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Goren Hargus cinched his pants up further, constricting his artichoke thighs. On tip toe, he numbered among the skittering creatures — most of them crabs — down by the lake shore.
"Quit yer tight ropin'!" Ungulen threw his head back and brayed with laughter at Goren's fear of the ooze and general wetness. All around them there was a fleeing pasture of tiny claws. Muck crabs.
"Buckets for bread you said," Ungulen chided. "It was your idea in the first place to restock the mess from the land."
"Land, precisely." Goren complained. "I don't like getting my slippers wet."
"Then don't wear your pussing slippers!" Ungulen rattled his bucket at Goren, alighting droplets of murky, unctuous water onto the man's face. Goren whipped out a ready handkerchief and cleared them away.
"I don't want to muddy my leathers either." Goren sighed, "You're right though." He took his slippers off and set them aside. He finger-tucked his pant legs in and over themselves to keep them aloft. Then he made his way barefoot through the slime and chased a few crabs around. He pincered one or two into his bucket.
"Ungulen," Goren said presently. "There's a matter I've been meaning to discuss with you."
"What's that."
"I was reconciling payroll last Sunday to see if there were any opportunities for forestallment." Finding opportunities for forestallment was one of Goren's favorite things about reconciling payroll. "But I noticed something peculiar. More than half a dozen of the lever boys have dipped out as recently as last month. Three alone since I last did the totalling."
Ungulen shrugged. The shift employ were always running off. Working for a circus wasn't all it was cracked up to be.
"I know. I know. At first I thought they were probably just waywards too. But usually when a lad's about to duck, he tries to collect his wages early. It's all pleadings 'Mr. Hargus this and Mr. Hargus that' for their train tickets home or one last rose for Dahlia. That sort of thing."
"And none's collected?"
"None. Not a one. And where's the sense in absconding if you don't make a grab for the church funds?"
Ungulen's ears twitched. That was peculiar. "So what's yer theory?"
"Well my first idea was perhaps they're all traveling through the woods together. Some kind of ritualized hubris. You know how the midranged ones can get when they're spoiling for dancer crush. But then I looked at the boys who were missing. They didn't really fit together companion like. All disparate, you know?"
Ungulen moved towards understanding. "Popular or unpopular?"
"Un. Very unpopular." Goren paused. "And no one's said anything to you about them? I thought maybe you'd have a version of this through the social vines."
"No," said Ungulen, straightening himself to his full height. He fixed Goren with the stern attention of a troubled herd animal. The horizontal slits of his pupils burned with millenia's worth of experience in identifying predators.
Ungulen asked, "Mr. Hargus, what do you think of the doctor lately?"
Goren was momentarily thrown by this apparent change in topic. Then his mental abacus adjusted.
"I'm not sure I like him," was the accountant's reply.


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There is the right way and there is the FHDC way.
We used to say there is "the right way and there is the Shepway. Of course, that has now morphed into there is right way and there is the Folkestone & Hythe District Council way".(FHDC) This comment was made by senior Local Government officers from other district and borough councils in Kent we spoke to very recently.
Now each year, you as an elector of the district have the right to inspect FHDC's accounts. This laid down by black letter law – The laws are:
Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014
The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015
Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Act 2017
The officer responsible is the Chief Financial Officer more commonly known as the s151 officer (Local Government Act 1972). For FHDC this is Tim Madden (pictured). It is the s151 officer responsibility to publish an annual report and annual accounts on a timely basis.
Now as we said any elector – on the electoral role – or any journalist or citizen journalist can "inspect the accounts" and on the 31st May 2018 the Notice of Public Rights were published in accordance with the statutory regime. It said:
"Any persons interested or any journalist may, on request, inspect the accounting records for the financial year ended 31 March 2018 and all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers, receipts and other documents relating to those records and make copies of all or any part of those records or documents, as stipulated in Section 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014."
Now FHDC DO NOT allow anyone into the building to "inspect the accounting records". This stopped after we looked at the accounts for 2014/15 and found various anomalies. They ask that anyone submit a request online or in writing and they will respond via email or in writing, oh and they aim to respond within 4 working days; which was rare they did so.
This is FHDC's interpretation of the law, which we believe is wrong and so do other s151 officers – responsible for the money – and Solicitors to other Council's in Kent.
They – other s151 officers and Solicitors to the Council's – have said and we quote:
"The Council will, of course, facilitate any "Inspection of Accounts" or provide information under the "Freedom of Information" regime. However, your request is for the Council to create a third way (via email*) which does not fall within either approach and has no statutory basis. (*our addition) While we do not wish to appear to be unhelpful, we do not feel it is appropriate to create new rights of access to information when specific and deliberately created rights already exist. We are happy to assist you in inspecting the accounts or in responding to an FOI, subject to a consideration of the officer time involved in locating and collating the data requested."

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[Organizing 101] How to Host a Phone Bank
Good ol' fashioned phone banking will always be a key component to an effective campaign organizing strategy. It's critical that organizers are prepared to not only host them, but build on them so volunteers keep coming back for more. With these eight steps you'll be on your way to hosting a successful phone bank.
1. Recruit
You're gonna need folks to come to the phone bank, so how do you recruit them? Include sign-ups everywhere.
Here are a few places to include volunteer asks:
- Website: Be sure to include a zip code field so you can sort through people based on their location.
- Paper forms: If you're hosting a rally, town hall or any other type of forum, make sure to have people sign in, so you can collect their contact information. Be sure to include a checkbox asking if they'd like to volunteer!
- Donation redirects. Once people donate online, redirect them to a volunteer ask form.
- Ask the email list. Work with your digital team to send a volunteer ask with geographic targeting.
- Call supporters. Call folks who strongly support your candidate and ask them to come volunteer.
Once you have your bank of people to pull from, call and confirm what day and time they'll be coming in. Giving supporters a specific time and date is much more effective, then just asking, "when can you come in?" It's even better if you have a recurring weekly phone bank, so volunteers can integrate a shift into their plans for the week.
2. Confirm your vols
Once you have your volunteers signed up, confirm them. And don't just confirm them once, but multiple times. Send them a reminder a few days before and then a reminder the day of or night before.
It's not just about confirming them, but how you confirm them. Sending emails is quick, but texts or phone calls are much more effective. If your campaign is using SMS tools like Hustle or Revere Mobile, you can send a text through NGP VAN's Digital 8. No response? Give them a call, tell them how excited you are that they signed up to volunteer, and remind them how important this phone bank is to winning the campaign. We all know it's a lot harder to say no to someone on the phone. When you're confirming them be sure to tell them what to bring when they come to the phone bank (phone, laptop, headphones. etc.)
If they can't attend, ask when they can come in. If they can't phone bank, ask if they would prefer to go door knocking or enter data. There is a volunteer role for every type of person, so don't be afraid to make the hard ask.
3. Build your universe
You have your vols, now you need to know who they are going to call. This will depend on what stage of your campaign you're in. Early on in a campaign, you may want to pull a list of known supporters, to call and ask that they commit to volunteering for the campaign. While you're in the middle of a campaign, you might pull a list of "persuasion" voters who need to be convinced to join your side. In the final weeks of your campaign, it will be GOTV – calling the people who support you and reminding them to go out and vote.
4. Write a script
Write a script tailored to the list you're talking to. They key to creating a script is sounding natural and having conditional statements (If someone says this, then you say that. etc.)
Most phone bank scripts have the same structure: an introduction, where the volunteer will introduce your campaign and identify who they are speaking with, a voter ID, where the volunteer will ask how the person plans to vote, and an action, where the volunteer will ask people identified as supporters to get involved (either by voting, volunteering, or other opportunity).
Once you have your script, include important information like how to sign into the dialer (if you're not using paper forms) the WIFI password, and anything else they'll need to get started.
5. Provide back ups
You may have a lot of people who are first-time volunteers, or people coming from work who don't have supplies with them. You might have someone who forgot their phone. So be prepared.
For example, have paper forms available for people who didn't bring a laptop, and have landline phones set up for people who didn't bring phones. On top of that, encourage more experienced volunteers to bring extra laptops or tablets during their shift, just in case someone else doesn't bring one.
You never want to turn a volunteer away, so make the preparations necessary to make everyone feel included and ready to help.
6. Train them
Like we said, you might have a lot of new folks, so take a minute to go over the basics with them. Look at this as a chance to train them to be the best phone bankers around.
Make sure they know how to mark and update contacts, and what to do if someone asks an off script question. Tell them a little about what to expect on the phone, to make sure they don't get discouraged by a low contact rate or hang-ups.
7. Make it fun!
This should go without saying, but if people have fun they'll come back and volunteer again. Here are a few surefire ways to make sure people have a good time.
- Provide snacks and water. It doesn't have to be pizza or doughnuts – we know campaign budgets are tight! Water, granola bars, and crackers are enough, just remember that something is better than nothing.
- Make it a game. For example, whoever recruits the most new volunteers, identifies the most supporters, or has the best voter contact record gets a campaign t-shirt or gets their picture and name on the "Vol of Fame" (sort of like Employee of the Month, but on a weekly basis) Everyone likes a little friendly competition.
