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People with Borderline Personality Disorder are Highly Sensitive People. Many are misdiagnosed as Bi-Polar and suffer for years until they receive the correct diagnosis.
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I know that I'm not alone. I always hated that I am very high sensitive to people around me. Especially emotions. I now know there is a way to overcome this. I want to be stronger. Not only I am sensitive, I also have low esteem. So it takes a toll on my emotional mind. I wish to know how to overcome this. What steps do I need to know.
Im glad to have come across this article and subsequent comments. I remember my mom commenting to me about being empathetic when I was young. Ive been commonly told I dont take constructive criticism well. Until recently, have had trouble shutting it all out/down and just fall asleep. Dogs are naturally comfortable around me, I have a tendancy to stand up for others when being put down in some way, music came as a natural expression and outlet. I am a problem solver/analyst. I take things apart and put them back together just to see how it works. I am very independent and often considered determined and stubborn to a fault. My husband left me in part, because he perceived my taking time for myself at night to unwind from the pressures of the day was my way of avoiding sex with him. He was one to withhold honesty and say what he thought others wanted to hear until one day he decided to finally be honest with me and couldnt handle the pain he caused. He eventually left and Im still learning how to live with his decisions and let go of the pain. I am far more an extrovert but have become somewhat introverted since the divorce process. I live alone now and dont mind it much at all. I do have a tendancy to push people away if they move too close too fast. I hope I am able to process this awareness and learn how to better communicate with others who I am and how to handle me. Thank you for publishing this article.
What an interesting read! I am a professional photographer and realised after 8 years of wedding photography that it was actually something I hated doing! I chalked it up to being an introvert – but I think this article describes my situation/sensitivities much better.
I would come home on a Saturday after 12+ hours of being around 'vibrating' highly emotional people, having to be 'on' the entire time, doing what I love to do (photograph) but in such an emotionally charged setting – and feeling every single one of the emotions from everyone it seemed.
I would literally spend all day Sunday in bed – feeling hungover, and not feel myself again until Monday afternoon. I felt like I had taken everyone's energy from that day and internalised ALL of it.
Realising I couldn't carry on – I stopped doing weddings – which caused a huge financial hit to my business…and decided to pursue other things that I love. I do portrait and equine photography – and it's on my terms. I don't make as much money – and I couldn't care less.
thank you for this article.
This is insane how relevant this is to me!! I had two experiences in particular recently where on each occasion I ended up in a long conversation about the other person and how they felt and the things they experienced. The next day I had no energy to deal with anything or even move from bed. On the second occasion I made myself go for a long walk and sit down somewhere for about an hour so I could reflect and regather myself because I felt so scattered and drained. And it's so bizarre that I literally explained it to myself in the exact same way you did, that I had taken all of their energy and internalised it!! I comforted myself with the thought I had at least hopefully lightened the load for them.
I always had my family saying to me as I was growing up 'you're too sensitive!'. It makes you feel as though you have something wrong with you. But at least I now know that it isn't all bad. I have always been quite insightful and always get 'feelings or vibes' from people when I meet them. However, I am an introvert. I wasn't when I was younger, but the world only gets more intense as you grow. I also have an anxiety disorder. Usually in a social situation I just sit back and observe. I'm not a big talker. This unfortunately can put people off. I am slowly embracing my sensitivity.
I'm 52 and my mother told me on several occasions to stop being "over-sensitive." Needless to say, I have cut off communication with her over this. If I do speak to her again, I will let her know that it was my "over-sensitivity" that allowed me to be such a good high school teacher. I could tell what kind of mood each and every child was in the minute they walked in the room. It allowed me to never have fights or conflicts in my classroom. It's really weird though, I know I was like this in grade school because I also got picked on there and never knew why. But, when I went to high school I was class president, homecoming queen, and a cheerleader. Is it possible to go through periods of being highly sensitive?
Yes….5 gifts of being an HSP, and 95 curses. I would gladly return all the creativity, etc. for just an hour of peace during the day.
