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How to pin special items to the Windows taskbar (libraries, favorites, Control Panel items, etc)
It is very likely that everyone knows how to pin folders and Start Menu items to the taskbar. However, that's not everything that you can pin to it. Today, we will see how to pin special Windows folders like This PC, Computer, Libraries, Administrative Tools, and whatever components of the Control Panel you would like. As you will see from this tutorial, the procedures are more or less the same in Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Let's get started:
NOTE: This guide covers all the modern Windows operating systems: Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7. Because most things look and work the same, we'll primarily use screenshots taken in Windows 10. However, when it's needed, we'll also include illustrations from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.
How to pin File Explorer categories like This PC or Network to the taskbar, in Windows 10
Open File Explorer (in Windows 10 or 8.1) or Windows Explorer (in Windows 7) and look at the left side of the window. Everyone's screen is going to look slightly different, depending on what's installed and how it's organized, but some of the categories will be the same for everyone. In Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, you'll probably have categories like This PC and Network, and in Windows 7 you'll probably see categories like Favorites, Computer, Libraries, and Network.
In Windows 10, some categories from the File Explorer, like This PC and Network, can be pinned to the taskbar rather easily. There are two things you must do for that: drag and drop the category you choose on your desktop to create a new link to it and then drag and drop the shortcut on your taskbar. It's not straightforward, but it works.
Note that if you try to drag and drop these categories directly on your taskbar, they are pinned to File Explorer instead of the taskbar. Unfortunately, in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7, this happens for all the categories when you try to drag and drop them directly to the taskbar. For these situations, read the next section of this guide.
How to pin Windows/File Explorer categories like Quick Access or Favorites to the taskbar
If you want to pin categories like Quick access from Windows 10, you must first create a shortcut to the category you chose, on your desktop. For that, drag and drop the category to the desktop.
In Windows 7, if you drag and drop the shortcuts from the Favorites category to the desktop, you'll move them out of Windows Explorer and onto the desktop. If you do this by mistake, pressing Ctrl-Z is the universal Undo command.
If you want to put some of those Favorites shortcuts on the Desktop, select the item you want, press Ctrl-C to copy, then click on the desktop and press Ctrl-V to paste (or right-click and choose the commands off the menu).
Creating the shortcut is just the first step in the process, though. Unfortunately, you can't drag and drop the new shortcut to the taskbar. So here's what you have to do next:
First, you will need to create a folder to house all the items you just put on the desktop. Right-click or tap and hold anywhere on the desktop and choose New -> Folder. Give your folder a descriptive name. Then move all the shortcuts you just put on the desktop into that folder.
Open the folder by double clicking and just drag and drop the shortcuts inside.
If you don't want to leave this folder on your desktop, move it somewhere else, where it won't be deleted. If you remove this folder, your pinned folders go away.
Open the folder, right-click (or tap and hold) on the first item that you want to pin to the taskbar and choose Copy, or select the item and press Ctrl-C.
Then, right-click (or tap and hold) anywhere there's empty space in the folder and select "New -> Shortcut."
In the Create Shortcut wizard, paste the information you just copied, by pressing Ctrl-V. Move the cursor to the beginning of the line and type the word explorer followed by a space (space is essential). Then, click/tap Next.
Name your shortcut whatever you wish, and click Finish.
Your new shortcut is now created. This is the one you can drag to the taskbar or right-click (tap and hold) and choose "Pin to taskbar."
Note that most shortcuts you create and pin to the taskbar this way use by default the Windows/File Explorer icon. If you pin more items like this on the taskbar, you might end-up with something like ten Windows/File Explorer icons one after another. They will open different things but they will look the same, which is not helpful is it?
To overcome this mishap, before pinning the shortcuts to the desktop, you should change their icons to something individual for each. So make sure you assign them new icons before pinning them to your taskbar.
If you don't know how to change the icon of a shortcut, read this guide: How to change the icon of any shortcut in Windows.
How to pin Control Panel items to the taskbar
If you want to pin the entire Control Panel to the taskbar, you've got it made: open the Control Panel and you'll then see the Control Panel icon on your taskbar. Right-click (or tap and hold) that and choose "Pin to taskbar" or "Pin this program to taskbar" and you're done.
If you just want to pin a few individual Control Panel items, the procedure is just the same as detailed above. Drag the item you want to the desktop to create a shortcut, move those shortcuts into your taskbar-shortcuts folder, and from there follow the instructions in the previous section.
How to pin Administrative Tools to the taskbar
Go to "Control Panel -> System and Security -> Administrative Tools." Everything in the Administrative Tools window is already a shortcut, so you don't have to move them to another folder. Just right-click (or tap and hold) the one you want to be pinned to the taskbar and choose "Pin to taskbar" (in Windows 10) or "Pin to Taskbar" (in Windows 7).
That's all!
Pinning most things in Windows to the taskbar is easy. However, there are also components which are not so simple and straightforward to pin, like the categories from the File/Windows Explorer. But, although it takes more clicks/taps and shortcuts to shortcuts, in the end, you can set up your taskbar exactly the way you want it so that you have quick and easy access to the tools you use most. What do you have pinned to your taskbar? What would you recommend to others? Let us know in the comments.


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An article by Maria Papova on her readings of the psychology of mindset creating your life.
An article by Maria Papova on her readings of the psychology of mindset creating your life.
Read it. Goals are time consuming, as they should be.
A great article on writing and the state of being present.
Brain Pickings: Ongoingness: Sarah Manguso on Time, Memory, Beginnings and Endings, and the True Measure of a Life Filled with Aliveness. http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwuIvHgCE
Simply a must read about the power of forming habits to change yourself. As Naval Ravikant says, "Habits are everything". We are basically habit loops repeated daily. Learn more about this here.
Brain Pickings: Better than Before: A Psychological Field Guide to Harnessing the Transformative Power of Habit. http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIw3Ov6hyE
Your first look into brain pickings. I should not have to post anymore articles from this woman and her website. Although I certainly will, her interpretations and analysis of literature are unmatched by anyone her age. Maria Papova is a reader you should look up to. Remember it's not what you take in but what you do with what you take in.


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Every year, people make New Year's resolutions that they are sure to break by the time February rolls around. In fact, it's been reported that fewer than 10 percent of New Year's resolutions actually last. And every year scientists make resolutions that are more than likely to fail. Here is a list of the top 10 doomed New Year's resolution.
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Leganés / Parquesur → Madrid 110km
And for the final ride of the 3 week challenge, the weather came in, the wind blew, rain (horizontal) – Much as I love my extended ride on a Sunday, I reverted to yet another Out and Back spin to Snaith. Frankly, it was quite enough riding for this week! Not to put too fine a point on it, I'm knackered. I'm on a couple of strict days off the bike I reckon – may well spend some time decorating the house, and waiting in for delivery of the new toy.
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Cliff Lee hasn't been as bad as his record sounds. He's 2-7 on the season with last night's loss to the Cardinals. The fact is that the Phillies offense doesn't score much when he is on the mound. Last night, the Phillies lost yet another game to the Cardinals, making their record a horrible 51-62 or 19.5 GB off the pace of the Washington Nationals.
The Phillies are still 12.0 GB in the Wild Card race, with about 6 weeks left in the season. We've seen very little from them that they have a run left in them. Ryan Howard has been particularly horrible at the plate in the last few weeks. No excuses from him, the fact that he came into this season in the middle of the year shouldn't have anything to do with that. These are major league players and playing baseball is their job and love of their life, and Howard just hasn't snapped out of the funk he's been in since the middle of last year.
