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I just Chicken Ladied all over my own front yard because I opened my mailbox and found this inside:
My. Heart. Can't. Take. Much. More! AAAAAAH!
My deep and potentially illegal love for Javier Bardem has been well documented on this blog; he is one of a revolving pantheon of actors for whom I would gladly walk on hot coals to touch the hem of their garment. Regular readers know who else inhabits that rarified air...
But with Daniel Day-Lewis it is a bit more complicated. I loved him in My Beautiful Laundrette and of course My Left Foot, but he was always a bit too emaciated and pretty and poetically ethereal for me. When The Last of the Mohicans came out, it seemed like every soccer mom on Earth thought he was hotness personified, and my interest waned...
Then he lost his mind and became a cobbler and my interest was peaked again; but his ridonkulously over-the-top scenery chewing performance in Gangs of New York transformed my crush into something akin to my feelings for Miss Liza Minelli--affection and admiration and love mixed with a tiny bit of fear.
However, his current appearance in There Will Be Blood and the fact that he's now 50 years-old and grown into his good looks a bit (similar to Jeremy Irons, who was wan and fey when he was a lad and then became decadent and hot as he aged) has swung the Felt Up pendulum of lust back his direction again and all I can say is thank you sweet baby Jesus that Entertainment Weekly had the good taste to put two such dreamy dreamboats on the cover. Happy Valentine's Day to ME!
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Michael Petroni ("Afterlife," "The Book Thief") has been hired to write "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" for Walden Media and Fox 2000 says Variety.
Petroni takes over for Richard LaGravanese who penned the most recent draft of the C.S. Lewis novel. The project was thrown into doubt late last year when Disney pulled the plug on co-financing the project.
Walden is aiming for a Summer start date for a Holiday 2010 release.

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I've recently installed Dark Mod (downloaded tdm_update.linux, made it executable and ran it). Unfortunately, when I run the game, I get no sound. I tried several things, but none of them worked. I tried:
- running pasuspender ./thedarkmod.x86
- running ./thedarkmod.x86 +set s_alsa_pcm sysdefault:CARD=PCH after checking if there is a seta s_driver "best" line in Darkmod.cfg
- running pasuspender ./thedarkmod.x86 +set s_alsa_pcm sysdefault:CARD=PCH
- changing seta s_alsa_pcm "surround51:CARD=PCH,DEV=0" to NVidia and DEV=0, 1 and 3., also to default and surround51 and stereo
- changed seta s_driver to "oss" and ran with aoss ./thedarkmod.x86
- setting seta s_driver to "best" and seta s_alsa_pcm to "default" and running "export PULSE_LATENCY_MSEC=60;./thedarkmod.x86
- setting seta s_driver to "alsa" and seta s_alsa_pcm to "sysdefault" or "front:CARD=PCH,DEV=0" or "front:CARD=NVidia,DEV=3" or "stereo:CARD=..." and "surround51:..." running ./thedarkmod.x86 or aoss ./thedarkmod.x86


text: Sublime corsetry, bewitching evening wear, gorgeous bridal wear and distinctive daywear; Arwen creates garmentry that is unparalleled. Arwen has an eye for detail and taste for fine finishing that is truly rare in the fashion world. Whether bespoke or prêt a porter, we utilise only the best fabrics coupled with exclusive finishing techniques such as specialised dying and discharge, hand painting, beadwork and embroidery, all of which are done in-house. This passion has led to Arwen's work achieving a cult status. From steel boned Tightlacing corsets through to fashionable bodices, Merry widows and girdles, One of few couture corsetieres in the world, Arwen is famous for corsetry that is not only beautiful, but also does what corsetry was originally intended to do - namely mould the body into a sleek and natural hourglass shape while still been as comfortable as a hug. Althugh it does not always incorporate corsetry, our evening, bridal and daywear is designed on a very similar philosophy - clean sculptural lines based on vintage cutting techniques which flow around the body to enhance and adorn you, creating a unique vision of feminine perfection which while retaining an old-world elegance is still entirely modern.


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Wingdale Automotive is a full-service, preventive maintenance and auto repair shop. We have provided customers in Dover and the surrounding areas with all of their auto repair, maintenance, and diagnostic needs for many years. Our quick turnaround time, attention to detail, and ability to work on a wide variety of different makes and models, both new and old, foreign and domestic has earned us a reliable reputation.
When it comes to your car, no job is too big or too small. Our team is determined to get your automobile fixed in a timely and efficient manner. With our state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and our expansive knowledge, we can quickly locate the problem, determine the necessary repairs, and get your vehicle back on the road. If your car, truck, or other vehicle is in need of repair, major or minor, give us a call today!
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We have a passion for cars. We want to take that passion and put it to good use by providing our technical expertise with the highest degree of integrity and dedication to customer service. In this business, success comes down to the reputation a shop has in the community. We are proud of the reputation for excellence we have earned over the years, because a reputation can't be bought ‒ it can only be built, one customer at a time.
We realize our reputation is on the line with every new customer, and we work hard to make sure that everyone who comes into our shop gets the same great service, top quality workmanship, and professional integrity. Many people have a hard time trusting someone to repair their vehicle, which is understandable since it is a huge investment that you are leaving in someone else's hands. At Wingdale Automotive, we make sure that we are always worthy of the trust our customers place in us.
If you are looking for an honest, qualified mechanic, then look no further than Wingdale Automotive. Feel free to stop in or give us a call today to make an appointment!
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Our goal has always been to provide great service at a fair price. When we inspect a vehicle, we will always provide an honest assessment of the problem and what it will cost to fix. We do not inflate costs or invent expensive problems. When you bring your vehicle into our shop, you can be confident that you will be dealt with honestly and get excellent service at a fair price.
Moreover, we make your satisfaction our priority. As many of our loyal clients can attest to, our staff goes the extra mile to make sure all of your needs are being met. Our services don't stop at technical repairs either ‒ we keep you up-to-date on the status of your vehicle to ensure your total peace of mind.
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These are the parts made by the manufacturer of your vehicle. OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer.
These are often referred to as used parts as they come from salvaged vehicles. Salvage yards buy vehicles which have been severely damaged. They then inspect the vehicle for usable parts and remove and clean them. LKQ stands for Like, Kind, and Quality.
These are parts not made by the manufacturer of your vehicle. They are less expensive then OEM parts but may not have the same fit and functionality for your specific vehicle. That is why you need a quality auto technician who knows what will work well with your vehicle.
This is just another name for aftermarket parts. QRP stands for Quality Replacement Parts.
More often than not, you will notice something wrong with your vehicle before it breaks down and you need to bring it in. The rattle is one of the most common indicators that there is something in your car that needs fixing.
Accelerating‒ If the rattle comes from under your vehicle when accelerating, then the problem is usually when the muffler is burnt out or damaged. But it could also be a problem with a leak in your exhaust system. Lastly, it can often be when a hanger or something is loose in your car. If the heat shield or other parts are no longer connected properly then you may hear a rattle.
Driving‒ If the rattle happens during driving then we must know if it comes from under the vehicle or from the engine. If it is underneath then it is probably worn or damaged tie rod ends. If it is coming from the engine then it is probably loose steering gear mounting bolts.
Changing Gears‒ If you hear the rattle while changing gears then it should be an issue with or around the u-joint. The U-joint, or universal joint, is a critical component and a suspected problem should be checked out right away.
Idling Engine‒ Your vehicle isn't going anywhere but it's making a strange rattle from the engine. Most likely, this is because there is a problem with armature or bearings of the alternator.
Our team highly recommends getting a small crack or chip repaired. We understand that cosmetics may not be important to you, but that small crack poses more of a threat than you may think. If left untreated, that small crack can quickly turn into a big crack (and a big headache!) and you may need to have your whole windshield replaced.
One of our automotive glass specialists will need to evaluate the size and location of the chip or crack to determine if your windshield can be repaired or if it needs to be replaced. In general cracks shorter than 6 inches can be repaired. Of course, repairs are always less expensive than replacements, but when it comes to your windshield, it is best to err on the side of caution. A cracked or chipped window compromises the structural integrity and safety of your vehicle.
Depending on humidity, the adhesive we use usually takes 3 to 4 hours to properly cure. Like many of our auto repair services, we aim to have the job completed the same day you bring your vehicle to us.
If you have comprehensive coverage, your auto insurance policy most likely covers windshield repair. Many people in the Pawling area are reluctant to go through their insurance for a glass repair because they are nervous their rates will go up. There is no need to worry since you were not at fault. However, windshield replacement is a little different. Some insurance companies, especially if this is not your first window replacement, will raise your premium.
Your brakes seem to be getting less responsive. Some people describe this as their brakes feeling like they are
floating or
fading. This is a sign of a leak somewhere in your brake system ‒ either there is an air leak in the brake hose, or your brakes are leaking brake fluid. This is obviously an extremely dangerous situation, and you should not drive if you notice your brakes behaving in this way.
Your brakes shake, vibrate, or pulse. When your brake pads cannot get an even grip on your rotors, it will cause the brakes to shake or push back at your foot. This generally means your rotors will need to be replaced. It can be dangerous to drive in these conditions, so we recommend getting this looked at as soon as possible.
Your brakes are screeching or grinding. This usually means your brake pads need to be replaced. If you hear a high pitched screeching noise when you brake, this means that your pads are wearing down. If the screeching sound has been replaced by a louder grinding sound, this means that your brake pads have worn all the way through and are actually grinding against your rotors. If your brakes make any unusual noises, bring them in to be repaired right away.
Tread depth indicates the age or the amount of usage a tire has had. As tires are used they will slowly start to lose their tread. Driving on tires without the appropriate amount of tread is very dangerous as your vehicle and will affect performance and fuel economy.
Tire rotation is important to keep your tires lasting as long as possible. No matter how well your tires are placed on your vehicle, one side of each tire will wear down more quickly. This is natural for any vehicle. When tires are rotated your Dover mechanic will change the position and side of each tire. For example, your left front tire will be changed into the right rear tire position.
Almost all tires on the road today have a slight imbalance - meaning that a tire does not spin flush to the road. This is normal but if left alone, overtime your tires could become significantly unbalanced. Indications of unbalanced wheels usually occur at high speeds. Your vehicle will wobble when you are cruising down the highway and your steering wheel will shake. Leaving your vehicle in this condition will create stress and eventually damage the steering and suspension systems of your vehicle.
There are a number of tell-tale signs that there may be something wrong with your auto exhaust system. Noise and visible smoke are the biggest indicators. But, even more dangerous than noise and smoke is the harmful carbon monoxide fumes that have the potential to leak into the inside of your vehicle from holes in the catalytic converter or muffler.
The exhaust system is comprised of several different components, all of which work together to reduce noise, harmful emissions and direct exhaust fumes away from the motorist.
Catalytic Converter: Designed to collect carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxide and convert these dangerous gases into less harmful byproducts such as oxygen, water vapor, and carbon dioxide.
Muffler: A metal container with holes and chambers, which is designed to reduce exhaust noise caused by the engine.
Resonator: Works directly with the muffler to drown out engine noises.
Tail Pipe: Located at the rear of the car, the tail pipe directs exhaust gases away from the vehicle and its occupants.
You don't need to be a certified auto technician to determine that something has gone haywire with your transmission. There are a number of tell-tale signs that there could be something wrong:
If you are experiencing any of the signs of a looming transmission failure, bring your vehicle to Wingdale Automotive and allow one of our certified mechanics to assess the problem. Transmission problems can escalate quickly. Identifying and repairing your automotive transmission before matters get worse will save you a significant amount in repair costs.
Those are the answers to some of the questions we get. If you have more questions then don't hesitate to give us a call or stop by our shop today.
We are happy to answer any questions you may have! Trust that our years of experience and expansive knowledge of a variety of automobiles will guide you to the right solution.


