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his is Tom MacLean - VP of Sales and Marketing for Travel Agency Tribes.
"Most travel agents view follow-up as only needed when it's certain the client will be booking a trip". This
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Today I will teach you how to follow up with a client without becoming annoying or overbearing. I know what you are thinking; you plan to research the internet of limitless information and try them all. Well that is where I come in. I am going to help you to master the art of following up in two easy steps.
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Case in point I visited a beautifully design website that provided me with a lot of information about some real exotic destinations, but to my dismay no call to action feature. The call to action feature is one of the easiest way to capture a client's email. It can be as simple as listing a destination with a contact for more information form or "register email to be aware when discount price is available for this destination."
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To reflect its growing global reach, the independent citizen-support group in the United States for the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, has changed its name from Americans for UNFPA to Friends of UNFPA.
The group is one of numerous public American organizations supporting a range of UN agencies. The Population Fund is the world's largest reproductive health and family planning agency in terms of global reach.
The new name echoes the title of the grassroots 34 Million Friends campaign begun spontaneously in 2002 by two American women after the administration of President George W. Bush cut off official US donations to the Population Fund. That campaign took its name from the $34 million dollars UNFPA would lose annually because of the American boycott. It asked 34 million Americans to contribute a dollar each.
By 2009, when President Barack Obama reinstated (and later increased) US contributions to the fund, the 34 Million Friends, created by Jane Roberts of California and Lois Abraham of New Mexico, had raised more than $4 million from concerned Americans.
Roberts, a former teacher and tennis coach, welcomes the renaming of the US support group. "In my view, the title Americans for UNFPA was always too limiting," she said in an e-mail interview. "I am elated to see the name change. The battle for gender equality knows no boundaries."
In a 2005 book she wrote about the campaign she and Abraham, a lawyer, started, "34 Million Friends of the Women of the World," she expressed hope that a global movement would grow out of their ad hoc effort. Now, she said in the interview, "I think the name Friends of UNFPA opens up whole new vistas for its work here in the US and for possible communication and coordination worldwide."
The newly renamed Friends of UNFPA, an official support organization separate from the Roberts-Abraham campaign, has been advocating for the Population Fund for 14 years. Valerie DeFilippo, a former external relations director of the International Planned Parenthood Federation in London, recently took over the presidency of the organization.
In its relatively brief history, a statement from the organization said: "Our global base of support has grown. With that growth, our new name -– Friends of UNFPA — will create entryways for participation, rather than set perimeters."
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Resolution Against Quebec's Discriminatory Bill 21
On September 30, I successfully brought forward a Resolution to City Council that took a strong stance against Quebec's controversial Bill 21.
YYC Matters Campaign for the Mortgage Stress Test
As we wait for the Federal Government and Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation to assess changes to the B-20 Mortgage Stress Test, our Provincial Government can immediately allow for a made in Alberta solution in allowing Albertan credit unions to write mortgages based on local and regional conditions.
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The events around September 19 shed some light on incidents surrounding Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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Public Safety & Community Violence Townhall – July 23, 2019
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Patanjali to soon announce a 1600-Cr herbal food park in Noida
Yoga guru Ramdev Baba led Patanjali Ayurved, may soon announce an investment of Rs 1,600 crore shortly for setting up a herbal food park in Noida in the poll-bound Uttar Pradesh to meet its domestic as well as global demand.
A senior UP government official privy to the development said, It is almost finalised now. You may see an announcement by Patanjali Ayurved for an investment of around Rs 1,600 crore in Noida for setting up a food processing plant around Diwali. As far as investments in the state are concerned, the Uttar Pradesh government is fair and transparent for promoting industrialisation which will create jobs.
There were speculations that Patanjali will announce its investment in Uttar Pradesh after the assembly polls in March next year. However, the company officials have also confirmed the development, saying the procedure for identification of the land is at an advanced stage and the unit can be near Yamuna expressway.
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1.Don't feel sad over someone who gave up on you, feel sorry for them because they gave up on
someone who would have never given up on them.
2.The worst feeling is feeling unwanted by the person you want the most.
3.Be thankful, you're blessed. Life is too short to be so stressed.
4.The ultimate act of kindness is making someone smile.
5.Calling someone ugly won't make you beautiful.
6.Mean people suck.
7.We can't control the wind but we can adjust the sails.
8.Jealousy is a waste of time.
9.A day without laughter is a day wasted.
10.It's much easier to give advice than to take it.
11.Pain makes you stronger. Fear makes you braver. Heartbreaks make you wiser.
12.It's better to fight for something than against something.
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18.When you choose to forgive those who have hurt you, you take away their power.
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20.The best is yet to come.
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22.Sometimes it takes sadness to know happiness, noise to appreciate silence and absence to value
23.Create a life that feels good on the inside, not one that just looks good on the outside.
24.Grudges are a waste of perfect happiness. Laugh when you can, apologize when you should,
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Whether you have wide or narrow feet, you know that finding special sized shoes is difficult. The most difficult type of special shoe to find is one for a wide or large foot. Having large feet does not have to mean you should pay high prices to have custom made shoes. There are a large number of online shoe stores that concentrate on large men and women's shoes almost exclusively. In addition, a great many of those sites offer the shoes at reasonable prices and are what you might expect to find at a regular shoe store. Both men and women have a hard time finding shoes when they are relegated to hard to find large sizes. There are ways though; that you can get the specialized shoe that will work best for you.
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One of the most challenging sort of unique footwear to locate is one for a vast or big foot.
Having huge feet does not need to indicate you need to pay high costs to have actually custom-made made footwear.
There are a great deal of on the internet footwear shops that focus on huge males and females's footwear nearly solely.
On top of that, a terrific much of those websites supply the footwear at sensible costs and also are what you may anticipate to discover at a routine footwear shop.
Both males and females have a difficult time searching for footwear when they are delegated to difficult to discover plus sizes.
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For ladies, the pursuit for huge footwear can wind up with the acquisition of big sized males's footwear simply for the purpose of convenience.
The issue is that when the event requires something past informal or sports wear.
If a female needs to require to put on a footwear that selects even more official clothing, after that she will certainly not have anything that collaborates with her clothing.
Putting on males's footwear might be a very easy service, yet it will certainly not offer you well if you need official ladies's shoes.
If you are a lady that desires excellent looking footwear for all celebrations, after that attempt taking a look at bustier footwear and also shoes.
These footwear are offered in plus sizes, however will certainly not set you back a great deal of cash.
If you are a guy, you might additionally require huge footwear for each celebration whether it is sports, official wear, or perhaps sandals.
For males, if you get in touch with producers on-line or through the mail, you will certainly locate that numerous in fact do supply the footwear dimensions you require.
