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Stammen snaps out of slump at crucial time for Nats
By Andrew Simon
WASHINGTON — Craig Stammen has established himself as a valuable piece of the Nationals bullpen over the past few seasons, the rare reliever capable of eating innings like a long man and with the effectiveness of a set-up man. From 2012-13, he threw 170 innings for Washington with a 2.54 ERA and 166 strikeouts.
For almost the first three months of 2014, it was business as usual for the right-hander, who had a 2.52 ERA in 23 outings through June 24. Then, things hit a snag: a stretch of 10 games in which he was torched for 14 earned runs on 26 hits in 16 innings. He took two losses, posted a 7.88 ERA and allowed a batting line of .388/.431/.597, as his work became infrequent.
But Stammen found himself at a critical time for the Nats on Thursday, pitching the final three scoreless innings of a 5-3, 13-inning walkoff victory. He allowed one hit, issued two walks (one intentional) and struck out two. It was his seventh career relief appearance of at least three scoreless frames, and third this year.
"It's very valuable to have a guy like him, that can go that many pitches and run you through some innings and keep them where they're at," manager Matt Williams said.
Stammen's outing not only gave the Nats the chance for a dramatic win, but also spared Williams from having to burn his final reliever (Ross Detwiler) and possibly a starting pitcher ahead of a crucial weekend series in Atlanta.
"It was just one of those things, I felt a little bit more comfortable out there," Stammen said. "I've been working on a few things that kind of clicked. Made some good pitches, got some outs early, gave me a little bit of confidence that I could keep going."
Stammen relies heavily on his sinker and threw it 27 times in 43 pitches Thursday, not counting the intentional pass. Starter Jordan Zimmermann called the pitch "really nasty," and Stammen agreed he had it going.
"That's my bread and butter," he said. "When it's working, I usually have decent success, and for the past couple weeks it might have been struggling, but you just keep going after it and do the best you can, and hopefully it comes back."
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Aggressive baserunning backfires on Werth, Nats
By Andrew Simon
WASHINGTON — Trailing the Mets 2-1 in the sixth inning on Tuesday night, the Nationals got a leadoff double from Jayson Werth before Adam LaRoche slapped a single to left field. Werth, getting the wave from third base coach Bob Henley, steamed around to try to score the tying run but was beaten by left fielder Eric Campbell's nearly perfect one-hop throw.
In a game filled with missed opportunities, this was one that stood out. Instead of having runners at the corners with no outs, the Nats were left with a runner at first with one out. Two batters later, the inning was over, and Washington never scored another run.
So did Henley err by sending Werth in that situation? After the game, both Werth and manager Matt Williams defended the decision, for two main reasons.
1) The Mets' defense was shifted against the left-handed LaRoche, putting three infielders to the right side of second base, with no shortstop in position to hold Werth close to the bag. Therefore, Werth was able to take a good lead, and was about halfway to third base when the ball reached the outfield grass.
"I thought Jayson had a good jump," Williams said. "He knows they're not playing behind him. He knows they're swung over. The shortstop is to his left, and there's nobody there."
Plus, neither Henley nor Werth probably figured that Campbell — making his second Major League start in the outfield — would throw an on-target seed to the plate. But he did.
"It would take a perfect throw, and that's what happened," Werth said.
2) Back on July 20 at Nationals Park, the Nats took a walk-off victory against the Brewers when Henley waved around Anthony Rendon from first on Werth's double down the left field line, prompting Werth to refer to the third base coach as "Old No Stop Sign Henley."
From the first day of Spring Training, Williams has wanted a team that goes for it on the basepaths, and the approach has worked. The Nats entered Tuesday second in the Majors in FanGraphs' baserunning metric and fifth in the one calculated by Baseball Prospectus.
"That's the way we play," Williams said. "We're aggressive. We have been all year and we can't stop now."
Werth agreed that the club will "stay aggressive on the bases."
"That's part of our game," he said. "That's part of who we are. So sometimes it works out for us, sometimes it doesn't."
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Henley helps 'send' Nats to walk-off win
By Andrew Simon
WASHINGTON — Third base coach is one of those mostly thankless jobs that tends to draws notice only in the form of blame when something goes wrong.
"That's part of it," the Nationals' Bob Henley said. "I don't worry about that."
Henley's willingness to take a risk helped the Nationals pull out a dramatic 5-4 over the Brewers on Sunday at Nationals Park, as he waved home Anthony Rendon for the walk-off run in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Washington had Rendon — who offers decent if unspectacular speed — at first base with two outs when Jayson Werth ripped Rob Wooten's pitch for a line drive down the left field line. Stationed past third base on contact, Henley began moving toward home plate, turning around and backpedaling so he could watch left fielder Khris Davis' pursuit into the left field corner. Henley got perhaps a third of the way between the base and the plate, and by that time, the decision was completely in his hands.
"He's the one watching the play," Rendon said. "Once I turn and go to third base, the play's behind me, so I have to trust him."
All kinds of factors must be considered, including the game situation, the speed of the runner and the arm of the fielder.
When Davis reached the ball on the warning track, Rendon was about halfway to third. At that point, Henley said, he had made up his mind.
"With two outs, you know [Rendon's] going to be running on contact, and as soon as it was hit, I was thinking about sending him," Henley said. "As soon as it went to the wall, I knew I was. Great hitting, great baserunning — it really has nothing to do with me at all. I send everybody."
"Old No Stop Sign Henley," as Werth referred to him, began waving his arm — the universal third base coach signal for "Go" — when Davis double-clutched and Rendon got about 5-to-7 steps from the bag.
"We knew we were going to have a play at the plate, and either we were or we weren't [going to score], but we were going to send him," Henley said.
What could have and perhaps should have been a close play turned out to be no play at all. With Davis slow to get off a throw and then airmailing his cutoff man, the Brewers never even got the ball to the plate.
"We've got to try to win the game there," manager Matt Williams said. "If 'Hen' stops him there, then we're banking on another base hit. We've got to take a chance there."
This time, the chance paid off, not that Henley wanted any credit for it.
"We're trying to win ball games, and the boys did an unbelievable job to win," he said. "I just try to stay out of their way."
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Williams: 'Desmond and Werth need day off'
By Bill Ladson
WASHINGTON – After Sunday's 4-1 victory over the Braves, Nationals manager Matt Williams acknowledged that shortstop Ian Desmond and right fielder Jayson Werth needed a day off during the team's road trip, which starts Monday.
Both players are currently in slumps. During the four game series against Atlanta, Desmond went 2-for -16 [.125] with 10 strikeouts. In the last two games combined, Desmond struck out six straight times.
"It's a long road trip, a very tough couple of games against the Astros and all the expectations of this series [against the Braves]. Guys get mentally tired. So to answer your question, [Desmond] needs a day," Williams said.
Werth is 4-for-37 in his last 10 games and has seen his batting average dip to .271. On June 12, Werth was at .296.
"We need to look long and hard about Jayson. We'll spend a couple of hours on the plane talking about that one," Williams said.
Source: Harper to begin rehab assignment Monday
By Andrew Simon
WASHINGTON — Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper will begin a Minor League rehabilitation assignment at Class A Advanced Potomac on Monday, according to a baseball source. The club has not confirmed that schedule, however, and manager Matt Williams said on Saturday that he wasn't aware that was the plan.
