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Friday, 15 June 2012
The Mystery of Puberty, Part 2
The other girls' astonishing and inexplicable transformation at puberty remained a mystery to me until I was grown up and finally understood my true lesbian nature. Then everything fell into place and I finally understood.
When all those girls hit puberty, it jump started their heterosexual orientation. I reached puberty too but no heterosexuality kicked in for me. Boys remained the complete doofuses they always had been, as far as I was concerned. Why on earth would anyone go all gaga over them?
It probably speaks to my good self-esteem or perhaps my big ego that never once did I think that perhaps there might be something wrong with me. Oh no, it was the other girls. They were all weirdos. I knew I was perfectly fine. And I was, LOL! A perfectly fine young lesbian, although one who was completely clueless about that fact.
26 comments:
- Workingdan said...
I was kind of a late bloomer...though there was never a doubt about my heterosexuality.
- Friday, June 15, 2012
that is so sweet, the innocence of youth, you were lucky to be self confident, was it your parents who brought up such a self assured child or was it just your natural essence I wonder.Puberty is such a hard time for some, I never had doubts of my sexuality but was a shy girl, no boy chasing for me, married at 17 almost eighteen to boy 6 years my senior, just a child, but still together together almost forty years later, I guess it stuck!
Somehow I had a feeling you were a confident and probably sassy teen, ha ha, love these, in depth peek at the real you posts , thanks for sharing,
- Friday, June 15, 2012
- Robin Larkspur said...
Surviving puberty is tough!
- Friday, June 15, 2012
- The Episcopagan said...
I agree with Laurie, Debra. That is a sweet story. I suspect it wasn't always smooth sailing for you but hopefully it is getting better for girls today.
- Friday, June 15, 2012
- Lois said...
Now I see it... While all the boy-crazy girls were distracted by the thought of sex, and flunking courses and immersed in drama, the quiet studious girls getting the good marks were probably lesbians. Lol.
- Friday, June 15, 2012
- Lois said...
Lauie! 17??? I thought I was young getting married at 21.
- Friday, June 15, 2012
- DEZMOND said...
methinks we go gaga after those who aren't doofuses :))
- Friday, June 15, 2012
- Snap said...
Loved your story. I hated high school ... those kids were all crazy. Now university was a completely different story. YEEHAW!!! :D :D :D
- Friday, June 15, 2012
- Lois said...
Can't credit the husband with the book, but my ex-boss. She owns an antique store I used to work at, and I stopped by last week and was going on [and on] about the gypsy caravan! She must have had the book somewhere...
- Friday, June 15, 2012
- laughingwolf said...
often, ignorance is bliss... and, like joe campbell sez, follow it! :)
- Friday, June 15, 2012
- Wendy S. said...
Good for you to be a rockin' goddess during a time that most teenagers can't stand anything or anyone!
- Friday, June 15, 2012
- Jane said...
I wish I could say I wasn't one of those girls going gaga over the doofuses... I would have accomplished so much more during that period of my life - including better grades. I love that you never for a moment considered there was something wrong with you - right on!
- Friday, June 15, 2012
- Joyful Things said...
My friends son let us all know he was gay at the age of 16 and he has the same attitude as you, and he is right, there is nothing wrong with him, and nothing wrong with you.
- Friday, June 15, 2012
- Deborah said...
Oh that is an awkward stage of life, the whole boy crazy thing. I like how confident you were in yourself. Not common at that age! **kisses** Deb
- Friday, June 15, 2012
- Crack You Whip said...
I wasn't interested in boys when I was younger. Way too immature. Now that I am older, I see men as immature but the good ones are already taken...sigh.
- Friday, June 15, 2012
- turquoisemoon said...
hmmm...I'm heterosexual, but thought and still think guys are doofuses..hahaha!!! Some things just don't change! There is nothing wrong with you...or me, except you like cats!!! :D
- Friday, June 15, 2012
- Riot Kitty said...
I'm so glad you knew you were OK, and they were weird!
- Friday, June 15, 2012
- Debra She Who Seeks said...
BBC, your hateful comments have been deleted and you are no longer welcome to comment on this blog. Don't bother coming around here any more.
- Friday, June 15, 2012
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- Saturday, June 16, 2012
- Plowing Through Life (Martha) said...
Sounds to me like you were a very confident girl. It's such an awkward stage with all the changes teens go through, not to mention all the peer pressure. I had my fair share of doofuses in high school. If only I knew then what I know now...
- Saturday, June 16, 2012
- Kay G. said...
Bee yourself! (I love your bee photo, Debra means "bee" does it not?)
I found you from Martha's blog!
Good to know that someone was confident in high school! Thanks for sharing this.
- Saturday, June 16, 2012
- JACKIESUE said...
I like the way you think.
- Saturday, June 16, 2012
- Elsie Amata said...
Debra, first, I'm sorry some idiot placed hateful comments on here. You deserve better than that. I've had my share on my blog to - so I'm sorry you had to deal with that.
Anyway, to my point! =)
I'm glad you always knew there was nothing "wrong" with you. That is was perfectly fine to feel the way you felt. I wish that other children going through these changes knew the same thing. That their parents, their loved ones, let them know it was "okay" to be so called "different".
As I say, I may be straight, but I'm not narrow minded.
Oh, and love your picture with your rainbow blanket. So cute =)
- Saturday, June 16, 2012
- Annie said...
I'm so glad you had the confidence to be you and not change yourself to fit someone else's ideal.
Like Elsie I'm straight but not narrow minded, and I hope that the percentage of accepting people is growing every day.
- Tuesday, June 19, 2012
- Tricky Nag said...
Proving once again that confidence and a decent level of self-esteem goes a long way.
- Tuesday, June 26, 2012
- Dancing With Fey said...
lol! Good for you, being sure that you were fine and the others were nuts. :)
I used to wonder how people could take a while to figure out their orientation. But it actually took me a while to figure out that I'm bisexual. Actually I only really properly recognized the fact after I started dating my boyfriend.
How old were you when you figured out that you're lesbian?
- Thursday, June 28, 2012


text:
Even though we're supposed to get two more weeks of winter (hey, didn't the groundhog say so??) I'm starting to very cautiously, very carefully and oh so slowly, allow myself to look forward to spring. On the threshold of March, with great Milestone dates,like St. Patrick's Day(which is green, green, green),the time change and the arrival of SPRING(!!!)I'm about ready to scrape back the snow off my flower pots and will those tulips to grow already!!
Hey, don't laugh, I've already pulled out a lilac-scented candle and have it burning *taking deep breathes*
Saturday, February 28, 2009
On the Threshold of GREEN...
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Friday, February 27, 2009
Another Chiro appointment this morning. This time Hubby had one as well, so we went in together. Afterwards Hubby took me out for a Starbuck's Latte....Mmmmmm! Since our only Starbucks is located in Safeway store we combined the coffee time with picking up groceries. What a huge help it is to have Hubby come along and help...not only does he lug heavy bags, but things just go so much faster when I'm not doing it all on my own. Usually Hubby heads for the magazine aisle right away or just opts to stay home, but today he was so helpful. Before heading for home, I wanted to pop into Walmart to make an appointment to get our passport pics taken. There stood 3 employees, all doing nothing. So, they could take us in right away, develop them right away and we're happy. One more thing crossed off the"To Do" list.
We got home for lunch and then Dad & Mom came for tea. Mom brought warm muffins, straight from the oven...Mmmmm!
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
Speaking of Dishwashers....
