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So just over a week ago I had the privilege to attend my very first wedding! My beautiful cousin Eleanor was getting married to Tom, it was such a unforgettable day.
1 - This photo was taken after the church service which I couldn't stop beaming in. My sister Madeleine was a bridesmaid so it was extra special seeing Eleanor and Madeleine both walk down the aisle gracefully. I was sat with the rest of my cousins and we all were mesmerised by the service. I'm not going to lie in saying they picked great hymns as well - 'Morning has broken' and 'Be thou my vision' although I couldn't compare to my little cousin William who sang his heart out during the signing of the register I did enjoy singing the hymns!
2 - A picture of the wedding car. 'Just Married.' It was so exciting seeing them come out of the church and throw confetti then wave them off in the car
3- The decorations at the receptions were set out so lovely, the flowers all complemented each other and the tables were so pretty. I especially loved the 'Mr & Mrs' decorations on the main table. It was just such amazing day!
I have now gone back to school but, to sixth form! It's so odd! I have to wear a suit which I'm pretty sure just makes me look like a child attempting to be an adult but oh well! I must say it is nice not having any lessons to go to which you dread. But starting sixth form and going back to dance does probably mean that my blog will take a bit of a hit. I also have lots of video's that need to be edited but I just haven't got round to it. However I will sill try to post as much as I can of course but just to warn you!
Also, How excited are you for October Teen Vogue? I'm super (duper) excited as it has Hailee Steinfeld on the front and as you know I'm obsessed with her and its the young Hollywood issue which every year its my favourite!
Also, How excited are you for October Teen Vogue? I'm super (duper) excited as it has Hailee Steinfeld on the front and as you know I'm obsessed with her and its the young Hollywood issue which every year its my favourite!
Oooooo I feel like I have just rambled and rambled on but one more thing - I reached 500 followers on my twitter the other day and would just like to say thank you! It really pleased me and made me feel proud!
Now playing - Ariana Grande - Baby I (How amazing are her clothes in this video?!)
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Tonight I make my acting debut on truTV, on the show "The World's Dumbest", at 9 PM (EST)!! How excited am I?!?!
a.) So excited that I've just farted! (32%)
b.) So incredibly excited that I've visited the grave of this hot girl from high school who died in a car crash and have spanked the jizz all over her headstone! Take THAT, Kelly! (33%)
c.) So ridiculously excited that I just gave a Roman Helmet to my pet cobra, Cocky. Does anyone have snake poison anecdote or some kind offfggf gglbdg bldgbdl.sdfsd ouch sdfsdfsdfdf.......................... (35%)

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Senior Co League: Spa 4-18 Listowel Emmets 2-11
Played in Frank Sheehy Park in Listowel, Spa had the better start with opening scores from Evan Cronin (2), Michael Foley and Shane Cronin. Listowel shortly drew level before Craig Hickey had 1-1 on the board, the goal following on from a long pass in from Dara Moynihan. James Devane had two brilliant saves in goal before Evan Cronin and Michael Foley extended the Spa lead. At half time Spa led 1-7 to 0-7. Shane Cronin pointed on the restart before Listowel slotted home a dubious penalty to make it 1-8 to 1-7 after just 4 minutes. Dara and Craig kicked over two more but they were quickly cancelled out again by Listowel. Spa then hit a purple patch, notching up 3-5 in just 10 minutes, the hat-trick from Evan Cronin and points from Craig Hickey (2), Aydan Mulvaney, Evan Cronin and Shane Cronin, while James Devane had another great block in front of goal. Michael Foley, Dara Moynihan and Liam Kearney points closed out the game.
Team: James Devane, Eoin Fitzgerald, Matthew Moynihan, Eoin Cronin, Shane Cronin (0-3), David Spillane, Michael McCarthy, Liam Kearney (0-1), Andrew Garnett, Cormac Cronin, Ciaran Spillane, Dara Moynihan (0-2), Michael Foley (0-3), Evan Cronin (3-4), Craig Hickey (1-4).
Subs: Aydan Mulvaney (0-1), Mike Murphy, Eric O'Donoghue, Shane Fenton, Steven O'Connor, Paudie O'Donoghue.
Subs: Aydan Mulvaney (0-1), Mike Murphy, Eric O'Donoghue, Shane Fenton, Steven O'Connor, Paudie O'Donoghue.
Upcoming Fixtures
The juniors start their 2017 campaign while our seniors,
Juniors home to Glenflesk on Tuesday 11th at 6.45pm
Minors home to Kenmare on Wednesday 12th at 6.30pm
Minors away to Castleisland Desmonds on Friday 14th at 6.30pm
Intermediate Championship home to Desmonds on Sunday at 2.30pm.
Please support and watch our underage boys and girls display their skills at half time.
Please support and watch our underage boys and girls display their skills at half time.
U-16 Boys Monday 17th April,
Spa home to Kilgarvan at 6.30pm.
Spa U-12 Boys
Played their first home games of this year's county league, both teams won with big scores. 5-24 for one team and 5-14 for the other team. We had a few players missing due injury and the Kerry game, so these were fantastic performances. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to both Ian Coffey and Con Stack who are both on the injury list. Good to have Oran O'Neill back with us as he was out injured also. Training again this Wednesday evening 6-7pm.
Ladies Football
Spa U-6/U-12 girls: no training the next two Saturdays resume Saturday April 29th.
U-14 Girls
Tuesday April 11th at 6.30pm away to Laune Rangers in Cloone.
Senior Ladies: Home to Austin Stacks Friday 14th April at 6.30pm.
2017 Lily of Killarney
Excitement is building as one of the highlights of Killarney's social calendar is fast approaching. RTE, TV3 and TG4 presenter Sile Seoige will oversee proceedings at the 2017 Lily of Killarney.
The 44th Lily of Killarney will be selected in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Friday, 19th May 2017.
The Spa Ladies Committee would like to thank the Killarney Credit Union for their generous sponsorship of this year's event. Mark Murphy, CEO, Killarney Credit Union said "both the Lily of Killarney and the credit union have been part of Killarney for over 40 years. This year, we are proud to be main sponsor of this event and wish the contestants and organisers best wishes for this year's competition"
Such a successful night could not be possible without the loyal and continued support of many businesses in Killarney and surrounding areas, who continue to support this great event
Tickets for Buffet/Dance are only €25 and are likely to sell out quickly.
Check out Lily Of Killarney on Facebook for updates and ticket sales Geraldine O'Neill 087 7657822 or by email [email protected]
Closing date for receipt of entries is Friday 21st April.
Numbers drawn 10, 22, 25, 27. No jackpot winner. Lucky dips Donie Foley, Fossa. Mary Daly. Jer Moynihan, Ardaneanig. Norrita Cronin, Tiernaboul. Monthly annuals draw winner Sheila O'Donoghue, Valley View, Muckross. Next weeks draw in the Killarney Oaks Hotel will be for €5200.
Community Notes
Sympathy is extended to the Gleeson, Kavanagh and Fuller families on the unexpected passing of Eileen Fuller, Muckross. May she Rest in Peace.
Congratulations to Spa GAA Club President
Fr Tim O'Sullivan who celebrated his 80th birthday with family, friends, parishioners and a delegation of Spa club members, in the Irish Centre in Derby City, last Friday night. Glowing tributes were paid to the affable Fr Tim by various speakers, for his contribution, to the parish of Derby and the other parishes in which he administered. Well known tenor D'Sean O'Shea accompanied by, John White of the Blarney Ceili band, all added to the enjoyment of the occasion.
Killarney Celtic FC
Congratulations to Jamie Spillane on another Man of the Match performance in Mastergeeha. Unfortunately the result wasn't in Celtics favour after a penalty shoot out. Never the less a great game and well done to the team. Special mention to Evan Jones and Jordan Leahy also Spa members on the panel.
Fundraising Dance 22nd April at 9pm in Torc Hotel
Independence For Tiernan
Batty O'Sullivan's grandson, Tiernan 11 years, suffers from Spina Bifida and is a wheel chair user. His room is upstairs and can no longer crawl up and down the stairs. He has been very sick for the past 6 months and has had 5 surgeries in this time. He's sleeping in the sitting room. As you can imagine this is very uncomfortable for Tiernan. His family are raising funds to build a room downstairs. Tickets can be purchased from the family or at the door on the night. €10 adult €5 children. Please support this worthy cause.
Jamie Spillane man of the match at FAI Junior Cup Semi Final.