"I heard a vicious rumor going around that he's going out Monday," Williams said. "Is that his plan? I don't know, because nobody's told me. But sometime during the next road trip, he'll go out. He did some early work today — no hitting today. We don't have anything on the field tomorrow as of right now, so he won't get back on the field tomorrow, either. I'm sure he'll hit in the cage tomorrow and then see how he feels and then make a decision."
After finishing their home series against the Braves on Sunday, the Nats will begin a seven-game trip in Milwaukee on Monday. Their next home stand will begin June 30 against the Rockies, with Harper potentially returning from the disabled list during that eight-game block.
Harper hasn't played since April 25, when he suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb. Williams said he likely will play about seven rehab games, starting with five innings in the field and two at-bats. He will see time at all three outfield positions and also serve as a designated hitter at least once.
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Nats bullpen strong again, but eventually snaps
By Andrew Simon
WASHINGTON — Nationals relievers came into Friday with a 2.56 ERA that ranked first in the Majors, and after Drew Storen surrendered a leadoff double to the Braves' Tommy La Stella in the seventh inning, the bullpen set down the next 18 in a row.
That performance set the stage for Washington to rally and send the game into extra innings, but eventually, manager Matt Williams found himself backed into a corner.
When the 13th inning rolled around, Williams already had used Storen, Craig Stammen, Rafael Soriano, Tyler Clippard and Jerry Blevins. His options at that point were to send Blevins out for a second frame, use rookie Aaron Barrett for a fourth consecutive day or turn to Ross Detwiler, who threw 45 pitches on Wednesday and has allowed 16 runs and 35 baserunners in his last 16 2/3 innings. As such, Williams admitted he felt he needed to stick with Blevins.
"You could go to Barrett four days in a row, but that's dangerous," Williams said.
A second inning probably wasn't ideal for Blevins, either. The lefty had allowed a run on three hits in two-thirds of an inning on Thursday, throwing 18 pitches and taking a comebacker off his knee. He then used another 12 pitches during a 1-2-3 12th inning on Friday.
Blevins issued a leadoff walk to B.J. Upton, then gave up two consecutive hits and eventually two runs. Still, he didn't offer any excuses.
"Everybody's tired," he said. "We're in the 13th inning. Their guys have been going the whole time our guys have. Gotta step up, but I didn't get the job done. Gave up a couple runs, didn't get it done."
Looking ahead, the bullpen could be in some trouble for the rest of the series if it needs to soak up significant innings. Blevins and Stammen both have worked on consecutive nights, while Clippard, Soriano and Barrett have pitched in three out of four. That leaves Storen and Detwiler as the freshest arms available, barring a roster move.
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Nats struggling in extra innings
By Andrew Simon
WASHINGTON — Ever since beating the Mets in 10 innings on Opening Day, extra frames have brought the Nationals nothing but pain this season.
After falling to the Braves in 13 innings on Friday, the Nats have lost their last seven contests that have required extras. That 1-7 mark (a .125 winning percentage) is the worst in the Majors, ahead of the Dodgers (3-8, .273) and Cubs (3-6, .333). Meanwhile, the rest of the teams in the National League East are a combined 19-20 in extras, so Washington's troubles have made a significant difference in the division standings.
"I don't know. I don't have the answer for that," manager Matt Williams said when asked if he had a theory. "I'd be interested to know though how many times we've come back to make it extra innings. … I would imagine the majority of those are come-from-behind tying-the-game situations like we had last night, and there's something to be said for that."
Indeed, the Nats trailed at some point during six of those seven losses, and in four of them, they were the team that knotted the score last to keep the game going. That includes Friday's loss to Atlanta, in which Anthony Rendon hit a two-out, two-run homer off closer Craig Kimbrel in the ninth, but the Braves scored two against Jerry Blevins in the 13th.
"The stats are the stats," Williams said. "The fact is we're 1-7. I don't think of it that way. If in fact we've come back in those games and been down four runs and come back and tied it up, then I'm happy about that part of it, not that we didn't end up winning those games. A team can simply say, 'It's not our day,' and give up, but our guys don't do that."
Regardless, the results have been grisly once the ninth inning has passed. Here are the Nats' stats from the 10th forward:
Offense: 6 runs, 12-for-65 (.185), .257 OBP, .292 SLG, 4 2B, HR, 7 BB, 20 K
- .549 OPS ranks 28th in MLB
Pitching: 18 IP, 22 H, 14 R, 14 ER, 11 BB, 20 K, 2 HR, 7.00 ERA
- .831 OPS against ranks 24th in MLB
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Williams: Zimmerman doing "a fine job" in LF
By Andrew Simon
WASHINGTON — In the eighth inning of the Nationals' loss to the Braves on Thursday night, Atlanta's Jason Heyward lofted a shallow fly to left field with Freddie Freeman on third base and no outs. Under most circumstances, there would have been no doubt that the less-than-fleet-footed Freeman would hold on the play.
But with Ryan Zimmerman and his troublesome right shoulder still relatively untested in the outfield, it was reasonable to wonder whether the Braves would take their chances.
Zimmerman caught the ball, perhaps about 100 feet past the infield dirt. Freeman tagged and took a few steps toward home but quickly stopped and retreated. Zimmerman's toss fluttered in and one-hopped his cutoff man.
Is Nats manager Matt Williams surprised opponents haven't forced the issue more against Zimmerman, set to make his 16th start in left field on Friday?
"Every team has tape, so they can go look at what he's doing, but you're not just gonna run just to run, because he has the ability to throw you out," Williams said. "The fact that he's out there and playing well helps in that regard. So you can just continue to run, but it doesn't mean you're going to be safe. Every team has to look at what their potential for scoring runs are in that inning, how many outs there are, who's coming up, all those things that you would do normally."
Williams said he believes Zimmerman has "done a fine job" in left this season, after spending basically his entire professional career at third. He pointed out not only the prevented sacrifice fly, but also a play in the seventh inning, when Zimmerman cut off a Tommy La Stella liner in the left-center gap and got the back in quickly enough to hold La Stella to a single.
Zimmerman hasn't faced a lot of difficult plays in left so far. He's shown his athleticism, such as on the diving catch he made to rob the Giants' Brandon Crawford in San Francisco last week. He's also shown his inexperience, such as in Thursday's second inning, when a broken-bat bloop from Heyward seemed to fool Zimmerman just long enough to drop a few feet in front of him for a hit.
Certainly, the throwing issues that frequently plagued Zimmerman at third over the past two seasons have not made nearly as big of an impact with him in left. Those situations come up less often, and when they do, Williams believes "it's a completely different throw."
"It's a bigger target, certainly, a bigger range of target," he said. "The second baseman or the third baseman or the catcher doesn't necessarily have to stand on the base, so that comes into effect. It's a little different throwing motion, too. He's on top of the ball a little bit more in the outfield than he would be in the infield."
All of this may or may not still be relevant when Bryce Harper comes off the disabled list, which the Nats hope will happen at the beginning of July. Williams has indicated that he intends to mix and match his lineup at that point, which could have Zimmerman bouncing between left field, third base and even first base.
For now, Zimmerman is "starting the progression" toward getting ready for the hot corner, according to Williams. He's currently working out there every other day and will continue building up as the Nats go on a road trip next week.
"It's a question that has to be answered," Williams said of the lineup decisions, "and we'll answer it when the time comes."
