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45 Years Ago: John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 'Two Virgins' Seized by Police
It's arguably the most controversial album cover in rock 'n' roll history, and, if authorities in New Jersey had their way, every last one of them would have been destroyed.
It's arguably the most controversial album cover in rock 'n' roll history, and, if authorities in New Jersey had their way, every last one of them would have been destroyed.
As part of Yoko Ono's UK press blitz for her efforts as curator of the 2013 Meltdown Festival in London, the 80-year-old artist/activist acknowledged the pressures inherent in her marriage to the late John Lennon, describing being married to a Beatle as "the most difficult thing to be."
On March 23, 1973, John Lennon was issued an order by US immigration authorities to leave the United States. He was given 60 days to do so. The reason given for the deportation stemmed from his conviction in 1968 in England for possession of marijuana; however, as we now know, it had more to do with the Nixon administration's general fear of Lennon, his political views and his influence. Lennon's wife, Yoko Ono, was, however, granted permanent residence at the time.
Since John Lennon was shot and killed on Dec. 8, 1980, his widow Yoko Ono has devoted herself to campaigning for stricter gun control legislation -- so it's only fitting that yesterday (March 21), Ono celebrated what should have been their 44th wedding anniversary by issuing a poignant reminder of what's at stake in the ongoing battle over our interpretation of the Second Amendment.
Ever since the Beatles' split in 1970, Yoko Ono has been, quite unfairly, assigned a good deal of the blame. However, a long-lost interview from 1987 finds John Lennon's widow telling the real reasons for their breakup.
John Lennon fans around the world mark the 31st anniversary of his death, Yoko Ono believes his spirit is still with us.
Yoko Ono is reportedly set to appear at MTV's O Music Awards. Billboard.com says the late John Lennon's widow has been tapped to introduce a tribute to Apple Computer founder Steve Jobs, who passed away earlier this month.
Having traded barbs in the press for the past 40 years, alternating moments of anger and accusation with reconciliation and kind words,
Looks like Yoko Ono and Orion Publishing Group have reached an agreement!


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Habitat for Humanity volunteers build home in north end of Beaumont
Habitat for Humanity volunteers have built homes in Jefferson County since 1979 and this is house number 116.
And volunteers are building the home in a special way. The 21 men and women raised money in order to take part in building the home.
The large group of community leaders and business owners raised $250 and then volunteered their time to help Habitat for Humanity finish the home in Beaumont's north end.
It is Ashley Campbell's first new home and if all goes as planned she'll move in before Christmas.
Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth trauma surgeon Dr. Dave Parkus who was recently on the TV show "Hero" kicked off Tuesday's project by putting in the first nail.
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Pick-Up Lines
" Crap. Something is wrong with my cell phone. {Oh Really. What is that?} Its just that...your numbers not in it. "
5 - Gold!
4 - Juicy
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2 - Cheesy
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Oh well my number is 1-800-YOU WISH!
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ill fix that my numbers 8008 (BOOB)
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on 29 Nov 2010
Oh then it works just fine!
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I have Alzehimers too
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on 17 Nov 2013
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on 22 Jan 2009
Whoops I guess your phone will never work from now on. Such a tragedy (starts to cry and scream). Boy-(stupid girl that's the last time I hit on a blonde)
By: Kki
on 10 Jul 2012
O really ... Well that just means ur not speical enough !!!
By: nichcole
on 30 Apr 2012
Oh really? Cause I'm pretty sure that I didn't give it to you. ;P lol
By: Mikan-Sama!!!
on 30 Jul 2012
no, no it's just your face honey
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Oh, there's something wrong with my vision... (What?) You're in it.
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on 13 Feb 2009
I dont see the problem
By: Elle
on 21 Jan 2013
@hello I can add to yours. 8008135 (BOOBIES) (do it on a calculator and backwards)
By: BOOBIES
on 01 Dec 2010
and it looks like it will stay broken
By: smalls
on 13 Oct 2011
Nothing is wrong with your phone.
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on 20 Jul 2009
Let me fix it with a hammer...*bang*...there all better
By: Joe
on 28 Jun 2011
Want my number then (sure takes out their phone) 417-555- oh SORRY YOU DON"T QUALIFY!!! :)
By: RaNdOm
on 14 Oct 2011
u dont know me so why should u have my no. unless u r working for phone directories or yellow pages
By: xxx
on 02 Jun 2012
reallly? here's my number: 415-GET-LOST
By: AD
on 27 Feb 2009
That's a problem you can't fix
By: Mikaelaq23
on 06 Nov 2009
Oh...I have to poop...bye...
By: Reality guy
on 22 Jul 2010
I hope you bought the warranty.
By: Brittany :)
on 17 Feb 2013
use that on someone else or just come back with a better one
By: littia
on 25 Oct 2011
I really don't remember giving it to you, so it must work just fine.
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on 26 Jul 2010
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on 08 Oct 2007
oh...no one has ever been able to fix that
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i don't think it will ever be fixed...and i am NOT gonna help fix it either
By: Anonomous
on 06 Mar 2010
too bad 4 u i dnt hav a phone
By: hanna
on 03 Jul 2011
Variations & Alternatives:
Crap, Somethings wrong with my self esteem... (what?) if you reject me I will hang myself... I PROMISE YOU!
By: Jar Kelly
on 09 Jan 2009
cani use your phone to find mine
By: nice
on 23 Oct 2008
crap, somethings wrong with my phone. ( oh really whats that?). There's really crap on it....you into that?
By: TOM ACE
on 01 Aug 2009
aww cute but a bit childish lol
By: Lexie
on 09 Jan 2009
cant wait to try this one xD
By: john
on 27 Dec 2007
iam usein that on at the mall
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on 14 Mar 2008
DUMB! thats pretty lameee.
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on 17 Mar 2008
You might need to buy a new phone, since you screwed it up by searching up that pick-up line on google.
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on 28 Oct 2014
this would be great for picking up a chick that worked at a phone store...
By: jaimers
on 24 Jan 2009
i would probably give a guy my number for that.
