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Jul 23 2008
A Single Syllable
I'm going to tell you something about myself, because despite all the cooking and photography lessons and home improvement themes weaving their way through ThePioneerWoman.com, this is still, at its very core, a personal website. This means that on any given day, you could stop by here looking for something to cook for dinner that evening…or hoping to find specific information about the Dodge tool in Photoshop…or wanting to look at photos of mustangs…or even wanting to check the progress on our Lodge remodel…and suddenly, KaPLOW! KaBLAM!—out of the blue you're hit with all this personal, emotional, sissy-girl stuff. And I'm sorry, okay? But as long as this site is run by me, Ree, and not a man named Harvey Wallingford or some other entity (in other words, as long as this site exists), you must understand that the risk of finding out personal things about me will always exist. I hope that longterm, you're okay with that. If not, I'm changing my name to Harvey Wallingford. Whatever that means.
The personal thing I'm going to tell you about myself is that I don't cry much. I'm simply not a crier. When I get upset or frustrated in my day-to-day life, well…I usually don't get upset or frustrated in my daily life. It's the Ethel Merman in me. But if I ever do, I generally don't respond with tears. I respond, instead, with several deep breaths, followed by audible exhalations, followed by getting over it pretty quick because let's face it…it usually ain't all that tragic. And when I do cry—usually during a movie or sometimes, during a Verizon commerical—I prefer to do it alone. Although Marlboro Man, my husband, is my comfort, my support, and my love slave, I'm just not one to bury my head on anyone's shoulder and sob. (Well, except for this unfortunate incident.) I'd much rather just slither away, plop down on my bed, and get it out, and quick. Because I have things to do! Jokes to tell! Love stories to write! Broadway tunes to sing! You know—useful things like that.
And besides, I'm a really ugly crier. My eyes get splotchy, as do my lips and forehead. And my septum, which is normally not deviated, gets deviated pretty darn quickly once tears start to roll, which makes my voice sound like that old Lily Tomlin phone operator character from Saturday Night Live. I just don't like trying to speak through tears—I sound like a lunatic. And then there's the whole Strong Woman Thing. Strong Women don't cry. Only hysterical high school girls cry. That's the story I've stuck to for the better part of my life.
I've cried daily over Nell's disappearance: that's the other personal thing I wanted to tell you about myself. It happens at night, when the house is quiet and still and I'm filling up the bathtub with hot, sudsy water. Our bathroom window looks right out onto our front porch, right onto the area where Nell spent most of her time lounging next to her scratched-up and very used soccer ball, and once I have that spot in my line of sight, it's all over for me. I'll have held it together during the day pretty well—after all, I've got mouths to feed and clothes to wash and manure to sweep. But as soon as the bath water starts to flow and I look out the window onto our moonlit porch, my tears start to flow, too. And I try my best to suppress it, to get a hold of it, to rein it in, because it's not the end of the world. It's not my child. It's not Marlboro Man.
But then I realize Marlboro Man will be coming in at any moment, so I'd better get it all out really fast so I won't have to subject him to my histrionics. He's been sad about Nell, too, but people who grew up in the country have a slightly different perspective when it comes to canine companions. So I try to cry it out, in less than sixty seconds. Then I remember that I'm shy about my body so I'd better hurry up and get under the bubbles before he comes in. Then I get in and the water's too hot, which throws off my whole balance—and then everything's all wrong and things really start to go downhill.
I've got issues. But you probably already knew that.
Last night, by the time Marlboro Man made it into our bedroom/bathroom, I'd successfully quashed my tears, regulated the temperature of the water, and hidden my naked body safely under the mango bubbles of the bathtub. My eyes were puffy from my nightly marathon Nell cry, but the lights were dim and I figured I was in the clear.
Of course, Marlboro Man flipped on the light as he walked by. He knows I'm shy, and he likes to make me shriek. It's a hobby of his.
I did, in fact, shriek, and immediately spread more bubbles up around my bosom. Never mind that I've had four children with this man.
Immediately, he fixed his eyes on mine. "What's wrong?" he asked, although he already knew the answer.
"Oh, you know…" I said, silently ordering my throat to stop tightening, my eyes to stop welling up with big, salty tears. Efforts that proved futile. "I just…I was just thinking about Nell." I swallowed hard and checked my bubbles again.
"Aw, honey…" he said, unbuttoning his shirt. "I'm so sorry." He didn't know what else to say.
"I'm fine, I'm fine," I insisted. "It just hits me every now and then."
Then the worst thing that could happen, happened. Marlboro Man, taking off his shirt and walking toward his sink, said, "I know…" Then, after a pause, he continued. "She was such a sweetie." And on the last syllable of "sweetie," his voice turned into a whisper, and broke. And that's the first time in history that a single syllable of a word ever pierced my heart.
Men? Do the hysterical women in your lives a favor. When they're taking a bath and trying their best to get over a quick grieving session over their missing Border Collie, please don't describe said dog by using the word "sweetie." And if you do, please don't allow your voice to crack at the end of it. Because I'll let you in on a little secret: that's pretty much more than any woman can bear.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Harvey Wallingford
1363 Comments
PAM On Thursday, July 24 at 12:37 am
I come each day to check to see if she has returned. I'm so sorry. I thought her vacation would be over by now.
Allison On Thursday, July 24 at 12:40 am
I'm so sorry to hear about Nell…dogs are part of the family. She's in my prayers along with you and your family. If it were my dog I'd be a total mess.
Becky On Thursday, July 24 at 12:41 am
I feel for ya Ree. And everytime that Marlboro Man does something like this it makes me melt and wish I could find a Marlboro Man just for me.
Yvette On Thursday, July 24 at 12:44 am
Don't give up, Ree. I sure there are many folks like me who are praying for the safe return of Nell.
Also, your husband is such a wonderful man.
Amanda On Thursday, July 24 at 12:44 am
I clicked on your site today, hoping the praying hard for news that Nell had returned safely. I will continue to hope and pray with you for her safe return.
Darla On Thursday, July 24 at 12:46 am
For heaven's sake, Nell, come home already! I'm tethered to my computer checking to see "is Nell back yet, is she home???" I don't like to cry either! Tap your little heels together and get back to the ranch, I want to play soccer and I don't even like soccer! I just know she will come home, she has to! Dangit to heck!
NESS On Thursday, July 24 at 12:52 am
Lump in throat. Can't comment today.
Lisa On Thursday, July 24 at 12:52 am
Aww Ree. I was at work and was thinking about your doggie all day. I hope she comes home. She was a sweetie and still is!
lots a hugs from the beach, sister..You never know!!!!
coastal nest
Colleen On Thursday, July 24 at 12:54 am
Everything i want to say has been said by previous posters. But I feel compelled to say that perhaps the story isn't over yet, My silly old cat Duffy didn't come home one night or the next or the next. I searched and called and mourned and fussed for weeks and weeks……..6 weeks later I got a call from someone a mile away who bothered to check his tag.
Duffy went on to use up the rest of his nine lives and lived to the ripe old cat age of 17. So I still have hope that tomorrow or the next day or the next that I will rejoice with you when you are reunited. I'm out here in Oregon keeping my fingers crossed for you,
Jennie B On Thursday, July 24 at 12:57 am
You have me missing all the animals I have had. The one I have cried most for was my parakeet, Jordie, she was my baby and I loved her. I seriously cried for 2 weeks.
