and screaming and I'm not going to tolerate that behaviour, so I was forced to suspend the meeting," Cr Wearne said.
"If members of the community want to address the meeting, they have to either speak in English or provide us with an interpretation of what they are saying.
"The council own the land and we will continue to assert our ownership of the land."
Ms Holt-Alexander said she had been forced to issue the notice during her public forum speech because the council had previously not paid attention to her representations about the land.
And thus Parrematta is learning what happens when the slightest whiff of a claim to land can be based on a gesture like that of Bishop Selwyn hoping to educate the sons of Maori chiefs.
If bones or a tanewha are to be found on or near the disputed land, matters will become much more complicated.
Just one question: from whom did Marsden get the land? And if he took it from Aboriginals, what then is the worth of the Maori claim?


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Happy 1 Year Anniversary to SupermodelGirlfriend.com!
April 19, 2015 by Adam Dunlap
One year ago today I launched the website SupermodelGirlfriend.com. Birthed out of the groundbreaking and yet incredibly intuitive dating compatibility questionnaire titled Adam Dunlap's Supermodel Girlfriend Application, the site was initially founded as a prominent personal quest but has grown to captivate and inspire readers around the globe.
The site has received international press from major news organizations, and it has even garnered critical acclaim from feminists groups who have collectively called it, "A literary masterpiece…," and, "…inspiring to women everywhere who aspire to be the perfect girlfriends and bikini-sporting-lawn-mowing housewives." Suffice it to say, I have been honored and humbled by the overwhelmingly positive feedback the site has received.
Unfortunately, the site has thus far failed in achieving its primary goal – finding me my long-term supermodel honey. But fear not for I am neither deterred nor disheartened. In spite of the setbacks, I am determined to press on in the name of love with an unwavering resolve to find the perfect supermodel for me. And believe you me, even if that means I have to date every supermodel on the planet in order to find her, then by golly I will! [insert 'determined' emoticon here]
Even though the SMGF site has gone 365 days without achieving its #1 goal, today is still a very exciting occasion. And in celebration of this momentous 1 year SMGF anniversary, I've decided to share my personal top-5 favorite SMGF articles of all time. Here they are for your reading pleasure and educational pick-me-up.
Article #5 – Adam Dunlap's Supermodel Girlfriend Application
To kick of the top-5, I'm including the article that started it all – Adam Dunlap's Supermodel Girlfriend Application. Since its original publishing in March 2014, this revolutionary compatibility questionnaire has been filled out by countless gorgeous babes, and it has gone on to set the international standard by which the dateability of all supermodels is now judged. eHarmony was so impressed by it that they have even licensed it, and they now include the entire application in their general compatibility questionnaires. Click the link below to read the application, and make sure to pass it on to any single supermodels you know.
Article #4 – A Break-up Letter From My Ex-Supermodel Girlfriend
The last year hasn't been all VS fantasy bras and sunshine. For a considerable span, I was dating a supermodel who I thought was the one. I was even looking at rings. But then she did the unthinkable – she broke up with me. I can't say I am yet fully healed from the breakup, and it still pains me to be reminded of the story. However, her breakup letter was so endearing and complimentary that I felt compelled to include it in my top 5. My hope is that in some way by posting this, the letter will reverberate through the universe and work its magic. After all, my supermodel ex does speak very highly of me in the letter. If a potential SMGF ever wanted a recommendation about me, this would be the one to read.
Article #3 – The Carla Osssa Beauty Test™
In my third favorite article of the year I unveiled my patent-pending Carla Ossa Beauty Test™. I designed this test for men to use as a tried-and-true objective method to analyze a female's physical attractiveness. The test supersedes personal emotional biases, it provides consistent results, and it is impervious to the well documented beer-goggle side effect caused by the consumption of alcohol. Click to read about the test and learn how to implement it.
Article #2 – Supermodels with 7-11 Mustache Straw Mustaches
By the time I wrote my #2 favorite article in SMGF history, I had been inundated with so many supermodels vying for my attention that I was starting to lose touch with reality. It was so disorienting that in order to regain my focus I stepped away from the supermodel dating game in search of the spark I needed to get back on track. It didn't take long, and what I uncovered in the process was as exciting as it was unexpected. Read to find out what it was and how I used it to take my supermodel-analyzing abilities to the next level.
Article #1 – My Marriage Proposal To Nina Agdal
In my favorite article of the year I wrote a completely originally and, dare I say, incredibly romantic marriage proposal to the world famous supermodel Nina Agdal. As of today, I regret to report that Nina has yet to accept my proposal, and we have yet to get married and start making babies. But I am not concerned. After all, she is only 23. And as we all know, most women at or under the age of 23 have to date around and waste a significant amount of time on emotionally abusive, dumb, socially awkward, and downright uninspiring boyfriends before they realize that prince charming was right there waiting all along. So I can't fault Nina for doing the same thing – it's just the way women are. In the meantime, whether you are a man or woman, I recommend clicking the link to read what a real marriage proposal is supposed to sound like.
I'll end this post by saying thank you to everyone for supporting my site for the last 365 days! It has been a great year, a great journey, and (save for the SMGF breakup) I have enjoyed every minute of it. I have a strong feeling this is just the beginning of my supermodel adventures. I'm looking forward to all that's in store, and I plan to continue bringing you great new articles filled with stories, inspiration, and photos.
Thank you for being a part of the journey, and cheers to the next 365 days of SupermodelGirlfriend.com!