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If the footwear has slim toes or a high heel you will likely require to buy something a little bigger than you are made use of to.
The suggestion is to ensure you understand what is mosting likely to be best for your feet when it come to the kind of style.
Remember that if you do have large or extremely tiny feet, that it is no representation on you as an individual.
It is simple to whine concerning your footwear dimension or to be humiliated regarding needing to acquire specific footwear, however there is absolutely nothing you can do.
Rather, focus on obtaining footwear that fit correctly to ensure that you can stroll comfortably.
Additionally, footwear that fit your feet appropriately will in fact aid them look regular in dimension.
If you deal with your feet, they will certainly care for you.
If you have feet that are either as well huge or as well little, you might really feel a little self-conscious along with having difficulty locating the right footwear.
You might have been informed or seem like you need to need to pay a great deal much more after that you would certainly for routine footwear.
The reality is that some areas might really do that by informing you that personalized footwear are a lot more costly.
Nonetheless, if you look on-line you will certainly discover a footwear that fits you and also goes to a rate you can manage.
Whether you are a guy or a female, you simply require to ensure you are obtaining a footwear that fits you well to make sure that it is not just comfy, however likewise healthy and balanced for you and also your feet.
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The knowledgeable personal injury attorneys at Cossé Law Firm have spent the last two decades representing the injured in New Orleans. Over this time, Chip Cossé has made a name for himself for his aggressive approach to car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and product liability claims. We go to bat for each and every one of our clients–and they've certainly noticed. Take a look at some of the most recent reviews of our law firm:
I met with Chip and Alex. They were amazing! The whole staff is very friendly and professional. Their office is inviting not stuffy like most lawyers. I always felt at ease when I met with them. They handled a difficult car accident case for me. They guided me through the process with ease always making sure my needs were met. I as their client was there first priority. I would recommend this team to anyone needing legal assistance.
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Late last year, I posted a vidblog entitled "gay hypocrisy." Here it is for anyone who missed it:
One of the things I mention is the fact that I've been called a "deviant" by the gay community for my political views. The same group of people who decry as hatemongering Christians who call homosexuality "deviance" have taken the title and bestowed it upon those like me who espouse conservative politics. I don't understand how any group can demand tolerance for their way of life and yet refuse to offer it–then turn around and attack anyone in their numbers who disagrees.
Condoleeza Rice and Michael Steele have both been labeled "Uncle Toms" by black liberals for being Republicans. Rice was labeled the "house nigga" by loony liberal cartoonist Ted Rall, a man who belongs to a party that demands abject humiliation for any white person caught using the N word (Dog the Bounty Hunter comes to mind). There's hypocrisy everywhere, but I least understand it coming from my own community.
I refer to it as "my" community because, whether we agree and get along or not, we're all gay. I'm not necessarily butch, but I'm not exactly femme, either. I can't hide the fact that I'm a lesbian. Whenever the gay community takes any action, like it or not, we're all seen as taking part in it. The whole "Day Without a Gay" thing? Everyone, and I do mean everyone in my office asked my why I hadn't called in gay. I finally had to put up a sign over my desk saying, "I did not call in gay because I care about keeping my job!" In the same light, when the protests began in which gay people held signs saying "stop the Christian Taliban," some of my Christian friends assumed that I agreed. I didn't appreciate that, and I let them know it.
But what I appreciate even less is the gay community's stunning about-face when it comes to my politics. When I realized I was gay, it was a major struggle for me. A lot of the readers here had supportive parents. I didn't, and it still affects me. I nearly ate a bullet while I fought with myself over my sexual orientation. When I finally came to a place where I accepted that part of myself, the gay community was so happy. My gay friends would announce it in the bar and people would buy me shots to celebrate. It all stopped the minute I began admitting that I was still a believing social conservative.
The community that celebrated my coming-out suddenly turned colder than a polar bear's backside. I still don't understand how some of you can eviscerate your own simply for disagreeing. Don't hand me that "Republicans hate us all" BS, either–the numbers showed that probably as many Democrats as Republicans voted for Prop 8 in California. As Steve has pointed out before, anti-gay sentiment is not a party problem; it's a people problem. The refusal to accept homosexuals on completely equal footing as we see it knows no boundary, age, class or political ideal. Some of my black coworkers who voted for Obama have said before that they think it would be against the laws of nature to allow gay marriage. On the flip side, I have Republican friends who think gay marriage isn't a big deal and voted against Prop 102 here in Arizona.
If you're going to refuse to accept us and work with us, you're going to have to come up with a better excuse than that. I have seen far more hatred from fellow gays and lesbians for being conservative than I have from conservatives for being gay. I can't stress that enough, because there's something seriously wrong with a community that can't give as much as it expects to receive. We're not your enemy. Believe it or not, we share some of the same ideals. We just have different opinions on the vehicle that should take us to where we want to go.
I'm tired of being dumped on because I won't toe the party line. You'll never wear me down to liberalsim any more than I'll ever talk you into conservatism. It is beyond hypocrisy to demand tolerance and yet refuse to give it. I'd say it's bordering on hatred. Back when America was still just 13 colonies, before we declared independence from England, people fled Europe en masse because of religious persecution. Certain denominations of Christianity that the main Protestant church didn't agree with experienced persecution on an intense level. After surviving Roman and Jewish persecution after Jesus' death and resurrection, the church became the pursecutor. Once in America, those who fled religious persecution for their freedom did the exact same thing: they became the persecutors. Those who differed with the local churches were jailed, tortured and executed. When they couldn't be captured, church authorities did all they could to gag the dissenters.
We–the gay community–are exhibiting the same behavior. The only difference now is that the law forbids torturing and killing those we disagree with. Being gay and conservative is enough to make one a pariah because nobody is willing to calm down long enough to have a civilized conversation. It will, I promise you, lead to our demise. Think hard before you write us off as self-loathing closet cases. Give us a chance and it's likely you'd well be surprised.


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So it's been a whole year of 30. Weird. It's kind of gone by in a blur.
I'm sure you've read the cliches of how people find themselves at 30. And what can I say I'm one of them. It seems to be the year that I've really embraced myself. I've always been quite self assured in terms of my beliefs and opinions. But when it came to my physical appearance… I've spent years battling with that.
I've stopped wearing makeup everyday and this has been pretty revolutionary for me. Not only does it mean I get to sleep in but it's also done wonders for my skin. I've found that slapping lots of makeup on can actually age me so it's great to change up my relationship with makeup.
I'm also battling with getting back into working out on the regular. But even though I haven't got this down just yet I'm not constantly debating myself up for not working out on the regular. I think it comes from just having more respect for my body and what it's got me through.
