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Accent your living room with this ideal, dual-functioning ottoman. Generously cushioned, you can prop your feet up as you relax, or use as additional seating when needed. Display living room decor, books, and magazines on the oversized top like a cocktail table when not in use. Solid block wood feet complete this accent ottoman for a sleek, contemporary style. Match with the contemporary chaise sectional for the complete look. Available in a beautiful deep Chocolate faux leather for a warm atmosphere with long-lasting appeal.
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We all know homophobic bullying in schools is wrong. And we all know it happens.
There have been some amazing books written on the topic. One of my faves is Lauren Myracles Shine which tells the story of 16-year-old Cat and her best friend, Patrick, who happens to be gay. When Patrick is beaten and left for dead, Cat decides to unravel the mystery behind this terrible hate crime. They live in a small Southern Caroline town and Cat has to navigate her way through the tightly knit community to find the perpetrator. Although the Sheriff assumes the criminals are from out-of-town (because no one from our town would do this!), Cat visits all her friends, including the "redneck possee" Patrick used to hang around with, to discover the truth. She uncovers some dangerous secrets (people dealing and using meth) and a great deal of shame that many people feel because of how they treated Patrick. Cat reflects on all of this, and of course, discovers a lot about herself in the process--which is all very insightful. A sombre and compelling story with a hopeful ending--I defintely think you will love Shine.
We have a whole list of interesting books on the topic homosexuality. You'll find it here (but you have to scroll down just a bit!).
At the moment, an AMAZING contest is being held to raise awareness for homophobic bullying in schools and to help stamp it out. The prizes are sweet, the challenge is fun and it's open to all Canadian youth.
Here's what you gotta do:
Create a short video and submit it by June 11th that challenges homophobia and bullying. For more info, visit Out In Schools.
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The Calgary Public Library will be hosting a workshop about artist trading cards at our Village Square Branch on July 9-10 (Registration opens on April 24!). This 2-day workshop will introduce you to some basic techniques using different materials to explore in creating your own Artist Trading Cards.
For those who don't know, Artist Trading cards are miniature works of art, about the size of a hockey card, that are traded freely between creators. The process is deceptively simple. On the last Saturday of the month, artists meet and trade cards they've produced. The only firm rules being that cards must be 2 ½ x 3 ½ in size, and can only be traded one for one. Beyond that, the sky's the limit! You can also take part in regularly scheduled trading sessions at The New Gallery, one of calgary's original Artist-Run Centres. Artist Trading cards are just one example of a number of local initiatives that are guided by a common ethos of generosity and exchange. Here are other examples of the rich diversity of Do It Yourself (DIY) culture the city has to offer:
I'm sure most people have had the opportunity to read, if not write a zine. If not, the Zine Tree Collective is a great place to start! The Zine Tree Collective aims to encourage expression and the sharing of ideas through self published, DIY zines. The collective defines zines as "self-published magazines or pamphlets made outside of mainstream press and professional media, by all kinds of people about all kinds of things… Zines are an empowering way to communicate a person's experiences or thoughts, as well as to learn about other people's opinions." The zine library, recently found a new home at the Old Y Centre for Community Organizations, and offers access to thousands of zines written by people in Calgary, in Canada, and all over the world. The space functions both as a library and a workshop, with information and the equipment necessary to make your very own zine!
The Good Life Community Bicycle Shop is a non-profit community bicycle repair shop, resource center, and community space. The Good Life is a place where people can come in to learn how to fix their own bikes, build bikes from recycled materials, get a hand doing so, and use this space to facilitate some much needed community building. Check out their new space at the former Ant Hill Fabrics space in Kensington (148 10 Street NW).
Dorkbot Calgary is the local chapter of a worldwide network of people who get together to do strange things with electricity. Each dorkbot is different and is driven by the needs and interests of people in the local community. Meet ups are informal, friendly environments in which people can talk about the work they're doing and get inspired for new projects. Dorkbot get-togethers generally take place on the third Thursday of the month, with additional meetings for special guests and topics. Everyone is welcome, and can find out more about past and upcoming meetups here.
Protospace is a hackerspace – sometimes called a maker or make space, where inventors, artists, geeks can come together to make or 'break' anything involving science, technology, digital and electronic arts. Meetings and workshops are held every Tuesday evening, guided by a desire to promote creativity and community in Calgary and around the world… the more diverse the group, the more interesting it gets!
The Local Library is a place where people can come and experiment with new ideas, mediums and equipment in a space that's supportive and accessible, as well as learn from practicing members of the arts community in Calgary. All of their programs are open to your involvement, not just as a spectator but as an active participant! The Local Library hosts a variety of activities including regular all-ages shows, a visual arts gallery, open studios, workshops and more! Under "more", you can file Choose yer Own Festival, a do-it-yourself collaborative festival affiliated with the Local Library, but spilling out into all corners of the city.
And let's not forget about the 'other' local Library... The Living Library works exactly like your local Calgary Public Library - readers can borrow a "book". The difference is, books in the Living Library are human beings: "living books", with whom the reader can have a conversation. The Living Library uses volunteers as "living books" that can be "checked out" by "readers". This unique program enables readers to ask the questions they have always wanted to ask; while "books" are given the opportunity to share stories about their personal experiences in a safe and welcoming environment. This enables individuals to actively contribute to building inclusive communities of understanding. As a Living Book, all you need is yourself - no more, no less. By being available to answer questions about your life, you will help readers understand you and your experiences better.
Just like these real-life, in-town examples, there are virtually tons of websites that cater to collaboration and skill sharing groups. Instructables is a web-based platform where passionate people share what they do and how they do it, and learn from and collaborate with others. Want to learn how to make something? Do you have a skill you want to share? Check out this site! Similar to Instructables, Howtoons is a site that combines instructions with comic-book style storytelling.
This list is just the tip of the iceberg of DIY culture in Calgary. Anything else you want to add? Just do it ... yourself!
Kristin Cashore is the New York Times bestselling author of Graceling and Fire. Graceling and Fire were both named ALA Best Books for Youth Adults in addition to other awards. Basically, Cahsore rocks. And...her third book is coming out in May!!! I am lucky enough to have read Bitterblue already, so now I'm going to evangelize all about it so you'll all place a hold on it before it comes out.
