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Mystery stains on my laundry
I am so fed up with these stupid mystery stains. They show up AFTER I've taken the clothes out of the dryer, once the stains are set.
I recently bought a new washer & dryer, so the machines aren't the cause. I've tried all types of laundry detergent I like Tide and also use Kirkland brand (I think it's Tide for Costco) and I tried using that new tide stain booster stuff.
These oily stains appear regardless if I use fabric softener, dryer sheets or nothing at all. The only items these spots don't show up is on the whites, which I use chlorine bleach on.
I've looked at my clothes before putting them in the washer, and pre-treat if I see something, but a lot of the time, there is nothing special that I can see. For some reason, the stains seem to show up on MY clothes, not DH's.
Does anyone have any ideas? I'm willing to try something because I've ruined so many shirts with these oily spots.
I found this information that might be helpful.
Why am I getting grease/oil stains on my clothes after I wash them?
The 1995 and newer washer transmission design makes it impossible for oil from transmission to get into washer and splatter on clothing. Most of the time it is caused by splatters from cooking oil. Stains from foods or cooking oils, sometimes called "invisible stains", may not be noticed as you put clothes in the washer. If not completely removed in the wash cycle, the oily spots may pick up dirt from wash water making the spots visible. The washer does not cause these spots.
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If your water is extremely hot, 150 degrees or higher, the water inlet hose(s) could start to break down, causing black greasy stains on clothes. Refer to the Owner's Manual for your water heater, set the temperature accordingly, and replace the inlet hose(s).
I have started using Lestoil on grease stains. That and the hottest water the clothing can stand usually works. It is saving my T-shirts from my forgot-to-put-on-an-apron cooking techniques.
Also agree that the laundry geeks incredibly knowledgeable folks over at the Laundry Forum can be a huge source of info and assistance.
The 1995 and newer washer transmission design makes it impossible for oil from transmission to get into washer and splatter on clothing.
Could be coming from somewhere else other than transmission. I dunno, but I do know some leak "stuff" frm somewhere. Reason I say this is my machine (Whirlpool Calypso, but mine is Kenmore version, abt 6 yrs old give or take) apparently became notorious for leaking black oily gunk onto clothing. (As it happens I picked up that tidbit in Laundry Forum here.) I got a little freaked and so kept watch, but so far (fingers crossed) have not had that issue. Thankful because it's out of extended warranty now. So that's why I suggested something is leaking. Laundry forum would for sure know which models have known issues with potential leaking, or at least if pesky's model could somehow leak.
But if she's seeing these stains only on her clothes, and not on DH's, I'd doubt it's a machine problem if Pesky's washing his clothes in the machine, too.
Are you seeing it only on some of your clothes and not others? Could the type of fabric be holding in more stains? Like perhaps there's some lycra or linen content?
Are the stains in the same general area? Maybe you have a tendency to always get a salad dressing drip in the same spot but don't always realize you've done it? (For me, it never fails that when I'm wearing a new shirt, a spaghetti sauce or salad dressing drip will hit it.)
Sometimes there are stains on clothing prior to putting them in the wash, but we just don't notice them until after they've been washed and dried. I've taken to checking over DH's shirts very carefully before tossing them into the machine (mine, too, but usually not as problematic as his!). Any darkish spots get a small squirt of Dawn dishwashing liquid (original) and sometimes a spritz of Shout. Usually takes care of the stain/spot on the first try. For stubborn grease stains, or ones that I missed on the first wash and don't notice 'til the item is dry, I treat again with Dawn + Shout, and re-wash.
I've even treated old stains with some success. Once in awhile (really stubborn or old stains) it takes three attempts with the Dawn.
I try to smoosh the Dawn into the fabric a bit before or as I'm tossing the item into the machine.
I have this problem too. It's not the machine. I'm just a messy person. I try to pretreat before washing and drying but don't always catch everything. When that happens I'll catch it while folding or hanging after drying. I toss these items aside and when finished putting clothes away, I'll go back and saturate each spot with Shout it Out and let it work until I wash again. Of course if the fabrics are delicate, you might want to test it first and not process as long. I don't have that problem because "delicate" is not something I would choose to wear.
Thanks for the tip about the Dawn. I know it's not the machine because I had this problem with my old machine, too.
I generally wear T-shirts (my job is UBER casual) and a few rayon/cotton blend sweaters. The spots generally are on my chest, so it's probably something that is spilling. I never realized you could get stains out after they'd been through the dryer, but believe me, I'm willing to try the Dawn treatment.
I'd tried Oxyclean but never was thrilled, but may try that again too. It's all a lot cheaper than buying new clothes!
This may not be helpful, but I had a sort of similar situation a few years back. I kept finding the same round stain -- basically an outline of a circle -- on my shirts in about the same place. I could not figure out where they were coming from. DH and I were calling them "crop circles". Finally, I realized that when I used the can of Pam spray for cooking, when I put the cover back on the can, I was holding the bottom of the can up against my waist/stomach area. Really stupid. I had to toss a bunch of shirts because of that!
Too funny about that Pam circle. I forget to wear my aprons when I cook, but do remember them when doing DIY or gardening...
I think my stains may be coming from my coffee. I've noticed that because we use whole beans and grind them, there is an oily sheen in my cup. But I don't see coffee spills. Hmmm, and I just had a thought...the seatbelt! There could be something oily on it that is picking up on my shirts. I have a cover on mine, but DH uses my truck a lot and lord only knows what he might have on his hands.
