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Mark and Lisa Hensley, 132 Old Buffalo Road, Johnson City, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Tuesday, June 25, 2013.
The couple were married on June 25, 1988, in Johnson City.
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Oct. 29, 1929. c. GILMAN 1,733,790v CONCRETE CRIBBING Filed March 16. 1925 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Z INVENTORL BY 7L ATTokNEYs.
Oct. 29, 1929. c. GILMAN CONCRETE CRIBBING 7 Filed March 16, 1925 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 A TTORNEYS.
Patented Got. 29, 1929 eteran stares CHARLES GILMAN, OF PLAIINIEIELD,
new JERSEY, assrenon 'ro MASSEY con r est eries new. i.
CONCRETE CRIBBING- Application filed March 16, 1925. Serial No. 15,743.
The present invention relates to improvements in reinforced concrete cribbing, and is more particularly directed toward the provision of a cribbing which may be construct ed out of a number of reinforced concrete units of predetermined size adapted to be interfitted so that aretaining wall, embankment, or the'like be constructed.
Walls and embankments of the type con templated by the present invention are particularly useful in building up temporary or permanent structures in places where there is limited area for working. They provide effectively for draining the filling materials soas to prevent the accumulation of water. The concrete units are 'not permanently and inseparablyifastened together, and the salvage value of the wall is practically.100 These walls may be erected in sections or cells as convenient and may be taken down andstored, or rebuilt in different locations as described.
The present invention contemplates the provision of concrete units so designed that 35 a high and substantial wall'may be constructed with its outer face vertical, without any batter, if desired; one wherein the headers, or cross members are flush with the longi-' tudinal members, and one wherein these longitudinal members, knownas stretchers, are
provided with suitably disposed means for retaining the filling material and interlocking them with the headers. z
Other objects of the invention are the provision of a wall in which different types of stretchers may be usedin the different parts of the wall, according to the character of fill, or as other conditions dictate, and in which shorter headers may be used in the upper part of the fill than would be required in the. lower part. By properly combining these features in a wall, the wall may be more economically constructed than were it necessary to build the entire wall out of uniform headers and stretchers (designed for the heaviest loads). Other and further objects of the invention will appear as the'description proceeds. v *The accompanying drawings show, for
purposes of illustration, one of the many forms in which the presentinventionmay be embodied together with modifications of certain parts, it being understood that the drawings are illustrative of the invention. which is not limited thereto.
In these drawings: 7 j J Fig. l is a perspective view showing a concrete cribbing utilizing by the present inve'ntion;-
Fig. 2 is a horizontal plan View one form of joint formed by'theimproved showing units contemplated units, it being assumed that the upper course of stretchers has not'yet been laid; 7
Fig. 3 is across section taken on line 33 l of Fig. 1, through a'header between opposite courses of stretchers and shows how the head.- er is supported 'on adj acent stretchers and how the next course of stretchers is supported In: said "figure an additional. stretcher is shown in place, which is absent on the header.
from Fig. 1. v 1
Fig. 4' is a side elevational'view'of one form of'improved header;
Fig. 5 is a perspective'view' of oneform of improved stretcher Fig.6 is an elevational view illustrating a modified form of stretcher;
Figure 7 is a cross sectional view through a the stretcher shown in Figures 1 to 3, and
illustrating an arrangement of reinforcing rods; and j Y F 1g. 8 is a sectional'view through 'aretaim ng wall built up usingditfer'entforms of stretchers and headers contemplated by the present invention.
Figure 1 shows one form of. cribbing built up'in accordance with the present invention. As here shown afp'lurality of headers 10 are horizontally arranged and extend: across the n wall or cribbing, while a plurality of stretchers 11 are also horizontally arranged and extend lengthwise of the wall as indicated the headers are in verticaltiers regularly spaced along the cribbing while the stretchers arei-n vertical tiers. at both the front and rear'sides of the wall. There may be any number of tiers of stretchers to make up the lengtlrof wall desired. These stretchers and headers may be laid on one another alternately, as indicated, and the wall extendingvertically shaped and horizontally as appears in the drawings.
These headers, as indicated in Figures 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 are composed of properly rein- 'forced blocks of predetermined size and rectangular cross-section and provided with T- heads 12. The headers may have any desired and convenient length, and are preferably made with identical ends so that the header may be symmetrical and placed in a wall or cribbing more easily.
The stretchers 11,as indicated in Figures 7 1, 2 and 3' are made of properly reinforced concrete I fromthe ends. of the stretchers. so that the body of the header 10;.may be placed, between the ends 14of adjacent lugs as appears in Figures v1, 2 and 3.
-- From the foregoing it will be apparent that the stretchers, at the front and/or back a of the wall, are supported at their ends on the headers. A cell .or. sectionof cribbing may be b'uilbupwithoutthe use ofmetallic pins or other fastening devices, by alternately arrangingthe headers and stretchers; The
stretchers may readily have a large'bearing surfaceonthe-headers. The lugsare placed 2 I on the back of the stretchers so that they asand below as indicated in Figure 3).
sume; apart of the load and materially strengthen the stretchers. They make it'unnecessary to use fillers, and are so arranged on the stretchers that they will come behind the head of thefTof the-headers (both aboye T 1e ends 'ofthe stretcherswill be close together,
and additionalbearing surface may be provided, if desired, by making the lugs some 7 what deeper near the ends so that they will meet as indicated at 15. 7
The interlocking of the headers and stretchers makes it impossible for the filling material to force the headers or stretchers out 'ofpl-ace, yet thecribbing may be assembled or torn down very easily. The cribbing may be built-to the desired height and length and later extended or raised or lowered as desired; I
The stretchers andjheaders are so propor tioned that the, stretchers are out of contact with one another (except possibly at their ends) The longitudinal lugs 13' are spaced sufliciently to permit drainage ofthe filling Inaterial, 'without permitting the escape of 1 thefilling material." smallamount of loose filling imaterial' may pja ss out through these spaces, butlit" will be jcaught on the shelf formed by the body of the stretchers and will naturally slope up (at about 1 to 1) toward the stretcher next above andprevent further escape of filling material. The filling material will, of course, settle in the cribbing, and the settled material has little tendency to escape. If there is a batter to the; cribbing, there will be less tendency for the loose material to escape through the spaces between the stretchers, and therefore, these spaces may be made wider by using narrowerlugs than would be the case on a vertical wall. On the other hand, if the lugs are made of suflicient width so that the material does not escape from the vertical cribbing, it will certainly take care of the cribbing built up with a batter.
As shown in Figure 5., andthe; upper part of Figure 1the stretcher 11 is providedwith only one lug 13inst-ead of two as used in. the formv of stretcher shown in Figures 2 and 3.
In Figure oshortlugs 16, 16 arecarried near the ends of the stretcher. These short lugs may be placed on one side of a stretcher or on both sides as desired, and may be ofa size 1 V to provide additional bearing surface. They serve to interlock the headers and stretchers, without adding materially to the Weight of the unit. Such stretcher units are'pa'rticularly useful where the tendency of filling material to escape is low.
In Figure 8a cribbing utilizing various forms of units contemplated by-theipresent nventlon, is shown in cross-section.
andvertical and the rear or right hand side ofthe cribbing is set back in steps. Inthis cribbing the lower front, .St-retcherQO .is of type illustrated. in Figuref being smooth on its. lower side and having an upper rib 13. It is also made much broader to provide increased bearing surface against the soil. The front stretchers 21, 22,23 which make up the lower front of the cribbing; maybe like those llustrated in Figures 1, 2, and 30f the drawings, while the remainder'of the front I 7 Here the front'or left sideof thecribbingis smooth stretchers 24 may be similar to the stretcher 11" of Figure 5, with the stretcher inverted so as to hung the lug- 13v to the bottom side of. the stretcher, if desired. The top front stretcher 25 is made somewhat. wider than the other stretchers so; as to. provide a cop ng to finish ofi the topof the wall. I The. back side of the cribbing may also use varlousformsof units, arranged in various manners. The single or double lugged stretchers may be arranged with; the lugsin side theT. heads of. theiheaders oron the outside as shown at 27 and 28. These-lower stretchers, may have their lugs on the 'outsideasthey are frequentlyplaced.Where'they V areheld against firm earth or old fill. Shorter headers 10 and 10 may be usedtoward' the .top ofithe. cribbing, as clearly appears, from the drawings, and the stretchers. interlock with them in the same manner. In this case, it is preferable to provide the first stretcher used with a shorter header with lugs on top and bottom, as indicated by the stretchers 29 and 30.
