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There is a point in every musician's career when they break into the big league.
When they go from bar scene to headliner.
This is a story of a singer on the cusp.
Grace Morrison is so hungry for the next step, you can feel it.
The passion and the eagerness oozes out when talking to her. Her voice bubbles with energy.
"Right now, I'm teaching music, but I'm trying to break out to next level," she told me.
"I can see it."
I want to shine the Spotlight on the Wareham native for a few reasons:
One: She's released her first full-length album, "I'm The Apple," which is a must-listen for any fans of Jewel or Sarah McLachlan.
Two: She embodies the archetype of the self-made musician, or artist, or writer — the hustler and the dreamer with a day-job who never stopped believing she could do this.
She's on her way.
I caught up with Morrison, a 2003 Wareham High grad, as she readies for a string of upcoming shows, including opening for Kat Wright on Dec. 2 at the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River. She also plays Nov. 24 at Greasy Luck in New Bedford, and at Brewfish Bar and Eatery in Marion Dec. 1.
Morrison grew up "shy and anxious" in Wareham. Music, quite literally, helped her find her voice.
"As a kid, I was afraid of other kids. I was terrified of anyone that wasn't an adult. At age five, my dad realized I had a pretty big issue with confidence, and signed me up for piano," she said. "When I found music, that became my confident place."
When I asked why she decided to teach herself guitar at age 12, she answered instantly: "Lilith Fair."
Morrison is about my age, and anyone in our generation grew up with Lilith Fair singers on the radio. Jewel, Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, Natalie Merchant, Shawn Colvin — these were the voices we heard on the radio in constant rotation, before and after school in the mid-90s.
The influences of these women on Morrison is evident. It's in her voice, her song structure, her writing. Her voice smacks of Jewel, and her style, cadence, song structure is every inch from the school of Joan Osborne, Lisa Loeb, Natalie Merchant. It's uncanny. Had Morrison been born a decade earlier, she might've played Lilith Fair herself.
As a kid, unsurprisingly, the very first song she learned to play was Jewel's "Who Will Save Your Soul?"
"A month later I did my first performance at a coffeeshop in Marion, Hardware Cafe, they had acoustic music every night, and I went from there," she told me.
"The guitar brought me from someone who wouldn't talk to anyone, to singing on stage. I wonder what on Earth would have happened to me if I didn't find music," she told me.
I asked her want prompted her, as a painfully shy teen, to get up on that stage.
"I was just drawn to it. I think I knew I was good at it, and that's all I really needed. It's funny; I get nervous walking. Normal people activities, I struggle with," she said with a laugh. "But singing on stage, I can do."
"The coolest thing, I was at Lilith Fair [as a kid], looking at the stage, thinking, 'Someday I'm going to play with musicians of that caliber.' And this year, I met Sarah McLachlan's bass player, and he produced my record," she said. "It's unreal."
She met Jon Evans — a musician/producer who produced her album, and has played with Tori Amos, McLachlan, Ben Folds, and Paula Cole — through the singer/songwriting contest circuit. He was a judge at the Eventide Arts Songwriting Competition in 2016; Morrison won the Grand Prize.
She's also won the England Music Award Grassroots Award in 2013, New England Music Award Grassroots Award in 2015 and a competition that landed her as the voice of Cardi's Furniture in a holiday campaign in 2014.
Morrison studied Music at UMass-Dartmouth, graduating around 2008. In 2009 she gigged at King Richard's Faire, the Renaissance fair in Carver, where she "fell in love with Irish and folk music."
"I had a friend who played drums there. He said, 'Do you want to play music for people?' And I said, "I've only wanted to do that my whole life."
That last line sums up Morrison completely.
Her passion to share music is near palpable.
Throughout our interview, she drops lines like: "When you sing a song, when you get people singing along to it, it feels so much bigger than you."
Morrison has had that experience at New Bedford Folk Fest a few times in recent years. "Getting to play on stage with people who are at the level I'm reaching for is really cool. It makes it feel attainable. It's very easy to give up."
Since graduating around 2008, she's been working as a piano teacher and "doing bar gigs, which are a steady paycheck, but it's hard to do your art in that scenario."
Her day job as music teacher led to meeting her now-husband, she said. "I was teaching his daughter piano in 2013, or 2014. He just became my best friend."
Her latest songs show a new level of personal writing. "Taking Johnny Home" was inspired by her uncle: "He was a Vietnam vet, and I didn't appreciate what that meant until he was dying and tried to tell me his story. He said he never felt like he came home again."
Another song, "America," is "about people who feel marginalized in America. It's about feeling like America doesn't see you. So really, it's about standing in other people's shoes."
She said making it in the music world "is like a puzzle, all the pieces have to come together, and it's about figuring it out."
If that's true, then Morrison is holding a Rubik's Cube, just a few clicks away from all solid colors.
Learn more at gracemorrison.com.
Lauren Daley is a freelance writer and Spotlight music columnist. Contact her at firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow her at https://www.facebook.com/daley.writer She tweets @laurendaley1.


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Mead is an Artisan Product made from putting Honey inside a Keg, this process will take 10 hours. The type of Honey used to make Mead does not affect the outcome. Mead's selling price is 200g and can only be changed by Aging it in a Cask.
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Through a series of agricultural outreach workshops, Allen University aims to cultivate a new crop of South Carolina farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs. Its first seminar, Get the Tools: Showcasing Agriculture and Conservation Practices, will be held from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 30 in the South Carolina State Farmers Market Phillips Market Center (117 Ballard Court, West Columbia). Open to the public, the event is free, though registration is preferred at bit.ly/2HS0XIe.
A range of topics will be discussed such as organic farming, best practices in conservation, protecting the consumer through inspections and the effects of weather on farming presented by WIS-TV Chief Meteorologist Dominic Brown. Other speakers include:
- Matt Burleson, field specialist, South Carolina Department of Agriculture
- Jerome Brown, district conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS)
- Brennan Washington, 1890 Land-Grant Liaison, Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
- Mark Nettles, extension agent, SC State University 1890 Research Program
- English Ratlcliff, Ph.D. student in Clemson University's Plant and Environmental Sciences program
Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about various state and federal programs and services available to assist new and existing farmers.
The series of workshops are funded through a two-year, $150,000 grant awarded to Allen University by USDA –NRCS. The agency provides technical and financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest managers. The grant's focus is to improve food security by bringing fresh produce into South Carolina food deserts, create local sustainable projects that boost economic development, educate farmers on best management conservation practices and develop a new generation of farmers.
Over a two-year period, Allen University will hold 10 agricultural outreach workshops in select South Carolina counties including Charleston, Greenville, Greenwood, Jasper, Richland and Williamsburg. While any individual with interest in farming can attend, small and beginning farmers; youth in rural and urban areas; members of faith-based communities; women; those with interest in organic farming; veterans and land owners are strongly encouraged to attend.
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The number of extreme hot weather events is expected to rise significantly, according to a recent study led by Chinese researchers.
Extreme hot weather events are harmful to human health, and may promote the spread of bacteria and viruses.
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, the Institute of Atmospheric Physics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences as well as other institutions analyzed the temperature data of the northern hemisphere from 1960 to 2012 and calculated the "compound hot extremes," referring to days in summertime where both daytime and nighttime temperatures reach the top 10 percent in that period.
The study showed that the compound hot extremes increase by about one day every 10 years on average during that period, and the temperature increases by 0.28 degrees centigrade every 10 years. Statistical analysis revealed that the increase is mainly caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
The research showed that by the end of the century, the population exposure to compound hot extremes in the northern hemisphere is projected to be four to eight times the 2010s level, depending on different greenhouse gas emission scenarios.
The research was published in the journal Nature Communications. (Xinhua)
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Capital works as a bulwark against losses and provides protection for depositors when a bank is struggling financially. Therefore, a bank's level of capital is a valuable measurement of a bank's financial strength. When looking at safety and soundness, the more capital, the better.
On our test to measure capital adequacy, Logansport Savings Bank racked up 18 out of a possible 30 points, better than the national average of 13.13.
