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Away We Go
Focus Features
Dir. Sam Mendes, Scr. Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida
Reviewed by Santiago Ramos
"Why don't you settle down already?" is not a new question, one that bears different meanings (Why don't you assume your responsibilities already? Why don't you get married already?), and always annoys. For a twentysomething, the question can come like a nudge from a rhinoceros: a gentle prod, but with a sharp, bony horn. Within each generation there are members of it who delay full entry into adulthood, sometimes out of fear, sometimes out of a desire to explore, and sometimes…—but it is not for a reviewer to exhaust all the possibilities. Let the sociologists try to do so. David Brooks, for example. In a column in the New York Times from 2007, he gave a name to this generational wandering, "The Odyssey Years," while noting that the trend is becoming the norm rather than the exception within the post-Baby Boom generations. "During this decade," Brooks writes, "20-somethings go to school and take breaks from school. They live with friends and they live at home. They fall in and out of love. They try one career and then try another."
Away We Go, directed by Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Revolutionary Road) and written by the married duo of Dave Eggers (author of the memoir A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, and editor of the literary magazine McSweeney's) and Vendela Vida (editor McSweeney's companion, the journal, The Believer), is an apology for the Odyssey Years and for the Gen X-ers who are living them. Like a sci-fi flick that requires suspension of disbelief, this is a film that asks for the viewer's sympathy with its characters, at least for its duration, so that the apologia can be fully developed—here, empathy only comes with sympathy. The artistic success of Away We Go lies, perhaps, in the number of people who retain their sympathy after the credits begin to roll. (My sympathy was retained, but, then again, I am a younger member of the cohort that the movie defends.)
It all starts with a baby. Burt Farlander (The Office's John Krasinski) and Verona De Tessant (Saturday Night Live's Maya Rudolph) are 33 and 34, respectively, and committed but unmarried. Burt is an insurance representative, working exclusively via cell phone, and Verona's career is equally portable—she designs images for anatomy texts. The couple live frugally, but happily. In the first scene of the film, Burt and Verona realize that the latter is pregnant, but the drama truly begins later, once the couple learns that Burt's parents are moving abroad and will not be around to help with the baby (Verona's parents are deceased). Burt and Verona had expected to "lean pretty hard" on Burt's parents, but they have other plans. Burt's parents are a baby boomer couple, bourgeois bohemian (to use another Brooksian phrase) and they decide, quite blithely, to move to Antwerp, Belgium. Verona thinks this is selfish, but at least it forces the couple to grow up, without supports.
But no one can really live without supports. Thus the couple are thrust on a journey to find a new home and new friends, and they go to Phoenix, Tucson, Madison, Montreal and Miami to find one. That their journey is a search is established in the short scene in which they decide to leave their current home:
"We don't have this basic stuff figured out."
"Basic like what?"
"Basic like how to live."
The last line is spoken by Verona, willfully if a bit melodramatically. The question is sincere, though, and when we can't answer that question, it's reasonable to wander around. They are wanderers with portable careers and a family that isn't bound by marriage—Verona is hesitant to accept Burt's proposal, even though she says she will never leave him.
The question behind the couple's journey is crucial, so the viewer remains rapt from city to city. The episode in Phoenix is one of the toughest to watch, because Allison Janney has quite a nack—and I mean this as praise—for acting like a loud, psychopathic mother with a depressed husband. The scenes in Madison center on Burt's family friend, "LN," a New Agey college professor portrayed brilliantly by Maggie Gyllenhaal. A set piece around the dinner table and the sanctimonious lectures that LN and her husband inflict upon Burt and Verona show just how funny the Vida/Eggers team can be. The city that Burt and Verona most prefer, at least at first, is Montreal, where they meet some friends from college who married and adopted several children. From this couple, they get the most poignant piece of child-rearing advice: "You have to be willing to make the family with whatever you have"—virtue, selflessness, better nature.
"Whatever you have" usually includes, of course, traditions and inherited wisdom, and these are things that Burt and Verona and most of the people they meet are in short supply of. But at least Burt and Verona refuse to accept the status quo: "I really hate that attitude. Everything is already broken, so let's keep on breaking it again and again," Verona says. Again, the beginning of their redemption lies in assuming the task of searching for answers—an adult thing to do. By the end of the film, the couple seem to discover that the answers involve, to a certain degree, a return to their own roots, but the tension in their lives is not completely calmed. Perhaps now Burt and Verona will engage in some self-examination, something they didn't do enough of in the film. And for us, the viewers, regardless whether we still sympathize with Burt and Verona after the credits roll, their questions will continue to provoke.