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Nationals show concern for Floyd
By Bill Ladson
WASHINGTON — On Thursday night, right-hander Gavin Floyd pitched six shutout innings and helped the Braves blank the Nationals, 3-0, at Nationals Park.
However, members of the Nationals were shocked to learn that Floyd had to leave the game in the seventh inning because of a fractured right elbow, an injury that could end his season. Floyd had recently recovered from Tommy John surgery.
"You don't want to see anyone get hurt," Nationals manager Matt Williams said. "It's a long road back. We hope everything is all right. You never want to see anyone leave the mound. Everybody competes, everybody wants to win, but you don't want to see injuries either."
Right-hander Jordan Zimmermann has been in Floyd's shoes. Zimmermann, who had elbow reconstruction surgery in 2009, said he hopes Floyd can recover from this most recent setback.
"You never want another pitcher to get injured. I don't know what happened. Obviously, it was bad enough to where he had to come out of the game. Hopefully, he will be all right," Zimmermann said.
Unfriendly foe: Braves continue to have Nats' number
By Andrew Simon
WASHINGTON — The Braves stumbled into D.C. on Thursday on a three-game losing streak, having dropped seven of their 11 games. They were 19-28 since April 29, and the Nationals had overtaken them for first place in the NL East by 1.5 games.
It didn't matter.
The result of the opener of this four-game series was distressingly familiar for the Nats. They generated few baserunners, did little with the ones they had and watched the Braves scratch across a few runs in a 3-0 game.
Since the start of last season, the Nats are 7-19 against the Braves (a .269 winning percentage) and 116-91 (.560) against everyone else. While the Nats have struggled against a few other teams during that time — they're 2-11 against the Cardinals — their issues with the Braves sting worse, considering their frequent confrontations and the implications in the division race.
"I don't know what it is," first baseman Adam LaRoche said. "You've got to think, losing that many games, it's not all coincidence."
A look at some of the Nats' numbers over the past two years, first offensively:
- Runs scored per game: 2.5 vs. Atlanta … 4.3 vs. all other teams
- Batting average: .213 vs. Atlanta … .250 overall
- On-base percentage: .278 vs. Atlanta … .314 overall
- Slugging percentage: .307 vs. Atlanta … .393 overall
- Strikeouts: 8.3 per game vs. Atlanta … 7.5 overall
- Walks: 2.7 per game vs. Atlanta … 3.0 overall
Now, some pitching numbers
- ERA: 3.58 vs. Atlanta …. 3.43 overall
- Runs allowed per game: 4.2 vs. Atlanta … 3.7 vs. all other teams
- Batting average against: .247 vs. Atlanta … .249 overall
- 1.291 WHIP vs. Atlanta … 1.223 overall
- 2.7 K-to-BB ratio vs. Atlanta … 3.1 overall
As those numbers show, the offense has been a significantly bigger culprit than the pitching against the Braves, just as it was on Thursday. Jordan Zimmermann pitched a solid seven innings but took a hard-luck loss, as the Nats managed only three hits and two walks against Gavin Floyd and three relievers.
In those 26 matchups over the past two years, the Nats have
- Suffered two shutouts (0-2 record)
- Scored one run six times (0-6)
- Scored two runs eight times (2-6)
- Scored three runs five times (2-3)
- Scored four runs two times (1-1)
- Scored more than four runs three times (2-1)
So when the Nats have managed to plate three runs or more, they've gone a respectable 5-5 against the Braves. The problem is, they've scored two runs or fewer 16 times and gone 2-14. Over that stretch, Braves starters own a 2.30 ERA.
Is there something about this matchup that causes it to consistently tip in Atlanta's favor? Are the Braves in the Nats' heads, or is this simply a quirk that will even out over more time?
Nats manager Matt Williams wasn't here last season, when the Braves beat up on the Nats on their way to a division title, but he's not putting too much stock in the recent results between the teams.
"I don't have the history, so I don't buy into that," he said. "I think that if we execute and we do things properly, we've got a chance to win every day, regardless of who we play. Tonight they got us, and we'll be ready to tomorrow. We can't look any further than that. You can't peek around the corner and you can't look back."
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As chaplain, I welcome you into religious and spiritual life at Susquehanna and the many opportunities for service, worship, community and learning.
At Susquehanna, religious and spiritual life is as diverse as the student body. While the university is affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), members of the Susquehanna community come from many religious traditions or no tradition at all. We embrace and celebrate this diversity, believing that in so doing we nourish the life of the spirit and journey more deeply into our shared humanity.
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United States Patent [72] Inventor Gilbert L. Hobrough Los Altos, Calii. 21 Appl. No. 822,086 [22] Filed Sept. 30, 11968 [45] Patented Nov. 16, 19711 [73] Assignee lltek Corporation Lexington, Mass. Original application Sept. 4, 1964, Ser. No. 394,502, now Patent No. 3,432,676, dated Mar. 11, 1969. Divided and this application Sept. 30, 1968, Ser. No. 822,086
[54] TRANSFORMATION SYSTEM 5 Claims, 58 Drawing Figs.
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Mar 20 2012
My Captive
Marlboro Man, our three younger kids, and I drove from Pittsburgh to Columbus today. I have a signing here tomorrow night, then we'll drive to Indianapolis together. We're the Griswolds, is what I'm saying.
Because he was my captive, I decided to interview my strapping stallion.
I'm just here to report the news.
First of all, thank you for agreeing to this interview.
No problem.
I'll start now, is that okay?
What's up?
Did you enjoy Pittsburgh?
Yeah, it was really nice.
What time did we wake up yesterday morning?
Nine o'clock, I think.
How did that make you feel?
Good, considering we got in at midnight.
Can we implement this same schedule on the ranch when we get home?
(Laughing) That's not gonna happen.
Don't you ever say never to me. (Name that movie.)
I didn't say never. I said it's not going to happen.
Why not? Why couldn't we implement this same schedule on the ranch?
It just doesn't fit with the work we have to do.
One thing people ask me a lot is why on earth we have to get up at the ungodly hour of 4:00 am in the summertime. And come to think of it, I've been wondering the same thing myself.
When it gets hot, and when you're working with animals, you have to get your work done before it gets too warm. If you can get the majority of the work done before noon—working calves or processing steers—then that gives you the rest of the day to put out your salt and mineral, fix fence, and things like that.
Is the early morning hour to the benefit of the animals or the work crew?
More for the animals. They're not mutually exclusive, though. It's easier on the work crew if the animals feel good and handle better, and the animals will handle better if it's cooler. So when it's easier on the animals, it winds up being easier on everybody.
What did you think of the Primanti Brothers sandwich?
I thought it was good. I liked it. You ate a lot of it.
Thank you for noticing.
What's the first thing you want me to cook for you when we get home?
Strip steak sandwiches. And an egg-in-the-hole would be good. Though I did make a lot of egg-in-the-holes when you were gone last week. And I talked to Tim last night. Missy and the kids are gone, and he's been making egg-in-the-holes for himself for dinner every night.
I have a really important question now.
Do you like egg-in-the-holes?
(Just kind of looks at me.)
When you were a little boy, what ranching activity did you enjoy most?
Anything driving-related.
Like what?
Hauling hay, things like that. We drove all over the country when we were kids. We'd just load up our horses in the trailer and take off.
Like starting at what age did you load up your horses and take off?
For me, probably around nine. But by the time I was twelve, I was driving to our farm ground thirty miles away.
Gosh, that was a different time.
I had a golf cart when I grew up.