To start with, Graceling and Fire are companion novels to Bitterblue. You don't have to read them to follow the story, but knowledge of them will enhance your enjoyment of the story (and anyway, they are awesome). Bitterblue takes place after Graceling.
King Leck ruled Monsea for years. His grace (the ability to control people's minds) and his violent psychopathic personality, destroyed his kingdom. Eventually he was overthrown and murdered and his daughter Bitterblue was left to help the kingdom recover. Because Bitterblue became queen as young child she was very dependent on her advisors. She is now 18 and for the first time, decides she needs to try to understand her kingdom more completely. In the hopes of learning more about the land she rules, Bitterblue begins to sneak out at night in disguise. She visits local story rooms and listens to people tell tales of the crazy King Leck and she discovers that her people are still wounded and seeking the truth about their past. Bitterblue is determined to help them heal, but first, needs to unravel the mystery of her own past. She uncovers distrubing secrets about her insane father Leck. Even more disturbing, she learns that Leck still has a hold on some people in her kingdom--a secret that she must bring to light and deal with if her kingdom is to heal and she is to become a strong queen.
Bitterblue truly is a gripping story. Although it is long and starts slow, the richness of the detail, the depth of the characters and the intricate plot will pay off. It's the kind of book you will stay up late into the night to finish once you get going. More than anything, I love the rock-star-tough-feminist heroines Cashore places in her books. So...read, and enjoy.
If you don't already know about Youth Week Calgary, you should. It's a super awesome celebration of youth and community here in Calgary!
Every spring, oranizations throughout Calgary pull together for a week and hold special events - everything from poetry slams to hip hop classes, teen nights, basketball tournaments, open mic nights, online video contests, movie screenings, yoga classes, markets, peace cafes...the list goes on - for youth. It's pretty sweet. Basically, if you are a youth in Calgary, there is noooo excuse for boredom during Youth Week. These events are all free (or almost free!), they are all over the city, and they are for you.
Of course, it's not all about the one week. Youth Week advocates for youth empowerment, achievement and involvement throughout the year. By bringing the community together to celebrate youth each spring, Youth Week builds the profile and awareness of the youth in our city.
So. Where will you be from April 21 - 28th? Here's the calendar of events for Youth Week. Check it out! And - like Youth Week on FB.
Too young to VOTE? Cast your ballots HERE! The Pacific Northwest Library Association is looking for young voters. If you are between grades 4-12, live in the Pacific Northwest (in Canada this is BC and Alberta) and have read at least 2 of the book on the YRCA 2012 nominees list you can vote for your favourite book! Voting takes place in between March 15th - April 15th. We have a ballot box here at SCTF on the 2nd Floor at Central where you can drop your ballots off - and we'll mail them in for you! Or print them off here (scroll to the bottom right hand of the page for the Word document containing the ballots) and mail them in yourself. There is also a study guide for teachers (bottom left hand of the page). Impress them; encourage your whole class to vote!
Here are the Senior 2012 Nominees. They make great Spring Break reading material.
If you've read at least 2 of the books in each category you can also vote for the Junior and Intermediate categories.
My personal favourite for Juniors is The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly- A witty and apt portrayal of the combined sophistication, seediness, prejudice and refinement of the Old South; as seen through the eyes of an 11yr old girl who wants to be a scientist... at the turn of the previous century!
Winners will be announced in mid-April - check back to the PNLA website for details.
Happy Voting!
We had some AWESOME entries for our Hunger Games swag contest! Here are the winners for each category:
Art: Nardine for the "Girl on Fire Dress"
Video: CrazyFrazy with "One for the Library" the rap/mash up about The Hunger Games
Poetry: Henna and the Acrostic Poem "The Hunger Games"
Congratulations to all of our winners, you will be contacted shortly to claim your prize, and thank you to ALL of our participants -- we had a riot looking through all the entries. Make sure to check back frequently on the Teen Blog for more contests and other great stuff!
It's sPRinG!
gEt Outside!
JumP ArOUnd!
Hide in buSHes! (sCare your sister - not TOO mUch ;0)
Ride Down the hill FAST!
Lie dOWn, stare at the sKy, wAtch the birds fly by...
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In honour of April = International Poetry Month!
Saturday April 14th 2pm in the John Dutton Theatre 2nd Floor + 15 level of the W.R. Central Castell Library. Presented in collaboration with this years Calgary International Spoken Word Festival and the Library's ECOPALOOZA! Poems are to be on the theme of nature (in some broad way). Write a poem on nature/ sustainability - your interpretation - and then perform it in a SLAM competition, competing for $$ prizes! Be inspired by these environmental poets and Kate MacKenzie's WorldViews Project!!
The Winner will also compete in next year's National Slam Competition! Sheri-D Wilson Calgary's original "Mama of Dada" and the CiSWF organizer will be on hand to host the Slam and offer inspirational feedback, advice and tips!
There are 3 prizes:
1st = $70 gift certificate to Shelf Life Books,
2nd = $50 gift certificate to Pages on Kensignton,
3rd = $30 gift certificate to Pages on Kensignton.
Special thank you to Shelf Life, Pages, CiSWF and Ecopalooza!
The SLAM will follow a performance from Voices of Nature Choir (1-2pm).
Families are welcome! It'll be awesome!
+ We will have a face painter and other activities going on the 2nd floor before and after the slam. Be sure to check out our Verse Novels display and SPEAK Art Show in the teen space! There is also a great Verse Books list on our website
Stumped on where to start? Check out The Spoken Word Cookbook by Sheri-D Wilson, Kris Demeanor's CD's (Calgary's 2012 Poet Laureate) and the following nature / environmental poem books. And at the end of it when you're done, you could also submit it to YouthInkit!, a Calgary magazine published by and for youth. Happy trails!
It's crunch time, people! Grad season is just around the corner, and I'm sure many of you are literally counting the days til your ceremonies and parties (or better yet, your final exams...)