By: RRM
on 03 Jul 2008
It's not Halloween so take off the mask
By: Sassychick112
on 03 Dec 2011
That's not what your mom said last nite
By: Horehay
on 03 Dec 2011
ha ha I'm going to use this
By: Stacy
on 26 Mar 2008
oh there's nothing wrong there. I only give my number to people who don't have things wrong with their phone
By: Psychedellicereal
on 31 Mar 2009
what guy would say that most of them ask for your phone and call there phone and say, " I lost my phone"
By: Manda H.
on 03 Feb 2008
freaking brilliant
By: Ted
on 07 Mar 2011
i liked this...it would work on me!
By: NICE
on 06 Feb 2008
Lol... i didnt think it would work... but i got a date from this line lol
By: Joel
on 11 Sep 2007
WOW. hilarious. but too bad your numbers never gonna be in it!!!!!
By: shakalaka
on 15 Apr 2008
i used that on a girl she gave me a kiss hahah
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on 19 Feb 2008
I think this one's cute, but I like Langercan's comeback.
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I love those pick up lines! I have some 2 I want to add. Are you from tenninise case your the only 10 I see! How much dose a polar bear whigh?:)
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on 23 Oct 2007
i LOVE this one!!
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By: amber
on 12 Oct 2011
this is not that bad
By: swagmaster
on 09 Sep 2012
What I would do if a guy asked me that: "Oh here let me fix that." *puts in ugly single friend's aunt's number* " Here you go". I did that to a guy. Now my friends aunt has to go to court for breaking into his house and watching him sleep. Gotta love that!! :D
By: Jessica
on 24 Jun 2011
I love this one!
By: Hate
on 27 Jun 2011
That was so funny lol i have already tried that on a girl and it worked!!!!!!!!
By: John Cena
on 11 Mar 2010
Want my number then (sure takes out their phone) 417-555- oh SORRY YOU DON"T QUALIFY!!! :)
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on 14 Oct 2011
This totally work on me its woo cute!!!!!!
By: gabby XD
on 21 Feb 2012
I would totally find this great!! It would totally work on me! I've even tried it before :) It worked on my last 4 girlfriends.
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on 18 Oct 2011
I would totally find this great!! It would totally work on me! I've even tried it before :) It worked on my last 4 girlfriends.
By: Ian
on 18 Oct 2011
That would totally work on me. I would just have to give the guy my number just cuz of the effort xDDD
By: Destiny
on 18 Oct 2011
how shit are these chat up lines...jeez men can be so low
By: blob
on 28 Mar 2010
I have another one i use: crap i think i lost it "what" my phone number, can i have yours??? this worked sooooo many times with me :))))
By: Em
on 23 Oct 2011
I have another one i use: crap i think i lost it "what" my phone number, can i have yours??? this worked sooooo many times with me :))))
By: Em
on 23 Oct 2011
Oh hell to the no # I don't even know you. No walk along now! If any body agrees with me say go Adlean.
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Haha, used this 6 times, worked 4 times ;D
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Abbotsholme School awarded for its top food service
Posted: June 06, 2014|
A ROCESTER school has been honoured with national award for its catering service and the food on offer to pupils.
Abbotsholme School was awarded a Gold CAP Award for the third year running for its exceptional standards.
The CAP (Continuing Advancement Programme) Awards recognise excellence in catering and are regarded as the highest measure of quality, safe best practices and service.
Headmaster Steve Fairclough said: "This gold award is recognition of the hard work of the catering team and I want to congratulate each and every one of them. The food and the quality of service available here to the pupils is of the very highest standard.
"We are most fortunate that we are surrounded by our own working farm and we are passionate about delivering 'farm to fork' food – the highest quality possible."
Ian Jackson, managing director of the CAP Awards said the catering team at Abbotsholme had impressed him with their attention to detail.
He said: "The food on offer was superb. The sauce with the home-made meatballs was beautifully balanced at supper, the chocolate sponge and fudge sauce at lunch was moist and full of flavour and the lunch time home-made soup stilton and broccoli divine.
"The service was also excellent and staff seemed to have a good interaction and relationship with the pupils creating a wonderful, friendly atmosphere. They are worthy winners of a gold award."


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NCIS Review: Casserole Comfortby Douglas Wolfe at . Updated at . Comments
While this somber episode didn't complete the Parsa story arc as I'd hoped, it did provide more insight into the family nature of the NCIS team, especially when one of their members is hurting.
NCIS Season 11 Episode 13 carried on where the last previous installment left off: Delilah awakened after surgery to find McGee at her bedside.
Their conversation was short-lived, though, as she had to be sent back to surgery as a result of some internal bleeding. Shortly afterwards, McGee went back to work, despite not yet being cleared by the Navy psychiatrist.
Though he carried a heavy secret, McGee appeared fit and ready for duty. The only clue to his turmoil showed up in his body language: he carried his angst in his neck, which made him appear slumped over, most notably when he walked anywhere.
Gibbs picked up on it right away and advised him to take it easy. At that point, I had no idea whether he was still in shock over Delilah being hurt in the blast or whether he blamed himself (which as it turns out he did).
We saw yet another side of Tony, who couldn't figure out just how he could help his friend and colleague, so he landed on making him a casserole. I thought that was perfect. He couldn't keep sitting around trying to figure out what to do for him; this was the best he could come up with. Something personal, appropriate, useful and above all, warm.
Yet, there was nothing that could get through to McGee: not Gibbs' constant reminders that he was more important than his job, not Abby's hug and not Tony's casserole. His secret wouldn't allow him comfort of any kind.
McGee wasn't looking for sympathy and in fact tried hard to show himself as being unaffected and ready for work - only because he didn't believe he deserved any kind of warmth or comfort from anyone. He thought it should have been him who was hurt in the blast. It should have been him who was paralyzed and not Delilah.
That's devastating stuff to consider.
What would he do without Gibbs and his words of wisdom? Gibbs' advice to just talk to Delilah, and in effect just be there for her, was his salvation of sorts: confronting the reality of her horrific injury and holding her hand was far better than avoiding it.
McGee's heartfelt request to Gibbs at the end was tender and gripping.
