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New Sixers CEO apologizes for Andrew Bynum debacle, preaches patience
Jul 26, 2013, 1:02 PM EDT
It was a gamble, but I still contend at the time the Philadelphia 76ers made a good one — they had a chance to get Andrew Bynum fresh off a season where he played in 60 of 66 games (it was the lockout year), averaged 18.7 points and 11.8 rebounds a game, and shot 55.8 percent. He was an All-Star. He was a big who could make them a threat in the East where the big power was going small.
We all know that ended — Philly pushed its chips in the middle and then the cards gave them a bad beat. Bynum never played a game and essentially the Sixers got nothing out of the Andre Iguodala trade. That bust forced new GM Sam Hinkie to hit the rebuild button again, which led to the trade of Jrue Holiday for Nerlens Noel.
New Sixers CEO Scott O'Neil, went on Sportsradio 94 with Angelo Cataldi and apologized to fans for the Bynum debacle, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer.
"I apologize on behalf of the Sixers to any fan who invested and thought Bynum was going to be their guy and be the savior," said O'Neil, while being a guest on Cataldi's radio show. "At the end of the day that's our apology to every fan – not just to you [he told Cataldi].
"However, we are going to take some chances when we can take some chances. And sometimes, they're not going to work. And sometimes, they are. When they don't work, we are not going to ever talk about a player negatively. That's not going to help us or the franchise or the fans. That's not going to help us recruit. It doesn't help us go out and grab free agents. It doesn't help us when we are evaluating talent. It doesn't help us when we are talking to coaches. It just doesn't help."
O'Neil hit the right tone speaking with CSNPhilly.com — being patient sucks when you are a fan, but Sixers fans need to do it again. The plan laid out now is a good course — get bad to get good. If you're going to be bad, the deepest draft since 2003 is the year to do it.
"We certainly hear (complaints from fans). Where our focus is when we hear it is pretty clearly to talk about what the plan is, and we like this plan," he said….
"Sam (Hinkie) has set us up with cap flexibility to make some moves that will set us up for long-term, sustainable greatness," O'Neil said. "We don't want to flex between 38 and 42 [wins]. We can do that. We've done it. We've done it for a decade. We're not happy with that, the fans aren't happy with that and we're going to have to make some changes to make sure we're going in the right direction."
If the Sixers brought back Jrue Holiday to pair with Evan Turner and Thaddeus Young, the Sixers would have been around a .500 team, maybe made the playoffs (maybe not) and be stuck in a rut that is the middle of the NBA pack. If you want to win rings, that rut is not the place to be.
There are real risks in getting bad to get good. It's a gamble, and sometimes when you gamble the cards don't go your way. But it's better to do that than stand pat and play it safe all the time.
- nghtrder169 - Jul 26, 2013 at 1:15 PM
Bynum was a great move at the time…and blowing it up for a chance at Wiggins is also the right move… But what's up with their coaching situation
- tfoz5150 - Jul 26, 2013 at 2:59 PM
we dont need a coach this year
- nghtrder169 - Jul 26, 2013 at 3:06 PM
Lol so who ever is comin is a sacrificial lamb – develop our young talent we dont care about our record…in 3-4 years right when we about to start winning games and maybe you win a coach of the year award, we gonna fire you & by the way because of your horrible record during that time no one will hire you again lol – NBA TV is always hiring
- 00maltliquor - Jul 26, 2013 at 1:19 PM
I seriously doubt bringing back Thad, Turner AND Jrue would make them a .500 team. I bet they would have won 35-38 games max with that trio.
- tfoz5150 - Jul 26, 2013 at 3:01 PM
maybe they would have rolled the dice on bynum again for another year. that was the plan afterall.
- barkley4life - Jul 26, 2013 at 1:39 PM
As a fan for 30 years this is the best direction this team has had since Pat Croce was the spokesman. Ed Snider could care less and was worried about the Flyers more often then not.
Looking toward to the upcoming moves.
- somekat - Jul 26, 2013 at 3:52 PM
couldn't care less
could care less implies he did care
- cantonbound13 - Jul 26, 2013 at 2:11 PM
The sixers are in good hands with O'Neil. They are doing the right thing. 3-5 years from now they will be a solid contender.
- dolphins4 - Jul 26, 2013 at 2:42 PM
Bynum is a bum.Cleveland is going to be sorry they signed him.
- sackings916 - Jul 26, 2013 at 2:53 PM
I agree Bynum is a bum! Never been a fan of his antics. As a Kings fan here in Sac I'm hoping DeMarcus Cousins can get his head straight and not walk in the same shoes as Bynum.
- jadaruler - Jul 26, 2013 at 8:59 PM
Bynum not playing was a blessing in disguise. They bought into the fools gold of making it to the second round and thought they were 1 player away from contending.
Last year gave them the chance to see how weak they really were. They're moving in the right direction now.
- dezglobal - Jul 26, 2013 at 9:23 PM
Never apologize for anything.
- kvanhorn87 - Jul 26, 2013 at 10:45 PM
Finally. A real article written with some intelligence.
- thenoffer - Jul 26, 2013 at 11:02 PM
They should let all fans who bought a Bynum jersey trade it in for another player like the Patriots did with Hernandez. I am certainly not comparing Bynum to Hernandez in any way, shape, or form.
- acdc84 - Jul 27, 2013 at 1:19 AM
Obviously they got the shaft with Bynum, but besides the money they paid him for a year of not playing they're no worse for wear. They weren't going to win anything with Iguadala on the team last year and they would have been hard-pressed to trade him for significant youngsters. They took a chance and it turned out to be a bust, but if you regularly take chances like this you'll hit sometimes, and that's enough to take a chance on an All-Star caliber center with huge upside.
- tcclark - Jul 27, 2013 at 2:33 AM
What are the risks in getting bad to get good? What's the worst thing that could happen? They could be good? I'll take that risk.
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The most exciting dish in St. Louis right now appears to be barbecue. I don't mean that as a blanket overview of the area's dining scene. I mean, literally, there is a specific dish at Salume Beddu that at first glance looks like barbecue: smoked pork ribs, to be precise. They are indeed pork ribs, but they are not smoked. The flavor is like nothing I've had before, beguiling — and delicious.
Of course, you know Salume Beddu for its artisanal cured meats. And if you don't, you ought to. Since 2008, first at farmers' markets and by special order, now from its shop on Hampton Avenue just north of Chippewa Street, founder Mark Sanfilippo — whose résumé includes Mozza, the acclaimed Los Angeles restaurant from chefs Nancy Silverton and Mario Batali — and right-hand man Ben Poremba have been rewriting St. Louisans' understanding of what cured meats can be, each creation an interplay of meat and spice as elegant and exquisite as a dish served in the finest restaurant.
Since the beginning of last month, Salume Beddu has offered a lunch menu: sandwiches, plates of their salumi with accompaniments, occasional specials like crêpes or those ribs. Calling it a restaurant might be a stretch. There are exactly two tables in the shop, one merely a two-top, and aside from a cook in the kitchen, there is no additional staff. The same person might take, prepare and serve your order. (Bus your own table, though.)
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Why serve lunch?
"Public persuasion," laughs Poremba when I reach him on the phone. The sandwiches and plates make sense: Salume Beddu's salumi are the focal point. And the specials? Concedes Poremba, who has worked at local restaurants 609, Winslow's Home and the Maryland House at Brennan's: "I just can't help myself."
Though not quite two months old, Salume Beddu's lunch menu already boasts a signature item, the "Beast in a Box" sandwich, whose fans (including yours truly and Niche chef Gerard Craft) have been vociferously championing it through blogs and Twitter.
The "Beast" is Salume Beddu's fiama sausage, which by itself a beautiful thing: Fennel provides the dominant accent, with smoked Spanish paprika adding depth and a healthy dose of pepper giving it bite. This is topped with peperonata (seasoned, cooked peppers) and, to your taste, the shop's wonderfully pungent giardiniera.
These accompaniments don't merely complement the fiama sausage, they enhance its natural characteristics, pushing the flavor right to the very brink of being too much, without crossing the line. That's a risk few local chefs are willing to take, sad to say.
