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I set this table for leap year using a couple of frogs that I possess.
I'm having a little pity party for myself right now. My DH and I got our marriage license/married on this date in 2000. We actually had our wedding ceremony in March and chose the March date as our anniversary. That being said, I still wanted to recognize the date and asked if I could take him out to eat to celebrate our 3rd license day.
Am I being unreasonable? I need some other perspective here. OK, back to the table: I used a light blue TS tablecloth for the "pond", brown placemats for the mud, wooden chargers and wooden handled flatware for the logs in the pond, the dark green plates for the lily pads, pink cattails and reedy looking silk flowers for the CP. The 2 frogs for "LEAP" year, and I use the lily pad on my outdoor fountain in the summer. Except for the silk flowers, every other item on this table is from a thrift store, including the green goblets. The plates are really heavy and are slightly off round with a bronze metallic rim that didn't come out well in the photos. Anyway, I could use some feedback on my situation. Do you think I'm being unreasonable?? I need someone not emotionally involved to give me some perspective. Thanks for listening.
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Aww... I love!! your froggy table. The little green buggers are one of my favorite things. I think the whole table is fabulous. onto your other "issue at hand"... I don't think you're being unreasonable in remembering something that is of course special to you , but , in my opinion I think men just aren't as apt to put emphasis on these kinds of days like us women are.Still - he should have been less judgemental of your feelings but then again, not all are capable of that either. I learned long ago to enjoy certain things for myself without Mr CrabbyAss getting involved because really, he isn't interested. I do something fun for myself (like you did with the new table) , TRY to remember why on earth I married the man in the first place and usually by the end , decide I like him afterall. :) (now bear in mind, I've been married more than once so it "could" be said I've been accused of being unreasonable on a "few" occasions so take this for what it's worth...lol) [maybe I should go hide now ^**^...] |
- Posted by jeannespines (My Page) on Thu, Mar 1, 12 at 0:28
I'll comment on your table, candy & also give you a big hug ~~~ for showing up for Kathe's Dad's viewing! I love the 'pond' color & the brown 'logs!' Your leapin' lil' friends are way cute, too! Wood chargers w/dark green plates look very 'nature-ly' (is that a wood)? And the wood handled flatware...great! Did you get inspired by OA's table just awhile back? & I love the cattail+ centerpc...a place for those lil' froggers to hide! A cute table .... now, IMHO, go on a date w/your DH on your actual wedding date & tell him not to eat a big lunch that day!!! & if you had gone to the movies, you both could have seen 'The Artist' & not had to whisper a word! (sorry, couldn't resist)...anyway, I usually clam up when I get too angry!) Hugs to you, candy...you're a sweetheart! TFS! Jeanne S. |
Candy, love your PPLYT! Your candy shot is so neat showing the frog pond colors. I really like those green plates, stems and leaves. Pink cattails, wht flowers and reeds are so pretty for the cp. Adorable frog tea light. Just a touch of blue with the napkins is nice on your table. Amazing how most men can only think with one side of their brain. Your not being unreasonable at all. This is a Woman thing! Doesn't always pay to think w/both sides of the brain. Only makes us emotional. Hugs to you Dear Candy. We all think your SPECIAL here!!! Punk |
Candy I don't think you are being unreasonable your feelings are hurt. Just remember the saying 'Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus'... sometimes they just don't get it. MM, I had to laugh when you said "Mr Crabby Ass". Candy, I love, love this darling table!! You put so much thought into it!! the CP is perfect and you used just the right colors. |
Men....can't live with 'em, Can't live without 'em. How true. I just found out the other day that my expensive bottle of olive oil was used for frying DH's hashbrowns. Sigh. Can I come to the party? |
- Posted by luvstocraft (My Page) on Thu, Mar 1, 12 at 14:00
Love your leap year table, Candy. I've always liked cat tails so your centerpiece is perfect. All your colors just say "nature" and how great all the items were bargain buys too. Sweetie, men often don't "get it" for the emotional, romantic stuff that means so much to us. At least he did try to "compromise" a bit--that's to his credit, right? Just give him a big hug and love him anyway--while you still can. Luvs |
- Posted by oldalgebra (My Page) on Thu, Mar 1, 12 at 15:24
Hmmmm. My guy can make me pretty upset sometimes, but when the worst hits (and it hit just recently with a cancer scare), he is there, in my corner. Romantic, he is not. But he loves me. So I don't let certain aspects of his personality bother me. The guy I married is somewhere inside. Yes, you're allowed to feel hurt. Now, i say, let it go. Love the dragonfly, by the way. :) |
- Posted by christmascandy (My Page) on Thu, Mar 1, 12 at 21:39
Thanks for the input and advice. I know he loves me, but it is hard to remember that sometimes!! As for the table, I was so upset, I forgot to give credit where it was due. OldAlgebra's Leap Year table was definitely my inspiration. I was not nearly as creative, however, with my description as she was with hers!! MilosMom, I LOVE the term Mr. CrabbyAss!!!! Karen's Mr. Oblivion is another very good description of my DH. This is my second time around and it is difficult as my first DH was very romantic and thoughtful and it is hard not to compare! Thank you all so much for your support! You are just the greatest group of friends and it means so much to me that you took the time to give me some wise words and made me feel better! Love you all, |
- Posted by kathleen_li (My Page) on Fri, Mar 2, 12 at 13:02
It happens! They don't think things are important, and we do. He tried to compensate, but your feelings are hurt. For better or for worse, or "worser" as the kids in class used to say! I hope your spirits have leap frogged today! The table is lovely, very lily pond ish! |
- Posted by purplemoon (My Page) on Fri, Mar 2, 12 at 23:13
MEN!!! I think you had a very good reason to throw a Pity Party. I would have too. That being said, I LOVE LOVE your table. How the heck you managed to take a 'cute' froggy theme and also make it so dang PRETTY is beyond me! Wish I could have sat there with you, and I know just what subject(s) we would have yakked about. LOL. Oh, I had to laugh at you calling my Mr Oblivious by the name Mr. Oblivion! Both fit him tho. ;o) |
- Posted by maximavswife (My Page) on Fri, Mar 2, 12 at 23:43
Pity parties are good sometimes. Lord knows I have had my share. 1st husband was really good about "forgetting" my birthday. Um...hello! It's the day after Valentine's Day...every year!! Men are just wired differently I guess. Your table is so fun and whimsical! I hope you were able to get some joy when putting it together. I know I enjoy looking at each of the details :) Kath |
- Posted by christmascandy (My Page) on Sat, Mar 3, 12 at 14:34
Oh for Pete's Sake...I meant Mr. Oblivious! Duh! Kathleen, Thanks for pep talk. Karen, I was sure thinking about that golf joke you sent me as it is spot on!! DH just doesn't get why I need physical and emotional expressions and not just a roof over my head! Kathe, shopping and decorating are my way of filling the void! Your Mr. B seemed very supportive and I think that is fabulous! Thanks again everyone, |
- Posted by janet1_2007 (My Page) on Sat, Mar 3, 12 at 15:34
Hi Candy, just had to try to post again . I have tried a couple of times, but then when I hit review message, I lost it. I can relate to how you were feeling so well. Like you, and I believe several of us, I am in my second marriage and can tell you from both experiences that men and women are totally different in what is important. My pet peave is my DH getting hungary about an hour before mealtime and making a sandwich )or 2 or3 lol) and then not being hungary when I get the meal ready, or going to tell him dinner is on the table only to find his truck or my car gone when he has just thought of something he needed from town or some other fool erand. We have had more words over this than just about anything else in our 19 years together. He knows when mealtime is and I feel like if I cook, he should respect my effort enough to be here when it is ready.Right know, with this dementia going on, sometimes I think he forgets that he has eaten. He is always hungery. he can get up from the table and walk outside and come back in and ask what we have to eat, he is starved. Hang in there, friend,it probably won't change, but knowing that most of us deal with the same issues should give you, and the rest of us a little feeling of not being alone. Love your springy table with the frogs and cattails. I have always loved cattails. Have then growing in a damp area of our yard up on the mountain. My SIL brought some jeans to me the other night to cut off and called me when she got home to tell me she heard Peap frogs at a pound down the road from my house on her way home.. maybe spring is on the way. I saw 2 robins in my yard this morn. |
- Posted by marlene_2008 (My Page) on Sat, Mar 3, 12 at 17:35
Well, since I'm the cow's tail once again, guess I'll just say that I love your froggy pond table for leap year...how clever!! Love the colors, the plates, etc. Men can be simply wonderful and other times you just have to look at them with a "deer in the headlights" look. My DH is usually pretty sensitive, but that might be because over the years I've made it pretty clear what's important to me. I also have spoiled him rotten as well. Still, even after 33 years of being married, I sometimes wonder what goes on in that head of his. I know he wonders the same though. Hope you and your DH are back on better terms and that next time, he'll be more sensitive to what's important to you. |
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This is brilliant. Such an enjoyable crochet project. I love simplicity of this crochet pattern. BUT please NOTE: this is not a beginners pattern. you should have experience in shaping for pieces front s and back and neck edges. I have already answered many questions in the comments section please read through the WHOLE pattern before commencing.
