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- 2 egg yolks
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 1/4 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoons butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 6 ounces dark chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1
- tablespoon butter
- Pizza dough
- Oil
- for frying
- Methods:
- Make the pastry cream: Beat the yolks and egg with the sugar and cornstarch until lightened and fluffy. Heat the milk to a simmer and remove from heat. Stream the milk into the egg mixture while whisking. Bring the whole mixture to a simmer, whisking constantly. You will see it thicken. Remove from heat, add the vanilla, butter and salt, and strain through a mesh strainer to remove any clumps. Cover with plastic wrap right on the surface of the mixture to avoid a skin forming. Chill for 4 hours.
- Make the ganache: Mix the chocolate, cream and butter in a bowl and microwave for 20 seconds. Stir and repeat until smooth. Do NOT microwave too long, and stir it a lot after each interval of heating – the chocolate will melt pretty quickly and still stir smooth. If the chocolate seems too thin or thick, add more chocolate or cream to balance it out.
- Fry the dough: Put an inch of oil into a pan and bring it to 350ºF. Form one round from the pizza dough. Fry on both sides for about 2 minutes each until browned and cooked through. Repeat with other rounds.
- Top the dough: Spoon on the chocolate onto the dough, then with a piping bag, make a spiral with the pastry cream. Use a toothpick to make dents in the cream, moving from the center to the edges to form the iconic Boston cream design.
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Sleep Apnea Diagnosis and Treatment
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects your quality of sleep. When you have sleep apnea, you stop breathing for several seconds while you sleep. These pauses in your sleep cause you to wake up. This occurs multiple times during the course of the night, leaving you feeling exhausted when you wake up the next morning.
Not only do you feel incredibly tired, but it also becomes difficult to perform daily tasks, and you may have trouble controlling your emotions. Sleep apnea can also have significant effects on your health, leading to heart disease, diabetes, and more. To treat sleep apnea, the condition needs to be diagnosed. David R. Moyer Cosmetic & Family Dentistry is here to help.
How Can Sleep Apnea be Diagnosed?Sleep apnea is diagnosed using a sleep study, called a polysomnogram. During this test, which is done in a sleep lab, you are hooked up to machines that record specific activities while you sleep. The machines monitor your heart, lungs, and brain activities as well as breathing patterns, blood oxygen levels, and your arm and leg movements. In the morning, the results are read by a sleep specialist, who can diagnose you with sleep apnea, or other sleep-related disorder, and prescribe you with treatment.
Can I Diagnose Sleep Apnea at Home?It is possible to diagnose sleep apnea at home. An evaluation is done based on your signs and symptoms, which you can provide with the assistance of your partner. It is also possible to perform a sleep test at home. This type of testing is generally more simplified than a polysomnogram performed in a sleep clinic and measures information such as your breathing, heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and airflow. Testing at home does not always detect every case of sleep apnea, so depending upon your symptoms, you may still be recommended for a sleep study at a clinic.
How is Sleep Apnea Treated?The type of treatment for sleep apnea you receive depends on the severity of your situation and what type of sleep apnea you are diagnosed with. Common treatments for sleep apnea include:
Can I Treat Sleep Apnea with a Home Remedy?In some cases, it may be possible to treat sleep apnea at home. For some, losing weight can be all that they need to get rid of sleep apnea. Exercise, such as yoga, can help to improve blood oxygen levels through its various types of breathing exercises. If sleep apnea is caused by congestion, you can add a humidifier to your bedroom. For some, quitting smoking or alcohol consumption can eliminate sleep apnea.
Can I Alleviate the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea Until It's Treated?There are a few things that you can do to help alleviate the symptoms of sleep apnea until it's treated. Changing your lifestyle habits, such as adding exercising and quitting smoking and drinking, can help. Change the position you sleep in to avoid tissue from blocking your airway.
If you have any questions about diagnosing and treating sleep apnea, we can help. Call David R. Moyer Cosmetic & Family Dentistry at 480.935.6295 to schedule your consultation today.
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Harry and Linda must put off their wedding again, and Linda has to "counter-write those halcyon notes" which had announced their marriage. For more information on the Classical ties of the word halcyon see the commentary for Chapter 8. Here Trollope retains the marital connotations of the word. [RR 2017]
Pity personified
As we learn about the consequences of the delay of Harry and Linda's wedding, the narrator invokes Pity personified, which singles out Linda with its "unpitying finger." Beyond the many difficulties of the delay already known to Linda, she must also accept the pity of many people who wish to express their sadness for her situation. While these people may think that they are showing sympathy to Linda, it is as if she must re-encounter the delay and her grief about it over and over because of their pity. Ironically, however, because of this episode we as readers may now have more pity for Linda than we ever had before. [GZ 2016]
many slips between cup and lip
This phrase is used by the narrator to suggest that bad things can happen before the conclusion of an otherwise assured outcome. The delay of Harry and Linda's wedding was unexpected by everyone, and the wording of this common saying in the plural here suggests that other surprises may await the couple before they are wed. For the Classical origin of this saying, see the gloss from Chapter 9 of Small House at Arlington. [GZ 2016]


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Eric Hollenbeck '05 has two films accepted to Sundance
Article retrieved from: http://www.fltimes.com/briefs/hollenbeck-has-two-films-accepted-to-sundance/article_e9b06d03-147f-5971-ab17-19e98bb7b8e6.html
WATKINS GLEN — A film shot last fall in and around Rochester and Lyons was accepted to the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.
"The Tomorrow Man" was one of two films accepted that film producer Eric Hollenbeck from Watkins Glen has worked on.
The Festival hosts screenings in Park City, Salt Lake City and at Sundance Mountain Resort, from Jan. 24 to Feb. 3. This year's festival had a recording-breaking 14,259 submissions from 152 countries. 112 feature-length films were selected in this year's programming. Two of those were worked on by Hollenbeck, who also is a founder of the Seneca Film Festival.
He served as unit production manager and co-producer for "The Tomorrow Man" and "Native Son," which will each have their world premieres at Sundance.
"I'm very excited to have another two films have their world premiere at Sundance Film Festival. My previous films Compliance (2012) and Kings of Summer (2013) had their premieres at Sundance years ago. The magic of Sundance was the reason why I created the Seneca Film Festival in Watkins Glen. It's great to be able to bring some of those ideas and excitement around the celebration of movies to the Finger Lakes," he said.
"My goal is to film more projects in the region, and put the Finger Lakes on the screen as much as possible."
Many Finger Lakes products used as props in "The Tomorrow Man" will be showcased in Park City.
"Wines from Barnstormer Winery, Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards, and spirits from Finger Lakes Distilling were in the movie, because of my involvement," said Eric Hollenbeck.
"Native Son," directed by Rashid Johnson and written by Suzan Lori-Parks, stars Ashton Sanders, Sanaa Lathan, Kiki Layne, Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, Bill Camp, Lamar Johnson and Jerod Haynes. In this modern reimagining of Richard Wright's seminal novel, a young African-American man named Bigger Thomas takes a job working for a highly influential Chicago family, a decision that will change the course of his life forever.
"The Tomorrow Man," director and written by Noble Jones, stars John Lithgow, Blythe Danner, Derek Cecil, Katie Aselton, Sophie Thatcher and Eve Harlow. In it, Ed Hemsler spends his life preparing for a disaster that may never come. Ronnie Meisner spends her life shopping for things she may never use. In a small town somewhere in America, these two people will try to find love while trying not to get lost in each other's stuff.
A Horseheads native and Mercyhurst University graduate, Hollenbeck moved back to the region two years ago, after being gone for 16 years, traveling the country making films, TV shows, and national commercials. He is now based out of Watkins Glen.


