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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
The Plan
Tragedy breeds desire...
With each labored breath beyond your life's despair you boldly find beauty within the ashes....
No longer will gloom and doom fall upon your lips...
There is light far ahead...
With astounding, unbelievable trust....
You will follow.
The path opens....
Each step into the next...
The plan...
God's plan...
Unfolds with each new breath!
Continuing to cling,
*Thank you for your continued prayers. I hope to be back regularly to the blogging world, soon. I miss all of you and I continue to pray for each of you, daily. I am amazed at the outpouring of love and support you have given me during this time. This blog and each of your friendship is proof of GODS amazing grace!
53 comments:
- Shelby said...
Prayers and love, Andrea. Sometimes clinging is the very best thing we can do -- I'm getting to be an expert.
- June 8, 2010 at 7:38 AM
- Karen said...
Beautiful words, Andrea...praying for grace as His plan unfolds....
- June 8, 2010 at 7:39 AM
- Diane said...
Love and hugs and prayers for you! :O)
- June 8, 2010 at 7:42 AM
I miss you, too. Praying for comfort and strength during this time. (((Andrea)))
- June 8, 2010 at 8:02 AM
- Joyce said...
Sorry you've been having a difficult time Andrea...thinking of you today. Take care.
- June 8, 2010 at 8:13 AM
- Lori said...
He has a plan for us all, we just may not know what it is yet. Praying for you Andrea. You have a true gift.
- June 8, 2010 at 8:18 AM
- Dee said...
God has a good plan for your life Andrea and he is with you closer than ever as you go through this difficult time in your life and He hears every one's prayers for you. May peace be in your heart today. Dee
- June 8, 2010 at 8:18 AM
- Formerly known as Frau said...
Be strong and my prayers are with you.
- June 8, 2010 at 8:24 AM
- Rita said...
Andrea, I hope things are getting better with each day that passes. Sometimes problems weigh us down, but we can always look up for help to the One who created us. May He help you through and may His plan keep you on the path.
- June 8, 2010 at 8:35 AM
- Terri Tiffany said...
He walks us through each day--sometimes we don't feel his hand but it's there. I know that for real. Blessings!
- June 8, 2010 at 8:51 AM
- Just Be Real said...
Ahhh dear one, glad to see your post. You continue to be in my prayers! Blessings and much hugs.
- June 8, 2010 at 8:58 AM
- Girly Muse said...
We miss you too and pray that you feel God clinging to you right back.
- June 8, 2010 at 9:09 AM
- http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/ said...
I'm so glad to see you posting Andrea, and I am praying for God's peace and answers.
Love you.
- June 8, 2010 at 9:54 AM
- Beth E. said...
Praying that you will feel God's presence in a mighty way today, Andrea, and for His presence to give you great comfort and peace.
- June 8, 2010 at 9:54 AM
- BLUEBUTTERFLY said...
Clinging to Him...praying..thinking.
Faith, hope, and above all, love.
- June 8, 2010 at 9:58 AM
- Clueless said...
Let Him hold you...He will not let go...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGe89Euc6Bk&feature=related
- June 8, 2010 at 10:04 AM
- Parsley said...
Thinking of you and hoping you find peace in His arms.
- June 8, 2010 at 10:32 AM
- Charlotte said...
Andrea-- I just wanted you to know that your always in my prayers. Life is about opening and closing doors.
Below I've pasted a link to a sweet blog post that brighten my day.
Blessings, Charlotte
- June 8, 2010 at 10:34 AM
- The Red Brick Farmhouse said...
Love and miss you too, my friend!
- June 8, 2010 at 10:44 AM
- midspoint said...
Andrea, you are a blessing!! Praying one on you! May you Feel the Lord's Presence, today and always!
Thank you for your faithfulness to comment on my posts. :)
- June 8, 2010 at 11:19 AM
- Together We Save said...
Sending lots of love and prayers your way!!
- June 8, 2010 at 11:22 AM
- Diana said...
Oh Andrea, as usual your words are so beautifully inspirational! I love the way you write. I am only so sorry that you are going through challenging times right now and I do hope that special light will guide you out of this soon. Love and prayers to you, Love Di ♥
- June 8, 2010 at 11:35 AM
- LisaShaw said...
Blessings as you cling to the LORD! Best place to be!
- June 8, 2010 at 11:40 AM
- Heart2Heart said...
At least we are clinging to the only person who can restore all things, Jesus Christ in whose hope we all hold dear.
Praying for you and in your timing, return when you can.
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
- June 8, 2010 at 12:12 PM
- Loren said...
Miss you too Andrea! Praying for you my friend knowing you are covered by the Blood of the Lamb!
HE has you in HIS hands and there you have all you need!
Love you so!
- June 8, 2010 at 12:27 PM
- Still Learning said...
Andrea, still praying for you daily. I know you are in God's hands, He will keep you. I pray everthing is as it should be soon.
God bless you, much love and hugs,
- June 8, 2010 at 12:34 PM
- Tracy said...
Wonderful poem for the hard times. May God continue to work in your life in mighty ways
- June 8, 2010 at 12:48 PM
- Liz Mays said...
Continued prayers and hugs.
- June 8, 2010 at 1:07 PM
- Nancy said...
Very touching, yearning, truthful words.
- June 8, 2010 at 1:24 PM
- Cathy said...
Thank you for your sweet visit. God is our hope. We thank Him, because we know He has good plans for us, to give us a future and a hope. Thank you, Lord, for all your blessings. Praying for you, Dear ~
- June 8, 2010 at 1:32 PM
- Beth in NC said...
Amen ... we CLING to Him and His will. God bless you Andrea. May you continue to be encouraged as you see His plan unfold.
- June 8, 2010 at 2:07 PM
- Jo Davis said...
Clinging to Him...there's no safer place. Praying blessings for you.
Living for Him, Joan
- June 8, 2010 at 3:01 PM
- Denise said...
I love you, and prayers for you are not ceasing.
- June 8, 2010 at 3:56 PM
- Kristin said...
Blessings and grace to you, Andrea.
- June 8, 2010 at 5:33 PM
- Unknown said...
Sitka ~ Please give your Mommy a big snuggly hug for me & tell her I called & left her that message, so she knows that I am always here for her ... just call me.
Hugs of love & prayers ~
- June 8, 2010 at 6:14 PM
- quietspirit said...
Lean on God during this time. He will comfort you.
- June 8, 2010 at 6:18 PM
- RCUBEs said...
Take care sister. May His strength be yours always. God bless and keep you.
- June 8, 2010 at 8:15 PM
- Unknown said...
Andrea, you are definitely loved and well prayed over. Blessings, sweet lady.
- June 8, 2010 at 8:35 PM
- Covnitkepr1 said...
This is your invitation to visit and perhaps follow my blog.
- June 8, 2010 at 8:51 PM
- Unknown said...
Beautiful poetry, Andrea! Praying for you as you cling to Him! God bless!
- June 8, 2010 at 9:23 PM
- Covnitkepr1 said...
Most followers are on my mailing list and I didn't have you on it, so I assumed...guess I should never do that...assime that is.
I apolagize for the oversight.
- June 8, 2010 at 10:36 PM
- He & Me + 3 said...
Continuing to pray my friend.
- June 8, 2010 at 11:15 PM
- Just Be Real said...
Came to give you a ((((Andrea))))
- June 9, 2010 at 6:46 AM
- vanilla said...
"Where He leads me, I will follow."
There is a little something for you over at my place.
- June 9, 2010 at 8:22 AM
- Heidi said...
Stay strong Andrea, your difficult times will pass. You are being prayed for by so many loving souls. Just reading your comments should bring a smile to your face!