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The cyclical nature of downtown urban hubs can be traced across many cities around the world. When a city experiences a boom in one distinct area, a downtown is born, bringing new office and residential buildings, retail and more.
People move in, living and working in the same location and luring new businesses to the area. But as popularity surges, residential and commercial rents often become expensive, pricing out the residents and small shops that exist in the area. In turn, these people and businesses move just outside the city limits in search of less expensive rent, creating new up-and-coming neighborhoods. Slowly, all that's left downtown are the big businesses that can afford to stay there. Rents drop, a new generation rediscovers the area, and the downtown is born anew.
Sound familiar? This ongoing cycle has occurred in New York, Detroit, Boston, San Francisco and many other cities, but perhaps most notably in Los Angeles.
"When Los Angeles was originally becoming a city, downtown was built in a very specific location that was relatively close to Union Station, and the historic core grew close to there," says John Zanetos, senior vice president in the Los Angeles office of CBRE. "The modern downtown was built during the 1980s and early 1990s; the last building was completed in 1992."
When Los Angeles was originally becoming a city, downtown was built in a very specific location that was relatively close to Union Station, and the historic core grew close to there.
But then the LA riots gripped the city that same summer, deterring new retail, restaurants and art galleries from following the new office buildings that had just gone up downtown.
"The other pieces to the puzzle, the residential buildings and other amenities that would weave together with the offices to form a thriving downtown never happened," concludes Zanetos.
As new neighborhoods surrounding downtown continued to pop up and gain popularity with residents and local businesses, what was left was a downtown without a pulse; a business hub carrying little allure amidst the ever-sprawling city, where traffic often deters residents from traveling outside their work-home loop.
That all changed within the past decade. According to the LA Times, the current construction development of downtown is the largest boom the area has seen since the 1920s. Seventy-nine developments 50,000 square feet or larger have been built since the beginning of the decade. But while the city continues to be built up, commercial rents have stayed relatively low—lower than many of the affluent suburbs in the surrounding areas—allowing a new surge of retail shops, art galleries and restaurants to find a foothold in the burgeoning downtown.
"The resurgence in downtown LA is due to the fact that younger and older people alike want to live closer to work, to activities and to interesting experiences. In the greater suburbs of the city it's tough to find any sort of historic culture; some of these communities were built only a few decades ago. So residents are finding that in the gorgeous old architectural buildings of downtown," says Andrew Turf, senior vice president of High Street Retail Services in the Los Angeles office of CBRE. "With that brings retail, movie theaters, entertainment and restaurants because you have inexpensive rent and unique neighborhoods to build a brand around, like what Bestia's done in the Arts District."
The resurgence in downtown LA is due to the fact that younger and older people alike want to live closer to work, to activities and to interesting experiences.
A prime example of a business that's helped shape the area, Bestia—a modern-day Italian restaurant—opened in 2012 in an area that many wouldn't even have considered to be up-and-coming.
The popularity of the restaurant proved to be a tempting draw for small businesses looking to open a shop in an area with inexpensive rent. Today, its neighbors include a handful of art galleries and performing arts spaces, high-end coffee shops and unique retail boutiques.
"People woke up to the fact that the area is around 10 miles from the ocean, has over half a million people working here and the old architectural spaces were renting for much less than surrounding areas," Turf explained. "You want to live in a vibrant area with interesting people and interesting things to do? That's downtown Los Angeles."
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Free food for Valley voters
Hang onto that "I voted sticker." It's the key to free food on Election Day.
There are strings attached, so read the fine print.
Chuck E. Cheese's: Get a free personal pepperoni pizza with any other pizza purchase Tuesda. Use coupon code #5253 or let the person at the register know you voted.
Fresno-area taco trucks: Remember the Trump supporter's "taco trucks on every corner" warning-turned-fantasy? Some local politicians are sponsoring free tacos at the #559 Rock the Vote Taco Tour. The taco trucks are at various locations in Fresno, Selma and Sanger.
7-Eleven: The convenience store is giving away a free cup of coffee, cappuccino, latte or hot chocolate to people who download its app. Look for the coupon in the "scan and save" section.
Firehouse Subs: The sandwich chain, which has one location at Blackstone and Nees avenues, is giving away a free medium drink for voters who show their stickers.
Bethany Clough: 559-441-6431, @BethanyClough


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I think most of us want to be happy - I know I do. It's a worthwhile goal that I strive for every day. This is one of my favorite quotes from John Lennon:
Friday, September 12, 2014
My Favorite Books - The Happiness Project
I think most of us want to be happy - I know I do. It's a worthwhile goal that I strive for every day. This is one of my favorite quotes from John Lennon:
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I have heard great things about this book. I want to read it even more, now.ReplyDelete
Playing with my family and friends makes me most happy. I also love a juicy book...thank you for the suggestion. Redbox has a movie that might make you smile called Moms' Night out about a blogger mommy like you...grab a friend and give this chick flick a gander. Let me know what you think...forwarning, it's cheesy!ReplyDelete
This is the second review I've read of it that actually made me think it might really be a good book for me.ReplyDelete
And you and I seem to think alike a lot!
Oh my goodness, Lana! I loved this book as well, and keep it my nightstand - I even bought it in an airport bookstore as well! It was sort of a pre-step in my journey towards beginning to blog!ReplyDelete
Great book! Have you read her second one? It's called Happier At Home. I liked that one a lot, too!ReplyDelete
I got that book as a gift a while back & loved it... so I recommend!ReplyDelete
I'm adding this to my reading list! I can use more happiness in my life!ReplyDelete
I agree with you--everyone needs a little more happiness in their life!ReplyDelete
I read that book too! You're right, it's all about being mindful of happiness. I think I need to read it again actually. And great quote by John Lennon!ReplyDelete
I hadn't heard of this book before! I'll have to check it out!ReplyDelete