That's nice.
My friend Becky and I once drove it through the wall of our garage and into our dining room.
No you did not.
Yes I did.
No you did not.
Yes I did.
No you did not.
Yes I did.
No you did not.
Yes I did. Ask my dad.
Okay, I will.
We kids drove that thing silly. My dad even painted it like an ambulance for Mike.
My first pickup had a 454.
A what?
A 454 engine. And only front brakes, so if you'd put a load on it, it'd just barely stop.
I don't know what that means.
Never mind.
Well, my golf cart had some serious power.
What sort of ranching do we have waiting for us when we get back home?
We're going to need to precondition some steers…
What does that mean?
You worm 'em, vaccinate 'em, and get 'em ready for the summer grass.
Me? I worm them?
No. One worms them.
Okay. Continue, please.
We also need to work some calves…and actually, we've got to mammy off some pairs before we work the calves.
What does 'mammy off some pairs' mean?
Separate the cows that have had calves from the cows who haven't had their calves yet. Then you can work the calves.
What's the point of separating them? Why not just go get the calves?
Because later you have to go back and work the calves that are born after you work the first group. If they're all together, you'd have to gather them all up to find the new ones. This way, you don't have to gather up the first ones again. It's best to leave them alone as much as you can.
Oh. That's what I thought.
Uh huh…
(Pause because I had to put on lip balm.)
One of the other things I liked when I was young was fighting fire.
I should have known that.
When you were a little boy, what was your least favorite ranching activity?
I didn't like driving the tractor at the farm. It was boring. But the hardest thing was when we'd have a blizzard—invariably, we'd have to wind up moving some cattle around for one reason or another, and I was sure I'd freeze to death several times. And I remember having to do the same thing in storms—pouring rain, lightning—when we were shipping or otherwise couldn't call it off. That was rough.
If you didn't live on the ranch, where would most want to live?
In the mountains.
Any particular mountains?
Rocky Mountains.
Then I'd have to call you Mountain Man.
I'd let you call me Mountain Woman. I'd stop shaving and would wear flannel plaid shirts.
Sounds like a good plan. You can do that now if you want.
You don't mean that, do you?
(Doesn't answer.)
What is our current location?
Oh, about fifty miles east of Columbus.
It's important to be specific, you know. There's a Columbus, Georgia. For all I knew, you meant that.
I figured you'd know we were in Ohio.
Never assume someone else's level of knowledge.
Got it.
Do you miss Charlie's scent when we're away from home?
No. Why would I miss that?
Because I do, and we're one.
(No answer.)
481 Comments and 31 Replies
Jo the teasnob On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:15 pm
Good interview, you got a lot out of him! Trying to decide if I can fight the crowd to come see you in Noblesville. Safe traveling!
country@heart On Tuesday, March 20 at 7:00 pm
Oh Jo, I hope you do! I couldn't believe it when I saw Noblesville made it on PW's schedule. Lived there about 20 years ago, loved old downtown square!
Tennessee Gal On Tuesday, March 20 at 9:39 pm
Ahh, Noblesville. I lived there for a few years. Loved, loved the old downtown square, especially at Christmas with the snow (there was always snow) and the music playing out on the square. Great little shops, too…loved The Alley Cats. Made me sad when I moved because they had just built the new Kroger. I have a thing about big, new Krogers.
Amy On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:15 pm
Pretty much sounds like how an interview would go between me and Real Man. By the way, I didn't realize I could stop shaving if I left New Jersey and moved to the mountains. Hmmmm….
kathy (yaya) On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:16 pm
Welcome to Ohio! I'm in Ashland..hope to see you tomorrow!
Joyce On Tuesday, March 20 at 5:04 pm
Hey Kathy, we're neighbors…I am in Loudonville!
Roni On Tuesday, March 20 at 7:05 pm
50 miles east of Columbus(where part of this interview took place) is my hometown of Zanesville!!
Janie On Tuesday, March 20 at 11:21 pm
Shoot, if I'd of known you were driving through Zanesville, OHIO I would have been standing along side the interstate with a Hi Ree sign! You should come back to see our famous Y bridge!
hubbardgirl On Wednesday, March 21 at 11:46 am
Hi Ohio Girls!!! Hey…look at my name. Hubbardgirl. Yep!!!! Hubbard, Ohio. Anyone know where that is?
but I live in Golden, CO now. Hubbard is still home, hence the name.
Just wanted to talk to some OH girls.
Paula B. On Wednesday, March 21 at 6:43 pm
Zanesville area, yay, have spent a few fun vacations there, trekking from Rhode Island for, of course, Longaberger baskets. The people are so friendly there, love the state.
erica On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:18 pm
You guys are cool. Thanks for letting us be a fly on the window while you travel.
KarolS in MN On Tuesday, March 20 at 6:41 pm
My sentiments exactly!
Colleen On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:19 pm
You guys are cute. I like you.
Rene On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:21 pm
Too fun! thedomesticlady.com
Alyssa On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:21 pm
"Because I do, and we're one." is about the funniest thing you've ever written, Ree. Hot dog! It was almost as good as the doughnut story which had milk coming out of my nose.
I could totally see that line being used in my house, and now it will be.
Thank you for in yet one more way.
Ahh, it's a good day.
Kathleen On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:59 pm
I…I just…can't seem to stop laughing. This was a hilarious post! *wipes tear*
Melin On Tuesday, March 20 at 7:42 pm
I think the donut tops it but this was fun!
Katie Hartsell On Tuesday, March 20 at 10:18 pm
Reminds me of the time I baked cookies and my husband took them in to the office and the secretary jokingly asked if he made them. He said with a straight face that he had in face made them, and she scoffed. Then he told her that we were married and that meant that in the eyes of God we were one, therefore he made the cookies. Glad to know we are not alone in using that!
nancygirl On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:22 pm
eye-carrumba…your interview's with MM kill me. He must LOVE them, right?
kim On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:22 pm
you never cease to make me laugh…and i thank you for that….most days it is deperately needed:) enjoy your travels together!!!
Michelle On Tuesday, March 20 at 7:47 pm
I second that! So glad this blog is around for a good chuckle.
Cheryl Barker On Tuesday, March 20 at 8:19 pm
Well, I will third it! Love Ree's blog. And Ree, good for you for trying to weasel out of the 4 a.m. schedule at the ranch
Debbie C On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:23 pm
Fried Green Tomatoes! One of my all time favorites….There's always TAWANDA!
Rebecca in OK On Wednesday, March 21 at 11:17 am
I'm soooooo watching that this afternoon.
mountain girl On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:24 pm
So glad you have a chance to spend time with your family on the road. Sure makes it a lot more pleasant! Really enjoyed you in Boston last week–I didn't stay for the book signing because I had a four hour drive home (you can see I'm a real fan of yours!), so the bookstore had you sign my book and it just arrived! Yippeeee! You did a great job in Boston with your presentation and good luck with the rest of your book tour!
Elizabeth Martin On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:24 pm
I like how you kept his way of speaking in your answers that you typed up!
I can't wait for spring calves!! It's getting to be that time of year!
Chris On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:25 pm
This is just too fuinny
Mel in Cali On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:25 pm
thank you for brightening my day!
Tracey On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:25 pm
Did he know you were going to post this interview? I actually think he started off slow but got better as he went along. Of course talking about things he knows about helps. I LOVE that he didnt believe your gofl cart story. even after being together so long.