Please don't give up hope. There is always a chance your "sweetie" will return. Seriously, you had me welling up here because I feel you pain.
Positive thoughts sent you way.
Lisette On Thursday, July 24 at 12:58 am
Ree, the very best thing about your site is that its personal. We know how hard it is for you because we know how much you love Nell. Hugs.
joyce On Thursday, July 24 at 1:01 am
Awww. I'm still hoping someone will bring her home or she will find her way home soon. Your story brought tears to my eyes. Not good because I'm an ugly crier too. And I'm an easy crier, and well up at the drop of a hat. Very bad combination.
Hope she's home soon!
nancy in ak On Thursday, July 24 at 1:03 am
Hugs to you and your family. I hope Nell is okay and comes home soon. Can you round up a lot of folks for a big search party? I just saw John Wayne's The Searchers this week and so, this is just an idea for you.
Grace On Thursday, July 24 at 1:19 am
Last year, my husband volunteered to take our dog to have him put down at the vet after a long cancer battle. I was very touched by this b/c I'm the animal person in the house and he knew it was very hard for me. I figured he'd be strong enough and experienced enough with death and dying (he's a physician) that it would be 'easier' for him.
Can I just tell you how much harder I cried when he walked back in the house red-faced and tear-stained after it was all over? I don't cry at much, but when my man cries, I lose it!!
It's a dear tribute to Nell that you and your family love her and miss her so much; blessings to you in this hard time!
Reticent On Thursday, July 24 at 1:47 am
Although it's always hard to lose a pet, the worst case scenario for me is not knowing what happened. I've had pets that simply disappeared and I still cry when I think about them because I don't know if there was any suffering involved.
I'm still hoping for a happy ending for your Nell She is one lucky dog to have a family that cares about her so much!
Alice On Thursday, July 24 at 1:53 am
I believe that qualifies as another chapter of your love story. Well, almost…
Sandy N. On Thursday, July 24 at 1:58 am
Dear Ree,
Others have already said it so well, but I want to add my hugs and prayers, too. My husband and I cried together when we buried our beloved dog, and even though it's been over 17 years, we still miss her. We've been married for almost 30 years (our anniversary is Saturday), and I can count on the fingers of one hand how many times I've seen him cry. My heart goes out to all of you.
Much love,
Debbie On Thursday, July 24 at 1:58 am
Aw, Ree…my nose is running.
judy On Thursday, July 24 at 2:06 am
had to scroll down and read what happened.
Beth On Thursday, July 24 at 2:07 am
I'm so sorry about your sweet Nell. And as one nice lady said to me once when I was crying, "Nobody is allowed to cry alone in my presence." So I'm crying with you. I'm hoping your little Nell comes home safe and sound.
Emily Beth On Thursday, July 24 at 2:09 am
Ok…you got me going now.
I mean, I'm into the "ugly cry" too.
I can't take it when other people cry, I just have to join them!!
I'm so sorry about sweet Nell.
Charity On Thursday, July 24 at 2:09 am
I'm so sorry about Nell. I'll send up a prayer asking for her safe return.
I AM a crier, so this probably isn't the same at all … but when my cat Austin had to be put down after a stroke, I kept seeing all the places he should be for MONTHS. And I'd start sobbing out of nowhere. My beloved husband, who is a sentimental sap but who generally doesn't like cats, cried along with me one night, and it might have been the most precious moment in our marriage outside of the births of our children. There's something about grieving with this man, this best friend, that makes the grief both more painful, and yet a balm at the same time.
Phyllis R. On Thursday, July 24 at 2:10 am
I'm so sorry. I'm crying with you. I just have a soft spot for those animals. I always said I could never be a farmer's/rancher's wife. All the animals would be my friends. And this from a woman who loves her steak and chicken! But dogs just hold a special place now, don't they? Bless MM's heart for showing how much he cares.
Linds On Thursday, July 24 at 2:16 am
I lost my border collie, Bailey, a few years ago. Every time I look at Nell's photo I see her. My son checks in daily to see if Nell is home. I am a strong woman too, Ree, and I don't cry…… usually. She may still come home. Don't give up hope yet.
Jenny On Thursday, July 24 at 2:18 am
I can hold it together until someone asks me "What's wrong?" Then I let it all go, and let me tell you, I am not a pretty crier, either, PW! Especially if I cry at night. I wake up in the morning looking like I got kicked in the face by a football player.
And I don't know, but I would guess that MM got choked up for YOU. And Nell, but mostly you…
I hope she comes home. And if she doesn't come home, I hope the wondering becomes easier.
christine On Thursday, July 24 at 2:28 am
What a beautifully written post. Thank you for sharing.
Karen Deborah On Thursday, July 24 at 2:47 am
when my dog died I almost lost it. the kids said later I quit cooking, they quit eatting, I don't remember that but I have never been sadder. Loosing a dog hurts more in some ways. It's not like loosing a humanbeing, more like having a par of your won heart be ripped out; and the hip amputation where the dog lived for; in my case ten years.
Very very hard. No sign of her anywhere? Can't that old huntin dog snif her down? Charlie is low to the ground ask him to look, /tell the other dogs to go look for her.
It's making me sad too,
Gin On Thursday, July 24 at 2:47 am
Wherever your Nell may be, I'm sorry that her absence breaks your hearts.
And Ree, surprise yourself and flash your husband! There's no need to be shy of your body with him, especially if you've born all four of his children!
KC On Thursday, July 24 at 3:49 am
I'm not even a pet person, its 3:30 in the morning and tears are running down my cheeks. May all the kinds words and prayers from the 1000's of fans bring Neil home safe and sound!!!
Adornments by Milani On Thursday, July 24 at 4:02 am
I'm so sorry Ree. Hugs to you and the kids. I have three of mine own, so I can imagine the sorrow in their little hearts:(
Jennifer On Thursday, July 24 at 4:58 am
Keep the personal stuff comin'. It's your site. Use it! I'm so sorry about Nell going missing.
Beth On Thursday, July 24 at 5:28 am
Please don't apologize for being "personal." Everything is personal and that's a good thing.
Like so many, I keep checking the site hoping to read the wonderful news that she's made it home safely. I'll keep checking.
Marlboro Man may be rough and tough, but you've always reflected the tender side of this very strong man. You have always represented his strong character well and this post just adds to that. A strong person who isn't touched emotionally by children, pets, the elderly, the weak, isn't a person of great character. Marlboro Man is.
Melissa K On Thursday, July 24 at 5:52 am
Ree, Can relate so much to you because I also rarely cry except at movies and certain commercials. And last year our dog disappeared too and I cried every day, so I can relate there also. Then I would be mad at myself and pull it all back together.
Those men!! Don't they know that's not the time to show any sensitivity. Wouldn't it be better if they were cold about it and then you could redirect your emotions toward them as anger! What are they thinking getting all human on us and all!! Oh, yeah, maybe he misses her too. Just a reminder that the tough cowboy can get down about things too!
melissa On Thursday, July 24 at 6:21 am
I'm the same way when it comes to shedding tears in private.
Purple Ronnie On Thursday, July 24 at 6:34 am
I'm so sorry that Nell still isn't back but please don't lose hope yet – you never know!
Marcie On Thursday, July 24 at 6:44 am
You have me trying not to cry here. our old dog will have to be put down soon and its just killing me…. I can't imagine when the actual day happens.
