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May 26 2008
We attended our state's annual ranch rodeo over the weekend and had a rip-roaring time. After several years of placing anywhere from 2nd to 12th, we've been on a bit of a hot streak for the past couple of years, winning the whole dadgum thing in both 2006 and 2007, which made not only Pesky Tim and Marlboro Man deliriously happy, but also Cowboy Tim, Cowboy Josh, Cowboy Lynn, and his son, Cody. And Missy and me, too, because we didn't have to drive home from the big city with cranky, dejected husbands, but that's another story for another time.
Later on, I'll let you know how we did in this year's rodeo (hint: we didn't come in 12th), but for now I'd like to talk about my oldest girl.
This is homegirl herself, in the stands at the ranch rodeo Friday night, not five minutes before she was set to walk down to the chute, where she would be participating in a wild burro "bronc" riding competition as part of the half-time show. Not only was she the only girl entered in the competition—much to the extreme joy of her father, Marlboro Man—she was also scared to death to go through with it. You see, ever since she entered this world, she's always been a hand-wringer of a child, and she'd been stewing on her impending burro ride all day. Heck, all week. Heck, for the past nine days, eighteen hours, and sixteen minutes.
But before too long, she'd walked down to the chute with her dad…
…Who promptly began coaching her about how to properly hold onto the rope.
But her nerves took over, and tears of apprehension began to fall.
But she took a deep breath and steadied herself.
(The blond chick? That's Missy, Pesky Tim's wife. I told you she was a glamorpuss of the highest order.)
See that guy on the left? That's Marlboro Man, and right about now he's second guessing this whole dadgum thing. See that girl on the right? That's my girl, getting a pep talk from Aunt Missy, who's telling her something along the lines of "get in there and ride that son of a buck like the wind, because you've got to prove that girls can do everything boys can do!"
And believe me, there were plenty of boys watching. There's no way she could back out now.
As her insides quaked with nervousness, my girl climbed down into the chute and sat on the unsaddled burro.
Josh is in the chute with her, helping Marlboro Man with the last minute instructions…
…Even as the detractors mumbled from the sidelines.
And she's out of the chute, ladies and gentlemen—she's out of the chute!
*Please forgive the blurry images to follow. Neurotic mothers who fear internal or cranial injuries in their children are rendered temporarily incapable of avoiding camera shake.*
And I'll be darned if that little burro didn't start bucking immediately!
And I'll be darned if my girl didn't hang on and ride that son of a buck like the wind!
Well, at least for three seconds or so…
This is where I experienced a mild episode of tachycardia. That burro was mean!
This is where I experienced a severe episode of tachycardia. Then I died. But I continued to take photos because I sure didn't want to miss anything.
Luckily, she had the presence of mind to roll away from the burro, thereby escaping what might have been an unpleasant kick to the head or scapula or patella.
Can you tell I'm the daughter of an orthopedic surgeon? Yeah? What gave it away?
Oh, this is where I came back to life.
And this is where her dad tells her she did a great job…and he bets she can hold on for at least four seconds next time.
And I thought I could relax.
But we had one more burro ride to watch. Pesky Tim and Missy's boy was up next.
He's out of the chute, ladies and gentlemen—he's out of the chute!
And if this isn't the most hilarious dadgum thing you've ever seen, then I don't know what to tell you.
Almost as much fun as watching the Mini-Me Sorta Cowboy Dude ride the burro was watching our guys on the sidelines, cheering him on. Just look at the excitement on their faces:
Cowboys are so easy to please—just stick a couple of kids in harm's way and they're entertained for hours!
They'll even run in and intervene.
This was one of the other kids that competed. Later, I asked Marlboro Man, "How come they didn't make our kids wear face masks and helmets?" He replied that it was a "Bring Your Own Facemask" event, and those who didn't bring one were out of luck.
Oklahoma. Where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain and there are no requirements whatsoever for homeschoolers, and kids who compete in rodeos wear the proper head and face protection. But only if they bring it themselves; if they don't, they're on their own.
That needs to be in some of our state's tourism literature.
556 Comments
christy On Monday, May 26 at 7:58 am
loved it!! happy memorial day
Raygan On Monday, May 26 at 7:58 am
Looks like you guys had alot of fun. I confess, I'm a hand-wringer too.
Stephanie in Nova Scotia On Monday, May 26 at 7:58 am
What a beautiful tough girl you have! If my daughter would do that she probably wouldn't last 1 second what with all the bubble wrap, head gear, and padding she would be wearing hehehe
Cheryl On Monday, May 26 at 8:00 am
This was great! WOW those kids are tough and brave! And you did great too, mom!
Shining Goober On Monday, May 26 at 8:01 am
I really enjoyed this post Ree. Maybe because I'm from Oklahoma too. Donna
PonyFla On Monday, May 26 at 8:01 am
What a brave girl! And a brave mom!
Amii On Monday, May 26 at 8:02 am
Ah, rodeos…I just love 'em. We go to the Mesquite Rodeo here in TX to be spectators and it's something I love. And then I see "babies" out there with "wild" animals and it makes me fearful and full of adrenaline at the same time. It's something like a car wreck: you can't help but look!
I like your homegirl's shirt…she was dressed to impressed!
Melody On Monday, May 26 at 8:03 am
Look how close I am to the top!
I love you guys and I love your stories! Glad you had a good time! Sweet kids and you catch all their emotions just right. Everytime. Thanks for sharing.
Erica On Monday, May 26 at 8:03 am
Oh, my! I'm not sure I could have held my camera steady through all the excitement with homegirl! Great pics, Ree.
Lisa Johnson On Monday, May 26 at 8:04 am
Rock on girl!! How cool is that! I would have said that my daughter would never do anything like that, but she surprises me all the time. (she is a daredevil!) She saw this and immediately asked if she could do it. When I explained the while thing, she still wanted to do it. I'm sure she would have been crying in the chute to though, it's all those nerves.