One widely followed measure of this buffer is a bank's Tier 1 capital ratio. Logansport Savings Bank's Tier 1 capital ratio was 19.55 percent, above the 6 percent level considered adequate by regulators, but under the national average of 25.65 percent. A higher capital ratio suggests the bank will be better able to weather financial downturns.
Overall, Logansport Savings Bank held equity amounting to 13.57 percent of its assets, which exceeded the national average of 12.03 percent.
Bankrate uses this test to estimate the impact of troubled assets, such as past-due mortgages, on the bank's loan loss reserves and overall capitalization.
A bank with a large number of these kinds of assets could eventually have to use capital to absorb losses, cutting down on its equity cushion. Many of those assets are also likely to be in non-accrual status and thus aren't earning interest for the bank, pushing down earnings and elevating the chances of a future failure.
On Bankrate's test of asset quality, Logansport Savings Bank scored 40 out of a possible 40 points, exceeding the national average of 37.49 points.
The percentage of problem assets a bank holds compared to its total assets is a useful indicator of asset quality.As of December 31, 2017, 0.48 percent of Logansport Savings Bank's loans were noncurrent, meaning they were more than 90 days past due or were in non-accrual status. That's below the national average of 1.01 percent.
Banks maintain a reserve to deal with problem assets known as an "allowance for loan and lease losses." The size of that reserve can be a helpful indicator when evaluating a bank's ability to manage problem assets, especially when compared to the total amount of problematic loans. Unfortunately, the FDIC did not provide information on Logansport Savings Bank's loan loss allowance in its most recent filings.
A bank's earnings performance has an effect on its long-term survivability. A bank can retain its earnings, giving a boost to its capital cushion, or use them to deal with problematic loans, potentially making the bank more resilient in tough times. Conversely, losses diminish a bank's ability to do those things.
Logansport Savings Bank scored 18 out of a possible 30 on Bankrate's earnings test, better than the national average of 15.12.
One important measure of a bank's earnings is return on equity, or net income (profit, essentially) divided by total equity. Logansport Savings Bank's most recent annualized quarterly return on equity was 9.08 percent, above the national average of 8.10 percent.
The bank reported net income of $2.0 million on total equity of $22.9 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. The bank had an annualized return on average assets, or ROA, of 1.20 percent, above the 1 percent deemed satisfactory in accordance with industry standards, and above the average for U.S. banks of 1.00 percent.
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Bankrate.com evaluates the financial condition of institutions and assigns a one- to five-star rating for each with five stars representing the highest rating. Institutions with satisfactory performance will generally receive a rating of three or more stars. The majority of institutions fall into the three- to four-star range. An institution with an "NR" rating may be too new to rate or may have limited the publicly available information in their regulatory filings. The "NR" is not an indication of financial strength or weakness. The Safe & Sound rating is believed to be reliable, but the information is not guaranteed. In addition, events since the information was collected may have altered the institution's financial condition.


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During your stay at Tennessee Fitness Spa, you're invited to join a number of fitness and exercise programs. One of our favorite, and effective, programs is water aerobics and water exercise classes. From aqua aerobics, and tabata aerobics, to water volleyball and delta bells, our instructors have built a curriculum that is sure to offer something for every visitor. In this post, we're going to look at some of the key reasons why you might want to try water exercise while you are at the health spa.
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Nestled in the idyllic Midtown Terrace neighborhood, this mid-century home has the unusual distinction of being situated on a large, beautifully landscaped corner lot and fully detached from other homes. The home features tranquil views of the lush wooded surrounding hills. Nearby are many public transportation options, shopping in West Portal and the popular Midtown Terrace Park and Playground. While the kids play in the park, stretch your legs on the many paths in the forest or around the Sutro reservoir.
The warm center of the home is the light and airy kitchen. Boasting high ceilings and a skylight this remodeled space features glass tile, quartz countertops, a sub zero refrigerator, and a Viking range. The kitchen opens onto a den and adjoining deck overlooking the flagstone paved garden with carefully chosen drought-tolerant plants and two whimsical dwarf weeping cherry trees. The space is an ideal gathering place for casual entertaining year around.
A large formal living room with crown molding and a wood burning fireplace looks out over the reservoir and the lush hillside. The same views are offered from the adjacent dining room that is perfect for gathering friends and family together for holidays and special events. All three bedrooms are spacious with customized closet systems and the two bathrooms are also on the same level.
On the lower level is a bonus room, LG washer and dryer, plenty of storage and for wine collectors, a naturally cool temperature is maintained in the cedar-lined wine cellar. Two separate garage entrances allow for side-by-side parking.
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Bongani MP continues to make the waves in the industry as he packs a triple-edged portfolio as an artist, music producer and record label owner at Sweet Vibe Entertainment.
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Since its inception in 1948, the Sandia Foundation has granted more than $40 million to Dickinson College, $40 million to the University of New Mexico, and $9 million to support the work of many Albuquerque nonprofits. We have been proud to support organizations that provide emergency food and shelter to the homeless, job skills training, domestic violence shelters, wellness programs, dance and music programs for young people, dental care for seniors, financial education for women entrepreneurs, and many health organizations.
Moving forward from 2019, the Sandia Foundation is refining the focus of its community giving in order to make a greater impact on a particular area of need. The efforts of the Sandia Foundation are now concentrated on partnering with Albuquerque nonprofits that work with children in our community with regard to basic needs and advancing their education through long-term, consistent intervention and support. We thank our past partners for their outstanding work, and look forward to working with those that align with our focus. Please contact Joanna Colangelo email@example.com at the Albuquerque Community Foundation (505) 883-6240 for more information.
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Compare 2018 Honda Pilot vs 2018 Toyota Highlander
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2018 Honda Pilot
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If you need a three-row SUV, you've likely considered two giants in the midsize category: the 2018 Honda Pilot and the 2018 Toyota Highlander. Both SUVs were recently redesigned and carry over from the 2017 model year without major changes. Here's how these two highly-rated SUVs compare with one another.
The 2018 Honda Pilot has a standard 280-horsepower V6 engine, paired with either a six-speed or nine-speed automatic transmission. The V6 is an upgrade for the 2018 Highlander, which is equipped with a 185-hp four-cylinder with a six-speed automatic transmission. Both vehicles come with standard front-wheel and available all-wheel drive. The V6 engines of these SUVs get identical EPA estimates of 20 city/27 highway miles per gallon.
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You'll be able to fit more gear, more groceries, and more luggage in the Honda Pilot. It has more than 16 cubic feet of space behind the third row compared with 13.8 for the Highlander and almost 47 cubic feet with the third row folded compared with just over 42 for the Highlander. Although the measurements with both rows folded flat are comparable, the Pilot beats the Highlander in that measurement as well.
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If you need a third row that can comfortably seat even tall passengers, the Honda Pilot is a natural choice. The Highlander features a cramped third row that is best suited for children. The second row of the Pilot slides for easy access to the third row, and all seats are padded and supportive to provide comfort even during long rides.
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Theresa May bids to reassure business on Brexit 'cliff-edge'
Theresa May has tried to reassure businesses fearing a sudden change in rules once the UK leaves the EU.
Speaking at the CBI conference, Mrs May promised early agreement on the status of UK nationals in Europe and EU nationals in the UK.
"People don't want a cliff-edge; they want to know with some certainty how things are going to go," she said.
Several business lobby groups have pushed for an interim deal to let them trade in the same way post-Brexit.
Mrs May said she understood companies' concerns and was "conscious that there will be issues that will need to be looked at".
"That will be part of the work that we do in terms of the negotiation that we are undertaking with the European Union," she added.
She also pledged to provide clarity on the government's plans where possible, but said there would not be "a running commentary on every twist and turn".
Downing Street declined to say whether Mrs May's comments about avoiding a "cliff-edge" meant she was seeking a transitional deal to cover the period between the UK's departure from the EU and the start of a new trade deal.
"She was reflecting the views we have expressed already about how we secure the best deal for the UK and how we seek to provide certainty where we can to businesses and people across the UK of the steps moving forward," the PM's official spokeswoman said.