- Talk to the new folks. Make a point to engage with new supporters and make them feel welcome. It's easy to just mingle with the regulars, but you want new folks to eventually become regulars too. If they don't make a meaningful connection with someone, they might not want to come back.
- Make calls with the candidate. Every month or so have your candidate or a surrogate come in an make calls with volunteers. It doesn't have to be for long, just 15 or 20 minutes. This will help improve turnout (people want to see or meet the candidate) and strengthens their connection to the campaign. It's also a great photo opportunity.
- Account for the dips. Whether it's the Olympics, World Cup, World Series or any other major sporting event, tune in your TVs, put them on mute, and let volunteers watch the game. Maybe this is when you pull the pizza card to entice people who would otherwise go to a bar or stay on their couch.
8. Debrief, reshift, and follow up
At the end of the night, ask your volunteers what tactics were successful for them. What phrases did people respond to? What issue did folks seem most eager to talk about? Was there confusion around early voting or vote-by-mail ballots? Take that information and apply it to your next volunteer opportunity. Perhaps most importantly before they leave, tell supporters thanks for their time. Then follow up and ask if they can come back again. The moments before they take off are when they feel the most accomplished, and it's when they're most likely to sign back up. Plus, signing up people on the spot takes more work off you. If they don't sign up immediately, you should still send them an email the next day or so expressing your gratitude for their help.


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Maybelline Great Lash Big Washable Mascara – Blackest Black Review
For a lot of time my sister used to rave about this particular mascara. She loves it and bought one for me too. After trying it, I know exactly why! It is my go-to mascara these days, I take it with me every day and use it for any kind of look, simple or dramatic, this can cater to all needs. Maybelline earlier had the "smaller" version of this, which was considered not at all good in beauty-verse, so they revamped the formula and brush, releasing this "BIG" version. This new one is much loved universally and I myself now LOVE this mascara.
Product Details:
Why You Will Love It:
Live Big!
- Bigger brush for great big live-it-up lashes!
- The Great BIG Brush plus volume-building formula gives great BIG lashes.
- Volume builds with each coat – no clumps or globs.
- Contact lens safe.
- Ophthalmologist-tested.
For Best Results:
Sweep the Great BIG Brush from root to tip of lashes to build big volume. Continue building volume until you achieve your desired look. Do not let dry between coats. Removes easily with soap and water or with Expert Eyes® 100% Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover.
$5.49 ~ Rs. 300 for 10 ml (you can find online deals for Rs. 270 as well).
I don't leave my house without mascara. I may not have an eyeshadow or eyeliner on (God forbid), but I never leave out mascara, but the thing that bothers me most about it is removing them. Most of them need so much effort; one has to wiggle and rub and press down and even at times end up losing an eyelash or two in the process. When I discovered that this was a "washable" mascara, I had crossed my fingers, hands, legs, everything, praying that it stays true to its claims and boy oh boy, was I in for a delight! This mascara really comes off as easily as a normal eyeshadow does. I have to spend more time on my liner, liquid or gel, than on the mascara. There is just no extra effort required. So, the lashes remain intact.
Other than the removal ease, the actual performance of this product is also pretty exceptional. It really visibly thickens the lashes and elongates them as well. What more does a girl need from a mascara?! In the image below, on top, I have no mascara on, in the middle – there is one coat of mascara, in the bottom most – I have on 2-3 coats of this mascara.
It does not clump no matter how many times I pile it on. I think the big brush with the densely packed bristles really help in separating the lashes. The formula is fairly thick and one needn't wipe any excess off before applying it to the eyes, as the brush picks up only the required amount.
Maybelline also always has the cutest packaging when it comes to mascara.
Pros of Maybelline Great Lash Big Washable Mascara – Blackest Black:
- It really elongates, thickens the lashes.
- Does not smudge even on the lower lashes.
- The big, dense brush, coats and separates each lash.
- Cute packaging.
- Does not clump even with multiple coats.
- One coat is enough to see the effect.
- It comes off easily with any regular cleanser you already may be using.
Cons of Maybelline Great Lash Big Washable Mascara – Blackest Black:
- I am not sure if it's widely available in India. It can be found online here though.
- The label on this comes off from the edges and the sticky underside gets dirty and it looks very unappealing! I wish they had placed it on more securely, or may be its just me and I'm using it tossed in my makeup bag very carelessly, but then again, the remaining products don't have any peeling issues. Anyway, I prefer my product to have secure labels as it is easy to repurchase or just know what I have and not look dirty.
IMBB Rating:
4.5/5, I wish the label was put on more securely!
Will I Repurchase Maybelline Great Lash Big Washable Mascara – Blackest Black?
Most definitely! I cannot live without a good mascara and when I find one, I never forget it. The best part about this mascara is how easy it is to remove it.
I hope this helped you guys and happy Makeuping!
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
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I've featured Heart of Haute before reviewing their Milan dress and Diva skirt suit. The Beverly dress is one of their classic designs they often release in new prints, totaling up to 15 available colourways at my last count. Their new colourways have been quick to sell out this season, with their red matrix flying out the doors, so I was lucky to get my hands on their Metro Silver to review as part of this party dress series.
The Beverly dress is a more conservative option for ladies concerned with bust lines but that doesn't detract from its glamour or prettiness. The neckline is wide and scooped, displaying the delicacy of the collarbone offset with a bow detail on the left-hand side. It's fitted through the waist with princess seams leading into a full skirt, which is approximately 25 inches long and ends just below the knee on me, at my height of 5 ft 7. It closes with a back zipper and is 100% cotton.
Dress: Beverly Dress in Metro Silver C/O Heart of Haute
Shoes: Old season Primark
Clutch bag: New Look
Petticoat: Jennifer petticoat by Malco Modes
The silver threaded through the fabric of this dress is gorgeous and catches the light so well, perfect for this time of year whether you want to be a twinkly snow princess or whether you want to catch the light to stand out at your office party. It's comfortable, has a tie in back to pull the waist in a little more, and the slightly shorter length compared to some retro style dresses means it's great for petite ladies or for those who don't like a tea length dress.
Sizing. In my HoH Milan dress I wear an L but in my Diva skirt suit I sized up into XL and find it perfectly fitted in some places and a little roomy in others. Bearing that and the size chart in mind, the HoH team suggested the XL for my currently 34 inch waist as there's some stretch in this piece but not tons. Since receiving it I've taken the flat measurements for you to compare to the size chart. The XL on the size chart allows for 39-42 bust, 32-33 waist and a free hip. I flat measured this dress as 17inches across the waist (making 34 inches circumference) and managed to flat measure it stretched to 18 inches (36 inches.) It's a perfect fit on me, even though the size chart would suggest I should possibly size up into the 1X, so bear in mind how you like your dresses to fit you if you're in between sizes.
The Beverly dress in Metro Silver costs $104 and is available in sizes S to 3X, as well as being available in over a dozen other prints if this frosty silver blue isn't for you. Heart of Haute ship internationally so get your order in quick if you want this pretty in time for Christmas!


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This is how to place an order with me: Just email me at: firstname.lastname@example.com and tell me what you would like to order. Please include your zipcode and the email address for pay pal. If you would rather pay by money order that is fine also. Just let me know. If you have any questions, please email me!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
New Nesties are Here! More arriving daily if it's not listed email me and ask about it!
Everything listed below is available! $19.50 each See March 1st post for Picture Email me at email@example.com to order Large Octagons 2 Available Small Octagons 2 Available Large Scalloped Octagons 2 Available Small Scalloped Octagons 2 Available Classic Inverted Scalloped Circles Large 1 Available Classic Inverted Scalloped Circles Small 2 Available Classic Inverted Scalloped Square Large 2 Available Classic Inverted Scalloped Square Small Labels 3 8 Available Labels 4 8 Available Dahlia Blossom 3 Available Peony Deckled Mega Rectangles Large 1 Available Deckled Mega Rectangles Small 2 Available Deckled Rectangles Large 2 Available Deckled Rectangles Small 2 Available
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Monday, March 30, 2009
Wires for Bind It All
Huge Shipment just arrived! Assorted sizes and colors Available. Email me at firstname.lastname@example.com to order 3/8" $3.50 White, Red, Black, Antique Brass, Antique Silver 1/2" $3.95 Black, Red, Silver, Antique Brass, Antique Silver 3/4" $4.95 Baby Pink, Baby Blue, Black, Silver, Antique Brass, Antique Silver 1" $5.95 Red, White, Black, Antique Brass, Antique Silver 1-1/4" $9,95 Black, Red, White
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Sunday, March 29, 2009
Spellbinders Tags and Labels Available!
Double Ended Tags $7.95 This threesome is great for all kinds of paper crafting projects. Both ends have small holes in them, making them perfect for adding to ribbons, wire or brads. Create them out of Spellbinders Premium Craft Foil to make
your own book plates.
wire, you name it.