Heidi - Heart and Home
- June 9, 2010 at 11:14 AM
- Brooke said...
Beautiful poem. God bless you.
- June 9, 2010 at 5:14 PM
- Toia said...
Beautiful poem...love it!! Blessings to you!!
- June 9, 2010 at 9:07 PM
And the LORD is holding you, dear Andrea. Always with you. You are loved, ~ linda
- June 9, 2010 at 10:07 PM
- Just Be Real said...
Thinking about you dear one. ((((Andrea))))
- June 10, 2010 at 7:15 AM
- Nikki (Sarah) said...
this is beautiful Andrea...just stay focused...stay strong and know..I'm in your corner always...praying...believing with you
- June 10, 2010 at 7:49 AM
- Diana Ferguson said...
Prayed for you!
- June 10, 2010 at 8:51 AM
- Debby@Just Breathe said...
Keeping you in my prayers. ((HUGS))
- June 11, 2010 at 11:49 AM
- sanjeet said...
Love and hugs and prayers for you
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Using the Color Pink Is Now Just a Gimmick
Although I was glad to see the special section about breast cancer in the Oct. 4 Jewish Exponent, I was disgusted by the use of pink on the cover.
As the daughter and niece of breast cancer victims, I am appalled with the near-universal use of pink in October.
Women die of this dreadful disease 365 days a year, not just during the 31 days of October.
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- Have your laptop out and be prepared to place it in a separate bin.
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- Avoid getting behind families with small children.
- Remove everything from your pockets.
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When traveling, it helps to have certain items handy. If you want to avoid potential issues, it's a good idea to pack what some call a "travel emergency kit." This kit contains things like headphones, snacks, medicine, extra phone batteries, and a small amount of cash. You'd be surprised how often these things come in handy.
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Getting Solar Energy On Line
October 7, 2009 at 10:34 am 4 comments
For the past decade, Germany has been weaning itself off nuclear energy and investing heavily in wind and solar power. While it's still well short of replacing its nukes with renewables, Germany now has more solar power than any other country in the world. This, in a region with even less sunshine than the cloudy Pacific Northwest. How did they do it? And are there lessons there for us? KPLU environment reporter Liam Moriarty examines these questions in Part Two of his series "Europe and Us: Growing a Green Future."
By Liam Moriarty
Solar hot water collectors and a "green roof" are among the energy-saving features of this apartment complex in Dusseldorf.
In Dusseldorf, Germany, I get a tour of an energy-efficient apartment complex. My tour guide is Andreas Gries. He works for a government agency that helps develop a wide range of energy projects. Gries shows me how these apartments are highly insulated, with a super-efficient ventilation system.
Between the two he says, "it reduces the demand for heat energy considerably – basically, by about 50 percent, compared to what's currently required by law."
This building is one of 50 so-called "solar communities" the agency is helping build. The government – working with private investors – subsidizes these developments to boost energy conservation, reduce greenhouse gases – and to build markets for German energy technology companies.
Manfred Franck and Andreas Gries represent the public-private partnership that built this "solar community" project in Dusseldorf.
Gries takes me out on a balcony overlooking solar panels that cover a south-facing roof. The panels provide more than half the hot water used to heat the apartments. Looking up at Dusseldorf's partly-cloudy skies, he concedes solar may seem better suited to a sunnier climate.
"But in Germany, the conditions are good enough to use such systems" he says. "And so many investors and many families do it."
Faced with a mandate from the European Union to cut greenhouse gas emissions, European governments are using a number of tools to encourage solar and other renewable energy sources.
In her office in Brussels, Belgium, Dorte Fouquet points out one of those tools: requiring minimum levels of clean power.
"By 2020, Europe has to reach 20 percent of the overall energy consumption from renewables," she says.
Dorte Fouquet is director of the European Renewable Energy Federation in Brussels.
Fouquet heads the European Renewable Energies Federation, a group that represents small renewable energy businesses. She says another important tool used in Europe is what's called a "feed-in tariff." It guarantees that anyone who generates renewable energy – from commercial wind farms to households with solar panels – is paid a premium price for feeding that juice into the electrical grid. Fouquet says that domestic solar power very affordable.
"I pay this, I install it on my house, and from day one I get per kilowatt hour – let's say 42 cents — paid to me, and by that I can pay back my financing," she says.
Like the European Union, states in the Pacific Northwest have laws that require utilities to get a certain percentage of their electricity from renewable sources. And in Washington, we also have something that acts very much like a feed-in tariff. Mike Nelson, director of Washington State University's Northwest Solar Center, explains.
Mike Nelson heads WSU's Northwest Solar Center in Shoreline.
"You're paid for every kilowatt hour you generate," he says, "whether you use it yourself or not. It's like baking bread, getting paid for having baked the bread, and getting to eat it also."
Washington has a tax credit that starts out paying you 15 cents per kilowatt hour for the electricity from your rooftop solar panels. That's about twice what utilities charge for the power they sell you. And if your solar equipment is made in Washington, you could get nearly four times that. Nelson says the bonus for "made-in Washington" equipment is meant to help jump-start local solar manufacturing industries.
"If I buy a solar module from China, 70 percent of that purchase flows out of the country," he says. "If I buy a solar module built in Arlington, that's using silicon produced in Moses Lake, all of the money trolls over in our own economy."
That's a key difference between Washington and the E.U.: the European feed-in tariffs don't have a similar "made in Europe" clause. So a lot of the solar equipment used in Europe is made in China or other places that produce lower-priced goods
On the other hand, our tax credit doesn't apply to industrial-scale renewable energy. Matt Steuerwalt notes that the largest solar projects in the world are all in Spain and Germany. He says the lack of a feed-in tariff is a major reason no large-scale solar projects have been built in the Pacific Northwest.
Steuerwalt represents the Teanaway Solar Reserve, a 400-acre solar power plant being proposed about 80 miles southeast of Seattle. It's projected to generate enough juice to power 45 thousand homes. Steuerwalt says other state and federal incentives – plus a strong regional interest in technology and the environment – have convinced his group this is a good time to build large-scale solar in Washington. But he says a European-style feed-in tariff – with its guaranteed premium price — would give renewables across the board a big boost.
"I think it would make a lot of other projects attractive, to get financing for projects and to bring big, utility-scale projects, like solar projects, on line in this state."
That could happen. There are plans in Olympia to create an incentive very like a feed-in tariff, that would apply to large-scale projects, too.
All in all, the Northwest is well-positioned to become a major clean energy hub. Approaches that work in Europe may not all work here. But there is a political consensus that the region's economic edge – not to mention its green reputation – rides on staying at the forefront of an emerging clean energy economy.
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Iran's first locally-made naval destroyer dubbed Jamaran started its first mission in Persian Gulf on Sunday.
"The destroyer has joined Iran's martial units and it started its first mission in southern waters of the country on Sunday," ISNA quoted Fariborz Ghaderpanah, a navy official, as saying.
Iran navy launched the first indigenous destroyer on Friday in a ceremony attended by the Leader of Islamic Ummah Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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On the coin's reverse we find the landscape of the Willandra Lakes Region's and a proud Wedge-tailed Eagle perched on a tree branch. Over on the coin's obverse we see the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the year and the monetary denomination.
The Willandra Lakes Region is a World Heritage Site that covers 2,400 square kilometres in south-western New South Wales, Australia.
The Region contains important natural and cultural features including exceptional examples of past human civilization including the world's oldest cremation site. A small section of the region is protected by the Mungo National Park.
The Willandra Lakes Region was added to the Australian National Heritage List in May 2007.