In the wide-ranging speech, Mrs May also pledged to:
- Invest £2bn annually in research and development by 2020
- Launch an Industrial Strategy aimed at spreading economic growth across the UK
- Examine how innovative firms can get long-term investment with a "Patient Capital Review"
- Launch a small business research initiative looking at how more innovators can get their first break
- Consult on plans to reform corporate governance, including executive pay and accountability to shareholders
- Deliver the "lowest corporation rate in the G20"
Workers on boards?
The prime minister also insisted she still favoured worker representation on company boards, dismissing suggestions that comments she made during the speech marked a watering-down of the idea.
There have been widespread reports since the summer that Mrs May wanted to see workers on boards as part of a corporate governance shake-up, an idea that had caused unease among companies and, according to the Financial Times, disagreements in Cabinet.
However, the prime minister told the CBI that there were "other routes" to providing worker representation on boards, including advisory councils or panels.
"It will be a question of finding the model that works," she said.
Mrs May promised to shake-up governance as part of her Conservative Party leadership campaign in July, and repeated the promise at last month's party conference when she said she planned to have "not just consumers represented on company boards, but workers as well".
And later, on Sky News, when asked if her conference speech marked a watering down of the idea, Mrs May said. "No, what I've always said is that we want to look at ways in which we can improve corporate governance, looking at a number of areas, including workers' representation on boards. You can do that in a number of ways.
"We want to work with business on this and that's why we'll be consulting later this year on the various ways in which we can do it to find a model that works," she said.
Analysis: Simon Jack, Business editor
Did the PM arrive at the CBI conference with an olive branch or just another stick? A little bit of both.
Business groups have been wary of Theresa May ever since her blistering attack on the massive pay differentials, tax avoidance and treatment of workers she identified in some corners of British business.
Today, she offered a more conciliatory tone. As well as weakening her commitment to put workers on company boards, saying only their voice should be represented - she insisted her agenda was unequivocally pro-business.
However, there was no escaping the big question as spelled out by the CBI's President, Paul Dreschler: "What happens the day after we leave the EU? Government has a responsibility to keep uncertainty to a minimum. We understand, in negotiations, the need for discretion, we're not asking for a running commentary but we are looking for clarity and above all a plan."
Business folk were pleased to hear her say, when questioned, that she understood their fears over a potential cliff edge of trading and regulatory uncertainty the day after Britain leaves the EU but weren't so pleased she declined to reassure them with details of her plan.
If business leaders were hoping to be treated to the same fireside chat that seemed to comfort the boss of Nissan, they would have left disappointed.
£2bn of new money for research and development was welcomed and business leaders seemed to accept the essential premise of the grand bargain she is offering - the government invests to boost productivity and cut corporation tax in exchange for help in tackling the worst excesses of capitalism.
'Clear promise'
However, trade unions said they were disappointed by Mrs May's remarks.
TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said: "Theresa May made a clear promise to have workers represented on company boards. The proposals in her speech do not deliver on this.
"This is not the way to show that you want to govern for ordinary working people."
But CBI director-general Carolyn Fairbairn said "different approaches will work for different businesses" on employee engagement.
"A starting point is firms being able to outline and explain what approach they are taking - whether that's employees on boards, employee committees, dedicated representatives, or other models that genuinely address the issue."
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Financial upheaval ahead for families
Mrs May also promised to boost productivity and cut corporation tax in exchange for help from businesses in tackling issues such as executive pay and shareholder accountability.
"Just as the government must open its mind to a new approach, so the business community must too," she said.
The promises made by the prime minister include a "patient capital review" to help firms secure long-term investment. The review will be chaired by Sir Damon Buffini, the former head of private equity group Permira.
Mrs May also said the government would review the support given to innovative firms through the tax system "because my aim is not simply for the UK to have the lowest corporate tax rate in the G20, but also one that is profoundly pro-innovation."
Corporation tax is already due to fall from its current 20% rate to 17% by 2020.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn addressed the conference later in the day criticising the government's "shambolic" approach to Brexit which he said was hampering business's ability to plan. He set out Labour's approach to working with business, which he said would be characterised by "good intervention".
He said Labour's policies would involve "some increase in corporation tax" and said the suggestion that the UK should aim to reduce corporation tax to 15% or below was "reckless short-term grandstanding."
He called for more investment in housing, research and development and infrastructure, a higher minimum wage and measures to prevent undercutting of workers' pay and conditions.


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Wildly transformative day. I'm getting some strong intuition that I'm on the wrong track here. I really don't want this to become my primary business.
I went to bootstrapper's school to better launch my new business. They said "whom do you seek to serve?" I wasn't sure. They said "who do you know right now that you could serve?"
That's when all this was born. (Probably October?)
To do it well, I would need to host the party, manage the minutia, and somehow ensure people were feeling their money was "money well spent".
To do it well, I would need to focus on growth, seeking out the people we haven't met yet that would be be super excited to have finally found us.
Throughout this 4 year health situation plus 1 year finally on a far better plane – one thing has become abundantly clear. Some things drain me into a stone by the side of the road, and some things light me up in ways I cannot explain that have zero ill effect on my health.
And when I face the music about hosting the party … I can play cute little mind games around it but the plan I was crafting in my mind – was going to be a drainer.
Is there a non-drainer plan? That's the second question. The first is – does enough someone's want this enough for me to answer the first question.
(My soul thinks I need to be singing healing tonal chants. Everyone else things I need to be writing. And truly, I've had a glorious time writing for hours upon hours during the bootstrapper's workshop. But it ended. And my net worth (every penny from personal and business) was $5 short of joining the class that followed.
The Vast Connect / Goodness Wellspring had not been "bootstrapped" yet – and had even been cancelled when saw Oasis 2.0 on Brian's site.
Life was giving me a pile of "nope!")
Fast forward to today … re-updating my update …
Yesterday it became clear, (and today I'm blessed to be going through a processs that's bringing even more):
If I'm going to put energy and effort into Marketing, it's going to be around a Tonal Chant Healing Music something or other room inside the Vast Connect rather than slightly a broader audience of Oasian's – known and yet to meet – looking for a "Haven Of Light and Truth" as J so eloquently put it.
Yesterday I wrote a list here of "things one would logically do" and forgot to check in with the inner voice who has since said loudly "no".
My offer still stands if you want to check it out.
On Jan 24th (25th in many time zones) it will be time to decide whether there are enough people interested in helping with the underlying cost or if it's time to set it up in slack and see how long they let us use it for free.
For me, the difference between the underlying technology I've set up is that it is a DREAM to write and edit with ease. Formatting in delightful, we have emojii's and links, space as big as you want to make your browser window, phone apps for people on the go, and a shared belief in how people's data is theirs and is never sold or traded to tracking companies.
Rooms, and sub-rooms. Bookmarks, private messaging, highy configurable – globally and by personal experience. And anytime I want, all my posts and comments can be downloaded into a spreadsheet.
Slack is more like trying to have a conversation in fb messenger. Cramped window, awkward interface. Doable, free for now, has apps & such.
In any case, I miss our snark-free, sarcasm-free, attack-free, judgement-free time together.
And I miss miss miss our global energy field of goodness, beauty, truth, and light.
Below are all the happy words I've been reworking since Nov 14th …
(I can't read them with you, I'll start redoing them for the gazillionth time.)
~ Wellsprings, Waterfalls, Oceans of
Beauty, Goodness, Truth ~
"Be Excellent To Each Other"
And party on in your enlightened conscious development, you shiny lights.
Co-creating Upward Spirals
Adapting Up To Head~Heart~Harmony Oneness
Play-Full With Us At 100% Responsibility
We'd rather be kind than right.
And doormats of "nice" is different than empowerments of kind.
Integrity Moral~Compass Honor
Gentleness Flow Uplifting~ness
What would it be like to have a choir of Energy Angels In Human Form at your back as you go about your day?
What would it feel like to have Wellsprings of Goodness, Beautiful Energies, Havens of Light and Truth to visit 24/7?
How would your health, happiness, enjoyment~of~life~to~the~fullest increase when you have access good inspiring relationships with other shining lights?
If you are reading this page it is highly likely you have already been hand selected to be here. It is highly likely that someone saw in you the kind of person we'd love to get to know, upward spiral with, and share our lives through the eyes of gratitude, love, joy, Beautiful States.
Here's a sneak-peek at our Code Of Character.
