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Colombia Journal
Sojomail - August 14, 2002
************************************************************* S O J O M A I L Promoting values at the crossroads where spirituality, politics, and culture meet Brought to you by the publishers of Sojourners magazine http://www.sojo.net ++++++++++++++++++++++ 14-August-2002 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++ Colombia Journal ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Q u o t e o f t h e W e e k *U.S. federal judge: Most dramatic shift in my lifetime C o l o m b i a J o u r n a l *No tolerance for nonviolence in Colombia? F u n n y B u s i n e s s *The personal ethical assistant B y t h e N u m b e r s *Bottoms up: Income disparity by state S o u l W o r k s *Passing of a peacemaker: Ladon Sheets T e c h E t h i x *Smile, you're on in-store camera C u l t u r e W a t c h *"The Rising" - Bruce Springsteen's new CD reviewed B o o m e r a n g *SojoMail readers speak their mind W e b s c e n e *Explore nonviolent options for international conflict *Yo-Yo Ma follows the Silk Road *Breakup songs -------------------------------------------------------------- Online version (clickable contents): http://www.sojo.net/sojomail/index.cfm/action/sojomail/issue/081402.html Printer-friendly version: http://www.sojo.net/sojomail/index.cfm/action/sojomail/mode/printer_friendly/issue/081402.html -------------------------------------------------------------- ====================================================================== SEND A FREE GIFT TO A FRIEND - deliver a generous message to your family and friends to sign up to receive SojoMail: http://www.sojo.net/sojomail/index.cfm/mode/display/action/share.html ====================================================================== Q u o t e o f t h e W e e k +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "This is the most profound shift in our legal institutions in my lifetime and - most remarkable of all - it has taken place without engaging any broad public interest whatsoever." -- William G. Young, the U.S. federal judge presiding over the criminal case against Richard Reid, British citizen and alleged "shoe bomber," discussing the Bush administration's shift to secretive military tribunals for alleged terrorists. Judge Young was appointed by President Ronald Reagan. ---------------------------------------------------------------- C o l o m b i a J o u r n a l +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ No tolerance for nonviolence in Colombia? by Janna Bowman
On the evening of Colombian Independence Day, more than 80 people organized by Justapaz and the Conscientious Objection Collective gathered near La Plaza de Bolivar, the seat of the national government in Bogotá. Sympathetic passersby, curious street people, and expressionless armed police peppered the crowd.
With glowing candles, we sang of peace and read litanies until a congressional event concluded and the senators and representatives began to leave. We cleared from the street to allow armored SUVs, filled with soldiers and members of congress, to pass. Some of us continued to sing while others stood in silence, positioning the banners to ensure their view was unobstructed.
However, the police and army were growing weary of our presence. More troops arrived, with heavier armament. About this time I read a greeting from Boston Mennonite Fellowship, the first of the solidarity messages sent to us for this event:
On this Colombian Independence Day, we stand with you in spirit as you remind each other and all who will listen that peace comes through peacemaking, not warmaking. We long with you for the day when you, we, and all people everywhere live together in peace instead of war, with joyful anticipation instead of fear, with bellies satisfied instead of hungry or overstuffed, and nurturing instead of plundering the earth. May you be richly blessed for your creative and courageous efforts toward this peace.
This message was not well received by the state security forces. Not only were we organized and public with our peace stance, we had international support. As the tension mounted, we returned to our song sheet. Then, to my disbelief, I heard the unmistakable roar of a riot tank approaching. We were told they were ready to hose us down. For what - singing prayers of peace? I turned to my friend, who read my question on my face. "This," she said with tears flooding her eyes, "is war, Janna."
With the riot tank came additional reinforcements. One Mennonite pastor called on the riot police not to use their weapons against the peaceful group. Another urged them, and all armed groups, to lay down their guns and relinquish faith in violence, and allow the Prince of Peace to intervene in the Colombian conflict. The microphone was then passed to Peter Stucky, president of the Colombian Mennonite Church, and he began to speak. As he did so, another riot tank arrived, and then another. As this gentle pastor, deeply committed to nonviolence, prayed for food for the hungry, 10 or more police in riot gear marched up to him and created a blockade between him and most of the vigil participants.
Peter looked out at the scene unfolding in front of him and addressed the gathered assembly, including the riot police standing at his chest. Except for the occasional revving of the riot tank engine and subtle street noise, it was quiet as we listened...and waited. He called for justice where injustice reigns, freedom for the oppressed, regard for life over lust for money and power, return of land to landless peasants, safety for Colombia's poor - those most often robbed of life in this senseless violence, wisdom for legislators who have not done justice, loved mercy, or walked humbly. He exhorted the new administration and congress to govern in obedience to Jesus' teachings of reconciliation, nonviolence, and love.
A fourth and final riot tank rolled up the hill and stopped just short of the outermost ring of participants.
We sang another song, (what more could we do?) "Make me an instrument of your peace..." and then Peter invited us to close in prayer. Defying all instructions ever given at nonviolent direct action trainings in the U.S., Leticia, Peter's wife, reached out and placed her hand on the nearest riot policeman as he stood poised. He returned her gesture, whispering, "May God bless you."
We once more plead for an end to the bloodshed, an end to the fear, an end to this war that threatens the freedom and lives of all who stood and shed tears in longing for peace that night.
Janna Bowman is the coordinator for International Solidarity Relationships and Political Advocacy for Justapaz: Christian Center of Justice, Peace, and Nonviolent Action, a Mennonite Peace and Justice organization based in Bogotá. She has worked with Justapaz for one and a half years through a term of service with Mennonite Central Committee. The Conscientious Objection Collective is an organization born of the Mennonite Church that has grown into ecumenical and secular circles.
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----------------------------------------------------------- C u l t u r e W a t c h +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Bruce Springsteen's "The Rising" by Mark Taylor
There could hardly be a more interesting moment for a new music release from Bruce Springsteen. His long awaited 15- song album "The Rising" was released July 30 and will be followed by a 46-city barnstorming tour through the U.S. and Europe. Touring will continue into 2003, culminating in multiple-date concerts at select U.S. cities next summer.
Springsteen already served as a kind of priest to grieving citizens when he offered his short song "City of Ruins" as a prayer-like invocation to begin a two-hour televised tribute to the dead that appeared just days after the Sept. 11 attacks. The CD's title track, "The Rising," is narrated by a now-departed rescuer who sings from somewhere beyond death to invite all the living to "come on up for the rising." Another song, "Lonesome Day," has him singing with a soulful chorus "It's alright, it's alright."
Springsteen acknowledges that many of the new songs were born amid America's post-9/11 trauma. Long sheltered from war trauma on their own land, U.S. residents may need this troubadour of song to assuage their grief, fear, and rage. They may need, too, his cautionary wisdom. "Lonesome Day" seems to understand his people's temptation to a "little vengeance," but it also says "You better look before you shoot."
