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Rainfall-induced lahars in the Belham Valley, Montserrat, West Indies
J. Barclay, J. Alexander, and J. Susnik
Journal of the Geological Society, London v. 164, n. 4, pp. 815-827.
Rain falling on loose volcanic debris over the Soufriere Hills Volcano, Montserrat generates hazardous floods in the Belham Valley. These rainfall-induced lahars vary greatly in discharge and sediment concentration in space and time. They differ from examples documented on other volcanoes in that: (1) the eruption has been continuing since July 1995, generating repeated pulses of excess sediment; (2) rainfall is the only significant trigger; (3) the system is small, with short distance to the sea and relatively low altitude at the catchment top. Repeat mapping and comparison with pre-eruption data demonstrate significant geomorphological change, with c. 120 m shoreline progradation and c. 0.4 m/year mean aggradation rate in the middle to lower valley. The nature of the hazard and area of risk have changed as the valley has aggraded, the channel widened and the runoff efficiency increased (as a result of rilling and vegetation removal). Lahars in the Belham Valley correlate with days when more than 10 mm of rain fell in 24 hours, with more events triggered in the late rainy season. The flows are mainly Newtonian but one non-Newtonian flow event has been demonstrated and is described in detail (20 March 2000). This flow is explained by direct volcanic ash input to the runoff.
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Thursday, October 30, 2008
Oh How He Knows Me!
Posted by Hesses Madhouse at 2:14 PM 7 people had something to say about all this Madness
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Prayer List
I've read a couple blogs the past few days that have made me sit and sob. I hope these two women don't mind my linking them here, so we can all combine our prayers in their behalf.
First, please pray for Emilie. She was my neighbor when I was a kid. We were in the same grade at school. She's a very intelligent person and is one of the purest souls I have ever met. She is battling cancer right now and raising two very cute little boys, ages 2 and 7 months. I hope you'll keep her in your prayers as she is trying to discover the causes for and deal with a new trial.
Second, there is a blog I read frequently and sometimes participate in a blog parade she runs every Monday. I think she is an astounding woman--lives in Mexico and is doing a beautiful job raising nine children. This past weekend they had an experience that she shared on her blog this morning. I appreciate her sharing it. It got me thinking about how much we take for granted. I hope you will keep this family, and especially their little Johnny in your prayers.
Oh, one more, please don't forget Sadie....Never forget Sadie. Our family ordered the wristbands that Sadie's parents mail out--amazing family! I read her blog, and it puts life back into perspective. We all wear our bands everyday. Whenever we look at them, they remind us to say a little prayer for Sadie. The first time we gathered for family prayer after receiving the bands, it caught me completely off-guard to hear Brevin pray for Sadie, this little girl he'd never met. She is now a regular part of what we pray for. Oh how we take so much for granted.
I appreciate these people who share so much of themselves and enrich the life of my family and others by doing so. Thank you to all of you who share yourselves--your talents, your skills, your strengths and your weaknesses. I, for one, am a better person because of you.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Help, Melissa! Help! Help! Melissa!
Admit it, you're singing it right now, aren't you?
I redid my blog list yesterday and accidentally erased your blog from it, Melissa. I clicked on your family photo under my followers list (thank you for being there), but the blog entitled "Ripples" isn't listed under your profile. Help! I want it on my list again.
One good thing, I did get onto your recipe blog, which I wasn't before, so I'm VERRRY excited about that!
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What I Woke Up to This Morning
This is what my what Flylady would call "hot spot" looked like when I woke up this morning. To ensure that I'd get it cleaned up, I decided I'd make myself accountable to you all and take photos of the progress of my cleaning. I took a picture about every minute or two. Here you go!
Yes, Tonya, that is your bottle of cleanser that was left at the Myers'. She gave it to me on Sunday, so I'll get it to you tomorrow night at Mutual.
The cute little pumpkin was given to me by my visiting teacher. She always brings something when she comes. T was carrying it around everywhere, so I had to confiscate it. And of course this was the perfect place. How could he even find it?
We usually don't buy pop, but last week if you bought 10 2-liter bottles for $1 each, you got a $10 rebate, so they were free. My kids were thrilled. The plan was to have root beer floats for FHE treats, but in order to do that, I've found you have to buy ice cream too. Hmm. I'm thinking I'll store emergency water in the used bottles once I clean them out, but as you can see only one has a lid, so I guess I'll go get my five cents back from those.
The cute basket on the counter was a gift from a good friend. It holds a copy of the Book of Mormon (the cheap blue copies) for morning scriptures. Wow! All these facts you were just dying to know, I'm sure.
We've been contemplating getting rid of our home phone service. I hate all the cords but there are two hang ups (ha! ha! get it?)--first, it would be awkward for people to reach our kids; second, we'd have so many companies that we'd have to give our cell numbers to. Oh, and one more, we'd have to up our minutes on our cell phones, which wouldnt' save us much anyway.That little black index card box is my chore box. I started using it way back before we had children. It's been altered over time and only gets used when I'm truly unmotivated. Oh, that's Zan's ballot behind the phone. I haven't voted yet. It's too heavy for me to lift right now if you know what I mean. I guess I'd better get on it. Ugh!The cute little picture is from some good friends. It's such a cute thing. I want to put it up on my wall by our family rules (subject of another post), but I have hole-in-wall paranoia. Just look at all the scrunge on that counter!
My brother-in-law calls these counters "retro counters." They have been in this house forever, but if they're not broke, why fix them? We're not selling our house any time soon, and they work just fine. Plus countertops cost an arm and a leg and I'd rather send my kids on missions and to college someday. Ahhh. Much better, don't you think? I really try to be a minimalist when it comes to my house. I like simplicity; it's much easier to keep clean. I'm just not a fancy person; although I admire those who are.
Stay tuned next time for...
The BEDROOM
Now, that's Halloween scary!!! The dog is snoring in my laundry pile right now. I really bear all, don't I?
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Hold the Line
Just signed on and the song, "Hold the Line" by Toto was on. It reminded me that when I was creating my playlist, I wanted to explain why I put some of my songs on there. I have no particular reason for choosing this song only that I was giving blood about three months ago--reclining on a lawn chair in the middle of the church gym, pumping a little rubber ball with my right hand ("about every five seconds")--and this song was playing in the background, and it had my toes tapping, so I thought it deserved a place on my playlist. My favorite song on my playlist is "Africa" also by Toto. I didn't know I was such a Toto fan.
Toto and Five for Fighting are my faves right now.
Posted by Hesses Madhouse at 11:59 AM 1 comments
Monday, October 27, 2008
Just to Blither
Do you ever just want to go on and on about nothing much in particular? Well, that's where I am today. Just want to say what I want to say because I want to say it. Does anyone have a problem with that?
Right now, I have so many photos on my camera just waiting to be downloaded or uploaded or whatever it is that takes place between the camera, the computer and that cable thingy. I will probably have to make a slideshow just to get it all on here.
I'm starting my new class today. It's not exactly what I expected it to be. The old text was teaching your child to read using the Book of Mormon, but now it's just Teaching Children to Read. It's to teach you how to tutor kids who are learning to read at school or those who are older and struggle with reading. I have a new challenge, I have to get the course material read before I tutor A, but I have to have time to do that part and then time later to do the exercises with him. Ideally, I'd love to do it all in the morning, so I may have to get a day ahead, so I can tutor him before school. T's just so active right now that keeping him busy is tricky.
This morning T found one of those string backpack things. He was so funny. He had a soccer ball in it and insisted on putting one of his cleats inside too. He then had a graham cracker for snack and begged me to open the bag to put that in as well. I drew the line on that one--too messy. Anyway, anything that he picked up had to be put in the bag.
Hey, I want to take a minute to thank you for all of your encouragement and kind words. It's so wonderful to have such great friends. I'm actually surprised after some of my posts that you continue to come back and read. About Saturday night, I still can't talk about it. It's not that I'm sad or disappointed or feel that I failed. I just really don't have anything to say about it. I'm sad that I didn't just walk by faith and do it like I felt directed to do, but other than that, I really don't have any opinions about it.
Okay, so enough on that subject. I want to touch on a bit about stake conference--Saturday night--not my part. You all know my feelings about our stake president. He's the BEST! Love him to pieces! On Saturday night, he gave us very specific instructions. He said that this was hard for him and he doesn't usually do this, but he felt strongly that he needed to do it. So, here's what he said to do:
- Be obedient
- Use your trials to your advantage--learn from them (new skills, etc.)
- Pray - repent daily, express your gratitude and tell Heavenly Father what you're feeling; pour out your soul.
- Go to the temple
- Read a General Conference talk every day (Z and I used to watch one online nightly for awhile, so we started that again last night).
- Be EXACTLY obedient to the words of the prophet.
So, I think these things were basic guidelines, but the clincher was this one:
- Think on this - If you/your spouse were to lose his/her job Monday (today), what would you do? What things would you eliminate from your life?
- Do those things on Monday.
- Set the money from those things aside.