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A magnificent Edwardian manor overlooking the picturesque Tweed Valley — home to 5 star gold accommodation, a two AA rosette restaurant and winner 'Independent Scottish Hotel of the Year 2017'. Windlestraw offering six unique bedrooms, intimate dining & personal service is the perfect luxury getaway in the heart of the Scottish Borders. We welcome you as friends to create memories we can cherish together.
Each of our stylish six en-suite rooms has been designed to provide luxury and comfort while complementing the unique surroundings of the house and its picturesque setting.
Set within two acres of private, landscaped grounds, Windlestraw was originally built in 1906, as a wedding gift for the future wife of the Scottish cashmere mill owner, John King Ballantyne.
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Over the past three and a half years I moved to San Francisco, bought a house, got married, and had a kid. I documented all of it as it happened--these are found moments of 42 months in the life--framed up with my feet.
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Simpson Mastermark Doors
Simpson Doors
Choosing new doors for your home is an important and exciting decision. A door is the element in your home you interact with more than any other. Think about it, feeling the safety it provides as you go in and out of your home morning and night, gently closing it as you put your children to bed and quickly locking it as you finally get time for yourself in a bath. Your life goes through your doors and your life deserves more than just any door. It deserves Simpson doors.
Simpson Custom Doors
It was Henry McCleary who first caught the vision. Where others saw nothing but trees and hills, Henry saw the perfect setting for crafting doors. Drawing from the inspiring beauty of the Pacific Northwest, he built a door business from scratch that would earn a reputation for meticulous quality and superb design.
Today, nearly a century later, that vision still drives Simpson. As one of the oldest continuously operating door plants anywhere, Simpson boasts a rich heritage. And the pioneering spirit is still with Simpson, as they integrate state-of-the-art technology with their 100 years of know-how.
You can count on Simpson services you've come to expect: Quick lead times. Simpson Certified Quality craftsmanship. Rigorous inspections prior to any order being shipped. And meticulous packaging preparations to ensure that your custom door arrives safely and in perfect condition.
Creating Your Custom Doors
Simpson made creating a unique, signature door a smooth, simple process. It all begins with a few key selections you determine are best for your needs. Then, using the design, species, and dimensions that you specify, Simpson can create your masterpiece. Whether Simpson construct your door with veneer and engineered core components or laminated lumber, they will incorporate both technology and beauty into your individual design.
Design Flexibility
Thanks to the advanced technology in Simpson manufacturing process, they can now accept your sketches and descriptions and turn them into reality. Simply provide us with the design concept you have in mind, and our engineers will determine how to translate it into a truly one-of-a-kind door.
Multiple Wood Species
Once you have a design, you can then select the species of wood that is the best match, whether a classic favorite or something more exotic. We work with dozens of wood species from around the world, including: fir, hemlock, pine, knotty pine, cherry, maple, walnut, oak, mahogany, knotty alder, poplar, birch and white birch.
Whatever the species used in Simpson Custom Doors, it must meet strict grading standards before being accepted. For instance, we use only color matched Cherry that is all heart with no sap. The beauty of cathedral grain patterns are retained for parts over 26″ long and 4″ wide. Veneered panels are slip matched to further enhance the consistent appearance. Maple is another good example, since we only use hard rock maple that is uniform in color.
No matter what wood species you select, each piece of wood is carefully examined to ensure it will live up to the reputation Simpson has for quality and performance.
Special Sizes & Shapes
Some homes require doors with unusual dimensions. We can construct doors to meet a wide variety of sizes, up to 5′ wide and 2-1/4″ thick. Arch top doors and other unique shapes are also available.
Details Make the Difference
It's the final touches that make all the difference when creating your own door. Dress up your door with decorative moulding accents or special panel treatments. Or match your home's current millwork details to create architectural synergy through your home. If you need an idea of where to get started, view the following sample of decorative accents. You may discover something that will work perfect for your home.
Artist Collection
Simpson Artist Collection®—an anthology of unique, limited-edition door designs by select artists. Simpson Artist Collection doors are created with the highest level of craftsmanship you'd expect from Simpson, and they are magnificently complemented by a talented artist's touch.
Artists for the collection are chosen for their expertise and contributions to the fields of architecture, home and building product design. Simpson partners with the artist to bring commissioned art to the masses with doors for America's most discriminating homeowners. The latest anthology of designs are from James L. Cutler, founding partner with Cutler Anderson Architects.
Contemporary Collection
Simpson Contemporary Doors deliver clean lines and distinctive styles, all with the quality and craftsmanship you expect from us. So embrace the bold architectural features of modernism without sacrificing the warmth and durability of wood.
Craftsman Collection
An enduring American tradition finds a new expression in our Craftsman Collection. Inspired by the timeless appeal of fine craftsman architecture and furniture, these doors capture the essence of quality and beauty.
Available in virtually any wood species, there are 36 exterior door designs to choose from. Once you have found the Craftsman design that is right for you, consider adding a Simpson Craftsman sidelight, transom or dentil shelf.
Mastermark Collection
Nature provides the beautiful raw material – Simpson design and craftsmanship provides the rest. State-of-the-art technology goes into every Simpson Mastermark® door, assuring you of outstanding performance. For example, the patented Innerbond® panels carry a lifetime warranty against splitting through. Engineered components resist warping and twisting. And triple glazed leaded glass inserts reduce heat loss and enhance appearance.
Select Series
Looking for an easy, affordable upgrade that will make your home stand out? Simpson Selects Series doors transform ordinary openings into attention-grabbing entryways. Crafted from your choice of a variety of wood species, Selects Series doors are available in four design options crowned with two or four leaded glass inserts.
If you don't see what you looking for, just ask!
Panel Doors
A consistent, traditional look throughout your home not only adds character, but also adds to neighbor-envy (and overall value). These doors are available in raised, flat, or chalkboard panels, as well as bi-fold designs.
French Doors
Simpson's new Decorative French Interior Doors have been designed to satisfy the growing demand for architectural continuity throughout the home. Now homeowners can order interior doors to match some of our most popular exterior door designs.
The expansion adds 12 new full-lite designs in your choice of Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock or a factory-primed option from our Redi-Prime® Series. Each design incorporates 5/8″ thick, triple-glazed insulated decorative glass that can be ordered with black, silver or brass caming.
IOvation Doors
Simpson revolutionary Ovation Layered Panel Doors are precision crafted from components made of medium density fiberboard. This stable material is an environmentally friendly substrate that will not split or warp and provides a smooth, paintable surface. Made in the USA, these doors feature the patent pending Integra-Lock™ wood edge, which keys and bonds each door. This unique design feature will not allow the wood edge to pull out and ensures screw-holding power.
The Ovation Door is offered in a wide variety of styles to fit many different home styles. There are over 132 standard designs plus unlimited custom design flexibility for homeowners and builders to choose from.
Infinity Doors
Performance, styling and value come packaged together in our Infinity doors. Part of Simpson's Primed Package, Infinity doors allow unlimited design flexibility.
- Patented precision design with integral panels provides uniform structural support
- Seamless stile and rail with no possibility of separation
- Will not shrink, split, warp or move
- Doors available in 1-3/4″ or 1-3/8″ thickness and feature tempered hardboard surface
- Internal stiles have one-inch width with finger-jointed wood core
- Moisture resistant Type 1 glue internal construction
- Solid continuous particleboard core
- Raised or flush moldings installed to precision tolerances (.030 inch)
- Primed all six sides and ready to paint
- One or both sides with molding or separate designs on each side (flush or raised molding)
- Available in 24 standard designs
- Customized designs available
- Fire ratings available
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The first and most important thing is that we support Teach For America here, and more importantly, that we support its alumni no matter what career choices they have made. We think it's just as valuable that some corps members move on and work to change the world outside of the classroom as it is that some decide to stay in the classroom and teach.
There are plenty of places to debate whether or not TFA should exist
and the countless ways that it can improve — as it has steadily over the the last twenty-five years.
This isn't one of them.
And there are plenty of venues to hand over the idiosyncrasies of how large organizations learn and change.
We don't do that here either. Like I tell my friends who work in reform or who are alumni themselves,
"TFA is like marriage. It's complicated, but the world is better off with it than without it."
That said, the Corps Knowledge campaign is organized around
three very specific goals and with one overarching principle.
Our principle is this:
TFA, its corps members and its alumni work to make our children's classrooms better, and many of them go on to make our country better. That needs to be defended, promoted and supported.
Our three goals are:
To be a place where Teach For America corps members and alumni come together to support the work they have done, and continue to do, to make our classrooms and our country better. We think there are amazing people who choose to be corps members. We admire their spirit and their will. And we want to rally around those efforts.
To combat misinformation, dissembling, hypocrisy and outright lying about what Teach For America does and the classroom efficacy of its alumni. There are some colleges, universities and communications shops that are giving out master's degrees in M.S.U. (Making Stuff Up). We don't recognize those degrees here and we don't believe that committed people with a heart for service ought to have their efforts and intentions distorted in this common, internet-driven fashion. A lie told often enough becomes the "truth." We have a Corps Truth here and it's not that one.
To provide a platform for alumni to share their opinions and experiences not just about education, but about how systems in the world systematically limit opportunities for low-income communities and the kids in them. We know corps members work hard in the classroom and then go on to work on a wide range of issues—from criminal justice and incarceration to racial equity—and the world needs to know about that too.
We plan to do these things through traditional and social media, and through key events and gatherings. We're also launching a fellowship program for alumni interested in being more visible on both issues of education and social justice. Teach For America is about people and so is the Corps Knowledge campaign.


