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Am I the only one who sees that the City is essentially giving away the MSA site AND giving millions to build new buildings on the site when this site would be the perfect place for the Justice Complex? Across from City-County, check; keeping it centrally located, check, etc. It's my understanding that the GM site must be purchased by the City from Motors Liquidation Company. STOP WASTING WHAT WE ALREADY HAVE AND OUR TAX DOLLARS! The Ballard Administration has not been known for it's common sense...never voted for him and never will!
This guy sounds like the classic molester/manipulator.
Louis D. Brandeis was born in 1856. At 9 years of age it would have been 1865. The Brandeis family did not own slaves. My source Louis D. Brandeis: A Life, by Melvin L. Urofsky.
My name is Matthew Lucas Major, I recently went through a jury trial in Bloomington , In. It was the week of Feb 19-21. Although I have been incarcerated since August 5, 2014. The reason I 'am writing to you sir is on the 21 of February the jury came in with a very excessive and wrongful verdict of guilty on 6 child molesting charges against my daughter who was 9 at the time I was accused. I also had 2 other Felonies one of Intimidation and 1 of Sexual Vicarious Gratification. Judge Marc Kellam on the second day of trial gave me a not guilty on those 2 felonies. The jury was sent out during that time and when brought back Judge Kellam told them to not concern themselves with the 2 Felonies that he ruled on them. They were told to not let evidence they had already heard influence there verdicts. I never in my life touched any child sexually and definitely not with my own daughter. When I was arrested Detective Shawn Karr told me I would be convicted guilty just on my daughters word even without evidence. That's just what happened. my public defender did me so wrong he never once proved to the court and jury all the lies the child told, and Jeremy Noel my public defender could of proven the lies easily. The stories in Serenity's depositions and Forensic interview changed and were not consistent as Prosecutor Darcie Fawcett claimed they were. Yet my attorney never mentioned that. The facts that the child accused me of full penetration in her vagina and rectum was proven lies. Doctor Roberta Hibbard of Riley hospital in Indianapolis confirmed Serenity's hymen intact, no scars, no tearing, no signs of rape to her. Yet my attorney didn't use that knowledge . the DNA was all in my favor. I tell you I will spend my entire life in prison going through rape and beatings etc. even Judge Kellam abused his authority by telling the jurors to listen and believe what the prosecutors side in evidence like my daughters testimony. In one interview with the detectives my daughter got flustered with her mom and said on camera " I'm saying what you told me to mom"!! Yet Mr. Noel said nor did anything to even resemble a defense attorney. Judge Kellam allowed edited version of a taped conversation between the child and her mother. Also Judge Kellam allowed the Prosecutor too bring in to my case a knife found under my seat, the knife wasn't part of my case. She was allowed by my attorney and the judge to put a huge picture of it on the screen and huge picture of my naked privates in a full courtroom and open court. Ms. Fawcett says to jury see how easy Mr. Major could reach the knife and cut his Childs throat. Even though I had no weapons charge against these cases. This gave the jurors prejudice thought against me thinking I threatened her with that knife and how scared she would of been knowing i could get it and kill her. On my sentencing court March 19, 2014 my public defender told Judge Kellam he wish to resign from being my attorney and wished for the court to give me outside council to file a error to trial or appeal. We were denied. Now after openly knowing my public defender don't want to represent me he has to. Well when as parents we make our kids clean a room when they really don't wish to, well the child will but don't mean she will do a good job, that's where I'm at with Mr. Noel. please dont ignore mine and my families pleas for your help . we have all the legal proof you could need to prove Im innocent. Please dont make my spend years in prison innocent when you can fix this wrong. Im not saying Im a perfect man or that I was a perfect dad to my 2 children none of us are. Ive made some bad choices in life and I paid for them. But I didnt ever touch or rape my daughter . I love my children with all my heart. And now through needing attention and a ex-wife who told my granny several times she wish she could put me in prison to get me out of their lives. Well my ex finally accomplished her goal. Sad part is she is destroying our daughter with all this horrific lies and things she taught my daughter to say. My daughter will need therapist to ever hope for a chance of a normal life after what she had done to her by her mom and their side of the family. My daughter told everyone even on stand she had a dream months before i supposedly molested her in this dream I was molesting her and when I finally did it matched her dream perfectly. She admitted to watching movies