April 19, 2015 in Nina Agdal, Supermodels by Adam Dunlap


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I was tossing up whether to paint a top onto the Coraline doll or knit one. The knitting idea won out and I began planning and knitting the top.
Oh yeah! And I just had to share a photo of this delicous dinner from last night. It was an Indian dish of butter chicken, with a side of rice, brocoli and cauliflower. We sat outside and ate dinner with a glass of Penfold's wine. I think having dinner outdoors is simply the best way to eat? Do you agree?


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Winter Sports Pictures will take place on Thursday, November 8th at 3:30pm, at Lakeland High School. Teams Getting their pictures include: JV/Varsity Girls' Basketball JV/Varsity Boys' Basketball JV/Varsity Wrestling JV/Varsity Cheerleading Coaches will provide Picture Packets to Student-Athletes. Also, Picture Packets will available in the Athletic Office.
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07/08/18 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Reggie
Monday | July 23, 2018 | 11:36 AM
St Paul was not perfect; in fact, no saint was perfect. They were human beings, just like us, and they had to face problems, hardship, suffering, and temptation, just as we do. They did not live carefree lives; in fact, it was their very challenges and failings that God used to make them into saints. That's what St Paul is trying to tell us in today's Second Reading. He says that although God has given him extraordinary mystical experiences, God has also given him a "thorn in his flesh, an angel of Satan to beat him." Paul prayed repeatedly for God to remove this thorn, but God refused, in order "to keep him from being too elated."
This strange passage raises two questions.
First, what was this thorn?
No one really knows, but scholars have many theories. It may have been a physical ailment of some kind; or a particular temptation, like lust or greed; or the discouragement he constantly felt from being rejected by his Jewish confreres; or it may also have been his fiery temperament, which always seemed to get him into trouble.
Whatever it was, it was a continual source of pain and irritation to St Paul.
The second question is: why didn't God take this thorn away? St Paul tells us that it continually reminded him of his human weakness, inspiring him to depend more fully on God's grace. This is what he means when he writes: "when I am weak, then I am strong."
And this should be a comforting thought for us.
It means that our thorns, whatever they may be, are not signs that God's anger or displeasure, but signs the he is teaching us, as he taught St Paul, true wisdom, the wisdom of humility and trust in God.
The ancient Fathers of the Church used to call Jesus the doctor of the soul.
That's a comparison that can help us understand this idea. Sometimes doctors and dentists have to cause temporary discomfort or pain in order to bring about long-term health. The cut of a surgeon's knife hurts, but it leads to healing and strength in the long run. Sometimes the medicine that a doctor prescribes tastes bitter and harsh. And yet, that same medicine will cure the sickness that is much more dangerous. The thorn that St. Paul mentions in this Reading is like the surgeon's knife or the bitter medicine. As painful as it is, he recognizes that God is permitting it for a reason; to cure him of his tendency to arrogance and self-absorption. Likewise, when God allows difficulties to plague us, he is not absent from them, but at work through them, like a good doctor with a sharp scalpel.
Experienced hunters also have to face this reality. Sometimes they will set a trap for bear or a beaver, but their own hunting dogs will mistakenly step into it, catching one of their legs in the painful grip of its sharp, steel teeth. In order to free the dog, the hunter has to actually push the dog's leg further into the trap, so that he can release the catch and remove the pressure. While its leg is being pushed deeper into the trap, the beloved dog howls and whines because the pain gets worse, little knowing that the increasing discomfort is actually the first step on the path to freedom.
Once we learn this lesson, we will be able to say with the great St. Patrick of Ireland:
"Whether I receive good or ill, I return thanks equally to God, who taught me always to trust him unreservedly."
In St Matthew's Gospel, Jesus promised us that his "yoke is easy and his burden is light" (Matthew 11:30).
We can only experience that kind of interior peace and freedom once we learn to accept our limitations, the thorns that God permits in our lives. This was not an easy thing for St Paul. It was only after many years of suffering and working for Christ's Kingdom that he was able to write this beautiful sentence: "Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong."
Accepting our limitations and the thorns that God permits in our lives is not easy for us either.
We need God's help, which is always available through prayer and the sacraments.
And we also need to exercise the virtue of humility. There are three ways we can do that almost every day. First, by not insisting on getting our own way all the time. Second, by listening to others more than talking about ourselves. And third, by doing acts of kindness for others instead of constantly expecting them to do acts of kindness for us. When we exercise the virtue of humility, we begin to experience the interior fruitfulness, strength, and peace that only God's grace can give us. We begin to experience firsthand what the Lord told St Paul: "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness."
During this Mass Jesus will renew his commitment to us through the sacrifice of the Eucharist.
When he does, let's renew our commitment to him, and ask him to help us accept the thorns he allows in our lives, so that we can also experience the full transforming power of his love.
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Trend Alert! Here's a Sneak Peek of the 6 Palettes You'll See Everywhere in 2019
These gorgeous shades will make everyone—and we mean everyone—want to up their color game.
Color is one of those things that makes a home feel deeply personal—everyone has a favorite, and everyone has their own interpretation as to how different shades make them feel.
And while we can certainly pinpoint a small handful of shades that are bound to carry widespread appeal—Millennial Pink, Pineapple Yellow—we love a good trend report that gives us options.
