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JAG Pull-On Bootcut Jeans
comfortable, but limited utility
On the positive side these jeans are comfortable and they do look attractive if worn with a tunic or sweater that covers the top. However, they have 2 major drawbacks which prevent me from rating them any higher. First, the stretch panel that runs all the way around the top makes it impossible to wear these jeans with anything tucked in or with a sweater or blazer that opens in front. I don't think most people would want to spend this much on jeans that can only be worn with a top that covers the top of the jeans all the way down to the hip area. Second, while the jeans fit well on the first wearing, they do tend to stretch out as the day goes on or if you wear them a second day without washing to shrink them, and then they will slide down and require pulling up. If you are between sizes definitely order the smaller size to minimize the slippage issue.
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Bacon-Herb Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
- 1 head garlic, top sliced off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 to 1 1/2 pound each) trimmed of excess fat
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 12 fresh sage leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 12 (1/4-inch thick) slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Place garlic in a small ramekin, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and wrap in foil. Bake until soft, about 45 minutes. When cool enough to handle, squeeze garlic flesh from head into a small bowl.
Arrange tenderloins on work surface. Rub the top each tenderloin with 1/2 of the roasted garlic and season with salt and pepper. Mix together the herbs and scatter half of the mix over the garlic on each tenderloin. Wrap 6 strips of bacon around each tenderloin and tie bacon in place with kitchen twine.
Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
Heat oil in a medium, skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the tenderloins until golden brown on all sides. Transfer seared tenderloins to medium roasting pan; place in the oven and cook to medium doneness about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer tenderloins to cutting board and let stand 10 minutes. Remove twine before carving.
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Hungarian Meatballs
Food52 Review: This recipe is a weekend project, best attempted with a friend. But believe us, after doing all the chopping and measuring, you will not be let down. Bogre's meatballs defy gravity, and the spicy sauce pulses with paprika, rosemary and mushrooms. A few tips: mix the pork and beef before adding the rest of the seasonings. Roll the meatballs as gently as possible. And make sure you temper the sour cream before blending it into the sauce. You do this by stirring a few spoonfuls of the hot sauce into the sour cream before adding this back to the remaining sauce. - A&M - A&M
Serves 20-30 meatballs, depending on size
For the meatballs
- 3/4 pounds ground pork
- 3/4 pounds ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
- 1/4 pound pancetta, small dice
- 1/2 cup parmesean, grated
- 3/4 cups breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (each) red pepper flakes, ground coriander, ground cumin, caraway seeds (crushed), kosher salt, and ground pepper
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2/3 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the sauce
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 large banana pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika (1 heaping tbsp)
- 1/2 teaspoon hot or half-sharp paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon porcini mushroom powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (each) dried rosemary, thyme, crushed fennel seeds, and marjoram
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 15 oz stewed tomatoes, chopped, with juices
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Preheat oven to 325 F. Lightly mix all ingredients for the meatballs except the olive oil together and form into balls 1-1 1/2 inches in diameter. (Depending on size, you should get between 20 and 30.) Allow time to refrigerate them so they firm up a bit.
- In an oven-safe pan, brown the meatballs in olive oil on all sides. Remove to a plate, cover with foil, and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion to the pan dripping and saute until starting to brown. Add mushroom and saute a few minutes more, until they start to brown as well. Add garlic and peppers and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then add the paprikas, the porcini powder, and the rest of the herbs and spices. Cook, stirring, about a minute. Deglaze with wine. Cook until wine is mostly evaporated, then stir in tomatoes and their juices and the broth. Bring to a boil and return the meatballs to the pan.
- Transfer the pan the oven and braise for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally and luxuriating in the awesome aromas that should be enveloping your kitchen at this point.
- When the braising time is up, remove the pan from the oven. Put the sour cream into a small bowl, then temper it by stirring in a few spoonfuls of the braising liquid. Stir the sour cream mixture back into the pan, coating the meatballs and heating through. Serve as an appetizer or with spaetzle or egg noodles for an entree.
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- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Meatballs
Comments (31) Questions (1)
about 1 month ago LynneSteen
Thank you for letting me know how it turned out. I ended up making the raw meatballs then freezing & defrosting them on a cookie sheet. They defrosted quickly and it was easy to finish the recipe when I was ready.
about 1 month ago Marc R. Johnson
I made the whole dish, then froze half of it and ate it over a month later. It was still amazing.
3 months ago LynneSteen
Has anyone frozen the meatballs and then cooked them? I'd like to make these at Christmas but will be short on time.
4 months ago LynneSteen
An exceptional recipe. I couldn't find the traditional banana peppers so I used an Anaheim chili. I also substituted bacon for the pancetta and finely chopped porcini mushrooms for the powder. I didn't cover them and ended up with almost no sauce so next time I will follow Lemongrass&Lime's suggestion to cover for 45 min. and uncover for 45 min.
3 months ago Bogre
I'm glad you enjoyed them. Definitely cover the dish while it's in the oven, as it's meant to braise--that's how the meatballs stay so light and airy. I've also tried the half-on/half-off method as Lemongrass&Lime suggested, and that works nicely, too, especially if you prefer a thicker sauce.
11 months ago Lemongrass&Lime
These were fantastic! We substituted sweet smoked Spanish paprika for the Hungarian paprika and it worked beautifully. Delicious layering of flavors and one we'll make again. We chose to cook covered for the first 45min and uncovered for the last 45min and were very happy with the creamy consistency of the sauce.
about 1 year ago Glen LaFortune
Making them now for a New Years Eve party. Smell great!
One question... do you braise them covered or uncovered in the oven?
over 1 year ago thomas.marks
These are incredible. Substituted Venison for the pork and beef, and it worked flawlessly.
over 1 year ago aixpat
Really delicious. Next time I might omit the pancetta and one cup of the chicken broth, but I'll definitely be making it again!
over 1 year ago aixpat
Really delicious. Next time I might omit the pancetta and one cup of the chicken broth, but I'll definitely be making it again!
almost 2 years ago G Earle Lowe
This was absolutely the best meal I have cooked in 3-4 weeks (I cook frequently). Thnak you for sharing it . It will become part of my stable of go to meals! Great Job!
about 2 years ago woodchuck29
Sunday afternoon and my house smells fabulous! My Italian grandmother might be frowning down on me, but I can't wait for dinner....
about 3 years ago maureencd
I made this on Superbowl Sunday (just for the family - no party). They were very tasty. I eliminated the hot paprika because we'd been eating spicy food all weekend. The braising technique was a revelation to me. I've never cooked meatballs so long. Tasty!
about 3 years ago artfulgourmet
these sound absolutely divine. my family always used to serve Swedish meatballs on holidays and family occasions but I like these because there's a spicy kick to them with the paprika and pepper flakes. Can't wait to make these and report back!
over 3 years ago TerriCooks
My mother-in-law is Hungarian and I made this for my in-laws' anniversary dinner. They were simply amazing and were a very big hit with everyone. They are well worth the time it takes to prepare them.
over 3 years ago healthierkitchen
I've had this saved since last year and finally had the time to make this. It was definitely worth the effort. We loved the flavors of the meatballs and sauce. Really delicious!
over 3 years ago lastnightsdinner
Having tasted these meatballs, I can vouch for the fact that they are fantastic!
over 3 years ago Sagegreen
Thanks! I am going to Hungary next week and can't wait to get paprika there to bring home. Your recipe looks great.
over 3 years ago Sagegreen
Since I have been back from Hungary I made these, and they are really incredible!
over 3 years ago Lizthechef
Your recipe popped up on the right side of my screen, and looks delicious. Half Hungarian, I posted a recipe for goulash some months back. Will most likely wait until weather cools before making this, but have already printed it out - thanks!
over 4 years ago HIllbilly
This recipe first attracted me to this site. Picture is beautiful! However, this was a lot of work to prepare and the meatballs/sauce were too spicy for my family and me. Will try again by using less, or eliminating, some of the spices.
over 4 years ago veronique
OK, this is a recipe wiki, so I feel completely at ease about splitting hairs in this very interesting recipe. Have made it for three groups so far (and tweaked recipe differently on second and third batch). Tomorrow evening, I make fourth version for very old French-American friend, that will include previous dinner-table feedback and my own edits. One hint: fresh, rather than dried rosemary, makes a big difference.
over 4 years ago Bogre
I agree, and I use fresh herbs when I have them. The thing is, I live by myself, and I'm usually cooking for just me, so it's somewhat impractical for me to buy fresh herbs that I'm not going to use that often. I have nothing against rosemary, of course, but I use it a lot less than I use other herbs. But again, you're right, if you have fresh, by all means use them!