Becky On Thursday, July 24 at 6:48 am
Try not to give up hope..you have ACRES of land…you never know.
(And I sat here at work and read this and cried for you, your family and Nell)
Becky On Thursday, July 24 at 6:48 am
Try not to give up hope..you have ACRES of land…you never know.
(And I sat here at work and read this and cried for you, your family and Nell)
Laurie On Thursday, July 24 at 6:57 am
Don't ever apologize and don't ever change! I have refreshed frequently in hopes of seeing Nell's picture with the title, "HOME!" I have had so many cats and dogs through the years, I say I'm the neighborhood depository for stray animals. They are all special.
apple251 On Thursday, July 24 at 7:20 am
So sorry to hear about Neil! Yosu brought me to tears, you have such a great family! Thanks for sharing such sweet (but sad) stories!
Jenn Marshall On Thursday, July 24 at 7:21 am
You rock! I cry all the time…in fact, I cried when I read this! ha! but it wasn't about the dog (I'm not all that attached to mine) but I am quite attached to my husband – and the words "I know".
joann On Thursday, July 24 at 7:21 am
Harvey who???
we love that you're keepin' it real!
wow! what a tear jerker so early this morning!
and i *am* an easy cryer!
lots of hugs over nell's disappearance! and i hope
MM gave you an extra hug when you got out of the mango bubbles!
terry On Thursday, July 24 at 7:25 am
PW: Thanks for sharing your most personal moments with us; all of our hearts are breaking with you, too, and all of the thousands of prayers for you and your Nell. I feel like if she can come back, she will, but if someone has taken her, perhaps they see will this outpouring of grief and bring her back. I just can not see taking anyone's beloved pet. But, we will continue our prayer vigil. Dearest "Harvey" you are such a wonderful woman, thanks for sharing your sorrows and joys with us. You make us better people! Hang in there!
karen On Thursday, July 24 at 7:27 am
Big hugs to the family and you. I've also lost a dog and always keep these words in my heart. "A good dog comes enriches our lives, and leaves us better than before"
KT On Thursday, July 24 at 7:29 am
I should have worn waterproof mascara today! Nothing is harder to watch then a crying man…just breaks my heart. I'm still hoping for a Nell-miracle.
I put one of my cats down almost a year ago and still every once in a while I'll get a little misty-eyed; like when I'm changing the bed sheets and she is not there jumping under them and rolling around as I try to shoo her away.
Traci Best On Thursday, July 24 at 7:37 am
My heart is breaking for you all Ree. Besides our tribe of three adopted sibs, David and I have two dogs. Before the sibs came into our lives we had ten infertile years together…and these dogs were IT for us. Roz is a Chow Chow and she was born five days after we got married. So we have had her since the third month of our marriage. (1996) Buddy, a german shepherd/hound dog mix, came to us shortly after 9/11. He was born mid-August that year. They ARE our kids. They were our only kids for a long time…
And… David and I know Roz is 'getting on' in years…she is showing her age more and more every day…. And we can hardly bear to think about life without her. But we are trying to prepare ourselves…because it is only a matter of time. Chows usually have a life expectancy of about ten years and she is workin' hard on getting to her 12th birthday.
The point of all this is…. Don't feel bad that you are mourning the loss of your precious Nell. Don't for a minute let anyone belittle that. Anyone who doesn't understand hasn't ever had the love of a good dog. They bring us such great joy…God meant them for that reason, and he meant us to love them too.
**Hugs** I keep praying she will come lolly-gaggin back to the house any minute…
Love to you and MM and all the punks…
Cindy and Co On Thursday, July 24 at 7:38 am
I am so sorry honey! It's so hard anyway and then to have MM cracking. I am a crier and not a puffy splotchy crier so I will be more than happy to cry a couple more for y'all if it would help. We are still praying she makes a fool out of you and comes home soon. Hope the punks are doing well.
PS Tell Harvey he can kiss off….we prefer you anyday.
keri On Thursday, July 24 at 7:38 am
go ahead and get as personal as you want to .. (well… ya know ) We love you Ree, and your family and your precious canine companions and we ALL hope things turn out for the best.
Amy Miller On Thursday, July 24 at 7:50 am
You go ahead and cry. We'll cry with you. Hugs to you and Marlboro Man. And Nell, come home…
Karen On Thursday, July 24 at 7:51 am
Oh Ree, I'm so sorry about your pup.
Massive hugs to you, m'dear. And tell Marlboro Man that the next time you're weepy, to give you ten before he goes that route, too. SOMEONE has to keep the balance!
Jamie On Thursday, July 24 at 7:53 am
I am also not a crier, but this got to me. I wish you and yours peace….
Shawna On Thursday, July 24 at 8:00 am
for the last two or three days this city girl has been crying everytime you start to talk about your dear Nell… Heres hoping she comes home soon !!!
tracey On Thursday, July 24 at 8:01 am
I'm still hoping she will come home for you and your family!
sherry On Thursday, July 24 at 8:02 am
You see what these animals do to us. And yet we have more of them come into our lives and our hearts.
jeri On Thursday, July 24 at 8:04 am
I am still praying for Nell's return! Thank you for being so open and honest each day with us your readers. It's one od the reasons I just love your sight. I too have a border collie and they are the most loyal, loving creatures God put on this earth. Keep the faith……
Laura On Thursday, July 24 at 8:09 am
I know all about that voice-cracking thing. It IS too much to bear, especially if a strong man does it. I hope Nell comes home soon.
Christine Fife On Thursday, July 24 at 8:13 am
SOOO sad. I hope Nell is happy- wherever she is.
Christine Fife On Thursday, July 24 at 8:13 am
SOOO sad. I hope Nell is happy- wherever she is.
Ginni C. On Thursday, July 24 at 8:14 am
Please keep it personal, that's what we love about you. I'm not a crier about stress and doom, I am a crier about happy things and movies … and Publix grocery store and Hallmark commercials … and your blog. I'm sitting in my office in central Florida with tears streaming for you and MM's all-telling catch in his voice that this has hit him on an emotional level too. Still praying for a miracle …
Ingrid On Thursday, July 24 at 8:21 am
I'm still praying for her safe return. I think its the unknown that makes us so unsettled. I know when my cat went missing, I would go outside on our back deck and do my nightly "here kitty, kitty, kitty" and when I got no response, I would sulk back into the house. I would get teary-eyed and my hubby would just look at me and give me that sad little smile as if so say, "I'm here for you". To this day, I still don't know what happened to her, and it still bothers me so don't let anyone tell you you're being silly because there are others out there that feel or have felt exactly like you are feeling. It's what makes you the caring, giving person you are (or so I think from your blog-LOL)!
wkf On Thursday, July 24 at 8:22 am
I was a veterinary technician for 15 years. I have seen more histrionics than most people. We learn to get hard and turn on the "we will help you through this", because we have to. I could handle the women. I could hug them and be sad , and make it out of the room before I cried with them. I absolutely could not handle a grown man crying with out bawling with him. WHAT IS UP WITH THAT?
I wasn't the only one. Every where I worked not many could handle that. Male or female.
I cried with you this morning. I am so sorry for your loss.
Mary On Thursday, July 24 at 8:24 am
just checking in…
Lindsey On Thursday, July 24 at 8:25 am
Dang it, now I'm crying and it's only 9 am!
krissy On Thursday, July 24 at 8:26 am
Boy I want that dog to come home……
I have a secret…..*whispers*
I have cried about Nell too. I cry everytime I see that picture of her. My family looks at me strangely.
