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Dec 30 2008
The Dichotomy of Motherhood
First, a confession: I think I used the word dichotomy incorrectly in the title of this post. But dichotomy is one of those words whose usage has somewhat veered from the original meaning, so I'm just going with the diluted, dumbed-down version because I feel comfortable enough around you all to shoot high and miss. Miserably. And hey, if anyone ever just clicks on my site, reads the titles of the posts, then leaves without reading the entire post, I'm home free—they might even think I'm smart.
And now. For the post.
Gosh, I can sure talk something to death, can't I?
Don't answer that.
This is my sister, Betsy. She six years younger than me and just had her first baby last July—an experience I shared with you here, because, as my sister, Betsy is required to permit me to share whatever aspects of her life I want to share. That whole "I respect my family's privacy" does not apply to Betsy, because she is pretty much me, but in another body. A skinnier, more olive-skinned body, granted…but still.
My baby nephew, Elliot, was such a welcome member of the family. Betsy had had two consecutive miscarriages in the year leading up to his birth, and though she's always been a roll-with-the-punches type of gal and didn't have all her hopes hanging on having a child, she began to worry a bit when she realized it might not happen for her. But Matt, her tech nerd husband, has a twelve-year-old daughter named Reagan, whom Betsy loves as her own, so if a baby didn't happen, she probably would have been more equipped to handle it than the average gal.
Then Elliot was born. And Betsy fell in love.
Betsy fell in deep, mindnumbing, feel-it-in-your-core love.
My oldest can't stay away from him.
And Reagan loves Elliot like he's been a part of her life forever.
So what could possibly be wrong? The baby is perfect, everyone loves him, and Betsy loves him most of all. The end.
Or not.
It's been interesting to see my little sister adapt to motherhood. While she's completely smitten with her new baby, she's also been complete blindsided by the day-in, day-out rigors of caring for a tiny child. Ironically, everyone in my family—Betsy included—assumed that she, more than anyone, would be equipped to handle things. After all, she was a consistent presence when each of my four babies were born, walking the floor and rubbing their tummies during the difficult first months of their lives. My brother had two babies, too, and Betsy was right there to step in and help. And she always knew what to do.
But having her own baby? By Betsy's own admission, it's been a gut check. Caring for your sister's baby for a few hours at a time here and there, she has discovered, doesn't hold a candle to being the single source of nutrition and daily care for a big, chubby, growing baby boy. At the age of 34, she's officially experiencing the most difficult time in her life. Suddenly, the confidence and grace with which she dealt with the early months of her nieces' and nephews' lives has *poof* flown out the window, and while it's getting increasingly better, she still feels like she's wandering around in the wilderness half the time. I try to give her advice and support, but the perspective of someone who's lived through it four times sometimes isn't much help to someone who's deep in the trenches with her first baby. By the fourth baby, you let them juggle knives; if it's your first, though, you want to do everything by the book.
Bless her little heart.
At the same time, though, she's never been happier. It doesn't matter how profound the sleep deprivation is, or how many times a day she has to carry Elliot around the house and keep him occupied. She still gasps every time she sees him…and she wouldn't change it for the world.
It's the most difficult thing she's ever done…and the most wonderful.
This is the dichotomy of motherhood.
(Or is it a paradox?)
And furthermore, this photo has nothing to do with today's post:
452 Comments
Traveldoc On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:07 am
Yer totally smittem by that little fellow. I reckon this is the 3 or 4th post about the Elliot the Great i'm reading in the last coupla months.
Nikki H On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:10 am
Yup. Welcome to motherhood. Or should that be MOTHERHOOD? and AUNTIEHOOD, looks like.
And that last shot–I lurve seeing a man being a father like that. But what's up with that kid you don't love the most?
Sonja Chandler On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:10 am
I think the whole first time mother thing very much is the most difficult/wonderful thing to ever experience. i remember sittling in the bathtub after being home after the birth of my 1st child and balling (like a baby) and thinking what in the world do I do now. I am completely and totally responsible for this beautiful creatures health and well being. It was a wake up call of epic proportions.
But things always have a way moving on, and working out just fine, then you move onto a whole new set of challenges like pre-school and then what we should let them watch on t.v. and at what age can they date and can they wear that grungy looking t-shirt and do I even let them head of to college and eat sushi and attend frat partys. Oh dear, I think I wil go sit in the bathtub and ball again. I get back with ya later.
Motherhood is a many splendored thing indeed.
Great post.
Sorry I talked to much.
'lls ee ya later.
morgan On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:13 am
Look at that little chub! Such a big boy. Being a first time mom is hard, I feel for her! We have another one on the way and I am already preparing for the sleepless nights, endless feedings and all the joys of a new bambino!
Sharon On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:13 am
Elliot is sooo cute.
TheCottonWife On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:14 am
I've been getting back into the newborn trenches after a four year break. Now the baby is 6 months old and will be a big sister in July. Frying pan, anyone?
Trinad On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:15 am
Did you get your furniture from Lorec Ranch? It looks exactly like a lot of the stuff that they have…….and that I have in my house. I just love the Rustic look. What beautiful pictures Ree. Any exciting plans for the New Year????? Happy Early New Years to you and your family.
Allie On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:16 am
I remember too when I was a first time mother and wanted to do everything by the book. Now that I have three little boys, I know that is not always possible.
What a sweet little Elliot! And BTW, your little sister and you have the same gregarious smile (wow, I used a big word).
FringeGirl On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:17 am
Ah, yes, motherhood is something else. When I was a teenager I prided myself on how many children I could babysit at once. I couldn't understand the fuss mother's made until I had one of my own. 24/7 is a huge responsibility. It's life-altering. When I added my second into the mix 23 months later, I was doubly shocked. What a love, what a lot of work.
Your sister is beautiful.
BOSSY On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:17 am
She's just such a darn doll. Bossy forgot what she was going to say. Rest up wile you're with the relatives, Wetsy!
girlsmama On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:18 am
This post is so true! I feel guilty sometimes about how much more effort I put into number one than number four. But they are all loved and cherished and that's what matters.
Tammy On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:18 am
As the mother of two grown daughters, one of which has blessed us with 2 grandchildren…..there is nothing better than seeing the same look of motherhood on your own daughters face. That's when we are parents know we "done good".
Ahhhh….lifes little pleasures…
coloradolady On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:19 am
We all fell in love with Elliot! I feel for ya' Betsy, but it does get better…….
sarah On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:19 am
I think it's a paradox but I'm not the end all be all of english language. I've never written or said "dichotomy" in my life, you've helped me learn to spell it. I have friends who can use words like dichotomy and paradox in their everyday speach. I just happen to sit there and look like the villiage idiot because I have no idea what they're talking about, and I question if they even know themselves.