The Wedge-tailed Eagle (Aquila audax), sometimes known as the Eaglehawk (a slight misnomer, as it is among the largest raptors) in its native range, is the largest bird of prey in Australia, and is also found in southern New Guinea. It has long, fairly broad wings, fully feathered legs and an unmistakable wedge-shaped tail. Because of both its tail and its size—it is one of the largest birds of prey in the world—it can be identified at a glance as a "Wedgie" even by the non-expert.
The Wedge-tailed Eagle is one of twelve species of large predominantly dark-coloured eagles in the genus Aquila found worldwide. A large brown bird of prey, it has a wingspan of up to 2.27 m (7 ft 5 in) and a length up to 1.06 m (3 ft 6 in).
*All historical information taken from Wikipedia for educational purposes only
Coin Specifications:
Silver Content (Troy oz) 1.0
Monetary Denomination (AUD) $1
Fineness (% purity) 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 31.135
Maximum Diameter (mm) 40.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 4.00
Maximum Mintage 2,500


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SMITE – Behind The Scenes Part 2
The RealSmiteUK team shared with us their second release of their "Behind The Scenes" series of their earlier cinematic release. They chat about different stages of the cinematic, how the sequences were planned, mapping keyframes and how they developed a new facial rig.
Starcraft 2 – Legacy of the Void Cinematic
Blizzard just released their game cinematic for Starcraft 2: Legacy of the Void. It focuses on the Hierarch Artanis who had to flee with his people when his homeworld of Airu was overswarm by the Zerg and how he regroups his might protoss race to reclaim their world
A Day at Retro Epic In The Woods
Last week I went to visit Retro Epic to meet the team and to find out more about what they do. Needless to say, their name describes them already… An Epic team of 12 based right here in the mother city of Cape Town


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- Westonka Public Schools
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Update Your Family's Contact Information to Receive School Alerts
October 9, 2019 — At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, Westonka Schools will be conducting a test of its parent/staff notification system. This automated voicemail system is typically used to communicate weather-related school closings and other districtwide alerts.
Weather conditions can sometimes present transportation challenges and safety concerns. Student safety is the district's No. 1 priority when making weather-related school closing decisions. Before deciding to close or delay school, Westonka Superintendent Kevin Borg consults with the National Weather Service, as well as other experts inside and outside the district.
Our commitment is to keep families, staff and the community informed of weather-related school closings and cancellations. When possible, decisions to close school or delay the start of school will be made by 6 a.m., and decisions to dismiss school early will be made by 11 a.m. School closing information will be communicated through:
- Parent/staff notification system (automated voicemail)
- District and school websites
- Social media (Facebook and Twitter)
- Local media outlets - WCCO-AM 830, WCCO-TV Channel 4, KSTP-TV Channel 5, KARE-TV Channel 11
Update your information
Westonka Schools asks that all families use Skyward Family Access to ensure that the district has the most current phone numbers and email addresses in the event of a weather-related closing or other announcement. The Skylert messaging system is set up to make calls to a primary phone number for food service and attendance announcements; a primary and secondary number for general and non-school hours emergency announcements; and three phone numbers for a school hours emergency message during the school day.
For most families, it will be most beneficial to have home and/or cell phones set as the primary and secondary numbers and a work phone set as the third number to be used during the school day.
To make sure that you are receiving these calls at the correct phone numbers, please take the following steps:
- Log into Skyward Family Access with your username and password
- On the next screen, select "Skylert" from the left menu. You will see a page already populated with your family information
- Make any necessary changes and select "Save." You only need to do this once, even if you have more than one child in the district.
If you are a school parent and don't believe you received a test call Tuesday evening, Oct. 15, please email Carol Shukle at email@example.com.
Planning for school closings, delays and early dismissal
If school is closed, delayed or dismisses early, the Adventure Club program will also be closed, delayed or dismiss early. If you use Adventure Club or match your work day to the school schedule, you are encouraged to come up with contingency plans for child care in these situations and discuss these plans with your child.
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When I began reviewing books and blogging over five years ago, I never expected that reading and writing would open my eyes in the ways that it has. Many of the books I've read seem to blend together in my memory, but there are many that stand out. Recently, I read one that I know will have a lasting impact on me.
The book is Deception by Deb Myers. A good friend of mine is an interpreter for the deaf. She suggested
Ms. Myers wrote Deception to help her process the past and hopefully help others. Ms. Myers grew up deaf and attended a residential deaf school. After an on again-off again relationship with her high school boyfriend, she entered an affair when she was 17 with one of her teachers, who was married and had a family of his own. This affair lasted several years and it hung around like a monkey on Ms. Myer's shoulders for many years after it ended.
There is some background that I'd like to share before this review. The word "deaf" refers to someone who cannot hear. The word "Deaf" refers to someone who identifies with deaf culture. Not being able to hear drastically changes one's life. We live in a hearing world. In the United States, most deaf people learn ASL (American Sign Language). This is different than the sign language of other countries. Can you imagine the impact of that?
There are two methods by which children learn to read. The first is phonics and the second is whole language, aka see and say it, aka sight word reading. It has been a common belief among educators that deaf children could not learn to read by phonics since they can't hear sounds in their heads. Recently, there is a new movement to teach deaf children to read using a method of visual phonics. But, because of the differences between English and ASL (which include very different grammar), deaf people often communicate differently than hearing English speakers in their writing.
I noticed this right away as I began to read Deb Myers' book. Whereas "The Long Awakening" was a very flowery memoir, "Deception" is a straight to the point memoir. You can tell as soon as you begin reading that Ms. Myers has a succinct writing style. The chapters are compact, yet they give the reader a full picture. Sometimes as the reader, I found myself wondering about certain details that I wished were included. But, this was a good wondering for me. Let me explain.
This story is a very sensitive one. It is personal and filled with vulnerability on the author's part. In our culture, the press pushes and believes in the public's "right to know" the truth. As a society, we do not respect the privacy of others and their right to share what they are comfortable with and not share what they don't want to. I was very convicted of the importance of what Ms. Myers chose to share in her story. It is not my place as the reader to presume that I have the right to know other details. Yes, there were some I would have liked to know... like "how did her hearing husband end up signing?" and "are her children hearing or deaf?" These are not necessarily invasive questions, but I can imagine many readers having more invasive questions as they read this book. So, I would encourage any reader to reflect on how they would feel themselves if they were to share a very personal story of their own. I think we all know that there are times when there are details other people don't need to know. Those details may not be respectful of others or of the privacy of others. Those details may not be ours to share.
Before you start reading, I'd recommend that you read this interview first: http://www.fredericknewspost.com/your_life/life_news_collection/health_and_fitness/local-author-shares-message-of-abuse-shame-and-redemption/article_a0e4662e-ef18-57a0-9cf8-314410fc4907.html
Then, skip the forward of the book and start with the first chapter. Come back and read the forward after you've finished the book. The forward sets a certain tone that's more in keeping with the ending than the beginning. I think the interview does a better job of setting the tone and helping the reader understand why Ms. Myers wrote this book. The book flows pretty well, but does make a jump in the last two chapters. I would encourage readers realize that sometimes that is the way God works in our own lives. Sometimes ideas just "click". God teaches us a lesson very suddenly and everything clicks in—the pieces fit in a way that they didn't before. Sometimes there isn't a series of events that gradually lead up to fitting that last piece into the rest of the puzzle so that you can see what the picture really looks like. That is the way the ending of this book fits in. After I read the end, I had to step back and then reflect on the rest of the book. I needed to process what I'd read in light of the ending and make sense of it for myself. As Leland Ryken says in his book Realms of Gold, we read books to help us grapple with the realities of life and the struggles we or others we know face.