The "Box" is the bread. It is a lovely roll, with a gorgeous browned exterior and the ideal body to support the sausage and its toppings without being too heavy or sacrificing its own character and slight chew. This and the other sandwich rolls aren't made in-house but are baked by Alex Carlson, who oversaw the excellent bread program at Anthony Devoti's Five Bistro and now works by himself under the banner Red Guitar Bread.
Not content to tell you how much I love the "Beast in a Box," I asked Gerard Craft to weigh in. "Obviously, number one, the sausage is perfect," says the chef. "It's creamy, it's kind of spicy, and the casing's got a good snap to it. The giardiniera is amazing. It's tart, a little bit spicy. And all of it on a great bread roll. It's very simple, but I think it's perfect."
After we finish talking about the "Beast," Poremba's voice drops. "I probably shouldn't say this," he says hesitantly. "You know what? In my opinion it's not our best sandwich."
So what is the apple of Poremba's eye? He does not elaborate. But it might be the speck sandwich. The meat — prosciutto that's smoked after it's cured — is splendid by itself, with a luscious texture that seems to dissolve on your tongue. The speck is folded around fontina and preserved lemons. The cheese is there mostly for heft and texture (and perhaps a hint of its nutty flavor), but the gentle acidity and sweetness of the lemons provides a jolt to the palate. It made me think of the old elementary-school science experiment, where you unfold a paper clip, stick one end into a halved lemon and touch your tongue to the other end. Like a squeeze of lemon juice to finish a sauce, this shot of citrus allows the spices in the speck's cure to sing.
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Edward Johnson (tenor)
Edward Patrick Johnson CBE (22 August 1878 – 20 April 1959) was a Canadian operatic tenor who was billed outside North America as Edoardo Di Giovanni, and became general manager of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
Early life[edit]
Born in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, Johnson was the son of James Johnson and the former Margaret Jane Brown. The young tenor sang in his local church choir and at events in the Guelph area. At a concert in Stratford, Ontario in 1897, contralto Edith Miller encouraged him to move to New York and pursue a singing career. He sang as a soloist with several church choirs in the New York area. After this period he did much concert work, touring through the Mid-West with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and singing in many Music Festivals throughout the country.[1] After a peripatetic existence for some years, working in a variety of venues and training with several masters, he made his concert debut at Carnegie Hall in 1904.
Johnson sang the lead role in the North American premiere of Oscar Straus's A Waltz Dream in 1907. In 1908 he moved to Paris, France and began training under Richard Barthélemy. He married Beatrice d'Arneiro, in London, in August 1909. His only child, Fiorenza, was born 21 Dec 1910. She married George Drew who later became Premier of Ontario and Federal Leader of the Opposition, and died in 1965.
Opera career[edit]
Johnson went to Italy in 1909, studying voice with Lombardi, in Florence.[1] When singing outside North America, Johnson called himself Edoardo Di Giovanni. He made his opera debut on 10 January 1912 as Andrea Chénier at Padua's Teatro Verdi. After his début in Padua, he became leading tenor at La Scala, Milan, for five consecutive seasons. In Rome he spent four seasons at the Costanzi Theatre, where, among other roles, he sang Luigi and Rinuccio in the Italian premiere of Il trittico.[1][2] In 1914 he sang the title role in the first performance in Italian of Richard Wagner's Parsifal, under the baton of Arturo Toscanini.[3] He sang in Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, and Buenos Aires. His London debut was in Gounod's Faust, alongside Nellie Melba.[3]
Johnson made his North American opera debut on 20 November 1919 as Loris in Giordano's Fedora with the Chicago Opera. He remained in Chicago for three years. Johnson made his Metropolitan Opera debut on 16 November 1922, as Avito in Italo Montemezzi's L'amore dei tre re. He remained with the Met for thirteen years as a singer. He notably created the title role in the world premiere of Deems Taylor's The King's Henchman in 1927. His last performance was on 20 March 1935.
As an opera director[edit]
In May 1935 Johnson became general manager of the Metropolitan Opera, succeeding Herbert Witherspoon who died suddenly, just six weeks into his tenure. Johnson held the position for fifteen years.
Johnson retired from the Met in 1950 and was succeeded by Rudolf Bing. He returned to Guelph, promoting musical education and serving as chairman of the board of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. He established the Edward Johnson Music Foundation, sponsor of the annual Guelph Spring Festival.
He suffered a heart attack and died while attending a National Ballet recital at the Guelph Memorial Gardens.
Thoughts on singing[edit]
- Not many rules
"If you get right down to the bottom, there are in reality not so many singing rules to learn. You sing on the five vowels, and when you can do them loudly, softly, and with mezzo voce, you have a foundation upon which to build vocal mastery. And yet some people study eight, ten years without really laying the foundation. Why should it take the singer such a long time to master the material of his equipment? A lawyer or doctor, after leaving college, devotes three or four years only to preparing himself for his profession, receives his diploma, then sets up in business. It ought not to be so much more difficult to learn to sing than to learn these other professions." Edward Johnson[1]
- The ear
"Of course the ear is the most important factor, our greatest ally. It helps us imitate. Imitation forms a large part of our study. We hear a beautiful tone; we try to imitate it; we try in various ways, with various placements, until we succeed in producing the sound we have been seeking. Then we endeavor to remember the sensations experienced in order that we may repeat the tone at will. So you see Listening, Imitation and Memory are very important factors in the student's development." Edward Johnson[1]
- Bel canto
"The old Italian operas cultivate the bel canto, that is—beautiful singing. Of course it is well for the singer to cultivate this first of all, for it is excellent, and necessary for the voice. But modern Italian opera portrays the real men and women of to-day, who live, enjoy, suffer, are angry and repentant. Bel canto will not express these emotions. When a man is jealous or in a rage, he will not stand quietly in the middle of the stage and sing beautiful tones." Edward Johnson[1]
- Interpretation
"I feel that if I have worked out a characterization, I must stick to my idea, in spite of what others say. It is my own conception, and I must either stand or fall by it. At times I have tried to follow the suggestions of this or that critic and have changed my interpretation to suit their taste. But it always rendered me self conscious, made my work unnatural and caused me speedily to return to my own conception." Edward Johnson[1]
Honours and titles[edit]
- He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by King George V.
- The University of Toronto awarded him an honorary Doctorate of Music.[3] The university's Faculty of Music Building and Music Library were named in his honour and currently house his memorabilia.
- On 17 October 2006, Canada Post issued a set of five domestic rate (51¢) stamps to celebrate great Canadian opera singers, including Edward Johnson.
- The Edward Johnson Elementary School was opened in Guelph in 1955.
- L.L.D, Mus. Doc.
- Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur
- Officer of the crour[clarification needed] of Italy, Stella Della Solidarita Italiana
- Commander of the Royal Swedish order of Vasa
- Brazilian Order of the Southern Cross
- LLD (University of Western Ontario) 1929
- honorary D MUS (University of Toronto) 1934
- honorary D LITT (Union College, New York) 1943
- McCready, Louise G. "Edward Johnson", in her Famous Musicians, in series, Canadian Portraits (Toronto: Clarke, Irwin & Co., 1957), p. [29]-67, ill. with sketched ports.
External links[edit]
- The Edward Johnson Music Foundation
- The Edward Johnson collection at the University of Guelph Library
- History of the Tenor - Sound Clips and Narration
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Do you just padfold the flats or are you pinning/snappi'ing them? I love Imse Vimse covers, especially the "soft" ones (they are just one layer of PUL and depending on where you look, they come in snaps or velcro - the velcro is my favorite because I can get a perfect fit). They have gussets and hold things in well. I also like the Thirsties sized covers (well, I'm also liking our Duo sized 1, but I think the sized ones fit a bit better on dd, though I prefer the fit of the Imse Vimse just slightly.
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Thirsties are really my favorite. I use prefolds, not flats but the gussets are awesome and we have never had a leak when using a Thirsties cover/prefold. Even a poop blowout stays inside the cover although it is a huge mess when we open it up, lol!
I definitely like the fit of the Thirsties Duo 1s in terms of confining poo. But the Duo 1s actually are SMALLER than a Thirsties sized Small. So my not-so-little guy was totally out of the Duo 1s before he was 3mo.
We are having a lot of luck right now with Flip OS covers even though they do not have gussets. I think they started working well for us around 12lbs?