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The prevention of electrical shock can be achieved in two ways: Deenergizing the circuit or using safety equipment on the energized circuit. Both methods are fairly straightforward and consist of common sense thinking. Let's discuss them in detail.
Deenergizing the circuit
Obviously, if you work on deenergized equipment, the risk of personal injury is greatly reduced. Unfortunately, many people have been electrocuted by circuits they thought were "dead." To ensure that a circuit is safe and deenergized, these procedures should be precisely followed.
Preliminary planning. First, prior to system shutdown, you should review an updated single-line diagram of the power distribution system. You should determine the available power sources, grounding points, switching sequencing (if any), and any equipment affected by the proposed shutdown.
Second, you should verify that the nameplate callouts of affected equipment match those shown in the updated single-line diagram. Should any disconnects lack an identification label, you should prepare one and further update the single line diagram with this information.
Third, you should coordinate the shutdown by notifying all affected departments within the facility. Special equipment such as elevators, computers, life safety systems, etc. might require additional coordination to ensure facility operation.
Fourth, you should schedule the availability of necessary people, equipment, maintenance tools, and life safety equipment for the proposed work.
Fifth, you should write an operating procedure for the intended work and review it with pertinent facility personnel as required. This procedure should contain "as found" labeling information for all breakers, switches, and controls. Also included should be a sequence of breaker and/or switch operation, with the sequence starting with downstream loads and working up.
Shutdown. After the circuit has been deenergized, it should be tested with an appropriate test instrument having the proper voltage rating before the proposed work begins. This instrument should have been tested on a known energized circuit prior to this. The circuit should be tested phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground on all possible sources. The test instrument should be re-tested immediately on a known energized circuit.
Next, you should install safety grounds on the deenergized circuit. These grounds will protect against induced voltages from adjacent energized circuits; inadvertent circuit re-energization due to switching errors; any unusual conditions that might bring an energized conductor in contact with the deenergized circuit; and any stored charges (capacitors). When installing the grounds, you should connect to "ground" first and then to the phases.
A ground cable must be able to conduct the anticipated fault current and have a minimum conductance of a No. 2 AWG copper conductor (95A). The ground cable length should only be as long as necessary since excess cable could "whip" in the event of a fault, causing injury to nearby personnel. The ground cable's clamp should be sized for adequate current flow and designed for the particular application (bus, cable, tube, special grounding knobs, etc.).
Finally, you should lockout and tagout the circuit's switching device. Each person working on the circuit should have his or her own lock and tag. Only that person can remove his or her lock and tag. Laminated tags having a picture of the worker are ideal.
Using safety equipment on energized circuit
The primary function of safety equipment is to increase the dielectric between the energized source and you. This is usually done with hot sticks, rubber gloves, rubber blankets, or other insulating materials. However, these products can provide protection only if properly tested, maintained, and safely used. There are some very valuable guidelines that certainly pertain here.
Personal guidelines. Do not work on energized equipment with wet hands or while wearing wet clothing. Do not wear any clothing with exposed zippers, buttons, other metal fasteners. Do not wear loose or flapping clothing. Do not wear rings, wristwatches, bracelets, or other similar items when doing work on or within 4 ft of electrical equipment with exposed current-carrying parts.
Safety equipment guidelines. Do wear rubber gloves when working on energized equipment. They should be put on before coming within reach of the energized parts and removed when entirely clear of these parts. Leather protectors should always be worn over the rubber gloves and should not be used for any other purpose. Rubber gloves should never be rolled down or worn inside out. Never wear two pairs of gloves.
Rubber gloves and other rubber protective equipment should be tested at intervals not to exceed the following.
* Rubber gloves: every six months.
* Rubber blankets: every year.
* Rubber line hoses and hoods: every year.
The date of the testing should be marked on this protective equipment.
These insulating and protective devices should be stored flat in areas. The areas should be free of oils, chemicals, and other detrimental materials.
Rubber gloves should be "air-tested" before starting work on energized equipment or circuit by grasping the glove's cuff at opposite points and twirling the glove. With the open end held closed by one hand (so that the air inside can't escape), squeeze the glove with the other hand to force air into the thumb, fingers, and palm. Hold the glove to your ear and listen for escaping air, making a thorough inspection for holes or thin spots. You can also hold the inflated glove under water and check for air bubbles. If the glove is defective, tag it and return it for replacement.
If the work requires that one hand be free of covering, a rubber glove should still be worn on the other.
Hard hats should always be worn, especially when working directly under other workers. Standard hard hats are required to have a degree of insulation resistance so that personnel (other than electrical) are protected from accidental contacts with electrical circuits and equipment at relatively low voltages (less than 2200V). Electrical workers, especially those involved with transmission or distribution line installation and repair, should wear insulating safety helmets or all-purpose protective helmets that have been proof-tested to more than 20,000V.
On energized low voltage equipment (600V or less), hand tools with insulated handles should be used. Many makes are available with insulation levels up to 1000V. Hand tools with broken, nicked, or cracked insulated handles should be discarded and replaced.


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The Only Birthday Party That Could Get Away With Not Serving Cake
Deliciously cute.
An ordinary cake smash simply wouldn't do for Delta Phillips' first birthday. Delta's mom Monica says the little lady has never been a fan of sweets—like the rest of her family, she's more of a taco girl.
"I didn't think cake would go over as well because she just picks at it and takes a couple bites and has no interest," Monica told Today. "I decided to do a different food that would be fun for her and that she enjoys."
So for her first birthday, her parents dressed her in a custom tutu and presented her with a pile of fast food tacos. Thrilled, Delta immediately went to work on them like only a hungry baby could. The best part? Photographer Julia Aiello was on hand to document every delicious bite.
"She just kept looking up at us and laughing, then would start eating again and give us a cheesy grin," Monica recalls. "She couldn't believe we were letting her make such a mess."
Taco Bell is a favorite treat of Monica her husband Tim and their other two daughters. In fact, Monica and Tim began dating after they ate lunch together at the restaurant, and the couple tells Today that they were in the drive-thru picking up food when Monica's water broke when she was pregnant with their middle daughter.
"Some families like to go out and get ice cream for a treat, but our family likes to go get Taco Bell," Monica says.
For Aiello, the shoot was a breeze. While some babies need a little encouragement digging into their cake, she says, Delta knew exactly what to do with her mound of tacos.
"She didn't need any help at all," Aiello, owner of Julia Marie Photography says. "She dug right in, put one in each hand and went to town."
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When Aiello shared a few shots on Facebook, it didn't take long for the taco-loving tyke to catch the eye of the bigwigs at Taco Bell. Phillips said the company is sending her a gift and offered to cater Delta's second birthday.
Despite all the attention she's getting, her parents assure Today that the fame isn't going to Delta's head.


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How did you discover your favorite author?
May 05, 2015
They say you never forget your first time. My tiny inquiring mind wants to know. Was it a recommendation from a friend? Book club? Advertisement? Online? At the library? Chime in!
My sister used to read to me – wonderful, talented, creative woman. The ones that moved me most – Lord of the Rings and The Three Musketeers. She introduced me to libraries. My mum and dad also always brought books from jumble sales – all sorts and always newspapers. Favourite authors now, Primo Levi, James Lee Burke, Camille Lackberg, Alan Bennett and now I'm going to get a hold of one of your books 🙂
I read a biographical sketch on John Jakes years ago in a magazine article and was intrigued, so I bought The Bastard (Jakes's first in a very long series). I love all his historical fiction novels, especially the North and South series. I loved the characters so much in that series that I cried when I finished the last book.
I don't remember! I am sure a friend recommended it to me (that much I do remember), but I cannot for the life of me remember who it was. I wrote a public fan letter to my favorite author (http://www.laurakcurtis.com/blog/2012/12/an-unnatural-appreciation-a-fan-letter-to-john-connolly/) and back when I was doing that I tried really, really hard to remember who told me about him, but my memory's just not that good.
I discovered my favourites at the library. I'm rather resistant to books which are recommended by family and friends! I discovered another favourite in a charity bookshop. Newer favourites have been found on the Internet, often as part of a network of already-known and liked authors.
I found Sarah Addison Allen's Garden Spells at my local thrift store and immediately fell in love. Read all of her other books as soon as I finished!
My daughter was in the hospital for a long time and her mother-in -law brought me the ceder cove series by Debbie macomber.
My mother dropped me off at the library every week! (That was back in the "old days"!). Or I waited for the Bookmobile to come in the summertime! I can't remember when I didn't love to read!
I don't have one particular favorite author. The first short story I read of Cathy Lamb intrigued me, so I read Julia's Chocolates. Have read pretty much everything she has written since. A colleague gave me Nora Roberts first book and I've read everything since, including her JD Robb books. Once on the train going to work, I realized I had already read the book I took with me. Went to the bookstore at lunch and discovered Kris Radish. I have read all of her fiction books. Most of the others that I enjoy, I have discovered browsing through bookstores. Discovered a few new ones when Borders went out of business.
I've bought many books on clearance at Half Price Books just because they sound good. I have discovered most of my favorite authors this way.
Love my Library too! Started when I was in kindergarten!!
Books have been in my life for as long as I can remember. Favorite authors are many as are the ways I discovered them…book clubs, a shared book from friend or family member,a title that catches my attention at the book store or the library. My daughter got a book from the grandmother of her best friend and read it then gave it to me…I'm hooked on books.
The library. That's where I discovered ALL my favorite authors, ever since I was a child. I only buy them after they have established themselves as favorites.
I had a bilateral mastectomy and on of the nurses lent me The Christmas Box Trilogy by Richard April Evans. I have now read every book he has ever written. Plus I have even met him.. Susan Wiggs Lakeshore Chronicles is another favorite of mine.
The first one at the library as a high schooler and the other a friend loaned me the book and I have been hooked since.
The summer before I start High School, I discovered Pearl S. Buck at the local library.
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The library! I was always finding what I needed to read at the library growing up. As I get older, I find authors mostly by blogging, shopping, and friends. But the library started it all. 🙂