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The Sol Yoga Experience
Come see, feel, breathe and experience Sol Yoga Studios. Enjoy freeway close convenience, ample parking, consistent and abundant classes in a beautiful green built and operated studio. Experience exclusive sun-like luxurious warmth created from our unique overhead radiant heat panels. To ensure every breath you take is a deeply inspired one, all of our studios fresh air is hepa-filtered and ultraviolet light purified. This greatly reduces odors, airborne contaminants, dust, germs and microbes which other forced air systems can generate. Our highly skilled and passionate instructors will move your body, mind, and spirit to inspirational music. Then, compliment your practice with fully appointed changing rooms, lockers and private showers.
Green Commitment
At Sol Yoga we acknowledge our planet cannot provide us with an unlimited supply of natural resources. We have dedicated our time and efforts to build and operate Sol Yoga with as many recycled, non-toxic, renewable, biodegradable, energy-saving, VOC free, earth-friendly components and materials we could find.We are proud partners of the Green Yoga Association.
During our build out phase and to minimize our impact on our environment, we re-used everything possible to include; electrical wiring, conduit, existing lighting, the HVAC system, insulation, framing materials, doors, toilets, even nuts, bolts and screws. Over 90% of the waste was delivered to a City of San Diego Environmental Services Department Certified Recycling Facility. All the glues, adhesives, lacquers, finishes, paints and many other items throughout our studio are Volatile Organic Chemical (VOC) free, or very low VOC materials, well below EPA and Federal requirements. These Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOC) are harmful to inhale and can create permanent damage to you and the environment, an often overlooked component of new construction.
All of our wood, bamboo and paper products are Forest Stewardship Council certified, derived from recycled materials, or obtained from managed forestry initiatives. Sol Yoga's showers are made with ceramic tile derived from clay, not PVC plastic. Our entire plumbing system is metered or flow reduced. The beautifully illuminated bear grass panels that surround the top of our studio are made from an eco-resin constructed with recycled product and Greenguard certified. They are lit entirely with the previous tenants left behind fluorescent tube lights. The reception area, bathrooms and hallway floors are natural stone. Our natural stone is quarried by producers who practice responsible land stewardship and creative land rehabilitation. Over 90% of our lighting comes from energy efficient fluorescent bulbs. Our carpeting is made with recycled materials and environmentally preferred products. All of Sol Yoga's marble counter tops were donated to us and are all salvaged product. We graciously acknowledge Jorge Aragon, owner of Unique Fabrication Installation, for his generous efforts and donation.
Sol Yoga's mascot, "Guapo", heads up our environmental awareness "Watch Dog" group.
Climate Control
To insure every breath you take at Sol Yoga is a deeply inspired one we have implemented a state-of-the-art heating and cooling system. Utilizing the existing cooling and ventilation system we have installed hepa-filtration and ultraviolet light purification to condition the air throughout our studio. We have dramatically increased the fresh air ventilation to our studio so the air you breathe doesn't feel too heavy or weigh you down. To our credit we have accomplished this with minimal impact on the environment by integrating to the existing cooling and ventilation system.
The sun-like warmth you'll feel is furnished by Sol Yoga Studios exclusive overhead radiant heat panels. These ceiling mounted heaters aide to warm the body more efficiently than forced air systems, thus preserving precious energy. Unlike most forced air systems, this greatly reduces odors, airborne contaminants, dust, microbes, and bacteria. Our human comfort relies just as much on radiant heat transfer as it does on air temperature. By controlling both the air temperature and the radiant transfer, radiant heat panel systems deliver a comfort that is efficient and unsurpassed.
Sol Yoga Studios heat panels are constructed with recycled materials and are documented by the Department of Energy and the National Homebuilders Association. Ceiling heat saves 20-50% over oil, gas or other electric systems. Our radiant heat panels have a low 'carbon footprint' and have life-of-the-building longevity and are fully recyclable. Our supplier has been awarded the E Seal Certificate of Recognition for leadership in marketing, the nation's highest energy and environmental criteria.
At Sol Yoga our goal is for you to feel as comfortable here as you do in your home. To this vision we have created comfortable changing rooms with carpeted and slate tile floors, private showers and lockers, multiple vanities, eco-friendly air hand dryers and organic earth friendly toiletries.
In celebration of our green eco-friendly concept we will operate Sol Yoga with the same consciousness we displayed during our build-out process. All of our cleaning supplies, toiletries, paper and operational products are organic in nature, from recycled events, or derived from certified managed earth-friendly processes.
We provide fresh filtered water at our studio for your convenience. We do not sell water at our studio. These plastic water bottles can be toxic to the environment, as well as break down and leach harmful chemicals under repeated use in hot environments.
Sol Yoga Instructors
The teachers at Sol Yoga Studios in La Jolla are individually selected based on four primary components: enthusiasm, talent, patience and life-path. This value statement is reflected in each and every class you experience. It is our primary goal to provide you with consistent, extraordinary, motivating and challenging classes in a convenient, clean, beautiful and heart-felt environment. At Sol Yoga our teachers reward is the glow on your face, the size of your smile and seeing your progress.
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The inaugural Invictus Games were held in London in September 2014. HRH Duke of Sussex, Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, and the organising committee of the London 2014 Games always hoped that this event would be the beginning of the 'Invictus' story and that other cities and countries around the world would take up the challenge.
Since then, the Invictus Games have been held in Orlando, USA in 2016 and Toronto, Canada in 2017. The fourth iteration of the Invictus Games is taking place in Sydney, Australia this October from the 20th-27th. The fifth edition of the Invictus Games will be held in The Hague, The Netherlands in 2020, 75 years after the city's liberation.