Boss, would you mind sitting with me?McGee
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Final thoughts:
- Parsa is still in the wind. Finding his driver and learning that Parsa was on a train bound for Miami, but that he was getting off it before the city, brought the NCIS a little closer to the terrorist, but not by much.
- Abby's discovery that the two bolts that were found in the wreckage didn't match factory parts stretched my ability to suspend disbelief to the snapping point.
- Parsa's driver saw himself as somewhat of a moral person, and certainly not a terrorist. Really? I suppose some people have the ability to rationalize their behavior beyond belief too.
- Tony's flirting with Martinez at the NSA seemed out of place. Granted, he didn't know at the time that Delilah was paralyzed, but still: everyone was concerned about McGee.
- Did you catch the movie reference between Tony and Sofia, starring Robert Redford and Debra Winger? Tony referenced it out loud. It was the 1986 film "Legal Eagles."
- Speaking of Tony and Martinez: they are both attracted to each other, yet are annoyed with each other too. What does that mean for the future?
- Bishop is coming along nicely, learning more about her boss (mostly from Tony) and discovering more about the team as well. And Gibbs has no problem pulling her down from her lotus perch on the desk.
- There is a new Gibbs rule! I missed it the first time around. It showed up when Abby met Gibbs when he was leaving the elevator. Rule #62: Give people space when they get off of the elevator.
- Check out our NCIS Round Table discussion for this episode.
What did you think? Were you shocked at the news about Delilah? Is Tony a stand-up guy for Tim or what? Is there anything else he could or should have done for his friend?
Tony has either met the one person with whom he should never have a relationship, or the one person in the world who understands him. What does the future hold for them?
Douglas Wolfe is a staff writer for TV Fanatic Follow him on Twitter. Tags: NCIS, Reviews
What strikes me as funny about how the Ziva fans are complaining that Ellie is taking over the team and her skills are unbelievable, is that this is exactly the way many fans felt about Ziva. The criticism from these fans saying Tony is being diminished by Ellie seem ludicrous considering the fact that once the show became all about the wonders and tragedies of Mossad Barbie, Tony was unable to do anything without Ziva to correct or save him. While I too am saddened that Tony's role continues to be largely irrelevant as Gibbs now turns to Ellie to solve everything, at least Tony isn't being emasculated by Ziva's nasty smug snark anymore, and the writers seem thankfully, to have dialed back his formerly, weekly humiliation scenes.
If Ellie must stay, maybe they can rethink and redo her character. First of all, cut that messy hair. Ziva had long hair; Kate had medium-long; so give Ellie a really short hairdo like Jennifer Lawrence. Then decide if she will be a blonde, in which case, wash those eyebrows off. Whether blonde or brunette, lighten the eyebrows. She looks freakish this way. Then give her some decent clothes, call her "probie" and let her learn the job before running the team. She should be a background person, not the star. It's not the poor actress's fault - she must be reeling from the bad reviews - it is the writers' fault that they let the show go off in a really bad direction.
I know that it's water that helps flowers grow, but in your case, I think a saucer of milk would meet the case.
Ouch !!!
NCIS was a special show until whoever decided to make it Barbie saves the world. The Ziva and Kate actresses were real women but I quit watching a favorite show. Good luck with that annoying character!
Y'know...I've read all of these comments and noticed something rather "interesting." Most of the posters who can't wrap their heads around the fact that Ziva is gone.....G to the O to the N to the E.....na na naaaa na hey hey heyyyy Shaaaaa-loooooom...are women. I won't pretend to know what the motivation is but it makes me wonder how people reacted after Kate was killed and Ziva joined the team. Did people trash her after three episodes too, or did they give her a chance to find her groove with the team? Not making judgments...again, just find it rather interesting.
That's quite an assumption you make. I liked Ziva but don't care that she left. I know friends and family who liked Ziva but didn't care that she left. We all knew that she was an actress that wanted to leave and we had faith that a show that had successfully transitioned many actors would do it again. Sadly, they failed miserably. I'm of the firm belief that the Bishop cheerleaders are the actress' family and friends who rah-rah her and hope their repeated, "You hate her because she's not Ziva" will catch on. Sorry. Bishop is a horrible character. I don't need to give the laundry list of reasons because if you truly read the comments (instead of automatically making your assumption) you would know why people hate the character that has nothing to do with Ziva. This episode was the first one I started watching and stopped mid way. I'm done. Slowly the rest of my friends and family are going in that same direction. They are holding on for a little longer hoping their faith in the creators and writers pans out but are losing that faith each week. If as many people who are hating her stop watching because of her, I think this would be the first time in history that one character caused the demise of a top rated show.
O.K., first up, I am neither friend or family of the actress playing Bishop but unlike you, I'm willing to give her a chance as are the shows producers by keeping her on for the rest of the season. After an initial fall back in ratings, NCIS has rallied and I presume will continue to do so as people get off their high horses and come back to the show. Bishop "is a horrible character" IN YOUR OPINION, to which you are entirely entitled as I am to think she is an interesting and vibrant addition to NCIS. It is hugely unlikely that Bishop's place on the show will kill it off. Sorry but the loss of yourself, your family and friends as viewers will be an immeasurable blip in the greater scheme of things.
I liked last night's episode, but I did have a couple of problems with it. There was no natural break between this episode and the next. Nothing was accomplished in this one. It's like it just fell off. The other thing was Bishop. I do like her, but the writers have her doing the same thing over and over. She's becoming irritating. No surprises. Maybe the writers can have Gibbs put her in a chair at her desk and tell her to stay there and to keep her butt off the floor, tables and desks. I liked the gal that was so much like Tony, that they thought they knew each other. How fun. I would like to have seen Tim shed a tear while sitting with Gibbs, and maybe Gibbs pat his back, squeeze his shoulder, or rub his neck. It would have made the scene more poignant. I loved last week's episode with Borin. She's a doll. I'd like to see more of her.
I also dont agrre with those Zealots. Making threats or calling others baby killers are equally offensive. I however have not read any posts where people have said that Bishop or the actress portraying her should die and so should those who like her. There is a big difference. Someone saying they dont like Ellie and want Ziva back does not equate to being a killer plain and simple. End of story.