WVhile the present drawings show the cribbing arranged for building long straight embankments, it is of course obvious that the parts may be readily shaped and proportioned to build curved embankments or to make offsets or corners as desired. Of course, other shapes of header may be used to give the enlarged bearing surface and provide for interlocking with the stretcher, and other forms of stretchers may be employed. The cribbing may be laid 'so that the front face is vertical or at a batter as desired.
That is claimed is:
1. In a reinforced concrete cribbing, two parallel stretchers of T-shaped cross-section similarly disposed and spaced one above the other, the heads of the Ts being spaced apart to provide drainage, the lower stretcher providing a shelf to hold loose filling material 7 and cause it to slope up to the upper stretcher,
the ends of the stretcher being rectangular, and a header spacing the stretchers and having a T-shaped end on which the ends of adjacent stretchers rest and the ends of the heads of the Ts of the stretchers being interlocked behind the heads of the T of the header,
2. In reinforced concrete cribbing, a horizontal header having a T-shaped front end with the ends of the T placed horizontal and four horizontal stretchers arranged in pairs, each pair extending at right angles to the header, at least two of the stretchers being interlocked with the T-shaped head, two of the stretchers being supported by the header, and the other two-stretchers supporting the header.
3. In a reinforced concrete cribbing, two parallel stretchers spaced one above the other, the side of each of the stretchers adjacent the other stretcher having alongitudinally extending integral lug spaced from the adjacent stretcher to prevent the escape of filling materials, the lugs throughout the major portion of their length, being of a depth such as to leave a space between lugs of vertically adjacent stretchers except at the ends of the stretchers where said adjacent lugs meet and thereby aflord additional bearing surfaces.
4. A reinforced concrete cribbing comprising a plurality of horizontally disposed reenforced concrete headers arranged across the cribbing and a plurality of horizontally disposed reenforced concrete stretchers arranged lengthwise of the cribbing, the end of the headers having enlarged bearing surfaces providing vertical shoulders, said surfaces aifording a support for said stretchers, and the stretcher which is supported by a given header having vertically enlarged portions which engage behind one of the shoulders of said header and form an inter-' provide drainage and disposed with the bodies of the Ts exterior of the cribbing so as to provide shelves to hold loose filling material and cause it to slope up to the stretcher next above.
6(A reinforced cribbing comprising a plurality of T-shaped horizontally disposed reinforced concrete headers arranged across the cribbing and a plurality of horizontally disposed reinforced concrete stretchers arranged lengthwise of the cribbing, said headers terminating flush with said stretchers, thereby permitting the face of said cribbing to be smooth, each header having a flat surface supporting thereon abutting stretchers, said stretchers having lugs interlocking behind the T-shaped ends of the headers whereby longitudinal movement of such stretchers is prevented'by said headers in contact therewith.
In testimony whereof I have affixed my signature to this specification.
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Waldo Emerson: A Biography, by Gay Wilson Allen
Emerson the Man
Waldo Emerson: A Biography.
by Gay Wilson Allen.
Viking. 751 pp. $25.00.
Commentators on Emerson's life have always been "notably skittish" about dealing with the circumstances and implications of Emerson's first marriage to Ellen Tucker, particularly on its financial side, Joel Porte observed a few years ago in a biographical study called Representative Man. It is as if, he continued, "the mere act of mentioning Ellen's wealth were tantamount to suggesting that Emerson married her for her money."
The purpose of Porte's observation, however, was not what one might assume. He did not intend, at long last, to open up the question of Emerson's marital motivation; he meant to close it down, once and for all. To suggest that the impecunious Emerson was thinking about money during his courtship of a seventeen-year-old heiress who was already coughing up blood from the tubercular infection that would kill her less than a year and a half after her wedding would be "unwarranted and vulgar," Porte wrote. "The sincerity of Emerson's love for Ellen, and his motives for marrying her . . ., are not legitimately open to question."
Even more remarkable than the vehemence with which these sweeping statements are expressed is the absence of any substantive follow-up to them. Not a single detail of Emerson's pursuit of Ellen is adduced in support of the interpretation placed upon it.
"When I was young, I forgot how to laugh," a Danish contemporary of Emerson's once confessed. But "when I was older," he added, "I opened my eyes and beheld reality, at which I began to laugh, and since then I have not stopped laughing. I saw . . . that love's rich dream was marriage with an heiress. . . . This I saw, and I laughed." Was Emerson the sort of fortune-hunting hypocrite whom Kierkegaard had in mind when he wrote those sardonic words—and whom Henry James would depict some decades later in such novels as The Portrait of a Lady and The Wings of the Dove? The question is decidedly interesting, but like all his skittish predecessors, the author of Representative Man lacked the moral courage to explore it.
The failure of Porte and others to come to grips with the problem of Emerson's first marriage is only an example—to be sure, a particularly glaring example—of the larger deficiency in their work. Just as Emerson himself denied the inherent worth of sense experience and gloried instead in the vaporousness of an ideal world, so his biographers have traditionally under-emphasized his life as a man and overemphasized his life as a thinker. Even Ralph L. Rusk, in his prodigiously scholarly Life of Ralph Waldo Emerson (1949), is extremely disappointing on the subject of what sort of a human being Emerson was and of how he got that way.
In giving his new biography the private name by which Emerson was known to his family during his college days, Gay Wilson Allen has made clear his desire to bring Emersonian scholarship down to earth. As he goes on to say in the preface to Waldo Emerson, he undertook the book in the belief that Emerson's "intimate, personal life" deserved closer scrutiny than authorities like Rusk had accorded it.
On the very first page of the first chapter, Allen gets right down to business by presenting Emerson's resentful memories of being mistreated in early boyhood by his father. "I have no recollections of him that can serve me," the forty-seven-year-old essayist bitterly observed to his brother William in 1850. "I was eight years old when he died, & only remember a somewhat social gentleman, but severe to us children, who twice or thrice put me in mortal terror by forcing me into the salt water off some wharf or bathing house, and I still recall the fright with which, after some of this salt experience, I heard his voice one day, (as Adam that of the Lord in the garden) summoning us to a new bath, and I vainly endeavouring to hide myself."
The severity of Emerson's mother took a different form. Every morning after breakfast, she retired to her room for an hour of Bible reading, meditation, and soul-searching which her five sons (she lost three other children in their infancy) never once dared to interrupt. For in her husbandless household Ruth Haskins Emerson was no less absolute a sovereign than she believed God to be in the universe. If this deeply religious woman found it unnecessary to raise her voice to her offspring, it was because they were thoroughly intimidated by her reserve. So remote, indeed, was her manner that it makes one wonder whether she thought of motherhood as anything but a duty to be performed as efficiently as possible. Whenever, for instance, her sons were reunited with her after days or weeks of separation, she would embrace them briefly, but rarely touched them thereafter. As Allen notes, the lesson of emotional inhibition was learned early by the author of "Self-Reliance."