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Reliable ground distribution services are a must for organizations that routinely ship cargo across the United States or around the world. AIT strengthens your supply chain with flexible solutions for domestic deliveries while also providing gateway connections for international shipping.
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Welcome to FishPornFix.com – we're a website about living a full life. Whether it's your mental health or physical health, we think they're essential to a balanced life. And so we're here to help share some interesting ideas about wellness.
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ReCAP in the Court Room
Dated: January 31st, 2011
What was fascinating for this case was watching how we did not start on time, how the lawyers all met in chambers before the case and the formalities of referring to the Justice as milady.It was also interesting to see the Catholic Bishop, Eugene Crawford, Scott Stirm, Maria Zabaneh all sitting in the first half of the pews while I sat beside Jules and Richard Smith. Who call, my good friends.
The section 53 case brought by UniBAM was set on fire on January 30th, 2011 when cross-applications were heard starting with the Churches. Listening to the Churches representation Michel Chebat, one would thing that we could not counter with any arguments Michel argued the following:
1).That UniBAM has no constitutional standing because it was not a person and as a result could not have sex.
2).That affidavits submission of expert witness by UniBAM needed to be struck out because they did not follow court procedures properly and they requested that their experts be allowed into the hearings.
3).That UniBAM made no statement that its constitutional challenge was violated.
4).That there is not statement to certify that experts of UniBAM would serve the court to help it understand the issue.
5).They argued that "in relation to him" was important to consider for the interpretation of rights violation does not
They arguments furthered from 10:30 until 11:30 when the light went out and the court was forced to adjourn for two. Interesting enough we realize that there were some procedural matters that needed to be challenged and that came when Lisa Shoman, instructing attorney for The United Belize Advocacy Movement presented. She presented her case in the following way:
1).This case was not brought against the church, it was brought against the Attorney General and as such, one needs to questions whether the cross-application should be entertained at all as the case was filed not as a co-respondent, but as respondent and interested parties.
2).She argued that UniBAM was a person and presented case law as evidence to the court.
3). She argued on the similar basis as our opponents that their experts be struck out, but we learnt later that the affidavits submitted by Wright, Lawrence etc were not submission of experts and that only now were the churches claiming from the court permission to submit expert witnesses.
4). She argued strongly that UniBAM is a legal person and made reference to the interpretation act which went even further in the definition of what is a person with reference to the Maya Leaders case to an almost unlimited in scope.
5).She reference other case law like BELA to show that as long as a group has a track record of defending the weak, downtrodden etc, there was space for a class action representation, but if the group have member wealthy enough to defend themselves that such request may not apply.
6). She further challenge the submission of the affidavits as scandalous, devoid of facts, irrelevant and scandalous.
7).She argued for the inclusion of our experts, but we shall see what the judges decision is when she gives notice to all parties.
In the concluding arguments the AG office representative Nigel Hawke, pointed out that his office is aligned with the churches positions, then he changed the word to adopt. Then he shared that it was his view that the process seems still in case management. It was clear he did not like the perception created that his office was not doing its job.Still the case concluded with a laugh. People left with the expectations that the court will give notice about judgement on who will stay and who will be struck out in the cross-application.


text: DigitalOdd Rankings Fluctuations Continue in Apple App StoreBy Kim-Mai Cutler|April 19, 2011 ShareBy Kim-Mai Cutler|April 19, 2011 ShareToday's Top RankingsYesterday's Top RankingsNewer titles dominateOlder titles resurfaceApps that got a bump on the free charts over the past week — possibly because of a change in Apple's ranking algorithm — look like they are declining today.Several pay-per-install networks, which developers use to break into the top of the charts, told us they were finding that rankings had shifted in an unusual way through the end of last week. Flurry, which has an analytics product in 80,000 mobile applications, said it suspected Apple was starting to factor in more than download rates. Now it looks like Apple may be reverting changes and starting to allow new apps to bubble up again.If you compare yesterday's top free rankings to today's, you'll see that older apps like Facebook, The Impossible Test (which originally came out in August 2009) and Zynga's two-year-old title Words With Friends dominated the charts yesterday. Today, all of the top-ranked apps are relatively new. Microsoft's Photosynth and Crackle came out yesterday while Stupidness 2 came out on April 14. Stylish Sprint originally came out in January but had an update yesterday.The suspected changes during the last week produced some odd jumps in the rankings. Facebook, for example, rose to the #1 position in the U.S. on Thursday and held it through the weekend even though the company made no changes to its app during that time. That's a position it hasn't held since at least July 2009 on the U.S. charts, which is as far as the historical data on app tracker AppAnnie goes back.Ranking Fluctuations in the Past WeekOther apps also inexplicably rose even though they made no updates or promotions. We made the chart above, compiling data from AppAnnie, Applyzer and the app store today to show the peak and decline of several applications. We also noted when they last updated their apps, to show that these companies aren't necessarily doing anything to boost their titles. Most are well-known, consumer Internet brands like Pandora, Skype and Netflix that presumably attract high numbers of daily active users.Apple hasn't returned several requests for comment so we can't confirm whether the company has changed app store algorithm.Distimo, a cross-platform app store monitoring tool, also ran some tests on its data this morning and couldn't definitively prove either way whether a change had taken place. If one did, the company said only a small subset of applications saw significant changes. Their assessment conflicts with what the large pay-per-install networks like Flurry and W3i, who push developers into the top of the charts every day, have told us.One this is clear though. Even if Apple is dialing down some of the levers it may have changed last week, the company is moving to exert more control over the ecosystem. Several developers that use offer walls to earn extra revenue have said their updates were rejected by Apple. It appears that the company is looking to clamp down on the practice of pay-per-install, where developers pay for downloads to break into the top of the charts. Sharehttp://adweek.it/2k7x6Oa copy Adweek Adweek


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Failed Social Reentry: Factors Behind Conditional Release Violations, Suspensions and Revocations(2008)
Successful completion by an offender of a period of conditional release is not necessarily proof of his/her successful social reintegration. However, failure to complete a period of conditional release (parole or a mandatory/statutory supervision) amounts to a failure on the part of the offender to reintegrate into society. The successful completion of a period of conditional release by offenders depends on their compliance with the various conditions attached to their conditional release, and whether they manage to refrain from committing another offence – or at the very least manage not to get caught for committing one. Success on conditional release, it is generally assumed, depends in large part on the offenders themselves, but also on the quality of the supervision and assistance they receive.
Publication DateJanuary, 2008
Citation InformationYvon Dandurand, Curt T. Griffiths, Danielle Murdoch and Robert E. Brown. "Failed Social Reentry: Factors Behind Conditional Release Violations, Suspensions and Revocations" (2008)
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Did YLL ever, in a million years, think that she would want a Kindle? No way, baby! YLL was smugly old-school, reading library books in bed, in the bathtub. Lugging multiple tote-bags with of reading on every vacation. At a conservative estimate YLL reads 250+ books a year, and buys maybe 4 or 5 of those. YLL buys the books that she loves, that that will be read over and over, and admired on neatly organized shelves. What need does YLL have for eBooks? Except, of course, that YLL needs to be able to explain to the library-using public how to work their technology.
So YLL learned how to make it work. The library got a Sony Reader and YLL taught herself the ins-and-out of using Overdrive (the company that manages digital collections for libraries) and eReaders. YLL didn't hate it. YLL even read a Lee Child book in digital and it was fine, but YLL wasn't a convert.
Then YLL decided to teach herself the Overdrive app for the iPod Touch. Up till then YLL used an iPod mainly for music and to watch TV in the bathtub (Crazy you say? Holding an iPod is WAY easier—and less stressful—than balancing a laptop on the edge of the tub, which is what YLL had been doing.)
YLL downloaded the app, then checked out some books, and it was easy. So. Very. Easy. YLL checked out more books, reading two per bath. YLL read them in the middle of the night when struck with insomnia. YLL didn't even care that about the need to "turn" the page every 3 sentences. YLL was sold. YLL started thinking about a Kindle.
YLL's relationship with Amazon is problematic. They're a big corporation, and YLL is a reactionary liberal. Amazon does shitty stuff, like making a christmastime app that lets you scan an isbn in a bricks & mortar bookstore and buy it from Amazon. Ick. On the other hand they also are helping to break down the historic barriers to publication that authors face. Unlike many other retailers, they know that there really is money to be made in books. Especially if your model is big enough. When libraries first started acquiring digital collections and making them available for eReaders, Amazon flat out said "No way. We're in the business of selling books, not lending them." But here's the thing. For a giant, evil, corporation, Amazon listens. They're smart enough to know that you can't piss off your customers too much, cause the loyalty your customers feel is about you giving them what they want.
So Amazon, bit the bullet and agreed that they would find a way to make library books work on the Kindle. And they way they found works really well. Maybe even better than the other eReaders, because it's entirely wireless. And easy. And convenient. Just like pretty much any shopping experience through Amazon is—because they're so frickin smart.
So YLL hemmed and hawed. YLL debated (out loud, and at length, because that's how she thinks) about buying herself a Kindle. And when Christmas came YLL's partner ended the ongoing moral ambivalence by making a the decision YLL secretly want to make.
And YLL loves it. YLL had spent the past several months minimizing all the stuff of life (music goes digital, paper and photographs get scanned, unused things find a home where somebody will love them) YLL is realizing that even books aren't sacred—there are some things that YLL will be more than happy to keep digitally rather than dedicate limited shelf space for. One of YLL's favorite authors has just released a digital-only novella. YLL can buy it from directly from the author, who gets to keep all, not most of, the money. If this is how YLL shops for other stuff (the new Kindle case came from Etsy—handmade by a women running her own business—not from Amazon) why not books? A lon-local but direct economy made possible by digital purchase. YLL thinks it could be a thing.


