text:
Idol's Siobhan Stands Out "Like Snooki's Pouf" on Top 12 Night
Season 5 finalist Kevin Covais will be offering his thoughts on this season's Idol performance episodes exclusively for UsMagazine.com. In the time since his 2006 run on the show, Covais appeared in the films College and Labor Pains, alongside Lindsay Lohan. When he is not in the recording studio readying new music, Covais works with the Diabetes Research Institute. He lives in Los Angeles. Here is Kevin's first blog entry.
With the first Top 12 performance round kicking off last night, the American Idol stakes are officially raised and the contestants under a pressure like you couldn't imagine. I can't help but recall my pulse racing right before I hit the stage four years ago around this time. Ah, what fun it was! But I digress.
See photos of the singers vying for your votes this season!
We start off theme weeks with a band that is a bit before my time, but undoubtedly one of the best ever: The Rolling Stones. And I must say, when comparing last night's show to some of the lackluster semifinals weeks of the show thus far, I found myself quite excited and impressed when it was all said and done. My biggest issue the past few weeks has been song choice, but it appears that having a theme was a blessing in disguise for this very unique, talented group. I don't know that there was a single song choice I didn't agree with last night. But as usual, there were those that took the risk and stepped up, and those that may have slipped up by playing it a bit too safe.
Look back on a few of the worst Idol auditions from this season
Let's start with one of the singers pegged as an early favorite to go the distance this year, and that is Crystal Bowersox. She performed "You Can't Always Get What You Want," and she did a great job. While the performance wasn't spectacular, it is obvious that this girl is a natural on stage. Everything about her seems effortless, from the vocals to the delivery. She'll be around for a while and will definitely offer quite a few stellar performances along the way.
As far as the men were concerned, early favorites Casey James and Michael Lynche both delivered solid performances that will see them advancing to the Top 11 with ease. But for me, it was both Lee Dewyze and Aaron Kelly that surprised and gave two of the best performances of the night. There is something very earnest about these two guys, who performed "Beast of Burden" and "Angie" respectively. They both displayed great, controlled vocal ability tonight, and I was very impressed.
See which of your favorite former contestants have gotten married or had babies.
The night's overall top spot had to go to the incredibly unique Siobhan Magnus. I've loved this girl from day one, and the risk she took with the song choice "Paint It, Black" showed me why. Magnus has a strong voice paired with a strong stage presence (judge Ellen DeGeneres said she "stood out like Snooki's pouf"), and the fearlessness to aim for the high notes. She blew me away.
Now, we move on to the not-so-good the night had to offer. To be honest, there wasn't much of it. If I had to point out two weak links, I'd have to go with Andrew Garcia and Tim Urban. Garcia has just never quite lived up to the hype for me, and his performance of "Gimme Shelter" seemed a bit heartless and flat. Urban, whom I'll start out by saying seems like a really nice guy, should have been sent home during the semifinals. It's just my opinion, and believe me, I recall plenty of people who thought the same of me once upon a time. There just wasn't much to his performance of "Under My Thumb."
Flashback! See funny photos of Simon, Randy, Kara and Ellen before they were Idol judges.
While I think he should be the one to go, sweet Lacey Brown might be in the most trouble. Her performance of "Ruby Tuesday" was forgettable, and those seem to be the ones that are at risk the most come time for the results. But as we know, anything can happen.
--By Kevin Covais for UsMagazine.com


text:
- Northern New York Newspapers
- Watertown
- Ogdensburg
- Massena-Potsdam
- Lowville
- Carthage
- Malone
- NNY Business
- NNY Living
- NNY Ads
Jefferson Community College is on a two-hour delay Wednesday. College offices will open at 10 a.m.
Fort Drum will also operate on a two-hour delayed reporting schedule, excluding mission essential personnel.
All branches of the YMCA and daycare have also delayed opening until 10 a.m.
Thousands of readers like you have made Northern New York Newspapers the number one ranked website* for local news and sports coverage in the north country.
You can continue on to this article in a few seconds, or you can visit one of our websites:

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Business Owner ? Response
New Wing Wahopen347 Herring Cove Rd, Halifax, NS B3R 1V5
- 902-475-2828
- Get directions
I have had a lot of Chinese food and the food here is by far the best I have ever had. It is fast, inexpensive and delicious. Lunch specials are super cheap and portions are large. Chicken balls are mainly meat, fried wontons light crispy batter, eggrolls amazing, ribs to die for, flavorful rice, nice wonton soup. Friendly service and buffet of Friday and Saturday nights!
I will NEVER be ordering from here again after waiting TWO hours for my order... I'm also NOT happy and when the lady Judy called (THREE TIMES I MIGHT ADD!) to offer free food...It just agitated me more I don't want free food... I want my wasted 2 hours back while myself and my kids went hungry!!!! Thanks... Happy New year!
The food is awesome for a great price.


text:
Meet and Communicate with Fun Singles Near You on JDate
Register now to search thousands of members and post your FREE profile!
See who's on JDate:
I have been described by my friends as friendly, optimistic, extremely loyal, and fun-loving. I am an ESTJ, if that helps. I am an av...
RoadRunnerDavid is a 56yr-old single man in Vienna, VirginiaView Profile
118963230 is a 27yr-old single man in Vienna, VirginiaView Profile


text:
Students and faculty gather for one of UAB's most epic traditions.
Loading more stuff…
Hmm…it looks like things are taking a while to load. Try again?
TM + © 2015 Vimeo, LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with k in NYC.
Your content preferences apply to any Vimeo videos you view. Learn more about content preferences in our FAQ.


text:
Contra George Will, who accuses Warren of advocating "collectivism," William Galston makes the case:
Warren is saying … that (to quote a thinker with whom Will has more than a passing acquaintance), "Society is indeed a contract … a partnership not only between those who are living, but between those who are living, those who are dead, and those who are to be born." Warren's homely phrase, "pay forward," captures the moral bond that connects this generation with the next. If we don't adequately provide for their future, we are breaking that bond. A decent political community has the right—indeed the obligation—to honor that bond—if necessary, by compelling individuals who refuse to look beyond their own immediate concerns to contribute their share to the common future.
Scott Galupo dusts off Will's own words from 1983 to reinforce the point. Will was once a Tory:
Biologically, we are directed toward culture; we are pointed beyond our individual existences, toward our species, in the form of our community and progeny. Politically, we should be led up from individualism.
Siding with Galston, Dreher adds:
As the Catholic writer Mark Shea points out, you don't have to embrace the Occupy Wall Street crowd to grasp that they are onto something, that there's something truly disordered about our society's economic arrangements. Seriously, could Burke even get a hearing among American conservatives today? Or is he to be seen as some sort of proto-commie?
Can we not just be adults and recognize that society exists and that it empowers the individual and that the individual therefore owes something to the society at large – and our arguments are about the size and shape of that relationship through time in different circumstances. Or would that mean we couldn't yell at each other quite so much?


text:
MyJXTA :: Can You Hear Me Now!
The MyJXTA crew recently added "voice over JXTA." I am intentionally not framing this as "voice over IP" per se as JXTA proper is a logical network overlay that is both language (ie Java, C, ...) and protocol (ie IP, TCP, HTTP, ...) agnostic. As such, voice over MyJXTA need not be limited to IP alone nor be constrained to one network. The field has been leveled.
Matthew Schmidt of Java Lobby fame, was kind enough to try out an early release and summarized his first experience as "This afternoon I received a demo of the VOIP and I was blown away!" Shortly there after Matthew posted some screenshots along with a new "JXTA VOIP" forum.
MyJXTA has received a number of similiar first impression responses, as noted on the MyJXTA Wall of Words. Jeffrey Moore (aka myjxta:polo) and Ravi Srinivasan (aka myjxta:ravisrin) did an excellent job with this new addition and word is they are just getting warmed up.
The "voice over MyJXTA" code currently being integrated and will become available via the JXTA nigthly builds.
Give it a try. Get connected!
MyJXTA :: use it - learn it - do it
Java == platform independence
XML == application independence
JXTA == network independence
Secure End-to-End Computing
in my ears: Grand National/Kicking The National Habit/Drink To Moving On
- Login or register to post comments
- Printer-friendly version
- gonzo's blog
- 1195 reads