Unfortunately Ellie Bishop's quirkiness has now become annoying. Sitting cross-legged on desks, doing her work on the floor while munching on something or another and babbling away a mile a minute. The writers need to slow her down and not make her the focus of every show and the only one, seemingly, who has all the answers.
Cote isn't coming back. Give Bishop a fair chance. I like her. She is so different from both Ziva and Kate.
Well said !
To the people who run this page-it is time to censor Dean and keep him from posting on this site. I respect
everyone's opinion and believe that people have a right to feel what they
feel. However, Dean does not talk
about the episode. All he does is
accuse those who mention Ziva or
Cote of being baby killers. Enough is
enough. Surely you all must have a
way of blocking him because this
goes beyond any human decency.
He has a point, albeit disgustingly made... there are zealots that a)Hate Bishop b)Want Cote back and c) Both A&B that quickly turn many a discussion into a virtual cesspool. Not just here - but any Facebook post on the CBS-NCIS page quickly turns to ordure. I'm tired of it.
What point does he make? He says nothing except that people are baby killers. There is no point. He says nothing else.
There are zealots that hate Bishop and want Ziva back and would stoop to anything to get their way. They're just as ridiculous to me as you think Dean is...
Check Twitter #TCA14 & #NCIS for some good stuff from showrunner Glassberg at Television Critics Association showrunner panel discussion... I hope TVF has someone there and does an article on it...


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Combat Hospital: Coming to ABC!by Matt Richenthal at . Comments
What happens when Off the Map meets Army Wives? You get Combat Hospital.
The series premieres on ABC on June 21 and is set in 2006 at a hospital in Southern Afghanistan. It stars Elias Koteas, Michelle Borth, Luke Mably, Deborah Kara Unger, Terry Chen and Arnold Pinnock as a team of doctors and nurses.
Viewers will watch them work in the harshest of circumstances, but in Shonda Rhimes-esque fashion, as the following trailer teases, there will be room for romance as well:
Matt Richenthal is the Editor in Chief of TV Fanatic. Follow him on Twitter and on Google+.Tags: Combat Hospital
As a viewer and a veteran I would normally say give the show a chance!
But since I did see the first episode I can assure everyone that it treats its subject with all the respect it deserves. It is NOT M.A.S.H. in Afghanistan by any means. Nothing is played for laughs. It is trying to depict what really goes on from working without sleep under combat conditions to dealing with macho GIs who won't admit that they are injured.
This show should not be allowed to be on the air!! It is too close to home for everyone! The war is still going on and real people are dying! This is nothing to make a tv show about! My brother actually worked at the field hospital in Kandahar, Afghanistan and he died there. I think it is in the utmost poor taste to make a show on such a harsh subject. I hope no one watches it!
I'm not even going to bother, it's going to get cancelled.
Off the Map gets a second chance!


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There are so many beautiful little villages along the South Shore of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada, it's impossible for me to pick one that I like more than others. This is North West Cove, a tiny fishing village on the Aspotogan Peninsula. Highway 3 (The Lighthouse Route) follows the south shore from Halifax all the way to Yarmouth at the south-west end of the province, but there are a great many side roads that lead to beautiful peaceful places like this one. The fishing boats tie up in the protected cove, safe from the Atlantic Ocean storms. Their colours and those of the houses reflect the individuality of the people who live there.
Taken with a Sony DSCF828 camera, October 2005 as the hardwood trees take on their Fall colours.
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Geez, Jann. This could easily be a painting with all the vibrant colours.
Good shot !!! :)
Hi Stan! Glad you liked it..the people in those villages love the bright colours, and that's what makes the scenes so lovely. My intention was to use the photos as the basis for paintings, but I'd never live long enough to make a dent..lol!
– Jann Ashworth
Oh Thank you so much for your kind comment, and what a nice surprise to get a Feature! It's very much appreciated!
– Jann Ashworth
great shot Congrats on the feature
Thanks very much, I'm very happy you liked it. And thanks also for your congrats.it really was a surprise :)
– Jann Ashworth
It's great to live in N.S. We have some wonderful scenes and you've caught this one beautifully.
Good morning Ian, and thank you! My partner is from Cape Breton and lived in Lower Sackville for many years. He has a son there and a grandson in Bedford and we try to come back every year. Still planning for this year, but hoping for a bit better weather..lol! I really love N.S. and I'm always happy to get back again. Cheers, Jann.
– Jann Ashworth
Lovely shot Jann!
Thanks very much Brian. George tells me it's much the same scenery in many little places in Newfoundland, but I haven't managed to get there yet. But we will!!!
– Jann Ashworth
I used to live in North west Cove and I always enjoy going back to see the scenery and take pictures. The house I lived in is no longer there but it was situated where we could watch the waves on the rocks in Peggy's Cove. Many painters and photographers used our yard to take pictures looking straight out the Cove. There was a movie filmed here in the fall of1955.
Hi, and thank you for the nice comments and information. I love Nova Scotia since I first went in 2005, and we try to get back every year. Especially liked the Peninsula and I took a lot of shots of North West Cove. I can imagine it was so beautiful to grow up there and being able to look across at Peggy's from your house. I'm a nut for old movies, do you remember the name of that one?
– Jann Ashworth
great composition – fablous colour and tones – mq
Hello Mike..many thanks for your very nice comments..truly appreciated!
– Jann Ashworth
I do. It was "High Tide at Noon" with Betta St. John and Michael Craig. The producer was J.R. Rankin. Fishing was really poor that preceding summer so this was a welcome economic boost in the fall.
This s very beautiful, love the colors
Your pictures are great :)
Hello again..thank so much for your kindness :)
– Jann Ashworth
Such a wonderful capture and they are all so beautiful lined up!
Thanks very much, sorry I'm a few days late..we had out first snowstorm of the season and took some time off to go take pictures..lol!
– Jann Ashworth


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Easy Fingerpicking Guitar (A Beginner's Guide to Essential Patterns & Techniques). For Guitar. Guitar Educational. Softcover with CD. Guitar tablature. 56 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.696475).
ISBN 1617806854. With guitar tablature. 9x12 inches.