Just in case you aren't swamped enough with diploma-prepping, dress-buying, tux-renting, corsage/bout-choosing, shoes and jewellery shopping, limo-leasing, class-photo-taking, after-party-planning, and all the other crazy stuff you guys have to do to get ready for grad, we decided on just one more thing to add to your list: pre-grad movie-watching. On the plus side, you've probably seen most of these, so you could just play them in the background to gear up for the big night. And some of you might limit your movie intake by refusing to watch, say, horror movies (cross "Carrie" off your list) or musicals (you're SURE you don't want to watch "High School Musical" again? Positive?!?). But besides that, these really are some must-watch movies full of ideas, do's and don'ts of grad-etiquette, fashion faux pas and frick yeahs, and everything else you need to get yourself ready for Grad 2012!

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I have had poodles all my adult life. I had a litter every now and then but in the last several years I have decided to get in a little deeper. Dealing with some of these breeders is worse than pulling hens teeth! I would hope that won't be true with Us! We are a retired couple living in Northern South Carolina, just south of Charlotte NC. We are living out our dreams! One being Poodle Breeding, we specialize tiny toy, teacups & Toys. Parti's (black & white, silver and white also Brown & white) .
We travel Some so we are a small in Home Hobby breeder. When we travel, we stay in a large, 5th wheel camper and of course all our Toy Poodles are with us. Our dogs are a part of our family. They are with us all the time and are treated like our children.
Having just a few dogs, we took a lot of time and picked exceptional dogs for our sires & dams. Some are for show and some make great pets! Several have championship blood-lines. While we do place our puppies for a fair price, you will find the prices very affordable compared to most other breeders with championship blood-lines. We do screen our prospective new owners and only let our puppies go to the type of new homes where we know they will be loved as a part of the family. NO PUPPY MILLS OR PET SHOPS NEED APPLY!!!!!!
Our puppies begin their socialization from birth whether they are on the road with us or at our home in South Carolina. It is hands on from the beginning. That makes for nice puppies
Your new puppy will come to your home complete with a Vet check, a written guarantee, a bag of puppy food that it is used to, at least 1 puppy shots and AKC Registration papers, as soon as I get them!
If you choose a puppy that is still with it mom and it is not old enough to be shipped or be picked up I will post or e-mail up dated photo of your puppy so you can see it grow. I am here for your question also. Rest assured you will not be left not knowing what it looks like and how it has changed. Yes, I have been there and it was nice to receive photo's as he or she was growing.
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This is our home in SC We moved here Sept 2006 The dogs have so much more room to play and just be dogs. I have put photo's of their play area on it's own page just click the box at the top of the above photo to see some of them. We are still working on it. It is a work in progress. Even the colors of the trim on the house may change. We have a lot of land to do what we want here. It will always be neat and clean just no one in our business all the time! The areas Are for play not for Kennels. I still have the Toys poodles in the home with us as family. The German Shepherd has her time inside with us, she is a pet but training to take care of business. Please, come by for a visit. We would Love to have you!! "Poodle's & Shepard in the Yard for Protection" Call so we can open the gate for you!
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Peanut, is the Senior Stud around here. He is doing a great job & he thinks he doesn't need any help! Now we added Shiloh he is a Teacup. He is Black & White. Now we are adding a Black & White Teacup Parti Stud to come up behind Peanut! HIS SON, Bentley.
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The string on the top keeps them from jumping out. The wood around kept CoCo from going under the fence. We Usually have metal ties on the bottom going into the ground. We watched them all the time.This was his sister yard so we were a little slack, This year. We have to come up with another Plan for next year. Taller Fence?
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Shiloh,I was the New Kid, Stud, on the block. Peanut says he don't need help, what am I doing here? Soooo Cute!!
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This is our front yard after the snow in Early 2009. I had to put them in here to show how pretty it is after a good snow. We never get snow with out foot prints because of the GS dog, Shadow. She roams the yard all night long. This was 2 angles off my front porch.The gate is in the upper left hand corner with the drive way. We really love this place and so do the dogs! It is totally fenced.
Bentley, Our Black & White Teacup Parti Stud He is Peanuts Son & will follow in his foot steps! I look like my "Daddy" That's Good! Except the black!!!
Here we have a tiny Peanut male that we are looking at for stud. We call him "Tahoe" He is Chocolate & white Nice color all around
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Landscapes don't ask questions back, and usually they don't wiggle much, but I prefer the personality of a kid to that of a mountain. My favorite shots are those that are unexpected. To me, still shots are far preferable to video, because one can go back and visit them easily over and over.
What I love about digital photography is that it slows me down and forces me to reflect and appreciate, something that becomes increasingly difficult in our busy age of too much information and too much communication. The act of reflection, and processing the world ourselves rather than being told what's happening, seem to be at risk, and pictures take me back to a time when the world was simpler.
I keep reminding myself to slow down and smell (or photograph) the roses.


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Deepwater Horizon – BP Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
On April 20, 2010, the oil drilling rig Deepwater Horizon, operating in the Macondo Prospect in the Gulf of Mexico, exploded and sank resulting in the death of 11 workers on the Deepwater Horizon and the largest spill of oil in the history of marine oil drilling operations. Approximately 4.9 billion barrels of oil flowed from the damaged Macondo well over an 87-day period, before it was finally capped on July 15, 2010. On December 15, 2010, the United States filed a complaint in District Court against BP Exploration & Production and several other defendants alleged to be responsible for the spill.
This webpage provides information and materials on EPA's enforcement response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, including settlements with some of the defendants, as well as links to other related websites for additional information. This webpage is limited to EPA's enforcement-related activities only, and does not cover all legal or other actions against BP Exploration & Production and other parties for the spill, such as private party/class action settlements for medical claims and economic damages, or other actions against those responsible for the spill. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has established the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Exitwebsite for this purpose. In addition, links for additional information on the spill, cleanup activities and other responses are provided below.