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Firecrackers hurt three during Christmas day
December 27, 2015 10:19 am
CAMP MARCELO ADDURU, Tuguegarao City, Dec. 26 — The Police Regional Office 2 (PRO-2) here have recorded three firecrackers-related injuries on Christmas Day.
PRO2 public information officer police Chief Insp. Chevalier Iringan, said Christmas celebration in the region was generally joyful and peaceful.
He said this was due to the successful Philippine National Police (PNP) campaign "Iwas Paputok" which prohibited the vendors to sell and discouraged the people to buy deadly firecrackers.
Iringan also reported, there was no injury or death reported due to stray bullet and indiscriminate firing incidents in Cagayan Valley Region.
Iringan said the celebration of Christmas was very peaceful. (PNA)


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Great backhand rubber. Good quality as usual for Butterfly products. Medium throw, medium spin, above average speed. Maybe just a bit too soft but still not mushy. Less pace than Tenergy series, more linear than tensor rubbers.
SUPERB Speed, but the rubber doesn't meet the requirements of my playing style..
i think bryce speed fx is a great rubber for forehand its speed is good and control also is good it is a slightly spinny i like the rubber it was good playing with this
I've tried this for a few weeks (beginning end of Jan 2013) on both sides (b/hand 2.1 and f/hand 1.9) on a classic Stiga carbon blade. Played with original Bryce before (in my view, the best every rubber, even in the post-speed glue era). Bryce Speed FX has soft feel but very fast with decent spin and good touches (more controllable than Bryce Speed). However, I've been disapponted with it on b/hand and reverted to original Bryce on that side, which allows better control and therefore more spin and placement. Very happy now with original Bryce on b/hand (2.1) and Bryce Speed FX 1.9 on f/hand. Note that all Bryce rubbers are low-medium throw angle - these are designed for good technique players who impart speed and spin themselves from the legs up (a bit like "players' tennis rackets", where the players must make the effort). High throw rubbers like Tenergy, which I've tried and didn't like, seem to compensate for poor technique in modern players, where there appears to be heavy reliance on the rubber itself to produce speed and spin, which is worrying for the game of table tennis.
At first I thought this rubber will be very fast and hard to control, but I was wrong! It has sufficient power but it also provides good control because of its soft sponge. Throw angle is obviously low. However, Tenergy 64 is still better for a backhand rubber. Overall, this is a very good rubber.
Really fast rubber generating more spin than original Bryce Speed. It has a soft sponge really but it doesn't mean it has a lack of controll. It's lifetime is significantly longer comapring to Bryce (rated "lats longer than average"). I'd say it's a good choice for universal attackers, it provides a variable game.
Whoa - this rubber can do things I can't. Couldn't be happier with it.
Killer like a viper. Fast and merciless.
one of the best tt rubbers!
best FX tempo, best feeling, very good control but for me not enough spin!
buy it if you are an aggressive two winged offensive player who likes softer rubbers!!!
Butterfly Bryce speed FX not faster than Butterfly Bryce speed ... because of sponge haedness is very soft and cause to reduce the speed little bit.
It is more controllability.
generally, if you try to use it , you will like it.
Great rubber. Ball stays incredible low and charges forward when playing topspin. Blocking is out of this world, best rubber I have ever used for blocking, the harder faster and spinnier the ball is hit the faster it goes back with plenty of control over the shot. When pushing or playing soft blocks against short serves it seems to send the ball back with very little spin because the ball is not sinking into the rubber with these shots, I win a lot of points by just touching a spinny serve back leaving the opponet nothing to work with. The spin is produces with shots that make the ball sink into the sponge, this rubber is more mechanical spin that friction spin meaning that a player can produce high spin and speed during a powerful rally [when ball sinks in] but not have to work hard to control spinny serves [when ball does not sink in]. I would recommend this as a backhand rubber for power spin and offensive block, blocking powerful spinny loops is easy with this rubber, in fact, it's a pleasure. Looping against chop with backhand takes the best technique as it's a lot harder to do because of the extremely low throw angle.
pros:fastest FX version, good control with a nice feeling for offensive player who likes fast and soft rubbers and often play in middistance or distance!
cons: this rubber hasnt much spin and a very low throw angle!
I am giving it -1 , not 10 , because 1 pair of 1.9 was not identical like previus 1.9 or 2.1 I have tried.
Last pair has much harder sponge and effect is loss of touch , control and speed.
And one more -1 becouse 1pair=70 euro.
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The fashion industry has frequently been under attack for having a disregard for the environment, but, in recent years, this has begun to drastically change. This is largely down to consumers themselves, as they increasingly want to know more about the products that they are buying, from where and how it is made to the larger issues that each brand as a whole supports. All of these evolving consumer demands have led to incredible innovations when it comes to sustainable fashion, with experts predicting eco-friendly trends that are truly exciting.
Guilt-Free Fabrics
There is no doubt about the fact that wearing animal products is not at all sustainable, which has led to the development of some beautiful imitation fabrics, often of a much higher quality than the actual original. Faux fur has always been a great alternative to fur, and brands are now experimenting more with these materials, creating faux furs in bright and vibrant spring colors. There are also fantastic arrays of vegetable leathers that look just as spectacular as the real deal. While cotton may not be a fabric that comes from animals, 16% of global insecticide releases come from cotton, making it the opposite of eco-friendly. This, in turn, has led to a growth in organic cotton as well as alternative plant-based fabrics, made from ingredients such as soy, bamboo, wood pulp and corn. Designers and brands are even looking to fruits for fabrics, coming up with products such as Pinatex, which is a fabric made from pineapples.
The vintage trend has been around for a while, and it looks like it could be here to stay for even longer. Buying vintage is a great way to decrease your global footprint, while wearing a piece of clothing that has its own unique history. In terms of spring 2016, Victorian-style pieces are going to be extremely popular, whether it be layering a corset into your outfit or picking vintage pieces that feature exquisite florals and feminine details.
Ethical Bags
A bag is often used much more frequently than an item of clothing, which is why bags have received extra attention in terms of being sustainable and ethical. Thanks to the increase of guilt-free fabrics, as mentioned above, there are now some great alternatives to leather, many of which are just as durable and reliable. For those who want to begin making more sustainable fashion choices, bags are one of the best places to start.
Sustainable Online Shopping
In order to truly reach the masses, sustainable fashion needs to be available online, which is something that was previously lacking. There are now a variety of fashion websites out there that make it easy to buy eco-friendly pieces. Zedy and R.E.V focus on ethically made clothes and accessories, while the ASOS website boasts a Green Room that contains any items that have a certain eco-friendly element, be it the way that they were made or the fabrics that they are produced from. Mass market brands, such as H&M, have also been producing more sustainable lines, with their exclusive Conscious Collection already sold out in many places. This is a trend that other brands will soon adopt as H&M's success is proof that fashion consumers are now much more eco-conscious than they used to be.
In order for sustainable fashion to really become mainstream, consumers today need to do away with "fast fashion", choosing instead to invest in apparel for the long term, fixing it rather than replacing it if there is a problem. However, these spring trends are great steps forward when it comes to eco-friendly fashion, and it will not be long before even more brands begin to adopt sustainable strategies of their own.