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WASHINGTON -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a third Colorado death linked to listeria in cantaloupes, bringing the nationwide death toll in the outbreak to as many as 17 people.
The CDC said Friday that 84 people in 19 states have become ill after eating Colorado cantaloupes. That number includes 15 deaths, the CDC said. Health departments in Kansas and in Wyoming, have said they are investigating additional deaths that may be connected to the outbreak.
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UPDATE: Authorities have released the name of the man who was killed at his Pinch home in a shootout with officers over the weekend.
Lawrence Edward "Pete" Vaughn, 49, of Quick died Saturday at the home he shared with his mother, said Cpl. Brian Humphreys, Kanawha Sheriff's Office spokesman.
Two deputies were dispatched just after 5 p.m. Saturday to 6154 Quick Road to break up a violent altercation between Vaughn and his mother, whose name has not been released.
Deputies were able to see Vaughn through a window standing inside the home. They watched as he ran to the back of the home and followed him from outside. The officers then went around to the side of the house, where they saw Vaughn still standing inside the home.
Deputies went around to the front door to knock, but Vaughn opened the door and began firing at the officers with a pistol. The two deputies returned fire and killed Vaughn, Humphreys said.
Vaughn's mother, who was alone in the house with him, was not injured in the crossfire. Neither deputy was injured.
Family members told deputies at the scene that Vaughn had been violent with his mother in the past.
Detectives with the Kanawha Bureau of Investigation are investigating along with the Kanawha Prosecutor's office.
Humphreys expected more information to be released in the coming days.
A man involved in a domestic dispute with his mother was shot and killed after opening fire on deputies responding to the scene.
Kanawha deputies were dispatched at about 5 p.m. Saturday to a home at 6154 Quick Road near Pinch to break up a violent altercation between a woman and her adult son, Cpl. Brian Humphreys, a spokesman for the sheriff's office, said in a press release.
When the deputies arrived they saw a 45-year-old man, whose name has not yet been released, standing in the home through a window. The man ran to the back of the home and deputies followed on the outside, going to the back of the house. Officers then went around to the side of the house where they saw him again through the window.
Deputies then went to the front door to knock but the man opened the door before they reached it. He began firing at the officers with a pistol. The deputies returned fire, Humphreys said, killing him.
The man's mother, whose name has not been released, was not injured in the crossfire. She was alone in the home with him. Neither deputy was injured.
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Chicago Bulls' Carlos Boozer (5) and Philadelphia 76ers' Lavoy Allen (50) battle for a rebound in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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PHILADELPHIA — Point guard Kirk Hinrich is running out of body parts to hurt.An hour before the game Wednesday against the 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center, Hinrich tried to give his latest injury a go, but he was shut down for the night, and
Nate Robinson started in his place."Banged up his [left] knee [Tuesday],'' coach
Tom Thibodeau said. Thibodeau said it wasn't believed to be serious. Hinrich already had been sidelined with hip, thumb, groin and elbow injuries. And it's not like he has playing heavy minutes (27.2 per game). So coming up with a plan to protect Hinrich moving forward really isn't an option. "I mean he's not a big minutes guy right now,'' Thibodeau said. "That's part of the league. You're going to get banged up, and when one guy goes down, the next guy has to step up. We've been in this situation before. In the Boston game [Nov. 12], Nate started, and
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Hinrich wasn't the only injury concern. There's still the matter of shooting guard Rip Hamilton's torn left plantar fascia. Hamilton has missed six games with the injury as it nears the two-week point. Hamilton said he was told by doctors that it could be a month, but the hope was one to two weeks. "Just got to be patient,'' Thibodeau said of a return date. "He's doing more and more each day, still not ready. Hopefully it will be soon.''
With the backcourt so thin, Teague saw extended playing time against the 76ers for the first time since Nov. 12. So who's the emergency point guard behind Robinson and Teague?
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Day 1
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Today we take an introductory tour of this nation's capital city. Ulaan Baatar means Red Hero, the name adopted after the people's revolution in 1924. The Zaisan memorial was constructed in memory of fallen soldiers and makes an ideal point to start our tour with its panoramic views of the city. Next stop is Sukhbaatar Square, the town's central square named after the people's revolutionary hero. Gandan monastery is the largest functioning lamasery in Mongolia and the seat of Buddhist studies in this country. Here we may see monks praying and the 20m gold and bronze statue of Migjid Janraisig. No tour of Ulaan Baatar is complete without a visit to the landmark State Department Store Ikh Delguur - or Great Shop - here we can stock up on last minute provisions before starting the next day's journey.
Day 3
We drive on the main road westwards towards Karakorum, making a detour to the Khustain Nuruu National Park, 2 hours west of Ulaan Baatar. Khustain Nuruu is famous for the re-introduction of Mongolia's wild horse. The Takhi Horse or Przewalski's horse was once native to Mongolia and almost became extinct earlier this century. Through the efforts of several Mongolian and international organizations, these magnificent wild horses now roam in the steppes once again in Khustain Nuruu National Park. We will visit the Project Information Centre and take a guided hike to see the wild horses. Tonight will be our first night staying in traditional Mongolian felt tents, or gers.
Day 4
We continue our journey westwards towards Karakorum along an asphalt road, travelling at an easy pace. Today's destination, the Mongol Els or 'Little Gobi Desert' as it is known, is a unique belt of sand dunes in the steppe. Arriving at lunch, we check into a nearby ger camp and after lunch head out to explore the surrounding region. Bactrian camels wander the desert dunes as horses graze on green steppe nearby - an incredible sight. We will visit nearby Mt Khogno Khan, the small temple at its base. This region is also renowned for its birdlife, including steppe eagles. Mt Khogno Khan offers a great spot for bird watching. We return to camp in the late afternoon.
Day 5
Today we make the short (90km) drive to the 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire - Karakorum. Karakorum was established by Ogedei Khan and remained the Mongols power base until Khublai Khan established Beijing as the capital. Erdene Zuu (Hundred Treasures) monastery was the largest Monastery in Mongolia, built in 1586 under the direction of Abtai Khan on the ruins of the ancient capital. Much of the monastery was destroyed during Stalin's purges of the 1930's, but an impressive wall with 108 stupas and a number of temples still remain. After lunch, we visit the monastery and explore the ruins of the ancient capital.
Day 6
Mornings are a special time to visit Erdene Zuu monastery and this morning we may have the chance to witness monks chanting. Later we drive on the paved road to Arvaikheer, the capital of Ovorkhangai Aimag and on the northern edge of the Gobi. On the way to Arvaikheer we will visit Shankh Monastery, once the home of the great Mongolian theologist Zanabazar. We should arrive at Arvaikheer during the middle of the afternoon and check into our hotel. In the afternoon there will be time to visit the local museum, which contains nature collections, stone figures and Turkic scripts.