The Emerson boys also came under the care, from time to time, of their eccentric aunt, Mary Moody Emerson, whose fasts and other acts of self-denial were "masochistic" and "pathological," in the opinion of the author of Waldo Emerson. "It is an awful symptom," she confided to her diary one night, "if we cannot in the presence of God promise to renounce every indulgence of eating, sleep, dress, recreation, reading, study & friendship which appears suspicious!" In another entry, she reviled herself as "all animal—all eat and sleep," but three weeks later recorded a recovery of morale as she thought of the cleansing power of death. "Tomorrow," she ecstatically proclaimed, "we may be forever free from the grossness of a putrid carcase. . . ." Inasmuch as Aunt Mary did not keep such sentiments to herself, it is not surprising that her eventually famous nephew also became obsessed with the pursuit of moral purity.
A harsh father who suddenly died; an emotionally ungiving mother; and an aunt whose eagerness for the immaculate embrace of eternity prompted her to make a shroud for herself long before her death and then wear it as a house dress: these were the principal adult figures in Emerson's childhood world. Allen's assessment of their personalities is superbly frank, as is his account of what Emerson was like as a boy. His physical health was not at all robust and he was often ill. Yet for all his frailness he was quarrelsome and aggressive toward other boys and was consequently disliked by them; as his uncle Samuel Ripley was said to have remarked, only grown people were fond of young Ralph. At the age of seventeen, however, by which time he was a senior at Harvard, Emerson did develop an attachment of sorts to a freshman named Martin Gay, although the two youths never exchanged "above a dozen words." For the most part, Emerson was content merely to stare at Martin, or to write about him in his journal after they had parted. The possibility cannot be ruled out, Allen bluntly remarks, that Emerson at this point was "bordering on homosexuality."
Unfortunately, that kind of plain speaking does not last beyond the early chapters of Waldo Emerson. As the author follows Emerson out of adolescence into early manhood, he suddenly loses his biographical nerve. Instead of continuing his candid analysis of all the evidence available to him, Allen begins to explain away, ignore completely, or otherwise mishandle the most significant pieces of it.
The turning point in the book occurs on page 62, at the moment when the nineteen-year-old Emerson has decided to take a hard look at himself. "I have not the kind affections of a pigeon," Allen quotes Emerson as saying in his journal. This arrestingly phrased self-estimate would seem to be very much worth pondering, but the biographer urges us not to take it at face value. "Of course this severe judgment of Waldo Emerson on himself must be largely discounted—or at least modified. He was not so much selfish as unsociable, and this in turn was the result of his introversion, lack of confidence, and inability to take the initiative in meeting young people of his own age."
The disclaimer tells us more about Allen than about Emerson. In the first place, Emerson was not accusing himself of selfishness, but of a lack of human affection—a much more inclusive charge. Moreover, the charge cannot be reduced to unsociability simply by saying that Emerson was introverted and shy, for these qualities are often found in people who are fundamentally indifferent to their fellow men. And the two ensuing paragraphs in Emerson's journal which spell out his indictment of himself cannot be overlooked just because Allen finds it convenient not to quote them. I am "ungenerous & selfish, cautious & cold," Emerson wrote. "There is not in the whole wide Universe of God . . . one being to whom I am attached with warm & entire devotion,—not a being to whom I have joined fate for weal or woe, not one whose interests I have nearly & dearly at heart." These "frightful confessions," he concluded, are "a true picture of a barren & desolate soul."
In discussing the long-range psychological consequences of Emerson's relationships with his mother, Allen has no difficulty in making general reference to a legacy of emotional inhibition; but when confronted with the appalling specifics of that inhibition, he seeks to cover them up. Emerson, on the other hand, made no effort to conceal his coldness. At the age of nineteen, he identified himself as suffering from the same inability to feel warmly about people that would later make it impossible for him to find adequate satisfaction in his relations with Alcott, Carlyle, Thoreau, and Margaret Fuller, and that would cause him to conclude his essay on "Friendship" with the austere assertion that we walk alone in this world.
At the same time that the young Emerson was unable to devote himself to anyone out of love, he was powerless to break free of a devotion based on fear. Thus when it came time for him to choose a profession, he elected to enter the Harvard Divinity School. He would become, like his father before him, a Unitarian minister.
Within a few weeks of making this counter-phobic identification with the authority figure who had terrorized his childhood, he began to be plagued by a series of health problems. First he came down with a painfully lame hip, and then developed such serious eye trouble that he was unable to read. What part did unresolved psychological conflict play in these calamities? Even if ultimately unanswerable, that question needs to be addressed at length by anyone seriously interested in Emerson's intimate, personal life. Allen, alas, settles for a conjecture that is as cautious as it is brief. It "seems unlikely," he says, that Emerson's eye trouble was psychosomatic, because two operations completely restored his use of his eyes. The issue of whether there was a physical necessity for the operations is quietly sidestepped.
In the fall of 1826, just as the twenty-three-year-old Emerson was about to be licensed to preach by the Middlesex Association of Unitarian Ministers, calamity struck again. He felt a terrifying "constriction" in his lungs. Although all of Emerson's previous biographers have assumed he had developed tuberculosis, Allen, to his considerable credit, introduces a letter from Emerson to his brother William in which the invalid says that he had "no symptoms that any physician extant can recognize or understand. I have my maladies all to myself." Having made this important discovery, however, the author of Waldo Emerson is too reverential to do anything with it. "This does sound psychosomatic," he admits, but apparently no reason occurs to him why such a condition should have developed. "The pain in his chest could hardly have been caused by his fear of failing in the pulpit," Allen remarks in a tone of perplexity, as he hastily moves on to less confusing matters. In his desire to get away from the subject of Emerson's psychopathology, he does not even pause to point out that the ministerial career of Emerson's father had been interrupted by a bout of tuberculosis three years before his untimely demise, nor does he remind us about the child who had been frightened to death of drowning, i.e., that his lungs would fill up with water, when his father shoved him off a Boston wharf.
Assisted by a loan from his uncle, Samuel Ripley, Emerson spent the winter of 1826-27 convalescing in the South. Upon his return home, he considered abandoning his commitment to the ministry "on the score of health," but as the fear of tuberculosis faded he started accepting invitations to preach in the pulpits of other ministers. The inconsequential fees he earned in this way during the next two years did very little to diminish his concern about earning a living wage, reducing his considerable debts, and paying at least a part of the soaring medical bills being incurred by his brothers. Bulkeley, who was mentally retarded, had now become "perfectly deranged," and when servants could not cope with him, he had to be placed in McLean's Asylum. Edward was no sooner cured of tuberculosis than he began to suffer from fainting fits and descents into delirium; "in a state of violent derangement," he, too, was eventually sent to McLean's. Charles's health was also none too good, although Emerson seems not to have noticed this, possibly because he was distracted by the news from New York that William had endangered his life by dint of too much work and too little food. "We are born to trouble," Emerson exclaimed in a letter to William.
It was in a time, then, of acute financial embarrassment for him that Emerson met a sheltered, innocent girl eight years his junior. Ellen Tucker was the daughter of a Boston merchant who upon his death had left a considerable fortune to his wife and children, and the step-daughter of Colonel William Kent, one of the most prominent citizens of Concord, New Hampshire. Ellen's father and brother had died of tuberculosis; her mother and sister suffered from it as well; and she, too, had recently begun to "raise blood."
From the moment of her formal engagement in December 1828, Ellen's expressions of love for Emerson were far more ardent than his for her. "I care not if he gives me a pint," she wrote in a letter, "I shall give him an ocean." Indeed, the excitement he aroused in her made her doctors wonder whether the experience of being with him was doing further damage to her health. In the early summer of 1829, their suspicions increased when she suffered another hemorrhage while Emerson was visiting her, and he was ordered to stay away from Concord until she had regained at least a portion of her lost strength. Not until early August was he permitted to see her again.