This can be made for a boy or a girl, but really the pattern gives it a really cozy texture and my niece loves her son wearing this hooded cardigan whilst out and about.
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Directions are for size 3-6 months. Changes for 12 and 18 months are in the ( )
I only recently progressed to crocheting baby clothes, after mastering booties and hats, I love how easy and quick these baby sweater are to make.
Finished item Chest measured 18 inches (20", 21 3/4")
sc=single crochet
dc=double crochet
skip first sc * skip next sc, dc in next sc, dc in skipped sc working over and enclosing previous dc = Crossed double crochet
(you can also just DC this row instead of the crossed DC)
Please NOTE: To decide if this pattern is suitable for you and your skill set you should have a basic understanding of working in a pattern, increasing.
Starting with the Back
Chain 32, (35, 38)
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd chain from hook and each ch across; turn 31 (34,37) sc
Row 2: Ch3, skip first sc * skip next sc, dc in next sc, dc in skipped sc working over and enclosing previous dc (this makes your CROSSED DC) dc in next SC rep* across: turn
Row 3: chain 1 SC in each st across and in top of chain 3; turn
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for pattern until back measures 9 1/2 (10, 11) * from beg. Fasten Off.
FRONTS (make 2 noting the change for each sides)
Chain 14, (17, 20) work exactly the same as back over 13, 16, 19 stitches until 3 rows less than back top.
Shape neck -next Row:
Keeping working in the continuity of the pattern. Skip = slip stitch across or omit working in the last
skip 3,( 6, 9) stitches at neck edge, 10 stitches (second side - Miss the LAST (3, (6,) stitches)
Continue to Work 2 more rows in these 10 stitches even in pattern.
<10 sts=""> | | <10 sts="">
|____________| Front | ______________|
( 3, 6, or 9) (3, 6 or 9)10>10>
sleeves Read through all the instructions BEFORE starting)
ch 20, (23, 26) work same as Back . 19, (22,25) sts
Following the same pattern as Rows 1, 2, for back.
{Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across;
Row 2: Ch3, skip first sc * skip next sc, dc in next sc, dc in skipped sc working over and enclosing previous dc (this makes your CROSSED DC) dc in next SC rep* across: turn {repeat}
You will be shaping sleeve sides by increasing 1 stitch at end of every 4th row twice
= {Increase both sides at each end of 4th and 8th row}
Then increase 1 at end in every Row until there are 31,( 43, 37) sts, (5 1/2 inches) Whatever you reach 1st)
Increase 1 stitch at EACH end of every 4th row twice (8 rows) think of length of baby's arm from cuff to elbow length) Then start increasing 1 at END of EVERY row Until 31,43,37 sts}
Row 4 = {27}
Row 8 {29}
row 9 = {30}
row 10 = {31}
row 11 = {32}
row 12 = {33}
Row 13 ={34}
Row 14 = {35}r
ow 15={36}
row 16 = {37}
Further explanation of Sleeve Increase 1 stitch at EACH end of every 4th row twice (8 rows) think of length of baby's arm from cuff to elbow length) Then start increasing 1 at end of EVERY row Until 31,43,37 sts}
As you increase stitches to follow the pattern, you may find it easier to DC in those rows that do not have enough to start the crossed over pattern)
The orange thread indicates where the increases are.
Sleeve Edging:
With Right Side facing. Join yarn at lower Edge: chain 1 work 19 (22,25) SC across, turn work 1 more row sc. Fasten off.
Sew shoulder seams. Mark fronts and back 4 1/2", (5", 5 1/2") down the seams. Place centre of sleeve tops at shoulder seams and sew in place between markers. Sew side and sleeve arms.
HOOD: chain 53 56,59) work as Back over 53, 55,58 sts until 6"( 6 1/2", 7") from beg. Fasten off.
Sew Hood seam down the back. Sew Hood along neck from edge to edge.
***I find weaving in all loose ends at this point really worth while, as we still have borders to do and it makes for a neater finish***
Button bands
With RS facing join yarn and work 2 rows of front post double crochet, (fpdc) back post Double crochet (bpdc.)
If you do not know how to front post and back post crochet then you can simply use DC in these rows, the front post and back post just gives more texture to the front.
3rd row from button border. (right front for Girls/left front for Boys)
Chain 2 dc for 7,chain 2,skip 1. Dc 12, chain2 skip 1. dc 12, chain2 skip 1)
Double crochet row on opposite side from holes to attach buttons to.
(On these rows when you have finished do not break yarn, leave enough yarn to Single crochet 2 row around the hooded front. This gives a nice and neat finish around the hood part of the cardigan., and no loose threads
Hood front edging. working in Single Crochet work 2 rows around the hood and back to finish off cardigan.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Personality disorders are specific diagnoses that typically indicate severe disturbances across several areas of functioning. These disorders involve disturbances in behavior, personal and social functioning and perception of self, others and the world. Additionally, personality disorders are considered to be chronic and pervasive patterns of coping that, by adulthood, have become inflexible.
There is a great deal of literature and research that traces these diagnoses back to early developmental years. Because personality disorders reveal themselves in their most pronounced forms within relationships, they are generally thought to be consequences of early attachment and bonding experiences that were interrupted or dysfunctional.
Many With Personality Disorders Experiences Traumatic Early Childhood Issues
For example, many individuals with personality disorders have experienced erratic parenting and childhood abuse and/or neglect. Further, such individuals typically have a series of relationship problems in adulthood that are characterized the same behaviors, feelings, thoughts and beliefs that are disruptive and distressful in relationships.
While the diagnosis of a personality disorder is usually reserved for individuals in late adolescence and adulthood, early family experiences are often addressed in treatment in order to correct current dysfunctional behavior, distorted thinking and perception and distressful emotion caused by these disorders. Treatment is considered to be a long-term endeavor.
Criteria For Antisocial Personality Disorder
To illustrate the nature of personality disorders, their characteristics and their pervasive dysfunction in relationships, the Antisocial Personality Disorder is used here as an example. This disorder is one in which there is a pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others.