Whether you're completely new to the guitar, you've strummed chords before but always wanted to fingerpick, or you've tried fingerpicking in the past but could never get the hang of it, this easy-to-use book/CD pack for electric or acoustic guitar is for you! The progressive approach of this book is designed to bring you from an absolute beginning level of fingerpicking to a point at which you can play many songs with multiple picking patterns – and even create countless patterns of your own! Includes tablature, and an audio CD with every example in the book!


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Also listed as questionable are Gary Barnidge (ribs), Marlon Moore (knee), Robert Nelson (hamstring) and Jabaal Sheard (foot).
The Browns ruled K'Waun Williams (hamstring) and Tashaun Gipson (knee) as out. Wide receiver Andrew Hawkins (illness) is the only player listed as probable.
The Browns are 3 ½ point underdogs to the Panthers.
Running back Isaiah Crowell (hip), Jordan Cameron (concussion), linebacker Jabaal Sheard (foot) and linebacker Karlos Dansby (knee) were deemed questionable.
Meanwhile, linebacker Paul Kruger (illness), center Nick McDonald (ankle, knee), linebacker Barkevious Mingo (shoulder) and wide receiver Marlon Moore (hamstring) were all designated as probable.
Meanwhile. the following players were ruled as probable: Barkevious Mingo (shoulder), Ahtyba Rubin (knee) and Desmond Bryant (wrist).
Sheard hurt his foot in the Week 11 loss to Houston, but the injury has proven less severe than first thought.
Rapoport is further claiming that Sheard might miss only the Week 12 game in Atlanta and could even suit up for it.
The Browns have also lost productive linebacker Karlos Dansby for up to a month with a knee injury. The team is hopeful he can play down the stretch, particularly if they remain in the playoff hunt.
Both players sustained their injuries in the Sunday loss to Houston.
Defensive end Billy Winn (quad) hasn't played since Week 3, but is listed as questionable, as is linebacker Quentin Groves (ankle).
The others are probable. They include defensive end Desmond Bryant (thumb), running backs Willis McGahee (ankle) and Chris Ogbonnaya (ribs), cornerback Chris Owens (finger) and linebacker Jabaal Sheard (wrist).
His loss the last three weeks had prevented the Browns from utilizing their full rotation at linebacker. The Browns struggled more defensively against the run and pass during his absence.
The Browns have struggled against the run, stopping pass-catching backs and getting off the field on third down, at which they rank 29th in the NFL. Their pass rush has also been slowed to a crawl. Sheard could help in all those areas.
Outside linebacker Jabaal Sheard, who missed the last two games with a knee injury, has been upgraded to questionable with reports leaning toward him playing against the Lions. And fellow linebacker Quentin Groves (ankle) could also return after missing the last three games.
Meanwhile, defensive end Desmond Bryant, who left the Week 5 win over Buffalo with shortness of breath, has been deemed probable. Backup lineman Billy Winn (quad) has been ruled out.
Sheard missed the last two games with the injury, which gave rookie Barkevious Mingo a chance to start. Mingo lived up to his expectations as a pass rusher, but struggled at times against the run. Sheard recorded 13 tackles and 1 1/2 sacks in the three games he played.
The remainder of the list featured quarterback Jason Campbell, running back Fozzy Whittaker and offensive linemen Martin Wallace and Patrick Lewis.
Sheard did not play Sunday against Cincinnati. His starting spot has been assumed by rookie Barkevious Mingo.
The loss of Sheard would throw Barkevious Mingo into the fire as a starter. The quick rookie has recorded two sacks in two games despite limited reps.
Sheard sustained the injury Sunday in Minnesota and was on crutches after the game. If he is indeed inactive in Week 4 against Cincinnati, he will be replaced by rookie top draft pick Barkevious Mingo.
Sheard is off to a strong start with 13 tackles and 1 1/2 sacks. He hurt his knee in the Week 3 win over Minnesota.
Sheard recovered a fumble and had three tackles and a sack in the game prior to leaving. The Browns play the Bengals Week 4.
Linebacker D'Qwell Jackson had eight tackles (four solo), as did free safety Tashaun Gipson (four solo) and defensive lineman Jabaal Sheard (three solo). Sheard had 1/2 sack, as did defensive lineman Desmond Bryant, who finished with five tackles (one solo).
Browns safety T.J. Ward finished with four tackles (two solo) and cornerback Joe Haden, who spent most of the afternoon shadowing Ravens receiver Torrey Smity, had three solo tackles and one pass defense.
Sheard, who made a smooth transition to his new position in the preseason, will be counted on to place consistent pressure on Miami quarterback Ryan Tannehill.
Questionable: Defensive end Ahtyba Rubin (calf), cornerback Buster Skrine (shoulder). Probable: Wide receiver Davone Bess (knee), defensive end Desmond Bryant (back), tight end Jordan Cameron (groin), linebacker Eric Martin (foot), cornerback Chris Owens (foot) and linebacker Jabaal Sheard (illness).
Rookie outside linebacker and first-round pick Barkevious Mingo is also out with what has been diagnosed as a bruised lung. It is feared he could miss months.
Sheard has all but locked up a starting spot with rookie outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo sidelined with a bruised lung, though the first-round pick should received plenty of playing time when he returns, especially in passing situations.


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Vowing to "expose" the government on the Lokpal Bill issue, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday demanded that it should quit and hold fresh elections as it had "lost" majority in both Houses of Parliament.
"The government has lost a majority in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha... This government should quit and hold fresh elections," BJP leader Sushma Swaraj said, a day after the Rajya Sabha failed to pass the Lokpal Bill.
BJP leader Arun Jaitley said, "the BJP core group would be meeting later today to decide what it will do on the road (on the Lokpal issue). We will expose the government on the road and make the public aware in the wake of yesterday's developments. We will take up this Bill in the next session and expose the government there also." Mr. Jaitley said, "The government has lost its political equilibrium. The balance of this government has also been disturbed."