Tags 5 $15.95 Tags 5 provides a fun and classy alternative to purchasing costly hardware over and over for your projects. Cut and emboss any number of times for a collection of tags for cards or small gifts. Approximate Image Sizes:Small square: 1x1⅜"Square: 1¼x1⅝"Rectangle: 2⅝x1"Oval: 2⅝x1⅝"Double-ended Rectangle: 4¼x1"
Tag Shape 3 $7.95 Some of Spellbinders original Nested Dies to be used for cutting and embossing. Perfect for altered items, home decor, cards, layouts and any paper project. Collect all the shapes for extra versatility. Use them together to cut frames or cut them alone for full tags.Approximate die cut sizes:Small: 2⅜x¾"Medium: 1⅜x3⅛"Large: 1⅞x3¾" Scalloped Top Tag $7.95 Contain three separate tags! These dies nest perfectly inside each other. They can be used to create tags, of course, but also frames when cut together in one pass. Approximate die cut sizes:Sm: 2⅛x¾"Medium: 3x1⅜"Large: 3¾x1⅞" Standard Top Tags $7.95 Perfect for altered items, home decor, cards, layouts and any paper project. Collect all three shapes for extra versatility. Use them together to cut frames or cut them alone for full tags.Approximate die cut sizes:Small: ¾x2½"Medium: 1⅜x3⅛"Large: 1⅞x3⅝" Round Top Tags $9.95 Approximate Die Template Sizes:Tag (large) 3 7/8" x 2" Tag (medium) 3 3/8" x 1 5/8" Tag (small) 2 3/4" x 1" Labels Trio $7.95 This Die Template offers three perfect labels that can be added to layouts, cards and altered art projects. With three graduated sizes, rounded corners and Spellbinders lovely embossed edges, you can't go wrong with this choice.
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Saturday, March 28, 2009
Yay! I will be shipping Nestabilites out starting Wednesday the 1st of April! That is NOT an April Fools Joke!! These are the Nestabilites Just Released from Spellbinders! If you go to my March 1st post you can click on the picture and make it bigger!
If you've already ordered, your order will be shipped
Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning.
These are going fast!!! Get yours now! Email me at: firstname.lastname@example.com to order yours.
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Wires for Bind It All
I just received a HUGE shipment of wires for the Bind it All! These are all 6 pak packages. I have anything from 3/8" to 1+1/4" sizes in every color they are made in! Last Shipment sold out fast so get yours now! Any Questions?? Email me at: email@example.com
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Friday, March 27, 2009
Labels One arrives today, New Nesties arrive Tuesday
Finally! Labels one is coming in today with
my order of O-wires for the Bind it All.
I got a huge assortment of colors and sizes!
Email me at email@example.com
to check on size and color you might want.
Brand New Nesties arrive on Tuesday!
Email me to reserve yours today!
JustRite Stampers should arrive today......
Having a problem with this shipment.
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Monday, March 23, 2009
New Items being shipped! Yay!!!
I see that the new Justrite stampers are getting shipped and NEW Nesties ($19.50 each)! So, Hopefully I will have something by the end of this week!! Fingers Crossed! If you told me you wanted something I will email you as soon as it arrives. If you haven't pre-ordered yet, now is the time to let me know. These New items will go fast.... and If I need to reorder I want to do it now so no one is left out. I do not collect any money until the item is ready to ship to you. New Nesties are pictured in a post below. If you click on the link to the left you can go to Justrite Stampers and see the new items. If you need to know prices just email me at: firstname.lastname@example.com I should have a new shipment of O-wires for the Bind it All by the end of the week also. In all sizes and colors. Let me know if your looking for any special size or color.
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Saturday, March 14, 2009
O'wires for Bind It All
I have a new shipment of wires for the Bind it All. I have assorted colors and sizes. ALL packages are 6 piece packages. 1/2" $3.95 3/4" $4.95 3/8" $3.50 1" $5.95 1-1/4" $9.95 Email me at firstname.lastname@example.com to order or if you have any questions.
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Sunday, March 8, 2009
Hero Arts Stamps SENT IN !
THE ORDER HAS BEEN SENT IN. IF YOU ORDERED I WILL CONTACT YOU AS SOON AS THIS HAS SHIPPED TO ME. I am sending in a Hero Arts Stamp order this Friday the 13th of March, If you would like to place an order please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com to let me know or if you have any questions. Here is a link to the site to look at products and Ideas. http://heroarts.com/ You can purchase your own 2009 catalog for $7.95 and have pictures of all the 2009 products at your fingertips. Email me for prices.
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Sunday, March 1, 2009
New Nesties arriving Soon!
Reserve your favorite(s) now!
No payment until ready to ship. All Nesties are $19.50 Email me at email@example.com to order
or you need more info.
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I don't know about you, but I love trying new flavors and ingredients. In the last several years curry has become one of my favorites. This recipe seemed like it would be similar to a curry-kind-of-dish, but with a different twist. I wasn't able to find all the ingredients so I'll share what I did differently. I found this recipe in Cooking Light.
Mixed Vegetable Kootu
Serves 6
1 C. firmly packed cilantro leaves
1/2 C. fresh/frozen grated unsweetened coconut* (I omitted)
1/2 C. coconut milk
5 garlic cloves, peeled
1 serrano chili, stemmed and seeded
1 T. ground coriander
1 t. cayenne pepper
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4" slices
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4" rounds
1/2 head medium cauliflower, cut into florets
1/4 lb. green beans
2 T. coconut oil
1 t. mustard seeds
8 curry leaves, optional (I used basil)
Puree cilantro, coconut, coconut milk, garlic, serrano and spices in a food processor until mixture forms a smooth paste. Set aside.
Place carrots and sweet potato in a large skillet, and cover with 1 C. water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook 2 minutes. Add cauliflower, cover skillet and simmer 2 minutes. Add green beans, cover and cook 2 more, or until vegetables are just tender. Stir in cilantro paste and season with salt & pepper, if needed. Cover and keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add mustard seeds and cover. Cook 30 seconds or until sizzling subsides, then stir in curry leaves, if using. Stir mustard seeds and curry leaves into vegetables. Serve hot or at room temperature.
*If you can only find dried unsweetened coconut, soak it in hot water for 15 minutes and drain before using. Unsweetened coconut is hard to find. After I making this I finally found some dried coconut at grocery store that has a huge ethnic and organic section.
|I use this in almost all my cooking
|Green beans from the garden:)
I'm excited to try some new recipes!! I'm going to be cooking a lot more. So stay tuned!
God bless you all,
Chef Teebs


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Starting out this year I knew I needed a reading goal. I saw people trying to read 52 books a year. I thought about it, then I remembered I'm an average housewife and mom. I decided to go for 12. I've always been good at starting books, but not so much on the finishing.
Here are the books that I finished.
My two favorites were The Help and
One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are.
What have you read this year? Any that I should add to my list for next year?


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TAPS revs up Streetcar at Logan
Tennessee Williams's classic play is revived by TAPS performers
October 10, 2014
Every year the TAPS acting studio stages a show under professional direction featuring undergraduate actors and production assistants. This September, while most University of Chicago undergraduates were enjoying their last month of summer, a group of students were already furiously rehearsing Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire. The production took place in Theater West, the black-box theater at the Logan Center, over the past two weekends.
A Streetcar Named Desire is one of the most well regarded American plays of the 20th century, and it was clear that the great majority of the audience knew the plotline very well. As such, the actors were under a lot of pressure to perform well—thankfully, they did not disappoint. Nailing down the character of Blanche, the fragile older sister with a tragic romantic fate, was definitely not a simple task. However, Sophie Kennedy, a fourth-year in the College, did a very convincing job. It was clearly no mean feat to maintain the same energy level for all two hours and 15 minutes, but Kennedy managed with seemingly no issues at all. The brutish and manly character of Stanley, performed by third-year Cameron Vanderwerf (no Marlon Brando, but a talent, to be sure) was also done very convincingly, especially during the play's most iconic moments. The scene where Stanley tries to make it up to Stella after drunkenly losing control holds high expectations in any Streetcar Named Desire performance. True to form, Vanderwerf's shouts for "Stella!" were very well done, even Brando-esque at times.
Upon entering the theater, the audience's attention was automatically caught by the two-story set, which took up a large portion of Logan's black-box theater. The bottom floor stayed true to the set design outlined by Williams: one room, with a kitchen, dining table, and two beds separated only by a very flimsy curtain. The bathroom, which played an essential part in the play, was partitioned from the rest of the set by a thin but stationary white curtain which allowed the audience to see inside Blanche's numerous baths. The Edison lights hanging from the ceiling were a particularly striking piece of the set; the open bulbs with visible filaments gave the play a subtle and unexpectedly modern twist.
The second floor of the set, which represented the home of Eunice and Steve, the constantly fighting neighbors, served as a humorous break to the dramatic plotline. Whenever their fights broke out, the audience would look up and hear something along the lines of, "I only sleep with them because I love you!" thereby loosening some of the tension rising from the floor below. However, the set design of the second floor also served to enhance a more serious musical interlude sung by Eunice, who was played by the very gifted Alexandra Mathews. As Eunice approached the looping staircase, where she performed most of the song, the audience followed her shadow, which moved between the windows of the second floor of the set. This use of the lighting and set was particularly striking, even mesmerizing; the audience could not help but follow her slow steps, and they were consumed by the foreboding feeling of trouble about to come.
