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The First Time I Met Lucky Larry [PHOTO] — Throwback Thursday
I thought I remembered taking a photo of Lucky Larry, the one and only time I remember him venturing to my small hometown of White Oak, and last night I found it.
I thought I remembered taking a photo of Lucky Larry, the one and only time I remember him venturing to my small hometown of White Oak, and last night I found it.
Michael Ballack and Alexi Lalas both know their soccer, but they don't often agree, on anything.
Disney's 'Frozen' has been captivating the attention of children since its release date, and irritating the parents with the lack of logic in the movie for the same amount of time. This video depicts everything that parents have been thinking and more.
Apparently it takes up to 18 construction workers to stop an unmanned, running concrete buffer!
You may have heard Kellie Rasberry talking about this video during the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show on Tuesday, but have you seen it yet? Dumb Ways to Die.
What do you do when you are all by yourself in the Las Vegas Airport overnight. Make a video of the empty airport lip-dubbed to 'All by Myself,' of course!
Iggy Azalea's 'Fancy' has become a monster hit, and now has a hilarious parody going viral on the internet - 'I'm so Pregnant.' You've got to see this.
We are one step closer to crowning the winner of the "Big Break" talent contest. Listen to the awesome music our semi-finalists submitted.
Favorite funny guy Will Ferrell and his look-alike Chad Smith, drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, battle on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for best drummer and you won't want to miss it.
When I stumbled across this video I didn't believe that the headline was true, but there is actually a cat wearing a shark costume riding a roomba vacuum cleaner.
Are you lacking motivation on this Friday afternoon? Here's a little video to inspire you to move forward to your goal.


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Cafe Murano
- Address:
309 Cranes Roost Blvd
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701Neighborhood:
Altamonte Springs
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: $30 and under
Cafe Murano
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.cafe-murano.com/
- Phone: (407) 834-5880
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch Daily: 11:00am - 3:00pm, Dinner: Sunday - Wednesday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Thursday - Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Italian
- Executive Chef: John Andrich
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Entertainment: Live Bands every Friday & Saturday Evening from 8:45-12:30
Ladies Night every Thursday night. Featuring a live DJ
A word from Cafe Murano
Growing up one of 5 children in a tight-knit New Jersey family, Chef John relished the chance to work in the kitchen with his European grandmother, and it was from her that he developed his deep affection for Italian cuisine.Continued
He cites his opportunity to work alongside Master Chef Giuseppe Formica at Hotel Giardino, in, Pesaro, Italy, as having a profound influence on his culinary philosophy.
Here at his popular upscale restaurant on Italy's Adriatic coast, Chef John learned the delicate art of making pastas, breads and pastries a mano, and gained a finer appreciation for the importance of freshness, quality and simplicity in Italian Cuisine.
Chef John's love of food is enhanced by his engaging personality and his love for people. Dine at Café Murano and discover a friendly welcoming atmosphere, an amazing meal and a longing to return.
He cites his opportunity to work alongside Master Chef Giuseppe Formica at Hotel Giardino, in, Pesaro, Italy, as having a profound influence on his culinary philosophy.
Here at his popular upscale restaurant on Italy's Adriatic coast, Chef John learned the delicate art of making pastas, breads and pastries a mano, and gained a finer appreciation for the importance of freshness, quality and simplicity in Italian Cuisine.
Chef John's love of food is enhanced by his engaging personality and his love for people. Dine at Café Murano and discover a friendly welcoming atmosphere, an amazing meal and a longing to return.
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
- Diners' Choice WinnerOutdoor Dining
- Diners' Choice WinnerScenic View
- Diners' Choice WinnerVibrant Bar Scene
Cafe Murano - Best Restaurants in Altamonte Springs ›
Cafe Murano reviews from OpenTable diners
43 reviews since July 31, 2014
- Food4.2Service4.2
- Ambiance3.9Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (26)great for outdoor dining (25)scenic view (23)vibrant bar scene (20)good for groups (19)great for lunch (14)fit for foodies (13)special occasion (11)romantic (9)late-night find (9)hot spot (9)kid-friendly (7)great for brunch (7)notable wine list (7)Show More
- evemetlisVIPDined on 11/1/2014Way too loud. Would have been nice to know it turns into a 'club atmosphere' at 830p. Was looking for a quiet dinner.