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Listen to Isabel Dassinger featured on Shelley Hancock's Show & Tell
4/11/2016 air date: What are Human Growth Factors and where do they come from? Part I Listen Now
4/18/2016 air date: What are Human Growth Factors? Part II Listen Now
Isabel has been a pioneer in the esthetic/wellness industry for over 25 years. She is currently the founder & President of Healing Zone Aesthetics & Diamond Aesthetic Systems, leading innovators in equipment systems & programs designed to regenerate & rejuvenate the face & body in truly significant ways. She is also the owner of Healing Zone Spa & Wellness Center, one of New Jersey's breakthrough integrated spa/wellness that recognize the intrinsic body, mind, spirit link.


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If you're a regular reader of my blog, you know that I've been hard at work brainstorming and knitting up colorwork motifs. It's a weekly routine I've been enjoying the familiarity of: thinking and charting during the week, knitting on Saturdays, blocking and photos on Sundays, and blogging on Mondays. This new pattern – "Alphamitts" – grew up as an off-shoot of that process… a colorwork idea that was too big to fit on a swatch!
"Alphamitts" is a child-sized pattern, available for free download here, that uses small amounts of two colors of Knit Picks Palette or similar fingering-weight yarn. The pattern includes a full-page color chart, and tips to start you in the right direction if you should want to adjust these for adult sizing. The mittens are identical – you do not reverse the thumb shaping for the second hand – so that the two palms held together show the entire alphabet motif. The perfect cheat-sheet for your sing-songy sweetheart!


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Elmer Steier
May 23, 1931 — Sept. 1, 2017
WHITTEMORE — Funeral Mass for Elmer Steier was celebrated on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore with the Rev. Edward Girres officiating. Burial was in St. Michael's Cemetery with military honors provided by the Seely-Walsh American Legion Post #425 of Whittemore.
Elmer John Steier was born May 23, 1931, in Whittemore, the son of John and Emma (Freese) Steier. He grew up near Whittemore where he attended school and graduated from the Presentation Academy in 1949, then attended Emmetsburg Junior College. Elmer served in the United States Army from July 1952-June 1954.
On Nov. 19, 1952, he married Bernadette "Beanie" Fandel at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore. To this union two children were born, a daughter, Kay and son, Larry Steier.
Elmer began his aviation career in 1948 and completed his training in 1951. He earned his Commercial Pilot Rating, followed by the Certified Flight Instructor Rating. Elmer then taught flying at Spencer, Iowa and Fayetteville, N.C. He began his airplane spraying business on July 5, 1954 and continued until 1996, when he passed the business to daughter, Kay and husband, Denny Meyer. The business continues to this day.
Elmer loved to fly and later restored a 1943 Cessna UC-78, known to many as the Bamboo Bomber. He also enjoyed baseball. He was a member of the St. Michael's Parish, Holy Name and the American Legion Seely-Walsh Post #425.
Elmer died Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, at his home near Whittemore. He was 86.
Survivors include his wife, Maureen McDonnell-Steier; daughter, Kay and Denny Meyer of Milford; daughter-in-law, LuAnn Steier of Omaha, Neb.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Maurice and Marian Steier of Omaha, Neb.; sister, Mary Steier of Whittemore and brother-in-law, Mark Bode of Omaha, Neb.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beanie; son, Larry Steier; sisters, Emily and Kathryn and brothers, Earl and Ken.
Oakcrest Funeral Services of Whittemore handled arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.


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Autumn Jazz taking place from 11 September to 3 November will bring the world's best hang drum player Many Delago and Terry Bozzio's world's biggest tuned drum set to Estonia.
The opening concert of Autumn Jazz on 11 September in Kumu auditorium will feature the multiinstrumentalist Manu Delago who is performing his new album 'Metromonk'. Tha hang drummer Delago plays with Anoushka Shankar, Björk, The Cinematic Orchestra, and he is known also as a composer and an arranger.
Autumn Jazz will continue at Philly Joe's with two special guitar concerts. On 5 October, two like-minded guitarists Andre Maaker from Estonia and Ian Ethan Case from America will play together on two double neck guitars i.e. 32 strings and there are other instruments in their luggage. On 12 October, there will be a performance by the French guitar legend and composer Marc Ducret who is well known to Estonian music fans from his previous visits.
Ahead of the Finno-Ugrian Days on 15 October, Elletuse ensemble will present their new album 'Ilu sõitis jõge pidi' ('Beauty rode along the river' – en). The new collective sees Liina Saar next to Liisi Koikson. A new special voice in the Estonian vocal jazz scene is undoubtedly Elina Hokkanen who is presenting her new solo programme this autumn.
Bass player Janno Trump who won the Young Jazz Talent 2017 award, will perform his new album on 28 October. His groove orchestra Trump Conception with ten people is also appreciated abroad.
Autumn Jazz will be concluded on 3 November by the drum legend Terry Bozzio from USA. His large drum set allows the master to also play melodies and harmonies. By the way, Bozzio has also participated on 25 Frank Zappa albums and collaborated both in studio and on tour with very many top tier jazz and rock musicians.
The tickets to Autumn Jazz are available at Piletilevi sales points and online www.piletilevi.ee. Clients of Danske Bank get 20% discount on tickets. More information
The gold sponsor of Jazzkaar is Danske Bank. The main sponsors of the festival are Eesti Päevaleht, Jazz Pesulad and Kafo. The accommodation partner is My City Hotel, sponsors of the year BMW, Tallink, and Aktaprint. The autumn season is supported by City of Tallinn, Kultuurikapital, Ministry of Culture, Institut Français, and Embassy of Austria. In cooperation with Estonian Art Museum.