The only jarring note for Ellen during this blissful reunion was her fiancé's insistence that they discuss the making of her will. Perhaps all he said was that she ought to have one; perhaps he said a great deal more. The details of their conversation, says Allen, are "impossible to recover" from the "ambiguous references" in Ellen's subsequent letters to Emerson. As for Emerson's letters to Ellen, they "have not survived."
Why Emerson's letters no longer exist is the first issue which Allen fails to confront. Did Ellen destroy them because they distressed her? Or did Emerson himself destroy them, after Ellen's death, because they did not conform with his image of himself as morally pure?
Allen also fails to make clear that Emerson's conversation with Ellen in Concord was but the opening gun of a considerable campaign—as Ellen's letters unmistakably demonstrate. She called her will "the ugly subject," and emphasized how reluctant she was to ask her mother to write to Pliny Cutler, the executor of her father's estate. She signaled her fervent desire to stop all the talk about the question of her will by referring to "that plan which has been convulsing the wise heads" as a dull and laughable topic. As tactfully as she could, she tried to persuade Emerson to cease meddling in the financial affairs of the Tucker family by telling him how glad she was that "you being a babe in such things will resign them to more experienced noddles and I thank you."
Another letter seems to have been written in response to an inquiry from Emerson as to whether she thought the executor of the estate would deem her humble fiancé worthy of being named the beneficiary of some sort of insurance policy, for she told him that if the "ugly insurance business" were mentioned to Mr. Cutler, "he would think you were doubting yourself and would be justified in doubting too." Whatever Mr. Cutler may have said to Ellen about these developments, there is no doubt that Colonel Kent, her step-father, had come to hope that the impending wedding would not take place. That "disbeliever," Ellen informed Emerson, "told Margaret [Ellen's sister] that he was confident that we should not live together this winter."
Allen's hagiographical piety blocks his understanding of nearly all of this. "Almost any conjecture we might make on this mysterious debate would be unfavorable to Emerson," he says, and so he refuses to interpret it! In summing up what Ellen's letters reveal about the pressure that Emerson was exerting, he restricts himself to saying again that "possibly all he had done was to urge Ellen to make a will. If so, it was sound advice, though we might wish the lover had been less prudent." Unlike earlier Emerson biographies, Waldo Emerson makes it possible for readers to see for themselves how interested Emerson was in his future wife's money, and we must be grateful for that. Allen himself, however, has no wish to behold the Kierkegaardian reality of Emerson's romance.
Three months after Ellen's death in February 1831, Emerson wrote a cheerful note to his brother William. (The text is not included in Waldo Emerson, but it is quoted in a surprisingly candid discussion of Emerson's conduct as a widower in Porte's Representative Man.) Don't worry about our brother Bulkeley's expenses, Emerson told William, "I can pay for B. without difficulty, especially as it seems that Ellen is to continue to benefit her husband whenever hereafter the estate shall be settled. . . . I please myself that Ellen's work of mercy is not done on earth, but she shall continue to help Edward & B. & Charles." Emerson's equation of Ellen's mercy with financial benefits to his brothers was certainly an odd way to pay tribute to her sweet personality, but such a thrifty choice of words would not have elicited any expression of surprise from the executor of Ellen's estate, if he had chanced to hear of it. For while Pliny Cutler may have held his tongue while Ellen was alive, he no longer felt any need to do so. As he soon informed Emerson's lawyer, he had no intention of allowing Emerson to get his hands on any of Ellen's money as long as he was alive.
In the light of this information, Emerson submitted a petition to a court of law, which after some months of consideration ruled in his favor. Stocks and cash were to be turned over to him in the amount of $23,000. The bequest would provide him with an annual income of $1,200—a sum sufficient to live on in the 1830's.
The court's ruling was handed down in the summer of 1832. During that same season, Emerson announced to the parishioners of the Second Church of Boston, whose minister he had been for almost three and a half years, that he could no longer in good conscience administer communion. The announcement eventually compelled the church, as Emerson knew it would, to get rid of him. Toward the end of October, having done nothing to halt the dismissal process, he was finally voted out, and by Christmas he was on his way to Europe for a gloriously extended tour. Historians of the American mind like to say that Emerson left the Second Church out of a spiritual dissatisfaction with organized Christianity and that in going to Europe he launched himself upon the seas of Transcendentalist rebellion; what they do not even want to think about is the court ruling that made possible these bold steps. If Emerson had not been assured of financial independence for life, it is difficult to believe that he would have so quickly abandoned the profession which he had spent years of psychological travail attempting to enter, or that he would not have thought twice about the high cost of rebellious voyages.
The historians also like to tell of how Emerson returned from Europe to pioneer the new vocation of "the American scholar," and of how he was made famous by the address of that name which he delivered at Harvard in 1837. Young men of the fairest promise, Emerson told the students, who begin life upon our shores with all the stars of God shining upon them, are hindered from action by the disgust which the principles of business management inspire in them, and they turn into drudges, or die of their disgust, some of them by suicide. The trouble is that they do not see, "and thousands of young men as hopeful now crowding to the barriers for the career do not yet see, that if the single man plant himself indomitably on his instincts, and there abide, the huge world will come round to him." Although "Man Thinking," as Emerson called the brave figure of whom he was speaking, must be willing to relinquish "display and immediate fame," resist "the vulgar prosperity that retrogrades ever to barbarism," and accept if necessary "poverty and solitude," he will be solaced for his sacrifice by the knowledge that he has become the eye and heart of the world.
The story of that address has been told many times, but what the historians always leave out of their accounts of it is the fact that the speaker had a dirty little secret. Emerson called upon the students to avoid involvement in business, spurn material values, dedicate themselves to the life of the mind, and imitate the career of—he all but said it—Ralph Waldo Emerson. What the speaker neglected to add, however, was that Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American scholar who was living on a subsidy, and that the source of that subsidy was the business fortune of a Boston merchant.
Ever since it was delivered, "The American Scholar" address has been a holy text for American intellectuals who like to believe that they are morally superior beings who have risen above their countrymen's worship of money. They thus have a vested interest in not learning anything about the author of the address that might tend to discredit him. American intellectuals in general, like Emerson's biographers in particular, have never wished to know that the cold young man who successfully sought the hand of Ellen Tucker was in no less hot pursuit of vulgar prosperity than the most barbaric businessman of the age.


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Xcode Failed to Install G++
Hi all.
Just days ago I installed Xcode from the App Store, but then when I went to the terminal prompt I discovered that the g++ command wasn't there. What gives? Everyone tells me it's supposed to be there, and I need it...
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
It should be there but you wouldn't be the first person missing the links. Execute the following commands to set the links:
sudo ln -s /Developer/usr/bin/llvm-g++-4.2 /usr/bin/g++
sudo ln -s /Developer/usr/bin/llvm-gcc-4.2 /usr/bin/gcc
It says "udo" command not found.
Oops, that was my inability to copy and paste. ;)
Commands fixed.
The line to enter g++ didn't seem to work. It gave me a very grave warning that I was probably about the screw up my machine and then asked me for my password. I entered it, pressed enter, and was unceremoniously returned to the prompt with no sign of success or failure. Entering in the line again says, "Line exists." But here's the thing: it still tells me no g++ command exists.
When it completes, you don't get a warning or success message. In fact, having nothing printed back is a good sign.
What does the following return?
echo $PATH
It returns:
Well, /usr/bin is in your PATH (as it should be) and there is a symlink there called "g++" to the g++ binary installed by Xcode. Do you at least have success executing llvm-g++-4.2 from /Developer/usr/bin/?
Is "llvm-g++-4.2" a command that needs to be run from a specific directory? (You're dealing with a guy who has lots of DOS experience but virtually zero Unix command line experience. I have to look up how to change directories...)
cd = change directory.
You can simply execute /Developer/usr/bin/llvm-g++-4.2 or "cd" into /Developer/usr/bin and then type "./llvm-g++-4.2" (without the quotes).