- Average ItalianSteveDined on 10/24/2014Noisy, food ok, but nothing outstanding. Service was ok but spottySpecial Features:
- Sunday LunchzackdevineDined on 10/19/2014Our Sunday lunch was very nice as we were hungry for Italian food. Never having been to Café Murano before we were anxious to try it and it was very good. We were a little surprised that a salad didn't come with the pasta, but that was fine as it gave us more room for the good stuff! I would definitely recommend this restaurant to my friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food was Just OkTinaVIPDined on 10/17/2014If you want a nice happy hour with good ambience till 8pm, then go because it is very nice, but if you want a great meal...go somewhere else. The food was just off enough to make you not want to come back. We will come back for happy hour due to it being close to home but not so sure about ever coming for dinner. Don't get the grouper or file. The filet was so thin and way overcooked and my grouper, I asked if sauce was light and she said just a drizzle, but it was swimming in some sauce and I could barely tast the gouper and they had spinach that tasted like it was soaked in vinegar.Special Features:
- Nice view and patio, great food....RichDined on 10/17/2014Enjoyed view and atmosphere, friendly staff, great bar.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food, nice atomosphereOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 10/10/2014Overall the experience was good. My only negative comment would be that we waited way too long for our first round of drinks. I would say it was 25 minutes after we ordered our drinks before they came to the table, and that is after we asked where they were! Other than that, it was good.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good place..could be betterJoeBuckDined on 10/3/2014Nice place and good food....if you want to make it better don't use a cheap soda spray gun for your mixed drinks..only serve from a bottle your tonics and sodas etc...Special Features:
- Loud happy hour sceneSpecialoccastionsDined on 9/26/2014Not the place to go for a quiet dinner. Great service, average food.Special Features:
- Wonderful FindJudyDined on 9/26/2014We dine here every time we come to town. Great bar scene, fantastic food, and wonderful service. We highly recommend.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Italian FoodBlanca10Dined on 9/24/2014Close to the mall in Altamonte Springs. Large restaurant with very good Italian food. Pasta was delicious! Great appetizers and good wine list. Service very good as well. Would definitely recommend if you are in that area of Orlando.Special Features:
- Good good and servicetennisdr99VIPDined on 9/12/2014Good neighborhood food and service . nice view after the jot sun goes down.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DaytonaDaveDined on 9/7/2014We have been to this place twice now, and have been impressed by it each time. The food is incredible, and not overpriced as it is in many venues these days. The portion sizes are still generous, as everyone took a little home with them. The atmosphere is great! The earlier you go the quieter it is. Last time we reserved at 6pm and had the place nearly to ourselves. But I know the place amps up later on with a live band and a large bar room. This place is a lot of fun!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Friends' 80th bdayyoungerDined on 9/5/2014Party of 4 all enjoyed happy hour drinks and individual dinner selections.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First TimerseastsiderockgroupiesDined on 8/22/2014There were 3 of us who attended for the first time. We came to enjoy EAST SIDE ROCK as we are loyal followers ("groupies") of theirs. Waitress, Jackie, was especially cordial in helping us pick out wines, beers, entrees, and desserts. She was tremendous. The band certainly held up to their high standards in the new venue. Please have them back again!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Prime locationLyndaVIPDined on 8/12/2014Murano's has excellent options for large groups. Food is consistently good and they mix a good drink.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pleasant experience.KissDined on 8/9/2014This was a good dining experience for us. I wouldn't say it was wow, but nice. I am starting to see a trend of restaurants not having everything on their wine list in-stock and the waiters not being informed about it. We order a wine bottle and have to wait and see if they have it. It's dissapointing. Plus, you have to make up your mind about another bottle pretty quickly. This restaurant is kid-friendly; however, we went through three high chairs before they found one that was not broken. I prefer this spot for lunch rather than dinner.Special Features:
- service needs workbecsueDined on 8/6/2014Needs improvement on service. On patio we were forgotten. Anyways food was so good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- My FavoritedeborahDined on 8/2/2014I love Cafe Murano. This was not my first visit and will not be my last. The food is incredible, the service is friendly and competent, and my husband appreciates the selection of craft beers. We love the band that plays in the evening and the beautiful view. I continually recommend the restaurant and no one is ever disappointed. All this for affordable prices.Special Features:
- Family dinnerSusdinesDined on 8/2/2014Family get together with elders and kids..all "special requests" met with a smile. Food and service great as usual.Special Features:
- The following 83 reviews are from the Cafe Murano reviews archive.
- Delicious foodFoodjunkie22Dined on 7/25/2014Everything was amazing there. The sushi was extremely fresh and all tasted great. Even better were all the various cocktails they make which can satisfy any craving.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great meal at Cafe MuranoDiveduoDined on 7/19/2014We had dinner with four adults and done child. The place was very friendly as was the service. Food and wine was greatSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Server preoccupied/uninformativeLofo8alotfor2Dined on 7/10/2014Food was delicious! Portions generous! Great beer list! Service was good,Disappointed happy hour was not mentioned during entire meal when we overheard from neighboring table that it was last call for happy hour. We would of gladly purchased more alcohol even possibly stayed longer as we were weary about drinking due to us being ensure about our plans afterwards.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great ambianceOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 7/5/2014Great food. Friendly server. Beautiful setting. I would love to go back again next time I'm in Orlando.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Birthday BonusoutdoordiningfanDined on 7/2/2014Outdoor dining was a priority when I conducted an online search for a new place to eat. The service, food, and view combined to be the perfect place for my birthday supper. By splitting a meal, I was even able to be true to my new 'portion control' diet.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- HopethishelpsDined on 6/28/2014Food quality was below average for the price. Drinks are overpriced. It was not the dining experience were hoping for.