Well, I'm going to try to Dawn treatment tonight when I do a load of laundry and I'll report back.
I originally tried Dawn because it was always advertised as being great for getting rid of grease (on dishes)--in the old commercials they'd squeeze a droplet of Dawn into a container filled with greasy water and voila! I don't use it on dishes BTW, didn't like it for handwashing, but was happily surprised by how well it did on grease/oil stains on clothing. I needed to try something after I couldn't find Grease Relief anymore.
Again, it might take more than one treatment/wash, and some stains just won't come out completely (esp the older ones), but it's always worth a try. I've saved more of DH's shirts than I can count! :-)
Have you thought about air drying your shirts? The stains will be much easier to get out if they haven't been through the dryer. It is a mystery why you can't see the stains until AFTER the shirts are dried. Do try to treat the stains after the fact. You may be happily surprised.
Let us know if you figure what you keep throwing on yourself. : )


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Vicksburg, MS 39180
Phone: (601) 638-2290
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»B'nai B'rith Literary Club
Built in 1916 as a high-profile event venue for the Jewish community in the region, the B'nai B'rith Literary Club, or BB Club as it is popularly known, has been several owners since its opening, including the police department of the city of Vicksburg. Today it houses Story Cook Favorites catering company which leases out the building's many grand rooms for various events. Spread over two floors, the building offers spaces that are ideal for special events like weddings, anniversaries, bar mitzvahs, and a lot more. The Grand Ballroom located on the second floor is ideal for wedding receptions; it can seat about 220 guests and accommodate about 400 standing guests. For more information please see the website.
»Upper End Lounge
Upper End Lounge is a dive bar located in Vicksburg. The bar is also equipped with pool tables and a dance floor.
»Lady Luck Casino Vicksburg
The Vicksburg offering of Isle of Capri Casinos, Lady Luck is a 35,000 square foot (3251.60 square meter) gaming facility. Whether you want to try your hand at the slot machines and video poker or table games like blackjack and roulette, this place has everything you could want. Restaurants like Otis & Henry's and Riverview Buffet take care of food and drink, and if it is entertainment you seek, you could always head over to The Lone Wolf, with its many concerts and karaoke and comedy nights.


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Royal Colonial, Mexico City
Located in Mexico City (Polanco), Royal Colonial is close to French Embassy, Auditorio Nacional, and Chapultepec Park. Also nearby are Parque Zoologico de Chapultepec and Castillo de Chapultepec.
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Guests are served a complimentary breakfast each morning. In addition to a terrace, Royal Colonial features laundry facilities. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in public areas.
The 36 guestrooms at Royal Colonial include safes. Guests can use the in-room complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. Rooms are equipped with LCD TVs. All accommodations provide phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily.
We found this hotel to be a terrific place to stay. We felt it was very safe, reasonably…
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Some additional details about the Blackberry 8800 have emerged. According to MobileMag we should expect to see the 8800 on Cingular by next month. It won't sport a camera or WiFi, but we're thinking it will be 3G (HSDPA) compatible, though. MobileMag seems to think that the 8800 will essentially be a Pearl with a QWERTY keyboard. We're not fully buying that part of the story yet, but perhaps we'll see next month.
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It's been along time since I posted here....but I have NO idea what's going on.... since 6 mths LO has been very sickly...viral menigitus at 9 months, tubes at 10, MBL deficiency at 14, always sick. She was hospitalized yesterday due to her inflammatory markers being way high (CRP was 77 they said below 8 was normal, ESR is 44), her lymohnodes are infected as well as tonsils and rhino and enterovirus. They did an xray of her chest to check her lungs and noticed her heart appeared large. They did an EKG this morning beats were normal, but the picture it showed the doctors was the left side specifically was enlarged. When I asked the doctor what that meant she didn't want to answer. I finally said stop.being around the bush what are you thinking??? She said they were concerned it was showing heart failure. How do they get this? What does this mean? She is having a fully sedated echo in the morning but now that she is finally asleep I don't know what to think or prepare myself for???? Please help me!
Update! Not heart failure....now immune issues w/genetic testing
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I have no answers for you but I will say a prayer for your LO (and for you!). I am sure this is terrifying. Hugs to you momma.
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So sorry you and your lo are going through this. I don't have any answers for you but I hope your lo recovers and everything turns out ok.
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Take a deep breath, your baby will need you to be strong for her. I have never dealt with anything like this personally, and it breaks my heart that you are. I am going to pray that everything turns out well for you tomorrow. Please make sure to keep us updated, and know we are here for you.
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Sending prayers for you two. Your lo will be fine. Stay strong. Hugs.
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The George P. MacNichol House or the Ford-MacNichol House is a two and a half floored historic house located in Wyandotte in the state of Michigan. This lavish 32 room mansion was constructed in Queen Anne architecture style by Malcomson & Higginbotham in 1896. Over the years, ownership has changed hands and the house is now owned by the city of Wyandotte which operates it as a local history house museum.
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Still time to relayPublished 9:14pm Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Nearly a year's worth of hard work is about to come together in the form of the Relay for Life, scheduled to begin Friday at 6 p.m. at Bennett's Creek Park in North Suffolk. The 12-hour event is the American Cancer Society's biggest Suffolk fundraiser each year and is expected to draw hundreds of participants, who will gather to celebrate cancer survivors, honor the memory of those lost to the deadly disease, raise awareness about its causes and the efforts to eradicate it and generally enjoy the fellowship of others who have been touched in some way by cancer.