Jen On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:25 pm
Love your interview.
Yessssss On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:25 pm
Fried Green Tomatoes!
Jen On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:26 pm
Really enjoy your interview.
georgie On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:26 pm
This city girl is glad that there are other people who are responsible for raising cattle. All I have to do is go to the store and get dinner. Drummond Ranch's crew as well as other ranchers,have to wake up super early in all sorts of weather, labor hard and fret about bovine health, feed etc. Plus you do this every day with few vacations. Thank you! Oh and Ree, thank you for your investigative reporting-good job.
Carrie Hampton On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:26 pm
I love the conversation between you two — classic! He's such a doll with you. Welcome to Columbus – by the way. I hope you guys are going out tonight and have a great time. Make sure you have some Jeni's Spendid Ice Cream and enjoy this AMAZING weather!!
See you tomorrow!
Susan in Colorado On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:26 pm
Thanks for that enlighting (word??) interview…. I learned lots.
Kelly On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:26 pm
OK…. I have to admit that I didn't even read Marlboro Man's interview… YET.
I am going back right now to do so. I just had to comment on how EXCITED I am that you are coming….rather…. already here in OHIO!!! I am 35 min. from where you'll be signing and I sure hope to get to meet you tomorrow. GO BUCKS!!!
Mickie On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:27 pm
Loved the interview, I could almost hear you both talking! Have a great time in Ohio, I bet you'll be glad to get back to the ranch though, it's seems to be in your blood Ree, and that's really neat…other than having to get up at 4!
Maralee On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:27 pm
Being a fellow Okie – I truly enjoyed that exchange – it made me smile!!
Val B On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:27 pm
You guys are so cute! Funny that as I was reading this to myself, my brain switched to reading in your Oklahoma accents! Ha ha! Wish you were coming to Minnesota!
Sandi On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:28 pm
HAHAHA……You can stop shauing NOW! Now, that was funny……..Great Post
Kathy On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:28 pm
You really made me laugh today! Thanks so much! (And the Rockies are wonderful )
Tee On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:28 pm
You both are too cute!
Debbie C On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:29 pm
You guys are adorable.
And the movie is Fried Green Tomatoes…There's always TAWANDA!
SoonerLaura On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:29 pm
I'm always amazed how tolerant MM is of all this blogging and interviewing and photos. My brother has a ranch (much smaller than yours) and I don't think he'd put up with it and I know my Dad wouldn't have liked it AT ALL. Here's a story Marlboro Man will like – We had a small herd of cattle when I was growing up, about 30 to 40 head. As the 3rd daughter after my older sisters left home it was my job to feed the cattle in the winter before my Dad got home from work because it was dark by the time he got home. When I got married in December, he told me I could get married but that I had to come by his place and feed the cattle before it got dark for the rest of the winter. Of course, he didn't really make me do that. Looking back, I wish I had done it for him anyway.
Melissa On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:48 pm
No offense, but why wouldnt he like it? It brings in a ton of money. Ree has a VERY successful career because she is a very good business woman. It's type of career she can do on the Ranch. The list goes on and on. Did you expect her to sit on her hiney and just be a housewife when all of her life, with college, plans to go to law school and whatnot she gave up to be with him.
JillV On Tuesday, March 20 at 5:06 pm
I'm just guessing, but maybe SoonerLaura meant that MM seems to be a pretty private person, and PW's career necessarily brings him and the rest of the family into the limelight as well. I do wonder from time to time if MM ever imagined when they got married what he was in store for!
Suzanne On Thursday, March 22 at 11:52 pm
I agree with Jill…MM seems to be the strong, silent type…like my man. (Which is one of the many reasons I love my man). It takes a special man to let us be who we are, without being threatened or put out. Ree…we both got lucky! Mine isn't a rancher, but was born and raised on a dairy farm, and for the last 29 years has been self employed in the dairy equipment business…the 24 hour business, so we are very familiar with those 4am work days that sometimes never seem to end. I say kudos to you MM! Ree's success is just the well deserved icing on the cake!
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your life…and keep the cookbooks coming! You both deserve every penny. By the way, I preordered my second book and love it just as much as the first, if not more. Safe travels on your book tour!
Darcie (My Modern Country) On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:29 pm
As a partner in a NAPA Store, I know what a 454 is. Love the interview-you guys crack me up.
Dianna On Wednesday, March 21 at 6:20 am
Yep, I know what a 454 is, too, Marcie — as the wife of an engine builder!
Joanie Walker On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:29 pm
GoodLord! I love this interview! Makes the very ordinary seem extraordinary! have fun in my birthplace, Columbus, Ohio.
cheri b On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:30 pm
so sad we will miss you tomorrow- my daughter went and fetched a cutting board for you to sign for us last year.
I will be watching her play goalie for her high school lacrosse game. It is hard to be the momma of the goalie, but she LOVES it.
Of course she did come watch and groom for me at a combined driving evnet last weekend with our pony. But definitely nto as scary as balls being hurtled at you at great rates of speed.
If you need a pony fix, email me- lol I cld take you pony driving- way fun and not as bouncy- I think your girls are definitely ready to start JUMPING.
Have a great trip- the weather here in Columbus is AMAZING the last week or so. Happy Spring!
Kelly C. On Wednesday, March 21 at 7:12 am
Cheri, you ROCK!
Ree, we are SOOOOOO glad you are visiting Columbus. You should try Alana's for dinner while you are here. http://alanas.com/ There's often a "surprise" on the menu and they won't tell you what it is until they bring it to you. But it is always good.
Marie G On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:30 pm
Hahaha…you guys are perfect for each other!
Samantha On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:30 pm
Pretty hilarious commentary. I love that you pause for chapstick and include that an the ever important detail it is
Did you really drive the golf cart through the wall?? I must know!
Chaz On Wednesday, March 21 at 9:35 am
I was wondering too! We need to know the truth!
Linda Morosic On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:30 pm
Oh my….I never laughed harder in my life!!!!! Loved your interview with your husband! I'm still laughing!!!! My daughter's even asking why I'm laughing!!!!! Keep it up Ree!!!!!
Kendra @ My Full-Thyme Life On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:30 pm
You two are funny! I love how it appeared you were both learning things about eachother that you didn't know before. I've been with my husband for 14 years now, married for 6, and I love it when I learn something new about him!
Stephanie On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:31 pm
I was laughing through this entire interview! Ya'll are adorable I love these sneak peaks into your conversations!
Donna On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:31 pm
Now that I've seen your personalties and have heard your voices on TV – I just played this whole scene with expressions and everything, right in my head!! Good Luck!
Ruth Richburg On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:31 pm
Thanks for the laugh today. Hilarious!! I could just picture it all!!
Christine @ oatmeal bowl On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:31 pm
I love the convo. especially about the flannel and not shaving. And the golf cart story. for some reason… I believed it happened.
MaryE On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:32 pm
Love it!!!
Jamie On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:33 pm
Where will you be in Columbus? I live here and would absolutely love to see you!
ShillyCindy On Wednesday, March 21 at 8:36 am
Jamie, just in case you haven't found where Ree will be Tuesday: She's scheduled to be at the Barnes & Noble at Lennox at 6 p.m. until, I think, (only found one source to confirm it) 11 p.m. Ree & family, I'd definitely vote for COSI and the zoo as a great way to spend your day in Columbus. Good eats: Schmidts in German Village, yes; Tony's Italian Restaurante, yes, yes!; or if you're in the Polaris area for dinner, Cantina Loredo and Eddie Merlot's, oh yes, yes, yes! Hope you enjoy our very friendly city!