Kara On Monday, May 26 at 8:05 am
I was on the edge of my seat! You tell your oldest we're proud of her. I'm showing my girls this, my oldest likes to play football with the boys, she'll love this…
april On Monday, May 26 at 8:05 am
Holy cow!! She did an awesome job- even without all the headgear! I bet she feels like she can do anything now.
Badgermama On Monday, May 26 at 8:05 am
Honestly, I wouldn't have been able to look!
But I am super excited for her to show up the boys—it's all about the girl power thing (to quote the Spice Girls…)…
Elsie from Oz On Monday, May 26 at 8:06 am
Dear Lord in Heaven – my nerves are shattered. Glad everthing went well – whew!!!
Bron On Monday, May 26 at 8:06 am
Well it looks like she managed longer than he did. Girls rock!
Rosie On Monday, May 26 at 8:07 am
I would have thrown up watching my kid do that. You are made of stronger stuff than I am! Also, your homegirl RULEZ!
Beth On Monday, May 26 at 8:08 am
She did a great job! That's so awesome!
Bridget On Monday, May 26 at 8:09 am
What a beautiful shirt on Pioneer Girl.
Fashion and beauty surely don't get extra points at a rodeo, but wow, is she stunning! And, brave.
She stayed on far longer than I would've! Looks as though she and PBIL Tim's son had the biggest supporting entourages!!
Kari On Monday, May 26 at 8:09 am
OHMYLANTA….NO clue how da heck you held the camera as still as you did! Whoohoo, those kiddos did a rockin' job out there…brave souls. Have a good one!
Gin On Monday, May 26 at 8:10 am
That looks like everyone had a blast! I love those kind of events, but unfortunately, I miss out on the smell due to the inability of television not emitting smells of what's being aired.
Glad to read no one broke anything
Sherry On Monday, May 26 at 8:10 am
OH my gosh! You are a BRAVE woman! As the daughter of an orthopedic surgeon, you KNOW what can happen. You've heard the horror stories…I know, cause I'm a nurse in real life, but my paranoia is germs and the diseases they carry! LOL! Looks like the kids did great! BTW…who stayed on longer?
Katelyn On Monday, May 26 at 8:11 am
What a brave girl you have! I hope she enters more and beats those darn boys!
Tricia On Monday, May 26 at 8:12 am
How exciting!! This brought a smile to my face while I listen to MY punks fight in the background. They are SO annoying!! ANYWAY…I am so proud of Pioneer Girl!! She ROCKS!!!
Dorthy On Monday, May 26 at 8:12 am
That is awesome! Way to go punk! My son did mutton bustin' one year at the local rodeo which is a stretch for the son of a waterman.
Kristina C. On Monday, May 26 at 8:13 am
You know, I tuned in to your blog because of your recipes. Now I stay tuned for all of the thrills and chills!
And this was thrilling! Your daughter did a great job, and she has support from Mom and Dad and Missy and all of the cowboys!
Loved it!
Teri On Monday, May 26 at 8:14 am
Please tell homegirl how proud we are that she saw it through. I think it's great that you let her compete. I look forward to more pics and the full story.
dlyn On Monday, May 26 at 8:16 am
They both did a great job – experiences they will never forget!
Karen On Monday, May 26 at 8:16 am
Your daughter is beautiful AND brave! Congrats to her and your nephew for doing such a great job.
Ain't it cool? We live in cowboy country, too, and I love it!!
Shelly On Monday, May 26 at 8:16 am
Wow! High fives to your girly! That's AWESOME!!!
GiGi On Monday, May 26 at 8:17 am
She is my HERO!!!!!! Plus, she is adorable. You guys are in for future headaches, cause that girl is simply beautiful.
Melissa in SC On Monday, May 26 at 8:20 am
Amazing! I know you are proud of her! What courage for both daughter and mom!
imaginina On Monday, May 26 at 8:21 am
No wonder she was apprehensive. But, I was proud of her. That is facing your fears in a real way.
Cristy On Monday, May 26 at 8:21 am
Wow, you've got a bada$$ little woman on your hands. Give her a huge high five from NC.
Marni On Monday, May 26 at 8:22 am
your so brave, I wouldn't have been able to watch!
Linda Sue On Monday, May 26 at 8:22 am
Woo Hoo! Your girl is a tough cookie and in the dismount picture we get a clear image of how LONG her legs are – my goodness she is brave, purdy and agile. Thanks for the trip to the rodeo – I am not sure people understand the excitement, fun and honest to goodness danger of rodeoing – Pesky Tim's little guy did a good job too – you guys just raise 'em tough huh? No woping for some but riding a nasty tempered burro works for others!
elsa from downunder On Monday, May 26 at 8:23 am
not a big fan of rodeos
BIG FAN of girls having a go and doing well……..kudos to her
Jen On Monday, May 26 at 8:25 am
Too funny! Better watch out though, Ree, or the safety police will be nabbin' you for indecent exposure to life!
Note to eldest punk: "You go, girl! Can't wait to *watch* you compete next year. I'm sure you'll blow 'em all away!"
elsa from downunder On Monday, May 26 at 8:27 am
saw on the news over the weekend that Oklahoma was hit my a tornado or two…….i am so glad you are all ok. We had one here as well but it didn't touch down.
Karen in Minnesota On Monday, May 26 at 8:28 am
Holy smokes that punk of yours has long legs, those in-the-air shots sure do highlight them. How do you find jeans to fit her?
Annie S. On Monday, May 26 at 8:29 am
Love rodeos! My mom and I would go to them when we were in Wyoming. My poor vegetarian sister would not come with us!
di (Tx Transplant) On Monday, May 26 at 8:29 am
Way to go girl………………..ride 'em cowgirl…………and cowboy! Love it love it.
I got such a chuckle from the guys – big guys – daddy MM, etc.
Congrats to all y'all. That would have been so much fun to have been there.
Glad everyone made it through the "weather", too.