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Enter the 42-hue color forecast just released by the experts at Sherwin-Williams. Comprised of six separate palettes each inspired by a different mood and personality, the shades range from classic neutrals to saturated brights—all paired together in ways that feel especially current. (And good news: We spy some swoon-worthy beach house palettes in the mix.)
Here are the six palettes to watch out for—and adopt in your own home—very soon:
The Enthusiast
If you're not shy about color, this palette is for you. Bold takes on red, green, and blue define this seven-shade palette, which includes beachy faves like the deep teal of Oceanside (last year's Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year!), and the lobster-like Positive Red—both top-notch options for a front door.
The Wanderer
Grounded in deep, earthy shades, this palette takes inspiration from "unbridled adventure." "The Wanderer palette is sun-washed and warm," says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams. "It brings you to a modern desert made of one part cowboy, one part Scandinavian style that produces a luxurious result." We're especially digging the sand-and-sea vibes of Distance and Caramelized.
The Shapeshifter
Perhaps the most beach-perfect of the six palettes, this gang of soothing shades is influenced in part by "spiritualism" and "healing energy." Not surprisingly, several of the paint colors—Endless Sea, Blue Sky, Celestial—remind us of the ultimate healer (the ocean).
The Aficionado
Like the feel of a favorite reading nook, this palette feels cozy, warm, and timeless. "When we say 'Aficionado,' it evokes an emotion of what is best in life, well-worn, and bespoke," says Wadden. "It is ostentatious without being fake or showy, and has the right amount of charm to make it feel tasteful."
The Naturalist
Channeling the colors of the earth mixed with your favorite romantic perennials, this sweet palette is influenced by old-school botanical prints and terrariums. "It's a place where color never fades," says Wadden. Pink and green is a classic Palm Beach combo, and we're loving the takes shown here (Eros Pink and Primavera, Delightful and Dard Hunter Green).
The Raconteur
Inspired by tastes from around the globe, this palette redefines what our new neutrals could be. "From rich red to muted mauve, Raconteur represents storytelling itself," says Wadden. "These stories are a subtle reminder of how everyone is connected."


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Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him. (Acts 8:35)
- God saves us one by one. If you have access to one, then that is your mission field. Every soul with Christ is a missionary, and every soul without Christ is a mission field. And a missionary will always be in the mission field speaking the truth of the Gospel in love to others. He wants to share his experience of Christ, his faithfulness to Christ, and how he was used by God to touch and change the lives of many.
- One person cannot reach the entire world. No missionary can go out to the whole mission field and speak to everyone. But we can speak to our neighbor. But who is my neighbor? It is the next person we meet along the way.
- The Spirit brought Philip to the Ethiopian eunuch who was reading the Scriptures and needed someone to explain them to him. The Spirit gave Philip the right words to say, and the eunuch confessed his faith in Christ. God opens doors of opportunity when we allow his call to challenge our plans in life.
- Ask God to bring you to the one He has prepared. He will get you to the right place at the right time to speak to that individual. He will speak through your lips, work through your hands, and fulfill in you the great purpose of His will.
- Oh Father, we have been called to witness; we have been called to speak of Your dear Son. Oh Holy Spirit, grant us discernment, and lead us to some seeking soul.
- To be successful in God's kingdom is to be faithful where He has placed you as a missionary in your mission field.


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To the new neighbours who ranted about my dog: please don't get so shirty
I live on a friendly suburban block where most cats and dogs are on nodding terms, and people are forgiving of their animals' occasional border intrusions. But a few weeks ago, something happened that left us all feeling a bit uneasy. Returning from our morning dog walk, we got chatting with a woman up the street. From the corner of my eye, I noticed Alfie tracking a scent into the yard of a nearby house whose occupants had moved in only recently. When I looked again, the little bugger had disappeared; moments later, the peaceful morning was rent by an outburst of enraged yelling and swearing, followed by a yelp and then Alf himself, hotfooting it out of the yard I'd seen him enter.
"Be nice!" my partner Leisa yelled after me as I ran down the side of the house to find out what had happened.
The new folk on the block – a pair of plump Poms – were still cursing up a storm when I reached the back door. "Keep your c… of a fooking mongrel on a fooking leash!" snarled the man from the porch.
"What did he do?"
"He came right into our fooking house!" howled the woman. "He was after our cat. You better watch him, cause we hate dirty stinking dogs!"
Brits are normally among my favourite people, for their humour and love of animals, but these two were something else. Sporting matching fishnet singlets, they looked like escapees from an early series of Coronation Street on hols Down Under. A fat white cat peeped smugly from behind their bandy legs. Stunned by the abuse, I apologised on behalf of the home invader and beat a retreat.
We could still hear them raving from the street, where several neighbours and a wide-eyed sausage dog had emerged from their yards to investigate the commotion. "Oh dear," fretted an elderly woman after I'd described what happened. "I don't think those people are going to fit in around here."
Of course, the couple had every right to object to Alf's intrusion, and I was wrong to let him wander off. But the vehemence of their reaction was weird and unsettling, especially given that Alf weighs eight kilograms and wouldn't hurt a fly.
A few nights later, I was woken by a possum stampede on our roof. Glancing from a window, I saw the Coronation Street cat sitting in our moonlit yard, licking its paws. Next morning, when I let Alf out, we found a sad little circle of bird feathers where the cat had been. My first impulse was to confront the Poms about their wayward killer. But after contemplating how that might turn out, I decided to do nothing. Dogs pursue cats and cats kill birds, but in a world beset by rage and umbrage, only fools provoke trolls in fishnet singlets.