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Friday, 13 December 2013
Lawnscaping winter blog hop
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Love them both, your coloring is fab!ReplyDelete
Beautiful cards!ReplyDelete
Very cute cards! Love that mistletoe!ReplyDelete
Very cute cards....especially the owl couple :)ReplyDelete
These are both really adorable creations!! I love those owls with the punny sentiment! :) Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
I love the mistletoe card. They both are really cute.ReplyDelete
How many are cute this owls, lovely!!ReplyDelete
love all the white space on your cards :) so sweet! gives me ideas for cards for my BF ;) thank you!! Thank you for being part of the hop!ReplyDelete
cute cards!!! Love those owls!ReplyDelete
Both cards are so adorable - wonderful work!ReplyDelete
Great cards, I especially love the owl cards!ReplyDelete
Oooo...love that owl card! So cute :)ReplyDelete
Just Perfect.. totally elegant CAS cards!!! Love the you&me card so much...ReplyDelete
Love the owls!!! So sweet. Wonderful cards.ReplyDelete
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Beautiful cards, especially loved the owls and sentiment :)ReplyDelete
love the owls!ReplyDelete
I am so in love with both of these... But the mistletoe card is pure genius!!!!!ReplyDelete
Hope you have a Merry CHRISTmas!! Hugs -Ali
I crack for these owls! They are just too nice!ReplyDelete
Thank you to give us the chance to gain a batch!
Love the owl card and their colorful scarves.ReplyDelete
Both your cards are stunning, love your coloring!!ReplyDelete
Very cute & fun card love it hugs xxReplyDelete
Both cards are super cute and perfect for that special someone.ReplyDelete
Great card! I love the owls.ReplyDelete
Two lovely cards, I love winter owl and the second with the mistletoe is fantastic~ReplyDelete
Owww... love those two sweet owls! They are just so cute!! ^_^ReplyDelete
These owls are so sweet. Lovely cardsReplyDelete
Super cute CAS cards!ReplyDelete
Owl, this is cute!ReplyDelete
Love the mistletoe with twine
Awww, this is soooo cute.... And now I've got that amazing song in my head!ReplyDelete
So cute! I like how you used two owls next to each other.ReplyDelete
Sweet and simple cards, love them!ReplyDelete
Both cards are adorable. I really love the owls all bundled up against the cold.ReplyDelete
Like the bundled up Owls & sentiment.ReplyDelete
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Great cards! Love the creativityReplyDelete
Super cute way to use the owls!! And, I like how you redid the sentiment in a different font.ReplyDelete
Love the owls!!!ReplyDelete
A really sweet pair of cards! Great job!ReplyDelete
Love the owls!ReplyDelete
These are simply sweet. I love the CAS look, and adorable owls.ReplyDelete
I love BOTH of those cards! The layouts are lovely, and what you did with the images are great!!!ReplyDelete
Love the mistletoe card!ReplyDelete
Those owls are so sweet together! And what a perfect sentiment for the mistletoe! Fabulous creations!ReplyDelete
Such perfect cards for that special somebody. They are simply fantastic :) Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
Such cute cards! The mistletoe and simple sentiment are just perfect!ReplyDelete
LOVE your cards!! that sweet owl pair is AMAZINGLY colored!! wow!! hello!! and that whole card is just wonderful and sweet!! i love the patterned paper they're on too! and the mistletoe card is soooooo pretty in all of its CAS glory!! LOVE milo's abc's!!ReplyDelete
This is so sweet! I love the sentiment and how you stamped it out. The owls are adorable and I love the tiny speech bubble. This is just perfect. <3ReplyDelete
So sweet....Love that adorable little owl.ReplyDelete
both cards are great!ReplyDelete
This is a fun cardReplyDelete
I adore your pink & blue scarfed owls. The sentiment came out so nice as well!ReplyDelete
your cards so lovely. Love those owls.ReplyDelete
that mistletoe card is wonderful, love itReplyDelete
extra sweet card! thanks for sharingReplyDelete
Cute cards. The little owls are adorable!ReplyDelete
Such a sweet card! Love those cuddling owls - so cute!ReplyDelete
Awwww how sweet!!!!ReplyDelete
Lovely cards, and I really like the bow holding up the misletoeReplyDelete
Milo's alphas go with everything, don't they? I LOVE these cards, your coloring is gorgeous and that first one had me humming!ReplyDelete
adorable layout! I love those owls!ReplyDelete
Such a sweet owl card.ReplyDelete
Lovely cards.ReplyDelete
Love the owls and mistletoe cards.....awesome job!ReplyDelete
Both of your cards are terrific. TFS.ReplyDelete
Crafty hugs,
Cute cards. I hadn't seen that mistletoe before. I like it.ReplyDelete
What a cute idea!ReplyDelete
Both cards are so cute! I just love your owl card! It's adorable!ReplyDelete
The owls are so adorable!ReplyDelete
I love both of your cards... So classic and cute.ReplyDelete
I love the mistletoe card, classic but very classyReplyDelete
Like the you and me card.ReplyDelete
Ohhhhh the two owls! Beyond adorable!ReplyDelete
Your colouring skillz are awesome! Lovely cards, both of them! xxReplyDelete
This is so cute. The two owls could be an anniversary card too. I love it. The mistletoe is adorable.ReplyDelete
love these both!ReplyDelete
Your little "love owls" are so cute.ReplyDelete
Great cards--I really like those owls.ReplyDelete
Love the owls, and that mistletoe is a great idea!ReplyDelete
Sweet cards - gives me some ideas for a card for my hubby. Thank you!ReplyDelete
this pair of owls are adorableReplyDelete
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Two little owls sitting in a treeReplyDelete
Looking down on the mistletoe and me,
But who will be ME
These owls are sooooo cute! What beautiful cards! TFSReplyDelete
Ah, really sweet!ReplyDelete
what fun cards!ReplyDelete
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Love your Cards, and the CAS style!!ReplyDelete
The owls are just so sweet, perfect for a significant other!ReplyDelete
very sweet holiday cards for the special someone in your life! i love the clean look of the mistletoe, so prettyReplyDelete
Such cute ideas!!! So much fun :)ReplyDelete
These cards are gorgeous!ReplyDelete
Cute and fun cards.ReplyDelete
I love the owls!
Carla from Utah
Love the owls and the CAS mistletoe card!ReplyDelete
Cute cards! Love your owls!ReplyDelete
Aw, those owls are so cute! I love the sparkly twine on the mistletoe too! <3ReplyDelete
This is so very sweet and I love your design elements!ReplyDelete
Loving both cards!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous cards Kate - LOVE, LOVE your mistletoe!!ReplyDelete
Swet cards..love the cute owls.ReplyDelete
love both cardsReplyDelete
Very cute the two owls areReplyDelete
Both are adorable!ReplyDelete
both very cute. great idea with the mistletoe for mission accomplishedReplyDelete
Love both projects, great coloring!ReplyDelete
i dont really like owls but these ones are soooooooooo cute congratsReplyDelete
Cute little owlsReplyDelete
LOVING your SWEET Owls!! THANKS for sharing and have a Fabulous Weekend!! ;)ReplyDelete
so cute, love your cardsReplyDelete
- Anonymous16 December 2013 at 03:46
Awww, so cute - I love owls! This card is lovely and so pretty.ReplyDelete
Hi Kate: Love your owls card. I am absolutely obsessed with them. Very glad I decided to start the lawnscaping winter blog hop from the end. Thanks for the inspiration. Cheers!ReplyDelete
Love your cards! Those owls and the sentiment are my favorite!ReplyDelete
Both card are super cute, but my favorite is the 2nd one.ReplyDelete
Thank you so very much everyone for stopping by it's been a great hop :)ReplyDelete
Love your cards!!ReplyDelete
The first one is my fav .... I so love Winter owl; it's one of my fav Lawn Fawn stamps ... so... I totally love that card! :) Love the big sentiment too!


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Top Ender now has her own blog. She wanted to know what I did on the computer, and she wanted a diary so I thought we should combine the two!
Top Ender thinks it is great, as I have linked her flickr account to her blog, and so there is a slide show of her pictures at the bottom of her blog!
At the moment she is trying to poke me to get me of the computer so that she can go on her log on... Starting to wonder why we taught her to talk!