Terming yesterday's events as unfortunate, Mr. Jaitley said, "This was an act of political suicide with respect to the government's own credibility. "A government which runs away from voting, has no political or moral right to stay in power." Ms. Swaraj, on the other hand, said, "It is a defeat of an arrogant government.... It should do some introspection... The government wants to dump the Bill."
Charging the government with "orchestrating" the events on Thursday to avoid voting on the Lokpal Bill in Rajya Sabha, Mr. Jaitley said, "Government created disturbance with the help of a friendly party to run away from vote... If government shies away from voting on amendments it does not want, it is a sad day for Parliamentary democracy." Mr. Jaitley said there were only three major amendments sought by the BJP and the session could have been extended to allow voting on the Bill.
He also cast aspersions on the competency of Parliamentary Affairs department and found the statement of Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal "curious" that it needed time to work on the 187-odd amendments sought in the Bill.
He said the three basic amendments could have been brought in "if we had a more competent Parliamentary Affairs department".
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Shelby "Skip" Skipper, 25 and Shane Skipper, 21: You may recognize Skip from season 6 of the show. This time, he has brought his younger brother Shane to join in on the act. After a fraternal handshake to get in the groove, the two performed well together -- but it was clear that the elder brother had more experience and technique under his dance belt. But Shane is a perfect example of how difficult in can be to dance in glasses! He seemed to be adjusting them so often that it actually made his lose the rhythm of the piece slightly. I don't think contacts would have suddenly made him Fred Astaire, but they certainly could have helped. Nigel said Skip was better than he had remembered from before and enjoyed his fun choreography, while Mary saw great potential is using the partner style in other genres of dance like swing. Unfortunately, all the judges agreed that one brother was better than the other. Skip's Next Stop: Choreography; Shane's Next Stop: Home
Megan Marcano, 22: Emotion is a requirement when it comes to dancing, and because of her abusive past, Megan definitely has a lot of it. Though her story made Cat cry in an interview, Megan seemed strong and proud to share her story and be able to do what she loves most -- dance. You're always rooting for someone like this before their music starts ,and Megan did not disappoint. Her performance was full of passion, energy, and, most importantly, personality -- arguably the hardest thing for some dancers to show. Mary called Megan a star, and Wayne though she had everything. Nigel was quick to quip that she didn't have a ticket...yet. Next Stop: Hollywood
Trevor Bryce, 18: No matter the show or the year, you're always going to get a really obnoxious performer who auditions even though he thinks his talents are already above and beyond. At first, I thought that's who Trevor was going to be. His confidence read as cockiness to me; I was waiting for him to put his money where his feet are. I am here to say now, I humbly stand corrected. Trevor showed such confidence because he knew he could pull off an incredible, unique performance to a mix of computer sounds and other effects and music. The synchronization between the sounds and Trevor's body movements was impressive alone -- but the piece was also athletic and funny. Not only did the judges love it (Wayne even exclaimed that his deserved ego screamed "I trained for this, bitches!"), Nigel called it the greatest solo performance he has ever seen on the show. Talk about a compliment. Too bad he'll still need a partner to win. Next Stop: Hollywood
At the end of day one in New Orleans, 18 dancers total were sent through to the choreography round to learn a partner piece from SYTYCD alums Marko and Kathryn to One Direction's "Story of My Life". But Skip decided to write a short story, and took himself out of the competition 30 minutes in.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 available again in Germany
Samsung has redesigned the tablet and re-released it in Germany as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N. Cyberport, a German electronics retailer, is already taking orders for the white 16GB model of the tablet on its website for €549.
The picture below shows the old model at the bottom and the new Galaxy Tab 10.1N on the top. It looks as though the major difference is the metal trim on the new device wraps around further in the front. At this point in time, it looks as if Samsung is making the minimal changes necessary to get its popular Android-based tablet back on the shelves in time for the holiday shopping season.
In the coming weeks we shall see if the additional metal detailing will differentiate Samsung's black, rounded rectangle from Apple's black, rounded rectangle enough to keep Apple from pursuing another injunction.
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1. remyrz (Posts: 190; Member since: 28 Oct 2010)
:) i like turtles.... and hate apples xD
2. Johnny_Mnemonic (Posts: 240; Member since: 05 Oct 2011)
Good job Samsung we know that your designs and hardware are way better then Apple ,
3. Sniggly (Posts: 7182; Member since: 05 Dec 2009)
Lol. That took all of three months. Good job Samsung.
5. Lucas777 (Posts: 2137; Member since: 06 Jan 2011)
are u saying its an accomplishment it took them three months to round an edge?
6. remixfa (Posts: 14168; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
i figured they woulda done it faster. I wonder how long it takes to actually get a slight redesign pushed and to stores.
13. metoyou (Posts: 278; Member since: 19 Oct 2011)
oops thumb down by accident :)
guys three months is consider fast
4. itsius1 (Posts: 49; Member since: 19 Oct 2011)
that was fast.... they really are loaded...
7. belovedson (Posts: 832; Member since: 30 Nov 2010)
3 months is pretty fast, its not like they are fixing rrod's.
with the holiday season rolling around, a big price break and launch of ice cream yum mitch helps.
8. Nathan (Posts: 84; Member since: 14 Jul 2011)
I think it looks better now, good job Apple for making it look nicer.
9. taco50 (banned) (Posts: 5506; Member since: 08 Oct 2009)
Still looks like an iPad. Shameful by Samsung.
12. Sniggly (Posts: 7182; Member since: 05 Dec 2009)
Anything that's rectangular and has a touchscreen is going to look like a f**king iPad.
Come on, Taco. Time to cut the bulls**t.
14. metoyou (Posts: 278; Member since: 19 Oct 2011)
taco50 you look the exact Apple!
16. iamcc (Posts: 1319; Member since: 07 Oct 2011)
Shameful? Have you read any of your posts recently? If Steve Jobs was alive and saw what kind of reputation you bring to iPhone fans he would steal your iPhone and then blacklist you from ever buying another.
10. roscuthiii (Posts: 1873; Member since: 18 Jul 2010)
\"In the coming weeks we shall see if the additional metal detailing will differentiate Samsung's black, rounded rectangle from Apple's black, rounded rectangle enough to keep Apple from pursuing another injunction.\" - Charlene S.