It says "no such file or directory" when I enter "/Developer/usr/bin/llvm-g++-4.2".
Would it make any difference to say I have Xcode 4.3?
Yes, absolutely. Xcode 4.3 doesn't install the tools by default. Go to Xcode > Preferences > Downloads > Components > install "Command Line Tools."
Works just fine now, thanks a lot for all your help! :)
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Samarinda, East Kalimantan. The East Kalimantan legislature is set to report M.S. Kaban, the former forestry minister, to the authorities for a decree he issued in 2009 that has been blamed for the deforestation of a protected forest in the province.
Andi Harun, a provincial legislator, said on Thursday that the main point of contention in the decree was that it revised an earlier map defining the borders of the Bukit Suharto community forest in Kutai Kartanegara district.
The decree effectively expanded the forest's size from 61,850 hectares to 67,766 hectares — and in the process extended the conservation area to include 50 coal mines that had been established outside the forest's initial periphery.
"The decree brought all of these mining concessions inside the community forest, yet allowed them to keep operating until their permits expired," Andi said.
He pointed out that this violated articles under the 2004 Forestry Law that prohibit mining in community forests and restrict the activity to production forests.
Another contentious aspect of the decree is that most of the new forest area tacked on came from a neighboring forest used by Samarinda's Mulawarman University for biodiversity research purposes.
Scientists from the university's Tropical Forest Research Center said last month that less than a third of the research forest remained intact, with the rest razed by loggers, miners and property developers.
Andi also said it was strange that Kaban had issued the decree just a day before the administration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and hence the term of his first cabinet, came to an end. Kaban was not reappointed as forestry minister in Yudhoyono's second term.
Andi said the East Kalimantan legislature would discuss its findings before filing a report with the authorities.
He said that in the report, the legislature would call for the closure of 15 mines inside the forest as well as the revocation of hauling permits for coal trucking operations, for which the miners are currently clearing a road through the forest.
The hauling permit itself has come under scrutiny, with the provincial forestry office admitting that it received three patrol cars from the mining companies in exchange for recommending the companies for the permit.
"Our final recommendation will be for all the permits to be revoked and work on the hauling road to be stopped," Andi said. "We have to restore the forest to its state as a conservation forest."
Isal Wardhana, executive director of the provincial chapter of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi), agreed that mining should never have been allowed inside the conservation forest.


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Dec 14 2007
Ice Queens
Poor girls. The barns, trees, fences, and vehicles aren't the only things covered in a bitter, icy frost.
This was our ranch this morning.
And usually, the wild mustangs keep their distance from us humanfolk.
But not today. Today, they wanted food. Grasscicles don't taste so good.
I'm sorry, Sweetie. All I have is a Hershey's Kiss. Eleven, actually. I don't think that would feed all of you. So I'll just keep them for myself. It's the right thing to do.
You can't help but feel sorry for the girls.
Even though, logically, I know they have heavy hides and lots of thick hair to keep them warm inside, and even though Marlboro Man is coming right behind me in his fully-stocked feed truck…
What I really want to do is invite them in for some hot chocolate.
Maybe a nice warm hoof soak? Some time in front of the fireplace? Some S'mores?
But what I really want to do is give this gal a good bang trim. Lawsie, mercy. Can you say "Unkempt?"
"Whatchoo talkin' about, Willis?"
Sorry. I forgot—a girl's hair is no joking matter.
And never mind on the hot chocolate and S'mores and hoof soak and sitting-in-front-of-the-fire business.
I forgot about that whole manure thing.
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Tammy/Photography for Fun On Friday, December 14 at 5:22 pm
Beautiful photos. Hope you're staying warm!
Kris in Calif On Friday, December 14 at 5:23 pm
These beautiful pictures touch my heart. Being "wild" isn't all that it's cracked up to be. I agree with you about the manure. Kris
Bridget On Friday, December 14 at 5:23 pm
What beautiful pictures!
It looks colder there than here, in Minnesota.
My French muffins are in the oven, right this very minute! Thank you from all of us. They are sure to rate as a "do-over!!
evie On Friday, December 14 at 5:26 pm
These pictures call to mind every dream I ever had as a little girl about horses. They really are some of the most beautiful animals on the planet. I LOVE these pictures and wish I could run out there and keep these beauties warm.
Really breathtaking photos.
Maria TN On Friday, December 14 at 5:28 pm
Such pretty ponies! I've been thinking about ya'll and all that ice.
Keep warm!
The Park Wife On Friday, December 14 at 5:29 pm
Beautiful pictures, as usual. I am glad you guys did not have any problems with the recent storm. Take care, I must get on the treadmill again after 4 Ree cinnamon rolls.
Beanbean On Friday, December 14 at 5:30 pm
GORGEOUS photos! I'm not much into horses but I do appreciate good photography. It's snowy and cold here in Colorado too.
Natalie in TX On Friday, December 14 at 5:32 pm
Annie On Friday, December 14 at 5:34 pm
Wild mustangs! They are so beautiful! I feel for them, and sympathize with your take on the "No manure" business. Stay warm!
Anna On Friday, December 14 at 5:36 pm
Beautiful photos…
I received my calendar today, your photography is wonderful.
Devon On Friday, December 14 at 5:37 pm
Ree, why don't you set down your camera and braid that poor girls mane?
My pure California Lab and I went for a walk, he jumped into a creek he likes and about had an anxiety attack when he broke through some ice. Never had that happen! It's cold for us, but nothing like what you are experiencing! Stay toasty!!!
Brea from Texas On Friday, December 14 at 5:38 pm
Beautiful pics, Ree. Hope y'all are managing to stay warm, and that mean ole' husband of yours isn't dragging you out in the cold too much!
Nikki On Friday, December 14 at 5:40 pm
This? This is what brings me out of lurk-mode?
Ok, first i love your blog and check it obsessively all day long. My family made your mashed potatoes AND the butternut squash dee-light and i never once said peep. But now…
These are the wild mustangs, yes? Do they have a barn or lean-to or something? How/where do they sleep and all when it's really really bitter cold? I know, i read they have hide and what-not.. but, i just gotta know.
Keep up the great work P-Dub. Love ya!
marlaquack On Friday, December 14 at 5:40 pm
Wow! There very beautiful!
Ang in TX On Friday, December 14 at 5:43 pm
I would like to see these shots SOOC. It gives the wintry feel but I miss the color.
The first picture I thought the horses looked like coyotes. Which made me think to ask "Do y'all have a problem with coyotes on the ranch?"
Linda from Vegas On Friday, December 14 at 5:43 pm
I went to the NFR here in Vegas for the first time last night. I just wanted to let you know that I cheered for the Oklahoma cowboys the most and wished you were here to enjoy it with me. Hope you can stay warm and toasty. It is cold here too but not THAT cold!
Sandy On Friday, December 14 at 5:43 pm
Donna On Friday, December 14 at 5:44 pm
Bless you and Marlboro Man and his feed truck. It was going to break my heart to think they had nothing but the grassicles to eat. Heck – WE have a lot of nerve complaining about the cold. . . those poor dears have the shizzle hands down.
Oh yeah – gorgeous shots too. I'm a fan. . . and for my Christmas present to me, I just ordered my first REAL camera. I'm so excited!!! But I have SO much to learn though. I'm quite sure it will intimidate the mess outta me for awhile.
I can't wait to try your French muffins. Might actually do that this weekend.
Stay warm!!
Heidi the Hick On Friday, December 14 at 5:45 pm
I have a special affection for the skinny old girl with the long flaxen mane. Actually I love a long mane on any horse but I have Appaloosas and they aren't famous for manes and tails. Luckily my gelding has a nice tail.
I haven't seen them in a week and I might not get to see them this weekend because we're about to be hit by a snowstorm.
Always lovely to see your pictures!