- Great Dining SpotEdwardVIPDined on 6/25/2014Great food, ambiance. Veal picatta was excellent. A delightful evening eating and visiting with friend.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great prices and portionsJOrlandoDined on 6/15/2014We went here for Father's Day and really enjoyed it. The kids portions were very generous for only $5. The adult portions were a good size too. None of us could finish our meal. My ravioli entree was only ok, but I enjoyed the appetizer and salad a great deal. Next time I'll try a different entree. The server was spot on.Special Features:
- Excellent dining experienceTracyDined on 6/14/2014It was our first time there, had dinner with friends. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Atmosphere inside very relaxing, there is also a bar area, and outside seating(that we found out is pet friendly). The food is amazing from start to finish. Dont miss while in Altamonte!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best iteration yetfr5edDined on 6/13/2014This location has gone through a number of businesses over the 20 years we have lived in Altamonte Springs. Cafe Murano has proven to be the venerable establishment. The food and atmosphere are great and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. I love the fact that the owner is a craft bee aficionado - I hoe they continue to expand their offerings :-)Special Features:
- foodieVIPDined on 6/11/2014The catch of the day-grouper was fantastic! Half our party ordered it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- awesome pizza!littlebuddyBlazeDined on 5/31/2014Great place to catch happy hour! We had a few craft beers, and the best pizza in town! All or a fair priceSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- NoisysocialdinerDined on 5/24/2014The restaurant was rather noisy and it was difficult to hear the person sitting across the table. Also, due to the position of the table, the glare off the water and umbrella outside the door was blinding. We should have asked them to turn our table so that it was more conducive to conversation and enjoyment. We were located in the walkway to the patio. One side of the table had the setting sun in their eyes. The food was good but waiter made infrequent trips to our area. We also had to watch for him then ask for water refills; service was not tops. I only recommend if you ask to be seated in the dining area rather than the open area with the bar and have plenty of time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Italian FarefrankieDined on 5/19/2014My girlfriend and I walk around the trail next door once a week, and we wondered if this place was as good as it looked from outside. It is. Great menu and wine selection, attentive wait staff, affordable prices on original dishes. Very romantic, we watched the sun set across the water. We will recommend it and definitely come again soon.Special Features:
- Little GemAnnTagonistDined on 5/17/2014On Festival Dr in a lovely enclave in Altamonte Springs, FL called Uptown. We were visiting our daughter and looking for a late night spot for those of us with a craving for Italian and Murano did not disappoint. The ravioli tasted homemade and the bolognese sauce is to die for. While my penne vodka was a little too salty, our salads (house and caesar) were spot on. The bread is delicious - try not to fill up on it too much as the portions are quite large. We will be back next time we visit!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice PlaceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/10/2014This is the third time I have eaten here and the first time we ate inside. The outside is great and the bar is nice, but the dining area that is in a different room is a little odd. It did not seem to fit with the rest of the place. I don't remember the name of our server but the service was slow. Very slow. They were nice but not very attentive. The food, on the other hand, was great! Everyone in the group loved the food including the kids. They also have a decent selection of craft beers and good wine list.Special Features:
- Dinner with Jamie ( server)RobertDined on 4/12/2014Food was excellent. Booths were comfortable. The outstanding point of the evening, besides having dinner with my wife, was our server. Our youngest daughter was a server for several years and we are tuned in to what a server should be.. Jamie exceeded our expectations. She was personable and friendly but maintained a high degree of professionalism. Her knowledge of the menu and recommendations were excellent. We will definitely be back. RobertSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great all around .OpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 4/7/2014You had been recommended by 2 separate people and they were right! We enjoyed a delicious meal on the patio with out of town friends. We will be back with another group.Special Features:
- Service was outstanding. LouCraigDined on 4/4/2014Service was outstanding. Lou was our server and he was very attentive and spot on.Special Features:
- enjoyed foodOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 3/14/2014food was excellent & has been on each visit. sitting near the bar is a problem as noise level detracts from enjoyable experienceSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Relaxing sunsetsFirefightermomDined on 3/9/2014We love Cafe Murano for many reasons. The food is consistently delicious. Service is great and very accommodating. Having dinner outside on a beautiful evening is very relaxing and a great way to end a weekend. The hostess and servers are very friendly and they make you feel very special. Would recommend to all my friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.