Becky On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:20 am
This SO reminds me of my first year of teaching. I always tell the "newbies"; "Your first year of teaching is like having your first child. It is wonderful and amazing but you'd never, EVER want to do it again!" – I guess that's why years two and on/baby two and on are not quite so overwhelming. Nice that you can be the big sis – a real Blessing to Betsy. Gosh… what memories this brings back and I have to admit, I am glad mine are 19 and 21! ha!
Hokie Deb On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:20 am
–>This set of pictures with your commentary is one of your best posts. My "baby" just turned two in November and I don't miss the sleepless nights; I miss him being so tiny.
Melissa B. On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:22 am
What!? I've been with my sister through all 3 of her pregnancies and births and now with the growing-up of her blessings… when I have my own it's going to be DIFFERENT!? But I've had to take care of a 1 week old (while my sis had her gall bladder out) for an entire week. Oh great, now I may just have to rethink this baby thing…. not really. I can't wait to have a baby!!! That's my dream, to have a baby of my own. My two "step"sons are my life but to actually give birth, oh the dream of my life.
Elliot is an absolute cutie and you and Betsy are both stunning women!
Have a very blessed New Year!
The Unconventional Doctor's Wife On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:23 am
Betsy Wetsy has officially joined "the sisterhood!" Glad to have her! You are so right Ree, motherhood is a lesson in having opposite emotions coexist in your brain and heart constantly. And the good news/bad news is that it continues for the rest of your life. It just changes into things like "I want him to have friends and be happy but if I let him go to a friends house I can't watch over him". Ahh motherhood–the hardest, most joy filled experience ever.
Amanda On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:24 am
you said it so well. The highs wouldn't be that high and dazzling if the lows weren't gut wrenching and tear jerking. I'm so glad Wetsy is surviving her trial by fire!
Suzanne On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:26 am
Such a beautiful baby (and mother). I am feeling all kinds of strange pullings on my heart strings. I was on the other end of the spectrum from Betsy, I had no nieces or nephews, and absolutely hated babysitting. I did not care for children much, but knew I wanted to have my own one day. I was seriously concerned that when I did have my own I would hate them and be a terrible mother. Thankfully that natural love for something you have created came through and I have a beautiful relationship with my daughter. Miscarriages can be very difficult. I had two after my daughter was born and have been unable to get pregnant since. It sure does make me appreciate the one that I have all the more.
I hope you and yours have a wonder New Year!
Brigid of Calif. On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:27 am
Looks like Elliot can't help inviting hugs and kisses,,,he's precious! LOL at "By the fourth baby, you let them juggle knives." Thanks for the lovely pics and the laughs on this foggy morning.
Jadie On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:27 am
Aww…Elliot is just so round and cute!
PonyGirl On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:27 am
Your sister is such a doll. It's very sweet to watch her journey with litte Elliot. I saw a movie last night where a couple was in the midst of their first baby (who was colicky to boot) and they were saying how hard it is, how much you have to give up, and nobody really prepares you for that (I personally think they hear it but don't believe it or can't imagine it until they own the experience.) Well I wouldn't know I don't have children yet, and as I get older it gets more terrifying, I wonder if I'll ever have the energy for them. I guess you find it, perhaps it's a different kind of energy? Have a great New Year's Eve!
Cara P. On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:30 am
Amen. Well said. I'm in the same boat.
Stephanie On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:30 am
So I was totally in the 'awwww' moment, and the last pic made me chuckle. You always do that! Great post. What a beautiful mama! I was 34 with my first, too. So tiring, I think I should have started when I was younger, but God had different plans…
I wish I could have looked as good as your sister at that age with a new baby! She looks GREAT!
Heidi On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:30 am
I think that's one of the things that makes it so wonderful–that it can be so hard at times. You love more when you sacrifice more.
Angela On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:31 am
My oldest will turn 20 in 2 days and I can still smell that new baby smell, feel that new baby touch and see him looking up at me while he was feeding. (He would die if he knew I just posted that). He is now a strong capable independent young man with a life that I am less and less a part of, but that is ok too. That is what we raised him and his brother's to be. Every stage has its ups and downs, they just change and we moms have to learn to enjoy where they are at the moment.
Michelle On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:31 am
Loved the last photo the best – cool man!
Mimi On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:32 am
(Useless trivia- Did you know a ancestor of Mr Webster was on the Mayflower?)
tdog On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:33 am
That was such a good post! And all of it exactly true. Oh and by the way, you guys are so gorgeous too!
Alice On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:34 am
Keep going lovely Betsy. It's by far the hardest thing I've ever done and made me sadder than it made me happy to start with. Thanks for being honest and real. Let her know life improves! Praying for her. xxx
Thunja On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:36 am
Isle Dance On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:36 am
It's amazing
what those precious
little creatures
do to us.
Deseree On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:38 am
Beautiful pictures and what a cute baby! I love that blue outfit…if my friend who is expecting finds out she is having a boy I am probably going to have to pick one of those up.
Angel On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:39 am
Thanks for posting this, Ree. I am expecting my first baby in May. I have lots of big sister and nannying experience with babies, but I am a little nervous about being responsible for my own baby 100% of the time. Especially since I'm a lawyer with a heavy case load and won't get much time off work after baby arrives. It's nice to know that Betsy is still loving the experience, even in the trenches. I'm sure I will too.
Susan On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:39 am
That last photo is a preview of coming attractions for Wetsy..that will be Elliot in a few years. Gawd, I love little boys..they are so fun!
newcountrygirl On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:41 am
Great post and photos.
Have a Happy New Year.
I really liked the one of your oldest and baby she looks like she is in a trance.
Karen Williams On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:42 am
Ree- Love the "juggle with knives" comment,, That's from the movie "Parenthood",,, right??! LOVE it! I use that like ALL the time, as I'm a mother of 3 boys and I can totally relate!
I love your devotion to your family,, that's what life's all about!
Sheila On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:44 am
That last photo has EVERYTHING to do with the post. That is your baby and he always will be. My youngest son will always be my baby too. Unless you count the dog, she is such a sweetie and a HUGE part of the family.
Susan Marie On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:46 am
It's all about family, isn't it, and we love 'em even when they do wear us out…
And I'm so happy to see the Lodge already full of happy memories and peaceful respite, and looking lived in!!
Laurie on the Prairie On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:46 am
You put it beautifully. And you stirred up some stuff in my heart about my sister and her baby who is now without her Mom. None of my own, but as you said "poof" I've been left sorta holding the babe here. Thanks for making it a thought provoking day … starting out a little rough here but … thanks, sorta, I think. I'm just saying …
Kiran On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:48 am
Beautiful family and photos! God bless and happy 2009! Any grand plans to usher in the new year?
Kati On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:51 am
Thank you for mentioning Betsy's miscarriages. After going through my first one this month I think it is important for other women to realize that they are not alone and that it happens more often than people mention. It is just one of those topics that people try to hush away and tip toe around.
Sending *hugs* to all of your readers who are thinking about their losses this holiday season. We are not alone.
Melanie On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:52 am
Oh yes, I'm expecting a second child this coming summer, and even though I had my first not that long ago, I know it will be that gut-check all over again. No book or class can ready you for it!