Batters have been hitting Cliff Lee more than in previous years though. This season already, Cliff has given up 142 hits. Of those 142 hits, 19 have been for home runs. In 2011, there were 5 games when Cliff gave up 10 H or more during a game, but his record at the end of the season was 17-8 with a blistering 2.40 ERA as he stormed back to challenge Roy Halladay for the best pitching record on the team. This season, Lee has given up 10 hits or more 4 times with about 7 starts left in the season for him this year.


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I LOVE SUMMER! Summer strawberries are something I look forward to all year long. The second they are in season, I'm at my local farmer's market picking them up by the crateful. Last week I posted on FB a gorgeous crateful of strawberries I picked up at the farmer's market in St-Jerome (the Laurentians). I was so excited! I had plans for these strawberries; scones and jam. Well I never got around to making the scones nor the jam; we ate them all! We had them on cereal, in smoothies and my favorite... with heavy cream and a bit of sugar....oh my God!
Needless to say, I had to pick up another crate. This time I was determined to cook my beautiful strawberries. First up a gorgeous, easy strawberry cake. EASY!!! Tomorrow I plan to make scones ...but we shall see...only 4 little chopines left!
- Approximately 2 cups of fresh strawberries with their tails removed
- 1 & 1/2 cups of flour
- 2 tsps. of baking powder
- 1/2 a tsp. of salt
- 1/3 of a cup of butter
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp.of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of milk
- Preheat the oven to 350° degrees & butter a 9in. oven-ready pie plate.
- Beat the softened butter and the sugar until well combined.
- Add the vanilla and the egg and beat again until combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder, salt & milk and mix until it's all uniform ** I did NOT whisk the dry ingredients separately and it turn out just fine.
- Scoop the thick batter into the prepared dish and smooth it out with the back of a spoon to cover the entire bottom evenly.
- Decorate the top with as many strawberries as you can fit and push them into the mixture.
- Sprinkle the top with a tablespoon or two of sugar and pop into the preheated oven for approximately one hour or until nice and brown.
Prep took all of 15 minutes. Set the timer for 55 minutes and relax as you inhale the heavenly aroma.
Serve with some vanilla ice cream...oh mon Dieu!
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Alesund is the largest city on the northwest coast of Norway, located in an enviable enclave, enjoying dreamlike landscapes and unique architecture.
A large part of Alesund was destroyed by fire in 1904 and built again in ART NOUVEAU style, typical art of the first decade of the twentieth century.
We will go in the direction of Norddalsfjord to the fertile fairy valley of Valldal, known for its production of strawberries, where we will enjoy its spectacular views and, after passing through a mountain of perpetual snow, we reach the Trollstigen at 850 meters above sea level.
Stop at the top to take pictures and have a drink in the cafeteria (any supplements are not included in the excursion price).
We continue our descent down the winding Trollstigen road or troll staircase, a spectacular mountain road considered the masterpiece of Norwegian engineering that exceeds almost 800 meters of altitude.
Stop at the impressive Stigefossen waterfall and Trollwall on the highest and steepest wall in Europe with its 1000 meters high.
Then we will go through Romsdalsfjord back to Alesund enjoying the scenic surroundings with its natural wonders and picturesque villages.
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For the second edition of the Master Class series 2015, Index-design will receive architect Brendan MacFarlane. Seize the opportunity to exchange for an evening with the co-founder of Jakob+MacFarlane on the challenges of working on projects that leave nobody indifferent. Jakob + MacFarlane architects Established in 1992, Jakob + MacFarlane architects is an agency of multicultural and multidisciplinary architects based in Paris, France. Its work explores digital technologies at times as abstract contribution and at times a means of manufacturing, using new materials as way of creating a more flexible and responsible environment. Brendan MacFarlane The co-founder, Brendan MacFarlane, was born in New Zealand. He obtained a bachelors' degree in architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture, Sci-ARC, in Los Angeles, 1984. He went on to achieve his Master's degree of architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of design in 1990. In collaboration with Dominique Jakob, they realized several striking and symbolic architectural projects of in France, amongst them Restaurant Georges in the Pompidou Center, Docks – City of fashion and design in Paris or the Orange Cube and the Euronews headquarters, both located in Lyon. The projects currently in progress include the Conservatoire de Danse et Musique à Noisy-le-Sec, the reconstruction of a Gaumont-Pathé theatre complex in Paris and the construction of a multi-usage tower and the downtown area of Knokke-Heist, in Belgium. Brendan MacFarlane has taught in several architecture schools internationally, in particular the Harvard School of Design, Sci-Arc, at the University of Florida, the Bartlett School of Architecture and is the special guest judge for the Architectural Association of London, also being a jury member for the AZ Awards for design excellence 2015, awarded by Azure Magazine. The work of Jakob + MacFarlane is recognized around the world, receiving the International Architecture Award awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum in 2014 and nominated for the Mies van der Rohe European Architecture Award in 2015. The fruit of their labor has been published in several prestigious publications, such as the Architectural Record, A+U, Architecture Now and the Architectural Review. Their projects appeared on display in various museums around the world, notably the Pompidou Center in Paris, the SFMOMA in San Francisco, the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, the Victoria & Albert Museum of London, the Artist Space in New York and the Museum of Architecture in Moscow. Date : Mardi 24 mars 2015 Hour : 6:00PM to 8:00PM Medias interviews : 4:00PM to 5:00PM Espace Infopresse 4310 boul. St-Laurent, Montréal, H2W 1Z3 Online ticketing on masterclasses.index-design.ca Master Classe Index-Design present by Haworth Partners TKNL, MP reproductions Medias partners : Kollectif.net, v2com Associations partners : ADIQ, APDIQ
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Report: November 22, 2004
Erindale College Council
REPORT OF THE RESOURCE PLANNING AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE meeting of Erindale College Council held on Monday, November 22, 2004 at 3:10 p.m., in the Alumni Lounge, room 3138, South Building.
PRESENT: R. Baker (in the Chair), I. Orchard, R. deSouza, D. Crocker, S. O'Connell, P. Calderon, K. Krupica, J. Linley, P. King, B. Branfireun, B. Schneider, M. Jalland, M. Georges, M. Lord
REGRETS: K. Hannah-Moffat, U. Krull
In attendance: Mark Overton
1. Adoption of the Agenda
The agenda was approved. (I. Orchard / B. Branfireun)
2. Minutes of the Previous Meeting (September 13, 2004)
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved. (J. Linley /I. Orchard)
3. Business arising from the minutes
There was no business arising from the minutes.
4. New Business
The Vice-President and Principal was pleased to welcome Mr. Ray deSouza as UTM's new Chief Administrative Officer. Mr. deSouza joined the University in 1988 as the administrative officer in the Department of Physics responsible for budget, procurement, human resource management and facilities management. He was then recruited to the Dean's office and became first Director of the Faculty of Arts and Science new office of Administrative Services and Planning, which was created to manage the physical infrastructure of the vast network of offices, laboratories, classrooms, computer labs, workshops and information technology networks and support services. Professor Orchard noted that Mr. deSouza is very sensitive to the needs of faculty, staff and students and will work closely with the UTM community to improve resources and services.
b) UTM Budget Priorities – Ray deSouza and Ian Orchard
The Chief Administrative Officer explained a major budgetary priority for UTM is dealing with various deficits through to the 2009 period. Space planning is also a major priority and UTM is actively working to address this ongoing challenge. Infrastructure needs are also a focus for planning. He emphasized the importance of integrating student needs into infrastructure needs. He added that he would report back to this Committee on these matters.