I've faced a lot of challenges and problems being a Highly Sensitive person, also Creative, but I was lucky to have known the concept since a long time, and I'm really benefiting from it a lot, being a (young) writer.
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Tapping into 220V line
I would like to plug in a light (not sure what type yet), but the only outlet nearby is a 220V outlet for our Air Conditioner. I'm curious to know what my options are. We don't want to run a long extension cord over to the other outlet.
Is there a way to tap into the line to make a 110V outlet, like maybe tap into the black and green wire using pigtails?
Maybe tap into it with another 220V outlet, and just plug in a light that can handle 220V?
Any other option I haven't considered?
Here is a problem solving guide for your situation, given the information you have supplied above.
1. Determine which of these options is preferable. I have listed them in a probable order of practicality, but your tastes may vary.
A. Buy a new light and run a "long extension cord over to the other outlet".
B. Get by without a new light.
C. Pay an electrician $$$ to install a new 120 volt outlet near the desired location. Plug new light into same.
D. Take vocational classes and learn basic electricity theory and practice so you will know why tapping off of your "220 volt" outlet is not a viable alternative, and how to properly install a 120 volt outlet. Buy the tools and material to do so. Install said outlet, plug new light into same.
2. Act on the option of your choice, after conference with what ever other party constitutes "we".
2a. If applicable, turn new light on and enjoy use of same.
DO NOT 'tap into' your 220 line to create a 110 outlet.
I do not recommend long extension cords for extended use, either.
It doesn't sound as though the room is up to code for spacing of convenience outlets. I'd check into having a new circuit run for the outlet, or finding a 110 circuit that can be extended.
I really was not going to follow up this question with a comment, due to wayne440's arrogance turning me off (no pun intended), but I feel I can control myself enough for two minutes.
wayne440, I am fully capable of performing a home run, as I've done so several times in the past, and obviously, I, my wife, my cats, and my house are still here. While I am not a "professional" electrician, this forum is here for a reason: To help DIY'ers with their projects. I was 95% certain the answer to my question was, "No, you can't", however I wanted to check anyway, since I don't know it all. The fact that I posted the message rather than simply attack the 220V outlet shows I at least have some modicum of intelligence. After all, if we all went to school to "learn basic electricity theory and practice", there wouldn't be such a demand for electricians, since most people would be doing their own work. The simple reason I'm not running a new line is because the desire for a light is not strong enough to warrant the work. Ideally, the new outlet I wanted to run was immediately below the AC outlet, which would have been minimal work. However, thank you for the advice.
randy427, the place was built in the 50's, so I'm sure it's not up to code. In fact, it was a nightmare before I started working on it.
joed, unfortunately, the wall in question is an exterior wall (w/ air conditioner)
Thanks anyway, guys. I'll try to take one of Wayne's other suggestions.
"the place was built in the 50's, so I'm sure it's not up to code."
Age has nothing to do with "up to code."
Old work is grandfathered despite code revisions.
Does old work meet all the changes to the code since it was installed?
No, but it is only required to meet the rules in effect when it was installed.
See what having limited information can do? If you had indicated some knowledge of basic electricity, such as "I could run a new 120 volt circuit, but don't want it that badly", my response would have been much different.
Maybe this. Here is a completely cordless lamp.
Here is a link that might be useful: cordless lamp
... let me stir things up a little bit more. :)
We're all saying he can't, but maybe he can.
There was some discussion recently on the ECN forums regarding 120V and 240V receptacles on the same circuit. The consensus there seemed to be that it was legal to do so. If his 240V circuit is actually 120/240 (ie, there is a neutral present), he can tap 120 from it, and provided it's 20A or less, he can tap a "normal" 120V receptacle from it.
He can also have two 240V receptacles on one circuit, meaning his idea of using a lamp that can handle 240V is acceptable, although I'm not sure where he's going to find such a lamp.