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Well, I've been pretty busy building some pens and have sold a few so that helps out. I recently bought a new flat panel LED TV so now I need to build a new stand for it. I want to build a stand that the TV will stand on, but that also has room to hold my receiver, cable box, Xbox, PS3 and DVD's/Games. So, one day I decided to browse through the Pottery Barn catalog and see what they had and found exactly what I was looking for:
This design is exactly what I need; TV sits on top, there is room for all the accessories as well as media storage on the sides. I also like that you can close the whole thing up if you want, when not in use. This will be the first cabinet I've built that has pocket doors too so that should be interesting.
This piece is going to be made out of Walnut, which I haven't used since my first piece which was the blanket chest, so I'm looking forward to that. Since Christmas is just a few days away, and New Years just after that, I'm not exactly sure when I will get started, but I may buy the wood after Christmas so that it can acclimate in the shop and then I can get started right after the new year; should be a nice way to ring in the new year! So join me around that time frame for the design and build along. I'm always eager to learn so input is always welcome!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family!
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"Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father." – John 14:12
Here in the fourteenth chapter of John we read the Master's word, the Master's desire: "Greater things than these shall he do." Why was His prospective so full? Because He had admiration before Him. Jesus had great admiration before Him when He saw the disciples. He knew He had the material that would bring out that which would prove to the world a real satisfaction—to heaven and to the world.
Those glorified, exercised, wonderfully modified, and then glorified positions of these fishermen were surely ideal places. What were they? Unlearned, in one place. (Not that I am going to build on an unlearned position.) Ignorant men in another place (not that I am going to build on that). But look—they were unlearned, but God taught them. It is far better to have the learning of the Spirit than anything else. They were ignorant. He enlarged them. They were beside themselves because they had been touched with the divine life. If the Most High God touches you, you will be beside yourself. As long as you hold your own, the natural and the spiritual will be mixed. But if ever you jump over the traces by the power of the new creation, you will find He has got hold of you.
Divine wisdom will never make you foolish. Divine wisdom will give you a sound mind. Divine wisdom will give you a touch of divine nature. Divine life is full of divine appointment and equipment, and you cannot be filled with the power of God without a manifestation. I would to God today that we understood to be filled with the Holy Ghost is to be filled with manifestation, the glory of the Lord being in the midst of us, manifesting His divine power.
Jesus knew that these people He had before Him were going to do greater things than He had done. How could they do it? None of us is able. None of us is capable. But our incapability has to be clothed with His divine ability, and our helplessness has to be filled with His power of helpfulness. This is why He knew.
He knew He was going away and that if He went away it was expedient, it was necessary, it was important that another came in His place and took up the same thing in them as He had been telling them: "I in you and you in Me." There was a plan of divine order. So the Holy Ghost was to come.
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The new SAT started March 2016.
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My full name is Andrew David Nance. I have been here at FBC Folsom serving as Music Minister since March of 2014. I attend New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) where I am working on my Master of Arts degree in Biblical Studies. I met my wonderful wife Allyson Nance at NOBTS about a month after I started attending there. She was working on her PhD in New Testament and Greek, which was a little intimidating since she graded my work for 2 classes the first semester I went to seminary. But she still married me a year later, on July 19, 2014.
The Lord has blessed us both with the gift of music. Both of our fathers are music ministers and both mothers play piano, so music runs in our families. Ally and I each play piano and received music degrees, her from LSU and me from the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). We love sharing the gift of music to edify believers in Christ in worship services and being a part of the FBC Folsom family in general.


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Home for the holidays: When turkey improves even the most trying family relationships
My two youngest sons have flown south for Thanksgiving, and I've been excited about this homecoming since before Labor Day.
The boys are here! The boys are here! I whisper to myself, all atwitter.
That's me channeling Paul Revere, though the call to action, of course, differs. Instead of loading my musket, I've packed the pantry and refrigerator with their favorite goodies.
Yes, they get on my nerves when they leave damp towels on the bathroom floor or forget sneakers in the middle of the living room, but I'm more than ready to overlook such annoyances for these few blessed days. This week I've been smug as a hen with her chicks tucked safely under her wings.
Unlike many of my friends, I'm lucky that my large family — siblings, aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces — continues to live in my hometown. My three oldest kids (and more important, my grandchildren) live a short walk or drive away. However, my two youngest took jobs outside of Miami when they graduated college, introducing me to a strange sense of deprivation.
Most everybody who can come home for Thanksgiving does. Something about this holiday makes us yearn for family, for the warmth of our childhood hearth, maybe even, in a crazy way, for that loose cannon cousin who is such an embarrassment. Also, it's a non-religious holiday, as American as pumpkin pie, and not nearly as commercial as Christmas — though greedy retailers (shame, shame, shame) have muscled in by opening stores when we should all be sleeping off the sweet potato casserole on the sofa next to Aunt Maria.
Usually coming home means lots of travel: clogged roads and busy airports. That's because we Americans are a mobile people who traditionally haven't thought twice about pulling up stakes. It's part of national mythology, our transiency.
So I was quite surprised to read a piece that defied this notion. The percentage of Americans who moved fell to an all-time low in 2016, continuing a trend that demographers have been tracking for decades. In fact, the idea of staying in place has accelerated in the past 15 years.
Here are the figures: Around 1950, about 20 percent of Americans changed homes in a given year. By the 1980s, 18 percent did and by the 2000, it was under 15 percent. In the latest one-year period, it had sunk to 11.2 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Experts have all kinds of theories to explain this change. The economic crisis. High home prices. Low home prices. Technology that facilitates telecommuting. The spread of work, health and financial opportunities. In other words, no one reason seems to explain the trend with any certainty.
However, those in the know say we, as a society, were already moving toward "increased rootedness" before tech, before the Great Recession, before home prices rollercoasted. Could it be then that familiarity and a sense of belonging have grown in importance? Have we reached a point where our needs, financial, social and otherwise, can be met by staying close to home? Has proximity to family become as appealing as a better-paying job?
Who knows. Reasons for staying — or moving — are as varied as post-election analysis, but with my boys home for the holidays I want to think that the pull of tribe remains strong enough to lure my babies near, if not permanently at least as often as permitted.


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What have the Celts ever done for us?
This famous Monty Python clip tells us everything we need to know about the way the Roman Empire and Roman civilization has been viewed down the present day. But recent archaelogical evidence, and new theories, are making us rethink our attitudes to the Romans. Were they always more civilized? Their attitudes to slaves, gladiator shows and their treatment of the people they conquered would suggest not.
And were the Romans great innovators, intellectuals and inventors or were they just very good at stealing other people's ideas? Should we be asking, "What did the Celts ever do for us?" Because it turns out they were ahead of the Romans in many ways, a few of which I'll investigate here. I'm thinking feminism, roads, wine barrels, chariot suspension, chain mail, stabbing swords, telegraph systems, astronomy and accurate calendars to mention but a few.
Graham Robb has written a great article on re-evaluating the Celts, which you can read here. And keep visiting for new posts.
Dio, a Roman consul and historian, said this in his history of Rome. he was talking about the rebellion of the Iceni Queen Boudica against the Romans in Britain. It was bad enough that the Romans nearly had to abandon their new province, but the fact that it was a women leading the rebellion made it doubly bad. (For more about Boudica and her rebellion see Celt of the Month.)
In Rome a woman had few rights. No matter how wealthy she was, she was still considered the property of her father's family, even after marriage. She didn't have her own name. She was always given the feminine version of her father's name. So if her father was Julius, she'd automatically become Julia. If her Dad was Agrippus, she'd be Agrippina. She was not allowed to vote, hold office or serve in the military. If she divorced her husband, the father automatically kept the children. She could inherit property, keep her own money, ask for a divorce and write her own will.
The position of women in Celtic society was quite different. Celtic women were definitely allowed to hold office in their own right. Queen Cartimandua ruled the Brigantes. Queen Boudica ruled the Iceni after her husband Prasutagus died. He had actually left his kingdom to his two daughters. Women like Boudica led men into battle. In the Tain Bo Cuailnge, Cuchulain is taught to fight by the warrior maiden Skatha. He fights against the forces of Queen Maeve, who leads her army into battle. There are examples of Celtic women being diplomats, ambassadors and druids as well.
So the Celts were far more forward thinking regarding women's rights than some societies existing even today.
The first "Telephone" System
Ok, so that is a bit of an exaggeration. The Celts didn't invent the telephone, but according to Julius Caesar the Gauls did have an amazing system of shouting to each other across the fields, so that news could travel across the country in a matter of hours. Here's what Caesar said:
Sounds a bit crazy? Maybe, but it's no more crazy than the whistling language of the Pyrenees or the Canaries. Have a look at this video about the whistling languages used to talk over long distances.
Caesar tells this system of shouting and listening posts, called Equoranda, were how the Averni found out about a massacre of Romans in Cenabum, 160 miles away, in a matter of hours, and started a revolt of their own.
There are still many towns in France with names that are modern versions of the word equoranda.