Possibly the best statement I\'ve seen in months on PA.
11. roscuthiii (Posts: 1873; Member since: 18 Jul 2010)
PA... what is it with all the \"/\"s???
18. theoak (Posts: 322; Member since: 16 Nov 2011)
Personally ... I think it looks better! It makes it look bigger.
19. ilia1986 (unregistered)
Hehe eat THIS, Stupid Apple. What will you say now? That the new Galaxy Tab looks like the food tray used to serve Hamburgers (arsenic and mercury free, and highly recyclable of course) at the Apple iCafeteria?


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text: The 330 victories, two state titles, six District 2 championships and numerous Wyoming Valley Conference crowns won't fade from the program's history any time soon.And neither will the guy who coached Nanticoke to those accomplishments – Gary Williams.No, Williams isn't planning a comeback after 22 years at the helm of the Trojanettes. But he certainly not disappearing from the local softball landscape.Williams is enjoying his retirement by taking in the sport at his own pace. He helps out coaching younger kids on travel teams. He went to see some of his former players take the field for King's College. And he pokes around the Nanticoke program on occasion."It's been OK," Williams said. "Obviously, I miss it a little bit. I miss the competition, I miss coaching the girls. But getting out to watch the games keeps me involved. And helping out with some of the younger travel teams scratches the itch so to speak."The daily grind of coaching is something Williams doesn't miss. He's content with letting Ryan Stetz, his assistant for three years, take over that chore."He is doing a great job," Williams said. "I've dropped in a couple times to watch practice and just touch base. He's well organized and knows his business. The kids seem to be responding positively to him. They had a scrimmage (last) Saturday and I liked what I saw."This season will also be one of transition on the field as well. Nanticoke graduated 13 players from a team that came within a game of playing for another state title. In their place will be underclassmen who could mature along with Stetz, a 1996 Nanticoke graduate who was a standout center fielder in high school."It's been exciting," Stetz said. "The girls came in with a really good attitude and their attitude has been contagious. It should be an exciting year."TOP RETURNING PLAYERSSix Times Leader All-WVC selections return.Margaret Bridge, Berwick: The Division 1 West MVP last season, Bridge will give the Dawgs a formidable presence on the mound. She had 97 strikeouts and a 1.72 ERA in 102 innings last season, while hitting .315 and driving in a team-leading 12 runs.Becky Demko, Hazleton Area: The Division 1 East MVP as a junior, Demko shows excellent control on the mound. She was 12-4 last year with a WVC-best 0.51 ERA, 98 strikeouts and just 29 walks in 96 innings. She also hit .348 with 17 RBI.Alex Holtz, Wyoming Area: The senior is a dual threat for the Warriors as she enters her senior season. She pitched 80 innings with a 2.63 ERA and 64 strikeouts last year. At the plate, she paced Wyoming Area with a team-best .414 batting average.Emily Rinehimer, Hanover Area: The junior second baseman is expected to be a stabilizing force on a young Hawkeyes team. She batted .469 from the lead-off spot last year with 12 RBI and led the team with 17 runs scored and two triples. She is also a standout on defense.Rachel Ritz, Crestwood: Ritz made a smooth transition from infield to center field last year. The senior is expected to be a catalyst for the offense after batting .411 as a junior and pacing the Comets in stolen bases, walks, runs and on-base percentage.Maria Trivelpiece, Hazleton Area: Trivelpiece was the only freshman to earn all-WVC honors last year. The second baseman led the Cougars in batting average (.400), on-base percentage (.483) and walks (11). She swiped 10 bases and knocked in 14 runs while committing just four errors in 24 games.DIVISIONAL CHANGESThe WVC will maintain its three-division format, but under new names and with a few minor tweaks. Here's how they'll look:.Division 1: This is essentially the old Division 1 East, with holdovers Coughlin, Crestwood, Hazleton Area, Nanticoke and Pittston Area joined by newcomer Wyoming Valley West. Holy Redeemer is no longer part of the division.Although Valley West has struggled recently – 7-35 in the last three seasons –the Spartans will be playing more schools similar in enrollment.Division teams play each other twice and Division 2 teams once for a 15-game schedule.Crestwood, Hazleton Area and Nanticoke are expected to battle for the divisional title.Division 2: Basically the former Division 1 West. Berwick, Dallas, Tunkhannock and Wyoming Area are back, while Valley West has departed. Lake-Lehman moves from the old Division 2 to the new Division 2 to fill the void.Lehman has been solid in recent seasons and should be a capable opponent. Plus, the Black Knights get to play Back Mountain rival Dallas twice. They haven't faced each other in the regular season in quite some time.Teams will play a 14-game schedule, facing each divisional opponent twice and Division 1 teams once.Berwick and Wyoming Area appear to be the frontrunners, but this will be an ultra-competitive division.Division 3: Former Division 2 foes make up the bulk of the division – GAR, Hanover Area, Meyers, MMI Prep, Northwest and Wyoming Seminary. Holy Redeemer joins the grouping.There are only four schools with smaller enrollments in the WVC, so Redeemer probably fits this division better than being lumped in with the bigger schools. The Royals also made a nice – albeit unexpected – run in the District 2 Class 3A playoffs last year, so they should fare well this season.Teams play home-and-away series for a 12-game regular season.Hanover Area and Northwest finished one-two last year, but have holes to fill. Nonetheless, they and Redeemer look like the main contenders.DISTRICT CHANGESSeven teams have changed PIAA classifications for the 2013 and 2014 seasons. Class 4A will have six teams (including District 4 Williamsport), down from seven. Class 3A goes from 14 to 15 teams. Class 2A jumps from 14 to 16, while Class A shrinks from eight to six.Teams changing classes are: Abington Heights (4A to 3A); Holy Redeemer (3A to 2A); Lackawanna Trail (2A to A); Lake-Lehman (2A to 3A), Mountain View (A to 2A); Northwest (A to 2A); and Wyoming Seminary (A to 2A).