Another option. (provided the 220v line runs only from the panel and to the receptacle in question and is not split or borrowed by some other device in your house.) It will either be a 3 or 4 wire 220(probably 3) Remove the 2 pole breaker. Attach the white wire to the neutral bus, the ground should already be attached to the ground bus, and buy a new 15 or 20 amp single pole breaker for the hot wire.(go with the 15 if you are unsure)On the other side where the receptacle is, Remove the 220 and buy a standard receptacle and wire it the same as previously described.
That's fine if he wants to abandon the air conditioner (or finds one that runs on 120V).
But if it's a 2-wire 240V circuit, there should not be a white wire. White should never be used for anything other than the grounded conductor. Of course, he can and should remark one of the non-white, non-green, conductors if he chooses to use that for the neutral.
I see 12/2 used for 2-wire 240 all the time. I haven't evaluated whether it's legal but it's certainly common.
I personally run /3 cable wherever there's 240 even if I'm not using it at that time - makes changes easier later on down the road. If his last electrician was anything like me, there may very well be a white wire curled up back there with a wirenut on the end.
"I see 12/2 used for 2-wire 240 all the time. I haven't evaluated whether it's legal but it's certainly common."
Perfectly acceptable if the white is re-marked as hot.
"I personally run /3 cable wherever there's 240 even if I'm not using it at that time - makes changes easier later on down the road."
You are wiring for a 120/240 V load.
While it may save pulling a new line if you ever switch from 240 V equipment to 120/240 V equipment, it also costs more initially.
Few owners are willing to pay anything extra for 'future needs' that may never occur.
The NEC doesn't regulate what you plug into your receptacle, so maybe you could use a 240 to 120 volt transformer of sufficient capacity to operate your lamp. It would have to be rated for continuous use.
The website below offers several. (I have no interest financial or otherwise in the vendor; I just found them with a quick web search.) A couple of warnings - these transformers look pretty cheap to me for what they are, so I certainly wouldn't want to vouch for their quality; also, I see CE but not UL ratings on them.
Now if you want to operate the aircon and the light at the same time, there I don't think I can help you. I haven't seen any 240 volt "twofers" or power strips in this country. They're pretty common in countries where nominal household voltage is 240, but those wouldn't fit US receptacles. Maybe someone else knows where to find such in the US.
Here is a link that might be useful: Transformers
buy favorite 120v lamp. install 240v plug on lamp. solder diode in series with lamp. cover with heatshrink. enjoy lamp using 120v bulb. forget about ul requirements: this is a hack.
Here is a link that might be useful: duplex 240v receptacle
Smithy, uually the only posters resurrecting old threads on boards like these are spammers.
In most cases here, the original posters will read the responses until they get the answer that suits (or the one they want to read). If they don't get it within a few days, they usually vanish. Discussions that have been idle for a week or more should generally be considered stale or dead.
Dredging up old threads and responding to them, as you've been doing lately, is a waste of your time. It also clutters up the board to little practical purpose, other than perhaps telling the world more about yourself than you might want to. :)
I, for one, would like to state that I subscribe to the threads and get instant notification of responses, so I appreciate EVERY response I get, no matter when it is. Granted, the immediate ones are most helpful, but in some cases, maybe the first few answers are not helpful, and the project gets put aside for later. In a case like that, a late response could be very helpful. On the other hand, it's quite possible for a question or problem to "drop by the wayside" if people ignore it because of it's age.
If a person can only take time once every week or two to scan the message boards and make responses, at least he/she is trying their best to help. I don't think anybody expects 24 support on here. So thank you, Smithy!
This is just my humble opinion, and I approve this message!
And I, for two, would like to state that if someone is asking a basic question on here, they probably shouldn't go ahead and:
'buy favorite 120v lamp. install 240v plug on lamp. solder diode in series with lamp. cover with heatshrink. enjoy lamp using 120v bulb.'
That is terrible advice, not to mention a code violation. No one should be doing this at home.
If you are asking can you tap a 3 wire 240 volt connection for 120V. Sure. The 240V is relative to the two hot wires as they are out of phase with each other. Each hot wire is only 110V relative to the neutral wire. The lamp will work connected to one of the hots and the neutral.