SueZ On Monday, May 26 at 8:29 am
Thanks for sharing your lives with all of us. It's great fun to read and live the 'cowboy life' thru your adventures. And to those who wonder about all the butter and the non-diety goodness, well, just look at the pictures! They are living like our centuries ago ancestors did, riding the range, working the cattle, up at the crack of dawn. Gotta have big eats to get thru all that!
Ride on Pioneer Woman, ride on.
Miz Booshay On Monday, May 26 at 8:31 am
Woot for Homegirl!!!
I got all teary when she got teary.
I'm glad that none of the helmet-less Oklahomans
got stomped!!!
Janet in MN On Monday, May 26 at 8:31 am
Girls Rule! Girls Rule! Girls Rule!
Way to go Punk #1 – Nice Job!!!!
Lori K On Monday, May 26 at 8:31 am
You GO, girl!! That's the way to show 'em what you're made of! PW, please tell your daughter for me that she's my hero!! She makes me want to be braver!
Erica On Monday, May 26 at 8:32 am
Do my eyes deceive me, or does she have a grin on her face while riding that burro? Looks like fun to me!
Pamela On Monday, May 26 at 8:32 am
Wow. I would be a handwringer too.
Though it looks like everyone had fun. And those face masks? Pshaw–there's no need for them at all!!!!
Nicky On Monday, May 26 at 8:32 am
Oh my. My heart was stoppin' and goin' again just reading your reactions.
I'm so proud of your daughter and I don't even know ya'll! AWESOME!
Nate On Monday, May 26 at 8:34 am
Rock on, Ree! I almost went to this rodeo but decided to drive up to Little Sahara instead. Tell your girl way to go!
Jill S. On Monday, May 26 at 8:34 am
Oh my God, she's so tough! And so sweet and beautiful! You must have been bursting with pride.
And fear. Lots of fear, lol.
Sarah S. On Monday, May 26 at 8:35 am
Waht a tough punk! Loved the post. Can't wait to find out how everyone else did!
Dayna On Monday, May 26 at 8:36 am
Your daughter so deserves a YOU ROCK GIRL! award! She totally did something many grown women would not do!
Oh, and next time – let's bring a face mask, we don't want that pretty little face getting all jacked up.
What pride you must feel!
Mrs On Monday, May 26 at 8:36 am
I had to read this through tears. So many memories! God bless all the cowboys who encourage kids to just get out there and TRY IT!!! I'm sure her head was higher and her step more sure after this.
Oldest Girl Punk, you da BEST!
Sarah S. On Monday, May 26 at 8:36 am
OK I can't spell!
Jenn On Monday, May 26 at 8:36 am
She did great ! I don't know how you can take pictures , I'd be peeking thru my fingers and scared to death !
Kat On Monday, May 26 at 8:36 am
What a great moment for her to conquer her fear like that!!!
And you know there was some boy just shakin' in his boots and his dad said "buck up boy, that there girl went out there and rode, you ain't gonna get beat by a girl now are ya?" And then he put on his facemask and helmet, and got out there!
Good job homegirl, GOOD JOB!!!
Janie On Monday, May 26 at 8:36 am
There is nothing better than a ranch rodeo!
Charlotte On Monday, May 26 at 8:36 am
How brave is your little girl? She totally rocks! (and I never use that expression so it has extra special meaning now )
Trixie On Monday, May 26 at 8:37 am
Woot! Woot! for the homegirl!!
What awesome kids – how wonderful to have a whole "truck" load of support right there with the kids in the midst of it all. Your "crew" is awesome too!
eg fromMA On Monday, May 26 at 8:37 am
oh lord!!!! and i was afraid when mine were learning to ride bikes! what a spirited and gutsy punk!!!! congrats!!!!
Ness On Monday, May 26 at 8:37 am
As a kid – I *totally* would have wanted to do this – minus head gear and all. Now the thought of my boys so much as looking at a horse without a PAS015 safety standard helmet, or a BSEN384, at least, leaves me scared half to death. Yay I'm in the first 50 comments today – I'm on a roll. Yesterday was top 100!! WHOOT!
Karen B On Monday, May 26 at 8:38 am
Whoo Hooo!! You go girl!!!!!!! Awesome ride!
Ness On Monday, May 26 at 8:38 am
Dammit. At the time of posting the comment I was top 50…by the time the damn thing HAS posted. No 60. DAMMIT!!! I'll be this one (posted right after the first one) is like no. 34 578 964.
cybercita On Monday, May 26 at 8:39 am
life sure couldn't be different here in manhattan. happy memorial day!
Stephanie On Monday, May 26 at 8:40 am
Oh my gosh. what a great job capturing the moment – in words and pictures. I'll bet your girl is real proud of herself.
And all those cowboys in chaps. Aaa! I want to live in Oklahoma.
Wendy On Monday, May 26 at 8:40 am
Awwww…. She's such a doll. Good for her for being so tough.
Emily On Monday, May 26 at 8:41 am
Look at all these comments already! Aren't y'all popular?!
Loved this post. I actually got a little choked up.
Fantastic photos!
Sheri A. On Monday, May 26 at 8:41 am
YOU are the BRAVE one….couldn't have watched that to save my life…it was hard to just see those sweet lil things on that wild horse in PICTURES!! WHew….how'd you manage?
Alane On Monday, May 26 at 8:42 am
Oh, my, I am such a loser, because I am CRYING for your daughter. Rock on, Punk #1! You go girl! Really, I am crying because she is SO MUCH BRAVER than I was at that age…I just wouldn't have even thought to try. And to be the only girl, too? Wow… I can only imagine what Punk #1's future will hold. Way to go, girlfriend, way to go! This must be why God gave me 3 boys, because I just couldn't imagine how to raise a girl to be so strong in this wacky world. Way to go to both you, Ree, and M.M.