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Archived Story
Births 1-18-10Published 12:17pm Monday, January 18, 2010
Victoria Vasquez and Noah Pontius of Dowagiac are the proud parents of a daughter, Danielle Lenore Pontius. Danielle was born Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009.
She weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces, and measured 21 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Hector and Lenore Vasquez of Dowagiac.
Paternal grandparents are Larry Pontius of Longwood, Fla., and the late Catherine Vickerman. Siblings include a sister, Gabriella Neumann.
Timmy and Erika (Urban) Kirtdoll of Sioux Trail, Niles, are the parents of Ceon Cruz, born Friday, Dec. 25, 2009.
Ceon weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches at birth. Ceon has two brothers, Acie and Beau Kirtdoll. Maternal grandparents are the late Lorraine and Richard Urban.
Paternal grandparents are Josephine Kirtdoll and Doug Freeman Sr.


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Putting yourself first
Many of us in helping professions have a tendency to put the needs of those we help before our own. It's so easy to do.
But, as I've discovered recently (yet again), it's really important to make sure that you are taking care of yourself, so that you can, in fact, take care of others.
I absolutely love the work I do leading organizing teams to create fast, significant change for my clients. I love it, but it drains me. By the end of a session, I am physically and mentally exhausted.
I learned earlier this year that two successive days of leading organizing teams is my healthy maximum. Yesterday, I completed a third day in a row of team organizing. (It was the fourth team job I'd led in five days.)
When I got home, I sat in my recliner with my laptop and finished writing the number of the words I needed to meet my daily quota for my novel. My husband was making a delicious dinner and by the time it was ready I'd rested enough to be able to get out of the recliner and come to the table. During my resting time, I renewed my resolve to not work more than two days in a row leading teams.
The trouble, of course, is that people want help and there are only so many days in a week. But I reminded myself that good self care means putting myself first on my schedule. I have marked days on my calendar with the label "No clients" so that I don't try to please someone by making an appointment at the expense of my own physical and mental health.
What about you? Are you putting yourself first in your schedule? If not, perhaps you can mark out days on your calendar for yourself or let go of some volunteer commitments. Maybe you can delegate some responsibilities. Whatever you need to do, please take care of yourself first so that you have the energy and resiliency to help others.
Peaceful photo by Hilary Perkins via Flickr. Used under Creative Commons License
Help create a snapshot of organizing in America
The National Association of Professional Organizers is conducting a survey to gauge what the public thinks about organizing and productivity. They're curious about the general public's organizing behaviors and attitudes and hope to create a snapshot of how organizing affects the everyday life of Americans.
Obviously, the more responses they get to the survey, the more useful it will be in helping this organization help professional organizers help you!
Can you help? If you have a few minutes, please click on this link to take the 40-question survey. The survey closes on November 25.
Swype makes typing easier
With iOS 8, my iPhone got just a little bit better. For a brief time before I got my beloved iPhone (I currently use the 5S), I had a cheap Android phone. The only thing I missed about that phone was the built-in Swype keyboard that made texting easier. With Swype, you slide your finger from key to key, rather than pressing the individual keys with your finger or thumb.
iOS 8 allows for external keyboards. And now Swype is available for the iPhone. Before I knew about Swype, I'd been dragging my feet upgrading because I'm always afraid of bugs. When my friend Standolyn told me about Swype (at that moment it was available free of charge, now it's 99 cents), I immediately upgraded to iOS 8 and downloaded the app.
It was like riding a bicycle, if I bought a more expensive, feature-laden bicycle. I immediately fell back in love with Swype. I don't know how much of this is Swype and how much is iOS 8, because I've barely used the Apple keyboard since upgrading the operating system, but Swype predicts words so that you can access them with one touch. (For example, if my husband text me a question, "yes" and "no" appear above the keyboard.) It supplies easy, one-touch correction suggestions. And it corrects words you've already typed as you input new words, so that they're correct in context.
And I'm not an emoji kind of gal, but if you are, you might enjoy the fact that Swype suggests pictures for some words. For example, if I type "poodle" (which I do, frequently) I'm offered the opportunity to select a drawing of a poodle. (See the photo above.) And that just makes me smile.
Here's a little preview video of Swype:
As an aside, I heard a ergonomist speak recently at our NAPO-St. Louis chapter meeting. She suggested that it's healthier to use a swiping keyboard on your phone than a typing one. (Apparently younger people are developing thumb problems because of the texting.)
I still love dictating my text messages; in order to access the microphone, I have to switch to the Apple keyboard, which is easy to do with a couple of touches. Dictation seems to have improved with iOS 8—I really enjoy the fact that the words now appear one at a time as you dictate them, rather than all appearing when you tap Done. But sometimes dictating a message—for example when you're in a public place—is less than optimal. In those instances, I find Swype so much more enjoyable than typing one letter at a time.