Should you do this? That is a different question. It's not my place to advise that since you didn't ask, but technically it will work for a lamp assuming you are in North America.
You could consider getting a light bulb from Europe.
... a diode in series with the lamp will give 240V DC pulses with a 50% duty cycle.
I'm too tired to sit up much longer and prove this mathematically, and it MAY be flawed, but my thought is that a 100W bulb given 240V through a diode will actually receive 400W during the ON time (Twice the voltage, same resistance, is twice the current. Since we've doubled both the voltage and the current, the power is quadrupled -- if E*I=P then 2E*2I = 2*2*E*I = 4*E*I = 4P.)
Four times the power, 50% of the time, is an average of two times the power.
Your 100W bulb will be getting 200W, which, as far as its filament temperature is concerned, means it is effectively "seeing" about 170V. This is obviously better than giving it 240 direct, but is not the same as actually converting the 240 to 120. You will replace lamps frequently.
Put another way, the diode proposal halves the power, not the voltage. Since the power is 4x what the lamp wants, halving it gives us 2x the lamp rating.
A local discount store had recently an entire rack full of 240V light bulbs with standard bases. I might suggest these as a MUCH better option.
Please do not suggest using a 120V dimmer on a 240V circuit.
Pharkus, that looks right to me. IIRC the rule of thumb is that a diode in series with a light bulb reduces the effective voltage about 30%.
The only ways I can see to do this reliably and safely are a 240 volt lamp (a specialty item here, though available off the shelf in Europe and some parts of Asia), or a transformer.
The open-circuit voltage on instant-start fluorescent lamps is significantly higher than 120V! I guess I'd best stop installing them in dwelling units.
I have the NEC here, but not at my fingertips. I do not recall it saying that. I do recall something regarding a limitation for medium-screw-base lamps, however... which would make the 240V units I found at Marden's illegal, but that doesn't stop them from existing!
Petey......I read the NEC article and Charlie's Rule.....My post was a sound byte reply aimed at the previous posted suggestions.......
Would YOU allow the Pharkus' lamp or any of the other suggestions in the OP's specific case ????????
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120 volts, nominal, between conductors shall be permitted
to supply the following:
(1) The terminals of lampholders applied within their voltage
(2) Auxiliary equipment of electric-discharge lamps
(3) Cord-and-plug-connected or permanently connected
utilization equipment
Pharkus....I see those lamps used where the Pumphouse/outbuilding is feed with only 240 V...........
Here is a link that might be useful: Charlieâs Rule of Technical Reading
Funny thing about the NEC, you have to read and understand the entire section.
"...between conductors that supply the terminals of the
This does not place any limit on the internal operating voltages of luminaires, just the branch circuit voltage feeding them.
Many discharge lamps have very high striking voltages, but this voltage is not on the supply terminals of the device fed by a branch circuit.
I will say again: the NEC does not restrict what a homeownwer plugs into an existing receptacle. There is no reason the OP can't plug in a "voltage changer" (autotransformer type), usually offered for user overseas where household voltage is often 240v, and then plug his lamp into the transformer.
He just needs to be sure the transformer is sized for the load and its duration of operation (don't buy in intermittently rated transformer for a lamp that will be operated for hours at a stretch).


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Does anyone here have fragrant ORCHIDS? Wowa
Yes, I am beginning abother addiction!
It all started with a chocolate smelling Orchid and went from there. I am now collecting fragrant orchids and can't seem to stop.
Have you ever smelled an Osmogosllum Pullchellum? If not, you have no idea what your misssiiinnng:-)
I will post pics as soon as I get a chance:0)
Hi Mike,
Dendrobium anosmum (a species orchid) has a very strong fragrance like oriental lilies. Smells strong and so sweet like candy.
Dendrobium crumenatum, also fragrance, but flowers only open for one day.
And most cattleya hybrids are fragrant.
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'Ello Mike,
How does the Osmoglossum smell?