Domestic Chicky On Friday, December 14 at 5:46 pm
Kinda like nature's frosting, isn't it? SO much better than Miss Clairol…lol
Wide Lawns On Friday, December 14 at 5:47 pm
Oh they're pretty. I like horsesicles. You should use one of these for one of the winter months in your calendar next year. They could also make pretty Christmas cards. Oh! Business idea! You should make cards out of your pictures, but blank ones. Greetings would make them cheezy.
evil chef mom On Friday, December 14 at 5:49 pm
Those are beautiful pictures. I normally wouldn't think to say those poor horses but having ice on your mane has to be awful. Poor Girls.
buggirl On Friday, December 14 at 5:50 pm
I could use a nice warm hoof soak. *raising hand* Those girls look mightly frosty. What do ya'll do if the power is down? I havent' noticed any power lines in your pics, but maybe I'm oblivious and overwhealmed by the beauty of the scenery.
chocolatechic On Friday, December 14 at 5:51 pm
I wouldn't have even bothered to go out and take a picture. I would have been totally content to stay inside and have the s'mores, foot soak, 11 Hershey kisses and hot chocolate for myself.
Laura S On Friday, December 14 at 5:53 pm
Beautiful mustangs. Ree, your pictures are wonderful as always. I do feel sorry for the girls with icicles in their eyelashes. And, yea for them that MM was bringing some food.
Kristi On Friday, December 14 at 5:56 pm
Those were gorgeous! And now I'm cold.
An Alabama Grandmother On Friday, December 14 at 5:57 pm
Beautiful! But looks SO cold!
It's been in the 70's here in Alabama all week. Getting cold this weekend. Stay warm.
Carol On Friday, December 14 at 5:57 pm
You know those restaurant heaters, the ones out on the patio on summer evenings, the ones that keep you all toasty warm? (Think back to LA…)
Well, couldn't you…
Oh, never mind!
(Brrrrr! Poor ponies!)
Mama DB On Friday, December 14 at 6:00 pm
Glad to see you still have power. Heard there is more ice heading your way. Stay warm and safe!
Dayna On Friday, December 14 at 6:02 pm
That's just so sad. I mean, I realize their animals and all – but holy cow – it looks freezing!
(Can you tell I'm a city girl?)
Amanda On Friday, December 14 at 6:07 pm
Wow! Those are some amazing and beautiful shots. The one with the bangs reminds me of me! LOL!
Claire in CA, USA On Friday, December 14 at 6:08 pm
*sigh* wild mustangs *sigh* I am a country girl just waitin' to happen.
That girl that needs the bang trim…could be she's a little emo, and as such, a bang trim would be traumatic. She'd have nowhere to hide!
Lisa W. On Friday, December 14 at 6:08 pm
Hey Ree,
I hope some of these shots make the calendar next year!
I got mine in the mail today, it is beautiful and such good quality. I love the size of it and how I actually have more than enough room to write things on the dates.
Kikilia On Friday, December 14 at 6:10 pm
What lovely horses. Thanks for the pics.
Heidi On Friday, December 14 at 6:11 pm
When I was in high school 'frosting' your hair was cool… **snort snort***
Miz Booshay On Friday, December 14 at 6:13 pm
They are beautiful!
Miss long bangs needs a name.
A funny name.
A perfect name.
Not from me, mind you, I am not gifted at your contests….
but golly,
horsey needs a name.
Stephanie On Friday, December 14 at 6:18 pm
beautiful pictures
Miz Booshay On Friday, December 14 at 6:18 pm
Alright, I'm back.
Miss me?
I just typed in 'bad bangs' to do a google search…and who should I meet?
Ree! You are the second photo for 'bad bangs'!!!
Now that is just not right!
Bangs happen to be very in right now says my hot shot beautician niece…and Tyra Banks.
Tyra would be a good name for the horsey.
Or Ree.
The Homesteading Housewife On Friday, December 14 at 6:18 pm
Stunningly Beautiful!!
Oh how I miss snow…. I'd even put up with some ice. It was 78 degrees here today!
thanks Ree!
Heidi On Friday, December 14 at 6:19 pm
Holy toledo! Get a load of those bangs! That's impressive how she can navigate the grasscicles with all that in her eyes.
So you guys feed them in the winter? That's cool.
Heidi On Friday, December 14 at 6:20 pm
Miz Booshay:
Tyra?… REE?!… LOL!
Heidi On Friday, December 14 at 6:23 pm
This has me thinking… How are the little baby calves doing?
Tracy in the heartland On Friday, December 14 at 6:30 pm
Ree: I gotta ask–where do you get these mustang mares and, do they get sent to "France" annually or what?? Do they come from BLM?
I haven't received my calendars yet–didn't know if I should be concerned or not…that storm is coming our way tomorrow and my guy's driving home in it, from the North. Brrrrr. Glad you guys have made it through unscathed. Thanks for the entertainment.
Jean On Friday, December 14 at 6:34 pm
I have to say that would be awesome to get up in the morning and see wild mustangs. I'm jealous.
Loved the pic's
Nancy On Friday, December 14 at 6:34 pm
But isn't it nice to have a visit from the neighbor ladies?
Robin M in AR On Friday, December 14 at 6:35 pm
As usual, beautiful pictures Ree. They are so good they made me shiver, despite the fact that my gas fireplace AND the heater are both on.
And Miz Booshay? I had to try it for myself…google under images for bad bangs and…OMG, there she is! REE! What the heck? This is just crackin' me up tonight!
Alice On Friday, December 14 at 6:35 pm
Great shots. They do look really cold.
I got my calender as well today, the boxes worked out great
bamagirl On Friday, December 14 at 6:37 pm
Scott, hubby of JoAnn On Friday, December 14 at 6:43 pm
Now these will make it onto next year's calendar, correct? They are beautiful!
Robin (the pensieve one) On Friday, December 14 at 6:43 pm
Now, this isn't something you see everyday!
And I was surprised there was even an update for PW in my bloglines….
Stunning…and to me, perfect pics for next year's December or January calendar.
Chow…I mean, Ciao!
Lene On Friday, December 14 at 6:44 pm
p.s. for your next Photoshop tutorial, could you show what you did to these images? I'd love to see a before and after and am chomping at the bit to find out how you gave them the winter feel (heheh! Bit… horses… I kill me…)
Nikki On Friday, December 14 at 6:44 pm
Well, that certainly puts things into perspective for me! And I used to nag at my daughter, "Did you blanket your horses tonight?" and that was when it was fixin' to dip below 40? here in El Paso. Now they live in the Metroplex, so I don't worry as much about it. And her horses have shelter as well.
Trying to get caught up with the archives is interfering with my holiday "To Do" list but I'm having a time getting passed the "nut sac" (what pesky Tim was fondling) and the "wheat shit stinks" explanation for the odoriferous fumes at the farm. I'm sure I'll finish soon, but I am trying to savor the entries–trying to make them last, yet eagerly devouring them, like a good book.
[Sigh] I don't want them to end.
Dana On Friday, December 14 at 6:46 pm
I feel sorry for the Girls of the Frost. But guess what, this chica is headed to Hawaii tomorrow.
From 20 degree Utah weather to 80 degree Oahu weather. YEEHAW!!
I will miss reading your blog daily Ree! Try and have LOTS of fun without me.
Merry Christmas to your sweet family from mine.
tj On Friday, December 14 at 6:46 pm
…Thank you for the wonderful photos Ree – Gosh, those horses are beautiful! And I'm with ya on the manure thing…THAT would not be pretty! lol…
…And I agree with 'Miz Booshay', that gal with the bangs, her photo needs a title…
…We're supposed to get 6 – 10 in. of snow here – YAY! :o) The husband is out getting the tractor ready for plowing…
"Oh the weather outside is frightful",
"The fire is so delightful",
"There's simply no place to go",
"Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow"…lol… ;o)
(Yep, when I start singing it's time for me to go)…
…Thanks for the photos Ree & the laughs!