The Vice-President and Principal continued the report with an outline of UTM's plans to accommodate base budget problems. He reminded members of the previous presentation to this Committee on the long range forecast, which planned for investing in projects upfront prior to receiving funding for the expansion. While this led to a large OTO deficit for each year of the expansion, no structural deficit in the base existed. These circumstances changed when the University introduced its last budget plan, with further cuts to each division. As a result, each division was asked to model a budget plan based on these cuts and to submit their new plans for approval to the Provost.
UTM introduced a new approach to its budget, building positive variance into the plan. In addition, Professor Orchard noted that UTM was asked to model a cautious enrolment figure and build in a negative variance, with a shortfall of 200 FTEs.
UTM will also focus its recruitment efforts on increasing educational and ethnic diversity by increasing international student enrolment. A projected 50% increase in international students over 5 years (10% each year over 5 years) has been modeled as an achievable target. For the 2005/06 year, this plan would mean 38 extra students. The budget has built in a positive variance for the corresponding international tuition into the base. He added that this international recruiting mission would be a tri-campus effort.
The Vice-President and Principal went on to outline UTM's application for funding from the Academic Initiatives Fund (AIF). Among the requested items is funding for recruitment needs as they relate to international students. UTM has also requested that the University pay off the mortgages on the CABB and CCIT facilities, which would save approximately $890K per year in the base budget. In turn, UTM has specifically outlined how these 'saved' funds would be used in different areas around the campus to improve the quality of student services.
Positive variance has also been modeled into the budget in the form of achievable fundraising targets. The fundraising goal of the Academic Learning Centre is targeted at $7M, which would free up approximately $660K per year on the project's mortgage. This same figure is projected at $270K resulting from the $2M fundraising goal of UTM's new entrance, and the Alumni House and Alumni Gates projects.
Another factor that has been built into the budget is the success rate of academic hires. UTM had not previously modeled into the budget that new faculty searches are not always successful. The new budget projections take into account a 60-70% success rate in such searches, which would free up $500K per year. In addition, funding for five Canada Research Chairs and non-replacement of academic hires have also been built into the budget.
With the above projections built into the budget, the Vice-President and Principal noted that by 2005/06 UTM would be in a positive budgetary position by $2.5M, which would then go into paying off debt. Although UTM is allowed to carry a cumulative deficit, these plans allow it to go forward in a fiscally responsible way.
The Vice-President and Principal noted that the budget model was seeking to create long-term fiscal responsibility and asked for the endorsement of the Committee for the general direction and principles as outlined above.
The Chair opened the floor to questions.
A member asked for clarification of the purpose of the AIF, noting his opinion that this fund was intended for the establishment of new centres and not to fund previously established projects. The Vice-President and Principal explained that the AIF was developed by the previous Provost for funding new initiatives, but that the current Provost re-evaluated the Fund's purpose in light of the current atmosphere of a lack of funding. UTM's proposal specifically outlines how saved money from mortgages would be used, including funding for registrarial and accessibility services and funding for the Office of Advancement. For example, there is currently no budget line item to replace broken laboratory equipment or for entrance scholarships; UTM's proposal asks for such improvements in teaching undergraduate students.
A member asked whether the long range budget figures included transfers from indirect costs on research grants. The Vice-President and Principal explained that the University of Toronto is developing a new budget model, in which UTM would get a bigger share of indirect costs. He emphasized that UTM had not yet modeled its long-range plan on the new budget model.
In response to a member's question about fundraising targets, Professor Orchard explained that in addition to the projects discussed above, specific targets exist for the Recreation, Athletics, and Wellness Centre, and with respect to department specific fundraising. The budget has been modeled on the probable success of these major fundraising targets.
5. Other Business
The Chair remarked that one of the important aspects of planning for UTM is planning for research space and asked how this type of detailed planning will be accomplished. Professor Orchard explained that estimates for space needs exist for new hires and for replacements for retirees. The Chair noted that some retirees who did not conduct research will be replaced by research intensive faculty and that space planning also needs to take this into account.
The Chief Administrative Officer commented that the Vice-President and Principal and the Vice Principal Research will be working to address this issue. He added that one way departments can aid in this process is by identifying existing space that can be reconfigured for research space use. The Vice-President and Principal remarked that the existing Library, once reconfigured, would fulfil some of these space needs. A member commented that another factor that needs to be addressed is faculty who are retired, but are still active in research.
In response to a member's question about whether a new science building is still part of UTM's capital plans, the Vice-President and Principal explained that while the project had not been abandoned, an entirely new building may not be needed if existing space is reconfigured or if smaller additions or pods are made to the South Building, similar to the
CABB facility. UTM has also applied for funding through CFI grants, which would allow for building these pods for non-heavily serviced faculty needs, which in turn would free up heavily serviced areas.
The Vice-President and Principal added that the Space Planning Committee would be considering these issues in detail and would report to this Committee in the future.
6. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Resource Planning and Priorities Committee is scheduled for Monday, January 10, 2005.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. (I. Orchard / B. Branfireun)
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Thursday, January 17, 2013
The Top 10 Query Letter Tips for Cretins
1: The curiosity factor
The key to a good query letter is intrigue, so withhold the title, genre, word count, and even the reason why anyone would want to read it. In fact, send it to them from an anonymous email account with absolutely no contact details at all. To really pique their curiosity, include a video of your best friend doing karaoke.
2: Have fun!
Drop subtle hints about your story, like: 'Did you notice the attached computer virus?' or 'When was the last time you checked your car's brakes?' You can further stand out from the email in-box with the imaginative use of fonts – the more the better. If the agent or publisher specialises in mysteries, go with Wingdings or white text on a white background.
3: Guidelines are for losers
Would a successful author follow guidelines? Of course not, so give them what they need instead: your life story, a full breakdown of all your hopes and dreams, copies of everything you've written since kindergarten, and your acceptance speeches for all the literary prizes you'll win. If you've got a photo of a cute pet, send that too (it can't hurt).
4: Your time is valuable
So pitch the idea before you've even written the book. If that fails (unlikely), bombard them with any ideas you can think of, making sure you cover additional concepts for the sequels, spinoffs, webisodes, interactive games, and cruise-ship stage plays. Additionally, compile a list of all your ideas and send them to every agent with an email address (at once - so it's obvious they have competition). Save more time by sending it out without proofreading.
5: Their time is valuable too
Sometimes you need to pander to their needs, so skip all the introductory stuff and get on-side immediately by doing your research. Mention their home address, their partners/parents/children's names, their favourite holiday destination (show up and say 'Hi'), and visit their house while they're out to get to know their pets and friends. If that doesn't grab their attention, nothing says 'I really want to be a published author' like delivering a life-sized painting of their mother-in-law to their office.
6: Demand your price
Don't settle for anything less than a million-dollar advance. In fact, demand it before letting them see your manuscript. You're the best of the best, the top one per cent, and with a decent advance you'll even hand it over. They'll be sorry if they turn you down – tell them that too.
7: Bragging rights
You're a brilliant writer, so let them know you've seen the future and you'll sell 25 million copies. Further demonstrate your awesomeness by attaching the cover art you did yourself – every version. Include details about why Oprah will love your book, and your plans to write, direct and star in the inevitable movie. Oscars are assumed.
8: Hand deliver it for that personal touch
Everyone loves attention, particularly book people. For maximum impact arrive via helicopter and stroll into the office made up like a zombie (zombies are hot!). Insist on handing your query directly to your preferred agent or editor, but make sure you 'forget' to erase those naked photos of yourself from the USB (everyone deserves a treat).