Worth repeating: Those pesky extra buttons
This blog post from last year is one of my favorites. It speaks so clearly to my mantra, "Why is it so hard to let it be easy?" Incidentally, my extra buttons remain in their little Mason jar and I'm pretty sure I haven't accessed them since I wrote this post.
While I was perusing Facebook this morning, I stumbled onto a link to a post on organizing extra buttons on the Organize and Decorate Everything blog.
You know what I'm talking about, right? Those extra buttons that come (usually in some sort of envelope) with new clothes.
In that blog post, Leanne, the writer, details her beautifully organized and very labor-intensive method of dealing with these buttons: she either uses the original packaging or puts the button in a tiny clear-plastic envelope. She writes a description of the garment on the envelope. She does the same with the extra thread that comes with the garment.
Then she files these tiny envelopes in small accordion file, organized by color. Once a year, she goes through the accordion file and weeds out the buttons that belong to garments she no longer has.
Wow. Just wow. To me, that is a whole lot of work that, in my life anyway, would pay very few dividends. I can't remember the last time I needed one of the extra buttons that came with a garment.
Let's contrast Leanne's method with my own. I have a mason jar that I put buttons in. When I buy a garment that has extra buttons (which these days is pretty rare, since I buy so many of my clothes at resale shops), I take the buttons out of the envelope and put them in the jar. And I throw away any extra thread.
In the rare event that I need one of these buttons, I just pour the buttons out of the jar and and find it. I have the matching buttons on the garment, so I can identify it.
That's it. It takes no time.
Here's a photo of my button jar:
These contrasting methods do a marvelous job of illustrating an overriding principle I live by:
Organizing systems should be as complex as they need to be and not one bit more.
I found myself admiring how beautifully organized the buttons in that blog post were, and the beauty of accordion file of buttons sorted by color, and then I realized that for me, anyway, that would be a complete waste of time. And if I aspired to a system like that, I'd probably just have a big pile of buttons waiting to be processed. In the case of extra buttons, simple is best.
My blog's 8th birthday
On November 10, 2006 I posted my first blog post. Today, I'm posting my 992nd.
Eight years of blogging feels like something to be proud of. I started the blog at the advice of my web designer, Nora Brown. Originally, my purpose was to allow my clients to get to know me before hiring me. (Since I'm not born organized, I didn't want them expecting a super-organized perfectionist to arrive at their door.)
This blog has paid huge dividends. I do think it has served its original purpose (and continues to do so), but it has been useful in so many other ways:
- It helps keep my website high in search rankings
- It establishes my expertise
- It allows met to view the world through the eyes of a blogger—I'm constantly looking at situations and wondering how I can turn them into something helpful for my blog readers.
- It's made me more reflective
- It's sparked relationships with companies, like Rubbermaid, SentrySafe and the dear departed Springpad.
- It's helped potential clients understand that I'm a person who keeps commitments and is good at creating habits.
These are just some of the reasons I blog. In 2012, I added started a second blog, Organize Your Family History and now I try to blog twice a week at each of them. (I just switched up my schedule a little bit recently and will be planning to post here on Mondays and Thursdays and at OYFH Tuesdays and Fridays.)
The world of blogging is not what it was last eight years ago. Back then, social media had little impact. In 2006, Facebook was open only to college students, and Twitter was four months old. LinkedIn had just started including public profiles. Pinterest and Instagram were years from starting. Social media sites have since changed the fabric of the landscape immensely. People don't get as much information from blogs as they did eight years ago. But I keep blogging and I keep benefitting. I can't even imagine what it would take for me to give up my blogs.
It may sound weird, but my blogs feel like friends to me. I love giving them the attention they deserve and they give so much back to me in return.
I am so grateful to Nora for suggesting I start this blog back in 2008. I look forward to blog post #1000!
Making your keys easy to identify
In the September of 2013, I spent a little time trying to get a handle on the mass of unidentified keys I had floating around my house.
I blogged about it then and I created some solutions that have worked pretty well for me.
One thing I didn't cover in that blog post is my affinity for using to color to help me easily identify the keys I keep on my main key chain. At one point, I had a copy of a key made and selected a special key whose top was covered with a hard blue plastic adhered to the key. But the hard plastic broke off. So I painted it with blue nail polish instead, with fairly unsatisfactory results.
I also put a green patterned key cap on my main back-door key, which has worked out well, but I have to rely on my memory to know which key it is. That's not too big a deal, but it does require a little bit of thought.
So I was delighted when the folks at label-label® approached me and asked if they could send me a sample of their all-in-one key cap to review.
Label-label key caps combine my love of color coding with my love for labels. You adhere a label to the key, then fit the key cap over it. There's a window cut out in the key cap to reveal the label.
Simple in its brilliance, right? Here's a picture of two of my keys on my main key ring, which have been label-labeled.
