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"McKinley's Choice"
Christian Stories "McKinley's Choice" was Written by Max O'Neill for 21st Century Christianity.
President McKinley was considering the appointment of a minister to a foreign country. There were two candidates, their qualifications almost equal. Which one did he appoint? The President told the story of an incident which decided his choice.
before, when he was a Representative, he boarded a streetcar one night
& took the last vacant seat. Shortly afterwards an old
washerwoman entered, carrying a heavy basket. She walked the length of
the car & stood in the aisle, no one offering her a seat.
One of the men the President was to consider later, was sitting in a seat opposite where she was standing. He shifted the paper so as not to see her. Mr. McKinley walked down the aisle, picked up her basket of washing, & gave her his seat. The candidate never knew that this little act of selfishness had deprived him of perhaps the crowning honor of a lifetime.
the little things we do and say
That mean so much as we go our way,
A kindly deed can lift a load
From weary shoulders on the road,
Or a gentle word, like summer rain,
May soothe some heart and banish pain.
What joy or sadness often springs
From just the simple little things!
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Sell everything!!!! This serve to be a lot harder than one thinks. How long will I be going for? Where am I going? I don't have enough money to just give everything away but if I don't sell everything by December 16th 2013 I will have to do that. I do not want to have attachment anymore to things, well not while I am on this self discovery. I have moved here from Sydney to Perth in 2002 with just a back pack so of cause I can do that again.
All the things I always wanted gone. Just like that? Everyone say why make such a drastic move, life is not that hard you just have to work harder to pay off your debt.
Well that's the problem with the Australian dreams… we simply consume too much food and buy too many things that clutter our homes and ultimately trap us into thinking it make us happy. Don't worry about your health it's only going to be another 20 years of hard work then we can have a break and drive around Australia in our very own "Caravan".. Ha? What? Is this what I want for me and my FAMILY?
Hell nO
Of cause I want to travel around Australia but I want to do it now not when I'm 60.
I want to live now; I want to be with my loved ones as much as I can while I am still young and alive. As for money, We seem to forget that we do not need that much money to survive and everything that is meaningful to our loved ones is hugs kisses and complements even when all we have to eat is noodles and toast we are happy.
What happens to all of my things that I have left? Storage? What happened if I do find a home overseas and never want to return? Then what? What happens with the children how do I bring them with me when their fathers refused to let me take them with me?
Tayla said to me "don't worry mum ill sort dad out". How nice my children all encouraging me to go and live my life except for Jet he is too young to understand right now and I will miss him more than anything in this world. No matter what I still feel that this is the right thing to do.
What about my business? What about my boyfriend? What are his plans? What and how are we going to do with ourselves? And the answer lies in "MONEY" we need money, how much? Well depends on where what how long we are going to stay in any country.
All I know for sure is that I will leave Australia on the 16th December 2013.
That reminds me I have to start taking French lesson if i am serious bout speaking French in France.


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Booking & Prices
The standard booking period for Rhydd Barn is Friday-to-Friday: arrive Friday after 4.00pm, depart Friday by 10.00am.
Booking prices and booking procedure for Rhydd Barn
The cost of your stay varies depending on the time of year. The table below shows our prices per week in 2019.
Booking begins in: November-March
excluding Easter
including Easter
Christmas/New Year
2019: £320 per week £395 per week £440 per week
- The above prices include £50 deposit to secure your booking. This is payable at the time of booking ('booking deposit').
- We also require an additional refundable £50 'tidiness deposit' for each week of your stay. This will be returned to you as long as the barn is left in the same state of cleanliness and tidiness as when you arrived.
Therefore visitors should send a total of £100 for a one week stay (£50 booking deposit plus £50 refundable tidiness deposit), £150 for a two week stay (£50 booking deposit plus £100 refundable tidiness deposit), etc. Please send your cheques to cover the deposits with your booking form at the time of booking your stay (see below).
The remaining balance (price in the table multiplied by number of weeks less £50 booking deposit) is due 28 days before your holiday.
Price includes electricity, gas, water, wi-fi, bed linen and towels.
How to book your stay at Rhydd Barn
Our usual booking period is Friday to Friday (4.00pm on Friday of arrival day to 10.00am on Friday of departure day).
Please confirm with us, via email or telephone, that the Barn is available on your desired dates. We try to keep our availability calendar bang up to date, but we cannot guarantee it. Our email address is info[at]rhyddbarn[dot]co[dot]uk. Our telephone number is in our downloadable Brochure.
Having confirmed that your desired dates are available (we will reserve your dates for you), please download our Booking Form (which includes our Terms and Conditions). Print out the Booking Form, fill it in, and send it to the address shown on the form together with a £100 cheque to cover your deposits as detailed above.
The remaining balance should be paid 28 days before your holiday.
To enquire about booking or anything else, our email address is info[at]rhyddbarn[dot]co[dot]uk.
You can make enquiries by telephone using the telephone number in our downloadable Brochure.
Short stays and non Friday-to-Friday stays may be available. Please email or telephone us.
Downloadable brochure
For a brochure of the details on this website (in pdf format) please download our Brochure.
Points to note
- Having one ensuite bedroom, Rhydd Barn is ideally suited for a maximum of two adults. It is not recommended for children.
- The weekly charge includes electricity, gas, water, and wi-fi.
- Bed linen and towels are provided.
- The Barn is available from 4.00pm on the day of arrival until 10.00am on the day of departure.
- Strictly no smoking in the barn or converted pigsty please.
- No pets please.
- Access Statement available (click on appropriate link in the 'Downloads' section below).


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The sheriff's office says it responded to complaints about odor and barking Tuesday at a home in Cottrellville Township, 50 miles northeast of Detroit. Deputies found more than 70 dogs inside, including Norwegian buhunds and Norrbottenspets. They were in good condition but covered in feces and urine.
The sheriff's office says some of the dogs were seized Tuesday, but an animal control officer who returned Wednesday to take the remaining animals was refused entry. Authorities obtained a search warrant and seized the remaining dogs Wednesday afternoon.
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More than 15 public schools and several area preschools were put on lockdown Wednesday morning in Paterson after threats against the high schools were discovered, district officials said.
Eastside High School and John F. Kennedy High School were the first to be put into a shelter in place lockdown after school officials were alerted to threats made against them, superintendent Eileen Shafer said in a statement.
Neighboring schools including the Edward W. Kilpatrick School, the Roberto Clemente School, the New Roberto Clemente School and more followed suit as a precaution.
The nature of the threat was not immediately released but was being investigated by Paterson police, the Passaic County Sheriff's Department, the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office and the New Jersey State Police, Shafer said.
After-school activities were cancelled with the exception of athletic practice, which will be held in doors, the superintendent said.
"Your child's safety is always our top priority," Shafer said in the statement. "We will release more information about today's threats as it becomes available. In the meantime, please know that you are welcome to contact my office with any questions or concerns."
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Book Addiction, Who Us?
Signs that I am definitely not adopted. Here I am, with the books my family is taking home from Scotland.
We finally gave up. We went into a cheap goods store on Nicollson Street and bought a blue suitcase for $15, the better to haul at least some of the books we have found.
Yes. I come to a city of history, interesting beer, entirely new geography, its own language and variant accents, and museums… for the books and the bookstores. Of course, being at a books festival, with its lineup of interesting authors and its own bookshop, doesn't help. Worth noting: Scottish mystery writer Louise Welsh, talked about traveling to North America with a spare suitcase so she can take books home with her! (Wonder what books she's after!)
And that's not even discussing the books I know I can get on my Kindle, and will, as soon as I've made at least somewhat of a dent in these lovely Scottish souvenirs.
Well, that's at least one use for my jet lag.