Day 7
After an early breakfast we start towards Orog Lake via Bayanteeg soum, a coal-mining centre. Passing over Taats River, the majestic Ikh Bogd Mountain should be visible in the distance, the highest mountain in the Gobi Altai Mountain Range. We stop for a picnic lunch and then skirt the eastern edge of Mt Ikh Bogd, travelling a further 80km southwest to the Gobi Camels Ger Camp.
Day 8
We start our journey southwards with a short drive to Bayan Mountain Range to view petroglyphs (Rock Art), called Bichigt Khad. These rock inscriptions date back to 3000 BC and the rocks are full of pictures and paintings including depictions of ibex, argali and men riding horses. We will hike up to the hills and explore the surrounding area. The journey continues through classic Gobi desert scenery of flat stony plains mixed with small rocky outcrops and patches of sand across the Khatan Suudal Steppe. We stop for a picnic lunch on the way, with views of Arts Bogd mountain to the north. We head off to the Kongoriin Els sand dunes and arrive there in the late afternoon. Overnight at the Juulchin Gobi 2 ger camp.
Day 9
Today we have a full day to explore the sand dunes and surrounding area. The Khongoriin Els stretch for 200km and are as high as 300m in places. They are known as the 'Singing Dunes' because of the beautiful sound that resonates through the dunes on a windy day. The South Gobi has 100,000 camels, typically used by herders for transportation of their gers. We will take the opportunity today to visit a camel breeding family and get a glimpse of the way of life of the nomadic herders of these parts. Overnight at the Juulchin Gobi 2 ger camp.
Day 10
This morning we will drive through the Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park. Gobi Gurvansaikhan means 'Three Beauties of the Gobi' and this range marks the eastern end of Gobi Altai mountain range. The park's landscape is extremely varied, with rocky and sandy desert plains, precipitous cliffs and ravines, salt pans and oases. We visit a spectacular natural sight of this region - Yolyn Am. Yolyn Am means Vulture's Mouth and is a canyon so deep and narrow that even in the height of summer winter ice can remain on the valley floor. This region is also renowned for the diversity of its wildlife and many endangered species can be found here, including Khulan, Ibex, Argali and Snow Leopard. We explore the canyon before transferring to a nearby ger camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 11
Today we make a short drive to Bayanzag (70 km) known as the Flaming cliffs and hike amongst colourful sands of red, yellow and orange. Bayanzag is a world-renowned dinosaur fossil exploration site, discovered in the 1920s by Mongolian and American Palaeontologists. We are free to explore the region and may even be lucky enough to spot dinosaur fossils. After a picnic lunch we return to camp in the afternoon.
Day 12
After breakfast we transfer to the airport for the mid-morning flight to Ulaan Baatar, arriving in the nation's capital at midday. We transfer to the hotel and freshen up before a light lunch. This afternoon is free for last minute sightseeing or souvenir shopping - cashmere, leather goods and traditional handicrafts are all good options. This evening we will enjoy a performance of traditional Mongolian song and dance performed by the world famous Tumen Ekh dance troupe. The most interesting performances are the throat singers, contortionists and Tsam dancers. Khoomii or throat singing is a musical art delivered with the help of a guttural voice and specific way of breathing. Night owls may want to sample the nightlife of Ulaan Baatar!
Day 13
We make a relaxed start to our final day in Mongolia then take a short (50km) drive to the capital of Tuv province, Zuunmod, and on to the ruins of Manzushir Monastery on the edge of Bogd Haan National Park. This park was founded in 1778, making it one of the world's oldest protected areas. Manzushir Monastery was constructed in 1733 and was a major centre of Buddhism, although now just the ruins of many fine temples remain. We will enjoy some easy hiking and a picnic lunch, returning to Ulaan Baatar in the late afternoon for a farewell dinner in the evening, before transferring to the airport for the early morning flight (approx: 23:50) to London. Those not travelling on the group flight will leave us after dinner this evening.


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Habersham Community Theatre is taking a stroll with a legend with the presentation of "A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline." The play, by Dean Reagan, will open July 26.
Helen Arts & Heritage Center's upcoming show "Sights and Sounds of Summer" features work by painter Mary Ellen Rand and potter Nannette Johnson and starts with a reception at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 19.
The Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center is opening a new traveling exhibit, which will run until Oct. 15, titled "Crime Lab Detective." It's a fun way to highlight a number of crucial elements of the scientific process. Crime Lab Detective takes visitors into the popular world of crime labs and detective work.
The Arts Council will present "16-Love" as part of its annual summer Movies on the Green series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 13 at The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center.
If you're looking to learn more about the "old maids of Murrayville" or the first automobile in Banks County, you may or may not get the answers you seek during Saturday's "Celebrations: ARTS ALIVE" radio broadcast.
There's still time to get tickets to Sunday's benefit jam aimed at saving Dawsonville's historic Pool Room.
An annual juried exhibition of art created by the best students in the Department of Visual Arts at North Georgia College & State University is in its final month, and will remain open through July 30.
The Play On Players, a college project collaboration between college theater majors Carly Berg and Haden Rider, plan to hold auditions Aug. 13 for young actors ages 8 to 18 who are interested in landing a performance spot at the national Junior Theater Festival. The festival is scheduled to take place January 2013 in Atlanta.
The Gainesville Theatre Alliance has announced a new theatrical season that begins this fall with well-loved and new titles, both classical and contemporary for theatergoers in North Georgia.
This past weekend local band BlueBilly Grit took first place in the nationally renowned Telluride Bluegrass Competition in southwest Colorado.
When the beginning of a new month rolled around Sunday, that meant one thing - time to head downtown for First Friday.
From monoplanes to biplanes, and helicopters to jets, the 44th annual Cracker Fly-In on Saturday will have something for aircraft enthusiasts, collectors and restorers, no matter how young or old.
Families near and far may have celebrated Independence Day Wednesday, but on Sunday, the Northeast Georgia History Center will give background on the local impact of the war that garnered our freedom.
The hallowed ground for hikers across America is celebrating its diamond jubilee.
This summer's production of "Headwaters: Didja Hear?" asks the question: What's it like to live in this goodly portion of beautiful Northeast Georgia? The answers often are surprising.
With spring officially three weeks away, the late blooms of hellebores are set to open leading Piccadilly Farm to be the site of a spectacular display of thousands of the Lenten Roses in full bloom.
Pastor Grim, Drake Friday, The Gourdhead Cowboys and a radio show gang will tackle the theme, "Summertime," during the Valley Harmony Radio Show.
After being thrown together on two separate occasions, Kyle Obermeier and Jarret Chastain decided to form their own band Roshambeaux.
Most artists need inspiration before starting a work of art. Now, their own inspiring pieces will be on display.
The Spartan Players will turn themselves into ghouls to perform to separate plays while the senior thespians will show off their talents in March.
Challenged Child & Friends will have its 22nd annual 5-kilometer run and 1-mile fun run Sunday.
Original works by artists Bill Davidson, Don Demers and Jay Kemp are among the 100 juried pieces in the 36th annual Quinlan Visual Arts Center Fine Art Auction on Saturday in Gainesville.
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Catherine Goldhammer has just spent her first few years of midlife trying to create an entirely new existence for herself and her preteen daughter in a small coastal New England town a transition she chronicled in her critically acclaimed memoir, Still Life with Chickens. Now, as her daughter Harper changes from preteen to teen to adult, Goldhammer realizes that the life shes been building for them both is about to change again, as Harper prepares for college with a series of summer study programs and an (almost) endless search for the right high school.