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happy birthday to me
happy birthday to syigimmmmmmmm
happy birthday to me!
my sisters went all the way to make their birthday wish extra special with home-made videos and self-made animated e-cards!
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this is a shot from a short and sweet plus extremely adorable video of my nephews haiqal and haqeem and niece husna singing 'selamat hari jadi'. well, actually only haiqal was singing whole-heartedly. haqeem looked like some kid yang malas mengaji tapi kena paksa ngaji kuat-kuat, while husna jual mahal, eh!
LATEST: i just embedded the video from yong's facebook. enjoy her kids' cuteness - the triple 'h' - haiqal (suara paling kuat), haqeem (nak taknak je nyanyi) and husna (tak tengok kamera!)
and this is the picture yong posted on my fb wall. i'm SO cute, aren't i? i love this picture. it's the very definition of our character-difference as sisters. she, the lovely, demure, soft-spoken elder sis - and i, the spunky, kooky, tomboyish younger sis.
i love you so much, yong and thanks for the video yang comel sangat-sangat!
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my first younger sister syima, (also sweet, demure, soft-spoken bla bla bla - do i see a pattern here?) also did a special compilation of our pictures together in fb. some cute ones, and some yucks one where my thigh looks like kayu merbau - so i took this one out to show you guys what a family clown i really am.
and even at 30, i don't think it'll change.
thanks, gossip queen! i'll be back home soon, where gossips never die...
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my second youngest sister syida made an animated birthday e-card just for me! it is so so cool, especially considering who's actually gracing the card - me!
sigh. i'm still so cute at 30. (stop snickering. it's my birthday.)
she also made a fantabulous birthday tribute to me in her blog. check it out here!
thanks, syida! i know your creativity was inspired by all those years of sharing a room with a creative genius like me. it's okay. you don't need to mention it. *snicker*
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finally, my adik bongsu. thanks azi, Yang balik nanti kita makan kfc, satay kajang, goreng-goreng macam dulu.
i want:
- nando's
- waffle world
- ice-cream (lupa nama ice-cream stall kat one utama tu)
- marble cheese cake/banana choc cake at secret recipe
when we drive to UPM see whether khaleef still remembers it's where we have to pick up mak su...
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here's another card hand-made by syida. thanks yong, syima, syida, azi - you guys made my day. love you so much and really can't wait to spend every second in malaysia with you!
p/s: coincidentally, at the time of posting this, i got an sms from abah and umi : "Happy Birthday Syigim, Wishing U, Khairul, Khaleef and Kahfi many happy returns. Barakallahu Fik. Take care, see you all soon. Insya Allah. Lots of love from us."


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This Horiatiki, a classic Greek salad is crisp, zesty, and absolutely delicious with a very quick and easy olive oil based vinaigrette. We adapted this recipe from one we were shown during our Greek cooking class at Ethos restaurant in New York City. It was adapted to incorporate some of our flavors (we love onion and garlic and desi spices!), but most importantly, it was adapted to serve a small family and not a room full of hungry New Yorkers! This goes perfectly with Kotopoulo Greek Roasted Chicken and Lemon Potatoes, Stuffed with Cous Cous, which we also learned to make at the cooking class.
- 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Juice from 1 lemon
- Handful of fresh oregano leaves, minced
- salt, pepper,
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Wollop of Olive Oil (it's an official cooking term: ¼ cup or so)
- ½ red onion
- 3 cloves of garlic (we're garlic maniacs)
- 1 medium cucumber, halved, cut into bite sized pieces
- Handful of tomatoes, halved
- 1 green bell pepper
- Handful of black olives, whole
- Feta Cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Dhania-Jeera (coriander and cumin powder)
- Oregano
- Olive Oil
- Fresh lemon juice
- Mix ingredients for vinaigrette.
- In a bowl, add all the dry ingredients: onion, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese. Mix. Add vinaigrette to coat.


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Mar 16
TLC to lead 90s music concert lineup in Gwinnett
By: Staff Reports
Published: March 15, 2017
The best-selling American girl group of all time — TLC — will headline the popular I Love the 90's — The Party Continues Tour in Duluth on Sept. 9.
The five-time Grammy Award winning hip hop and R&B group has sold more than 65 million records worldwide. They are most popular for their chart toppers including "Waterfalls," "Creep," "Unpretty" and "No Scrubs."
"We're so excited to get back on the road this summer and give our fans some new TLC music along with our original hits," TLC said. "Being able to headline this tour with our friends and peers from the 90's is so amazing."
The event will take place at the Infinite Energy Arena, located at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The lineup will include hip hop group Naughty By Nature, known for their party anthems "O.P.P." and "Hip Hop Hooray."
Also, R&B group Color Me Badd, R&B singer-songwriter Montell Jordan and the Eurodance group Snap! will perform.
Ticket prices range from $19.50 to $99.50 and will go on sale starting at noon March 24 at the arena box office, InfiniteEnergyCenter.com or by calling 770-626-2464.
A limited number of VIP offers including meet-and-greet packages are available at future-beat.com.


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Be sure that you've gotten an utility to open this file kind before downloading and/or buying. In direction of the end of your being pregnant, you could have regular contractions that don't immediately result in adjustments in your cervix or progress to labor. Within the following table, you may find a list of fifty of the most continuously used contractions in English.
False contractions before the childbirth may cause slight discomfort, although appear to be irregular, quick lasting and, generally, painless. Contractions move in a wave-like motion from the top of the uterus to the underside. The simplest method to time contractions is to put in writing down on paper the time each contraction starts and its length, or count the seconds the actual contraction lasts, as proven within the instance under.
That is probably primarily based both on the frequent knowledge that Norwegian has a more widespread use of letters like F , Ok and S ; disfavouring letters like C , Q , X and digraphs like PH (compared to English , Portuguese , Spanish , French , German , Swedish and Danish , which are (a few of) the languages Norwegians are most familiar with); and that almost all Norwegians are so aware of the Norwegian language that they do not realise the nice distinction between the written and spoken language.
If you wish to have an app to time contractions when you are in labor, I can't suggest this one sufficient. These hormonal adjustments in turn pave the best way for the work of prostaglandins and oxytocin, substances that trigger contractions and when all programs are go".
Contractions with a, da, di, in, and su are mandatory, but these with con and per are optionally available. Contractions are thought-about common when the duration and frequency are steady over a time period. The principle contractions are listed within the following desk (for more explanation see English auxiliaries and contractions ).