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Hello Sufferlandrians! The minions at Sufferlandrian Services get quite a few requests about hooking up their computing devices to a TV Display or larger computer monitor. Yes, you can hook up your computing to display the Sufferfest video on a larger TV or monitor for iOS, Mac, and Windows. You can use the links below to jump right to the section you want to read about.
MAC (OS X) Connections
following these steps. We will cover the following options for connecting your Mac to a larger display:
- HDMI to HDMI Connection
- Thunderbolt/Mini-Display Port to HDMI Connection
- Apple TV
- Troubleshooting Your Display
- Troubleshooting Your Sound
Okay, let's get started!
HDMI to HDMI Connection
If your Mac has an HDMI port on the side, it is rather simple to connect. You need a cable, like the one pictured below. These are standard cables that you may even be able to swap with your current DVD player or other home entertainment systems.
The following is a list of Macs that will have an HDMI port.
- Mac mini (Mid 2010) and later models
- MacBook Pro with Retina display (Mid 2012) and later models
- Mac Pro (Late 2013)
Thunderbolt/Mini-Display Port to HDMI Connection
You can also purchase a Thunderbolt to HDMI Cable. The Thunderbolt port is also called the Mini-Display Port. You can purchase the Mini-Display Port to HDMI Connector at the Apple Store. Image below.
It is important to note that you may need to take extra steps to get the Mini-Display port to work correctly with your HD TV. If your picture is too small, or your sound is not coming through, then you need to follow the extra steps in the troubleshooting section listed below.
Apple TV
Connecting your Mac to an Apple TV is very seamless. You only need to ensure that your Apple TV is "On" and connected to your HD TV. You will use the menu at the top of your screen to activate Airplay.
Select your Apple TV and then decide if you want to Mirror your Laptop Screen onto your TV or not. Simple as that.
Troubleshooting Your Display
Sometimes your display may not automatically work with your HDTV or external monitor. The first thing we must check is the settings menu. We click on the "Apple" icon on the top right of our screen. Then we pull up "System Preferences", from there we can investigate where we might be having problems. The image below is where we first begin to troubleshoot our problem. Normally, you will have selected default for display. This will work for 95 percent of Sufferlandrians. The Mac and TV will know how big your screen should be. If the "Default for display" is not working, then we need to manually go in and select "Scaled" and pick 1080p.
Now, if your screen is still not filling up the TV, or fills up too much of the TV, then we can use the "Underscan" option. By adjusting Underscan, we can adjust the size of our display on our TV. Examples below:
Overscan, the display is too large for the TV.
Underscan, the display is too small for the TV.
Troubleshooting Your Sound
There is nothing more frustrating than seeing the magnificence of a Sufferfest video before you, yet you hear no sound. Here are some troubleshooting tips to help crank up the volume of your suffering.
The first thing we do is go up to the Apple icon at the top left of our display. We click the Apple and select "System Preferences". From there, we find the Audio icon and click on the speaker. The sound menu will now be displayed. We verify in the output Tab that our TV is selected as the device we will be outputting our sound. This is also the opportunity to select any other speakers you may have connected to your home entertainment system.
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iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Yes, you can hook up your iOS to display the Sufferfest video on a larger TV by following these steps. We will cover the following options for connecting your iOS to a larger display:
- Apple TV
- Cable Connectors
- Troubleshooting Your Display
- Troubleshooting Your Sound
Okay, let's get started!
Apple TV
Connecting your Mac to an Apple TV is very seamless. You only need to ensure that your Apple TV is "On" and connected to your HD TV.
To connect your iOS device to your Apple TV, swipe up from the bottom of the screen on your iOS device. This will take you to the menu where you can select the Apple TV for Airplay.
You will press the AirPlay button which will then take you to your next screen.
On this screen, we will select our Apple TV. If your Apple TV is not showing in this menu, make sure you click the Menu button on your Apple remote to wake it up. The only other option you have left is to mirror your display from your iDevice. This will allow you to still operate the App from your iDevice while watching it on the television.
Video View Modes for iDevices
There are two ways that you can view all of the Sufferfest Glory on your iDevice. We will just call them the Wrong Way(Portrait mode) and the Right Way(Landscape mode).
The Sufferfest App is configured to work in Portrait mode and Landscape mode on your iDevice. It is always better to view the workout in Landscape mode. Apple TV will display the Sufferfest App in whichever mode that your phone is in. Examples below.
Here is portrait mode displayed on our HDTV. An example of not utilizing our entire TV space.
The next picture shows us by simply switching our iDevice to landscape mode, we can now utilize our entire HDTV space.
Here we can see that we are now using much more of our television space. If you want to get rid of the data being displayed, swipe left on your iDevice screen. If you want to increase the video size to display Sufferlandrian Glory across the entire screen, then double-tap your iDevice screen.
Cable Connectors
Old Version Apple Digital AV Adapter
This adapter is for older iDevices with 30 Pin connectors. It will only stream in 720p to your TV. It has an HDMI output built in the connector. *With the latest update to the Apple Operating Systems, they have disabled the ability to use the 30 pin slot for ANT+ and the HDMI slot at the same time. This option is only useful for the HDMI connection*
*Also of Note! We are not optimized at this time for exporting video as a secondary screen using the AV adapters. This may work, but not work well at this time. Meaning you may not get video or it may be distorted.*
This adapter is for newer iDevices that have the lightning connector. You can hook this up to your HDTV utilizing an HDMI cable. It will stream 1080 HD to your TV.
*With the latest update to the Apple Operating Systems, they have disabled the ability to use the lightning pin slot for ANT+ and the HDMI slot at the same time. This option is only useful for the HDMI connection*
*Also of Note! We are not optimized at this time for exporting video as a secondary screen using the AV adapters. This may work, but not work well at this time. Meaning you may not get video or it may be distorted.*
Troubleshooting Your Display
Screen Aspect Ration Locked
If your screen will not move from Portrait mode to Landscape mode, you most likely have your Screen Aspect Ratio locked. To check the status of this lock, swipe up on your iDevice. You will then look for the Screen Lock icon and ensure that it is not selected.
We occasionally get requests from Sufferlandrians who want to create a more immersive, cinematic experience in their Torture Chambers. If you have an external video display, like a TV or monitor, and would like to connect it to the computer on which you've installed The Sufferfest app, you're in luck. We found a great article here that walks you through the various connection options, from how to determine what cables you might need to set everything up. SufferVision: everything you love about The Sufferfest, but on a bigger screen.
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With each notes she sings, lyric she writes or piano key she strikes, songstress K. Michelle speaks her mind and makes no apologies for it. Taking a vow to stay true to herself, K. Michelle understands that part of being a noteworthy new artist isn't just possessing talent but having something to say.
"I'm the biggest advocate of being yourself," says Michelle, who considers music to be her therapy. "People can believe in you all day long, but if you don't bring it to light or nourish it, it doesn't matter." Each song she writes is a soundtrack to a life that started in Memphis, TN. A life that lead to the title of her forthcoming debut album, Pain Medicine, which will be released on Hitz Committee Entertainment.
"Everything that I do is in this album," says Michelle. "I sing about what I'm going through at the moment. For example, I don't have any love songs on the album because I'm not in love right now." K. Michelle doesn't take for granted the opportunity she has to show the world who she really is—a fighter, a single mother, a true musician. "[Pain Medicine] is my story. If I have this platform it has to be my story."
The decision to become a singer/songwriter wasn't an easy one for K. Michelle. Although she earned a musical scholarship to attend Florida A&M University, she eventually switched her major to Biology and toyed with becoming a nurse. "I didn't want to major in music," says the 24 year old. However, she never stopped singing. "My whole time at college I played the piano and sang. I even won Miss FAMU." However, it wasn't until she graduated college that she decided to make music her main focus.
For several months she toured Asia as a singer with Memphis orchestra Sound Fuzion. Upon her return to Memphis, she took an office job. That didn't last long. "I got a job in sales. I sat in a cubicle all day. I'd walk around the office singing. That's when I realized that was not the life for me." Michelle created a Myspace page and within a week caught the attention of a production company in Atlanta. Seeing this as her big break, she moved to Atlanta with the goal of securing a record deal. But that didn't happen for another two years.
Thanks to a chance run in with fellow hometown native MeMpHiTz, Michelle got the big break she needed. During a trip to Jive's New York offices, she spotted MeMpHiTz in the hallway wearing a "901" chain, symbolizing the area code of Memphis. "I introduced myself to him. I had nothing to lose," remembers Michelle. "He asked me what I was doing there trying to get a record deal without him." A week later, now under the Hitz Committee Entertainment, K. Michelle wowed executives and received a deal. "God knew I needed somebody that could understand my struggle and develop me into a better artist. MeMpHiTz is the best person to work with me."
K. Michelle connection with MeMpHiTz has a lot to do with their ties to Memphis, TN. "Memphis is a rough city. I thank the city, because it toughened me so much." It's that toughness that pours out in her debut album Pain Medicine. On it, K. Michelle writes and co-produces every track, making her album very personal. "I can't fake music. I sing about what I'm going through at that moment." The album's buzz single "Self Made" has turned into a surprise hit, striking a chord with women thanks to its call for self-empowerment.
While her single bangs in the club, Michelle is putting the finishing touches on the album, teaming with producers Salaam Remi, Drumma Boy, Elvis, Cool & Dre, Rico Love, Lil Ronnie, Platinum Brothers and Harvey Mason Jr. "It was very important for me to work with people that my energy connected with." She describes her writing process as starting with one simple question: How am I feeling today?
One thing that K. Michelle cherishes is her five year old son, Chase. "I'm very proud to be a single mother." She understands that her new career means she isn't the typical mother but looks forward to creating a life that her and her son can enjoy. Another side of K. Michelle that might surprise some people—she is a big fan of country music and even yodels. "As a little girl, I had the same vocal coach as Justin Timberlake. My coach introduced me to country music and I still love it to this day."
Before her album hits stores, K. Michelle is already making fans including fellow Jive recording artist R. Kelly. "Getting the opportunity to sit with R. Kelly was so beneficial to me. He taught me so much about music, the business, and being true to myself."
Determined not to be forced into a box, K. Michelle wants her music to be accepted for what it is—her truth. "I'm offering honest music."
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Just because you are too young for most employers to hire you does not mean earning money is out of the question. As long as you display a desire to earn income, you can probably find some way to make money. If you fail to find anything, parents might be willing to offer a job.
Become an Entrepreneur
You can start a business at any age, but you may need your parents to teach you about operating a company or assist with some duties, such as putting up bulletins. Simple ideas include baking and selling cookies, watching pets for neighbors and running errands for a toddler's birthday party. Tutoring could be an option if you excel in a certain subject. This has the added bonus of allowing you to learn more about the subjects and earn money at the same.
The Parents
Ask your parents for any odd jobs around the house, such as pulling weeds, organizing around the house and hauling trash. If you are an indoors person, work out something that involves that. One child made a "read for a fee" agreement with his parents. Every time the child read a book he would do a report and the parents offered a few dollars, suggests Janet Bodnar of Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine. You could even just agree to spend the evening reading as a family.
When all else fails, The Motley Fool suggests, volunteering at any number of needy charities, especially ones that lobby for causes you believe in or a potential profession. Food banks might allow a young kid to stock goods or make food baskets. If you want to be a doctor, ask a hospital if they would allow you to perform simple tasks, such as hauling trash, or even shadowing a doctor. This does not earn money, but you gain real-world experience that could be useful later in life.
Once you earn a little bit of money, ask your parents for advice on investing or help finding websites and materials that educate you about saving and growing money wisely. You could earn passive income and distribute small loans, called "microloans," to people in impoverished countries to start their own small business. One such microloan charity is Kiva.org, suggests Dan Kadlex of CBS Money Watch.