Angelia M. On Monday, May 26 at 8:42 am
What a great job!!! Great pics – The one of MM with his arm around your sweetie made me tear up Thanks for sharing your weekend with us
Have a wonderful Memorial Day!!!!!!
jim Forbes On Monday, May 26 at 8:43 am
One of your all-timrbest posts and photo stories of your punks and families. Lawsie, you're grea, Ree!
Jim Forbes
Susan On Monday, May 26 at 8:43 am
Awh. little girl… my eyes teared up for her just seeing how nervous she was before hand. I'm glad she did good!
Andria and Co. On Monday, May 26 at 8:45 am
Ree, those are great pics! I love rodeos… can't wait to see how you guys placed!
Deanna On Monday, May 26 at 8:46 am
Great job Punk #1 – you'll win it next year!
Johnna On Monday, May 26 at 8:46 am
Wait a minute, what place did ya'll get at the rodeo????
Carolyn On Monday, May 26 at 8:47 am
You done good girl! I'm so proud that you held on as long as you did. You'll get them next time!
Ree, she's so pretty and brave. You done good too. xxoo
Tina Lavender On Monday, May 26 at 8:47 am
you all are the bravest parents ever! looks like homegril got those genes too. I'm afraid to let my son cross the street… congrats on showing them boys how it's done girl!
kimmyk On Monday, May 26 at 8:47 am
She did great! So, how did you all place?
l.a. mother On Monday, May 26 at 8:47 am
I don't get it. Why make her do something that freaks her out enough to cry? Just to prove she can do what the boys can do? Seriously? It's not like learning to swim, or something "life saving."
kelli w On Monday, May 26 at 8:48 am
Wow!!! She Represented!!!!
Congrats, Homegirl!
Tracie On Monday, May 26 at 8:48 am
That was a great shot by shot story…I think I even had butterflies in my tummy for her too…She's awesome…congrats to her for even trying in a "boys" game…
Carolyn On Monday, May 26 at 8:49 am
Ooops! Should have given you and MM the compliment for raising such a pretty and brave girl.
Christy On Monday, May 26 at 8:50 am
Tell Homegirl she did a great job. Overcoming fear to try something, anything, you've never done, is quite an accomplishment. Fun post.
Darlyne On Monday, May 26 at 8:51 am
Way to go girl! Out of the chute with a smile on her face. Awesome! Your cowboys are great with kids.
Happy Memorial Day!
Natalie in TX On Monday, May 26 at 8:51 am
Bravo to your beautiful long-legged gal! She did great. It's amusing to see your obvious genetic contribution all wrapped up in boots n' jeans, getting bucked off a burro. I look forward to more rodeo photos!!
MaryB in Richmond On Monday, May 26 at 8:52 am
How fun is THIS?!?!?!? Good for homegirl!!!!!
And … is it possible she's smiling in the first picture out of the shoot?
I am so impressed that she was frightened, but DID IT ANYWAY! Being brave doesn't mean "not being scared;" it means "being scared, but doing what needs doing regardless." So double yay for homegirl!!
SHIRLEY in IOWA On Monday, May 26 at 8:52 am
My oldest daughter, the daredevil of the family, rode steers and calves when we lived in Arkansas and competing in 4-H. Her brother, four years younger, rode, too, and the greatest joy of his young life was the rodeo where he lasted a second or two longer than his older sister. He got up and cheered, even after the bull bell hit him in the head when he fell off!
Congratulations to your older girl. she did a great job and I especially admire the way she overcame her fears and did it anyway. Isn't there a T-shirt message about that circulating in rodeo circles … Feel the fear, Do it anyway?
Looking forward to hearing further results!
Patricia Phillips On Monday, May 26 at 8:53 am
Way to go, Pioneer Girl!
MaryB in Richmond On Monday, May 26 at 8:54 am
Um … that would be CHUTE, not SHOOT.
I know the difference, just typed it wrong.
Well, shoot.
Andrea On Monday, May 26 at 8:54 am
I think she did fantastic. My hands were sweating just sitting here at the keyboard!! Fun pictures! At first that burro didn't seem too mean but wow he really wanted to get back at her!! Good thing she rolled!! LOL!! Looks like she had fun!! I also love the faces of the cowboys cheering on the riders!! Funny!! It doesn't take much to make them happy!! Simple guys!!
Michelle in Auburn On Monday, May 26 at 8:54 am
YEAH HOMEGIRL!.. I remember doing that when I was younger. I agree you have to show the boys that you can do it BUT when she gets older a rodeo is a great place to meet some really cute boys.
Nanna On Monday, May 26 at 8:55 am
Wow! I am sure she is FIRST in your eyes!
How fun…
NonnieM On Monday, May 26 at 8:56 am
The "it ain't fittin', it just ain't fittin'" comment totally cracked me up!
Way to go, Pioneer Girl!!! I'm proud of you. (And way to go, Pioneer Mom, for getting the shots.)
Shelle On Monday, May 26 at 8:57 am
Even with the blurry images I HAD a heart attack! How do you stand it? Wow! But then again I guess it's somewhat close as me watching my six year old drop in on a skateboard ramp…I'm sick inside, but when he's done…I'M SO PROUD!
She looks like she did awesome…and it looks like a lot of fun!
When I go to the local rodeo here in town, I love watching all the death defying bull bucking…but for kids, the most insane they get is riding a sheep for as longs as they can…it's hilarious!
Andrea On Monday, May 26 at 8:57 am
How did she place?
Ronda On Monday, May 26 at 9:00 am
See, this is one of my mommy worst fears… I have a daughter who wants to do all the boy stuff… she is 5 and we are looking for a tackle football program that will allow her to play with her twin brother. Sometimes she is more rough and tumble than he is!
On the other hand, I just love the girls that jump in there with the boys and show them how tough they really are.
Your Girl is beautiful and once she is a tad older, you'll have young punk boys lining up to take her to a movie. when that happens at OUR house, my husband plans on cleaning his guns on movie night. ;^)
ann On Monday, May 26 at 9:00 am
She's lovely and beautiful, and has always been. But, there is a change in the works. Her body language reveals it – And (I had to look back to make sure)! there's a distinct shift in her shoulders and hips. She's posturing less like 'little girl' and more like ' young woman'! Long lithe arms and legs – less gangle … more grace! So, 'caveat mater' – homegirl's becoming a 'chick' herself!