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Block Party/Play Street Permits
Block Party/Play Street permits allow residents of Seattle to open neighborhood streets to kids and adults for more space for socializing, playing, and physical activity. Non-arterial streets may be closed to vehicle access up to three days per week for no more than 12 hours per week. These permits are now valid for single events or recurring events for up to 6 months at a time.
Apply for a Block Party/Play Street Permit
There are a few things to keep in mind before applying for a permit:
- You must submit your application at least 14 days before your first event
- The street closure should be no more than one block long, and may not include an intersection
- The street should be a non-arterial. (Find your street type here.) Hint: click on your street and the closest cross streets to see if the "arterial classification" has the word "arterial" anywhere in the name. If it is "not designated," it is not an arterial.
- The street cannot include bus service
- To minimize traffic impacts on adjacent streets and maintain a functional street network, recurring Block Parties and Play Streets are only valid during hours in which there is typically less than 120 cars per hour using the specific street segment. If there is a traffic impact, the Program Coordinator will work with the permit holder to adjust the days and/or times of the permit.
- If you plan to have a large object (i.e. a stage or another immovable object) in the street or on the sidewalk, you must apply for a special activity permit.
- Please review the last page of the application to understand how to safely set up and break down a non-arterial street closure and to review the terms and conditions of the permit.
- The street closure must have neighborhood notification and coordination. This means that before you apply, you'll need to contact your neighbors to let them know you would like to temporarily close your street. To make this step easier, we've provided some templates:
- Flyer Template
- Door Hanger Template
- Sample Email or Online Post:
"Hi Neighbors!
We are applying for a free Block Party/Play Street permit from the Seattle Department of Transportation to host a neighborhood party (with [activities, i.e. bike riding, snacks, water balloon fight, dancing]), and we would like to get your input on the proposed days and times before submitting.
We were thinking of [day/days] between [start time] and [end time]. Please let me know in the next few days if you have any concerns or questions by contacting me at [email address, phone number, or street address].
It's important to note that this will only restrict through traffic. All local traffic, including neighbors, visitors, deliveries, and emergency vehicles, will still be able to access the street.
We hope you can join us!"
Ready to apply? Download a Block Party/Play Street permit application. You will receive notification and instructions for your permit via email or when you pick it up upon approval. Please allow at least 14 days to obtain the permit.
Submit your application package via email to firstname.lastname@example.com or submit in person at the Street Use permit counter.
Additional Information
When you receive your permit, please print and sign it, then borrow the required "Road Closed to Thru Traffic" sign(s) that need to be placed at the ends of your closure. These can be picked up at the Street Use permit counter or at your local City of Seattle Customer Service Center. Once your event(s) have concluded, you will need to clean and return your signs to one of the locations above.
We also encourage you to make or print informational signage to inform others why the street is closed. Examples are provided below, but feel free to make your own!
Put together a waste station so friends and neighbors can recycle and compost at your event- it's easy with these printable labels from our friends at Seattle Public Utilities.
You must also provide barricades at both ends of your street closure, spaced five feet apart and at least three feet tall. Be sure an adult monitor is visible from both barricades and on-site at all times to quickly move the barricades for local traffic (including residents, visitors, deliveries, and emergency vehicles). Depending on your street, you may either use personal trash bins or furniture as your barricades, or you may rent them from local providers. Please see the application document for more information.
If you live on a street that crosses an arterial street and you cannot afford to rent the appropriate barricades, we may be able to offer assistance. Please contact our program coordinator to learn more.
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Vampires are undead beings who feed off the blood and life of the living. They have existed in the folklore of many cultures for thousands of years.
The fear that the dead can return to spread disease or sap the vitality of the living has caused many superstitions and beliefs to spring up concerning how vampires are made, detected, and destroyed. Legends of vampires are most common in Eastern Europe but also occur in China.
Although the vampire in recent fiction is often depicted as lanky, tall, and pale, the most common of the folkloric vampire are bloated and ruddy. In Greece, vampires sometimes are thought to have dark blue or black faces.
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This may be due to the practice of burying people who were suspected of being vampires facedown. The blood in the corpse would pool in the face rather than the back; if the corpse was exhumed at a later date to determine if it had become a vampire, the face would be dark rather than pale.
The word vampire first appeared in English in 1679, but there is no agreement as to the ultimate origin of the word. One theory is that the word comes from the Slavic upior, or upyr, which are in turn derived from the Turkish uber.
Others think it may come from the Greek pi, Serbo-Croatian pirati, or Lithuanian wempti. The theory that is most widely accepted is that the word derives from the Serbian bamiiup, which essentially means "vampire."
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In Hungary and Romania, where legends of vampires are very common, the word was introduced fairly recently. In Hungary, the earliest evidence of the word occurred in 1786. In Romania, the word first appeared around 1815, but the more common terms are strigoi and moroi.
While the term vampire has become widely accepted in Hungary, the older, more common terms still are preferred in Romania. In Transylvania, home of the historical Count Dracula, the term is siscoi.
Vampires in Folklore
The modern concept of vampires is that they are created when a person is bitten by another vampire, but folkloric vampires were created in a number of different ways. The following individuals might become vampires:
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A person born with a caul, a membrane that covers the head.
A person born with teeth.
Someone who lived an immoral life or was an alcoholic.
Someone who committed suicide.
A murder victim whose murder was not avenged.
Someone who died while under a curse.
Someone who died while excommunicated from their religion.
A priest who celebrated Mass while living with an unconfessed mortal sin.
A person born or conceived on a Church holy day.
Someone whose godparents stumbled while reciting the Apostle's Creed at his or her baptism.
A person also might be doomed to become a vampire after death if a cat or dog jumped across the corpse or if the shadow of a man fell on it. Consequently, the danger of becoming a vampire was very real and of great concern to people living with these beliefs, so precautions were often taken with every corpse to attempt to protect the dead.
Protecting the Dead
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Since piercing a vampire with a sharp object was one way to destroy it, placing a sharp implement, often a sickle, in the coffin with the recently dead was a custom designed to keep the dead from rising at all.
In some areas, the sickle was placed on the abdomen of the deceased; in others, the sickle was placed across the neck so that if the vampire tried to rise from the grave it would cut off its own head. In Morocco, knives were placed on the body for the same purpose.
Binding the deceased's limbs was another way to keep the dead from rising, though local variations determined whether the dead could be bound inside the coffin. Sometimes, the dead had their ankles or knees bound for a time, but the knots were removed prior to burial so that they would not bind the soul to the body.
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People in other districts left the knots in the coffin, as the vampire would be forced to untie them before it could escape. In some practices, nets were placed in the coffin in the belief that the vampire would be forced to undo each knot in the net at the rate of one per year. Poppy seeds could also be spread on the ground, as the vampire would be obsessed with finding every single one before it could move beyond its grave.
In Greek folklore, binding the corpse was thought to keep a vampire from returning from the dead. This may be why, in Greek mythology, the infant Oedipus had his ankles tied together when he was abandoned as an infant by his parents. This practice was not to keep the newborn from crawling away, but to keep the infant from returning from the dead.
Protecting oneself and one's family from wandering vampires was a constant concern. As it was believed a vampire could only return to its home the same way it had left, corpses were sometimes removed from homes feet first, via a window.
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Turning the items in one's home upside down would prevent a vampire from asking these items to open the door. People slept with their feet at the head of the bed to keep a vampire from finding them if one did enter the home.
Destroying a Vampire
Once someone was suspected of vampirism, his or her corpse was exhumed and examined. If the corpse was bloated and had bloody lips, it was presumed to be a vampire. The vampire could be dispatched by piercing its abdomen with a stake of ash or hawthorn, or a sickle, or another sharp object such as a needle, depending on the particular beliefs of the village.
Sometimes, a hide was placed on the vampire before staking it to control blood splatter, as being touched by the vampire's blood could drive someone mad or even turn that person into a vampire.
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In some traditions, staking was sufficient to destroy a vampire. In others, the corpse had to be beheaded and cremated. The heart had to be burned entirely to ash or the vampire might return. Sometimes, corpses simply were buried deeper than usual, buried face down, thrown into swiftly flowing water, or buried at a crossroads.
During plagues, stories of vampires were extremely common. Since the manner in which the disease was transmitted was unknown, it was not unusual to blame outbreaks on vampire activity. When a plague killed great numbers of people, many remained unburied or were buried improperly. The misunderstood processes of decomposition were readily observable.
Those who were improperly buried often were dug up by wolves or dogs, or simply "rose" out of the ground due to the bloating of the body and the shallowness of the grave. This may be where beliefs that wolves and dogs were the enemies of vampires originated, as well as the belief that the earth might reject the unholy corpse.
Eastern Europe
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Serbian vampires were active and out of their graves every day but Saturday. Romanian vampires were active at all times, but most particularly on Saint Andrew's Eve and Saint George's Eve.
In Romania, a vampire that remained undestroyed for seven years could pass into another country, become a man again, marry, and have children. But he and his children would become vampires upon death and ravage the wife's family and her village.
Since it was widely believed in many parts of Eastern Europe that nearly anyone could become a vampire, identifying those who had become vampires was extremely important. If a village had some bad luck, such as terrible weather, a plague, or a string of unusual deaths, it could be blamed on a vampire.
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The villagers looked for a vampire by checking recent graves. They would check to see if there were holes by which the vampire might have escaped. Or they might lead a white (or, in some cases, a black) horse over fresh graves.
The horse would refuse to walk over the grave of a vampire. Many traditions held that it would take either nine days or forty days for a vampire to rise, so anyone who had not yet been dead for the specified time would not be suspect.
In Russia, a woman who made a pact with the devil was believed to rise from her grave as an eretica. These undead creatures would be most active in spring and autumn, when they would spread death and disease via the evil eye.
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In Poland, a child born with teeth or a caul was destined to become a kind of vampire called an ohyn. The ohyn did not leave its grave, but it did chew on its own flesh and thereby magically brought death to its family.
The liougat of Albania rose from its grave armed with huge fingernails. It killed and devoured anything it found. The liougat could be thwarted by wolves, which tore off its legs. The maimed vampire then had to return to its grave, defeated, and remain there forever.
In Germany, the Neuntöter, which means "ninekiller," would rise nine days after burial to spread plague. But a lemon placed in its mouth would keep it in its grave.
The nachzehrer of northern Germany chewed on its burial shroud and its extremities, so its appearance was often quite tattered. In fact, it was supposed to make so much noise while chewing on itself and its shroud that it could be located in its grave by sound alone.
A person could become a nachzehrer if his or her name was not removed from his or her clothing before burial. If the nachzehrer rang the church bells, whoever heard them was doomed to die soon thereafter. A nachzehrer could be destroyed through decapitation, as long as the head and body were reburied separately.
The Chinese xiang shi was often greenish in color and sometimes glowed. The xiang shi was animated by the po, or inferior soul of a person, and was created by a sudden or violent death or an improper burial.
Modern Vampires
A new kind of vampire was created in the nineteenth century by authors such as J. Sheridan Le Fanu and Bram Stoker. Le Fanu's Carmilla: A Vampyre Tale (1872) and Stoker's Dracula (1897) combined the horror of the revenant with eroticism and spawned an industry that equated the vampire with seduction. Though Bram Stoker named his vampire after a historical fifteenth-century Wallachian prince, the name of Dracula is not associated with vampires in Romania.
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Since the publication of Stoker's Dracula, vampires have developed into something completely separate from their folkloric antecedents. Modern fictional vampires cannot see themselves in a mirror, are afraid of crosses, and are friends with wolves.
They create other vampires by drinking victims' blood, then forcing the victims to drink their blood. The stake driven through the vampire must be through the heart rather than the abdomen. And the vampire cannot enter a private residence without an invitation.
These vampires often rise from the grave after three days, rather than the more traditional nine or forty days. They possess a hypnotic gaze, and their overall appearance and demeanor can be quite sensual. They bear no resemblance to a bloated corpse.
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They can turn into mist or shape-shift into a bat. Often, vampires cannot cross running water, and their coffins must contain a quantity of their home earth. The modern vampire is difficult to find and harder to kill.
More than a century since Bram Stoker brought the sensual vampire to life, the character of the vampire has been molded into many different forms in film. He has been a thing of horror (Nosferatu, 1922; Dracula, 1931), the subject of jokes (Love at First Bite, 1979), a misunderstood antihero (Dracula, 1979; Bram Stoker's Dracula, 1992), a mentor (My Best Friend Is a Vampire, 1988), and even a disaffected teenager (The Lost Boys, 1987). In China, the xiang shi has been transformed into the hopping vampire of Hong Kong kung fu films.
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Writers such as Anne Rice, P.N. Elrod, Fred Saberhagen, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Barbara Hambly, and Laurell K. Hamilton each have their own take on the modern vampire. The concept of the vampire has proved malleable enough to be re-created again and again.