I spent a long time thinking about friendships. My mind would wander to people who aren't in my life anymore and why… at 30 I can honestly say I don't care anymore. Don't want to make the effort? BYE. It's all about quality not quantity. I'm shouting that for the people at the back.
I was a big reader when I was younger and this has slipped as other things tended to take presidence. But I'll be honest, I haven't found much else that impacts my mental health in a positive way like getting lost in a good book. I really want to read 30 books this year. But this is looking like a bit of a mammoth task. I'm only on 8, do you think I can do it? I maybe need to learn the value of setting myself achievable goals this year haha.
I finally know my style, in fashion and interiors. I spent a long time trying to fit into different Instagram fashion trends. Trying to be the minimalist parisenne girl for a while. And you know what, it isn't me. I like colour and pattern. Surprise surprise this is what I like in my home too. Knowing what I like and trusting myself completely is something that has fallen into place now. I'm working on my living room at the moment and should be able to do the big reveal in December.


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My choice of hair salons has changed over the fourteen years I've lived in Kuala Lumpur. For one thing, proximity and convenience play a huge factor. Another key element in selecting and staying with a salon is their understanding of Caucasian hair – in particular, thin wispy locks. Last but not least, I try to use as few chemicals as possible. So, the third criterion is a team who value natural ingredients over chemical ones. All of these, I find in Groom Artistry at The Intermark, Kuala Lumpur.
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I first met Jerry Thoong, Technician Stylist, when I raced in for a quick wash and blow before an event. So impressed I was with the level of professionalism in something as seemingly as simple as a wash and dry, I thought this might be someone I could trust with something longer term such as a colour.
Jerry knew how to treat my fly-aways and split ends and was very articulate when describing the pros and cons of various treatments. What I respected most however, was his knowledge of the ingredients in various products. He clearly valued his health and that of his clients, using the best he could find on the market with a minimal use of chemicals.
Groom Artistry – The Hair Doctor
Jerry likes to joke that his clients have dubbed him the Hair Doctor. He sees a number of people who have come in after a 'hair disaster,' looking for him to 'fix' the problem. He sees his role not only as a stylist but as an educator too. He says it's important for clients to know how to take care of their hair after leaving the salon. He will never suggest a treatment without first discussing the next steps – this can mean from what follow-up needs to be carried out at home, to what to expect in the following days and weeks after a treatment, to when and what will need to be done in the next session.
Getting ready for some extended summer travel (Gold Coast, Maldives, Italy, Austria and the U.A.E.), I make an appointment with Jerry to help make the best me.
Starting with my colour, Jerry assesses the regrowth and spread of hue throughout the rest of the hair. He checks for evenness and wear since the previous treatment. Unlike many products, the smell of the colour used at Groom Artistry is quite pleasant – not toxic, unlike what I've found with the use of other brands. I learn that this is because of the importance placed on finding the most natural of products possible.
Davines Mask with Vibrachrom is the salon's choice of colour because of its low use of chemicals. In fact, its ingredients are 86% natural and the level of ammonia is one of the lowest on the entire market. Omega 9 enhances shine and the hair is strengthened with quinoa. This family owned company from the south of Italy has resisted selling out to larger companies, insisting on maintaining the quality of their brand. The stylists at Groom Artistry are the ambassadors and colour specialists for the label. They teach other stylists how to use the product, so I know I'm in expert hands.
The team at Groom Artistry consider education a major part of their role, so, of course, Jerry is full of post colour care recommendations. He says it's best to use a gentle shampoo with colour protection. Paraben and sulphur-free products are the best, and a UV filter is also important.
Oxidation colour starts from RM200 depending on the length and thickness of hair (and hence the amount of product used). The initial whole head of hair is usually the most expensive and then follow-up retouching of the roots is less as not as much product is needed.
Jerry considers three things when consulting on the best cut for each client: scalp, bone structure, and lastly hair. Apparently, our heads are not all perfectly shaped, and this makes a huge difference in outcome, especially for shorter cuts. The scalp can be oily, dry or sensitive, but the scalp also tells the growth pattern of the hair. Lastly, the hair itself – straight, curly, fine or thick – will hang differently with various cuts.
Clients often come in with photos from magazines of their desired haircut. Jerry explains that these images have been digitally edited, there's special lighting and so on, and so what you see in print doesn't reflect reality. Besides the three factors mentioned above, Jerry advises to look at your own colouring, face shape, lifestyle and time for grooming when deliberating over the best cut.
And what does Jerry think about hair trends? He doesn't believe in them. He says if you have a cut and colour that suits you, then you set your own trend. You are unique, so do what looks good on you.
A cut with Jerry is RM128 for females and RM118 for males. Earlier Jerry had told me that cutting male hair is more difficult than female hair because shorter cuts expose lack of symmetry of the skull. The feminist in me immediately asks why then is a female cut more expensive. The answer: it's for the extra time needed in blow-drying long hair. Men usually get a quick blast, while longer hair takes much more time to style.
Keratin Treatment
I have a tremendous amount of split ends and flyaways. My hair has always been dry, no matter how much conditioner I use or home moisturising masks I apply. Jerry recommends a keratin treatment to reduce the frizz.
K-Gloss from New York City promises to reduce frizz by 90%, cut drying time in half, and last between three to four months. It's safe to use on chemically treated hair and works on all hair types, from straight to curly. The product is applied to clean, dry hair. Hair is then dried and straightened with a hair iron.
Keratin Treatment – Before and After
I take a before and after photo (below) to capture the difference. The image on the left shows my freshly washed hair that has been blow-dried straight. As you can see, the picture on the right, post K-Gloss application shows a dramatic reduction in frizz!
After treatment, you should avoid getting the hair wet for 72 hours for maximum results. That means lightening your exercise routine so as not to sweat, wearing a shower cap and avoiding going outside if the weather is drizzling. If you happen to get hair wet by mistake you should dry it straight away.
After the three-day wait period, you wash hair as normal but avoid products that contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS – also known as Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate, Lauryl Sodium Sulphate, Sodium n-Dodecyl Sulphate and Lauryl Sulphate Sodium Salt). To be on the safe side you can purchase shampoo and conditioner from the salon that is specially formulated to care for treated hair. It's not a surprise, that the brand that produces the low chemical colours used in the salon, Davines, is their product of choice too. I do love that the staff are not pushy though about purchasing their products. They say they're not necessary, just to read the labels on whatever you choose and be sure they don't include SLS.
The price of the K-Gloss treatment depends on the quantity of product used, starting from RM500 onwards. The price usually increases with length and thickness of hair.
Nails Too!
If you, like me, like to maximise your time, you'll be glad to know that the team at Groom Artistry work in conjunction with a nail artist. Particularly useful for longer treatments such as colour and conditioning, it's great to come out of the salon with nails done too!