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The sounds of this town's streets, wildlife, nightlife, vehicles, venues, homes, musicians and offices are looped, sieved, filtered, warped and stretched to make new, beautiful and perturbing music.
Originally created for Theaster Gates' Bristol Sanctum in 2015, Circadial is a place-specific,
live improvised sound performance. Each version of Circadial is unique and created specially
for each location Sleepdogs play. They make local field recordings over the days and nights preceding
the show; then cut these recordings up, and transform them into beats, tones and echoes they
can play live as an improvised, shifting music performance made entirely from the sounds of
the town they're in.
Circadial is about the rhythms and polyphony of a place; the way that sound can locate you
in time and geography. There's so much noise in the world that we naturally tune out the
tones and frequencies we don't need to hear. But when you take time to really listen, you can
often feel the landscape reshaping around you in an almost physical way. Circadial invites
the audience to think about and reimagine their hometown through a new way of hearing it.
The music that emerges is sometimes perturbing, often beautiful, always surprising.
Sleepdogs have used these techniques of digitally manipulating field recordings as the basis of music
composition in lots of their theatre work, but this is the first project where they've put location
and process at the centre of the performance.
Each version of Circadial is unique and created specially for each location they play.
For further information about booking and presenting Circadial, please contact Kate.
Sleepdogs originally made Circadial for Theaster Gates' Sanctum, at Bristol's Temple Church.
Forthcoming presentations
Previous presentations
Circadial (Bristol) 1-4: Sanctum at Bristol Temple Church
Circadial (Bristol) 5: Bristol Old Vic, as part of Ferment
Circadial (Bristol) 6: The Station, as part of Mayfest
Circadial (Bristol) 7: The Wardrobe Theatre, as part of Mayfest
Circadial (Bristol Old Vic Studio RIP remix) 8: Bristol Old Vic Studio
Circadial (London) 9-10: at the National Theatre, River Stage as part of the Mayfest takeover weekend


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Catalyst Control Center is used with ATI Video Cards
And is the control center for it. All that you should need do is download your ATI Video Card Drivers and install them.
Of course if you stop using Face Book and so on you are likely to be far more secure in any On Line Life you have as it's extremely insecure and leaves yourself wide open for abuse.
Also everything you post to FB becomes the property of FB so you are effectively giving everything that you post to it away. I'm really glad that you are so generous as FB is such a Poor Company with such a small revenue base so they need everything that you give them.
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Yes I have went to ATI's website and downloaded Catalyst and everything else, it didn't restore or fix anything, its done nothing since I downloaded it again, it's like its not even there,
If you are not sure how to configure your video settings...
I suggest doing a restore instead.
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thanks so much, i did the restore last night and EVERYTHING is back to normal on my laptop, thanks so much


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Big Waddlers (18 - 24 months)
Big Waddlers is for children aged between 18 and 24 months. It is a free choice free flow unit all year around and provides the children with the opportunity to explore the world today in all weathers – giving them the most natural and wonderful learning experiences.
Big Waddlers is located on the ground floor of the main house in its own wing of three playrooms - role-play, sensory/messy and construction – two sleep rooms and an outside decking area and garden.
Children learn if they are given the opportunity to express themselves, emotionally, physically and practically. In Big Waddlers our staff enable the children to make independent, confident choices in a safe and secure environment where they are well looked after and provide them with the opportunity to become confident in their own decision making skills.
Activities are based on the main areas of development and interest for children. Including songs, stories, construction toys, moving toys, messy, physical and outside play. This wide range of toys are provided and planned for to encourage exploration and development.


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The Workshop community can help with your home improvement projects.
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Looks fantastic! Amazing how what looks like a few little changes can make the world of difference. The greenery in the front really adds to the appearance of the place too!
Thanks @aly plus a scrub, new paint and opening up the front veranda probably had the biggest impact. Lots of work went on inside too. I'll post a couple more photos soon.
Thanks for sharing @2Belindas. I'm sure many community members would love to see what you did on the inside of the property. Well done.
Kitchen before:
Kichen After
The house sold after the first inspection. Contracts signed in 4 days!! Happy, happy house flippers.
Hi Belinda,
Looks amazing! You did a great job!! Would you mind telling me the colour you have used (the light grey for the exterior)? My hubby and I are going to paint our house soon and the grey you have used is gorgeous. Thanks heaps
Hope all is well. Just wondering if you could assist new Workshop member @JLG with her question about the paint colour you used for the exterior of the house?
Thanks heaps,
Wow this looks amazing, well done @2Belindas! Very inspiring - I love the light grey weatherboard, white frame highlights, and dark corrugated roof combination.
Fabulous job! Do you have a set budget?
Thanks for joining in the discussion @artrato3. Let me tag @2Belindas for you so she is alerted to your question about the budget for this dramatic renovation.
Let me also extend a very warm welcome to the Workshop community. We're pleased you could join us and look forward to reading about your projects and plans. Do you have a reno planned?
Please feel free to post anytime you need a hand or have a project to share.
Thanks @Jason and welcome to workshop @artrato3
Yes we set a budget and do our very best to stick to it. As a general rule of thumb we set the reno budget of 10% of the purchase price of the property for a renovation, spending the money where it will reap the most return (kitchens and bathrooms, landscaping at the front for a great first impression etc.) We try not to spend money where buyers won't notice and we always renovate to target the demographic specifically. So its quite strategic.
We'll save money by buying fittings and fixtures when they come on special where possible.....as much as we can from Bunnings (including light fittings, wooden shelves etc) There'll be a 'wow' factor of some sort in every room and that doesn't have to be expensive for it to look good.
We will spend more money on doing a home, if we know the end sale price will reap good profits, or there is a 2nd value add opportunity e.g. in this case we subdivided off the back of the block.
If you want the actual break down of figures, I'm happy to share.
Thanks, I don't need a breakdown @2Belindas but an approximate we have just done a home very similar with a very tight budget of $30,000 and the result is nowhere near as spectacular as yours so I was wondering if you spent 100,000 or 50,000 just to see how we did.The lino took weeks to get off as it was
glued down.
P.S message me privately if you prefer.
Hi @artrato3 I'm always happy to share details.
I do a lot of renovation work in the local area, I get access to a lot of bargains now e.g. local suppliers will ring me if they have taps or sinks or end of line/display products they need to get rid of and are happy to discount, so I get high quality product on the cheap and use it in my next reno. Also as you can see in the photo of the kitchen, I use wooden shelves a lot too. Its a trend that is cheaper than overhead cupboards, and I style these to sell the home. These wooden shelves are DIY (hubby and I did them) and we were pleased with how they look. So long as there is a good pantry in the kitchen, I'll use these.
I'll mix and match product i.e. different brand dishwasher/stove etc that I've bought on special. I'll only spend more on things you really notice that create the wow eg. the splashback tiles. And less on things you don't e.g. the stools were from KMart.
I get my stone benchtops as 'offcuts' from my local kitchen guy and will often design my kitchen around what is available from him. For this reason, I use 'stand alone' ovens, so the stone I seek can be in smaller lengths.
I'll shop at Bunnings for sinks and lights and most things.
I'm always focused on creating a great look for less money, that will still appeal to buyers, right from the beginning and am lucky that DIYing almost everything saves us $$ too.
Oh and I forgot to share the budget breakdown @artrato3 ...
2015 – Purchased the property at $445,000
Renovated the front house (house one...the one in the photos above) Complete a structural renovation adding new bathroom, deck, reconfigured internals creating ensuite to the master bedroom, opened the verandah cost $120,000
2016 Sold (house one in the photos) for $545,000
Subdivided off the rear block at the cost of $50,000
2016 Sold rear block (property two) for $306,000
Gross Profit $236,000
(not including stamp or legals)
Workshop is a friendly place to learn, get ideas and find inspiration for your home improvement projects