…Blessings everyone… :o)
Burping Baptist On Friday, December 14 at 6:49 pm
Your photos made me shiver. Those poor girls. Shelly and Rebecca have to be huddled up somewhere melting ice out of each others' manes with their breath. Ree, that looks so cold. Y'all be careful!
Whitney On Friday, December 14 at 6:56 pm
Beautiful! I just want to give them a hug to keep them warm.
Love the bangs
Jeana On Friday, December 14 at 6:57 pm
Oh'they are gorgeous!!! Meeting these girls would be a dream come true!!! We had to go to OK, last Thanksgiving for my Mother's funeral. My daughter kept watching for horses. She wanted to see wild mustangs so bad.
Nancy On Friday, December 14 at 6:59 pm
What a beautiful sight you are fortunate to be able to see such fantastic animals… Hope it warms up just a bit for them…
heart shaped hedges On Friday, December 14 at 7:01 pm
OMG, might toes turned icey cold and blue just looking at those pictures.
It is unseasonably cold here too…my son did his swim team workout in the 50 degree chill..which is pretty cold when you are wet.
I wish I lived closer, Id come knockin on your door for some hot cocoa and a "hoof soak"
Philly On Friday, December 14 at 7:07 pm
WHOOOOOO Dana !! Have fun in Hawaii !! your lucky Bi%%%%%%%%%%%
Bayou Woman On Friday, December 14 at 7:08 pm
They are gorgeous. What a wondrous world you live in. Your photos make me want to reach out and touch a warm, velvety nose!
Hallie On Friday, December 14 at 7:11 pm
These pictures are hauntingly beautiful. Guess my DUCK WITH DOG picture I posted on my blog today is far less impressive.
But you, PW, do NOT have CAT BUTT pictures on your website!
Na Na Na Na Na Na!!!
Cynde On Friday, December 14 at 7:12 pm
Gorgeous girls. I love their rough coats.
Lindie On Friday, December 14 at 7:13 pm
You confuse me! Do you live in OK? I always think of you as a Texan. Love those pictures! We have snow coming tonight and tomorrow! And the ice isn't melted yet from the last one.
Mylerna On Friday, December 14 at 7:16 pm
Great Shots, love your photography… What lens did you shoot the horses with?
Debbie W. On Friday, December 14 at 7:18 pm
Awww Ree,
Poor babies! Poor you! I was just outside looking at the changing leaves on a Maple tree that stands in front of our house, thinking that it sure is getting chilly out! After looking at those frozen Mustangs, California seems downright balmy at 55 degrees! Okay, now stop laughing at my pansy-butt!
Stay warm and cozy!
barb On Friday, December 14 at 7:22 pm
Those horses and your photos are AWESOME! This site just gets better 'n better! Those fabulous French Muffins and Bacon Appetizers and now … Mustangs!! Only PW could bring us this much happiness in one day!
Thanks a million!
Snowbird On Friday, December 14 at 7:29 pm
Beautiful photos. I hope all is ok with you and your family. All that ice is beautiful but scarey!
Dawn-Enigma Artist On Friday, December 14 at 7:30 pm
Wonderfully awesome photos!
My favorites are always the mustangs…well, those and the photos showing the "W" on wrangler clad cowboy hineys…but back to the mustangs.
How many herds are there? I thought I read in your archives somewhere that y'all run about 4,000 head.
I adore the gray mare(s) from previous photos as grays have been my favorite forever. I was fortunate to have owned two, one AQHA mare and one Thoroughbred gelding. Trained a few more.
to those asking about lean-tos or shelters…whether I was in Iowa or Texas, the horses I have been around unless you actually put them in the barn or stall..if the horses have free choice they will just turn their butts to wind, lower their heads a bit and tough it out be it rain, snow, or ice.
Except for one AQHA mare I had, she was a prima donna and would run for the barn with the first sprinkle. She lived to be 32 years old.
Ranchers Wife in Tx On Friday, December 14 at 7:44 pm
A friend of mine in S Tx sent me a link to your site with the recommendation that we'd have a lot in common — so as it was pouring all day here in my part of Tx, I spent the afternoon curled up cking out your site…. LOVED IT! Loved it so much, in fact, my poor husband came home and had to take me out to dinner because I was so useless this afternoon that I got preoccupied and failed to set anything out for dinner… "oh my"… (he he…)… Anyway, I toasted you on our way through the Starbucks for dessert… keep up the good job, Ree.
from a fellow Ranch wife in Tx
Elizabeth On Friday, December 14 at 7:46 pm
Your photos are so beautiful! These take my breath away.
DeLynn On Friday, December 14 at 7:51 pm
These are stunning photos!!
Plaidpoppy On Friday, December 14 at 7:57 pm
Oh I am so happy MM fed the Mustangs. I love their fuzzy hair. They look so soft.
mary On Friday, December 14 at 7:58 pm
We went out looking at X-mas lights the other night and saw a herd of deer {about 25 laying in the grass by the road} it was cold and sleeting it was so pretty to see–but we felt so sorry for the deer. My 20 yr old daughter said "Mom I want to take them all to our back yard and take care of them" I know how you feel.
ashpags On Friday, December 14 at 7:59 pm
Aww, poor girls! They're so pretty though, even when they're frozen! =)
Molly K in TN On Friday, December 14 at 8:00 pm
Wow… I'm shivering looking at these wild beauties! Gorgeous!
Jeanette On Friday, December 14 at 8:04 pm
Aww poor gorgeous creatures! Don't you just want to cover them all in blankets?
kris On Friday, December 14 at 8:14 pm
Aww… they look so cold!
Pam On Friday, December 14 at 8:19 pm
Poor horses. Makes me want to cover them in blankets or something.
Gorgeous pictures though. Makes me want to start fiddling with my camera more.
On a side note…. made the Everything Cookies….. they were yum-o.
mama's got moxie On Friday, December 14 at 8:21 pm
awwwwwwww… those pics mad me kinda sad for the horseys!! but yeah, those bangs on ol' girl were pretty funny.
Chesapeake Bay Woman On Friday, December 14 at 8:24 pm
I absolutely love these pictures. I can't decide if it is the horses as much as the icy backdrop.
Miss Skinny Whinny in the first several photos reminds me of a beloved horse I lost many years ago to old age.
Extreme weather brings all sorts of unintended and unimagined dinner guests. You had horses come closer than usual. Today I had a heron and his closest seagull friends in my back yard behaving like they were at a raucous bachelor party, thanks to a few chicken scraps I casually threw out earlier. No manners, no rules, just wild abandon, total oblivion and indulgence. Cannibirdism is very distressing to witness.
Miss Skinny Whinny says to give her an extra scoop of grain or section of hay next time y'all are out there. Lest she have to start sampling culinary delicacies heretofore considered taboo….
Your pictures, are absolutely gorgeous. Stunning.
Heidi On Friday, December 14 at 8:24 pm
Gorgeous photos. My yard looked just like that… minus the wild mustangs, all that open prairie land, and well, openess. But we did have that gorgeous frozen frost/fog thing going. Beautiful. Poor horses though.
Kristin On Friday, December 14 at 8:41 pm
As usual beautiful photos. I love looking at horses in the snow and ice. As a horse person myself I have to say, horses generally do really well in winter weather. You can tell how toasty warm they are under their winter coats because the ice and snow stay frozen on their backs. If the ice is melting then you know they don't have a sufficient winter coat. These girls look like nature provided very well for them! Keep the beautiful winter pictures coming!! Thanks.
Gretchen On Friday, December 14 at 8:42 pm
That blonde is pretty cute!
We're cold here too, but much drier.
Mandamom On Friday, December 14 at 8:51 pm
That first horse looks like she is all decked out in her finest jewelry for a night out.
Great pictures.