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Minecraft IGN:Greivousgames
Time spend on server:about 5 months
Why you want to be in staff? because I like to help people and I really enjoy this server and I want other people to enjoy it to :DDD
How will you help the server out? I will help new players and welcome them to the server ive been here quite a long time so I will guide them around to aswell as being able to tell flot or mertz or any higher staff about a problem or potential threat to the server
What do you like the most about the server? I enjoy it all but my favourite bit is definitely free roam a fast paced rpg lots of fun as you can gang up with your mates and take down a dungeon
Were you staff on any other servers? I have been mod on 4 other servers admin on 3 head admin on 2 and co-owner on 1
How active will you be on the server? frequently on because I have got a lot of free time after school so mid day a lot really :DDD
What will you do to get more players on? invite my friends and I will help to supply the server with livestreams of my twitch account
What is important when being staff member? being practical a guide as well as helping and searching out threats also the best one having fun :DDD
Test 1:
A new guy comes into server, he starts to swear.
What do you do ?
B) Give him warning, and there after mute him if he continues. just like mertz I watched him do it yesterday
Test 2:
A new guy comes into the server, he is confused don't know where to go
What do you do? guide him around and help him on his way till he understands and is ready to look at the fantasy world at his own pace
A) Tell him every information to get him started
B) Tell him the basics and let him find out the rest.
Test 3:
A guy starts to advertise.
What do you do?
A) Punish him, because he is only coming to advertise this one because ive seen this in the server im head admin in and man they really get on my nerves and other people and its not fair on others because it clogs up chat D:
B) Mute him forever
C) Not doing anything about it
thanks for your time and I hope to help as or not as a staff in the future
Regards Greivous(Callum)


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Marilyn and André Danesh have been involved with Hebrew SeniorLife for many years. But it was the 2010 opening of HSL's multigenerational campus, NewBridge on the Charles, that caused the Daneshes to think differently about the impact they could have through their philanthropy. It came at a time in their lives when Marilyn and André began thinking about their legacy, and the example they could set for their family and their community.
As an HSL Trustee and a former Board member at The Rashi School, Marilyn was thrilled to see these two organizations collaborating. Both organizations are very close to her heart, and Rashi shares a campus with NewBridge. The multigenerational approach extends through the lives of all the residents and students. Three of Marilyn and André's grandchildren attend Rashi and take part in the programming with NewBridge.
André says, "One of the things that impressed me was seeing the relationship between the seniors and young people, and how the children learned to be compassionate."
The Daneshes were also looking to impact life in their own Brookline community. That's why they decided to make a $1.5 million gift to Hebrew SeniorLife. One of the buildings at Center Communities of Brookline became The Marilyn and André Danesh Family Residences at 100 Centre Street in their honor.
"The city has been good to us," remarks André. "We didn't have a lot of money when we moved here, and now we can support something that we believe in. I think a lot of families, especially from the Jewish community, appreciate the service that Center Communities of Brookline provides."
Marilyn notes, "Hebrew SeniorLife is a very caring community. And the affiliation with Harvard Medical School, plus the research and teaching, means that the staff is up-to-date on the latest standards of care."


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Oh, man. 2014 has yet to show any promise when it comes to Hello! Project… and my blogging. Everything other than those two has interested me so far this year. I don't know guys, this is looking like a bad sign. Anyway, just recently, C-ute released their latest(yep, another double a-side), Kokoro no Sakebi wo Uta ni Shitemeta / Love take it all, this past Wednesday. From the snippets I've already seen, looks like more of a snoozefest…
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Too Much Weed
What could possibly be another explanation for Berryz Koubou's choreography for the past, like, year?
To commemorate(or, possibly, shame…) today's release(in Japan) of Berryz Koubou's latest double A-side, Otona na no yo! / 1-oku 3-senman Sou Diet Oukoku, let's take a moment to dissect this interesting single.
Reader's Choice: Best of Hello! Project 2013
From November – December, I set up a series of polls that were meant to showcase what you readers loved from Hello! Project in 2013. Now it's time to share all of those results with you! So, what do you think the fans liked best?
Freshly Squeezed
Tsunku has been a busy, busy man. Gettin' those videos up, namin' names. Y'know, the usual. So let's see what Tsunku has cooked up–or I should say squeezed–for us in this past week.
Let's Have A Good Timee~!
I know, I know. I've been a bit MIA lately. But no worries! I'm back with Berryz' newest PV! Even though I saw it literally the moment it was uploaded(somehow, I just happened to be on YouTube at the time), my review is finally here. So, how do the Disco Berryz fair in this video?
Nothing Says "Asian Celebration" Like Some Zebra Print…
Berryz Koubou and S/mileage are getting ready to release their (sort of) spring singles! Are they up to par? Let's a-go~~!
Anticipating These Albums and Photobooks…
It's finally time for the big, hearty update for our girls at Hello! Pro! The week starts out strong for Morning Musume, even though I'm not all that impressed by the early releases of 2013…
OUCH! The boring hurts!
Berryz Mansion is filled with…PROSTITUTES!?
Well… Maybe we saw it coming, guys. Either way, I'm gonna take a small break from my 2012 posts to comment on Berryz' upcoming album and single!
Hello! Project 2012 Single of the Year
Time for a new end-of-the-year series! Just as the title suggests, I'll be choosing the best single released by Hello! Project this year. Considering H!P is an umbrella, I'll first be hand-selecting 5 top contenders and choosing the victor from those. Ready to begin?