Caroline On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:52 am
Oh, that was too sweet of a post! What a precious baby Elliot is to have all that love…Loved the last picture by the way :o)
Slug-a-bed On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:52 am
I know exactly how Wetsy feels. Before you know it Elliot will be heading for preschool and Wets will have a 4 hour block of time to spend however she wants!
Did any of your guests get to spend the night at the Lodge Saturday? I am jealous. We traveled to your neck of the woods this weekend hunting for the perfect deal on a used truck. We went home empty handed after staying in a nasty budget motel that allowed dogs. Found the truck of my husbands dreams 2 hours from our home on the trip back. Go figure.
Julie On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:52 am
I would love to read your posts just one time and not sit down and weep. Oh, well, I guess in a few months after I have my baby, I'll be able to get through one day without weeping. Well, maybe a few months after that. I appreciate your sister's newness in all of this. And yet, I am glad I am expecting number 5. It is a lot less shocking to the system the more you have!
Julie On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:52 am
I would love to read your posts just one time and not sit down and weep. Oh, well, I guess in a few months after I have my baby, I'll be able to get through one day without weeping. Well, maybe a few months after that. I appreciate your sister's newness in all of this. And yet, I am glad I am expecting number 5. It is a lot less shocking to the system the more you have!
Wanna Be A Cowgirl On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:53 am
Yum, Being a mom is like ice cream…you can't help but love it even though it doesn't always treat your body kindly. I'm a firstie mom and its a wirlwind of wonderful, hard and diapers!
mosheep/Denise On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:54 am
Beautiful pictures of such a cute baby.
Betsy will do fine.
I see my nieces and nephews with theirr kids and it is just so great to see them react with thier kids.
It is also great to see all the cousins able to interact and play together. I envy my sister whenever she babysits her grandkids Even if all of them are there at the same time.
What I would give to see mine just once.
Kathleen On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:55 am
Best quote I've heard was from an actress on David Letterman, who was also a new mother. Just don't ask me which actress. She said there's that day you wake up several weeks into new motherhood and realize, "Oh, this is every day…" Love being a mom, but it does wear on a woman
BeachMama On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:55 am
Wow, for six months post your Sister looks Fabulous. You wouldn't know that she might find it a bit tough. Kids are great, they make you pull your hair out sometimes, but it is so worth every minute.
Junebug On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:56 am
Dichotomy is comparing or contrasting two different things, so paradox might be a better choice. Juggling knifes…so funny!
Dee Thompson On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:57 am
Nothing really prepares a person to be a first-time mom. Betsy is lucky to have you to help her. I so envy people their sisters sometimes. I have a dear cousin who is like a sister, but not quite.
Tell Betsy I became a first time Mom at age 41, to a 13 year old Russian orphan who didn't speak English. I am single. Talk about rough adjustments! LOL She's a beautiful, sweet 17 year old now. If I can do that, she can manage that cute baby!
Happy New Year!
Jane M On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:57 am
Ain't that the HONEST TRUTH– KIDS CHANGE YOUR LIFE F-O-R-E-V-E-R! But now, I can't hardly remember my "other" life — WHATEVER!
Melanie from Deep in the Heart of Central Texas On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:57 am
There is no way to explain being a first time mom. You just have to live it. Elliot seems to be doing just fine and Betsy is a beauitful mommy. I know her sister is very proud of her.
Steven On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:58 am
paradox. it's a paradox.
Mary On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:00 pm
Bestsy could pass for 19! OMG what great genes run in your family! Elliot is a gorgeous baby and he looks just like his big sister!
I'm sure your children are as smitten as you. How does Mike like the baby???
Elliot is going to be blessed to have such a great photographer taking his pictures.
Love the last picture too!
nancypants On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:02 pm
Mmmm…. many sleepless memories are being brought back… But I am happy to say that I just potty trained my fourth and last child and it's crazy how fast it all went. My older sister is still dealing with the sleep deprivation that her third baby is causing… and from the other side I look back and think how long ago it now seems (the sleeplessness and midnight madness) but how eternal it felt when going through it…
Motherhood is a crazy wonderful thing.
Mel from NY On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:04 pm
I remember the sleeplessness nights so very well. My 2 year old (and fina child) sleeps like a champ and I wouldnt trade it for anything….excpet maybe one more newborn….hmm…..
Linda On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:05 pm
I get that little baby pang in my bosom every time I see Elliot … can you imagine if I got to hold him and smell him? I would want another. He's adorable. I remember being in the trenches of mothering a baby those first months, but it really does go by so fast.
And I see a mommy in the making with your oldest daughter.
Pam K On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:06 pm
This made my heart leap and my eyes weep!
Jersey Lou On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:06 pm
I am the aunt that Betsy was before… I've always known that it's much easier to be the aunt (even when you babysit on the nights that the babies howl) than the mother. Lucky Betsy – she gets to be both in her lifetime!
Is that MM on the couch with your baby behind Punk #3?
You are blessed, Ree, all the way around!
Lynn/Tx On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:07 pm
brings back memories… I was 34 when I had my first baby…she is now 24 and her brother is 22—-and yes, the years do go by way to quickly Loved your post
Miss Notesy On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:07 pm
Your sister sounds like a wonderful mom. Goodness me, do I ever remember that feeling after my second child was born of what it was like to actually have your OWN baby. (I say second because my first was stillborn.) That baby is adorable.
Renee On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:09 pm
I know just how your sister is feeling. I really wanted to be the "perfect mom" and I can honestly say that I really feel like I have missed most of my childrens childhood. I was so worried about how "I looked" to others and if I was doing everything "right".
It has been just the last few years that I have put way my pride and found that you don't have to be perfect. My daughters are 14 and 11. I would **LOVE** to have another child so I could do it all over again…. just enjoying being with them.
I really wish I could get that time back….
Jenn From CNY On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:10 pm
Why can I only see the 1st picture but not the rest??????????
T On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:11 pm
My own daughter is due to have her first baby (a boy, too) in six weeks time. I will send her a link to this post, I think it will help her to know the highs and lows are coming. Thanks to you and Betsy for sharing.
Scott Roeben On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:11 pm
Please, please, if you get a chance, just thank each and every person in your life for letting us know about them. They're such interesting, attractive, interesting people, and your readers are enriched by getting to know them.
Denise On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:12 pm
I love all the pictures, but selfishly confess that the last is my favorite because I have a boy just your boy's age who flings his hip out to the side and poses just like that any chance he gets. And now, I know he's not the only one in the world who does that. Incidentally, he buttons his shirts all the way to the top, too. He even tucks in his pajama shirt.
Coffee Bean On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:14 pm
ooooh that Elliot is adorable! Enjoy!!! I'm at the hardest mothering part, in my opinion, here at the end. I'll always be "Mom" but with two in college and one a sophomore in high school… they don't need, or want, me the same. My 19 year old was over the other afternoon and fell asleep on the couch and my husband and I stood there looking at her. We could still see the baby she was in her face… No matter how old they get, there is still that part of you that sees them as your child.