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Lord Kerr speaks to St Albans for Europe on 24 January 2018 and shares hard truths, some hope and a tight deadline
- "If you want to save the NHS, you have to stop Brexit".
- We only have 14 months to change our minds and stay for free.
- 1 in 3 chance of a public vote on the deal in the autumn – but only if public opinion moves enough.
Squally weather couldn't deter a near-capacity crowd keen to hear from Lord Kerr, the man who drafted what became Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty. The event, organised by St Albans for Europe, took place at Marlborough Road Methodist Church in St Albans.
The audience wanted to learn about Brexit's impact – and how it can still be stopped.
Lord Kerr explained that the European Union was intended to retain and ensure peace-time stability after WW2, and Article 50 was added later to actively demonstrate that the European Union was a voluntary club, requiring unanimous agreement.
This loophole to withdraw, which Leavers see as a portal to a mythical better place ̶ and Remainers see as a noose to strangle the country's future and world standing ̶ was originally conceived, said Lord Kerr, as a lasso following the election of a "very right-wing" Austrian president, acting out of sync with the EU. Simply storming out without some prior deal in place would have created chaos; Article 50 was included to ensure an orderly withdrawal.
While he has no guilt about writing the clause, Lord Kerr "never thought the UK would be mad enough to use it".
With the benefit of his diplomatic background including both Washington and Brussels, Lord Kerr is adamant that the UK's choice between the US and the EU is a "stupid dichotomy", and that "We are stronger in Washington because we are strong in the EU, and stronger in the EU because we are strong in Washington."
As for that other trade super-power, China, he reports they're sad that we're leaving the EU because we brought a 'more free-trade-friendly influence'.
Professionally, Lord Kerr reiterated his belief that the UK will "shrink" if we leave. Personally he feels that it's "very sad... yes, a tragedy", that the "effect of our leaving will hit hardest those already hit hardest by austerity". He believes that the North East and North West of the UK, in particular, will be the most badly affected.
Disinvestment hasn't started – yet – but in an era of just-in-time manufacturing, adding customs delays and duties simply doesn't make sense; "it is an ineluctable rule that trade halves as distance increases".
The Germans sell five times as much to the Chinese as we do, because the UK has downplayed engineering and we don't, he observes, "get out of that by getting out of the EU".
We've already dropped to the bottom of European economic growth tables. And the much-vaunted sovereignty, beloved of Brexiteers? Lord Kerr quoted Chris Patten's pithy observation: "The man lost in the Sahara has absolute sovereignty, and will be dead tomorrow."
Brexit is already damaging the NHS.
Lord Kerr stated "As tax-take goes down, money available for welfare and the NHS will drop. If you want to save the NHS, stop Brexit." As a contributor during the Q&A pointed out, 10,000 health workers have already left the NHS, since the referendum, the squeeze on the pound is affecting purchasing power, and cutting-edge drugs are in danger of becoming unavailable. Lord Kerr identified that losing the European Medicines Agency, Europe's pharmaceutical standards regulator, was a huge blow to research hospitals in the UK and that we're going to lose a lot more of the same.
Leaving will mean we gain little and lose lots. So how do we get out of this mess?
As Lord Kerr stated in his Open Britain speech of November 2017, while we remain in the EU, it's perfectly legal for us to take back Article 50.
Furthermore, so long as we change our minds before we have actually left, we cannot be charged for doing so. The EU doesn't want us to leave, and President Macron and Chancellor Merkel have been vocal in insisting that "of course they can take it back". It is unlikely we would be able to negotiate such favourable terms if we changed our minds after we'd left and were seeking re-entry as a third country.
What about a public vote on the final deal?
Right now, Lord Kerr doesn't believe that there's been enough movement towards the Remain side to warrant one. He identifies two big problems; Leavers who think that it's a done deal … and Remainers who think the same.
He sees the transition period as a 'trap', as this is a way of the Leave camp making sure the public "should not detect the consequences of leaving until after we've left".
However, he predicts that, as the realities and negative effects of Brexit on jobs and the NHS continue to emerge, an increase in the number of Conservative "rebels" and a stark shift in Labour's position this autumn would lead to the UK being given a public vote on the Brexit deal the UK government negotiates with Brussels. He feels there is a "1 in 3 chance" of Parliament giving the people the chance to have their say on the deal.
He stresses that Parliament won't move unless "pressure comes from the bottom up". He advocates filling MPs' mailbags with letters about Brexit's consequences for employment; "You're my MP, what are you going to do about it?"
Lord Kerr did cite the Irish referendum on gay marriage, held May 2015, as a fantastic example of swaying public opinion. Shifting from 60% against, to 60% in favour, the message "Talk to your grandparents", which encouraged gay couples to introduce their other halves to older relatives, had a powerful effect and is an example Remain campaigners could adopt.
What are the messages we need to get out?
Lord Kerr was very clear;
- Brexit is an attack on the NHS. "if you want to save the NHS, you have to avoid Brexit".
- "Brexiteers are very keen that we should not detect the consequences of leaving until we have left.
- We will "cross the Rubicon" in March 2019 – so we only have 14 months to change our minds, even less to sway public opinion enough for a successful new public vote.
- New facts are emerging all the time. As a current EU member, we're allowed to change our minds ̶ and governments frequently do.
- The provision of an extension needs the agreement from ALL of the other countries in the EU. Lord Kerr feels we could get agreement for this if it is on the grounds that we'd "decided we need to consult the public, and we need time to do that".
- The EU doesn't want us to go, and we can stay on the same terms (including the rebate) if we change our minds before we have left.
- When the final deal IS known, the country needs to decide, the question on the ballot paper being: "Do you buy this deal or shall we stay?"
And to close with Brexiteer David Davis's own words; "If a democracy cannot change its mind, it ceases to be a democracy".
By A. S. Pearse