I just wish she would show up with a golden soccor ball or something.
Susan Bowers On Thursday, July 24 at 8:31 am
I have found that sometimes laughter truly is the best medicine to what ails you, or makes you sad.
katie mccrary On Thursday, July 24 at 8:34 am
so sorry for Nell. Maybe when your ready you could honor Nell by adopting another border collie in need of rescue:
wren On Thursday, July 24 at 8:35 am
This post broke my heart. I , too, am like you. I never cry…well, never in public or in front of anyone. And usually not until everything has gone wrong for months and finally it just gets to be too much. We women can hide our feelings well.
Men are so funny. They are so tough and pretend like nothing gets to them, but they love pets too. My boyfriend was very stoic- never got angry, never really showed sadness or seeemed to let anything affect him. Until the day I called him and he sounded as if he'd been bawling his eyes out. I was shocked- what would possibly have HIM crying like that – had his mother died? No. He was crying because he had had to get his cat- whom he adored, put to sleep that day. He hadn't ever even cried when his father passed away, but he was bawling over his cat.
I feel that way about my cats, but I was shocked to see he felt so deeply about his. Men are just as affected by pets as we are.
My thoughts are with you. Hope your baby "Nell " comes back.
ckirby50 On Thursday, July 24 at 8:39 am
I'm an ugly cryer myself, but I still cry at everything. I'm crying at work now, because I feel your post.
Kat On Thursday, July 24 at 8:40 am
Oh Ree, thank you so much for sharing all of this with us. I am so sorry and wish there was something any of us could do to ease your sorrow. Don't give up hope just yet.
And one of the reasons we all love your blog so much is that you are a real person and do share pieces of yourself with us. Thank you so much for always keepin' it real. *Hugs*
Peachy On Thursday, July 24 at 8:40 am
Now I am crying with you. Believe me…no one looks worse than me when I cry. Can we clone MM?
The site is great just the way it is. If it wasn't about MM, Ree, punks, calf nuts and manure, what would we PW life voyeurs read?
Sylvia On Thursday, July 24 at 8:43 am
*sniffle* *hug* I wish there was something I could say.
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Jill On Thursday, July 24 at 8:57 am
Oh Ree- I hope she comes home. And if she doesnt- go give Charlie a big old hug and know you will see Nell again at Rainbow Bridge.
But my fingers are crossed- they may not be our kids- but we cant help but love our dogs almost as much. And some days- more!
Kim On Thursday, July 24 at 8:58 am
Well, it was definitely more than I could bear, as now Marlboro Man has made ME cry.
Pam On Thursday, July 24 at 9:13 am
Thanks a LOT. Now I'm crying too.
cate On Thursday, July 24 at 9:13 am
dear miz ree,
i don't know you at all, except for obsessively reading every last one of your blog entries over the past few months (i get addicted, i can't help it) but i have to tell you that i've been thinking about you and your nell every day since you let us all know that she's gone, and i just really have the feeling that she is all right, whereever she is–even if she has passed on. sometimes dogs just up and leave their families when it's their time, and they go out in the wild and die a peaceful death with nature all around them. if anything has happened to your nell, and she's not sniffing around a ranch 60 miles away, i just have a feeling that she's happy and fine.
either way, i'm hoping that a truck drives up today with nell in the passenger seat. please, please keep us all posted.
lots of love from connecticut,
Amy in NJ On Thursday, July 24 at 9:15 am
It occurred to me last night that I probably posted a comment here under my husband's name: Scott in NJ. I don't want anyone gettin' funny ideas about my man. He doesn't cry either. Herbert Wallingford was ME, not Scott.
I'm going to crawl back under my rock now.
Ginger in LA On Thursday, July 24 at 9:16 am
I'm not like you, Ree. I cry at the drop of a hat. Like this morning just reading your post. Not just a silent welling of tears. I bawled like a baby.
Still hoping Nell will come home…
TeamSmallDog On Thursday, July 24 at 9:22 am
Nothing ever can make you feel better when you lose an animal than time. They are with you more than the people, usually, when you count up the hours you're around your dog. No rainbow bridge poems, sleeping with their collar under your pillow, the other dogs. Nothing works and you feel black. I just had the Best Dog die 3 weeks ago and it still feels raw. That would be horrible beyond belief to have no closure on where did the dog go and I agree you should cry your eyes out whenever you want. No proof she is up in doggie heaven.
I did have one dog go missing many years ago though, only to come back a week later panicked, skinny and wild eyed. Had figured he was gone forever. And he just showed up in the morning days later. Never figured out where he'd been, and he was never a wanderer. Just disappeared off the ranch we worked on. And came back like a miracle.
Erin On Thursday, July 24 at 9:33 am
Awwww. . . . Tears here, too. Thank you for sharing your sweet Nell with us.
Katie On Thursday, July 24 at 9:34 am
Now I'm crying with you and for you. But I'm not in my bathtub at home. I'm at my desk at work. Try explaining to your co-workers why you're all teared up over someone else's dog who lives 100s of miles away, that you've never met before… Awkward.
I'm hoping with all my might that Nell has found a giant field of soccer balls and she has just been too distracted with happiness to find her way home.
Mindi On Thursday, July 24 at 9:35 am
Each day I log on, hoping beyond hope, that sweet Nell has found her way home. You're in my thoughts and prayers. I am one of those people who think the animals in our lives are just as important as the humans. I am still holding out hope that she will make it home.
COUNTRY DEE On Thursday, July 24 at 9:37 am
Hang in there girl. I know the feelings you're going through all too well. My sweet, sweet Dusty took a run in the woods chasing deer and never returned. I just know he is in a better place forever chasing his deer. Nell will forever be with you no matter what. And let me tell you this, I had better never see a "Harvey" coming up in this here site. It is the personal things you tell us that keep the rest of going through our crazy lives!!!! You make us cry, laugh and wish……… Keep it up girl and don't you dare change a thing!!!! I'd have to come find you and have what my friend calls one of our "Come to your maker" meetings!!!!!! MM is one in a million! A true man. You lucky, lucky woman.
Kim On Thursday, July 24 at 9:40 am
I am so sorry about your beloved dog. I am sitting here so sad for you and praying that she will come on back home to you. All the best!! I love that you share so much of yourself and your life, I feel I know you. Take Care!
Jamie On Thursday, July 24 at 9:49 am
I would be the SAME way if I was in your situation. I have two pups that have run away THREE times and I cried and cried each time they did it. I did eventually find them though so that gives me hope that you too will find your pup.
Rachel On Thursday, July 24 at 9:52 am
I'm so glad he was supportive of you. I hope lil Nell is just out having an adventure somewhere. I can't imagine. (((HUGS)))
Amy from Texas On Thursday, July 24 at 9:52 am
Please, don't apologize for being emotional about a pet. They are a member of the family and, as such, warrant the tears.
Krista On Thursday, July 24 at 9:55 am
Can't get that sweet little face out of my head. Thank you for sharing her with all of us. Still hoping she will find her way home to you. She is one special pooch.
Patti On Thursday, July 24 at 10:01 am
Know what you mean Harvey. Once saw my old hubby cry while burying our loved collie. Almost more than you can stand.
rosie_kate On Thursday, July 24 at 10:03 am
Well, I AM a crier, and that post nearly did me in…
So sorry about sweet Nell. I still hope she returns…
Tammy On Thursday, July 24 at 10:14 am
Ree, I must stop reading your blog while at work! And this right here is why, you got me a crying now! I hope Nell comes home soon!! Hugs from Fort Worth!