9: Go retro
In the 'olden days' they wrote letters on dead trees, so grab your chainsaw and make a nice cross section of your neighbour's favourite hardwood. If the postage is too high, try handwriting with fluorescent ink on coloured paper. For added effect sprinkle glitter in the envelope and spray it with perfume. Bonus points will be awarded if you include a chocolate frog (everyone loves chocolate), but be considerate and unwrap it first.
10: The next big thing is…
You! Because you are, right? Be persuasive! Tell them your mother/friends/teachers loved your manuscript, boast about the decades you've spent writing it (as this clearly gives it depth), and explain how your story thinly disguises your incredibly interesting life. It won't hurt to add a list of your rejections too (just to prove how proactive you are). Finally, mention how being a published author is your life-long dream – that always softens them up.
Chris Andrews began his writing career when he boldly and ignorantly announced he could write a better novel than the one he'd just read. While he's no longer ignorant about the challenges of writing novels, the dream remains. Find him on twitter: @ChrisAndrewsAU or at his website: http://fandelyon.com/.
If you liked the Top Ten Query Letter Tips for Cretins, you might also like The Cretin's Top Ten Ways to Successfully Pitch to an Agent or Editor.
Have you done--or wanted to do--any of these tips? Can you think of any more query letter tips for cretins?
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ooh, for cretins, that would be moi then... :)ReplyDeleteReplies
lol, Dezzy. I'll admit, I've often wanted to attach glitter to emails... if only one could!Delete
All drawn from my own mistakes (the neighbour really didn't like losing that tree though)! ;-)Delete
but how can a cretin like moiself suck up to a publisher if me cannot use chocolates, glitter nor perfumed paper?Delete
PS, Lyndy, you have websites that glitterify your pics and text, so you actually can have glittery emails :PDelete
Yes. Show you're modern and "hip" by writing your query only in "text-speak." Better yet, throw in some of that "I has cheezburger" stlye language. Open your letter with "Hai-hai! I no UB likn deez..." Include suggestive photos of adorable kittens.Delete
Ummm... and from the typos in the reply above, you should know that agents love typos because writers are gods to them, so it adds a human element that humbles us before the unwashed masses. Include as many typos as possible, to set them at ease in the presence of our greatness ;)Delete
aw, thanks, Dezzy! You saved me! I feel so much better now :)Delete
Sheila, lol!! I think you're on to something!!
we do lurv us the human element, Sheila...Delete
Those are hilarious! I know mine wasn't great and probably borderline sucked, but at least it landed a publisher without having to resort to any of that.ReplyDeleteReplies
I thought the chocolate frog (unwrapped for convenience, of course) was inspired! Perhaps I should have gone with marshmallows?Delete
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Thanks Tonja! It was a lot of fun to write.Delete
It would be sweet to be able to demand a price and actually get it. ;)ReplyDeleteReplies
Blackmail helps. ;-)Delete
I wish some of these hints actually worked, then I might get my query read, lol! So funny. Has to be an Aussie!ReplyDeleteReplies
How did you know!?!Delete
Denise, you made me chuckle out loud. It's so true... ;)Delete
I wish all of these techniques worked! Creativity doesn't exist when querying. Connections help. Thanks for making me chuckle.Delete
Connections definitely help. That's why going to conferences is so awesome.Delete
Oh how Lynda regrets meeting me at a convention... ;-)Delete
Number one query tip for cretins: Take form responses personally.ReplyDeleteReplies
I suggest dealing with it via a high-powered water gun and an ambush site near their car. Camo-gear helps. So does a rain coat (they might wrestle the water gun off you - best to be prepared).Delete
Yep, I'll go with Chris' suggestion. And let's face it, high-powered water guns are super fun too! ;)Delete
I only have hot-pink camo gear and that's proven problematic at times ...Delete
oh my gosh, Suze!! Where'd you get hot pink camo gear??!! I want! It would be perfect for infiltrating a flock of flamingos...Delete
Hot-pink camo gear works best at baby showers.Delete
Fun! I needed a laugh :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Don't we all? Glad you enjoyed it. :-)Delete
Well, the more fools that take this advice, the better chance my query will have. Thanks!ReplyDelete
Is it wrong to admit I laughed at the "cretin" reference?ReplyDelete
Fun post, but you left one thing out: you should also include your list of must-have actors to play in the Academy award winning movie version of your blockbuster book.
Ans yes, marshmallow... chocolate-covered marshmallow.Replies
Good call! Might have to save that for the Cretin's Guide to Taking Hollywood by Storm. Hmmm...Delete
It's all good. Every viewpoint counts LOL.ReplyDelete
So true! I know I'm going to sell 25 million copies of my next book...Delete
I know you're being funny, but ... I've considered pitching unwritten books to agents just to see what they might be interested in! lolReplyDeleteReplies
Bombard them! You know you want to. It's a game of persistence. ;-)Delete
I actually know some authors who have done that here in Oz and succeeded... even though it goes against all the rules. Pretty rare but fortunate.Delete
I've heard of it for non-fiction.Delete
One Aussie got a contract for a set of novels based on his illustrations!!Delete
Actually Linda, I think virtual glitter is possible in an email. :) Windows has some pretty flashy stuff.ReplyDelete
I don't understand though, isn't sharing the dream what it's all about -- how can they not request -- no demand your manuscript...
This was great, thanks for the laughs!Replies
- AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:08 PM
Loves it *jazz hands* all the way!ReplyDeleteReplies
LOL! Love the image of *jazz hands*.Delete
Just the tonic I needed on a cold January morning... :-)ReplyDeleteReplies
Box some of that cold up and ship it south of the equator! I'll ship some heat north.Delete
Very funny! I didn't figure out you were joking until the 3rd or 4th one and I was scratching my head... :)ReplyDeleteReplies
LOL! *snap* gotcha!Delete
I prefer the personal pitch you pay for at the writer's conference. I like to see who I'm dealing with.ReplyDelete
Funny post!
Hugs and chocolate,
That'd be the Cretin's guide to Pitching (link above). :-) Thanks for the Hugs and Chocolate.Delete
I loved the bragging rights!ReplyDeleteReplies
And you're welcome to use them! Be careful though, they're a very powerful tool.Delete
How funny. Thanks for the laugh and the stares from the colleagues in my office :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Anytime. I caught a mate like that too - he was lamenting his nickname of Papa Smurf. I suggested it was better than Takesitlikeaspartanwarrior. ;-) Maybe it was just a POV thing?Delete
Wow, great tips. I'll be querying again soon and really needed to learn some new tricks I could employ. And fate has blessed me, I actually have a chocolate frog leftover from visiting Harry Potter World!! This is my year, I know it!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Oh my gosh, this was fantastic! I love adding glitter, that stuff is impossible to get rid of making you impossible to forget! Thanks for the tips, Chris!ReplyDeleteReplies
Try some honey too - just to sweeten the deal. ;-)Delete
Oh, this is good!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.Delete
Cruise ship play, painting of their mother-in-law, an unwrapped chocolate frog and glitter on pink paper - definitely the way to go! :) This is a hilarious post!!! I'm making some creative writing teen students of mine write a query letter, and I'll have to read this to them.ReplyDeleteReplies
I would love to see what they come up with! Seriously.Delete
I'd even suggest a side project - The Cretin's Guide to Handing in Assignments...
Hi, Lyda, Hi, Chris,ReplyDelete
Chris this was HILARIOUS. I often read agents pages that tell the newby author what NOT to do when sending a query. Almost ALL where on the their lists. LOL,
LOVED the chunk of a tree! Thats a new one... LOL.