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Gifts for The Minimalist/
What do you get for your friends who desperately do not want more items to take up space in their homes?
Gift Card (to be used for groceries, high quality places)
I know that some people avoid buying gift cards because they feel that they are impersonal. But as a person who is incredibly selective when it comes to my purchases and belongings, I appreciate a gift card as it allows me to check things off my wishlist and to avoid feeling guilty if I were to receive something that I don't necessarily like. You can make this a more personal gift simply by taking into consideration the tastes and needs of the person you're buying for. For instance, a gift card to Whole Foods or Trader Joe's is great for any young adult or college student.
Tickets to an event
Buying tickets to to a concert, ballet, theme park, or special event is a perfect gift since it involves no physical objects whatsoever. Whether you plan on attending the event alongside the person or not, giving the gift of an experience is something that often keeps giving. Another idea is to give an airline gift card so that the recipient can buy a plane ticket to a destination of their choosing.
Charitable Donation
Especially in the times we are now facing, charitable donations are more appreciated than ever. Keep in mind the personal interests of the individual when choosing the organization to which you will donate. Some timely ideas are the ACLU, Dakota Access Pipeline Donation Fund, The Sierra Club Foundation, and Doctors Without Borders. You can also make a donation or give a gift card to Kiva, which allows you to invest in projects started by individuals around the world. I received a Kiva gift card last Christmas and donated the money to a girl in Palestine who was looking to make important repairs on her family's home before winter. It's been really exciting to watch her achieve her goal and begin paying back the money over the year.
Things that you can eat and drink are perfect gifts since they quickly disappear. Be conscious of the contents and packaging if your recipient is vegan, gluten-free, or adheres to a zero-waste lifestyle. Some easy ideas for consumable gifts are beautiful tins of tea, coffee from an independent roaster, a gift basket from Harry & David, a subscription to a meal planning service, or a nice bottle of champagne. Some great fair trade options can be found at the Equal Exchange co-op online store.
Plan a Day Together
For close friends and family, a wonderful gift could simply be a day together. You can be as meticulous or as free-spirited as you want with this. One unforgettable gift that I've received was when two of my best friends planned a congratulatory tea when I was accepted to the college I attended. It was so well thought out, beautiful, and totally unexpected but a gift that I still appreciate today. You could plan a tea, lunch, brunch, or dinner or even a fun, themed movie day. You could also take the person out for lunch and a manicure or spend the whole day at a hotel or spa together.
What kinds of non-material gifts do you like to receive or give?


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A couple weeks ago, we published an article by Kea Wilson reflecting on the connotations of the word "cyclist" and the perceived expertise that comes with it. That got a good conversation started. This Thursday, we'll continue the discussion live with Kea and other Strong Towns staff on our Slack discussion forum.
The chat will be held at 1pm Central on Thursday, February 9.
Just log onto Slack and visit the #scheduled-slack-chat channel at the scheduled time to join Kea Wilson and other Strong Towns members and readers in a lively discussion. We'll see where the conversation takes us.


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Ryan/ Meg Hand
Downtown Birmingham, AL. 2016 | Canon 5d markii 50mm 1.2
Downtown Birmingham, AL. 2016 | Canon 5d markii 50mm 1.2
A couple weeks back I had the pleasure of photographing Katherine & Jordan and their adorable son, Will. We were originally planning on shooting at the Botanical Gardens, but last minute Katherine suggested we shoot at Samford University. For all the years that Lance has worked at Samford University, I've never shot on campus; I'm so glad I finally got to for Katherine, Jordan, and Will's shoot. It couldn't have been more perfect; Samford was covered in fall colors, the flowers were in full bloom, and the light was gorgeous.
I had so much fun photographing the Vaughn family. Will was simply the most adorable little guy. He'd give the sweetest little expressions, including a why-is-strange-lady-pointing-a-camera-at-me face. I love seeing how families interact with each other, like the way Will's face lights up when Jordan talks to him or the way Will gives Katherine kisses. It's just sweet all around.
Samford University, Birmingham, AL. November 18, 2016 | Canon 5d markii 50mm 1.2
Elizabeth Gamble Garden, Palo Alto, CA. June 13, 2015 | Canon 5d markii 45mm tse.
Ali is one of my favorite people to photograph.
I met Ali back at my very first Alt Summit. I actually photographed her before I met her because she happened to be wearing an amazing necklace that I snapped a photo of in passing. Flash forward and I've been photographing her outfits since then. I absolutely love her style. She has a way of mixing unexpected pieces.
I always love meeting up with her and exchanging book recommendations. You should check out her blog, In Jackie's Shoes, where she writes about fashion and all kinds of fascinating things. She's a thoughtful writer, and I always love hearing what she has to say.
San Francisco, CA. September 3, 2015 | Canon 5dmarkii 50mm 1.2L
Last week was a good week... a real good week.
Lance & I have been real lucky to get to know Duncan while we've been at Samford. He works in Residence Life with Lance and is a great guy. When Lance told me Duncan was going to propose to his long time girlfriend, Alyson, I almost squealed. I love when people get engaged! And even better, he wanted me to photograph it.
So last Monday, I met Duncan at Vulcan Park, where he and Alyson had had their first date. He parked in a parking lot far away and climbed a few fences and hills to get there, but he made it unscathed. We waited anxiously for Alyson and her parents to arrive. And just like that she was there and Duncan was on one knee proposing. I couldn't hear anything Duncan or Alyson were saying (I was hiding and trying to be stealthy), but the expression on Alyson's face was just so heartwarming.
All day I was just beaming. It makes me so happy when couples reach new stages in their relationships. Cheers to love!
Megan Tsang Hand is a wedding and lifestyle photographer living in Birmingham, AL and based in San Francisco and New York. She has been featured in multiple publications and collaborated with brands such as HP and Pottery Barn Kids.