Some of the diagnostic criteria for Antisocial Personality Disorder are:
• failure to conform to social norms
• unlawful behavior
• deceitfulness, lying, use of aliases or conning others
• impulsivity– acting without consideration of consequences
• aggression
• disregard for safety of self and others
• failure to honor one's responsibilities and obligations
• lack of remorse
These criteria clearly describe dysfunctional ways of behaving in relationship to others. To further illustrate how relationship issues are related to personality disorders, there is strong evidence that individuals who have had erratic, abusive or neglectful parents are vulnerable to developing this disorder. Also, the treatment for individuals with this disorder (and other personality disorders) attempts to correct one's relationship to others. For example, treatment of Antisocial Personality Disorder often seeks to repair some of the missing moral development of early life such as the experience of having empathy for others.
Antisocial Personality Disorder is just one example of personality diagnoses that address the dysfunctional styles of behaving and coping within relationship to others.
Other personality disorders are listed here along with a brief description of relationship problems found in each:
• Borderline Personality Disorder– relationships are governed by fear of abandonment by others
• Histrionic Personality Disorder– there is an intense need for the attention of others and relationships are thought to be more intimate than they really are
• Narcissistic Personality Disorder– there is a belief that one is more special and more entitled than others
• Avoidant Personality Disorder—there is avoidance of interpersonal contact and fear of being disliked
• Dependent Personality Disorder– there is an excessive reliance upon others
• Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder– there is rigidity that interferes with relationships
• Paranoid Personality Disorder—there is a belief that others cannot be trusted
• Schizoid Personality Disorder– there is no enjoyment or desire for close relationships
• Schizotypal Personality Disorder– there is acute discomfort in relationships and an inability to maintain them
All of these personality disorders describe distorted interpersonal boundaries and a distortion in the ability to be appropriately intimate with others. Relationships in families of substance use and addiction can display many of the characteristics of all of these personality disorders and are traditionally thought of as causing intimacy problems for individuals who grow up in these sorts of families. In particular, codependent traits and behaviors have become identified as especially prominent in such families and while codependency is not identified as a formal diagnosis of personality, it does speak of specific dysfunctional personality characteristics, behavior and coping that are enduring and patterned as are those in personality disorders.
Codependency became an issue of concern in substance treatment long before the term was coined. An earlier concept, co-alcoholism, embodied the many traits, characteristics, behaviors and dynamics of codependency, but was used specifically to describe relationships involving alcohol. Co-alcoholics were considered to be family members of alcoholics — primarily spouses — who were impacted by the alcoholism of their loved one in dysfunctional ways.
Co-alcoholic and enabler were used interchangeably to describe a person who took on the responsibilities of the alcoholic and made amends and/or accommodations for the alcoholic's behavior. Denial of the alcoholism was seen as a core characteristic of co-alcoholics and enablers. The behavior of co-alcoholics was also seen as contributing to the progression of the disease of alcoholism.
Treatment of alcoholism grew to include family members in hopes of intervening in co-alcoholic behavior and thus improving the chances of alcoholics maintaining recovery. Addressing family system dynamics was considered to be essential in the recovery efforts of substance dependent individuals and continue to be today. In the 1980s, the adult child and codependency self-help movements– particularly among 12 Step groups– further defined and popularized these concepts.
There is a significant body of literature about relationships and family dynamics that involve substance use. Some early authors who have addressed these issues are:
• Melody Beattie, Codependent No More and Beyond Codependency
• Claudia Black, It Will Never Happen to Me and It's Never Too Late to Have a Happy Childhood
• John Bradshaw, Healing the Shame That Binds You; Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child; Family Secrets: the Path to Self-Acceptance and Reunion
• Pia Melody, Facing Codependence; Breaking Free and Facing Love Addiction
Such literature has helped define in depth the difficulties and dynamics of codependency as well as the process of recovering from such relationship dysfunction. Further, such works have identified codependency as usually beginning in childhood in one's family of origin and to be characterized by behavior in relationships as well as by certain types of thoughts, feelings and perceptions of one's self in relationship to others.
Some of the hallmarks of codependency are:
• Behavior of codependency
o attempts to control others
o attempts to please others
o assuming responsibility for others
Such behaviors are common in relationships of addiction and are classic examples of the behavior seen in the family members of addicts and alcoholics. These behaviors are typically used to lessen the impact of the loved one's addiction.
• Emotions of codependency
o anxiety
o depression
o sadness
o numbness
o anger
o self-loathing
o guilt
o shame
The emotions of codependence are direct results of living with another's addiction and attempting to solve the problems surrounding the addiction as well attempting to solve the problems of the addict.
• Beliefs of codependency
o self-worth depends upon a relationship
o good feelings depend upon others' approval
o self-esteem depends upon solving others' problems
o well-being depends upon the status of the relationship
Such beliefs underlie the behaviors and feelings of codependency. Another person is the focus and good feelings about the self are derived solely from the relationship. Co-dependency is based upon an inherent "no-win" situation because codependents involve themselves with dysfunctional people who "need" "to be fixed".
There are several ways that codependency can be manifested within relationships. Some of these are:
• clinging
• panicking
• becoming submissive
These characteristics are typically caused by anxiety and fear of loss and abandonment. These are individuals that we typically call "people pleasers" who seek approval and act from a motivation to be liked. The threat of losing their relationship causes these types of codependents to lose themselves as they seek to understand and demonstrate what the other person wants. Their chief motivation is to avoid abandonment.
Other codependents are more concerned with a fear of losing control. This is manifested in relationships by:
• being demanding
• being manipulative
• using emotional blackmail
• creating turmoil, chaos and drama
Still other codependents live their lives through others by:
• making personal sacrifices
• being focused on the well-being of another while disregarding one's own well-being
• being focused on the goals of another while dismissing one's own
• being focused on the thoughts and feelings of another while dismissing one's
Codependents display a variety of behaviors that can, at various times, include a unique mix of the many types listed here. The common theme is, however, a focus upon accommodating and maintaining a relationship with someone who is impaired. Traditionally, codependency has been in relationship to an individual with a substance disorder, however, these characteristics can be found in relationship to people with other dysfunction such as mental illness and criminal behavior.
Typically, codependents have learned these behaviors as children and continue them throughout adulthood to some degree in all their relationships. For this reason, codependents, like individuals who have personality disorders, display fixed patterns of coping and interaction within relationships. Along with their behaviors there are also fixed beliefs about self, others and the world that create poor coping and distress in daily life.
Self-help groups such as Codependents Anonymous use the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous to address codependency and recovery. The first step of Codependents Anonymous is the only step of the 12 which differs from the original 12 Steps used in Alcoholics Anonymous.
The first step of Alcoholics Anonymous says:
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable.
In contrast, the first step of Codependence Anonymous states:
We admitted we were powerless over others and that our lives had become unmanageable.
Codependents Anonymous suggests several points to consider when determining if one has codependency. Among these are:
• patterns of denial that cause difficulty in identifying feelings
• patterns of low self-esteem that cause difficulty in making decisions, getting one's needs met and perceiving oneself as lovable or worthwhile
• patterns of compliance that honor others' opinions, feelings, desires and wishes, while dismissing one's own
• patterns of control in which one behaves to be needed, approved of, care for others and control others
As in the diagnoses of personality disorders, these patterns of codependency are considered to be chronic and fixed patterns of behavior and coping. Recovery implies the need to change behavior and coping strategies in relationships. Codependents Anonymous offers a definition of codependency recovery in its preamble stating:
Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships…share with each other in a journey of self-discovery — learning to love the self.
Recovery pursuits for the codependent involve becoming aware of one's own feelings, values and beliefs; improving interpersonal boundaries in which one's own needs and wishes are honored; tolerating true intimacy; developing assertiveness and improving self-care. Self-help groups are valuable recovery resources for codependency and many find that psychotherapy and counseling are as well.