Thanks for introducing Chris and his list to us....Replies
Thanks Michael. My neighbour was rather upset with the tree stunt - though that might have been the way it fell on his house... Fortunately he was on holidays at the time and I was able to blackmail the other neighbours into keeping quiet.Delete
LOL!! These are hilarious! I especially like the "bonus points for including a chocolate frog." :DReplyDeleteReplies
Everyone loves chocolate! It's one of the laws of the universe.Delete
Hahaha! Funny to read, but I probably WON'T be following these steps when I write a real query ;)ReplyDeleteReplies
Arriving by helicopter is sure to impress them though. Dress as a ninja and arrive on dusk just before they shut the office...Delete
What a hoot! I'm tweeting this. LOLReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks for checking it out and tweeting!Delete
hilarious! fave is #2, i like surprises!ReplyDeleteReplies
Damn, the system won't let me format this reply in Wingdings. Doh!Delete
I especially like the first two point, easy to overlook yet startlingly common sense:)ReplyDelete
Haha, at first I thought this was a SERIOUS list, and then I was like...what? LOL These are funny cuz they are so true--and unfortunately, some writers have done these things!ReplyDeleteReplies
No agent or editor can resist a chocolate frog. Save your queries for summer, when the chocolate goes all soft and gooey...Delete
Darn, if only I'd known about the mother-in-law painting thing earlier.ReplyDeleteReplies
I find it works better than a self-portrait, strangely enough. Some people have no taste.Delete
Hilarious! Gave me a good chuckle early in the morning!ReplyDelete
Thanks Lynda and Chris!Replies
While reading all these fantastic replies nearly brought me to tears. Go figure.Delete
Thanks for the laugh! How about only telling them what happens in the first chapter, and if they ask for more, tell them you don't want to spoil it for them?ReplyDeleteReplies
Hmm, the Cretin's Guide to Accousing an Agent at a Convention while Drunk, you say?Delete
Hysterical! Are all Aussies so funny? ^_^ReplyDelete
Thanks, Lynda and Chris!Replies
Only the cretins... ;-)Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 18, 2013 at 11:51 AM
Ha ha. For cretins, indeed.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks for reading. Glad you enjoyed it.Delete
This seems pretty fun! I really enjoyed reading this post, thanks.ReplyDelete
Very cool blog. Interesting posts. ;)ReplyDelete
Nice atmosphere guests with you here on the blog. ;]
Yours. Have a nice day. !
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I'm very concerned about this, please. :)
Ha! Love this!ReplyDelete
I should have stock in sparkle gitter for how much I use to put together my query packages. Too bad almost all of them are email queries now. But that's what emoticons are for.Replies
yes! We should fill our email queries with emoticons too!!! lolDelete
Dang it! I did querying all wrong... ;)ReplyDeleteReplies
Next query though... Rocking!Delete
Oh, yeah! Sure fire, never fail tips :)ReplyDelete
Thanks for the smiles!Replies
Anytime. Thanks for reading.Delete
So funny! Great tips query tips!ReplyDeleteReplies
Funny? But... surely you don't think I jest?Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 19, 2013 at 2:19 PM
I''l take that millions dollar advice serious! Thanks!ReplyDeleteReplies
Nah, go for two million. Really. I would. :-)Delete
Instructions weren't clear enough. My head is now stuck in the dishwasher.ReplyDeleteReplies
Try an enema in your ear - they're perfect for a good clean-out.Delete
Haha! I guess I should definitely try some of these tips when I start contacting agents and editors. :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Good luck! With these tips, you can't possibly fail!Delete
Perfect for a good laugh this morning--thanks! (And yeah, I may just go for that 2 million advance!)ReplyDeleteReplies
As a minimum! I think you're worth so much more!Delete
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.ReplyDeleteReplies
Any time! Glad you enjoyed it. :-)Delete
*LOL* Thank you for the laugh!ReplyDelete
Super post. It had me laughing throughout. Thankyou Chris. I am going to follow these tips when I query for my next book ;)ReplyDeleteReplies
Oh...kay. Good, um, luck with that. ;-)Delete
Ugh! Should we think it right to make fn or cretins; I have a sister in Christ who suffers fron cretinism.ReplyDeleteReplies
In no way is this post making fun of people who suffer from cretinism. There are two meanings to the word and this post refers to the one that is NOT related to the affliction.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:26 PM
Could you just clarify something?ReplyDelete
When attaching glitter should I go for superglue or make my own flour and water paste to display my creative flair?
On the mother in law portrait I am not very good with paint - do you think digital art AKA Hockney would be aright? I've had a go on my mum's iPad and I think I could knock something up.
always go with creative flare. Oh, and digital art is always a win too.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 22, 2013 at 7:35 AM
Hahaha! Love this!ReplyDelete
Very funny, Chris! *chortle, chortle*ReplyDelete
And hello, Lyndra! This is my first time on your blog and I've already subscribed – looks great!Replies
Thanks for dropping by Zena!Delete
Love this - some great advice! I'm going to do all of the above next time I query. hahaReplyDeleteReplies
In that case they might as well give you a multi-million dollar publishing contract right now. :-)Delete
I giggled my way through this list. Fantastic!ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm glad you enjoyed it. :-)Delete


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Midnight Blue-Light Special is book two in Seanan McGuire's InCryptid series, but I think it can stand alone pretty well. Just take note that this book contains many spoilers for the previous book. I won't include those spoilers here, as they aren't relevant to the plot in this book, but reading them may affect your reading of the previous book. Also, if you are new to the whole thing, read my review of the previous book for the background details.
Where we last left Verity Price, she has managed to stop a threat that could have endangered all the cryptids in Manhattan. If you have read the previous book, you may recall that Dominic De Luca was sent there to scout the situation and report back to his superiors whether the Covenant of St George should sent a force over to purge the city of its spooks. Dominic had tried to convince them that things were fine. but those folks were clearly unconvinced. After all, in this book they end up sending three of their toughest operatives over to scout the situation themselves, and one of them happens to be Verity's aunt, from the branch that has never forgiven her family for betraying the Covenant generations ago. Meanwhile, Verity has to deal with the possibility that even what they have may not be strong enough to stop Dominic from reverting back to his old loyalty. He may not be able to help this, as the Covenant has ways to break even the toughest folks in town.
Now, I like Discount Armageddon, the previous book in this series, but I am far less receptive to this one. A big part of this is the fact that the author introduces only a few new things about the setting in this story, and therefore, much of the story consists of information dump that I have read before in the previous book. The pacing of this book is problematic, as there is as much information dumping here as there is progression in the plot. Things move very slowly, and when something actually happens, this something eventually fizzles out like a limp anticlimax. The dramatic confrontation at the end is anything but, and by that point, I can only wonder what is happening here. I know the author loves her setting, but she seems to indulge herself a bit too much here, expounding on background information to the point of bogging down the plot with nothing-happening moments in a way that would make Laurell K Hamilton proud. Then again, Laurell K Hamilton would probably object at the lack of silly sex marathons here, but the principle remains the same – there is too much information dumping and not enough things happening here.
Even what little that is new here turns out to be anticlimax in nature. For example, I get to know more about Sarah – and she turns out to be one of those goody-goody types that do not want to be associated with or mistaken for her more murderous and amoral people, so she actually weeps and goes all "I'm a special snowflake – HOW COULD YOU? I CAN DIE FROM THE OPPRESSION!" like some sensitive girl on Tumblr who gets "triggered" by even a little bit of negativity. That's not very exciting, is it? What little that is new here is revealed in little doses, so most of the exposition rehashes things that I have already read in the previous book – in detail, too. This is good for new readers, I guess, but I find myself putting down this book often because I am bored.