- Do not fear; be of good cheer
He said that the sifting has begun and that soon there would be no more lukewarm members of the Church.
So, you might ask, how am I doing on this? Well, hmm. Not easy. Do we get rid of the home phone or the cell phone. The hardest thing of all is pinning Z down to make decisions about this. Nearly everything we're tied to has a contract attached. We don't feel that we can eliminate the exterminator from our lives although we've not seen signs of any vermin in a very long time. We have a contract with the vet, and Z says it is insurance, so he doesn't want to eliminate that one. Ugh! It's hard to make these decisions.
Okay, done blithering. There's someone at the door. Thanks for reading.
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Sunday, October 26, 2008
Family Interviews
- On a scale from 1 to 10, how happy are you?
- What could make you happier?
- What are you willing to do to make our family happier this week?
- Is anything causing you to be sad? If so, what?
- What makes you happiest about our family?
- What do you think could make our family happier?
- Is there anything Mom or Dad can do to help you?
- What is your main goal for the week? What can we, as a family do to help you reach that goal?
- How many days this past week did you pray? Read scriptures?
The last question is to serve just as a reminder of it's importance and a chance to cheer or encourage.
It has also become that we have so many to interview that we share the responsibility.
Hope this helps you grow closer to your kids.
If you come up with additional questions, please share. Thanks!!!
Posted by Hesses Madhouse at 3:26 PM 6 people had something to say about all this Madness
I Don't Want to Talk About It
...But I have to.
Last Sunday, I was called by a member of our stake presidency. He asked if I was aware that the next weekend was stake conference, I told him I was. He then asked if I was aware that Saturday night was the adult session. I told him I was. He followed that up with, "Are you planning on attending?" I told him I was. He then lowered the boom--he asked me to speak.
My internal reaction...
Posted by Hesses Madhouse at 7:13 AM 6 people had something to say about all this Madness
Friday, October 24, 2008
Here's Another One For You
Thank you for all of your "You Know You're Mormon if..." statements. I now have another challenge for you.
When you think of things the prophets have told us to do in recent years, what comes to mind?
Here's one example:
David O. McKay - "Every member a missionary."
Spencer W. Kimball - "Do it."
What are others from these prophets and others?
I'll explain later why I'm asking these things.
Posted by Hesses Madhouse at 8:19 AM 4 people had something to say about all this Madness
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Still Not Showered
Okay, so just to defend myself on my earlier post....
I, at this point in time, have a two-year-old.
I'm sure for any woman who's ever had one that would be enough said. You now know where I'm coming from. If you'd like details, I'm sure it will all be in an upcoming post. Ooooh something to look forward to--a much needed venting session.
Posted by Hesses Madhouse at 2:23 PM 4 people had something to say about all this Madness
Feeling Sad
Just had to say it.
Here's this morning's impression, "Take care of the people first then take care of the stuff."
I'm also learning to take care of the people closest to you first then those who are farther removed.
I spend this morning dealing with an issue with one of my young women. It needed to be handled. I didn't even get showered or dressed first. These are things that HAVE to happen in my life for the day to run smoothly, and they have to happen before my children get up, or they just have to sit outside the bathroom door waiting.
Well, that didn't happen.
I got the youngest fed while dealing with this issue, but I didn't even get dressed. I wore my scrubs and a sweatshirt to bed last night, so I walked the kids to school in those. My day has started out totally wrong.
I don't even know if I got the YW issue solved. If this was a test, I failed.
My two middle children went off to school without kisses. Ugh! That's just not supposed to happen, so now I'm having a hard time letting go of all this and starting over again for the morning.
I know this probably all sounds stupid to everyone but me. Just had to get it out of my head. Ah the plights of an at home mom. I know that if this is as bad as my day gets I'm in pretty great shape. Just needed to wallow in it for a few minutes. Now I'm done.
Posted by Hesses Madhouse at 8:18 AM 8 people had something to say about all this Madness
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
My First Blog Award
Do you ever read a blog and realize that the person writing it could be you all over again? Well, that's how I felt when I first read Truly Delightful in Every Way. To begin with, her blog address is crazymamaof6. That alone sounds like me. As we've gone along, I've found out more and more about her, and it's so weird the commonalities between us--same first name, both have a child born on October 4th, and the list goes on. Well, today, she gave me first blog award. I'm THRILLED! Thanks, Julie!
Posted by Hesses Madhouse at 1:46 PM 6 people had something to say about all this Madness
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Finding Joy in the Journey
Everything in bold is directly from President Monson's talk. The things in regular text are my comments.
"Nothing is as constant as change."
most of the changes take place subtly and slowly.
Day by day, minute by minute, second by second we went from where we were to where we are now.
This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now.
among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and non-existent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now.
This is tricky. I have gone for years, having little kids in my house, not putting out my good things, the antiques I was given after my mother passed away. How I would love to have them displayed where I could enjoy looking at them, but I fear my children breaking them. It would break my heart. I should probably train my children to treat things with greater respect, but I don't want to teach them that things are more important than they are to me. Does anyone have any tips to doing this?
Rather than dwelling on the past, we should make the most of today, of the here and now, doing all we can to provide pleasant memories for the future.
I love this and actually blogged about it in an earlier post. Everyday is a new beginning; a chance to start new and do things differently. This is a wonderful reality of life.
Stresses in our lives come regardless of our circumstances. We must deal with them the best we can. But we should not let them get in the way of what is most important—and what is most important almost always involves the people around us. Often we assume that they must know how much we love them. But we should never assume; we should let them know.
Wrote William Shakespeare, "They do not love that do not show their love."3
Send that note to the friend you've been neglecting; give your child a hug; give your parents a hug; say "I love you" more; always express your thanks. Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved.
Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family.
Some of you may be familiar with Thornton Wilder's classic drama Our Town. If you are, you will remember the town of Grover's Corners, where the story takes place. In the play Emily Webb dies in childbirth, and we read of the lonely grief of her young husband, George, left with their four-year-old son. Emily does not wish to rest in peace; she wants to experience again the joys of her life. She is granted the privilege of returning to earth and reliving her 12th birthday. At first it is exciting to be young again, but the excitement wears off quickly. The day holds no joy now that Emily knows what is in store for the future. It is unbearably painful to realize how unaware she had been of the meaning and wonder of life while she was alive. Before returning to her resting place, Emily laments, "Do . . . human beings ever realize life while they live it—every, every minute?"
I don't know if I've ever seen the entire play "Our Town," but what I have seen has left an indelible mark on me. I wish I could find a clip of it, but it's one of the final scenes. The spirit of a deceased woman is trapped at her gravesite. I think of this scene when I do genealogy sometimes. I think of how real that is for so many before their temple work is done. It's such a sad scene. I sometimes wonder how so many artists and authors that have known nothing about the restored gospel could be so right on as far as doctrine goes--C.S. Lewis comes to mind.
"Both abundance and lack [of abundance] exist simultaneously in our lives, as parallel realities. It is always our conscious choice which secret garden we will tend . . . when we choose not to focus on what is missing from our lives but are grateful for the abundance that's present—love, health, family, friends, work, the joys of nature, and personal pursuits that bring us [happiness]—the wasteland of illusion falls away and we experience heaven on earth."6
The secret to optimistic thinking--focus.
Horace admonished, "Whatever hour God has blessed you with, take it with grateful hand, nor postpone your joys from year to year, so that in whatever place you have been, you may say that you have lived happily."
I had a Japanese mission companion, who would daily say, "No regrets." That was her goal for her mission, to complete it with no regrets. Everyday she worked as hard as she could. I think this is a worthy goal for life itself.
Despite the changes which come into our lives and with gratitude in our hearts, may we fill our days—as much as we can—with those things which matter most. May we cherish those we hold dear and express our love to them in word and in deed.
adapt to the changes in our lives, that we may realize what is most important, that we may express our gratitude always and thus find joy in the journey.
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Monday, October 20, 2008
New Class!!!
I signed up for my next class tonight. I'm very excited about this one. I got a letter from BYU saying that this course wasn't going to be offered for much longer, so I feel fortunate to have gotten on board before it disappears from the course catalog. A will get to be my guinea pig for this one. We'll see how it goes.
Posted by Hesses Madhouse at 8:57 PM 4 people had something to say about all this Madness
Come What May, and Love It
These conference talk notes are just my ponderings about them. I would love to know what anyone else thought as they listened to or read them.
A number of talks from Conference seem to have dealt with the issues of impending doom. Did anyone feel differently about this? Am I just being a glass-half-empty kind of person in saying this?
I loved Elder Wirthlin's talk because he shared the words from his mother. I think we all have little sayings of our parents that stick with us through hard times. My dad has always said, "Act as if," meaning that if you're not feeling a way that you feel you should, act as if you were feeling that way and soon you will. This little saying has worked wonders in some hard times in my life. My mother's saying was, "Say a little prayer." I remember a number of times as I headed for school on days when I was to take a hard test, my mom would say, "Remember, say a little prayer." I can almost hear her sweet voice saying this to me now.