Take a moment to check in with how your inner "yes!" is resonating. If this is the first time you've encountered anything like this, it might be hard to picture.
It's kind of like facebook, instagram, and twitter without the ads, without the negativity, politics, religion, or a barrage of meme's you can't possibly all put on your fridge.
It's people who gave up or never wanted to engage in sarcasm or snark in the first place. People who want a higher experience of human relating with one another. People who care about growth alongside holding higher states of resonance as they flow through life. People on paths of meditation or energy healing practices who understand that psychological development is just as key to their journey through.
Seeing the good, the blessings, facing the bad, working through it, and emerging yet another More True Me iteration.
No one is tracking you. All your data is yours. You can easily download it at anytime. Everyone honors the private safe space. And everyone is there by invitation only.
Our data is as safe as the person using the least secure password let's it be.
I'm sure you've got more questions, so click the link below. If you're here because you've already found your "yes!" with us, click the link below.
It's not for everyone. And I wish you well where-ever life leads you.
Thanks for stopping by and checking out The Vast Connect and all its wellsprings of goodness.


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History: Election Hodgepodge – Now and Then
May 22, 2018
When I stopped by the the town election polls on May 22nd, there was ample opportunity to visit with each of the election officials and checkers – people I only see at elections but have known for years. The election turnout was dismal. No lines. The day was long and only 1164 voters out of 10,295 registered voters cast ballots (11%) – even though there was a Prop 2 1/2 debt exclusion on the ballot.
Such issues generally bring people out in droves but the Water Treatment Plant that was on the ballot was not controversial, and some people thought that the Town Meeting approval had already guaranteed it would be built (which was not accurate). Anyway, this slow day made me nostalgic for the 1970s when Holliston was abuzz with political activity.
The Democrats and Republicans both had very active and very visible Town Committees. These committees were and are today elected by local Party people to work in support of candidates for the State Party. These are the people most likely to serve as delegates to the respective State Conventions and cast votes on Party Platforms and statewide candidates to endorse. In addition, to those political groups, the '70s brought the League of Women Voters to town, and they were an active and well-organized group. They really got everyone engaged!
Political discussions were far more common in coffee shops, on the street, and in the local newspaper – local, state and national issues. People were interested in sharing opinions – debating – even arguing; but we all remained friendly and civil.
Alas, discussion is in the shadows now – people seem unwilling to participate in a give and take of ideas. I read zings and jabs on Holliston Crabby and Holliston Rants pages on Facebook, but that's different. That's not a conversation. In fact, in my opinion, that approach discourages discussion. We used to be able to talk face-to-face, heatedly debate, have coffee, ask about each other's lives and go home feeling like we were part of a community. I miss that.
Town Election 1970
The candidates for Selectman were Jerry Kiley and George DeCristoforo. It was a vigorous campaign between the new, young guy and the mature long-time resident, respectively. At the end of the count – all on paper ballots – Kiley bested DeCristoforo by just 11 votes. But George was not one to just give up. He asked for a recount, and the outcome was a complete overturn and a three vote victory for DeCristoforo.
While waiting for the recount, Kiley was sworn-in and attended a couple of Selectmen's meetings. In those days, Selectmen earned a $500 stipend (chairman received $600). Jerry's town check for $19.89 hung on his office wall for years. He regularly teased Betty Bustin, the Town Treasurer, that the budget must be out of balance as a result.
State Rep Races…a little levity, please
This photo of Jim Poitras dressed in a barrel and Henry Dellicker in a sandwich-sign date back to August 1970 when the Holliston Republican Town Committee was urging local residents to register to vote in time for the upcoming state elections. Over 400 people did so. We had picnics and dances and special activities all year long. It was a social group as well as a political one.
Nationally recognized clockmaker John Losch was the local candidate that year – shown here in the "wanted poster." His handlebar mustache was a perfect "brand" for his successful reelection campaign in November 1970.
When John first ran in 1968, Holliston was in a new district and for the first time, we were the "big" town. Prior to '68, our district included 10 precincts in Framingham, and their candidates dominated in any contest. John ran and won. Since then all our State Representatives have been from Holliston, i.e. Barbara Gardner (D), Paul Loscocco (R), and Carolyn Dykema (D).
In 1972, John chose not to run, and so this guy did…
This is Andrew Natsios who lost in the Republican primary in '72, at the age of 22, but won in 1974. His physical appearance lent itself to caricature and local artist Jaci Pounds drew this one. His campaign used it to add an element of levity to a candidate who was very serious.
Natsios went on to a long career in state and federal government and international affairs, and served as the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under President George W. Bush. Today he is an Executive Professor at the Bush School and Director of the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs at Texas A & M.
No Foreign Meddling Here
Imagine this – the old stonewalled basement at Town Hall painted deep red, asbestos covered pipes overhead, dozens of card tables and chairs jammed together for ballot counting after every election. Everything was manual, paper and pencil, and the counts could go long into the night and early morning. No Town Clerk wanted a mistake discovered on his or her watch, and this system was impenetrable to interference by any outside power!
It took many hands – especially during November elections. The ballots were sorted into lots of 50. One person would read from the ballot and another would track tallies by fives on paper. Once the individual lots were counted, it took quite a while for the Town Clerk and other election officials to add all the numbers up by office using old, loud adding machines. Heaven forbid that the number of tallies didn't match the total vote count in the end. If there was a problem, another team would repeat the process to find the mistake(s) in a lot or lots. On close races, well suffice it to say, it could be an all-nighter.
These times could be very exciting if you were anxious for the outcome of a race. Candidates and supporters would hang around Town Hall, talking, laughing, waiting for results. It was a fun time. This was "small town America" at its most quaint for me. I came from a city where there were machines with levers! Quaint. Many of the people I counted votes with in those days are among those I see on election day today!
Can you read this?
This polling box (left) sits in the Town Clerk's office today. The lid is open here and inside the box are hundreds of small pieces of printed card stock. Before a person was allowed to vote, s/he had to read the text aloud to prove literacy. This process was used into the 1960's right here in Hollyrock! This is a sample taken from the box. It's a reminder that voting wasn't always a given. Funny what we take for granted.
Can We Talk?
As a "middle-of- the-road, un-enrolled voter," I don't think we are doing enough to really listen and talk about political issues right here in Holliston, let alone in Washington or Boston. I wish for real conversations … not rehashed platitudes. If any readers are interested in participating in thoughtful and civil, moderated conversations about the many issues we face today, please let me know. Let's at least TRY.
I'm tossing the gauntlet down…are you ready to engage in conversations about local, state and national political issues with your neighbors and fellow Hollistonians…or not?
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Jennifer Howard thought her loan was a good value. When she was a private in the United States Army, her car dealer tricked her into a loan scam.
Like a lot of buyers, she was applying through the dealer for a bank loan, reports CBS News correspondent Wyatt Andrews. Unknown to her, the dealer was telling her bank her basic Suzuki had extra options like alloy wheels and a moonroof -- which it didn't.
The scam is called "power booking," and it added thousands of dollars to the price of the car which Jennifer had to borrow, with the dealer pocketing the profit.
"I'm like, 'How dare you?'" said Howard. "I already knew the car was inflated. How dare you inflate it more."
Her story and dozens like it have led to one of the biggest showdowns over finance reform. For most consumers, the first big loan of their lives is for a car. The nation's auto dealers want Congress to exempt them from the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would be created to regulate lending. The dealers say they typically help buyers get loans but are not the banks that make the loans.
"Why would you put another level of red tape on people that don't do the auto loans?" asked an auto dealer.
The auto dealers' lobby, which has major clout in Congress, was winning the argument to get this exemption until it ran into another very powerful player: the Pentagon.
Both the Under Secretary of Defense and the Army Secretary say new car loan regulation is critical for the military because young soldiers and sailors are "falling victim to predatory practices and prohibitively expensive products."
The controversy has already led to some intense back-room negotiations here in the Senate leading up to a vote next week. The auto dealers say they still deserve this exemption but would support more protections for the military. Consumer groups respond to that by saying nonsense, that the Senate should be protecting all consumers and telling the auto dealers no.