TAPS's production of A Streetcar Named Desire was, without a doubt, very well done. Although the play is by far not a funny one, the interactions between the characters sparked genuine laughs. Theatrical elements such as set design and acting came together in a thoroughly enjoyable theater-going experience.


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Triathleats: Salmon Hash
This nutrient-packed breakfast from chef Doug Thompson will start your day off right.
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This nutrient-packed breakfast from chef Doug Thompson will start your day off right.
8 large eggs
1 T olive oil
½ onion, diced
4 Idaho potatoes, boiled and diced
¼ tsp each salt and pepper
Pinch paprika
2 T butter
12 ounces skinless salmon filet, diced
2 tomatoes, diced
4 scallions, diced
Dash white vinegar
1 cup shredded Asiago cheese
¼ tsp parsley
8–10 ounces prepared hollandaise sauce or salsa (optional)
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In a shallow pan, begin heating up water to poach the eggs. In another pan, add the olive oil and diced onion, and sauté. When hot, add diced potatoes, salt, pepper and paprika. Cook until potatoes are golden brown, then set aside on a plate.
Reheat pan and add butter. When melted, add diced salmon, tomatoes and scallions. Cook for 2–3 minutes, then add reserved potatoes and stir and chop up with a metal spoon. Add a dash of vinegar to the simmering poaching water, stir once, then add each egg to the water. Eggs should take 2–3 minutes. Cook until the whites are solid.
Serve salmon and home-fried potato hash family style on a large platter and top with poached eggs, shredded Asiago cheese and parsley. Serve as is or top off with hollandaise sauce or salsa. Serves 4.
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Meet The Triathlete-Chef
When he wasn't on tour as a drummer in the punk rock band Murphy's Law, Doug Thompson worked at a local bistro an hour and a half north of New York City. When he found out the owner wanted to sell the business, he decided to buy it.
"I basically cut all my hair off and became a responsible citizen and opened the restaurant," he says.
That was 20 years ago. Now Main Street Bistro in New Paltz, N.Y., is known for its unique breakfast, lunch and vegetarian fare (it's also a favorite of pro triathletes Laurel and Rebeccah Wassner). Thompson's dad owned a restaurant and taught at the nearby Culinary Institute of America, so he'd grown up in the business.
"I tried the music thing, but I always came back to food," he says.
Thompson started racing triathlon about 10 years ago, when, after running the occasional 5K, a customer suggested he join the local tri club. He raced sprints and Olympics for a few years before taking on the local Survival of the Shawangunks Triathlon (an eight-stage triathlon held in the Shawangunk Mountains, which requires you to complete a half-Ironman before racing). After that, he moved onto Ironman and now wants to someday qualify for the Hawaii Ironman.
"In this sport, I'm learning that you have to have patience," he says, "and you've got to learn to train with a smile on your face and put the work in, and it'll come."
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How to style artificial flowers and plants at home
Faux flowers have never been more popular: Here's how you can fill your home with these artificial stems.
Faux flowers are growing in popularity and there are obvious benefits to these low maintenance artificial blooms - they provide instant decoration, they're cost-effective, and if you can't manage to keep your indoor plants alive, then faux ones are probably the best option for you.
While we strongly encourage you to bring the outside in and fill your living space with fresh flowers and plants (especially of the air purifying variety), there's no denying that faux blooms can provide the perfect finishing touch to your decor.
In fact, the rise in all things faux comes as John Lewis reveal that sales of their artificial flowers has increased by 15 per cent compared to last year.
'The growing popularity of faux flowers stems from the fact that you are not restricted by season,' says Clare Northwood, John Lewis' premium gifts buyer. 'You also don't have to worry about the livelihood of the flowers, making them much easier to display and with no time restrictions.'
Take a look at a selection of artificial flowers and plants below, and get some styling tips on how you can fill your home with it to create a botanical haven.
'With faux flowers you can display them anywhere in the home, without having to worry about direct sunlight affecting them,' says Clare. 'When styling faux flowers you need to style each stem individually before adding it to an arrangement to make it look more realistic. Our flowers have a wired centre, enabling you to bend and cut them in order to achieve your perfect display.'
Artificial Peony Purple Flowers in Glass Bottle Vase, £50, John Lewis
'Using the right shape vase for the flowers will also make a real difference to the look of display,' Clare continues. 'Foliage, for example, eucalyptus, also helps to bulk out displays. There's also the option to combine faux and real flowers, if say you wanted to "flesh out" an organic display.'
Shop a range of faux flowers at John Lewis
Trailing lilac wisteria with spray rose branch, peony and veronica makes a tall silk flower arrangement.
Faux Country Garden Flower Bouquet by The Flower Studio, £70, notonthehighstreet.com
An elegant and relaxed way to add greenery to any setting, these potted faux succulents add a welcoming feel.
Faux Potted Succulent, £13.50, Nordic House
This vibrant pink ranunculus stem includes two buds - one large, one small.
Faux Cerise Ranunculus by Rose & Grey, £7.95, notonthehighstreet.com
Bring the touch of an English country garden into your home with these pre-tied faux flower bunches by floral stylist Willow Crossley. 'Before my collaboration with OKA, faux flowers had never inspired me,' she said, 'but these are different: they are so lifelike and they last forever.'
Oxberry Hollyhock Bunch, £190, Willow Crossley for OKA
The elegant orchid is a household favourite - you have to get pretty close to realise this is not the real thing!
Large Faux Orchid, £89.95, Nordic House
'The trick with faux flowers is to keep the look simple,' say One.World. 'Stick to one or two colours and add in some fresh greenery to the display. Mix and match a variety of vessels in different materials such as glass, ceramic and metal, as well as wicker and rattan to keep things natural.'
Milford large glass hurricane base £40; Sunbury Eucalyptus £9.50; Sunbury White Astrantia £7.50; all from One.World
Nothing brightens up a windowsill more than a vibrant pink flower display.
Pink Peony Stem, £6.30; Fuschia Peony Stem, £6.50; Glass Faceted Vase, £21, all from Gisela Graham. Locate your nearest Gisela Graham stockist here
Filled with purple tones and textural layers, these realistic succulent heads make the ideal table decoration.
Faux Aubergine Succulent - XL, £30, Nordic House
A spray of artificial eucalyptus is ideal for filling out a vase and giving a touch of greenery to floral displays.
'A great way to add lusciousness to a vase of flowers is to mix in some faux flowers and foliage,' suggest MiaFleur. 'By doing this you get a really luxurious bouquet without spending a fortune. A bunch of flowers can be turned into something really special and eye catching with the addition of a few faux ferns or eucalyptus and they last for years.'
Artificial Green Eucalyptus Spray, £6.95, MiaFleur
Presented in uniquely shaped glass vases, faux flower arrangements on a mantelpiece or window sill will add instant colour and character to your living space.
Shop the range at Dunelm
This delicate lisianthus spray has all the charm but none of the timely upkeep.
Floralsilk Lisianthus Spray, Lavender, £5.50, John Lewis
Faux flowers are often favoured due their realistic attention to detail. This stem adds the warmth and freshness of greenery without the responsibility of watering.
Floralsilk Stock Flower Stem, Cream, £7, John Lewis
These lifelike faux mossy twigs will bring a touch of nature into your home that will last forever.
Faux Mossy Twigs, £49.95, Nordic House
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Debate over MSU, U-M, WSU board selection continues; change unlikely
LANSING — Proposals to change the way the boards are selected at Michigan State University, University of Michigan and Wayne State University are unlikely to see a vote in the House of Representatives.
Introduced in the wake of a sexual abuse scandal at Michigan State University and widespread calls for the MSU board of trustees to resign, Republican lawmakers said Thursday that the board members at the three universities should be chosen in the same way as 12 other public universities in the state – appointed by the governor.
"It transitions the three universities over to an appointment system. And as of Jan. 1, 2019, the boards will be dissolved and appointed by whoever is elected governor in 2018," said state Rep. James Lower, R-Cedar Lake.
Rep. Robert VerHeulen, R-Walker, said the appointment process for the 12 universities works well and candidates are more thoroughly vetted by the governor's staff before any appointments are made.
"Governors of both parties have avoided partisan politics" with their selections, he said. "And this doesn't remove people from the process, it gives them the chance to say which choice they would prefer."
But Democrats on the House Elections and Ethics committee said that aside from the situation at MSU, the boards at U-M and WSU are working well and the universities are thriving.
"I do not understand moving this from voters having direct ability to affect that election to a gubernatorial process," said Rep. Adam Zemke, D-Ann Arbor. "Some of the gubernatorial appointments we've gotten — look at the debacle in Flint — I don't see how this increases accountability."
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Rep. Jeremy Moss, D-Southfield, added, "I'm disgusted by the MSU Board of Trustees and I'd like to see them all go. But I'm not sure this is a solution to the problem."
The difficulty for getting enough support for the proposal is that it would mean a change in the state's constitution, which requires a lofty 2/3 majority vote in the House and Senate and then it would have to appear on the November statewide ballot.
"There is healthy opposition from the Democratic side, so this probably won't have wings as far as taking off in the Legislature," said Rep. Aaron Miller, R-Sturgis. "From here, I'm pessimistic."