For Elder Wirthlin, his mother said, "Come what may, and love it" when he was feeling discouraged. Isn't it wonderful to have parents who have been there and done that and can advise us as to how to proceed. I believe that our Father in Heaven does this for us daily too. I feel this strongly now that my parents don't advise me like they once did.
One of the things Elder Wirthlin shares about his mother is a great example for all of us. "She taught her children to trust in themselves and each other, not blame others for their misfortunes, and give their best effort in everything they attempted.
When we fell down, she expected us to pick ourselves up and get going again."
One Sunday, our ward had a combined Priesthood/Relief Society class. I wish I could remember what the topic was, but my husband made a comment about how we indulge and spoil our children when we don't allow them to feel the full impact of the consequences of their actions. He referred to something as simple as if a child forgets his/her lunch, what does he/she learn when mom or dad brings it to school for him/her. I was not in the meeting at the time, but he said there seemed to be some people in the room the room that didn't agree with his comment. I love that Elder Wirthlin's mother believed in tough love.
A few weeks ago in Young Women, I asked the girls a question about what they feel their job is on a daily basis. One of the girls said, it was to "Do my best in everything." This is what I would expect from this girl who has very wise parents. It is apparent by what this Young Woman has accomplished already in her young age that she is living up to this standard. I think of the scriptures about arising from the dust and breaking the chains with which we are bound. Of course these are things we can't do for ourselves. We must rely on the Lord for these things to come to pass. He will lift us and make us capable to do our best.
I was named for my grandmother--my dad's mom. I never met her, but I have heard a lot about her. I believe that "in spite of discouragement and adversity, those who are happiest seem to have a way of learning from difficult times, becoming stronger, wiser, and happier as a result." This makes me think of her and what made her so loveable. Another term I think that relates to this idea is that of being "authentic." Our trials make us real; we become people others are drawn to and can relate to. This is what I believe of our current bishop. He's been through some things that I hope I never have to endure in my life, but he is authentic--he's been there.
"Every man and woman on this stand today has experienced an abundant measure of joy, each also has drunk deeply from the cup of disappointment, sorrow, and loss. The Lord in His wisdom does not shield anyone from grief or sadness." This past weekend at Time Out for Women, they read letters that were written by some of the attendees about others in the audience and how they lived with joy even though they were enduring terrible trials. I was very touched by this. One of the women that was written about sat in the row in front of us. It was shocking to me that you never know what people are going through. I realized that I was sitting among some of God's chosen people. If we can't be tried more than we can handle, these were some amazing people.
I love this next part, "I don't think my mother was suggesting that we suppress discouragement or deny the reality of pain. I don't think she was suggesting that we smother unpleasant truths beneath a cloak of pretended happiness." I believe that our Father in Heaven sent us here to experience it all. Contrast is vital to our existence. We can only know joy if we understand sorrow. But I do believe that "the way we react to adversity can be a major factor in how happy and successful we can be in life."
I love a talk with a point. Sometimes, as I've sat through college lectures and church lessons, I've thought, "Okay, so what do you want me to learn here. What's the point?" Elder Wirthlin outlines four ways for us to handle adversity well, so that we can be happy and successful.
First, we must learn to laugh. Z frequently says, "You can laugh or you can cry." I'm glad I married a man who chooses to laugh at life. I was raised in the kind of household where laughter was the language of love. If people laugh at what I say, I know they love me. There have been times when I've gone through stressful times, and instead of going ballistic on people, I make jokes. I figure the meanness people sometimes show when stressed only increases the problem. Laughter alleviates it.
People just need to lighten up.
This story of Elder Wirthlin's was classic. It sounds like something that would happen to me. "I remember when one of our daughters went on a blind date. She was all dressed up and waiting for her date to arrive when the doorbell rang. In walked a man who seemed a little old, but she tried to be polite. She introduced him to me and my wife and the other children; then she put on her coat and went out the door. We watched as she got into the car, but the car didn't move. Eventually our daughter got out of the car and, red faced, ran back into the house. The man that she thought was her blind date had actually come to pick up another of our daughters who had agreed to be a babysitter for him and his wife.
"We all had a good laugh over that. In fact, we couldn't stop laughing. Later, when our daughter's real blind date showed up, I couldn't come out to meet him because I was still in the kitchen laughing. Now I realize that our daughter could have felt humiliated and embarrassed. But she laughed with us, and as a result, we still laugh about it today."
If we can't laugh at ourselves, our lives will be so full of grief. "The next time you're tempted to groan, you might try to laugh instead. It will extend your life and make the lives of all those around you more enjoyable."
At one time or another, everyone must experience sorrow. No one is exempt. Elder Wirthlin challenges us to seek for the Eternal. I must admit, I don't really understand this point as well as the laughter one. Maybe it's because I'm not very good at it.
"Learning to endure times of disappointment, suffering, and sorrow is part of our on-the-job training. These experiences, while often difficult to bear at the time, are precisely the kinds of experiences that stretch our understanding, build our character, and increase our compassion for others.
Remember the sublime words of the Savior to the Prophet Joseph Smith when he suffered with his companions in the smothering darkness of Liberty Jail: "My son, peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment;
"And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy foes."1
Okay, now for the greatest quote in the entire talk. This one might just end up on my fridge. "The very moments that seem to overcome us with suffering are those that will ultimately suffer us to overcome."
The third principle is to grow to understand the principle of compensation. I believe in this strongly. "The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in His own way."
Let me share a brief experience. My mother's death was a great loss to me. She was my best friend on this earth and continues to be so. I miss her greatly. Shortly after her passing, I found that I was pregnant. My mind and heart were turned from my grief as I looked forward with hope in this new life. It was a great blessing to me. What a surprise it was when this new baby resembled her so much.
The words in Mosiah verify the principle of compensation.
"The fourth thing we can do is put our trust in our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.
'God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son.'2 The Lord Jesus Christ is our partner, helper, and advocate. He wants us to be happy. He wants us to be successful. If we do our part, He will step in."
If I could only remember this on a daily basis. Sometimes I feel so overwhelmed. With this perspective, we learn that our Father in Heaven doesn't set us up for failure, but our only means of success is to lean on Him. He will make us capable of things we didn't know were possible.
"He who descended below all things will come to our aid. He will comfort and uphold us. He will strengthen us in our weakness and fortify us in our distress. He will make weak things become strong."3
"The simple secret is this: put your trust in the Lord, do your best, then leave the rest to Him."
Here is the challenge: love the journey. I have a terrible tendency to delay my joy. There are so many excuses I use to not do the things I want to. I need to learn to live today. One of my biggest challenges is changing this habit. Is there a trick to helping yourself enjoy today and not always looking forward to tomorrow? I feel like I need to set goals and see them through, but where does one start?
Elder Wirthlin ends with this, "I know why there must be opposition in all things. Adversity, if handled correctly, can be a blessing in our lives. We can learn to love it."
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You Know You're a Mormon If...
Will you help me out here? I want a list of what makes us peculiar based on the words of prophets past and present--food storage, scripture reading, etc.
Posted by Hesses Madhouse at 6:14 AM 8 people had something to say about all this Madness
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Tagged Yet Again!
Okay Merrianne, here are my seven things:
2. Pistachio almond is my favorite ice cream. It was the kind my parents would order when I was a child and we'd go to Baskin-Robbins. It was an unspoken rule that we kids couldn't order it because it was grown-up ice cream (they thought we wouldn't like it). Maybe that's one part of my adulthood that I've accepted.
5. My sister says I look like Kirsten Dunst.
6. My brother-in-law says I look like Meg Ryan.
7. A whole bunch of people have said I look like Jodie Foster.
The story behind this: Yesterday at Time Out for Women, Cherie Call spoke and performed (she's wonderful!). On the way home, a bunch of friends and I decided that her speaking voice sounded just like Jodie Foster's (see what you think). One of the women said, "Julie, you and she should get together because you look just like her." It must be because of the weight loss. There was one time in the grocery store when the checker said I looked like her too. Funny! Kind of fun.
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
This is URGENT!!!
My mind is on the future today, and I'm nervous. I am just a mom who stays home with my kids and tries daily to do the best I can. I don't pass myself off to be an expert on political issues, but I do know my heart. Because of that, I have to unload what lies there this morning. I hope that if I'm completely off-base, you will put me straight. I want to feel good about my vote. I want solid fact to build on, not one-sided opinion, so I hope you will offer some of that truth to me.
It has been alleged that Obama has had ties with some who have "despicable acts with a radical domestic group" and others with ties to terrorism.
These are facts that cannot be ignored. If we vote for Obama, we seal our fate I fear.
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Let Him Do It with Simplicity
Elder Perry speaks of patterns or cycles in life's tests.--good and bad, ups and downs, joy and sadness, and times of plenty and scarcity. "When our lives turn in an unanticipated and undesirable direction, sometimes we experience stress and anxiety. One of the challenges of this mortal experience is to not allow the stresses and strains of life to get the better of us—to endure the varied seasons of life while remaining positive, even optimistic."