Cloth Diaper Clearance (affiliated with Nicki's) has some good deals on old style sized Bumkins covers. If you only need sm/med, then maybe that would be a good choice? I ordered one to try, but it is going in DS's stocking so I haven't tried it yet!
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Do you just padfold the flats or are you pinning/snappi'ing them? I love Imse Vimse covers, especially the "soft" ones (they are just one layer of PUL and depending on where you look, they come in snaps or velcro - the velcro is my favorite because I can get a perfect fit). They have gussets and hold things in well. I also like the Thirsties sized covers (well, I'm also liking our Duo sized 1, but I think the sized ones fit a bit better on dd, though I prefer the fit of the Imse Vimse just slightly.
I could have written the above post. I love our imse vimse covers, and also prefer the sized thirsties to the duo's...
I also like bummis super brite, but for some reason it is not my "go to" cover...even though i think it is one of the cutest! :)
Our BSWW are still too big around the legs at 3 weeks but the Thirsties Duo 1s are fitting great on the smallest setting.
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My favorite are Bummis Super Brites b/c they have double leg gussets and are trim-fitting. Thirsties are good covers but don't work for us b/c we always have tall, thin babies, which tend to fit Bummis cut better. Short, chubby babies are better in Thirsties.
I have always used Thirsties. I started with XS, then we moved to S, and now we are on M. Also, I get them at Abby's Lane. Four times a year, the thirsties will go on sale, so I always look out for those times. And she always has free shipping!
I love the thirsties duo covers. I am also a fan of the flip covers for a cheap option.
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Thanks all for your input! I thought I was decided on the Thirsties sized and was looking around for a sale but now I notice that our xsmalls that we have been using for about 2 mo. are looking a little worn. Would Imse Vimse hold up longer? even the ones with velcro? I just lay the folded up flat in the cover and would like to continue to do that at least until maybe med. size when baby starts crawling? Would a cover with snaps work for just padfolding the dipe inside? Motherease seems to hold up really well...
How about the covers holding up nicely for the next baby? Does the elastic last?
ETA: The reason I like the Thirsties are the extra leg gussets, they are thin and soft for wrapping around, and no leaks.
Thoughts please!
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I have a couple of Thirsties -- and yes, I also found that they wore very quickly!
My very favorite covers are the BSWW, particularly for the longevity. I have some hand-me-downs that have made it through 2 of my babies, plus a couple before them. I prefer the snaps because velcro always seems to give out eventually, but it's true they aren't as adjustable. I hasn't caused any leaking issues for me, and I've used them through a chunky thighs kiddo and a slimmer baby. I use snappis and prefolds with them, so I don't know if there would be too much shifting with folded flats... it might.
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"We looked at what happened in Montana with Jon Tester's race in 2012," Lottsfeldt said. "When outside groups spent more than the actual candidates themselves, the people of Montana were being outspent by interests that aren't based in Montana. We want to have a presence so we can have candidates beholden to Alaska first, because that's their job."
Outside groups spent $3.3 million in total during Begich's 2008 race against late GOP Sen. Ted Stevens, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. But the explosion of independent spending levels since then, plus the intense national interest in the race, would seem to guarantee much more outside investment in next year's contest.
Lottsfeldt, whose past clients include Begich and Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, said the Put Alaska First PAC is "strongly non-partisan" and will "support the candidate or candidates that are good for Alaska's economy." (That could include the state's at-large House race, though Lottsfeldt said the Senate race would be the focus.) Lottsfeldt said Begich would definitely qualify for the PAC's support given his work on resource development in the Senate, but he didn't rule out the PAC supporting a Republican, too, after the field had firmed up.
Lottsfeldt didn't have words of praise for any of the GOP candidates, however. On Joe Miller, the Republican lawyer who beat Murkowski in the 2010 primary but lost to her write-in effort in the general election, Lottsfeldt said Miller was more interested in partisan national issues than he was in Alaska. Lottsfeldt said he knows and likes Lt. Gov Mead Treadwell, who has announced he's running, and Department of Public Resources Commissioner Dan Sullivan, who is rumored to be interested in running, but the PAC adviser added that both of them are "blank slates" without any records to judge.
"As lieutenant governor, you don't vote on anything," Lottsfeldt laughed. "You guard the state seal and conduct elections. I don't know what he stands for." He said Sullivan was "a bureaucrat who's worked for Gov. Palin and Gov. Parnell, and we really don't have a sense of who he is."
None of those comments sound like they come from a supportive outside group. Lottsfeldt has given $4,500 to Begich since 2008, according to federal campaign contribution records. He has also donated to Murkowski and Democrats' 2010 Senate nominee, Scott McAdams.
If the PAC can meet its budget, Lottsfeldt said it plans to spend on TV, radio and mail, but it also wants to focus on building a field organization to register and turn out more Alaska voters. Lottsfeldt singled out Alaska Natives as one group whose turnout he'd like to boost, noting that many Natives who move from smaller villages to Alaska's bigger cities don't re-register. Alaska Natives were a critical voter bloc for Begich in his narrow 2008 victory, though Lottsfeldt noted that they are not monolithic Democratic supporters.
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can i convert 230v ac to 12v dc by a resistor & diode ?if can what is the amount of them ?
makes me forget the ultimate solution circuit........................oh oh goonnnnn
The output will be DANGEROUS enough to Kill you ! ! !
First the peak volts are Line x 1.414 = 325V
Subtract the 20V output gives a rough 300V you must dissipate.
For many reasons we will use two resistors...
R1+R2 = VR / I = 300 / 1 = 300 ohms or 150 + 150 ohms
Now power = V x I = 300 x 1 = 300 Watts or 150 HUGE Watts each
The Zener is 20V x 1 Amp = 20 Watts means a STUD Zener
The rest is clear in the pic.
Hope you realize this is why you don't want to try.
My comments still stand to our silent author about his desired current.
Except to add, the circuit is the equivalent what rickharris suggestion of
acquiring a wall wart...............A
If you need a 12V power supply, use an isolated, regulated 12V power supply circuit.
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Non-isolated supplies are very dangerous.
Say you want 0.9 Amp at 12VDC and you have a 400 VDC 50 uF capacitoryou will need a 337 ohm Huge 300 watt resistor.
Use a 230 VAC to 24 VAC transformer first to lower the voltage
then use a DC bridge to rectify the low volt AC to DC add a capacitor
and a 12VDC regulator and a final filter capacitor.
You need to decide how much current EXACTLY if you want to use the
single resistor in place of the regulator.
If you do that you will get very inconsistent power. Instead use a transformer and rectifier. A ratio of about 20 turns to 1 would work for a transformer. Then use a 4 diode rectifier like this:
If consistent Voltage is important then add a Voltage Regulator
You can go down to Wal-Mart Radio Shack (that's not just a US thing right?) Or Whatever and pick up a 12 volt wall wart if you can't do the above.


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Paul Harding has an MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. He has taught writing at Harvard and The University of Iowa. He lives near Boston with his wife and two sons. Tinkers is his first novel.
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By Alex 20 Jun 2013
Paul Harding's Tinkers is an interesting work. The plot, as it is, concerns an old man who begins to hallucinate eight days before he dies. Through an odd, dream-like lens, the novel reveals snatched glimpses of his life, his father's life and his grandfather's life. It's a strange and stunning experience from beginning to end.
Harding's use of language is masterful and evocative, descriptive yet lean at the same time. As you read about George's childhood with his travelling salesman father Howard, and Howard's childhood in turn, you really feel the stark isolation of life in early 20th century New England. You also sympathise with George as he lies in his living room with his family, waiting for death, and you can also believe that Howard experiences his epileptic seizures as episodes of the divine. As in memories and dreams, things are at once hazy and clear and logical and not. Simply put, Tinkers contains some of the best writing I've read in a long time.
The book shifts back and forth between different points of view, different tenses, different stories and different times. The author uses no quotation marks, which further blurs the line between thought, dialogue, hallucination and narration. Sometimes, the prose erupts into stream-of-consciousness mode, resulting in sentences so long they leave you breathless. At other times, passages are interrupted mid-story to make way for fictional extracts from The Reasonable Horologist and another, unknown work. This can all be quite maddening. If the thought of reading something "literary" makes you shudder, then this is most definitely not the book for you. Indeed, the way it's written feels almost like Harding's thrown in the whole Eng Lit bag of tricks. On its face, the narrative is just a bunch of events, told in no apparent order, with no apparent connection (other than the familial connection of the characters), and no apparent conclusion. It seems deliberately confusing and gives the impression of being one of those books where the author is just showing you how much smarter and deeper s/he is than you are or ever will be, you pleb, you.