Cheryl C On Wednesday, March 21 at 8:46 am
Barnes and Noble on Olentangy River Road
ShillyCindy On Wednesday, March 21 at 9:25 am
SORRY, SORRY … WEDNESDAY not Tuesday.
Katie On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:33 pm
This is one of my all-time favorite PW posts ever. Seriously. I laughed out loud all the way through!
Kelly On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:34 pm
I love MM interviews. They always so informative!
Janelle On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:34 pm
I LOL'd through this, thanks. I miss my animals maybe we'll return to mini ranching again someday. Have a great book signing
Magan On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:34 pm
Reminds me of conversations with my West Texas farming & ranching uncles. It all makes perfect sense to them, and nothing much phases them. Love it!
Kimmy352 On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:34 pm
You need to watch The Heiress. Starring Monty Clift and Olivia de Havilland. I need to know what you think of this movie. I'm obsessed.
And I loved the interview.
Daffodil Girl On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:35 pm
I have one question. How did you get that much talking in with three children in the car???
Melissa On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:52 pm
My guess would be DVD's in the car!
Tanya On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:35 pm
That was most enjoyable. Now that we see MM every week it's easy to imagine his expressions and yours and that made it even funnier!
Add On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:35 pm
I loved this, made me laugh!
Bj in Dallas On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:36 pm
you are hilarious~~ and he is darling…! Makes good ying and yang
Lisa Long On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:36 pm
We hgave egg-in-the-holes on a regular basis. In our family we call them Chicken House Eggs.
Susan On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:36 pm
Y'all are so funny! We drive from Fort Worth to Southfork, CO every summer and my favorite part is having my husband to myself…we sort of. We drive all night and I talk his arm off while our daughter sleeps!
Bethanne On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:36 pm
Soldier Man talks to me about engines by using numbers, too. My responses sound sorta like yours! LOL I enjoyed the conversation.
Cindy On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:37 pm
Great interview and funny!! But now I need to get back to reading my new cookbook that just arrived today. You may have heard about it, its called Food from my Frontier. So excited!!
Kristi C. On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:37 pm
You guys are hilarious. I think while you are out driving around you should make a loop through the southeastern tip of South Dakota. Just don't come to my house, cuz then I would agonize about having to clean and what in the world would I feed THE Pioneer Woman and Marlboro Man? So here is a funny story….. I have a friend who in high school would buy cigarettes from the local gas station. She couldn't pronounce "Marlboro" so she just always buy "Kools" She could say "Kools"…. ha ha
SaraD On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:38 pm
MM deserves something wonderful. I'm not sure what, but I bet he is.
Karen On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:38 pm
That was great! I felt like I was sitting in the back seat listening. Thanks!
Brigit On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:38 pm
Im with Val…I was reading this and hearing your voice. I read your book over vacation and loved it. It was a nice sappy love story. Then I came home and bought both cookbooks and twittered you and FB your page. My husband thought I was nuts.
Pe On Wednesday, March 21 at 9:53 am
My husband thinks I'm nuts anyway. I agree with Val too. Your voice Ree and MM's come right through your writing. I just might have to read the love story again. Ree–aren't you writing the next installment of that love story? when's the next installment going to be printed?
Meredith Munger On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:38 pm
"'me, I worm them". And "one worms them" made me seriously laugh out loud. I can't wait for my husband, a veterinarian (wanna be full time rancher) to read this interview. By the way, he wants to know if Ladd needs a full time veterinarian. He is as addicted to your show as I am.
Jill of All Trades On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:39 pm
Thank you that was fun! I'm sure Marlboro Man enjoyed it. Safe journey.
DPUTiger On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:40 pm
Actually, Columbus is one of the most popular city names in the U.S., so clarifying Ohio is important!
I'm glad you enjoyed your visit to Pittsburgh, and your Primanti's sandwich. Next trip, you'll have to try Pamela's for breakfast. YUM! (especially the crepe pancakes).
The signing yesterday was great, and it was really neat to be able to see so much of your family live and in person. (I was by myself and had you sign a bookplate for the friend-who-couldn't-come-but-had-sent-yarn-for-your-girls). Travel safely and enjoy the rest of your signings!
JennieSonthefarm On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:40 pm
Welcome to Columbus and GO BUCKS!!!!
Tammi Cramer On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:40 pm
Surely ya'll didn't drive out here to Virginia Beach this past Saturday? I'll have you know, my daughter (the one waiting for her sexy cowboy) and I have never waited in line like that for anyone's signature other than yours. Worth every minute! It was so fun seeing you in person
Diana On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:41 pm
Haha! That was so funny I loved every second of reading it!!
Lee Ann On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:41 pm
The funny thing about this interview is that after watching your show and hearing the two of you…I could read this and actually "hear" it…how it must have sounded! Ya'll are just SO cute!
Cathy G On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:42 pm
You just made me spit my tea on my computer screen…cracking up as I read this – heard it in both of your voices. Thanks for the evening smile
Peggy Anderson On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:43 pm
Great interview and love the picture of MM, too!
Lisa On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:45 pm
Fried Green Tomatoes! How ironic as I was reading this post, FGT was in HBO!!
Kathy On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:46 pm
I am in indpls! Come on by the farm!
Susie C On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:46 pm
After a really hard day in the O.R., I read your post. What an absolutely whimsical conversation with your true love! Priceless! Thank you for sharing because I really needed a little moment to smile, laugh and pleasantly sigh when it was "The End"…You really need to continue these conversational posts, because they truly are a joy to read! Happy trails to you, the kids and MM!
Elizabeth S. On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:47 pm
Just started reading your blog- I love it. You and Marlboro Man are too cute.
Ashley On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:48 pm
When you drive to Indianapolis you'll have to point out on the map Columbus, Indiana. It's my hometown and it's 45 minutes south of Indy. You could drive down there if you want…So, when you're driving to Columbus you may be in Ohio, Indiana, or Georgia!
Columbus, Indiana has a population of only 44,000, yet has been ranked 6th in the nation for architectural innovation and design by the American Institute of Architects, right behind the much larger cities of Chicago, New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.
National Geographic Traveler ranked Columbus 11th on its historic destinations list in late 2008, describing the city as "authentic, unique, and unspoiled." Columbus won the national contest "America in Bloom" in 2006, and in 2004 it was named one of "The Ten Most Playful Towns" by Nick Jr. Family Magazine.
Stacy P. On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:48 pm
Interesting interview!
Pat in Oak Ridge TN On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:48 pm
WHERE IS YOUR OLDEST DAUGHTER??? Did I miss something??
Wendy On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:49 pm
I have decided that in some ways your personality is a lot like mine. And, this conversation is one I could have had with my ex husband. In fact, we could have it today. Because we could. Life is strange, and we just have to accept it. Thank you for the giggle.
Brenda On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:49 pm
This is so awesome. I chuckled several times. Can actually hear MM's voice as he replies to you. You guys are so cute together!
Sandy N. On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:49 pm
Still smiling after "Ree"ding your interview. I loved what someone above said about seeing and hearing you in our minds since we've seen you on TV,. It's true! I just can't wait to see you every Saturday morning, and I love that you allow us to be part of your life!