I learned on my second to last pregnancy that having endured childbirth (those of you who love the process will probably be offended by my choice of words) a number of times before that "this too shall pass" and that so much of what one goes through while delivering a baby is a mind game. I'm now learning that so much of life is a mind game. We can choose to be optimistic and make our experiences a bit sweeter or we can choose to be all doom and gloom and experience additional bitterness.
He speaks of a time of great stress in his life and the life of his family and how they learned to cope with the stressors. It seemed ironic to me that they would get away to Walden Pond.
"Walden Pond was our special place to pause, reflect, and heal. Perhaps it was partly due to its history—its connection to the efforts of Henry David Thoreau to separate himself from worldliness for a period of years—that Walden Pond offered us so much hope for simplicity and provided such a renewing escape from our overly complex lives."
As I ponder on the points of Elder Perry's talk, I feel woeful and wonderful at the same time. Woeful that life is so complicated and for some reason I feel that it has to be. Yes, wonderful that there is hope in a more simplified life. By looking at Elder Perry's words, let me break it down here:
- Thoreau moved out ot Walden Pond with the goal of living a simple life for two years - This might be a worthwhile goal. How much can I simplify my life in two years time? Without moving into entirely new surroundings, how could I take what I've got and make it less? It's so against human nature.
- He moved out onto Ralph Waldo Emereson's property and bought a shanty from a man. He tore down the shanty and built himself a house from it - I could see doing this if it was me on my own, but how would this be possible with a family of eight? I guess if we were required to do this, we would, but doing it without being compelled to seems a little crazy.
- "He kept meticulous financial records, and he concluded that for a home and freedom he spent a mere $28.12." Good for him to keep these kinds of records. It would be great to be able to see the value in such an experiment. If I were to take upon myself the goal of simplifying, I'd keep a daily journal of what I did that day to thin out, so I could look back and see and value what I'd accomplished. Good rule to life anyway.
- He planted a garden to help sustain his simple life - I didn't do this this year (true confessions). We had a strange spring. There was no clear time as to when I should plant the garden. It's not that I didn't think it was important; I even bought the seeds, but I think we had frost all the way into early June. Not being a seasoned gardener, this threw me for a loop. I wish I knew a really great gardener that would take me by the hand and tell me what to do where and when. In my own defense, I did get a number of apples from the tree in our yard and did things with those. I have canned and frozen a few things this fall.
- "He planted two and a half acres of beans with the intent of using the small profit to cover his needs. Small profit indeed: $8.71." This is a good question. What am I doing to bring in a profit for my family as an at-home mom. I believe I am serving where I am needed and am grateful to be able to stay at home; I believe this to be a blessing in my life; a gift. What are my skills? I could teach piano or flute. I could do childcare. I could provide other services--laundry, ironing, proof-reading, typing. I havnen't felt the need to pursue these things, and honestly, I don't know if I would do any of these if push came to shove.
He had neither a clock nor a calendar in his little cabin.
- "He spent his time writing and studying the beauties and wonder of nature that surrounded him, including local plants, birds, and animals." Can I slow my life down enough that I could actually sit around looking at birds and animals? I love that my youngest begs to smell all the roses (even the dead) ones that sit by homes on our way back from dropping the older kids at school. He causes me to slow down sometiems and just notice things. Children are definintely blessings in obvious as well as in many hidden ways.
- "He did not live the life of a hermit—he visited the town of Concord most days, and he invited others to come into his cabin for enlightening conversations." Okay, here's the clincher! I always pictured Thoreau as a hermit--that he retreated from society in this experiment. This was not the case. Do I simplify my life so that I can enjoy time with others, or am I so busy that I can't carve out the least bit of time for someone else? Much of the time I do spend with others is for those who need me. Do I create time for those I want to spend time with?
- "When the two years ended, he left his cabin behind without regret." Ahh! I would love this. Many of my regrets at this point in my life have to do with missed appointments or lost pieces of paper--just basic disorganization. If I can simplify to the point of having little to organize, the regrets will fade away. I figure any little bit of simplifying will aid in this goal. Each day I should just do something, no matter how small, to make life easier for myself.
- "He considered the time he had spent there a proper amount of time to accomplish his purpose—to experience the spiritual benefits of a simplified lifestyle." First, Thoreau had clearly delineated his goals. He knew what he wanted to accomplish, so he knew when it was accomplished. He even knew how long it would take him to achieve what he desired. Good example for me in this goal. What do I want to accomplish? Can I come up with babysteps--daily mouthfuls that can help me get there?
- "He also felt he had other life experiences ahead of him. It was time to move on and explore other opportunities Once this goal was accomplished, he wasn't done. He set further goals to improve his life. This reminds me of Ammon. He went out and saved the king's sheep and instead of standing around basking in it, he moved to the next thing he was assigned to do. another good example of what to do.
"From his experiences at Walden Pond, Thoreau determined that there were only four things that a man really needed: food, clothing, shelter, and fuel."
the spiritual benefits of a simplified lifestyle.
In the For the Strength of Youth pamphlet, it states:
"The Lord has commanded you to take good care of your body. To do this, observe the Word of Wisdom, found in Doctrine and Covenants 89. Eat nutritious food, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep. When you do all these things, you remain free from harmful addictions and have control over your life. You gain the blessings of a healthy body, an alert mind, and the guidance of the Holy Ghost. . . ."
One of the main reasons for simplifying is being able to truly listen to the Spirit when it speaks. Addictions come in many forms. My biggest addiction right now is this computer. I feel that blogging is helping me do what is most difficult for me right now--the need to reach out to others. I need this in my life, but how much of this time is being used wisely and as well as it can be? Computer time for me must either be cut down to a simplified point or cut out altogether. What other addictions need to be cut out? Maybe this is the best place to start.
What we wear should be simple and modest. "Our dress and grooming send a message to others about who we are, and they also affect the way we act around others. When we are modestly dressed, we also invite the Spirit of the Lord to be a shield and a protection to us." Does that mean I have to get rid of my leather jacket that my hubby so kindly bought me? It does make me feel tough, and I really look good in it. Of course, it doesn't mean that we should dress like the Amish or that we should only have two changes of clothing. I guess the real question for me here is, what am I willing to do to have a more simplified life so that I can focus on what's really important in this life?
I believe I need to dress nicely but not go to extremes. Isn't this most of what we're asked to do--moderation in all things.
"In the Book of Mormon story of the tree of life, it was the people whose 'manner of dress was exceedingly fine' who mocked those who partook of the fruit of the tree. It is sobering to realize that the fashion-conscious mockers in the great and spacious building were responsible for embarrassing many, and those who were ashamed 'fell away into forbidden paths and were lost' (1 Nephi 8:27–28)." Am I overly fashion conscious? If anything, I would say I'm "fashion unconscious." At one point, I remember, shortly after my husband moved from teacher to school administrator, that many of the people we would come in contact with in these new social circles would be very aware of how much "bling" I was wearing. I once, a very long time ago, told Z that if he ever decided to buy me jewelry for a special occasion he had better stop buying me gifts. I'm just not into all that. I'm a simple woman in that way. I enjoy being low-maintenance. I also feel that our money could be better used elsewhere than on my fingers, ears or around my neck.
Funny how people today, when they dress immodestly or sloppily, think they are attracting others to them when really they are repelling others by causing them to feel uncomfortable around them. Hmm. In the last days doesn't it say that good will be called evil and evil good? Large and spacious building mean anything to you?
We have been told over and over again to live within our means. "Our income should determine the kind of housing we can afford."
We have been told that the only things we should go into debt for are a home and education. We shouldn't buy a house you can't afford to pay the mortgage for. We have also been told to "stay out of debt, and save for a rainy day. We should practice and increase our habits of thrift, industry, economy, and frugality. Members of a well-managed family do not pay interest; they earn it."
These are good principles to live by. Are we doing these things? Coupons are helping me be thrifty. I am being aware of how much I'm spending on things. I am, therefore, able to save more. More should be going into savings than to debt pay-off. I don't think we're there yet, but we do have a plan. Marvin J. Ashton's "One for the Money" is a great resource for learning to manage finances better.
"We have been hearing a lot about fuel and energy—about their high cost and limited supply, our unsafe and unpredictable dependence on their suppliers, and the need for new and sustainable sources of energy. I leave the discussion of these complicated issues to leaders of government and industry. The fuel I want to discuss is spiritual fuel.
"The Lord has given us a beautiful plan about how we can return to Him, but the completion of our mortal journey requires spiritual fuel. We want to emulate the five wise virgins, who had stored sufficient fuel to accompany the bridegroom when he came (see Matthew 25:6–10). What is required to maintain a sufficient store of spiritual fuel? We must acquire knowledge of God's eternal plan and our role in it, and then by living righteously, surrendering our will to the will of the Lord, we receive the promised blessings.