The committee in charge of the Suffolk Rockin' Relay for Life has spent much of the last year planning the event, encouraging individuals and teams to sign up to raise money for and participate in it, and coordinating its efforts with the city and other partners to make sure everybody enjoys a positive experience. Today and tomorrow, organizers will be engaged in a flurry of last-minute activities to make sure things go smoothly on Friday.
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The national median home value is $170,100.
The average price of homes sold in Wimauma, FL is $182,400.
Approximately 46.26% of Wimauma homes are owned,
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CURRENT BUILDER INCENTIVE OF $15,000 IS ALREADY REFLECTED IN THE LIST PRICE AND FURNITURE IS INCLUDED TO QUALIFIED BUYER! This spacious, open floor plan is built for entertaining! The Genova Grande offers 3 bedrooms plus den, 3 baths, Great Room/Dining Combination with open Kitchen and casual dining area. The gourmet Kitchen package includes crown molding with above and under cabinet lighting, 42" wood cabinets, extended raised granite counter tops, cabinet pantry with solid shelving and GE Appliances. 16" ceramic tile is throughout the home with carpet in the bedrooms. This gorgeous community has everything for the active adult-waterfront outdoor recreation area which includes resort style pool, lap swim area and resistance pool. There is also a huge social hall for events, aerobics, fitness, steam rooms, saunas, billiards, card room, internet café and much more! The community also has Har-Tru tennis courts, half court basketball, racquetball, horseshoes, pickle ball, shuffleboard and bocce courts, doggie park, RV/Boat parking area and baseball park. It is also close to medical facilities, shopping, golf courses and restaurants. This premier community is only 30-45 minutes away from Tampa International Airport, Carnival Cruise Lines, professional football, baseball, hockey, concert venues and casino. Deep sea fishing, beautiful beaches, world class golf and shopping make Valencia Lakes your only choice! Don't forget to ask about the 2 night/3 day stay and play!
This 2,200 square foot single family home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It is located at 10708 Standing Stone Drive.
NO HOA or CDD!! Check out this beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 full bath home. Located on 1.13 acres in Wimauma this property has almost 2500sq ft of living space. With ceramic tile throughout, an alarm system, a very large refrigerator and numerous upgrades, this home is turn key. And space... an attached two car garage, plenty of room to park an RV, boat or any other toy you may have. If you like the freedom to live in a nice home without an HOA telling you what you can and can't do, this is the place for you!
FURNISHED CRISTINA VILLA THAT IS MOVE IN READY! Almost new, not even a year old! What you see is what you get with cash sale. Featuring an open floor plan with split bedrooms and volume ceilings. The cook in your family will be delighted with the gourmet kitchen that boasts granite counter top, 42" wood cabinets with crown molding, above and under cabinet lighting, glass door with glass shelving, cabinet pantry, and stainless GE appliances. The owner's suite features a walk in closet and the bath has dual sinks and walk in shower. 17" diagonal tile throughout the home with carpet in the bedrooms. Completely furnished, just bring your personal items and start living the vacation life! Relax on the screened lanai while enjoying the privacy! Located in the premier gated community of Valencia Lakes! This active community has all of the amenities to provide a unique lifestyle-waterfront outdoor recreation center with lap swim area, resistance pool, resort style heated pool, half court basketball, baseball park, RV/Boat parking area, dog park, Har-Tru tennis courts and much more! The resort-style clubhouse offers large social hall, aerobics, fitness, steam rooms, saunas, billiards, card room and internet café. Abundance of clubs to join. Near medical facilities, shopping, golf courses and restaurants. Only 30-45 minutes away from Tampa International Airport, professional football, baseball, hockey and beautiful beaches. Centrally located between Tampa, Sarasota & St. Pete. Property may be leased or purchased.
5 acres of beautifully quiet country. Suarez built (1982) very well maintained , 4 bedroom 2 bath, Screened large pool & Lanai. Great for entertaining or your enjoyment. Master w/walk in closet, walk-in shower re-done 2007,Kitchen "U" shaped with lots of cabinets, 2 pantries, garbage disposal, inside Utility,2 linen closets, coat closet in foyer, laminate flooring in all rooms except carpet 3 bedrooms, another porch 10X10, small pond with island, chain link fence front and partial side, balance regular fencing, Convenient to 301,I-75, Brandon, Riverview, Sun City and growing area of south county, Great 5 acres to raise a family, have cows, horses and a garden. Very back of property designated lowlands, not usable for building. Seller has just replaced all kitchen has stainless steel appliances.
Beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with a den doors located in the prestigeous resort style gated community of Valencia Lakes located in Wimauma, FL. It's one of the nicest floorplans the builder has done and is called the ROMA. The interior of the home has just been professionally painted including doors and baseboards and the tile was professionally cleaned so it looks like a brand new home and is priced to sell! In addition to the awesome floorplan, the home has high ceilings, a few tray ceilings, french doors, bay windows, surround sound in the family room, granite countertops, stone backspash with under counter and top of cabinet lighting, upgraded tile in the baths, recessed cans in front bedroom, and much more!. If you are looking for resort style living then this could be all yours. Ammenities include a brand new 27000 sq ft clubhouse with heated pools and a nice cafe if you want to grab a bite and check your email, a nice fitness center, tennis courts, horseshoes, shuffleboard, bocce, pickleball. There are lots of activities planned inside the community, as well as planned events off site. All appliances stay with the home including the washer and dryer. Call to schedule your showing today. Seller will contribute up to $5000 towards closing cost with an acceptable offer!