Kelly in Colorado On Friday, December 14 at 8:51 pm
Burrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr… those poor things! Beautiful pictures, as always.
I wanna come to your house, but not now. Like, in the summer. I'd like to sit on your porch and drink sweet tea out of a mason jar and rock and talk about stuff with ya… Like, "Back in 1986…" But, I don't want to talk about health issues or bowl movements or whatever people rocking on porches talk about.
And… I wanna catch a wild mustang and ride it bareback with the wind blowing through my hair.
And… I want MM to teach my husband how to rope calves and wear wrangler jeans and cowboy hats… and boots.
And… I want my kids to be little again.
And… I want to be skinny again.
You think if I go to the mall and sit on Santa's lap and ask any of this will happen?
dlyn On Friday, December 14 at 8:58 pm
It is so beautiful there – they do look like they could use some s'mores. But then, who doesn't?
ClaudiaW On Friday, December 14 at 9:06 pm
Beautiful Mustangs. I know they are comfortable, but from my human prospective, I think they look horribly miserable.
Kristin, thanks for the info on how to see that their coats are sufficient. I never know that!
cin On Friday, December 14 at 9:09 pm
Wondered how things were in your area when I saw this Missouri horse at Weather Underground's photo gallery.
The Nester On Friday, December 14 at 9:21 pm
I wondered what your weather was like today as I was watching the weather channel. I am such a stalker. It was 70 degrees at my house today and I am so ready for cold.
jettied On Friday, December 14 at 9:26 pm
OOHH How I love those horse picks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and looks are deceiving, It can't be colder there than Minnesota!! just can't be!!
angeljoy On Friday, December 14 at 9:32 pm
Equine beauty! I just wish I could replicate that shad of blond on people!
Sarah in almost Chicago On Friday, December 14 at 9:38 pm
These photos are beautiful. I've been struck around here with how much the brown stands out when everything else is frosty white–but wow! the horses are far more amazing than the weeds and corn fields I've been looking at. The bangs horse reminds me of the "burn outs" I hung out with in high school. Thanks for the pics.
doodles On Friday, December 14 at 9:39 pm
I woke up the other morning after hearing about the ice storm in OK thinking "oh I bet Pdub is gonna have some great photo's" and you do……..thanks
Tee On Friday, December 14 at 9:40 pm
Damn, they are beautiful. Last year I was in Italy (eye-tally here). And I hand my hand in a little dish of gosh knows what — but since I eat anything and am i good guest I never question. I am rasin this scoopful of stuff up to my mouth and seconds before it enters – every single hair on m neck stood up to be counted and paid attention to. I paused, and said in my best Eye Talian – "como say deesay". And the lovely gracioius host said "Kabbalah" and I said, "Isn't that a Jewish religion"? and she said "no, its what you Oklahoma cowboys ride to work and what we eat her in I-tally". Darlin, let me tell ya right now — I hurled everything in my hand and in my stomach in that moment. Some things are sacred — horses and dogs bein both of em. So, please god don't tell me you sell those mustangs to the catfood companies 'cause that's what the rumors are here around these parts. I'll loose my lunch and you'll loose a reader for sure. Thank you for the ice pictures. Those of us with trees have been waiting for those of you without to show us the beauty in all this destruction. You have graced my heart with pics of ice that I can look at. Bless you darlin. Now, about those rumors of the ranch and GWB,etc, etc…might make a nice post sometime to clear it up.
Rocks In My Dryer On Friday, December 14 at 9:50 pm
Hope the fact that you're posting means you still have electricity! Stay warm!
Jennifer On Friday, December 14 at 9:54 pm
They are all so beautiful. I wish I could sit them in front of the fire too.
Jaime On Friday, December 14 at 9:58 pm
Those are beautiful pictures!
Keep Warm and have a dr. pepper.
it looks as cold as it is here, it's going down to -25 c … umm, that's -13 F for you Americian folk.
plus 20-40 cm of snow ( 8-16 inches )
martie On Friday, December 14 at 9:59 pm
Poor Mustangs………and I thought I was having a bad hair day and needing a trim…….shut my mouth, I can let mine grow a little more! They do look cold but they are beautiful dressed in their ice crystals!
melly On Friday, December 14 at 10:10 pm
GREAT pictures Ree! Thanks for sharing!


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Secretary Cohen: Good Afternoon. Malcolm Rifkind visited the Pentagon many times as Great Britain's Defense Minister, and it gives me a great deal of pleasure to greet him today as Foreign Minister. I've just returned from Europe. It was clear from my meetings during the trip and my conversation with Minister Portillo, prior to that departure, that the NATO allies are committed to leaving Bosnia in June of 1998.
Minister Rifkind and I are going discuss the steps that can be taken between now and than to strengthen the foundations for stability in Bosnia. We're also going to discuss the importance of enlarging NATO. Earlier today, Minister gave a very important speech on this subject. We will discuss the current efforts by NATO Secretary General Solano, to negotiate a NATO-Russian charter. Minister Rifkind, welcome back to the Pentagon.
Minister Rifkind: Thank you very much indeed. I'm delighted to be back here at a time when Secretary Cohen is responsible for the defense of the United States. We have met on previous occasions at conferences in Europe and we have always found a very strong measure of agreement.
I recall when I was the United Kingdom's defense secretary, that the relationship with the links, the common understanding, the common beliefs, between the United Kingdom and the United states on defense issues were incredibly close, and I believe that that continues up to and including this day.
On Bosnia, we've been working very, very closely together, recognizing the tremendous leadership that the United States has provided, which has lead to over a year of peace in Bosnia. That's something which continually needs to be worked upon, to achieve these results, and continue for many years to come.
I'm also here to (inaudible due to plane passing overhead) the NATO Alliance and the prospect of new members of the NATO alliance; and I believe that the United Kingdom and the United States have a very strong identity of view in wishing to see an enhancement of stability and security in Europe through the enlargement of the alliance and at the same time, seeing the closest cooperation between Russia and NATO through the charter that is currently being negotiated.
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So, i was sipping on my evening tea and doing what i do most of the time – WebDev. I got a warning on Firefox, recommending to disable the java plugin. Investigating a little, i found this on secunia:
A vulnerability has been discovered in Oracle Java, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system.
The vulnerability is caused due to an error in how the "setSecurityManager()" function can be called, which can be exploited by an applet to set its own privileges to e.g. allow downloading and executing arbitrary programs.
Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary code.
NOTE: This is currently being actively exploited in targeted attacks.
The vulnerability is confirmed in version 7 update 6 build 1.7.0_06-b24. Other versions may also be affected.
A critical flaw in java has been discovered by FireEye. This flaw is ALREADY being used in the wild. Just by you visiting a malicious page, the attacker can gain access to your computer remotely.
In short, even if you have up-to-date system and have java installed, you can get hacked! If you had to fill up a CAPTCHA to enter this site, chances are, your system is already compromised. (Not necessarily by this java vulnerability.) You should update your antivirus and run a scan.
Metasploitians, rejoice! The exploit is already landed in metasploit. Updated and give it a try.
Anyway, here's how to disable java and be safe. The instructions can't get simpler than this. If you did not understand, High Five. On your face!
Just type "chrome://plugins" or "about:plugins" in the address bar. Find java from the list and click disable. If you have multiple users in chrome, you will have to do it for each user.
You deserve to get hacked! You make a web designer's life so difficult. Go, Download Chrome or Firefox.
1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Programs
2. Select Java
3. Select Java > View…
4. Uncheck both the check-boxes
Find Sun Java 6/7 Plugin Control Panel under others or search for 'java' in the menu. Then in the 'Java Control Panel' > Java > View > Uncheck all.
I do not own a mac, so here's a link: http://stikine.wordpress.com/2012/04/05/2549j48b/
And… you're safe. Almost.
my microwave also run on java. how to disable?