"As Elder William R. Bradford taught at this pulpit: 'In righteousness there is great simplicity. In every case that confronts us in life there is either a right way or a wrong way to proceed. If we choose the right way, we are sustained in our actions by the principles of righteousness, in the which there is power from the heavens. If we choose the wrong way and act on that choice, there is no such heavenly promise or power, and we are alone and are destined to fail' ("Righteousness," Liahona, Jan. 2000, 103; Ensign, Nov. 1999, 85).
"Just before Thoreau died, he was asked if he had made peace with God. He replied, 'I was not aware we had ever quarreled' (in Mardy Grothe, comp., Viva la Repartee [2005], 181)."
Love this quote. Yes, I have a long way to go to simplifying my life, but I really feel that it is something I should do. So, where to begin? Breaking addictions first, I believe. Simplifying my schedule--starting with sleeping and waking times. Next will be my house--a day by day calendar will be established with bite-sized goals for each day, so that I can check the calendar each day knowing there will be a goal to accomplish.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Welcome to Conference
In an attempt to be ahead of the game, I decided that I'd start the Pursuit of Excellence Reading Challenge today. Our family missed the Saturday morning session of conference, so I decided to start at the beginning; a good place, don't 'cha think?
First of all, I want to say that I've never truly appreciated President Monson before now. I think we all have our favorites, but I must say that after I saw the in-between conference sessions programming (if you click the link, there are six parts to this, but it's all very worth the time), I grew to love this man who gives and serves and hearkens to the Lord so unquestioningly. He's truly a man to be emulated and admired.
Here are a few things he said that were important to me. "...The work of the Lord has moved forward uninterrupted." I love that there are still some of President's Hinckley's works that are finishing up--temples being finished and dedicated--and that the Lord's work is just that. It can't be interrupted; it will continue. Isn't it just miraculous to even think of, when you consider how the Church began?
He speaks of cultural events that took place the night before temples were dedicated. Of the celebration in Curtiba, Brazil, he said, "The wind had been blowing, and rain threatened. I offered a silent prayer asking Heavenly Father to look with mercy upon those who had prepared so diligently for our entertainment and whose costumes and presentations would be damaged if a heavy rain or wind enveloped them. He honored that prayer, and it wasn't until the end of the show and later on that evening that rain fell in abundance." I love that the prophet pled his case before the Lord. What a simple but great example. So many times all it takes is prayer to help solve things.
He spoke of the celebration at Twin Falls, Idaho. He mentions how their performance represented our "...Dependence for [our] spiritual lives on the living water from the Savior and [our] dependence for [our] physical lives on the mountain streams and rivers." How true. How true. I know that I, personally, take this truth for granted. It's just so easy to turn on the faucet and have water come out, and it's completely potable. So easy. I forget that the time could come when that water wouldn't be there. So too, I think of the spiritual implications of this--am I doing all that I can to keep the spiritual water in my life flowing and continue to be "potable?"
"I am an advocate for such events," he continued, "They enable our youth to participate in something they truly find unforgettable. The friendships they form and the memories they make will be theirs forever." I love that President Monson appreciates a good musical and other performances. He's my kind of guy. I love the memories of my own youth of these kinds of experiences that being part of the Church afforded me. I have been happy to see these kinds of events carry on for my kids too. How many of these LDS kids in the Portland area will ever forget this? (Long link, Q was in the Asian dance).
"Our missionary force, serving throughout the world, continues to seek out those who are searching for the truths which are found in the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Church is steadily growing; it has since its organization over 178 years ago." This, in and of itself, is miraculous when you think back to the beginning of the Church.
"It has been my privilege during the past six months to meet with leaders of countries and with representatives of governments. Those with whom I've met feel kindly toward the Church and our members, and they have been cooperative and accommodating. There remain, however, areas of the world where our influence is limited and where we are not allowed to share the gospel freely. As did President Spencer W. Kimball over 32 years ago, I urge you to pray for the opening of those areas, that we might share with them the joy of the gospel. As we prayed then in response to President Kimball's pleadings, we saw miracles unfold as country after country, formerly closed to the Church, was opened. Such will transpire again as we pray with faith."
One such miracle was the construction of the Freiburg Temple in then communist Germany. What an amazing thing that was! And it is my faith that it had some influence on the collapse of the Berlin Wall. The Gospel of Jesus Christ cannot exist in a place where human choice is limited and stifled. To continue forward, the wall had to go.
"We have come here to be instructed and inspired....Some of you are struggling with problems, with challenges, with disappointments, with losses. We love you and pray for you. Many messages will be shared during the next two days. I can assure you that those men and women who will speak to you have prayed about what they should say. They have been inspired and impressed as they have sought heaven's help and direction.
"Our Heavenly Father is mindful of each one of us and our needs."
I love that a prophet of God prays for me. I doubt that he prays for me by name, but I know he is aware of those who are in great need, and if I ever was, I have no doubt that he would become aware of my name and pray for me. There is another blog that I read that touches my heart. It's about a little girl with a brain tumor. I know she has met him; he blessed her; and I'm sure he prays for her. I also am aware that when my first mission companion died unexpectedly during childbirth that the leaders of the Church were very aware of her family and had prayed to know what to do to help them in their time of need.
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My friend Brittany sent this to me. As you all know, I'm not Catholic, but this was powerful, and I'm in complete agreement.
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Monday, October 13, 2008
Are You Up For It?
I decided that this was a worthwhile challenge. Anyone else want to join in?
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Dinner Tonight
Here's what's for dinner. I'm going to serve it with some bread and a simple salad. That's all folks!
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Sunday, October 12, 2008
Friday's Fun
My mom used to say that most of the inspiration she received was while she was in the shower. Maybe that's because it was the only quiet place in her house. I was so pleased when that's what happened to me a week ago last Sunday morning.
As I showered, I was thinking back to the days of young children and a workaholic husband and feeling rather isolated. I know there are women in my ward who feel that way. I felt that there must be something I could do.
I realized that I have two teenagers in my home now who are very good babysitters. I also realized that the upcoming Friday would be a teacher workday, thus Z would be working, but we'd all be home. Well, wheels started turning, and here's the plan that was created: we would invite any women who wanted to, to drop their children off at our home on Friday moring from 9 to 11:30am. Those women could go and do whatever they wanted during that time. I would invite some of the youth to come help and we would make it into a training session for future babysitters. The teens would act as mentors to those kids 9-12 years old who would be acting as the babysitters. We would have a snack and the kids'd play their little hearts out.
I called the Relief Society president and asked if she'd announce it during their meeting that day. She agreed to do so. I also created a couple of sign ups--one to know how many kids we'd have of what ages and one to determine how many of the youth we'd have.
As I spoke with one of the women in the ward later, she warned me that the youth hate to be asked to babysit because they get called upon all the time for ward functions. I assured her that this wasn't a ward function and there was no pressure for any of them to do it because it was a Hess family activity. This was going to be an opportunity to let my children serve a little and if others wanted to join us, great.
I was surprised when nearly every young woman signed up to help when the list was passed later that day. Problem was, there was only one woman signed up to bring her kids. I was soooo surprised!
I decided to send out an email to as many of the women in the ward whose addresses I knew.
Okay, so to make this long story short, this past Friday we ended up with eight youth here to help. We had somewhere between 25 and 30 kids playing at our home. It was loud, but boy were they having fun. It was apparent that we needed a bit more room. We moved the foosball table as far as we could against the desk that's built into our family room. We'd then moved the couch up against that, so that the little ones wouldn't get hit in the head with the foosball poles and so the kids'd have more room to play. What I didn't expect was what I saw--the boys climbed on the back of the couch and on the desk to play foosball. It was so cute. I wish I'd taken pictures. The girls played dress-ups in the opposite corner. The little ones ran around doing what little ones do in the middle of the room.
We threw a couple blankets out over the carpet for snack. We had cheese and apples.
Later in the day, while out running around with my kids, I asked them if they'd enjoyed it and if it was something they'd consider doing again. I was pleased to hear a resounding yes, they loved it, and yes, when could they do it again.
So, although it wasn't as structured as I had envisioned, I felt that we'd accomplished the two main goals--the mom's got away and got to do what they wanted--some went to the temple, some went to a scout committee meeting, some went running, and some just went home to do whatever, and the kids seemed to have had a great time.
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Saturday, October 11, 2008
I'd Love to Hear Your Opinion
Our family are big musical lovers. A few weeks back, on a Saturday night, Q and I sat down and had a BLAST looking up clips that we love from some of the great musicals out there. We've posted them here for your enjoyment! I'd love to know what your faves are. Are they posted here? If so, which do you like best? If not, what is your favorite? I'd love to know. There are a lot of musicals we haven't seen, so we'd be interested in being introduced to something new. There were also a few clips that we love but couldn't find one worthy of being posted here. After you've commented on yours, we'll give you ours in order. Can't wait to hear!
Love the finger action.
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Friday, October 10, 2008
T is Two and Two is T (Accompanies slideshow above)
As if you weren't already tired of photos of the youngest madhouse inmate, here's is a plethora for you! Just watch until you can't take it any more.