text: Judge Muhl was appointed in September of 2014. Previously, he served as an administrative law judge for the Social Security Administration in 2013-14. Before that, he spent more than 11 years as a trial attorney with the Board's Chicago regional office, where he handled some of the region's more significant cases. He also was employed in the private practice of law in Chicago and as an economist with the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC. Judge Muhl received his B.A. degree from Washington University in St. Louis (1991) and his J.D. degree from the Georgetown University Law Center (2000).


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Haim Saban Net Worth
Haim Saban made money by Billionaires, Producers niche. For all time, at the moment, 2019 year, Haim Saban earned $3.4 Billion. Exact sum is $3500000000.
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Birth date: October 15, 1944
Birth place: Alexandria, Egypt
Profession: Media proprietor, Film Score Composer, Television producer, Screenwriter, Businessperson, Financier, Musician, Film Producer
Nationality: United States of America
Spouse: Cheryl Saban (m. 1987)
Children: Tanya Saban, Ness Saban
Albums: TURBO
Wikipedia Source: Haim Saban
Haim Saban is an Israeli and American media proprietor, investor, musician, record, film & television producer. An accomplished businessman primarily involved with business interests pertaining to financial services, entertainment, and media, and an estimated net worth of $3 billion, he is ranked by Forbes as the 143rd richest person in America.


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December 9th, 2011
By Jennifer Olin, BSN, RN
Home for the holidays; the season of giving; God bless us, every one: these are the clichés of the Christmas season and I love them. We are well into December and our thoughts turn to Christmas trees and carols and presents and too much food and too much eggnog. This is the great stuff of the holiday season.
Earlier this week I wrote about a nurse home from her first travel contract, and I wrote about a stamp that won't be gracing any holiday cards in the mail but shows some of the grace of the nursing profession. This all got me thinking about the years I spent as a traveling nurse and the holidays spent away from my family.
In 2009 I was living in a hotel in Iowa while working at a local hospital. My loved ones were scheduled to visit when all the flights were cancelled due to dreadful weather. In the spirit of the season, I curled up on the sofa, watched a marathon of all the best serial killer episodes of Criminal Minds and had a pity party. So not productive.
Don't do as I do (or did) but do as I say. Even if you are alone for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, or New Year's Eve, there are plenty of things you can do to foster that holiday spirit and keep alive the basic tenets of nursing—caring, compassion and respect.
This next suggestion isn't for the travelers out there, it's for the nurses reading this who know one. If you know a contract nurse at your hospital who will be alone for the holidays invite them to join you. Invite them to your church, invite them to go caroling, invite them to dinner. Even if they don't accept they will be thankful that someone thought of them.
And nurses, take care of your selves. Plan your own solo Christmas feast, buy yourself a special gift, find your favorite holiday movie on TV or DVD and celebrate the adventure of experiencing the holidays someplace new.


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December 22, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00pm on Saturday, repeating until December 22, 2018
A picture is worth a thousand words, and nothing is more precious than holiday pictures of your children and family with Santa Claus. The WDBA in partnership with Roots Coffee Bar & Cafe will be offering free photos with Mr. Claus himself.
Also while you're there don't forget to grab some warm freshly brewed holiday coffee drinks and food at Roots Coffeebar & Cafe!


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Name of Property: Hunting & Fishing Legacy 335-rb
Status: New
Acreage: 335 acres
Location: 150 miles N. of Dallas, 106 miles SE of OKC
Closest Town: Gerty
Access: Well maintained county road
Taxes: $500 est
Topography: Valley and rolling hills
Improvements: Small Cabin, Deer Stands and Feeders
Baths: 1
Forage: Native grasses and hardwoods for wildlife
Water: Rural Water, 10 acre surface Lake
Wildlife: Deer, turkey, dove, squirrels, rabbits
Utilities: Rural Water, Electricity
Development Potential: Yes
A rare opportunity to own your own secluded private hunting and fishing legacy. Located less than 2 hrs from North Dallas area and Oklahoma City with well-maintained county roads for access. Everything the family, avid hunter, and fisherman need is right here.
Upper Muddy Boggy Creek Watershed Lake built in 1992 rated for 10 acres of surface water provides an excellent opportunity for those who love to fish and canoe. The mature oaks and elms with many wildlife trails throughout the area is known for its Deer, Turkey, Squirrels, Rabbits, Ducks and Geese. With 12+ years of the same owner managing the property for mature deer. Multiple signs of deer are easily seen by the rubs and scraps throughout the property. There are also 10s of bird species for the bird watchers. A shooting range is set up down the pipeline alley.
The small modern self-contained cabin with a loft can sleep 6 people, has electricity, H/A, rural water and septic system. There is a storage container to secure all your equipment and supplies.
With this amazing recreational property adults and kids of all ages can fish, paddle board, kayak, snorkel, hike, hunt, archery range, shooting range, explore nature, build forts and create memories that will last a lifetime.
NORTH DAKOTA Lake Sakakawea fishing on the Missouri River of North Dakota should be your opportunity of a lifetime. Guides, Jason Feldner and Mike Peluso are your hosts for top notch fishing. With our 45 years of fishing experience, we offer your best chance to make the most of your time on North Dakotas biggest lake. Let us put our knowledge and experience to work for you. We fish out of Indian Hills Resort and Campground, located approximately 30 miles southwest of Garrison, North Dakota. Call (701) 351-1294 or go to our website for photos and additional information: www.mjsguides.com .