The Details
It's the details that differentiate an average salon from a great one. At Groom Artistry gowns are of high quality, tea and coffee are offered, and ear protectors are used to prevent contact of colour or heating tools with skin. They even have a service where clients can order food from restaurants in The Intermark! Most of all though, I appreciate the knowledge of the staff at Groom Artistry and their drive to educate customers. Groom Artistry is my salon of choice and I recommend you try them too!
Reasons to visit: limited use of chemicals, natural products used when available; highly skilled hair stylists; easy location with parking in The Intermark Mall.
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24th November 2016
The O Antiphons: A soothing balm for traumas
'In the darkness in Advent we imagine that a new child is coming, that a saviour is coming.' This act of imagination, to which the O Antiphons give voice, is prophetic and radical says Karen Eliasen.
6th April 2016
Mercy: a case history
Isaiah is a 'convincing herald of mercy' because he reminds us that 'God is a God of mercy and justice, and his business with us is ongoing in its love and pain' – how does he do this?
22nd December 2015
A child has been born for us
Nicholas King asks how the titles 'Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace' informed early Christian thinking about Jesus and how they can inspire our Christmas prayer.
18th December 2015
Prince of Peace
The parable of the wicked tenants, which we hear on 13 March, is an example of the gospel writers portraying the crucifixion as the peak of human rejection of and hostility towards God.
17th December 2015
Everlasting Father
1 June is Global Day of Parents. When Christians ascribe to Jesus the four familiar titles from Isaiah 9:6, the one that might seem out of place is 'Everlasting Father'.
14th December 2015
Mighty God
Whomever Isaiah was referring to as 'Mighty God', what is important is that this verse reveals to every one of its readers or hearers something about the God that they know through faith.
3rd December 2015
Wonderful Counsellor
You may not think immediately of The Godfather when you hear the title 'Wonderful Counsellor', but James Crampsey SJ suggests that the association can help us think about what that title means.
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Plant Sale – May 18th
Our 20th Annual West Chicago Garden Club Plant Sale will be on Saturday, May 18th from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. It will be at the heart of the West Chicago Blooming Fest in Downtown West Chicago.
Most of our plants come from our members' gardens or are raised in their greenhouses. You will find Natives, Annuals, Perennials, Vegetables, Herbs, and even some small shrubs and trees.
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Falcons don't build nests. They lay 2 - 4 reddish, dark flecked eggs in cliff hollows, bare rocky outcrops or tall building ledges with a bit of gravel to bumper the eggs.
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Way down yonder in the miner key
Dick and Don spy on the old miner and scheme plans to take back their stolen gold. Are they itching for a fight or is that poison oak?
Dick and Don spy on the old miner and scheme plans to take back their stolen gold. Are they itching for a fight or is that poison oak?
After the long fall.
Found twenty minutes to paint while passing though Dunsmuir on my way north to see the great American eclipse in Oregon. Forgot to bring ink so I'll clean this up a bit later. Can't complain, after six hours in the car with three boys just sitting by a river is bliss.
Sorry for the inconvenience folks, but our boys must take a brief break from their normal fun loving adventures to kick the snot out of the clan.
At the old miners camp, the wild eyed mountain man is preparing a feast to celebrate his new found wealth.
A quick beach painting I made while my boys got ready for bed. Kids are jumping all over the place, time to eject. This is as far as I got.
Dick and Don take a tumble down towards the old miners camp.
Went to the Legion of honor this weekend to check out the Degas, Impressionism, and the Paris Millinery Trade Show. The show was great but then again I'm biased, I'm a sucker for impressionist paintings, hat and pretty girls and this show had all three. I was inspired to sit down and paint a little in ArtRage this morning, so here you go.
Made this lake doodle to test ArtRage on my new iMac. So much faster and responsive that my old powerbook. Very happy with the graphic improvements. Can't wait to try it out on something more substantial.
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B.O. ANALYSIS: Remember the Titans comes out on top:
Denzel Washington scored a box office touchdown, finally giving Hollywood some ticket sales to "Remember."
Buena Vista/Disney's PG-rated football drama "Remember the Titans," from producer Jerry Bruckheimer, kicked off in first place with a muscular ESTIMATED $21.2 million at 1,865 theaters ($11,383 per theater).
"Titans" had the highest per-theater average for any film playing in wide release last weekend.
"Titans" marks the first $20 million-plus since the arrival of Columbia's "Hollow Man" last Aug. 4. It ranks as Denzel Washington's biggest opening, out-performing the $18.6 million that "Crimson Tide" kicked off with in May 1995.
Despite the strong performance by "Titans," key films in the marketplace continued to under-perform compared to a year earlier. Overall, the marketplace was down over 27% from last year.
Asked what accounted for "Titans'" strong launch, Buena Vista Distribution president Chuck Viane said Sunday morning, "I think (it was) the blend of the Disney label, Jerry Bruckheimer, and Denzel Washington. The filmmakers really delivered a product that the public loves. Our exit polls are absolutely terrific."
Viane said he was still waiting to get exit poll numbers from National Research Group, but pointed to Disney's in-house exit research done by college students in various markets. "They ranked it a 92%," he said. "They had 74% excellent and 23% very good, which is just a remarkably high number. The audience just absolutely (loved it).
"The make up last night (Saturday) was 55% male and 45% female. 49% of the groups in there last night were couples. 27% were families. To me this is the outstanding numbers – 24% were teens. Normally teens are just Friday, but they were out there again last night."
Viane applauded the studio's marketing team for its campaign on "Titans." "You've got to admit, the marketing department really made this one happen," he said. "They did a fabulous job. It was easy for me (in distribution). There was nothing out there. Everybody was dying to play our movie. We were only going to go to 2,400 (theaters) next Friday. I think that's going to be closer to 2,500 or 2,600, because we're not going to turn people down who ask this time. It's playing so well across the board. There's not a soft spot in the country. And in Canada, which is not an ethnic market and doesn't do American football, we still had a screen average there of $3,800-and-something."
Directed by Boaz Yakin and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman, "Titans" stars Denzel Washington.
Warner Bros.' reissue of its R-rated 1973 horror classic "The Exorcist" expanded in its second week, holding on to second place with a still-powerful ESTIMATED $7.43 million (-9%) at 1,150 theaters (+486 theaters; $6,457 per theater). Its cume is approximately $17.9 million. Directed by William Friedkin, "Exorcist" stars Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair and Max von Sydow.
"It was terrific," Warner Bros. Distribution president Dan Fellman said Sunday morning about the film's expansion. "We're going to have another expansion. We're going to go with a big television campaign Friday, Oct. 13. We're going to push this baby. We're going to do, maybe, $40 million (in domestic theaters).