This elegant "Buckingham" floor plan has 3,728 square foot with 4 Bedrooms and a study that would make a great 5th bedroom, 3 full baths and attached 3 car garage. It features stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer, 2" blinds throughout the home, granite counter tops in the kitchen. The kitchen opens into the huge family room making it a great area to entertain. The formal living room and dining room is a plus for all the holiday gatherings. The master bedroom has a sitting area for a relaxing get away as well as a luxurious master bath with a garden tub a huge walk in shower. There is a 20X21 bonus room that would make a fabulous media room. The 24X7 covered lanai is a great place to entertain friends and family. If it is an easy commute you want to downtown Tampa and MacDill AFB this is the place!
Spectacular 5 bedroom, 3 bath home located on a beautifully landscaped, conservation lot that overlooks a tranquil pond that boasts year round views of wildlife. This home provides optimal sun exposure for natural light throughout. A wrought iron stairwell takes you up to the 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths upstairs with a Master Suite with a spa-jetted tub and an oversized walk-in closet with a window and even has room to dress. Downstairs you will find the fifth bedroom and another full bath. Stainless steal appliances and real wood cabinets in the kitchen as well as the central command control for the intercom system with 5 speakers including the lanai and garage!! Huge walk-in pantry with lots of storage. Screened Lanai overlooks the large backyard and pond. Community has a Pool, Fitness Center, and Playground. Low HOA fees to be in such a great community only 3 miles from Big Bend Road and easy access to 75!!!
ONE OF A KIND - UPGRADES GALORE! PREMIUM LAKE LOT! This Gorgeous Cristina Villa has been Meticulously Decorated and Maintained! From the Paver & Landscaped Walkway you enter the Plantation Shuttered Glass Entry door into a true Custom Home. Custom Hardwood Floors Throughout, Paver Lanai with Extended Paver Walkway off the Lanai. Custom Ceiling Fans including True Custom Lighting in the Kitchen, Dining w/wall sconces, Great Room, and bedrooms. DOUBLE CROWN MOLDING IN ALL LIVING AREAS & BEDROOMS!! For that Unique Custom Look there is also decorative Wall & Ceiling Molding in Living Room and Wall Molding in Bedrooms. Built-in Murphy Bed with Sliding Book Shelving in Guest Room with room for an office too! Even the Bedroom Closets are Upgraded with Triple Custom Wood Shelving giving you Expansive Storage. Plantation Shutters Throughout with Triple Plantation Sliders for the Triple Glass Sliding Doors to the Lanai! Custom painted floor in the garage with built in Upper Storage on Both Sides of the Garage including additional storage shelves. Easy access to the Attic with Pull-Down Stairs and Lighting to make it convenient to store additional items. The attic also has Upgraded Insulation for Energy Efficiency and Reduced Homeowners Insurance for Wind Mitigation. A Water Softener to Enjoy Healthy soft water & preserve other plumbing fixtures and appliances. Affordable living in the Amenity Filled Gated Community of Valencia Lakes! Take Advantage of this Opportunity before it's Gone!!
Cash or Hard Moneyl Only! Great opportunity for investors or first time home buyers! EXCELLENT INVESTMENT, UPSIDE POTENTIAL! With some renovations and TLC this property can make you money, either renting or re-selling it or it could be your dream home at a low Price. This property has an amazing lot of 2.17 ACRES. Excellent and convenient location! It is walking distance to bus stop, near to shopping mall, hospital, schools, restaurants, parks, easy interstate access to downtown, airport, beaches and many other amenities. PROPERTY SOLD "AS IS" WITHOUT REPAIR OR WARRANTY. SELLER HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF PROPERTY HISTORY, NO DISCLOSURES OR ASSOCIATION DOCS SUPPLIED. BUYER/BUYER'S AGENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING HOA INFO & FEES, IF ANY, COMMUNITY RULES, SQ FT, LOT SIZE, ROOM DIMENSIONS AND TAXES.
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I vote for ziplock bags.
Bags are probably going to be the best use of space... They will conform to their container and you can pull air out of them.
Any jar or Tupperware you use will just waste space.
Plastic milk jugs. Just don't fill them clear full.
I know it just wouldn't be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet, but do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course?
Life is tough. It's tougher if you're stupid.
I just froze 6 half liter Dr Pepper bottles and 2 two liter bottles. I give them a little squeeze before putting the lid on to allow for expanding.
I use 500ml decorative mason jars. Use the ones that do not have the shoulders since the shoulders prevent the liquid from expanding.
Also, Do not fill past the bottom thread, this allows the liquid to expand and not break the glass.http://www.bernardin.ca/pages/produc.../47.php?pid=39
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I found the 500ml containers too small and am now trying out the 1.9L containers.
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I purchased an Astilbe x arendsii 'Erica' last year and I have noticed that it flowers a different color than what was on the plant tag. My plant tag shows a pink color but it actually flowers a really, really pail pink (almost cream color). Could the tag have been wrong or is there something missing from the soil that is causing this? Any ideas?