Ginger On Thursday, July 24 at 10:17 am
The reason that I love your blog is the personal aspect of it. I love being able to peek into your world through a story.
I am hopeful that Nell will return.
susie On Thursday, July 24 at 10:17 am
I'm not a crier either, but thanks for making me tear up at work…I want her to come home too.
Pensguys On Thursday, July 24 at 10:20 am
You GOTTA make me cry too???????
LisaR On Thursday, July 24 at 10:26 am
I remember once that my mom's favorite cat – who NEVER strayed far from home – disappeared for two months. They live on a horse farm in the country, not like yours, naturally, but still in the sticks. They feared a coyote grabbed her. Well – she showed up at the end of the summer, skinny and dirty, but otherwise perfectly fine. We never did know where she went, but always referred to it as "Muffin's Lost Summer."
Don't give up hope. Not yet.
Nett in K.C. On Thursday, July 24 at 10:38 am
Well, don't that beat all. I'm not a crier, either, but you made my eyes water up.
Judi On Thursday, July 24 at 10:38 am
I confess, I read your site almost daily. And, I have been so sad about Nell. But, when I read today's post and saw that you have 1294 comments, I wonder – do you really get a chance to read all of them? btw, dogs are truly blessings from the Lord
Kim L On Thursday, July 24 at 10:43 am
Ok Ree, now I'm trying to wipe away my tears before my Hubby comes into the livingroom!! I'm an ugly crier too, and it seem to take forever for the splotchiness to go away. I feel your pain tho, and MM's. I would be simply heartbroken if one of our two Border Collies was to suddenly disappear. I really, really hope that Nell comes home, all happy and covered in mud and burrs, with a smile on her face. Maybe she's off having a romantic tryst with a neighbouring dog, and just wanted a bit of a break from rounding cattle. Wherever she is, I hope she feels the love from your family.
Jen On Thursday, July 24 at 11:10 am
I'm crying with you… and keep praying that she finds her way home. Big hugs to you.
You know, our family dog ran away when I was a teen, and was gone for two very long weeks before we got a call from a family who had found her, bought her a bed, new toys, bones, and tried to convince us to leave her with them! I'm really hoping Nell is just taking a short vacation with a different set of friends and will wander home soon.
Laura On Thursday, July 24 at 11:21 am
Oh Ree Im still so sad about your Nell. Im hoping shell come linpimg home osme day are the other dogs ok? I know when my kitty died last July the two boys were lost for a few months. The still run when we open the dorr to see if shes coming in.Its ok to cry. I still do.


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Newcastle disease, wild birds - USA (02): (MN)
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Newcastle disease - Pakistan (04): (SD) peacock, RFI 20120807.1232621
Newcastle disease - Pakistan (03): peacock, susp. 20120730.1220062
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Have any of you ever tried to trace China? I had a set of China given to me by my grandmother - it's at least from the 30's or 40's. I've had a heck of a time trying to find out anything about it. It's gold plated (not just the trim, all of it), with the "lovers" (man with mandolin playing to woman in flowing gown) as the centre picture. On the back it says "Gloria Fine Porcelain Bayreuth West Germany". I've tried just about every China and porcelain dealer I can find, but nothing comes up. Does anyone have an idea of where I might try? Thanks so much.
let me know what happens, I swear in past life I was a detective. Ilove the search!
I've already contacted replacements.com and they emailed me back and I emailed them back - still waiting :-)
Hi! Spoke to an aquaintance in the china business. Has actually seen the pattern you have if her memory serves her right it is called "love story" Bayreuth is the manufacturer. It was more available in the U.S. at Hudson's. Anyhow, she recommends contacting a company in. North Carolina called REPLACEMENTS all I could get is 1-800-737-5223. She said they are very reputable and they (her store) deals with them often. Let me know.
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Saturday, March 27, 2010
Something Sewn
52 comments:
- Julie said...
both the quilt and baby are adorable!
- March 27, 2010 at 4:21 PM
- Jeni said...
Cute quilt top! The aqua really makes the squares pop :)
And what a beautiful little boy! So tiny!
- March 27, 2010 at 4:22 PM
- kheli said...
Ditto on the cutie-pie and the beautiful quilt!
(those toes are soooooo cute)
- March 27, 2010 at 4:24 PM
- True Blue Nana said...
Will you give that precious fellow a squeeze for me?
- March 27, 2010 at 4:33 PM
- Krista said...
you're amazing! my son is 3 months old and I'm barely making it into the shower each day. That picture is very sweet, and the quilt is great.
- March 27, 2010 at 4:58 PM
- Ashe Family said...
Love the quilt top and the new baby is so gorgeous!
- March 27, 2010 at 5:16 PM
- Dianne said...
oh geez...he's so cute! oh...and the quilt is awesome too :)
- March 27, 2010 at 5:16 PM
- Tricia said...
Awwww, he is gorgeous! Cute toes and those kissing cheeks, those are the best I have seen in awhile! Enjoy him, they grow up so fast....
I love your quilt, love your quilt! Thanks for sharing it! And I had to laugh at the bribery thing...yep bribery works and any of its forms!
Happy Spring!
- March 27, 2010 at 5:17 PM
- Mary said...
What a cute quilt, and an even cuter baby! I'm impressed that you found time to sew with a newborn!
- March 27, 2010 at 5:22 PM
- phunk said...
He is an adorable baby!
The quilt is beautiful too but he steals the show ;)
- March 27, 2010 at 5:47 PM
- Chris said...
Dang...seeing you snuggle that little guy is SO fun. My little one is climbing on the kitchen counter these days. I LOVE that quilt design. I'll have to study it for future use!
- March 27, 2010 at 6:00 PM
- RaeLyn said...
Love, Love the quilt! (and the baby too, so darling). Where did you get the fun "boy" fabric--fish, dogs, helicopters, and monkeys!?
- March 27, 2010 at 6:12 PM
- Care said...
What a sweetie!!
I am in LLOOVVEE with that quilt!! Can we have a tutorial?? Pretty pleeeease??? (As if you have time to do a tutorial!!)
- March 27, 2010 at 6:12 PM
- Leslie said...
beautiful quilt and even more beautiful baby
- March 27, 2010 at 6:29 PM
- Blue Is Bleu said...
How you're able to put the baby down to sew is beyond me! He's gorgeous!!! The quilt top's gorgeous too :)
- March 27, 2010 at 6:41 PM
- Jessica said...
So there is hope out there for those of us with newborns! I actually need to do some "necessity" sewing of diapers and wipes!
BTW - your newborn looks a lot like my newborn ;) At least in the face. It's uncanny!
- March 27, 2010 at 6:51 PM
- Goddess in Progress said...
What a sweet little peanut!
And gorgeous, gorgeous quilt top. The blue is really great. Love that design. Just did something similar for a quilt block. Must be something in the air! :-)
- March 27, 2010 at 8:16 PM
- Me? A Mom? said...
Sweet baby rolls!
I LOVE that block design. I might have to file that away for a future quilt!
- March 27, 2010 at 8:24 PM
- Keriann said...
Oh my gosh I LOVE that quilt design!!