Springsteen has always walked a difficult line between celebrating U.S. nationalism and questioning its excesses. He went with - maybe was co-opted by - the nationalist fervor of the Reagan years, as evident in his unfurling of the U.S. flag from stage during the "Born in the USA" tour, and in the many flag-waving fans at those 1980s shows. Yet, as soon as he saw the hasty patriotism attaching to this tour, he stripped down the centerpiece song "Born in the USA" to a stark acoustic format, making more obvious his critique of a U.S. that can send its citizens off to kill abroad and then abandon them when they return.
It may be truer to say that Springsteen's songs push the whole notion of "America" into a more comprehensive frame of human aspiration and global interdependence, invoking a popular spirit in community that transcends anything containable in a national power like the U.S. In a sense, this more global popular spirit rises from Springsteen's rootedness in a tradition that is broader and more tangled than that signaled by Whitman, Emerson, and Steinbeck. It comes from his belonging to a musical tradition that includes many of America's most excluded groups - groups who brought to prominence jazz, blues, funk, and early rock and roll. All these elements were especially present in the Springsteen band's early years.
When Springsteen barnstorms the country, will only the U.S. flag be waving? It may be more necessary, now, to ride his songs into dealing with U.S. grief, rage, and fear. After Sept. 11, citizen pain was quickly transposed into nationalist fervor and "war on terrorism." Did we miss a chance to enter collectively into the more intricate textures of our grief, rage, and fear? Maybe "The Rising" will be one resource for regaining that chance. In so doing, we might also glimpse the more global popular spirit that Springsteen's art seems to envision. People lifted to that kind of vision in post-9/11 U.S. would be a "rising" worth waiting for, indeed.
Mark Taylor is professor of theology and culture at Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey.
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David Murray writes from Cedarville, Michigan:
I just read David Batstone's "Work at the Tipping Point," [SojoMail 7/24/02]. An image that came to my mind, much less political than Mr. Batstone's and certainly less soulful, was that of an electrical switch, where power meets resistance. The resistance enables the power to be used effectively and usefully. Or resistance empowers.
Often, the little ordinary things around us tell us more about our spirituality and theologies and philosophies if we stop to consider what is there at our fingertips. Jesus was/is simple and direct. In reflecting on the recent bishop's effort to stop sexual abuse by priests and in turn punish those caught, at some point that power will meet resistance and the resistance will channel the power into something useful and purposeful. Jesus confronted the Power when he faced the woman caught in adultery. Ironically, using the bishop's standards, the woman could have been forgiven and stoned. But Jesus resisted that surge of power and switched the current to a purposive source of energy. What is power for if not to liberate, to enliven?
Delbert Eyster writes from Clear Spring, Maryland:
Thanks for Jim Wallis' column, "Robbery by the fountain pen" [SojoMail 07/17/02]. In the health industry, huge rewards have driven up the costs of health insurance and the doctors' malpractice insurance. Many are leaving their profession since they cannot meet the high premium costs. So where will it end? Where is the justice to all of this? (Since I have been on disability, due to a succession of heart attacks, the cost of keeping me alive is much more than what I have earned in my lifetime. Our techology is great, but at what cost?)
Catherine Johnson writes from Houston, Texas:
Re. Rabbi Mark W. Kiel's Boomerang letter [8/7/02]...
What is this world coming to when a rabbi pooh-poohs the "moral high ground?" Besides, it's not as if Israel's tit-for-tat revenge and retaliation policy has been a rousing success at stopping terrorist attacks! Ariel Sharon came to power on the promise of safety and security for Israelis, yet, so far, his methods have resulted only in more death and destruction.
The "terror [Israel] endures constantly" (according to Kiel) has been anything but constant. As long as Israel appeared willing to negotiate a peace agreement leading to a viable and sovereign Palestinian state, the Palestinians rarely resorted to violence. It is only since Ehud Barak (yes, Barak not Arafat) scuttled the Taba negotiations [see "The Myth of the Generous Offer" http://www.fair.org/extra/0207/generous.html] that the Palestinians' hopes have been dashed and, for some, violence has become a last resort for resisting occupation and oppression.
Frank Scrivner writes from Miami, Florida:
Rabbi Kiel would like us to believe that Israel's dropping of a 2000-pound bomb on a crowded Gaza City neighborhood at midnight might have been a "blunder, which some of the press also reported."
As a frequent reader of the Israeli press, I got the distinct impression that any such "blunder" claims were floated only after the Israeli government realized that world opinion was overwhelmingly against the attack. Until then, despite the all-too-predictable civilian carnage of this reckless bombing, the assassination had been labeled "one of our great successes" by Prime Minister Sharon.
Thousands of innocent civilians have been killed, maimed, or terrorized in the Middle East (and Afghanistan) at the hands of the Israeli (and American) military. Either they are totally incompetent, hopelessly reckless, or else they just plain don't give a damn about civilian casualties.
Maria Garcia writes from Denver, Colorado:
I was appalled by Rabbi Kiel's dismissal of Rabbi Waskow as "a pacifist who believes terrorists should be fought with arrest warrants and kindness." Kiel's implication that terrorists should be treated differently than other criminals is highly problematic. That every person is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law is a time- honored judicial principle and a hallmark of what we call civilization.
Is Kiel really implying that the Israeli government (or, even worse, its military) should be allowed to assassinate suspected terrorists at will, i.e., to act as judge, jury, and executioner? Or that the United States should be allowed to "bring down Hussein" just because we've dubbed him a "murdering dictator"? Where is the black line, and, perhaps more importantly, who gets to draw it?
Instead of acting like Wild West posses exacting vigilante justice, Israel and the United States should operate within the United Nations and International Criminal Court. Once these superpowers learn to "play well with others," they might even discover that the force of law really is superior to the law of force at bringing about a peaceful world with security for all people.
Ron Kraybill, professor of the Conflict Transformation Program at Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, writes:
Rabbi Kiel's critique of Rabbi Waskow demonstrates a common response to 9/11 and merits careful attention.
Kiel writes: "When the towers went down, Waskow's immediate response was: let's not strike back, let's love our enemies, let's look for the root causes of their anger and hatred for us. In other words, we are to blame. Does that mean that we deserve what we got? Of course it doesn't, but it's pretty close to saying that, just as his Sojo comments now are pretty close to saying that Israel deserves the terror it endures constantly."
I suggest that to insist that we look for root causes is not a statement about blame; it reflects rather a commitment to doing what is within our own reach to address a grave problem created by a complex set of interacting causes.