Stacey from Texas On Monday, May 26 at 9:01 am
That is great!! I am so proud of her and I don't even really know her.
How did she place? Where did the ranch place this year?
Jackie On Monday, May 26 at 9:01 am
The look on your punks face made me think of my own cases of nerves I've experienced throughout my life for a variety of reasons…
Tell her from me, that "she done good" and that she proved her point on behalf of girls everywhere!!
PW… great pictures…as usual!!
Bertie On Monday, May 26 at 9:02 am
Tippin' my hat to the girl punk! Yeehaw!


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Britney Spears' mysterious poem, No More Chains, which was first posted on her website on Saturday but was taken down shortly thereafter, is back up. Tabloids are interpreting the poem as a reference to K-Fed cheating (re: "you trick me once, you trick me twice , now it's three"). But we think there are just too many layers to the stanzaic composition to be interpreted so narrowly. Luckily she included a picture when she re-posted the poem yesterday. And we think it best explains what the poem is really about: too many appletinis with the girls.
ICYMI: Flaming Commencement Speech
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The AMC channel understands that Brokeback Mountain was a huge success, but they just don't understand why. Posters for their first ever original movie Broken Trail (airing June 25th) –plastered all over New York City– are identical to the posters for the groundbreaking gay cowboy film. Only they've replaced Heath and Jake's profiles with those of Thomas Hayden Church and Robert Duvall. And based on the movie's summary, they've also replaced hot gay sex with middle-aged heterosexual romance. But judging by the movie poster and the word 'broke', the two men have just as strong a connection–platonically speaking of course.
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- Ashton Kutcher really wants to have kids. Demi's three teenage girls surpisingly not filling that paternal void.
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Tom Cruise has purchased land to build his dream home for his brand new perfect family. The acreage, overlooking the San Fernando Valley in California, was reportedly purchased for $10 million. The actor plans to spend an additional $25 million to build his dream house on the land. And guess who he bought the property from? The Church of Scientology. Which means Tom won't have to go through the hassle of changing of his alien telephone number.
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Why Girls Has It Right When It Comes to Bad Boys
People have been telling me to watch Girls, because it's so illustrative of young women trying to figure out the nebulous form of modern dating. I watched the Season 2 premiere, and from this boy's perspective, there was an interesting subplot about modern dating in the show: what to do with badly behaving boys.
Beneath Girls' ironic humor, there is an unsettling accuracy about the male characters on Girls. Recent research suggests that the dating troubles these girls face are in some ways very real. Consider a few illustrative findings:
- Men do about 35 minutes of household work to every 60 minutes that women do. This gap persists even when both partners are employed full-time and when men self-identify as holding beliefs about gender equality.
- Men usually do worse than women when it comes to empathic accuracy, which is the ability to understand the feelings of another person. However, when one group of researchers told men they could earn five dollars for being empathically accurate, they found that men were suddenly just as empathically accurate as women. This suggests that men are capable of being empathic, but sometimes they just need some motivation.
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t Rail closed in Pisgat Ze'ev Ernie Singer Snow: light Rail closed in Pisgat Ze'ev Ernie Singer
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Jerusalem police arrested 10 Jews who prayed and sang Israel's national anthem "Hatikva" on the Temple Mount on Monday morning. They had come as part of a group
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The Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI, Hasochnut Hayehudit) kicked off its three-day Board of Governors meeting in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev on Sunday. During
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Worst ending for a great season. I very much dislike Saban and Alabama!!!!
put in jarret lee
A new SAINT is born, Congratulations Drew, Brittany and Big Brother Baylen.
With a healthy and motivated team, the Saints can win any game. We will go to the SuperBowl this time around. We will destroy the first team we play and my only regret is it won't be the cowgirls.
This game sucked, but the team is not doomed. This is the game that will snap them out of the haze and they will again play champion caliber football. They will be in the Superbowl.
Although I don't live in Lousiana anymore, I've been a loyal Saint and Tigers fan. What is so great is that, finally people are starting to believe and give the Saints their much deserved respect. I started noticing a change in tone after they defeated the Pats and where I normally would have gotten snied remarks for the kind of win at the Skins, I heard mostly praise and congrats. Who Dat Fan forever!!!!!
Who Dat, WOW, the Defense Wins A game for us. Let's See, we got Brees for the air attack, Thomas for the Ground, the Defense scoring points and the special team not making fatal mistakes. WE DAT!!!!!!!!!! this is our year.
Hondurans living in Lousiana need to contact their represenatives and ask them to support the new leadership in Honduras. Their are alot of Latino voters who they would not like to make angry. You have the power to change the rhetoric of all the socialistic garbage coming out of Washington.
Outstanding athlete and a classy person. Duece will forever be a Saint.
Pathetic fans, True it was a disappointing way to end the season, but you can't win the national title every year. Give Les Miles a break, he had to deal with very inexperienced quarterbacks all season who were very inconsistent. He is still a great coach and will have a better seaon next year. Stop bad mouthing the man and the team!!!!!
John McCain and Sarah Palin
Damn right, it's payton's fault completely. Its amazing how they can come from behind to be competative and then completely let the game slide from their grip. Cautious play will never win championships. Please bring back deauuuuce, 26 would have gotten those much needed game turning yards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
breezy32, Mark Richt is not a sissy girl. You have to respect the man for letting his team get under the skin of the Gators and beat them on top of that. I am die hard LSU fan, but you have to respect your opponents in the SEC.
I like to get a glimpse of what the opponents are worried about, can the new recruiting class at alabama make a huge impact, can Florida upperclassmen provide the leadership needed, etc. But I guess we will know all that in just a few weeks!!!! GEAUX TIGERS


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On a recent spring break day, chaos erupts at Susan Solich's magazine-beautiful house.