Case and Settlement Information
December 15, 2010: Civil complaint of the United States
February 17, 2012: $90 million civil settlement with MOEX Offshore 2007 LLC
February 22, 2012: Court order granting partial summary judgment of liability for the spill
November 15, 2012: $4 billion criminal plea agreement with BP Exploration & Production (56 pp, 2MB, About PDF) Exit
January 3, 2013: $1 billion civil settlement with Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc., Transocean Deepwater Inc., Transocean Holdings LLC, and Triton Asset Leasing GmbH ("Transocean")
January 3, 2013: $400 million criminal plea agreement with Transocean (33 pp, 12MB, About PDF) Exit
September 4, 2014: Phase One Trial: Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law on Gross Negligence and Willful Misconduct
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text: I need help dealing with my wife with the suggestions I am giving her regarding weight loss. Helping her is getting past this stupid plateau. Helping me is keeping my sanity. History: Since the beginning of the year, my wife has dropped 45 or so lb. She is still 15 lb or so from her goal weight. (she is doing fantastic, by the way). Her strategy from the start, per my suggestions, was calorie control. She can eat what ever she wants, so long as she stays with her calorie goals. For 4 months or so, that was it. After a while I convinced her to "up the activity" some. Not a crazy amount, but some. When she is at work, she has an active job on her feet all day. On days where she doesn't work, she has started walking. No weights, no strenuous activity. When she started, I calculated her BMR, for her weight at the time (1600) and for her goal weight (1350). Based on that info (and before I could go any further), she set 1200 calories a day as her target. She sticks to it. And not net calories either (accounting for activity)... 1200 calories eaten or less. EVERY now and again she will go over, but that has been easily a month or longer ago. "Go over" is about BMR of her goal weight, so she should still be under maintenance. NOW, the problem: From the beginning of the year until about 3 weeks ago, she was seeing consistent weight loss. She had a small plateau at 150 for a week or so, but that was it. The last 3 weeks she is stuck. She only goes by scale weight as measure. The last three weeks she has been between 143 and 147 (which was today, and delivered with a lot of complaining). She is getting frustrated, and bugging me. Why am I not losing any more weight? Still eating at or below 1200 calories per day, per MyFitnessPal android app. I tell her "it's just a plateau, keep doing what you are doing and be patient, it will come". Is that the right train of thought? Does she need to eat more/less? Semi-side thought.... Regarding food choices. How do you guys feel about stuff like "zero calorie spray butter"? No calories, but there are a bunch of ingredients listed. She has picked up that stuff relatively recently for flavor on veggies. I tell her that I personally don't like the stuff because it has too many ingredients and it is probably crappy for you. I think you are better off just dealing with the actual calories that are in actual butter made from milk. She then shows me the back of the bottle and says "zero calories". I choose not to fight it given the strategy of "watch calories" alone. Could this be the "source" of the plateau. That is one thing that has changed in the last month to month and a half. I struggle with it though due to correlation /= causation.


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The Power of Goals: From Governments to Geeks ... User Experience Magazine 7.1
(Bloomingdale, IL: January 24, 2008) – As we all contemplate our New Year's resolutions – the goals we set for ourselves a few short weeks ago -- the latest issue of User Experience magazine demonstrates how goals underlie almost all effective action.
John Schrag's article, "The Power of Goals", shows how to formulate effective user experience goals and apply them in user experience research. As the author notes, "Goals need to have teeth. If you test your design and find your goals are not met, are you willing to change your design? If you aren't …, then you didn't have goals – you just had a wish list."
"Mexican Manifesto on Usability and Accessibility for Government Websites" discusses the Mexican government's commitment to creating more useful and usable websites. The manifesto lists ten principles, or goals, that will be used by the Mexican government. Dr. Sarah J. Swierenga reflects on discussions of the Mexican governments' goals that happened at the recent Usability and Accessibility for the Web International Seminar held at the University of Monterrey campus in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.
Anu Kankainen introduces a fascinating case where actors were used in the field and during focus groups. The article "Using Acting to Validate a Wearable Product Concept with Users" explains how the Finnish psychologist used acting as a technique to make the concept, as well as the context of use, concrete for users, researchers, and product developers.
Other articles in this issue discuss:
- Treatment of usability in several product evaluations produced by two major technology research firms
- Prototyping and application simulation
- Using thoughts to control a compute
User Experience is the magazine of the Usability Professionals' Association
Read more about this issue of User Experience magazine.For printed copies of the magazine or for PDFs of individual articles, please contact Nicole Tafoya, firstname.lastname@example.com
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Man suspected of assaulting officer taken into custody in Mission
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A man suspected of assaulting a police officer in Independence, Mo., was taken into custody Tuesday by Mission police.
Police surrounded a home in 5800 block of Riggs Street early in the afternoon.
Officers took a man into custody just before 2 p.m. They said he had been hiding in the home's attic.
Police later identified him as Brent Young, 31, who had been listed among the ten most-dangerous fugitives in Independence.
Neighbors said they're thrilled that Young is off the street and in custody.
"I'm ecstatic that it happened," said neighbor Steven Maddox. "I'm just ecstatic that he's been taken into custody."
Police said he is being charged with assaulting a police officer and could face additional charges.
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Over the years I have seen the interest in tiny homes grow and grow. During that time, one thing has been consistent, the design and detailing of the structures. I would imagine that many of you have seen an image of a tiny house on a trailer by now. Wood siding, gable roof lines, tiny front porch, you know the look. The buildings have charm, to be sure, yet they tend to carry a similar look for the most part.
I have been party to several straw bale structures that could certainly fit the description of tiny. For example, the Mountain View Cabin is only 200 SF of interior living space. Even smaller, the Sunset Cottage has its 200 SF measured on the exterior. There's also the Applegate Cottage which boasts a whopping 570 SF, not including the sleeping loft. All of these structures have their place in the world of tiny construction, but I found a new one during the Montana straw bale workshop.
The owner Dale explained to our group that the structure we worked on will be used to build cabinets and wood kayaks, yet none of us could let go of the potential for the building as a home. At 470 SF, the organic shape lends itself to a feeling of open space and comfort. There is ample room for a bathroom, kitchen, living and sleeping areas, and several long bench seat options as well. The high ceilings help open the space up and make it feel bigger than it really is. I think that if Dale was allowed to (he is restricted by local building codes from building another home), he would gladly leave his existing home and move into this amazing space that we created together.