Lorrie On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:15 pm
Wow MM does lay down never see him do anything but work.
Peggy On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:15 pm
Beautiful Betsy! Adorable Elliot! Such a sweet sister and cousin and cool dude! Great pictures!
brandie On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:15 pm
dichotomy is the perfect word to use! you have descrobed early motherhood perfectly……..aren't you glad that we are able to put those feelings into words?
Courtney On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:18 pm
Yay!!! New pics of Elliot! He's such a cutie, I can see why everyone is in love with him.
Ann C On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:19 pm
The thing about being a mom is that the gut-checks never stop. I have one every time my 22 yr old son drives off to go back to HIS home. I miss that little boy.
greensgirl On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:20 pm
I love the pictures!! The lodge as beautiful as it is, has some even more beautiful occupants:-) Happy New Year!
sohobutterfly On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:22 pm
It's really refreshing to hear the HONEST truth about motherhood. Not everyone is willing to share.
Sierra On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:22 pm
That baby is absolutely precious! I just love chubby babies – I hope to have some chubby ones when my husband and I decide to start a family!
beezwax On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:22 pm
It's always so nice to hear someone else's going though it too. My first boy is 15 months now so I am coming into the light. It is a gut check though for sure. Thanks for posting this. Sometimes I felt crazy those first 6 months. (okay 15)
Bboss On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:22 pm
Betsy looks pretty good for someone who is blindsided! She's dressed, her hair is done, she's smiling. I had my first at 34 also. I realized that our bodies were meant to have babies at 18. But then again, our emotions are better equipped at 34. I then was silly enough to have another at 40. I cursed my 40-year old body!
Everyday gets a little easier.
Rubberwalls On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:23 pm
It's all coming together so nice…..I'm with everyone else……you need to hang your own photos, and especially one of Nell….she deserves a special spot all her own..
Well, that thing on the floor, it sorta looks like a big old spot of spilled hersey syrup…..lol…….but it goes with pillow – who knew?
Tambo On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:23 pm
Wetsy looks like Charlotte on Sex and the City. Very pretty.
Flora On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:24 pm
That much attractiveness really should not be allowed in just one family.
Angi On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:25 pm
What a great post and wonderful pictures!
Aren't women amazing—somehow we are able to forget the trials of pregnancy, the pain of labor, and the many sleepless nights of those early years–and do it all over again!
Janet On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:26 pm
Beautifully written, as always. I have a 4 year old and a 3 year old (13 months apart) and know the feeling of not being in your own body. And I do agree, that was probably the hardest time in my whole life taking care of a premie baby and a toddler. Now, the two of them are healthy and happy which warms my heart every single day. And that last picture! Laughing! Love the boots off the couch though.
Cindy On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:28 pm
I REALLY want to squeeze Elliot's chubby legs. And cheeks. And arms. Hmmm…where can I find me an Elliot?
Gaviota_mx On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:29 pm
She looks beautiful as a mom.
I'm sure she will get through this difficult times with grace and poise.
The baby is adorable.
Kerry On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:29 pm
Last photo is cute! Such a character. Elliot is such a doll! Betsy is so lucky! It is probably worth all the stress and sleepless nights to be where she is now. I can't wait to be there someday…
Twenty Four At Heart On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:31 pm
Elliot has the BEST eyelashes! No fair!
Beth On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:32 pm
Juggle knives! Hahahahahaha!!!! I have three and I completely know what you mean about the difference between first and later kids.
Heather O. On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:32 pm
I totally understand how she feels…
Michael On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:33 pm
You're right, Ree. That is not at all a proper usage of the word.
Candy On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:34 pm
Betsy is a true beauty, but I think she looks best holding that beautiful baby!!!
I'm glad to see everyone enjoying the lodge, how could you NOT enjoy the lodge?!
Good job with the photos Ree, you inspire me!!!
Susan in Colorado On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:34 pm
I also totally understand where she is coming from.. I am 40 with a new one although I have a 12 and 13 year old.. This is all new for an old broad.
miss lila On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:34 pm
Kids and Sisters! Gotta love em!
Miss Lila in Atlanta
trimom On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:35 pm
I'm sure Betsy already realizes how wonderful it is to have a big sis/best friend available for any and every 'what do I do now' question. I just called my sister the other day – probably the 2376th question in my 20 years of being a mother – thank God for her wisdom!
kris On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:36 pm
I had the same feelings when my kids were born, everything I'd learned from helping care for my 25 nieces and nephews, which I'd been doing since I was five… all went out the window the day they placed that chubby baby in my arms.
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Rachel Tucker On Tuesday, December 30 at 12:39 pm
Totally understand Betsy and her "situation." Just had my first baby in July and while I would not trade him in for anything…he is exhausting! Rest easy, though, knowing that my husband is ready for another. I can't wait for him to push it out and feed it and stay up all night, every night, and feel like he has been hit with a car for 3 weeks after pushing out one of our massive children. Should be quite an experience. I will keep you posted.


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Edmund Wayne Bliler, 58, of Illiopolis, IL passed away at 12:34 p.m (Nov 29, 2013) in his residence.
Edmund was born on January 25, 1955 in Decatur, IL the son of Haldon and Marilyn (Spence) Bliler Kmetz. Ed graduated from Millikin University and was employed in sales, service and shipping at Borden Chemical, then as financial analyst at the Illinois Commerce Commission until his retirement in 2000. He was elected Mayor of Illiopolis from 1981 to 1985. He also served as Village Trustee, Riverside Cemetery Trustee, Township Supervisor and in the Illiopolis Volunteer Fire Department. While in high school, he began and continued as a performing musician playing piano for various events, with several bands, three years at the Decatur Elk's Club Lounge, and with the Illiopolis Kitchen Band. From 1990-2000 he performed with the traveling theater show "The Song and Soul of Sophie Tucker" throughout the state, St. Louis and Louisville, KY. Also, while in high school he served as an officer in local and state C.A.R. Societies and during the 1990's, served as President of Springfield Chapter and Illinois Society Sons of the American Revolution.
Surviving are his sister: Susan (Gordan) Worth of Mt. Vernon, IL; nephews: Andrew (Colleen) Zaruba of St. Louis, MO, Eric Wurth of Westfield, IN, and Matthew Zaruba of Dallas, TX; niece: Emily Wurth of Springfield, IL; special friends: Mike (Lisa) Carr of Decatur, IL, and Gary (Martha) Colstrom of Macon, IL; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Belton (October 17, 2012) -- The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor men's basketball team is receiving votes in the D3hoops.com Top 25 Preseason Poll. The Cru totaled nine points in the poll as the only American Southwest Conference program mentioned in the D3hoops.com Preseason Top 25.