Winging It, Goldhammers follow-up to Still Life With Chickens, retains the first memoirs gentle humor and poignant self-examination while exploring this new period in the authors life: the advent of the empty nest. As her daughter grows increasingly, and naturally, distant from their life together in the little cottage by the sea, Goldhammer realizes that shes going to need to rebuild again. This time there will be less chicken wire, tile and spackle: instead, shes thinking about refurbishing her existence through online dating, revisiting old friendships (and flames) and even digging out of storage an old dream or two.
Witty, self-effacing and forthright, Goldhammers voice will engage any reader who is facing a large, imminent change in his or her life, whether that change is the exodus of a beloved child or a sudden, newfound autonomy. Winging It, with its charming prose and insight, reminds us that for all of our anticipation and planning, life is going to throw us an endless array of new challenges and circumstances and that with the help of family, friends, and a little improvisation, we will emerge stronger and wiser from the experience.
Catherine Goldhammer is a graduate of Goddard College and was a poetry fellow in the fine arts program at the University of Massachusetts. She has been published in the Georgia Review and the Ohio Review.
What made you turn from writing poetry to memoir? Do you find prose more appealing than verse? Which do you prefer reading, and who are your favorite poets, novelists and memoir writers?
The concerns of my life began to lend themselves more to personal non-fiction than to poetry, or maybe I just wanted to write in a more straightforward way. However, though I rarely write poetry anymore, there is something enormously satisfying about striving for perfection within the limits allowed by the poem. My favorite poets include: Louise Gluck, Billy Collins, Robert Hass, Paul Zweig, T.S. Eliot, Dylan Thomas, and Wallace Stevens.
Current favorite novelists are Cormac McCarthey (The Road) and Marisha Pessl (Special Topics in Calamity Physics). In recent memoirs I enjoyed Augustin Burroughs Dry and Jeanette Walls Glass Castle quite a lot.
You write on your website that your daughter is a big fan of Still Life with Chickens. What does she think of your newest memoir? And how does (and did) your ex-husband, and other family members, feel about their inclusion in your books?
Both times I had her read the books before they were typeset so that I could make any changes she wanted me to make. Ive been very careful to treat my ex-husband with the respect and fondness I have for him, and my family members have thus far been pretty excited about being in books.
By this books end, you have one remaining chicken left from the original six. Do you have any plans to acquire a new generation of chickens, or will your chicken-rearing days end with the Parisian House Chicken?
I wont be getting more chickens, but I will be extremely sad when this last one dies.
What new dreams or plans have you come up with since finishing the memoir? Has Harpers departure for college been easier or more difficult than you anticipated?
Im not sure about dreams and plans yet. Im still getting used to Harpers departure. I miss her dearly, her daily presence and comings and goings, our conversations. But I am enjoying the discovery of my own rhythms and habits, and the feeling of myself as individual. She is enjoying that in her life as well.
Do you have plans to write and publish another memoir? What kind of writing are you currently working on?
Ive promised myself not to write more memoirs, but well see. I think for a memoir to work it needs to be about something universal, something that happens in one way or another to many people. Everyone starts over at some point. Every parent at some point lets go of their child. I dont know if I have another universal moment in me! Enough about me! Im working on a book about writing, a series of short essays on various aspects of being a writer, and Im enjoying that very much. Beyond that, Im stacking wood for the winter, and waiting to see what comes next.
- The central conflict in this book the inevitable and impending departure of Goldhammers daughter, Harper, for college and adulthood begins with her brief stay at a summer college study program when shes fifteen. Discuss the ways in which this program acts as a catalyst for the rest of the book what does the experience reveal to Harper, and to Goldhammer?
- After her attendance at the college study program, Harper announces that she will not return to her old high school in the fall. Goldhammer and her ex-husband begin immediately searching for alternative schools. Did you ever feel that Goldhammer was too indulgent of her daughters desires, or did it seem reasonable and natural for the author to pursue at such lengths a possible alternate education for her teenager?
- Soon after Harper returns from the study program, an old ex-boyfriend of Goldhammer contacts her via the mail and they begin a correspondence. Hunter and Goldhammer have a convoluted and volatile past theyve dated and broken up twice, and their relationship has included infidelity. Why do you believe Goldhammer continued her correspondence with Hunter throughout the book, and what did she gain (or lose) from it? How does her new relationship with Hunter fit into the central conflict of the book?
- As Goldhammer tries to keep her daughter from moving too far away too early (to attend school at A Deus), she reflects on her reactions to Harpers desires and demands and compares them with her mothers type of parenting. How many of their differences do you think are the result of a generational gap? How many of their differences can be attributed to the fact that theyre two individuals? How would you describe Goldhammers approach to parenting?
- Discuss Harpers fascination with her mothers past from the old boyfriends to her mothers education at the University of Massachusetts and Goldhammers reluctance to overindulge in the myth of [her] glorious past. Why do you think Goldhammer is afraid of revisiting her ties to her old boyfriends and her past life as a poet? What do you think it says about the author that she no longer writes poetry, just as she no longer lives the kind of bohemian lifestyle that she once did in Cambridge?
- When Goldhammers ex-husband Thomas decides to move from Richer-Than-Me to Hipper-Than-Me, it looks like the family may have found the solution to Harpers high school problem until it becomes clear that Harper would have to live in the town full-time. Discuss Goldhammers fantasy about moving to Hipper-Than-Me and indulging in a different life than the one shed just spent years building in Six Mile Beach. What does this fantasy say about her emotional state at this time?
- Eventually, Goldhammer discovers she cannot afford to move to Hipper-Than-Me, and she cannot fathom the idea of living without her daughter, so Harper moves back to attend the local high school in Six Mile Beach. Goldhammer regrets being unable to send her daughter to a better school and is surprised to discover that shes an educational snob. Was this clear to you before it was clear to the author? How easy or difficult was it to sympathize with the author and her attempt to get Harper into better schools?
- Goldhammer gets a chance to indulge in her fantasy of a more urban life when shes invited to participate in a writers group in New York City. The experience turns out to be far less than shed hoped for but what does it affirm about her existence in Six Mile Beach?
- At the beginning of the chapter Returned to What, Goldhammer relates how she was in the habit of inventing imaginary pasts for herself to the bemusement or detriment of others, like her daughter and ex-husband, who believed her tall tales. How does this anecdote fit with the central conflict or dominant theme of the book? Discuss the ways in which it makes sense in the context of Goldhammers character, and/or how it ties in with the events described in the book.
- In the summer preceding her senior year of high school, Harper signs up for a more extensive program of study at the Rhode Island School of Design, and Goldhammer must resign herself to six weeks without her only child. Discuss what happens once Goldhammer and Thomas drop Harper off at the college: the author finds herself in the opposite state of mind from what shed hoped unmotivated, messy, and despondent. While she admits this wasnt ideal, she writes that the ability to fall apart felt a little like fun. How is this an indication of growth on Goldhammers part? How close is she, at this point, to letting her daughter go?
- It is during Harpers stay at RISD that Goldhammer attends her brother Andrews wedding and tries online dating. What did you think of her experiences? Discuss first her reaction to Laura and Andrews commitment to one another, and then her reluctance to actually meet Kris Kringle after they begin an email correspondence. Where does her lack of enthusiasm for dating fit into her empty nest experience?
- At the memoirs end, Goldhammer writes about taking Harper for (possibly) the last of their vacations to Riverbend, and about inviting her entire family to Thanksgiving at her house. What do these two events signal in Goldhammers life? What has changed or is changing? Are either, in any way, symbolic of Goldhammers quest to let go?


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More than 2,300 volunteers turned out for Hands on Nashville Day, the community's largest day of service for 63 schools in Davidson County.
Volunteers participated in painting and landscaping projects to beautify schools and make them better places for children to learn and play.