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When I tell people that I work from home, they usually congratulate me on my good fortune. I agree with them; since my employer made me a 100% telecommuter nearly two years ago, I've had nothing but positive things to say about the experience.
I fulfill all the stereotypes poking fun at people who work from home: I frequently work in my pajamas, Afro smushed in the back from a rough night's toddler-interrupted sleep, eat breakfast and drop crumbs around my keyboard, without a single care about being judged for my appearance. Friends laugh when I describe my desk. This, they expect, because it's what they'd do.
But when they tell me, "It must be nice having the baby home with you!" I have to backtrack. "She's actually in daycare all day, " I tell them. They nod and say okay as if they get it, but the puzzlement on their faces indicates otherwise.
In truth, it's seemingly the perfect setup. Work from your guest room and save money on the commute, wear and tear on your car, save all that travel time (an hour and a half for me), and potentially save money on daycare. All the win in the world!
And yet I pay for a childcare provider to watch my 2 year-old daughter full-time. Why?
The complicated truth about being a work-from-home mother is that I still have to work, which means that, even if my child is physically in the room with me, I am mentally elsewhere. I believe my daughter deserves to have a fully present parent. It would feel selfish for me to keep her penned in the office with me when she wants to run.
I find it difficult to concentrate on spreadsheets and take care of an active 2 year-old. My daughter treats the world as her jungle gym, climbing, exploring, and crashing into her environment when she is not sleeping. If I kept her home with me, she would (rightfully) demand more of my attention than my employer would allow me to give her.
I learned this firsthand during her infancy. When she was five months old, I kept her three days a week because I was still breastfeeding. She was easy to please back then and spent most of her day playing with her toys on the bed next to my desk. But once she started crawling, she rolled dangerously to the edge of the bed. I realized I could not keep her safe as she grew more active.
In this current toddler stage of her life, I would rather my daughter (an only child) be in a social environment with other children. I want her to go outside and practice "playing nice." At daycare, she is also learning fundamental concepts from her teacher. My job forces me to be stationary at a desktop computer, which means that I could not do much besides push toys and television at her, hoping she could entertain herself.
I love spending time with my daughter and would generally rather be with her than at home by myself. But my last reason for sending my child to daycare is a bit less pretty: I still covet that break from motherhood. Sometimes the silence in my home during the day is nice. Our time away allows me to re-charge and get ready to be fully attentive. When we reunite in the evening, we collide into each other in a blur of hugs and kisses.
I find myself explaining my reasons for daycare because the common perception is that families only send children to a provider because they have to. This is not true for my family: I choose childcare because it fits our situation. Our daycare provider is five minutes from my home and my employer graciously allows me the opportunity to clock out for family emergencies. In the event that the facility is closed unexpectedly, I am also able to keep my daughter without taking a day off work, even if it makes working more difficult.
If I could find a way to be a full-time mother and a full-time worker simultaneously without shortchanging either endeavor, I would shout it from the hills. But this arrangement is my compromise and I have made my peace with it. This is my motherhood.
Dara Mathis is a freelance writer, editor, and poet who lives in Georgia with her husband and daughter. Her writing interrogates the politics of respectability for women, concepts of femininity, motherhood, and the intersection of race and gender. You can catch her tweeting reckless acts of punctuation on Twitter @dtafakari and at daratmathis.wordpress.com.
About Leila
Leila is the founding editor of Baby and Blog. She splits her time between editing hair and culture site, Black Girl with Long Hair, whipping up butters at BGLH Marketplace, and writing here. She adores her husband and two kids, her parents and her friends. But she hates Chicago weather although she is slowly coming to peace with it...


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A few people have asked what are the current Zigball teams on Rubi-Ka. We've posted a list of all the official teams in the Roleplaying forum, it's a sticky now. Also some OCC info has been included regarding the sport and efforts to bring it in-game.
You can read the post here.


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Monday, May 9, 2016
Mothers Day Weekend
I hope you all had a Happy Mothers Day. That includes all the moms including step moms, aunties, furry pet moms and just about everyone. Sometimes Mothers Day can be hard for some for many reasons. I fall into that category. So moving on.
I am finally ready to do some flowers. Then the forecast said last night that there might be frost. My flower beds keep bringing me surprises. I think the former owner was either a gardener or had someone professional do the work. Things keep popping up. Where there were daffies there are new things popping up. I have roses too. Not much to plant for me. Soon I hope to have planted something to show.
I got lots of flowers from my family for Mothers Day. If I could figure out how to post the pictures on here I would.
Saturday we had our oldest granddaughter and my Laken. We had lunch and went to Dick's to shop. Then home for puppy dog pl
I have a busy social week ahead. It seems like the second weeks are like that. Then my son's birthday and my daughters.
I will be back soon. Off to meet my doll friend.
Hugs. ( These pics are from my kinle and a little blurry)
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you had a great Mothers Day by the sound of it and the photos are great!
- May 9, 2016 at 6:21 PM
- Linda said...
A belated Happy Mother's Day to you. You have a lovely blog and your header is adorable! :)
- May 9, 2016 at 7:15 PM
- Miss Merry said...
Someone told me that Windows 10 will scramble my photo albums. Another reason I won't update. I think my brain is too full to learn new things. Isn't fun to see surprise flowers pop up? My daughter is having her first spring in their new house and keep finding new blossoms here and there. Mother's Day (to me) tends to turn out like most "holidays" - a lot of hype and never living up to what tv commercials tell us it will be. So then we are deflated. Oh well - enjoy your busy month! We are having the same sort of schedule. Not sure if we are coming or going half the time.
- May 9, 2016 at 7:27 PM
- Betsy said...
It sounds like a great day for you. The girls are very cute too.
- May 9, 2016 at 8:23 PM
- Susie said...
Hi Debby, I sure hope you have a fun week. I know what you mean about busy weeks. I have two or three things in the offing too. Plus the darn rain is getting to me. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
- May 10, 2016 at 8:10 AM
- Consider It All Joy said...
Busy, busy you Debby! I'm happy to read that you got to spend time with your special young people! Have a wonderful Friday and weekend ahead! Blessings, Cindy xo
- May 12, 2016 at 8:50 PM
- Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse said...
It's great that you had time with these darling young ladies and you seem to have fun!
- May 13, 2016 at 12:21 PM
- Tammy said...
Nice to have a garden that is blooming on its own. Wishing you a wonderful new week.
- May 16, 2016 at 3:51 AM