As a parent, I seek to teach my children to go beyond preoccupation with allocating blame in their spats, for the argument is endless when it dwells at the level of "his fault/ her fault." Instead of blaming others, I ask each child to simply do what lies within their own control to alter a destructive interaction. Similarly, I believe we advance as a human community when we shift from a culture of blame to a culture of responsibility for our own response in addressing social and political problems.
The current U.S response to 9/11 reflects a dismayingly simplistic focus on blame (and of course, punishment, which almost always follows in a culture of blame) as the sole response to a problem many years in the making. Many other obvious responses well within our reach remain untouched. In the end, we pay a huge price, for this dangerous problem will grow with time. Blame and retaliation not only contribute to an upward spiral of violence. Even worse on the long-term, they divert attention from the much broader set of responses required to address complex problems. From a distance, the Israeli/Palestinian situation seems to be a tragic case study of this dynamic.
Tony Helm writes from Tootgarook, Victoria, Australia:
Re. Rabbi Waskow's column in SojoMail [30/07/02]....
The Rabbi does three things:
1. Makes statements prefaced by "We know that..." with no source quoted - five times.
2. Makes statements prefaced by "We have learned...from... [some reputable source] - twice.
3. Asks questions - 10 times.
In all of these devices of pure rhetoric, he makes it clear that he is against the Jews in Israel. Pity. If he had been a shade more two-sided we might have believed some of what he had to say. But in most cases he quotes nobody else but himself. So to use his form of rhetoric:
Was the reason Rabbi Waskow wrote this article because he really knows so little about what's actually going on in Israel?
Peter VanderKam writes from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada:
We read in the Chronicle Journal of Aug. 6, 2002, that Iraq has, for the second time, invited the United Nations to send inspectors to check their weapons systems. The United Nations are apparently ready to take President Hussein at his word (if certain conditions are met), the U.S. is not. In order to settle this dispute one way or the other, it seems sensible to go along with the United Nations and call Hussein's bluff. If the inspections take place, everybody wins. If the inspections fall through, the world has the evidence it is waiting for. The main thing is that any drastic/punitive actions taken are engaged in under the auspices of the United Nations.
In the meantime, I have a question: Where does our prime minister stand? Having thought about this, I can't come up with any clear-cut statement on this issue from my Canadian government. If the U.S. decides to go it alone, will that mean that Canada is automatically involved? Is there any way Canada can say "thanks but no thanks"? I am aware that this is probably a silly question, but I feel it needs to be put to and debated in public.
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Burlington, VT 05401Neighborhood:
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Bluebird Barbecue
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Thank you for checking out Bluebird Barbecue where we celebrate American Regional Barbecue with a Vermont twist! Our all natural meats are slow smoked on premises in our 1.5 ton Souther Pride Smoker and are paired with traditional barbecue sauces and sides made from scratch. Relax, unwind, and enjoy southern style barbecue in one of our many dining rooms that can accommodate groups of all sizes. Our menu offers large "family style" platters perfect for group gatherings. During the summer months dine out on our screened, enclosed porch with Winooski River views. Our entire barbecue menu is also available for take-out.Continued
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- top notch bar -b queOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 11/15/2014We recently ate at the blue bird bar-b-que Overall, We loved the food and beer/wine menu. Decor is fine nothing special Service very good The manager came to check on us during our meal Recommend the fried brussel sprouts as a side or appetizer the SMOKED SAUSAGE CAMP BREAD while sounding great didn't quite pull it off as the bread was a bit drySpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- jvr211Dined on 11/8/2014It took a rather long time for our food to arrive after ordering at Bluebird Barbecue, but everything that we tried was outstanding. Our group particularly enjoyed the brisket and the ribs - highly recommend.Special Features:
- Delicious as alwaysKathyDined on 11/3/2014I love this place. The service is excellent, the atmosphere is cozy, I love the shuffleboard table and the BBQ is amazing. I am from a a BBQ state and know my way around BBQ. This place is legit. I can't understand why it isn't packed because the prices are reasonable too.Special Features:
- Things changed in a monthOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 11/1/2014Maybe it was just and off night for you guys......We made these reservations for your anniversary having been to Blue Bird BBQ before and loving it. Not sure what happened in the last month, but the quality of service and food has drastically gone down. The menu was changed to take away the only vegetarian option, then when ordered by request, the quality and amount of the seitan was completely different than the last time we were there. The ribs were dry, the Mac&cheese that we looked forward to on the way to the restaurant had no cheese & no taste. We did not get our food for an hour and half, we were timing it after a while and thinking how much longer should we wait before leaving. We were both really surprised and disappointed.Special Features:
- Enjoyable Meal overallBethDined on 10/29/2014It was our 2nd time there. Eating in is better than take out. First time we tried, it was take out, and a bit dissapointed, got the BBQ for 2, and the Early Bird special didn't specifiy that it was a "sit in" special. I don't think it is worth the cost, 3 x's 1/2 portion of meat=1.5 to share and 4 (1 person) sides for $40 versus getting 2 meals with 2 full meat portions and same amount of sides, can coming in max at $36 See the vaule. Better off getting 2 meals. Beef ribs new on menu on Saturday for $20, by Wed it was $30, kinda scared us from trying. We liked the flavors, they are very good smoked meats. A chopped Brisket sandwich would be a nice option to see though. We would go back, it was a good experience.Special Features:
- A craving for barbecueVTDEITDined on 10/25/2014Bluebird satisfied my desire. I had the brisket, very tender and generous portion. Good sides. Excellent beer and cocktail menu.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not as good as before:(LovermontDined on 10/25/2014We've been here many times for regular dining as well as special occasions such as our first date night after having our daughter. However, they changed the Mac n cheese :(. Sadly this was normally the highlight of the meal for us and during this visit it was a major let down to discover the change. I still love the BBQ itself but, with the change, we will probably stay away for a while with the hopes that with time they will change it back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good Food at a CostJrnolanDined on 10/18/2014The food was great. I had the 15 hour smoked brisket with smashed sweets, and French fries. I also had the walnut pie for dessert. I feel that the portion sizes were small and the price was high, would recommend for a special occasion but would be too expensive to go regularly.Special Features:
- Fun Family night!ChilmarkGirlDined on 10/18/2014Visiting our son at UVM, wanted to take him somewhere FUN!!! Bluebird Barbecue filled the bill. We had never been before. Great service, fun menu really good food. Great beer list, I had to get beer they only have one white wine from a local winery and it is very sweet. Our server brought me a taste, I immediately ordered beer! We will be back, I just would love to see more wine choices on the menu.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 10/17/2014Brisket was very fatty...could not really eat it. Sides were good.Special Features:
- Disappointing...twice.GatorgirlDined on 10/17/2014Service was painfully slow. Waiter seemed oblivious to it, but he CLEARLY was in the weeds. Brisket was less than ok (so dry it NEEDED sauce). Pulled pork was ok and portions were inconsistent (2 of us ordered same thing and one portion was half the other). Roast chicken was good (fortunately asked server to put one aside when we ordered beverages because they ran out before he came back to get our order). Can't imagine running out at 7:00, though. Poor planning on the kitchen's part. This was our second visit, first time was ok, thought we'd give it another try hoping for great, didn't get it. We love Barbeque, but will wait until we travel south where it's done right.