If anyone ever wondered if living tiny is possible while living in a straw bale structure, wonder no more. There are several options available to you and your imagination is the only limit of what might be possible. I would not suggest that one build a tiny straw bale house on a trailer as that would simply be difficult to make work due to the thick and heavy walls; however, if you plan to build on the ground, straw bale is a great option.
You get a building with superior insulation value, soundproofing, and fire resistance AND you get something that looks and feels unique and natural. I am a firm believer in loving the space in which I live. I think you will find that loving a straw b ale structure is easy to do, and it will love you right back! How will it do that, you might ask? By keeping you warm, cool, quiet, and calm within its walls. I hope you will take a few minutes to look at some photos of straw bale homes and consider what might be possible in your own tiny bale abode.
What's more, building a straw bale home, whether it be a tiny home or a "regular-sized" home, is a lot of fun if you get together with others to do it. Each year I work with several hosts around the world on their projects and bring in a workshop full of fun and interesting people. The experience we all share is one of connection, learning, sharing, and growing friendships. I hope you will consider joining us at a workshop soon so you too can get connected!
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Narel Says:
August 29th, 2013 at 1:01 am
About to embark on this adventure, our plans are similar – strawbale post and beam approx 55sq/m not incl loft, skillion roof – except that it is for a family of five. I'll keep you posted as to how we go in the actual 'living the dream' stage. It was initially intended to be a granny flat alongside our 'regular' size house however we tossed and turned over the size of the prospective debt and just couldn't do it. So here goes…. (ps thanks for sharing your experiences – it is the perfect balance of practical knowledge and inspiring dreams-into-reality)
Keith Rutter Says:
August 29th, 2013 at 3:00 am
You lucky folk in the USA! Here in the UK we not only have to cope with high prices for tiny plots of land with building consent, we also have backward and hidebound planners, although if you are rich you can have 'things' like The Gherkin and The Shard, but they want all houses to look the same. They don't like rendered walls next to a brick-built neighbouring house, or roofs facing the opposite way.
Wilie Smart Says:
August 29th, 2013 at 3:47 am
hi greetings from New Zealand! re buildig on trailers have seen a nice structure built here by a commercial 'bale builder' on a truck chassis to get around permits with very overhung walls on top of deer fencepost floor joists a very nice little art studio ! & also seen on trademe … our version of ebay advertised by same builder a couple of strawbale camper trailers so it can be done but fair call not to recomend it to the inexperienced keep up the good work would love a chance to do one/some of your courses Willie
Carol Williams Kisch Says:
August 29th, 2013 at 7:00 am
Hi Andrew!
We are hoping to host a workshop in a few years when we retire and can develop our northern California property. I've been looking at the Applegate, but this new one looks great. I wish you had more pictures…
Best wishes,
Andrew Says:
August 29th, 2013 at 7:56 am
Hi Carol. I will be posting more pictures of the structure in the next few weeks. The host is going to send me a disk with a ton of photos. He has also promised to send me pictures of the structure when it is complete and I will post those as well.
I will have the plans available for people to purchase as well should someone want to build their own version of the "home." I'm not sure when I will get those posted to the site, but I can make them available before they post if there is an interest.
Andrew Says:
August 29th, 2013 at 7:57 am
I'd love to see photos of those Willie. Can you send me a link to check that out?
Andrew Says:
August 29th, 2013 at 7:58 am
I can understand urban planning and its intentions; however, I hate it when things get so controlled that imagination is pushed aside.
Andrew Says:
August 29th, 2013 at 7:59 am
Narel, I hope you will keep us posted on your progress. In our experience, the initial transition to tiny was difficult, but the long term experience has been fantastic.
Dianne Says:
August 29th, 2013 at 10:07 am
Hi Andrew,
I have been a fan of the strawbale for many years and have been keeping up with you via your website. It's my dream that one day I will be able to build a LITTLE strawbale retreat in the hills of Arkansas, my home state. (These small cotteges are perfect for what I what to do).
I know that you've done builds in Arkansas before, how big a problem is the humidity when it comes to keeping your structure dry and free from mold?
Janice Says:
August 29th, 2013 at 9:49 pm
Alberta, Canada….In my area, rural county planners will not permit a single story dwelling of less than 750sq.ft. The monstrosities currently being built in this area border on the absurd. Thankfully, I am surrounded by forest and don't have to look at them on a daily basis!
Andrew Says:
August 29th, 2013 at 10:18 pm
Isn't that crazy? Build a huge house…no problem. Build a tiny house…huge problem. I'm looking forward to that changing.
Andrew Says:
August 29th, 2013 at 10:21 pm
Keeping the structure dry is always a priority. With proper design and construction detailing Arkansas can be a fine location for a bale home. I would recommend an energy recovery ventilator as well to help draw out excess moisture.
Pamala Says:
September 3rd, 2013 at 12:13 pm
Hi Andrew, I enjoyed the photo's of your own small straw bale home a while back! I have been a fan of yours for years now. I have owned 5+ acres of forest, in Northern Idaho for 15 yrs now. I have learned so much from you :-)… I plan to build a straw bale art studio on it some day and live in it!!! I thank you for all the years of info. You have fueled my day dreaming and planning… I hope to be one of your work shop's some day.
Monique Opsomer Says:
September 9th, 2013 at 12:16 am
Hi Andrew
Christchurch New Zealand. After loosing our home with the earthquakes we are looking at building a strawbale home. Can you recommend anybody here in New Zealand?
Andrew Morrison Says:
September 22nd, 2013 at 10:16 am
I don't have any specific resources in New Zealand. Sorry.
Andrew Morrison Says:
September 22nd, 2013 at 10:20 am
Thanks Pamala!
Nathan Says:
July 28th, 2014 at 5:21 pm
Do you have any more photos from this project? Also do you have the floor plans?
Andrew Morrison Says:
August 1st, 2014 at 11:23 am
Hi Nathan. I don't have a lot more photos from these projects. There are three different structures laid out here and they each have different, yet simple floor plans. If you have one in particular you are interested in I can see what other details I have for you.


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Many Lehigh Valley residents couldn't get by without the help of home care aides who do their laundry, help them get dressed and do other tasks many of us don't think twice about.