- March 27, 2010 at 8:25 PM
- Mary on Lake Pulaski said...
How sweet!
- March 27, 2010 at 8:25 PM
- Linda said...
Your little guy is SO sweet! I never could do anything extra when I had babies. Brushing my teeth was a luxury. You are incredible!
- March 27, 2010 at 8:27 PM
- One Shabby Chick said...
oh - I keep dreaming of babies :-) but we have 4 and are done...he is so cute!! And that quilt is gorgeous - love the design!
- March 27, 2010 at 8:29 PM
- Andi said...
Double delicious!!
- March 27, 2010 at 10:02 PM
- Karen said...
What a gorgeous photo of Mum and bub. I really like your quilt. Love your fabric choices.
- March 27, 2010 at 11:50 PM
- Copper Patch said...
Munchable! Enjoy those snuggles. The quilt is stunning!
- March 28, 2010 at 3:38 AM
- Rinachiyya said...
Love your quilt and your baby.
What a joy he must be and how blessed you are to have him.
There has not been a quilt I did not like that you made.
You sure have a of talent.
- March 28, 2010 at 6:20 AM
- paulette said...
Your quilt is gorgeous but the baby...OMG too cute!! I would frame that picture!! Too precious!! Enjoy that little guy because before you blink twice he will be a young man!!
Thanks for sharing!
- March 28, 2010 at 7:18 AM
- Sarah @ Mum In Bloom said...
The buffet is fab.. but where's that flat screen tv you told hubby would be on top ;o)
What a sweet time you're having with your beautiful baby. I'm loving the photos and posts :)
- March 28, 2010 at 7:25 AM
- justmail said...
Both your creations are extraordinary! When the quilt came into view, I thought, "Wow! Simple and yet really unusual because of color and design choices." Then that little man's pic came up. You are one lucky lady. I am so impressed with your ability to balance your life. I know it isn't easy, but you make it look as if it is.
- March 28, 2010 at 7:26 AM
- Sew It To Me said...
Love the quilt top pattern and colors!
- March 28, 2010 at 8:29 AM
- sewbeeit said...
Great job on both accounts!
- March 28, 2010 at 8:29 AM
- sewbeeit said...
Great job on both accounts!
- March 28, 2010 at 8:29 AM
- Heather said...
Your little guy is so adorable. You are such a lucky momma to have a great baby. Beautiful quilt as well.
- March 28, 2010 at 8:32 AM
- Miss Sews-it-all said...
What a cutie-patootie baby boy! Great job on the quilt, too.
- March 28, 2010 at 8:35 AM
- allsewnup said...
How sweet {makes me think about having another}. I'm thrilled to have both a new grandson and great nephew this spring.
- March 28, 2010 at 8:36 AM
- Bella Linguini said...
My first thought was that the quilt is just beautiful. And then I saw the cuddly cute baby!
- March 28, 2010 at 8:47 AM
- fiberdoodles said...
What a beautiful baby! And the quilt is just too cute! Happy sewing AND snuggling!!
- March 28, 2010 at 9:06 AM
- Danielle said...
He is perfect! Congrats on being able to get some fantastic sewing done, too... love the setting. Very unusual, and the aqua rocks.
- March 28, 2010 at 9:19 AM
- KatieQ said...
Seeing pictures of your sweet baby brings back memories of my own when they were that age. I have to admit, I often felt overwhelmed and didn't manage to get any sewing in until they were much older.
- March 28, 2010 at 9:22 AM
- Christina said...
Love the quilt! And the baby! He is seriously cute!
- March 28, 2010 at 10:36 AM
- rusluvsme said...
What a sweet little baby! Oh I miss those days, our youngest is 8 yrs old! The quilt is darling, love the colors!
- March 28, 2010 at 1:31 PM
- Poppyprint said...
That is a truly lovely photo with your baby. I wish I had a pretty, artful pic of me with my kids...sigh, they're all pre-teen now and getting them in a photo with their *gasp* parents is near impossible!
The quilt is fantastic!
- March 28, 2010 at 4:47 PM
- Julie said...
you quilt and your baby are wonderful.
do you think that you will make this quilt a tutorial?? or a pattern for your shop??
I think it would make a darling I spy quilt for my little guy.
thanks julie
- March 28, 2010 at 5:15 PM
- Kellie said...
eh! your delicious baby is making my ovaries twang (my soon-to-be-5 baby just modelled his new school uniform for me and he looked so grown up I nearly cried).
And that yummy quilt! Is it your own design - it rocks!
- March 28, 2010 at 11:05 PM
- Karen said...
...oh second babies!!!! Their almost always such little angels!!!
- March 29, 2010 at 5:24 AM
- panamamama said...
So precious!
- March 29, 2010 at 5:41 AM
- angela said...
Adorable! I just want to gobble him up!
- March 29, 2010 at 5:54 AM
- randi said...
your little one is simply adorable!
- March 29, 2010 at 5:55 AM
- Magnolia Designs said...
that is one sweetie, sweetie baby and one gorgeous quilt Allison. my Baby Lawson is already waaay too big, I'm gonna kiss those cute toes as long as i can!
- March 31, 2010 at 8:04 PM
- Tammy said...
Dang! That boy is adorable! Makes my 5 month old look ginormous! Please go right now and give him a good neck-nuzzle on my behalf!!~
p.s. also beautiful quilt!
- March 31, 2010 at 8:35 PM
- Minka's Studio said...
Congratulations! He's precious.
- April 4, 2010 at 5:24 PM
- Nishant said...
Cute quilt top! The aqua really makes the squares pop :)
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Though Roadside Seafood bills itself as a mobile food truck, its more akin to a mobile food trailer, making pop-up appearances at food festivals and several businesses in North Charleston and Mount Pleasant.
But no matter the location, its certainly worth the drive, wait or walkup to the window.
Roadside Seafood is a nifty lil fish wagon, serving up tasty takeout dishes from local waters.
Roadside smartly seeks out other area purveyors, as well, such as buying breads from Ashley Bakery and organic spices from the Charleston Spice Company.
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Theres also the Big Easy ($8), this one featuring lightly breaded shrimp plus fried green tomatoes and a special tangy sauce.
Really, its tough to go wrong with either of the two, though neither is likely the most popular item.
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This was my breakfast this morning. I loved it. SO good. Instead of stevia powder, I drizzled honey over the top. YUM.
This message to Ursula and anyone concerned about health risks of artificial sweeteners...stevia is does NOT contain aspartame. It is an all natural plant extract and is actually a food supliment. This recipe looks simple and yummy. Think I may try it using cream cheese for an apple dip.
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We had this for breakfast today with apple slices and a mini cinnamon-raisin bagel with pumpkin butter. Used Truvia instead of stevia, and we ate it as an apple dip. Very nice.
This was great! I makes a good, healthy, protein and vitamin packed dessert.
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Good tip! Wow, if I shook some in my backyard, might I end up with some mushrooms there next year?
Consumers Energy is still fielding reports of power outages from various substations, and wasn't sure exactly what neighborhoods are involved. Many traffic lights are out along Westnedge, we're told.
Three. Flint is up there, too.
I wrote this for the Kalamazoo Gazette, and Battle Creek is in our backyard — hence the localized headline.
I believe the Saginaw folks may be working on their own story about the Forbes article, in which Saginaw will likely figure prominently in the headline.
Thanks for the assist.
Do you think the FBI's net was cast too wide?