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Posted on October 3, 2019
Perhaps it's the flowers or the number of sunny blue sky days that have populated the last few weeks, but so far our journey through early autumn, perhaps a bit warmer than one would expect, has been a wonderful celebration of the time of year.
Blue Jays, along with migrants from the north adding to the local population, are commonly heard engaged in their noisy banter as we explore local parks.
By late morning and early afternoon there are always butterflies and dragonflies keeping us company. It has been a banner year in central Ohio for the Common Buckeye. It's difficult to remember a year when we've seen so many. Several years ago it was late September before we saw our first one. At the other extreme we're not sure we've seen even one Morning Cloak this year. Could the same weather patterns or events be responsible for both of these outcomes? One can only wonder. One interesting bit of information we recently uncovered is that, depending on the severity of the weather, Buckeyes can successfully overwinter in Ohio. This could explain this year's early sightings.
A few days back, while I was fishing, my wife was excited to find a Dainty Sulfur in Griggs Reservoir Park. To make matters worse not only did I miss the butterfly I didn't catch any fish.
Little Yellow butterflies, while not as uncommon, were seen in another area park. We usually observe this butterfly in Florida during the winter.
Other butterflies were also present:
In recent days, no doubt due to the extended warm weather, we've noticed more dragonfly activity. The following images are of some of the more noteworthy ones seen. The Wandering Glider is not uncommon but hardly ever lands so it was a real treat to get a picture. This aptly named carnivorous insect is the widest ranging dragonfly and can be found on every continent except Antarctica.
The small furry creatures all seemed busy, usually with a nut in their mouth, and were hard not to notice.
The autumn nights, now longer than the days, usher us too quickly through the season. In keeping with this journey the next post will be about fall warblers as they make their way through central Ohio. Thanks for stopping by.
Category: Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, Central Ohio Nature, Central Ohio Parks, Columbus, Griggs Reservoir Park, Nature Photography, Ohio Nature, Wildflowers Tagged: Blue Jay, Blue-faced Meadowhawk, Buckeye, Chipmunk, Dainty Sulfur, Eastern Comma, Eastern-tailed Blue, Fox Squirrel, Illinois River Cruiser, Little Yellow Butterfly, Monarch Butterfly, Praire Dock, Viceroy, Wandering Glider
Posted on September 23, 2018
In central Ohio it's not quite autumn but with daylight too quickly losing the battle to the setting sun it would be hard, even on a warm day, to mistake it for summer. Plants, animals, insects, weather, and daylight are all in all in a state of flux. It's as though we're passing through on our way to somewhere else, to a place that's easier to put a label on. It's hard to bring oneself to the realization that present forms of life are dying but such an awareness is inescapable as one walks through the woods. It is a season of paradox as late summer and fall wildflowers arrive doing their best to announce the autumnal fireworks to follow.
Caterpillars active just a few weeks ago have disappeared in preparation to reintroduce themselves next year in a new perhaps more beautiful form. Highlighted by the early morning dew, spider webs are everywhere often to the detriment of passing grasshoppers which seem more plentiful now. Other insects continue to make their daily rounds without the urgency of the squirrels which all seem to have a nut in their mouth. An occasional migrating warbler is seen making its way south while blue jays and crows are noticed more often just passing through while others have undoubtedly taken up residence for the winter.
Unlike summer, with days that change little from one to the next, it's a time of year that assigns value to what we have and blesses us with a feeling of gratitude for what soon will be lost.
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Category: Central Ohio Nature, Central Ohio Parks, Columbus, Nature Photography, Prairie Oaks Metro Park, Wildflowers Tagged: Banded Garden Spider, Bay Breasted Warbler, Goldenrod, Killdeer, Monarch Butterfly, Morning Glory, New England Aster, Nodding-bur Marigold, Question Mark, Tree Swallow, Viceroy, Violet, Widow Skimmer
Posted on October 8, 2017
Most of the time it's nice to have a central theme. However, for the most part, this post just meanders through early autumn and celebrates the time of year in some of our central Ohio parks. I continue to enjoy shooting a portion of my photos with a Sony A7, adapter, and legacy Canon FD lenses. It's nice to have so much control over depth of field. My wife is ever on the lookout for things small, be it insects or details that charm in the fall foliage.
Monarchs continue to work their way south while a few late summer buckeyes, having made their way to central Ohio, enchant. Painted Ladies and Viceroys also continue to be seen. Are Painted Ladies more beautiful with wings closed or open?
There still may be time before the first hard frost results in an abrupt end to most of the current insect activity. Katydids and crickets that so willingly provide the late summer soundtrack for our outdoor adventures will fall silent. The purpose of their time here will emerge next spring and take up the charge as the dance of death and life continues. Meanwhile as autumn moves on we continue to enjoy their life.
Recently we were fascinated by an immature Red-tailed Hawk that posed to have it's picture taken and then decided to fly into a nearby tree in an attempt to extract a meal from a squirrels nest. It did succeed in arousing the occupants but standing on top of the nest it was no match for them as they circled and sprang from branch to branch until they were out of harms way.
With the days now much shorter, other creatures seem to sense that colder weather is just around the corner as they enjoy the morning sun or in the case of the squirrels and chipmunks busy themselves collecting stores for winter.
Asters and other late summer flowers now compete with leaves for the seasons beauty.
We often journey into nature equipped with expectations, perhaps it's seeing a certain bird, insect, or wildflower, but the key to the magic may be to let go, allowing each day, each season, to speak in it's own voice.
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Posted on June 15, 2017
Nature unfolds and reveals itself like a flower, first reluctantly and then with grace. Armed with just a little curiosity, looking with intention, and allowing yourself to be in the moment and place, rewards one with new wonder. Seeing and appreciating more each time.
In the past few days, still interested in finding warblers, we visited Prairie Oaks Metro Park and closer to home Griggs Reservoir Park in the hopes of seeing a few stragglers. With the exception of the Prothonotary, the warblers didn't cooperate but fortunately other things did. Whether it's warblers or "other things" we're always amazed by the celebration of life this time of year and the beauty that's often found in the ordinary. The pictures below were taken over just a few outings, typically involving walks of at least two or three miles, sometimes longer, as we search for birds, bugs, and plants. It is a source of continuous fascination that so much can be found so close to home in central Ohio.
It's always nice when "the reptiles" decide to join the cast.
Still in "warbler mode" on a recent outing, we weren't prepared for all the insects we would see.
Where there are bees and butterflies there will be wildflowers or maybe it's the other way around.
While we were excited to see Prothonotary Warblers nesting so close to home there was no storage of other birds to fascinate.
Nature unfolds and reveals itself like a flower, first reluctantly and then with grace. May you be rewarded with new wonder, seeing and appreciating more each time.
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Posted on August 27, 2016
Well not exactly the Black Lagoon (recalling a movie from childhood), but while I was in Michigan fishing my wife continued to explore the areas around our home in central Ohio. One morning between heavy rain storms she observed some rather interesting behavior by the local crayfish population in Griggs Reservoir as they gathered along the shore and then partially crawled out of the water. We spent some time researching crayfish (did you know there are 20 species in Ohio?), trying to understand this behavior but to no avail. Our only guess is it had something to do with the recent heavy rains.
Upon my return we spent time paddling Griggs Reservoir as well as exploring Prairie Oaks Metro Park looking for late summer dragonflies and butterflies. At Prairie Oaks we arrived about 20 seconds to late, according to our hiking companions, to witness a garden spider making quick work of a dragonfly that it had captured in it's web. That spider was fast!
. . . and continuing with the same theme, just a few days earlier my wife caught this robber fly enjoying lunch at the expense of a careless bee.
Also courtesy of my wife sharp eye, one last series of photos dealing with things eating other things.
We don't usually consider ourselves a food source so it's easy to lose sight of the fact that if a creature is not in the process of being eaten, it is usually searching for or waiting to ambush it's next meal, or if successful, eating it. Spending time in nature guarantees one will witness such things from time to time. In the last few days not everything seen has been in the process of eating or engaged in some unusual hard to explain behavior. Some things were just posing for the camera.
There were butterflies, some of which like the Summer Azure and Eastern Tailed Blue are very small.
Moths, they come in an amazing array of shapes and sizes.
and other things.
Oh yes, we have been seeing birds and a few posed for a picture.
Once again we find ourselves amazed at what is seen right under our nose in central Ohio. Should you be curious about such things, but not inclined to try your hand at photography, get a pair of binoculars, preferably a pair with close focus capability, and a new world will be opened to you! Thanks for stopping by.
Category: Birding in Ohio, butterflies, Central Ohio Nature, Central Ohio Parks, Columbus, Griggs Reservoir, Moths, nature, nature writing, photography, Wildflowers Tagged: Arrowroot, Black and Yellow Garden Spider, Buckeye, Bumble Bee, Calico Pennant, Canon 60D with Sigma 150-500mm, Chickweed Geometer, Common Dogwood Sawfly Caterpillar, Common Whitetail, Crayfish, Double-crested Comorant, Eastern Amberwing, Eastern Phoebe, Eastern Pondhawk, Eastern-tailed Blue, Ebony Jewelwing, Hairy Woodpecker, Juvenal's Duskywing, Mallard Duck, Map Turtle, Meadow Fritillary, Milkweed Tossock Moth Caterpillar, Monarch Butterfly, Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar, Northern Flicker, Panasonic FZ200, Powdered Dancer, Red-spotted Purple, Robber Fly, Snowberry Clearwing, Solitary Sand Wasp, Summer Azure, Twelve-spotted Skimmer, Viceroy
Posted on September 2, 2015
The last few days we've spent some time at Prairie Oaks Metro Park looking for early migrating warblers that are now making their way south through central Ohio. We've heard them, even seen them, but their constant movement and the leaf cover have foiled most attempts at pictures. However, as is usually the case, there were plenty of other things that capture our imagination. The fact is, it's also a great time of the year for insects, and with recent rains that includes the biting kind, the price of admission.
As we walked, we couldn't help but notice the abundance of wildflowers.
Virgin's Bower has an attractive flower,
. . . but it's appearance after it goes to seed may be more fascinating.
A wooded trail offered the opportunity to see fungi.
. . . and it's not long before some is seen.
Along the park's meadows we were fortunate to see a few butterflies, Monarchs and a few other suspects.
The water's edge of a park pond is home to frogs and turtles.
Along with being excellent frog and turtle habitat, it's a great place to see dragonflies.
Not far from the dragonflies . . .
A few birds that managed not to elude the camera's lens.
Just one more look at the river.
Thanks for stopping by.
Category: Birding in Ohio, butterflies, Central Ohio Nature, Central Ohio Parks, Columbus, Ohio Nature, photography, Prairie Oaks Metro Park Tagged: Black Swallowtail, Canon T3i with Sigma 150-500mm, Common Whitetail, Common Wood Nymph, Dasies, Eastern (Northern) Cricket Frog, Eastern Pondhawk, Evening Primrose, Garden Spider, Great Blue Lobelia, Halloween Pennant, Jerusalem artichoke, Monarch Butterfly, Orange Mycena, Painted Turtle, Panasonic FZ200, Red-eared Slider, Red-headed Woodpecker, Viceroy, Virgin's Bower, Widow Skimmer, Wood Ear
Posted on July 22, 2014
The last couple of weeks we've done a few walks and paddles. Along the way we've managed to take pictures of some of the insects that might be seen if one ventures into the woods, or unto rivers and lakes in central Ohio this time of year.
To be honest; I get a little more excited about the opportunity to photograph a Mink, Bald Eagle, or Blackburnian Warbler. Looking at the following images it's hard to understand exactly why that is. I guess it's understandable that we might have a greater sense of kinship with feathery fury things than something with an exoskeleton. Certainly if we think of a Common Sanddragon the same way we do a mosquito the dragonfly doesn't stand a chance. How many of us have been out photographing mosquitoes lately. It goes without saying that when we consider how a dragonfly makes it's living it's significances, as well as that of all the smaller insects it feeds upon, become much more apparent.
So having decided to quit disrespecting the "bugs" we find ourselves making more of an effort to learn about them. However, having made such a commitment there's always the chance that after we've spent quality time observing, photographing, and being fascinated by the behavior of an insect like a dragonfly, a sense of kinship may develop where there was none before. Not long after that, down the trail, we might see a Great Crested Flycatcher enjoying one for breakfast. If it hadn't happened already, at that moment, courtesy of the flycatcher, our perspective changes, an unavoidable sense of remorse may ensue, the dragonfly no longer seems like "just another bug".
Category: butterflies, Central Ohio Nature, Central Ohio Parks, Columbus, photography, Prairie Oaks Metro Park Tagged: Band-winged Meadowhawk, Blue-fronted Dancer, Blue-ringed Dancer, Buckeye, Calico Pennant, Canon G11, Common Sanddragon, Eastern Amberwing, Eastern Comma, Eastern Pondhawk, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Ebony Jewelwings, Hummingbird Moth, Olympus E620, Panasonic FZ-150, Powdered Dancer, Red Admiral, Red-spotted Purple, Silver Spotted Skipper, Viceroy, Widow Skimmer
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Authors and readers have experienced unprecedented changes to the 'book' medium over the last ten years. I have decided to make changes to this, and future editions, of Stretching & Flexibility via a new medium, Lightning Source, an international Print on Demand, or "POD" service. As well as being able to print for individual customers on their own continents, Lightning Source is a 'total fulfilment' system; this means that once ordered, LS prints and posts the book to the customer—and at local postage rates. This aspect alone is an immense blessing for us, because shipping a book from Australia to the US, for example, is almost as expensive as the book itself.
To supplement the written form of the work, I have decided to use the new Vimeo on Demand ("VOD"; http://vimeo.com/kitlaughlin/vod_pages) inexpensive pay download service to present those aspects of exercises that are best understood via HD video with decent sound; we make all programs ourselves, on location; they are available in HD and standard definition for different devices and to cater to local bandwidths, and our programs are not copy protected, either.