about little girls being molested and watching U-Tube videos about child molesting all before it happened supposedly to her. Doesn't that sound very unusual that a non molested 9 yr old would need to know so much about being molested? The only reason I could think a 9 year old would need so much information is to be prepared to know what to say and be able to say how it felt what took place etc.. So when questioned by authorities she would be prepared. And there again sir if a parent is pre grooming a 9 year old child she would need intimate details . Like telling her daughter about a couple moles on my private area. The child admitted to sneaking my cell and looking many many times at nudes of me and my girlfriend even one where my penis was entering my girlfriends vagina. In that picture my moles are obvious. Yet when prosecutor showed everyone in court my privates and pictures of the moles she said the only way the child would know about them is if she saw them for herself. My attorney once again said nothing about the pictures my child saw. Or could a ex-wife be able to describe my moles to help her case against getting rid of me? I beg you help me. This is my very existence. Ive lost everything , a good job, a wonderful girlfriend, my freedom, but worse thing Ive lost is my children. They were my reason to get up every morning and strive to be better. The wonderful bond I had with my Serenity is gone. After this I would be afraid to even hug her for fear of what next can they do to me. I'm not afraid to tell you I sit here in this cell and try to hold back my tears. Everyone knows you cant show weakness in prison. My life has already been threatened here at Wabash Valley Prison. After only 3 days of arrival. I was tricked into signing a waiver now Im in G Block General Population with 6 child molesting felony charges. Mrs. Hart as a 18 year old I almost died hooked to machines in hospital almost 1 month and now I know that fear was childish compared to this . I cant help but put emotions in this, after all Mrs. Hart Im human and God help Me I never been more afraid in my life. I didnt hurt my little girl I didnt touch her sexually. As much as it shreds me and fills my mind what Im facing I worry more about my mom and granny because of their great love for me mam they are suffering so deeply. I aint done this things but my loved ones suffering right along beside me and If you take my case you will be in essence freeing them also. I sent momma this letter and asked her to email it to you. I'm scared I have been done so unjustly by our legal system and I need you to fix this and give me freedom. I ask you please don't just ignore my pleas. Here in America its nice to be able to trust our legal justice system, well they destroyed my and my loved ones trust in our justice system . And I'm trusting in You !!! My entire family is suffering this nightmare with me. My 77 year old granny had a stroke and isn't doing so well. My single mother that raised 3 kids alone is dying from Lupus and since my arrest has stayed so sick and weary. Our lives torn to peices by a government I was taught I could trust in. my momma has tried so many innocent project and wrongfully accused and cant get anywhere. please please help me. A quote from the late Nelson Mandela: To be free is not merely to cast off ones chains, But to live in a way that respects and enhances The Freedom Of Others. I have Faith in you and your clinic to cast my chains off and give me freedom I do deserve as a wrongfully accused Man, son, brother, father, friend. Matthew Major DOC# 246179 Cause # : 53c02-1308-FA-000779 God Bless you. Please contact me with your decision so I know you made a life changing decision for me , just please at least write me so I know you care enough about your citizens to respond to cries for your help. You can speak openly with my mother Charlotte Spain (828) 476-0406: 71 Lakeview Dr. Canton, NC 28716 Thank You Matthew Major I know yall get thousands of request and inmates claiming innocence, and each person who are innocent deserve to have organizations like yours willing to fight for them and I give yall so much Thanks and I thank God everyday yall are out there caring enough to help free the innocents. Since discovering firsthand how easily lives and families can be destroyed by Poor Defense attorneys not doing their job . And Prosecutors allowed to do as they please in court
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Sunday, August 7, 2011
Just a Blogger - A Disclaimer
The bottom line is that I need to start focusing on allowing myself ME time. Time to get back to the things that I enjoy doing--even if just for a few minutes here and there. That includes writing...or more accurately blogging.
The struggle that I have with blogging is the same guilt I've been wracked with for the past year plus--too much personal blogging for an audience who is made up mostly of book bloggers. And I know--this guilt is totally self-inflicted, but after the past couple of posts I've written I've lost followers here and there and it's hard for me to ignore that (even though I'm sure they weren't followers that mattered).
So, a little disclaimer: I am officially declaring myself Just a Blogger.