Often therapy will address current issues, along with problems from earlier stages of life such as those in one's family of origin where codependent beliefs and behaviors were learned. In many ways, treatment for codependency is similar to treatment for formal personality disorders in which dysfunctional beliefs and perceptions must be replaced with more appropriate ones.


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Taina Bucci, an administrative services assistant in the College of Business Administration, was recently named by her coworkers as Employee of the Month.
"I feel quite honored," said Bucci, who began her career at CSULB in 1972 as a receptionist in the Office of Staff Personnel. Over the years, she has also worked in the Office of President, Parking Services, Information Systems, and the College of Health and Human Services at CSULB. She worked six years at Cal State Fullerton and two years for San Diego State. She is finally settled in and is happily working in the College of Business Administration Dean's Office.
CSULB President F. King Alexander praised Bucci for her ability to help anyone in need. "She cares about the students and will go out of her way to help solve problems for them, as well as for faculty and staff," he said. "She is always willing to volunteer her assistance when departments are short staffed while maintaining her responsibilities in the Dean's Office."
Bucci thinks one reason for her recognition as Employee of the Month is her ability to keep smiling and help where needed. "I'm always willing to help and I've been here long enough to know how to do that," she said. "I feel very lucky to work with a wonderful group of people here in the College of Business Administration. I feel very appreciated and loved. I'm a problem solver and when I get calls from people, whether from inside or outside the university, I try to assist them to the best of my ability. And because I've been in the system for over 20 years, from San Diego State to Cal State Fullerton, I usually know who to call or where to go to get the answers."
Bucci is not only a longtime employee but a CSULB graduate as well, with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology in 1998 and a certificate in gerontology in 2001. She is nearing completion this May of her Master of Science degree in gerontology. The topic of her master's directed project is "Problem Gambling Among Older Adults: A Training Program for California Service Providers." The project involved developing a curriculum and PowerPoint presentation that proved effective in training California service providers on problem gambling among older adults.
When she isn't serving the university, Bucci is a committed world traveler. Her globetrotting began when she visited Italy as part of the CSU's Study Abroad program and wound up marrying an Italian citizen in Florence. (The couple, now divorced, had two sons, Giovanni and Denny.) Bucci wound up living in Italy for 14 years and today continues her travel adventures, visiting Europe frequently and lately exploring countries in South America. "I've visited Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay and, this year, I hope to see Argentina again as well as Peru and Chile," she said.
The key to successful travel is flexibility, Bucci believes. "Living in Italy for 14 years changed me," she explained. "It taught me how to live in another culture. You have to adapt. But I'm still an American through and through. I've learned to tolerate differences of opinion and to embrace different cultures and different people. That is the true beauty of travel."
Bucci is glad she made the choice to join the CSU in general and CSULB in particular. "It was a good decision," she said. "As I approach retirement, I'm even happier I stayed in the system."
She encourages others to think about a career in higher education. "It has provided me with security, a good education, and the opportunity to meet lots of nice people," she said. "I've been in and out of CSULB three times and I keep coming back--it has a special place in my heart."
Bucci received several gifts with her recognition including a CSULB sweatshirt, a Sunday brunch for two at the Queen Mary, a gift certificate for two for "The Theater of Illusion" at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, four tickets for one CSULB home game in the 2007-08 school year, a coupon for an Original Tommy's World Famous Hamburgers and a coupon for an Original Whopper from Burger King.


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Do you share your tech with the kids?
If you can see the photo embedded in this post, you can probably figure out what recent incident inspired the headline. My seven-year old daughter dropped my new iPad, shattering the screen.
I know. I'll give you a moment to catch your breath.
Until recently, I never (ever, ever, ever) shared my technology. I didn't let the kids play games on my iPhone, and on the very rare occasion did I let them use my laptop or iPad.
My reasons were simple – I work on these devices and cannot afford for them to be a) broken or b) used to accidentally send e-mails or text messages to a client. I also knew that if I let down my guard for a moment, and allowed one of the children to use my tech, I would be heading down a slippery slope.
A slippery slope that ended with the aforementioned shattered iPad.
Comforting my daughter, I reflected on how I was more than a little to blame for the accident. First, I let a seven-year old play with a fragile, expensive device, but didn't give her any rules. I didn't tell her to stay sitting on the couch, or not to walk around the house. I never explained why I put the iPad in a case, or why it should never be removed.
My daughter and I did come to an agreement that she would pay a (very small) portion of the cost to repair the iPad. And we have all learned a very valuable lesson about why mommy doesn't like to share her gadgets.
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Last year's Grammy results seemed like a foregone conclusion. Adele dominated pop culture in 2011, earning rave reviews and blockbuster record sales for her sophomore album, "21," for which she swept the general field categories, including Record and Song of the Year for "Rolling in the Deep." She won all six of her nominations, tying the record for the most awards for a female artist in a single year.
This year, such a clear consensus is hard to find. The Recording Academy spread the wealth, with six artists topping the nominations with six bids apiece: Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys, Fun., Jay-Z, Mumford and Sons, Frank Ocean, and Kanye West.
Only one of those artists is nominated in all four general field categories -- Fun. -- who contend for Best New Artist, Album of the Year for "Some Nights," and Record and Song of the Year for "We Are Young." They are also nominated for Pop Duo/Group Performance and Pop Album.
R&B/hip-hop artist Ocean competes against Fun in three categories. His critically hailed debut album, "Channel Orange," is up for Album of the Year, and his song "Thinkin' Bout You" is in the running for Record of the Year. He's also up for Best New Artist, and he would be only the second solo male artist in twenty years to win that category, following John Legend in 2005.
Mumford and Sons were snubbed for Record and Song, but they nevertheless contend for Album of the Year for their second album, "Babel," and its lead-off single "I Will Wait" is nominated for Rock Performance and Rock Song. Despite six previous nominations, the British folk group has yet to win a Grammy.
The Black Keys are nominated for Album of the Year for "El Camino," their critically acclaimed seventh album, as well as Record of the Year for their single "Lonely Boy." The rock duo won a pair of Grammys in 2010, but these are their first nominations in the general field.
Nine-time Grammy winner Jack White (left) is the only Album of the Year nominee who has competed in the category before: for "Elephant" in 2003 as half of the duo the White Stripes. This time around he is nominated for his first solo album, "Blunderbuss."
This year's Grammys are distinguished by their welcoming of new blood. Only one of this year's general-field nominees has ever won a general-field category before: Taylor Swift, who won Album of the Year in 2009 for "Fearless," is nominated for Record of the Year for "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together."
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Rocky, almost circular islet rising out of Mont-Saint-Michel Bay between Brittany and Normandy, northwestern France. It only becomes an island at high tide. Around its base are medieval walls and towers, above which rise the village's clustered buildings, with an ancient abbey crowning the mount. Over the centuries it has been a pilgrimage center, fortress, and prison. The fine abbey church has an imposing 11th-century Romanesque nave and an elegant Flamboyant-style Gothic choir. The exterior walls of the Gothic monastery building combine the power of a military fortress and the simplicity of a religious building. Some of the houses bordering the island's narrow, winding streets date back to the 15th century.
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If you are coming from the NORTH on HWY 54, when you reach the Osage River Bridge, the US 54 Expressway is now open. You may either take the Expressway or take the exit to Business 54. If you take US 54 Expressway, take the HWY 42 exit from it. It is at mile marker 124.8. (this is NOT an exit number)You will come up to Old HWY 54, now Osage Beach Parkway. Turn left. It is now a one-way street. Turn right onto HWY 42 at the 3rd stoplight. Walgreens will be on the corner.