Also, despite the fact that the Covenant could purge the city and kill Verity, her family still seems hesitant to send back-up. Okay, one back-up, and that's about it. Sarah is reluctant to ask for crucial information because that would get that person all curious and wanting to help, and she doesn't want that. Verity only calls her cryptid friends to get out of town at the last minute – some protector there, huh – and she finally gets captured by still being careless and silly despite several close calls in this book. If a potential genocide of every cryptid species in town and a death of a family member do not constitute "emergency, pull all stops and send in the missiles" in the Price family, I can only wonder what does. Demonic invasion from the outer planes? Satan financing Uwe Boll's next movie?
Then again, Verity doesn't seem particularly worried in this story so maybe it's some kind of hereditary flaw at work here. I mean, she could have easily gathered Ista and some of the more powerful cryptid buddies she has, grab the three operatives, and do exactly what is done at the end of the book right away. Problem solved in 100 pages tops. Instead, Verity breaks into Dominic's place to really determine whether he's no longer her boyfriend (priorities are important), finding opportunities to have sex with him, and generally killing time while everyone wait for the operatives to make the first move.
It also doesn't help that Verity's main role in this story is to be stupid and confused so that her resulting antics become the catalyst for things to happen. I have to give Verity credit: she can at least get violent and vicious when she's in trouble, but at the end of the day, the plot needs her to be stupid, and she still needs rescuing anyway. What a disappointing mess.
I am not sure what the next book will bring, but let's hope it is more interesting than this laborious waste of time.
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Ministry Team
Vicar of St Mary's and Master of the Foundation
The Rev'd Kathy Lloyd Roberts
Kathy first visited Temple Balsall on a church outing with her future husband, Alwyn, when they were childhood sweethearts at the age of 14. She qualified as a primary school teacher before moving to further education, finally becoming Manager of Student Welfare and Student Finance at City College Birmingham and responsible for Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults. She retired from this post in 2008.
She trained to become a priest as a part-time student at the Queen's Foundation in Birmingham while continuing her work in further education. In 2004 she took up a placement at St. Mary's and after being ordained in 2006 was appointed curate here.
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The Rev'd Professor Leslie Houlden
Leslie Houlden, now long retired, was Curate at St Mary's Hunslet, Leeds; Chaplain Fellow of Trinity College Oxford; Principal and Vicar of Cuddesdon; Lecturer, then Professor of Theology at King's College London.
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Sue Dilworth
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In 1997 they moved to Fen End, in the Temple Balsall Parish when Sue found employment in the IT department at AGCO, whose connection locally was the ownership of Massey Ferguson tractors factory in Coventry. John & Sue started attending St Mary's in 1998. From 1999 until April 2003 Sue was Churchwarden. In September 2007 she was accepted to train as a Reader and was licensed as a Reader in January 2009. Sue assists and preaches at Sunday worship.
She retired in 2014 since when she has become more widely involved in weekday life of the Foundation of Lady Katherine Leveson, including volunteering at, and joining the governing body of Lady Katherine Leveson Church of England Primary School. John, who at the time was Churchwarden, sadly died in January 2014.
Denis Plater
From parents onwards a lifelong Christian, member of a number of parishes as his corporate management career in sales, marketing, HR and training developed, taking him and his family to different places, each time finding somewhere to worship, sing and enjoy church life. Time best spent in the fun of engaging with people of all ages and in all ways. Involved with a number of Christian charities and organisations. Sharing friendships in the love of music, travel, family and cricket. Married to Christina for 45 years with three daughters and three grandchildren.
Happy in the St Mary's Temple Balsall community, the Court and throughout the Parish, privileged to serve as a Licensed Lay Minister since January 2016. I look forward to my ministry growing in this seam of enjoyment in the love of Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Revd. Peter Boyden
Peter and his wife Jennifer came to Knowle in 2016 in what they sometimes call their second phase of retirement, moving from Derbyshire where they had enjoyed the freedom of walking in the Peak District, and they quickly found a warm welcome here at Temple Balsall.
After studying in London and Cambridge Peter was ordained in Ely Cathedral and worked in parishes in Cambridge and Wimbledon. He then changed direction and worked for most of his ministry as a school chaplain, first in Canterbury and then at Radley, near Oxford.
Jennifer and Peter have recently celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary, and with four grown-up children they now often find themselves away from home, looking after some of their seven grandchildren and trying to keep up with the energy and enthusiasm of the youngsters.


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Couple of beautiful German Shepherds I've had the privilege of training and caring for while Wade Davis is getting ready to pitch another season for the Kansas City Royals. I've even learned a little German in the process. Who says an old dog can't learn new tricks!
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Guu Izakaya
On December 20th, I ended my Vegan Challenge and I went out for dinner with friends. We went to Guu Izakaya, a Japanese restauarant in Toronto. I've never been before so it was my first time trying out the place.
When we got there, the place was pretty full (They have another location called Guu SakaBar – never been there as well). It's not a big restaurant, so it's understandable that it would be packed around dinner time. We would have made reservations but at this time, they didn't take them (Now they do!). It was about a half hour wait for my friends and I – we had a group of four. The place has a waiting area inside and off to the side. There's a big heater, powered by gas tanks, and while you wait, you can order drinks. However, when you do so, the drinks arrive in the waiting area – not when you get your table.
Since the place isn't that big, tables were close in proximity to each other. The restaurant also had bar seats, but we wanted a table. Also, whenever someone comes in or leaves, they yell something in Japanese. I'm not sure what they say since I don't know Japanese but it's probably along the lines of "Welcome!" and "Bye!". The atmosphere is quite loud; music is blasted, making it kind of difficult to hear those around you. The lighting was a bit dark for my taste but it wasn't that big of a deal.
Anyway, onto the food. The dishes are quite small and a bit pricey for the portions. However, each dish was delicious. Here's what I ordered:
My favourite dish overall was the Brie Cheese. I mean, you can't go wrong with deep fried food! The mango and blueberry sauce added some sweetness to the thick cheese taste, giving a nice balance.
My least favourite would have to be the Salmon Natto Yukke. It's not because it was given to us by mistake, but because I'm not a fish person. Thus, eating the salmon sashimi pieces mixed with the raw egg yolk really did not sit well with me. Underneath the bowl, laid sheets of seaweed. I assumed you put in the salmon mix onto the seaweed and make a wrap. This helped the taste a bit but not by much.
We didn't eat dessert, as we were all full by the dishes we ordered. But would I go back to the restaurant? Yes. I would like to try their desserts and other dishes. They seem to have new dishes or specials going on every day!
If you've been to Guu Izakaya or Guu SakaBar, let me know what you think of it!
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I love elephants. I see them as wise, intuitive, devoted, patient, and perceptive. I see these qualities in myself sometimes, and sometimes I just aspire to them.
Wisdom is big concept and an easily-tossed-around word. In the spirit of not over-thinking things, I sought to be in touch with a wisdom that an elephant might have. Mysterious, deep, timeless. It is not analytical or clever. Wisdom comes from a place deeper than my intellect and my emotions. It comes from a clear and eternal place within.
My paintings were originally inspired in part by animal deities of the Hindu tradition. I couldn't help but call to mind Ganesh, the elephant-headed God, when I began this piece. At first I imagined my wisdom painting would depict references to ornate and colorful religious iconography, but the more I allowed the idea of wisdom to percolate, the simpler I wanted the imagery to be.
When I half-jokingly googled "wise," I found magi silhouettes, owls, and photos of Ghandi, but the one I responded to was an old sepia-toned photo of a weathered Native American man who looked to me a shamanic character. He had a simple dark cloak with no reference to culture or status. There my elephant got his clothes.