Blake Groves and his younger sister, Bailey, enjoyed helping out by painting playground equipment.
"I believe it really helps the community and it's good to bring everyone together. It teaches everyone to work as a team," Blake said.
Hands on Nashville celebrates its 22nd year of service, and 12th year partnership with Metro Nashville Public Schools.
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Spurscast #227: Season preview special - part 1
If you missed our live season preview show last night, we've got you covered. We released part three, a Pacers preview with Jared Wade in our gameday Q&A earlier, and now we will be posting part two in an hour.
Thomas Vegas joined me to start the show to answer some questions about the Spurs newer players and if we will see any difference in Richard Jefferson this season.
Jeff Garcia joined in about five minutes in to talk about his outlook for the season and we finished things off with a great interview with Richard Oliver of the San Antonio Express-News and Fox Sports Southwest.
Gameday Q&A: Josh Dhani of Always Miller Time
With the Spurs tipping off the 2010-11 season tonight against the Indiana Pacers, I talked to Josh Dhani of Always Miller Time for the first Gameday Q&A of the season. I also had a chance to talk to Jared Wade of Eight Points, Nine Seconds as part of our live season preview show last night and I've included that audio at the bottom of this post.
1. How does the addition of Darren Collison help the Pacers?
The addition definitely helps out. T.J. Ford is decent, but it isn't good enough for Indy to contend. The point guard spot is by far the weakest. Even though Indy had to give up Troy Murphy for him, I still believe Tyler Hansbrough and Roy Hibbert can become a good bunch.
2. Danny Granger is probably the most underrated NBA player. Do you think this is the year he gets the credit he deserves?
Yes, defintiely. With a much a much more improved team, Danny Granger can step up as the full-time leader. And with a good point guard and a center prepared for a breakout season, Granger can make himself one of the Top 10 players in the league by the time the season ends.
3. Manu Ginobili comes into this season in great shape after an offseason free of international play. While he went through a slump early on in the preseason, he got through that over the final two preseason games. How will Indiana defend him and keep him from torching Dunleavy?
Mike Dunleavy needs to get Ginobili good on defense. But if Dunleavy can't handle him and Ginobili gets on a roll, I expect Indy putting in Dahntay Jones, a defensive-stopper, and tame Manu.
4. What is the injury status for tonight's game?
Mike Dunleavy, Danny Granger, and T.J. Ford are a bit banged up, but it has healed down. They are all at least 99.9% to go.
5. What is your key matchup of the game and what is your prediction?
I think it is going to be Tim Duncan versus Roy Hibbert. Last season when the Spurs beat Indiana 100-99, Hibbert guarded Duncan fairly well throughout the game. However, Duncan got him last, getting the game-winning shot over Hibbert. Roy is much more improved, having MMA training and working out with legenary center Bill Walton over the summer. I expect Hibbert to try to bring some revenge.
Thanks to Josh for giving us his insight on the Pacers, and make sure to listen to the audio below. It is the third hour of our live season preview show from last night, which includes a game preview from Pacers blogger Jared Wade.
2010-2011 Western Conference Preview
It was a Saturday afternoon, I was lying in bed sick with the flu, staring up at a ceiling fan blade still spinning four and a half minutes after it had been turned off, and I was considering the nature of the article you're reading now.
Western Conference Preview.
I pondered the premise and feelings rose up.
I was flipping through the mental Rolodex of conference preview articles I'd previously written, trying to find the thread that connected the ones which ended up being most relevant. I think I even wrote an article once about how much I dislike "power ranking style" previews. The thought playing on the front end of my brain that Saturday, like it is as I write this, is that while I've been called on to write a conference preview many times, and done so successfully, I don't really like the nature of them.
They always tend to be stale, inclusive to the point of being irrelevant, and trending just a tad overly optimistic. There has to be a way to make it not suck, I thought to myself before continuing to abuse my bottle of DayQuil. There has to be a way to bridge the gap between the voice inside our head that muses on reality free of pretense, and its inhibited and filtered counterpart that bends to what people thought and said yesterday.
What matters in a conference preview?
No. What matters in in a conference?
What matters? The team that ultimately wins the conference. That's not always clear, however. What could be considered clear? Well, definitely who's not winning the conference (yes, I'm looking at you Sacramento).
OK, OK, OK - I think I've got it.
Teams that matter.
Teams that might matter.
Teams that don't matter.
OK, here goes nothing:
Teams That Matter
Los Angeles Lakers
They're the best team in the world and they got better in the offseason. Matt Barnes was a huge addition: defense, perimeter shooting, and energy. They also added stability to their backcourt with the addition of Steve Blake. These two would have been a solid additions to any squad, but that they chose to bring their talents to L.A. speaks to the current state of the league, that now more than ever title defenders and contenders are monopolizing talent.
Their front court personnel (Gasol, Bynum, Artest, and Odom) are still the best in the league, and in a seven game series I don't see anyone being able to outscore/rebound this group, which will almost always score a playoff victory. As has been true of most title defenders, the regular season won't be as important for them as it was in previous seasons, and keeping the nucleus healthy for playoff time is more paramount than anything.
That being said, I think they will have a stellar regular season. I think Kobe Bryant's subtle improvements each offseason are made more apparent the better his crew gets, and I think he wins MVP this year, with L.A. finishing first in the conference.
OKC Thunder
Kevin Durant isn't just the most unappreciated basketball superstar in the league, he's like the most underrated human specimen on the planet. If you don't class him as a league impacting player who can single handedly shift the landscape of the Association, you aren't giving him enough credit. It's precisely because of his immense talents that the Thunder have the best chance of de-throning the Lakers.
Why, specifically? Because as of right now Kevin Durant is on the top three list of "people who can check Kobe Bryant" one-on-one and most of you still think he can't play D. In addition to the massive bucket of points KD hauls around with him, his length makes him a great match up on Kobe in key situations down the stretch and that could be the difference in a close playoff series.
Everything else about the Thunder is a given; they're a damn good team that will make a playoff run. The reason why they're the only other team on the "matters" list is because of how well they match up with the Lakers. They still have front court issues to overcome, but even with that hindrance they're still the best chance to take down L.A.
Team That Might Matter
(in no particular order)
Dallas Mavericks
I'm not particularly keen on the Mavs this season as a title contender, but if anyone fits the description of a "team that might matter" it's them. I'm not putting them down as a major threat to the Lakers in the west, but if they prove me wrong I don't expect my jaw to hit the ground or anything. Not a Tyson Chandler fan, personally, but he's a shot blocker and a finisher inside, and offensively at least, his production will increase playing with Kidd.
Dirk is still a superstar and Caron Butler will have his first full season with the team, so if they can get the chemistry, and offensive pecking order, and consistent defense worked out they have pieces in place to cobble together a run.
Utah Jazz
Here's my take on the Western Conference, and why the Jazz might matter: this whole dance is schemed on beating the Lakers. How do you beat the Lakers? 1) Find a way to contend with the best front court in basketball, 2) survive Kobe Bryant, and 3) don't get out coached every game.
Why the Jazz? Mehmet Okur, Al Jefferson, Andrei Kirilenko, and Paul Milsap are not a better front court than Gasol, Bynum, Artest, and Odom - but they're closer than anyone else in the conference. The addition of Raja Bell brings the clear number one defender role (the "shut down corner" to borrow a football term) to at least survive Kobe. Jerry Sloan, the sage embodiment of wisdom that he is, is maybe the only Jedi Master left (not named coach Pop) who can still cross lightsabers with the Zen Master.
I know some people have the Jazz slated for a first round exit, but they're my sleeper in the conference. They're not necessarily a contender, but another ideal example of a team that could be if they can just put their marbles together.