The third strand to a more effective learning experience is the creation of our Stretch Therapy Community Forums (http://www.KitLaughlin.com/forums): with over a thousand threads presently, a huge amount of directly relevant material will be found there by browsing or searching, and, in addition, a user can ask a question, and get help or comments from any of the many members there immediately. All together, I feel that these three approaches provide an effective interactive learning system that no book or video in isolation can begin to approach.
The second edition of Stretching & Flexibility has two major alterations to the original (1999) edition: I have revised the hip flexor and hamstring stretches, because although the original ones work fine, the new ones are just so much better. As well, you will find 18 new exercises, including critical rotator cuff movements, in the Stretching & Flexibility DVD Update, now also available from Vimeo on Demand.
For an author interested in keeping his readers up to date with his material, there is another deep problem with the original Gutenberg Press model: it is simply too slow, because this model requires large numbers of books to be printed to be cost effective—and these books must be stored somewhere. In addition to the information being a year or more out of date (simply because of the large number of steps involved: writing, rewriting, editing, proofing, printing, shipping to distribution points, shipping to point of sale, etc.), the publishing model suffers from the same problems as medieval libraries: stored books are prone to fire, inundation, and rodents. We are now able to move beyond these limits for the first time.
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The Day Of The Drone
It was a hot but windy day back in 2015, and I was looking to sell my DJI Phantom drone.
I decided to trade it at the amazing Wex Photographic In Norwich.
so I loaded up the battery and was set for my trial flight,
after Calibration I was ready to start up this odd looking beast.
I offered it over to the sales assistant and he was quick to take the controller.
With in seconds the wind had got it so he pushed up on the controller to avoid hitting the wall which was the right thing to do.
Now I was not to bothered at this time as the DJI has a failsafe
and will return home, so I took the controller from him with a big smile on my face.
As I looked at the controller I couldn't believe I had forgotten to switch the GPS and return home function on........
Now the first thing I did was to switch the two options on but as I looked into the sun I could not see the drone.
I was panicking one sales assistant ran out of wex and towards the main road,
the other guy just stood there.
Now the airport is not too far from Wex in fact its probably only about two miles as the drone flys.
within seconds I was alone with my wife, I turned to her and said "thats it its gone what we going to do its gone', The next thing was police sirens screaming along the main road my heart was in my mouth.
Now take a look at the picture above, the blue dot is wex where the drone took off from,
and as I decided my fate I took one last look into the very blue sky......
It had started to loose power and was returning home but only to the spot I had put that function on which was Asda shopping centre I quicky set off on foot to just see it disappear behind a row of very overgrown foliage.
with panic set right in now but with no police in sight I made a run for it across 4 lines of traffic to fined the drone sitting in a loading area the green spot on the picture.
Now I left the drone with them and the next day they gave me an offer of £200 which I gladly accepted.
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The Working Families Party's Cuomo dilemma
Among the questions spurred by Andrew Cuomo's newfound devotion to charter schools is one with real implications for the governor's re-election: How much more can the Working Families Party take before ditching him and running someone else on its line this year?
The WFP promotes itself as the liberal conscience of New York politics. Meanwhile, the governor, its 2010 nominee, has amassed a decidedly conservative fiscal record. From castigating unions to consistently fighting efforts to tax high earners to cutting public services, Cuomo has reliably taken positions that put him in direct opposition to the party.
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Now he's gumming up Bill de Blasio's pre-K plan and leading the charter movement, positions anathema to the labor-fueled party's very existence.
Cuomo is all but assured of winning big this year, but the party's support matters.
He wants to drum up as big a margin as possible, the better to make the case that he's got what it takes to run for national office. Facing a challenger, on a line that he represented in 2010, would certainly trim the size of his victory. And the very existence of a liberal protest opponent (particularly if said candidate garners noticeable support) could certainly mar Cuomo's introduction to prime Democrats in key states.
The WFP would be taking a significant risk in opposing Cuomo.
In the short-term, the party knows it needs to land 50,000 votes on its line in races for governor to maintain its ballot status. There's plenty of anger toward Cuomo on the left, making 50,000 a perfectly plausible target. But it would be a risk.
The other consideration, of course, is that if the party runs its own candidate against Cuomo, the governor will win big anyway, and then seek retribution. It's one thing to have Cuomo ignoring your wishes. It's another to have him determined to destroy you and everything you've built.
But at this point, there is also considerable risk to the WFP in not opposing Cuomo—in allowing him to make a mockery of the party's entire priorities list and then waltz to re-election.
Can a party whose rationale for existing is to grow progressive economic movements throughout the country "where politicians are held accountable to working people, instead of big-money backers" really work for, endorse, and host on its line one of the greatest threats to its agenda within the Democratic Party?
So far, WFP has remained noncommittal, reflecting a cautious approach that, despite the party's aggressive talk, is coming to define it.
Give credit where it's due. When it comes to local races, Working Families Party has demonstrated immense audacity and deftness. Much of the current city council (not to mention the new public advocate) was recruited and bolstered by the party—and in many cases, the WFP-backed candidate defeated county machine candidates expected to glide to victory.
But when it comes to major big-ticket races, WFP has shown a distinctive reluctance to risk political capital, even when a clear liberal alternative stood out.
Most recently, there was Bill de Blasio's mayoral election. While the mayor was a key player in the party's development, WFP was nowhere to be found in the primary (where the early favorite was the relatively moderate Christine Quinn), choosing to back no one in the contest that decided the race. (A WFP source explained retrospectively that the party's executive committee was split, as many unions endorsed other candidates, such as Quinn and Bill Thompson.)
Either way, while the party tried to own de Blasio's election after his victory, it was far less vocal beforehand.
In 2010, liberal attorney-general candidate Eric Schneiderman opposed a field of Democrats that included front-running Kathleen Rice, a law-and-order centrist from Long Island (and quietly, Cuomo's favorite). Again, the party sat out the all-important primary, choosing to forsake political risk, despite clear distinctions between the candidates. This time, the explanation was that the party's survival was at risk, as it had to fight back legal inquiries and couldn't afford to take any chances.
Of greatest relevance, though, is the party's decision in 2010 to back Cuomo for governor, despite the fact that he was running explicitly on a platform of fighting organized labor and boosting big business. With the party beaten down by the aforementioned legal challenges, the added risk of losing the ballot line due to insufficient votes for its gubernatorial candidate was not deemed worthwhile.
The added indignity was that Cuomo said he'd only take the ballot line if the party supported his platform, which included property-tax cuts, pension reform and a spending cap. So the WFP has spent the ensuing four years trying to criticize an agenda it was forced to publicly support.
The party is in a much different place now. It resolved its legal issues long ago. It's continued to rack up wins in local races. And it's seen key allies rise to top New York City offices. All while support for liberal populism has become more explicit in the Democratic Party both locally and nationally.
The Working Families Party now has some political capital to expend. Whether it will do so depends on what it thinks the answers are to a couple of key questions:
Can it continue to claim the aggressive, liberal, king-making brand without making the hard calls when faced by powerful enemies?
Can it really have Andrew Cuomo on its ballot line in 2014 and continue to make the case, with a straight face, that it stands for something?
Asked about the party's plans for this year's governor's race, a party spokesman declined to comment.
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Book Club selection
Hey book clubbers, have you started reading yet? The selection for September is "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon. It's a thick book. Eight-hundred and fifty pages in fact, but it's a fast read about Claire Randall, a young combat nurse in World War II. "Outlander" is historical fiction at its finest. It's the first in a series, so once you've devoured this one, you'll want to have the next three books handy. Call the library at 624-2678 to reserve a copy and get to reading.
If your excuse is that you don't have time to read, have you considered getting the selection in audio book version and listening on your commute or while you're doing household chores?
Reserve the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy an evening of adult conversation discussing the book club's latest selection, or simply come and sit back and enjoy a little adult listening as the others discuss. Bet you can't keep quiet, though. Either way, all readers are welcome to attend.
The book club will meet on the third Tuesday of every month beginning Sept. 20. The book club is open to any interested adult readers. If you have any questions about the book club, e-mail Joyce Barta at email@example.com.
Library Board, anyone?
There will be vacancies on the Solon Library Board at the beginning of 2012. Openings will include terms for two adult positions for residents within the Solon city limits and one adult position representing the rural Solon area. Positions are volunteer four-year terms appointed by the mayor. Library board meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month at 7p.m.
The Library Board determines, adopts and reviews policies used to govern the operation of the library, hires and reviews the performance of the library director, develops an annual budget and reviews expenditures during the year. More information concerning the primary roles of a library board may be viewed on the website at www.solon.lib.ia.us.
Applications are available at the Solon Library. Questions may be directed to Kris Brown at 624-2678. Applications are due by November 28.
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What is the length of the BMX track, height of jumps, number of jumps, etc?
The total length of the amateur track is 1,220 feet, and the pro length is 1340 feet. The height of the jumps is not statistically known. Total time for a race is anywhere from 30 to 59 seconds. Riders compete in 2 motos (heats) in order to qualify for the main event.
How tall is the starting hill?
The start hill is 3 meters (9.844 feet) tall.
Do you have to use the start hill to ride on the track?
No. The amateur start hill is not a requirement for those who are new to the sport of BMX. It's available to experienced riders during open practice if they have the proper skill level and equipment.
How do I get started with BMX?
New riders can attend a FREE First 10 Weeks (F10W) clinic held on Monday night's when school is in session. See the track Facebook page for the schedule. These nights are a great time for new riders to gain the skills and confidence to attend open practice and ride down the start hill. Also our practice nights are great nights to come and ride the track.
Is there a certification process?
No. Although there is not a certification process for riders, riders do need to acquire a certain level of proficiency and skill before we recommend them for open practice or racing. In addition to the programs mentioned earlier, private coaching sessions, taught by certified coaches, will be offered in the future.
My child has never ridden BMX before. When can we come to see if he/she likes it?
USA BMX offers a one day trial membership. This allows riders to get out on the track to see what they think. We also offer bike rentals for $20.00 including a helmet rental. There are a limited number of bikes available to use during the "try the track" each night but participants can also bring their own bikes and helmets to use if they pass inspection by the staff.
How old should you be to get started?
We have had children as young as 1 ride the strider track on a pedal-less bike also referred to as a "strider" or push bike. Participants as young as 2 years old can begin racing on the track if they have the proper equipment and skill level.
What is a strider?
A "strider" refers to both a brand of bike without pedals and a classification of a young rider usually between the ages of 2 and 5 who have not yet mastered pedaling a bike but wants to try the track or pump track.
Are there programs and/or races for striders?
Yes on Friday nights we always offer strider racing on the last straight of the main track.
What is appropriate clothing to ride BMX?
Long sleeve shirt and pants are required to ride on the BMX track.
What kind of bike and helmet is required for BMX?
A full face helmet is recommended for riders who participate in open practice and or racing.
Can I bring my own bike? Does it need to meet certain guidelines?
You can bring you own bike and our staff will inspect it prior the your rider riding the track. Your Bike MUST NOT have a kickstand and any foot pegs, chain guards, and reflectors removed. A limited number of rental bikes and helmets are available on a first come first serve basis for rent. Not all BMX bikes are suitable for riding on the track, so feel free to contact the BMX staff or a local bike shop for advice before you buy a bike. The board and volunteers at the track are happy to inspect your bike and provide feedback on what type of bike you will need to safely participate in BMX riding and racing. Okeeheelee BMX does reserve the right to disqualify a bike from being on the track if it is unsafe.
When are local races? How/where do I register?
Check our website or Facebook for local race schedules and registration information. Generally, registration and open practice will be held prior to each weekly race. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each classification. Race classifications are broken down by age and skill level. The three main classifications are novice, intermediate, and expert with age groups in each classification.
Racing is $10.00 per local race, and Practice is $5.00. ALL riders on the track MUST register prior to riding on the track. WRIST BANDS are required.
Who can participate?
Participants interested in racing must become a member of USA BMX so they can track their results and points through a national data base. Anyone who is 2 years old and up, and has a USA BMX membership and has the skills and confidence is allowed to race.
Can I register/renew with USA BMX at the track?
Yes, our staff will be happy to assist you with renewing or purchasing a new USA BMX membership upon your visit. We accept cash and all major credit cards. Or you can visit usabmx.com for information on becoming a USA BMX member. Memberships range $30 for Strider Racers to $60 for Full Membership Annually.
Will there be an opportunity for track memberships so I don't have to pay each time to practice?
Yes, we offer a "season pass" 10 races that can be purchased at the registration trailer.
Where can I find out more about the sport of BMX?
usabmx.com is a great resource to learn more about the sport of BMX. USA BMX is the domestic sanctioning body for the sport of BMX, and they work with local tracks to offer programs and racing at the local, regional, and national level, based on a points system.