- Great ConceptSarah205VIPDined on 10/17/2014It seems as though it was going to be a great dinner. Place was packed, and people were waiting. The beer options were great; however, the food did not meet expect ions. The food was overly extremely salty, and it basically ruined the food. Portions were relatively small for a BBQ place and the cost of the meal.Special Features:
- One hour waitPhilly73Dined on 10/12/2014My brother has ALS. We made the reservation for 6PM. He only has so much strength at the end of the day, and being served after 7PM was exhausting for him. I booked Bluebird purposely because he loves ribs and I wanted everything to be perfect. Sorry but the long wait just killed the dining experience.Special Features:
- AmazingJanVTDined on 10/12/2014We have been to many BBQ restaurants in our travels. Bluebird ranks amongst the best! Prices are fine, and in fact if you go on Sunday or Monday, they discount the dinners for 2 by $10.00. SO much food we had to bring home leftovers enough for a 2nd. night's dinner. Will definitely place Bluebird at the top of our list for future visits. Oh, and our waiter, THE BEST!! He was friendly, helpful and had a great sense of humor.Special Features:
- Kickback spot, great foodlocalfoodieDined on 10/11/2014Great spot, comfortable, friendly staff, fun vibe, enough variety of food for everyone and it was delicious. Loud enough for groups but fun for just two. Would go back for sure.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not spectacularInvisibleResDined on 10/10/2014Somehow this restaurant got rated as phenomenal. Maybe it is for people that have never tasted BBQ. I think it was just okay. I think the restaurant is making a mistake by serving a platter of food for more than one person - and it LOOKS like it is for one person. Also, we upgraded to some type of beef tip - without the understanding that this meant there was less of the other food that the menu promised. I did like the fish tacos. One very unusual observation: We had reservations but the people that walked in in front of us were turned away with the statement from the hostess saying there was a two hour wait. We had a number of empty tables around us while we ate. Weird.
- Awesome, as always!ChaseDined on 10/10/2014Celebrated my dad's birthday here after he requested to do so. Had NYE dinner at Bluebird BBQ, had an awesome time then. And an awesome time this visit. My parents are from NJ and rave about it and recommend it to anyone coming up our way. My mom is from TX and says this is the best BBQ she's had on the east coast and tastes like home. Luna was our server and was AWESOME! She was very attentive, and super upbeat! Love our experiences here!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food was not up to par.aangDined on 10/10/2014When we first discovered blue bird bbq, we fell in love. Food was authentic and delicious and service was great. The last few times we have gone, however it seemed to go downhill food wise. When we went this friday the ribs were extremely dry, you could almost call it jerky, and the brisket was good but did not seem fresh. Overall we left disappointed and might not go again.Special Features:
- Not greatOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 10/3/2014Disappointing after what I had heard. Nothing fantastic from the food to the service. The brisket was tough and fatty and the mac and cheese was pasty.Special Features:
- Best BBQ in the NortheastOmarocksDined on 10/3/2014Best BBQ in the Northeast. Hard to find really good BBQ in Vermont, but Bluebird has it. Beautifully smoked meat, great sides. They've added their own touches to make their dishes feel local and out of the ordinary while keeping true to their BBQ theme. Selection of 24 craft beers tops it off. Eat in the back room and enjoy the view.Special Features:
- Good beer, great barbecue!LehighValleyfoodieDined on 9/26/2014We had a great dinner here on a Friday night. My husband had just one beer but it was his favorite, Heady Topper made locally and unavailable where we live. He was impressed with the list of beers on tap. Two of us had the pulled pork and my husband had the brisket. Both were delicious. The french fries were outstanding and the garlic aioli sauce made for a yummy topper instead of ketchup. I'd like to go back and try more!Special Features:
- Love the Bluebird Barbecue!beasty4brisketDined on 9/19/2014We have been dining at the Bluebird Barbecue ever since it opened, and we have yet to be disappointed with the experience. The food is exceptional and the ambience is most excellent. The only real complaint I might profess is how difficult it is to get a seat at the restaurant on occasions. The seats really do fill up quickly; thus, it is quite necessary to secure a reservation.Special Features:
- Yummy!PamelaDined on 9/9/2014As always a great meal with plenty left to take home for leftovers! I feel this is the best bbq in the Burlington area!Special Features:
- Great foodMikeVIPDined on 9/7/2014We thoroughly enjoyed our food here. We stopped in as we just needed a quick place to eat, but we certainly were happy with out choice. The BBQ pork is fantastic.Special Features:
- Great RibsOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/2/2014We got there in time for the early bird special (before 6). It's a real deal, with plenty of leftovers for the next day. Ribs are excellent with a unique sauce. Do get some extra sauce to take home with your leftovers!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Never disappointedmiddkidDined on 8/15/2014I've been to Bluebird BBQ several times and enjoy trying something different each time! The meat is tender and tasty and the many side options are really the unsung stars! I'd most recommend the burnt ends. Also, the wings are really flavorful if you're a wing fan! My only complaint is I didn't have any room for dessert!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- WonderfulBurlingtoner802Dined on 8/14/2014One of the best restaurants in town!!!! I would highly recommend it to anyone who is local or visiting!!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Service gapkingdomdinerDined on 8/10/2014While the food was great, we were tucked away in a corner and basically forgotten--a wonderful waitress finally came to our rescue. We were not made aware of the specials which I think we would have enjoyed. We drove across the state to experience the Bluebird, I don't think we were disappointed but there certainly was a gap in service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GoodRahenson1Dined on 8/7/2014I am from Texas and saw the place reviewed as one of America's best places for barbecue. Though it is good and quite possibly (I have not eaten any other barbecue in Vermont) the best in Vermont it is not as highly rated as I might have thought. The brisket was good. The cornbread was ok but not worth the price. My wife said the chicken was not too dry and she liked it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 157 reviews are from the Bluebird Barbecue reviews archive.
- yumOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 7/29/2014We sat on the outdoor patio overlooking the river, drank Hill Farmstead, and ate BBQ. It was awesome. Plenty of space for a 1 and 4 year to run around too. We fed 4 adults with the platter for 2 with two add ons.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Really great placeMotorcycleDined on 7/26/2014The service was terrific, the food delicious and the manager checking on our meal and service a thoughtful touch.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- dinner for twoOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/25/2014we had a great dinner tacos and pulled pork great waiterSpecial Features:
- finger licking goodOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/20/2014I know it's a cliche, but that is how we ended our dinner at Blue Bird. So many yummy sauces on everything.Special Features:
- Outstanding Hipster Barbecuesubguy658Dined on 7/16/2014Had a great experience at the Bluebird. We made reservations for a Wednesday night and I am very glad we did because they happened to be supporting a local charity by giving them 10% of the night's profits and scads of people came to support. We ordered their half chicken and half rack of BB ribs. Both dishes were outstanding, although the ribs were just starting to dry out. The half-chicken was a little small but this was good because we were stuffed anyway. The sides were also outstanding. The pit beans are so thick you can stand a knife up in them. The fries and onion rings were delicious. The server recommended a great double IPA, the Alchemists Heady Topper - local super-favorite. Parking is limited, bring a small car!Special Features:
- First TimersbigskybabyDined on 7/12/2014I heard good things about this place. I ordered the 3 tacos, and chose the brisket, shrimp, and carnitas (pork). The brisket and shrimp were wonderful. The pork was a bit bland, but I just added one of the 3 yummy BBQ sauces on the table. The pit beans were a bit spicy and very tasty, and the guacamole was good. The food is very filling, and I ended up with some to take home. My only complaint is the noise level. It was hard to hear anyone sitting at the table with me. We were inside, so maybe the porch is better? The service was excellent. They answered all our questions about the menu, and the food came out fast. All in all, I would highly recommend the Blue Bird BBQ, and I will be back to try other menu items.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- lpeteVIPDined on 7/4/2014We tried the BBQ for 2: pulled pork, brisket & ribs for the 3 meats & coleslaw, fries, mac & cheese, & pickles for the 4 sides. We loved the pulled pork, coleslaw & pickles. The beer selection is good. The portions were large; we brought home leftovers. Service was good even with a large party in our area. The manager came around to thank guests for coming.
- Just okay, not what I expectedOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/27/2014No change to building, dark and dirty Not a true BBQ experience. Food was okay. No flavor to want to come back for. Upon arrival, only 1 person to seat you and she had to set up the table for them, left you waiting too long. Waitress was the best part of the experience.
- Great BBQLouisianaladyvtDined on 6/26/2014A wonderful find! I was suprised by the wonderful ambiance and food portions. Absolutely delicious! Can't wait to go back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great, authentic "Q"JbusheyvtDined on 6/14/2014This is the second time I have eaten here and it has been phenomenal each time. My wife and I split the BBQ for 2 special which was $10 off (early bird 4:30-6 pm). Half rack of ribs, generous helping of pulled pork and burnt ends and 4 sides. We got the Mac and cheese, pit beans, pickles and coleslaw. Everything including the sides were top notch. We washed it down with a heady topper and a citizen cider, followed by the brownie dessert. This set us back $55 before tip with plenty of leftovers. Very reasonable and very good! Highly recommended!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bestest BBQ in Burlington!YummersDined on 6/13/2014The BBQ here is amazing. The chicken wings were juicy and crisp. Pulled pork was succulent and delicious. The fries with the aioli mayo are out of this world. The brisket could have been better. It was slightly tough. But the ribs and the pulled pork were amazing.Special Features:

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Photo taken by Ash Creek resident Jack Loughead As you Friends of Unfair Park should know by now, the residents of the Ash Creek Mobile Home Park are supposed to be out of their homes by February 9 -- the date set by owner Steve Crossett in an eviction letter sent the first week of December. But C ... More >>
Leo Chaney says he wants to help the folks of Ash Creek Mobile Home Park. They say that's the first they've heard of it. Seems council member Leo Chaney isn't terribly fond of the allegations that he did nothing to help the 100 or so residents of the Ash Creek Mobile Home Park, who will be displaced ... More >>
Photo taken by Ash Creek resident Jack Loughead For the last year or so, the plight of the Ash Creeek Mobile Home Park -- a low-income enclave on Highland Road, between Interstate 30 and White Rock Lake, that's been around since the 1940s -- has been the source of much contention and controversy: ... More >>
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Lenovo iPad-smiting Windows 8 slate slips out
Low rez lenovo tablets look horrible (I've played with the lenovo droid tablet).
As an avid Apple hater, I'd have to say :
low rez+the thick gorilla glass = fail display
Steer clear of bad displays!
Google Nexus 7 Android tablet
Google music is available in the UK; just use OrBot to 'unlock' google music one time..
Jabra Clipper
Mine has been though the washing machine and still works fine.
Only complaint is trying to use it for gaming or video there is noticeable lag, though not sure this might be an issue with shoddy bluetooth receivers.
World+Dog to demand ever larger tablet-phones
A massive screen please, so I can watch netflix in bed, watch youtube vids in high def, so I don't have to squint when reading webpages and facebook.
Most anticipated videogames of 2012 revealed
Guildwars 2 is an un-pirateable, groundbreaking MMO with no subscription for the PC.
Jabra Halo 2 Bluetooth headset
I wonder if these headphones exibit lag making them un-usable for the PC / Laptop.
Eversince I trashed a latop by 'forgeting' my headphones were plugged in when I went to answer the door, I have been looking for a pair that works with the PC and computergames.
All the bluetooth headsets I have tried to date have about a .75second lag to render the sound out of the earphones; you don't noticve this with music as it's not syncing to visuals; and you don't notice it with voice calls as they are lower 'rez' and render in realtime.
It would be nice if El Reg could try these out on a PC game for usablity...
Google befriends Microsoft with WinDroid tablets
Can't wait to find the magic jellybean.
Boffins out earbuds that sound right when inserted wrong
Anti-depressant Headphones?
Very cool!
"....This is detected when a weak current, which runs between the buds, is broken."
Having a low level eletric current running though your brain when using these bad-boys will defo help fend off depression and cure bi-polar diseases!
It's almost like these were designed by a higher power to cure mankinds ills.
US lawmakers question Google over privacy policy
If you have nothing to hide why should you be worried?
If you have something to hide you should not be using the products (unless aliased though the TOR network).
It works on Android et. al. too
The www.tvcatchup.com will work in any flash browser. Maybe this can be mentioned in the artical?
I use the website all the time when cooking on my phone with a set of speakers. Champion.
HTC Sensation XL hip-hops onto UK shelves
So the XE and O have better rez. Also the O is the same processor just underclocked to 1.2Ghz.
A simple custom rom (which will invalidate the warrenty (see XDA developers)) will turn a O into a XE.
So in short, the O/XE is the same as XL, except it has a smaller screen, but, this is the kicker, much better rez so there is more readable text that fits on the screen.
The reason WHY the O is underclocked is when the chip runs at 1.5Ghz it has a worse battery life. So having the ablity to flash a standard ROM on the O gives it the advantage the others do not have (longer batt.) of course if battery is an issue you would of flashed Cynogen mod already...