For me, reading this book was eye opening. I had never considered that many deaf children leave their families all week and stay at residential deaf schools during the week, only to return on the weekends and holidays. I had never pondered the impact on a deaf family of having both deaf and hearing children. I had never considered how I, as a Christian, could love deaf believers and people who were deaf that the Lord brought into my path. It would be extremely helpful if I could learn some basic signs.
But, there's another more central issue that this book brings up and that is the line that Ms. Myer's teacher crossed. In the book, Ms. Myer takes responsibility for the affair and blames it on herself for much of the book. In reality, she was the victim. Her teacher crossed a line that he was responsible for not crossing. The book is one-sided since it is only Ms. Myer's telling. If you are aware of how the cycle of violence and how people manipulate, you can see the manipulation of the teacher and how he encouraged their relationship in reading her book. You can also get glimpses of how he hid the relationship from others. What the teacher did was wrong. I have learned in my own life that when I feel I need to hide something, there is something wrong that I need to address. You will see that in Ms. Myer's recollections of her own feelings. Yes, she did approach the teacher and had a part in what happened, but is that what the reader should dwell on?
I don't think so. Instead, I think we need to dwell on the need for solid relationships with our children as they enter their teen years. I think we need to care about the young high school and college age women in our churches. They need solid, biblical input. They need to know they are loved for who they are. They need to know that God loves them. Young women will search for love in other relationships if they don't have it. The love and approval of one's father is something daughters deeply desire. I know that I have sought this out myself. I have tried to fill a hole with the approval of others. And if you know someone who has been in such a relationship, show them grace and love. Realize that they are living with pain from their pasts. Comfort and do not judge. God does call us all to repentance and He forgives us. But, any relationship takes two people, when someone shares a story with you, remember there was another person involved and that person had a part in it. Love and show grace. This is what God has laid on my heart to do.
I remember a few years ago when I read the book Girls Gone Wise in a World Gone Wild. I highly recommend this book to young women in their late teens and twenties. For younger girls in middle school, I'd recommend Beth Moore's book So Long, Insecurity (teen edition). Both books can help young women learn what wise boundaries are when it comes to boys and young men.
What did I take from this book?
- A greater understanding of what it means to live as a Deaf person in a hearing world.
- The need for me to learn some signs.
- Encouragement to love and reach out to the young women in my church and who God brings into my life.
- A stretching of my heart.
- An opening of my eyes to the life of another believer.
God has already used this book in my life. Because of my questions and learning more about the Deaf culture, I was able to have an encouraging conversation with a mom at a church yard sale last weekend about her son. I noticed her signing with him and commented on how wonderful that is. I had always assumed that deaf people should simply learn to read lips. But, I learned just two weeks ago after reading this book that reading lips is only 20-30% effective. Signing is much more effective in communicating thoughts to someone who can't hear. We had a neat conversation about all of this and about where her son goes to school and her hopes for him long term. She and her husband are hearing.
Reading this book has enriched my life and I'm thankful that the Lord brought it across my path...
Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this book for review from Life Sentence Publishing.


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Welcome to my blog! I am honored that you have paid a visit to consider my reflections on the question "Where was God in my day?" As I write each week, I am finding I'm the one who is helped the most. Somehow, this blog has stirred faith in me and my deepest hope is that it will do the same for you, helping you become more aware of God who truly is everywhere. We only need eyes to see.
I have always loved writing and consider it one of my greatest blessings in life. There are many steppingstones on this path. When I was a kid, I used to make little "books" for my friends as gifts. They were usually humorous (at least in my opinion!) The topics escape my memory, but I remember the thrill of giving the gift of words. One big steppingstone has to be when in Grade 7, we were given an assignment to write an original poem. The poem that I wrote (still in my memory bank, just ask me!) felt like a miracle. I called it "The Treasure". I hadn't known it was in me and in many ways it described my life's journey ahead.
Writing has become a friend that I can rely on to have peace no matter what my circumstances. That is not to say that it is easy. I usually squirm when I begin, and would rather do anything but reach into the depths to consider what I really mean. But I am always encouraged to find that I am never let down. Put simply, God meets me in this place, whether it's writing and deleting and writing again as I start, or whittling away at it until it feels "just right".
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Louis Walsh Named Mayo Man Of The Year!
Updated : Jan 26, 2009
X-Factor judge Louis Walsh got one of Mayo's top awards when he received the Mayo Man of the Year award. Louis wasn't in Mayo to receive the award, he was tanning his bits in Florida and celebrated in style!
Louis, who was born in Kiltimagh Co. Mayo, is a true native Mayo man who never forgets his roots and often visits his mother, who still lives in the house Louis was born in.
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ADHD at School
Parents and Teachers as Partners
Run by the Learning Attention Disorders Society on Saturday 17 June, this seminar will provide parents with the skills and information they need to communicate effectively with schools, and partner with teachers.
Three speakers will speak from the perspectives of primary school, high school and parents. They will then present a panel discussion where your specific questions will be addressed. For more information please click here.


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Leviticus 14:33-57; Psalm 119:41-72; Mark 5:1-20
Widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats…which Dorcas made…he…presented her alive. Acts 9:39, 41
Dorcas means gazelle. In Hebrew, "gazelle" carries the idea of beauty and glory. Was Dorcas an attractive woman? Physically we are not told. But from a divine perspective she was gloriously beautiful. A heart committed to the welfare of others, particularly the disenfranchised, makes a person truly beautiful. What a precious gift was given to beautiful Dorcas. She was raised from the dead and shown the fruit of her labours—the smiling, tear stained faces of those she had blessed with her kindnesses, their hands literally full of her good works for them. When we are raised, what will we see? Will there be beauty then? —S. McEachern
In the quietness she waited, lines in her face, her hands rough and worn;
Marks of beauty unfading; sacrifice, faithfully borne for her Lord.—S. M.


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Sunday, 3 May 2015
Sunday Comments May 3
At least Todd did show some sincerity about the poor child, knowing what it's like to lose one himself. Sean and Billy had a lovely chat about their relationship. Billy even said the L word. The feeling is mutual.
I wonder why Eileen doesn't question why Jeff hasn't sent more photos or why he hasn't suggested they video chat or talk on the phone yet. I would find it odd by now. Sean reckons Adrian who's here at hand is a better bet than someone 2000 miles away. He's got a point. Eileen decided he was right and will back off this Jeff, much to Todd's frustration.
Now David knows that Andy isn't Gavin. Probably the worst person to find out ever! Even he can see how ludicrous the situation is but she's terrified the truth will kill Michael. David's got to keep the secret but you know David, he will use it, too, making his pointed remarks and cheeky looks and that's great fun watching David work it! Gail's even more wound up now that David knows. Now Andy knows that David knows, too, and David is going to use it for all its worth. Ah that's the old David we know and love!
Well it seems Sarah succumbed to Callum's charms and her base instincts after all. They got away with it and in the process, Callum made David look bad in Max's eyes and now Callum has decided to take David to court. We need Kylie, really badly now. I like that Nick is right there behind David and is encouraging him to do what David does best, scheme! He knows from bitter personal experience.
Andy gets dragged into the pub and David has to rescue him so he has to admit to his plan to Callum. David does the right thing and David's truth feels real to Callum. Callum hollering at David didn't scare him in the least until they threatened to take him somewhere else to beat the crap out of him. David can run pretty fast when he wants to but they caught up with him and gave him a pretty good scare and into the trunk of the car he goes.
This all makes Andy late for the birthday party that Gail and Michael are having for "Gavin". Michael is chuffed to finally be able to do this for his son. Steph and Gail worry what David and Andy are up to to make them late. Steph and Gail are really worried but Michael doesn't realize why they're so concerned. Michael just sulks because Gavin is late. Gail isn't willing to think that David was behind the disappearing act in the least. Are you new here? Gail is still sidestepping Michael's questions and having to lie to him and Andy just wants to get out of town which really ticks off Steph, that he'd leave her after all she's helped him through.