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To: Honorable President Of United States George W. Bush, General Secretary of the United Nations Mr. Kofi Annan, U.S. Congress, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mr. John Bolton, Senator Brownback, EU Heads of States, Heads of the worlds democratic states, The United Nation Commission for Human Rights Special Rapporteur, US Secretary of State, the European Parliament, Amnesty International, Reporters Without Borders , Human Rights Watch, and International Criminal Court (ICC)
The undersigned are individually or as a group unequivocally and unconditionally are in favor of regime change in Iran by peaceful means. We believe this could effectively be done through support of the Iranian Opposition Groups within Iran and outside along with world wide economic sanctions, targeting government hierarchy of the Islamic Republic of Iran. We support and respect the aspiration of the people of Iran for freedom and democracy.
We further declare that:
1- Mahmood Ahmadinejad does not represent Iranian people as his election involved fraudulent activities.
2- In the 2nd article of IRI constitution it is stated that the foundation of governing, and legislation only comes from God. Foundation and basis of legislation comes from Quran and living tradition of Prophet Mohammad and his family. Imam supreme leader or (Velayate Faghih) is the interpreter of the legislations.
Velayat e Faghih is an unelected body and does not represent Iranians. The position of Imam supreme leader or (Velayate Faghih) is contrary to any fundamentals of democracy.
3- Based on the constitution of the IRI, the Imam supreme leader or (Velayate Faghih) is the interpreter of the legislations in addition to the fuqaha' of the Guardian Council who are judges in this matter. The guardian council members are selected by the Imam.
Therefore, religious discrimination, killing of the non-Moslems, individual or group execution of the dissidents, amputation of limbs, eye gouging, flogging, torture, raping the virgin dissident females the night before the execution, stoning, property confiscation of the Moslems and non-Moslems, killing of persons who change their religion, killing of homosexuals, valuing women half of a man, killing of children by their fathers or grandfathers, selling daughters at any age for marriage, execution of children , state sponsorship of terrorism and support of religious terrorism worldwide to export the divine rule is considered legal
and in accordance to the religious order.
4- Human Rights violations by the Islamic "Republic" of Iran have reached an unprecedented colossal level of cruelty and barbarism.
5- We further recognize bombing Iran and its infrastructure will drive a wedge between the Iranian people who are the most pro-American nation in the Middle East if not in the world and the west.
6- We have come to the conclusion that the only way to deal with this unelected and undemocratic regime is to deal with it strongly and with a comprehensive set of measures. The measures that we recommend and strongly advocate are as follows:
* Stop, with immediate effect, all international trades with the undemocratic Islamic Republic of Iran.
*Stop the purchase of oil from Iran and refrain from signing any new contracts and renewal of any existing ones.
* Blockade Irans ports in the Persian Gulf and possibly the Caspian Sea allowing passage of food and medicine.
*Stop all IRI satellite TV and Radio programming to the outside world.
* Cease all Mullahs personal assets outside Iran including its support organization such as Alavi Foundation in New York City.
* Freeze IRI assets outside of Iran and impose prohibition on investment, a travel ban, and asset freezes for government leaders and nuclear scientists.
* Worldwide announcement to all nations that any deals and contracts made with IRI (Islamic Republic of Iran) by any entity is null and void. The IRI does not represent Iranians.
* Publicly identify known IRI agents, arrest and prosecute their agents abroad as promoters of international terrorism and abusers of human rights. Shut down all illegal unregistered agent organizations representing IRI interests, their lobbyist and apologists.
* Close or limit Islamic Republics embassies and its activities including travel limits on Iranian diplomats.
* Release the frozen assets of Iran to the IRI opposition to be spent on strike funds and promotion of democracy.
* Expel IRI representatives from UN since the IRI constitution is contrary to the UDHR (Universal Declarations of Human Rights).
Please remember; the key to salvation of Iraq is also in freedom of Iran. The freedom-loving countries of the world must unite and assist Iranian people to end this embarrassment to humanity and civility called Islamic Republic and allow Iran to come back to the arms of the civilized nations.
In helping us, you have stopped the violence in Iraq and have made Iran reach democracy with minimum bloodshed and have preserved the peace and freedom worldwide.
God Bless all of peace and freedom-loving people.
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Letter to editor by Ramin Etebar, MD, Feb 16, 2006
Dear worldwide friends
Please take a look at the petition. Although I don't know most of the signatories to this, but the names of Ladan Afrasiabi and Ramsey Clark send shivers down my spine as they are the biggest IRI supporters.
It is needles to say that Ladan Afrasiabi has been working in tandem with Hooshang Amirahmadi promoting IRI interests and Ramsey Clark whose role in bringing Khomeini to power is known to all Iranians. Ramsey Clark is one of the defense attorneys for Saddam Hussein and has called for Washington to be put on trial.
I oppose war against Iran because of innocent people getting hurt and I believe in the fact that Iranian problem must be solved by the Iranian people . We can and we will overthrow the killer mullahs, but in the process we need the moral and political support of the international community. I sense Islamic Republic of Iran being behind this petition.
The IRI regime sooner or later will drag the Iranian nation into a devastating war, it is not because the US government is a Warmonger, but rather mullahs provocation to instigate a war. The mullahcracy regime is and has been unable to govern Iran.
The Iranian nation is suffering economically, socially, politically from the injustices imposed by the mullahs upon them. The Islamic thugs have been conducting clandestine nuclear activities for the past 18 years. The Iranian Talibans have been supporting international terrorism for the last 27 years. They have killed, maimed, tortured and imprisoned hundreds of thousands of Iranians since coming to power in1979. Unable to solve any of Iranian internal problems, the mullahs are seeking a war to blame their shortcomings on it as they did with Saddam Hussein?s invasion of Iran provoked by Akoond Khomeini.
The Iranian people are the most pro-American nation in the Middle East if not in the world. The Iranian Talibans have 70 million sworn enemies at home! The only reason the mullahs are seeking nuclear weapons is to be able to suppress and kill dissidents while the world would remain silent fearing their atomic bombs and their terrorist network throughout the world.
Make no mistakes about it, the mullahs will use the nuclear arms to annihilate Israel and demolish any western or regional government preventing them from exporting their revolution and brand of Islam. The Iranian people need your help to rid themselves of their terrorist rulers.
This petition is an anti-American propaganda. The US government is not waging a campaign of sanctions, hostility, and falsehood against the people of Iran. On the contrary President Bush in his 2006 State of the Union speech said:
"....The same is true of Iran, a nation now held hostage by small clerical elite that is isolating and repressing its people. The regime in that country sponsors terrorists in the Palestinian territories and in Lebanon -- and that must come to an end. The Iranian government is defying the world with its nuclear ambitions -- and the nations of the world must not permit the Iranian regime to gain nuclear weapons. America will continue to rally the world to confront these threats. And tonight, let me speak directly to the citizens of Iran: America respects you, and we respect your country. We respect your right to choose your own future and win your own freedom. And our nation hopes one day to be the closest of friends with a free and democratic Iran...."
His message is loud and clear to our nation and is appreciated. The Iranians need the international assistance to regain their liberty.
Once again I reiterate my anti-war position but I feel that this petition is backed by desperate despots in Tehran.
Shortly I shall organize a worldwide petition drive asking the world community to help Iranians in their quest of freedom, meanwhile I condemn this Anti-Iranian/Anti-American petition by the likes of Ramsey Clark.
Respectfully Submitted
Ramin Etebar, MD
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Tonight's wisdom words: "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference"
It's been a month since I have been back and getting used to the busy London life again has been challenging, specially the first weeks. So after a month of evaluation, there are still couple of things I can't really understand about London and myself:
- How and when and why did I decide to move into such a cold city? It was snowing today and yes it's almost May.
- How long can a human being live in London without looking at people in the eyes when on the tube? Funny enough, the other day a guy smiled at me on the Bakerloo line. I am not joking when I am saying this is probably the first time in almost 4 years. And are we sure he is not gone to hell for being that shameless?
- This is more a philosophic question: what's really important in life? Having a nice job, paying your rent on time, saving some money to then go travel or something a bit deeper like, having someone to share your time with? And for how long Londoners can pretend their life is filled with beautiful things when in reality they are lonely?
- And also, for how long do you want to use this damn online dating thing? Why don't people talk to each other at the supermarket? In the tube? At the bus stop? Tell me why do I have to pretend to be interested in what a stranger tells me through a screen. I already have to deal with all my far away friends through a screen!
After hours (!) spent thinking about all these questions I realised one thing: what London misses, except the sun, is a humanitarian side, the one that shows you that there are real human beings in town, with feelings and smiles and tears.
Cause at the end of the day we all just want to dance with somebody.