Miller, who as chairman of the House Elections and Ethics committee hasn't scheduled any more hearings on the proposals, said he'd like to see a change in how the university board candidates are initially selected, shifting away from nominating the board candidates at political party conventions that are populated by a narrow segment of the population.
"I have not been to a Democratic convention," he said, but on the Republican side, "what the votes tend to be is that the candidates who win are the ones who can jump the highest on the conservative measuring stick and that doesn't have anything to do with running a university."
House Minority Leader Sam Singh, D-East Lansing, said he was discouraged that the first bills to get a hearing in the aftermath of the problems at MSU deal with governance of the universities.
"I don't have a problem with having a conversation about governance, but as of right now the urgency should not be about how we change governance, but how we stop sexual assault on campus," he said. "That should be where we put our time and priority."
A bill in the Senate would change the state's constitution to have voters select university boards, as well as the state Board of Education, attorney general and secretary of state during primary elections, rather than at political party conventions. But the bill, sponsored by Sen. Ian Conyers, D-Detroit, is unlikely to get a vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
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Nok FTF, avant-garde boy who quit real life
Heyo Nok! i've got some questions for you. lets start with this..
_When and how did you start to make music ?
– I started making music in high school on a GameBoy with cartridge software called "LSDJ." It was very simple and eventually I moved to making beats on FL, but I did not start using my voice until last April.
_What are your main influences ?
– Daft Punk, Ikea, my dad, and efficient systems to name a few.
_Your music and videos are really one of a kind, and your first album "worph" was different relative to the second "A+" , what type of music should we expect from you?
– All around more advanced and generally superior music.
_What's the meaning behind your name Nok from the Future ?
– "Nok" stands for "No one knows" as my identity does not need to be known. "From the future" is because I am from the future.
_What are the messages you want to convey through your music? we see that the lyrics are deep and really not meaningless, sometimes politically engage.
– Just my perspective on whatever I'm thinking about. I don't care much for pop appeal. I just focus on what I want to say and what is the best possible way to flow it with the beat so that it fits perfectly into the system.
_What are the artists who you listen at the moment ? (personally for the
moment i'm into your music, PixelLord, Bones, Skip and Die, Doja Cat, UZI, M.i.A, Kohh, Fatima Al Quadiri, Keith ape and some others.. do you like these artists ? )
– Been listening to a lot of Lil Bando (aka Dylan Brady); he has a lot of crazy unreleased material that's coming soon. Night Lovell's "Trees of the Valley" is a good joint. TA-HA, she just dropped her "Tuareg Shawty" EP and the vibes are on point. I like Bones and his take on music and Uzi has a couple tracks I like.
_Do you have plan to make more scene in Europe and Asia ?
– Yes. I will be in Japan at the end of March/ beginning of April and I'm definitely looking to connect way more with the European and Asian scenes.
_Any artists you'd like to work with in the future?
– Stevie Nicks and Enya
Thank you for all bro!
Don't miss he's newest video "New England"


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LENT IS FAST APPROACHING Ash Wednesday will be Wednesday evening, February 14th, at 7:00 p.m. This year the NALC congregations in the area will again be doing a Lenten round robin of the pastors. The theme for the Lenten round robin will be: Citizenship Has Its Privileges, and will look at some of the saints and martyrs of the Bible. Plan to come and worship the Lord as we hear about His faithfulness to keep His people in His care, even through persecution and death. The Lord is faithful, come and worship Him! Lenten light suppers are up-in-the air at this point. If you would like to participate in Lenten suppers please sign up on the sheet in the narthex, and also indicate if you are willing to host one or more of the meals; hosting would include announcing what food to ask people to bring, setting up and cleaning up. The Lenten services will be at 7:00 p.m. each Wednesday evening. The Wednesday Lenten offerings have been designated to the C-U at Home homeless shelter and Water Missions.
LUTHER The next Lunch and a Movie is planned for February 18 following worship service that day. We will be having ham and bean soup with corn bread and broccoli cheese soup and French bread. Desserts will also be served. Plan on staying to join us for a good lunch and a good movie about the life of Martin Luther and the impact he had not only on the Catholic Church but the world.
C-U AT HOME The local ministry to the homeless, CU at Home, needs help with volunteers to help out at the Phoenix during this cold weather. They have been open every day from 8 am to 8 pm as a warming center during the day after the overnight shelters close. If you can help out, even for an hour, they would appreciate the help. The plan is to stay open throughout the day and evening through Friday, when the temps are supposed to go up. For more information call 217-819-4569 .
MEN'S REPAIR MINISTRY M25:40 The Home Repair Team will have a meeting following the service on February 25. Please contact Rich Gegg firstname.lastname@example.com or 217-621-4288 with any questions.
SOCIAL OUTREACH COMMITTEE Looking for Social outreach committee members – if you are interested in helping with planning the Candlewood summer lunches, the Walk for Water, Helping Hands or Sunday's Movie and Lunch dates then join us on the Social Outreach Committee! We are looking for a "few good men and women" that would like to work on these projects. If interested contact Cheryl Heinold or Marilyn Feigl.
JUST A REMINDER that voting members of the congregation are confirmed members who have communed and made a financial contribution of record during the current or preceding calendar year. Members of this congregation who have satisfied these basic standards shall have the privilege of voice and vote at every regular and special meeting of the congregation.
LADIES MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 10TH, AND JOIN US FOR SEASIDE ESCAPE! This year's women's retreat is SeaSide Escape where women bask in God's presence. This beach-themed retreat includes Bible study based on the stories of Sarah and Hagar, uplifting worship, a time for Christian service, and relationship-building activities to help us discover the depth of God's love, strength, and compassion. Registration begin Sunday, January 28th and is $20 for materials, lunch and snacks. For more information or to volunteer to help, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
ATTENDANCE for Sunday, February 4th was 65 and total offering was $4.721.00.


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America has become a nation of entitlement, no longer wishing to work for wages. Since when did God allow us to sit back and wait for things to be handed to us on a silver platter? Since… never. Why is this selfish attitude being supported by the very people who worked so hard to get to where they are now? Why would the people in this country, which was founded on hard work, want to just give it all away to those who choose to be lazy? No one in their right mind would go to work for someone else's family instead of their own. Yet, government programs are counting on your sympathy (and your taxes) to make that happen. Why cater to people wanting everything for free, when they remain unwilling to put in some elbow-grease and hours? Entitlement breeds a selfish, self-centered generation.
Aren't we proud of ourselves when we've worked hard on a project, and we see the final results? Of course! We know how much time and effort is put into training someone to do a job, teaching someone a skill, creating a piece of art, building a house, or even cleaning up a huge pile of dirty dishes! It feels great to accomplish something after a job well done. Go ahead and give yourself a pat on the back; God created us to do work!
God didn't create us to sit around expecting everything to be handed to us on a silver platter. Unfortunately some people feel they are above getting their hands dirty. They believe they are entitled to have something given to them, without having to work for it. But the Bible teaches us that entitlement is a sin. Entitlement is self-centeredness, and it goes against what Jesus teaches us to do: "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others" ( Phil. 2:3-4 New International Version).
In fact, God created us to do work; so we could use our gifts,talents, and skills to support ourselves financially. We are also to bless, serve, and help others. Even before the fall, before sin entered the world, God gave Adam a job to do. He was to work in the garden. "The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it" (Gen. 2:14). God gave Eve a job too: "The LORD God said, 'It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him' " (Gen. 2:18). God also gave Adam the job of naming the animals. Everything was perfect then, so work was enjoyable. There was no lazy slacking in the Garden of Eden!
At the young age of 13, I began to work, with God by my side. I knew I needed a job, because I wanted a ten-speed bike like the rest of my peers. No one was on board to help me buy one; I knew it was entirely up to me. I was given the unpaid job of watching my beloved sibling after school, and I was on my own for figuring out my impossible Algebra homework… yet I was also determined to have a real paying job.
I babysat for kids whose parents were in jail, and for others whose parents had questionable "art" hanging from their walls, and still others whose parents stocked an entire pantry full of Hostess sugary snacks because it was the only thing their child would eat. My saving grace was that I loved children. I bagged groceries and carried them out to cars in frigid Alaskan sub zero temperatures, while it was pitch dark outside. I walked to my job at the base commissary (grocery store) with all of my friends. If we wanted to go anywhere, we either biked… or we walked. At the commissary, we worked only for tips: "You get what you get and you don't throw a fit." Fortunately, people were generally pretty nice, and we friends helped out each other with the larger orders. The money added up. I got my blue ten-speed and rode all over the base. I rode my bike to the BX (Base Exchange) where I bought my own make up, records, and most of my clothes and shoes (if I wanted the kind which wouldn't embarrass me).
After being plucked up once again, to yet another new house and school, I got my first job at a fast-food chain. I worked late hours while still in school, and dealt with favoritism and sexual harassment, because I was never taught what to do in those situations. I learned how to be tough and to tell grown adults not to mess with me. I needed spending money, and it added up.