I have been complaining about the status of "clean" after my dishes have processed thru the dishwasher. Some have told me it's these new dang dishwashers that use less water, leaving the dishes with unrinsed residue on them. I have tried everything I can think of...different rinse agents, different dishwasher detergents, the arrangement of the dishes in the machine and going online to read up in the trouble-shooting section...well, yesterday I was totally fuming!! I mean, what is the point of a dishwasher if you constantly feel crusties on dishes, or you can see leftover gunk stuck onto the now hot, baked dishes?? So, I got Hubby to pull out the manual and see if maybe we have a filter or something plugged up. What a useless manual, which led to no obvious answers. So, once again we're running an empty dishwasher, first with detergent and then a rinse cycle to thoroughly clean the inside of the dishwasher and then we'll try all over again to see if we can get the thing to clean properly. So much for saving time and energy!! What is the point of a dishwasher if I have to scrape residue off of "clean" dishes OR have to pre-rinse dishes when loading them into the thing...urg!!
If anyone else is finding this a challenge and have maybe solved the problem, let me know :)
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Wordless Wednesday
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
16 Random Things About Fibromyalgia and My Life with it:
1. Fibromyalgia means pain in the fibrous tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
2. Primary fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a form of fibromyalgia where pain occurs in muscles, tendons, and ligaments throughout the body. The cause is not known.
3. I was first diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 2 years after my 2nd son had been a pedestrian hit by a car. He had three years of Rehab and although he had a team of specialists working with him, he lived at home and most of the burden of this fell on me.My Internist, whom I saw for Diabetes, finally heard my complaints of over-all pain and diagnosed Fibromyalgia.
4. After the initial diagnosis, I was sent to a Neurologist, who confirmed the diagnosis and got me started on medication to help me cope with the pain.
5. The main symptoms of fibromyalgia are pain, tenderness to touch, and stiffness in the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The neck, shoulders, abdomen, lower back, and thighs are the parts most likely to be affected. The pain may be spread out evenly over a large area, but there are also "tender points," where the pain is more severe.
6. The doctor will check for up to 18 "tender points," areas where the pain is more severe. I tested positive in all 18 points.
7. I continued to work through out the three years following my son's accident as well as for five years beyond that. I worked at a Spa but the pain became so intolerable that I took a disability leave and have not returned.
8. Other symptoms of fibromyalgia include difficulty sleeping and lack of energy. People with fibromyalgia can also suffer from changes in mood, anxiety, headaches, and irritable bowel syndrome.
9. Since there is no definitive medical test for fibromyalgia, the diagnosis of fibromyalgia is made by doing a physical exam and a thorough history. Outside of Doctor's reports, it is a battle to get disability for Fibromyalgia, however it is now recognized as a disability.
10. Signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia can vary, depending on the weather, stress, physical activity or even the time of day.
11. Why does it hurt? Researchers believe repeated nerve stimulation causes the brains of people with fibromyalgia to change. This change involves an abnormal increase in levels of certain chemicals in the brain that signal pain (neurotransmitters). In addition, the brain's pain receptors seem to develop a sort of memory of the pain and become more sensitive, meaning they can overreact to pain signals.
12. Fibromyalgia is an often-misunderstood chronic condition, which can be very frustrating.
13. I have often wished there was a physical display of Fibro...sort of like a wheelchair or cane, just so people would recognize Fibro as a disability...I know we've thought the same thing about my son's brain injury. I wonder what people would say if we wore t-shirts with that caption on it :P
14. Get enough sleep - Because fatigue is one of the main characteristics of fibromyalgia, getting sufficient sleep is essential. I take a low dose of an Antidepressant to help me go into the deep REM stage of sleep.
15. Now here's another great bit of advise - Reduce Stress. Develop a plan to avoid or limit overexertion and emotional stress. Allow yourself time each day to relax. Now I chuckle at this, since stress has been high in the past several years, but that doesn't mean I shouldn't make the effort to reduce stress.
16. Finally...alternatively, Chiropractic care, Accupuncture and Massage Therapy,can help relieve pain.
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And the Oscar goes to...
I'm just catching up on here from neglecting to post for a couple of days. I watched the Oscar on Sunday night, with millions of others around the world. Hugh Jackman gave a rousing start, with a healthy dose of old-fashioned Hollywood razzle-dazzle. I love it that this year the Oscars had "more show than biz", according to Hugh in his interview with Barbra From. Not only was Hugh a entertaining Host, but he showed he has more talent besides Hosting and acting...song and dance.
Then there was the Red Carpet, showing off all the glamour of the Stars. Some of my favourites are:
I appreciated how simply elegant both Brad and Angelina were dressed.
Kate Winslet was a stunning as usual.
Anne Hathaway was shining in her strapless gown.
Beyonce made a dramatic figue in black and bronze gown.
Amy Adams looked like a song, with a gorgeous collar of jewels around her neck.
Amanda Seyfried looked cute in a gown cinched with a big bow.
Miley Cyrus looked as pretty as a princess.
I haven't seen all the movies nominated and don't think I'd even rent all the movies nominated, but it's fun to see all the glitz and glam :)
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Saturday, February 21, 2009
Could this be Your Parent?
For those of us with aging parents, if you haven't gone through the excruciating experience of both of them losing their Driver's License, sooner or later you will. That's what makes this so funny :)
A senior citizen said to his eighty-year old buddy:
'So I hear you're getting married?'
'Do I know her?'
'This woman, is she good looking?'
'Not really.'
'Is she a good cook?'
'Naw, she can't cook too well.'
'Does she have lots of money?'
'Nope! Poor as a church mouse.'
'Why in the world do you want to marry her then?'
'Because she can still drive!'
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Friday, February 20, 2009
Another Meme....
Random thoughts and facts about type 2 diabetes and chronic disease.
Twenty-Five Random Things About Type 2 Diabetes and My Life with It:
1. I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes after major surgery when I was 32 years-old.
2. Learning that I had gestational diabetes with my second son was one of the scariest days of my life.
3.Most people with type 2 diabetes are still able to produce insulin at diagnosis. However, the insulin they produce is unable to perform its primary job, which is helping the body's cells use glucose for energy. Usually this is due to a problem with the body's insulin receptors, the location on cells where insulin binds so that glucose can enter. This condition is called insulin resistance.
4. Having type 2 diabetes has boosted my personal science IQ.
5. Most people with type 2 diabetes do require oral medications or insulin injections, of which, I require both.
6. I have a high predisposition towards Diabetes because 3 out of 4 grandparents had it and both of my parents have it.
7. When it comes to diabetes treatments, doctors don't always have all the answers. Neither do nutritionists.
8. I am lucky to have some amazing doctors and nutritionists and Diabetic Nurses, but have had to be pro-active in finding them.
9. When people with diabetes are sick with a cold, flu, or other infection, it can cause blood glucose levels to climb. As well, people who have diabetes are vulnerable to nerve and vascular damage that can result in loss of protective sensation in the feet, poor circulation, and poor healing of foot ulcers.I have experienced this in a big way.
10. Managing a chronic disease can be extremely frustrating. There are the days when I know I have been "good" and yet my blood glucose readings refuse to acknowledge my sacrifice. Conversely, there are "bad" days when everything on the meter is just hunky-dory. Go figure. I can't.
11.People with diabetes have won Olympic medals, held political office, climbed mountains, and made history. My goals are not quite that ambitious, however I do wish to live a long life :)
12. The older I get, the more inspired I am by people who remain doggedly optimistic about having a chronic condition.
13. I really, really miss eating sweets. Healthy eating with diabetes is not a life sentence to some rigid, deprivation-oriented menu plan -- the concept of a "diabetes diet" is mostly myth.