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Decorating your home helps improve its aesthetic value. Carrying out this practice leaves your home looking good. The interior part is one you should focus on because that is where you and your guests relax. You will have a more comfortable stay in your home when you decorate it. Doing so can also help boost its value when you want to resale it. There are several practices you can try out to leave your home looking good.
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Fatayers are Middle Eastern savory pies. Although they're typically filled with meat, the spinach version is quite common but they can also be found filled with cheese and za'atar. Usually small and triangular in shape, the little pies are perfect finger food or appetizers. They also store well in the refrigerator which makes them easy to make ahead and ideal for packing on a picnic or road trip.
Depending on the country or region of the Middle East where the fatayers are served, the name might have a variation. Fatayer bil-sabanegh is how Lebanese spinach versions are often known and fatayer jebneh is the name given to the cheese versions.
Spinach fatayer is somewhat reminiscent of the Greek spanakopita but with a few key differences. The Greek version includes feta cheese and is usually wrapped in phyllo dough. Those two ingredients are actually common in Middle Eastern cuisine but the fatayer is most often made with olive oil-based pastry dough.
Still, the Middle East is famous for lots of regional and family spins on classic recipes. So it's not uncommon to find different vegetables, herbs, and spices used in the filling. Likewise, some people do make them with phyllo or even a yeast dough. However you choose to make them, they're delicious.
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 1/4 cup water
- For the Spinach Filling:
- 1/2 pound fresh spinach (finely chopped)
- 1 small onion (peeled, chopped)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground sumac
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Make the Dough:
Gather the ingredients.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour and salt.
Add the oil and begin to knead the dough.
Once the oil is absorbed, add the warm water.
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Farewell, Friend
We got Mrs. Gladiola P. Fellerbee as a puppy. She looked like a little fox. Avalon had told me emphatically at the age of three that if we ever got a dog we should name it Mr. Fellerbee, since Felb was a girl we named her Mrs. Fellerbee. I added the Gladiola P. part, as it seemed fitting. I was the one who wanted a dog. I was obsessed. I'm a little obsessive compulsive sometimes and it was a very long and difficult year. I had this vision of a furry little friend spramping across the floor to greet me every morning.
Spramp...spramp. Pant. Snuffle.
We had a few false starts, but finally it all worked out and we had our new little dog. She picked up fetch so quickly we were certain we had a canine prodigy on our hands. She was hoppity and bouncity and sprampity and adorable, as all puppies are.
As a puppy, Mrs. Fellerbee was hit by a truck. Terriers are hard wired to chase things, they were bred to chase vermin into holes (cairns are rock piles where the vermin live). That bright, shiny truck was simply too tempting and she took off like a lightening bolt to get it. Nothing could have stopped her pursuit. Felb loved to chase trucks, which is why after this incident she was never allowed near a road without a leash or a lead. Henceforth she became known as 'dog on a string.' She would have died, but my sister in law, who is a small animal vet, was there at the scene and performed emergency surgery. After that accident, Mrs. Fellerbee was never quite the same. It took several weeks until she could walk again.
As is the way of life sometimes, Mrs. Fellerbee became my husband's dog. Terriers tend to bond strongly to one family member and he was her human. That was that.
Fellerbee was a giant pain in the ass. She peed freely on any tiny square of carpet she could find. I could not even keep a small bathroom or kitchen rug for more than a week before she christened it. She barked incessantly, and nothing could deter her. She licked our entire house and every square inch of our furniture obsessively. She ate her way through a huge swath of my daughter's stuffed animals followed by pillows, bedspreads, sweaters, dog beds and anything that looked remotely chew worthy. Yet, when we twice had mice infest our little country schoolhouse, she could not be bothered to even acknowledge their existence. Who wants to bother chasing a mouse when there are soft and fluffy comforters that need attacking?
When we moved to East Tennessee earlier this year, we had to find homes for our livestock. The mountains are filled with predators that would find chickens and pigs tasty treats. My sister in law took the chickens to her forty acre farm and a good friend of Avalon's family had been wanting some exotic pets, so they were happy to take the pot bellies. It was hard saying goodbye to our feathered and hooved friends, but we were confident they'd be well cared for. Fortunately we were able to bring our two guinea pigs and Mrs. Fellerbee with us.
Our rental property has carpeted bedrooms, and if a door was left open, Felb took full advantage of the cushy soft carpeting upon which to freely relieve herself. She was never particularly fond of wet grass on her private parts, and I can hardly blame her.
Mrs. Fellerbee had been changing over the past year. We believe that the damage to her brain caught up to her. While we were out of town, something happened that sent up some major red flags. Then this past Friday, it became apparent that she had turned a corner and we were not going to be able to bring her back. So this past Saturday we took her to a most compassionate local vet and made the impossible decision to have her put to sleep. Both the vet and my sister in law assured us that this was the right thing to do. My husband and I considered running away several times before digging deeper to find the resolve we needed to let her go. It was best for her and for those around her, but the right thing is rarely the easy thing.
The three of us have been sitting around since Friday night crying big, fat, sobbing tears. Mrs. Fellerbee was part of our family and we had envisioned her living to annoy us endlessly for many more years to come. We were making plans for her to take over the porch at our new home as her domain. We were so close that it feels surreal...all of it...why now? Why here? Why has it all been so bloody difficult since we decided to move here?
It wasn't supposed to be like this.