A quartet of boys, ages 6 to 14, is in high-octane mode. They bolt out the side door to the driveway, then dash back in. They run through the kitchen, down to the basement, then back outside again. They quarrel. They interrupt her conversation.


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MAN — START (Seniors Taking Active Role Today) held their annual picnic held at the shelter at Greenbranch Freewill Baptist Church on Thursday, September 27.
Festivities began with prayer by Robert Perry. Buddy Grimmette entertained the group with singing and playing the banjo. Lee Noel accompanied him with the singing of some songs.
The picnic food, everything from hot dogs to hamburgers and chicken and all the trimmings, was catered by Beulah Lusk. For those that saved room, there were plenty of desserts.
START members celebrating a September birthday included Jane Grimmette, Dr. Rallos and Elaine Thompson.
The group seemed to enjoy all the talking, eating, the singing and music, and for no other reason — just being out and having lots of fun. Most all of the members were wearing their new START t-shirts.
The 58 members and guests signing the attendance register were Geraldine Bunch, Lou Arnold, Jean Wintz, Alice Harrison, Merlin and Delores Spears, Winsel and Grace Elliott, Peggy Heatherman, Paul and Donna Thibault, Mayor Jim Blevins, Buddy Grimmette, Dock and Bertha Allen, Shirley and Zettie Brown, Jane Grimmette, Maxine Justice, Robert Perry, Betty Gentry, JoAnne Hensley, Peggy Mosley, Helen Nelson, Norma Jean Nelson, Lenora Moss, Dorothy Altizer, Terry Cline, Frank Combs, Arthur and Barbara Brunty, George and Dottie Doczi, Sherry Frye, Patricia Doczi, Jerry and Nancy Garrett, Laura Hinchman, Patsy Tilley, Elmer and Lounice Jeffrey, Pauline Jeffrey, Bill and Donna McNeely, Gertie Moore, Lee and Billie Noel, Mae Osborne, Barbara Spears, Patty Stowers, Lessie Bailey accompanied by her son and daughter-in-law from North Carolina, Angeline Bassham, Rev. Randy and Judy Sites, and Frank and Elaine Thompson.
The next START meeting will be held at noon Thursday, October 25, in the fellowship hall of Bruce McDonald Memorial United Methodist Church. Guests are always welcomed.


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Step 1: Remove the outer cover
This whole thing just snaps together and will just as easily unsnap to come apart.
Pry the outer case away from the inner carrier and it will pop off.
Once free, the inner carrier easily slides out.
Step 2: Open the inner carrier
First, pop off the mouthpiece.
Then work your way around the edge to free the 3 snaps. Finally, there are 2 more snaps under the mouthpiece and the top will pop right off.
Step 3: Examining the inside.
These rolls slide easily off their capstans.
So theoretically, this could be made much "greener" by providing the user with a single dispenser case, and just refilling it with new spools of medication.
Of course, that's how birth-control packaging is supposed to work, too, but they send my wife a whole complete plastic case with blister pack for each one :-(


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Aquatic nuisance species, whether they are animals such as the zebra mussel or plants such as curly-leaf pondweed, threaten fishing, boating, swimming, and other water-based activities. In states where they have become established, ANS have proven expensive to combat and difficult or impossible to control or eradicate. A number of them are already in our waters, but others found in nearby states have yet to arrive. With some simple preventive effort by all of us who use the outdoors, we can reduce or even eliminate their spread to our waters.
ANS Regulations
- All aquatic vegetation must be removed from boats, personal watercraft, trailers, and fishing and hunting equipment such as fishing poles, bait buckets, lures, duck decoys, and waders before leaving a body of water. That means "vegetation free" when transporting watercraft and/or equipment away from a boat ramp, landing area or shoreline.
- All water must be drained from boats and other watercraft, including bilges, livewells, baitwells and motors before leaving a water body.
- Live aquatic bait or aquatic vegetation may not be transported into North Dakota.
- All water must be drained from watercraft prior to entering the state.
ANS Administrative Rules (see 30-03-06) | ANS Classification and Permitting
Additional Boat Cleaning Recommendations
- Power wash the exterior and interior of the boat and trailer at a commercial carwash to remove small plant fragments and remove items clinging to the hull.
- Disinfect boat, livewell and baitwell, the bilge, confined spaces and other equipment with a solution of one part chlorine bleach to 20 parts warm water or wash the equipment with water that is hotter than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or air dry boat and trailer for several days in dry weather.
Places where aquatic nuisance species can hide and hitchhike to new waters (hitch, livewell, mud and water on floor, lines, trailer frame, boat hull, rollers, prop, axles/wheels, boat motor).
Other Resources
ND Outdoors Video - ANS Rules 03/26/2013 (01:53 min. long)


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Make Room for More Fruit!
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Putting Away Our Toys
One of the signs that our children are growing up is when they start putting away their toys. Little children leave their playthings scattered all around. Part of growing up is personal discipline and responsibility. I Corinthians 13 is best … Continue reading
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The bag of potatoes that I bought had one rotten potato. Having heard the old analogy about 'one bad spoils the whole basket', I decided to do an experiment. Over the next several weeks, I made numerous observations. The … Continue reading
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In my garden, amidst the flowers, are weeds. They look a lot like my flowers. Even though I don't make any great effort to water or feed them, they do fine. In fact, sometimes, it seems they even have less … Continue reading
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Training Classes
BAD RAP's Award Winning Training Classes:
1. Pit Ed Class - Berkeley - As part of our mission, we offer a class that helps owners of pit type dogs learn healthy ways to build a better relationship with their pet. This on-leash class will give you the skills you need to enjoy a calm, focused dog around even the most exciting distractions. We specialize in leash reactivity.