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Headboard is a very important part of bed. It's used in keeping the blankets, pillows, and some other bedroom stuffs organized. Moreover, headboard is also an essential part of bed that can add more aesthetics to the entire bedroom appearance. Here are the 10 best and beautiful headboard ideas to improve your modern bedroom design 2015:
10. Wood Headboard
This is a good idea as far as bedroom design is concerned. It can surely accentuate the overall appearance of your bedroom. Obviously, the headboard is made from high quality wood. Three posts of wood are enough. The darker color of wood will match the darker paint colors painted in your bedroom walls.
9. Book Headboard
This concept of headboard is something that you cannot see in a typical bedroom most of the time. This is perfect for those students who have lots of books to arrange, to the extent that they can no longer be accommodated in a bookshelf. You just need to file the books on the head part of your bed.
8. Fish Tank Headboard
This is another beyond-ordinary headboard concept that may be appealing to you. This can be perfect to your modernly-designed bedroom. Moreover, it's for you if you love marine life. You can stare at the fishes in the aquarium before you fall asleep in your bed.
7. Cockpit Headboard
Cockpit headboard concept is usually perfect for boys' bedroom. However, this doesn't mean that girls cannot have this headboard idea. Instead of a typical wooden headboard, what is being installed is a cockpit. It's the front area of an aircraft where the control room of the plane is located.
6. Wall Art Headboard
If you love art, then this is something that you shouldn't miss. This headboard concept is simple. You just have to display a piece of art in your wall. If you want to showcase the artistic side of you, you can choose to paint a piece of art on your wall.
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5. Wall Sticker Headboard
This is almost the same to the Wall Art Headboard idea. What you need to do is post some stickers on the wall where the head part of your bed is located. You can choose whatever stickers you want. However, make sure that these stickers will complement the entire appearance of your bedroom.
4. Pillows Headboard
As its name suggests, this headboard idea is done with the help of pillows. Simply align the pillows on the wall in an organized way and paste them. You can use adhesive tape or something that will strongly hold the pillows.
3. Shelve Headboard
This will require you to have a beautifully designed shelf or shelves that will complement everything in your bedroom, especially your bed. In this shelf, you can put some stuffs stocked in your bedroom like books, magazines and many others.
2. Fabric Headboard
This headboard concept is done with some beautifully colored and designed fabrics. This will surely make the ambience of your bedroom very vibrant and colorful. You can choose your favorite colors and designs. It does all depend on your personal preference. It's your own room, after all.
1. Stone Headboard
As its name suggests, this headboard has stones as main materials used on your headboard. You can pile the stones in your desired way and you can put it on a big frame. Afterwards, you can display it on your head wall. That's the whole idea all about.
These are the 10 best and beautiful headboard ideas to improve your bedroom design this 2015. These concepts are definitely modern ones, perfect for a modernly-designed bedroom.