If you exit onto Business 54, you will find yourself on Old HWY 54. PLEASE NOTE NEW ROAD HWY 242 is NOT Hwy 42. Do not turn onto Hwy 242 or Business 54 at Denny's. Stay straight on Old Hwy 54, now Osage Beach Parkway. Stay to the left as you pass Hy-Vee, so that you may turn left onto HWY 42 at Walgreens.
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Translate this page Wife of Slain Neo-Nazi Organizer Pleads Guilty to Child AbuseTuesday, August 9th, 2011 Issue 32, Volume 15.
During a settlement hearing before Riverside County Superior Court Judge J. Thompson Hanks, Krista Faye McCary, 26, withdrew her previous plea of not guilty to the felony charge as well as another allegation of failing to secure a firearm in a household with children present. McCary's attorney, Leonard Valadez, negotiated a plea agreement with the District Attorney's Office just before the hearing that called for the dismissal of four charges of child endangerment and three charges of failure to store a firearm in exchange for McCary's guilty plea to the other two counts. Hanks sentenced the Riverside woman to work release in lieu of jail time and ordered her to attend a 52-week child rearing program approved by the Department of Public Social Services. Had McCary been convicted of all nine original felony charges, she could have faced around 30 years in prison. Riverside police investigators allege McCary stood by and watched as her husband, 32-year-old Jeff Russell Hall, abused their five children, mainly the eldest boy, Joseph, who is McCary's stepson. There were numerous guns, knives and swords in the house, easily accessible to any of the children, according to Riverside police Detective Greg Rowe. Rowe wrote in an arrest warrant affidavit that McCary acknowledged seeing Hall beat and verbally abuse Joseph. "Krista said that Jeffrey did these things to punish (him)," Rowe wrote. "Krista said that (the Advertisement Hall, a plumber, was the Southwest regional director of the Detroit- based National Socialist Movement, which advocates racial segregation. He was a visible presence at neo-Nazi rallies throughout the Inland Empire. On May 1, Hall was sleeping on a front room sofa in his two-story Louder Court home when his son allegedly shot him in the head, using a Rossi .357 revolver that he'd pulled out of the master bedroom closet, according to investigators. "The oldest child ... admitted during the interview that he was tired of his dad hitting him and his (step)mom," Rowe wrote. "(He) said he thought his dad was cheating on his (step)mom and thought he might have to choose which person he would live with." Neither McCary or Joseph's siblings -- a 2-month-old, 3-year-old, 7-year- old and 9-year-old -- were injured. Hall was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The detective described the house as "filthy," with dirty clothes scattered everywhere, urine-stained and soiled bed sheets and floors that "didn't appear to have been vacuumed in a long time." All of the youngsters are now in the care of child welfare workers. Joseph is being held at Riverside Juvenile Hall. He's undergoing psychiatric evaluations, and another hearing in the case is set for next month. If convicted of murder and a sentence-enhancing gun use allegation, the 10-year-old could be imprisoned until he is 25. 8 comments
She should be charged with child abuse just for being a Neo Nazi and indoctrinating her children into hatred. The mental abuse far surpasses the physical. Wow, a whopping four months of jail.
I cannot believe a child being punished all of his life by his father will now be punished even more for the wrongs that were done by his father and step mother. The child needs help not more negative punishment.
Good riddance to the scum father! It's just sad that a child had to take control to do something so drastic to stop the abuse. He needs all the help that he can get and should not be further punished. I would consider that self defence in his way of thinking. The mother should serve much more time than four months! What is wrong with our justice system?
I agree, the kid is the victim here & possibly a hero. This isn't the first story of an abused kid killing his parent... More needs to be done to make kids aware of their options, like reporting the abuse to a teacher or the police.
The boy needs love and understanding not jail. Prison will make him to be like his father. Lets do something for him!
When I was 5 or 6, I thought about killing my father due to his constant verbal abuse, occassional physical abuse, and constant terror tactics. Up until that age I had been raised in a multigenerational household including a very kind and loving grandfather, an equally loving step granmother, a grand aunt who's eyes lit up everytime she looked at me, and of course my mother. Dad would visit when he could due to his military assignments such as WWII occupation forces and the Korean War. I thought about how my mother would react when I stabbed him in bed and decided not to kill him. I know that was the right thing to do but wonder if my life would have been better or worse if I had killed him. I know my mother's life would have been better and so would my little brother's. I suffered from anxiety for many years, raised my son as I was raised, and now have PTSD and all the disorders that go with it. Was doing the right thing really the right thing? My heart goes out to this 10 yr old. Get him therapy and keep him away from other young criminals! What are these prosecuters thinking? He's only 10 & could be saved if kept away from violence, racism, hatred, etc. Obviously he should be in foster care & only allowed supervised visits w/his racist mom. Returning him to her or dad's family would only encourage more violence/hatred.
JEff Hall was a sc......g. All of his white trash NSM boneheads should get the same treatment of ol' Jeffrey. That poor boy had no choice in life, nor any chance to be a decent human being due to his lunatic father and fellow white supremacist step mom. Disgusting family.
Another young child has his life traumatized by the ignorance of their hate filled parents. But it's not to late to salvage his life and teach him there are positive role models to be copied.
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Recent Kentucky football commit Luke Hiers certainly seems to have the qualities that would make teammates want him anchoring the offensive line at center.
The Florida product is a bit different. He's holding a yellow tail snapper in his Twitter photo.
"Fishing is a big hobby. That's from the Keys. Me and may family go there all the time to fish," he said.
Hiers also said Kentucky coaches "did sell fishing" to him as something he would enjoy in Kentucky.
He was on WLAP Sunday Morning Sports with Mark Buerger, former UK football player Anthony and myself lask week to talk about his commitment when White told him about playing with a center from Florida at UK who once wrestled alligators.