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So this week was my first week back on it since the Dublin City Marathon in October. I took a week off after the event that turned into two weeks and then picked up a chest infection. I was laid up on antibiotics etc. so I really have not done much since October. With that in mind this hasn't been a bad week. I have included the week's mileage below, taken from my Polar Training account and below that there are links to my PBs and times via Strava and other sites. I have to say that the Polar RC3 watch I use is great and the web application for data, while not as detailed as some of the other watches and computers, works well for me. I am not mad on having to manually upload to Strava etc. so please don't expect to see much in the way of activity over there. I got in a swim session tonight, my first time in the water in almost two months. On October 11th I swam the Great Fjord 2km race and from there on in I had two weeks to focus on the marathon. So all being considered tonight's session was quite decent. Details below.
Today's swim session felt great considering I have been out of the water for two months.
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- 100m Freestyle Warm Up
- 200m Freestyle Timed (2:41:00)
- 5x50m Freestyle off 45seconds (Avg 30-35)
- 4x50m Freestyle paddles
- 4x50m Freestyle pullbuoy
- 50m Freestyle Timed (31seconds)
- 400m Freestyle Warm Down
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The One Reason You Should Never Read A Blog/
I love to share what God is teaching me in life-how I struggle with eating healthy foods or why I believe that as parents we are often much too harsh with our kids. Usually, I feel compelled to spill it out so I can drink it back in. But I also feel the weighty responsibility of speaking accurately, handling the Word of God with reverence.
I can't tell you how many times I have wanted to support a brother or sister in Christ as a writer, but cringed at the message they were sharing. A message that sounded good. Logical. Perhaps witty and hilarious. Almost Biblical. And yet, searching the Bible for myself, I see how it was twisted....just….so.
Just enough to justify a stance that didn't sit well with my soul. Just enough to be popular with their thousands or millions of readers. Just enough to make my heart drop. And just enough to make me wonder if I should ever type another word again lest I ever stray from what I know is True and Pure and Lovely.
Maybe it's the English teacher in me-the decade of reading with a critical eye and a questioning spirit. Maybe it's the church background I grew up in-where you examined carefully what people said and taught to ensure that it was in line with the Scriptures.
Maybe it's that I simply long to be like the Bereans who didn't take what someone said as gospel truth until they could examine it for themselves. And they weren't just dealing with any "someone". They were listening to the apostle Paul and Silas. They were pillars of the Christian faith-Paul authoring many of the books of the New Testament after a radical encounter with God while he was on his way to persecute Christians.
But they didn't believe it until they could see it. See it right there for themselves in Scripture.
And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul's message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth. Acts 17:11
I know that bloggers often write about topics that are not "black and white" in Scripture. I do too. But Lord, help me if I ever write in such a way that gives a reader permission to take a stance, an attitude, or a step towards pride, self-sufficiency, or ambivalence when it comes to sin or how we treat others.
My prayer is that you will always come away from reading Mother Of Knights with a clearer, brighter, and more accurate measure of Who God is and how we should live in light of that truth.
If you come away thinking more about me-how silly I am, how funny or humorous I can be, how skilled or atrocious you think my writing is, or how "good" of a person I am-then just stop reading now. I know it's okay to look at someone's fruit and encourage them and build them up, and to recognize God's work in their lives or their particular God-given gifts, but I always want that to be secondary to first seeing MORE of GOD in everything I do. It already bothers me how much the word "I" has been used in this post!!
Every time I sit in this tiny room, with my swivel chair and cup of coffee, I bow and I pray that God would speak through my heart to yours. I don't EVER want the glory. I don't ever want to be wishy-washy or lukewarm or sacrifice Truth to be popular.
I just wanted you to know.
To know that nothing matters more than knowing God and loving Him so that you can best love others. You can't do that if you aren't discerning for yourself what God has to say. It's okay to be entertained and to laugh and to debate the gray areas, I know. I simply felt compelled today, to urge you to be a Berean too.
Filter carefully, the things you read. Even when they come from solid teachers and leaders. Don't take my word for it either-use it to get you thinking and then examine my thoughts for yourselves.
Take on this attitude for yourselves when you are giving advice to your friends or your kids. Consider what someone is suggesting you to do and then pray about it. Seek the Lord first, and everything else will fall into place as you go to the Source of all knowledge. God does indeed use others to teach us, spur us onward towards love and good deeds, and to bring clarity to our questions in life. But you can never go wrong by going straight to the Source Himself and studying His Word on your own.
My prayer today is that each of us will grow in wisdom and discernment and that our lives will be lived to the fullest in the light of God's Word.
It's always more than enough.
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White Chocolate Butter Bunny Bites
Okie, so I may have fibbed just a teensy bit about these White Chocolate Butter Bunnies. These actually aren't made of white chocolate (gasp!). BUT they do taste EXACTLY like it with an added coconutty twist for extra awesomeness.
You know I actually had a completely different plan in mind for my Easter recipe this season? I was planning to make coconut macaroons that would look like bunny tales but as I did some idea hunting on Pinterest after about 50 pins these finally formulated in my mind. I do have to extend some credit to our friends over at Coconut Mama and Empowered Sustenance for providing their inspirational recipes as the base to these White Chocolate Butter Bunnies. I <3 the internet, don't you!
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I've got a 2.5 hr layover in Denver in late September I think I'll see if I can change to a different flight home from SMF.
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I do find it flattering when Weber-Shandwick or Ketchum emails my staff members and asks them if they are interested in talking to them. Flattered....but not happy.
This happens to SandersonPR all the time--and for years either the person took the other job and moved on, or they let me know about the email and I matched the offer if they got one. Or I said-"Hey, that would be great for you!" Translation...let them train you some more.
But usually there are only offers after I have sweated blood and tears training the person and getting them right to the place they need to be before an offer rolls in for them. I am known to be a pretty tough PR woman who turns out amazing PR people. That is because if they don't dazzle me in 3 months they are gone. Sorry, that's just the way it has to be. You have to be VERY smart in several different areas to practice public relations well.
Now enter LinkedIn, an Open Forum for poachers! After one of my VPs was plucked up by a big company in Chicago, I checked her LinkedIn page. Lo and behold, she discussed all of her hobbies and goals, one of which was climbing the corporate ladder. Say what?
Is it only me or do I feel like the kids between 23 and 28 feel a wee bit entitled to their jobs, and sometimes act as though they are doing ME the favor? Just sayin'. I guess it all depends on when you were born, or what you were born into.
Our young people have not seen any hard times in this country. Oh yeah, it's likely that recession in 2008 did little to affect their lives. Maybe Mom and Dad had a few investment issues, but pretty much these kids haven't lived through wars, poverty and Iots of hard work on the farm.
Do yourself a favor. Check your employees' LinkedIn pages. Sometimes they say right on there that they are looking for "career opportunities". What the hell do they think you are giving them?


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'National Psalmody.' He also composed 'The Fairy Oak,' an opera produced at Drury Lane Theatre in 1845, and 'Ruth,' an oratorio, performed at Hanover Square Rooms in 1847. He died Nov. 24, 1859.
FORD, David Everard, organist of Lymington, Hants, published between 1822 and 1836 seven books of psalm and hymn tunes for two voices with organ accompaniment. He was also the author of an elementary work entitled 'The Rudiments of Music,' which passed through several editions.
FORD, Miss, was about 1760 distinguished as a performer on the harmonica or musical glasses. She published 'Instructions for playing on the Musical Glasses,' 1760. In October, 1761, she announced a concert at 'the large Room, late Cock's Auction Room, over the great China-shop, near Spring Garden.' at which she engaged 'to sing some favourite English Songs and accompany herself on the Musical Glasses,' and also to 'play a Lesson on the Guittar, and a Solo on the Viol di Gamba.'
FORD, Thomas, was one of the musicians of Prince Henry, son of James I. In 1607 he published a work entitled 'Musicke of Sundrie Kindes, set forth in two Bookes. The first whereof are Aires for 4 Voices to the Lute, Orpharion, or Basse-Viol, with a Dialogue for two Voyces and two Bass Viols in parts tunde the Lute way. The Second are Pavens, Galiards, Thumpes and such like, for two Basse Viols, the Liera way, so made as the greatest number may serve to play alone, very easie to be performde.' This work contains the beautiful four-part songs 'Since first I saw your face,' and 'There is a ladie sweet and kind.' Ford was a contributor to Leighton's 'Teares or Lamentacions of a Sorrowfull Soule,' 1614. On the accession of Charles I. he was appointed one of his musicians at a yearly salary of £80. Ford composed some canons and rounds printed in Hilton's 'Catch that Catch can,' and an anthem printed in the Anthems by Madrigal Composers of the Mus. Antiq. Society. He was buried at S. Margaret's West., Nov. 17, 1648.
FORKEL, Johann Nicolaus, a meritorious though over-rated writer on the history and theory of music, son of a shoemaker, born Feb. 22, 1749, at Meeder near Coburg; educated himself by the study of Mattheson's 'Vollkommener Capellmeister.' Having a fine voice he was appointed chorister at Lüneburg in 1762, and 4 years later 'Chorpräfect' at Schwerin. In 1769 he entered the university of Göttingen to study law, but soon occupied himself exclusively with music, and became organist of the university church. In 1778 he was appointed director of music to the University and graduated as doctor of philosophy in 1780. On the death of Emmanuel Bach he hoped to have been appointed his successor at Hamburg, but Schwenke obtained the post, and Forkel remained at Göttingen till his death, March 17, 1818. He is best known as a musical critic and historian. His first work, 'Ueber die Theorie der Musik, etc.' (Cramer, Gottingen, 1774), a pamphlet urging the foundation of lectures on music at Göttingen, was followed by many others, especially 'Musikalisch-kritische Bibliothek,' 3 vols. (Gotha, 1774), containing violent attacks on Gluck's 'Iphigenie in Aulide'; the 'Mus. Almanach für Deutschland' for 1782, 3, 4, and 9, containing particulars (not always trustworthy) as to novelties in music; his 'Allgemeine Geschichte der Musik,' 2 vols. (Leipzig 1788 and 1801), founded on Hawkins, Burney, and Marpurg, now superseded, but interesting as a literary[1] curiosity; 'Geschichte der Italienischen Oper,' 2 vols. (Leipzig 1789), a translation of Arteaga's book; and ' Allgemeine Literatur der Musik' (Leipzig 1792), his most important work. This book, which shows the amount of his knowledge and reading, is the foundation of Becker's 'Systematisch-chronologische Darstellung der musikalischen Literatur.' Forkel was the first to attempt a biography of Bach (Ueber J. S. B.'s Leben, Kunst, und Kunstwerke. Leipzig, 1802), translated into English under the title 'Life of J. S. Bach, with a critical review of his compositions' (London 1820). As he knew little of Bach's great sacred vocal works, he treats him mainly from the point of view of the organ and clavier, but the book will always remain as the foundation of all subsequent Lives of the great musician.
The royal library at Berlin contains an interesting specimen of Forkel's labours. This is a large volume of church music of the 16th century, scored by himself, and, though printed, unique. It was intended to form the 1st volume of a series of examples illustrating the history of music, and was undertaken at the instance of Sonnleithner of Vienna. The plates were engraved in Leipzig, and the proofs were already in Forkel's hands, when the French took the city in 1806, and seized everything in the shape of metal to be converted into bullets. His plates having been thus destroyed Forkel had the proof-sheet bound, and this is the copy now at Berlin, masses it contains are taken from 'Missæ tredecim ... Norinbergæ ... arte Hieronymi Graphei, 1539,' and 'Liber quindecim Missarum ... Norimbergas apud Joh. Petreium, 1539.'
FORLANA. An Italian dance, a favourite with the Venetian gondoliers. It is in 6-8 or 6-4 time, but possesses no special characteristics. An example of this dance may be found in J. S. Bach's suite for orchestra in C major. The following quotation of the opening bars of a forlana of the 17th century is from F. L. Schubert's 'Die Tanzmusik.'
- ↑ After Forkel's death, Schwickert, the publisher, offered the materials for completing the third volume to Fétis and Choron, but they declined the task.