For the background I took inspiration from the pastureland near my hometown, which, in younger days, seemed to be the most peaceful and splendid place on Earth. (Not that I'd seen that much of Earth.) But to this day if I were asked to imagine a place of serenity, memories of those fields come to me. One of my favorite painters is Andrew Wyeth, and although his depictions of the fields near his home are barren and unsettling, his masterful voice reveals a wisdom about life that moves me. So I painted a spare field of grass, resonant of both home and Wyeth.
I read somewhere that some Native Americans are proud of their weathered wrinkly faces of old age because they are slowly becoming more like the landscape that they love and that will someday bury them. Talk about wisdom! I thought of this lovely and refreshing thought when painting the many furrows and folds of the elephant's skin.
I couldn't even begin to talk about wisdom if I didn't mention a Higher Power.
When I was 12 years old my mother told me about her spiritual beliefs. For the first time in my life the idea of God didn't seem so impossible. I'd been to church every Sunday with Dad and attended Catechism on Thursdays after school, but nothing I'd learned about Catholicism registered as sound truth to my young mind. It would take many years to developed broader abilities at abstract thinking before Christian ritual made any sense to me. In her brief talk with me, Mom explained that God was like a force. It was everywhere and in everything. I don't remember a whole lot more than that, but there was something in it that seemed plausible enough to excite me. I could believe in God now, and for the rest of my life I was curious enough to pursue a better understanding of what that meant to me.
In the decades that followed I found that no matter how my concept of God morphed as I changed and grew, my definition was never adequate. The more I sought and grew in my connection with a Higher Power, the less I understood or could explain what that power is and how it works. I did, however, grow in faith. Whether I understand it intellectually or not, I have experiences that prove to me that I am not alone, that when I am lost I will be found, and that something amazing can save a wretch like me.
I used to think that wisdom had something to do with having all the answers and being peaceful all the time. As I grow in wisdom (brought on by gaining faith and humility through life's lessons) I am more comfortable not having the answers. I love a quote from the movie, The Physician, when Ben Kingsley's character says, "How pale and tedious the world would be without mystery." As for being serene all the time, I'm not, but I am a lot more than I used to be. With some effort at nudging myself in that direction, I've cultivated some behaviors and attitudes that help. And here's a few:
- I go on silent retreats at Christian, Yogic, Buddhist, or secular monasteries and have found them to be the most luxurious of all "vacations." I've done a painting on this subject so you'll have to wait for the full explanation. No spoilers here. But for a little sneak peak I'll say that they are the steroid shots of serenity enhancement.
- You hear all the time how creativity is chicken soup (or even key lime pie!) for your soul. I've been writing and making art for a few decades, and I am still astounded at how creativity transforms, heals, unites, uplifts, and inspires. I want to shake someone and say, "Do you understand how miraculous this is?" I see it happening in myself, but I really see it in my students. There's so much to say about it I think I'll do a painting on that subject, too.
- I am better at setting boundaries, but I have to work at it. In her research on shame, resilience, and vulnerability, Brene Brown discovered that the most well-adjusted, compassionate people have the most boundaries. I get it. The more I make sure my space, time, and energy are well-cared for and not given completely away to other people or distracting activity, the more stable and present I am. Then I also am much more friendly and caring when I do engage with people.
- I'm less drawn to linger with people who are mean or pessimistic, but I am more tolerant of them in general. Since I have been both mean and pessimistic in my lifetime, I can understand why one could get that way. I wish the grouchy ones well but don't set up camp with them.
That's enough wisdom thoughts for one blog post. I know the L word should be mentioned, (that's Love, not Loofah) but I'll save that for another painting. On another note, I can't help but be terribly distracted by the thought of Saturday Night Live's sappy parody commercial called "Deep Thoughts." It has been a cautionary tale throughout my entire inner investigation. I'll probably end up painting about being a cornball, and then I will have faced my fear of being sappy.
As for my aspirations of wisdom, I find I have a continually increasing desire to pursue a deeper connection with the Infinite. I have many avenues that explore and expand this union, and it's always profoundly rewarding. Many of my paintings have depicted the duality of my nature, and of the obstructions that hinder my access to inner wisdom. As I proceed, I'm finding myself gaining curiosity about the parts of myself that are not congested with old habits and pain. I am seeing possibilities about them evolving into my paintings. My process is best left to the Unfolding, so I look forward to seeing what comes next.


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As is evident by the vast majority of my products, my twitter feed, and the environmentally friendly way I try to live, one of my biggest passions is conservation. I absolutely adore sharks, and I appreciate everything they have to offer the world. That's why I donate proceeds to Project Aware at Christmas, and I try to make sure to spread the word about the wonders - instead of the horrors - of sharks.
One of the coolest things about sharks is how varied the 350+ species are. They vary in size from as small as 6 inches to 40+ feet. They'll eat things like plankton, crabs, conch, sea turtles, and even other sharks.
Most large species of sharks have long gestation periods - even similar to humans. Tiger sharks have interuterine mammary glands. These large species don't have the ability to recover from such drastic population decline.
But only 10 species ever attack humans.
Even so, when we enter the water, it's like we are going into an alien world - where we look like food. 68% of shark attacks are on surfers who are mistaken for seals or for sea turtles.
Texting while driving killed 6,000 more people in the United States in 2011 than sharks did worldwide.
Yet there are still people pulling out their phones while driving and states that have not passed laws against it.
But we're afraid to go in the water.
Our fear is unjustified, and helps perpetuate the dangers against sharks.
The biggest thing that I would love to see is more protections to save these animals before the different species are pushed beyond repair. With this, I implore everyone to sign this petition to save such a wonderful group of animals.


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Assistant Head Chef - incredible opportunity to make a difference!
- Recruiter
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- Salary
- up to £25k depending on experience + bonus
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- 24 Sep 2019
- Closes
- 24 Oct 2019
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- Business Sector
- Food Manufacturing
- Contract Type
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Head Assistant Chef
Circa 25k + bonus
North London
This innovative and creative business is recruiting for a talented head chef and assistant chef for their growing team. The café in conjunction with a famous charity offers an all-day menu including salads, sandwiches, soups, and gluten/dairy free baked goods. They pride on sourcing ingredients from local organic suppliers and guiding customers towards a healthier lifestyle.
The Role
This is a chance to make a difference and work with a charitable establishment to manage a small kitchen team who are motivated and hard working. With a passion for fresh food and a good eye for detail, you must have a motivating personality and work well under pressure. As Head chef you will be responsible for the production of the menu offering, with the exception of the luxury handcrafted bakery products. You must supervise and train more junior chefs in the kitchen, monitor stock for ingredients orders, and ensure quality & safety standards are met.
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- Fluent in English language
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- Good teamwork and communication skills – able to motivate!
- Able to work under pressure and to a deadline
- Understanding of food hygiene
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We all know that the emergency contact number in the United States is 911. That's great information for when/if I ever get over there and when/if I ever have an emergency while there, but I was thinking about the actual number itself.
Nine. One. One.
Other than the zero, you couldn't get two numbers further apart from each other on a telephone key pad.
So you don't have to look at your phone to see what I mean, here's one I prepared earlier.
I want to know who the genius was who decided that in an emergency, the two (different) numbers you need to dial are so far apart? It is an emergency for petes sake. You want to be able to dial the emergency number as soon as humanly possible. You don't want to have to take a cross screen trip from one side of the number keys to the other. This is valuable time and time that could mean the difference between living and dying!
Sure it's only a fraction of a second but I would like to have that fraction of a second up my sleeve in case I need to use it later.
I might have a bullet about to hit me and that extra fraction of second I used dialling 911 has left me with no time to dodge. Boom! I'm dead. Damn you 911. If only you were a little closer together on the keyboard, I could have that time back again. Now it's too late. Dead or injured cursing the guy who invented the 911 sequence as my world turns into eternal blackness.