Today he turned two. It finally clicked when he watched me pull the birthday candles out of the kitchen drawer this evening. He requested "yeyo" ones and then started in singing, "Happy birtday a you...."
Yes, we did get him a baby doll. It was funny, we talked about it, the kids and me, and I suggested we get him a baby. No one argued. They were all in full agreement. Even though I just finished my human development class and a huge section on stereotyping and how we steer our children to be male or female from very early, I don't believe I have ever done this. I believe that at this point all of my boys have owned a doll at one point or another in their early childhood. I believe that this practice will make them good daddy's one day. T loved the doll, but even better was the pair of cleats he received.
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Gone, Baby! Gone
I'm wondering if you notice a common theme in these pictures. All I can say is my how things have changed.
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Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien
the largest crop inputs company in the world. As part of our collective mission of Feeding the Future, Nutrien Ag Solutions provides full-acre solutions through our trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.
We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, who are innovators in search of a better way, and who believe in inclusion.
Working at Nutrien Ag Solutions will provide you an opportunity to help us Feed the Future, and grow your career.
This position will report to the facility manager at the Brown Summit, NC, Nutrien location. This is a seasonal position that will start in March and will likely end in late summer. It is possible this position may turn into a full-time permanent role.
What you will do:
Transport loads of seed, chemicals and fertilizer to proper destinations, observing all traffic laws and safety regulations
Chock rear wheels of truck or trailer prior to unloading. Remove chocks prior to driving away from shipping dock
Obtain shipping bills of lading and necessary signatures and return completed paper work to shipping office. Maintain any related records required
Remove empty skids from trailer truck and carry to designated piling area
Perform miscellaneous service duties such as checking on a daily basis: oil, water, fuel and air in tires
Report any maintenance malfunctions to shipping and/or warehouse supervisor
Use forklift to move product around warehouse and load trucks
Sweep warehouse during down time
Assist with inventory counts if needed
Assist with other operations as needed
Other duties as required
What you will bring:
Applicant must have a valid Class A or Class B CDL license with HAZMAT endorsement
Must be able to lift and move up to 65 pounds
Must use tact and diplomacy in dealing with customer personnel at delivery points
Must be dependable, reliable, and competent to handle equipment safely
May at times, sit in trailer cab for periods of time
Must meet Department of Transportation physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; as a safety sensitive employee subject to random and other required substance abuse screening as per company policy
Applicant must be willing to work additional hours and Saturdays as needed to meet business demands during busy weeks
Are you a good match? Apply today!
Nutrien Ag Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics
This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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Drollerie Press
(posted by Deena)
An indie book publisher of primarily mythic and fantastic fiction.
Hope in Transit, a traveling music school
(posted by Liese S.)
Hope in Transit is a small non-profit organization out of Arizona. Our primary program is a traveling music school that shares a little love through music lessons on the Navajo and Apache reservations. Feel free to contact me for non-profit questions.
JenP, Independent Mary Kay Beauty Consultant Website
(posted by JenP)
As a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant, I sell Mary Kay skin care, body care, fragrances and color cosmetics. I also can help others who are interested in starting their own Mary Kay business.
Erin Griggs: Wordslinger
(posted by Strix)
Writing & Editorial Services. I write articles and blogs on a variety of topics. I also write content for businesses. I create killer résumés and cover letters. Im also a fantastic copyeditor.
Two Lumps
(posted by WindSparrow)
Two Lumps: The Adventures of Ebenezer and Snooch - two cats who love gooshy food and the occasional haiku.
(posted by § ita §)
A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language. XKCD updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Lin's Bin
(posted by aurelia)
The topic can be anything, and always contains bits of songs/TV shows/movies pertaining to the topic (including the occasional Buffy clip). It's just random and fun. Each podcast is around 5 minutes long.
Buffistas.org Status Page
(posted by § ita §)
Bookmark this page to check for messages if you can't get buffistas.org.
Buffista's Flickr Group
(posted by DCJensen)
Opt-in only access to shared Buffista photos, mostly form F2F's
Buffista Announcement List
Join this Yahoo! Group to receive announcements about the Buffista community after Table Talk becomes a paid service.
Buffista Contingency Plan
Buffista colony at WorldCrossing, including spiffy pictures!
Buffista FAQ
Everything you ever wanted to know about Buffy, Table Talk and the symbolism of leather pants.
Buffista Gallery
Photo gallery of the Buffistas. Put a name to a pseudonym! Submit yours today! Thanks muchly to Jon B. for organizing and hosting.
Buffista Random Quote Generator
Buff dive for Buffista quotes!
The Buffista Files (Zipped Whole Thread Downloads)
An archive of the Buffista threads from Table Talk, World Crossing, and any future Buffista home sites.
The Buffista Filk Archive
Web archive of BtVS and Angel filk produced by the Buffistas on the TableTalk and WorldCrossing Buffista threads.
Buffista Regional Mailing Lists
(posted by § ita §)
New in town? Looking for like-minded Buffistas in your new locale? Join a local Buffista mailing list! Currently there are lists for Somerville/Boston, Baltimore/DC, LA, Bay Area, Texas, and Halifax. You can get information about joining any of these list
All In One Buffistas Map (powered by Frappr, powered by Google)
(posted by § ita §)
[superceded by our own mashup]
Buffistas on Facebook
(posted by DCJensen)
Just a gathering place for us on Facebook. Closed group.
Barnes and Noble List of Buffista Creations
(posted by § ita §)
We don't have an affiliation with them, but this is a stab at a fairly comprehensive list of Buffista books and TV shows and movies.
Powell's Books
(posted by Jesse)
Use this link to Powell's, and buffistas.org will get a percentage!
In association with amazon.co.uk
(posted by Jesse)
Use this link to amazon.co.uk, and buffistas.org will get a percentage!
In association with Amazon.ca
(posted by Jesse)
Use this link to Amazon.ca, and buffistas.org will get a percentage!
Buffista Bookshelf at Powells (posted by § ita §)
(posted by § ita §)
Get your sparkle/smooth/scent on!
Buffista Swag from CafePress
(posted by Jessica)
Go! Buy! Buffistas.org goodies abound. T-shirts, mugs, mousepads, messenger bags, hats, and more.
(posted by Jesse)
Use this link for amazon.com, and buffistas.org will get a percentage!
All Things Philosophical on BtVS
Masquerade's episode guide and treatment of all things metaphyical and mystical in the Jossverse. Now with 50% more Buffista quotage!
Bronze VIP Posting Board Archives
Joss speaks! And it gets archived here.
Not as useful since an unfortunate site redesign, but still the most complete Buffy episode guide, complete with airing dates and trivia.
City of Angel
Fabulous site all about Angel The Series - pics, reviews, posting boards etc etc. Looks & sounds absolutely gorgeous, although still under construction at present.
Television Without Pity
Formerly Mighty Big TV. The snarkiest Buffy/Angel episode recaps on the net. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll snort your soda.
Useless Buffy Spoilers
(posted by Ouise)
Want more than taunting from the Atlantic Canadians? You can also get a taste of the next Buffy episode a day early. Ouise and her sister Nora collect their favourite lines that don't give away what's going on, and mention a few things to look out for.
Encyclopedie Buffy contre les Vampires
Horrible frustration sexuelle entre Buffy et Angel! Buffy révulsée par les hommes et le sexe! Willow : les plus beaux fantasmes du Scooby gang! And, of course, M. Pointu.
Hellmouth Central
(posted by § ita §)
"Covering the Whedonverse with attitude"
The Hellmouth Library
(posted by DCJensen)
A listing of real-world books mentioned or shown on BTVS.
jengod's recap of the Un-aired BtVS Pilot
(posted by Topic!Cindy)
Recap of the Infamous Unaired Half-Hour Buffy Pilot, complete with the Wrong Willow (!), a different Principal Flutie, a different library, and a disturbing lack of our favorite vampire-with-a-soul v.1, Hairloaf. See other link also for a YouTube present
(posted by DCJensen)
Youtube Look out. It's Whedontube.
SS Free
(posted by xgmx)
And god said...
Nilly's Firefly Reviews
(posted by DCJensen)
Nilly's stream-of-consciousness reviews/remarks about each episode of the TV Series Firefly. These were originally posted on the Buffistas board, where they gathered a sort of mini-fandom among Buffista Brown Coats. Nilly is an Israeli person who cl
Firefly Official Board (posted by § ita §)
Firefly Screencaps (posted by § ita §)
Better Pageantry Through Science
Betsy Hanes Perry's article about the crazy holiday pageant at her kids' school. HYDROGEN!
Gudanov's Coucholympics
A demonstration of proto-Slayer aptitudes.
Vampire Ecology in the Jossverse
Brian T's mathematical analysis of 'predator-prey population dynamics' in Sunnydale, CA. Warning: contains equations.
Better Pageantry Through Science - mp3
Jon B. reading Betsy's article on his Xmas eve 2001 radio show.