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I think the school needs to be more involved in whats going on with the children at the school. Making sure their coming to school is very important to me and when I found out that my stepson was not attending school on a regular basis it bother me to know that no one was concerned about the childs welfare. But I guess thats the type of school A.M. Davis Elementary is. If we don't have teacher's and princpal's that care about the safety of our children, then something needs to be change... I think I will notify the newpaper and let them know what going at A.M. Davis


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It is hard to estimate how much of a factor racism plays in this electon. Would Obama be many more points ahead if he was white? |
Maddie, I got up this morning and was doing my usual morning ritual. Got my tea and slice of raisin toast and turned on Morning Joe. The polls are a big discussion this morning that Obama is winning OH, FL, PA by double digits. They are trying to blame it on Mitt. Granted Mitt is the worst candidate in recent history. But he is a product of the right-wing talking points. They seem to be in a fog that the talking points he is repeating is not the civilized, educated, intelligent society that I live in and experience daily. People really do not think the poor should eat dirt or that every person is spoken of as lower than them because they do not have as much as them. The things I read on HT about how much I have and those lazy fat people do not deserve my money amazes me. The table was set for any Republican that tried to run on the right-wing platform of hatred and Victorian Days was going to lose. Racism is really not something that I have seen as honorable and I was traveling 200 days a year during the first election of Obama. I was in a lot of cities talking to people and racism was never a reason they supported McCain. They actually could articulate logical reasons why they were voting for McCain. The 2010 sweep was because they promised jobs, jobs, jobs, it became hate, abortion, and obstruction. All along going on national TV saying they were going to make Obama a one time president. Did they really think people preferred they concentrated on women birth control, abortion and making sure no jobs were created and decided that your grandmother should not vote was a winning table to set is a mystery to me and obviously the majority of America. We are better than hate, fear, uneducated not one tidbit of humanity for our fellow man regardless of the color of their skin or religion. They really do not know the meaning of Conservative. Conservative was never another word for ME. |
To paraphrase something the President recently commented on, I think we do a great disservice to ourselves by acknowledging these racists and hate or fear mongers, and giving the fringe element within our world airtime. On the other hand, we'd be doing a disservice if we didn't point out racism where it lives and breathes. It does show how far we still have to go as a nation in stomping out bigotry, and with it discrimination, though... and it shows how certain factions would undermine the very fabric of our democracy. It would appear that the colors most noticed are NOT red, white, and blue... |
It would appear that the colors most noticed are NOT red, white, and blue... At least not by the liberals on this forum. They seem to be obsessed by Obama's race. |
One would think that all thoughtful Americans would decry anyone who espoused any type of violence directed toward any politicians rather than use an example of one's hatred as an excuse for another. It's all wrong ! |
- Posted by maddie_athome (My Page) on Wed, Sep 26, 12 at 8:39
It is hard to estimate how much of a factor racism plays in this electon. Would Obama be many more points ahead if he was white? Richard, no. With Dems, it won't matter, as he is still a Dem. As for the Republicans, see above. Marquest, I hear ya. Of course Romney will be the scapegoat but Republicans have no one to blame but themselves. |
- Posted by maddie_athome (My Page) on Wed, Sep 26, 12 at 8:43
Ya Chase...indeed one would think so. Apparently not. |
I think he might be, Tobr... let's not forget that there's still a bit of the old white patriarchy/hierarchy in residence... as mentioned in another thread somewhere... not to mention the greatly institutionalized racism within our nation... and various factions of persons still believing the confederacy will rise again. When you add all of it together, it means that there's still a breeze of bigotry blowing across the land... and I think it's evidenced by a lot of the things we've witnessed within the past 3+ years. I think we'd be remiss if we denied it. |
Lindsey Graham does the math, and doesn't like what he sees: "The demographics race we're losing badly. We're not generating enough angry white guys to stay in business for the long term." It's not their message, it's the people. How ignorant not to recognize that perhaps the American electorate wants different things from what the GOP is offering. |
I do not condone life-threats against any president. I also have faith in my government--if there were legitimate threats against the president, I believe our govt. conducted thorough investigations. Just because they did not come to me and give me a play-by-play account of their investigations does NOT mean they failed to investigate. One big difference between the kinds of threats recorded in the above links. The ones against Obama are clearly racist--threats against him by whites because Obama is (part) black. I see no racist element in the Bush examples. They are whites protesting the policies of a white president. I don't see examples of black people protesting Bush because he is white. Nor do I see whites standing in for blacks and protesting Bush because he is white. That doesn't mean it is all right to threaten Bush, but just that he did not seem to be a serious risk because of his race. I don't know about the history of lynching since the beginning of this country, but like many people on this forum, I well remember assasinations and serious attempts against presidents and presidential hopefuls and prominent civil rights leaders. Most of the ones I remember were related, to one degree or another, to race issues, supporting civil rights for blacks and other minorities. I do know enough about the history of lynching to know that being black was a major reason for being lynched. Put the two together--(part) black president and lynching symbols--and that spells racism to me! The protests against Bush (bad as they are) were against an individual whose policies were disapproved of; the ones against Obama, because they highlight his black ancestry, are more than an objection to one man and his policies. It is his race--and thus includes others of his race--that is being threatened. Our black citizens have always known that the lynching image (or burning cross, etc.) was intended as a message to ALL of them, and not just to the one person who was actually hanging from the tree. Kate |
- Posted by maddie_athome (My Page) on Wed, Sep 26, 12 at 10:34
This false equivalence BS gets re-posted on a regular base. Thanks Kate, for setting the record straight. |
Due diligence... thank you, Kate. I've always viewed that false equivalence as a very thin excuse for something inexcusable. But then, how does one cover racism? I don't think one can. It stands out very clearly. Not only is it insulting to an entire race, it's insulting to those who share a part of that heritage. I can clearly recall the tension of the early 1960's, very racially charged. As a child, I couldn't wait until the day more people opened their hearts, minds, and eyes, and saw human beings instead of skin color. The hatred then was a palpable thing, but I thought it would fade. How wrong I was. It's sad to think it's been kept alive and burning for so many years... and for what? |
NO OUTCRY FROM K lol! |
due diligence my foot...just a bunch of race baiters. |
just a bunch of race baiters Who, the guy hanging the chair? |
Mrskjun, don't you know they are shooting at your feet and you're supposed to dance? Race Baiters is a kind description. |
What am I missing I have read the post before the comment...It would appear that the colors most noticed are NOT red, white, and blue.. Where does any of a lynching post have to do with red, white and blue. It lynching considered patriotic? |
I guess according to jodik it is marquest. Read the post carefully if you can. |
What does that mean, MrsK? I noticed you haven't commented on the chair lychings that have happened around the country recently, which by the way is the topic of the OP if you haven't noticed. Do you think that it's OK to do that? Do you not have a problem with that? Or do you think it's racist and inappropriate? |
Since you ask jill, I think it's inappropriate. I've thought it was inappropriate in all the years people have been doing it. I believe it is disrespectful of the office of the presidency. |
"It's all Bush's fault. Scroll to bottom of link." Not exactly a clear denunciation of racism here. Deflection without reflection. Or perhaps you think this is art? |
The whambulance drivers are giving it a ho hum just a little regional awrt! |
Total deflection and the threats to kill Bush on a sign were not even comparable to the lynching of the chair. Totally clear what the symbol meant. BTW, Marguest, in case we wondered why PA had no ads , Obama is leading by 12 points. So much for suppression. Now we need to photo ID these voters, get them to the polls and make it a LANDSLIDE!! This corruption energized the base, the opposite of what the Teabaggers wanted. They better watch their ass in two years. |
Now when one of the good fellers yelp about the EffBI cummin round we'll hear the howlin! |
Good to know, MrsK. |