Portland Trailblazers
If Greg Oden could find a way to stay healthy enough to maybe gain some momentum for his career and stop being a bust, the Trailblazers could have a shot at really being the young dangerous team everyone wants them to be. The good news: even if he doesn't Brandon Roy is a star, and that front court, even minus Oden, still isn't that bad. Camby and Aldridge are an imposing front court tandem, and even Pryzbilla (if healthy) is serviceable on the defensive end.
It will require a tremendous amount of focus throughout the season to snag a higher end seed for the playoffs, but if they get on a roll at the right time, they're staffed to potentially upset someone to get into the Conference Finals and then who knows what might go down.
San Antonio Spurs
I think the identity of the team is fluctuating, and I think it has to stabilize itself considerably before the playoffs if the Spurs want to make another run. There's a lot of room for a potential talent explosion (James Anderson, Tiago Splitter, Blair, Hill), but all of that "potential" could also swing the other way under pressure. Duncan, Parker, and Ginobili can take you so far, but given the inevitable trend of their collective health, we now know that this trio is not going to haul the team to a title by themselves - significant and consistent contributions from a core group of three or four other players will have to be in the mix.
What changes the outlook is the idea of this team in the playoffs, healthy. If it happens, they're instantly a title contender in my mind. Tim Duncan, healthy and in the playoffs is still the most dominant interior presence in the conference and that means a great deal, especially considering the Lakers and their front court. If the young talent on this team can aggressively grow and push this team forward, the veteran core will have a chance to stay healthy and come through in the post season.
Team That Don't Matter
(in no particular order)
Denver Nuggets
I don't care how many points they score. Yeah, I like 'Melo, too, but they're a jump shooting team and don't play D. That makes them incapable of a title run.
Phoenix Suns
They lost Amare and when given the opportunity to shift the makeup of their squad, they added more shooters. They are not built for championship basketball in the current NBA, and management just doesn't get it. Yes they're a good team, but they don't matter because they're not built to beat the teams that do. Period.
Houston Rockets
They don't have nearly enough firepower offensively to do much of anything, and bringing in Kevin Martin to jack up thirty shots a game in a futile effort to try and drag your otherwise offensively busted ass team isn't going to accomplish much other than give K-Mart an All-Star appearance, a tired shooting shoulder, and an otherwise sour disposition as he looks around for some help.
New Orleans Hornets
Something bad happened to the Hornets, and I'm not even sure what it was. Most of their core seems more intent on jumping ship than buckling down and rekindling what they had going a couple of seasons ago. Somebody get Dr. House in here to diagnose what the hell happened to these guys.
Golden State Warriors
Lots of young talent here, lots of athleticism, lots of good shooting... too bad it's all two or three seasons away from being cohesive and developed enough to matter. I have hopes for this team down the road; keeping Curry, Ellis, Biedrins, and Lee together long enough may be a challenge, but if possible this crew could be something three years from now.
Memphis Grizzlies
I like Rudy Gay. Do I like him enough to give him $82 million? Nope. There's good young talent here, for certain, but some core additions are necessary and Lord almighty I hope the money doesn't ruin the closest thing to a go-to guy the Grizzlies have.
Los Angeles Clippers
Baron, you're my boy, and I wish you had left in you what you once did. I think the age and injuries have caught up to you, and this squad isn't ready yet anyway. Best of luck, B-Dizzle.
Sacramento Kings
Minnesota Timberwolves
Game Day Preview: Spurs vs. Pacers
Points | Rebounds | Assists | |
SPURS | Tim Duncan 17.9 | Tim Duncan 10.1 | Tony Parker 5.7 |
PACERS | Danny Granger 24.1 | Roy Hibbert 5.7 | Darren Collison 5.7 |
The San Antonio Spurs will open their regular season against the Indiana Pacers at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. Both teams made significant moves over the summer to improve their roster.
The Indiana Pacers drafted rookie Paul George and traded big man Troy Murphy in the offseason to acquire the services of Darren Collison and defensive specialist James Posey.
The Spurs on the other hand, added Brazilian big man Tiago Splitter, resigned Matt Bonner and Richard Jefferson, picked up the option year of George Hill, drafted rookie James Anderson and signed shooter Gary Neal to a 3-year contract from Italy.
The Pacers missed the playoffs last season while Spurs were eliminated by the Phoenix Suns during the 2010 Western Conference playoffs semi-final round.
Offense -- The Spurs tried to run more during their preseason games and have scored a lot in transition. It will be interesting to see if this trend will continue against an athletic team like the Pacers. Also, it will be key for the Spurs to established their inside game early and take advantage against the Pacers' young frontcourt.
Defense -- Limit Danny Granger on offense scoring and focus on the Pacers' dribble penetrations. Contain Collison. He out of the shadow of Chris Paul and will want to prove he is capable of being the starter. Tony Parker will have to take it to him and test him out of defense.
Offense -- The Pacers' offensive strength is on their backcourt with Danny Granger and Darren Collison. Both can explode on the offensive end on any given night. Also, keep an eye out for the Roy Hibbert versus Tim Duncan matchup. Hibbert has had some solid performances against Duncan. Another aspect is shooting. This team needs to make shots in order to have a chance against the Spurs.
Defense -- Focusing on the Spurs' inside game is a must. However, the Spurs also have a deep backcourt that includes Parker, Manu Ginobili and George Hill. So it will be a pick your poison game for the Pacers.
Spurs -- Tiago Splitter - strained right plantaris muscle (out).
Pacers -- Mike Dunleavy - bruised left knee (day-to-day), T.J. Ford - hamstring (day-to-day).
PREDICTION: Splitter will likely watch the Spurs' opening night on the bench, but that doesn't mean the Spurs are undermanned. Tim Duncan, DeJuan Blair and Antonio McDyess should have the advantage against the Pacers' frontcourt of Hibbert, Tyler Hansbrough and Josh McRoberts.
However, this will be a good test for the Spurs' perimeter defense, Jefferson will have his handsful as he goes up against Granger. The team that plays better defense and dictate the tempo will eventually win the game.
The Spurs will beat the Pacers to start the new season on the right foot.
The Spurscast Live - Season Preview
We'll be going live tonight from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. CST for our season preview show. We'll have Richard Oliver and Tim Griffin of the San Antonio Express-News and Jared Wade of Eight Points, Nine Seconds joining us throughout the show. Feel free to call in when we don't have a guest on and participate in the live chat, which we'll open up at 6:30 p.m.
Hill more than just a "plus one"
The Spurs' big three of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili have been together since 2003. If you ask anyone, save for ESPN, that trio is considered among the best "big threes" in the NBA.
While there is no doubting that Duncan, Parker and Ginobili have been the most important pieces for most of the last decade, there has always been one player I consider the "plus one."
Bruce Bowen filled that role for quite a while, Manu Ginobili was the plus one in 2003 when Robinson, Duncan and Parker were the Spurs' key players in that championship run. Before that, you could consider either Avery Johnson, Sean Elliott or Mario Elie to fill that role.
Last season, while most expected Roger Mason to step into that role after a successful first season, George Hill became the player that kept the Spurs afloat when Tony Parker was sidelined with injuries.
While Hill proved the Spurs knew what they were doing when they drafted the little-known point guard out of IUPUI after his rookie year, he took steps in his second year with the team to solidify him as a reliable contributor. He ended his sophomore campaign averaging 12.4 points and 2.9 assists per game while shooting 47 percent from the field and 39 percent from beyond the arc. Hill also finished second behind Aaron Brooks for Most Improved Player voting.
Hill came into training camp this year in the best shape of his career and seemed to be on a completely different comfort level. His work in the offseason, which included five-hour workouts four times per week since July, put him into game shape on the first day of training camp.