Victor D. Infante's homepage
Home page for Victor's poetry, screenwriting and journalism, including his interviews with Amber Benson and Tim Minear, and his "Buffy" spec scripts.
Spike's Chip
(posted by spikeschip42)
James Marsters/Spike fan site with quotes, information, interviews, artwork, images, his music and lots more.
Deb Grabien's home pages
(posted by deborah grabien)
Books both out of print and coming, links to favourite traditional music sites
The Raving Reviews by Anya
(posted by DXMachina)
Anya's uproarious Angel recaplets.
You'll All Pay
(posted by Aims)
Miracleman's ranting and raving about politics, pop culture and anything else that comes into his pointed little head.
(posted by erikaj)
Erika shares her feelings about disability, art, and the latest things that grind her gears, as well as the occasional excerpt.
'Bad Night' by Switch
Anya G.'s Faith-Drusilla fic.
'Chaos Theory' by FayJay
A short fic about how Cordy became computer-literate, set around the start of AtS 1
'Spike Jones's Diary' by Jonquil
30something female singletons aren't the only ones who record their thoughts...
'Spiral' Script Rewrite
Hubris? Perhaps. But many of us think this script for episode 20, season 5 is more true to the established characterizations of our beloved characters. There's a second copy here: http://www.geocities.com/buffistas/spiral.html
'With Stunning Alacrity...' The Spike's Bitch Fanfic Archive
Archive for Spike-fic (and a few non-Spike fics too) written by Spike's Bitches, largely posted for the first time on the Spike's Bitch thread. Lots of NC-17.
Bugger This
Fiction by FayJay, Herself and Kalima.
Elena's Stories
Elena B's site for fanfic. Lots of Spike, lots of Xander, quite a bit of slash and porn. Mostly NC-17. You have been warned.
Connie N's place of the Two Ladies of Quality
Fic. And fic. There's supposed to be more, but it's fic. Mostly slashy, a lot of it NC17. I like Spike and I like Xander, but I also like Wes and Gunn.
(posted by P.M. Marc)
PMM/Minim Calibre's personal archive. May contain slash.
"Bittersweets":Buffy/Spike fic by Herself
(posted by Herself)
The Bittersweets is a novel-length collection of tales about the love affair that might have been, had season 6 gone otherwise. Springs from "Wrecked." Winner of a Watching You Award
'No Title to Virtue' by Shrift.
A series of insightful and largely angsty snippets about Spike. Dark stuff, including a wee bit of slash. But very, very good.
"Direction," by Holli
Just a little ficlet. Set after "Normal Again."
What She Deserves
(posted by Herself)
Buffy's summer vacation, post-"Grave." Set in New York City and points west. What happens when Spike comes back into her life. NC-17.
Foamy Pictures of Cast Members
AmberBenson.net - The Essence of Amber
Another one of Little Willow's amazing array of cast sites. Endorsed by Amber.
Best and most complete CC archive on the web, including all the vixen-y ones from the men's mags.
Yummy little country lawyers for everyone!
The best and most comprehensive James Marsters fansite, with archived JM stuff going back to his theater days.
(posted by skylark)
Best place for high quality & large quantity pics. The site is in Germen, which you don't need to be able to read for the galeries.
(posted by Monique)
Nicholas Brendon's official Web site. Doesn't have a whole lot of pictures, but there's other fun to be had. And besides, this is the closest category I could find.
Andy Hallett UK
(posted by Katie)
A fansite dedicated to the actor Andy Hallett (Andrew Alcott Hallett) who played the green, demon Lorne in the TV Show Angel.
The Online International Journal of Buffy Studies.
Two Of A Kind
- In every generation there's a Slayer... now there's two! Dedicated to the 2 coolest Slayers, Buffy and Faith. Read and submit fanfics, win awards, pics, episode guides, spoilers, news & gossip, links, and so much more!
(posted by Java cat)
Chat Acronyms and E-mail Shorthand
The Cook's Thesaurus
(posted by DCJensen)
The Cook's Thesaurus is a cooking encyclopedia that covers thousands of ingredients and kitchen tools. Entries include pictures, descriptions, synonyms, pronunciations, and suggested substitutions.
weebl & joe: Pie!
(posted by Java cat)
Wondering why a particular dessert get so much press?
(posted by Java cat)
Netiquette for discussion groups
Buffista Book Covers
(posted by jengod)
Photos of the covers of the Buffista filk collection books given to the PTB in 2000.
(posted by Jesse)
Panda Cam! Warning: possibly lethal cuteness.
(posted by Java cat)
Courtesy of Trudy
Creation Entertainment ~ Conventions for Fans
(posted by daleglen)
Creation Entertainment hosts conventions for fans of Buffy, Angel, Xena, Farscape, Star Trek, Star Wars + more. Licensed Buffy & Angel merchandise on line and at conventions.
Project Xmas
(posted by Katie)
A virtual Christmas Card project for the wonderful Andy Hallett! From the same site as the other projects for Andy, Project Get Well (which got 675 comments) and Project Birthday.
Webmonkey HTML Cheatsheet
(posted by DCJensen)
What, you need a description?
Full Page Cat Stacking
(posted by DCJensen)
"Oh well, these cats aren't going to stack themselves." -Topic!Cindy
Google Video Search (beta)
(posted by DCJensen)
Search for recent video of TV shows (and others) online.
Special HTML characters page
(posted by DCJensen)
Need a superscript ³? Need an icelandic Þ or a peace ☮ symbol? How about the Apple logo? Here's the place to find the HTML.
Cats in sinks
(posted by DCJensen)
Because the internet isn't surreal enough: Cats in sinks.
Random Kitten Generator (posted by DCJensen)
Good Stuff Happened Today
(posted by Jesse)
Good stuff! Also cute pictures.
AICN Article - UPN Upfront - 5/18/2001
Article from AICN about the UPN upfront with promises of a two-hour premiere in August.
SciFi IGN Article - 'Words of Whedon' - 6/8/2001
Two-part interview with Joss about Tara's past and the Numfar of it all.
The Host with the Most - Andy Hallett
jengod's interview with Andy Hallett, the actor behind GGG.
The Onion AV Club - Interview with Joss Whedon
Quite possibly the definitive Joss interview.
The Spoiler Slayer
A running scorecard of the hits and misses of various season 6 spoiler sources. Even if you aren't a spoiler whore, there's some interesting content here, including an analysis of the 'Buffy formula.'
Zap2It.com Article - 4/25/2001
David Greenwalt speaks about Angel's second season. Spoilers for stuff after Angel 2.18.
Conversation With the Monster
(posted by victor infante)
Twenty years in the future, Xander and Dawn reveal hidden truths about the First Evil, and tell the lost tale of a conversation between Adam and the First. (Spoilers for Season Seven.)
Doyle Investigations
Who would help the hopeless if Buffy & Angel were both dead? This website takes its inspiration from the Alternative Universe of the BvVS episode 'The Wish' and explores the idea of Doyle, Faith & Wesley fighting the good fight in LA. Intriguing idea.
'Acid-Test' by Yahtzee
A good Xander-centric story by Yahtzee. For other Yahtzee stories, go to fanfiction.net and search for Yahtzee.
'Biblioteque Diabolique' - Collected Fic by Kassie and Lar
Some lovely lovely fic here. Lots of slash, some het, some NC17, some PG, something for everybody. And some mouthwatering & WONDERFUL things happen to Lindsey. Mmmm...
'Bizarre Love Triangle' by Lovesbitca
What if Willow and Tara decided they really needed a man in their lives? Hilarious. Snarky. Unrealistic, but in a *good* way. And the voices are dead-on.
'Blinded With Science' by Jonquil
Willow-Spike fic, gets graphic towards the end.
'Blood And Water' by Rheanna
Angelfic; won a Halo Award.
'Cicatrix' by Te, Debchan & the Spike
The much-discussed 'Cicatrix', a novel-length Buffy AU in three parts.
'Crave' by Rheanna
Author's Summary: Set during first season, between 'Parting Gifts' and 'Somnambulist'. When magic intended to help a drug addict goes wrong, Angel is left increasingly unable to control his craving for blood - and Wesley and Cordelia must face the most d
'Dianthus Barbatus' by Kate the Cursed
It is Season Two and Angelus goes on a twisted rampage while the Slayer is out of town.NC-17 for angst, smut, coercion, rape, murder, bondage, blood-play, torture, sexual torture, multiple parties, violence, b/d, s/m, incest, -- what can I say, vampires i
'DMZ' by The Spike
Slash. Angel/Xander, set in the early days of the show. Dark and twisted and perceptive and sexy. Continued in the sequel 'Stand Down.'
'Dyeing Young' by The Mad Poetess
You meet the strangest people in the hair-color aisle late at night.... snerkage abounds.
'Eastward' by Abi Z.
Slash sequel to 'Keepsakes'. Lindsey hits the road and finds someone else who's searching for redemption and peace.
'Nightwatch' by Webrain
Spike/Xander Slash. Decidedly NC 17.