14. Every single day I work hard to make peace with my body.
15. Weight-loss is an ongoing battle for me and when I hear BMI my blood curdles!!
16. My fingers tingle when my sugar drops.
17. I still forget to carry glucose tabs and candy with me – not smart.
18. I'm grateful that Canada now pays for kid's medication and Diabetes supplies, including an insulin pump, but I wish they would lower the cost for adult Diabetics as well.
19. I worry that my kids might inherit a tendency towards depression and type 2 diabetes. Or my grandkids.
20. The obesity epidemic among kids in this country worries me.
21. If I could have one wish come true, it would be that kids would not have to suffer with this disease.
22. I'd love to give everyone in this country a free membership to a gym.
23. Diabetes remains a kind of mystery disease to most people based on the advice they give me on what to eat, when to eat, etc.
24. No two people with type 2 diabetes are the same. My diet is not your diet (another huge frustration at times).
25. I have type 2 diabetes, but it is not who I am.
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I'll be there with Bells on my Socks...
No, I'm not stuck in Christmas mode! Although, I'm not really too sure what this all means, except I got an Invitation to attend a Girls-Night-Out at our church and am supposed to bring an Appy and a wrapped new pair of socks....huh??!! I suspect we'll be doing an exchange of socks, but have no clue what I'm in for....I guess I'll just go and then I can tell you all about it tomorrow :)
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Chuckle for Today
An elderly gentleman...
Had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to the doctor and the doctor was able to have him fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100%
The elderly gentleman went back in a month to the doctor and the doctor said, 'Your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased that you can hear again.'
The gentleman replied, 'Oh, I haven't told my family yet.
I just sit around and listen to the conversations. I've changed my will three times!'
Two elderly gentlemen from a retirement center were sitting on a bench under a tree when one turns to the other and says: 'Slim, I'm 83 years old now and I'm just full of aches and pains. I know you're about my age. How do you feel?'
Slim says, 'I feel just like a newborn baby.'
'Really!? Like a newborn baby!?'
'Yep. No hair, no teeth, and I think I just wet my pants.'
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Wordless Wednesday
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Monday, February 16, 2009
Laugh of the Day :)
*Ol' Spot*
A group of country neighbors wanted to get together on a regular basis and socialize. As a result, about 10 couples formed a dinner club and agreed to meet for dinner at a different neighbors' house each month.
When it came time for Jimmy and Susie Brown to have the dinner at their house, like many women, Susie wanted to outdo all the others and prepare a meal that was the best that any of them had ever lapped a lip over.
A few days before the big event, Susie got out her cookbook and decided to have mushroom smothered steak. When she went to the store to buy some mushrooms, she found the price for a small can was more than she wanted to pay. She then told her husband, "We aren't going to have mushrooms, because they are too expensive."
He said, "Why don't you go down in the pasture and pick some of those mushrooms? There are plenty of them right in the creek bed."
She said, "No, I don't want to do that, because I have heard that wild mushrooms are poison."
He then said, "I don't think so. I see the varmints eating them all the time and it never has affected them."
After thinking about this, Susie decided to give this a try and got in the pickup and went down in the pasture and picked some.
She brought the wild mushrooms back home and washed them, sliced and diced them to get them ready to go over her smothered steak. Then she went out on the back porch and got Ol' Spot's (the yard dog) bowl and gave him a double handful. She even put some bacon grease on them to make them tasty.
Ol' Spot didn't slow down until he had eaten every bite. All morning long, Susie watched him and the wild mushrooms didn't seem to affect him, so she decided to use them.
The meal was a great success, and Susie even hired a lady from town to come out and help her serve. She had on a white apron and a little cap on her head. It was first class.
After everyone had finished, they all began to kick back and relax and socialize. The men were visiting and the women started to gossip a bit.
About this time, the lady from town came in from the kitchen and whispered in Susie's ear. She said, "Mrs. Brown, Spot just died."
With this news, Susie went into hysterics. After she finally calmed down, she called the doctor and told him what had happened.
The doctor said, "It's bad, but I think we can take care of it. I will call for an ambulance and I will be there as quick as I can get there. We will pump out everyone's stomach and everything will be fine. Just keep them all there and keep them calm."
It wasn't long until they could hear the wail of the siren as the ambulance was coming down the road.
When they got there, the EMTs got out with their suitcases and a stomach pump and the doctor arrived shortly thereafter. One by one, they took each person into the master bedroom and pumped out their stomach.
After the last one was finished, the doctor came out and said, "I think everything will be fine now, and he left."
They were all looking pretty peaked sitting around the living room, and about this time, the town lady came in and said, "You know, that fellow that ran over Ol' Spot never even stopped."
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Red Shirt
Red Shirt
If the red shirt thing is new to you, read below how it went for a man...
Last week, while traveling to Toronto on business, I noticed an army sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but did not put two and two together.
After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who'd been invited to sit in First Class ( across from me), and inquired if he was heading home.
'No', he responded.
'Heading out', I asked?
'No. I'm escorting a soldier home.'
'Going to pick him up?'
'No. He is with me right now. He was killed in Afganistan, I'm taking him home to his family.'
The realization of what he had been asked to do hit me like a punch to the gut. It was an honor for him. He told me that, although he didn't know the soldier, he had delivered the news of his passing to the soldier's family and felt as if he knew them after many conversations in so few days.
I turned back to him, extended my hand, and said, 'Thank you. Thank you for doing what you do so my family and I can do what we do.'
Upon landing in Toronto, the pilot stopped short of the gate, and made the following announcement over the intercom.
'Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to note that we have had the honor of having Sergeant Steeley of the Canadian Armed Forces join us on this flight. He is escorting a fallen comrade back home to his family.
I ask that you please remain in your seats when we open the forward door to allow Sergeant Steeley to deplane and receive his fellow soldier. We will then turn off the seat belt sign.'
Without a sound, all went as requested. I noticed the sergeant saluting the casket as it was brought off the plane, and his action made me realize that I am proud to be a Canadian.
So here's a public Thank You to our military Men and Women for what you do so we can live the way we do.
Red Fridays.
Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday.
The reason? Canadians who support our troop s used to be called the 'silent majority.' We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or overbearing.
Many Canadians, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of Canadians supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that every red-blooded Canadian who supports our men and women afar, will wear something red.
By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make Canada on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming Hockey game in the bleachers.
If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, co-workers, friends, and family, it will not be long before Canada is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once 'silent' majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on.
The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make things better for you?' is 'We need your support and your prayers.' Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and wear something red every Friday.
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Sunday, February 15, 2009
Happy 7th Birthday sweet Grand-Daughter :)
Happy Strawberry Shortcake Birthday
The Birthday Girl in PJ's and rollers in her hair - all the girls wore their PJ's
Oatmeal Facial Mask Station
Making their personal Bath Salts
Manicure Station
Pedicure Station
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Saturday, February 14, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day
Have a great day, spending it with those you love...a spouse, your kids, Gramma, Grandpa, your pet...give hugs freely :)
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Friday, February 13, 2009
Another Crafty Day
I had a full crafty afternoon. I made these three smaller canvases, linked together with ribbon, for my son to hang in his room. His son is living a long distance away, so this is just so he feels closer to his little man.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Wordless Wednesday
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Season 18....