BTW, Marguest, in case we wondered why PA had no ads , Obama is leading by 12 points. So much for suppression. Now we need to photo ID these voters, get them to the polls and make it a LANDSLIDE!! This corruption energized the base, the opposite of what the Teabaggers wanted. They better watch their ass in two years. I saw that Lily, They poked the bear. When you set out to do wrong it backfires. They heartlessly thought of nothing other than stealing the election and not the seniors they would hurt and the effects of their actions. When they realized what they did they still did not care. Since today is a rain day I am not moving today. Most of them do not want to go in the rain. |
Sarah Palin, hung in effigy........Hmmmmm....I wonder what type of person would do something like this? |
The same kinda idiot that did the one in the OP...what is your point!! |
Same kind of idiot although it looks more like Gaddafi. |
Yes there is no shortage of idiots out there and we had the Wasilla trash that thought playing to the stupid would win the White House. Thank goodness McCain knew it was not the way to win. |
Remember McCain picked Sarah over Mitt as being more qualified as VP. Gives some thought..hmmmm |
The Wasilla trash? Speaks volumes about you marquest. When exactly was the last time you were asked to run as vice president of the US? |
The Palin Girls were out Hunting it's on mommas Facebook page. The yuckster comments by other postersare Is it democrat season already oh ho ho & get a Pelosi Target out for practice |
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- Posted by littleonefb z5MA (My Page) on Wed, Sep 26, 12 at 16:58
Hey Big Papi. Did you bother to enlarge that photo you posted and claimed was Sarah Palin? I suggest posters do so. Tis not a picture of Sarah Palin, but it sure looks like Muammar Gaddafi. Remember him, they one from Libya? |
Well littleonefb, thought I would ck that out like you suggested. Want to ck it out yourself? |
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- Posted by littleonefb z5MA (My Page) on Wed, Sep 26, 12 at 18:10
Thanks for the link Mrskjun, I just went on the photo alone that was posted and a close up of that pic does not show Sarah Palin as I stated in my prior post. I never saw anything on this before you posted your link. Certainly not an acceptable thing to display for any reason, and the chair in the OP certainly is not acceptable either. |
I figured with the red coat dress it had to be Palin. As Mrskj stated, it's inappropriate to show Mrs. Palin hung in effigy. |
Of course it's unacceptable. Sadly, this president was not the first to have an effigy hung. Google it--Bush was decapitated, hanged, and burned. It's horrible, but this president was not the first. Stop being so hung up on race issues. |
The Wasilla trash? Speaks volumes about you marquest. When exactly was the last time you were asked to run as vice president of the US? She was an embarrassment to McCain and he was very sorry that he picked her for his VP. A candidate that has to write the answers on her hand, that could not list one paper or book that she had read, that tried to stroke racism yes that is trash. Until McCain put a stop to her tactics, She was not invited to speak at Romney's RNC Convention, Should I go on? It might be an insult to trash. Running for VP..... if you watched MSNBC or read "Game Changer" I do not think her pick for VP puts her one hair above me. McCain's campaign manager that picked her is a MSNBC commentator he has shared a lot about Palin. You have said worst about what your President is able to accomplish and what he has accomplished do you feel you are qualified to make those judgements since you have never been asked to run for President? Wonder what that says about you?. Will you stop voicing your opinion without proof? |
- Posted by nancy_in_venice_ca SS24 z10 CA (My Page) on Wed, Sep 26, 12 at 21:41
The Wasilla trash? Speaks volumes about you marquest. Marquest is saying no worse about Sarah Palin that what the McCain campaign has already said about her -- and her family. |
- Posted by greatgollymolly (My Page) on Wed, Sep 26, 12 at 22:46
Thing is if he were white he wouldn't have won the first time. He got the guilty white vote along with the 99.9% black vote so how could he lose. The chair has nothing to do with rednecks or anyone one else being a racist. Republicans came out with the recommendation that everyone who wanted Obama out to put an empty chair on their lawn. So this guy hung his from a tree so of course he has to be reacist, right? You people have some vivid imagination and you really do need to get over that whole racist thing. Get it through your head, the majority of people who didn't vote for him didn't because he is unqualified to be president of our country. I know thinking we are all racists is the easiest way to explain things, but it's not the truth and you know it. If Herman Cain had made it to where Romney is he'd be wiping up the floor with Obama right now and FYI he's very black!! How paranoid can you be? |
- Posted by nancy_in_venice_ca SS24 z10 CA (My Page) on Thu, Sep 27, 12 at 0:44
If Herman Cain had made it to where Romney is he'd be wiping up the floor with Obama right now Thats a very big IF given that Herman Cain was rejected by the GOP primary voters, plus the baggage of harrassment complaints. |
- Posted by maddie_athome (My Page) on Thu, Sep 27, 12 at 2:33
Littleone--that was that inane Halloween "decoration" in West Hollywood. It also featured a headless McCain, and the property owners were widely criticized and rightly so--leave it to the wingnuts. As Kate already already pointed way up-thread, hanging a Black man is something else altogether. (Tens of?) thousands of Black people were lynched during the reign of terror. |
Herman Cain? That philandering pizza man? He was as qualified as my cat to be president. GGM...another reason I hope Obama wins is to watch you go into an apoplectic fit. |
- Posted by maddie_athome (My Page) on Thu, Sep 27, 12 at 3:15
In light of this--what Scott Brown and his staffers are doing stems from the same root. There is a reason why the Racists flock to the Republicans. |
"He got the guilty white vote along with the 99.9% black vote so how could he lose." You do know, don't you, that in the US a President is elected by electoral votes not popular vote. Do you also know that States with the highest percent of blacks, except for Virginia and North Carolina, all went to McCain in the last election? I also find it very insulting to American voters that you would suggest, yet again, that Obama was elected because he was Black. I suppose it follows then that anyone who voted against him did so because he was Black ? If one statement is true so is the other. Of course neither is true. |
Thing is if he were white he wouldn't have won the first time. He got the guilty white vote along with the 99.9% black vote so how could he lose. and this: You people have some vivid imagination and you really do need to get over that whole racist thing. guilty "white vote" and "black vote" and you don't think that's racist to say that? "Black" folks only make up 13.1% of the population in the US as of 2011. If he won 51% of the vote, gee, that seems like a LOT of white people voted for him. And you say they did that JUST BECAUSE they felt "guilty"? And why are they voting for him now? |
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In this post alone this stupid stuff appears......And you want people to stop calling Right-wing nuts, uneducated, stupid, uninformed, racist. Notice I did not say Republicans because there were and are some Republicans that really are intelligent and want the best for the country. The Republican party has been kidnapped and the BatCrapCrazy took over. I only hope that after this election the real intelligent people take their party back and levae the trash in the trash can. America does not need this crap. Thing is if he were white he wouldn't have won the first time. He got the guilty white vote along with the 99.9% black vote so how could he lose. You people have some vivid imagination and you really do need to get over that whole racist thing. If Herman Cain had made it to where Romney is he'd be wiping up the floor with Obama right now They seem to be obsessed by Obama's race. |
All blacks voted for a black because they are racist. Or at least, that's what GGM seems to be trying to say. I can only suppose then that the years and years and years of elected white leaders points to racism among whites. If blacks vote by colour, then so do whites. ". Get it through your head, the majority of people who didn't vote for him didn't because he is unqualified to be president of our country." Really? You speak for everyone who didn't vote for Obama? When were you appointed as their spokesman? Following your rather tortuous logic then, Obama is unqualified because of his colour? Because he has been serving as President of the United States since 2009. If his experience and his mandate from the voters doesn't qualify him, what does? What a strange view of democracy. What a strange view of the value of your opinions. |
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- Posted by hoosierquilt z10a/23 Vista Calif (My Page) on Sun, May 13, 12 at 0:38
Looks very lovely, Tim, good job. You have your tree planted at the exact right depth, by the way. And remember, if you're pruning for shape, you're pruning off the part of the branch responsible for flowering, so you're pruning off your future fruit. It looks very nice, let it fill in and bloom, now so you can enjoy some lovely Meyer lemons! Patty S. |