The label-label key cap kit comes with appropriately sized pre-printed labels as well as a set of blank labels that you can write on before sticking them on the key. They labels are laminated and I found the instructions a little confusing for peeling off first the backing the laminated topper and then the backing of the label itself. Once I got the hang of it, though, it was easy. And the lamination has held up well.
It occurred to me that I could probably use a laminated label from my Brother P-Touch label maker to more easily (and neatly) create a key label. I haven't had the chance to try it yet.
The pack I was sent came with eight caps, each a different color. One nice little feature of the key cap is the little nubbin at the hole end of the key. If you put the nubbin so that it's on the top when your key is in the keyhole, you don't have to worry about putting your key in upside down. That's particularly helpful when the lighting is dim.
If you all the keys look alike, this might be a great solution for you. They're making me very happy. It's the little things, right?
Embracing imperfection
As I wrote on Friday, I'm writing a novel this month. This is my third novel. I do it for the fun of the challenge.
When I was writing my 1700 words this morning, I found myself doubting the quality of my work. Was this plot stupid? Was the writing sophisticated enough? Is this a waste of time? Then I realized it didn't matter. What's important here is that I meet my goal and write 50,000 words in 30 days. The quality of the words is neither here nor there.
That got me thinking about how liberating it is to embrace imperfection. When you let go of the how great the outcome will be, you can really make some progress. If I were trying to write the Great American Novel and finish with something I could hand off to a reader without further editing, I'd never get the darned thing done. Especially not in a single month. And, truly, I'm not interested in spending more than month writing fiction. I have a life to live and a business to run simultaneously.
As it is, I'll end the month with a first draft that I can polish up later, if I so desire. And I'll have met my goal. And, as I know from past experience, it'll feel great.
The beauty of imperfectionism applies to much more than speedy novel writing. So many of my organizing clients are perfectionists. They want to find the best way to organize their homes. Or the best possible charities to receive their discards. Or the perfect way to store their belongings.
But when you pursue perfection, it can be hard to complete a project. Or even start one. Letting go of perfect allows you to get started and make progress. If you tend to be a perfectionist and it's holding you back, I suggest you just do something toward your goal. Anything.
I love the expression "Don't let perfect get in the way of done." That's true in organizing projects, in novel writing, and in life. A life lived imperfectly is better than a life lived waiting for the perfect time to do something.
This month as I make progress toward completing a 50,000 word novel in 30 days, I'm definitely embracing imperfection. And I'm going to try to apply that philosophy to other areas of my life.


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I haven't weighed myself. But I am noticing changes. Big changes! My clothes are geting loser and I can see the difference every morning. My sleep schedule is 11-530am and I am sleeping so soundly. A month ago 8 hra wasn't enough. I have sustainable energy throughout the day. My stress levels are better than before. This last week since my stomach didn't hurt at all. I can't believe it! Normal digestion every morning. No crazy cravings. I have increased my intake of greens. I have added fish oil and Chia seeds and avacado in my Smoothies. And I cook all my meats in high heat oils and usually include anvil oil with apple cider vinegar on salads. Still not enough in fats? Oh and more good news cellulite is less noticeable, I think its going away if that's possible. And I can see my body develop muscle tone. Sherri I am feeling so good. I don't think everything is completely healed but my body is changing and I am starting to feel great, ,energized, and beautiful again. I am so happy with what we have done so far. Just want to say thank you thus far. I am anxious to see if this progress keeps up.Melissa Kubis
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Going to see Cirque du Soleil tomorrow in Hartford, CT. Any recs?
- applesauce23 Apr 14, 2008 08:37 PM
The show will be on Market Street in Hartford at 8 p.m. I was hoping that I could get a good recommendation for a kid-friendly restaurant in the area. Thanks!
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/159026 There is a thread on the New England board regarding this topic, I was given great recommendations. Enjoy the show!
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Black Eyed Sally's on Asylum St (across from Bushnell Park) is kid friendly...cajun food, very casual
Agave...Mexican...on the corner of Ann St & Allyn
City Steam..on Main St... a brew pub...has kid entrees...
I have in the past gone to West Hartford to the Elbow Room for more casual fare. Elbow Room has great macaroni and cheese!!!!! There are several other choices that I have not been too and there is also the new Cheesecake factory in BlueBack Square.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Spectacle of the Alternative
The definitive book on "the most culturally sophisticated label in the history of recorded sound". James Nice delivers the actual story of Factory; facts not myths. With a chapter for every year and two chapters for 1980 - bands, stories and connections previously overlooked are all featured. So often reduced to Joy Division, New Order, Happy Mondays and The Hacienda the...
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1.0 out of 5 stars missing pages
why are the pages from 115 to 146 missing in the book ?
has anyone else recieved a copy like this ?