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Dear Community,
below are some staffing changes for next year.
Elementary and middle school homeroom teachers and room numbers will be sent home with report cards, after the last day of school. Middle school schedules will be available on the school website.
High school schedules will be mailed home over the summer, after they are entered into PowerSchool. The overall high school course schedule is on our website, under High School Info.
Our new, third Preschool homeroom teacher will be Vicki Burgess, with new preschool paraprofessionals Evelyn Sheeran and Phoebe Carlisle, who is moving into a classroom position.
We will have an additional 2nd grade teacher next year, Emma Taylor. The third grade homeroom teacher will be Pam Cushman, who will be moving to the classroom. We are beginning a search for a new Elementary School Counselor.
Desiree Persons will be our new Special Educator in grades 3-6, and Liz Lawson will be moving into the new K-12 Life Skills position.
The Middle School will have a dedicated School Counselor, Adriana Watrobski, a shared position with Peacham. Nick DeCaro will be moving into grades 7/8 Humanities.
Amy Richard will be moving to high school Global Citizenship, and taking over Casie Grossman's classes.
Emily Greaves will be taking the newly created Instructional Leader role, a teacher-leader position in charge of EST, our MTSS intervention systems, working with teachers and administration to improve intervention instruction, and manage schoolwide data and data analysis.
Mackenzie Hatch, hired mid-year this year, will be returning as a preschool para, and Dave Dargie will join us full time as a special education paraprofessional.
Casie Grossman, Kristen Eckhardt and Wendy Wilson will be leaving us at the end of the year. Tanna Elliott will be taking a year leave of absence. We wish them all well!
Dave Schilling, next year's principal, spent a second day in the building today, meeting students and staff and getting to know us better.
More updates will be published as we continue to interview and hire.


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In Mexico you can bet the hot chocolate is spicier and more flavorful than the regular ones in other countries. If everything else is, why would such a staple drink be any different :) ?
So, according to tradition, to label a hot chocolate as "Mexican" you need to make sure it contains a kick of coffee and one of cinnamon (the trademarks), make it pretty light (only with milk and a little water instead of the liquid cream some people use) and to serve it with a little spritz of whipped cream.
And you have yourself a lovely hot chocolate for spring-autumn-winter evenings, to enjoy ideally next to cookies or on its own. :)
Recipe source: many, but foremost here.
Last year: Three cheese pasta with bell peppers and cranberries.
Two years ago: Blue skies cocktail (Blue curacao milk), Fastest home-made crackers (Romanian saratele) and Oeufs Cocotte (French baked eggs).
Ingredients (serves 3):
- 450 ml milk
- 4 tablespoons cocoa
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 100 ml water
- some whipped cream to serve
Bring the milk, water, cocoa, cinnamon, coffee and sugar to a boil and stir well until everything is well blended and combined. Remove from the heat, transfer to serving mugs, allow to cool a bit (down to drinking temperature), spritz a little whipped cream on top of each and dig in! :)


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Part One
Norwich Community Choir is by Meg Turpin.
This statement lays down the guidelines and standards which we will all adhere to, in order to provide and maintain a safe and healthy environment for all of us wherever we sing.
As this document is designed to be a useful tool for the choir, it will evolve and change as the choir evolves or changes.
This statement will also provide information and instructions necessary to ensure the health and safety of all members and where required, signpost members to other documents evolved to take their wellbeing into account. As Norwich Community Choir has less than five employees it does not have to have a written health and safety policy but has an obligation to abide by Health and Safety legislation such as The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
The Organiser's responsibilities.
Meg Turpin is the organiser. She is mainly responsible for deciding if choir activities could affect members' health or safety. If necessary, she will make these decisions based upon advice from The Health and Safety Executive or from risk assessments. Risk assessments may have been completed by her or by her representatives, or by other people such as event organisers, or building owners. If, after steps have been taken, she still feels that an event, or occurrence contains a risk or hazard which could affect someone under her duty of care, she will not allow the choir member(s) to participate.
Meg Turpin also recognises that she may have duty of care towards others who are not in our choir. These people could include; visitors and audience members who have reason to come into contact with our activities. When necessary they will also be given suitable and sufficient information and instructions to ensure their health and safety is promoted and they will be expected to adhere to the choir's own guidelines.
We are fully insured for public liability.
Norwich Community Choir Members' responsibilities.
Everyone who comes to sing at events or practices are deemed to be 'member.'
All actions have risks and may contain hazards. Members of Norwich Community Choir have a duty to conduct ourselves in a safe manner and to ensure that our acts or omissions do not cause harm to ourselves or others including other choir members, visitors and audience members. Choir members will be encouraged to tell Meg Turpin of any concerns regarding any health and safety issues. Meg Turpin will never ask or expect us to complete an action that will put ourselves or others at unreasonable risk, or at danger from a known hazard.
When Norwich Community Choir sings at, or uses a space where existing plans or risk assessments exist, it is the responsibility of all of us to adhere to those instructions. These spaces may include practice venues, churches or other building or may include an open space such as a park, field or garden. To help us to adhere to any plan or assessment, Meg Turpin or her nominated person will signpost relevant information such as the fire escapes, assembly points, or the signing-in register.
After risks and hazards have been minimalised, members must think about what else we could sensibly do to keep ourselves and others reasonably safe i.e. should I stand this close to the edge of a stage? Where is my nearest fire exit if I leave the main choir? Will someone trip over my bag or coat if I leave it here? Ultimately we all have some responsibility for our own safety and health.