Ultimately, I was moved by the book's characters - you really do become immersed in their lives - and I marvelled at Harding's ability to craft finely captured "moments" in almost every scene. The writing truly demands to be noticed; it is beautiful in a strangely refreshing way and reading it was like being dipped into a clear, still pool of water. Everything is so well done that I couldn't help but like Tinkers, and yet, at the same time, it was so stylised and so aggressively ~literary~ that I almost hated it. Just as well it's a short read - any longer and admiration could have easily turned to disdain.
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Nov 03 2011
I Really Wish I Could Sew
A sweet friend of mine sent the girls and me a box of adorably adorable owl pillows this week. She doesn't sell them, doesn't have an Etsy shop…she just makes them.
I think they might be the sweetest things I've ever seen, and I think they'll be precious in the girls' new room.
I don't know what it is about owl pillows. Or owls in general. They're just so charming.
It must have something to do with the eyes.
Vinyl? Pleather? I'm not sure what to call it.
Which brings me to my current fixation: I really wish I could sew. Growing up, my mom sewed only occasionally—usually to make a tablecloth or a Halloween costume or something. But most of the time she was in the kitchen…and I was right there with her. And in seventh grade, the first time we were ever allowed to choose an elective class, I chose Cooking instead of Sewing. Same with eighth grade. Same with every instance growing up that involved making the choice between cooking and needlework. Something about the fact that taking the cooking class would result in my getting to eat.
But when I see things like this, all I can think about is that I really wish I could sew.
I'd love to be able to grab a pile of fabric scraps and turn them into…an owl.
It would take me approximately eighty years to make one of these pillows.
That's because I'd keep taking breaks to go cook.
And eat.
So maybe it's best that I don't know how to sew.
If I did, I might be tempted to make things like this. Over and over and over, because they're just so darling.
And then nothing would ever get cooked in this house.
And I'd probably lose a good ten to fifteen pounds because I wouldn't be surrounded by homecooked grub all the time.
Maybe even twenty pounds!
Yep. Sure is a good thing I don't know how to sew.
Raise your hand if you're passionate about sewing. And how old is too old to learn how?
1001 Comments and 71 Replies
Ivy On Thursday, November 3 at 10:04 am
I go through phases where I want to make something and when my sewing machine just sits and gathers dust. Usually if there is a project coming up that I can get excited about (halloween costumes, christmas gifts, etc) I'll be sewing any time there isn't a need to make food for the family.
Regardless, I am thankful for my mom signing me up for sewing classes after school when I was in 5th grade. I didn't understand why I had to at the time considering the fact that my sister didn't, but now that we're older, I get that my sister isn't a crafts sort of person… Her creativity comes through music and art.
Robin On Thursday, November 3 at 10:04 am
You are definitely never too old…and it's very useful! When you've cooked with too much butter you could make adjustments easily! I love to sew and have been doing it since I was a little girl.
Buy a machine. There's a great dealer in Tulsa!! Great!! I'll come teach you. OR. If you don't feel like seeing my face around the ranch, here's a book online to teach you pretty much all of the basics you need! http://www.craftandfabriclinks.com/sewingbook/sewbook.html
And, if you buy a machine you get free lessons in using it from the dealer. Have a blast.
MImi On Thursday, November 3 at 10:04 am
She at least needs to do a tutorial for these. That would be awesome! Very cute!!
Carrie On Thursday, November 3 at 10:06 am
You're never too old ~ ever! ~ to learn to sew. And you don't even need a whole lot of time, it is one of those things you can do with just snippets of time. Girls who sew rock!
But I do have bad news for you… you won't lose weight. Most sewists ~ that's the nom du jour ~ have candy stashes in their sewing rooms (also called studios and workrooms) and are really big on snacking while sewing. And worse, whatever weight you are "carrying" will start to settle in your butt and thighs from all the sitting you'll be doing.
Susi Matthews On Thursday, November 3 at 11:25 am
While I agree with the "never too old to learn" I have to disagree with the eating while sewing. I *never* bring food or drink into my sewing room and avoid candy like the plague…sticky get on my fabric? Ack!
But then, I'm also a klutz and know that if there's any way to spill, I will!
Kristy On Thursday, November 3 at 10:06 am
It wasn't until recently, all these years and years later, that I started thanking my Mom for chaining my sisters and I to the sewing machine every summer… I mean, teaching us to sew. I love it, and I don't think you're ever too old to learn something new!
Sara On Thursday, November 3 at 10:07 am
I'm right there with you. My Mom could sew, but never taught me how, and the first time I tried to sew something I "totaled" my mom's sewing machine. I think we should go for it Ree. Let 2012 be a year of sewing!!!!
Please tell your friend that if she could part with a few of those owls, I would LOVE to buy some… They are ridiculously adorable!
Annette On Thursday, November 3 at 10:08 am
So cute!! Its never to late to try sewing….It can be very relaxing! I love to do cooking and embroidery work and sewing/quilting. All three are great to know how to do because you can create some of the best gifts.
Mama Sue On Thursday, November 3 at 10:08 am
Those are so stinking cute! I do sew…I started at age 6…cooking too! My mom and grandmothers had to find ways to keep me busy where she could keep doing whatever it was she was working on. When I was in school they made us take turns with cooking and sewing but I am about 10 years older than you and things were different in the old days. Anyway, I ended up majoring in Home Economics in college and my plan was to teach. I decided I couldn't hold up to teaching. So what am I doing now? Homeschooling my daughter. The irony!
dianeg On Thursday, November 3 at 10:08 am
Knitting, sewing, beautiful love it. Take classes with your girls at a local quilting store. so fun
Jackie On Thursday, November 3 at 10:08 am
I have spent the past few years teaching myself how to cook, and my next goal is teaching myself how to sew–I've always loved how it looks and wished that I could make my own pillows and other projects, but I have had a lot of trouble carving out the time. A lot of my knitting friends say the advantage is you odn't need to look down so often, so they do it in faculty meetings and while watching TV, but embroidery and hand-sewing require more visual focus, I think, and machine-sewing requires a machine! But I'm determined to try again.
RachaelDF On Thursday, November 3 at 10:09 am
I cannot really sew either. About the only thing I'm good for is fixing buttons on shirts or pants And your friends owls are adorable. I would buy them in a heartbeat! Please tell her to consider etsy or something! I'm in love with those pillows!
Tania Arand On Thursday, November 3 at 10:11 am
Best pillows I have EVER seen. Please tell your friend she needs to start taking orders so we can all buy one or a dozen! Tell her she will make millions! Please post her inforomation if and when she decides to become a millionaire!
MelindaK64 On Thursday, November 3 at 10:11 am
I learned to sew when I was 30! It was my baby girls first Christmas and I wanted a very special dress. My MIL sews and I asked her to make the dress. She suggested I make it myself and she taught me how! I LOVE to sew! It appeals to my creative side!
Lisa On Thursday, November 3 at 10:12 am
My grandmother was a lifetime owl collector and I think I got some of those genes. I'm so in love with those owl pillows! I would love to have some and will keep my fingers crossed for your announcement that your friend has started selling them
jackie On Thursday, November 3 at 10:12 am
It's never too late to learn!
But I did learn a long time ago, that the world is divided into 2 types of people: cookers and sew-ers! They can cross over but they'll still lean one way or the other!
Just have fun!!
Diane On Thursday, November 3 at 10:12 am
I've been sewing since I was 4 . . . my Grandmother was a seamstress and I was ALWAYS elbowing close to see what was going on. I'm . . . ahem . . . 54 now so just realized I've been sewing for 50 years. Sigh. But I love it, and have enjoyed it beyond words over the years. I've done everything from almost all of my clothes all the way through college to most of my Mom's clothes for years and years, to clothes for the little nieces and nephews (and now their kidlets), to everything for our home from drapes to pillows and beyond. It's never ending what you can do, and I find it a creative and relaxing outlet. AND rewarding. It's NEVER too old to learn.