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I'm going to the Stampin' Up Convention this week. Chantell is coming too so I'm so excited I can hardly contain myself! I've been busy making cards to swap so here is what I'm taking.
These little owls are actually magnets that can be taken off the background and on to the fridge.
Up up and away!
Here I used pocket silhouette and breyered the background.
I love making different images with punch art. Here I've used the butterfly punch as the body for a gorgeous woman. I think she's waiting for the man of her dreams... or her girlfriends for a great night on the town.
I made this card for my friend Kim's birthday, here I changed the colours around.
So I can't wait to meet all the other woman and see what creative cards they have made!


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Reader Interactions
My favorite are the apron curtains and the trees and candles on the sill. Thank you
love love love!!
I like the modern twist to these rooms with white walls and accents of bright fun colors.
These ideas are awesome! I love the felt book cover! The apron windows! That reminds me of your kitchen. The photo tree is an excellent idea. Love everything. Thanks for sharing!!
Great ideas, Brenda! Those window aprons take the cake though. Hope you had a good day- I have been so busy that I have had trouble visiting blogs! xo Diana
These are all gorgeous inspiration photos…love the photo tree!
I love these, especially the country/farmhouse look. The wood stove brings back memories, we had one very similar in our previous home in the country. And, I really like the look of the trees and the tray of white candles.
Always great ideas here. I love the tree in the entry and have always loved the tabletop tree. The aprons are adorable! Thanks for sharing, Brenda.
I love the picture with the aprons as curtains.. The refrigerator looks like one my Mom had when I was a "kid".
I still wish I had a window over my kitchen sink.. Maybe someday ?
Charlotte in Virginia
Great inspiration Brenda. Thank you for sharing. Celestina Marie
Bhg is without a doubt my favorite site. It provides endless inspiration for whatever it is you're looking for.
The kitchen with the aprons has your name written all over it.
Love the aprons as curtains! Wish I had a kitchen window!
Hi Brenda, I agree with you about the BHG photographs – the style they highlight is fresh and colorful like your decorating. Just makes a person feel good inside! Thanks for sharing with us.
Love the refrigerator and looking for one just like it. I hope they refurbish old stove/oven and refrig. Tired of new only lasting 5 years and having store act like that is the norm. Thank you for all the inspiration! Makes the day happier.
BHG does have some great inspiration, I also love the aprons in the farmhouse window. Thanks for the inspiration!
I love the picture family tree for Christmas!!!! I have to get started on that!! Wonderful post!! All the ideas are great!
This really makes me want to decorate! Really love the aprons in the window! Actually, love the whole kitchen in that picture. (This post didn't show on my page again. Maybe it's my blog. I haven't had time to do anything on it lately.)
All great ideas 🙂
The Aprons in the window are killing me but in the best way.
Love the journal with the felt reindeer!
Love the kitchen aprons as curtains…too cute!
Hi Brenda I can see you using aprons as curtains in your kitchen. Cute idea! I wonder how practical is a live tree beside a wood stove? Great ideas
Rhondi xo
Lovely features Brenda! Merry Christmas, I am taking it easier next week.