Mr. Anderson, the FBI report uses metropolitan areas, "regions that usually consist of a large city and its suburbs or clusters of closely linked smaller cities," according to the Forbes story.
I'd interested in hearing from anyone who has adopted on of these dogs, either in Allegan or from another shelter.
Monday's crime report will be posted tomorrow.
Of course I yield to those with the right of way, but I also yield to those who don't have it, rather than end up " dead right" as the old Public Safety campaign used to say.
I hope the grapes make a comeback as they did a few years ago!
I'm not blaming the roundabout, and I drove them all the time on MSU's campus back in the day. But I still find them intimidating, and I think people who have never negotiated them before do tend to slow down or stop to get their bearings. Add bikes and pedestrians to the mix, and yikes! DJ, I agree; I yield to whatever can kill me, whether i'm the pedestrian crossing as cars run red lights or a bicyclist in amongst cars and trucks.
I confess, I find them intimidating.
Minneyelo, we certainly weren't sitting on this story-- we released it as soon as the police told us of the crime, which, in this case, was, as you point out, weeks later, when they needed help from the public to find the perpetrator, apparently. As far as your criticism of the headline, I much prefer actual details that make a point to cliches such as "in broad daylight" or "right in his living room."
I'm not sure where you got that Mr. Barnum was unexcited-- he and the others in his office seemed to me to be huge fans of the birds. He wasn't complaining about the pigeon graveyard, I asked about it because I had heard about the clogged gutters and was intrigued by the thought that these fierce hunters created such a mess. I though readers would enjoy that detail. I wonder if maybe a webcam might be more likely after the birds become established?
So, thanks for the question. I followed up and got a story that I think many parents will find enlightening. http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2012/04/court_orders_south_haven_runaw.html#incart_river_default
Turns out the girl is in trouble, too.
Nice use of the satire flag, DJ. Thanks. Saves me from trying to explain datelines.
That's where it is, on Riverview. The owner says it's a Kalamazoo address, so we went with that.
Far be it from me to speculate about who might be charged with what, but I'll try to get an answer today from someone in law enforcement. Kazoobrownie, it is always likely that there are circumstances -- "all of the facts"--not present in any news story about crimes. We report what we've got as soon as we get it, but usually details don't come out until matters get to court (or ever, if they are settled out of court).


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The invention concerns a process for the dehydration of a colloidal dispersion of liposomes in an aqueous liquid medium, this process being aimed at extending the conservation of the liposomes and to enable their efficient use at a later date.
According to this process, there is prepared a mixture of a hydrophilic compound and the liposome dispersion. This mixture is then subjected to a dehydration operation leading to the formation of liposomes in the form of a stable powder which can be stored for a long period and from which a dispersion of liposomes can be reconstituted.
1. A process for the dehydration of a colloidal dispersion of liposomes in an aqueous liquid medium, which comprises mixing a hydrophilic compound with the liposome dispersion and dehydrating the mixture to form a stable liposome containing powder which can be stored and reconstituted in an aqueous medium as a liposome dispersion.
2. The process of claim 1, in which the mixture is dehydrated by first freezing said mixture of the liposome dispersion and the hydrophilic compound and, thereafter, removing water from said frozen mixture by reduced pressure evaporation to obtain said powder of liposomes.
3. The process of claims 1 or 2, wherein the liposomes consist essentially of vesicles of a liquid encapsulated in a film of a lipid and said mixture includes, by weight, at least as much of the hydrophilic compound as of the lipid used to form the liposomes.
4. The process of claim 3 wherein the weight ratio of the hydrophilic compound to the lipid is from 1 to 1 to 4 to 1.
5. The process of claim 3, wherein said hydrophilic compound is selected from the group comprising dextran, gum arabic, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl pyrrolidone and ox-albumin.
The present invention concerns the conservation of liposomes which are in the form of a colloidal dispersion in an aqueous medium.
As already known, the term "liposome" is currently used to call some microscopic vesicles which contain a liquid and the walls of which are formed from lipids of general formula XY, wherein X is a polar hydrophilic group and Y is a non-polar hydrophobic group.
The following groups can be mentioned as examples of polar groups X: phosphato, carboxy, sulfato, amino, hydroxy and choline. Examples on non-polar groups Y are: saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbons such as alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl substituents which may possibly be substituted by a cyclo-alkyl radical.
As further known, liposomes are much advantageous for encapsulating biologically active substances. In this case, they may advantageously be formed from phospholipids such as lecithin, phosphatidyl-ethanolamine, phosphatidyl-serine or phosphatidic acid, for example.
However, because the liposome dispersions have a rather short and ill-known storage life, it is generally necessary to put them into use during the first months after preparation in order to avoid undesirable modifications in the course of time.
Thus, despite the many potential interesting applications of the liposomes, the use thereof has been limited by their relatively short storage life.
It would therefore be desirable to increase the conservation period of the liposomes and thus broaden their many applications in the encapsulation field. However, because of the relatively unstable structure of the liposomes, such conservation is connected with the solving of important practical problems. An object of the present invention is to markedly increase the conservation period of the liposomes and to maintain them in a stable condition from which they can be used, efficiently, at a later date.
Thus, an object of the present invention is a process for the dehydration of a liposome colloidal dispersion in an aqueous liquid medium, which comprises mixing a hydrophilic compound with the liposome dispersion and subjecting the obtained mixture to a dehydration operation leading to the formation of liposomes in the form of a stable powder which can be stored for a long period and from which, and with an aqueous medium, a liposome dispersion can be reconstituted.
Preferably, the dehydration will be carried out by lyophilisation (freeze-drying) which consists in subjecting said mixture to freezing followed by reduced pressure evaporation. Thus, the aqueous medium can be separated from the liposome vesicles by going directly from the solid to the gaseous state, the liposomes, therefore, not being subjected to any rough treatment and, thus, possible damages being avoided.
The liposome powder thus obtained is very stable during storage at room temperature and under moisture protection in a closed container, for instance in a vacuum-sealed package. This powder can be stored for a long period and, thereafter, reused by redispersing in a suitable aqueous medium in order to reconstitute a liposome dispersion.
Now, the dehydration operation is, in itself, not sufficient to practically implement the process of the invention and the initial mixing with a hydrophilic compound is a must. Effectively, it has been shown from experiments that the simple dehydration by lyophilisation of the liposome dispersion results in the formation of an oily sticking residue which is practically insoluble in water afterwards and which is thus useless for the reconstitution of a liposome dispersion suitable for usual liposome application. Consequently, the process of the invention not only enables a prolonged storage of the liposomes but, simultaneously, ensures that they are under a form suitable for recovery and further uses.
The hydrophilic compound used for carrying out the process of the invention can be advantageously selected among various high molecular weight compounds. For instance, very satisfactory results have been obtained with different hydrophilic polymers such as dextran, ox-albumin, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyvinyl-pyrrolidone and gum arabic. Lower molecular weight compounds, such as sucrose can also be used. Therefore, said hydrophilic compound is actually a stabilizing additive which protects the liposomes of the dehydrated product and keeps them in a condition suitable for further use. Further, the presence of such a hydrophilic compound in the liposome powder is not likely to cause any particular inconvenience, especially if natural polymers chosen among those described above are used. Thus, when dextran is used, any kind of subsequent use of the liposome powder according to the invention can be contemplated.