In Australia our emergency contact number is 000.
Yep, due to Aussie ingenuity we have the 3 essential numbers that we need, all in the one spot for rapid dialling. No cross number key pad detour required.
This is why the murder rates in Australia are so much lower. We have that extra time to call emergency services and dodge bullets.
000 – Carry on. Great work so far.
911 – You suck! Take a long hard look at yourself and pick up your game!


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After a period of relative calm, members of the Winnipeg Police Service's Homicide Unit suddenly find themselves working a case of bloodletting that very nearly morphed into a double murder investigation.
On December 13, 2017, at approximately 2:35 a.m., EMS personnel responded to the 100 block of Charles Walk regarding the report of an injured person at this location.
Upon arrival, patrol officers located not one, but two men suffering from serious injuries. One of the men was unconscious and not breathing.
Police performed CPR until paramedics arrived.
Both men were transported to hospital in critical condition.
One of the men was pronounced deceased a short time later.
Police indicate the other man suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital.
The investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477)
Insider Commentary;
Police have yet to release information regarding cause of death or motive in this recent killing.
The man killed in this incident is the 23rd reported homicide victim in Winnipeg this year.
The last reported homicide in the City occurred on November 8th, 2017…some thirty-five days ago.
In 2016, the 23rd reported homicide was recorded on December 20th.
The year ended with a total of 26 murders.
Police solved all but one case securing a solvency rate of 96%.
This year, police have solved all but 2 of the 23 homicides – solvency rate equals 91.30%.
Erroneous Reporting;
Don't be surprised if the news media reports this death as Homicide #24 of 2017.
The WPS has included the murder of Christine Wood, who was killed in 2016, in this years homicide stats.
Wood's murder was solved in April 2017.
As a former Homicide Unit supervisor, I find the logic behind the inclusion of Wood's case in the 2017 stats perplexing.
The Police Insider has raised the issue with the WPS who largely agree the inclusion of Wood's case in the 2017 stats misrepresents and artificially inflates the true number of homicide cases that have occurred in the City this year.
It is not clear if the record will be corrected at some point in the future.
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Police issue a media release indicating both victims in this case sustained multiple stab wounds.
The deceased victim was identified as Jordan Thomas (18) of Winnipeg.
The second victim, who is believed to be the deceased person's brother, remains in hospital in critical condition.
Police have charged a 17-year-old male and two 14-year-old females with 2nd degree murder in connection with the investigation.
All three youths were detained in custody.
The investigation is continuing by members of the WPS Homicide Unit.
2017 Homicide Stats
Manner of Death
- Stabbing – 11
- Shooting – 7
- Blunt Force Trauma – 3
- Not Released – 2
- Male – 19
- Female – 4


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We tested Mavalus Tape on cold process laminating film after a teacher told us she was having problems getting getting the tape to stick. The Mavalus adhesive did not stick to the film. It appeared to have an oily film on the surface. However, after we wiped the surface with alcohol and a cotton swab, the tape seemed to hold.
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Anyway, there's a blogger reading list for the year that I'm hopping onto. I got this one from Catie, who got it from Life as Mom (though I'm not entirely sure she was the originator of this particular list). But the titles sound interesting, so I'm in! Here's the schedule with the "read by" dates, in case you'd also like to join.
Just don't request them from my library, yo. The queue is already too long.
- February 10 - The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
- March 10 - Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
- April 10 - Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery that Revolutionizes Home Baking by Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois
- May 10 - Finding Your Purpose as a Mom: How to Build Your Home on Holy Ground by Donna Otto
- June 10 - The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan
- July 10 - Dancing with My Father: How God Leads Us into a Life of Grace and Joy by Sally Clarkson
- August 10 - The Help by Kathryn Stockett
- September 10 - Organized Simplicity: The Clutter-Free Approach to Intentional Living by Tsh Oxenreider (from SimpleMom!)
- October 10 - Not Your Mother's Casseroles by Faith Durand
- November 10 - The Reluctant Entertainer by Sandy Coughlin
- December 10 - On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson, the first in The Wingfeather Saga (the original list has the third book in the saga, but I don't think it's out yet. Figure I'd better read the others first!)
- The Organic God by Margaret Feinberg
- Scouting the Divine by Margaret Feinberg
- The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman
- Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (because I'm the last person to read it)


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Organic farming is less econ-friendly than you think, and conventional farming is more so.
Robert Paarlberg, author of Starved for Science: How Biotechnology Is Being Kept Out of Africa and The Politics of Precaution, has a "don't miss" essay Attention Whole Foods Shoppers in the June 2010 Foreign Affairs. The following reviews of Starved for Science give the gist of the FP article (which could be very crudely abbreviated to "Greenpeace succeeds in keeping Africa poor and hungry"):
Condoning the cultivation of genetically modified crops for food is not, Robert Paarlberg concedes, likely to win him friends in academic circles…But in this timely book, Paarlberg, a political scientist, makes a strong argument: Europeans, who have so much food they do not need the help of science to make more, are pushing their prejudices on Africa, which still relies on foreign aid to feed its people. He calls on global policymakers to renew investment in agricultural science and to stop imposing visions of "organic food purity" on a continent that has never had a green revolution. As governments look for ways of tackling what is now commonly called a "global food crisis" with unprecedented price increases in basic foodstuffs, this book offers welcome food for thought.
–Jenny Wiggins (Financial Times 20080627)
Except for South Africa, no African state has legalized the planting of GMOs for production and consumption. While citizens of rich countries have the luxury of deciding what kinds of foods–organic, nonorganic, GMO, non-GMO–to eat, droughts and insect infestations continue to wipe out crops, and rural African children die because they have no choices. Bringing another perspective to the GMO debate [is] Paarlberg's provocative argument.
–Joshua Lambert (Library Journal 20080501)
[An] illuminating book on the state of science and agriculture in Africa…[It] has much of merit.
–Jules Pretty (Times Higher Education Supplement )
[This] book ends with an alternative perspective on globalization that will inspire open-minded skeptics to rethink the matter…[Paarlberg is] a pragmatic believer in separating babies from bathwater. The fact that current applications of GM technology primarily benefit a handful of corporations does not deter Paarlberg from envisioning a scenario in which nonprofits and private African corporations might employ GM technology to serve the increasingly dire needs of African farmers…An insightful book that deftly balances the benefits and drawbacks of globalization, all within parameters conforming to the real world, the one in which we live…A clarion call for corporations and NGOs alike to revisit issues that have been ideologically polarized rather than rationally examined.
–James E. McWilliams (Texas Observer )
From the FP essay:
(…) In Europe and the United States, a new line of thinking has emerged in elite circles that opposes bringing improved seeds and fertilizers to traditional farmers and opposes linking those farmers more closely to international markets. Influential food writers, advocates, and celebrity restaurant owners are repeating the mantra that "sustainable food" in the future must be organic, local, and slow. But guess what: Rural Africa already has such a system, and it doesn't work. Few smallholder farmers in Africa use any synthetic chemicals, so their food is de facto organic. High transportation costs force them to purchase and sell almost all of their food locally. And food preparation is painfully slow. The result is nothing to celebrate: average income levels of only $1 a day and a one-in-three chance of being malnourished.
If we are going to get serious about solving global hunger, we need to de-romanticize our view of preindustrial food and farming. And that means learning to appreciate the modern, science-intensive, and highly capitalized agricultural system we've developed in the West. Without it, our food would be more expensive and less safe. In other words, a lot like the hunger-plagued rest of the world.