Norwich Community Choir aims to encourage and facilitate personal creativity through the shared experience of singing together. A strong shared safety culture will enhance that experience and allow us to focus on what we do best…..Sing!
Reviewed January 2020, due again January 2021 or sooner if change is needed.
Part Two
This part of our statement is designed to give you some tips and ideas on how to stay safe and well. This section will also evolve if more issues become relevant. The headings are in no particular order for importance.
Manual Handling.
The choir is lucky to have so many volunteers to help set up for practises and for events. In the regulations for work, (which set the highest standard,) there is not a definition of 'heavy' because we are also expected to take into account things like how frequently we lift things, how low or high the object is, the floor surface, our grip, how near we are to the object and how many people might be available to lift the object. It is always sensible, for instance, to have more than one person lift an object like a table and it is always sensible to consider how we lift objects out of cars. If you are not sure, ask for help.
Working at Heights.
We all know that we shouldn't stand on a box that we have put on a chair that we have put on a table to reach something. Did you know, however, that as a rule of thumb, if you need to reach something that you cannot touch after standing on tiptoes and stretching your arm above your head, then this may be too high for you to attempt to access? Please always consider your own physical safety because small falls can hurt you as much as big ones!
Tripping Hazards
Gathering the choir together often means gathering together lots of musical equipment, bags, coats and of course, chairs! These are just a few examples of things we could trip over if we are not careful. Meg Turpin will oversee the safety of musical equipment such as electrical leads and microphones but we must all have a mind to how we store our own personal items. Please do not leave coats and bags where others may walk. This is especially important if we have to leave a building quickly.
Fire Safety
Norwich Community Choir will always follow the fire or emergency escape procedure put in place at the venue we are using. As a general rule of thumb you must always exit a building using the nearest available fire exit. Leave immediately and sensibly. You will cause a risk to yourselves and others if you stop or return for your valuables. Never return to the building until directed to do so. Always sign in to a venue if required to do so and evacuate to the agreed place. Remember, you may have left the main choir to use other facilities so always look to see where you can safely exit a space that may be unfamiliar to you.
Vulnerable Persons.
Information on about The Norwich Community Choir Vulnerable Person Policy can be found on the website at:
Meg Turpin is the designated person to contact if you have any concerns about the safety of, or behaviour of choir members or those individuals having contact with the choir. Never hesitate to report your concern but remember to maintain a level of confidentiality when discussing matters to anyone other than Meg Turpin.
Serious Security Events
Norwich Community Choir sometimes has the opportunity to perform at occasions of significant local or national interest. It is extremely unlikely that anyone in our choir will ever be involved in anything that could be considered a 'terror' event and there is absolutely no cause for alarm however if you wish to access the national advice it can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/595437/RHT_A5.pdf
Briefly the advice is run, hide and tell. Always switch phones to 'silent' and turn off vibrate.
Illness and Sickness.
We all have minor ailments, coughs and colds at some time or another. Please remember that some people may be more vulnerable to our ailments because of their own specific health situations i.e. cancer treatments, pregnancy etc. At certain times Flu or other viruses will be a concern so please DO NOT come to practises or events if you have symptoms such as temperature, runny nose, sore throat or a cough.
If you need to sneeze or cough have a tissue to hand and then bin it and wash your hands.
If you feel a sneeze or cough coming on and do not have a tissue please get away from others. If you use the crook of your elbow to catch it remember that some viruses are not neutralised immediately so you will need to wash with soap.
When you clear your throat to sing, do so with your mouth closed.
Do not share water bottles.
We all love to come together to sing but please remember that we only want to spread joy and happiness with our vocalising..
Internet Security
Norwich Community Choir has a Facebook page and a Twitter account. They are informative and celebratory. Please remember to respect all other users if you post a comment or photograph. Some people may not wish to be identified or have their actions reported online. Norwich Community Choir will not tolerate any abusive, negative or bullying language or action towards anyone.
Keep safe!


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Woodfield Landscaping builds exceptional outdoor living spaces, including swimming pools, outdoor kitchens, gazebos, patios etc. Except their brand did not say so. Brand3 took Woodfield's brand and transformed it to clearly communicate to their value to market.
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Saturday, July 15, 2006
Family History
More than anything, I've missed working on my genealogy since my computer has been down. It's been an interesting hobby, fitting pieces of a puzzle together.
The McLamb reunion I've attended the past several summers was cancelled this year. I missed it, and even George asked about it. It has me wondering about organizing a family reunion on my own. When? Where? How?
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- Scott M. Frey said...
I have often thought about digging into my family history a bit. I can well imagine that the internet now makes this possible to be done from home, rather than going to a library. Where would I begin??
- Lesley Looper said...
You're right, the internet has made quite a difference in access of genealogical information. The thing is, you can't always believe what you see on the internet (big surprise!). That being said, the LDS Church has a great site for beginners, including forms (start with the Family Group Record and the Pedigree Chart) and tips. The URL is http://www.familysearch.org/ This website also offers a free genealogy program for download, which can help keep things straight on your computer. I've never used that one in particular, but I'd highly recommend a software program if you get hooked on genealogy as I have!
(I'm not a member of the LDS Church, but I admire their family history work.)
One of the nicest things about the internet is that I've been able to "meet" and keep up with distant cousins I never would've met otherwise.