For all you Survivor fans, I've started a Blog in which I will be rambling about each week's episodes. Join me in my own "Tribal Counsel"
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Sunday, February 8, 2009
Crafty Day 2
I just finished this canvas of my girlfriend and I. I like this alternative to just making lay-outs for an album, since i can hang this on the wall. I made double copies of the pic so that I can also make the LO for my album :)
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Crafty Day
I'm feeling like I need to do something crafty today. I didn't want to start a new oil painting, since that's a 2 day commitment, but I did land up painting a couple of canvases with acrylic paint so I can scrapbook them. I wanted to make a canvas for my son to hang in his bedroom, of his son. We just got back from me printing out these really cute pics :)
We were in White Rock, which is just across the Canadian Border from Blaine, Washington. There are train tracks that run between the street side and the boardwalk, along the Pacific Ocean.
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Friday, February 6, 2009
First Born Meme
Here you go mommies - a different kind of survey for a change - it's all about your first born! Just copy and paste it in a new note-change answers to yours.
This will be fun for all the pregnant ladies to read!
Let's see how much you remember!
1. WAS YOUR FIRST PREGNANCY PLANNED? no....we had every intention of waiting....but let's just say one little fella broke thru the barrier :P
2. WERE YOU MARRIED AT THE TIME? yes
3. WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS? After the shock, excitement
4. IF TRYING-FOR HOW LONG? n/a
6. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT? I just knew....and it was confirmed when I turned green when my girlfriend's mom was cooking and she guessed it right away
7. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST? my hubby and then my parents and then hubby's mom
8. DID YOU WANT TO FIND OUT THE SEX? it wasn't an option
9. DUE DATE? August 20
10. DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS? no, just certain foods made me nauseous
11. WHAT DID YOU CRAVE? nothing in particular, although I did eat a lot of icecream in the end
12. WHO/WHAT IRRITATED YOU THE MOST? swollen ankles and legs
13. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CHILD'S SEX? Male
not at all!
16. DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER? no
17. WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW? n/a
18. DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY? toxemia
19. WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH? Fort St. John, BC
20. HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR? 12 hours
21. WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL? My hubby
22. WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH? just hubby
23. WAS IT NATURAL OR C-SECTION? natural
24. DID YOU TAKE MEDICINE TO EASE THE PAIN? no, it was fairly easy!
27. HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH? 8lbs 14 oz
28. WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD ACTUALLY BORN? August 21, 1977
30. WHAT DID YOU NAME HIM/HER? Kevin Daniel
31. HOW OLD IS YOUR FIRST BORN TODAY? He is 31 years-old
32. WHAT WOULD YOU GO BACK AND CHANGE? I'd have a home delivery, mid-wife and Doula.
***I'm not going to tag anyone, however, I'd love to read yours if you choose to do this, so leave me a comment telling me you've done this :)
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Obesity Tax?
It's amazing what variety of posts one can run across when browsing. This afternoon I ran across this one: Obesity Tax?? over at Totally Her. To say this could be a very controversial, ongoing discussion is the understatement of the year!! Without getting into WWW3 over it, let me just mention a comment I heard on Larry King Live this week on the Government bailout:
KIYOSAKI: Right. But she might have to go and do something extra. See, this whole thing about what I'm getting sick of with America is people want somebody to save them. They feel sorry for themselves. This is not going to save this country. You know, to expect -- the more the government bails us out, the more we become socialists. That's what I fought in Vietnam against. I don't want the government to take care of me. Take care of ourselves.
Robert Kiyosaki, the author of "Rich Brother, Rich Sister, Two Paths to God Money and Happiness."
I agree that we look to the Government far too often to "bail us out" of a situation. If we hear on the News that Obesity has become a childhood epidemic, then why can't we be motivated to do something about it before a tax law is enforced against us, like it was for smoking.
The truth is, it's sad that our government feels that the best way to stop the epidemic of childhood obesity is to tax the parents who provide these things for their children. Why is it that a hit to the wallet is the trigger that will cause us adults, the caretakers of our children's health, to be more aware of what we are allowing our children to consume?
Personally I hold myself responsible for my own weight issues. I acknowledge that I cannot blame all my weight gain to meds, metabolism or genetics. However,until our children reach the age of adult and are out buying their own food, we must take a responsible account for our influence and training into their lives.
Hmmm....very thought provoking.
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Here we are in Friday once again and on the brink of yet another weekend. My week hasn't been hugely eventful, but then again, since we've had enough drama in our lives in the recent past, that's not a bad place to be in.
I am looking forward to a movie night with a friend....watching something girlie and sappy :) Pizza, dessert and popcorn are on the menu. We haven't decided on which movie we're going to watch, but I have quite a number to choose from, so no prob!
I am only planning to have one friend over tonight, however I am planning to have a group of friends over soon, so here are some suggestions I found over at Living the Dream.
Planning a girls' night in? These are some ideas to do with your girlfriends. Mix and match a few ideas into one carefree evening with your ladies!
For larger groups:
1. Themed pot lucks
For example, everyone brings: something red, a dessert, an appetizer, some kind of food that starts with a
2. Game night
Board games, Madlibs (check out naughty variations), or nonboard interpersonal games like "psychiatrist", "mafia", and "murder". Or even this: Everyone pick a *choice* word or phrase, and each get a sheet of paper. The best words are inside jokes or other words meaningful to your group in some other way. Each person writes a sentence (for best results, write about mutual friends/romantic partners) with their respective word, and passes their sheet of paper around so that everyone writes sentences with their word on each paper. Read each sheet aloud when you're finished. Hilarious!
3. Book club
If you can organize this with a group, it'll be good times. Foster intellectual growth in yourself and in your friend group, and have a group of people who, literally, are on the same page as you with regard to at least one area of your life!
4. Ice cream sundae party
Everyone bring their favorite topping!
For any size group:
5. Slide show of old pictures
Warn the neighbors about possible outbursts of screeching, hooting, and laughter.
6. Jacuzzi
Nobody to judge, no insecurities. Just sit back and relaaaax.
7. Dinner and a movie
Go out, cook a meal together, order in, rent or visit a theatre - mix it up to suit your mood!
8. Go for a brisk walk
Meander through a park if the weather permits (I'm envisioning fall leaves and a the dry, cool air of a crisp fall evening at dusk), or to a vista where you can watch the sunset.
9. Wine & cheese
Enough said.
10. Pampering spa night
Everyone brings spa treatment items such as facial masks, cooling cucumber eye patches, parrafin treatment, manicure supplies, etc.
11. Baking extravaganza
Bake a fabulous cake, or some other creation! If you're a spaz in the kitchen, consider inviting your culinarily inclined girlfriends…and pick a recipe that seems too complicated to make by yourself! Teamwork!
Girls just wanna have fun!
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
Old Lady Post
44 comments:
- Anne said...
So sad that was at a good will store.I guess people don't want to hold on and cherish things like that.But what a beautiful find for you!
- November 15, 2012 at 4:43 PM
- Olive said...
Mr Teddy Bear is very fortunate today in his new yet olden sweater. I have found a couple of blankets just like that and love them too.
- November 15, 2012 at 4:56 PM
- erin's art and gardens said...
i don't have any grandchildren yet...but i have saved my own children's hand made pieces such as the hand smocked dresses i made for my daughter and the appliqued jumpers for my son....also, i have saved all of the hand knitted sweaters that my grandmother made for me! truth is though, i doubt my kids will want any of this stuff! and so, i too dress my bears with them...bears that my grandmother made by hand.
- November 15, 2012 at 4:57 PM
- Kristin_Texas said...
I can't believe people would get rid of those beauties. Think of the time it took! I'm happy to say that my niece - now in high school - still has my brother's baby blanket which my mother made.
And about the old lady thing... I call it "vintage." Lol! I really loathe getting older, and becoming more "vintage" every year makes it sound like the older we get the classier and cooler we become. :p
- November 15, 2012 at 5:02 PM
- Town and Country Gals said...