"What's important is that it's the back-end that's going to be the most lucrative for Warners. Because of this, we're going to do a new video and a new DVD release. This reopens the opportunities for television sales worldwide. This is, let's say, a movie that did $40 million, and we're starting all over again with it. It's going to have an international release. It'll be the whole thing. It looks like it's a $100 million movie (in theatrical release worldwide).
"The DVD sales alone on this version will be enormous. Even though there's been other videos, this is going to be a collector's item for people. DVD is going to be gigantic. The pay-per-view (will be big). This starts it all over again. Every ancillary that we have will be reinstated into the marketplace."
In addition to the success of "Exorcist," Fellman was delighted with Warners' platform opening of its PG-13-rated comedy "Best in Show"(see OTHER OPENINGS below for details) at 13 theaters (2 in New York, 2 in L.A., 1 in Toronto and 8 in San Francisco).
"It did $31,000 per theater," Fellman said. "This movie is going to be a smash. It's Christopher Guest. They loved his 'Waiting For Guffman.' They loved (him in Rob Reiner's) 'This Is Spinal Tap.' His audience has been building and building from video and just hit. This is going to be a huge movie.
"We're meeting tomorrow morning, and we're going to start expanding on Friday. We'll probably get up to somewhere around 40 to 60 theaters."
DreamWorks' R-rated dramatic comedy "Almost Famous" continued to expand in its third week, holding on to third place with a solid ESTIMATED $5.6 million (-20%) at 1,635 theaters (+442 theaters; $3,402 per theater. Its cume is approximately $17.8 million, heading for about $60 million in domestic theaters.
Written and directed by Cameron Crowe ("Jerry Maguire"), "Almost" stars Billy Crudup,Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson, Jason Lee, Patrick Fugit, Anna Paquin, Fairuza Balk, Noah Taylor and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
"Famous" is being released internationally by Sony's Columbia Pictures, which co-financed the production and will share equally with DreamWorks in its success.
Columbia's R-rated horror sequel "Urban Legends: Final Cut" from Phoenix Pictures fell three pegs to fourth place in its second week with a less lively ESTIMATED $4.7 million (-45%) at 2,539 theaters (theater count unchanged; $1,851 per theater). Its cume is approximately $15.0 million.
Directed by John Ottman, "Urban" stars Jennifer Morrison.
Universal and Beacon Pictures' PG-13-rated comedy "Bring It On" fell one notch to fifth place in its sixth week with a less energetic ESTIMATED $2.91 million (-32%) at 2,466 theaters (+9 theaters; $1,180 per theater). Its cume is approximately $59.6 million.
Having an investment of only about $10 million in "Bring," Universal is already in profit on the picture.
Directed by Peyton Reed, "Bring" stars Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dusku,Jesse Bradford and Gabrielle Union.
Universal's R-rated psychological thriller "The Watcher" fell one rung to sixth place in its fourth week with a quieter ESTIMATED $2.25 million (-39%) at 2,636 theaters (-141 theaters; $855 per theater). Its cume is approximately $26.0 million.
Universal reportedly picked "Watcher" up from Interlight for only $5 million, so the studio is clearly turning a profit on its investment.
Directed by Joe Charbanic, "Watcher" stars James Spader, Marisa Tomei and Keanu Reeves.
USA Films' R-rated dark comedy "Nurse Betty" held on to seventh place in its fourth week with a calmer ESTIMATED $2.07 million (-36%) at 1,489 theaters (-2 theaters; $1,387 per theater). Its cume is approximately $21.0 million, heading for $25 million in domestic theaters.
"Betty" actually is owned by Universal, which acquired it as part of its takeover of PolyGram and then brought in USA to handle its domestic release.
Directed by Neil La Bute, "Betty" stars Morgan Freeman, Renee Zellweger,Chris Rock and Greg Kinnear.
DreamWorks PG-13-rated supernatural thriller "What Lies Beneath" held on to eighth place, still showing decent legs in its 11th week with an ESTIMATED $1.7 million (-21%) at 1,674 theaters (-145 theaters; $1,040 per theater). Its cume is approximately $150.7 million.
"Beneath" is a co-production of DreamWorks, which is releasing it domestically, and 20th Century Fox, which is distributing it internationally.
Directed by Robert Zemeckis, "Beneath" stars Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Warner Bros. and Castle Rock Entertainment's R-rated action comedy "Bait" dropped three pegs to ninth place in its third week with a dull ESTIMATED $1.68 million (-50%) at 2,010 theaters (-342 theaters; $836 per theater). Its cume is approximately $13.2 million.
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, "Bait" stars Jamie Foxx.
Rounding out the Top Ten was Warner Bros. PG-13 sci-fi action adventure "Space Cowboys," down one orbit in its ninth week with an okay ESTIMATED $1.435 million (-33%) at 2,006 theaters (-164 theaters; $715 per theater). Its cume is approximately $87.0 million, heading for $90 million-plus in domestic theaters.
Directed by Clint Eastwood, "Space" stars Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, James Garner and Donald Sutherland.
The weekend's other wide opening, Destination Films' PG-13-rated comedy drama "Beautiful," was virtually tied for 10th place with a not-so-pretty ESTIMATED $1.429 million at 646 theaters ($2,212 per theater).
Directed by Sally Field, it stars Minnie Driver and Joey Lauren Adams.
OTHER OPENINGS This weekend also saw the arrival of Warner Bros.' PG-13-rated comedy "Best in Show" in 22nd place, barking loudly with an ESTIMATED $0.403 million at 13 theatres ($31,000 per theater). Its cume after 5 days is approximately $0.5 million. Directed by Christopher Guest, it stars Jennifer Coolidge, Christopher Guest and John Michael Higgins.
Sony's Screen Gems' R-rated drama "Girlfight" arrived in 25th place with a punchy ESTIMATED $0.21 million at 28 theaters ($7,500 per theater).
"A good start for 'Girlfight,'" Sony Pictures Releasing president Jeff Blake said Sunday morning. "We go to 200-plus runs next Friday, mainly big city multiplexes."
Directed by Karyn Kusama, "Girlfight" stars Michelle Rodriguez.
SNEAK PREVIEWS There were no sneak previews this weekend.
EXPANSIONS There were no significant expansions outside the Top Ten this weekend.
WEEKEND COMPARISONS Key films — those grossing more than $500,000 for the weekend — took in approximately $57.90 million, down about 27.59% from the comparable weekend last year when key films grossed $79.97 million. This weekend's key film gross was up about 3.29% from this year's previous weekend when key films grossed $56.06 million.