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I read a couple of Sylvia Townsend Warner novels before starting this blog, and as I have just read Summer will show (review to follow tomorrow...), I thought I would post about them today. The more of Townsend Warner that I read, the more fascinated I am by her. She is by no means my favourite Virago author thus far, but I am intrigued by the diversity of her writing matter. A number of Virago authors write books that are easily pigeonholed - if you like one of them, then you will very likely like the rest of them. Townsend Warners books are so different that it is difficult to make that assumption. On the other hand, it can be refreshing to find an author who writes such different books.
The two books that I have read are Lolly Willowes and The corner that held them.
Lolly Willowes is the somewhat magical tale of a spinster who, having spent 20 years living with relations, following the death of her father when she was 28, moves to a small village where she discovers a secret vocation of witchcraft. It's been published twice by Virago with italicised and modern green covers.
The corner that held them is set in the 14th century, and follows the inhabitants of a nunnery under 4 different prioresses. It has been published three times in green covers. I particularly like the most recent one, which was the one that I borrowed from the library that I used to work in.
Virago also publish a book of short stories, Mr Fortune's Maggot, After the death of Don Juan, and the Flint Anchor which I look forward to reading in due course, as well as Summer will show which you can read about tomorrow.
I also recently acquired her diaries, and as I read my way through the rest of her novels I shall be dipping in and out of that. My mind boggled at what Townsend Warner must have looked like from the illustration on the cover of this volume:
But she looks reassuringly normal in this picture which I found of her online at the Sylvia Townsend Warner archive (well worth a visit):
Monday, 31 May 2010
Sylvia Townsend Warner 299, 390
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An excellent introduction to an author that I have never read but whose name seems to pop up everywhere. thank you VerityReplyDelete
I love Sylvia Townsend Warner. The Corner that Held Them is one of my most favorite books. I picked up a book of short stories by her that I loved, The Kingdoms of Elfin.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous1 June 2010 at 11:38
I have seen her name all over the place and always spot her books in second hand shops but have yet to be induced to try her. One day! Your reviews are tempting indeed!ReplyDelete
I do love Lolly Willowes, but was a bit surprised by how varied the rest of her novels seemed to be! I've only read Mr. Fortune's Maggot since, which was good but not AS good. Summer Will Show is next on my list...ReplyDelete
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Embark's self-driving semi truck just drove from Los Angeles to Jacksonville with minimal help from its on-board human driver, the company reports.
The autonomous tractor trailer completed a 2,400 mile trip from Los Angeles, California to Jacksonville, Florida in five days, traveling for "hours at a time with no disengagements," says Embark CEO Alex Rodriguez to Engadget.
"When they [disengagements] did occur they were usually only a few seconds," Rodriguez added.
The autonomous technology inside Embark's truck uses machine learning software, as well as data from the five cameras, three long-range radars and two light detecting sensors, to map its surroundings in real time, helping it to avoid obstacles, reported CNBC.
Embark has not yet made it clear how many times the human truck driver had to step in during the 2,400 mile, 5 day trip, which included scheduled breaks, but is working to asses all the data collected on the cross-country ride.
The autonomous trip is being considered a success and Embark plans to have installed autonomous technology in 40 more tractor trailers by the end of 2018. However, despite the sudden influx in self-driving technology, Embark assures that the technology is not meant to take jobs away from truckers, only to increase productivity.
"By allowing automation to work together with local drivers to handle less desirable long haul routes, we will be able to increase productivity to address the current 50,000 driver shortage while also creating new local driving jobs that attract younger drivers for the industry," Rodriguez said.
This is not Embark's first attempt at a long distance trip using solely autonomous technology. Back in November of last year, one of Embark's self-driving trucks made it 650 miles, with the driver only taking control while traveling off the highway.


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Friday, October 24, 2008
Our First Winner
I just did the drawing using Math Goodies random number selection. The winner is Jonie! Jonie will be getting a 1lb bag of Chocolate Raspberry coffee. We will be doing our second drawing next Friday at 8 pm. Everyone who has entered into this drawing will automatically be entered into next Fridays drawing.
Good Luck Everyone!
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Thank you Meaghan!!! I sent you my info, with a message. :-D
- October 24, 2008 at 7:31 PM
- Lilly said...
Congratulations Joni! Enjoy!
- October 24, 2008 at 11:19 PM
- MiMi said...
Congrats, Joni!
- October 25, 2008 at 5:19 AM
- Brenda Jean Hyde said...
Congrats to the winner! I put both your graphics on my tips blog-- at the bottom because they were too big for the side- but they are here: http://oldtips.blogspot.com/
Thank you for the give-aways and all that you do:)
- October 25, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Hey Meaghan (or anyone) Can you reccomend a good coffee grinder? I wanted to order more coffee, but after reading things online it sounds like beans are better to purchase than ground...but I'm clueless on grinders!
- October 25, 2008 at 7:21 PM
- Pennies In My Pocket said...
CONGRATS, Joni!!! Yaaay! I love contests and winners! ;-)
Oh and I'm looking for a good coffee grinder, too. Let me know if you get a chance.
- October 28, 2008 at 7:58 PM
Hey Melody, I found 2 grinders that seem to be "best bet for the buck".
While they're both on the expensive side for me (I was planning a $20 grinder from Wal*Mart) they seem to be the most reliable. I looked at different reviews for 3 DAYS until I found these two!