Warning: LONG WAIT! Adopters from BADRAP and Berkeley Animal Care Services get immediate access to our classes but unfortunately the demand for classes from the general public is huge. If you haven't adopted from BR or BACS, the wait list can be 6-9 months long. We recommend that you seek out training classes with other orgs if you're in a pinch and need quick help.
To get on our Wait List, link to: Registering for Pit Ed
2. BAD RAP CGC Coaching - Berkeley - Does your pit bull type dog already have decent leash manners? If you want to shine up your handling skills to help him pass the CGC test, check out Linda Chwistek's Coaching Class. Linda loves the dogs and has helped numerous folks certify their little muscle head. CGC Coaching Class
BAD RAP was proud to receive the American Humane Association's 2006 Award for Best Practices in Behavior and Training.
SF Bay Area Dog Trainers who Specialize
- Mike Wombacher - On the Peninsula - 'Doggone Good.' Mike's especially helpful guiding parents who have dog/kid issues at home. (Heads Up: He's somewhat pricey and very busy) 415-437-0848
- U C Davis Behavior Services - Davis, CA. Employs highly-qualified board-certified specialists and residents in the nation's largest veterinary behavior program. Common problems that they see are: aggression; separation anxiety; house soiling; urine marking; fears and phobias. This is the right place for you if your dog is exihibiting fear issues with people and/or human-directed aggression. UCDavis Behavior Services
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Training links to help you understand your dog better:
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2014 Issue
The 2014 issue of Odyssey is 96 pages--the longest produced in the history of the publication. "High Expectations for All" is the theme which unifies the 20 articles from 34 authors representing a broad spectrum of perspectives on the lives of deaf and hard of hearing children.
High Expectations for All: Their Importance and Influence - 2014 Issue (Volume 15)
(PDF) (e-magazine)
Five New Articles on Odyssey Extra 2014 available here.
Individual Article PDFs Coming Soon!
Letter from the Vice President
By Edward Bosso
An Educator's Perspective: Five "E's" to Success with Common Core Standards
By Christy M. Neria
Teachers, Parents, and--Above All--Students "Buy In" to Raise Expectations
By Christopher Hayes
The Power of Expectations: Two Stories
By Laurene E. Simms
High Expectations + Reading Intervention Plan = Big Jump in Students' Reading Scores
By Greta Palmberg and Kendra Rask
Raising Courtney Just Like Her Sisters: Forging High Expectations
By Amie A. Stelmack
How Can We Motivate Struggling Latino Adolescents to Read?
By Melissa Herzig
Expecting the Best: The Essential Lesson for Teachers
By Carl B. Williams
Expectations Lead to Performance: The Transformative Power of High Expectations in Preschool
By Ye Wang, Karen S. Engler, and Tara L. Oetting
A Co-Teaching Model: Committed Professionals, High Expectations, and the Inclusive Classroom
By Karen Wise Lindeman and Kathleen Magiera
High Expectations Require Supporting New Teachers, Educating the School Community
By Heidi MacLaughlin and Donna M. Mertens
Establishing and Maintaining High Expectations for Deaf/Blind Students Using a Team Approach
By Kimberly Mockler
On the Home Front: High Expectations Means Never Say "Never"
By Felicia Johnson
Using Data to Ensure High Standards--And Standards to Ensure High Expectations
By Susan Lane-Outlaw, Cheryl Lange, and Dyan Sherwood
Parenting with High Expectations
By Benna Hull Timberlake and Genelle Timperlake Sanders
Maintaining High Expectations
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Reading for Real: Our Year with Reading Buddies
By Patricia Ross
Reflections on Expectations
By Joseph Santini
The Law and the IEP: Establishing and Maintaining High Expectations for Deaf Students with Disabilities
By Michael Fitzpatrick and Raschelle Theoharis
Meeting High Expectations: Healthy Thinking, Resiliency, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
By Lisalee D. Egbert, Todd LaMarr, Tami Hossler, Carrie Davenport, and Jodee Crace
Academic Rigor
By James E. Tucker
The Back Page: Hard Work, Perseverance, and a Belief in Oneself Impact Achievement
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Helicobacter–negative gastritis and duodenitis occur significantly more often in paediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients than in non–IBD controls, as well as in adult IBD patients. Such upper gastrointestinal inflammation appears to be particularly common in patients with Crohn's disease.
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EDWARDSVILLE – First responders said more than a dozen drivers in Luzerne County were forced to abandon their cars, after trying to drive through flash flooding Thursday night.
According to police, at least five vehicles were stuck in standing water on Northampton Street in Edwardsville, as well as at the Gateway Shopping Center.
Despite flood waters quickly receding, workers and bystanders told Newswatch 16 that several businesses in the lower end of the plaza had several inches of flood water seep in.
Authorities said there were reports of flash flooding in several other communities, including Kingston and Nanticoke.
Luzerne County 911 dispatchers told Newswatch 16 that police and firefighters will monitor Solomon Creek in south Wilkes-Barre overnight, to determine if the flood gates need to be setup.


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Frustrated that police never caught the killer, Al and Frances Walker asked NewsChannel 3 to look into the case, to see if there is anything that can be done to find out who murdered their daughter Donna 32 years ago.
"I just got tired of calling, going down there, and nothing happening," Al Walker said of his frustration with police in the 1980s. He said for months and years after someone stabbed Donna to death on Sept. 4, 1981, he stayed in constant contact with Norfolk detectives. He even led a push that boosted a reward to $7,000. But he says, detectives shut him out, revealed almost nothing, and never solved the case.
"I even went out and hired private detectives," he said. "Because we thought they weren't doing the job."
Witness statements obtained by NewsChannel 3 show someone who knew Donna by name is the likely killer. A neighbor reported that a long-haired man was knocking on doors in an Ocean View apartment building, calling Donna's name. Eventually, that person knocked on Donna's door, called her name, and she opened the door. The next morning, Donna missed a hair appointment for a friend's wedding. Her father went looking for her and found her stabbed to death on the floor of her apartment.
"It's really hard for anybody to find their child dead," Al said, sobbing. "I can't describe how hard it is, how much you go through when something like that happens."