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A rare poster from Elvis Presley's 1955 NC concert sells for double the expected price
This month, a rare vintage poster of a 1955 Elvis Presley show in Raleigh went up for auction.
Believed to be the only one in existence, the poster fetched a pretty penny.
Make that lots of pretty pennies: It sold for $42,500.
Bidding had opened at $5,000, and the final price far exceeded expectations.
"I thought we might get into the $20,000 range," said Giles Moon, consignment director for entertainment and music with Texas-based Heritage Auctions.
"For it to get that high was well beyond everyone's hopes, including the consigner," Moon said. "They were surprised as well."
The poster advertises a May 19, 1955 concert in Raleigh where Presley was lower on the lineup from Hank Snow, Faron Young and other acts.
Both buyer and seller prefer to remain anonymous, but the buyer is from California, Moon said.
The poster was made by the iconic Nashville-based Hatch Show Print, capturing a key edge-of-fame moment for Presley.
Presley was still playing package shows like the "WSM Grand Ole Opry" tour that spring, which would continue into the fall. But his career exploded in early 1956 when "Heartbreak Hotel" became his first No. 1 hit and he made his television debut.
"This is definitely the most I've ever sold an Elvis poster for, and it just backs up his enduring popularity," said Moon. "From the mid-'50s before he was really discovered, that's something collectors really go after."


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Protecting Your Privacy
Social Workers/Psychotherapists have always managed records with great concern for privacy and confidentially. Although rules for the security of records has continuously been addressed by NASW Code of Ethics as well as State and Federal laws, these have been considerably strengthened by the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The following information provides details about the provisions of the HIPAA and your rights concerning privacy and your psychological records.
The following individuals are required by HIPAA to comply with the privacy rules:
- Your treating therapist (in any discipline)
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- Any billing agency or collection agency that handles information about you (name, address, treatment codes or dates).
Your Rights Regarding Medical Information About You
The right to inspect and obtain a copy of your medical record. According to HIPAA rules, consultations are documented in two ways: The clinical record (required) may include the date of your consultations, your reasons for seeking therapy, diagnosis, therapeutic goals, treatment plans, progress, medical and social history, treatment history, functional status, any past records from other providers, as well as any reports to your insurance carrier; Psychotherapy notes (optional), consisting of the specific content or analyses of therapy conversations, how they impact the therapy (including sensitive information that you may reveal that is not required to be included in your clinical record), and my notes that may assist in treatment.
The right to inspect and obtain a copy of your clinical record. Viewing the record is best done during a professional consultation in order to clarify any questions that you might have at the time. You may be charged a nominal fee for accessing and photocopying the record. Psychotherapy notes, however, if they are created, are not disclosed to third parties, HMOs, insurance companies, billing agencies, clients, or anyone else. They are for the therapist's use in tracking the many details of the consultations that are far too specific to be entered into the clinical record.
The right to request a correction or add an addendum to your record. If you believe that there is an inaccuracy in your clinical record you may request a correction. If the information is accurate, however, or if it has been provided by a third party (previous therapist, primary care physician, etc.), it may remain unchanged, and the request may be denied. In this case you will receive an explanation in writing with a full description of the rationale. You also have the right to make an addition to your record if you think it is incomplete.
The right to an accounting of disclosures of your information to third parties. You have the right to know if, when, and to whom your information has been disclosed (exclusive of treatment, payment, and health care operations). However, you likely would already be aware of this, as you would have signed consent forms allowing such disclosures (e.g., disclosures to other psychotherapists, primary care physicians, specialists, etc.). This accounting must extend back for a period of six years.
The right to request restrictions on how your information is used. You have the right to request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your information. These requests must be in writing. These requests will most likely be honored, although in some cases may be denied. Your protected health information will not be released for marketing purposes or any other purpose aside from treatment, payment, healthcare operations, and other exceptions specified in this notice.
The right to request confidential communications. You have the right to request that I communicate with you about your treatment in a certain way or at a certain location. For example, you may prefer to be contacted at work instead of at home to schedule or cancel an appointment, or you may wish to receive billing statements at a post office box rather than your home address.
The right to file a complaint. You have the right to file a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated. You must do so in writing. Your complaint may be addressed directly to me or to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. If you have any questions or concerns about this notice or this health information privacy policy, please contact us.
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For Treatment. Information about you will be used to assist in the continuity of treatment and services. This information will not be shared with other health care professionals, however, unless you specifically request or agree to it and sign a consent form to that effect.
For payment. Information about you may be disclosed for billing purposes. This is generally restricted to your name and other personal identifies (address, and other relevant information such as social security or other needed information), diagnostic and treatment codes, dates of service, and similar information.
For health care operations.Basic identifying information may be shared with an administrative assistant or other staff to assist in scheduling or other treatment procedures. This would not normally include the contents of your record.
As required by law. It is possible (but unlikely) that the Department of Health and Human Services may review our compliance with the regulations of HIPAA. In such a case, your personal health information could be reviewed as a part of providing evidence of compliance.
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In light of the earthquake in Haiti I thought I would blog on the topic of giving. So many of you have already given and will continue to give. Prayer support is also essential to pray for those on the ground helping the wounded and homeless there. Here is an excerpt from my book The Journey Out:
"When we have our hearts on heaven, we yearn to give to others. We feel blessed and full and taken care of, and it overflows into taking care of others in need. We don't feel competitive or afraid. In our security we are able to give to the poor as God commands us, knowing that we don't need to be afraid that we won't have what we need."But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be done in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret will reward you" (Matt. 6:3-4). The Lord rewards us when we give privately, not openly for others to see. (page 162, The Journey Out)
I am pretty certain that most of you have given out of the goodness of your hearts. The truth is that even though the economy is tight, we are all better off than those suffering in Haiti right now. Giving small amounts can go a long way, and can bless a lot of people with medical care and supplies. Please continue to give and to pray for those who are suffering. We know that God will reward us for giving privately. You may not see that reward until you are in heaven. However, I have heard stories of God's miraculous provision for us when we choose to give to those in need. I have even experienced it. If you are holding back out of fear of your own finances, take a chance and give privately. I assure you God will make sure your needs are also taken care of.
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