I bought a jewel orchid that was supposed to be fragrant according to the description by the vendor but the flowers turned out not to be non-fragrant. After researching, I found only some variants of Ludisia discolor carry a scent. Bummer.
Just ordered a Cym. Kusuda Shining and a cattleya from Kawamoto's. This Cymbidium is suppose to be fragrant as it has C. ensifolium in its ancestry but the best part is that it can bloom 3 times a year. Looking forward to to that.
Some fragrant Cym. grexes include:
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Cym. Ms Taipei
Cym. Eastern ____ series (some have C. goeringii ancestry which according to Daxin is most prized in China for its fragrance)
and of course Cym. Golden Elf
to Elvis: I had a few Phals that were very fragrant, although they are not common. One of my favorite fragrant orchids is Neostylis (spelling?) Lou Sneary. I had a collection of about 250 fragrant orchids at one time with all types of different smells (some like rotting meat!), but the Lou Sneary was one of my favorites. Vanilla scent with almost honeysuckle undertones. Cool looking plant too. Like a miniature vanda that has really long, hanging roots. When I have more time, I will make a list of my favorite fragrant orchids. There are many!
I have small collection of fragrant orchids. "Sharry Baby" sure is one of my favorite. AS Tylorweihe said, some orchids can smell like rotting meat. I agree. Some really smell disgusting! "Sharry Baby" fills the room with sweet, vanilla scent, make people want to smell more of it.
Also, many Cat. family members are fragrant as well.
I couple of years ago , I bought a orchids called " twinkles". It has very pleasant sweet aroma as well. They bloom in winter time here. Once it blooming, it not only fill the air with sweet scent, but also has a load of tiny flowers! It is very easy to take care as well. I bought a 3-4" pot size plant about 2 years ago . Last year, I divided it into 5 pots and give 4 pots away to my friends as gift when they are in bloom. My own plant has 5 more little baby right now so far. There might be more show up later. I might have to divide it again this fall or next year. A far as I know, there are two type of colors, one is light yellow "Twinkles" and another is chocolate pink " Twinkles". I bought the pink one this year to complete my collection and watching both color "Twinkles" grow.
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Seattle's Scandinavian heritage hasn't really translated into a wide selection of Scandinavian restaurants, but there are still many ways to enjoy the cuisine of these Northern European countries right here in town. While there might not be many Scandinavian restaurants, several community organizations and resources provide venues for both enjoying the cuisine and learning how to make it at home. The Nordic Heritage Museum is, of course, a museum, but they also offer many education programs, including those focused on the cuisine of the Nordic countries. Events have included a multi-week cooking class series featuring the pancakes of different Scandinavian countries, Nordic beer tastings, concerts with smorgasbords and more. The Swedish Club has a monthly breakfast on the first Sunday featuring Swedish pancakes and traditional ligonberry jam. They also have a monthly Kafferep (coffee party) with homemade pastries. Keep an eye out for other special culinary events like their pea soup or meatball contests. One can enjoy their fantastic view of Lake Union every Friday at their happy hour featuring Swedish sandwiches and, of course, a selection of aquavit. The Sons of Norway in Poulsbo and Bothell schedules periodic public events, like lutefisk dinners and Julefest celebrations. The Bothell lodge also offers cooking classes often, on topics like making lefse and pickled herring. Most of these organizations have annual holiday bazaars that focus on crafts, but also frequently have tasty Scandinavian treats for sale. For those on the south side wiling to drive a bit, the Scandinavian Center at the Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma generally has Norwegian cooking classes in spring and fall, often for only $5. Seattle also has several options for stocking up on Scandinavian delicacies and ingredients for making a smorgasbord at home. Larsen's Danish Bakery, Byen Bakeri and Nielsen's Authentic Danish Pastry are spots for kringles and snitters, among other Scandinavian pastries. For even more selection, including various licorices, crispbreads, condiments, cheeses, canned herring and more, a visit to Ballard's Scandinavian Specialties or Poulsbo Marina Market is in order.Read More


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CALL 308-385-5190 TO RESERVE YOUR SEATS! Complete and send RSVP 2015. Payment must be received to guarantee your spot.