Ruth Weaver of Bethlehem told me she got help when she needed it several years ago. But now she's on edge because she believes one of her former aides took advantage of the access to her home to peg her as a target for theft down the road.
Police have charged Lastasha Serrano, 24, of Bethlehem, with stealing $4,000 worth of Weaver's jewelry in September after showing up at her home unexpectedly to chat. Weaver called to let me know what happened and to question whether anything could have been done to prevent it or to prevent similar violations of trust in the future.
The home care system is designed to keep troublemakers out. Since 2009, a state law has required home care agencies to be licensed by the state Health Department and to obtain criminal background checks on their employees. Background checks for home health care workers, which are different from home care workers because they provide medical care, have been required since 1998.
But background checks would not prevent the scenario in Weaver's case, where the crime is alleged to have happened after someone passed a background check. That's why it's important for care recipients to protect themselves as best as they can.
"I kept thinking, 'Why me? Why not anybody else?'" Weaver, 60, told me. "She knew I got a lot of jewelry and that's why she came to me."
In a sad way, though, Weaver might consider herself lucky. She wasn't hurt. Serrano also is awaiting trial on charges that she robbed and beat another former client, leaving her with 12 stitches in her head and ear.
I'm not writing this to make people paranoid about their caregivers. These allegations appear to be an isolated set of circumstances. But you never can be too careful.
Don't leave valuables or personal documents in sight when caregivers are scheduled to come to your home, advises Judith Stanczak, deputy administrator for the Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services.
I'll add that you also should restrict access to rooms in your home where the aide's duties don't require them to be. And be suspicious if they show up unexpectedly long after they're out of your life.
"Do not invite staff into your home when they are not scheduled to provide service or when they are no longer involved in your care or the care of your loved one," Stanczak told me.
That's what happened the day Serrano allegedly stole Weaver's jewelry, court records say.
Weaver told Bethlehem police that Serrano knocked on her door Sept. 21 and asked Weaver if she remembered her, according to court records. Serrano told Weaver she used to work for her as a caregiver and said she was in the neighborhood taking care of someone else and stopped by to say hello.
Weaver invited her in and after they talked for a while, Serrano asked if she could use the bathroom, the records say. She returned after five or 10 minutes, stayed to talk for a bit and left.
Three days later, Weaver discovered about 125 pieces of jewelry including diamond rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings were missing. When Serrano was arrested Oct. 1, she had some of the jewelry in her possession, court records say.
"I just threw away my two jewelry boxes because I couldn't stand to see it anymore," Weaver told me. "I'm so sick. All I do is lay on my couch. This is something I can't believe."
Serrano is in Lehigh County Prison awaiting trial on theft and receiving stolen property charges. Her public defender did not return my call. Monday, a judge denied her lawyer's request to reduce her bail. Her next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 14.
Serrano also is awaiting trial on charges of robbery, aggravated assault, theft and receiving stolen property in the other case, which police said also occurred in Bethlehem, a week after the alleged theft from Weaver.
A 77-year-old woman told police she let Serrano in on Sept. 28 after Serrano rang her doorbell and said her car had broken down and she needed to use the phone.
Serrano pretended to call her mother for assistance, then sprayed the woman with pepper spray, hit her in the face and head and dragged her into the bedroom, according to court records, which say Serrano took $1,286 in cash and $2,000 worth of jewelry.
That victim told police she recognized Serrano as an aide who had cared for her late husband through Aaron Healthcare of Allentown.
Bethlehem police confirmed Serrano had been employed by Aaron Healthcare, and that she had cared for the victim's husband numerous times, according to court records.
Aaron Executive Director Kathy Bitler declined to comment on the case, but confirmed that Serrano had worked for Aaron several years ago. She said Serrano passed a criminal background check before she was hired.
"I can tell you that everyone that we hire goes through a battery of background tests," Bitler told me. "They're drug-screened and so forth."
The checks didn't turn up anything, she told me, or Serrano would not have been hired.
Serrano had not been working for Aaron Healthcare when she cared for Weaver, Bitler said. That conflicts with what Serrano allegedly told Weaver. According to court records, when Serrano showed up at Weaver's door unannounced and asked if she remembered her, she told Weaver she used to work for her as a caregiver through Aaron.
The court records in Weaver's case do not indicate if investigators tried to verify that and Bethlehem police did not return my call.
You can verify a home care agency is licensed by the state on the Department of Health's website, http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/outpatient_facilities/14151/health_care_facility_locator/558499. Look under "non-nursing home facility locator."
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|I have searched a bit, but not found a Chirita 'Orchid Lace'. The plant I received with that name is now blooming and hope someone knows this plant and has an opinion concerning the name. Yale
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it is streptocarpus. not a chirita. And I am not sure it it is Orchid Lace. Pattern is right, but it should be pink.
ORCHID LACE (Sorano) Very pale pink blossoms. Heavy netting appears on the upper petal tips. The lower petals and throat are solid rose-orchid lace over pink, with some rose blushing. A touch of maroon marks the throat. Medium green foliage. (AGGS Register)
Beautiful flowers!
Here is a link that might be useful: Orchid Lace
Many thanks for your help; have some others needing names. Yale
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Free Music Friday: The Chad Hollister Band
By Kate King / September 16th, 2011 / View Comments
Categories: Making Our Difference: TBL CSR, Who We Are, What We Do: TBL Culture & People
Categories: Making Our Difference: TBL CSR, Who We Are, What We Do: TBL Culture & People
Our pick for artist of the month for September is the Chad Hollister Band – a group of talented musicians with Vermont roots, an infectious sound, and a passion for the environment. Here's Chad Hollister himself, talking about what he does to reduce his own environmental footprint … and showing us just how deep his affection for the great outdoors really runs:
The band's song "Grow" is gaining quick popularity on the airwaves, and you can download it now, for free, on our music page. While you're there, check out the other Friday freebies from our previous artists of the month.


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In the four years since I started writing this column, I have written once a year about the Colorado Culinary Academy out at Western Colorado Community College and Restaurant Chez Lena, the culinary schools student-run dining establishment.