BioWare blows brains with intro cinematics for Star Wars MMO
Hey, it's just CGI footage. No Gameplay no UI etc. If they made a full CGI trailer for PACMAN or Space Invaders would you get excited then. The only real news item here is BIOWARE made a random CGI trailer.
Hunted: The Demon's Forge
I own this
I brought this on Steam over XMAS and the game release got extended to June! I could not get a refund and I have a total of 11mins of playtime now. What a weak game :| trouble is I cannot ask my brother to buy a copy for co-op as I think it is was overpriced for such a featureless game.
Toshiba touts £329 Folio Android tablet
On the Border
WOW look at the size of that chunky border - what a waste of space!
Light bulbs inspire boffins to find fast data transfer trick
Fibre Channel anyone?
Does not fibre channel reach 8Gb/s these days...?
Orange prices up LG 3G watchphone for UK
Wrist Cancer
One has to wonder if it is healthy to wear a mobile on a body all the time.
HTC Touch Pro2
What about the CPU?
The HD touch version 1 had a really weak CPU, leading to stuttering when trying to play divx files in core player. How does the CPU on this compare?
Oregon boy in double spider ear blockage horror
I had a fly in my ear once, it took 7 hours to die.
Really werid as it was against the ear drum you could hear every muscle in it's body slowy give out.
I was of course in the NHS hospital waiting room for over 7 hours.
For years later I was expecting some maggots to crawl out of my ear.
Why the world has lost interest in IPTV services
Hmm it has been viable for years
After a popular show has finished someone always encodes it and uploads it to a nttp server, from which (with a small monthly fee) you can download binaries at the speed of your modem.
I have not seen the need for a Digital subscription for years and I get to watch my fav shows as they are released in the USA not having to wait for them to appear in the UK.
Nokia boosts downloads with low-cost 3G phone
Still over priced price plans
Cheap handsets are fine.
But data access is still way too over priced for the people this phone is targetting! Carriers are shotting themselfs in the foot by being to greedy, would not more reasonable prices bring in a more realistic customer base?
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"The idea of a British dermatology clinical trials network is about doing something collectively on a grand scale that could begin to change the face of dermatology clinical trials" Professor Hywel Williams, Network Chair
Dermatology Research: Do you have an unanswered clinical question?
The UK Dermatology Clinical Trials Network collects unanswered questions on skin disease treatments. If you have a research idea then, with our help, you could develop your idea into a clinical trial. Go to the 'Submit a trial idea' page to find out more.
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The Evidence Based Update meetings are back!
We are pleased to announce the next Evidence Based Update meeting will be on the subject of skin surgery and will be held at the East Midlands Conference Centre on Thursday 7 May 2015. Registration to open soon. Please see the programme on our meetings pages.
Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology is teaming up with the British Journal of Dermatology (BJD) in order to support an Editorial Trainee
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a young dermatologist (registrar) to join the BJD as an editorial trainee.
This study looking at specialist clothing for children with moderate to severe eczema, has recruited 150 patients! This is fantastic news as it means the study is already half way to its recruitment target of 300 participants. For more details of the study please see the University of Nottingham website.
Sept 2014
CREAM Study adopted onto UKDCTN portfolio
We are delighted to join forces with the CREAM study team who are running a study on treating infected eczema in children. The Chief investigator is Dr Nick Francis (Cardiff) and the study is run from the South East Wales Trials Unit. The main aim is to assess whether oral or topical antibiotic treatment (in addition to treatment with corticosteroid cream) reduces subjective eczema severity in children with suspected infected eczema. Please visit the CREAM study website for more information or contact Victoria Shepard email email@example.com
July 2014
UK DCTN Fellowship Awards 2015
Once again we are offering five awards to those interested in dermatology research. If you are a dermatology SpR, nurse, SAS (staff grade) doctor or GP then you could qualify for a £1,500 award to take part in training on applied dermatology research. Apply now - deadline for applications is 31 October 2014. Contact Carron Layfield for more information or look at our award pages here.
June 2014
Acne Priority setting Partnership - Top Ten research questions
The priority setting exercise looking for the most important questions for research into acne is complete! The top ten questions, decided by both patients and health professionals, is now available to view on the Acne PSP website. The questions will be picked up by researchers and funders and it is hoped the studies generated from this valuable exercise will eventually lead to improving treatments for acne.
March 2014
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Priority Setting Partnership (PSP)
Many thanks to everyone who took part in our hidradenitis suppurativa surveys, we had a fantastic response from both patients and health professionals.
The uncertainties (research questions) were collated into 55 potential priorities and then you voted for your top 10 in survey two. We took 30 of the most popular questions to a workshop with representatives from patient groups, dermatology, nursing, surgery and primary care. Together we agreed, after much discussion and debate, a top 10. It is hoped these questions will be submitted to funding bodies in the future for more research into HS and at the same time raise the profile of this distressing, painful but little known disease. More information on this exercise can be found on our research prioritisation pages or see the top ten here.
10 Dec 2013
CLOTHES Trial open to recruitment
We are pleased to announce that the much anticipated Clothes study (Clothing for the relief of eczema symptoms in children) is open to recruitment in Nottingham. Other recruiting sites will soon follow in London, Cambridge, Portsmouth and Isle of Wight. See the website here for more information.
8 Nov 2013
Poster prize for UKDCTN Clinical Trial
Jo Perdue, clinical trial research assistant for the PATCH studies, won the poster prize at the Trial Manager's Network meeting this month. She was the resounding winner for a clear and informative poster on publicising a study to successfully improve patient recruitment to the PATCH I study. You can view the poster here.
PATCH I Cellulitis Results - Low dose penicillin cuts recurrence of cellulitis
We are very pleased to announce the results of the PATCH I cellulitis trial, published here by the New England Journal of Medicine. For more details of our PATCH studies please see the completed trials page.
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GRAYSON COUNTY,TX -- The prosecution and defense have rested their case in the murder trial of Robert Gray Jr.
Robert Gray himself had an opportunity late this afternoon to take the stand, but declined. Now his fate rests in the hands of the jury.
51-year-old Robert Gray is standing trial for the murder of his girlfriend's 15-year-old Autistic son, Brandon White, at their Denison home last January.
Defense witnesses testified today that White died from a severe seizure disorder.
A state medical examiner testified earlier in the trial that an autopsy indicated Brandon was murdered by Positional Asphyxiation.
After discussing it for several minutes with his attorney, Gray eventually decided not to testify this afternoon.
"Every defendant has the constitutional right not to testify. They also have the right to testify if they so choose," said Assistant District Attorney Matt Johnson.
Both sides will make closing arguments tomorrow morning at ten.