Four area chefs will compete for the title of "Chili Pepper Champion" by serving up chili pepper-laden appetizers. Now in its third year, the 2015 event will be bigger and better than ever. Serving Up Hope showcases talented local culinary experts while raising awareness and funds for our local homeless shelter.
This semi-formal event includes complementary wine and beer, a sit-down dinner, silent and live auctions, and the appetizer competition featuring four area chefs. Event attendees will select the winner after sampling each contestant's appetizer.
General seating tickets are $75 each, with reserved premiere tables of ten for $750. To reserve your seat, email Hope Harbor's Development Coordinator, Karla McGeorge (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Corporate sponsorships are currently being solicited, as well as silent auction items. If you are interested in donating, contact Karla McGeorge at (308) 385-5190.
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A full shelter with a waiting list served as inspiration for a fundraiser to help Hope Harbor move forward with plans and programs that benefit the homeless.
In 2012, Julie Gortemaker, then president of Hope Harbor's Board of Directors, presented the fundraising committee with an idea for a cooking competition. It didn't take long for the committee to rally ideas and put a plan in place. In February 2013, it all came together with the inaugural Serving Up Hope: Battle Caramel.
Designed to be an annual event, the competition pairs local chefs with a staple ingredient to be crafted into a taste bud tickler. All the desserts were delectable, but Chef Sharena Anson's Salted Caramel Dome Cake with a side of Iced Caramel Latte earned her the title, "Queen of Caramel." However, the real winners of this event are those trying to better themselves – people who have fallen on hard times and deserve a second chance.
The dinner, auction, and dessert competition drew over 300 people in 2013, and more than 400 in 2014. We hope you'll join us for this friendly competition and delicious event that benefits a great cause!


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The ocean is the largest solar energy collector on Earth. More than 90 percent of the warming that has happened on Earth over the past 50 years has occurred in the ocean. Not all of that heating is detectable at the surface because currents move some of the heat to deeper layers of water, where it can "hide" for years or decades.
The average global surface temperature in October 2010 was 58.07°F (14.54°C), which is 0.97°F (0.54°C) above the historical average, according to the monthly assessment from NOAA's National Climatic Data Center.
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Each of the last three decades was warmer than all earlier decades in the instrumental record, and each set a new and statistically significant record, culminating in the 2000s, which was the warmest decade of all.
Christopher Landsea, of NOAA's National Hurricane Center, works with tropical storm data and other hurricane experts to figure out how our warming world will affect hurricanes. Find out what current research tells us about hurricanes in the future.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read,
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In this story Holly is in a dead end heterosexual relationship. Her life is changed for ever when she quits her job in support of a lesbian co worker who is fired. This leads Holly to reassess her life and her sexuality. Eventually a chance meeting with Reyna, a lesbian coersed by her father into the closet and a job promoting anti gay liertaure, leads to a love affair and she realises that she is also gay.
Whilst being a good read I found the first half of the book a bit slow moving, and I lacked sympathy for Holly in all her turmoil. The second half was much better.
I read this book after reading Wild Things - I preferred Wild Things.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A little piece of wonderful ...,
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Well, I've read quite a few books by Kallmaker now (up to about 7 I believe), and just when I think there's no possible way I can enjoy her work more she blows me away with this book. I may be a little late to the party with this one as it was published a fair while ago, but without a doubt this has now become my favourite novel of hers. The Amazon synopsis (above) does not do it justice at all.
The story structure, though at first a little jarring, really worked for me. It pulled me in to these two women's lives making me feel for them on every level. The story at times was sad, an air of disillusionment clinging to it, but while reading I just knew something would break and the two main characters would get what they deserved, with each other. It wasn't exactly predictable, however, and I think the ending was pretty much perfect given the hurt and disappointment both women had been through in their lives.