That's it. He's dumped. And Luke witnessed it. Hmmm. Doesn't want his little sister hurt. He knows there's more to it and she ended up telling him the truth. That's person number three, no, four that knows the secret. (Steph, Gail, David, Luke) And now Andy's going to have to go to another wedding with a black eye and Maria isn't too pleased that Luke has that sort of temper!
G'Andy finally shows up but David is nowhere to be seen and Andy knows he's in trouble. Yep, bouncing around inside the car trunk. I thought The gruesome threesome were just joyriding around bumpy roads to scare him. They roughed him up, tied him up, scared him a bit, left him in the garage but came back, gave him a few bruises and drove him home after. Would you do that in Callum's shoes?
The wedding starts. Gail's in a state and Michael's lovely words and the registrar's about trust only pumped up the guilt numbers even higher. I love that Michael gets emotional. It makes a nice change from the stiff upper lips. But it looks like Gail isn't going through with it!
Does Anna even have the right to keep Faye out of school even for a few months for her to get adjusted to being a mother. It might have made more sense if Social Services was there and explaining what was going to happen. Poor Faye really is overwhelmed at how much her life is changing. Tim is a great support. Faye decided to name the baby and make more of an effort. Miley. After Miley Cyrus. *sigh*
Jenny is showing more erratic reactions. She picks up Jack from the child minder and notices he has a little rash on his neck. She panics thinking it's something serious though Leanne reckons it's just a reaction to washing powder or something. Jenny is taking Jack to the doctor anyway. But Tyrone saw them come out of the medical centre so Jenny had some splaining to do and she lied convincingly enough but Jack spilled the beans. Every time Jenny messes up in one way or another, she wants a fresh start. How many does one person get? Sophie more and more doesn't trust Jenny and she can't make Kevin see it.
She had another encounter with Rita in the Kabin, and with Norris who gave her no respect. But what was odd was Jenny saying some people have long memories. Norris had none at all of Jenny, he only knows what Rita's told him. There does seem to be a slight thawing between Rita and Jenny, though or is it my imagination? Ah but then Jenny let a stranger think Jack was hers. Easier than the long explanation? Maybe.
Loved that there's a new Sally Snob story. A bit of graffiti on her wall, Roy thinks it resembles that of the graffiti artist Banksy who pushed his street art to a well paying income. Now Sally thinks it's a Banksy and it could be worth something. Sinead's back again. So is her mate, Sam. But Sinead may be coming home, soon! This was the most realistic hospital stay on the show ever! Chesney doesn't look too keen on the lad, though. He probably smells a rival. I think Sam may have a crush Sinead but she doesn't seem to be looking at him with anything but friendship. Where the heck did Michael come from with the birthday cake? Out of a closet? That must be the door to the garage that's attached to Number 8. Loved David's impression of Audrey!
Sharif and Roy have met the woman who's husband owned the neighbouring allotment. Her name is Cathy. Turns out she's a widow, he's died about a year ago. They start off on the wrong foot with her but Roy makes peace and offers their help to clear her allotment. Notice that Sharif seems to always avoid doing the heavy work? He comandeers Zeedan and Simon whenever he can and he let Roy do the bigger share of the work on the neighbour's space. Sharif's plan is to take over Cathy's plot, then he wouldn't have to share with Roy so he planted seeds of a different sort.
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I have always been a fan of David, who just wants a normal family life. (And to be the smartest person in the room, which he is many times.) I loved him this week doing his Audrey impression, his dialogue in the car with Andy/Gavin,("What are you, eight, when Andy moaned he was missing his birthday), and pretty much every time he talked to Gayle about the Andy and Gavin swap. Smart, smart dialogue.
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With the Z's, the Q and the K emerging early I was looking for a pangram; we were just missing the Y at the conclusion
60. Gallivants : ROVES. "Gallivants" is such an awesome word. I resolve either to use this word today or go gallivanting myself.
Morning, all!
Pretty straightforward puzzle today. Did not know ALEK or ALAIN, but ther perps came to the rescue. I resisted putting in SQUID at 20A since they have 10 arms, not 8. Unless, of course, you want to say that they have 8 arms and 2 "tentacles." Also wanted EUR instead of ETO, since we usually see ETO clued something like "Ike's command in WWII."
And... that's really all I have to say on this one.
Speaking both as a chemist and a constructor, I admire this puzzle. 6 theme entries, wow!
On another topic, before it becomes totally out-of-date, I would like to alert blog readers to Time to Get Series by my friend Alex Vratsanos. Unfortunately, this puzzle does not lend itself to solving on-line or in Across Lite, so unless we have an epiphany later today, you'll have to content yourself with printing out the puzzle and solving on hard copy. Enjoy!
The Borden's of Oz were a-tizzy,
They were woodsmen, and as such kept busy.
Those mechanical men
Were assembled, and then
Disassembled by axe-wielding TIN LIZZIE!
Neutrinos have passed through your head.
Left no holes, and you never bled.
They're leptons, subatomic,
Like heroes in some comic
They can pass through a whole FOOT of LEAD!
The robber was "Fingers" Jack Black
He bragged every safe he could crack.
He plundering was bold
From the rich Comstock Lode --
The Lone Ranger brought the bank's SILVER BACK!
The ground-breaking was planned with much rigor.
This mall would be better and bigger!
After speeches were made,
With a bright gilded spade,
The mayor plunged in the GOLD DIGGER!
The Transformers made by alien science
Fought invaders with ruthless defiance.
When it came time to feed,
It was metal they'd need --
The IRON CHEF cooked a steaming appliance!
The toilet was outside in a shed.
The night walks were something to dread.
It was worst in the snow
When you just HAD to go --
Then got stuck to the cold METAL HEAD!
(Thanks for your expressions of sympathy! I don't think my disasters were anywhere near as bad as CEDave's! Still, the crash was annoying, and recovery is proceeding slowly.)
Good morning all.
Well, hello Mary Lou.
A couple of minutes longer than Steve, mostly due to a self inflicted wound of entering bright and clear LUCID rather than glaringly vivid LURID.
Also hadn't heard of ROLF, but guessed the F. Seemed to have heard of EFRON before. Probably from puzzles.
My dad bought a TIN LIZZIE in the 80's. 1924 Model T Doctors Coupe.
And now, for you hard rockers... rather than METALHEADS (Hi Manac and Splynter !) a little T(h)IN LIZZIE with The Boys Are Back in Town.
DOH!!! Missed your link Steve ! BTW, we sure knew how to bust out the moves back in the 70s, as the video so clearly shows...
Brrrrr! I hate it when the temps drop below my age.
Nice puzzle for a PREMIER appearance. Well done, Mary Lou.
Steve, I wish I'd seen that Morimoto/Flay battle. I can't remember ever seeing Morimoto lose. Of course, you seldom see Flay lose, either. This year's Thanksgiving battle with four IRON CHEF's was interesting.
Norman LEAR was probably most famous as the creator of All In The Family. Doubt that it was aired in Britain, though.
Good morning, everyone.
I am about a 'Wednesday is a challenge' level solver. My brain gets a workout on Wednesdays. I thought this was going to be a DNF in the SW corner. I have never heard of IRONCHEF, and didn't remember IRAE, ROLF or EFRON, but took a lucky WAG at ALERO, and was able to guess the correct letters to get the Ta-da!
Thursdays, I give in before I start and turn on red letters. Someday, Thursdays will be easier if I keep practicing.