The colour of the plant tag may have misled you. The Erica does not bloom in what I term to be a real pink, but more of the colour which you describe.
Unfortunately plant tags and photos in gardening magazines and catalogues are sometimes not the true colour of the plants. This is expecially true when the colour blue is involved.
At least yours are flowering:-( I got mine last year and they are in a semi-shady garden. They are still very small, no flowers at all. When I got them they were a lot bigger than what they have grown to this year. I seem to have no luck with them. This is the tird time I have tried them, in three different gardens, and still no luck.
Make sure they are in moisture retentive rich soil. Mulch them as well. Keep them away from midday sun.
Moisture is the key. My soil is a bit clayish in an area where I have about 20+ Astilbes which were started from seed. The clay holds the moisture, but I also mulch with good compost every spring, and so the soil has begun to enrich itself. You can also try giving them a feeding of bonemeal. But make wure their roots never dry up in the first year or so.
Once established, they will be fine. Resist the temptation to move them, but also remember that they do need to be divided every once in a while, all depending on how quickly they grow. If you see them starting to decline after a few good years, that's the time to divide.
There are also some Astilbes which are tougher than others in terms of not being as fussy about watering and sun/shade requirement. These include the Arendsii and Chinensis, both of which come in varying colours and sizes.
It's a great plant. Don't give up!


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Marriage: A Political Act, A Religious Endeavor, A Chance to Celebrate Love
Transplants to California from the Midwest and East Coast, we found each other in the Bay Area. Melissa, a minister in a Protestant Christian tradition, was in her first year as a PhD student in ethics and social theory and Abi, an active participant at her queer Jewish synagogue, was in her first year of her doctoral studies in clinical psychology. Ours has been a journey of learning about each other's traditions and celebrating what it means to be a multi-faith couple.
Entering into marriage was for us a political act, a religious endeavor, and an opportunity to invite our family and friends into our world.
From the time we decided we would mark our commitment to one another with a wedding, we knew that the ceremony needed to be the focus of the day. We set out to find leaders who would be willing to co-create a multi-faith, feminist, and queer ceremony with us.
Melissa was fortunate enough to be able to turn to a colleague from her seminary days who she knew shared her theology and commitment to radically open language for the divine in ritual. We knew he was still bound by the policies of the church but should the institution not catch up to our love in time that he would be willing to act independently as a theologically trained friend.
Finding someone from Abi's Jewish tradition turned out to be much more challenging. Trusted leaders, while willing to perform similar-gendered Jewish ceremonies, were unable, because of tradition and/or conscience, to participate in our fully multi-faith ceremony. As a family seeking to be a part of both Jewish and Christian communities, this felt like rejection and was excruciatingly painful.
We finally found a Jewish leader in Colorado who was willing to work with us to craft a ceremony that honored both traditions and truly reflected who we were as individuals and as a couple. The four of us, the two brides, a Pastor and an Emerging Rabbi took to creating. By examining all of the parts of the traditional wedding ceremony in both traditions we were able to identify elements both in common and unique to each tradition. Anything that reflected aspects of marriage that we reject—property exchange, paternalism, misogyny—was cut. Elements were re-imagined to be more egalitarian and / or queered. We wanted to create a ceremony that was true to who we are and meaningful for those celebrating with us.
The whole wedding weekend, including the reception, was a blast. We wanted our guests to know that each piece of our wedding was intentionally orchestrated so we had our leaders explain what the rituals meant during the ceremony and how we had altered them and even provided coloring books for the children to learn about the ceremony in an age-appropriate way.
Entering into the legal relationship of marriage, as imperfect as it is, was a way to claim our civil rights and the protections it bestows upon us and a way to honor the work of all those who work for equality. Our ceremony was our way of claiming our right as members of our religious traditions to enter into public covenant blessed by and accountable to community and proclaiming that being queer and being religious are not antithetical. It was our way of publicly proclaiming that we are committed to being together as two individuals with strong roots, Jewish and Lutheran, Abi and Melissa.
We are grateful for the support of our family and friends, including Reverend Dan Roschke and Emerging Rabbi Dr. Caryn Aviv.
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Navigating December as Part of an Interfaith Couple
For families and couples who are interfaith, particularly those who are in a Jewish and Christian relationship, December can be a balancing beam—multiple traditions, holidays, and rituals demand equal attention. For interfaith couples of all faiths, holidays shine a spotlight on what makes being in an interfaith relationship so challenging…and so potentially rewarding.
As someone in an interfaith relationship, I actually enjoy December. There's not much of a dilemma for me—but I know how incredibly lucky I am.
Although I'm the Jewish half of the couple, I'm the one who pulls the Christmas decorations out of the attic each year. And, as I've written in the past, I was raised in an interfaith family. Growing up, there was no great December holiday crisis. Hanukkah and Christmas made sense as a pair, and melted into one super month-long celebration of family, goodwill, and warm and fuzzy feelings. Perhaps some of my fondest holiday memories included the overlap of the two holidays. While it might not be featured in any Norman Rockwell, I relished the scene of a crackling fire, a fully lit menorah, and potato latkes enjoyed in front of the well decorated tree.
In my relationship, there has never been much tension around holidays and differences of faith. Perhaps it's because if you had to narrow my partner and I down to one shared value it would probably be our mutual and never-ending curiosity for life. Having different traditions doesn't actually separate us; it gives us more to talk about. And, as long as the respect for each other—and for each other's families, tradition, and faiths—remains, we don't experience any pushback from our respective families.