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A year ago we showed you Prinzessinnengarten, a mobile urban garden that blooms in Berlin. Well, in addition to growing lots of organic vegetables, they also organize open events centered around food. Last week we were at 'Cooking With Mama', a social gathering where artist Hiwa K. cooked up vegetables leftover from local markets as he followed his Iraqi mum's instructions via Skype!
Cooking With Mama is a cute concept that uses collaboration and recipe exchange from around the world. During last week's event, participants cooked using Hiwa K.'s mother's dinner menu while following her tips and steps over Skype — he translated her Kurdish into German and English. The event was made possible thanks to a mix of food coming from the garden, and a freeganism group called Dinner Exchange Berlin that collects unloved vegetables from local markets and other individuals. Eggplants, tomatoes, onions, rice, and lots of exotic spices were chopped up, baked, boiled and more, and eventually shared with Berlin's crowds.
A way of bonding with his mum through a mutual love for food, Hiwa K.'s Cooking With Mama becomes a deeply personal project that promotes closeness, sharing, and making the best out of what we already have.
Hiwa K. and his mama have been cooking around the world, including Brazil, Italy, Germany and Poland. You can check out his site to see where he's headed next!
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Today is International Women's Day and, in honor of this day, I wanted to share with you The Nake Face Project. In a nutshell, the founder of Girls on The Run, Molly Barker, and one of the coaches of the same project, Caitlin Boyle, were struck by the irony of their attempts to encourage girls to love their genuine selves even as they, as the mentors, were adherents of modern beauty habits all designed to camouflage them in some way: Coloring their hair, wearing high heels, uncomfortable clothes, wearing make-up, using anti-wrinkle creams, etc. They decided to go 60 days without any embellishments to their natural beauty. After all, if they couldn't convince themselves they were beautiful "as is", then how could they have credibility with the girls they work with. What makes this project unique is that they are not anti-make-up, anti-hair color, anti-high heels. They are just trying to figure out why they find these things to be "necessary". Each of them is blogging about her experience, with jarringly sincere posts about facing the world without the armor of cosmetics and potions...I guarantee that they will strike a nerve. Youth, beauty, style...why are they so important and how much are we buying into external definitions of our worthiness.
This project got me thinking in a bigger way. We are all wasting too much energy trying to impress other people. Yes, all of us. In some way.
Yesterday, as I was in my car listening to Dave Ramsey discuss the definition of "normal" and why he wouldn't want to be it, I was struck by his criticism of people buying cars they can't afford to impress people they DON'T KNOW on the road next to them.
It occurred to me then, and was reinforced by the posts of The Naked Face Project, that we are all spending energy and emotion trying to gain approval from people WE DON'T KNOW. (Read this post in which Molly explains dealing with the mortification she feels when she realizes the TSA agent will see her now-hairy armpits.) Haven't you ever felt exactly the same way about the checker at the grocery store, a person at your gym, etc?
The question that I've been thinking about ever since:
Why are we giving perfect strangers the thumbs up/thumbs down power?
I suspect it has something to do with be social creatures and struggling to find our place in the world, but I wonder how many of us are living in a place that pinches and binds in an effort to have membership in a community, all the while understanding that the fit isn't quite right. Even more importantly, why don't we understand that everyone is doing the same thing? Could it be that this reliance on superficial judgments to determine value is why character seems to count so little?
A couple years ago, I started participating in a weekly photo project. The goal was to simply put yourself in the picture once a week. We women don't do that. Somehow, when we see pictures of ourselves, we find that image lacking and we hide from it. We never stop to realize that everyone around us sees that person every day and finds her lovable, despite the wrinkles, the acne, the gray hair, the "extra" weight, the "small" boobs, the "too-big" nose, the "inadequate" lashes (man, the advertisement for Lastisse cracks me up!), etc. Despite all of our "glaringly obvious flaws", they love us. The real me. The quirky me. The imperfect me. Don't we love the same way? Since they love us for who we really are and we love them for who they reall are, the question remains: Who are we camouflaging for? Whose approval, no, whose LOVE are we trying to earn?
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- Mamarazzi said...
WOW. great post!! I have to think a few thinks on this whole thing. just today i was looking in the mirror and thinking if i didn't get my hair colored soon it was going to be hat days for a while. why? i mean really. i have gray hair, so what? it doesn't bother ME but i keep coloring it.
anyway, i followed you over from Alicia's blog. you were wondering how to get in on the weekly Happy List. just create your happy list, add the Happy List button from my blog and link up your happy list post. good times, and i would love for you to jump in!! My Happy List goes live at 12am PST Tuesdays.
- March 13, 2012 at 11:46 PM
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Another Family Friendly option for Halloween in South County is the Harvest Festival at Calvary Chapel South Orange County in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, October 31st, 5 to 9 p.m. at Buchheim Field.
This FREE event features rides, games, face painting, candy, food trucks, live entertainment and more, This family event is open to the public.
Calvary Chapel South Orange County is located at 31522 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano.


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New Zealand's 114km Hollyford track promises hikers jaw-dropping scenery, stomach-wrenching wire bridges, and enough native birdlife to wave a stick at. Following the pristine Hollyford river through virgin native bush, the Hollyford track guides you towards Lake Alabaster, and continues along the 'demon trail', named for its gruelling sections of ascent and descent over moss-covered rocks. Crossing raging rivers while balancing on a strand of wire, and finally emerging from the bush to meet the fierce Tasman Ocean at Martins Bay.. So, did it deliver?
Our plan was, to visit the Unesco World Heritage site of Takht e Soleyman. A 280km round trip (from Zanjan) over the Zagros Mountain Range, under which Iran has access to the second largest gas field on Earth. Approximately 5 hours drive (one way).
No wonder most cars have been converted to run on CNG here, with its abundance. We passed a very large mining operation on the mountainside, running with what could only be described as a modified ski lift, carrying a blue coloured rock to a processing center 10's of km away towards Zajan. The normal chairs carrying excited skiers up the mountain had been replaced with Read More
Naqsh-e Jahan Square, in the centre of Isfahan, Iran. The shape actually being a rectangular 506m, by 160m and filled with the Middle East's most beautiful gems that are unjustifiably unheard of in the outer world. Eye popping mosque's, grand bazaars and spouting fountains, the size and grandeur of the whole thing matches the Vatican city and in my humble opinion, surpasses. Read More
On the West Coast of Scotland, nestled in the Inner Hebrides Island chain, and recently voted the '4th' best Island in the world by National Geographic.. Stands the Isle of Skye. Mythically rugged and naturally raw, jarring peaks, and harsh Scottish weather combine to create an outdoor playground like no other. And thats not to mention it features the UK's toughest mountaineering challenge as well. But fear not, Skye doesnt miss out on your favourite dosage of Scottish weather, either. The tourism board itself describes it as ' The climate is mild, wet and windy.' A bit of an understatement if I ever heard one. Read More
The Cuillin Ridge is a somewhat continuos ridge-crest famous with thrill seekers, munro (scottish peaks) baggers and rock climbers. Although low altitude, the Cuillins can be considered the only alpine quality route in the UK. But dont let the lone wolf fool you. Because of its fickle position on the Isle of the Skye on the rugged West Coast of Scotland, the Cuillins are subjected to harsh weather, strong winds and unpredictably fast changes of weather year-round. The ridge itself is a 12km mix of scrambling, summit shuffling, and alpine grade climbing (depending on route/direction taken). Oh and did I forget to mention the 4000 vertical meters of ascent and descent? Read More