text:
10 High Quality Gifts for $50 or Less That Will Be Appreciated Many Times Over (list)
Holiday shopping is upon us and that means three words we all generally loathe: spend, spend, spend. Ok, so it's inevitable that you'll be dropping some cash this holiday, it always is. But that doesn't mean you have to break the "bank" to give some gifts that people are sure to remember and appreciate it.
1. Chromecast
The Chromecast is just $35 and is the perfect gift since it's largely smart device agnostic. It plugs into your TV's HDMI port and is powered of either a plug or a free USB port on the TV. So far YouTube, Netflix, Hulu Plus and now HBO Go are compatible. Which means you can stream content from any of those aforementioned source direct to your TV without the hassle of wires, logging in and more. And the best part is that it effectively turns your smartphone or tablet into a remote.
You can grab it from Amazon for $35.
2. Star Wars Death Star Ice Sphere
Star Wars fan or not, anyone is sure to enjoy the Death Star Ice Sphere. Why? It's a giant ball of ice, which is ideal for Scotch drinkers. And if they happen to also be Star Wars fans then you're in luck. Just join the two parts together, fill with water and freeze. In 4-6 hours you'll have a Death Star ball of ice that is good enough for the most astute of boozers.
You can snag it for about $11.
3. Favi Android Smartstick with 4GB
Turn your TV into a smart TV with the Favi Smartstick. It includes 4GB of storage, and allows you to play back media from a wide variety of sources. It also serves as a full blown web browser, so with a compatible keyboard and mouse you can surf the Net on the big screen. It can even stream content from your computer to the TV, wirelessly!
And best of all the Favi Smartstick is just $50!
4. Tactical BBQ Apron
Though we're effectively in winter, it's never too cold to BBQ. The Tactical BBQ Apron is lined with an assortment of pockets and loops making it the perfect accessory to any masculine chef. There is even a number of pouches to store other goodies, and a 100% cotton construction for easy washing.
ThinkGeek has the Tactical BBQ Apron for $35.
5. Philips Norelco YS524/41 Click & Style Shave Toolkit
Don't be fooled by its multi ability. This 3-in-1 razor is the real deal, allowing you to manscape all parts of the body. This includes a body trimmer, beard trimmer and a face shaver. Moreover, it's 100% waterproof and has a battery that last up to 60 minutes. And, as of this post, the Philips Norelco YS524/41 Click & Style Shave Toolkit just dropped in price from $40, to a mere $30 overnight. Just clip the virtual coupon on Amazon and the additional $10 savings will be reflected at checkout.
You can get the Philips 3-in-1 from Amazon for $30.
6. MAN LAW Stainless Steel Hot Dog/Brat Griller
Call it gimmick. Call it awesome. Either way, this is the way to cook hot dogs and brats the 711, minus the possibility that the dog has been sitting there for 4-weeks straight. Just lay the grill adapter on top of a hot grill and move to rotate the dogs accordingly. Evenly cooked hot dogs has never been easier.
Amazon has the MAN LAW Stainless Steel Hot Dog/Brat Griller for $20.
7. Thumbsaver
We've all been there: tried to nail into the wall and ended up hammering our thumb into oblivion. The Thumbsaver uses a magnet to keep your fingers clear of the hammer's end by holding it in place. Included are two sizes, which are hopefully ideal for just about any odd job.
Amazon has the Thumbsaver for $13.
8. MagnoGrip Magnetic Wristband
The MagnoGrip Magnetic Wristband is so simple you'll wonder why you didn't think of it. It fits around the wrist and stay put thanks to a velcro strap. A hidden magnet then keeps screws and tools within, literally, hands reach.
Amazon sells the MagnoGrip for just $7.
9. Nintendo Controller iPhone 5/s
No doubt you know someone with an iPhone 5 or iPhone 5s. And there is a good chance that they love or loved Nintendo. Look no further than the NES Controller for the iPhone 5 or iPhone 5s case from ThinkGeek. Unfortunately, those buttons aren't functional, but at least all of your iPhone's port remain accessible.
You can grab Nintendo Controller iPhone 5/s for $35.
10. Hot Mess Kitchen Gadgets
Available as a Spoon Rest ($10) or a Cutting Board ($15), the Hot Mess kitchen gadgets are an eye catching way to spruce up your kitchen counter and all the way negate the mess from sauces and the cutting of vegetables. To common eye, though, it will look like you spilled a big globe of pasta sauce.
ThinkGeek sells them for $10 and $15 respectively.
Retro gift on wooden table courtesy of Shutterstock
Christen Costa
Grew up back East, got sick of the cold and headed West. Since I was small I have been pushing buttons - both electronic and human. With an insatiable need for tech I thought "why not start a blog focusing on technology, and use my dislikes and likes to post on gadgets."