Glad to have that off my chest. And many of you have expressed here or elsewhere that you exclusively read book blogs and trust me, I understand. I won't take offense if my blogging is no longer of interest. Truly, it's ok--the last thing I would want is for you to comment because you feel guilty not doing so. But I also have to be honest and realize that my interest in blogs has also changed--I still LOVE reading about books that I want to read or that I have read but the rest? Sadly book blogging as a whole seems to have evolved into something that I don't care about--the marketing of new books on the Internet.
So what does that mean for this blog? Trust me when I say I do NOT want to become a mommy blogger. On the other hand, I'm going through so many things right now that it would be nice to have an outlet--maybe a weekly or biweekly (or at the rate I'm going--monthly) post on motherhood or baby things. But there's also so many other things in life--trying to tap into the creative side with quilting, scrapping, and pictures; cooking and other household things; travel past and future; life as a whole; and when I do actually read a book I would love to write a post on my thoughts. I've always loved blogging about books, it just appears that lately I've forgotten how to do that.
And Sunday Salon. I LOVE Sunday Salon posts and really want to continue with those posts. Unfortunately my brain is too fried of late to think up any good topics, though. Could I get you guys to give me some topics?? Have thought about putting up a Google Docs form for ideas but fear all I'd receive would be chirping crickets (and I don't know how to do a google doc form).
But mostly, I just want to return to blogging. On both ends. I do skim Google Reader on occasion but rarely actually make it to the computer to leave any comments. The total number of unread posts usually looms at 1000+. Once I am done pumping at work and get my lunch break back (using that hour throughout the day to pump), it'll open up much more free time to be interactive, but until then I have to recognize my limitations.
Oh who knows guys. I guess all I really should be saying is Thank You. I know the unwritten rule about commenting when said person hasn't returned comments and I hate being that person...I think you all KNOW that about me, though. Thank you for continuing to take an interest when the bookish stuff disappeared. Thank you for your continual support and wonderful comments. I wish I could hide the follower numbers (referring to Blogger followers) because that number doesn't matter at all. I've been blessed with an active audience to my ramblings. I do realize that and I certainly don't want to take it for granted. And now I feel like a big whiner. Blerg.
Another note so that you don't find me hypocritical...if I have the time I do plan on participating in BBAW and if I'm in town I do plan on readathoning. Because even if I'm now labeling myself Just a Blogger, I'll always be a little book blogger at heart.
Alright--only took two weeks to complete this post. Guess it's time to hit publish...
47 comments:
From someone who is going through an equally frustrating identity crisis, I just want to say I understand. I don't want to leave a big huge long comment on this, but I do very much understand. (In fact, if you go to my blog and look one post back, you'll see a sort of related post). If you ever want to talk, you know where to find me. I'll be here no matter what kind of blogger you are, in fact, I prefer the non-book-blogging kind these days anyway. Hmm I guess this comment got longer than I intended...ReplyDelete
Trish, you havent lost this reader. After my kids were born it took me over a year to pick up a book. Change is good a thing, Right?ReplyDelete
I have a post that's been sitting in editing phase for a week and a half now! just nevre time to sit down and finish it. I know how you feel. Just do what you feel is right.Having small children really makes you prioritize! (sadly dust in the corners is not one of my priorities right now)ReplyDelete
I love blogs that mix the books and the personal. I usually get there via the books, but the personal side that lets me get to know the blogger is great!ReplyDelete
Goodness, just do what makes you joyful! I don't believe in the comment for a comment rule. I think that's silly. Comment when you have something to say. Read what moves you; write about whatever thrills you.ReplyDelete
PS- I still read you. :-)
I will follow your blog no matter what you write about! I think you are an awesome person and I enjoy reading your other posts too. And I know what you mean about book blogging often being about just marketing new books... I hate that there is any pressure at all in book blogging and admire that you are able to not let that get to you and just do what you want for you!ReplyDelete
I think somehow bloggers tend to gravitate to bloggers they "like" for whatever reason, and so it doesn't seem to matter what you talk about! :--)ReplyDelete