Last year, Paramount's second week of "Double Jeopardy" was first with $17.02 million at 2,884 theaters ($5,901 per theater); and Warner Bros.' opening week of "Three Kings" was second with $15.85 million at 2,942 theaters ($5,387 per theater). The top two films one year ago grossed $32.8 million. This year, the top two films grossed an ESTIMATED $28.6 million.
STUDIO MARKET SHARES Based on business by key films (those grossing $500,000 or more), last weekend's top six distributors were: Buena Vista (Disney and Touchstone) was first with two films ("Remember the Titans" and "Coyote Ugly"), grossing an ESTIMATED $21.73 million or 37.5% of the market.
Warner Bros. was second with four films ("The Exorcist," "Bait," "Space Cowboys," and "The Replacements"), grossing an ESTIMATED $11.18 million or 19.3% of the market.
DreamWorks was third with two films ("Almost Famous" and "What Lies Beneath"), grossing an ESTIMATED $7.3 million or 12.6% of the market.
Universal was fourth with three films ("The Watcher," "Bring It On" and "Nutty Professor 2: The Klumps"), grossing an ESTIMATED $5.8 million or 10.0% of the market.
Sony Pictures Releasing (Columbia and TriStar) was fifth with one film ("Urban Legends: Final Cut"), grossing an ESTIMATED $4.7 million or 8.1% of the market.
USA Films was sixth with one film ("Nurse Betty"), grossing an ESTIMATED $2.1 million or 3.6% of the market.
ADDITIONAL ESTIMATES (11)BEAUTIFUL/Destination: (see TOP 10 above)
(12)Woman On Top/Fox Searchlight: Theaters: 1,086 (+1) Gross: $1.1 million (-45%) Average per theater: $1,019 Cume: $3.8 million
(13)The Cell/New Line: Theaters: 1,423 (-480) Gross: $0.98 million (-39%) Average per theater: $685 Cume: $58.9 million
(14)Scary Movie/Dimension Films: Theaters: 1,253 (-425) Gross: $0.83 million (-36%) Average per theater: $665 Cume: $155.2 million
(15)The Original Kings of Comedy/Paramount: Theaters: 1,049 (-33) Gross: $0.78 million (-29%) Average per theater: $745 Cume: $36.6 million
(16)Nutty Professor II: The Klumps/Universal: Theaters: 1,083 (-127) Gross: $0.64 million (-48%) Average per theater: $590 Cume: $120.8 million
(17)The Replacements/Warner Bros.: Theaters: 1,156 (-209) Gross: $0.63 million (-44%) Average per theater: $550 Cume: $43.4 million
(18)Coyote Ugly/BV/Touchstone: Theaters: 725 (-158) Gross: $0.53 million (-34%) Average per theater: $734 Cume: $58.5 million
(19)Duets/Buena Vista: Theaters: 577 (-6) Gross: $0.46 million (-50%) Average per theater: $802 Cume: $4.3 million
(20)Saving Grace/Fine Line: Theaters: 632 (-74) Gross: $0.45 million (-35%) Average per theater: $715 Cume: $11.5 million
(21)The Art of War/Warner Bros.: Theaters: 720 (-365) Gross: $0.43 million (-48%) Average per theater: $600 Cume: $29.5 million
(22)BEST IN SHOW/Warner Bros.: (see OTHER OPENINGS above)
(23)Autumn in New York/MGM: Theaters: 827 (-355) Gross: $0.38 million (-45%) Average per theater: $455 Cume: $37.1 million
(24)Gladiator/DreamWorks: Theaters: 407 (-115) Gross: $0.28 million (-32%) Average per theater: $685 Cume: $186.1 million
(25)GIRLFIGHT/Screen Gems: (see OTHER OPENINGS above)
(26)Dancer in the Dark/Fine Line Theaters: 3 (0) Gross: $0.11 million (+20%) Average per theater: $36,708 Cume: $0.25 million
(27)Under Suspicion/Lions Gate: Theaters: 19 (0) Gross: $0.046 million (-58%) Average per theater: $2,445 Cume: $0.2 million
(28)Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle/Universal: Theaters: 128 (-37) Gross: $0.045 million (-29%) Average per theater: $355 Cume: $26.0 million
(29)Into the Arms of Strangers/Warner Bros: Theaters: 5 (0) Gross: $0.015 million (-46%) Average per theater: $2,984 Cume: $0.1 million
(31)The Fantasticks/MGM/United Artists: Theaters: 6 (0) Gross: $0.008 million (-65%) Average per theater: $1,391 Cume: $0.040 million


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73 book(s). Click the title of a book to start adding your recipe and book reviews.
73 book(s). Click the title of a book to start adding your recipe and book reviews.
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All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking
By Molly Stevens
Anne Lindsay's New Light Cooking
By Anne Lindsay
By Nigel Slater
Au Pied De Cochon
By Martin Picard
Baked: New Frontiers in Baking
By Matt Lewis, Renato Poliafito, Tina Rupp
Baking with Julia Savor the Joys of Baking with America's Best Bakers
By Dorie Greenspan
Baking: From My Home to Yours
By Dorie Greenspan
The Best Recipes in the World
By Mark Bittman
The Best Soups And Stews
By Editors of Cooks Illustrated
Bills Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
By Bill Granger
The Bon Appetit Cookbook
By Barbara Fairchild
The Bread Bible
By Rose Levy Beranbaum
Burma: Rivers of Flavor
By Naomi Duguid
The Cake Bible
By Rose Levy Beranbaum
Canal House Cooking Volume No. 4: Farm Markets & Gardens
By Melissa Hamilton, Christopher Hirsheimer
Canal House Cooking Volume No. 5: The Good Life
By Christopher Hirsheimer, Melissa Hamilton
Chocolate and Vanilla
By Gale Gand, Lisa Weiss
The Craft of Baking: Cakes, Cookies, and Other Sweets with Ideas for Inventing Your Own
By Karen DeMasco, Mindy Fox
Eat Me: The Food and Philosophy of Kenny Shopsin
By Kenny Shopsin, Carolynn Carreño
Everyday Harumi
By Harumi Kurihara
Feast: Food to Celebrate Life
By Nigella Lawson
Feenie's: Brunch - Lunch - Dinner
By Rob Feenie
By Donna Hay
The Food52 Cookbook: 140 Winning Recipes from Exceptional Home Cooks
By Amanda Hesser, Merrill Stubbs
Forever Summer (Style Network's)
By Nigella Lawson
French Feasts: 299 Traditional Recipes for Family Meals and Gatherings
By Stephane Reynaud
Fresh at Home
By Ruth Brown
A Girl and Her Pig: Recipes and Stories
By April Bloomfield
The Good Egg: More than 200 Fresh Approaches from Breakfast to Dessert
By Marie Simmons
Good to the Grain: Baking with Whole-Grain Flours
By Kim Boyce, Quentin Bacon, Nancy Silverton, Amy Scattergood
Happy Days with the Naked Chef
By Jamie Oliver
HomeBaking : The Artful Mix of Flour and Tradition Around the World
By Jeffrey Alford, Naomi Duguid
How to Be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking
By Nigella Lawson
How to Cook Meat
By Christopher Schlesinger, John Willoughby
How to Eat: The Pleasures and Principles of Good Food
By Nigella Lawson
Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life
By Jamie Oliver
By Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
The Kitchen Diaries: A Year in the Kitchen
By Nigel Slater
The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook: Stories and Recipes for Southerners and Would-be Southerners
By Matt Lee, Ted Lee
Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World
By Madhur Jaffrey
Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook
By Martha Stewart
Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1)
By Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle, Simone Beck, Sidonie Coryn
Molto Gusto: Easy Italian Cooking
By Mario Batali
By David Chang, Peter Meehan
Momofuku Milk Bar
By Christina Tosi, David Chang
My Paris Kitchen: Recipes and Stories
By David Lebovitz
The Naked Chef
By Jamie Oliver
The Naked Chef Takes Off
By Jamie Oliver
Nancy Silverton's Sandwich Book: The Best Sandwiches Ever--from Thursday Nights at Campanile
By Nancy Silverton, Teri Gelber
The New Cook
By Donna Hay


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All three of Donna Tartt's novels constitute three of my favorite books. They're vast, intricate, dark, and cinematic. And yet none have yet been adapted for the big screen. That is about to change, however, with the news breaking that Warner Bros. finalized a deal with Amazon Studios to co-finance a film version of The Goldfinch.