Joanne On Thursday, November 3 at 10:13 am
Hi Ree,
I have one hand raised for sewing and the other raised for cooking…I think I was born in the wrong era! I would love to be an at home mom and home maker; however, these days it is near impossible, especially living in Southern California. I still make time to sew and I cook every day and love it. It is never to late to learn a new talent…you never know, you might be a natural at it! Give it a try and teach your kids at the same time…even the boys. (Some of the best designers in the world are men.)
Most of all, have a fun and creative time!!
Flatlander (Linda) On Thursday, November 3 at 10:13 am
My grandmother was a seamstress so I learned to sew at her knee (literally). It wasn't until I was in my mid 40's that I became PASSIONATE about it. I quilt every free moment I have … just returned from an entire weekend of quilting (at retreat for quilters) and I feel like my SOUL has been re-generated. NEVER TO LATE TO LEARN!!! NEVER!! If you have a sewing machine you don't know how to use many stores offer sewing lessons, regardless of your brand of machine, for a few dollars. $$ well spent. Be warned, though … it CAN be addictive….. seriously!
Lynn Mack On Thursday, November 3 at 10:14 am
These owls are ADORABLE. Too bad she doesn't sell them. BTW, Ree, I read your book "The Pioneer Woman" and loved it!!!
Carla On Thursday, November 3 at 10:14 am
I wish I could sew too! I am attempting our family Christmas stockings this year. I am starting this weekend! Ever since I became addicted to Pinterest I have grown quite fond of little stuffed, hand-sewn owls.
Elizabeth On Thursday, November 3 at 10:15 am
First, Owl-dorable pillows!
Second, before my mom died, when I was in my early thirties, she arranged for an older woman in my church to teach me how to sew since she hadn't done that when I was younger. I am now in my forties and sew every time I have a moment when my hands are not soapy from washing dishes or sticky from cooking!
Amy On Thursday, November 3 at 10:15 am
I am in my late 30's and recently took beginning sewing classes. I have been able to make clothes, baby quilts, and purses. You are never too old to learn.
AnnH On Thursday, November 3 at 10:15 am
It's never too late! While I have been sewing for sometime, and love it, I just learned to knit 3 years ago, when I was 46! I love it and knit all the time now, even socks.
You can do it! Just look at everything you make as practice. I've been sewing for over 20 years now and I still look at everything as practice.
Keep us posted!
Kristie On Thursday, November 3 at 10:16 am
I LOVE owls… and after seeing this post, I've decided that when I have kids, my nursery is going to be owl themed. You can go boy or girl with it (and i want to be surprised!) and they are such so sweet and cute and WISE
Theresa On Thursday, November 3 at 10:17 am
So cute!! The fabric choices make it all work so perfectly.
Susan On Thursday, November 3 at 10:17 am
So cute! And if you were to take up sewing – you'd drive us "normal" women crazy – you already have so many things you're good at. I write, I cook – but if I picked up a camera I would more than likely have a ton of photos of my thumb.
Paule-Marie On Thursday, November 3 at 10:18 am
Those are the cutest dang pillows I seen. Love em. And, Ree, it's never to late to learn to sew or do anything. Just don't let anyone (including yourself) tell you that you can't do it or that something is too hard. If you buy a sewing machine, make sure you get it from a sewing machine store, not a big box store or off the internet or from a catalog. The sewing machine store will provide lessons on the machine, support and service the machine. Shop as much for the customer service as the machine.
I know that you can do it. I'd teach you if you want or at least be your phone / email mentor.
SusanP in ON On Thursday, November 3 at 10:19 am
I love to sew. My mum sewed for people when sissy and I were kids for some extra money. These days no one would pay for such a thing-and it's hard to find good quality fabric for an affordable price…just like anything else nowadays.
We were allowed to "play" on her machine. Likely from about age 6 on. There are still oddly shaped doll clothes in our old vinyl cases in Mum's cupboard! I fully knew how to sew a garment by the time grade 7 hit and we took "home-ec". No choice for us, it was combined cooking and sewing, but mostly sewing. Boring!!!
If you want to learn? Never too late, just get a machine and sew. Costumes are a great start because they don't need to be perfect-whereas garment construction does. While there are all sorts of fancy tailoring tricks, you can easily construct a wide variety of garments with a very few basic sewing skills. If you want your girls to sew, have a machine available (which I saw in their room photos). Once they have the "hand" of the machine, I'm sure you know someone who might teach them sewing basics and how to put a garment together. There are many basic sewing books on the market-a trip to the library would be very helpful. Great mother-daughter project!
Go for it-after all, 6 years ago if someone told you how wonderful your photography skills would be today…
Michele On Thursday, November 3 at 10:19 am
I love to sew, but I don't quilt. It is so satisfying to make something and wear it. I started in 4-H and competed in private competitions through college. I still have my hand tailored wool coat from HS (20 yrs ago) that I wear anytime I get dressed up. My son who is 6 is learning the basics. You are never to old to learn!
kelly G On Thursday, November 3 at 10:19 am
My husband bought me a sewing machine two years ago for my birthday. I asked for it. I really want to learn to sew and quilt. But I am afraid of it! With good reason. In a high school sewing class I made a skirt which promptly fell apart in the washing machine. I tried again when my daughter was in jr high. I helped her with a project in which "we" got a D on I would love to whip out some sewing projects I just have the hardest time starting!
Meg On Thursday, November 3 at 10:19 am
I'm with Vic — I love to sew, I love to sew, I LOVE LOVE LOVE to sew! I love to cook too. And you are NEVER too old to learn – I started 2 years ago with a pair of pajama pants and I haven' t looked back since!
Nancy On Thursday, November 3 at 10:20 am
I love owls — these are adorable!
Gwen On Thursday, November 3 at 10:21 am
*hand raised*
There are so many fantastic blogs that can teach you from the simplest techniques (straight stitching, gathering, easing fullness) to more complex (bound buttonholes, invisible zippers, draping). Plus, an inexpensive machine (less than $100 at Target) can start you off on countless projects.
I learned at the ripe old age of 29, and have since made dozens of dresses and other fun projects. It's really rewarding. In fact, I just made three dresses AND hats to help costume an upcoming community play.
Sondra On Thursday, November 3 at 10:21 am
I SEW but I've never attempted anything as darling as those!!! My mother's name was 'Al', short for 'Alma' and everyone called her 'Al'. She collected owls (surprise, surprise). My mother isn't with us anymore but every time I see an Owl, I think of her (of course, I think of her often). These pillows are just the cutest things I've seen in a LONG time! Your friend is VERY talented!
jennie w. On Thursday, November 3 at 10:23 am
I teach sewing lessons. Next time you're in Austin give me a holler! I also bake avidly too. So I can make cute things but I'm also chubby.
CBarnes On Thursday, November 3 at 10:25 am
Oh Lordy, I'm 45 and have been sewing since I was 18?! SO, EASY REE!!!! IF YOU CAN READ…YOU CAN SEW!!!!!! Get a pattern and just do what it says, girl?!
I use to do professional contract work for a shop where I lived years ago when my girls were little…I remember taking care of them all day, taking care of the house, husband, then cooking dinner , giving girls a bath, putting them in bed ….then settling in to do my sewing work for the night?! WHEW!!! I'd put my headphones on and go to town….lonnggggg nights sometimes
BUT it was rewarding and a stress reliever for me at the time
Alisha On Thursday, November 3 at 10:26 am
If you take up the sewing, people would buy your creations, you could donate the proceeds to your favorite charity, and its easier to ship than cookies. But, if you have extra cookies, I would eat them for you. No problem.
tracy@sellabitmum On Thursday, November 3 at 10:26 am
Those are amazing. LOVE the leopard print!
Lee C On Thursday, November 3 at 10:26 am
Beautiful owls! I've got 2 hands waving in the air. Love sewing, just wish I had more time for it. Then I could finish the numerous projects I've been thinking about for the grandkids, like the quilted snakes and ladders game, big enough to snuggle under…. And the simple quilt I promised myself for this winter, got all the bits cut and in neat little piles ready for sewing. But then there's the free sewing for an art project I'm working on…. and on and on.