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Friday, September 10, 2010
Tokyo Textiles
It's so super hot here in Tokyo that an essential handbag must-have is a cut little handkerchief. You're not truly Japanese until you daintily pull out one of these from your Marc Jacobs handbag to pat your cheeks dry every now and then. Extra Japanese bonus points for drying your hands with them after a visit to a LoFT bathroom. I'm still yet to master the dainty Japanese style, but I do my best to stock up on cute new handkerchiefs every now and then. I bought these Vivienne Westwood ones from Kichijoji OI yesterday.
Aren't the textile prints pretty?
Speaking of textiles...I've become a little obsessed with fabric shopping of late. Last week I took two trips out to Nippori fabric town stopping at a few fabric shops in Shinjuku on the way. If you like fabrics you won't want to miss a trip out to Nippori. Before you visit, download the English map here. Tomato is my favourite Nippori fabric shop and they have quite a few branches there (one of which even has an entire floor filled with fabric costing just ¥100 per metre!) Oh My Goodness the fabric in Japan is amazing. They even have liberty floral print bias binding! And look at these oil cloth table cloths I picked up!
Naturally I've decided to take up sewing clothes for myself again and bought a little lemon floral sewing machine online last night. I think my first project will be to sew a cap-sleeve t-shirt from NaniIRO's mizutama fabric!
If you like craft and creating handmade things, it's dangerous to go shopping in Tokyo! It took all of my will to walk out of Tokyu hands without an enitre bookbinding kit the other day! I'd happily stay inside making craft everyday here in Tokyo...if only there wasn't so many other fabulous things to go and see.
When I'm not dreaming of craft activities I've been enjoying things like:
* Hearing things like 'calorie half' and 'price down' in my local supermarket.
* Drinking home made iced-lattes from ¥189 carton of iced coffee.
* Buying a weekly bunch of flowers in pretty pre-mixed bouquets. Think carnations, babies breath and daisies!
* Riding my mamachari to Setagaya-koen and drinking iced-tea.
* Giving presentations (in Japanese eeep) about my favourite Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugito to my Nihongo private sensei.
* Working on VOGUE Living layouts from my mini-me apartment.
* Going on searches in Harajuku for mexican food with my dear friend Gracie.
* Buying strange vegetables in the supermarket and needing to google recipes to cook them with.
* Exploring new to me areas like Asagaya with Hiki-chan.
* Wondering around Sangenjaya and Kichijoji taking photos of patterns.
Happy Friday Sandwiches! Hope you have a lovely creative weekend!
Love Love
Hello Sando
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Wow Ebony-chan. It really sounds like you're living my dream job! Sugoi ne!ReplyDelete
100 Yen Fabric? When are you going to open an etsy store to share all these goodies?!!
Love your Japanese fabric! Wish I was over there to get some :) While your in Japan you should visit 'Pindot' they have sooo many wonderful fabrics...heaps with polka dots (my fave too)!ReplyDelete
www.pindot.net- saw this shop in my 'lesson 2: Mori Girls emook :)
I know, the fabric is so amazing in Japan! You're lucky - you live there! It was so hard visiting and being limited by my suitcase and airline weight restrictions! I *must* go back one day soon. Enjoy! I'm very jealous :)ReplyDelete
Ooh I love the fabric - すごいなあ!ReplyDelete
I want to go fabric shopping in Japan! I was looking at the Nani Iro fabric in a shop in Melbourne yesterday, it is very beautiful!
- Louise A.September 10, 2010 at 6:29 PM
I want your life :)ReplyDelete
Yes carrying handkerchiefs are SO important in Japan. We are all taught never to forget taking a clean crisp ironed handkerchiefs to school every day when we are little. If you don't have a hanky then you are not a good girl, and you know I'm not that a good girl myself regarding this.... I only carry them when it's sweaty hot! haha. (I LOVE the second one that you got!)ReplyDelete
Such a pretty looking table by the way! I see the tiny anzu-shu bottle. :)
Oh I can't wait to hang out with you again!
just discovered your blog, and its really wonderfull, very very inspiring! let us all go to japan!ReplyDelete
Kate! oooo yes that is a lovely idea! I've been lucky so far here so it's really wonderful at the moment!ReplyDelete
Hi Jenna, Thanks for your comment and letting me know about pindot. I will check it out for sure.
Hi Jodie, ooooo yes I think you need EMS after a trip to any Japanese fabric shop!
Hello Penny, oooo the NaniIRO is just beautiful isn't it! I think it's a great option for my first Tokyo Handmade Outfit! Did you buy any of the fabric?
Hello Louise A, nawww what a lovely thing to say! It's a very happy time for me ;) I feel very fortunate to be able to live here.
Hiki-chan! You don't carry a hanky mainichi? eeeee? bikkuri shita!ooooo yes that's your pretty vase that you gave me for my tanjoubi! I use it all the time!I can't wait to hang out with you too! Hope your design work is coming along well!
Hello Trui Chielens, thank you for your lovely lovely comment! Please come and hang out in Tokyo!
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I love the second one, much more chic than the flannel Hello Kitty one I picked up at the 100 yen store!!ReplyDelete
woo this is what I have been waiting for!! This blogpost has made me wiggle my feet an outrageous amount!ReplyDelete
We are coming to Tokyo for a Halloween party ... and now fabric shopping!
Oh I loove those hankies, especially that middle one there.xReplyDelete
amazing handkerchiefs!!! i can't wait to see what you come up with with these cute fabrics, yay japan!ReplyDelete
oh wow this are so so pretty!ReplyDelete
I'm glad I didn't get the second plate of enchilada whatever you call it...ReplyDelete
ps: I like the first one..
hello : )ReplyDelete
i LOVE the hankies! & the cute story! i've been wanting to collect vintage hankies, but these are beautiful & amazing!
yes yes yes! japanese fabric is amazing! i make my purse out of Nani Iro fabric. loving it.ReplyDelete
i cannot wait to go the the fabric area!!
im so obsessed with Japan! i cannot wait for next year hope i can find a way to come sooner!!!!
thank you for the map.
you have a dream life! waou!i want to drink ice latte too! heehee i remember spending so much time in tokyu hands too! haaaaaaa
ok keep bringing some photos so i can't calm down!
! )
gini officially addicted to japan.
- AnonymousSeptember 11, 2010 at 3:20 AM
OMG I absolutely LOVE textiles~especially japanese textiles! I totally geeked at this post :3 Thank you so much for sharing this!!!ReplyDelete
oh my goodness, that fabric is so pretty. lucky you! i really want to learn to snow.. a winter project! xReplyDelete
Love reading your observations and inspirations in your new home in Japan! Always refreshing to look at a place through news eyes; I have lived in Tokyo for seven years and never run out of new things to see and do. (I also love Shimokita!)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 11, 2010 at 11:02 AM
Fun post !ReplyDelete
Handkerchiefs are definitely a necessity here ;) There are so many cute designs that it almost makes up for the heat (almost...!).
For me Tokyu Hands is like a space/time warp : I know when I go in, but you (and I) never know when I will come out. Love it there.
Great day to you !
Your posts make me happy each time! Thanks!!!ReplyDelete
Hello Catface, ooo the second one is really pretty isn't it! They also have it in another colour way! adorable! I wanted both!ReplyDelete
Mirabel you cutie! wiggling feet! CUTE! You're coming back to Tokyo?! yay! Let's hang out!!!
Hello TeddybearsWednesday! Vivienne Westwood surely knows how to make cute hankies doesn't she!
Hello Lightening Heart! ooo ha ha although I used to have a mini clothes brand before I am not a very strong sewer :( But I'll do my best to photoshop all of the dodgy bits out before posting ba ha ha! just kidding!
Hello Barbara, thank you for your lovely comment!
DA!!! Ha ha yeah it's a good thing we missed out on more plastic mexican food! I like the first one too! I like the cute drawings!!!
Hi Lina, nawww thank you! I want to see your collection of vintage hankies! Do you have a pic of a few you already have? I love vintage hankies too!
Gini lovely!!! I can't wait for the time you arrive here! We are going to have sooooo much fun together! OMG! Come soon!!! let's drink ice lattes together!!!
Hello Biscuit! Your comment was so cute!!! Thank you!
Melanie lovely!!! You would be able to sew! (or snow as you call it!) Anyone can do it! Do you also knit or crochet? I can just see you sitting on the couch with your cute red lippie knitting with a cup of hot chocolate beside you!
Jennifer Hello! Thank you for your encouraging comment! Wow you live in Tokyo too! Hopefully I will see you around the fabric shops sometime soon ne!
My crafty ways! Thank you! I hear you about Tokyu Hands! Danger Danger! Actually I think I'm on my way there again today! So if I don't post for a few days you'll know I got stuck in there. Or LoFT!
Thank you Victorious Youth for your kind words about Sandwich! I hope you can continue to enjoy Sando in the future.
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Hello Sandwich
Hello, I've just found your blog and I'm loving it! Those fabrics are so cool. Your blogs so cool. You're so cool! xx ps so funny about the handkerchief protocol.ReplyDelete
oh i loved the handkerchiefs and even more i love your list!ReplyDelete
I like the vivienne's and the second one, they could be good as a bag as well :-D and i love that watercolor dots fabric, very cute and airy. so envy of you seeing many nice things there, haha. thank you for being our eyes there, please keep on posting lovely things, ne sandwich san.ReplyDelete
ohoh, I wish i could be there ! You are so lucky!ReplyDelete
Those little hankies are fabulous! I've been carrying around one of two little Liberty hankies I own for a few years now. They are definitely better for blotting my New York perspiration "glow" than using a tissue (no little white tissue fluff left on my face!).ReplyDelete
Oooo sounds like you are having a lovely time in Tokes. That's a wonderful love list there :)ReplyDelete
Cute hankies!! One of my friends just gave me a double-sided sakura hankie. I love it and feel SO Japanese pulling it out of my purse to dry my hands. :) Did you go to Fashion's Night Out in Omotesando?? Sounds totally up your ally!ReplyDelete
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE YOUR BLOG.KISSES FROM SPAIN!ReplyDelete
Ciao E-chan!ReplyDelete
Looks like you're doing great in Tokyo!
Last week I finished up my super duper laptop case I hand sewed together with the above "b) オマシリ ドロップ" pattern. Just wanted to let you know what a small world it us for us people with wonderful taste!
Let's ride bikes soon!
Thank you for sharing the wonderful things you come across!ReplyDelete
I've always liked the Japanese hankies. Pretty and functional. sounds like you are having a great time in Japan, living in a different country is full of excitement I know.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 16, 2010 at 11:10 PM
I love reading your blog, living in Tokyo sounds like so much fun! I really hope I can visit one day :DReplyDelete
Hello Dear Olive, shucks that's a sweet thing to say! Thank you lovely!ReplyDelete
Mette! Hello! How are you? ha ha thank you for your sweet comment!
Hi Sun, oh yes good idea, they would look great as a bag! Very cute!
Hi eye-snacks, nawww you should come to Tokyo too!
Hello Jennifer, oh yes the spotty tissue face is not always the best of looks right! haha!
Hello Astrorainfall, yes it's the most wonderful place for me to be right now. I'm really happy here!!!
Hello Marigirl, Oh no I didn't go to FNO Tokyo! I did see the email but sadly didn't head over. I heard it was great fun though!
Hello Latacones! THANK YOU for my KISSES FROM SPAIN!!!
Mr Jordon, Hello lovely! おひさしぶる!You like mizutama too? cute! I want to see your laptop case - and I want to commission you to make me one! Hand sewn! How adorable! When shall we go bike riding?
Hello Sarah! It's my pleasure treasure!
Lavender playground, pretty and functional indeed! oh yes but I've heard this is just the honeymoon period! eeeeps! I don't want this feeling to end!
Hello Principia, thank you for your nice comment and I hope you can come and visit Tokyo one day soon too!
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Hello Sando