It's so hard to understand why people let those percious things go! They are beautiful. So lucky you are able to find them and give them a loving home!
- November 15, 2012 at 5:04 PM
- Kay said...
Well, Jacqueline, I liked your comment about being self-forgiving! When I was young with little, little girls, my mom gave me some of my old dolls. The only one I saved, and still have, was a large doll called "Toodles". I threw the rest away. When she found out, she said she never would have given them to me if she had known I was going to throw them away. I was stupid. But it has made me more patient when one of my daughters throws away many mementos. So, I will forgive myself, too. Youth is wasted on the young!! Kay
- November 15, 2012 at 5:18 PM
- Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee) said...
Beautiful find! Love those elegant white. Awesome as always.
Hope to see you on my blog:)
- November 15, 2012 at 5:27 PM
- Joani said...
So lovely & such a beautiful find. Thanks for sharing.
- November 15, 2012 at 5:31 PM
- Carolyn said...
I hear you!!! They have found a good home and they look beautiful to me too.
- November 15, 2012 at 5:46 PM
- Salmagundi said...
I'm so glad those things 'wait' for you as I know you will cherish them. Sally
- November 15, 2012 at 5:56 PM
- poppilinnstudios said...
What beautiful finds. I have a few little sweaters like those from when my children were babies-I just couldn't give them away. I keep them in a special box in hopes my children will want them some day.
- November 15, 2012 at 5:57 PM
- Linda said...
I am speechless...
Beautiful post...
Vivian would look grand in those sweaters!!!
Just sayin'...
Linda :o)
- November 15, 2012 at 6:07 PM
- Ann@A Sentimental Life said...
1st thing, YOUR NOT OLD!!
Baby sweaters are back in vogue. My 88 yr old MIL has been making them for all the new great grandaughters. They are adorable and well loved by the new moms.
Yours are beautiful.
- November 15, 2012 at 6:43 PM
- Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...
Dear Ann! I stand corrected! :0) Thanks! I'm so glad to hear it!!!
- November 15, 2012 at 6:48 PM
- Blondie's Journal said...
I save everything or have passed some things to my sisters who then passed them on to someone else. The beautiful dresses, the ones they wore making sacraments, the ones they wore when they were little flower girls. I hope they pass these on to their children as well.
We are older, wiser and better!
- November 15, 2012 at 6:52 PM
- Bella's Rose Cottage said...
Hi my old friend J...
Ha, it only been two and a half years, it seems like forever and yesterday at the same time. Don't you ever try to remember way back to BB (before blogging :-) What did we do? I embrace older and wiser... Your knitting work is gorgeous, a treasure! I could never master knitting... It has made a big comeback though...
- November 15, 2012 at 7:25 PM
- On Crooked Creek said...
I love reading the part where, "they wait for you"! Lovely sweaters and wool blanket. I'm glad you rescued them from Goodwill and brought them home. They look adorable on your bear!
- November 15, 2012 at 7:54 PM
- Sweet Posy Dreams said...
How wonderful. The sweater you made is the loveliest of the three. I also really like the pillow.
- November 15, 2012 at 8:17 PM
- Cindy said...
You're so freakin awesome, you old lady, warrior, goddess...
remember when it was cool when we were young and hippies, well, i was, sortof... for the guy to refer to his girlfriend and his best love, and say "she's my old lady"... smile
- November 15, 2012 at 9:23 PM
- Dar said...
It saddens me to think these treasures were just tossed to the side, but so glad you found them irresistible as I would. I'm glad I'm not the only one that 'saves' an art that has become a thing of the past. I still knit them, but, for myself. No one else seems to care or appreciate the time and effort and love involved.
Thanks for sharing this endearing story of appreciation.
BlessYou and YourNeverOld
- November 15, 2012 at 9:31 PM
- Sarah said...
Sweet! I've never had children, but still am drawn to these precious items myself. Love the idea that the teddy is now wearing that sweater. ;-)
- November 15, 2012 at 9:36 PM
- Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...
What precious treasures. It's amazing that our old age perspective changes as we get older. this is a lovely post, and I bet you do regret getting rid of your husband's baby sweater. laurie
- November 15, 2012 at 9:51 PM
- valerietilsten59.blogspot.com said...
Sweet sweet reminders, of little cardigans i knitted together with my mum for my daughter.
They are still put away..up in the attick.. she used a couple for her girls, but times changed and other things were bought. I dont like to look at them now. I get sad. Its so long ago. Who knows though, maybe my grandchilden might use them for their children.
These are such lovely little jackets. love to see it on the teddy.
Ah. well Jaqueline. nice post.. nothing old about it
we are as old as we feel.
- November 15, 2012 at 10:30 PM
- Suz said...
You make me want to get out my old baby clothes from when my daughter was young. This is a precious and sweet post and I enjoyed reading it.
- November 16, 2012 at 12:05 AM
- Mystica said...
You are blessed to be able to even find such a beautiful handmade baby sweater. What a finish and what care and love must have gone into making this. Glad it has found a good home.
- November 16, 2012 at 4:04 AM
- Ivy and Elephants said...
Those little sweaters are oh so sweet! I'm saving now every little thing that my grandson touches because "as an old lady" I realize how precious and treasured those memories are. Gorgeous post!
Wishing you a happy and blessed Thanksgiving.
- November 16, 2012 at 5:02 AM
- Betty Sneeringer said...
Those sweaters were there just waiting for someone "old" enough to take them home and appreciate them! I kinda like being "old"! It's a fun time in life, especially if ones health is still good!
- November 16, 2012 at 5:38 AM
- Jennifer Williams said...
What a delightful post. I too am an old lady (vintage!) You have such a lovely blog. It makes my day to read it and see your gorgeous pictures. I think we do really look back on our younger years with regret at some of the decisions we made, but such is youth. Now we are wiser and more appreciative of the little things in life. Like beautiful little handmade white baby seaters at Goodwill! Thanks for sharing, and have a beautiful day!
- November 16, 2012 at 5:53 AM
- Celestina Marie said...
Hi Jacqueline,
What beautiful treasures. I love the fresh look in these tiny sweaters. It always amazes me the cherished or to be cherished items we find at the Goodwill. But I do see crochet and knitting back in fashion, so perhaps the young will hold them dear once again. It's funny how we pass things down to the young and in this case, us older folks can take the passing down. Makes me glad to be older!! LOL
Lovely post. Have a great weekend.
Hugs, CM
- November 16, 2012 at 6:22 AM
- chateau chic said...
Those little sweaters are as sweet as can be! They bring back a lot of good memories.
Mary Alice
- November 16, 2012 at 6:32 AM
- Susy said...
You need to publish a book J ~ your prose and images are astounding. You have a beautifully unique way of expressing your genuine love for vintage linens and things, through words and pictures that tells a story ~ and makes me feel safe. xo
- November 16, 2012 at 8:13 AM
- It's Just Dottie said...
your words are beauty to
my heart. You have put into words the way this ...old lady... feels about vintage baby knits. I am blessed with a large collection . They were lost,found and loved again.
Smiles, Dottie
- November 16, 2012 at 9:46 AM
- Betty@SouthernGrace said...
How sweet....yes, with old ladyness comes great wisdom. As I too think of the old things I laughed at and threw away and now wish a million times I still had. sign: fellow old lady (sigh) friend.
- November 16, 2012 at 12:56 PM
- Unknown said...
Absolutely gorgeous!
- November 16, 2012 at 4:28 PM
- Sandra@Beneath this Roof, Within these Walls said...