If convicted, Gray faces up to life in prison.
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The battle is on between the top men on The X Factor.
While Chris Rene received strong praise from the judges last night, his performance was filled with fire and dancing and the kind of energy that Josh Krajcik simply does not bringing to the talented table.
Instead, this famous burrito slinger simply stands in one spot and belts out one winning note after another. The result, following a cover of "Jar of Hearts?" Tears from Nicole Scherzinger and just one word from Simon Cowell: Incredible.
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he is the best! he deserves to win not all glitz and glamour he doesnt need backup singers just him alone on the stage...cant wait til his first cd comes out!
We can't forget Melanie, hopefully she will be in the final two with Josh.
I absolutely LOVE him. He has such a soulful, mesmerizing, quality to his voice. I would definitely buy his CD, in a second. He is my winner:)))
Josh you are already a winner now take it home.
Some people hear songs in their souls, and are able to touch others. Who cares if Josh doesnt appeal to the young ones.. What do they know.....Yet??
I hope he does not win, why? Because he will be their little bitch. If he comes in 4th or 5th, he will have a better chance at a career without being tied up. He is my favorite and I want him to have a LIFE from now on!
i like him a lot & i think he'd do really well at selling records if he sang the right songs. he needs to be given a more rock sounding song to show off what he can do, i dont think he'll win the whoe thing but he'll definitely be the top 5 ^_^
I am totally in love with Josh and his voice. Please marry me Josh, after you have won X Factor of course. I'm sure you will love New Zealand. I have "The first Time I ever Saw your Face" on repeat and I play it about 20 times a day. Your voice is just superb. The richness of it makes me want to cry. YOU WILL WIN.
He has a great voice, not sure if it will sell well with todays teenagers and young adults though
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It is true that Danielle has things to learn, but she has more potential than the others. What does that mean? It means that she was singing over Blake during most of their duet. It means that audio engineers can relax when she sings in her lower register. It means her pitch is very precise, and her tones are rich. It also means that when she grows more comfortable with herself, she will probably be revered as on of the better voices in Country music. I'm not even a Country fan, but I do appreciate raw talent when I see it.
Danielle is really good, but she is only 16, she does need to learn how to move for the audience, shes so stiff, she swings her arms back n forth, but it makes her look nervous, not in the beat of the moment, heck I 'd be just like that, I'm not pickin at her, shes a real good singer, and I agree with Rozy Man, maybe Blake can git her to hang out with Miranda and the Pistol Annies a bit see what they do, how they move, or maybe Shikira .. either would be great mentors, keeping in mind she is 16 years old, we not need another Miley C., Danielle should grow up as shes ready too. Just a tid bit of infor, I have a daughter and I think this is a tough one, but shes gonna be a country star, shes gotta move thos hips a bit work her stage <3 Love her ...and I loved Sasha too, this is a real hard pick this year you had all good stars on stage this year ..God Bless <3
Best voice, least stage appeal. When this is over Blake needs to find someone to work with her on stage appearance. Put her on tour with Pistol Annie for awhile and learn how to work an audience.
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Summary: Practically one of my first blog postings ever I published(Black and white and gray all over) a continuum of good and evil. I was attempting to investigate the shades of gray in moral behavior when it comes to online practices.
Practically one of my first blog postings ever I published(Black and white and gray all over) a continuum of good and evil. I was attempting to investigate the shades of gray in moral behavior when it comes to online practices. Since 2005 there have been many innovations in unwanted advertising messages. The shear size of the online population has made something as crazy as buying and holding domains profitable. There are so many people that treat the URL window like a search engine that evidently you can make good money hosting ads on random sites.
Now we discover that in the latest beta of the Google tool bar if you go to a non existent page instead of getting the ubiquitous and annoying "404 page not found", Google steals a few seconds of your time to redirect you to a page with "helpful" links which of course generate revenue through ads. Well I maintain that that is no different than the numerous spyware and so called "add supported" software of yore that redirected your searches and browsing to sites of their choosing.
This calls for an update to the Continuum of Evil depicted here.
You can see that I created a spectrum. On the top are obviously immoral behaviors. The 419 scam is obviously bad. I would say that spam that promises one thing and delivers another is worse than spam that represents legitimate offers. On the "good" end of the spectrum I start with magazine and newspaper ads. Sometimes I buy a magazine just for the ads! While television ads are annoying enough for me to not have television in my house most people will agree that you get what you pay for and if you want free programming you have to put up with the ads (or zap them with your DVR).
There is a thin line where I believe advertising crosses over from benign to evil. Hosting a site in the hopes that someone will mis-type a domain is just this side of OK. Redirecting someone's search is on the other side. Google has once again fallen on the wrong side of "do no evil".
The current kerfluffle over Comcast and their attempt to rate limit BitTorrent traffic is interesting. Wait until Comcast stumbles on new ad models. According to Esther Dyson, writing in the Wall Street Journal this past week, the next revolution in advertising is context driven ad placement by ISPs! I can tell you the various DNS software companies are very excited by the possibilities of making re-directs of non-exisitent and mis-spelled domains possible. The fun is only beginning.
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Institutional Racism: Fewest lanes, most #bikenyc 'sidewalk stops,' in Black & Latino neighbs http://t.co/nEyphhvpZE pic.twitter.com/aOsRaFtthj— Keegan Stephan (@KeeganNYC) October 21, 2014 Some call it "stop-and-frisk by another name." Others say it's an excuse for cops to up the ... More >>
Those of us who are forced to comply with the ritual of alternate side parking know that it's a special kind of hell. You get in your car, you move it to the opposite side of the street; the sanitation department sends a little Zamboni down the street to spray some water and push some trash around; ... More >>
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If you're watching this video, we hope you have a huge smile on your face. If you're a cab driver who hates traffic, you might not. But, for the rest of us pedestrian folk, today is a great day to have feet.For the next three Saturdays, the New York City Department of Transportation is bringing back ... More >>
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Representative Rory Ellinger, one of Missouri's most progressive Democratic voices, died Wednesday morning after battling aggressive liver cancer. Ellinger made national headlines earlier this month when Governor Jay Nixon flew to Ellinger's University City district to sign his final bill -- vital ... More >>
Every year, the folks behind Missouri's red light cameras, release a mesmerizing video of the worst crashes or near-collisions captured on red light cameras.
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Earlier this week I posted a tidbit taken from the St. Louis American's Political Eye column. The Political Eye reported how dark horse mayoral candidate Denise Watson-Wesley Coleman entered a lucrative, $160,000 contract back in 2006 to do debt collection work for the city's red-light camera vendor ... More >>
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Every time Hawk sets foot in a hardware store, his eyes go wide and he whispers sweet nothings as he goes up and down the aisles. "Oooh. I like this one. And this one too. I want that one for my birthday."