I found the Zs to be quite helpful today. They gave me perps that led to other answers. A very enjoyable puzzle.
I had trouble believing 6D was in a puzzle. Using that phrase is considered extremely offensive where I live. Unless one is trying to be mean, hurtful or start a bar (or schoolyard) fight, one would never say it out loud.
Fermatprime, I can share in your situation after getting the degree in physics. I majored in broadfield science/math for secondary ed. I was often the only female in classes and when I graduated and began to apply for jobs many job descriptions stated, males only. It was the late 60s and my ed dean wanted me to apply for several, be denied, and then sue, but I am not a litigious person and wanted to teach in a school where I was valued so I didn't.
I live Colorado weather!
Darn autocorrect! I meant "I LOVE Colorado weather.
Good morning all!
I was pretty much on Mary Lou's wavelength today, and filled top to bottom without any blanks. Just had to check a couple perps to be sure I was on the right track. All the theme entries were solid, and took only a moment to fill. I love IRON CHEF, but am used to the US version, so "Japanese cooking show" gave me pause.
Having two long etreis like GLAZED OVER and RAZORS EDGE running down the puzzle, it is amazing that the fill was so sparkly. Loved it!
OwenKL, this was your best effort ever!!
Have a great day everyone!
Oh, forgot to mention…DNF for me today. I had ROLL/ELRON rather thanROLF/EFRON. Wonder how I missed mentioning that earlier. Hmmmmm. Must be brain freeze due to the ultra cold (barely 40-degree) temps.
Other than a complete nattick at ROLL/ELRON like D-Otto, It went pretty smoothly. There were other unknowns which perps resolved too--ALAIN, EMIL, ALEK, ASADA. So not bad for a Wednesday.
Haven't done the puzzle yet, but I just finished reading last nights comments. Enjoyed the high & low flying comedy, but lost 20 minutes of my day. (oh well, it was worth it...)
Bill G.
I bought a special tool that helps me open tough packaging, but it came in a package I could not open...
You could get a parrot...
or use a thumb tack...
Hey, even I saw the theme elements if not the connection today.
-Rock and Roll's most famous LEADFOOT
-US OF A's most famous GOLDDIGGER and her husband and the people who played them in a movie
-Should 67-year-old men tuck or not tuck?
-Compelling DEAL or no DEAL (4:15) where it came down to $1 or $1,000,000 on the board and an offer of $416,000 from the banker
-JFK was a 45 minute DOZER everyday at 1 pm and ETO commander Ike thought this lowly WWII Lieutenant was a lightweight replacement for him in the White House
-LEAR's All In The Family was truly groundbreaking
-We could not use LATEX gloves when dissecting because of allergy issues
-We golfers who live where it gets really cold, can't always use TEES in winter
-I right-click for MENUS
-I remember sticker shock when I wanted to buy some Oreos in VAIL
-We Congregationalists forgave DEBTORS and the Methodists across the street forgave trespassers
-Our priests can't see the GLAZED OVER eyes
-I share Montana's view on the REZ.
-What ROVER of song "whistled and he sang 'til the green woods rang"?
Re: Late night postings (which I too always read)
-Marti, thanks for the comment on my stand-in limerick and yes I did eventually read some of the articles ;-). Man, check out her verbs!
-My grandkids both read chapter books before Kindergarten and so "Dick and Jane" types of books were boring to them in school. However some of their peers didn't even know all the letters of the alphabet and so teachers have to teach them as well. However there is more differentiated instruction today than there was in my Kindergarten year of 1951 which was waaaaay before you were born!
-Manac, yeah my daughters also had a lot more stuff in their dorm room than mine which made a monk's quarters look plush.
Well I can't say I finished today's puzzle, but I came pretty close. ALEK and LEAR did me in.
I liked the clue for 25D: Short Person? DEBTOR
I hope you all have a great day today!
Hello, Mary Lou
Is this your first solo puzzle? She collaborated with Jeff Chen on Friday, June 7, 2013 for a WSJ puzzle. It would appear she is a wild life photographer; maybe the patience needed to get great photos bodes well for making crosswords.
Hi Y'all! I finished this in 7:16 minutes, but only after I had lost it 2/3 the way done. Typed that baby back in fast. Fun puzzle, Mary Lou. Thanks, Steve.
Unknowns: WEES except I knew Carne ASADA from some Mexican Restaurant TV ad. Always makes me hungry.
HG, Was it the Gypsy Rover? Only I thought it was the welkan (whatever that is) ringing.
DO, Oh, you are so spoiled by Texas weather. It was 17 here night before last and 26 degrees now. Sun is rising bright so we hope for warmth later.
Montana: How do authors of some novels get by using the term REZ if it is so odious. You'd think there would be an Indian uprising over that, or maybe they don't read those authors.
Good morning everyone.
I got Naticked too. At the ASADA/RAZOR'S EDGE crossing. Looked up Maugham's novel in my crossword dictionary.
Overall, I thought the solve was a bit gritty for a Wednesday, but fair enough.
ALEE - Our friend again. What do farmers or ranchers call the sheltered position their livestock take behind a barn or copse of wood to escape a raw wind?
Have a great day.
Spitz, my "cowboy" just said "out of the wind" or "took shelter" in the trees. I never heard a special word.
Good morning, folks. Thank you, Mary Lou Guizzo, for a fine puzzle. Thank you, Steve, for the fine review.
Started this in my eye doctor's office. Finished it at White Castle where I downed 4 sliders for breakfast. Have to go back to the doctor at noon for a pressure test. My glaucoma is ramping up. Laser surgery over the next few weeks. Wish me luck.
Puzzle was a good Wednesday level. However, it took me much more than 7 minutes, PK.
Most words I was familiar with. A few exceptions, such as: ASADA, ALAIN, ROLF, ALEK, and ERIQ.
Perped them.
Theme was easy once I got a few.
I also liked DEBTOR. Good one.
Nice to know PONZI's first name.
OwenKL, did not know you were ill. Hope all is well.
See you tomorrow.
Good day, friends! Thank you, Steve, for your lovely commentary but especially for Mozart's Dies IRAE! I love it.
Today was not only a sashay but a record personal best Wednesday solve. Lots of familiar terms for me, TUCSON, ASADA, ENERO, ERIQ, ZANE (yum!)all of which accelerated the grid fill.
If you haven't heard of ZACH Efron you likely don't have teenage girls in your life. They're wild about him.
Here in Arizona, living in the REZ is a common expression. I live one mile from one and the residents attend the local high school. My daughter acquainted me with it as some of her friends hailed from there.
Loved, loved the clues for DEBTOR and DOE!
I'm so sorry you are suffering the cold temps. Come for a visit; it's reached 90 here this week.
Have a really special Wednesday, everyone!
oops! That "yum" was meant for ERIQ LaSalle.
It's Owen's computer that was unwell. Good luck on the laser surgery. It has been a boon and one of the best things that's happened to me.
Good Morning:
Kudos, Mary Lou, for a cleverly-themed Wednesday outing. Caught the theme early on which helped with the solve. Needed a few perps here and there, but, overall, smooth sailing. Nice expo, Steve, and you and I shared the fav clue for debtor. Your mention of "gallivants" reminded me of someone I knew years ago who pronounced it "gavilants." (She also used to watch a "colored tv.").
Great offering today, Owen, as usual.
HG, who is the woman pictured with Martin Landau, the one who played Anna Nicole? Is it Jessica Alba?
Dropped into the teens last night but by Friday, back up into the 50's.
Have a good day.
PK @ 0951 - In my 'yoot' on the farm we would sometimes use German words when the English wouldn't quickly surface. I looked it up in Beolingus, and ALEE translates to a word meaning " in the wind's shadow". Go figure.