I graduated from high school, and followed my family to Texas. I didn't question plans; I'd been taught to do whatever my family decided. It never crossed my mind to stay in Alaska, where there would be in-state tuition… and a life with all my friends. I hated college life in The Lower 48. My friends weren't there; and the roper boots, country music, and beer drinking binges were completely foreign to me. I switched universities, and plowed through work and school; graduating early from college because I had chosen to double up during summer school. I modeled and waited tables while student teaching; which was just like a real teaching job, but without pay. It was one of the most difficult, lonely times of my life. Many times I felt like giving up. There had been so many houses and so many schools. I was just so tired. But the work kept me focused and helped me to grow and learn. I didn't realize it then, but it was also one of the ways God was helping to ease me away from my dysfunctional home, which looked perfect to outsiders looking in, but was unhealthy for me as an insider, needing to get out.
When a pageant opportunity arrived, I prayed fervently to God, asking for His will to be done. Winning First Runner-Up, and working hard to earn Most Talented, gave me almost as much cash as Miss Fiesta 1990. I had barely any pageant obligations to fulfill, so I was able to keep working. Though the title would have been sweet, it was almost the same. Besides, I was thrilled for the adorable winner, whose Hispanic family had enjoyed the traditional holiday for many more years than mine. It was just right; God was watching over me. The money paid for all my last semester books and more. I even managed to score an awesome leather backpack; still in perfect condition today, over 25 years later!
Upon graduating college, I desperately needed to leave the home where I was only wanted as a scapegoat for my family's real problems. I was tired of pretending, tired of being blamed, and tired of being expected to keep secrets which had nothing to do with me. I needed out. I wanted my own life. I found my own place right after turning 21. I paid all my own bills and saved money. I was hired immediately after graduation; right in the middle of the school year. There was no luxurious graduation gift, nor any big break for backpacking in Europe before adult life started. I didn't expect it either. I'd have to earn what I wanted. I headed straight into my career. I was so young that the staff often mistook me for a student; I was even yelled at by the vice-principal for running in the hall! But I was thankful for my career. I was disciplined with my money, and my savings fund was growing.
Work was no picnic. I ended up with an autoimmune disorder due to the stress. The principal of one of the elementary schools where I taught, was so abusive, that I almost gave up my entire teaching career. I worked in a dangerous area of town. My students came to school with lice, parents showed up drunk at Open House, children told me secrets I wish I didn't know, and I had to report bruises from the belt beatings they received. It was truly heartbreaking. A gang broke into my classroom trailer, stealing both personal property, along with items belonging to the school. The abusive principal tried to hold me accountable for the school district's items which had been taken from my classroom. I reported him and put in for a transfer to a new school. The devil was hell bent on destroying me. He didn't like the fact that I was bringing the love and light of Jesus into the lives of these poor, precious children. But God won the victory; for in the future some of these very students would accept Christ as adults…and I'd be the one privileged to witness to them!
Evil ran rampant, when all I wanted was to teach kids that learning was fun, and let them know they were valuable and loved. Though I didn't understand my power and authority in Christ back then, I did pray. I kept going through the tears, and God was merciful: He sent me my future husband just when I thought I could no longer keep going. It was a relief to no longer feel as if I was carrying the burden alone, and the joy of true love helped me to get through the remainder of the school year. My request to transfer was granted. The new elementary school allowed me the joy of being even more creative and fun; because I had more freedom to be myself, and worked with a team of like-minded teachers, who went the extra mile for the students, because we cared.
After getting married, I was taken by surprise by being handed over some unexpected responsibilities; payments for both my out-of-state college loan, and adult braces. I hadn't wanted to sign up for either, but I'd been convinced the expenses were needed and would be taken care of. Instead, I now felt I was being punished for leaving home and getting married. My husband and I hadn't even finished paying off our honeymoon! I was more upset by the fact that my husband was now stuck helping me to pay bills we hadn't counted on; but he was supportive and encouraging, saying we were in this together. We included the new expenses along with our other joint bills. It only made us closer. We eventually paid off everything, including my new car, which had been an emergency replacement after my old one had been smashed and totaled… with me in it. God was clearly watching over us. We had the money for everything we needed, plus savings. Nothing is guaranteed, except for God's love. God had provided.
Do I tell you about all my hard work in frightening, confusing situations, so I can brag about myself? No. I'm here to brag about Jesus Christ, for he's the only reason I was able to make it through it all! I didn't depend upon a "system of entitlement" to pay my way. In fact, I had been taught a lie; that I didn't deserve any good things. Thankfully, God showed me the truth, that I could depend upon Him. God wants to teach us valuable lessons through our hard-work, and He wants to give us good gifts. God does not want us to be overworked, abused, or mistreated. He wants our jobs to bring us joy, and He wants us to see the fruits of our labor! When a farmer plants his crops, he sweats and toils, but then the fruits and vegetables come, and he is proud of his hard work!
In a tough life filled with hard work, the silver lining lies within the Bible promising that God will bless us for our hard work: "Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow" (Prov. 13:11). God will continuously provide for us, when we work while seeking His wisdom and direction! To work, is good and biblical. Therefore, let those of us who have worked hard; teach our youth to take pride in developing a positive work ethic. Only then, can we be a blessing to our future generation.
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The Fraeylemaborg is a borg in the village of Slochteren in the Netherlands. At present the Fraeylemaborg is a historic house museum, which had 29,106 visitors in 2013.Fraeylemaborg is the most important of the borgen in the province of Groningen. These strong houses or keeps were built in the Middle Ages to store harvests and to protect their produce from robbers. Besides churches, these structures were the only buildings that used durable stone and masonry. In due time they grew to become centres of power and wealth. The Fraeylemaborg is located in the middle of the town of Slochteren which upon its discovery in 1959 gave its name to the largest gasfield in the world.
Fraeylemaborg, Netherlands.
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Business challenge
With thousands of network-connected advertising displays located around the world, the company has thousands of potential vulnerabilities that criminals could exploit.
Quarterly penetration testing from X-Force Red helps the company identify and remediate vulnerabilities that could allow criminal attackers to replace advertising content with their own messages or video.
Improvesthe security posture of the company's networks and digital signage solution
Helps preventhighly visible attacks that could damage the company's reputation
Helps avoidregulatory fines that could result from a breach of personal data
Business challenge story
Protecting a network of interactive advertising displays
When you have thousands of streaming LED advertising displays located around the world, you have thousands of potential vulnerabilities and network entry points that criminal attackers can exploit. Moreover, local in-country technical teams may make infrastructure changes that increase the risk of criminal attackers taking over a display and replacing the advertising content with whatever message or video content they want.
With its reputation potentially on the line, this worldwide advertising company turned to X-Force Red for penetration testing services. The company wanted the X-Force Red team of veteran hackers to identify security weaknesses in the displays themselves or in the custom network that streams advertising content to the displays, which range in size from 60 inches to 50 meters. The displays are located in malls, airports, on buildings and virtually anywhere a customer can think to mount them.
" We were able to take control of the advertising screens, which would allow us to change the content to anything we wished. "
— X-Force Red consultant, IBM
Transformation story
Uncovering hidden vulnerabilities
When the company first engaged X-Force Red for penetration testing, it was very surprised at what the team found. The team's seasoned hackers took full control of the streaming devices tested and reverse engineered them to understand how they worked. X-Force Red then took control of the advertising screens, which would allow them to easily change the screens' content.
An even bigger surprise for the company was the discovery of security issues on the content streaming network that could have led to a compromise of its internal network. These issues included user credentials and account details flowing over the content streaming network in clear text as well as other network security holes.
As part of the penetration testing service, X-Force Red delivered a report that included a detailed description of each vulnerability identified, enabling the company to quickly remediate the problem. The report also included recommendations for longer-term remediation such as deploying a patch management system.
Since that initial testing experience, the company has retained X-Force Red to conduct quarterly testing at locations selected by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). X-Force Redhackers are typically onsite for four to five days, wherever that site may be—the rooftop of a building, in an airport that requires a security clearance for access to the runway where the signage is located, or on the street where there is no power for laptops.
Most recently, X-Force Red tested a new signage installation in an airport in China. Other times the CISO has selected locations where countries have made modifications outside of the corporate IT-approved way of doing things, and where X-Force Red discovered security vulnerabilities.
" An even bigger surprise for the company was the discovery of security issues on the content streaming network that could have led to a compromise of its internal network. "
— X-Force Red consultant, IBM
Results story
Improving security posture globally
As a result of the security vulnerabilities identified by X-Force Red, the advertising company has been able to significantly improve the security posture of its internal network and global digital signage solution. Keeping on top of the ever-changing vulnerability landscape helps the company avoid the kind of highly visible attacks — compromising content appearing on the interactive signage displays — that can damage its reputation as well as the reputation of its customers. Improved internal network security also helps protect against data breaches, helping to avoid fines from regulatory organizations.
International advertising company
This advertising company is a world leader in digital display advertising, streaming content to LED displays that range in size from 60 inches to 50 meters. Displays are typically located in malls and airports and on exterior locations such as buildings and streets.
Take the next step
To learn more about X-Force Red penetration testing services, visit: https://www.ibm.com/security/services/penetration-testing
Follow the "X-Force Red in action"podcast series to hear how X-Force Red is protecting clients.