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THE PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM Los Angeles, California
ObjectIDEA worked with Brent Johnson Design and The Scenic Route (designers) to develop a master plan for a new Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
Comprehensive planning involved surveying best practices in automotive museums and benchmarking the Los Angeles cultural scene in order to develop a museum that would perform in its market and shine alongside its neighbor-museums on LA's "Miracle Mile."
We developed a new interpretive identity for the museum - 3 museums under one roof- and helped articulate a new design vision aimed at putting the museum on parr with its international contemporaries.
We brokered conversations with board and staff to facilitate a widely endorsed vision for the future, developed narrative and diagrammatic representations of the visitors' experience, and supported the designers in their development of sketches, renderings and graphics.


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Everyone knows that Rayban has been a very popular brand for its stylish sunglasses. Women are seen flaunting it everywhere they go with anything they have on. The sunglasses from the Rayban brand are designed from the latest trends and never fail to impress us with its collection. Sunglasses definitely are a favourite accessory for us as it helps give a nice enhancement to our look without much effort. Have you have your own Rayban shades yet? Take a look at the must-have Rayban shades that you should definitely add into your fashion wish list. Pick your favourite shades and style it with pride everywhere you go.
1. Classic Black
This is the popular choices which every woman loves as it hides away those terrible eye bags and gives you that chic look. The black sunglasses from Rayban give a woman that mysterious vibe and are sexy in its own way. Wear it with anything you have on such as a simple tee and it will look amazing on you. Strut down the streets looking gorgeously chic with your stylish Rayban shades.
2. Gradient Look
For the ladies who want that peekaboo effect, the gradient Rayban sunglasses will be the perfect choice. The brown gradient shades seems to be a very popular accessory as it has that simple yet trendy touch to a person's appearance. Others can still have a glimpse of your eyes and the shades definitely give that great fashionable look.
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Robin Givhan on Fashion: Size of the Model vs. Size of the Customer
The fashion industry just finished its twice-yearly round of runway shows and like clockwork the voices of discontent rise up to complain about the excessiveness of the clothes, the high prices and, most vociferously, the skinny models. The industry has been unveiling its wares in the same manner for decades and each time, it opens itself up for attack by a culture that has turned bitterly -- and in some cases, irrationally -- against it.
It's always a bit discombobulating when people raise their voices in anger because they've gotten wind that designers are making and selling $25,000 dresses. After all, it's not as if the existence of a dress that costs as much as a car negates the availability of cute $25 frocks at Target. And it isn't as though edicts have been issued that all women must now dress like one of the superheroes on Balenciaga's runway.
For personal and sometimes tortured reasons -- I can't have it so no one else can! -- observers declare that they just don't understand the attraction of these strange and expensive clothes. That would be a fair argument if those same complainers lashed out at people who spend thousands of dollars on Redskins season tickets, vintage wines, first-edition books or midlife-crisis cars. But those industries don't stir nearly as much ire from people who are uninterested in them.
Everyone has a passion that is lost on others. And to be fair to the fashion industry: It may be struggling, but so far, no government has had to bail it out.
But the latest spate of complaints about the models being too thin are something else entirely. They've been a seasonal frustration ever since the era of the supermodel ended in the 1990s and the industry turned to waifs. Everyone intimately responsible for employing these wispy mannequins typically deflects criticism by declaring the skinny young women part of a fashion cycle that mysteriously churns all on its own.
The size of the models came up this season, in part, because one of the most widely read German women's magazines, Brigitte, announced it would stop using professional models in its pages beginning in January and would replace them with women from its staff or those who audition online, which is to say, it would replace professional models with amateurs.
Then there was the recent flap over Polo Ralph Lauren model Filippa Hamilton. A photograph of her in an advertisement was retouched into what amounted to a cartoon. She looked like a big-headed doll with a noggin larger than her derriere. The design house said, in a statement, that the altered image was a mistake. Then the former model said she was fired by Polo Ralph Lauren because she didn't fit the samples. The design house called her beautiful and healthy but unable to fulfill her contractual obligations.
The story of Hamilton, and the often-repeated detail that she is 5-foot-10 and 120 pounds, makes for a perfect rallying point for anyone concerned about the impact of the fashion industry on impressionable girls, disconsolate women and the culture in general. But something more complicated is going on than just the insensitivity of designers who want to drape their wares on hangers with legs.
It is true that aesthetics are cyclical and the fashion industry's preferences for models has shifted from Mayflower society ladies to girl-next-door blondes to Brazilians to Eastern Europeans to jolie laide -- often for no clearer reason than the zeitgeist. Black models, who have become a cause celebre because there are so few of them on the runways, had a moment of stardom in the 1970s. But in one respect, preferences haven't changed in the last decade. The stubbornly celebrated fashion body has remained extremely thin to gaunt. Why?
All those emaciated models have to be seen against the backdrop of a population that is overwhelmingly afflicted with obesity. It has to be viewed in the context of a first lady who has taken up the cause of healthy eating and exercise because nearly one in three children in the United States is either overweight or obese.
The fatter the general population, the thinner the idealized woman. And for all the public posturing and blogging, the only force that stopped people from buying clothes and magazines was the souring economy, not righteous indignation over skinny models.
By its very nature, fashion is a business of falsehoods and costumes, all in service to self-definition. The uncomfortable truth about the fashion industry is it has a knack for tapping into unspoken cultural obsessions and taboos. Fashion sets up a rarefied world of perfection that is, in many ways, defined by how much it differs from the mundane, from the norm. And all indicators suggest that as a culture, we hate what we are becoming: fat.
Fashion doesn't just reject the overweight and the obese. It also gives the average a hard time, too; it makes them worry about every cookie eaten at the end of a meal or every exercise commitment that goes unmet. Fashion is a test of willpower and determination. It is a measure of good fortune. It is a purveyor of status. It is a badge of honor for having outrun, outfasted saddlebags -- unless, of course, they are floral-printed and made by D&G. Those who can indulge in fashion -- and do -- feel their prize is that much more valuable.
A moment in pop culture history comes to mind that underscores that value system. When Oprah Winfrey appeared on her talk show in 1988 looking startlingly thin after a liquid diet and wearing a pair of size 10 Calvin Klein jeans, she joked that because they were fancy designer jeans, they were really more like a size 8. The implication, of course, was a size 8 was an even better result.
NBC's "Biggest Loser" isn't a success because contestants lose 50 or 60 pounds and improve their health. It's a popular show because they lose tremendous amounts of weight; they become svelte and buff. The men strive for a six-pack. The women aren't aiming for an average size 14, they're passing out and throwing up in the gym to become size 8 or 4 or 0. They are competing to be thin. And we don't blame them; we embrace their agony.
There's plenty to be said about whether the models on the runway are healthy. Most definitely, some of them are not. But most folks aren't demanding to see a doctor's note. The focus of the concern is aesthetics. And some horribly airbrushed photos notwithstanding, the main focus of the complaints isn't that the look is unpleasant but that it's unattainable for most people.
With that in mind, maybe all of the protesting about deluded designers has been wrongheaded. Maybe all of the demands that editors and photographers just use heavier models have been misguided. Because before fashion models will get any bigger, people in general will just have to get smaller.
Fashion tells us something about ourselves and our culture. It does that by reflecting a heightened or twisted reality. It may be that the only way to change the fashion industry's portrayal of women is not by trying to make sense of the funhouse reflection but reconsidering the original subject matter.