When I sat down to write this piece, I was already aware of how lucky my partner and I were. But when I started speaking with other couples, I was struck by how unprepared I was to offer advice on how to navigate December as an interfaith couple. Every situation is so different, and often quite delicate.
For Ilana and her partner, for instance, the best way to observe Hanukkah and Christmas as an interfaith couple has simply been to be there for each other. Ilana shared that before bringing her partner home, "there were a lot of hard conversations. First, many in my family had to adjust to the fact that I wasn't bringing home a man. There has been some real fear and sadness, even though my family loves [my partner] as a person." Common ground was found in looking at what Christmas and Hanukkah traditions Ilana and her partner shared, like discussing where they would be donating money and why. Observing the holidays together meant being open, listening, and being ready to say, "It would be really meaningful for me if you would be at this or did this with me." Ilana's advice for an interfaith couple? "Explore, have fun, ask questions."
Another couple shared that the stress of the holidays wasn't really a reality until they had kids. Now the holidays have a new meaning. Each year December is a little different for them, as they take the time to discuss with their daughter what each of her dads believe, and how and why they observe different holidays as a family. Their advice? Take each year—and each holiday—as it comes, and be ready for the questions your kids ask to evolve as they grow up. I recommend taking a look at the materials that InterfaithFamily has for parents navigating Hanukkah and the December dilemma.
I'll leave you with one last resource: holiday cards that help create a safe space for all relationships and families. Alexis Gewertz founded the holiday greeting card line HappyChalladays after spending years looking for the perfect way for her and her partner to celebrate in an inclusive and interfaith way. Alexis and her artistic partner Chelsea Scudder launched their own line of interfaith holiday cards, perfect for anyone looking to send out holiday greetings.
After speaking to many about navigating holidays as an interfaith couple, a clear theme emerged: the importance of asking questions and simply being there for one another. I can't think of a better piece of advice, for December and beyond.
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Pride and Community Go Hand in Hand
Pride and community go hand in hand. For a good part of my life, I didn't have much of either.
I grew up in a small suburb in Western Pennsylvania. I was shy, anxious, and uncomfortably Asian-American—not enough of one, too much of the other as far as some members of the Taiwanese émigré community were concerned. While my own parents didn't give me too much of a hard time about being assimilated, I always worried about measuring up to expectations. And though I had a small group of friends, I never felt at ease with most of my classmates, who all seemed to know more than I did about pop music, shopping, and the opposite sex.
Keep in mind that this was in the '80s: before Ellen, before Will & Grace, before Michael Sam and Melissa Etheridge and others who were visibly out and proud. There were no role models where I lived, and no discussion of homosexuality. Looking back, I can tell I had crushes on girls. But had I been aware of it at the time, I probably would have burrowed far, far back into the closet—a closet I didn't even realize I was in.
Breaking free of all that didn't happen immediately, but moving to Boston definitely helped. I quickly met a slew of warm, nonjudgmental people who took me just as I was. Naturally, when I finally admitted to myself that I was gay and started telling my closest friends, none of them were shocked (or even surprised). Their love and acceptance gave me the confidence to keep coming out of the closet and to venture out to LGBT events, including the swing dancing class where I met my future wife.
Fast forward to 2008 … by then, my wife Kate and I had been legally married for four years. During that time I had experienced her family's lovely traditions and learned some very basic information about Judaism. Since we both wanted more, we decided to look into joining Temple Emunah in Lexington, Mass., where Kate had previously been a member. I was more secure with my lesbian identity by then, but was still a little anxious about how the temple community would react to a same-sex interracial couple.
I needn't have worried. As it turned out, Temple Emunah, through the efforts of its Keruv committee, had already been working hard on welcoming gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Jews as well as interfaith families. This, paired with the natural friendliness of the Emunah members we met, made us feel right at home. And when later on I decided to convert, our rabbi, Rabbi David Lerner, didn't lecture me on how hard it would be and how much I would have to learn in order to qualify as a Jew. He instead expressed total enthusiasm for the idea and added, "And then you could get married under the chuppah!"
And that's exactly what we did! In 2009, a few weeks after my conversion, Kate and I stood under the chuppah, and Rabbi Lerner married us in a special ceremony in front of our family and Temple Emunah friends. And five years later, we stood again on the bimah and received an aliyah in honor of our 5th and 10th wedding anniversaries: a public statement of love and acceptance that I, in my wildest dreams, would never have predicted.
When I reflect on that happy moment and on all the congratulations and warm wishes we received that day, I'm incredibly thankful for the embrace and support of our temple. I'm also grateful to all the organizations working toward inclusion, whether it's Keshet's efforts with the Jewish community or the many civil rights groups advocating for marriage equality and equal protection under the law. And I'm proud to belong to a faith that declares that we are all made in the image of God, and commands us to treat each other accordingly.
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Parashat Bamidbar: So Many Ways Not to be Counted
Jews read sections of the Torah each week, and these sections, known as parshiyot, inspire endless examination year after year. Each week we will bring you regular essays examining these portions from a queer perspective, drawn from the Torah Queeries online collection, which was inspired by the book Torah Queeries: Weekly Commentaries on the Hebrew Bible. This week, Abi Weissman examines Parashat Bamidbar and asks who is counted while reflecting on her own interfaith relationship.