Now, I only graduated about six years ago and the changes at the school are unbelievable! I just visited the new teaching lab and I only wish I had a kitchen station like that, both in the kitchen we use as well as in my house. Each student has their own station, complete with grill, stove, mini-fridge and more. Completely state of the art and I challenge any other culinary program in the state to match it.
Add that to the teaching staff, which is headed up by Dan Kirby, with Chef Wayne Smith and Chef Jon St. Peter, the students out there have every opportunity to follow their culinary dreams.
Chef Jon also heads up the Culinary Cooking Competition Team at the school. This year, they came in second, but as recent as a few years ago, they not only took the state completion, but also the regional and went to the nationals. Not bad for our little Grand Valley, eh?
The school also recently hosted a ProStart competition. From Dan Kirby: "On Saturday, Feb. 16, the culinary arts department hosted its 11 annual ProStart Western Slope high school culinary competition at WCCC. Aspen, Durango, Fruita Monument, Palisade, and Roaring Fork high schools competed in what was billed as a 'scrimmage' for culinary teams.
(This weekend) March 1st, these teams will all be in Denver for the state ProStart culinary conference, and have an opportunity to practice their skills in a head-to-head competition now, this will allow them to go back home and focus on the areas of their menus that need it most. The winning team in Denver will go on to represent Colorado at the nationals. "
Again... not too shabby!
I would be remiss if I did not talk a little more about Chez Lena. For those of you who have eaten there, you already know... this truly is one of the hidden gems of the Grand Valley. Serving lunch from Tuesdays through Friday through the semesters, you will have a chance to try some outstanding food, created, prepared and served by the culinary students, supervised by Chef Jon.
Check out our Facebook page (pics) for this semester's menu. I mean, Chez Lena Prix Fixe, at only $17? Pan-seared Red Bird Chicken with forest mushroom pan sauce, green chili scalloped potatoes, roasted squash, winter greens and an endive gratin for only $11?
So, enjoy what this program does; you just don't know how lucky we are to have it right here in our valley!
Lee is the founder and owner of Decadence Gourmet Cheesecakes and Catering. He can be reached via email at email@example.com, on the web at www.decadencecheesecakes.com, or by calling 970-256-4688. Also, find him on the web by searching Facebook, Pinterest or by visiting Twitter (@decadenceGJ).


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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In preparation for the Sabbath ceremony, what does Gorgeous do?
(a) She kneels down.
(b) She makes a sign of the cross.
(c) She covers her head.
(d) She removes her jewelry.
2. What does Sara tell Pfeni to do after the ceremony and exchange with Gorgeous?
(a) She says Pfeni should say her prayers as well.
(b) She says Pfeni should leave.
(c) She says Pfeni should blow out the candles.
(d) She says Pfeni always starts conflict.
3. What sort of mother did the sisters Rosensweig appear to have?
(a) A warm and supportive mother.
(b) An alcoholic mother.
(c) An absent mother.
(d) A critical mother.
4. Who joins in the childhood game Sara and Pfeni play?
(a) Tess.
(b) Nick.
(c) Geoffrey.
(d) A representation of Shiva.
5. Before Geoffrey met Pfeni, with whom did he live?
(a) Sara's ex-husband.
(b) His boyfriend.
(c) Pfeni's sister, Gorgeous.
(d) His mother.
6. According to Geoffrey, he is responsible for educating Pfeni about what?
(a) Jewish history.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Indian mythology.
(d) Art and theater.
7. What would Geoffrey like to do with the delegation?
(a) He would like to form a chorus with them.
(b) He would like to take photographs of them for a magazine article.
(c) He would like to use their stories.
(d) He would like to join their cause.
8. What does Gorgeous say about Sara after their exchange about the ceremony?
(a) She says Sara is a hard woman.
(b) She says Sara should lead the ceremony next time.
(c) She says Sara is a shining example of a faithful Jew.
(d) She says Sara misspoke some of the words during the ceremony.
9. Why does Sara complain to Pfeni about Tess?
(a) Sara says Tess is trying to do everything the opposite of her mother.
(b) Sara thinks Tess is too frumpy.
(c) Sara would like for Tess to become a famous playwright and Tess is resisting her.
(d) Sara thinks Tess will try to run away.
10. What does Pfeni say is her motivation for coming to dinner?
(a) She wants to meet Tess's boyfriend.
(b) She wants to return to her Jewish roots.
(c) She doesn't want Gorgeous to be the only sister who shows up.
(d) She has nothing better to do.
11. What social situation concerns Tess?
(a) People are using drugs.
(b) The AIDS epidemic is growing.
(c) There are homeless living by the train tracks.
(d) The monarchy in England is corrupt.
12. How does Pfeni feel about her appearance?
(a) She is very self-confident.
(b) She is negative and says Gorgeous is the attractive one.
(c) She thinks women should not care about their appearance.
(d) She never indicates her feelings.
13. How many times has Sara been married?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) None.
(d) One.
14. What does Gorgeous think the Concert of Europe is?
(a) A musical concert.
(b) A partitioning of Eastern Europe.
(c) A political group.
(d) A rock group.
15. At the close of Act 1, Scene 2, Sara makes an announcement. What does Sara say will occur in a half-hour?
(a) Another ceremony.
(b) Cocktails.
(c) A big secret will be announced.
(d) A game of charades as an ice-breaker for the party.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Merv arrive at the door with?
2. What does Gorgeous do for a living?
3. What does Sara do as a profession?
4. Whose side does Merv take in the debate that is occurring at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?
5. Why does Sara reject the statuette?
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It's been a full month since I last posted. While it may have looked as though I got wore out by suit-making, the suit had nothing to do with it. What really happened is that I got sick, really sick. For something that is a fairly common health problem treated by a fairly routine surgery, it certainly caused a lot of drama. It's nice to feel like things are returning to normal now.
Of course, while I was sick, there was no sewing. There was a lot of knitting, but no blocking, so I have a pile of that to do at some point. I'm not feeling in a huge hurry to get to it since the weather has been so warm. No kid wants to model a fuzzy wool sweater when it's 90 degrees outside, but hopefully they'll be happy to have them in mid-December. I digress. This post is supposed to be about something much more weather-appropriate.