Reader, I LOVE The Goldfinch. It is just supreme. And I must say, thus far I have not been overwhelmed by the choice of actors. Sarah Paulson is the third actor to be officially announced as part of the cast of the upcoming adaptation of Donna Tartt's The Goldfinch, and this is the first time one of these announcements has made me really happy.
The first actor to join the cast was Ansel Elgort about whom I am deeply ambivalent. Aneurin Bernard of Dunkirk fame then signed on as Boris. He definitely looks the part, so I wasn't too miffed, but haven't seen Dunkirk and therefore cannot judge him. However, Sarah Paulson will be a perfect Xandra. I am buzzed to see her take on the role of Theo's (Elgort) dodgy Las Vegas-based stepmother.
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If you have yet to read The Goldfinch (I envy you, you've such a treat in store) then let me give you a brief synopsis, courtesy of Amazon:
Theo Decker, a 13-year-old New Yorker, miraculously survives an accident that kills his mother. Abandoned by his father, Theo is taken in by the family of a wealthy friend. Bewildered by his strange new home on Park Avenue, disturbed by schoolmates who don't know how to talk to him, and tormented above all by his longing for his mother, he clings to the one thing that reminds him of her: a small, mysteriously captivating painting that ultimately draws Theo into the underworld of art.
As an adult, Theo moves silkily between the drawing rooms of the rich and the dusty labyrinth of an antiques store where he works. He is alienated and in love–and at the center of a narrowing, ever more dangerous circle.
Still need to be convinced? Stephen King, no less, had this to say about Tartt's masterpiece, upon its publication in 2013:
The Goldfinch is a rarity that comes along perhaps half a dozen times per decade, a smartly written literary novel that connects with the heart as well as the mind….Donna Tartt has delivered an extraordinary work of fiction.
I cannot tell you how much I loved this book and am therefore very apprehensive about any attempts to adapt it. However, Sarah Paulson's involvement puts me at ease because everything she's in tends to be good and I trust her. Fingers crossed.
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As I share in Stumble to Rise, "I broke a rib and bruised a few others after a bad fall into the unforgiving kitchen granite countertop. I was in pain and received doctors' orders to rest and recoup for six weeks. After a couple of days playing with my phone and watching TV, I stationed myself in a recliner and "wrote" feverishly, talking the entire book into a Google Doc like my smart son suggested. I remembered how much I enjoyed the writing process, and I couldn't stop. Maybe I could finish a book!"
As I became obsessed with the process, my husband and son wondered if I would ever rejoin our normal family routine. "Mom's writing again!" became a familiar refrain. I've always loved to write but hadn't made it a priority since childhood.
Once I shared my book enthusiasm, the support from those around me soared. My intelligent brother-in-law, Jerry, read the original cluttered version and carefully chose his words for an honest critique. I proved Ernest Hemingway's quote, "The first draft of anything is shit." I'm no Hemingway but that was certainly the case here. STR, as Jerry referred to it, continued morphing daily.
I submitted the first chapter to an editor who would be, I expected, more focused on writing structure and mechanics. She complimented me on my writing style but I was craving more specific feedback. Since my story was so personal, I hoped to get an insider's point of view. My sister, Laura, was a natural choice. She knew me since birth and was a trained and skilled language usage aficionado. As my dad's primary caregiver, however, her time was limited. I greatly appreciated what she was doing for my father and was thrilled when she could dedicate even a few minutes at the end of her long days to edit a couple pages.
Months were spent revisiting forgotten memories and improving my story telling and word choices. Finding better ways to structure a sentence or paint more vivid pictures became my daily purpose. When it felt disordered, I printed all the chapters, laid them out on my office floor and rearranged the entire flow of the book. My nephew's talented photographer wife, Lauren, made everything seem real when she took my book cover photos. Now that I had an "author" picture, I could visualize this book coming to life. At that time, I also began discussing possible book cover ideas with my talented niece, Sarah. She has a degree in copy editing and helpfully drafted a few cover ideas to help narrow my vision.
I was ready to start promoting and blogging about the upcoming book launch. After a few hours of unsuccessful and frustrating Word Press attempts, my skilled IT professional brother-in-law, Kevin, created my Stumble to Rise website.
In the meantime, my book was continuing to expand as I had more time to dig even deeper. When I received a private Facebook message from a close high school friend, Kathy, who now lived on the East Coast and with whom I hadn't directly communicated in years, I was surprised and delighted. She heard that I was writing a book and wondered if I had an editor. I did, but my editor was otherwise engaged with my dad's care. Kathy understood what my sister was dealing with since she had experienced the same Alzheimer's nightmare with her mother. She wondered if she could help bridge the editing gap until my sister could dedicate more time to the book. She was a professional freelance ghostwriter/editor and I was amazed and overwhelmed! I was honored by her offer but didn't want to pull it away from my sister if she was enjoying her editorial distraction. Laura agreed that she hadn't been able to dedicate the time she had hoped and if my friend was willing to help, she understood that it might be best for everyone.