In Parashat Bamidbar, the different tribes take a census of their members. They counted the men who are over the age of 20. This portion also describes where Tribes should position themselves in relation to the Tabernacle. The idea of the first census resonates with me. I wonder what it feels like to be counted and to be left out.
Who is counted? And who is not? In the Parshah, all 603,550 men over the age of 20 who can fight are counted. In The Five Books of Miriam: A Women's Commentary on the Torah, Ellen Frankel reminds her readers that the women and children are left out of this counting; the Levites are counted, but in a separate census. The "mixed multitude" that went with the Israelites out of Egypt are also not counted (Frankel 1996, p. 107). All told, Frankel counts about two million Israelites who left Egypt at the Exodus (1996, p. 107). Only a small portion of the total population counted in this census. This categorizing and organizing and numbering reminded me that I sometimes feel not counted because I am an integral part of a multifaith couple.
In the past and in the present in some synagogues, queer members are not fully accepted into their Jewish communities. We were or are invisible or linked with the what-not-to-do's of the previous book, Leviticus. Currently, the Reform movement is comfortable naming the queer in our midst and granting us the rights once limited to heterosexuals. Queer Jews can be married to each other at most Reform and other shuls. We can be Rabbis. We can have liturgy that speaks to us. (For example, the new Siddur Sha'ar Zahav is an entirely LGBT-normative book). But as a Queer Jew in a multifaith relationship, I often do not feel the same respect or membership that other Queer Jews have been granted.
I fell in love with Melissa shortly after I met her, almost three years ago. I was drawn to her and yet, I felt that loving a non-Jew meant that I was, in a way, betraying my parents and the ways of my people. After all, as a child, I grew up knowing that I would "marry a nice Jewish boy," and after I came out as a lesbian that I would surely "marry a nice Jewish girl." Instead, I am troubled that I am engaged to marry a nice Shiksa, who is not only not Jewish but is a minister in a Christian faith and a Christian scholar.
I grew up with the idea that I will marry and that my partner and I will both be members of our synagogue. Instead, I am in love with a woman who cannot be a member of my synagogue as she is "actively practicing another religion." She can attend services, and she does occasionally, but she can never be a true member. Whereas I can attend "for members only" events, she will never be invited. Melissa is listed as my partner in the membership directory. Melissa and I sit up late at night talking about religion and worship and the ins and outs of how religion plays a part in our lives. It is Melissa with whom I talk about my desire to have Jewish children and it is Melissa who daily encourages me to fully embrace my Jewish identity. Yet Melissa remains an outsider; and despite my active participation in synagogue life, I too have sometimes become an outsider in my own community.
I struggle with being counted. Being counted as a Jew can be reminiscent of the Holocaust where being recognized and numbered as Jewish was a prerequisite to being rounded up and slaughtered. To me, however, being counted has a different connotation. It is about being made visible – recognized. Melissa is a Christian and I am a Jew. Neither one of us wishes to convert, for we have each found a religion that speaks to us, in which we struggle to find our place, and with which we feel connected.
I long to stay connected to Judaism and to Congregation Sha'ar Zahav (San Francisco). When interfaith events happen, I often become excited and then, upon reading further into their text, realize that these events involve Jewish ritual and only Jewish ritual. I long for more multi-faith events where both Melissa and I can mingle our rituals and be around people who recognize the ways we are a stronger couple when both of our traditions are practiced and honored.
I am not perfect. After three years, I am still learning about how to be in a multi-faith relationship. While Melissa and I speak often about the future, I wish that there were a guide on how to be Jewish and connected to my community as a Queer Jew in a multi-faith relationship.
I wish that there were a place that I could go to talk about the situations I've encountered both at my shul and away from it. I would love to talk with others about how to respond to insensitive people who, when they learn that I'm dating a minister, ask when I am converting to Christianity or when she will convert to Judaism. I've also been berated for dating outside the Tribe. Fellow congregants invite me, in front of Melissa, to a "members only" event but they don't invite her and they don't explain why. At times like these, I feel pulled away from Judaism and from wanting to partake in congregational life. I feel a rush of sadness. I wonder what it will be like to have children with my beloved. I want them to feel like our family is welcomed into a Jewish congregation (and in addition, as a part of a Lutheran church).
And then, I've had some wonderful moments when I have felt dedicated to being a strong participant at my synagogue. I've felt known here and loved and supported by my community when I've had long meaningful conversations or experienced our religious rituals. I've felt challenged and encouraged and most of all, at times, I've felt seen and counted.
I am curious if you saw me at shul, how you would approach me? Would you welcome me to the bimah? Would you have my partner and I light the Shabbat candles like you do with other engaged couples? Would you welcome my future children? How would you treat my partner? And finally, I wonder (in a similar was as to how the tribes moved to where they stood in relation to the tabernacle) where I stand in relation to my Jewish faith and my community?
May there be a time when all those who identify as Jewish and ALL the ones who love them, feel welcomed and honored in Jewish communities near and far. Cain Yeherazon. May this be so.
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Queer Jewish Dating
What does it mean to be Jewish and queer? What about dating queer and Jewish? Does it make a difference?
I am Shaily Hakimian from Lincolnshire, Illinois studying elementary education at Indiana University. I have been working in the LGBT movement since I was 14 – so about 8 years. I grew up going to Solomon Schechter Day School where I received a Conservative Jewish education as a Sephardic Jew living in America. My dad is from Iran and my mom is from Morocco, though she spent part of her life in Israel. My mom has always had a strong connection to Judaism. Though we have slipped slightly in our observance of kashrut among other things, she still pushes me on a regular basis to marry Jewish. G-d forbid I don't meet someone Jewish.