Aside from working on his body this offseason, Hill worked on extending his range, developing a floater and studied the intricacies of the point guard position.
And while he struggled through a shooting slump throughout the preseason, there's no doubt in my mind that he will take even more steps this year to have a breakout year.
But don't call Hill the "plus one" this season. While many prematurely called Parker, Ginobili, Duncan and Hill "the big four" during last season's playoffs, he'll earn his spot alongside that trio this season.
Coach Gregg Popovich will tip off the 2010-11 season with Manu Ginobili in the starting lineup. That's not because he thinks James Anderson will suffice in the second unit, it's because Hill has earned the respect and trust of his teammates and coach, and Popovich can count on Hill to provide some energy, scoring and defense off the bench.
Don't believe me? Ask ESPN's David Thorpe.
Hill has shown us numerous times that he is a serious player in the NBA, but we've never seen it consistently. It's tough to be consistent when the minutes are not, but that's life in the NBA on a solid team. Hill projects to get consistent minutes this year for a few reasons, not the least of which is how much the Spurs need his energy and athleticism. He shot 39.9 percent from 3-point range last season, which should help guarantee him even more time. His defense will be a big help, too, as the Spurs have to improve on that end if they want a return to glory.
The rest of the NBA will see the same starting tomorrow and throughout this season. I won't go as far as to predict Hill's numbers, because as Bowen proved in his time with the Spurs, stats only tell one part of the story. But Hill being a top contender for the Sixth Man of the Year award is a prediction I'm willing to put money on.
Has the Spurs' championship window closed?
The San Antonio Spurs have not won an NBA title since 2007 and as early as October, a lot of people are already counting them out and are predicting a possible Los Angeles Lakers- Miami Heat NBA Finals showdown.
This is not new for a team which has been overlooked or even under-appreciated in the past. In fact their "under-the-radar" approach gave them four titles in less than a decade, a fact that not many NBA teams can claim.
How many times did we read or hear that the Spurs are done and yet they kept coming back? Yes they haven't been a serious threat for the past three years, and people will be quick to point out their aging core as the main reason and dismiss them as title contenders.
Look, the Spurs are better than a year ago. The question is will that be enough to win another title?
For the Spurs, the road to another championship starts with the 'Big 3' and as long as they can stay healthy the Spurs will have a chance. But it doesn't end there, this upcoming season there are more reasons to believe that they can get it done.
This team continue to find ways to stay relevant even as their core ages.
The emergence of George Hill was a welcome surprise last season and he is looking to fill a major role off the Spurs' bench. DeJuan Blair had a solid rookie season and is primed for a great sophomore year, Richard Jefferson worked hard over the summer for a chance to chase an NBA title and the addition of Tiago Splitter and the return of a healthy Tony Parker on his contract year means the Spurs can compete.
The biggest question that surrounds the Spurs right now is their depth at the small forward position. They have Jefferson and little else.
However, rookie James Anderson appears to be getting comfortable with the team and may have earned a shot at being in the regular playing rotation at small forward. Also, the Spurs could be leaning towards to keep a 14-man roster at the start of the season, plus Ginobili can slide at the three-spot when needed. That means the Spurs might be deeper at the small forward position than originally expected.
Ultimately, the Spurs' recent moves have kept their championship window open for at least another year and at the same time set a foundation for the future.
With some doubting them yet again, I'm not giving up on the Spurs. Not with a team which has infused some youth to their veteran core and fortified their frontcourt, and certainly not with a team that has a healthy Parker, Ginobili and Duncan in tow.
What are your thoughts? Can the Spurs win another NBA title?
Southwest Division preview
Can you hear it? The sounds of fans cheering in the AT&T Center, the squeaking of sneakers across the basketball court and mariachi music playing throughout the arena right before tipoff.
That's right the San Antonio Spurs are about to kick off the 2010-2011 NBA season.
There is so much to look forward to from the Spurs this season. The arrival of Tiago Splitter, the development of DeJuan Blair, a rested Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, and much more.
But for as much as we will be following the Spurs throughout the season, there are the other teams which make up the Southwest Division.
So without further adieu here are the challengers to the division crown and how they stack up heading into the new season.
New Orleans Hornets:
During the offseason, Chris Paul made it very clear he would like to see the Hornets improve to challenge for the NBA crown and intimated he would like to move on should the organization not assemble a solid team. Now he has backed off that sentiment.
Their key additions were Dell Demps to take the reigns as General Manager, Monty Williams as the new head coach, Trevor Ariza, D.J. Mbenga, Marco Belinelli and rookie Quincy Pondexter. All will help get the Hornets back on track as Western Conference powers.
It goes without saying the Hornets need to have a healthy Paul, who suffered injuries last season, to remain in the thick of thing in the Western Conference. Also, with Williams being a product of the San Antonio Spurs' system, expect the Hornets to focus on defense and placing Emeka Okafor at the foundation of their defense. Ariza will also be a nice player to run with Paul on the fast break.
David West may have dropped off statistically last season but remains a low-post threat. Marcus Thorton will continue to flourish as he might be inserted into the starting lineup.
Dallas Mavericks:
After a disappointing loss in the first round of the 2010 NBA playoffs against the Spurs, the Mavericks went back to the drawing board in the offseason.
Perhaps the biggest story for Dallas in the offseason was the resigning of Dirk Nowitzki who flirted with the idea of testing free agency.
Now the question is whether the Mavericks are title contenders despite their talented roster?
They added Dominique Jones and Tyson Chandler in the offseason to play along side Nowitzki, Jason Terry, Jason Kidd, Caron Butler, Shawn Marion and up-and-coming guard Rodrigue Beaubois. But are any of these players enough to be the second option on the Mavericks?
The addition of Chandler will bolster their interior which also includes Brendan Haywood. This will present a problem for opposing teams' offense. They will also have to monitor Chandler seeing how he played with Team USA during the summer.
Regardless, this team is talented enough to capture the division crown but the real test will be their performance in the playoffs.
Memphis Grizzlies:
Young, talented and improving. This Grizzlies team is on the verge of being the next "Oklahoma City Thunder" squad if they maintain their direction.
The biggest offseason move was to resign Rudy Gay though some feel Gay wasn't a max-contract player.
Nevertheless, they added veteran Tony Allen, Greivis Vasquez, Acie Law, and Xavier Henry to an already young and talented squad made of OJ Mayo, Gay, Marc Gasol, Mike Conley, and Zach Randolph. The foundation is there and this team might be ready for the next step.
What to watch for is simple -- will Hasheem Thabeet finally live up to the hype as a top lottery pick and will Gay lead this team deep in the playoffs after getting that huge contract?
Houston Rockets
He's back!
Yao Ming returns to the Rockets this season and sitting out all of last season with a foot injury and the subsequent surgery to correct it. Though his minutes will be limited.
While most of the attention is focused on the San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks to battle for the division crown, this is a dangerous team for the two other Texas teams.
The team is deep and talented. Luis Scola (who had a phenomenal performance in the 2010 World Championship), Aaron Brooks, Shane Battier, Brad Miller, Kevin Martin, Chase Budinger, Kyle Lowry and Courtney Lee.
However, like a broken record, this team's playoff chances depends on the health of Ming. The West has size (see the Los Angeles Lakers, Mavericks and Spurs) and Ming will have to shoulder the load in the paint.
Also, Brooks and Martin are an explosive offensive backcourt but they will have to improve on defense.
Key Spurs games to watch
Last year the San Antonio Spurs season ended in the Western Conference semi-finals with a four game sweep brought on by the Phoenix Suns. Since then, Spurs fans have been eager to get the 2010-2011 season underway.