I'm kind of the opposite ... I feel myself moving somewhat away from the blogs and posts that are all books, all the time. I prefer the "just a blogger" type of blogs, and in some ways, I feel like I've become one of those myself of late, with all my prattling or whining on about our move and the stresses thereof. I think it is perfectly natural - and somewhat expected - for you to want to have an outlet for talking/writing about motherhood or baby issues or whatever else is on your mind. Just keep doing what you're doing, whenever you're feeling up to it, and know that we'll still be here. (Oh, and I wound up deleting the followers box on my blog. Too much stress that I didn't need, KWIM? :)ReplyDelete
Sometimes I wonder if part of what is considered "post-partum depression" is often confused with an indentity crisis of sorts. Your whole world and perspective on life is changed, and that feels scary, confusing, lonely, and daunting to say the least. It is a time that I would venture to say every mother has to figure out who this "new" person is. Does that make sense? Give yourself some time. Sit and do nothing. That is okay. Yours is among my favorite blogs I read. Books, Family, Craft, whatever. I always love what you have to say. I heard a great quote the other day: "If there were never any change, there would be no butterflies". Change is beautiful and necessary for everyone.ReplyDelete
Forgot to subscribe :)ReplyDelete
I don't think it's necessary for you to explain yourself. Your life has evolved, so your writing will naturally do so as well.ReplyDelete
When my girl was a couple years old, I did Simple Abundance- a book with daily exercises to help women express themselves and find time for themselves. Now, a lot I didn't do but there were things I am glad I did, like going for an afternoon to somewhere just for me (I found the used bookstore this way). It really helped me focus on my creative side. It's important to find things that make you happy and not feel guilty about it.ReplyDelete
It's your blog and you can blog if you want to! (or not) :) No worries, Trish. Do what makes you happy.ReplyDelete
I enjoy your blog so much I didn't notice you weren't writing book reviews. Personally I enjoy your personal stuff. I stuggle with being a blogger or book blogger myself. I recently participated in a book challenge and now have no desire to blog about the books. I like writing about books just not reviewing them. Find your own voice you will be a happier more committed blogger in the long run.
I totally know what you mean about the downside to book blogging - I love to get new books and review them but I do them on my own schedule and my own way. I used to do some blog tours and such and I just don't have the spirit for it now. Same thing with memes and such. They are fun and everything but I just want to do what I set out to do in the beginning. Write about my life with books.ReplyDelete
Anyway, so I just want to say I get a lot of what you say here Trish. I also haven't been able to do as much commenting and such this whole year it seems due to my crazy job and I am finding it hard to balance all the things I love to do with all the things I must do. I can only imagine how much harder it must be with a little one! So hang in there and just do the things that feel right to you.
Trish, I just want to let you know that no matter what you write, I will read it! :)ReplyDelete
I've always been a big proponent of blogging what you want, when you want. If it's not fun, you will just burn out, and no one wants that!ReplyDelete
I agree that book blogging has taken a decided and unfortunate turn to marketing and promotion. I preferred it when people blogged about random books, not soon-to-be-released blockbusters.
I had a comment here somewhere...but it got lost. Bottom line: Keep doing what you're doing. We would miss your voice if we were to lose it. You're more than "Just A Blogger."ReplyDelete
Trish! Dude, you could post toe nail clippings and I'd still read.ReplyDelete
Er, okay. Maybe not. 'Cuz that'd be gross and all.
But you get what I'm saying. I have no intention of every have babies. In fact they kinda wig me out. (I truly don't think that I have a maternal bone in my body, and this is after 34 years of living with this body!) but duuudee...I LOVE your baby posts. I don't know what it is. She's so adorable and your love shines through and I KNOW that's what motherhood is suppose to be about. I love being able to live vicariously through those experiences. YOU get me touch with that side that my real life peeps can't seem to do.
So keep blogging Trish. I'll keep reading. :)
I've been thinking a lot lately about how I want to blog. I haven't blogged a lot at all because I keep thinking that each post needs to be about ONE topic, and that I don't have the focus to do any one topic justice. I'm thinking about allowing myself to ramble just a bit more in each post, a different kind of style, if you will. For you, I'm gonna read whatever you write, of course. If you are blogging for your blog friends, as opposed to blogging to get hits, it won't matter.ReplyDelete
*Thank you everyone for your sweet comments--as always. I can't promise that I won't still feel guilty or that I won't agonize over my blogging decisions but I am going to try not to vocalize it here any more. Of course its my blog.ReplyDelete
And I appreciate your comments about change and the way of life. I think a lot of us "old time" bloggers are kind of going through the same identity crisis lately.
I love the quote that Michelle included in her comment: "If there were never any change, there would be no butterflies." Life will move on...