I always think of what it would be like bringing someone who was not Jewish to Israel to meet my family. What would my cousins think? In Israel, the chances of a Jewish person not marrying another Jew are slim. But in the U.S., the chances of that happening are far greater. Over the years I have tried to understand why my mom and other relatives always pushed this so hard on me. Why is it so important for me to date Jewish? Continue reading
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Four Ways to Make your Jewish Institution Inclusive for LGBTQ Interfaith Families
The High Holidays – Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur – can be the most synagogue-centric of the Jewish calendar year. They're also among the most-well attended, even by those who may not otherwise go to synagogue.
Many interfaith couples and families, along with adults raised in interfaith homes, don't feel welcome in Jewish organizations. And since many LGBTQ Jews feel excluded from Jewish communal organizations, it's a double challenge for Interfaith LGBTQ Jews. This might be one of the reasons LGBTQ Jews are more likely to interdate and intermarry than their straight peers. But it's also a reason why our organizations must ensure that every member of the Jewish community is welcomed and included this holiday season – and all year long.
Here are four easy steps your organization can take right now.
1. Update your website.
- State explicitly on your homepage that your community includes and welcomes both LGBTQ and interfaith families and looks forward to engaging them in all activities;
- Use photos that reflect your community's diversity.
2. Create a Welcoming Policy Document.
- Start the policy with a statement of inclusion;
- Let interfaith LGBTQ families know what their membership status will be;
- Let partners and spouses who are not Jewish know if there are restrictions for leadership positions.
3. Make your inclusion visible.
- Add an Organizational Affiliate Badge from InterfaithFamily.com to your homepage, in your links section, or on your about us page.
- Put a Safe Zone sticker on your door or your website.
- Mention the "I" Word: when creating publicity materials for your Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services, events, and programming. Don't forget to explicitly invite "interfaith families," and "LGBT families." (InterfaithFamily's studies have found that 72% of our users find it "important" that a synagogue say its programming is "for interfaith families" in marketing material.)
4. Don't assume.
- We all have different levels of Jewish knowledge and hurdles that match, so:
- Translate all Hebrew/Yiddish language;
- Avoid terms like "non-Jew" to describe a partner who isn't Jewish (I can only speak for myself, but I do not identify as a "non-Christian");
- Provide easy access material (like our booklets), for visitors and others who might want a refresher; locate them near main doors as well as in low traffic areas.
For more information on making your synagogue welcoming and inclusive to all types of interfaith families, check out InterfaithFamily's Resource Center for Program Providers.
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I seen a pretty bright yellow breasted bird with a black forehead at my humming bird feeder. It's beak was able to go down the yellow blossom on the feeder. but he didn't seem to care for what he found. :) would anyone know what kind of bird it is.
You are welcome, Carol. I read on another forum that while orioles are nectar lovers, it seems that perhaps they switch to feeding on insects when they have nestlings. I saw an oriole snag a moth this morning, in the twilight before the sun came up.
We have a bit in common. I moved to the country five years ago. It is a learning experience for a city gal to become a country gal! :-)
Hey, Joe, orioles here in central New Mexico have yellow breasts. I have seen photos of orange breasted orioles. I'm not sure which part of the US the orange beasted orioles inhabit. I don't know what a chat is. I know that orioles go to nectar feeders.
Well being new to this bird watching I looked up Orioles and found a site where I was able to listen to one sing. They had their little song with a chatter afterwards. Going to this site paid off this morning because I was in my bedroom and two oriole came up to my window where a humming bird feeder hangs. The one perch where I had a very good look at it. Plus I heard them sing and chatter as they flew away from my window. As I'm looking I can see them flying around in they yard. Now seeing them I still am unsure about this other bird. It had such a long beak and the colors were so difference from the Orioles. My sister said maybe it's some kind of a woodpecker or maybe it was too early in the morning and my eyes were playing tricks on me. I'm a 61 year old diabetic and sometimes my eyes don't focus like I like them to. :) But I seen my first oriole so if I never figure out the other bird I can live with that..lol..
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Somebody on the Birdwatching Forum put up photos of a Downey woodpecker sipping nectar at a hummingbird feeder. That really surprised me to see that!
It is a big thrill to be able to identify unfamiliar birds. I'm glad you scored with the orioles, Carol.
Well I seen my unknown bird this afternoon and it was clear enough to tell it was a male Baltimore Oriole. I was able to watch him as he darted from branch to branch. Boy they don't set long enough for a person to get a good picture. But that's alright..my mystery is over. looking at him I don't know how I though it was yellow...lol..I want to thank all who helped me put a name with this little guy.


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OpenAL makes use of HRTF algorithms to fake surround sound with stereo headphones. However, there is an important dependency between HRTF and the shape of the users head and ears.
Simplified, this means: If your head / ears differ too much from the standard HRTF function they have implemented, the surround sound effect fades towards boring stereo.
I haven't yet found a way to adjust the various factors contributing to the HRTF algorithm, such as head diameter, pinna / external ear size, ear-to-ear distance, nose length and other important properties influencing the HRTF.
Is there any known way of setting these parameters for best surround sound experience?


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