Sometimes he stands in front of something, like a ladder or a shop vac, and he says in a singsong way, "This one is my most favourite thing in all the world." And he'll just stand there, gazing at it for a long time. Until something else catches his eye.
"Look at this, Mama." He'll pick up a gas can, or a steel bucket, or a hammer. "See this? Mama? Know what it's for?" And if he knows, he'll explain its use to me. And if he doesn't know, I explain to him.
Increasingly, he's doing the explaining. The other day, he picked up a small orange screwdriver from near the till and carried it lovingly around the store, along with a stubby hammer in his other hand.
"Know what this is, Mama?" He showed me the screwdriver. "It's for screwing in screws. All different kinds with these." He showed me the changeable heads. "This one. Or this one. Or maybe this one."
I found the carabiners we'd come to buy (the kids are very much into attaching things to other things right now) and we made our way to the till. Hawk still had the orange screwdriver and the stubby hammer tight in his fists.
"Those stay here," I said as I paid for the carabiners.
"Not these ones," he said.
"We only came for the carabiners today," I said.
He looked up at me, clutching the coveted tools to his chest. "I buy these ones."
"Do you have money?" I asked.
"Yup." He leveled a very serious look at me. "I do."
"With you?" I knew he didn't, but I wondered what his game plan was going to be.
"At home."
"Well, then we need to leave the tools here." I pointed to the bucket of screwdrivers, and the box of hammers. "You can save up for them and buy them another day."
"I'n a take these ones home today, please."
Now, my kids are absolutely fine with leaving a store without buying any of the items that caught their interest. I knew that he would leave them without a fuss, but I also knew that he did have the money at home, in his piggy bank, only two blocks away.
"You can buy them with your money," I suggested. "But we'll need to go home and get it."
"Okay. Let's go." And he headed for the door, tools in hand. Esmé stopped him.
"No, Hawk. We have to go get your money first," she explained. "And then we can come back and buy them."
So Hawk reluctantly handed the tools to Ryan, who rang them up and told Hawk that it came to $13.85.
"You keep these only a minute," Hawk said. "I'n a go get my money."
And he was off at a run.
When we got home, he grabbed his change purse and dumped it out onto the floor. Esmé helped him count out fourteen dollars in change. "You have enough!" she announced. Hawk dumped the money into his shopping bag and headed out the door.
"I'n a go get my TOOLS!" And he was off at a run again, this time back up the street.
Ryan grinned when he saw Hawk. "You're back." He placed the screwdriver and hammer on the counter. "You still want these?"
"Yup." Hawk handed over the coins. "I bring-ed my money."
"Tell you what, Hawk." Ryan rang up the purchase. "I'm going to give you the young builder's discount. When I was a kid, I wanted real tools too. And I saved up for them too. I bet you're going to go on and build great things." He handed the tools to Hawk. "Really great things."
"Thanks." Hawk tucked his new tools into his shopping bag. "I'm a worker."
"You are," Ryan said. "No doubt."
And a worker needs a workbench. So when we got home, we brought the under-loved and under-used toy kitchen outside. With Grampa Dave's help, and the help of our neighbour Cleo, Hawk turned it into a workbench. That was last week, and every day since then, Hawk eats his breakfast at the kitchen table, and then heads outside to work. Rain or shine, he's your guy.
He 'fixes' his bike, Esmé's bike, the scooter, the fence, the gates, the screen door. He tightens screws, bangs down nails. Measures things. Thinks. Plans.
He's got work to do. And he's doing it. Just as he's been 'working' ever since he could pick up a tool.
What's different about it now?
Well, Ryan took him seriously at the hardware store. He spoke with Hawk with respect and curiosity, which let Hawk's knowledge and passion for tools shine, even though Hawk is just two and a half years old. Hawk was thrilled to have Ryan's attention, to be able to talk tools with someone who knows so much about them.
And Grampa Dave took him seriously when they turned the play kitchen into a workbench together, and when he had Hawk come along to do some small repairs. He wasn't 'lecturing' Hawk about the various tools in his impressive toolbox, or talking down to him about not using the drill or any other 'dangerous' tool. Instead, he included Hawk, in a very junior apprentice role. He let Hawk do what he could, and encouraged him as he went. He let Hawk explore the tools, and come up with ideas on how to fix the broken gate and the busted closet door.
Our neighbour Cleo brings Hawk wood, and chats about this tool and that, and is always happy to stop a moment and engage with Hawk. As a contractor by trade, she knows what she's talking about, and Hawk can tell. His conversations with her have a purpose, a focus that he truly appreciates.
Jack and I might not know much about tools, fixing things, or being a 'worker,' but that doesn't matter. Hawk is in good hands; strong, wise, weathered worker hands. These are relationships he's building himself, even from such a young age.


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Smoky mac & cheese from Westville (multiple locations), $8 A cold-weather favorite from a neighborhood staple.
Unless you're a lactose-intolerant celiac, odds are you've got a soft spot for macaroni and cheese. Among the numerous dishes that make up the comfort food lexicon, the spruced up noodles hit that perfect balance of crisp crust and gooey interior, and the top renditions can be downright mesmerizing ... More >>
With tens of thousands of brick-and-mortar restaurants and even more kiosks, delis, and roadside stands where you can grab a bite to eat, there's no place in the world like New York City when it comes to food and drink--you could spend your entire life eating and drinking here without conquering all ... More >>
No correct guesses yet to where I was eating this past week. It's not Westville or Pastis. The joint opened in 2010 and features an extensive beer menu and by-the-book pub snacks like spinach and artichoke dip and juicy sliders. [See Where Else I Ate: Babbo | Crif Dogs]
Rebecca Marx Westville East is our go-to for unassuming yet often very well-prepared comfort food. This is in part because of the restaurant's veggie burger, which is as idiosyncratic as it is delicious.
Rebecca Marx Along with barbecued pork ribs, egg foo young, and fried catfish, blueberry pie deserves pride of place on the menu of classic American dishes. Pie settled this country along with the Pilgrims, who adapted their recipes to incorporate the fruits and berries of their adopted home. ... More >>
At Gazala Place, Nice Matin, Gottino, and a host of other NYC restaurants
Rebecca MarxHillstone's meaty, beaty, big and bouncy veggie burger.Ah, veggie burgers. For so long regarded as the bête noire of vegetarian cuisine, they've been slowly but surely breaking free of their Morningstar-Boca shackles, thanks to a number of restaurants who have started to tre ... More >>
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Magnolia Bakery's walks were shoveled, but a shortage of workers kept the place closed. For restaurants in the West Village, digging out from the reported 20 inches of snow last night -- still blowing and drifting in a harsh wind gusting up to 40 mph -- opening the premises to foot traffic w ... More >>
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