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Title: Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 01 Author: La Fontaine, Jean de Language: English As this book started as an ASCII text book there are no pictures available. Copyright Status: Not copyrighted in the United States. If you live elsewhere check the laws of your country before downloading this ebook. See comments about copyright issues at end of book. *** Start of this Doctrine Publishing Corporation Digital Book "Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 01" *** This book is indexed by ISYS Web Indexing system to allow the reader find any word or number within the document. THE TALES AND NOVELS OF J. DE LA FONTAINE TABLE: LA FONTAINE'S LIFE PREFACE Joconde The Cudgelled and Contented Cuckold The Husband Confessor The Cobbler The Peasant and His Angry Lord The Muleteer The Servant Girl Justified The Three Gossips' Wager The Old Man's Calendar The Avaricious Wife and Tricking Gallant The Jealous Husband The Gascon Punished The Princess Betrothed to the King of Garba The Magick Cup The Falcon The Little Dog The Eel Pie The Magnificent The Ephesian Matron Belphegor The Little Bell The Glutton The Two Friends The Country Justice Alice Sick The Kiss Returned Sister Jane An Imitation of Anacreon Another Imitation of Anacreon PREFACE (To The Second Book) Friar Philip's Geese Richard Minutolo The Monks of Catalonia The Cradle St. Julian's Prayer The Countryman Who Sought His Calf Hans Carvel's Ring The Hermit The Convent Gardener of Lamporechio The Mandrake The Rhemese The Amorous Courtesan Nicaise The Progress of Wit The Sick Abbess The Truckers The Case of Conscience The Devil of Pope-fig Island Feronde The Psalter King Candaules and the Doctor of Laws The Devil in Hell Neighbour Peter's Mare The Spectacles The Bucking Tub The Impossible Thing The Picture The Pack-Saddle The Ear-maker, and the Mould-mender The River Scamander The Confidant Without Knowing It, or the Stratagem The Clyster The Indiscreet Confession The Contract The Quid Pro Quo, or the Mistakes The Dress-maker The Gascon The Pitcher To Promise is One Thing, to Keep It, Another The Nightingale Epitaph of La Fontaine LIFE OF JEAN DE LA FONTAINE Jean de La Fontaine was born on the 8th of July, 1621, at Chateau- Thierry, and his family held a respectable position there. His education was neglected, but he had received that genius which makes amends for all. While still young the tedium of society led him into retirement, from which a taste for independence afterwards withdrew him. He had reached the age of twenty-two, when a few sounds from the lyre of Malherbe, heard by accident, awoke in him the muse which slept. He soon became acquainted with the best models: Pheedrus, Virgil, Horace and Terence amongst the Latins; Plutarch, Homer and Plato, amongst the Greeks; Rabelais, Marot and d'Urfe, amongst the French; Tasso, Ariosto and Boccaccio, amongst the Italians. He married, in compliance with the wishes of his family, a beautiful, witty and chaste woman, who drove him to despair. He was sought after and cherished by all distinguished men of letters. But it was two Ladies who kept him from experiencing the pangs of poverty. La Fontaine, if there remain anything of thee, and if it be permitted to thee for a moment to soar above all time; see the names of La Sabliere and of Hervard pass with thine to the ages to come! The life of La Fontaine was, so to speak, only one of continual distraction. In the midst of society, he was absent from it. Regarded almost as an imbecile by the crowd, this clever author, this amiable man, only permitted himself to be seen at intervals and by friends. He had few books and few friends. Amongst a large number of works that he has left, everyone knows his fables and his tales, and the circumstances of his life are written in a hundred places. He died on the 16th of March, 1695. Let us keep silence about his last moments, for fear of irritating those who never forgive. His fellow-citizens honour him in his posterity to this day. Long after his death, foreigners went to visit the room which he had occupied. Once a year, I shall go to visit his tomb. On that day, I shall tear up a fable of La Mothe, a tale of Vergier, or several of the best pages of Grecourt. He was buried in the cemetery of Saint-Joseph, by the side of Moliere. That spot will always be held sacred by poets and people of taste. THE AUTHOR'S PREFACE TO THE FIRST VOLUME OF THESE TALES I had resolved not to consent to the printing of these Tales, until after I had joined to them those of Boccaccio, which are those most to my taste; but several persons have advised me to produce at once what I have remaining of these trifles, in order to prevent from cooling the curiosity to see them, which is still in its first ardour. I gave way to this advice without much difficulty, and I have thought well to profit by the occasion. Not only is that permitted me, but it would be vanity on my part to despise such an advantage. It has sufficed me to wish that no one should be imposed upon in my favour, and to follow a road contrary to that of certain persons, who only make friends in order to gain voices in their favour by their means; creatures of the Cabal, very different from that Spaniard who prided himself on being the son of his own works. Although I may still be as much in want of these artifices as any other person, I cannot bring myself to resolve to employ them; however I shall accommodate myself if possible to the taste of the times, instructed as I am by my own experience, that there is nothing which is more necessary. Indeed one cannot say that all seasons are suitable for all classes of books. We have seen the Roundelays, the Metamorphoses, the Crambos, reign one after another. At present, these gallantries are out of date and nobody cares about them: so certain is it that what pleases at one time may not please at another! It only belongs to works of truly solid merit and sovereign beauty, to be well received by all minds and in all ages, without possessing any other passport than the sole merit with which they are filled. As mine are so far distant from such a high degree of perfection, prudence advises that I should keep them in my cabinet unless I choose well my own time for producing them. This is what I have done, or what I have tried to do in this edition, in which I have only added new Tales, because it seemed to me that people were prepared to take pleasure in them. There are some which I have extended, and others which I have abridged, only for the sake of diversifying them and making them less tedious. But I am occupying myself over matters about which perhaps people will take no notice, whilst I have reason to apprehend much more important objections. There are only two principal ones which can be made against me; the one that this book is licentious; the other that it does not sufficiently spare the fair sex. With regard to the first, I say boldly that the nature of what is understood as a tale decided that it should be so, it being an indispensable law according to Horace, or rather according to reason and common sense, that one must conform one's self to the nature of the things about which one writes. Now, that I should be permitted to write about these as so many others have done and with success I do not believe it can be doubted; and people cannot condemn me for so doing, without also condemning Ariosto before me and the Ancients before Ariosto. It may be said that I should have done better to have suppressed certain details, or at least to have disguised them. Nothing was more easy, but it would have weakened the tale and taken away some of its charm: So much circumspection is only necessary in works which promise great discretion from the beginning, either by their subject or by the manner in which they are treated. I confess that it is necessary to keep within certain limits, and that the narrowest are the best; also it must be allowed me that to be too scrupulous would spoil all. He who would wish to reduce Boccaccio to the same modesty as Virgil, would assuredly produce nothing worth having, and would sin against the laws of propriety by setting himself the task to observe them. For in order that one may not make a mistake in matters of verse and prose, extreme modesty and propriety are two very different things. Cicero makes the latter consist in saying what is appropriate one should say, considering the place, the time, and the persons to whom one is speaking. This principle once admitted, it is not a fault of judgment to entertain the people of to-day with Tales which are a little broad. Neither do I sin in that against morality. If there is anything in our writings which is capable of making an impression on the mind, it is by no means the gaiety of these Tales; it passes off lightly; I should rather fear a tranquil melancholy, into which the most chaste and modest novels are very capable of plunging us, and which is a great preparation for love. As to the second objection, by which people reproach me that this book does wrong to womankind, they would be right if I were speaking seriously: but who does not see that this is all in jest, and consequently cannot injure? We must not be afraid on that account that marriages in the future will be less frequent, and husbands more on their guard. It may still be objected that these Tales are unfounded or that they have everywhere a foundation easy to destroy; in short that they are absurdities and have not the least tinge of probability. I reply in a few words that I have my authorities: and besides it is neither truth nor probability which makes the beauty and the charm of these Tales: it is only the manner of telling them. These are the principal points on which I have thought it necessary to defend myself. I abandon the rest to the censors; the more so as it would be an infinite undertaking to pretend to reply to all. Criticism never stops short nor ever wants for subjects on which to exercise itself: even if