Love'n stuff,
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Anne On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:49 pm
Welcome to Columbus! I love my city — hope you have a good time here too. See you tomorrow night!
Melissa On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:50 pm
Well now my education needs more tweaking…I have to look up what egg in the hole is now. Loved your interview too.
Laura from PA On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:51 pm
HAHAHHAA!!! SO funny! I remember reading when you interviewed him before, and it's really funny. I had a great time meeting you yesterday! As well as MM and the kids!! Y'all are great! How did you like Primanti's?
Kelli H. On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:51 pm
Ya'll are HE-larious!
Auntie Ruth On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:52 pm
Love it!
Melissa Hutsell On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:52 pm
It is really VERY cool the way I can tell you love that man and he loves you! You make me laugh and I KNOW you make him laugh. And if you have laughter you have love.
Susan s On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:53 pm
This interview is so funny! Love it and love how much you make me laugh! Love your recipes too!
Jessica On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:53 pm
You two are so funny! I was laughing as I was reading to myself and my youngest asked why I was laughing so much! btw, Primanti sandwiches are awesome! I am from Pittsburgh and I would eat every last bite if I had one right now. I'm glad you liked it!
Ann On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:55 pm
This is FANTASTIC!
Ree, I really wish you would take time when you are on programs like The View, to educate the hosts and the country about beef. So many people toss around terms like "grass-fed, organic, antibiotic-free, sustainable, etc…" when they recommend how to buy beef. Reading this interview, it is clear your family has a typical commercial cattle operation. As an agricultural educator, I think it is important to correct misconceptions. You are the expert in the room when you are a guest on those shows. Help correct the Marios, Michaels, and Daphnes when they say organic beef is the only viable option. Most beef cattle are not on a grain diet until the final few days before harvest. No beef animal is processed before the withdrawl date if they had to be treated with anything and failing to treat a sick animal would be considered cruel.
I hope I don't sound too preachy, but I think you would be an amazing spokesperson for the Beef Industry since you are poised in the ranching and culinary worlds. Please consider it! Maybe the Beef Council would consider a partnership with you!
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LaurieL On Tuesday, March 20 at 10:15 pm
I second!!!!
SherryC On Wednesday, March 21 at 6:11 am
I don't know about other areas but in the are where I live grass-fed means exactly that and the cattle is never given grain. Of course, grass-fed beef here is bought directly from the Beef Farmer and yes, they call them farmers not ranchers because they are farmers with small herds not ranches with huge herds. I know of two farmers in my town and a neighboring town where you can purchase grass-fed beef directly. The one in my town you can go out to the farm and purchase by the cut in vacuum sealed packaging. I have meet the woman who runs this farm and she told me that she has a standing practice with the slaughterhouse that her cattle is slaughtered the same day it is brought to the slaughterhouse not put into a feeding pen for a few days before it is slaughtered. The other individual I mention that sells directly to consumers, sells by the half or whole cow and once again he guarantees same day slaughter not beef that has been held in a feeding pen, feed who knows what. I do not know about large commercial producers but I do know about buying directly from the farm and their practices. It is disingenius to try and broad paint all producers of grass-fed beef to dishonest and misleading about it being 100% grass-fed when you don't know each individual farmer. As the people you mentioned in your post have said many times, get to know your local farmers and buy directly from the source if all possible that way you know exactly what you are buying. Now I will step of my soapbox but I felt that making such broad statements is wrong because not all farms or ranches do things the same way.
Kimberly On Wednesday, March 21 at 7:13 am
Interesting comment.
I'm not sure if I would like Ree taking this stance as much as you do. I enjoy this blog because it is the perfect distraction from my life and a great place to just unwind. Not sure if I would enjoy being preached at about my beef purchases.
Also, I'm not really sure if the organic/grass fed beef lobby is as strong as the media suggests. Of course it gets a lot of attention, but that might be disproportionate to the amount of people who actually that type of beef.
Colleen D On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:55 pm
Loved it you two are tooooo cute!!!! Good Luck with the signing and SAFE Travels.
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Mary On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:56 pm
I should know better than to try to drink coffee while reading your posts…..MM says you can go ahead and start now….with your plan of not shaving and of wearing plaid shirts…too funny. Great interview!
Kristi On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:57 pm
Oh, man. I just enjoyed reading that so much. You make me laugh. You make me feel good. I know all your readers probably feel like they know you. What a gift you have for making everyone feel like a best friend. I'm so glad you started blogging and kept on doing it! Thanks for sharing so many special and ordinary parts of your day with us.
Michelle~in~Cali On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:58 pm
Ree: I totally beleive your ambulance story
Natalie On Tuesday, March 20 at 4:58 pm
Oh my gosh, this cracked me up! You can come be a mountain woman here in the Rockies any time. Except you are still expected to shave, and I own no flannel.
JillV On Tuesday, March 20 at 5:00 pm
I love this blog. Thanks, this made me smile.
AGinTO On Tuesday, March 20 at 5:00 pm
That was pretty funny… He is definitely the Yang to your Yin!
Debra S On Tuesday, March 20 at 5:00 pm
He says things like "invariably"! lol My farmer husband sure wouldn't!
Cindy On Tuesday, March 20 at 5:00 pm
Did you stop at the Longhorne Ranch on I- 70 near Zanesville? Nice place a tour.
Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) On Tuesday, March 20 at 5:01 pm
Woohoo!!! (she say's jumpin' up and down and wavin' like a crazed Ozark Farm Chick) Pick me….Pick me!!! I know from where that quote came from. :o)
Are ya ready? FRIED GREEN TOMATOES!!! Do I win??? Heeehehehehe!!!!
Great interview with Marlboro Man or Mountain Man or whatever your addressin' him as today! Have a great drive and book signin' sweetie!!! :o)
From the rainy hills and hollers of the dampened Missouri Ponderosa, ya'll have a wonderfully blessed day!!!
Jody in VA On Tuesday, March 20 at 5:04 pm
So where is your older daughter? Did you leave her at Virginia Beach for spring break?


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Ray Alizzi was a city building inspector. When new homes are built, city inspectors like Alizzi make sure the wiring, the plumbing and other aspects of construction are up to code. But Alizzi admitted approving the work done by contractors without seeing it.
"That travel distance will kill you, especially when the weather is bad," Alizzi told city investigators with the Office of Municipal Integrity.
Alizzi said the city did not want a backlog of inspections and he did not have time to do them all.
"It's wrong what I did," Alizzi told OMI's Richard Hernandez in a videotaped interview. "And I apologize for that, Richard."
He retired.
A city vehicle sitting for hours at a McDonald's restaurant was the subject of another investigation. A citizen noticed it and called it to the city's attention. The vehicle was driven by Public Works employee Armando Talamantes.
"It happened yesterday to be honest with you," Talamantes told OMI investigators on videotape. "I didn't pay attention to the time. It could have been a couple of hours, I'm not sure."
Talamantes was found spending too much time not on the job.
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Solid Waste Route Inspector Paul Juarez was found taking his city vehicle home a lot. He admitted in an OMI investigation that he went home just about every day that previous week. He said it was to give himself insulin but it took a long time.
"(It took) probably about an hour, hour and a half," Juarez said.
Asked whether he spent close to two hours at home, Juarez answered, "Maybe. Yes, sir."
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Robert Reynosa was found taking his Metro Health van home.
"I was under the assumption that they would take them home. I didn't know there was an actual extra special permission that was needed," Reynosa said.