Even though it seems (so wanted to type seams there) like there's never enough time, it's still not too late to learn sewing. Make a slowcook meal and sew while it's cooking, kill 2 birds with one stone….And breath.
Becky P On Thursday, November 3 at 10:27 am
Both hands raised. I think I was born to sew. My mother tells that by the time I was 9 or 10 I would stand at her elbow while she made our clothes on a treadle sewing machine begging to "let me do it". Being a 4-H leader many years gave me the opportunity to teach young girls and hopefully some of them continued to sew as adults. I don't think age has much to do with it. As long as you can see the stitches and if you can follow instructions and begin with simple projects so that you aren't in over your head the skill will grow with practice. I have 6 granddaughters ages 9 to 22 and every one of them can sew. I saw a sewing machine in one of the photos of the room makeover for the girls so I suspect there might be some interest there.
Kim R On Thursday, November 3 at 10:27 am
Your friend should sell those owl pillows. They are adorable! And I can't sew either so I have owl pillow envy right now with nowhere to turn
Kim On Thursday, November 3 at 10:28 am
I would buy these in a heart beat. Please convince her to open an Etsy shop!
Sara Joy On Thursday, November 3 at 10:29 am
You are never too old to learn to sew. Sewing is really a matter of trial and error, once you've made plenty of mistakes you learn not to make the same ones again. You should learn to sew its quite fun! (minus the frustrating mistakes)
Susan On Thursday, November 3 at 10:31 am
You are NEVER to old to learn to sew – My mom sewed alot and I started young. My high school graduation present was a sewing machine. I made cute little dresses for my girls when they were little and still wore dresses. Now I make sleep pants and gift bags and lots of things with straight seams and REALLY simple patchwork quilts from with appliques cut from worn out clothes (thank you accu-quilt).
Arlene M On Thursday, November 3 at 10:31 am
Oh my Gosh…I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE those pillows!!! They are adorable, and if your friend was selling them, I'd be buying them like a mad woman.
I used to sew (my Grandmother was a seamstress and my Mom sews a lot), but I hardly do anymore. I might occasionally dust off the sewing machine to make some curtains, but that's about it these days.
Jan B On Thursday, November 3 at 10:31 am
I didn't learn to sew until my late 30's. I don't think it's ever too late to learn to sew, knit, whatever. Lots of satisfaction in working with your hands and creating something that someone will love, use, and remind them of you.
Penelope Ellis On Thursday, November 3 at 10:31 am
I LOVE sewing! It's the best thing in the world to come into my craft room, create, and then hand that creation over to someone who really appreciates it.
Amie On Thursday, November 3 at 10:32 am
I took a home ec class in Junior High and that's my only formal sewing education. Other than that, I've just gone for it (you tube helps immensely), and it's so fun. I've been working on making clothes the past two years and I love it. I've always wanted to be a carpenter but since I have no upper body strength that really isn't working out for me, plus my husband is pretty much against me using power tools that are sharp and dangerous. However, I can get out my sewing machine and create stuff and it feels awesome. Go for it! You are never too old to learn. My grandma took up quilting at 75 when she wanted to finish her mama's old quilts.
Elizabeth On Thursday, November 3 at 10:32 am
Sew cute!
Kathy On Thursday, November 3 at 10:33 am
I also have a thing for owls. They're gorgeous creatures and I agree it has something to do with their eyes. Does your friend happen to sell her pillows? I love them and wouldn't mind having a couple to put on my bed!!!
grace On Thursday, November 3 at 10:33 am
I enjoy sewing things for babies and kids…the lines don't have to be perfect and it gives the sense of "homemade." I'm not a great sewing but it gets my creative jucies flowing to dream up something and then make it. Working on kitchen curtains this weekend—which means that I have to hem something straight!!!
tinaehb3 On Thursday, November 3 at 10:33 am
I have a sewing machine, but the doesn't qualify me as a sewer, lol. Wish I was better at it. I love the owl pillows that look like they have a ruffled chest.
Linda On Thursday, November 3 at 10:34 am
Those are adorable. I'm positive that if you wanted to sew you could. Why not? You do so many things way more difficult. If you have mastered Photoshop, you will easily learn to sew. Nothing to it, just time consuming. Have your girls teach you on their machine.
Lynette On Thursday, November 3 at 10:34 am
I used to do a lot of sewing growing up and I miss it! I'll never forget getting a brand new swanky sewing machine for my 16th birthday….what a day There's such a sense of pride in wearing something you made entirely on your own…
You're never too old to learn! And sewing projects last a lot longer than cooking projects. The latter could start getting "grody"…
Linda T On Thursday, November 3 at 10:37 am
Wise Old Owl say: NEVER too old to learn something new, so go
Nike ad say: JUST DO IT!
vlmarston On Thursday, November 3 at 10:37 am
I really must have the patterns for those adorable pillows! My grand daughters would love them. They would look so cute on the beds in my spare bedrooms…I love to sew and (repeating myself) would love to have the patterns.Willing to pay or barter home made pies?? lol
jan c. On Thursday, November 3 at 10:39 am
I love to sew-especially for my granddaughters! Getting ready to start some projects for Christmas. Cooking's fun too, but not as much as sewing. Doesn't keep me from eating though!
Donna Keating On Thursday, November 3 at 10:39 am
Mom taught me how to sew when I was a kid, then I had Home Ec in high school where one semester was cooking and the other semester was sewing. However, I quit sewing between 1970 until about 2003 when I took up quilting. Oh my — I'm addicted!
pinkquilter On Thursday, November 3 at 10:39 am
I love, love to sew. When my son was young, it was just Halloween costumes due to time and money constraints. For the past 10 years, I love to piece quilts. Everyone needs to have a quilt. Rug hooking is another passion. You will have time one day. When your children are grown and gone:( You can make your grandbabies beautiful things. Enjoy your passion of cooking now and your children as I know you do. There is always time for sewing in the years to come.
Christine E On Thursday, November 3 at 10:39 am
I love to sew, and I would love to make these pillows. My Dad used to own an Upholstery business/hobby and I would spend many an evening with him in his shop.
ElaineD On Thursday, November 3 at 10:40 am
Raises hand I learned early this year and I'm 41, Ree. You could totally do it!
Phyllis On Thursday, November 3 at 10:41 am
I took sewing in high school home ec several years ago. I made clothes for myself and my daughter when she was little. I don't sew as much now, but after seeing those cute pillows, I want to get the machine going again. Although I can sew, I need a pattern to make something, not very creative to just make up the design. Those pillows are wonderful!
Tina On Thursday, November 3 at 10:42 am
I must have one of those pillows!!!! Are you sure they aren't for sale?
Erin On Thursday, November 3 at 10:43 am
As a kid I taught myself to sew pillow by hand, and mend holes in shirts and things. But nowadays, who has the time to sew anything by hand? In the past year I've threatened time and time again to buy a sewing machine and take a class. (Maybe 27 isn't too old to learn?) But I still haven't done it. And so I still can't sew. But, oh! those pillows make me rethink the whole thing again. *sigh*
Susi Matthews On Thursday, November 3 at 11:22 am
27 is definitely not to old to learn, as other commenters above have said.
I've been sewing for *gulp* over 50 years and do it professionally. Who has time? Anybody can find time to do something they REALLY want to do.
Hmmm, maybe I should reconsider giving sewing lessons.
But YOU CAN DO IT; really you can!
Michele On Thursday, November 3 at 10:44 am
Oh my gosh, if she sold them I would buy them!!!
Kristi On Thursday, November 3 at 10:46 am
I'm 38 and just learned to sew last year – since then I have made countless tops and about 20 big quilts! It is never too late to learn – creativity is always alive
Meme On Thursday, November 3 at 10:46 am
I never sewed anything. Heck, I have trouble putting a button back on. My mom use to sew all the time. She always made my prom dresses, sister's silk flower arrangements for her wedding, etc. My mother-in-law use to sew alot too. She would make all of us christmas decorations, tree skirts, etc every year. My grandaughter really wants to learn and got a machine last year. She is into cooking big time now. She wants a stand mixer (not a cheap one she says) for Christmas – she's 11 years old. Every time she comes over, she wants to cook something. Can't wait til she can do all the cooking on holidays!
Tamara On Thursday, November 3 at 10:47 am
It's not too late ot learn to sew! And I bet your girls would love it too.