You are not "just" a blogger. You're A Blogger! :-) And you can write about whatever you want, I'll keep reading. Whether you want me to or not.ReplyDelete
I hope the changes you are making will lead to it being much more relaxing to blog. :)ReplyDelete
Shhhh...I tell you a secret--I've never read your blog for the books, I've always read your blog because you're you. And always will. :DReplyDelete
I second Debi's comment. I always got really excited when you blogged about a book I'd read or was interested in, but otherwise always looked forward to the personal posts most. :)ReplyDelete
Honestly, I can't think of something more life changing than having a baby so of course your life and therefore your blogging are going to change! No worries, Trish. I will still be reading even if you're not a "book blogger".ReplyDelete
I have no artistic talents so I love reading your quilting posts. And that beautiful baby of yours gives me just enough of a cute and adorable baby fix that I don't need to go out and have my own. I kid. (Mostly.)
And I agree with Jillian. I know a comment for a comment is considered polite blogging, but I don't always have something to say. So please don't stress out in that regard.
You are a mommy and you are a blogger. Nothing, nothing, nothing wrong with that! Who cares if followers leave. Write about what you want to write about. I cannot imagine reading just one kind of blog. The personal is what makes a blog interesting and real. And speaking from the point of view of having two kids who are 26 and 29, there's a whole lotta 'me' time you'll have when she is grown up. Enjoy every single minute of 'we' time while you have it.ReplyDelete
PS this is why I never look at my followers list or post it, and why I don't follow. It all seems so much like a high school popularity contest to me.
That was a big step. Now, just write about what you want to write about. I'll be interested to hear what you have to say. I'll be here regardless.ReplyDelete
I say write what you feel like writing about. No need to categorize yourself, and I'll keep reading no matter what. Blogging is supposed to be fun and an outlet, so you just do what feels right for you.ReplyDelete
At the risk of saying what everyone else has already said... just blog and let blog. I know that doesn't help with the anxiety or guilt or whatever that can come with blogging, but just do what you can do. I've loved reading your beautiful posts about Elle, so will be happy to continue seeing them :)ReplyDelete
While I likely wouldn't have discovered your blog if it weren't a book blog, I will certainly keep reading it! You may find yourself returning to book blogging one day anyway. When I started, I was super secretive about my identity and never let my real name (even my first name) come into play on my blog. I resisted sharing even the smallest of details. Over time, I loosened up and sometimes wonder if my blog will continue to change perspectives (I write more movie reviews than film reviews around Oscar season). I always enjoy your posts and hope you find blogging peace, joy and love in all you write!ReplyDelete
I'm late getting here, but I wanted to leave my two cents anyway :-). As someone who's struggled with feeling that she's not "enough" of a book blogger herself and has frequently been unsure of exactly where she fits in the big bad blogiverse, I get the identity crisis, Trish.ReplyDelete
My own thing is blogging "primarily, but not exclusively" about books, and I think that sums it up most of the time. I don't want to blog ONLY about books, and I doubt I ever will. I mix things up, and my favorite blogs do the same - which is why I'll keep reading yours, no matter what you want to blog about!
Disclaimer not necessary. It is your blog and you can write what ever you want! Of course, we (bloggers) do feel guilty that we aren't reading what our audience wants. But at the end of the day, I write what I want, for me.ReplyDelete
I look forward to any & all updates. Especially if they include travel, Elle, cooking, quilting, your random ramblings! :)
I so agree that many many book blogs are simply about the newest, highly hyped book. Not that interesting, especially when EVERYONE is writing about it (and usually poorly).ReplyDelete
You know that I love your blog no matter what you post. And keep the baby pics coming :) I think that every blogger comes to a time when they want change and they re-evaluate their blog as a whole. I know I have :)ReplyDelete
Ok so I did this same thing to myself when I felt like I wasn't posting enough, or I wasn't posting enough book stuff. I love my books, but I also love movies and recipes and my son and sometimes I want to blog about that. I had to sit down and think about what purpose my blog had for ME. I remembered why I started this blog to begin with, to remember. To remember what I would forget to journal. To remember the books I read, to remember cute things Ethan does. To remember the great food I made and relocate them again if I need to. and if I have followers, fantastic! I will always read your blog Trish because the things that aren't bookish, let us know who Trish really is =)ReplyDelete
You keep on blogging however, and about whatever, fits into your changing, evolving life... I'll keep reading. Great to talk to you on twitter last nigh ;-)ReplyDelete
Trish - I love your blog and the 'you' who writes it. It doesn't matter if write on books or some thing really random - I still love it.ReplyDelete
I had this issue - sorry, I still have this issue. So I would love to suggest that the small spare time you have for yourself - just RELAX. It is not easy to not have the 'me' time. Trust me, I know - Life is going to get even more hectic when she starts moving around :) - it is wonderful.