I found both main characters to be completely understandable and sympathetic, and even the background characters did not grate on my nerves, as they often do in these types of novels. When the two women finally met, which is quite a way into the book (though we get a glimpse of their first meeting early on), it was easy to understand how compelled they were to take what they wanted from each other, and boy ... the first steamy scene between them was one of the hottest, most evocative scenes I've ever read in a lesfic novel. It didn't read as gratuitous at all either, it was all feeling and need, and a desperate desire to just be.
I won't go into details of the story, but the background stories of both main characters kept me turning page after page, hoping things somehow, some way, could work out for them. They don't have it particularly easy, but their complications only made them more interesting and likeable.
I loved this book and it has gone into my small list (small considering just how many lesfic books I read) of favourite books. I'll enjoy this again and again, and the ending will always make my heart breathe a contented sigh.
P.S. Ignore the cheesy book cover, it really is better than that.
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Holly Markham is straight, isn't she? She's in a controlling relationship with Clay and somehow just can't see it. Then things change for Holly. She resigns from her job to support a colleague over a point of principle. Tori her best friend, takes her to a lesbian dance club where she meets Reyna. A woman of mystery and she falls in love. They have one night together and Reyna tells her that one night now and then is all they can ever have. This isn't enough for Holly. Sex without love is no substitute for love. Holly sets out to find out more about the mysterious Reyna.
I enjoyed this book just as much this time as the first time I read it. I like to read an old favorite now and then just so I can relax without the excitement of not knowing what happens.
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SEVIERVILLE - The Tennessee Smokies' approach to the second half of the Southern League season hasn't changed. Although they won the North Division first-half championship and have a September playoff berth in hand, the Smokies are geared to do what it takes to repeat regardless of call-ups or injuries.
"We're going forward," manager Bill Dancy said from his office at Smokies Park on Tuesday before Tennessee began the restart against the Carolina Mudcats.
"They set goals the first half and they reached those goals. The second half they have to set them higher," Dancy said.
The Chicago Cubs' Class AA farmhands have sweep in mind.
"We're going to stay motivated because there is nothing better than popping champagne," infielder/outfielder Russ Canzler said.
Tennessee won the second half last season, eliminated first-half champion Huntsville in the playoffs and lost to Jacksonville in the finals. Canzler, who along with Blake Lalli is a team leader, believes there was unfinished business to do this year and that serves as motivation.
"We feel cheated from last year and came up on the short end of what could have been a championship run and we're still hungry," Canzler said.
Tennessee started 2010 a franchise-record 13-2 and led wire-to-wire, although the lead slipped to a half game. West Tenn kept the heat on and the Smokies didn't wilt. They beat the Diamond Jaxx by three games.
"We would have liked to have had a 10-game lead going into the final series," Canzler said with a smile. "But you want to be in those pressure situations. You want to be the guy at the plate in the big game or have the ball hit to you on defense. That's why we prevailed and it says a lot about this team."
Tennessee's roster has prospects but more than that it has gamers, who play well together.
"The key was they did it as a team," Dancy said. "It was a different guy every day. Ty Wright for a while or a Blake Lalli. (Brandon) Guyer came on. (Tony) Campana set the table.
"Starters did really well and the (bull)pen came along. We knew coming in our pen was going to be the big thing and, as we got closer to the end, they started doing a pretty good job."
The only incentive the Smokies have to win the second half is pride and an extra home game, if the best-of-five series against the second-half winner were to go the limit.
"Winning the first half is great, but one day there isn't going to be a first-half winner," Wright said referring to the 162-game grind in the big leagues. "We're going to play a complete season. Our goal is to go out and win the second half."
Wright has a 2008 Florida State League championship ring from Class A Daytona. Although his priority is to get to the majors, he doesn't take that minor-league accomplishment lightly.
"This group we have here, championship rings, that's what we want," he said. "We want every one we can get."
History shows SL first-half champions rarely repeat. There are two reasons. Many of the better players are promoted after the restart or after the SL All-Star Game.
Human nature is the other. Players can coast until Labor Day with the idea they can flip a magical switch and turn it on again for the postseason. That doesn't happen.