those I am able to foresee were taken from it, it would soon have discovered others. TALES AND NOVELS OF J. DE LA FONTAINE ....... JOCONDE IN Lombardy's fair land, in days of yore, Once dwelt a prince, of youthful charms, a store; Each FAIR, with anxious look, his favours sought, And ev'ry heart within his net was caught. Quite proud of beauteous form and smart address, In which the world was led to acquiesce, He cried one day, while ALL attention paid, I'll bet a million, Nature never made Beneath the sun, another man like me, Whose symmetry with mine can well agree. If such exist, and here will come, I swear I'll show him ev'ry lib'ral princely care. A noble Roman, who the challenge heard, This answer gave the king his soul preferr'd --Great prince, if you would see a handsome man, To have my brother here should be your plan; A frame more perfect Nature never gave; But this to prove, your courtly dames I crave; May judge the fact, when I'm convinc'd they'll find: Like you, the youth will please all womankind; And since so many sweets at once may cloy, 'Twere well to have a partner in your joy. THE king, surpris'd, expressed a wish to view This brother, form'd by lines so very true; We'll see, said he, if here his charms divine Attract the heart of ev'ry nymph, like mine; And should success attend our am'rous lord, To you, my friend, full credit we'll accord. AWAY the Roman flew, Joconde to get, (So nam'd was he in whom these features met;) 'Midst woods and lawns, retir'd from city strife, And lately wedded to a beauteous wife; If bless'd, I know not; but with such a fair, On him must rest the folly to despair. THE Roman courtier came, his business told The brilliant offers from the monarch bold; His mission had success, but still the youth Distraction felt, which 'gan to shake his truth; A pow'rful monarch's favour there he view'd; A partner here, with melting tears bedew'd; And while he wavered on the painful choice, She thus address'd her spouse with plaintive voice: CAN you, Joconde, so truly cruel prove, To quit my fervent love in courts to move? The promises of kings are airy dreams, And scarcely last beyond the day's extremes By watchful, anxious care alone retain'd, And lost, through mere caprice, as soon as gain'd. If weary of my charms, alas! you feel, Still think, my love, what joys these woods conceal; Here dwell around tranquillity and ease; The streams' soft murmurs, and the balmy breeze, Invite to sleep; these vales where breathe the doves, All, all, my dear Joconde, renew our loves; You laugh!--Ah! cruel, go, expose thy charms, Grim death will quickly spare me these alarms! JOCONDE'S reply our records ne'er relate, Nor what he did, nor how he left his mate; And since contemp'raries decline the task; 'Twere folly, such details of me to ask. We're told, howe'er, when ready to depart, With flowing tears she press'd him to her heart; And on his arm a brilliant bracelet plac'd, With hair around her picture nicely trac'd; This guard in full remembrance of my love, She cried;--then clasped her hands to pow'rs above. TO see such dire distress, and poignant grief, Might lead to think, soon death would bring relief; But I, who know full well the female mind, At best oft doubt affliction of the kind. JOCONDE set out at length; but that same morn; As on he mov'd, his soul with anguish torn, He found the picture he had quite forgot, Then turn'd his steed, and back began to trot. While musing what excuse to make his mate, At home he soon arriv'd, and op'd the gate; Alighted unobserv'd, ran up the stairs; And ent'ring to the lady unawares, He found this darling rib, so full of charms; Intwin'd within a valet's brawny arms! 'MIDST first emotions of the husband's ire; To stab them while asleep he felt desire; Howe'er, he nothing did; the courteous wight; In this dilemma, clearly acted right; The less of such misfortunes said is best; 'Twere well the soul of feeling to divest; Their lives, through pity, or prudential care; With much reluctance, he was led to spare; Asleep he left the pair, for if awake, In honour, he a diff'rent step would take.-- Had any smart gallant supplied my place, Said he, I might put up with this disgrace; But naught consoles the thought of such a beast; Dan Cupid wantons, or is blind at least; A bet, or some such whim, induc'd the god, To give his sanction to amours so odd. THIS perfidy Joconde so much dismay'd; His spirits droop'd, his lilies 'gan to fade; No more he look'd the charmer he had been; And when the court's gay dames his face had seen; They cried, Is this the beauty, we were told, Would captivate each heart, or young or old? Why, he's the jaundice; ev'ry view displays The mien of one,--just fasted forty days! WITH secret pleasure, this, Astolphus learn'd; The Roman, for his brother, risks discern'd, Whose secret griefs were carefully conceal'd, (And these Joconde could never wish reveal'd;) Yet, spite of gloomy looks and hollow eyes, His graceful features pierc'd the wan disguise, Which fail'd to please, alone through want of life, Destroy'd by thinking on a guilty wife. THE god of love, in pity to our swain, At last revok'd BLACK CARE'S corroding reign; For, doubtless, in his views he oft was cross'd, While such a lover to the world was lost. THE hero of our tale, at length, we find Was well rewarded: LOVE again proved kind; For, musing as he walk'd alone one day, And pass'd a gall'ry, (held a secret way,) A voice in plaintive accents caught his ear, And from the neighb'ring closet came, 'twas clear: My dear Curtade, my only hope below, In vain I love;--you colder, colder grow; While round no fair can boast so fine a face, And numbers wish they might supply thy place, Whilst thou with some gay page prefer'st a bet, Or game of dice with some low, vulgar set, To meeting me alone; and when just now To thee I sent, with rage thou knit'st thy brow, And Dorimene, with ev'ry curse abus'd Then played again, since better that amus'd, And left me here, as if not worth a thought, Or thou didst scorn what I so fondly sought. ASTONISHMENT, at once, our Roman seiz'd; But who's the fair that thus her bosom eas'd? Or, who's the gay Adonis, form'd to bless? You'd try a day, and not the secret guess, The queen's the belle:--and, doubtless you will stare, The king's own dwarf the idol of her care! THE Roman saw a crevice in the wood, Through which he took a peep from where he stood; To Dorimene our lovers left the key, Which she had dropt when lately forc'd to flee, And this Joconde pick'd up, a lucky hit, Since he could use it when he best thought fit. It seems, said he, I'm not alone in name, And since a prince so handsome is the same, Although a valet has supplied my place, Yet see, the queen prefers a dwarf's embrace. THIS thought consol'd so well,--his youthful rays Returned, and e'en excelled his former days; And those who lately ridicul'd his charms, Now anxious seem'd to revel in his arms 'Twas who could have him,--even prudes grew kind;-- By many belles Astolphus was resign'd; Though still the king retain'd enough, 'twas seen;-- But now let us resume the dwarf and queen. OUR Roman, having satisfied his eyes, At length withdrew, confounded by surprise. Who follows courts, must oft with care conceal, And scarcely know what sight and ears reveal. YET, by Joconde the king was lov'd so well, What now he'd seen he greatly wish'd to tell; But, since to princes full respect is due, And what concerns them, howsoever true, If thought displeasing, should not be dispos'd In terms direct, but obviously dispos'd, To catch the mind, Joconde at ease detail'd, From days of yore to those he now bewail'd, The names of emp'rors and of kings, whose brows, By wily wives, were crown'd with leafless boughs! And who, without repining, view'd their lot, Nor bad made worse, but thought things best forgot. E'en I, who now your majesty address, Continued he, am sorry to confess, The very day I left my native earth, To wait upon a prince of royal birth, Was forced t'acknowledge cuckoldom among The gods who rule the matrimonial throng, And sacrifice thereto with aching heart Cornuted heads dire torments oft impart: THE tale he then detail'd, that rais'd his spleen; And what within the closet he had seen; The king replied, I will not be so rude, To question what so clearly you have view'd; Yet, since 'twere better full belief to gain, A glimpse of such a fact I should obtain, Pray bring me thither; instantly our wight; Astolphus led, where both his ears and sight Full proof receiv'd, which struck the prince with awe; Who stood amaz'd at what he heard and saw. But soon reflection's all-convincing pow'r Induced the king vexation to devour; True courtier-like, who dire misfortunes braves, Feels sprouting horns, yet smiles at fools and knaves: Our wives, said he, a pretty trick have play'd, And shamefully the marriage bed betray'd; Let us the compliment return, my friend, And round the country our amours extend; But, in our plan the better to succeed, Our names we'll change; no servants we shall need;-- For your relation I desire to pass, So you'll true freedom use; then with a lass We more at ease shall feel, more pleasure gain; Than if attended by my usual train. JOCONDE with joy the king's proposal heard; On which the latter with his friend conferr'd; Said he, 'twere surely right to have a book, In which to place the names of those we hook, The whole arrang'd according to their rank, And I'll engage no page remains a blank, But ere we leave the range of our design, E'en scrup'lous dames shall to our wish incline, Our persons handsome, with engaging air, And sprightly, brilliant wit no trifling share,-- 'Twere strange, possessing such engaging charms, They should not tumble freely in our arms. THE, baggage ready, and the paper-book, our smart gallants the road together took, But 'twould be vain to number their amours; With beauties, Cupid favoured them by scores; Blessed, if only seen by either swain, And doubly bless'd who could attention gain: Nor wife of alderman, nor wife of mayor, Of justice, nor of governor was