My kids get upset, too, when I refer to myself as an old lady. I just remind them that getting old is a privilege, and sure beats dying young! Besides, I don't FEEL old.
Those tiny garments are so precious. Such a shame they were given away. But such is the way of the young. My granddaughter gave birth this morning, to her little girl. I offered my granddaughter the dress that her mother, and indeed all my children, wore home from the hospital when they were born. MY mother made the dress for my first child, 47 years ago. It is white, in perfect condition, lovingly handstitched and embroidered, with a matching slip and tiny lace and minute buttons. It is fine silk, part of a discarded parachute brought home from the base by my military father. How many babies are brought home from the hospital in a dress handsewn by their great-great-grandmother??? Sewn from silk obtained by their great-great-grandfather??? My granddaughter graciously thanked me, but said no, as her husband wanted their tiny girl to come home in a PINK CAMOUFLAGE print onesie!!!! LOL, such are the ways of today's young people. Especially the hillbilly ones, God love 'em!
- November 16, 2012 at 5:32 PM
- shirlgirl said...
Loved seeing the Made in the U.S.A. tag on that blankest.
- November 17, 2012 at 4:35 AM
- Unknown said...
sweetest : )
- November 17, 2012 at 9:52 AM
- Judy at GoldCountryCottage said...
Jacqueline: I wouldn't go so far as to say that getting older is terrible, to quote just about everybody, look at the alternative! But, when you realize that you are approaching the end of the spectrum, it get's a little harder to embrace. My daughter is probably as old, if not older than you, and I still don't think she is old enough to appreciate those beautiful gifts from the past. She has my grandson's legacy of baby shoes, and there were alot as his mom does have a shoe fetish, sitting in a box in the attic instead of in a framed shadow box. But, they are hers to do with what she will. Anyway, beautiful pieces and how sad to think they ended up at thrift shops when there was probably family around, but, happily, they are loved again!.Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family..Judy
- November 17, 2012 at 3:52 PM
- Mom E. said...
Just gorgeous.....I am a saver of special things and so are my children....They grandmothers made them sweet things and they value them very much. I love that they love things!
So happy to be in such wonderful "old" company! LOL
- November 17, 2012 at 5:19 PM
- Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...
I've been referred to as the old lady since I was first married almost 28 years ago!
Those sweaters are so sweet...think I'll start collecting a few incase I have grandbabies of my own some day!
- November 18, 2012 at 6:33 AM
These are lovely, Jacqueline!!! The most treasured gift that I received for my newborn daughter in 1975 was a yellow crocheted set - sweater, hat, and booties. I will never forget it, or the care that went into making it!
I do believe interest in knitting and crocheting is back, as I see quite a bit of it over at Etsy... and much of it made by younger people! So there you are. Old is the new new. :)
- November 18, 2012 at 8:51 AM
- Marlis said...
So I'm right there with you on the old lady thing.. Will be even worse on Monday :(.. But any day above ground is great!!! I have my boys baby things. so glad I didn't give them to the daughter in law.. they would have been in the next garage sale. I have my father in laws and his father's day dresses that I used for a christening gown for our oldest. So sweet. Mr. Bear deserves that sweater!! xo marlis
- November 19, 2012 at 7:57 AM
- Michele said...
Oh Jacqueline,
You have such a way with words.
This post actually made me cry.
Really amazing post and I love it for all the right reasons.
Big hugs.
- November 27, 2012 at 6:10 PM
- Haworth said...
As an "old lady" myself, I wholeheartedly agree, Jacqueline. Handknit baby clothes are so special, and it's wonderful when a mother recognizes all that went into making them. I admit to being selective about the parents for whom I knit sweaters or hats for their newborns. It's such an investment of my time and love, and I'd like to imagine it being treasured and passed down. The sweaters you found are so lovely, and the one you made is gorgeous!
- November 29, 2012 at 2:00 PM


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Horse DNA Found in Frozen Burger Patties Sold in the UK and Ireland
On Tuesday, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) revealed that they found horse DNA in frozen beef burger patties sold in the UK and Ireland by major supermarket chains Aldi, Iceland, Lidl, and Tesco. Nine of the ten patties tested had very low levels of horse DNA, but the patty from Tesco tested for 29 percent horse DNA.
The patties had been processed at two plants in Ireland—Liffey Meats and Silvercrest Foods—and Dalepak Hambleton in the UK. The source of contamination is thought to be from horse-derived high-protein powders from Spain or The Netherlands, not from fresh horse meat, say Irish beef processing group ABP, owner of Silvercrest and Dalepak. Testing is still being done to find out how the contamination took place.
For more updates on the contaminated burgers, check out the latest food safety news from the Guardian.
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Join WLWT for 'Shred Day' on April 19
Destroy sensitive documents safely and securely
WLWT, Kemba Credit Union and the Cintas Corporation are joining forces to help you protect your identity.
Watch: Shred Day 2013 time lapse video
On Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., you'll have the opportunity to take part in "Free Shred Day."
Bring your financial records, receipts and personal documents to one of the following Kemba Credit Union locations:
West Chester Branch: 8763 Union Centre Blvd., West Chester, OH 45069
Bridgetown Branch: 5844 Bridgetown Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45248
Florence Branch: 8880 Bankers Rd., Florence, KY 41042
Your personal information will be destroyed safely and securely, and then recycled into secondary paper products.
Just drive up and drop off your papers.
Paper clips and/or staples do not need to be removed.
Documents to be shredded do not need to be organized in any particular way. They can be brought in boxes or in plastic bags if you prefer.
Last year, more than 2,300 cars passed through and more than 150,000 pounds of paper were shredded, saving thousands of trees.
In the four previous Shred Days, more than 530,000 pounds of paper have been shredded, from more than 7,000 Cincinnati households.
Some of the items you may want to shred include:
· Credit card applications · Expired credit cards, bank cards · Expired passports, visas and ID cards · Any piece of unwanted paper that contains: addresses, account numbers or access information, birth dates, budgets, photocopies of "never shred" documents listed below, driver's license numbers, employment information, envelopes and address labels, estimates, legal papers, luggage tags, medical information, passwords, report cards, signatures, Social Security numbers, transcripts, travel itineraries, used airline tickets and anything you wouldn't feel comfortable having a stranger read.
Items you should never shred include:
· Marriage, birth, divorce, and death certificates · Military service records · Insurance policies and claims · Wills · Power-of-attorney documents · Social Security reports · Year-end retirement and investment account statements and policies · Loan and mortgage paid-in-full documentation · Diplomas and transcripts · Medical records · Current resume · Evaluation and receipts of valuables (jewelry, artwork, etc.) · Tax returns and associated financial documentation (1040 forms) · Securities and trade confirmations
Facts about paper and document shredding
• Approximately 1 billion trees' worth of paper are thrown away every year in the U.S.
• Americans use over 67,000,000 tons of paper each year, or 600 pounds per person.
• Recycling one ton of paper saves 24 trees, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, 2 barrels of oil, 7,000 gallons of water and 4,100 kilowatt hours of electricity - enough energy to power the average American home for five months.
• Producing recycled paper requires about 60% of the energy used to make paper from virgin wood pulp.
• In the manufacturing process of recycled paper
o 74 percent less air pollution is generated
o 35 percent less water pollution is generated
o 58 percent less water is required
o 64 percent less energy is required
• One ton of high-grade recyclable paper can substitute for approximately 3 tons of wood in making new paper products.
• Every year more than 900 million trees are cut down to provide raw materials for American paper and pulp mills.