Stop thinking of reading or blogging, just relax in your free time. Put your legs up, relax your back and close your eyes to all the thoughts - just relax. Maybe eat an icecream :)
Take care.
Do you feel better?ReplyDelete
Just tell us what you are thinking. About anything.
Thirty years ago I struggled with the same transition. There are some HUGE adjustments that come with motherhood, to be sure.
There will be ebbs and flows of time in your life, where you'll have more or not so much time for yourself. But find time here and there for yourself, make sure you grab some flows of time -- it's important.
But also be patient with the ebbs, and grab those tender moments with sweet baby Elle. No book, blog, art or craft can be greater than sitting in the still of the night, rocking your baby girl with her looking into your eyes with full trust and wonderment, and feeling such a deep, unconditional love.
Then....in what will seem like the snap of your fingers....she'll be thirty and not as eager to rock in your lap anymore.
Cherish each day; for whatever it brings. I love you, and am SO proud of you.
Hi Trish. I have never commented on here before, although I have thought about it, and I am not listed as one of your followers, even though I have been reading your blog religiously since I found it back in April or May, when Elle was still a little peanut inside of you. I just wanted to say that, whilst I found you because I was browsing for book blogs, I keep coming back because of the warmth and the generosity of spirit you exhibit which allows you to open up to all of us about whatever you are feeling, and whatever you might be focused on at the time - be that a book, a great recipe, or your beautiful baby. I am pregnant, and had only recently found out when I first read your blog. I am now 34 weeks, and reading your entries since Elle was born has been hugely important to me as an expectant mother. I am an avid reader, and someone with a high-pressure job, who sets goals for herself in all kinds of areas of life each year. And I know all of this is about to be turned upside down with the arrival of my son. I can't wait to meet him, but I am also scared of what it will mean for my life. Thank you for being so honest about how your life has changed with Elle. She is so beautiful, I love the pictures you post of her. Anyway... the point of this comment is really just to say: don't worry. There are many of us out there in the blogosphere who are reading along with you regardless of how you define your blog. Numbers mean nothing. Just post when you can, and when you want to, and we will be here.ReplyDelete
*Little Match Girl - I looked for an email address but couldn't find one on your profile. I'm not sure that you'll see my response here but I did want to thank you so much for your comment. I hope that in the future you'll feel comfortable commenting when you'd like. I think my personal style of blogging keeps new people from jumping in--I know that when I happen upon a new blog I sometimes an reluctant to comment. Anyway, that's not the point. The point is your comment really touched me and I wanted to tell you congratulations on your baby and also to assure you that everything finds a way of working out. Doesn't make it easy--not by a long shot--but life continues to move on and your son will begin to look at you with those loving eyes and all will somehow be right in the world.ReplyDelete
I found your blog because you were a book blogger. I stayed with your blog because of who you are. I can read about books in a lot of places. But there is only one Trish blog and no matter what it morphs into, it's still worth reading.ReplyDelete
The people that matter most won't care what kind of blogger that you are, and if they do care, that's there problem. I enjoy reading all the topics that you throw out, but I realize I'm a little bias :)ReplyDelete
Someone sent me a very nice email telling me I should become a mommy blogger. That would be great, but I feel like I'm just floundering my way through this first year and certainly don't need to blog about it too. Then my blog would also be a foundering mess :)ReplyDelete
Whatever you are doing is working because people are here, they commment and they care. You might not be a book blogger but you are a lucky blogger. (and I mean that in the most positve way)
Oh it's totally fine and I love the blogs who are themselves. It's your space, enjoy!!ReplyDelete
PS - I lost your blog at some point a while back, then I moved to Kentucky and back to Vegas, had a kid, and am now back to being able to blog and comment again. Not sure why I'm telling you that but there it is and I'm so glad I found your blog again!
In poker terms, I see your identity crisis and raise you a "I thought about quitting blogging for a while" chip.ReplyDelete
August was a bad month for me and it made me, like you, reconsider what it was exactly that I'm doing over here on my blog. I think we need to just blog however we want, when we want. Whatever makes us happy. And if readers don't like it, well then there's nothing we can do about that.