Then I remind myself that things could be far worse. I think about the people in Japan, and all that they have lost this week. I think of these things, count my blessings and I know that Mrs. Fellerbee is okay now. We buried her in the side garden in our new yard. When Avalon was small, Mrs. Fellerbee ate her favorite little stuffed dog toy from Old Navy...three times. I had to buy them on eBay to replace them. We placed an earless little Old Navy dog into her cardboard coffin along with a chew bone. She always loved a good chew bone. Last week we found a giant frog sculpture for our new garden, and it became obvious on Saturday that this was meant to be Fellerbee's guardian on her journey. So the giant frog stands guard on top of her grave and we wish Fellerbee safe travels.
Life goes on. We will heal. The scars will fade, the tears will dry. It won't feel quite so quiet here after a while. Yet that small space in our hearts where that snarky, barky, infuriating and lovable little terrier took up space, well that will stay broken.
Fare thee well, Mrs. Fellerbee.
15 comments:
- diane hawkey said...
I am so sorry for the loss of Mrs. Fellerbee. May the memories of her comfort you in your grief.
- March 14, 2011 at 10:09 AM
- Boom said...
No matter what personality or odd quirks or bad habits our pets have; I believe it is the most difficult thing to say goodbye.
- March 14, 2011 at 10:33 AM
- Carol Sayer said...
So sorry for your loss, I do know what your going through time will heal for you and your family.
Hugs to you all,
Carol xx
- March 14, 2011 at 10:38 AM
- Vicki said...
I'm heartbroken for you. And I'm here if you need me. Losing a cherished pet is like losing a family member, and the grief is going to hit at odd times. I heard a song on the radio the other day that reminded me of Miss Chelsea, and I cried all the way to work. I know she and Mrs. F are together chasing trucks, squirrels, birds and all manner of chasable things.
- March 14, 2011 at 10:54 AM
I can only say that I know EXACTLY how you feel...my heart goes out to your family...hugs
- March 14, 2011 at 11:15 AM
- Evelyn said...
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs to you and your family.
- March 14, 2011 at 11:55 AM
- Hello there! My name is June said...
I'm so sorry you had to go through this. It's incredibly painful, but the most humane thing to do so that your loved one is no longer in pain. I just lost my kitty on my birthday this past December after having him 13 fabulous years. I'm still lonely for him, but cherish his memory. Do something special to honor your relationship with Mrs. Fellerbee... it will help you through the grieving process.
- March 14, 2011 at 12:00 PM
- Claire Vorauer said...
If you haven't read it before, Google Rainbow Bridge. Just in case you haven't gone through enough kleenex just yet... Be well.
- March 14, 2011 at 12:38 PM
- flyingbeader said...
I laughed reading your post about Felb? I have been a terrier owner for over 20 years, and every antic she had I've seen with my guys. I know how frustrating you are when they pee, poo, tear up stuff, bark all the time, pee more...but then we do so love them. When they are gone it is one of the biggest holes in our hearts. I'm so sorry to you all for losing that rascal terrier. Putting the chewed up Old Navy dog with her made me gasp & then a tear squeezed out, as I've done that with my lost terriers too. It hurts so bad...I'm sharing that with you now.
- March 14, 2011 at 12:50 PM
- Creative Grammie said...
Dear Margot;
I'm so very sorry for your loss of Mr. Fellerbee; my heart aches knowing what your heart is going through right now. Our pets are our family members and when we lose them, the loss hurts deep.
Hugs to you and your family.
- March 14, 2011 at 2:58 PM
- Unknown said...
So sorry to hear of your loss of Mrs. Fellerbee. I know you have a lot of good memories to keep you company until time can heal you all.
Hugs XX
- March 14, 2011 at 3:51 PM
A very heartfelt tribute. I'm sorry you lost your furry friend. Mrs. Fellerbee - what a sweet name. Our Scottish terrier passed away a couple of years ago. The terrier traits you described are very familiar to me. I will forever miss my Winnie-Boy (Winston) too. My heart goes out to you Margot. ♡
- March 14, 2011 at 5:26 PM
- Unknown said...
Oh, Margot, I'm so very sorry...this is such a sweet tribute to a loving pup--thanks for sharing it.
- March 14, 2011 at 6:09 PM
- Carmi Cimicata said...
When one dog dies we all grieve for the others that went before it. This is sad news indeed. Heartfelt condolences.
- March 14, 2011 at 7:45 PM
- Lisa Crone said...
I'm so sorry for your loss! Having just experienced this for the first time a couple of months ago, I can assure you, time does heal. My heart goes out to you and your family.
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Exquisite Gary, and the Peregrine Falcon on the post....Whooooa!!ReplyDeleteReplies
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Superb blog...whooper pics are brilliant. It would have been great to see you and Sharon at Martin Mere. From FindlayDelete
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- Dave Dimmock26 November 2012 at 21:24
Superb shots Gary, the whoopers are beautiful and what a splendid bonus with a peregrine.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Dave, musr admit I was lost in the Whoopers, just love em, but Sharon was following the Peregrines all over!Delete
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I've been so pleased with the photos I've taken with my little 'bridge' camera but they look so mediocre when compared to professional shots like these. What fabulous photos Gary.
Sharon is so lucky to have such wonderful reference photos to work from. Great teamwork you two!!
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Cracking images of the whoopers swans Gary, now following your blog and will revisit to view other posts later.ReplyDelete
Great shots, Gary. Love the 'conducting-the-orchestra' pose in the first pic.ReplyDelete
Superb shots Gary, really beautiful and the light was perfect! A first class performance of 'Swan Lake' at its very best :-)ReplyDelete
Nice images Gary, where did you scrounge up that sunshine from! :-)ReplyDelete
Brilliant images Gary,these swans are so photogenic.I was there saturday but no sunshine.Very well done.ReplyDelete
Gary, these are all such amazing shots!!! I got lost [in peaceful admiration] in the eye of the swan nuzzling its bill into its wing. He/she has such a warm expression. :)ReplyDelete
Gary. I have spent time at Martin Mere over the last few days..I must have missed you both on Saturday. Great shots of the whoopers enjoying the sunshine.I too have enjoyed my time there but have concentrated on the peregrines and pink feet. Well done.ReplyDelete


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