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Art & Science Productions, LLC is a Los Angeles-based entertainment production company with a passion for children's programming and children's education. The idea behind its formation was to use art for the purposes of science and to put science to work for the purposes of art.
The founder of the company – Marina Ratina – is an animation producer who is currently working on a widely popular animated series Masha and the Bear received multiple international awards and was listed among "250 TV shows, which are destined to become a classic" by the Animation Magazine in 2015. Previously Marina has worked as a technical director at Oscar-winning effects company Rhythm & Hues, contributing to major Hollywood blockbusters, such as Alvin and the Chipmunks, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, The Incredible Hulk, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor and others. Prior to starting her career in entertainment, Marina received a Masters of Science degree in Applied Mathematics and for several years worked as a software engineer.
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We need to remind ourselves that we are possible to do and complete things in life. It may take time but you can manage it. I promise you. I hope and pray that you have someone to connect with in life, whether it be family and friends. Life is too short to not try. I know that we all struggle with many things, trust me, I have a list so big you will never finish reading it.
These are the tools we use to express ourselves and put in important information.
No matter what you are going through, you have some way to express it. You do not need to go out and buy a fancy journal. Start out with a writing utensil and paper. You can talk through your writing.


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Tag Archives: Ishtar
Tears Of Ishtar – Fibbers, 19/02/11
Another weekend, another trip to Fibbers. This time the bill is two bands that I last saw play (on the same bill again) back in 2007. Unfortunately, I had only just started blogging these reviews back then so details of … Continue reading
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The Warlocks – Fibbers, 23/11/07
Another trip to Fibbers was on the cards (Friday nights out are getting more and more regular, just like these postings. First on was Ishtar – all the guys except me had seen them before and knew what to expect. … Continue reading
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Hi there! I'm Linda Jo Martin, also known as the Book Lady on YouTube. I'm a writer living in Northern Idaho near Lake Coeur d'Alene. I've been earning my living as a writer (mostly via the internet) since 2008.
I've published only one of my novels so far
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hi following you have a good day
Linda, Hope you will be back to post again soon.
Hi there ! I am happy to start following you to read all of your new posts and know more about you through your writings... :)
Linda, I just read your story and I rejoice with you over what God is doing in your life. I'm too tired to write any more tonight. Couldn't find a way to comment on your blog.
Hello - happy to follow you and await your first post
I should have said, I made that move on June 30, 2013... I've been in Idaho over a year now!
I left my home at Happy Camp, CA last June 30... moved to Post Falls, ID which is near Coeur d'Alene - to live closer to my youngest daughter. If you want more details, they're on my blog at http://lindajomartin.com - look for the article titled "What Really Happened When I Left Happy Camp and Moved to Idaho" . . . sad but true story. I miss Happy Camp!!
Linda, so good to see you made it here. Thank you. I'm really looking forward to your being able to post. It will be much easier to keep up with you here. It appears you may have moved. I thought you were still in CA. What happened? Welcome to Persona Paper.


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Twilight is the name given to the period between dawn and sunrise, or between sunset and dusk, when light is still visible in the sky due to sunlight scattering off the atmosphere.
I thought about twilight on my morning run. I thought about the pulsing stars that appear in twilight and couldn't decide if I wanted them to symbolize family and friends who are gone or my four granddaughters who light my life up.
I decide that they are both and that they are all here now all together filling the darkness with promise.
Burl Ives once said/sang "mister in-between makes a fellow mean…" –
A state in sailing when you are "stuck" in between tacks called "stays"
Twilighting – staying at home.
Twilight becomes darkness and then again daylight.
Recently in my home office at my computer,
concentrating on something (I don't remember what),
My wife walked in – stood there quietly demanding my attention.
After a moment…
I acquiesced turning to fixed eye contact
"I love you" she said.
Her words hung in the twilight of that moment,
Turning the space around us into the warmth that sunlight brings.
Demanding that we both acknowledge these words
That hung in this twilight of the moment.
Please "THANK" those of us who are working to get us out of "stays" – you know who they are- those medical professionals on the front lines to those folks who are stocking shelves
all working to move us into daylight.
"I believe in you"
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By Alejandro De La Garza
"May I help you?" Lakesha didn't know what to think of the young woman just standing outside the building. She looked lost.
"I'm sorry," the young woman finally said. "I'm Miranda."
"Oh!" shouted Lakesha, her head rolling back. She let out a boisterous laugh, then quickly put her hand over her mouth. She had the habit of laughing too loudly; a result, she always said, of growing up in a large family where everyone talked at once. She shook Miranda's hand. "I'm Lakesha."
"Glad to meet you finally."
"Absolutely!" Miranda had called just this morning, wanting to take a tour of the building. Lakesha thought she could make another sale, on a Friday of all days! Fridays had been slow, which allowed her to catch up on paperwork. Units in the building were selling faster than expected.
It stood only five stories; an 80-year-old structure that had seen better days until developers bought it. Actually, the entire neighborhood had seen better days. But, gentrification efforts had peeled away the grime and revealed a unique character. It was happening all over the city; new money breathing life into older areas.
Lakesha liked this particular building more than most others where she'd set up shop previously. It had its own personality; its own distinct nature. Just walking into it made her feel it was alive long before the carpenters and plumbers had rampaged through it. Her desk in the leasing office sat directly beside a large window. She just happened to glance up, for no reason, and spot Miranda.
She was petite; her mocha brown hair cascading gently to her shoulders; dark green eyes that reminded Lakesha of a Margaret Keane painting.
"I just wanted to take a look around the building, if that's alright," Miranda said, her hands clasped together; a small red leather purse mired between them.
Lakesha thought the purse looked outdated. In fact, everything about Miranda looked outdated, from the hair with the slight bump on top (á la Jackie Onassis) to the black shoes with pointed toes and 3-inch spiked heels. But, she wasn't a fashion designer; she was a real estate agent and she'd learned long ago never to underestimate someone by how they dressed. Her own brother got nasty looks when he'd walked into a luxury car dealership several years ago wearing jeans and a ball cap. "Okay!" Lakesha beamed. "Absolutely!" she added, using one of her favorite words. Some of her colleagues deplored that, but she didn't care. Real estate, especially in this city, commanded outsized descriptions.
They stepped past the office and into the main lobby. The old tile floors had been ripped out and replaced with terracotta. One designer had proposed marble; saying it would give the apartment building more of an upscale feeling. But, the developers insisted on terracotta. Lakesha was thankful for that. The terracotta made the building stand out from others she'd seen; a solitary attribute that simply declared, 'I'm different.'
"It was built in the late 1920s," Lakesha said. "They wanted to tear it down – the city, that is. But, the property management company talked them out of it. Thank God, huh!"
"Yes," Miranda replied quietly. "That would be a shame."
"Oh, absolutely! I hate to see that happen."
"Yes, me, too." She glanced down for a few seconds, but then, turned her eyes to the vaulted ceiling. "I just wanted to see it one more time."
"Oh – okay. I only have four units left – starting at ninety thousand."
"We bought the property next door and built that parking garage. I know that may seem a bit much for a 5-story building. But, we want to make all our residents comfortable."
"I see."
"I can show you one of the units we still have – if you'd like."
"Oh, yes, of course. That would be nice. I really appreciate you taking me on such short notice."
"Oh, absolutely! No problem! Give me just –" She started to head back to the office, when she realized she was holding her large bundle of keys. It surprised her for a second. "Ah! Let's try this one, on the fourth floor. The elevators are over here. Or would you rather take the stairs?"
"No, the elevator is fine.
"You know, I just can't keep my nails even," Lakesha noted, as the elevator hummed. She held out her left hand, crimson nails jutting from each finger. "I don't know why."
Miranda chuckled. "Me neither."
"I like your shoes."
"Oh, thank you."
"They look like a pair my mother used to have."
Miranda grinned.
"Oh, I'm sorry! That was so rude of me to put it like that."
Miranda chuckled. "No, that's okay. No offense."
The elevator stopped, and Lakesha allowed Miranda to exit first. "Okay, this unit actually needs just a few touch-ups," she said, proceeding down the hall. "The kitchen still has –" She stopped.
They were on the fifth floor.
"Wait a minute," muttered Lakesha.
Miranda looked unperturbed.
"I'm sorry. I pushed the wrong button."
"That's okay. I just wanted to see it one last time."
"Well – oh!" She jangled the keys. "There's a unit up here I can show you anyway. They're all the same size."
The unit sat at the end of the hallway. The late afternoon sun floated in through a large set of double doors, directly across from the entrance. The light wound its way through the branches of a gigantic oak tree just outside the building.
"Oh, how lovely," Miranda said, as she stepped into the front room.
"Everything is lovely about this place! It's an old building, but it has such a unique charm."
"I know."
"They all have so much floor space. Notice how the living area opens up into the dining area, without seeming crowded. Even with furniture, you'll still have plenty of room to move around. And, if you'll look over here" – she headed towards the kitchen – "you can see how –" She stopped.
Miranda had moved towards the double doors that led onto the balcony. The sunlight swallowed her tiny frame.
"Uh – those doors are new," Lakesha finally said. "So, are those patios."
"Oh – I figured."