MIT took 12 first-place votes and 594 total points to claim the top spot in the Preseason ranking. Virginia Wesleyan is second with three first-place votes and 585 total points and defending national champion Wisconsin-Whitewater grabbed ten first-place votes and 543 total points to rank third.
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Lee's Hassy was a'blazing away at the BEAUTIFUL fall colors, ( called that weekend right, Lee) the amazing cascades and falls. Sue met us way up the trail. We were heading downn albeit slowly, and she had ascended. I took a couple of shots with the 4x5 when the Kodak shutter started going hinky. Made a lot of good negs with the Zeiss when it decided "Alas, I have wound on enough film" so I took a lot of the precarious trail occularly. It was such a beautiful day. It could not have been any better were AA himself to come back from repose to muse about music and commercialism and my somewhat shaky tripod under the Wista.
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Liverpool starlet Raheem Sterling has a level of maturity which separates him from other promising youngsters, according to former Reds hero Robbie Fowler.
The 37-year-old, who notched 183 goals across two spells at Anfield, burst onto the scene as a teenager during the 1990s with immediate effect - and the accompanying hype.
Fowler knows better than many about Sterling's fledgling experience in 2012-13, therefore, and the Toxteth native is confident that the forward has the necessary attributes to blossom.
"What I'm seeing is that this is a kid who's had the right attitude drilled into him, and I think that's a good thing for Liverpool - a big thing," Fowler explained to the Daily Mirror.
"Sterling has a great talent, but what he also has that makes him stand out is a maturity in his approach to the team's needs that you rarely see in youngsters. That shows he's being coached and developed in the right way.
"I watch Raheem and I can see he has respect for the team and for the senior players around him.
"And his decision-making is good - he doesn't just want to beat players and then shoot to get personal glory.
"I think the manager has to take some credit in that development. He's still a kid and got a long way to go - he needs to improve his final ball - but Brendan Rodgers has already proved himself as a coach at the top level, and he's in the right hands."
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Shells of microscopic crustaceans
Arthropods always look cool because of their external shells that enclose their bodies. Microscopic arthropods are not an exception, and to my surprise they have very peculiar surfaces. The first pictures shows an ostracod, a tiny crustacean that is completely surrounded with a shell that makes it resemble a bivalve mollusc. They are normally very fast and it's totally impossible to see how they look like inside without destroying their armor, which I wouldn't do.
The first picture is a stack, below you see a single frame.
Here the focus is on the middle part of the body. Despite it looks like I had to stack lots of pictures into a single image to get the entire ostracod, I stacked only 8 pics to get the first image (the title one).
Water fleas have even more amazing surfaces. Even though most of their bodies are encompassed with shells, their heads and antennae are outside. That's a ceriodaphnia. In my previous post I showed a close-up of it's eye.
It's funny to see that in the microscopic worlds materials have different properties. It's hard to believe that a thin shell like that can survive heavy impacts, and under same proportions, but when scaled up in size, the shell would be very fragile. These shells are flexible, so when the animal moves its body you can see that the entire shell can bend and deform. It was a huge challenge in assembling the stack that's made out of 40 pictures because the flea was moving a lot and showing its flexibility in all possible ways.
Unlike ostracods, water fleas have transparent shells and it's possible to see what's inside. The previous picture had higher magnification, that's why internal parts are not visible.
Here I deliberately didn't cover the top, so the inner parts are visible. Basically, the legs are the only thing that are clearly seen under the shell. The legs have gills but it's not quite obvious on the picture. Water fleas normally use antennae to swim and legs to breathe.
My last picture for this post may be fail to be spectacular but it's has one advantage - resolution. It's a stack of more than 500 pictures taken under maximum magnification lens - 100x with DIC illumination and the final resolution is around 14000x12000 pixels and I posted an eye of that Scapholeberis mucronata in the previous post. Just to make it clear, the picture of the head there was a 20% crop and you would need 7 x 12 (= 84) full HD screens to see the entire picture of the flea in full resolution. Despite it sounds like a masochistic work, it just took a couple of days of assembling (manually) and a couple of months to accept the challenge. I assembled it a month ago but posting only now.
The strange bumps on its surface are vorticella ciliates that often attach to water fleas.
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This is signifcant because the grid is becoming overloaded. Could be come problemsome by mid to late afternoon if the grid can't find enough companies to shut down, almost immediately to free up some power. I am hearing grid is at it's ALL time high, even worse than 2006. I know this because my company is coming off the grid at 1400 to help free up some power. Save your work often and hope for the best.
Bit disaapointed, because I will never reach that level of awsomeness
Don't be silly Rusty, when the close a road they put up a really big sign, like this one.
Drhemlock has it correct.
Water vapor is the greatest contributor to global warming which is something we as humans can't control. Maybe not exactly 95% but darn close, so we will give CO2, 3% contribution and methane the remaining 2%. Please, keep in mind CO2 is the primary topic when speaking of green house gases.
There is 200 million tons of CO2 emitted to our atmosphere each year, based on ambient air being
Realize that CO2 is also needed to sustain life, trees synthesize CO2 to create O2, humans synthesize O2 and create CO2. The USEPA still does not recognize CO2 as a criteria pollutant, with scientific measurements of CO2 are used only to determine the molecular weight of emissions. The Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland emitted more CO2 than US industries can emit in >5 years. Cap and trade will be the end of US manufacturing, we will not be able to compete with countries that do not buy into global warming (or they might just not care). More concerning is nuclear energy, not only because of the water vapor (which is nominal), but because we have no clue what to do with the waste. Stick it in a mountain and hope for the best.
Lets self out the back door
bought 4 as soon as I saw this. Could be flashback inducing
Why haven't they brought in back-up diesel generator (flat bed or air lift) to run the pumps? Run a fuel line the required safe distance and hook to a diesel tanker trucks until a better idea surfaces? That's if the pumps are still functional?
Problems with water not hitting the mark. Try packed snow. I have seen picture of snow, so they must have snow banks (or come to my house)? A snow ball is easier to direct than a handful of water. Although the huge temperature difference might be an issue as well as the weight, just spit balling.
from my vantage point I don't see the workers in full body harnesses or a fire extinquicher in the basket. OSHA should enjoy this video.
is it Phoenix taxi or Phenix taxi? PS has it Phenix through the whole article?
DOD will need to set up a commision as to why the drones look like and Adirondack stop sign upon return
Totally agree. Talk with some and we are in a recession from the ice age, which was only 20,000 years ago. Geologically speaking a fraction in time.
I was born 01/26/66. My parents remind me often
However, although I don't dispute what you are saying, I believe the record still stand?
Never even thought of lighting a snowball on fire. I really need to get out of the house more.
pretty spry for a 54 year old smoker.The gloves keep his fingers from getting nicotine stains!
and a liter of cola...do we sell liter cola?
Officer Farvra syndromed
To break the world record, which was also caught on the St. Lawrence the fish would have to 14lbs larger. An even 70lber would break the record. Great fish, great story!