Al and Frances Walker asked NewsChannel 3 to research the case. An autopsy report shows Donna suffered several cuts on her hands and arms, what police call "defensive wounds." They're an indication Donna was fighting back against the man who was stabbing her. In struggles like this, it is common for the killer to leave behind DNA evidence. In 1981, however, police had no idea what DNA evidence was.
But now, departments across the country are reviewing these old files, looking for evidence that could be re-examined with the newest DNA technology. On behalf of the Walkers, NewsChannel 3 asked Norfolk Police Chief Michael Goldsmith in writing if he would commit to a search of Norfolk's old evidence in this case, to see if any was suitable for retesting. NewsChannel 3 sent that letter on Oct. 10 but the chief never responded. We then sent several follow-up emails to the Norfolk Police public-information office. On Tuesday, Officer Chris Amos responded by email:
"The Chief is not available for an interview but I can tell you the case is being reviewed by investigators in our Cold Case Squad. They will be contacting Mr. Walker. If they can use today's advances in science to solve an older homicide they most certainly will."
On Thursday, just hours before the story aired, police contacted NewsChannel 3 to get the Walkers' phone number.
Al and Frances Walker say they are desperate for answers. They are worried they will go to their graves without knowing who sent Donna to hers.
"It just hurts real bad," Frances said. "You have a knot in your heart, and part of your heart is missing."
Al Walker said of the killer: "He took something away from me and my family that can never be replaced. Ever."
He added, "I can't see giving up. That was my daughter. I loved her. I owe it to her."
If you have any information that NewsChannel 3 could use to help the Walkers, email Investigative Reporter Mike Mather at email@example.com.


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Weymouth, England. There's an Australian gold medal rush going on at this English seaside resort.
Tom Slingsby of Australia won the London Olympics sailing gold medal in the men's Laser class Monday by match-racing his closest competitor, Pavlos Kontides of Cyprus, to the back of the fleet.
A few hours later, as Slingsby was about to receive his gold medal in a harbor-side ceremony, the Australian crew of Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen came ashore with an unassailable lead in the 49er skiff class.
To collect their medals, Outteridge and Jensen need to make a "genuine effort" to start, sail the course and finish in the medals race on Wednesday.
They said they'd do that, and plan to sail near their trans-Tasman mates from New Zealand, Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, who have an unbeatable lead for silver.
After crossing the line in ninth place in the Laser medals race, Slingsby, a tactician with America's Cup champion Oracle Racing, capsized his boat in celebration. He couldn't resist capsizing again a few minutes later, then waved the Australian flag at a big group of supporters watching from Nothe Fort, including his parents.
"It's a bit cold, actually, now in hindsight," Slingsby said after coming ashore. "At the time, I didn't notice at all."
The Australians could finish with more gold medals than the British, known as Poms to most Australians, at the Olympic regatta.
"The Poms are pretty tough," Slingsby said. "They usually get a few more medals than us, but in the past, we've had a few more golds. I reckon we'll beat them in the medals table."
The British have one sailing gold medal so far, won by Ben Ainslie in the Finn class on Sunday. It was his fourth straight gold and fifth straight games medal overall, making him the most successful Olympic sailor ever.
The Australians lead the men's 470 class and are unbeaten in women's match racing.
Slingsby had won all four pre-Olympic regattas in Weymouth as he aimed to better his 22nd place from four years ago.
"Last time I did everything I could to come away with a medal and I wasn't even close," Slingsby said. "This time around I got the gold. I'm going home very happy, knowing that all the work was for something. It's a great feeling."
The Australians came into the medals race leading Kontides by 14 points, leaving them the only two with a chance at the gold.
Slingsby got ahead of the Cypriot at the start and kept him pinned at the back of the fleet, making sure he couldn't break free.
Slingsby said he watched the Star and Finn medals races on Sunday, which were sailed on the same Nothe Course in shifty conditions. Britain's Ben Ainslie had to fight to win his gold and the British Star crew lost the gold medal to Sweden in the last 200 meters.
"I saw how easily it can slip through your fingers," Slingsby said. "Today I was pretty brutal but I had to be. I knew Pavlos couldn't lose second so I didn't want to give him an inch all day."
Kontides took the silver, the first-ever Olympic medal for Cyprus, the small island nation that started taking part in the games in Moscow in 1980.
"I feel really wonderful," Kontides said. "I guess when I have the silver medal around my neck and be back home, then all the celebrations will start, and I will really understand what I have done. It's a historic day for Cyprus sport and for myself as well."
Outteridge and Jensen finished first and third in Monday's races for a 15-race total of 45 points.
The New Zealand crew is next with 70.
"We'll probably have a nice sail around with them and have a good laugh with them about the week," Outteridge said, looking ahead to the medals race. "Now it's satisfaction for four years of work between the two teams and it sort of shows the work we've been doing has been paying off and we're just going to enjoy every moment of it in front of the crowd."
Four years ago, Outteridge and then-crew Ben Austin were in the lead in the medals race when they capsized not far from the finish, dropping them to fifth.
Once secured, the gold will be the first for Australia in the 49er class, which made its Olympic debut in Sydney in 2000.
"To finally secure the medal is great for not just us, but the whole of Australia in general," said Outteridge, who is skipper of Team Korea in the America's Cup World Series.
In the women's Laser Radial, Xu Lijia of China won the gold medal Monday despite having to do a penalty turn on the first downwind leg for rocking the boat. She was the bronze medalist in Beijing.
Xu finished nine seconds ahead of Marit Bouwmeester of the Netherlands, who took silver.
Evi Van Acker of Belgium took third for the bronze. Ireland's Annalise Murphy finished fourth and failed to win a medal after winning the first four races, including three in which she led at every mark.
"I am proud of the gold, especially as I am in Britain, because Britain and European countries are good and I want to take this experience back to China so more can experience the beauty of this sailing," Xu said.
Associated Press