He was not allowed to take the vehicle home and he too resigned.
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State and Local Policies Regarding IDUs' Access to Sterile Syringes
In many cities and states, laws and regulations make possession of syringes a crime and limit IDUs' ability to legally purchase syringes. As a result, IDUs who continue to inject often cannot follow prevention advice to use a sterile syringe for every injection. Several states also have restricted the funding or operation of syringe exchange programs (SEPs). On the federal level, funding to carry out any program of distributing sterile needles or syringes to IDUs has been prohibited by Congress since 1988.
As of 2004, injection drug use accounted for about one-fifth of all HIV infections and most hepatitis C infections in the United States.(1,2) Injection drug users (IDUs) become infected and transmit the viruses to others through sharing contaminated syringes and other drug injection equipment and through high-risk sexual behaviors. Women who become infected with HIV through sharing needles or having sex with an infected IDU can also transmit the virus to their babies before or during birth or through breastfeeding.
To effectively reduce the transmission of HIV and other blood-borne infections, programs must consider a comprehensive approach to working with IDUs. Such an approach incorporates a range of pragmatic strategies that address both drug use and sexual risk behaviors. One of the most important of these strategies is ensuring that IDUs who cannot or will not stop injecting drugs have access to sterile syringes. (See the related fact sheet Access to Sterile Syringes.) This strategy supports the "one-time-only use of sterile syringes" recommendation of several institutions and governmental bodies, including the U.S. Public Health Service.(3)
IDUs share syringes and injection equipment for multiple reasons, but primarily because of legal and regulatory barriers limiting access to sterile syringes and laws making possession of syringes a crime.
What Laws and Regulations Affect Illegal Injection Drug Use?
Several interrelated laws and regulations restrict IDUs' ability or willingness to obtain and possess syringes:(4)
These laws and regulations are structural barriers that create a situation in which IDUs who continue to inject are advised to use only sterile syringes, but at the same time, are often prevented from carrying out this advice. Because holding on to or carrying syringes puts IDUs at risk of police searches, arrest, and criminal prosecution, they can be reluctant to participate in sterile syringe access or risk reduction initiatives such as syringe exchange or safe disposal programs.(6) (See the related fact sheet Syringe Disposal.) This environment may increase transmission risks because IDUs who are concerned about being arrested for obtaining or carrying syringes are more likely than other IDUs to share syringes and injection supplies.(7)
What Has Been Done to Address Structural Issues?
Several states have undertaken initiatives to change syringe laws and regulations:
Some states have reported a benefical public health impact. For example, after the partial repeal of syringe laws in Connecticut, pharmacies in that state began to sell nonprescription syringes.(9,13) As a result, more IDUs purchased syringes from pharmacies, syringe sharing decreased, and police reported fewer needle stick injuries.(8) Further, there is no evidence that ensuring access to sterile syringes increases the number of persons who inject or the number of injections.(14,15)
Policy Considerations
At the community level, both public health and law enforcement have strong interests that must be supported. Public health seeks to reduce drug use and blood-borne transmission of disease by helping individuals enter substance abuse treatment and change their risky sexual and drug-use behaviors. Law enforcement has an equally strong stake in preventing and punishing the distribution and sale of illicit drugs. State and local initiatives aimed at legal and regulatory reform need to find ways to strike a middle ground so that the interests of both are served. Such efforts include:
For More Information
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1. Glynn M, Rhodes P. Estimated HIV prevalence in the United States at the end of 2003. 2005 National HIV Prevention Conference; June 12–15, 2005. Atlanta, GA. Abstract T1-B1101.
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Hepatitis C fact sheet. Accessed December 22, 2005 from http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/c/fact.htm.
3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Institute on Drug Abuse and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. HIV prevention bulletin: Medical advice for persons who inject illicit drugs. May 9, 1997.
4. Gostin LO. The legal environment impeding access to sterile syringes and needles: The conflict between law enforcement and public health. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and Human Retrovirology 1998;18(Suppl 1):S60-S70.
5. Burris S, Lurie P, Abrahamson D, Rich ID. Physician prescribing of sterile injection equipment to prevent HIV infection: time for action. Annals of Internal Medicine 2000; 133(3): 218-226.
6. Springer KW, Sterk CE, Jones TS, Friedman L. Syringe disposal options for injection drug users: A community-based perspective. Substance Use and Misuse 1999;34(13):1917-1934.
7. Bluthenthal RN, Kral AH, Erringer EA, Edlin BR. Drug paraphernalia laws and injection-related infectious disease risk among drug injectors. Journal of Drug Issues 1999;29(1):1-16.
8. Groseclose SL, Weinstein B, Jones TS, Valleroy LA, Fehrs LJ, Kassler WJ. Impact of increased legal access to needles and syringes on the practices of injecting-drug users and police officers— Connecticut, 1992-93. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and Human Retrovirology 1995;10:82-89.
9. Valleroy LA, Weinstein B, Jones TS, Groseclose SL, Rolfs RT, Kassler WJ. Impact of increased legal access to needles and syringes on community pharmacies needle and syringe sales— Connecticut, 1992-1993. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and Human Retrovirology 1995;10(1):73-81.
10. Beckett GA, Galena R, Shields D, Mills DA. Maine removed criminal penalties for syringe possession in 1997 after allowing sale of syringes without a prescription in 1993. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and Human Retrovirology 1998;18(Suppl 1):S145-S146.
11. Plevin L. State bill allows sale of syringes. Newsday. May 6, 2000. Page A03.
12. National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors. HIV prevention and access to sterile syringes. Joint letter issued by the American Medical Association, American Pharmaceutical Association, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors. October 1999.
13. Wright-De Agüero L, Weinstein B, Jones TS, Miles J. Impact of the change in Connecticut syringe prescription laws on pharmacy sales and pharmacy managers' practices. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and Human Retrovirology 1998;18(Suppl 1):S102-S110.
14. Normand J, Vlahov D, Moses LE, eds. Preventing HIV transmission: the role of sterile needles and bleach. Washington (DC): National Academy Press, 1995.
15. Needle RH, Coyle SL, Normand J, Lambert E, Cesari H. HIV prevention with drug-using populations—current status and future prospects: introduction and overview. Public Health Reports 1998;113(Suppl 1):4-18.
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That leads to the second difference, which is the shapes of the curves. Because all determinants are being held constant, the SRAS curve is sloped -- it is upward sloping. By contrast, the LRAS curve is vertical. It is vertical because, in the long run, there is no correlation between price level and the real level of production in the economy.
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But, following huge investment from the club's American owners, the Reds won 12 of 14 fixtures this season to herald a changing of the guard in the women's game.


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The Revolabs HD(TM) line of wireless microphone systems includes the Single/Dual Channel (HD Presenter); the rack-mounted, dual-channel Venue; and the four- and eight-channel Executive HD. The HD systems utilize Revolabs' "Designed for Speech" technology, which provides wideband frequency to improve the intelligibility and presence of speech. Support for bandwidths of 50-14,000 Hz allows these systems to pick up the entire human voice spectrum.
Ideal for broadcasting applications, the Single/Dual Channel supports one or two HD wireless microphones, while the Executive HD supports up to eight microphones for executive boardrooms and large conference rooms. The Venue provides support for up to two wireless microphones, and offers a rack-mounted design for video conferencing or voice reinforcement applications.