I heard about his death as a 13 year old boy, while I was out Christmas shopping with my mother. The news came over a local radio station, and I can still remember the sadness I felt that moment. Truly a lost of one of the greatest artist of my generation. A good snowy day to just Let it be! PEACE
Stickley, has shipped much of their manufacturing to Vietnam. Harden still does everything in McConnellsville. They grow their own trees in NY State, saw their own wood and even ship using their own fleet. I took a tour once and very interesting.
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"Stockton officials have said since February their city's finances are suffering the combined effects of fiscal mismanagement over two decades, too much debt taken on in good times and generous pay and unsustainable benefits for city employees and retirees."
"In the past, large cities such as Bridgeport, Connecticut, have seen filings for bankruptcy protection rejected by the court. In the most recent case in October 2011, a filing by Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a city of nearly 50,000, was rejected because a state law barred municipalities of a certain size from seeking legal protection from creditors."
"Lawyers representing Stockton also worked for Vallejo, California when it filed for bankruptcy in 2008. The former Navy town emerged last year from bankruptcy with sharply reduced payments for its retiree medical program."
Oregon is heading down this same road. Tri-Met is just one union that is bankrupting us.
Tri-Met union should be busted and all those that don't want to work should quit or be fired and let someone that does want to work have that opportunity. And the rest of the government unions in Oregon should be dismantled before bankruptcies start in Oregon. Oh wait, this is Oregon, the bankruptcies WILL HAVE TO START BEFORE ANY CHANGE WILL HAPPEN.
SP Red:
Re: "The Mayor frequently touts the "equity" buzzword. Well, he is imposing inequity with this move. Some students will get better treatment than others."
Again, you have said a mouthful here. Adams and City Haul always talk a good bit about equity but this is a classic case of discrimination of there ever was one. And just like so many in our government that pontificate about equity, it's only equitable if it's for them. It doesn't occur to the braindead Adams that this would be grossly unfair to the thousands of students in Beaverton, or Tualatin, or Forest Grove? I mean really, how narrow-minded is that?
No student in the heaily subsidized Tri-Met system should get free fare, if ALL students in the Tri-Met region don't get free fare.
Ands that should be ALL students, not just ones that are already on the free lunch program. There has got to be some equity and help for all of those that are trying to stay off welfare, not just keep giving more to those that are already on welfare.
Either ALL students within the Tri-Met region, get the same free deal, or reduced fare deal, or NO students get the deal. And it really makes me angry if Portland has been the only city handing out the freebies. I knew about fareless square and thought that was a ridiculous rip-off for a select few.
Re: "IF FREE passes are available to Portland Public Schoolers then FREE passes should be available to all high schooler's who have access to Trimet."
Exactly right. And I wold like to know why that has not been the case all along.
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Re: "Why not all high school students in the TriMet District? Why only high school students, in Portland? TriMet is not a city function, it is a regional government."
Exactly. Why does Portland always think it deserves preferential treatment? If Tri-Met is expected to provide free bus service to Portland students, then it should provide free bus service to every single student in the Tri-Met region. Thousands of businesses in the ENTIRE REGION PAY TRI-MET TAXES, not just in Portland. No preferential treatment or special subsidies for Portland. And if this has been the case, I want to know why.
Whose responsibility is it to provide transportation for school students? Is it the schools or the cities where the schools reside?
Re: "TriMet, being slowly eaten by its own union"
This is just one example of how unions are cannibalizing their host, meaning those they supposedly serve, the citizens.
On the news last night was a segment about long haul truckers. Those folks currently haul over 70% of goods moved in the U.S. The truckers talked about schooling to learn to drive a big rig and the toll the life takes on families; on the road three weeks of every month.
Thousands and thousands of those truckers would be perfect for these Tri-Met jobs. They would love to drive during the day and sleep in their own beds at night.
But we are held hostage to the closed union system that sees nothing wrong with holding us all hostage with ridiculous compensation packages that amount to 163% (One Hundred and Sixty-Three percent) of every wage dollar paid. NO ONE IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD EVER SAY THAT IS SUSTAINABLE. And these are lifetime, guaranteed jobs, courtesy of the union.
There are millions of us that are sick of seeing the carnage that union corruption has done to our government services. These people should be replaced with people that are willing to live in the real world the rest of us live in. I know lots of truckers would be thrilled with that job with half the benefits. And I bet they would have a much better attitude about their jobs and so would much better serve the citizens, whom they supposely work for.
Option C: $482 million
•$278 million: Rebuild Grant High ($95 million), Franklin High ($85 million), Roosevelt High ($70 million), and Faubion K-8 ($28 million)
Some perspective; The Planned Parenthood Building on MLK was built in 2010 for $ 9 million. That's a brand new, Leed Certified, building. That means that Grant High School will get more than 10 TIMES THAT AMOUNT; Franklin over 9 TIMES THAT AMOUNT; Roosevelt ALMOST 8 TIMES THAT AMOUNT.
These are LAVISH, AND VERY EXPENSIVE BUILDOUTS. This amount of excess is not anything that should even be considered. It is way over the top.
•$83 million: Program costs, including reserves, cost escalation, bond issuance costs, transportation for students affected by building.
•$71 million: Seismic strengthening at up to 28 schools, replacing and seismically bracing roofs at 14 schools, and replacing roofs at as many as 11 schools. Also includes accessibility at 33 schools.
•$45 million: Debt repayment for Rosa Parks K-8, boiler conversions, other capital projects.
•$5 million: Upgrade science classrooms at up to 45 schools.
Bond rate: $1.10 per $1,000 of assessed property value for eight years and 30 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value for 12 years.
PPS will spend bloody to promote this bond. It will take a huge voter turnout to defeat this measure. There are thousands and thousands of government workers that they will tap to get this passed. All PPS has ever had to do was say "it's for the children" and millions would be at their disposal.
They will lie in their print ads, in the voters pamphlet, on TV, and in their direct mail. Carole Smith, the attorney for the district and all the heads of PPS were convicted of lying to the public in the last campaign. They will do the same thing this time.
They will send solicitors door to door. They will give a kids a quota, as they did last time to hit everyone up for money.
What they will never do is admit that they've spent their wad on themselves when those millions should have been spent to properly maintain the buildings.
You have not addressed the reason for th zero maintenance on the schools, which taxpayers have already purchased and are free and clear.
PPS SPENDS ALL THE MONEY ON THEMSELVES. Maybe you can ignore the PERS explosion. I can't. It is obscene.
I don't know one single person that has retired with 100% of their salary. "bailie" on line gives us the stats on how many educators not only retire with 100% of their final salary, but with much more. They are the biggest abusers and then add to that the education is the biggest offender of Double Dipping. PERS IS where the money is going.
So our government has made the choice to confiscate the money for themselves. Now they need to live with that choice.
Exactly. Our government employees have greatly overestimated their worth. That amount is three times the average income in Oregon.