"The guys who win the second half have the momentum going in," Dancy admitted. "You can't sit back and rest on your laurels. Everybody wants to beat you so they can get into the playoffs the second half."
Shortstop Starlin Castro and right-hander Andrew Cashner - arguably Tennessee's best position player and pitcher - were promoted in May. Yet the blow wasn't crippling to the Smokies, who are mentally tough and coped with such adversity.
"You can't control some things like Castro and Cashner," Wright pointed out. "Those are big guys we had taken away from us and rightfully so. They're both in the big leagues.
"You can't replace those guys. But I feel in this organization we have enough depth. Guys can come up and play to the best of their abilities and help this team win."
Players like shortstop Marwin Gonzalez and third baseman Josh Vitters and pitchers Ryan Buchter and Luke Sommer came from Daytona and contributed.
"That says a lot about our organization as a whole," Canzler said. "We have a lot of talented guys. Obviously, we would have liked to have Starlin and Andrew stick around for this run we put together.
"At the same time, we know there are guys at the lower levels of the system, who are talented and can step in to big roles on this team."
Objectives are spelled out for each newcomer upon arrival.
"When you enter this clubhouse, we're a pretty close-knit group and like to have fun," Canzler said. "As soon as someone new comes in, we greet him with open arms and let them know: 'Hey, we play to win.'
"We expect the same out of you no matter what level you come from or what you did at that level. We expect you to play hard and play the game the right way."
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We hear today of another senseless multiple shooting where lives and families of those involved will never be the same. Tomorrow and following days we will hear from both sides concerning gun control. I for one am sick of the senseless violence and the lack of personal connection that comes from a firearm that makes using it to kill easier that I'd welcome a ban on guns even though I'm not sure it would solve problems as we witness today and it leads to the QOD:
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Popped into Galanga because we'd just arrived in Santa Barbara, had no idea where to eat and had no phone service so couldn't look anything up. It was great! Almost full, lots of chatter, fast and friendly service, delicious food.
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Being lovers of Thai food, my wife and I were pleased to stumble across this restaurant amongst all the top end and expensive restaurants on this Main Street of Santa Barbara. The food was great, well presented and plentiful. The menu is quite extensive and everything seemed competively priced. Lovely staff and a nice ambiance. I found the Masaman chicken...
I have always thought it difficult to make bad Thai food so that made the food here all the more disappointing. First off ordered appetisers which came out after the main course which somewhat defeated their purpose. Had a Thai green curry for main course..... the curry sauce was more like a soup and lacked any real flavour. The food...
Our waitress was horrible. When we asked for clean plates after our appetizer because they were full of peanut sauce, she had an attitude. She brought the clean plates but she didn't take away the dirty ones. I had to clear them myself because we were at a small table. We continued to be "punished" by having no further service...
My wife and I had dinner here, we like hot! You will get your wish. I thought medium spice was good, you can always add more but you can't take it off! We had a seafood soup and Thai Mint Leaves with ground chili which was great.
Good service. Food is delicious and the value menu is very generous. Located on State street near shopping.
Professional and good service. The food was actually very good and high quality. Nice personell.
Located in the hot part of the night life place and keeps the kitchen longer open than the neigbourgs. Thanks for a nice evening.
We went to lunch on a Sunday here because the other Thai place down the street was closed. Galanga is nice on the inside. I've eaten green curry hundreds of times, and normally Thai food in California is among the best. I ordered my curry "very hot" and it came out mild. I asked for the peppers. It didn't have...
Galanga is one of several good Thai restaurants in the Santa Barbara area. Food is well prepared and tasty. I especially like the way they do fish. Ambiance is fine and the service is cheery.
Just lunched here and found the seafood hot pot was excellent. Coconut milk base with fresh mushrooms, chiles, and seafood. The green curry is also very good as is the eggplant and tofu. I always appreciate when brown rice is available as it is here. I note some negative reviews and don't understand them -- I've eaten in many, many...
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