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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Leslie Frazier cautioned Vikings fans last week not to view Josh Freeman as a savior in a season that has drifted horribly off course.
"I don't know if one guy can save your season," Frazier said.
Anyone need more proof?
If anything, the Vikings looked even more discombobulated and dysfunctional with Freeman running the offense on a miserable Monday night at MetLife Stadium.
Any hope that Freeman's arrival might spark a season revival quickly vanished as the Vikings bumbled through a 23-7 loss to the previously winless New York Giants in a game that won't be replayed on those instant classic channels.
Afterward, Vikings owner Zygi Wilf briefly answered a few questions about his team's tailspin as he walked from the locker room to his car.
"Tough loss," he said. "I thought we would come back here and pick up a win. But every loss is a tough loss."
The Vikings dropped to 1-5 and essentially eliminated themselves from being relevant, even in the jumbled NFC. The Vikings thought they hit bottom with an embarrassing 35-10 home loss to the Carolina Panthers the previous week, but their effort Monday night roared right past that clunker.
Asked if he plans to make any immediate changes, Wilf said: "I'm sticking with my team. That's our team. We're going to stick with it."
The combined winning percentage of both teams (.091) made it the worst matchup this late in the season in the history of "Monday Night Football," and their performance pretty much fit that description.
Both sides turned the game into a comedy of errors. The Vikings won that battle decisively.
The offense did not score a touchdown, the defense dropped two sure interceptions and special teams returners lost two fumbles that resulted in 10 points.
The Giants provided their share of lowlights, too, which was a further indictment on the Vikings' performance.
"Honestly, I'm done trying to find explanations," defensive end Jared Allen said. "Obviously we're not playing good enough to win, that's the bottom line. We are fighting. I love every one of these guys in this locker room, and I will fight with them until there's no more fights to go to."
The question now becomes how much fight the Vikings have left in them as their season slips away.
"I definitely don't think we've given up," cornerback Chris Cook said.
All eyes were focused on Freeman, who signed two weeks ago after being released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was named starter on Wednesday.
Freeman's first pass in a Vikings uniform was a high fastball that sailed through the hands of tight end John Carlson. Freeman showed a mixture of rust, nerves and just plain wildness as he uncorked one errant pass after another.
For the game, Freeman completed only 20 of 53 passes for 190 yards with one interception and a 40.6 passer rating.
"It's frustrating," Freeman said. "It's disappointing. But at the same time I see areas that are manageable in terms of us definitely getting better. We're going to develop that chemistry. A lot of these plays that are just a hair off, they'll start hitting for us."
If Freeman's arrival sparked some intrigue, it also came with a reality check that inserting a new quarterback midstream with limited practice time doesn't guarantee ideal results.
Of course, a lack of practice time couldn't be blamed for Freeman's unwise decision that resulted in an interception and cost his new team points early in the third quarter.
Trailing 10-7, the Vikings recovered a fumbled punt return at the Giants 31-yard line. But on second down from the 23, Freeman threw a ball up for grabs in the vicinity of tight end Kyle Rudolph while in the grasp of a Giants defender. Safety Antrel Rolle intercepted the pass at the 5-yard line.
"That's one I'm sure he'd like to have back," said Frazier, who said he did not consider taking Freeman out at any point.
As Freeman misfired, he received virtually no help from the running game. The Giants swarmed Adrian Peterson and held last year's NFL MVP to 28 yards rushing on 13 carries.
The Vikings' best offense turned out to be punt returner Marcus Sherels, who returned a punt 86 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter. His punt return was the third-longest in franchise history.
However, Sherels fumbled a punt in the third quarter that the Giants recovered inside the 5-yard line. That set up Peyton Hillis' 1-yard touchdown run for a 17-7 lead.


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Halloween Menu Recipe Concepts
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I hope these adorning ideas are useful! As you possibly can see, adorning a romantic cottage bed room will be fun and rewarding! You should utilize treasures discovered at vintage stores, mixed with new issues for the that unique look for you. I am actually pleased with Vicky for the outstanding job she did on this room! The streets have their own code of honor, although, and Sanchez's popularity and gang connections had earned him the respect of different prisoners, who left him alone.
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Gammon Hock
We are asked for all types of hock-ham hock, gammon hock, bacon knuckle, gammon shank….and many others!
Essentially its one of the same thing-'a joint taken from the end of the gammon and before the trotter'. Now we can include the front leg and of course left and right legs but we still get the same-gammon hock.
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Ham hock will be a cooked Gammon Hock.
Naturally Smoked or unsmoked it is simple and delicious and has to be one of the most satisfying joints to cook with.
Try our recipes for Gammon Hocks and you will be pleasantly surprised.
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This website has been on my to-do list for a very, very long time. Any freelancer will be able to relate: personal projects always come second to client work, if they ever get done at all! Those that know me,
WordPress Website Tweaking: Before and After
Something I do quite a lot of these days is tweak the designs of websites which already exist. Most of the requests I get are for WordPress sites that require small changes or some minor customisation just to make them
Website and Branding for White Summer Fashion Boutique
Recently launched, is the new website for White Summer Fashion Boutique in Ballito. Take a look at the website here: www.whitesummer.co.za. They have some seriously lovely clothes and accessories… definitely worth the drive out to Ballito to check them out.
Website and Branding for kaylamakesmeover.com
It's been such a busy year so far, with a few sites in the works almost ready to go live, meetings, proposals, and illustrations; that I just haven't had the time to post about kaylamakesmeover.com yet. Her new website went
New Portfolio Website for EKO Photographic
Recently I was looking for a photographer to photograph some artworks for me, so I contacted a previous work colleague of mine for a quote. It just so happened that he was in the beginning stages of re-branding his photography
Website Inspiration – Animated Awesomeness
There are a lot of boring websites out there. And then there are those that simply aren't. Take a look at these that I found, they use a bit of fun animation. Pretty awesome. The Jane Hotel Nandos


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Title: The Abode of Bliss — Ten Stories for Adam
Author: Alex Jeffers
Cover artist: n/a
Publisher: Lethe Press
Amazon: Buy Link The Abode of Bliss: Ten Stories for Adam
Genre: Gay Fiction/Diverse
Length: 282 pages/92000 words
Rating: 4.75 out of 5 stars
A guest review by Sirius
Summary: This unusual book was superbly written and a great reading experience for me, but left me a little less satisfied than I was hoping for, which was completely my own fault
Explaining himself to himself and to the man he loves, Ziya tells Adam the stories of his life:
A bilingual childhood and youth in cosmopolitan Istanbul, city of the world's desire, and the Aegean resort of Bodrum. A bewildering trip by ship and train and jet across Europe and the Atlantic to college in America, that strange and terrifying country. Friendships, passionate affairs, one-night stands, rape—a richly dissatisfying erotic education. A wedding, a death, an act of inexplicable violence—a meeting.
Intricate as Ottoman miniatures, Ziya's stories reveal a world unsuspected: the world we live in.
Let me say this first and foremost. I have read a lot of books in my life — good, bad, excellent. This book is probably amongst the greatest books I have ever read, if I were to judge the book only by the level of writing talent which went into it.
First of all, while I have never heard about this author and never read any of his works (something I will definitely rectify soon), I am going to speculate and assume that he is not of Turkish decent. My speculation is based only on the fact that in the foreword he writes that "it is a conceit of this work that its composer is a Turk". From this sentence I am assuming that the author is not a Turk. My apologies if I am incorrect, but if the author is not a Turk, the amount of research that went into drawing Ziya (the narrator) and delving into his head so deeply must have been humongous. I have absolutely no knowledge of what it means to be a Turk, and maybe persons of Turkish decent will not consider the portrayal of Ziya to be authentic enough, but to me it was amazing. The fact that author tells us in the beginning of the book about pronunciation of some letters in the Turkish alphabet, because some words will be used in the book; the explanations of some facts that he fictionalized for the purposes of the story; and the knowledge of how those facts really are — all of this leads me to believe that at the very least he made a very good faith effort to draw a realistic and multilayered character. Also, Turkey is portrayed so vividly that I felt that I visited it in my imagination. Every secondary character is full of life and very memorable.
The book, as the blurb tells us, are the stories which Ziya tells his lover Adam about his life. The stories are done chronologically, and while some of them were initially published separately, the book indeed reads like a novel, an account of Ziya's life. We learn what shaped him to be the man he is now. The book asks questions about national identity, about what it means to accept religion and at the same time not to be a very religious man. It asks so many subtle questions that after two rereads I am still pretty sure I missed some of them. Are you still a person of your own identity, something that your history and religion wanted you to be when you sometimes dream in English because English had been your second language since you were very little? This book definitely made me think, and when Ziya travels across countries and continents to study in Harward, his homesickness felt so relatable to me. I mean, I had to stop and reread the passages over and over again because I was worried I missed stuff.
On one hand, it was an amazing reading experience, on another — and please believe me, when I say it (I feel really guilty saying it!) — at some point, it became just a little bit too much work for me when I stopped quite a few times to reread some pages and lessened my enjoinment of the book just a little bit. That was most likely my own limitation as an ESL speaker that made me freak out that I would miss something important about this book and should not influence your decision whether to read it or not. I guess I stressed myself out and probably unnecessary.
The only warning I want to issue is that the book is not romance. I did not go into the book expecting one, and want to make sure you will not either. There is a love story and we learn a little bit about Ziya's beloved closer to the end of the book, but it is first and foremost the story of Ziya's life, his relationship with his country, his family, his religion, his relationships with America and English language.
Highly recommended.