Thanks for the nice write up Steve! Also everyone's comments are appreciated. This is my first solo and I'm pleased that most of you seemed to enjoy solving it!
You found my first published one (WSJ) co-constructed with Jeff Chen, Argyle (as well as my photography)-they do both require patience and lots of practice!
And, good mentors are invaluable. I've been fortunate to have worked with both Nancy Salomon and Jeff Chen. I appreciate the advice and time they have shared with me. They are truly masters of the craft and very generous. I was also fortunate to get in on the beta testing of the Crossfire software. It has been a great tool to work with. CC's blog has been another great resource. Thanks for the inspiration CC! Some of my local crossword puzzling friends were a big help too. The version of this puzzle that I submitted to Rich was a revision, reworked after their feedback gave me insight on how to improve the original. So, thanks to all!
Zac Efron was a voice actor for the animated version of Dr.Seuss' Lorax.
Maybe the more common term ROLFING comes to mind better than the seldom heard ROLF. Or maybe it's just that I live in Santa Fe.
Broomhilda on plastic wrap (I think the second & third images are swapped).
I started reading the Longmier novels. I should know better than that -- TV shows and movies have very little in common with the books they're taken from except for the titles. (Books from shows are better at keeping thing similar.) The first book of the series has a mystery that was also an episode on TV, but someone different did it!! Anyway, The Rez was the only term anyone used for the reservation, and was just casual use by both Whites and Indians.
Out of curiosity I researched it and learned Agnes Bruckner played Anna Nicole Smith. Apparently it was a Lifetime movie.
-Yes, PK, here's a lovely rendition of the ballad of that ROVER who made the green woods ring
-This lament for Dave, JD and all the other "blamees" here.
-Shrink Wrap wrestling match (1:50)
-Irish, that woman's name was Agnes Bruckner and here is where you can get info and see the trailer.
Enjoyed this puzzle today. Thanks Mary Lou and congratulations on your first solo puzzle. Thanks for commenting on the blog also. Thanks also to Steve.
Favourite clues today were IT MAY DROP DOWN OR POP UP=MENU, SHORT PERSON=DEBTOR and GOES FOR A BUCK=DOE.
Didn't know ROLF; I'll have to ask at my massage tomorrow!
Have a great day all. Cool here!
Mary Lou, a lovely entertaining puzzle. Thanks for stopping by. I always find it interesting to consider which clues we love and hate may or may not be the voice of the constructor. It makes it hard to be too effusive over any single clue other than the theme.
Anyway, I am surprised Normal Lear slowed anyone down with the incredible success of All in the Family and spin offs like Maude and The Jefferson.
We also have had numerous mentions of IDA ROLF and her technique.
HG thanks for the pic and Lucina for the quick reveal.
marti, how did etreis survive autocorrect?
Halfway home, enjoy all; thanks Steve.
Good morning all,
Loved the theme, Mary Lou with an excellent write up, Steve.
Silverbacks; I so wanted to be sitting next to Jane Goodall taking photos of those beautiful creatures years ago.
Had to perp several words, but this was a good Wed.Like Montana, this is my day. I go to red letters on the computer for the rest of the week as I know it will take much longer.
Clever clues: short person and it goes for a buck. Gallivants is a wonderful word
Owen, your last verse had me howling.
No tee in this tree!
Lucina and HG - Thanks for the info on the actress; I'm not familiar with her at all. (I wonder if she likes her first name.)
Coincidentally, I just read that Zac Efron broke his jaw in a fall. Ouch!
Mary Lou, thanks for stopping by; it's always nice to hear from the constructors who provide us with so much enjoyment.
Fun puzzle and a fine debut Mary Lou. The only hangups were trying to cut Lizzie short by using a Y and an erasure at the crossing of Deus and Tucson cuz it sure isn't spelled Ticson.
Rolf shows up in Xwords once in a while, but I haven't heard the term in real life for a couple of decades. But back then even Jimmy Buffet sang about it: We Are the People Reference is at 2:10.
I really enjoyed the clues in this one and I was able to suss out the theme by myself. WEES. Yeah for me! Thanks Mary Lou and Steve.
Today's bonus puzzle; no math!
A friend introduces you to a woman named Genevieve. He tells you that Genevieve recently graduated from Bryn Mawr College with a B.A. in Philosophy, where she was active in the Occupy movement and edited a literary magazine. You're interested in talking to Genevieve about Hegel, the subject of her senior thesis. Rank the following statements about Genevieve in order of their probability:
(1) Genevieve is a feminist. (2) Genevieve is looking for a job as a sanitation worker. (3) Genevieve is a feminist who is looking for a job as a sanitation worker.
Given what you know about Genevieve, rank the statements from most likely to least likely.
Mary Lou: Thank you for a FUN Wednesday puzzle with a great theme.
(Of course my fave was TIN LIZZIE).
Steve: Excellent write-up & links, (perfect for a foodie)!
Never heard of "supermodel" ALEK Wek. (Probably will forget her within the hour).
I always thought ROLF was what you did when you got sick.
ICED-IN never happens here at Villa Incognito. Go figure ...
A "toast" to ALL at Sunset.
Good puzzle. I'll be in Vail Friday. Can't wait!
JD, I always get those great ape ladies mixed up too.
So I did some research and came up with this:
Leakey's Angels
I could see where you would favor TIN LIZZIE Tinbeni! While your definition of ROLF is legit (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/rolf) it definitely doesn't pass the breakfast test!
You are correct about some clues being changed Lemonade714. Hopefully, I'll improve with practice!
Thanks to all of you for your kind remarks!
Quiz ala HuskerG:
Can you identify these other great ape ladies?
Ann Darrow?
Zira would be Dr. Zira from "The Planet of the Apes".
Ann Darrow is a fictional character from the 1933 movie King Kong and its 2005 remake.
Mary Lou: I never worry about a clue/answer "passing the breakfast test" ... I solve the puzzles around noon.
Great Wednesday puzzle, Mary Lou--many thanks! And how nice to meet you on the blog! Also always enjoy your expo, Steve.
I only got stuck in the middle for a little while, but otherwise it was a pretty smooth run. Had VIVID before LURID, and didn't know ALEK or ALAIN. But I remembered Norman LEAR fondly from "All in the Family," "Maude," and "The Jeffersons." And the Somerset Maugham title came pretty quickly once that Z appeared.
Most fun clues were the ones for DEBTOR and DOE.
We used to love a local restaurant called ASADA and were disappointed to find it out of business the last time we went there.
Ah, DIES IRAE. My Catholic grade school had a choir and we sang at a kazillion Requiem and Funeral Masses. So I will remember DIES IRAE to my dying day.
Have a great Wednesday, everybody!
Very enjoyable puzzle Mary Lou. Again I was able to do it without help and I didn't tear up the paper with too many erasures. A good Wednesday puzzle.
Montana: I've noticed that on the TV series "Longmire" that the term "Rez" is used quite freely by the Native American and non-Native American characters.
I just watched a few minutes of "The Full Monty" while having my late-morning second cup of coffee. I really love it. It's a wonderful British comedy (1997) with a nice dose of sadness and romance. Have you seen it? If not, you could add it to your Netflix queue.
Here's the weekly Animal Tracks slide show. Animal Tracks
DNF in the SW, (would you believe I have never seen Iron Chef?!?) & I totally forgot to look for the metal element there. Maybe because all I could think about was this clip I saw this morning...
Some elements you may not be aware of...
Great puzzle, MaryLou, and thanks for visiting the blog .. Twice. I enjoyed the solve very much. Congratulations on your debut. Thanks Steve, for a wonderful blog.