text:
All materials on Kansas Memory are made available for noncommercial educational and research purposes only. It is the patron's responsibility to request and obtain permission from both the image and copyright owner(s) to use materials.
To obtain permission or to purchase a reproduction, please contact the KSHS Reference Desk at 785-272-8681, ext. 117 or email@example.com. See the Copyright and Permission FAQ for more information.
A collection of fifty-six letters from the family of James Butler ("Wild Bill") Hickok. The letters describe the adventures of the Hickok children (including Wild Bill) in California, Kansas, Missouri and elsewhere, and their parents and family in Troy Grove, Illinois. After Wild Bill's death in Deadwood, Dakota Territory, in 1876, the letters mostly concern his burial, the maintenance of his grave, and his reputation. Correspondents also include Agnes Hickok (Wild Bill's wife), William "Buffalo Bill" Cody, and Charlie H. Utter ("Colorado Charlie"). Ethel Ann Hickok, the last surviving niece of Wild Bill, donated fifty-four letters to the Kansas Historical Society and two letters to historian Joseph G. Rosa in the 1980s. The two Rosa letters (June 6, 1861; March 23, 1880) are included here by permission. Ethel Hickok passed away in 1985 eight months before her 100th birthday. Ethel's niece Edith Harmon and historian Joseph G. Rosa assisted with the donations.
Creator: Hickok family
Date: 1851-1904
Item Number: 219335
Call Number: Hickok Coll. #806
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 219335
Business and Industry - Occupations/Professions - Law enforcement officers
Collections - Manuscript - Hickok Family
Date - 1800-1854
Date - 1854-1860
Date - 1861-1869
Date - 1870s
Date - 1880s
Date - 1890s
Date - 1900s
Military - Wars - Civil War
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Letter
People - Notable Kansans - Cody, William F. "Buffalo Bill", 1846-1917
People - Notable Kansans - Hickok, James Butler, 1837-1876
Places - Cities and towns - Leavenworth
Places - Cities and towns - Monticello
Places - Cities and towns - Olathe
Places - Counties - Johnson
Places - Counties - Leavenworth
Places - Other States - California
Places - Other States - Colorado
Places - Other States - Illinois
Places - Other States - Kentucky
Places - Other States - Massachusetts
Places - Other States - Missouri
Places - Other States - New Mexico
Places - Other States - Ohio
Places - Other States - South Dakota
Thematic Time Period - Civil War, 1861-1865
Thematic Time Period - Immigration and Settlement, 1854 - 1890
Thematic Time Period - Indian Territory, 1820-1854
Thematic Time Period - Trails, 1821-1880
Type of Material - Unpublished documents - Letters