This one is also a Burr grinder, just slightly less expensive than the other 2
I will most likely run to Wal*Mart for the $20 grinder, because I'm impatient like that...and then get frustrated when it breaks...THEN get one of the more expensive ones! lol
- October 30, 2008 at 12:38 PM
- Pennies In My Pocket said...
Thanks for the links, Joni!! I'm like you...I get the cheaper one then it breaks then I get the more expensive one. lol Maybe I'll just go for the good one first. ;-)
- October 30, 2008 at 4:01 PM
- Pennies In My Pocket said...
Oh you know what...the links were cut off. Bummer. I think I can get the brand from the link script though. I'll search it from there. Thanks again!
- October 30, 2008 at 4:02 PM
- HiHoOhio said...
Yea! Congrats! And let it be me next time!!!!!
- October 31, 2008 at 9:24 AM
Hey Melody, the first one is a Breville BCG450XL Manual Burr Grinder (I don't know why it is listed as a "manual", it IS electric).
The second is a Jura-Capresso 560 Electric Burr Grinder. This is a conical burr...I don't know the difference, but evidently conical=better. (this is the one I eventually plan on getting)
And the last was a Krups GVX2-12 Coffee Grinder
Hope this helps!
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1. over again; again; once more: to play the tune anew.
2. in a new form or manner: to write the story anew.
Happy New Year! Finally, it's 2018! I'm hesitantly excited! Why hesitant? Well, because I really don't know what to expect. God has removed my comfort zones and I'm truly walking on water, starting anew.
For those of you who don't know or haven't heard of this concept, instead of making tons of resolutions that I quit after a month, I pray and ask God for one word to focus on for the year. There's a book that started this concept called One Word That Will Change Your Life and there's also a 4 day study plan via Youversion.com Bible app that you can use. Each year that I've done this, I've learned something new. For instance, for 2016 my word was 'joy'. I learned that even though there were a few joyful things that happened, I mostly learned that I had to choose joy. 2017's word was 'new' and last year was filled with new experiences, both good and challenging. My 2018 word is 'anew'. When I first heard this word, I quickly thought that I'd heard wrong because it sounds like 'new' but then Holy Spirit told me to "look it up", so, I did. Anew means to start again, in a new form or manner, start anew. This word helps me to understand two things I felt led to do last year that I didn't want to do and really didn't understand why He was asking me to do them. Ironically, I'm not sure what exactly I'm starting over on. This is where the scripture that says the righteous shall walk by faith and not by sight comes into play (2 Corinthians 5:7). I'm truly trusting God day by day for the next steps in my journey.
One thing I do know is to start this year with a new series called Getting Aligned with God. What a great way to start the year, getting in step with God! We all have our own goals, hopes, wishes, dreams, but we often forget to ask God what He would have us to do. After all, He is the one that knows the plans that He has for us (Jeremiah 29:11)! So for the next 3 weeks, we'll be focusing on getting aligned with God by fasting, purging, and prioritizing our lives based on how God leads us in these areas. Now, making changes in our life isn't always easy, that's why I have a group set up for those of us who are participating in this series. This is a closed Facebook group that you can connect to by clicking here. In the group we will check in with each other and share any challenges we're having or revelations that we've learned. Also, there's a scripture writing plan, January 2018 SWP that has scriptures to guide us along the way. The scripture writing plan is posted in the group as well.
I hope that you will join us on this journey and please, share with your friends, family or any one you know who'd like to or who needs to join in!
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John Kim is the Lead Pastor at CEM. He loves God's word and sharing life with God's people. His deepest desire is to preach the gospel in order that everyone may experience the beauty and wonder of God. After finishing his undergraduate studies at UCLA, John Kim received his MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary and is currently finishing his PhD in Preaching and the Arts from Fuller. He is married to Janet Choi and has twin boys, Cole and Nathan.
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The whole purpose of our Sunday worship is to provide an opportunity for people to
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Sharing a meal with those who know and love you.
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Oh Timbaland!
OK, I'm six tracks into the new Timbaland album Shock Value, and there's not a single "freakyfreaky!" or "baby girl uh" to be found. That alone heralds a new direction for Mr. Thomas, last name Crown.
More to come, particularly about the track "Bounce". "Like your ass had the hiccups!"?!?!?!? Justin, no!
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Victoria University is excited to announce VU Research, a bold plan to unify and strengthen its research and research training.
VU Research is the next step in Victoria University's strategic transformation to better support its students, industry, and local communities of the west of Melbourne and beyond.
"This is a crucial step in our ongoing strategy to ensure that Victoria University remains an innovative and agile place of learning as we work towards achieving high quality and high impact research in our areas of strength", said Professor Peter Dawkins (AO) Vice-Chancellor and President, Victoria University.
The University's research, which was formerly spread across six VU higher education colleges, and 12 research centres and institutes, will be united within VU Research. This new University wide research department is committed to building research focus, performance and reputation by enhancing the quality, impact, and sustainability of research and research training for the communities and industries which the University services in Melbourne's west.
Victoria University's current higher degree by research (HDR) students will join VU Research with the University committed to maintaining their existing arrangements for supervision, scholarships and other research support. In future, the University will provide a highly focussed research training programs to HDR students within its priority research areas.
Victoria University's existing areas of disciplinary expertise within its flagship areas of Sport, Health and Active Living, and Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities, as well as the University's Policy and Engagement entities (the Australian Health Policy Collaboration, Sir Zelman Cowan Centre and Mitchell Institute) will continue to thrive and develop.