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Why I fell in love with Paris
Paris. The all enchanting romantic city. The city of charm and sexy seduction. Well that's what they say, isn't it? Before I'd visited Paris for myself I must admit, I was a cynic. As wonderfully as I'd ever heard Paris described, I always silently thought that people fell in love with Paris because they really wanted to. To a degree, I still believe that's true, but the important thing to note is that I fell in love with Paris when I had every expectation that this would not be the case.
Besides all the raving and loving reviews I'd heard from friends and family who'd visited the romance capital, the only real criticism I'd ever heard was the notorious attitude of the French towards the English language. They can't speak it, and even if they could, they wouldn't, so they say. Although this is not true in all cases, in most circumstances this is exactly what I encountered. The strangest part of all, was that this is what made the city all the more endearing to me.
While in Paris, I was forced by the French to learn a little of their language and to practice it often. While in other countries that I'd visited, I'd been able to survive with an innocent smile and an uneducated pronunciation of 'hello' in the local tongue, the French would have none of it. I recall entering a Café and asking "Do you have internet here?" and having an exquisite looking French woman look at me distastefully and sharply respond, "No". Slightly disheartened (as the hostel receptionist had told me that the café next door did in fact have internet access), I left. I had a quick flick through my phrase book and returned later to the same café. With terrible pronunciation I'm sure, I asked "Avez-vous internet?" to a smiling French gentleman who quickly responded (in English no less!) "Yes! Do you want a coffee?" and offered me the Wi-Fi password without further enquiry.
Being forced to learn and speak French (and I'll admit that it was the most basic of basic language skills that I attained during my visit), helped me to truly feel more acquainted with the beautiful city that it is. And it truly is a beautiful city. Sure the Eiffel tower really is an odd looking piece of architecture, but it is what surrounds that chocolate-coloured metallic monument that makes it so special. It is the way it excites people, the way tourists pose in front of it, picnic around it, and buy cheap souvenirs from illegal vendors patrolling it. In essence, it is not the tower itself that is so special but the way it affects people when they see it. When I saw it up close for the first time I really had to take a moment to truly absorb my setting, because I was looking at a piece of architecture that I'd seen a hundred times in films and TV shows, and a hundred times more in family and friends photographs and the truth is, that is what made it so wonderful.
It was only a few short days that I spent in that mesmerizing, colourful city, but as any backpacker will tell you, you sure can see and experience a lot in a few days if you set your mind to it. So here are a few of my amateur happy snaps to show how without even trying, Paris so effortlessly took up residence in my heart.


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On January 2, 2014, I made a list of the things I'd like to do before I turned 25.
A few things worth noting:
- From the beginning, I wanted to be realistic with my list, not putting anything on there that I didn't actually want to do. Since I originally drafted my list over a year ago, I've actually deleted quite a few items simply because I don't want to do them anymore.
- You'll also notice that my list is titled 25ish things because I don't have a set 25. It's a flexible list. Just like my 2015 goals, these aren't set in stone. If they were, it would feel more like an assigned project than one that's meant to help me figure out what excites me the most.
- I've also chosen to keep a few of the items private for the time being. No worries, though. They'll be shared as they happen. Scout's honor.
So without further ado… THE LIST:
1. Run a 10k (now a half marathon)
2. Make & sell something
3. Bake a loaf of bread from scratch
4. Tour a vineyard
5. See a movie by myself
6. Keep a plant alive for longer than a month
7. Host a dinner party
8. Create a floral arrangement
9. Finish a year of teaching
10. Finish 2 years of teaching
11. Go on a "blind" date
12. Bake macaroons
13. Buy original art
14. Go camping
15. Make a move
16. Keep photo books of each year (check from 2012-2014)
17. Find the perfect jeans
18. Visit San Francisco
19. Knit a scarf
20. Coming soon
21. Coming soon
22. Coming soon
I've bolded & linked the items that I've completed as of 2/4/15.
Just for the record, I turn 25 in April of 2016. So with just over a year left to knock each of these out, I could not be more excited about what's about to happen.
Care to join me?


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Oh my goodness! It's been a while since I've made a blog post! That's because we've been head first into so many weddings this year. It's October and we're busier than ever. If you're interested in booking for 2018, I highly recommend contacting me over the next several months.
I'll leave you with a little snippet of a sweet wedding we designed in August at The Polo Barn at Saxony Farm. GORGEOUS!
Thank you to Willie Wilson Photography for the incredible images.