"Yes, they just knocked out that part of the wall and then added the balconies."
Miranda remained silent, still facing the doors.
Lakesha felt cold for a second. "Let me show you the bedrooms."
Miranda wheeled around. "Okay."
The master bedroom boasted two windows, a large walk-in closet and its own bathroom; two slightly smaller bedrooms each had one window. Another bathroom sat between the two smaller bedrooms, just off the main room. Sunlight wafted in through each bedroom window unimposingly; almost beckoning. And, as she entered every bedroom, Miranda ambled to the windows – and just stood there.
Lakesha crossed her arms, as they lingered in the last bedroom, wondering what drew Miranda to the windows. The young woman with the outdated hairstyle and shoes seemed to have no interest in any other feature of the rooms. Lakesha glanced around and felt another slight chill.
It then dawned on Lakesha that she'd never asked Miranda for her driver's license and made her sign in at the leasing office. Management rules required both. "Uh – I can show you the other amenities. We have a workout center in the basement and a mail drop."
"That's okay," Miranda finally said, turning around with a smile. "I just wanted to see it one last time. I don't want to take up anymore of your day. I really appreciate you taking me on such short notice."
"Oh, like I said, no problem! Let's go back to the office, shall we?"
"There's a 10% deposit security requirement," Lakesha stated, once back at her desk.
"Oh, no. That won't be necessary."
"Excuse me?"
"I just wanted to see it one last time – before I go."
Lakesha's brow crinkled, almost involuntarily. "One last time? What does that mean?"
Miranda's eyes dropped to the floor; looking especially sad.
Lakesha suddenly felt cold again.
"Well………………………………………………………this is where I died."
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When someone has "gone off on you," what is the residual effect?
Maybe you fight back with words, internalize the hurt and become depressed, or intentionally avoid future interactions with the perpetrator.
No matter how you respond, there is fallout that negatively impacts you.
Broken relationships and compromised trust are not high on my this is fun list. I'm guessing the same is true for you.
When we measure our words, we pause long enough to determine if what we are saying is true, helpful, and necessary.
There are many true things I muzzle because they aren't necessary, or they don't move a person or relationship forward.
Scripture speaks of the need to clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Oh man, that's hard–especially when hurt is raw and emotions are high.
Sometimes [for me] rage would prefer to have the last word. If we recognize the strength and power of our words, and we surrender to the process of using them for good, we will lead with compassion–even when we are hurt.
Even when we are angry.
Even when we are justified.
Even when…
Unmeasured words leave trauma in their wake. They cripple the souls of others. You may know because you've been the recipient of unmeasured, unkind words. You may know because you've been the distributor of such. There is a residual effect on both sides of unmeasured words.
Words are a big deal. Our tongue can be a sword or a salve.
Choose well.
Be intentional.
PS-The #sowkind movement turns THREE in March. Would you like to join the movement by committing to one act of kindness sometime within the month of March? I will share a #sowkind bingo board on Monday, March 1st, and our goal is to have all the boxes filled before the end of the month. Here is what we have done to celebrate in the years past.


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I had the gift of an encounter with two students from Rhodes University, Raphaela and Jacek, who set about doing a filmed conversation with me as a final year film project. The end result is an honest delight. Of course I would like to sound wiser than I do, and of course I would like to look nicer than I do, but that's the nature of us. I am grateful for their earnest and sincere interpretation, and can ask no more than that. Thank you my friends.
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The Little One's
Another morning surrounded by shining eyes in faces beaming upwards.
Seven to eight years old. A class full of movement and imagination . . . they do not want information, hard cold facts of dead information, they do not want the intellectual . . . they live in a world of imagination, and they want living pictures of a world-story that brings to life in them that which inspires them forwards in growth and wonder.
They live in that place of awe from which we all rise and fall, and in their formative years they must not be hurried out of that space, they must not be forced into a quantified reality which makes no allowance for Spirit.
They ask for words that they can turn into living reality by their own doings . . . so we spoke of food, shelter and companionship . . . the fundamental human needs. I told them how to build shelters out of sticks and grass, how to make fires from male and female pieces of wood. I told them of a world without water, but filled with everything that anyone could need . . . a world not cluttered with incidental 'things' which they do not ask about . . . their questions are all to do with what is essential to life.
And standing afterwards, surrounded by these endless excited questions, I am struck by how in every way they look up to us.
Physically they look 'up' to us, spiritually they look 'up' to us . . . in their whole relationship with the world of the adult and parent, the children look and ask 'upwards'. And so, from this raised, bigger place . . . we adults and teachers must, for them, be there.
More Children
This last morning, I again spoke with a group of children, and am utterly taken with the absolute sincerity of their quest for the truth of things . . . their deep inner need to know that that which they are hearing is true. It is only the certainty of that which comes towards them that binds them to themselves, that gives them anchor in this world.
Their security comes from no other place, and so I am compelled to reconsider my own place between certainty and doubt as an adult . . . do I stand in a place in which they can find sanctity?
These too, were twelve year olds'. I shared with them two stories . . . one of how we humans first came to fire, to Light . . . this is the story in my book of how man, in the purging of the animal nature out of himself, comes towards fullness as a human Being . . . in finding the light of Spirit we are able to stand as human between heaven and earth.
The second story, and the one they loved the most, was of course about Lions and Magic! It is the story of an ancient race in an ancient land, a story of relationships between the visible and the invisible, of shape-shifting and the possibilities of life. To stand before their shining Souls questing for this knowledge is a verification for all of us who might think that the world of imagination in children is a world of fantasy . . . it is not! It is a world of truth . . . a truth, which we the adult have forgotten to remember, and so by default have come to deny.
This old relationship with life must and will return in new and conscious form.
The Bushman Winter Has Come
I was asked what I hoped people would take away from this book . . . well . . . my hope is to add to a deeper understanding of who these 'first people' really are, so that we come to know more of what this ancient race has brought into the context of our lives on earth, and know what they have contributed towards the spiritual evolution of humanity.
Through this understanding, I hope people will gain more truth with regard to our own nature, to understand how we modern humans stand in this world. I think it is a vital part of human evolution to carry, in knowledge, the truth of that which came before us, of those who walked before us . . . the absence or presence of that knowledge reflects clearly in who we are now.
I would like to know that I have made it a little more possible for people to acknowledge the invisible world, and to live within the world of Spirit . . . to develop the certainty that it is acceptable to believe in that which you cannot see . . . to know, that what is unknown, is also true.
I hope that with this book I have strengthened the bridge between the ancient race and us, that the memory lines are extended from their archetypal dreaming consciousness to our wide awake modern human consciousness . . . and that we can, through this knowledge, do more than we have done.
Seven years in the desert
In response to Jean's question . . . Was it difficult to integrate back into modern society after seven years in the Kalahari Desert?
The first year was difficult . . . I sat on my stoep with not much reason to get up and do anything . . . it all seemed so purposeless, there were no men to hunt with, no snares to check . . . it was like living in a five star hotel with all the expenses paid. It was also funny . . . I remember running my first bath, and keeping, and re-using the water for three weeks, simply because I could not bring myself to waste it. Where I had lived, that much water would have brought joy to many people. Anyway, after repeatedly washing in the same water for three weeks, without soap, I scooped the water out of the bath with a bucket and watered the trees. I went to London to edit the film, People of the Great Sand Face, and that was a real culture shock . . . I was not only from a different continent, but from a different planet! I was given a luxury apartment to live in, in Park Lane, by Lord Aubrey Buxton . . . he found me to be quite a curiosity, and seemed to enjoy my company . . . no doubt because I was not in awe of him in the way that all his English minions were . . . I came from a world in which all things and all people were different, but equal.
I recall walking down Park Lane one day with my gemsbok skin cloak over my shoulders for warmth . . . it was snowing, and I was barefoot . . . I had not worn shoes for many years. Anyway, two dear old ladies stopped me and politely told me that I should be careful not to cut my feet on broken glass or any other sharp thing. Equally politely, I thanked them for their concern and told them with complete conviction not to worry, because 'my feet could see'. They believed that I was sincere, because I really was, and went off about their English day with something odd to think about. It took me a while to realize just how different I had become . . . not only in outer mannerisms and doings, but more on the inside, as if through some deep osmosis of spirit, my whole being had taken something else into itself.
So, it was very difficult integrating back into modern society, and it is perhaps something that, fortunately, I shall never entirely do. The difficulty lay mostly in the fact that I was trying to reconcile my journey from a fundamental existence into a largely incidental one. So much of what had become within me, had no place of recognition in the modern world.
Human beings
The radio interview yesterday with RSG was interesting on a few levels. I had to speak in Afrikaans which is not my first language, and which although quite a challenge seemed nonetheless to evoke the right response in the audience.
Something of great significance that always arises for me when talking about the Bushmen, is this absolute resonance that so many people have with the subject . . . it is as if there is something still present as content in their souls which remembers, which remembers that they too were once First People, for there was a time on this earth when all humans were archetypal in both form and manner. This primal memory is neither frivolous nor fanciful . . . it is a very real residual memory which lives within the Soul memory of many people today. It is my understanding that we were all once 'first people'.


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