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I'm in India right now and they have a variety of wavefront lasers available here (some of them more recent than anything available in USA). I have a -7.25 in both eyes plus astigmatism. Can someone give me some information on which is the most advanced?
1. Zyoptix 100- seems to be older than the Allegretto
2. Mel 80 (Carl Zeiss)- has little information other than that the spot size is 70mm (same as Allegretto), but doesn't mention repetition speed. Apparently it ablates more tissue than the Allegretto, but am curious to know whether the software has been upgraded since then.
3. Wavelight Allegretto 400mhz- has the most info on it. They also have the Wavelight Concerto 500mhz here but it is extremely expensive (3 times the price)- so I'd only consider the the Allegretto.
4. Schwind Esiris- referred as the Rolls Royce of lasers on the site- but seems to use a different technology than the Allegretto. Here is what the surgeon claimed: "I use both abberometrically linked data as well as corneal wavefront data,for this we recieved the prize at the annual meeting of the american society of cataract and laser surgeons in san diego in april 2007. The 400 as well failed with its abberometric linkage and the company discontinued manufacturing the abberometer."
5. Nidex EC5000 CXIII on Navex platform Spot -combination of flying spot and broad beam, Moria M2 microkeratome. The doctor I spoke to said he has both the Nidek and the Allegretto 400 and said that the Nidek produced better results for him. (But from what I read on the net, many doctors say the opposite- which is confusing).
I heard that the Pulzar Z1 by Customvis is available in India, but haven't been able to find out where. Does everyone who has the Allegretto 400mhz have the same Allegro system, Eye-Q, and software? Or will I have to ask them individually?
When Glenn Hagele mentioned that the "newest version" of Wavelight having custom wavefront ablation, was he referring to the Allegretto 400mhz or the Concerto 500mhz?
By custom wavefront ablation, was he referring to wavefront optimized/guided/ or something else entirely?
I'm looking to have the most advanced laser technology on the market. I understand that newer lasers have less clinical studies on them- and I'm fine with that. I have worked in FDA clinical trials before and I realize that by the time sufficient data has come out for a laser, a newer technology has already taken its place. With this in mind, I don't mind taking a risk on a newer laser provided its specs "should likely" produce better results for me.
A discussion and comparison of the lasers above is what most people on this forum would like to see. Any volunteers?


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Join a NASA team to view the Venus Transit as seen from Fairbanks, AK.
Today, Tuesday June 5, is the last chance most of us will ever have to see the planet Venus pass in front of the Sun. A transit of Venus is among the rarest of astronomical events, even more rare than the return of Halley's Comet every 76 years. The next Venus transit will be in the year 2117.
The best viewing places for this event are Hawaii and Alaska. NASA has a team of educators at both sites to share this event with teachers and students.
You and your students can join the Fairbanks team from NIA to view this event via LiveStream from 6:00 PM ET until 12:00 AM ET TODAY: http://www.livestream.com/venustransit
The Fairbanks team will broadcast on two stations simultaneously. Only the Livestream site will be interactive and open for questions from the audience.
Please join us to learn what is unique about the Fairbanks location, including interviews at the University of Alaska Museum of the North to find out what a fascinating place Alaska is!
You can also visit the Sun-Earth Day Venus Transit website: http://sunearthday.nasa.gov/transitofvenus/ where you will be able to see all 11 possible sites to view the transit, including an on-orbit viewing with Astronaut Don Petit on the International Space Station:


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The Solar System is clearly divided: rocky terrestrial planets close in to the Sun, gaseous Jovian planets farther out, icy Kuiper Belt objects more distant still. However, exoplanetary systems—planets orbiting other stars—commonly violate those divisions. A whole class of exoplanets known as "hot Jupiters" are large planets with orbits smaller than Mercury's, indicating that planet formation may not follow the same rules in all cases.
As described by Joshua A. Carter et al. in Science, a newly discovered system known as Kepler-36 is even stranger. The star hosts two planets with radically different densities in very similar orbits. One planet is roughly 4.5 times more massive than Earth, indicating it is probably a rocky "super Earth," while the second planet is about 8 times more massive than Earth and roughly Neptune-sized, meaning it is likely gaseous. The difference in density is about 8-fold, indicating the two worlds must have formed in different regions of the star system, yet their orbits differ by only 10 percent. In other words, they are in closer proximity than any two planets in the Solar System, but have a larger difference in density. This challenges both naive planetary formation models that demand strict separation in planet types, and naive migration models in which planets form in one place and drift to another due to tidal forces in the protoplanetary disk.
As the name of the system suggests, Kepler-36 is one of the star systems observed by the Kepler observatory. This orbiting telescope locates exoplanets via transits: when a planet briefly eclipses its host star, in much the same way as the famous Venus transit on June 5 and 6, 2012. The amount of light that is blocked is very small in these cases, but it's enough to be measured, even for relatively small worlds. The shape of the light curve—the dip in received light from the star as the planet passes in front of it—reveals the size of the planet, while the time between the eclipses reveals the size of its orbit.
As the authors of the present study pointed out, the initial analysis of the Kepler data overlooked the Kepler-36 system. This is because the automated search algorithm was designed to seek out perfectly regular transits: eclipses that occur at equally spaced intervals. However, the two planets in the system—designated Kepler-36b and Kepler-36c, while the host star is Kepler-36a—orbit closely enough together that they slow and speed each other up as they pass. This makes the times between transits variable, so it was only when researchers adjusted the algorithm to allow for more sophisticated searches that they turned up the planets.
Even with the improved algorithm, Kepler-36b was hard to spot: it only blocks about 1 percent of the light that Kepler-36c does. However, the astronomers were able to identify both as distinct bodies orbiting the same star, partly due to their mutual interaction: when one planet was slow to arrive to its transit, the other was fast, indicating they were pulling on each other gravitationally. (A similar effect occurs in the Solar System, which is how astronomers in the 19th century discovered Neptune: they predicted where it must be based on its interaction with Uranus.)
Upon analyzing the data, the researchers determined that Kepler-36b orbits at a distance of 0.115 astronomical units (AU), while Kepler-36c is 0.128 AU from the host star. (1 AU is the average distance from Earth to the Sun; Mercury orbits at 0.30 AU, so both of these exoplanets are much closer to Kepler-36a than any planet in the Solar System.) Based on the amount of light they block, Kepler-36b is about 1.5 times Earth's radius in size, but Kepler-36c is 3.7 times larger—comparable to Neptune.
The host star is about the same mass as the Sun, but about 1.6 times the Sun's radius. These results are based on the analysis of the star's spectrum and astroseismology: the variations in light due to turbulence in the Kepler-36a atmosphere. This indicates the star is Sun-like, but older, nearing the end of its life cycle. Knowing the mass and size of the star in turn allowed the researchers to measure the masses of the exoplanets: Kepler-36b being between 4.18 and 4.78 times more massive than Earth, and Kepler-36c having between 7.62 and 8.68 times Earth's mass.
With both the masses and radii, the densities of the planets are easily calculated. Kepler-36b is very dense: about 7.5 g/cm3 (7.5 times the density of water), compared to Earth's density of 5.5 g/cm3. Thus, Kepler-36b must be rocky in composition, though it is much larger and denser than any terrestrial planet in the Solar System, so it is not particularly Earth-like. On the other hand, Kepler-36c's density is about 0.89 g/cm3, meaning it would float on water; this density is greater than Saturn's, but less than any other Solar System planet.