About as soon as I was recovered from my surgery, I started hearing complaints from Guinevere that she had nothing but her usual play clothes to wear for splashing in sprinklers or going swimming. That had to be remedied post-haste. She had already got pouty when she realized that someone had the same fabric that we did for her swimsuit, and they had their swimsuit finished already.
I'd been planning this suit for a while, carefully considering my options for patterns. I knew I wanted a one-piece, preferably with a skirt. Kwik Sew 3998 seemed to be the best candidate, but I had some reservations about using it. I've read some general comments about newer Kwik Sew patterns not being as nice to work with sizing-wise as the older ones, and there were no reviews on pattern review for me to look at for this pattern. I took the chance, carefully measuring the flat pattern to determine which size to use (I went with XS), and I'm pretty happy with how it turned out; cute, age-appropriate, modest.
Apparently it also feels like a ballet leotard since most of the poses she was coming up with were ballet-inspired (or maybe it's because she had just finished ballet class when we took these)
The fabric is really cute, but difficult to photograph.
Both the print and the contrast fabrics are from The Fabric Fairy. I lined the fronts with white swimsuit lining, but left the backs without. The red is, of course, much more opaque than the print with the white-background.
My sewing queue (and the ideas in my brain) are full to overflowing. It's nice to be getting some of these projects done. Somewhere in there is a swimsuit for me…eventually.


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guinness chocolate pudding
St. Patrick's Day used to never really mean much to me. Sure, it was a fun day to wear green and drink beer with my friends, but as far as an emotional connection? I could take it or leave it. That is, until in 2007, St. Patrick's Day fell on a Saturday that happened to be smack dab in the middle of the three-month window the U.S. government gave Babyface and I to get hitched. St. Paddy's Day seemed as good a day as any other to make it official, so we tied the knot in front of my parents and the deputy county clerk five years ago this week.
With those I dos, suddenly, St. Patrick's Day became something special. Clovers became a symbol of our marriage and we both grew quite fond of this holiday, even though neither of us are particularly Irish. Every March 17th since that day in 2007 has been filled with love and an appreciation for the holiday that we commandeered to be our wedding day.
This St. Patrickiversary Day, we'll be celebrating our five awesome years together on the beach, probably with some not-so-Irish beverages, but I'm sure we'll put on some green and quietly salute the holiday that is now forever tied to our marriage. Maybe we'll even make another batch of this delicious, decadent dessert.
I know I'm a little early to post this, but I wanted to give you guys plenty of time to run out and buy the ingredients before the big day on Saturday. This one is a must make. If you like chocolate and beer (like me!) you will not be disappointed.
Combining Guinness and chocolate is not a new idea, but I wanted to try my hand at letting this quirky combo shine in a lightened up dessert. This pudding looks (and tastes!) decadent and sinful, but it's made with low-calorie, high-nutrient almond milk and just a touch of added sugar. I topped mine with coconut whipped cream, but if you prefer whipped cream or cool whip, you could go that direction, too.
The pudding is so rich and creamy that a small serving is all you need. I photographed the pudding in my Guinness glasses (how could I not?) but you only really need a spoonful or two to enjoy this sweet treat. I actually handed the whole pint glass to Babyface after photographing, thinking he'd make a pretty good dent, but a few minutes later he handed it back saying it was incredible, but a few bites is all you need. The serving size is about 2/3 cup and that serving clocks in at only 275 calories. A perfect ending to a dinner of corned beef, cabbage and soda bread. I wouldn't call this an everyday dessert, but it definitely works for a holiday celebration. You could even go for a smaller serving size, served in double shot glasses with tiny spoons. The perfect little sweet treat after a heavy Irish meal.
You may be wondering how Guinness-y this tastes. I think a lot of times recipes that call for booze are a waste because the flavor just fades away—not here. I found that the Guinness flavor intensified and tasted almost like a Guinness-flavored liqueur swirled through the deep, dark chocolate. It definitely isn't a dessert for the kids. Or adults that aren't fans of alcohol. But in our house, it was a big, alcohol-y hit.
Guinness Chocolate Pudding
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Makes: 8 servings
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup Guinness
- 1-1/2 cups chocolate almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup whipped topping of choice
- In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, flour, sugar and salt. Whisk until smooth. Set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine Guinness and chocolate almond milk. Heat until just before boiling (small bubbles should form around the edge of the pan). Remove from heat. While whisking constantly, slowly stream the Guinness mixture into the egg mixture until all combined.
- Pour mixture back into saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until pudding is thick and bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips and vanilla until melted.
- Spoon pudding into serving dishes, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold. Top with whipped topping.
What is your favorite way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
things i'm digging…
1. Daylight Saving Time.
I know a lot of folks moan and groan when DST starts, but for me, it signals the start of a much happier time. I've packed away my light therapy box and I am fully ready to embrace DST and all it has to offer. More daylight in the evening means that I am a happier Cass with lots of time to shoot photos for this here blog. Even though I had to lose a precious hour of my weekend, I love the lighter, brighter evenings.
2. Amazon Subscribe and Save.
It's like magic. I push a button and low-cost, organic and natural foods show up on my doorstep every month. Magic. Dangerous, wallet-draining magic. But magic, nonetheless. I love that I can cancel my shipments at anytime. It's actually made it to where I don't buy nearly as much when I go grocery shopping. My goal is that between Subscribe & Save, a hefty garden and the farmer's market, I'll barely have to step foot in a grocery store this summer.
All the flavor of peanut butter but with only 85% of the calories? Love, love, love. By using the chocolate PB2 and water instead of Nutella in my Nutella Chocolate Cake, it ends up being a 190 calorie treat for the whole recipe! We bought two jars last week and are almost all the way through them. I see a bulk order in our very near future.
4. The NCAA March Madness Live Subscription.
For a girl who is a huge basketball fan but doesn't have TV, $3.99 is a steal to be able to watch all the games on my laptop, iPad and iPhone. Totally worth $4.
5. Vacation.
Three more days until I am on my way to the beach. So. Excited.


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- Ayurvedic treatments
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Pets allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Resort fee: USD 14.50 per person, per night
- Pet fee: USD 20 per night
Awards & Affiliations
- The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.