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By Jeffrey Wilson
Veterans Day 2011 may be behind us, but Americans are always eager to support those who have fought for our country and their families. No matter what you see on cable news, with all the divisive politics and both parties accusing the other of not loving America, most ordinary Americans love our country, and they are always ready to lend a hand. They just need direction. Dollar for dollar or hour for hour, no one is more willing to give both money and their time when crisis strikes than Americans.
In light of the tragic events of Aug. 6 of this year, when a Special Operations helicopter carrying Navy SEALs and support personnel was shot down by insurgents in Afghanistan, more people than ever are looking for ways to give to those who have given so much. The families of these valiant warriors, and all the other veterans and loved ones who have sacrificed so much, deserve our helping hands and Americans stand ready to help them. The problem is--how to help? Where do you give? Choosing the right organization can be overwhelming, and no one wants his or her money to be wasted.
Here are three stand-out possibilities for giving, because these organizations do it right.
1) The Navy SEAL Foundation
The Navy SEAL Foundation, formerly known as the Naval Special Warfare Foundation, is a non-profit organization dedicated specifically to helping members of the SEAL teams and their families. As such, they are particularly relevant after the loss of so many SEALs in the August 6th attack. Donations to NSF directly support Team members and their families in times of crisis, helping families travel to be closer to recovering wounded team members, providing support to families who have lost loved ones, providing educational funds for families left behind, and ensuring that the legacy of the team members live on.
2) The Lone Survivor Foundation
The Lone Survivor Foundation was founded by Navy SEAL (ret.) Marcus Luttrell in 2010. Luttrell is the only survivor of Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan. During that operation, the other members of his four man team were killed during a prolonged fire fight between the SEALs and an enemy force that may have been as large as 50-100 fighters. The team leader, LT Michael Murphy, was later posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions. Another 16 Special Forces troops, including 8 more Navy SEALs, were killed in an attempt to rescue Luttrell. The Lone Survivor Foundation is dedicated to the men who lost their lives in that action. The stated mission of the organization is to "restore, empower, and renew hope for our wounded warriors and their families through health, wellness, and therapeutic support." The foundation organizes, among other things, retreats designed to help the service members and their families deal with physical and emotional injuries they have sustained in battle.
3) The Wounded Warrior Project
The Wounded Warrior Project has stayed true to its mission and goals despite its size. Often, when foundations grow as rapidly as WWP has, they can become bogged down in their own bureaucracy, but that has not been the case here. Their stated mission is "foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded warriors in this nation's history." They are doing their part to make this a reality, with an incredibly diverse number of programs which not only help wounded veterans, but aggressively work to help them learn to help each other through mutual support.
Along with these organizations, there are hundreds of legitimate organizations that accept donations of money for their projects or toys and clothes for families of deployed or wounded troops. Books for Soldiers (
) provides donated books, games, and DVDs for deployed troops overseas to make their deployments a little easier. This is a nice option with the holidays approaching. You and your group can organize holiday letters to be sent to deployed troops, have care packages put together for delivery, or purchase phone cards. All of these can get to the men and women far from home with the help of the USO. Go to USO.org and look at their holiday boxes and phone home programs.
The generosity and patriotism of America is alive and well, no matter what accusations fly around Washington, DC. These are some of the ways you can help keep them alive. Celebrate our veterans by giving something back to those who have given us so much.
Jeffrey Wilson is a surgeon and Iraqi War veteran and the author of the novel "The Traiteur's Ring." Visit him at
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Originally published Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 6:01 AM
Artist's corporate girlfriend a little too bossy?
Carolyn Hax advises that he speak up about what bothers him and see if his girlfriend will hear him out, respect his needs and not punish him for challenging her.
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Dear Carolyn
DEAR CAROLYN: I have someone wonderful in my life. We've been living together for almost three years and she wants to get married in a year. Things are great, but from time to time I wonder if she's just a little on the bossy side. She's two years older than I am, well-traveled and very focused. Our relationship really benefits from her maturity.
She's got a really high-pressure job, and fortunately for us her pay reflects that. I am an artist who works from home, so I'm insulated from that fast-paced, stress-filled corporate culture. Because of her busy schedule, I take care of most of the household stuff to lighten her load; we've both decided that's the best approach. I hope this doesn't sound like I am venting because we have a great relationship. This is not me complaining that she holds the remote, because things like that are small and not important to me.
My real concern is that whenever I drop subtle hints that she might be acting just a little bit pushy, she doesn't say a word, and just bends her head as if I've disappointed her somehow and gives me this look that suggests I am crazy. The topic doesn't seem to ever get off the ground.
This situation has played out several times, and I usually choose not to push it. I can't solicit opinions from any married guys in the office because I am the only guy in the office! We all lose touch with friends whenever we're involved in a serious relationship, and I am certainly guilty of that. My parents absolutely adore her, and often remind me that she's quite the catch.
I am probably concerned about nothing, and these are issues that all busy couples face.
– Concerned About Nothing?
DEAR CONCERNED ABOUT NOTHING?: Try brushing this off any harder and you might sprain yourself.
What she earns, doing what, how old she is, where she has traveled, and what these say about her behaviors (innate or acquired) make for a nice little red-herring parade.
It's not even what you want to talk about that matters; it's that you can talk about it with her. Apparently all you've done to this point is hint — subtly at that! — so her cocked head could be saying not that you're crazy, but instead that you're speaking a language she doesn't understand. Or that you have something in your teeth and she's not sure whether to tell you.
So, clearly state what you mean: "When you X, I feel Y." Or, "I'm not comfortable with X. I'd like to do/talk about doing Y instead." Or, "I'd like to slow down a bit on X. I need time to think." Actual feelings, actual truth, actual words.
When you can speak up — when you feel confident she will hear you out, respect your needs and not punish you for challenging her — then actual wonderful becomes a possibility, too.
One more thing: You toss off that "we all" become isolated from friends. Actually, we don't — only some do. Often that's temporary and/or harmless, but when someone loses touch with friends, has no colleagues and lives with someone "pushy," the red flags start flapping. So, humor me: Do a MOSAIC assessment (www.mosaicmethod.com). And put in a call to your friends.
Email Carolyn at firstname.lastname@example.com and follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/carolyn.hax. Find her columns daily at www.seattletimes.com/living
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