Thanks Patty, but the credit goes completely to mother Nature! I swear that Meyers here grow themselves - despite what we do to them(!), LOL... I only wished I'd planted one years ago which would now be as big as that fantastic specimen in your yard you've so nicely nursed back to vigor. I'm hoping mine will eventually grow more vertically (like yours) than its current horizontal inclination. I've obviously over-compensated my tardiness by planting 3 Meyers and I'm a little daunted by the possibility of 175 lbs of lemon/tree/yr as you've previously indicated. I'm hoping that by planting in my front yard, there will be enough takers to help me out. Actually this has already happened with my first year's harvest. The nearly 3 dozen yellow, hanging lemons (I was waiting for them to reach that deeper yellow/orange color before harvesting) were too much of a temptation for passers-bys, and they left us only about 6 fruit last year (LOL)! That first year's fruits were not the best though (rough skin, thick rind, and not the juiciest Meyers I've tasted - I hope they improve!), so not a huge loss. BTW, do you know why this is so? I felt that I watered and fertilized pretty consistently last year, and still sub-optimal first-year's fruit... And good point/reminder of the correlation between pruning and decreased fruit yield. I should be safe here since this tree entered the most amazing/abundant flush of flower growth last Fall AFTER pruning, fortunately... You can see the tail end of this in the Winter photo above. And, it looks like it's in the process of pushing out more flowers again! Tim |
- Posted by houstontexas123 z9a (My Page) on Sun, May 13, 12 at 17:58
very nice, i like the purple tinge on the leaves. mine doesnt have any purple color. |
- Posted by meyermike_1micha 5 (email@example.com) on Mon, May 14, 12 at 9:14
Very very nice Tim! I love your updates and love to see how your trees respond to your good care. Way to go! Mike |
- Posted by olympia_gardener 5 (My Page) on Mon, May 14, 12 at 11:41
Is it camera or real color, the flowers look more red, My Meyer's flowers are white. different variety maybe? |
@ houstontexas: The purple tinged leaves are the new growths. They then turn light green, and thereafter a darker green. I'm surprised you don't see that, but wondering if our cooler weather might have a role to play in this. @ Mike: Hi Mike! Thanks. But again, I just consider myself fortunate for generally have good weather/no frost (though my real challenge is WIND!). You're still the master of container plants IMHO :-). @ olympia: Funny you mention. I initially mis-read houston's post and thought he meant white flowers as well. I have heard/seen pics of the white-flower bud form of the Meyer. I was surprised at first since my understanding was that all Meyers had the same colored blooms (not color enhanced - you'll see in newly planted pic above the same colored tiny start of flower buds). I initially thought all Meyers came from the same stock so was intrigued to see this (possible) mutation. If anyone knows for sure whether a mutation or a different initial stock propagated elsewhere (outside CA), hopefully they'll chime in... Tim |
Tim, Those trees are beautiful. How old are they now? The flowers look great! I can't wait for my tree to bloom. They say you can smell the lemony citrus smell for miles, good thing my room is only about 10'x 8' I guess it is going to smell like a lemon jungle! HAHA! |
I think the initial trees I planted in Mar. 2010 were a couple years old, so in total they can't be any older than 4 years or so. Tim |
Timsf, your buds look just like mine - violet on the outside, white petals. IMs are variable; sometimes round, sometimes oval, sometimes thick- or thin-skinned. The younger they are, the more tart the flavor. They sweeten up as they age, but Meyers are just hitting early adulthood at 8-10 yrs. Properly cared for and heavily fed, they will live as long as many people do, around 75 years. Most don't live that long because people starve them. The more fruit, the more they need to 'eat'. Mine will show some chlorotic leaves during heaviest fruiting, even though they're fed monthly. Three was probably one too many. We love Meyers and I also planted three. I now regret it - two mature Meyers are more than enough to supply us, three of my relatives, and half a dozen close friends who will take all the lemons they can get. At times I've given them away to chefs at my favorite restaurants! You should keep pruning them. Meyers cross-branch heavily and at maturity are a full 8' tall and more than that around. Unchecked they may get way too big for the space you've allotted them. |
- Posted by greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a (My Page) on Mon, May 14, 12 at 21:02
Fantastic, Tim! Josh |
@ Josh: Thanks, Josh! BTW, I was thinking about you and your Moro - should be flushing nicely by now. Would love to see a current photo of it. :-) @ jkom: Thank you for the warning for the trees' eventual height. I was aware of this and honestly wouldn't mind at all the additional wind screening these three trees would provide at that max height of 8 ft. I noticed that you seem to be in the Nor Cal/Bay Area as well. [Do you happen to have pictures of your tree, BTW? I, and I'm sure others here, would LOVE to see pics of your mature Meyers!]. If you do live outside SF, you most definitely have summer temps 10-20 degrees warmer than we get here and might be why you're getting optimially sized Meyer trees(?). Again, I'd be really happy with 8-ft trees(!), but really think our cooler temps may only allow 6-ft. In regard to excessive fruit production, I hear you about taking advantage of other Meyer lemon fans (we actually have a few in the East Coast already asking us, fortunately!). For any additional fruit, do you happen to know of an organization in the Bay Area that will come on-site to pick and cart away your excess fruit? I recall reading about this at some point and was going to look further at the appropriate time/when I had more fruit than I knew what to do with (obviously a few years away). It may help you with your overabundance problem. Best, |
Tim, your temps won't slow down the growth of the Meyers. They'll just hold fruit longer. We actually get much more wind chill in winter than you do; over the last six years I've lost two Japanese maples "Bloodgood" in winter frosts less than 50' from my largest Meyer. Although I've posted these photos from 2011 before, the old links are broken so they won't show up in a search. Here they are again: The oldest, grown from seed that dropped, sprouted in this shady cold spot in 1996. If you consider this shot is a side-to-side view, what you can't see is that the front-to-back measurement is about 2-3' longer: Purchased grafted IM, planted from 5 gallon container in 2002. Optimal spot, lots of sun, set on a berm to avoid the worst ground chill: Our second purchased IM, planted from 5 gallon container in 2003. I goofed and didn't stake this properly. It leans too far out into the walkway, and so I had to prune off almost a third of it. This photo was taken soon after I did the pruning. It was very close to the same size at the one in the frontyard, but doesn't fruit quite as much as it's shadier back here: You won't have any trouble getting rid of excess Meyers. Very few people in SF proper grow them. When I would take them into the downtown office where I worked, they were gone in literally minutes. Now I'm retired, it's harder in the EBay. EVERYBODY has a citrus tree here, so lemons are abundant! My neighbor has the standard Eureka/Lisbon type - what a difference from grocery store lemons. Same tart taste, but seedless and juicy! If you want something pretty, I love the lacy branching of the Bearss Lime we have. Lovely tree, very graceful looking. |
So I must know Is there anything you California guys/girls cant grow? LOL I love seeing your trees!! Mike |
jkom, Your trees (wow, up to 16 years old!) are truly SPECTACULAR and very inspiring!!! I cannot wait for the day my trees will look anything close to yours! I do remember you and your trees now - I think you're somewhere in the Oakland hills area, correct? With 'oily clay soil' was it? If I may ask a couple final favors from you: 1) Can you just tell me how thick the trunk of your trees are(?), and 2) I know we live in different microclimates and probably have different types of clay soil, but can you tell me what type of fertilizer(s) you use in your monthly feeding? I will likely continue with my regimen, but I suspect my trees' roots will eventually hit that hard clay subsoil as they mature and I'll need to change my feeding regimen to something similar to yours eventually... Again, thank you, thank you, thank you for your fantastic pictures and your insight! Tim |
mksmth: Hi Mike! Do you know that I (and most others living in the summer fog belt) cannot grow tomato or peppers?!...So yes, there are many things we cannot grow in certain areas/micro-climates! :-) Tim |
- Posted by hoosierquilt z10a/23 Vista Calif (My Page) on Tue, May 15, 12 at 19:10
Everything jkmom said :-) And, as to the quality of your fruit, the first couple of years the fruit will be sub-prime with just about all citrus - not as sweet and drier. Mainly due to not enough canopy yet to provide enough fluid and sugars to the fruit. But, not to worry, the fruit will definitely improve as your tree continues to grow. Patty S. |
Tim - saw your request for trunk measurements. We're currently in the midst of getting ready for an important East Coast trip. If you can wait until we return in early June, I promise I will get in there with a measuring tape and give you the results! BTW, here's my Bearss Lime. I've almost killed it by moving it around too much, so although it's another 8 yr old, I've probably held it back at least 3-4 years by dragging it from place to place (Ignore the pink flower clusters peeping through on the RH side - those are from the neighboring pink cestrum, which keeps trying to bully the Bearss by leaning over it, so I have to prune it away to allow the Bearss enough sun/room): |
jkom51: Great looking Bearss lime you've got there - if we ever decide to get rid of one of the 3 in-ground Meyers, this is the tree that would go in its place. Looking forward to hear more about 1) exact fertilizers you use monthly, and 2) trunk dimensions of your Meyers when you return in June. Safe travels! :-) Patty: Thank you for your answer on why young Meyer fruit are not the best. This certainly makes a lot of sense. Tim |
- Posted by olympia_gardener 5 (My Page) on Fri, May 18, 12 at 9:57
Tim, Jkom, I am learning some new evryday from this forum. Thanks a lot. |
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