Now that you're a mom you don't have tons of free time anymore, so whatever time you do have, you must spend in a fantastically happy way for yourself. Whatever you post, I will be by to say hello :)
(Sorry for the ramble)
Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! I always appreciate your taking the time to say hi and love hearing what you have to say.
Unfortunately at this time I cannot respond to comments ON the blog. If you have an email attached to your Blogger profile, it makes it much easier for me to respond to your comment!

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The Rampant Rabbit Toy
There's an incredibly long history of toys for sexual stimulation that have each had their own different angle for giving women a feeling that may not be able to be replicated by even a real man with working parts. The different kinds of sexual toys have been relatively common in their shared function of stimulating the vaginal walls through penetration or through manipulation of the clitoris. The vibrator and ben-wa balls have been and still are extremely popular tools for specially targeted areas of stimulation, clitoris and anus respectively. Recently though, as of the 90's, there has been the arrival of toys that can simultaneously please the user by both penetrating her while manipulating the clitoris simultaneously; this is what many woman have come to know and love as the Rampant Rabbit.
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Compared to what may have been observed years ago, men are now more likely to wear makeup, shave excess hair, and invest time into 'dressing up' than they may have when gender roles were perceived as being more set in stone. Among this small-scale revolutionizing of the more sexually liberated man is the concept of sexual underwear designed specifically for men.
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How to Pick the Right Club Dress
A common problem encountered by all young women that are out for a night on the town is the struggle of not being able to choose exactly what kind of garment they wish to take out for their big night. If you narrow it down to some specific qualifications, however, you can make the process of picking out a dress to wear much easier than it would be if you were flying blind.
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The body isn't just something that you want to feed, hydrate and fill up with oxygen, it is something that has an inherent need to be regularly pleasured and unburdened of all of the negative residual emotions and physical tension it picks up during the week. The Lelo Elise, along with being able to massage all of the areas of the body that can build up tightness from over-exertion, you can also enjoy the privilege of the massager as a tool that can be used for maximum pleasure when applied to those special and sensual areas.
Because of the Elise's design, it is incredibly adept at reaching the areas of the body that you need it to with a nearly seamless flow of motion. The Elise is an ergonomic tool, something that is specially designed so that it can flawlessly fit into the human hand without any risk of causing any stress, fatigue or hand cramps after it's been used for an extensive amount of time. The Elise is going to feel more like an extension of your own body than just something you grip and wield to do a job.
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A corset can be just the ticket to making you feel just a little bit less uncomfortable wearing the clothes that you know you're meant for, but just don't fit as properly as they should around your unique frame. The different kinds of clothes available all around the world are constantly out of reach of many beautiful women due to inefficiencies they carry in being able to more easily fit the more modern woman, one who is uninhibited and not afraid to do, eat and say as she wants.
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- Gently push stems into sides of marshmallow for arms.
- Use end of paint brush to dot eyes and mouth from black paint. Use orange to create nose.
- Mrs. Snowman- Create just like snowman, except tie small bow and glue to neckline.
- Cut 2 inch piece of gold chenille stem, glue pom pom to each end and glue to top of marshmallow for earmuffs.


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The Business Innovation Research Center (BIRC) is an UMass Dartmouth research center designed to conduct research and disseminate knowledge about emerging business practices such as E-Business and Supply Chains. Potential research clients and partners include South Coast port and airport authorities, regional/state/federal planning agencies, oil/gas/chemical industry, high tech industry, regional distributors, transportation carriers, third-party logistics operators, and Information Technology providers. The BIRC will also be affiliated with other research centers, both domestic and international.
Considering the economic growth and globalization of South Coast of Massachusetts, a Business Innovation Research Center focusing on academic research that would immediately benefit the companies in the region is highly significant. Marine science and technology and high-tech industries are ripe for development in South Coast of Massachusetts. To help companies in these and other industries to succeed, research activities will be designed to facilitate economic growth and their management, training and labor force needs. Charlton College of Business, in collaboration with faculty from other colleges within the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus, will provide the services through applied research. Local industries in services, marine and manufacturing, and students will be the main stakeholders of the center activities. Establishment of this center will compliment the activities of the existing centers on the campus. BIRC will closely work with Engineering and School of Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) and Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Center (ATMC). The center will also strategically work with local Chambers of Commerce and other network of companies including non-profit organizations in South Coast of Massachusetts.