However, it's the contrast in density—a factor of 8—compared to the similarity in orbits that makes the Kepler-36 system odd. No other known star system has such a Laurel-and-Hardy combination: an extreme mass density ratio in planets so close to each other. According to current understanding, planets form from a protoplanetary disk of matter surrounding the young star. Friction and tidal forces within the disk can slow the motion of massive planets in the outer regions, causing them to fall inward toward the star. Whether the Kepler-36 system is consistent with such a model remains to be seen; it doesn't necessarily contradict the standard model, but the authors admitted they do not know whether the system fits or not. It is also possible Kepler-36b may have begun as a gaseous planet, but lost much of its mass through bombardment by the stellar wind (particles streaming out from the host star). This means it could have begun life farther out, similarly to Kepler-36c.
Since the star system is older than the Solar System, the conditions under which it formed are long gone. However, as with the discovery of hot Jupiters, Kepler-36 indicates how diverse planetary systems are, and how naive models for planet formation may not be sufficient to explain this diversity.
Science, 2012. DOI: 10.1126/science.1223269 (About DOIs).


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The trees haven't even bloomed yet, and my spring calendar is full: a trip to visit friends who just bought their first house in Madison, Wisconsin, two weddings here in New York, an open invitation to a friend's backyard on the Jersey shore, and a Mother's Day brunch in May. These are all good things, but as the invites pile up, so does the daunting task of finding just the right gift for house warmings, weddings, hostesses, and dear mom!
I, of course, turned to the Purl Bee archives for some gift giving inspiration. I've always loved the Felt Flower Pillows that Molly made a few years ago but am wary of making something so big for someone else's home. That's when it hit me, why not shrink the scale and turn big pillows into pretty little sachets, easy to make and to give!
Luckily, not only do these sachets appeal to my more practical nature, they are also a blast to make. The beautiful, vibrant colors of the new Mariposa Felt Bundle made picking color combinations so fun, and I am completely willing to admit that I spent far too long arranging and rearranging the petals before I came up with my final choices. But, with colors like these, how could you not?!
And since each Felt Bundle makes 16 sachets, there are enough here to say good luck, congratulations, thank you, and even happy Mother's Day!
- A Mariposa Felt Bundle, 100% wool felt.
- ¼ yard of Robert Kaufman's Essex Yarn Dyed, 45% cotton and 55% linen. This color is Flax.
- Gutermann's 100% Cotton Thread in color 3170.
- Clover's Chaco Pen with Eraser
- Unique Stitch Adhesive
- Petal Templates, printed and cut out, They are available for free download here.
- A selection of dried herbs, flowers and spices for filling. I used mixtures of orange peel, lavender, rose petals and buckwheat hulls that I got from this great site.
Cut and Coordinate Colors
Cut the Essex into sixteen 4 ½-inch squares and set aside.
From each piece of felt, trace and cut out two 4 ½-inch squares and 8 of each of the large and small petal shapes (using the Petal Template).
Now lay out your squares and pair up colors for the petals. This is important to do before you start sewing because you don't want to end up with a few mismatched pieces at the end. It's also a lot of fun!
Stitch the Flower
Using a straight edge and the Chaco Pen, make a straight line diagonally across the felt square, from corner to corner. Repeat on opposite corners to create an "X".
From the center of the "X", apply a small amount of glue along the marked line about one inch in each direction. Place four large petals on top of the glue, making sure all the petal tips meet in the center and that the outer petal tips align with the marked "X".
Repeat this step, now gluing the small petal shapes on top of the large petals.
The glue is a great way to keep the petals straight and in place for sewing.
Sew through the petals diagonally, from tip to tip. Backstitch at the beginning and end of each seam.
Sew the Squares
Pin the sachet top to one square of the Essex, right sides together.
Sew them together around all four sides with a 3/8–inch seam allowance, leaving a 2 1/2-inch opening in the center of one side. Backstitch at the beginning and end of your seams.
Clip all four corners.
Fill and Finish
Turn the sachet right side out through the small opening. Fill with your choice of scent. I used a combination of orange peel, lavender, rose petals and buckwheat hulls. For nice, soft sachets, be careeful not to overfill them. They should feel substantial but not too hard or plump.
Hand sew the sachet closed with a ladder stitch. Here's how: pull the needle from the wrong side to the right side of the hem's fold so that the thread's knot is inside the sachet.
Insert the needle directly across from the first exit point, push the needle through the opposite fold, picking up about 1/8–inch of fabric.
Go back and forth like this, sewing through the folds, until you reach the end of the opening. Tie a knot at the end.
Pull the thread through the sachet and snip it at the exit point to hide the end.
Now make a bunch more!


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Call it "public option day" as Democratic liberals are set to battle party moderates in the Senate today on the most explosive component of President Obama's health care overhaul.
The Senate Finance Committee is not expected to pass an amendment in favor of creating a government-run insurance program, The Associated Press reports.
But supporters of the public option aren't deterred. They welcome forcing on-the-fence Democratic lawmakers to show their cards on the issue in front of core liberal interest groups, according to The New York Times.
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Supporters are also expected to keep pressing the case for a public option when the bill is reconciled with a more liberal bill from the Health Committee. "Just bringing up this issue in the Finance Committee has helped to revitalize the overall push for it," Brian Fallon, a spokesman for Sen. Chuck Schumer told the Times. "Its chances only get better from here."
Meanwhile, more than a dozen states are already voting to outlaw another crucial component of any bill that emerges from Congress: that each American sign up for health insurance or pay a fine, the Times reports.
Get more: MSNBC, New York Times


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Just like the post says...I am so in love with this stamp set *swoon*. Everything about it is pretty, feminine and romantic.
I CASED this card right from the Occasions Mini. I switched up the sentiment and added a doily. I used the Very Vanilla side of the Doily for this card, but it also has a Whisper White side. So versatile :) This stamp set can be used for any type of Celebration: Birthdays to Weddings to Anniversaries. That's what makes it so perfect.
|Item # 143216 So In Love $15.00
|Item # 142793 Lace Doilies $3.15
Unfortunately, this stamp set is retiring on May 31st and is only guaranteed till May 22nd. If you'd like to add this or any other products to your collection, just pop me an email or click on the Order Online icon in the top right-hand corner. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Stamp: So In Love
Paper: Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla Cardstock
Ink: Blushing Bride & Crumb Cake Classic Pads
Accessories: Lace Doilies, Oval Nestabilities and Pop Dots/Dimensionals


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A baked potato was a meal consisting of a specially prepared potato. Preparation initially involved baking a potato, slitting it open, and adding various complimentary ingredients. A twice-baked potato involved the removal of the baked insides, mashing it, and placing the mixture back into the potato shell and baking it again.
On Thursday, 19 August 2152, Enterprise NX-01's Chef was planning on serving twice-baked potatoes with roast duck and raspberry sauce, asparagus, and ginger. But when he fell ill, Hoshi Sato replaced him and served her family oden recipe. (ENT: "Singularity")
During the imprisonment of Tom Paris and Harry Kim in an Akritirian prison in 2373, the first thing Paris wanted to eat following their escape was a steak dinner. Upon their return, Paris asked Kim what they should have as a side with their steak dinner, mentioning a baked potato, big mound of deep-fried onion rings and grilled mushrooms as optional sides. (VOY: "The Chute")
In 2374, following the apparent cancellation of Worf and Jadzia Dax's wedding, and the subsequent end of the fasting associated with the Kal'Hyah, Julian Bashir ordered a steak with mushrooms, along with a baked potato with sour cream and chives from Quark's, after he had not eaten in days. Unfortunately, he was prevented from enjoying his meal by the fact that the wedding was back on, and the ritual was not yet completed. (DS9: "You Are Cordially Invited")