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Spectacle of the Alternative,
The definitive book on "the most culturally sophisticated label in the history of recorded sound". James Nice delivers the actual story of Factory; facts not myths. With a chapter for every year and two chapters for 1980 - bands, stories and connections previously overlooked are all featured. So often reduced to Joy Division, New Order, Happy Mondays and The Hacienda the story here is expanded so that The Wake warrant numerous entries in the index and The Durutti Column story is woven throughout the text and links to Belgian label Les Disques du Crepuscule are explored.Based on numerous author interviews the story from 1976 -1992 is comprehensively covered with no artist considered too small to have their part in the unfolding story portrayed.
The book may become darker and darker as the end approaches but you still leave it inspired by Factory's love of beauty and 'art over commerce' and wondering why people demand so little these days from their bands and labels.James Nice is never afraid to be objective and critical and consequently the love and admiration that the author obviously feels for the subject carries a lot of weight. When something is praised you know it is deserved.
Shadowplayers is the much needed literary equivalent to Matthew Robertson's Factory Records: The Complete Graphic Album and should be read by anyone with an interest in the musical landscape of the late seventies, eighties and early nineties and anyone intrigued by those who choose to take the path less travelled.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, fascinating, in some ways horrifying,
Peter Lee (Manchester ,United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This is a fantastic book. It's a chunky brick of a thing, encased in a shocking pink cover with tastefully embossed silver bits, but what matters is the content. And oh, what content.
The book tells the story of Factory Records from 1976 - when the Sex Pistols first played in Manchester and Tony Wilson and friends founded the Factory Club in Hulme - right through to its dissolution in 1992. It's a fascinating story, impeccably researched and wonderfully written, which concentrates on the facts rather than the anecdotes. The story is, in some ways, horrifying: a record company run with good intentions but no written contracts, and business decisions often made on personal prejudices (such as Wilson's insistence that Dry Bar should be opened in Manchester's then run-down Northern Quarter rather than close to the university on account of the fact that he disliked students) and gut feelings as opposed to market research.
The focus throughout is Factory rather than one particular aspect, so readers hoping for the detailed story of Joy Division, New Order or the Hacienda may be disappointed, but their stories are told excellently elsewhere. I recently read - and thoroughly enjoyed - Peter Hook's book about the Hacienda, and in some ways I see that book and this as companion volumes. In this book you'll find all Factory bands are covered almost equally, with plenty on the likes of Section 25 and The Durruti Column as well as New Order and Joy Division themselves, but as this book concentrates on the record company and its numerous spin-off projects they're almost characters rather than the story itself.
Towards the end when Factory begins to collapse the story darkens, and the end is always looming on the horizon. There's a feeling of inevitability, as Wilson's doggedness to continue with projects to their bitter end sees his company fall into oblivion, spending spiralling out of control, bands relied upon to shore up business ventures at the expense of their own salaries, and the mis-management is shockingly revealed. In some respects it reads almost like a thriller.
If any criticisms are to be made I'd have liked a few more pictures maybe - sometimes record covers are described as being beautiful or terrible, and a picture would have been good, but then again the internet is always at hand - and the few which are included are all in black and white, but they're sufficient. Also, I'd have liked maybe a catalogue of the FAC numbers, as several things are referred to initially by their name and number, then later just by their number, but this is just a niggle.
This is a superb biography of a sadly missed record label, and a reminder of how not to run a business. Buy and read this, and if you want to know more about the likes of the Hacienda or the bands you can then read other books.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars At last - a real book about Factory,
Ian Murphy "murphmanz" - See all my reviews
Finally someone has written a real history of Factory Records that doesn't fall into the trap of unquestioningly re-hashing the myths. James Nice has produced a history of the Manchester label that gives a more substantial version of events than those previously published. Nice includes the part played by the 'lesser' lights among the Factory artists - Section 25, Stockholm Monsters, etc. - and isn't afraid to be critical of the decisions made by the company.
As a thorough and relatively academic work, 'Shadowplayers' offers a nice counterpoint to the entertaining, but one-dimensional version of events in 'Twenty Four Hour Party People' etc.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive label biography,
CA James (Edinburgh, UK) - See all my reviews
Comparable in scope to David Cavanagh's Creation Records biog My Magpie Eyes Are On The Prize, Shadowplayers is a major work that is the ideal companion to the DVD of the same name.
James Nice is ideally placed to write the definitive account of the label, having worked for Factory's Benelux arm, as well as curating his own label, LTM, which has re-released much of the material that Factory recorded in its short life, and safeguarding the legacy of many of the artists, including The Durutti Column, Northside, Biting Tongues, Section 25 and Revenge.
Scholarly but accessible, and shot through with mordant black humour, the book is a terrific primer for anyone with even a passing interest in post-punk, and absolutely essential reading for all Factory aficionados.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brill buy!,
This review is from: Shadowplayers: The Rise and Fall of Factory Records (Paperback)
My husband hasn't put this down! One of the best chrissie presses he got I think! He is totally engrossed!