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Shirley Hughes and Clara Vulliamy: Webchat with mother and daughter / author and illustrator of Dixie O'Day In the Fast Lane - Tuesday 17 September, 1-2pm(91 Posts)
To coincide with the publication of their first collaboration, we're delighted that author Shirley Hughes and her daughter, illustrator Clara Vulliamy will be joining us tomorrow lunchtime (Tuesday 17 September between 1 and 2pm) to answer your questions.
Shirley has written and illustrated more than 200 children's books and is one of the best-loved writers for children. She has won the Kate Greenaway Medal twice and has been awarded the OBE for her distinguished service to children's literature. In 2007, Dogger was voted the UK's favourite Kate Greenaway Medal-winning book of all time. Clara's much loved picture books include Lucky Wish Moue and Martha and the Bunny Brothers.
Their latest creation is the first in the new Dixie O'Day series. Dixie O'Day In the Fast Lane is a gorgeous book perfectly pitched at new readers, with a chapter for each night of the week as well as wonderful illustrations, maps, character introductions and even a Q&A with Dixie himself.
Join Clara and Shirley tomorrow at 1pm or post them a question in advance.
Firstly, I saw the first Dixie O'Day book reviewed in The Sunday Times and thought that the series will fill a significant gap in the new readers' book market. So that's brilliant - a bit late for my two, but hopefully it will make the transition from big, colourful picture books to 'proper' reading books just that bit easier for young children - I know my DD (now nearly 8) is a fluent reader but still finds densely-texted, thick, picture-less reading books less than appealing!
Clara and Shirley, have you long considered working together and what exactly was the catalyst for undertaking this fabulous joint venture?
A question to Clara, from my daughter Bethany:
I am 5 and I really liked reading 'Martha and the bunny brothers'. The best bit was the bunny club. I've got 'Hop into Bedtime' as well and I used to have it lots of times for my bedtime story. I want to ask how do you make all the books? Do you think of the story first and then draw the pictures?
Shirley, you illustrated my mum's first book, around 1980. Can't say more without outing myself, but just wanted to say we all loved your amazing illustrations. Clue - it was about two witches called Gladys and Victoria
Shirley may I just say how much I love Dogger? I remember watching you talk about it on TV when I was quite young on that programme with Dick King Smith (was it Rub A Tub Dub?) and I have read it to ragged shreds to my own dc.
The line "and then Bella did something very kind" never fails to reduce me to tears
and I am old enough to know better
Thank you thank you.
Yes yes. That is my favourite bit too! (Apart from the page that says DOGGER! when we all cheer like crazy) Although actually Bella didn't like the teddy much with its starey eyes, so I wonder quite how alturistic her good deed was? Clara, did you have a Dogger when you were little? I really hope you did.
I have loved reading Shirley's books to my two children; they have become firm favourites over the years, especially "Dogger". Just like in the story, we lost a much-loved toy which was thankfully found in our local park after a frantic torch-lit search!
Did this happen to Shirley's own child/ren? Is this what inspired her to write "Dogger"?
Thank you for your wonderful books; your portrayal of family life and its little details are so accurate and very gentle.
Wow! I'm a HUGE fan of both of you and I had NO idea you were mother and daughter!
The Alfie books, Dogger and the beautifully illustrated 'My Naughty Little Sister' books have always been my go-to books at the end of the frantic dinner-bath-bed hour in my house and Clara, your lovely Milly Molly Mandy illustrations have made my children into life-long fans. Shirley, I particularly appreciate your honest portrayal of mothers...I often think of Alfie's mum, who is always calm and level-headed in fraught situations, when I encounter my own parenting trouble spots .
We just love Alfie, Lucy, Tom, Molly, Dave, Bella... and the myriad others in my house. I have already enjoyed reading some of the stories to my 14 month old daughter and can't wait for her to be a bit bigger so she will sit still while we read them together.
Shirley, to me your books seem wonderfully timeless, but I wonder if you feel the stories or their themes have changed over the years you have been writing?
Thank you for so many years of enjoyment.
'Do you want to be an Alfie or a Bernard?' is a question that has got us through some tricky moments in this family.
Thank you for being such an important part of some very happy years.
Shirley, thanks for everything.
I named DD2 after you
We love Dogger, so much; I read my copy, from when I was tiny, to my children, and we like to find Dave's family and the children in fancy dress, in the bird's eye picture of the school fair. We love Bella and Dave.
I love Helpers, too; the babies talking to each other, Sue with her toy hospital, and the best bit for me was always when the older children get the baby bathed and into her nightie. It looks just like my little sister used to
Shirley, your books were such a big part of my childhood, growing up in the 1980s, & now feature heavily in my own children's book collection. Thank you so very much for the timeless illustrations & the understated, beautiful stories.
my own personal favourite is 'Lucy & Tom's Christmas' - or perhaps 'Moving Molly' - it's pretty difficult to choose! DD2 is crazy about 'Up & Up' - She keeps asking when she'll be able to fly!
My question is: whereabouts in London are most of your books set? I've been trying to guess for many years now!
(Posted before I'd finished!) - just wanted to say, so many thanks, for filling my childhood with these brilliantly-drawn characters. I am enjoying them all over again now and will no doubt be reading them to my grandchildren, in years to come.
(We always award first prize in the fancy dress competition to In the News because it looks so homemade and like (mum) made the most effort, although I do have a soft spot for the uncomfortable looking dalek. I spent many a school fete fancy dress competition in a cardboard box. Usually as 'birthday present'. With no arm holes.)
I'm another one here who has a little cry every time Bella does that kind thing.
My other favourite is Lucy & Tom's Christmas - I love all the details of the build-up of Christmas (hiding presents, making a Nativity scene) - reading it never fails to make me feel 'Christmassy'.
And yet it also conveys that Christmas Day itself is sometimes a bit of an anti-climax - I always get sniffly at the page where Grandpa takes Tom out for a sunset walk by himself when he has a meltdown. I wish I could remember more of the Christmases when my grandparents were still alive, but this book takes me back there for a moment.
My daughter loves Lucy & Tom's ABC - especially the pages with cats, dogs & ducks on!
Wow - I'm in awe at getting to ask a question but can't think of anything to ask!
Just, that the Naughty Little Sister books were very special to me when I was small, and I can't think of a world without your pictures in it!
Hello Shirley and Clara - I adore my mum but I can't imagine working with her. What was it like for you two?
love Shirley Hughes stories, and the illustrations which totally make the stories come alive,
read to my now teens. as mentioned lucy and tom's Christmas and the alfie stories.
clara are you intentionally being very different to your mum in your style? and are you expecting and presumably you are being compared to your mother's style?
Hello Shirley and Clara!
I just wanted to say I love Dogger!
I use it in class a lot and it's a real struggle to remain composed when Bella does a very nice thing!
Hello Shirley and Clara
I'm really intrigued by the colour palate you used, how and why did you decide to go for red and black? The book is full of detail lifted straight from the 1950s - like Lou-Ella's sunglasses, the petrol pumps - me and my mum particularly loved all of this. Why did you choose that time to set the book in?
Hello Clara and Shirley,
Dixie O'Day is a wonderful book. I especially like the story with it's fast-paced race, the illustrations (Dixie and Percy are adorable!) and the design of the book. It looks beautiful, very classy and of another era!
Where did the inspiration for Dixie and Percy come from?
Hi Shirley,
I loved the Alfie stories as a child and my daughter (4) is now being read them! She loves 'Alfie lends a hand' even though she is horrified at Bernard's behaviour at his birthday party!
Your illustrations are beautiful and capture such a nostalgic time, are you planning an exhibitions soon?
Hi Shirley and Clara
I'm a massive fan - thank you for all the happy hours we've spent reading your books!
I wanted to ask about the fact that this book is for slightly older children than your normal picture books. Why did you decide to do this? What's different (and important) about writing and illustrating for this age group?
Hello to you both-
The trifle stealing scene in 'My Naughty Little Sister' where Bad Harry aids her in eating most of it up before the party starts is responsible for my life long aversion to trifle.
How gifted and vivid a writer you are to have such a profound effect nearly 40 years on from my first reading of!
I just wanted to thank you for so many years of reading enjoyment from myself and my two (now grown) children.
Oh and could you, would you resurrect that naughty little sister w/ some further adventures?
From a Naughty big sister!
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I'm pleased to announce that a piece from my Harmony of the Spheres project will be included in the Order and Chaos exhibition at the Giles Gallery at Eastern Kentucky University as part of their Chautauqua Art Exhibition series. There is an opening reception this Thursday, Jan. 26th, from 5-7 pm, but I unfortunately will be unable to attend. The exhibition extends from Jan. 23rd through February 22nd.
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Welcome to your best year ever!! The celebration that happens during the first few days of January is a nice way to both wrap up the holidays and usher in a new beginning to our lives. We make plans for weight loss (or gain), new business opportunities, or set out on a path for our deepest dreams and desires.
Yet so many of us fall off the wagon and go back to what we did in years past. But not this year! I want you to focus on the positive things in your life. The things you already have will help you achieve the things you want to get during the next twelve months.
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Move up the ladder. Increase your awareness. Listen to your instincts. Follow your gut. Shifting means more than just changing your mindset; it's moving to higher vibrations. As you get in touch with what's in your heart space, that shift will become easier.
My promise to you
I resolve to give you creative solutions to your financial issues. I resolve to grow with you in your quest to a higher vibration. I'll encourage collaboration among everyone reading this blog, and I'll share success stories both here and on social media. We can serve humanity together by sharing our success with those around us, and not letting the setbacks discourage us.
This year, I want you to focus on these seven things. And we'll tackle them together one at a time. Make this year the one that you act – consistently and deliberately – on the things that you truly desire.