Abejo, an MD Opth., alerted me to a condition of low pressure Glaucoma, where even reduction of the IOP - intraocular pressure can go only so far. Most laser surgery, like the common trabeculectomy, merely limits future damage, as applied to glaucoma. Regular eye check ups, and appropriate medical eye drops are the only possible things to recommend.
BTW, marijuana is one of the most useful drugs for lowering IOP. Only smoked or ingested, not topically applied. That being said, it should be noted that I am not giving you any ideas ..... Or advice. Good luck.
BTW, the states most favorable for the enjoyment of medical cannabis are Alaska, Colorado, California., Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, Arizona ( Hi Lucina -), Washington and .... DC (yes!). Now, isn't that cute of the politicians ....
Illinois allows it, but no home cultivation.
Again, good luck with the surgery. And, keep on trucking. ;-)
Swell puzzle, Mary Lou! Terrific expo, Steve! Fun theme, the kind I like! No problems!
How 'bout some info in your profile, Mary Lou?
Also noticed REZ on Longmire but did not know if there was an S or a Z at first.
I think that the electric company disconnected my solar panels when they placed the "improved" box. The new bill is a killer. (Never received bill, just an email that it had been charged to my credit card. Huh? Phone wait time is horrendous so I have sent them an email.)
It is very warm here! Is that Indian summer?
Have a good day!
Bill G. At 11.36 ---- on your non math problem. You have not given the necessary or the sufficient conditions for producing a cogent answer.
Since I am not a sexist, misogynist, chauvinistic, stereotypical, political, etc.
I would have to interview, the this here, Gen-de-Vivre , personally before I can make up my mind. Preferably at very close quarters.
First of all, what type of sanitary work does she specialize in.?
Does her philosophy include Masters and Johnson ?
Further, does she wear tight and / or revealing clothing...?
Please fax the info on receipt.
D-O, they didn't need to air All In The Family in Britain because it was based on the English comedy Till Death Us Do Part....
Meth geni-ass (2:23), right you are. But there is enough information to be sure about some of the relative ranking of the three choices. BTW, she is on to your ploy to glean more information about her lifestyle; no more information is forthcoming. So is there anything at all you can figure out from the information provided? Like which of the three statements is most likely? Least likely?
Loved the puzzle and will comment on my foibles later...
Re: Rez. DW taught a summer course in English for Native American kids getting ready for med school. There was a reception dinner where I met many of them. They would say "back on the Rez" or "well, on the Rez" when talking about their high-school days. They kids were from nations all over the country... So, there's my $.02 of experience with the vernacular.
Cheers, -T
Alf Garnett!
Bill G....
. Since you are such a nice guy ... I have to answer your quiz. And I will try my best.
My two bits ???
1. She is a feminist. I would EXPECT G. FTo be a feminist ... She is smart, educated and daring. Feminism in my mind is like democracy .... The natural order of things .... The way God intended then to be ....
2. She is a feminist and looks for the sanitation job. I don't know why she would want the latter, but who am I to decide. Maybe she feels for the masses ... Whatever.
3. She is looking for a sanitation job .... Ok, I guess so, if you say so. Very unlikely given her background.
I would rather she became a US Supreme Court justice like Elena Kagan.... But then maybe she has no ambitions or aspirations. That's just too bad ..... A brilliant mind wasted ...
Now, I know, you are going to bring up / dig up some very famous woman in history .... And prove me all wrong . So be it. Let's have it.
Her likelihood of being a feminist, let's say 75%. Looking for sanitation work, unlikely, so say 1%. Chances of both, product of the other two, 75% x 1% = .75x.01 = .0075 = 0.75%, so it's lower than either of the others.
I had to take a course in alternative and complimentary medicine to re-license a couple of years ago. Rolf massage is very deep and sometimes painful massage technique. You actually separate the connective tissue away from the muscle fibers.
I haven't convinced myself to drop my RN license. Probably makes no sense except I worked so hard to get it?!?
Good evening all!
Yes, this was fun. I liked "Short person" too.
I just finished reading ALAIN and yet blanked on the name. The cells are going, friends...
anonymous @ 11:57, thanks for Leakey's Angels. I am in awe of all 3 of them.
Owen & oc4beach, I just finished reading the entire Kindle available Longmire series. Sometimes one must struggle to suspend disbelief. Enjoyed it. Walt's Indian friend has a vehicle called "Rezdawg".
Regarding the Genevieve puzzle: All you can conclude for sure is that the liklihood of (3) is the least. Logic dictates that (3) is the least likely scenario: two conditions being true (Genevieve is an ardent feminist + Genevieve is looking for a job as a sanitation worker) is always less probable than only one of these being true. If you draw a Venn diagram, imagine two overlapping circles. Being a feminist is represented by one circle, a sanitation worker by the second circle and both by the football-shaped area where the circles overlap. That area has to be less than either circle. Owen and AnonT had the right answer. if somebody else did too, I apologize for the oversight.
Really late today, Once I got Tin Lizzie ,I had that song in my head for the rest of the solve.
Tin Man... I thought it was pronounced RALPH!
Bill G,
I misunderstood the whole question - and my stupid idealistic mind got in the way.
Since you have put it so succinctly , and OwenKL. And AnonT got the "right" answers....
I humbly salute them both. Salut !
I forgot all about Venn diagrams and symbolic logic and syllogisms. Silly me. My brain cells are slowly grinding to a halt.
Thanks for the puzzle.
Late to the party...
Mary Lou - fun puzzle with a fun theme. A good follow-up to yesterday's BORON element. Thanks for the write-up Steve and helping me clear up the SW corner.
While trying to think of 46d, I heard "Pheonix, AZ (hi Lucina!) all the way to Tacoma" in my head ( Steve Miller Band). So, I put Washington state in the SW :-) I got that cleared up before Steve let me know ROLF.
ROLF is not ROFL (rolling on the floor laughing)...
WEES re: DEBTOR & HEM.
Can you celebrate Purim in Space?.
Cheers, -T
Absolutely nothing to do with
today's puzzle
Jiffy Jeff (Some adult language)
Manac - I donno about nuthin' to do with the puzzle. Seems like Jiffy Jeff was LAID OPEN a few times in that routine. The TORSION on his neck must have been something after going around 9 (no, I'm exaggerating. 3) times. Cheers, -T
D-O: I forgot earlier to comment, but yes, for us 37F is cooold. Louis Black said it best. MA only! (language)
Lucina - @90F expect visitors. :-)
Owen - Loved the IRON CHEF rhyme.
Cheers, -T
You're welcome here anytime; though you might not be pleased between May and mid October. This is the winter visitor season.
Thanks for the shout out.
I had a connecting flight in Phoenix once (in July) from SF. I was a smoker then so I stepped outside for a puff. It was sooo hot and dry, I got two drags off and went back in!
I'm sure I could get used to the heat (I do like to spend time outside during Houston summers) but, it would be the dry that gets me. I had a bloody nose for a month after moving to OK from LA.
Speaking of moves; R-Doc how's that going?
IDLE time is over, time for bed.
Cheers, -T
Ah well, here it is very late again. Much ado here so haven't done a puzzle in a few days, but glad I did this one. Manac, you crack me up with Jiffy Jeff and Ralph!
Bill G enjoyed the math and was able to calculate it out!
Favs today were: Silverback (I was once fortunate enough to meet Jane Goodall); Ponzi (I just like the name, not what it stands for) and Efron (just cuz my pre-teen granddaughter keeps me up on these).
Once again, if I wasn't clear earlier, Jane Goodall was NOT with the gorillas, she was with the chimpanzees!!
ASADA, LEAD FOOT, ALERO and ROLF were unknowns. DNF.