'Phoenix Burning' by Yahtzee
It's makin' everybody cry.
'Reunion' by Kerry Blackwell
'Iníon' and 'Homecoming' from a New Zealand-based (Kiwi?) fanfic author.
'Stand Down' by The Spike
Slash sequel to 'DMZ.' Angel/Xander. Still twisted and dark, still perceptive.
'email@example.com' by Perri Smith
Email exchanges between the members of the Scooby Gang and Angel Investigations.
'The Good Fight' by Naomi Chana
Angel-less Angel Investigations gets an unexpected new client. Set just after 'Blood Money' - some very nice characterisation & a cracking little plot featuring Ethan Rayne.
'Vivere' by Rheanna
A wonderful, wonderful story by one of the best Angel authors out there. To summarize it would ruin it. Just read it.
'Want Vs. Need' by Brenda Antrim
Slash, Angel/Lindsey. The story departs from canon after 'Darla', as Lindsey tries to balance his feelings for Darla with his connection to Angel. 'Innate Darkness' is also good, but very dark.
'You always hurt the ones you love' by Lar
Sequel to 'Kissing on the First Date' - Lindsey/Angel, decidedly NC 17. Set just after 'Shanshu'. Splendid.
Buffy Fic by RivkaT and Mustang Sally
Two story-telling goddesses turn their computers on the Jossiverse. Result: Kickass plotting, twisted narrative techniques, and fabulous Spikean voice. And some hot smut. Kiddies, stay away.
All Rheanna's excellent Angel fic, including 'Crave' but also 'Splinter', 'For One Night Only' and various others. Read like episodes.
Eterniata - Eros Unbound
Some of the very best 'Ship fic around. Almost entirely adult, both het & slash. Pretty much every character to feature in the Jossverse is in here somewhere, including Graham and Jonathon.
Everything by Harpy
Adult B/A fanfiction. Very good and very well written.
The main archive here is for Roswell fic, but Elizabeth also writes fabulous Buffy/Spike and Angel/Lindsey.
Jennifer Oksana's Page
Wide range of AtS fic by Jennifer Oksana - some excellent characterisations, especially Wes and Cordy imho, but she's a v. good all-rounder. Some really original and intriguing plots, especially the 'Old Movie Series'. Highly recommended. (some 'ship, som
The best Lindsey-centric fic. Largely adult. Some het, some slash.
Metamorphic Roses
Giles/Jenny shippery goodness. Submit your fic today!
Polyamorous Recommendations
Assorted fanfic, including an excellent selection of Buffy & Angel fic. Largely slash/adult, with some excellent character voices. Includes a hilarious Spike/Angel/Host story and a surprisingly good Spike/Giles piece.
Robyn the Snowshoe Hare's Fic
Has everything from hysterically funny to completely bizarre to three-hanky depressing. Go NOW.
Julie Fortune's Fan Fiction
Good, fan fiction that reads like an episode of the show.
s u n d o w n
ljc's main BTVS/Angel site. Contains gorgeous wallpapers, fanfic and fanfic-writers' resource sites for Angel, Spike & Cordy.
YMMV, a fanfic recommendations site
This is a multi-fandom recs site, but the Buffy/Angel fic that appears on it is top notch. Check it out. Oh, some slash content, and plenty of NC-17 stuff.
Shrift's Buffy Fiction Archive
Self-explanatory, no?
Nomad's Realm
(posted by Java cat)
Lots of links, including Donna the Vampire Slayer (West Wing cross-over)
'Crave' by Rheanna
(posted by Jon B.)
Author's Summary: Set during first season, between 'Parting Gifts' and 'Somnambulist'. When magic intended to help a drug addict goes wrong, Angel is left increasingly unable to control his craving for blood - and Wesley and Cordelia must face the most d
'Crave' by Rheanna
(posted by Jon B.)
Author's Summary: Set during first season, between 'Parting Gifts' and 'Somnambulist'. When magic intended to help a drug addict goes wrong, Angel is left increasingly unable to control his craving for blood - and Wesley and Cordelia must face the most d
The Might of Minear
The lovely and talented Tim Minear talks to the lovely and talented Sarah Kuhn.
The Minearketeers
Created by Kristen, this is the center of Tim worship online.
The Minearketeers Online Store - Powered by CafePress.com
Buy Tim stuff and support TimMinear.net.
Tim Minear: The UMTA Posts
Tim is a busy little Internet bee. This is an archive of his posts on the newsgroup uk.media.tv.angel.
Tim on USEnet
Search for recent Tim posts on Angel newsgroups.
Wonderfalls official site
(posted by § ita §)
Do you believe?
Salon Table Talk
Birthplace of the Buffistas, Table Talk is the communities section of Salon.com. Now fee-for-service. Soon to disapper.
Angel and Lilah
A group for people who enjoy the interaction between Angel and Lilah. This isn't a 'shippers site, but it does explore what exactly their relationship is and the different aspects of it. Discussion, fan fiction, news, fanart, pics, images, spoilers, episo
Hellmouth Cafe Chat room
(posted by DCJensen)
irc.esper.net #buffy A place to chat about the Whedonverse without getting hit upon by unknown perverts. Formed at a different site by ex-pats of ATVBVS newsgroup. Kind of slow now, but the old regulars show up from time to time. We lost a few people
Travels With Child (posted by hippocampus)
Fury's Fanatics
Approved by the cranky bastard himself.
Jane's Junkies
(posted by Allyson)
Go. Worship Jane Espenson. Go NOW. What's your problem? Click the link, already! Pshaw. You're not good enough for Jane, anyway. Only the coolest people can hang with Jane.
Minions of Ultimate Drew
(posted by victor infante)
Your one stop for worship of our all mighty lord and master, Drew Goddard. "Ah, I love the smell of narcissistic boy genius in the morning!" Plus, zombies? Wicked cool.
Buffistas' LiveJournal
(posted by jengod)
The Buffista Web Journal.
Angus's Way
(posted by Angus G)
Angus G's blog. Music, films, books, TV, gossip, eclectica, ephemera.
The First's Live Journal
(posted by victor infante)
Get inside the intimate thoughts of the incorporeal emodiment of all things dark, evil and downright no good. Remember, when you've spent all eternity unable to touch or be touched, maybe all you really need is a hug.
connie neil, snarling at the universe on the web
(posted by Connie Neil)
dark mutterings, a place to keep the strange dreams so I can figure them out later, stuff that I don't mind having on the web because the people it's referring to can't find it
Cupid (v.2) recaps on TWoP
(posted by Topic!Cindy)
I watch the Cannavale/Paulson version, so you don't have to. Scene by scene weecaps, snark and whinging by Buffista Cindy
Television Tropes & Idoms Wiki
(posted by Gus)
A community-built repository of frequently found on TV plots, tropes, idioms, and devices.
Lost Screencaps (posted by § ita §)
CSI Screencaps (posted by § ita §)
Alias Screencaps (posted by § ita §)
How I Met Your Mother recaps on TWoP
(posted by Topic!Cindy)
Scene by scene recaps (okay, "weecaps" but I die a little inside, whenever I use that word) of the delightful HIMYM, by Buffista Cindy.
Veronica Mars Screencaps (posted by § ita §)
Lost recaps on TWoP
(posted by Topic!Cindy)
Scene by scene recaps of Lost, into which I slip in some Buffista snark, whenever possible -- by Buffista Cindy.
Women In Refrigerators
(posted by § ita §)
This is a list I made when it occurred to me that it's not that healthy to be a female character in comics. I'm curious to find out if this list seems somewhat disproportionate, and if so, what it means, really.
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Brutally Honest, Factual Expertise About Annuities
Stan The Annuity Man is the most read and listened to annuity commentator in the country. The message is clear, and the facts are undisputed. The AnnuityMan is considered the top independent annuity agent in the country, and FreedomFest founder, Mark Skousen, refers to Stan as "the world's #1 expert on annuities."
Abrasively factual describes how Stan The Annuity Man approaches the too often over hyped world of annuities. The AnnuityMan mantra of "own an annuity for what it WILL DO, not what it might do" has reframed a misguided industry message to the contractually guaranteed focus of how annuities should be viewed, sold, and owned. If you combined well known advocates Clark Howard, Jim Cramer, and Ralph Nader into an intense, driven, 6'6" red headed frame… you would get Stan The Annuity Man. There is only one question to ask, "Can you handle the annuity truth?"
Hated by the Industry, Loved by the Consumer
Stan The Annuity Man has been referred to as the "walking middle finger of annuity truth" and has been called the nation's "annuity consumer advocate" for all things annuity. The AnnuityMan's weekly syndicated articles, posts, and live speaking events strip away the annuity sales hype and Stan is redefining, reframing, and changing the negative perception that the annuity industry has well earned.
Most in the annuity industry loathe the numerous national platforms that Stan The Annuity Man educates the public from, but they instinctively know that he is right on point with his "Will Do, not might do" contractual guarantees only message.
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