In the cases where the liposomes thus preserved should be injected into the blood system, polyvinyl-pyrrolidone or dextran will preferably be used as the hydrophilic compound. Conversely, if the liposomes must be administered orally, it is possible to use all the hydrophilic compounds exemplified above.
The amount of said hydrophilic compound to be mixed with the liposome dispersion before dehydration will preferably be equal to the quantity of the substance making the liposome walls of said dispersion. However, this quantity of hydrophilic compound is not critical and can be varied within wide limits when using different embodiments of the invention.
The following Examples illustrate the invention in more details.
A liposome dispersion in water was prepared which comprised 25 mg of lecithin per ml of dispersion; the encapsulated solution was a 100 mg/ml aqueous insulin solution. Dextran (Pharmacia T-70) (25 mg/ml) was added as a stabilizer to the liposome dispersion and was thoroughly mixed therein. The liquid mixture was placed at -30� C. for an hour after which it had solidified, then it was subjected to a reduced pressure of 0.1 Torr which caused the sublimation of the ice in a few hours.
The fine lyophilized powder thus obtained was stored under vaccum for a period of time. One hundred mg samples were taken at intervals, the first right after lyophilisation, the others after a fortnight, 1 month, 2 months, 6 months, 1 year and 1.5 years of storage period. These samples were easily dispersed in water and thus provided reconstituted dispersions of liposomes. Said dispersions were subjected to ultrafiltration in order to retain the liposomes and determine the amount of undamaged vesicles by titrating the free insulin of the filtrate and substracting the value from the total insulin of the dispersion. The results, recorded in Table I below, indicate that about 30% of the liposomes were destroyed initially during lyophilisation. On the other hand, the undamaged liposomes of the lyophilized powder did not undergo any significant degradation even after 1.5 year storage time.
TABLE I______________________________________Liposome condition(storage time) % of undamaged liposomes______________________________________ Initial dispersion 1005 Immediately after dehydration 68.2 15 days 71.5 1 month 64.8 6 months 66.6 1 year 70.410 1.5 years 65.2______________________________________
The observed variations (�5%) around the average value are within the margin of measurement errors.
There was proceeded as described in Example I above with the difference that dextran was replaced by an equal weight of gum arabic as stabilizer. After dehydration, the lyophilized powder contained 71.5% of the liposomes of the original colloidal dispersion. After two month storage, this value was still 70.2%, i.e. the storage period had caused no significant damage to the liposomes.
Other comparative experiments were run on the storage life of liposomes according to the invention and according to the procedures of Examples 1 and 2 above and using, respectively as stabilizers, ox-albumin, gum arabic, dextran, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyvinyl-pyrrolidone (PVP). The weight ratios of stabilizers to the lecithin of the liposomes was 1:1 on one series of cases and 4:1 in another series of cases. The results from these experiments showed that all stabilizers behaved about similarly and that increasing the amount thereof relatively to the liposomes improved the conservation results. For instance, in the 4:1 ratio series, the recovery level after lyophilization went up to 76.2% of undamaged liposomes (stabilizer, gum arabic).
The above discussion shows that the process of the invention can be worked relatively simply and rapidly. The dehydration by lyophilization, as disclosed, is particularly advantageous since it is a careful processing which causes only a small percentage loss of the liposomes subjected thereto. It is however possible to contemplate other dehydration means, e.g. drying in the presence of air at moderate temperature in order to prevent destroying the liposomes by heat.
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Country music fans can be forgiving
By John Goodspeed : November 15, 2012 : Updated: November 16, 2012 2:16pm
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FRANKLIN, TN - OCTOBER 24: Randy Travis performs during CMT Crossroads: The Avett Brothers And Randy Travis tape at The Factory, Liberty Hall in Franklin, Tennessee on October 24, 2012 CMT Crossroads: The Avett Brothers And Randy Travis airs only on CMT November 23rd 2012
Heartache, hard times and drinking are mainstay themes of country music, and many stars have turned lyrics into reality with careers that hardly missed a beat.
George Jones was arrested for DUI while driving a riding lawn mower to a liquor store. Willie Nelson has faced numerous charges for marijuana possession. Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw were charged with assault. Merle Haggard and David Alan Coe spent time in prison in their younger days.
As a teen in North Carolina, Randy Travis was arrested for various offences, but he left those days behind with a superstar career that began in the mid-1980s and included a string of seven consecutive No. 1 singles and hits through the 2000s.
Travis' trouble with the law, though, came roaring back this year, beginning in February with an arrest for public intoxication at the parking lot of a church near Tioga, the small town north of Dallas where he lives.
Then, on Aug. 6, he was charged with driving while intoxicated and threatening officers after a one-car accident near Tioga. He was nude, making the incident even more salacious, and it was widely reported.
Two weeks later, he was cited for assault after an incident in a church parking lot in Plano.
The next month, Travis was back on tour and performing before sellout crowds across the country.
"Ticket sales are steady and we are excited that Randy is coming to the Majestic Theatre," director of marketing-concerts Kym Atkins said in an email.
After the incidents, fans were quick to post messages of love and encouragement on Travis' website. Here is a sample:
Fans can be very forgiving.
"Billy Joe Shaver shot a guy in the face and Johnny Rodriguez killed a guy. Things like that used to really hurt a career but now it helps it," said country music legend Johnny Bush. "I don't know why, but it's an appeal now. Instead of hindering your crowds it seems to enhance it.
"I feel like I'm one of the unfortunate ones that haven't really screwed up. I've been looking for a chance but nothing's happened yet."
When Haggard was starting out, he considered changing his name to hide his prison past and asked Johnny Cash for advice, recalled Bush, the San Antonio resident who wrote and scored a hit with "Whiskey River," Willie Nelson's perennial concert opener.
"Cash said don't try to hide it. Admit it and the public will be forgiving," Bush said.
He hopes Travis' incidents do not hurt what has been a stellar career.
"I guarantee you he'll pack the Majestic Theatre," Bush said. "Country music fans can be forgiving if you have a human failing."
That echoes another theme of country music — redemption.
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'Hackproof' Quasar IV Android smartphone gets the go-ahead
A company claiming to make the most secure smartphone software on the market announces that it's on schedule to make the phones for real.
Remember the self-funded high-end smartphone with an approach to security so strong, it promises to rebuff data thieves? Well, startup QSAlpha announced on Wednesday that its Quasar IV Android smartphone is now going into production.
What's more, the company reveals that its manufacturing partner is "one of the world's largest consumer electronics OEM manufacturers."
My instinct says this mystery partner is Samsung, based on the company's interest in security through its Samsung Knox product , and in Samsung's willingness to take risks with unique and niche products, like the deeply curved Samsung Galaxy Round , Samsung Galaxy Golden Android flip phone , and even the Samsung Galaxy Note series, which the company has turned into a successful line.
Although QSAlpha has a prototype phone to show off, it isn't the hardware the company is most concerned in selling. Instead, it's QSAlpha's secure take on Android that will be this mobile security company's bread and butter.
QSAlpha says it will ship the high-end smartphone -- which will include Android 4.3, a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, and a 13-megapixel camera -- sometime in 2014. Read all about the Quasar IV here .


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The Houston school board, on a 7-2 vote tonight, gave final approval to a new evaluation system that will hold teachers more accountable for their students' test scores. Trustees did not change their position from last month when they gave initial approval to the plan. The board's action prompted immediate praise from U.S. Education Secretary […] [Read More]