And this IS why Oregon is broke. Big government, getting bigger every single year. And they act like we shouldn't notice how extremely high the pay scales are.
The only thing we have to combat it is our vote.
I am voting NO.
And PERS is what they keep forgetting to mention. But how is that possible?
To use simple numbers:
PERS costs have INCREASED OVER $1.1 BILLION FOR THIS BUDGET ALONE. Remember that is JUST THE INCREASE, AND FOR JUST THIS BUDGET ALONE.
Education takes 40% of the government budget, so 40% x $1.1 billion = $440 Million; Again that is just the INCREASE AND FOR JUST THIS BUDGET ALONE.
Right now of the 117,005 PERS retirees, 101,000 are PERS Tier 1; that's 86%; THERE ARE STILL 74,000 MORE PERS TIER 1 SET TO RETIRE SOON. That will bring the percentage of Tier 1 retirees to over 90%; and that will smash the next budget even worse than the increase of $1.1 billion has smashed this budget.
No one in their right mind would ignore this huge sucking sound that is PERS dollars blowing up every budget. That is, except our own bigger than big government here in Oregon. If you are a recipient of PERS, or if you are just the one that has to pay, that is the difference in perspective.
VOTE NO ON ALL TAX INCREASE MEASURES. PERS is where all the money is going.
Agree with you completely about Howard; such a lot of lecturing in a vague condescending way..
He fails to notice that NOT ONLY HAVE OUR TAXES NOT DECREASED THIS NEW TAX ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT WILL BE AN INCREASE.
And yes, I am as sick of the library pulling out the old "it's for the community good" when it isn't. I didn't vote to expand movie rentals, which are now at 30% of the total items checked out. That's ridiculous and should not be a library function. It is certainly not a necessity.
Just like PPS "for the children" the library wants to skate on their holier than thou stance. It gets so old. Especially when you actually do go to the library and see how the staff just stands around while we check ourselves out.
And I know I never want to actually go to the library and spend time there because it has turned into one big daycare center with kids screaming and parents yelling at them from across the room.
There should have been zero doubt that the amount spent for automated checkouts would have reduced staffing.
It's ridiculous. The staff now stands around and watches us check through the automated system.
This is just one more example of how our government is much more of an employment agency than a government service.
The massive investment in automation should have included lots of downsizing. But it didn't so that leaves taxpayers paying way too much. Another government agency with zero accountability. I mean, what was the reason to automate the checkouts?
I am voting NO.
The articles the other day said taxpayers would pay for EIGHT years at $1.10/per thousand; and $.40/per thousand for another 12 years.
Just looking at the first two bonds, we would be paying for two bonds at the maximum rate for eight years, and only if now NEW BONDS WERE ADDED. But the plan is TO KEEP ADDING MORE DEBT FOR THE NEXT 20 YEARS. Add up how much our property taxes are going to be.
This plan is to keep us in maximum debt FOREVER.
PPS = DEBT ADDICTS. And they are taking us down with them.
So, funny because today's editorial is about how individuals are de-leveraging, because their very existence depends on it. But it doesn't matter because our own government will keep us debt addicts forever.
Look at it another way.
PERS costs have INCREASED over $1.1 Billion for just this budget alone. Remember this is not total PERS cost, JUST the increase, and just for this budget alone.
Education is about 40% of the total budget in Oregon: 40% x $1.1 billion = $440,000,000; $440 million going from taxpayers pockets to education for just the increase in PERS and just for this budget alone. Those numbers are staggering.
PERS reform. That's where the money is going. And taxpayers are already paying it.
Here's a comment from yesterday by another retired teacher telling us how we are selfish and should not mind paying more and more in property taxes. He too fails to mention PERS.
By the way, the reason PERS was not mentioned as a problem is that Michael Schmierer receives 109% of his final working salary ($56,177.64) while only working 30 years. He receives $61,508 (and going up every year) from PERS. No wonder there are problems financing K-12 schools. We are cutting newly hired teachers to pay for the overly generous PERS.
SCHMIERER, MICHAEL J Monthly benefit ..$5,125.69, Date retired ..2003-07-01, Tier One Months worked .. 360, Money Match, Final salary ..$56,177.64, PERS annual payout ..$61,508, Percent of final salary ..109.5%
Remember who is selling us these new taxes. And ask why.
Exactly. Look at Oregon. PPS has another huge bond, the biggest in Oregon's history on the ballot. So no matter how fiscally responsible we try to be as individuals our own government will smash that.
Our own government has never even tried to live within a budget and PPS is the classic example. They have no problem giving themselves raises EVERY SINGLE CONTRACT, but as far as taking care of the shcool buildings, they don't have money for that.
It's just like those people that refinanced their guts out and bought cars and vacations.
So, it doesn't matter if we as individuals have our debt in check if our own government has enslaved us for decades with huge debt.
Oregon is a debtor state. We have huge government and huge debt because we have lousy leadership that doesn't know anything about fiscal responsibility.
Let's add up ALL of the NEW taxes just in two years- 2010 and 2011:
1) Measures 66 & 67- new business taxes that have taken MILLIONS from business; removing capital that could be used to hire people or invest in equipment. Gone and now in the pockets of governments and schools- still not enough money.
1)Portland Bureau Fire & Police Disability & Retirement Fund - Property taxes increase 32% over the plan from 2011-2015.
2)Portland Fire Bureau (New Trucks /Radios) - New Taxes voted in November 2010.
3)Oregon Historical Society- New Taxes Voted in November 2010. How many of you have visited the Oregon Historical Society in the last year? Ever?
4)PPS Bond- The Biggest Bond in Oregon's History- 6 Years- Vote May 2011. Voted down but on the ballot AGAIN in 2012
5)PPS Maxed out Local Levy- that was to Expire in 2012- Now extended 5 more years and increased to the highest maximum level- a 60% increase- Voted in May 2011.
SO FAR in 2012:
1) Library levy- ALREADY PASSED THIS ONE THEY DO NOT NEED ANYMORE MONEY; They have added all new automatic checkouts BUT HAVE NOT ELIMINATED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH THE AUTOMATION.
On the November 2012 Ballot:
1) The unions have already spent $300,000 to put an abolish the kicker tax increase on the ballot; they are saying this is "for the children" to build a "rainy day fund." Did that happen with the Reynolds teachers' union strike? Not even close. The teachers confiscated every single dollar for themselves and drained the reserves. If anyone believes that ANY SCHOOL, DISTRICT IN OREGON WILL EVER BUILD A RAINY DAY FUND I WOULD LIKE TO START SMOKIN WHAT YOU'RE SMOKIN.
2) PPS -BACK WITH ANOTHER GARGANTUAN BOND; Only lavish and expensive will do; they need Donald Trump build-outs or they just can't go on being all they can be.
3) The library HAS A SECOND TAX INCREASE ON THE BALLOT? Why.
4) Arts & Education- another $12 million a year! And Low-income Portlanders would be exempt from the tax. How nice for those people. EITHER TAX EVERYONE OR NO ONE. As it is they have huge write-offs on their taxes which insure they pay zero tax as it is.