I love to both sew and cook. Right now I am running back and forth between the two: stocking the freezer with holiday baked goods and sewing up gifts for the ladies and children in my extended family.
Monica On Thursday, November 3 at 10:47 am
These are ADORABLE!!! You friend is so talented….I bet the girls love the pillows. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Wish i could sew too…i can only do it by hand and i do needlepoint and cross stitch (I DID rather) but never learned how to use a sewing machine. I intend to make my daughter learn when she is old enough :).
Melissa D. On Thursday, November 3 at 10:47 am
I am seriously considering coming to Oklahoma and kidnapping those pillows! They are precious and your friend should absolutely set up an Etsy shop.
Christie McGetrick On Thursday, November 3 at 10:47 am
Love the pillows and I agree that if she ever decides to sell them I would buy about 5 of them. They are great.
I think you are never toooooo old to learn anything. It's just the time it takes.
Nancy Klune On Thursday, November 3 at 10:48 am
Ree, the hardest thing about sewing is learning to thread the sewing machine and putting in zippers. Stay away from zippers and you've got it made.
Michelle On Thursday, November 3 at 10:48 am
I know how to sew. But I don't. Something to do with time…ideas..and time.
I love Owl's though! We just redecorated my daughter's bathroom in an owl theme. So cute!
Dianne On Thursday, November 3 at 10:48 am
I'm ADDICTED to sewing…knitting…stitching…anything like that!
AmyB On Thursday, November 3 at 10:49 am
I can barely sew a button on! And I'm totally cool with that.
Now…let's eat!!
Lizard On Thursday, November 3 at 10:50 am
I used to love to sew. Made my own clothes and all. Now I just don't seem to have the time or energy to do it. I loved those cut-out patterns for pillows and things. It's never too late to learn to sew. Those pillows are adorable and they probably aren't that hard to make. Get a Singer sewing machine and start.
SVF On Thursday, November 3 at 10:50 am
Assignment #1: Due Friday. Make a matching pillow out of old jeans. You CAN do it. I saw a machine in the girls room makeover. I know you have old jeans. Just cut two squares of the same size and sew them together, and fill them with fluff. (cut open an old pillow if you have to). I can't wait to see this posted. Put down the spatula, and forget homeschooling your children, leave the dog alone, let the cows run amok, and get sewing! Now!
Kathy On Thursday, November 3 at 10:50 am
I'm with vic – I LOVE to sew, work with fabric, create. It's very calming. Had a co-worker once tell me that I needed to go play with my fabric (apparently I was a bit wound that day.) And it is never too late to learn. And don't ya be worryin about taking too long to finish something. I say it's the journey, not just the goal. At least that's how I justify all my unfinished projects. And food – love to cook and love to eat as well. It's the whole creative process. I have got to try making an owl pillow. My niece just told me last weekend I could make her pillows for her room for Christmas. Tada! Great idea starter, this post.
JennyD On Thursday, November 3 at 10:51 am
Never too old to learn to sew… my mama sewed all the time… I started learning at age 30…I can sew some cute things… with lots of instruction… and Help me Rhonda when I have machine issues… two thoughts… clearly cooking has paid off for you… =) and… maybe you should host a little beginner sewing workshop in your lodge!! =)
**rather than a cooking weekend… have your friend come and walk you through sewing an adorable (love love) owl pillow with a few of us crazy bloggers?? *wink wink*… =) its an idea!?? **
Krikit On Thursday, November 3 at 10:52 am
Ree, take it from one who knows … I've been sewing and selling since I was 12. Your friend has a major income just waiting to be made!! Haven't a clue why she chooses not to sell these, and any other creative sewing she does … She absolutely should! Adorable!!
Tinachicky On Thursday, November 3 at 10:52 am
I LOVE to sew!!!!!! I've been sewing since I was around 10 or 11 years old. My mom taught me how to sew and then I took a class in Junior High as well. Those owl pillows are ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would LOVE to have one of those!
I also crochet too, and recently made an baby owl hat for my friend for her babies. I posted the picture on FB and got 6 orders so far to make more!
Cheryl A. On Thursday, November 3 at 10:52 am
I LOVE those pillows. What is it about owls? I just love them. It's never too late to learn to sew. I failed sewing in high school – well it was considered an incomplete because I didn't finish my project. It wasn't my fault though – the teacher didn't care and the sewing machines didn't work. Anyways, a few years later a friend from work asked me to take a quilting class with her and here we are 20 years later I'm still quilting… Thanks for the inspiration.
PS: Is it me or do the little owls remind you of Angry Birds…
Steph P. On Thursday, November 3 at 10:53 am
Me-me-me-me!! Sewing is my ultimate passion. I have seriously been considering a career switch into costume design. I self-taught myself in college. I had friends give me advice in the beginning, and now I've made everything from cute little hats to Halloween costumes to corsets to a wedding dress. I truly believe anyone can do it. It takes practice, but the more you do the better you get!
suzie Q On Thursday, November 3 at 10:53 am
Oh!!! These are just too cute!! Wonder if I could teach myself to do these. Hmmmm…I think I can..I think I can..I think I can.
Terri On Thursday, November 3 at 10:54 am
Passionate about sewing because my mother had three girls and made most of our school clothes when I was growing up. By the time I was 12, I could sew pretty well, though still haven't reached the level of my mother: she was beyond a good seamstress. She could do couture stuff, and men's clothes, and really, anything she saw, she could duplicate. Definitely an inspiration for me.
It is absolutely NEVER too late to learn how to sew. It's a basic skill that you can learn easily, then expand to whatever level you desire. That's why it's such a cool thing…
And how cute are those owls???? I want one (or twenty)…!!!!!
Jan On Thursday, November 3 at 10:55 am
Ree –
It's never to late to learn… and now is a perfect time because your girls are at the right age that they might take an interest in it.
My mom & both grandmothers sewed and I looked forward to a back-to-school box from my Florida Grandma every fall. There would be 2-3 dresses, something knitted and ALWAYS a long flannel nightgown.
But when I turned 14 all I wanted for my birthday was a "store-bought" dress. I loved the dress, but was sorely disappointed in the workmanship. My birthday is in March and the dress didn't last to the end of the school year! Best gift I ever got. Made me realize the value of my homemade wardrobe and it was when I started changing up the patterns to create my own looks.
I just live a down the road aways and I would totally come spend a day with you guys & show you the basics. I'm very ADHD and if I can't finish a project in a day (or less) I've learned it might not get done (unless I can pass it off to my mom to finish for me) so I'm all about the shortcuts.
Maybe start with some holiday pajama pants for the whole family & see what you think. I am totally serious. If you can drive, you can sew and I would be delighted to come show you, your girls and anyone else who is interested how to get started.
And I love the pillows…the owls are precious! Wonderful fabric combinations. That's a totally different lesson but doable once you know the basics.
Seriously, let me know if you want to give it a shot. We'll have a blast!
Diane On Thursday, November 3 at 10:56 am
She may not sell them now, but she SO should. Love Love Love. Would buy in a heartbeat. Let us know if she ever opens a shop!!
Wendi B On Thursday, November 3 at 10:58 am
Oh My Word – such a shame she doesn't sell them – perfect, cute gifts for my nieces in college! Or my own bed or sofa!!!! If she changes her mind please let us know!
tj On Thursday, November 3 at 10:59 am
…Hi Ree! Oh my, your friend is very talented and I adore those pillows! She should by all means open up an Etsy shop. Tell her, "please". From us. ;o)
…I love to sew and have done so since I was a young girl. My Mom had an old Singer Treadle Sewing machine and I learned to sew on it. Then she bought a new fangled electric sewing machine and I tried to sew on it and did from time to time but I always went back to the old treadle. I loved that thing. Sadly, she sold the old treadle later on but just a few years ago I went and bought an 1899 Singer Treadle Sewing machine of my very own and I love it! I sew with it and make primitive dolls and animals and such.
…You should try your hand at sewing Ree, I highly recommend it. It doesn't take much to learn it and I know you could do it. Heck, you do everything else girl, why not sew?! ;o)
…Enjoy your day!