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Tag Archives: dancing
Watch Some Guy Dance In 42 Countries
Where the Hell is Matt? (2008) from Matthew Harding on Vimeo.
This is why the internet exists.
Matt's websites has lots of clips and a journal about the making of it.
Steel White Table In The News, Kinda
Central Florida News 13 posted a link (link removed since it no longer works) to my site about The Drunk "Dancer".
It's almost like being slashdotted, for my little site.
Dancing With Your Cat
Why would anyone want to dance with their cat?
Well firstly I think its become a way for cat owners to enter into a more interesting and meaningful relationship with their cats. Once they've danced with their cat you often find they'll speak of feeling that their cat is now a far more significant part of their world and some say they've entered into a kind of spiritual partnership with it. Secondly, cat dancers claim that dancing with their cats makes them feel great.


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Beans & Greens Diet
While there is no specific diet or weight-loss program that focuses predominantly on meals of beans and dark leafy greens, both food types contain such large amounts of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that they are considered to be essential components of a healthy, balanced diet, particularly for vegetarians. Together, beans and greens are inexpensive to purchase, simple to prepare and can help contribute to weight loss and decrease the risk of a number of health conditions.
According to the Johns Hopkins Health Alert, all types of beans--including navy beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, lentils, split peas, soybeans, garbanzo beans and lima beans--contain significant amounts of largely fat-free protein, both soluble and insoluble fiber, calcium, niacin, copper, potassium, folate, zinc and vitamin B6. Replacing animal proteins high in cholesterol with plant protein derived from beans is linked to lower cholesterol and saturated fat levels and a decreased risk of heart disease and stroke.
Vegetables that fall into the category of dark leafy greens include collard greens, mustard greens, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, Swiss chard, cabbage and Brussels sprouts. These vegetables have no cholesterol and are rich in potassium, folic acid, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C. The Colorado State University extension advises that a healthy diet includes eating one cup cooked or two cups raw leafy green vegetables at least twice a week. Their consumption is linked to a decrease in the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, coronary heart disease, certain types of cancer, osteoporosis and kidney problems.
Vegetarian Nutrition
For both strict vegetarians and vegans--individuals who eat no animal products, including no dairy products, eggs and seafood--consuming enough iron can be a major dietary concern. Iron is found abundantly in animal products such as beef or shellfish. However, the Vegetarian Resource Group reports that if vegetarians and vegans make dried beans and leafy green vegetables a staple part of their daily diet, they easily will consume enough iron to prevent anemia, a common iron deficiency condition. The Vegetarian Resource Group also reports that the amount of iron the body absorbs can be increased if the iron-containing food is eaten at the same time as a food high in vitamin C. While we normally think of citrus fruits like oranges and lemons as being rich in this vitamin, good beans and greens partners like tomatoes, tomato sauce, broccoli and bok choy are also rich in vitamin C.
Weight Loss
Beans and dark leafy green vegetables are excellent choices when you are trying to lose weight. According to Peer Trainer, both are low-calorie and low-fat while providing a dense amount of nutrients and, in the case of beans, high-quality protein that contains no cholesterol. Because beans and greens are so nutrient-dense and contain such a large amount of fiber, eating them together in a meal will keep you satisfied--and prevent overeating--longer than eating starchy carbohydrates. The soluble fiber in both beans and greens absorbs water as it is passing through the digestive tract, slowing digestion and making you feel full longer.
Cooking Suggestions
Beans and greens are especially good when cooked together in soups and quick sautes. If you soak beans overnight in cold water, rinse and discard the discolored beans, cover the beans with fresh water, bring to a boil then partially cover and simmer until the beans are soft and tender, you can allow the beans to cool and store them in the refrigerator, ready for recipes with prepared dark leafy greens. Greens such as collard greens and spinach need to be carefully washed and their tough stems and veins need to be removed. Harder green vegetables, such as broccoli, can be chopped, then lightly steamed. Add them into stir fries with the beans and seasonings like garlic and red pepper, or boil several cups of vegetable broth and add your choice of ingredients into the pot with the vegetables. These dishes make enough for ample leftovers, are cheap and provide excellent nutrition.
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Who gets hurt in a basebrawl? Read this article to find out from ESPN, I think Prince Fielder was out to one up this article and take basebrawl to a new level!
Basebrawl is starting to make a comeback. The LA Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers can attest to that. The series between the two of them has been acrimonious to say the least. Prince Fielder, who won the Home Run derby this year, was plunked by the Dodgers and then he seeked out anyone wearing Dodger blue after the game to tell them what he felt about it.
It is for certain Fielder will be suspended for at least 3 games for this after he was filmed trying to get into the Dodgers clubhouse after the game. Good thing he didn't get into the clubhouse, as he may have been thrown out of baseball for the rest of the season.
Anytime Manny is present, there is going to be trouble. The Dodger blue, may appear to have got away with this one, but other incidents will likely take place when you have guys on the team like Manny who look like a picture out of a mug shots book in LA. This guy has trouble as his middle name, and it follows him wherever he goes.


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Add textures, softness and beauty to the decor with this latte brown Poodle throw blanket from Safavieh.More Details >
This luxurious soft latte brown Poodle throw blanket can be draped across a chair, sofa or bed to create a cozy corner to snuggle up. This beautiful blanket is both decorative and functional. Crafted in acrylic plush faux fur fabric with poly-suede backing. A comforting home textile design from Safavieh.


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One of the biggest changes from living in a suburban home to a downtown condo is not having easy, quick access to your favorite large stores. Sure, you can get in your car and drive to the nearest Meijer, but isn't it more fun to just walk down the street to your local market and pick up your small list of necessity items? Here is a list of local markets in the downtown area that can service you no matter which part of town you live in.
Grand Central Market: Recently renovated and in the heart of downtown, this one is the most well known due to its location. Featuring homemade sandwiches and soups for lunch as well as standard market items.
Fulton Street Farmers Market: One of the largest farmers market in town featuring local, fresh produce and products from area farms. This market is open year-round and is outdoors. It is getting a facelift though, and should be ready for Spring 2012.
Franks Market: A family-owned meat market on the West side with lines out the door! Featuring specialty meats and standard market items.
Lucky's Downtown Market: Primarily a convenience/liquor store this market is expanding and now offers a larger selection of items and is conveniently located downtown.
Martha's Vineyard: A wine connoisseur's palace! Featuring hundreds of wines, liquors and beers, this market is a must-see for those in the Heritage Hill area. Specialty sandwiches, cheeses, spreads and baked good are also available.
Living downtown is all about accessibility so get out there and support your favorite local market!


text: 2nd & 4th Faith & Family Book Study Sun, August 25, 2019 On Aug 11, we are kicking off the children and youth programming for the fall by having reserved tables at the 2nd Sunday Lunch for children, youth, and families. Families will have the chance to sign up for their turn at providing the weekly lunches and we will also discuss the logistics of the new Faith & Family group. We will be discussing Parenting Forward: How to Raise Children with Justice, Mercy, and Kindness, by Cindy Wang Brandt, as follows:Aug 24: pages 1-24 (stop at heading Good News for the Children); Sept 8: pages 24-47;Sept 22: pages 48-74(stop at heading Tools For Imagination); Oct 13: pages 74-97;Oct 27: pages 98-124; Nov 10: pages 125-147; Nov 24: pages 148-158


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A friend recently asked me if I still did any silk painting and I had to say that I haven't done any for a while. Here are some silk waratahs and poppies painted some time ago. Silk is a lovely fibre to work with and this is just an extension of painting with transparent watercolours on paper as the techniques are similar, but using fabric dyes instead of water pigments. But the finished silk painting has to be steamed to set the dyes so is more complicated than watercolours.
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