So whether you are heading out to the AT&T Center, your favorite sports bar or going to gather up the family and friends to catch a game on TV from the comfort of your own home, here are a few key games to watch from each month.
In November the Spurs play three key games to watch:
- 14th at Oklahoma City
- 22nd vs. Orlando
- 26th vs. Dallas
On November 14th the Spurs hit the road against the young, up-and-coming Oklahoma City Thunder led by MVP candidate hopeful Kevin Durant.
In 2009-2010, the Spurs went a impressive 3-1 against the Thunder with their three wins coming by a combined total of 12 points and the one loss only being by three points.
While the Miami Heat made the most noise this offseason, the Orlando Magic are still a powerhouse team in the east and when these two teams meet up, it's always a great game to watch. This will be an early test for the Spurs to see how they fair against one of the best teams in the league.
The game against the Dallas Mavericks just adds yet another chapter to this great in-state rivalry. You don't want to miss the first time these two teams meet up, especially since the Mavericks have nothing but revenge on their minds after being sent home in the first round by the Spurs last year.
In December the Spurs play four key games to watch:
- 12th vs. Portland
- 23rd at Orlando
- 28th vs. L.A. Lakers
- 30th at Dallas
The Portland Trailblazers are also a young, up-and-coming team much like the Thunder however, in the 2009-2010 season, the Spurs were winless against the Trailblazers. The Spurs went 0-3 against Portland losing twice on the Trailblazers' home court and once in the Alamo City. The Spurs are looking to rebound from the beatings the Blazers handed out last year so this is a must watch game.
Also in this month is round two of the Spurs-Magic heavyweight bout, except this time the game takes place in Florida.
The Spurs will get their first crack at the back-to-back defending champions Los Angeles Lakers team on the 28th in San Antonio. These two teams split the four games they played last season with each team winning on the opposing teams floor.
The game against the Mavericks goes without saying as a must watch game. Round two of this battle for Texas takes place two days before the end of the year.
In January the Spurs play four key games to watch:
- 1st vs. Oklahoma City
- 5th at Boston
- 14th vs. Dallas
- 29th vs. Houston
The Spurs kick off the new year with a home game against the Thunder. This is going to be a tough task seeing as how most teams will be in full swing by this point in the season and the Thunder will be extremely dangerous during this time. This will give us more of a idea of the kind of season the Spurs are in for when these two teams meet to start off 2011.
A few days later the Spurs will go on the road to face the defending Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics. The Celtics have added the O'Neal boys (Shaquille and Jermaine) to their roster to overcome the loss of Kendrick Perkins. Despite what everyone may say about Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh and company, the Celtics are the team to beat in the east and they proved that last season when they made it back to the finals for the second time in three years.
Round three of the Spurs-Mavericks is set for the 14th of this month and it will be the last time Dallas plays in San Antonio during the regular season.
The game against the Houston Rockets on the 29th is the second time these teams meet in the season, however, Houston typically does not get going until mid to late season, so this is what makes this game a must see.
In February the Spurs play three key games to watch along with the annual rodeo road trip*:
- 1st at Portland
- 3rd at L.A. Lakers
- 23rd vs. Oklahoma City
Every year the Spurs go on the "Rodeo Road Trip" during the month of February and have done so since 1999. This year kicks off with two tough games back to back against Portland and the Lakers. Luckily these are the only two Western Conference playoff teams from the 2009-2010 season that the Spurs will play in this years road trip.
The remaining games on the road trip are against the Sacramento Kings, Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards, New Jersey Nets and Chicago Bulls. The Spurs will then come home and play against the Thunder on the 23rd. After the long road trip the Spurs will be in need of some home cooking and Durant will not make it a easy homecoming.
Last year the Spurs came home from the Rodeo Road Trip to play the Thunder and were able to get a win 95-87 and stopped Durant's scoring of 30 or more points per game streak. This should be another classic match up that will take place just days after the NBA All-Star break.
*Rodeo road trip is from February 1st through the 17th and includes nine games.
In March the Spurs play eight key games to watch:
- 4th vs. Miami
- 6th vs. L.A. Lakers
- 12th at Houston
- 14th at Miami
- 18th at Dallas
- 25th at Portland
- 28th vs. Portland
- 31st vs. Boston
The Spurs will have to wait until late in the season before they get their match up against the newly rebuilt Heat. The Heat made the biggest noise this off season with the signings of LeBron James and Chris Bosh. Every team has circled their calendar when they play Miami and with good reason. The Heat are considered to be the favorites to come out of the East and possibly even win the NBA trophy. The Spurs get to play them twice in this month, once in San Antonio and again near the middle of the month in Miami.
The Spurs also play Portland twice in this month along with playing the two teams from last years finals, Lakers and Boston Celtics.
The conclusion of the Spurs-Mavericks rivalry is also featured during this month and the Spurs will travel to Houston on the 12th to play against the other part of the "Texas Triangle."
In April the Spurs play two key games to watch:
- 1st at Houston
- 12th at Lakers
The Spurs will travel to Houston to play the fourth and final game against the Rockets during the regular season. The Rockets may be battling to get a playoff spot and the Spurs would love nothing more than to set them back on their playoff plans.
On their second to last game of the season the Spurs will travel to Los Angeles to play the Lakers for the final time of the regular season. With the West coming down to the last game of the regular season to determine seeding, this may end up being a huge game if the Spurs are jockeying for position in the west.
These are the games that stand out to me before the season starts, as you well know, teams get "hot" during different times of the season which would in turn create more games to watch.


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Illustration Friday - Phoenix
I had no idea what to draw for this week's topic and my Phoenix looks more like a plucked chicken but she has her feathered cape and retro sunglasses and is ready for some fun!
Oh my gosh, I love it!! So colorful and fun! The mask just makes it perfect.
hehe she's great i like her stance.
Very fun chicken-phoenix!
To answer your question, marshmallow creme is gooey marshmallows-in-a-jar. I use it for making fudge, but I ended up skipping that on my Christmas baking this year. It is fun to shop in other countries/cultures' stores! I love to go to the international district near my house and shop in the Asian stores. Hardly anyone speaks English (even the workers) and it reminds me of visiting Japan.
That is one happenin' chick!!
Mysterious with beautiful colors...Love your drawing!
Happy belated birthday my sweet. Thankyou for my birthday wishes too.... it made my day. I love your phoenix... it is glorious. Thought you might like to know that I am finally getting 'The Red Shoes' sequence done... should be finished soon. Lots of love, Nicole xox.
i love it anastasia - so vibrant and warm!!!
funky, its a Super Hero!
What fun this is. It really made me smile :)
It also kind of reminds me of a Peacock,or "pea-hawk" as my youngest calls it.
I love it though so fun! This is a dang cool phoenix. The purple bow is perfect.


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BATON ROUGE – The annual 2009 Louisiana Sales Tax Holiday takes place on Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8. On these two days, most retail purchases will be exempt from the four-percent state sales tax, the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) announced today.
The sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 7, and continues through 12:00 midnight on Saturday, August 8. By state law, the holiday takes place each year on the first consecutive Friday and Saturday in August.
The sales tax exemption applies to the first $2,500 of the purchase price of most individual items of tangible personal property for non-business use. State sales tax is to be paid on that portion of the price – of any individual item – in excess of $2,500.
The exemption applies only to the four-percent state sales tax. It does not apply to sales taxes collected by parishes, towns, school boards, and other local taxing authorities. All retailers are required to participate by offering the tax exemption at the time of sale.
Sellers may take advantage of a special provision from LDR which offers a $25 credit to offset the cost of reprogramming their cash registers. Information about the credit is available in Revenue Information Bulletin No. 03-009.
For more information, visit the 2009 Louisiana Sales Tax Holiday page at www.revenue.louisiana.gov.