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It's one thing when your room is visually fresh (read: nicely decorated, updated, hip, reflects your awesomeness) and it's a whole 'nother thing to have it literally fresh. When I say literally fresh I'm referring to the cleanliness and orderliness… cause let's face it, a messy room isn't really a cool room to be relaxing in.
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severe head and neck pain
What is wrong with me? I can barely turn my neck, especially to move my head down or back. The back of my head feels like it is going to explode. Especially when I lift my head to get up in the morning. I have been to a Chiropractor five times. He has a really hard time adjusting my neck because I can not relax. Any suggestions?
Mm, nothing wrong with you, but obviously something wrong with your upper neck (most likely). It can cause very severe pain, and that's why you can't relax. Quite normal.
Obviously I have no idea what exactly is wrong, there are so many possibilities, and you havent' given me many details. Trauma, age, headache, facial pain, how long, fever, other treatment, previous episodes, X-ray... those are the kind of details that I'm sure your chiropractor asked, but I don't know.
My rule of thumb, for what it's worth: adjust in the direction that causes least pain. So, if it hurts turning mainly to the left, adjust towards the right.
As with all conditions, if severe pain is not improving, further investigation is necessary.
Meantime, use alternating cold hot therapy and ask a friend to gently massage your neck.
If your chiropractor is unable to adjust your neck, you might possibly look for a more experienced chiropractor. Adjusting the patient in severe pain is an art difficult to acquire.
Find a good chiropractor ...
I hope this contributes,
Dr B
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Interesting challenges of the day
1. Mr S is a 76 year old man with neck pain of some 9 months duration. Luckily, most of the discomfort is upper cervical which is only rarely arthritic; his lower cervical spine is a degenerative mess that I've left alone. After seven treatments his pain and stiffness is 50 percent better, and he's happy in the circumstances. He can sleep through the night now and that makes a huge difference.
2. Mr P is 32 year old man with very severe lower back pain radiating to the big toe which is 30 percent numb. He had an episode three weeks ago, took anti inflammatories and was soon better as is typical of the medial disc herniation. But before it healed, after a trivia it came roaring back, much worse. The characteristic crossed sign was evident; sitting in a chair, straightening the right leg provoked severe left back pain and tingling in the leg. He's doing well.
3. Severe lower back pain is scary; just ask Mrs P. Just watching her get out of the car I she was in trouble; she had a slipped disc at L4 making her lean towards the opposite side; luckily she had no pain in the leg. Despite family pressure that this was far too severe for a chiropractor, she persevered. Within five days she was standing upright, and after two weeks almost painfree.
Despite a hectic job, she wisely took my advice and stayed home for what I call exercising bed rest.
4. Mr S has had lower back, groin and back of thigh and calf pain for fourth months.
He has a pincer deformity in the hip causing the stabs in the groin, and a degenerative facet causing the sciatica. Both are responding well to chiropractic and he's well pleased; sixty five percent better after three treatments.
5. Mr T is a wise man; he's taken a warning TIA seriously and has lost 15 pounds, and has at least as much again to lose. A change to a low starch diet and half hour daily walk has made the difference; but the walking is making his foot and back miserable. The expensive orthotic is hopeless; luckily his hips and back are fine, but he needs a simple heel lift.
6. I too have had serious lower back issues, luckily fixed by my own chiropractor; so I too have to do my exercises, take care when lifting supers full of honey, gardening and using the chainsaw. Regaining the function of your spine is just as important as the pain.
7. My own granddaughter, only 7 is hypermobile giving her pelvic, knee and ankle issues. Xrays show a mildly dysplastic hip. Years ago we would have called it growing pains. She too regularly needs chiropractic care and luckily responds well. Increased range of motion is more difficult than too stiff in my opinion. Our care is for kids too.
8. This 65 year old lady is a serious gardener; every day she is bending, lifting and digging for 2 to 3 hours a day. It regularly catches her in the sacroiliac joint, so she has a treatment once a month that sorts it out. She does her lower back exercises faithfully.
9. This 88 year old lady is an inspiration; every day she is busy in the community. With a nasty scoliosis she manages very well with a chiropractic adjustment every six weeks and exercises faithfully done.
10. Mr X is a 71 year old retired man who wants to continue with maintenance care every six to eight weeks; he had suffered from two years of lower back pain when he first came a year ago. He has no discomfort now after 8 chiropractic treatments, but is aware that danger lurks.
11. Mrs C has been having severe headaches, and taking a lot of analgesics. It's a non complicated upper cervical facet syndrome, and she's doing well.
12. Mr D is a 38 old year man with chronic shoulder pain after a rotator cuff tear playing cricket. It responded well to treatment, but he knows he must do his exercises every day; for two years he couldn't sleep on that shoulder.
13. Mr D, a 71 year old man, has a severe ache in the shoulder and midback since working above his head. Trapped nerve tests are negative but he has advanced degenerative joints of Luschka; after just two treatments he is 50 percent better. Can we reach 90?
And so the day goes; chiropractors shouldn't be treating the elderly most medical sites state but that's so much bunkum.
Have a problem that's not getting better? Looking for a different slant on your pain? Want to pose a question?
CLS writes:
Greetings, Dr B.
You helped me quite some time back with a soothing and professional response which turned out to be exactly correct. I now consult a local chiropractor. You write a superb newsletter, too.
Your own unresolved problem. Pose a question
Knowing that up to 70% of the time the correct diagnosis is made with no examination, no special tests, no xrays, but just from the history, there's a fair chance I can add some insight to your unresolved problem. But at least 30% of the time, I may be quite wrong! Give plenty of detail if you want a sensible reply.
You visited this chiropractic help site no doubt because you have a problem that is not resolving and want to know more about what chiropractors do.
The quickest and most interesting way is to read one of my ebooks of anecdotes. Described by a reader as gems, both funny and healthful, from the life and work of a chiropractor, you'll love them. Priced right at $2.99, though Kindle fiddles the price without telling me.


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