With the increased globalization of goods and services, an efficient e-business, supply chain and logistics services through system development, production and distribution are vital to all sectors of the economy. BIRC will support the research and development of successful e-business, modeling and optimization of marine industry problems, costing, supply systems and logistics for public and private organizations. It will also provide the community with training and analysis to improve business operations. The center will develop the expertise and strategies needed to attract continuous outside research funding to expand the research activities and publications at CCB.
Joint ownership and collaborative efforts among the College of Business, College of Engineering, South Coast Development Partnership, ATMC and SMAST will ensure that engineering, economic and behavioral concepts and methodologies are integrated into the process.
Potential research clients and partners include South Coast of Massachusetts port and airport authorities, regional/state/federal planning agencies, oil/gas/chemical industry, high tech industry, regional distributors, transportation carriers, third-party logistics operators, and Information Technology (IT) providers.
The BIRC is an Industry-CCB partnership with companies as affiliates designed to conduct research, develop, identify, organize, store, and disseminate knowledge about emerging business environments that are characterized by E-Business, Supply Chains and their Management. It brings a multi-disciplinary perspective to the study of business excellence incorporating e-business and supply chains. Consequently, in addition to logistics, manufacturing, and retailing, BIRC also emphasizes corporate strategy, governance, information and communication technologies, organizational, marketing, accounting, finance, and regulatory issues in e-business, supply chain and logistics management in both manufacturing and services.
The BIRC will be affiliated with other centers both within the country and overseas.
The mission of BIRC is to help businesses create value for customers and stakeholders by improving their performance through research, innovation and applications. To accomplish the mission, we will serve as a public university research center for South Coast of Massachusetts through sponsored activities that promote both the academic and general body of knowledge encompassing innovative business research and applications.
Further business research and education through activities such as conferences, custom-tailored programs and seminars, and courses in emerging business theory and practice.
Facilitate the exchange of ideas and best practices among our business partners, faculty, students, and business experts through workshops, focused group meetings, seminars, panel meetings and round table conferences.
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The Center's goals and objectives are focused on creating education and research opportunities that will benefit the region, our sponsor companies, students and faculty. These goals/objectives will be achieved through:
- Developing an interdisciplinary partnership between business academicians domestically and internationally to seek funding for innovative research projects.
- Seeking corporate, private foundation and government funding to support research projects in response to the need of regional industries.
- Conducting periodic meetings with local companies to share the best practices, identifying research topics, and disseminate leading-edge thinking.
- Providing research opportunities in business innovation to other academicians and students by identifying emerging research themes and investigating using multidisciplinary research teams and resources.
Promoting intellectual activities in Charlton College of Business (CCB) through:
- Organizing conferences/workshops/executive forums.
- Joint publications, encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- Grant activity
- Editing Journals, and
- Student research
BIRC will bring together researchers and practitioners from other universities and research institutions to develop a multidisciplinary research theme over the years in emerging enterprise network environments. It will give due priority to small to medium sized enterprises in the region as they form a significant part of the economy of South Coast of Massachusetts.
A primary focus of BIRC is to bring the intellectual resources of the Charlton College of Business and the other colleges within UMass Dartmouth to work on applied research projects that benefits the companies in the South Coast region. Local industries in services, marine and manufacturing, and students will be the main stakeholders of the center activities. BIRC will closely work with other centers such as Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Center (ATMC). The center will also strategically work with local Chambers of Commerce and other network of companies including non-profit organizations in South Coast region.
BIRC has multiple stakeholders including industry partners, faculty, and students. By creating a forum for the exchange of ideas and leading-edge expertise, the Center will serve as a catalyst for the development and delivery of educational and research programs in a variety of business disciplines.
Corporate Involvement
As affiliates, companies can participate in business excellence programs in a number of ways. Their involvement in Center initiatives, classrooms activities, and/or recruitment of students helps us to deliver programs that meet business community needs. Specific ways to get involved include:
- BIRC events sponsorship
- Internships and recruiting of students
- Classroom participation to bring "real-world" expertise to students
- Sponsoring and participating in faculty research
- Sponsoring student enterprise projects
Industry Partnerships will allow researchers at UMass Dartmouth to work closely with members from local companies to shape and prioritize research topics such as IT, costing, logistics and supply chain management. The following elements describe the Center's multilevel relationship framework:
- Collaborative research
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