there, Who did not anxiously desire her name Might straight be entered in the book of fame! Hearts, which before were thought as cold as ice, Now warm'd at once and melted in a trice. SOME infidel, I fancy, in my ear Would whisper-probabilities, I fear, Are rather wanting to support the fact; However perfectly gallants may act, To gain a heart requires full many a day If more be requisite I cannot say; 'Tis not my plan to dupe or young or old, But such to me, howe'er the tale is told, And Ariosto never truth forsakes; Yet, if at ev'ry step a writer takes, He's closely question'd as to time and place, He ne'er can end his work with easy grace. To those, from whom just credence I receive, Their tales I promise fully to believe. AT length, when our advent'rers round had play'd, And danc'd with ev'ry widow, wife, and maid, The full blown lily and the tender rose, Astolphus said, though clearly I suppose, We can as many hearts securely link, As e'er we like, yet better now, I think, To stop a while in some delightful spot, And that before satiety we've got; For true it is, with love as with our meat; If we, variety of dishes eat, The doctors tell us inj'ry will ensue, And too much raking none can well pursue. Let us some pleasing fair-one then engage, To serve us both:--enough she'll prove I'll wage. JOCONDE at once replied, with all my heart, And I a lady know who'll take the part; She's beautiful; possesses store of wit; And is the wife of one above a cit. WITH such to meddle would be indiscreet, Replied the king, more charms we often meet, Beneath a chambermaid or laundress' dress, Than any rich coquette can well possess. Besides, with those, less form is oft requir'd, While dames of quality must be admir'd; Their whims complied with, though suspicions rise; And ev'ry hour produces fresh surprise, But this sweet charmer of inferior birth A treasure proves; a source of bliss on earth. No trouble she to carry here nor there; No balls she visits, and requires no care; The conquest easy, we may talk or not; The only difficulty we have got, Is how to find one, we may faithful view; So let us choose a girl, to love quite new. SINCE these, replied the YOUTH, your thoughts appear, What think you of our landlord's daughter here? That she's a perfect virgin I've no doubt, Nor can we find a chaster round about; Her very doll more innocent won't prove, Than this sweet nymph design'd with us to move. THE scheme our prince's approbation met; The very girl, said he, I wish'd to get; This night be our attack; and if her heart Surrenders when our wishes we impart, But one perplexity will then remain; 'Tis who her virgin favours shall obtain? The honour 's all a whim, and I, as king, At once assuredly should claim this thing: The rest 'tis very easy to arrange; As matters suit we presently can change. IF ceremony 'twere, Joconde replied, All cavil then we quickly could decide; Precedence would no doubt with you remain: But this is quite another case 'tis plain; And equity demands that we agree, By lot to settle which the man shall be. THE noble youths no arguments would spare, And each contended for the spoiler's care; Howe'er Joconde obtained the lucky hit, And first embrac'd this fancied dainty bit. THE girl who was the noble rival's aim, That ev'ning to the room for something came; Our heroes gave her instantly a chair, And lavished praises on her face and hair; A diamond ring soon sparkled in her eyes; Its pleasing pow'rs at sight obtain'd the prize. THE bargain made, she, in the dead of night, When silence reign'd and all was void of light, With careful steps their anxious wish obey'd, And 'tween them both, she presently was laid; 'Twas Paradise they thought, where all is nice, And our young spark believ'd he broke the ice. THE folly I forgive him;--'tis in vain On this to reason--idle to complain; The WISE have oft been dup'd it is confest, And Solomon it seems among the rest. But gay Joconde felt nothing of the kind, A secret pleasure glow'd within his mind; He thought Astolphus wond'rous bliss had missed, And that himself alone the fair had kiss'd; A clod howe'er, who liv'd within the place, Had, prior to the Roman, her embrace. THE soft amour extended through the night, The girl was pleas'd, and all proceeded right; The foll'wing night, the next, 'twas still the same; Young Clod at length her coldness 'gan to blame; And as he felt suspicious of the act, He watch'd her steps and verified the fact: A quarrel instantly between them rose; Howe'er the fair, his anger to compose, And favour not to lose, on honour vow'd, That when the sparks were gone, and time allow'd, She would oblige his craving, fierce desire;-- To which the village lad replied with ire:-- Pray what care I for any tavern guest, Of either sex; to you I now protest, If I be not indulg'd this very night, I'll publish your amours in mere despite. HOW can we manage it, replied the belle, I'm quite distressed--indeed the truth to tell, I've promis'd them this night to come again, And if I fail, no doubt can then remain, But I shall lose the ring, their pledg'd reward, Which would, you know for me, be very hard. TO you I wish the ring, replied young Clod, But do they sleep in bed, or only nod? Tell me, pray; oh, said she, they sleep most sound; But then between them plac'd shall I be found, And while the one amidst Love's frolicks sports, The other quiet lies, or Morpheus courts. On hearing this the rustick lad proposed, To visit her when others' eyes were closed. Oh! never risk it, quickly she replied; 'Twere folly to attempt it by their side. He answer'd, never fear, but only leave The door ajar, and me they'll not perceive. THE door she left exactly as he said; The spark arriv'd, and then approach'd the bed, ('Twas near the foot,) then 'tween the sheets he slid, But God knows how he lay, or what he did. Astolphus and Joconde ne'er smelt a rat, Nor ever dreamt of what their girl was at, At length when each had turn'd and op'd his eyes, Continual movement fill'd him with surprise. The monarch softly said:--why how is this? My friend has eaten something, for in bliss, He revels on, and truly much I fear, His health will show, it may be bought too dear. THIS very sentiment Joconde bethought; But Clod a breathing moment having caught, Resum'd his fun, and that so oft would seek: He gratified his wishes for a week; Then watching carefully, he found once more; Our noble heroes had begun to snore, On which he slyly took himself away, The road he came, and ere 'twas break of day; The girl soon follow'd, since she justly fear'd, Still more fatigues:--so off she quickly steer'd, AT length when both the nobles were awake; Astolphus said, my friend you rest should take, 'Twere better till to-morrow keep in bed, Since sleep, with such fatigues, of course has fled: You talk at random, cried the Roman youth; More rest I fancy you require in truth; You've led a pretty life throughout the night; I? said the king; why I was weary quite, So long I waited; you no respite gave, But wholly seem'd our little nymph t' enslave; At length to try if I from rage could keep, I turn'd my back once more, and went to sleep. If you had willingly the belle resign'd, I was, my friend, to take a turn inclin'd; That had sufficed for me, since I, like you, Perpetual motion never can pursue. YOUR raillery, the Roman youth replied, Quite disconcerted, pray now lay aside, And talk of something else; you've fully shown, That I'm your vassal, and since you are grown So fond that you to keep the girl desire, E'en wholly to yourself, why I'll retire; Do with her what you please, and we shall see, How long this furor will with you agree. IT may, replied the king, for ever last, If ev'ry night like this, I'm doom'd to fast. SIRE, said Joconde, no longer let us thus, In terms of playful raillery discuss; Since such your pleasure, send me from your view; On this the youthful monarch angry grew, And many words between the friends arose; The presence of the nymph Astolphus chose; To her they said, between us judge, sweet fair, And every thing was stated then with care. THE girl with blushing cheeks before them kneel'd, And the mysterious tale at once reveal'd. Our heroes laugh'd; the treach'ry vile excus'd; And gave the ring, which much delight diffus'd; Together with a handsome sum of gold, Which soon a husband in her train enroll'd, Who, for a maid, the pretty fair-one took; And then our heroes wand'ring pranks forsook, With laurels cover'd, which in future times, Will make them famous through the Western climes; More glorious since, they only cost, we find, Those sweet ATTENTIONS pleasing to the MIND. So many conquests proud of having made, And over full the BOOK of--those who'd play'd; Said gay Astolphus we will now, my friend, Return the shortest road and poaching end; If false our mates, yet we'll console ourselves, That many others have inconstant elves. Perhaps, in things a change will be one day, And only tender flames LOVE'S torch display; But now it seems some evil star presides, And Hymen's flock the devil surely rides. Besides, vile fiends the universe pervade, Whose constant aim is mortals to degrade, And cheat us to our noses if they can, (Hell's imps in human shape, disgrace to man!) Perhaps these wretches have bewitch'd our wives, And made us fancy errors in their lives. Then let us like good citizens, our days In future pass amidst domestick ways; Our absence may indeed restore their hearts, For jealousy oft virtuous truths imparts. IN this Astolphus certainly believ'd; The friends return'd, and kindly were receiv'd; A little scolding first assail'd the ear; But blissful kisses banish'd ev'ry fear. To balls and banquets ALL themselves resigned; Of dwarf or valet nothing more we find; Each with his wife contentedly remained:-- 'Tis thus alone true happiness is gained. 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Wherever I go, I am always inspired by the children especially when they play. I thought children are the best implementer of Albert Einstein's word – Life must be lived as play.
Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning, but for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood. Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity. Play is the highest form of research.
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I recently had a reader request for more salad and wrap type lunch recipes. I then remembered this awesome recipe I put up on the blog AGES ago, but took down because it needed some major photo revamping.
So last Sunday after this photo shoot, lunch was served!
I don't know why I ever stopped making his recipe, since it involves two of my all-time favorite foods – avocado and egg. I'd venture to say it revolves around hard boiling eggs, because sometimes I get lazy. And sometimes I eat all the eggs for breakfast before we can hard boil them.
And then sometimes I try to crack hard boiled eggs and get upset because I can't scramble them. #truestory
In any case, it's been at least two years since I've made this avocado egg salad. It is possible to food prep this too, although I wouldn't advise making a week's worth of it at a time like we do for our normal lunch rotation. It doesn't keep quite as well as the regular sloppy joe/green bean/rice combo – for obvious reasons. There's a couple tricks you can use to keep the avocado in the salad from browning. The first is to keep the avocado seed with it. The second is to layer the top with foil so it doesn't they exposed to air. Typically, I do the latter.
Sooooome people put lime or lemon juice in their guacamole to prevent browning, too. Honestly, though, I don't like guac with any citrus in it. Like when restaurants serve a huge pile of guac but it tastes like a lime slice…. I gringe. And then get sad about that, too.
This avocado egg salad is really just a great excuse to eat eggs all day long. I mean…as if I needed one. Y'all know how I feel about eggs. Especially when you put bacon on top!
Need to know how to hard-boil an egg? Check it out.
1. Add eggs to a saucepan, covered with water one inch over the top.
2. Place saucepan on high heat. Bring to a boil.
3. Once water is boiling, let boil for 11-12 minutes.
4. Remove from burner, and run cool water into pan until water is no longer hot.
5. Let cool in water 30 minutes, then dry off and let cool to room temp.
Make it Paleo: Replace the Greek yogurt with paleo mayo, or skip it all together.
Avocado Egg Salad with Bacon Crumbles
Yield 2 servings
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 medium sized avocado
- ⅓ cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons nonfat Greek yogurt (optional)
- 1 swirl mustard
- 1 teaspoon cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- pepper
- 2 strips cooked bacon
- Peel eggs. Chop three whole eggs, and the egg whites of the other three. Add to a large boil.
- Cut avocado in half, and cube the fruit on both halves. Scoop out with a spoon, and add to bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients, besides the bacon, to the bowl and mix together.
- Serve on wraps, corn tortillas, or bread with bacon crumbled on top!
Courses Lunch
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/2 recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
% Daily Value
Total Fat 23 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Unsaturated Fat 13 g
Cholesterol 327 mg
Sodium 646 mg
Total Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugars 2 g
Protein 22 g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
The best thing to serve this salad on would be homemade tortillas. Because I'm biased and they're usually the only salad-worthy carb we have in the house. I used to buy whole wheat pitas all the time, but most of the processed whole grains (besides pasta) seem to be a thing of the past around here! Corn tortillas on the other hand are purchased at Costco on the reg.
I never thought I'd say this, but I don't really miss eating bread! Except now that I think about it, most of what I order when out to eat are sandwiches. Maybe they just taste better on such 'special occasions.' 🙂


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The Secretary-General's report first calls on governments to develop national policy frameworks to offer more protection for civilians caught up in fighting.
Countries are also asked to support efforts by the UN and others to engage with non-state armed groups to develop practical codes of conduct for them, and action plans that address civilian protection.
Mr. Guterres said 17 groups have already signed action plans with the UN on ending child recruitment, adding that "we need more of these initiatives."
Also briefing the Council, Yves Daccord, Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), echoed another concern expressed by the UN chief: attacks against medical facilities and personnel.
He said that in the two years since the Council adopted a resolution on this subject, the ICRC has recorded more than 1,200 incidents in 16 countries, with health workers killed, hospitals bombed or looted, and medical supplies destroyed or prevented from crossing front lines.
"The gap between words and actions is rather dramatic," he charged. "And it is imperative that all states, not only parties to conflicts, uphold international commitments and make the protection of healthcare a national priority."


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If you're reduced to fighting with a knife, the situation has already degenerated to a point of desperation. At this juncture, do you really want to trust your life to a blade designed for something else?
If I have to fight with a knife, let it be with one designed for fighting. My 2-foot long Scottish dirk comes to mind; also my Cold Steel LTC Kukri.
The dirk and the kukri do not lend themselves well to street carry in town. And I don't know of any place in the U.S. where you can get a permit to carry a concealed knife.
If law enforcement personnel become aware that you're carrying a knife, something called officer discretion comes into play. He will decide whether you're carrying the knife as a tool or as a weapon, and your knife's size and configuration -- along with your appearance and attitude -- will serve as major factors in his decision.
If you're thinking of a survival/fighting knife for a wilderness survival scenario, you have a lot more latitude. But I can't recommend a single knife that does it all.
As I've recently begun the planning and assembly stages of my own "Bug Out Bag" (BoB), I've realized that while surviving with just one knife is "manly" and Spartan, it probably makes surviving harder than it has to be.
So, here are the knife-type tools I plan to have in my disaster survival kit:
- A good hunting knife (maybe my Cold Steel Master Hunter) taped to one of the shoulder straps of my pack, hilt downward so I can access it easily;
- A two-edged fighting knife taped to the other strap (subject to further thought);
- An LTC Kukri attached to the pack (so I can access it by reaching over my shoulder) for cutting through brush & light chopping;
- A folding camp knife, such as issued to the military in the Vietnam era, with knife blade, can opener, screw driver, etc.
- A Kershaw multi-tool (technically, it's a knife, since it has a knife blade) which features a vise-grip rather than pliers -- the extra hand you often need.
The biggest argument against multiple knives is the extra weight. So, would you rather be tired from carrying more tools or from the extra work it takes to force a tool to do something it's not entirely good at?
If the weight is that great a concern, divide the knives among the BoBs of your family or survival unit.
I know this is not the answer you were looking for, but if it stimulates your thought processes, I'll be happy whether you ultimately agree with me or not.
Addendum: that last paragraph sounds a little harsh, and I did not mean it that way. What I mean is that you will do best by thinking about the tasks your knife (knives) will have to perform and then making your choice(s) on that basis. As always, my opinions are just the opinions of someone who still has a lot to learn, so I expect some folks to take exception based on their own knowledge, skills and experience. At this site, honest disagreement over the details is perfectly okay.


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