Kathy tackled the first chapter. She offered insight and urged me to dig deeper. She believed there had to be more emotion surrounding the time of my MS diagnosis. So I went back to the beginning and delved into feelings I'd buried since 1995.
Since then, Kathy has given her time and suggestions to improve and edit the entire book. Jerry had originally given his own valuable input but his days were occupied with managing a successful 1200-acre farm. Post-harvest, he jumped back in which now meant I was blessed with TWO editors. They were both concerned about stepping on the other's toes but, in fact, it became a beautiful dance. As editing is ultimately an opinion-based venture, they, at times, had different suggestions. I valued both and ultimately made my own decisions. During this process I've developed deeper bonds and appreciation for both of them. I knew that Jerry was a great writer but hadn't appreciated the depths of his abilities until now. Writing and farming don't usually go hand-in-hand but he's quite the exception.
Kathy and I have been reacquainted in a way that would never have been possible without STR and I am forever grateful for that. I have deep admiration and respect for the high caliber person she is.
When I asked her opinion on a sketch I'd done of my recent cover design vision, she said she'd like to show it to a designer friend. I wondered who would be interested in giving feedback about my chicken scratch but welcomed any input. Shelby quickly contacted me with a mock-up of a potential cover based on my sketch. I was thrilled but still wondered who this mystery designer was. I uncovered that she was a friend of Kathy's daughter who would soon be graduating with a degree in graphic design. I loved her image and with some additional tweaking, I knew it would be perfect! In addition, Shelby is thrilled to add this cover to her portfolio so it truly felt like fate that we were introduced. Fortunately, I now have support and suggestions from my new STR support tribe — a Facebook group of friends who are willing to give me feedback, help me spread the word and launch this book.
What started with a clumsy broken rib STUMBLE has led to more than I could have imagined! The connections this book has created will be with me forever. This brings to mind a favorite quote by John Maxwell…


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Jimmy surprises Justin Timberlake with a set of very special Inception-like mugs.
Jimmy surprises Justin Timberlake with a set of very special Inception-like mugs.
Now I want that mugReply
Justin get inseminated by a JimmyReply
I hope this goes on foreverReply
Yea yea yea, but where's that Macklemore performance?Reply
Hahaha just wowwReply
The picture was taken the same place.Reply
a Justin Timberlake week please!!Reply
LOL where can I order these Jimberception mugs? I want 1,000.Reply
They should host the oscarsReply
I literally attempted to make your face, it's so genuine…Reply
I was making inception jokes in my head until they did ?Reply
I want that mug!Reply
Jimberlake is REALReply
best bromance ever!!Reply
They should host the oscars.Reply
"JT: This is the inception mug" lmaoReply
Us Brits find this even funnier because a mug is also a nick name for a
persons face ?
Can we just appreciate the beauty of Justin timberlake in this video and in
the photo , oh my gorsh. ?
this is awesome!Reply
you need to sell those mugs now !Reply
two bros in the basement is the new single of JT comming on 2020Reply
two bros in a hot tub is comming on 2019 thoReply
They are the cutest!!Reply
"I'm the dude playin' the dude, disguised as another dude!"Reply
This phenomenon is called the Droste-effect!Reply
This is definitely going to my favorites…Reply
"We were staying in the guest house obviously"Reply
I love these two together.Reply
that british accent justin brings out at 2:20 is fucking EPIC!! hahaha
sounded like russell brand.. god i love him!
so where can I buy that mug????Reply
Honestly this mug thing was better than the Lip Sync Battle & History of
Rap 6 combined lol.
Justin's laughReply
LOOL omg the best thing ever their friendship is amazing! I always get
excited when Justin is on the tonight show XD
"This is the inception mug" That's all folks !Reply
If the singing thing doesn't work out, a duo talk show would be stellar.Reply
They have had butt sex beforeReply
OMG PLEASE SELL THOSE MUGS!!!!!Reply
HA. Justin doing a little role reversal at the beginning.
"yea. yea! how YOU like it? you like being prompted to tell a story then
continuously getting interpreted with silly jokes?!"
Someone has got to keep this going!Reply
These two are the fucking best.Reply
I dont know if he was trying to do Ricky Gervais voice or not… but he
sounded exactly the same haha
you guys best friends I can tell :)Reply
Then it turns out, the entire Tonight Show was just a mug on Stephen
Colbert's desk
Where are all butthurt gaming video watcher?? Oh wait wrong JimmyReply
In that picture, he kinda looks like Drake Bell. 1:40Reply
Mugception xDReply
Very funny momentsReply
I was waiting for a second mic to pop out and History of Rap to start up DReply
I want a mug like thatReply
They copied this off of Macaulay Culkin/Ryan Gosling's t-shirt thingReply
someone please make a mug of Justin holding the inception mugReply
I want an inception mug!!!!!!!!Reply
Mugception ??Reply
JT holds a mug of Jimmy with a mug of his mug with a mug of his mug. Mugs.Reply
when is Jimmy going to take that bandage off?Reply
Atleast they dont do stuff like this with their underwear ….Reply
I want the fucking mug of the other mug with the mug.Reply
So this is what millions of dollars gets you hahaReply
That is amazing!!! HahaReply
He's so hotReply
I hope they didn't got to the limbo cupReply
justin's laugh! <3Reply
The ONLY guy whom I still find attractive with facial hair is JustinReply
but is there no pugs with their mugs?Reply
it's Droste effect!!!
you can call it inception, but where I come from it's actually a recursion
Justin and Jimmy, sitting on a tree… I mean a mugReply
They should of said mug instead of face.Reply
inception mug :DReply
I could watch these 2 all dayReply
I don't want it to end! MORE TIMBERWEEEK GIMME MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Reply
best bromance everReply
The Guest House… wow.Reply
When can I buy this mug!?!??! I need it!Reply
My God their Chemistry.. ❤❤ ??Reply
A mug of Jimmy's face holding a mug of Justin's face holding a mug of
Jimmy's face……. I hope I got that right…. lol.
Oh My God, literally they are so genius..
I mean how funny it is!! they're really funny guys hahahaha XD
This gives a whole new meaning to the term "Mug shot"Reply
I ship itReply
Jimmy please put this mug on sale!!!Reply
I don't know why, but I lost it when Jimmy brought out that final mug of
him holding a mug of Justin holding a mug of Jimmy…follow that train of
omg this is probably my two favourite people in all of showbiz!Reply
Please sell those mugs!Reply
These two are both introverted, awkward, and humble. I believe that Jimmy
to Justin is like that friend you can be your weird self around. That was a
very genuine laugh from Timberlake when Fallon pulled out the "inception
whose impressions are they doing in the beginning?Reply
It's a mug of a mug with a mug of a mug with a mug of a mug…Reply