…Blessings :o)
Lynn On Thursday, November 3 at 10:59 am
Faux + Leather + feathers = "Fleathers"
karen bee On Thursday, November 3 at 11:00 am
These are so professional-looking!! Your friend should open an account in Etsy!
lorene holbrook On Thursday, November 3 at 11:00 am
I love to cook, BUT I LOVE TO QUILT!!!! my mother is close to 80 and she is learning to make her first quilt. I am so proud of her. she is doing a king size for her first try at it. we have had some great bonding time while helping her to make this quilt. My dad is very proud of her too. I learned my cooking skills from my mother. she is a great cook. but she always worked while i was growing up. when I showed an interest in sewing she made sure I had the tools and found someone to teach me. I have been sewing since I was 12 yrs old. don't make clothes anymore but each of our 5 children and our 18 grands all have quilts. we just found out two more babies on are the way, so more quilts in the future! my hubby's grandmother learn to oil paint in her 70's, so, you are never to old to learn something new!
Rhonda in Oklahoma On Thursday, November 3 at 11:03 am
I love to sew and quilt! Been sewing since 4-H as a youngster, and Home Ec. in school. Both grandmas and my mom sewed and quilted. I still really enjoy it. It's awfully hard to get housework done when you have … ah, MANY … projects going on! And I don't think you're ever too old to try or learn something, even if it's just the basics. Jump in and have fun!
Julie S. On Thursday, November 3 at 11:07 am
OMG! This are beyond adorable! She needs to sell these!
Cindy On Thursday, November 3 at 11:07 am
It is NEVER too late to learn! I have been sewing for almost ever. I've made my own clothes, home decoration stuff, and my new passion….quilting! Tell you what Ree, you invite me to the ranch and I will teach you and the girls some basic sewing. We will give all of you life long skills! You can even patch MM's and the boys clothes!
beebs On Thursday, November 3 at 11:10 am
My mom taught me how to embroider when I was in elementary school and how to sew when I was in college. I can cross-stitch, needlepoint, latch hook rugs
Kirsten On Thursday, November 3 at 11:12 am
Wow! Those are so adorable! I wish I knew how to sew! I don't think you're ever too old to learn! I wish my grandma were still here with us, she was the best sewer and would have been a great teacher!
Angela W On Thursday, November 3 at 11:12 am
I'm the same as you Ree. I'd rather be in the kitchen cooking. However, my mother was a beautiful seamstress…I think it skips a generation. Maybe there is hope for your girls!!
Ann On Thursday, November 3 at 11:12 am
I started sewing at five and perfected it (thanks to my Mom) in 4-H. I would sew a seam, she would rip it out, I would sew a seam, she would rip it out… until it was 4-H perfect! As my Dad would tell you, more tears were shed by that sewing machine but it made me the seamstress I am today.
I can tailor a wool jacket to fit you perfectly, I have repaired a catamaran sail on my front yard, I have upholstered and I am a passionate fiber artist. I paint silk and create one of a kind, special occasion apparel.
The thing about sewing over cooking is this – you will have something to wear that NO ONE else has. No one. And it fits! Plus, the results last – with cooking (and I am a good cook, 4-H you know). With cooking, the results of your labors only stick around on your hips!!
Megan On Thursday, November 3 at 11:12 am
AAAAAHHH! I cannot buy one of these? They are so awesome! Please be sure that if your friend ever does decide to sell these, you let us know. Because I will buy them all. All!


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Place three rectangles of varying shapes and sizes in front of a group of third-graders.
In today's classes, a teacher might ask what the length of one side is, or what the area is. In a year or two, however, the broader question might just be: "What size are these?"
Educators are being asked to teach differently, thanks to the new Common Core State Standards. This means the classroom could operate much differently come 2014 -- although some districts are implementing them sooner.
The rectangle question represents the difference between new and old, said Terri Bucci, who specializes in mathematics education at The Ohio State University's Mansfield campus.
Current questions of students might be closed-ended, written for a specific response. A question asked under the Common Core standards, however, will be open-ended and require students to think critically.
It allows "a deeper understanding of ideas, being able to meet each child where they are," Bucci said.


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Greatest Hits (2000)
|Artist: Ace Of Base
Learn more about Greatest Hits:
Format: CD
Manufacturer: Bmg/arista
Sku: 60368229
Release Date: 4/18/2000
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Song Listing
Disc 1
Song Title
1. All That She Wants ~ Ace Of Base
2. Sign, The ~ Ace Of Base
3. Everytime It Rains ~ Ace Of Base
4. Beautiful Life ~ Ace Of Base
5. Cruel Summer ~ Ace Of Base
6. Don't Turn Around ~ Ace Of Base
7. Lucky Love - (acoustic version) ~ Ace Of Base
8. Always Have, Always Will ~ Ace Of Base
9. Life Is A Flower ~ Ace Of Base
10. C'est La Vie (Always 21) ~ Ace Of Base
11. Lucky Love - (Frankie Knuckles mix) ~ Ace Of Base
12. Beautiful Life - (Junior Vasquez mix) ~ Ace Of Base
Album Notes and Credits
Notes & Personnel Info
|Ace Of Base: Jonas, Jenny, Linn, Ulf.
|Additional personnel includes: Buddha, Joker (vocals); Chuck Anthony, Mads Johansson, Janne Taneli-Juntila, Magnus Hogdal (guitar); Satoshi Tomiie (keyboards); Sasha (bass); Joakim Stiren, Thomas Siqveland (programming); Douglas Carr, Susanne Carstensen, Jeanette Soderholm, Max Martin, Marian Lisland, Fred Johansson, Marianne Bundevik, Marit Bie, Tommy Ekman, Nana Hedin, Cue Choir (background vocals).
|Producers include: Joker, Buddha, Douglas Carr, Cutfather, Denniz PoP.
|Personnel: Jonas "Joker" Berggren, Jenny, Linn (vocals, background vocals); Ulf "Buddha" Ekberg (vocals); Janne Taneli-Juntilla, Magnus H?gdal, Mads Johansson, Chuck Anthony (guitar); Satoshi Tomiie (keyboards); Thomas Siqveland, Joakim Stiren, Gomi (programming); Nana Hedin, Marianne Bundevik, Douglas Carr, Marit Bie, Tommy Ekman, Cue Choir, Fred Johansson, Jeanette S?derholm, Marian Lisland, Suzanne Carstensen, Max Martin (background vocals).
|Audio Mixers: Mark Taylor ; Brian Rawling.
|Audio Remixers: Frankie Knuckles; Junior Vasquez.
|Consistently written off as ABBA wannabes and subpar pop poseurs, Ace of Base actually wrote some of the best pop songs of the '90s. Though the vocals were never up to par with even the least accomplished singers and the production was often sparse, the hooks in most of their cuts are irresistible. From their stateside breakthrough hit "All That She Wants" and their biggest single, "The Sign," and through their Top Ten "Beautiful Life" and the remake of "Cruel Summer," this compilation covers the best of their material. But with the addition of the poetic "Everytime It Rains," the pretty "Lucky in Love," the '50s throwback "Always Have, Always Will," the acoustic "Life Is a Flower," and the young-at-heart "C'est la Vie Always 21," you can see that much of what didn't hit big in the U.S. was some of the band's best work. As often happens with pop acts, once they begin to grow as artists, their fan base shrivels, which is exactly what happened with Ace of Base. With this album, though, you can see that when they matured they actually hit their stride. ~ Bryan Buss
Engineer: John Poppo
Compilation Appearances
|Night At The Roxbury
|1990's Americas Top 10
|Pulse Platinum Edition
|Billboard 1990'S Top 40 Karaoke Box S
|Now That's What I Call Dance Classics
Associated Artists and Works
|Bernasconi, Rico
Technical Info
|Release Date : 04/18/2000
|Original Release Date : 2000
|Catalog ID : 14623
|Label : Arista
|Number of Discs : 1
|Studio/Live : Studio
|Mono/Stereo : Stereo
|SPAR Code : n/a
Professional Reviews
Entertainment Weekly (6/16/00, pp.86-8)
- "...Their swooshing, utterly synthetic textures...have become the dominant sound of teen pop 2K...making [this] something of a primer on the roots of modern music..." - Rating: B
- "...Their swooshing, utterly synthetic textures...have become the dominant sound of teen pop 2K...making [this] something of a primer on the roots of modern music..." - Rating: B