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Research Training) Professor Warren Payne said the new structure will allow research students and supervisors to conduct exciting new multidisciplinary research, and be supported by a stronger intellectual climate and research community.
"VU Research will forge even stronger ties between research and teaching at Victoria University, while focussing on developing innovative learning programs for our students. VU Research will also make an important contribution to the University's financial sustainability objectives," said Professor Payne.
The new VU Research aligns with Victoria University's objectives to be open, excellent and financially sustainable and complements the university's ongoing transformation that includes the First Year Model and the VU Academy.
In the 2017-2018 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Victoria University ranked in the top two per cent of universities, ranked among the world's finest institutions for its core missions of teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook. Victoria University's new VU Research Model confirms VU's growing, global reputation as a world-class university in Melbourne's West.
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It's been almost a year since I got my beloved Nikon D700.
I'm still loving it from the first day I picked it up. The camera has performed flawlessly. I never had any problem with it. The image quality it produces is superb, as expected from a full frame sensor.
Eventhough now there are few new features, like video in newer digital SLRs, I never really bother buying one, but I'll probably purchase one (D5000) for my curiosity sake. I'm going to use the D700 until it breaks or until something extraordinary is made, just like the Nikon D3 when it was first released. Taking pictures with it is simply an amazing experience, especially when paired with Zeiss 100mm f/2 Makro-Planar.
Initial thoughts / short review of the D700:
– The D700 is slightly heavier and bulkier than D300.
– The viewfinder is bigger and brighter than the D300, I'm fine with 90% coverage.
– The high ISO is as good as what you'd expect from a D3 sensor.
– I don't like the CF card door, I prefer something like a D300 CF card door latch.
– The info button is very useful and intuitive.
– The rubber flap that covers the USB and HDMI ports is not closed properly or not as snug as the D300.
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Vietnam Budget Car Transfers Company is honored to introduce to travelers our Halong Bay Explorer (3days 2 nights) as follow:
Weaving amongst the feet of giant limestone cliffs and crossing the centre of the World Heritage site, this trip features the unique cruising route and the great combination of a comfortable boat cruise and fun kayaking.
Vietnam Budget Car Transfers Company is honored to introduce to travelers our Halong Bay Explorer (3days 2 nights) as follow:
Weaving amongst the feet of giant limestone cliffs and crossing the centre of the World Heritage site, this trip features the unique cruising route and the great combination of a comfortable boat cruise and fun kayaking.
Day 1 Ha Noi – Tuan Chau Harbor – Brights cave area (L, D)
7.45– 8.15: Pick up at your hotel in Ha Noi by shuttle bus (on request). After that we leave Hanoi for a 3.5 hour to reach Halong Bay.
12.00–12.30: At Tuan Chau International Marina, a tender boat will take you to our Halong Phoenix Cruiser. A refreshing welcome drink is served and you can check into your cabin.
13.00: A delicious set menu lunch is served in the restaurant while you can enjoy the amazing scenery. Cruise amongst the hundreds of islands. You will pass by Duck and Thumb islets to go to Bright cave area – (the border between Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay)
15.30: After 2.5 hours cruising, our boat will stop in Bright's cave area for kayaking (A bamboo boat will be arranged for the elderly or people who cannot kayak) to visit the small cave and beautiful lagoons. Kayaking provides the opportunity to explore the beautiful lagoons and get closer to the island.
17.00: As the sun sets over the bay, we head back to our cruise and relax. Coffee, tea and fruits will be available on the sundeck or you can order your favorite drink while our boat cruises to the night's anchorage area.
19.00: Dinner will be served with local seafood. After dinner you may choose to enjoy drinks from the bar or top deck or experience squid fishing before retiring.
Day 2 Lan Ha Bay – Cửa Vạn Floating Village
7.00 – 7.45: Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
8.30: Leave the Halong Phoenix Cruiser on a support boat and cruise to the southern part of Halong Bay. This route takes you to Lan Ha Bay and passes by some famous islands such as Frog and Chop Stick islands…
10.00: Kayaking begins and you can explore the different parts of Lan Ha Bay passing several beaches and limestone formations. After paddling for about 2 hours, relax, swim and explore a private beach before lunch.
12.00: A fresh seafood lunch is served on the support boat.
13.30: The transfer boat will take you to another area to kayak. Spend around 1-2 hours kayaking and in the late afternoon you will visit Cua Van Floating Village.
16.00: Return to the Halong Phoenix Cruiser where you will spend the evening. Tea, coffee, fresh fruit will be served on the sun deck.
19.00: Have dinner and spend overnight on board
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Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
8.00 – 9.00: You will visit the impressive Cave of Halong Bay – Surprising Cave (Sửng Sốt) with your tour guide, a truly awesome and amazing cave to experience.
10.00: Check out of your cabin, settle your bill as our boat begins cruising back to the harbor. Experience more views of Halong Bay such as Fighting Cocks Island (Symbol of Halong Bay), Incense Burner and Stone Dogs Islands.
10.30: A cooking demonstration onboard shows you how to make authentic Vietnamese Spring rolls. You will learn about the recipes and techniques that create this popular dish of Vietnamese people.
11.00: Lunch is served on board during cruising towards the harbor.
11.45: Depart the Halong Phoenix Cruiser and travel by tender boat back to Tuan Chau International Marina where you then board the bus for your return journey to Hanoi. Arrive at your hotel around 17.00
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