5) Portland Police & Fire Disability- you know because they refuse to go into the workers comp that the rest of us use; remember that these are the fine civil servants that REFUSED TO TAKE THE FITNESS TEST THAT WOULD TRY AND DECREASE HEALTH INSURANCE COST; THEY COST TAXPAYERS ALMOST $1 MILLION BECAUSE THEY INSISTED ON GETTING PAID $739 EACH, BUT WOULD NOT TAKE THE FITNESS TEST- UNIONS RULE- OUR FINEST IN BLUE.
This does not include the new taxes that they don't call taxes like leaf taxes to pick up leaves, new water and sewer rates, new garbage rates.
Vote NO. We can't afford anymore taxes on the working people. Our government has broken the bank with PERS payouts but refuses to reform PERS. So, the money has run out.
That means that there will be LAYERS AND LAYERS OF DEBT; ONE BOND STACKED ON ANOTHER BOND AND STACKED ON ANOTHER BOND, every four years.
The bonds are 20 YEAR DEBT PLANS. That means before the first bond has even a dent in the balance owed, PPS will be back at the trough demanding more.
So, in 4 years, their plan is to add another BIG BOND. More gargantuan debt. Now two bonds, our tax payments double. Then in another 4 years a third BIG BOND, our taxes, just for new real estate triple.
And this does not include the fact that our property taxes will go up at least 3% every year like clockwork, so this and every other tax is in addtion to these real estate bonds. Portland will be one massive sub-prime borrower.
But PPS will make sure to keep giving themselves raises so the citizens can make sure a select few residents do have the money to pay their property tax bills. The rest of us aren't so lucky.
Except PPS closed Marshall, which WAS one of the newest schools. So by that logic Marshall should have kept open and another school closed.
Let's recap how much in new taxes PPS has already taken from the citizens for "crisis in the schools" in just the last two years.
1) 2010 Measures 66 & 67- this was supposed to do it. Where did these millions go?
2) 2011 Measure 26-122- local levy- not only extended FOR ANOTHER 5 YEARS, but maxed out to
the highest rate allowed. Still not enough?
PPS has burned through the money they have already confiscated. With no word on where it went. But we know; they made sure to pay themselves. Nothing new here.
PERS costs double, but they don't talk about this. A lot of retired teachers who are living off more than 100% of their final salary do take the time to write letters and tell us how selfish we are not to give them more.
PPS teachers give themselves across the board raises in this contract, just like every single contract, AND INVENT A BRAND NEW, HIGHEST EVER, PAY SCALE, FOR THE ALREADY HIGHEST PAID TEACHERS, those showing up for 12 years. But they don't talk about this.
So what we see is that PPS teachers and administrators have shown no shyness in paying themselves very well with raises every single contract, diverting funds from the operating budgets that should be used for building mainatenance, and now, of course, come screaming to the taxpayers to make up the difference.
Our government contingent is bankrupting the people. PERS has increased over $1.1 BILLION FOR THIS BUDGET ALONE and they refuse to address, instead just demand more from the citizens.
Just say enough. The only thing we have is our vote. They will spend union millions to pass this tax, as they did with all of the other tax increases.
And NOTHING will change with education. Excpet that many of us will be taxed from our homes.
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Judge probably just figured he'd steal a car or 10 and maybe a little armed robbery til he got of age, like most punks he sees in juvi court. Guess not.
So what are the odds of the hornets having two of the top 3 picks?
I don't know why they continue to call it voodoo fest. It's all rock and other music. Where are the priestesses, dolls and curses?(Just kidding, a little dig on JF complainers)
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I find this very surprising. After the BCS game he looked pro-ready.
Ill toss a vote in for the Seun Kuti show. Best thing I saw at Congo during the fest. The Pres Hall finale was also pretty great.
I'm fine and accustomed with the Hornets, but why not, if a change must be made, make it real subtle, where we barely have to make a change - and the color scheme would be an obvious brass:
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Vegas didn't make the list either, where an average but fine dining restaurant costs over $150 and wine lists start at $80 - and N.O. has plenty better than most all of them.
He apparently was hanging out too long sniffing glue with the other Metairie dude who was arrested for molesting his Siberian Husky a few weeks back. I don't get it -the brothers just shoot at each other and into random crowds, but the suburban white folk, their crimes are totally bizarre.
He apparently was hanging out too long sniffing glue with the other Metairie dude who was arrested for molesting his Siberian Husky a few weeks back. I don't get it -the brothers just shoot at each other and into random crowds, but the suburban white folk, their crimes are totally bizarre.
How about just the Horns? After each basket we score instead of doing a Wooo! or some other trademark thing, we could sound out a quick riff of some Rebirth or something....
I don't get the Russell and Ewing comparisons with AD. I'd go with either of the Spurs' legendary big men, Robinson and Duncan.
Probably incorrectly referring to the just-ended SEC basketball championships we just had (which seemingly had 100,000 Kentucky fans and a few dozen from every other school).
yep there were several pedicabs there that i saw around 11am. And to the guy that was upset about the credit cards, think about how upset the organizers were that it was down. Didn't help the cause.
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Totally thought this article was going to be about scrub getting fouled in a basketball game.
Which of you is related to or sleeping with Gordon to be so convinced he doesn't want to be here? All I've heard of his injury is that team doctors are telling him not to play. What's he supposed to do?
Y'all are a bunch of haters and conspiracy theorists (but it makes the reading interesting). On ESPN it says that the reason he isn't playing hurt is because team doctors are saying he needs to rest it, not him.
It really didn't seem like the same Celtics as the last couple of years last night, and I'm not referring to the fact that they gave up a lot of points and scored very few - without Pierce and Sheed, there was very little in the way of whining, pleading and acting, the type of stuff that made this former Bostonian stop caring about the C's and give my 100% loyalty to the Ho's.
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Ten MORE egregious lies from 2010 campaign ads
It's true: This election year has provided a gusher of lies. In TV ads, campaign videos and mailers, candidates and their fact-challenged surrogates have blatantly ignored the truth in their bids to influence voters. Last week, we featured ten of the biggest lies in 2010 ads. Here are ten more egregious lies from the mud-spattered […] [Read More]
The ten Senate seats most likely to change hands in 2010
President Obama has seen Democratic prospects worsen as 2010 progresses. "People are frustrated and angry," he conceded at a Friday press conference. Nowhere is that growing sense of frustration more evident than in the battle for the Senate. A few months ago, the best-case Republican scenario envisioned a gain of eight seats, two short of […] [Read More]
The List: The ten most vulnerable seats in the U.S. Senate
Today's surprise retirement of Indiana Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh has given Republicans new hope of taking back the Senate in 2010. It would be a long shot: Republicans would need to win just about every competitive race there is, plus pull off what now seems like a stunner in a state like Washington or Wisconsin. […] [Read More]


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