Fab read if you remember this era fondly!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Factual: 546 pages by Factory Records' unofficial curator,
Colin McCartney (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
Balanced, well-paced, candid. If you've ever read the liner notes of any LTM Records (the author's own label) releases then you'll know exactly what to expect from this - and you won't be disappointed. James Nice expands these strands to 546 densely printed pages.
Wisely, Nice avoids re-telling the stories everyone already knows (Ian Curtis's suicide, Blue Monday sleeve, blah blah). Instead, he studiously assembles nuggets of information from previously published articles (some of which you will remember, some of which you won't) and his own interviews.
James himself admits that he is a fanboy, albeit a connected one - having worked for euro-Factory's sister-label Les Disques du Crepuscule. But when a fanboy writes as well as this, who needs what passes for so-called journalism?
Criticisms? Well, the black and white pictures in the middle of the book aren't up to much - I've seen most of them elsewhere. I wouldn't be surprised if Mr Nice has lots more Alan Erasmus photos lurking in Bonusprint envelopes in his Welsh dresser drawers. "A Factory Pictorial" should, perhaps, be his next project? Also, although you already know the ending, it's still a bit of a downer. There's no attempt to provide any pseudo-philosophical uplifting summation of the label's legacy by way of a conclusion: no big deal, just a bit depressing. The reader is left to make up his own mind.
My own opinion on the label (for what it's worth)? Commerce and uncompromising art didn't mix and the end result was that a lot of artists and suppliers who put their faith in Factory, went unpaid. That was wrong - irrespective of how immaculate the finished product appeared to be.
If you're a fan of the label then you need this book. If you're an obsessive, why not order the (possibly) forthcoming solid marble cover, Peter Saville/Ben Kelly-designed edition with sandpaper pages and then...don't pay for it? Revenge.
Apart from Bernard Sumner's memoirs (and, of course, not forgetting my aforementioned pictorial idea?), there surely can't be many more books about Factory Records/Joy Division/New Order that need to be published?
4.0 out of 5 stars How Not to Run a Record Company,
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Written by a Factory insider, this is an enjoyable, well-paced journey through the history of the famous Mancunian label. As well as documenting much about Factory's top bands, namely Joy Divison, New Order and Happy Mondays this book also tells the story of many smaller acts such as A Certain Ratio, Section 25 and The Durutti Column.
Factory was really an idealistic experiment in popular culture rather than a business in the conventional sense and this book explores the extraordinary personalities involved in creating and running the company. It also highlights many of the interesting, exciting and sometimes horrific events of the Manchester music scene during the period from the mid-seventies to the early nineties.
Shadowplayers is a beautifully produced book – for example, each chapter's title page has an image created by graphic designer and Factory director, Peter Saville, who was responsible for many of the iconic covers of classic Factory albums.
A companion volume to this item is perhaps Peter Hook's book "The Hacienda: How Not to Run a Club".
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a Factory book not solely about JD, NO and HM,
Nigel Bate "FAC 51" (Manchester, UK) - See all my reviews
There's been many books released on Factory and its many bands. However, none come anywhere close to the quality of this one. There's plenty on ACR, Section 25 and Durutti Column so it caters for all tastes and is not just focussed on Joy Division, New Order and the Mondays like all the other Factory related books. It's a bargain at this price and it really should be sellng for more and making more money for the author it is that good.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Factory - A key period in music,
Brian Kendrick - See all my reviews
If you were like me in the late '70's early '80's music was key in your personnel life. It was the Thatcher years and times were very tough. I'm from Liverpool so I experienced it from the front line. Music was an escapism. I experienced the truly exciting times of the evolution of punk (Eric's) which really did have a major impact on music but then some of the major bands during this era (Clash, Pistols, The Jam, Stranglers & Siouxie) started to play the big venue circuit. The fans were disillusioned with this so a sub culture was created both in Liverpool and Manchester with Factory having a huge influence and of course the introduction of the Hacienda. At the time the Hacienda for me, was the ultimate club in this country.
When I read 'Shadowplayers' it took me right back to those heady times. The attention to detail is right there for everyone to read and understand. Joy Division, New Order, Echo & the Bunnymen & A Certain Ratio. Ahhhh! Bliss. Thanks Tony!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The real deal,
Mr. Neil Horner "Northern Muse" (Cheshire,UK.) - See all my reviews
No need to harp on about this - it is the book which was waiting to be written (much as I love the last Morley one) and it should be read while listening to the various compilations and reissues from the Benelux and Crepescule labels on the fantastic LTM imprint, as well as the Glasgow New Order set. In a personally diabolical year, it is this sort of thing that has kept me going (and friends like Steve, Wolf, Dawn, Frosty, and now Rossy (slight return)). Magnificent!
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