text:
The SunSource Team
Kansas City's leader for solar installation, renewable energy, green architecture and more, SunSource can assist you with all of your residential or commercial building needs. Our experience in many areas within the architecture industry, including commercial projects, environmental design, passive solar design, energy storage, and solar PV systems have positioned us to serve as your sustainable construction, green remodeling, and renewable energy system company.
Aaron Carson - Principal
Architect, LEED AP BD+C
Aaron has over a dozen years of experience in the architecture industry, primarily working on large scale commercial projects as the Project Manager or Project Architect. While the scale of commercial architecture is an exciting challenge, his real passion is for renewable energy and sustainable architecture. That pursuit led him to co-found SunSource Inc.
As a student Aaron was fascinated by studies of passive solar design, environmental design and the various building geometries that harness available energy strictly through design, with the macro and micro climates in mind. These principles became the focus of his interest through both his undergraduate degree in Interior Architecture and his Master of Architecture degree.
Now after years of practicing the craft of Architecture in the traditional project delivery method, Aaron is pleased to be able to apply that experience to a new way of construction; one which is driven by energy efficiency and performance but also environmentally conscious practices and good design.
Keith Graepler – Principal
General Contractor, Sustainable Energy Specialist
Keith has a broad-based background in systems design and general construction. He lived in Colorado until 2008 when he moved to Kansas City. He has spent the last 9 years working with Renewable Energy systems design and installation, energy conservation in residential and commercial buildings, lighting system design for energy efficiency and light quality, energy auditing, geothermal GSHP system design and installation, advanced insulation techniques and wall assemblies, potable water filtration system design and installation, and Solar PV System design and installation. He has managed, designed, and supervised installation of dozens of Solar PV systems for a total of over 2.1MW since 2007 in Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Colorado, Wyoming, Oregon, and Washington.
Motivated by the positive impact that SunSource has on the environment, Keith is passionate about future sustainable development opportunities all over the world!
Keith is a graduate of Solar Energy International.
He also has extensive contruction experience in: excavation, site grading and drainage mitigation, water and sewer line installation, concrete and foundation work, irrigation system engineering and design, irrigation installation, brown-water pump system design & installation, advanced brown water filter array design & installation, arborist certification, landscape design & installation, custom stone masonry work, plumbing, electrical, and drywall experience.
Tracy O'Connell
Architect, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
A graduate of Kansas State University, Tracy has been involved in design and construction for over 25 years working on a variety of project types, including single & multi-family residential, mixed-use, commercial, government, and educational projects.
Sustainable design, energy efficiency, and working with special needs populations have been a constant passions for her throughout her career. She enjoys creative pursuits, is a founding member of the Wichita USGBC Branch, and has acted the Owner/Buyer for a small retail store selling eco-friendly products. She is currently involved in the local USGBC & AIA chapters, the Kansas City Down Syndrome Guild, Mosaic of Northeast Kansas, and teaches an evening class at the ITT Technical Institute.
Tracy has an extensive knowledge of design, code requirements, building materials and equipment, and construction coordination which help her projects to progress smoothly and foster client satisfaction.
Amie Clarke
Business Development Representative
Who says sustainability has to be all about Birkenstocks and chewing on sticks? Having resided in community-based living environments including Villa Grove, Illinois and Nak Nek, Alaska, Amie adopted a great appreciation for the freedom and camaraderie that lends itself to a low-impact way of life. In her many travels, she encountered humans who value sustainability as a pseudo religion; it's their way of life. Honestly, Amie is not one of those people, but would like to begin applying some of the practices that she valued in said humans.
While living in Chicago for six years, Amie reaped the benefits of public transportation and fell in love with biking. This vehicular freedom allowed her to explore a variety of neighborhoods and homes in and around the city. New initiatives and implementations of live roofs, community and rooftop gardens, shared cars and bikes, bike taxis, beer growlers, grey water procurement and storage, repurposed materials, and solar, to name a few, intrigued her. After moving back to her hometown of Kansas City, she realized her next job had to be something that she valued. With experience in landscaping, working in corn fields, educational sales, marketing and stand-up comedy, Amie is looking to help to make an impact by encouraging education and humor in all realms and is now ready to take a stab at sustainability and solar power. With a passion in communicating and helping people to better their lives, Amie joins SunSource!
Greg Hynes
Solar Installation Foreman
Greg has a strong focus and commitment to excellence for himself and the Sun Source team. As the Solar Installation Foreman, Greg is an expert at communication in the construction field. He spends the extra time needed to effectively communicate with the customer and guarantee the work is of the utmost professional quality. Greg has the leadership skills, motivation, and dedication to go above and beyond the call to completely satisfy the requirements of professionalism and customer needs when SunSource is finished with your project.
Greg has spent the last 4 years as a crew foreman installing over 1,000,000 Watts of Solar Photovoltaic systems in a variety of styles in Kansas and Missouri. Greg's work background includes masonry, excavation, landscaping, and HVAC.


text:
NEWPORT CITY – New Year's Day will forever be memorable for Darlene Gilchrist and Cody Reynolds of Island Pond.
Not only did the couple have the first baby of the New Year to be born at North Country Hospital, they also had the first baby of 2013 to be born in the state.
Sayge Reynolds came into the world at 1:59 a.m. Her weight was six pounds, five ounces and she was 20 inches long.
"It's exciting," said Gilchrist. "Just to know I was the first one in all of Vermont to have a baby of the New Year."
Cody Reynolds, who wasn't sure how to react, said he was taking it all in.
Sayge's early birth came as a surprise to the family. Initially, she was supposed to be born Jan. 22, then Jan. 10.
Sayge joins five-year-old Niomie and three-year-old Mallory.
"We're proud to have the first here in Newport," said Dr. William Peck of North Country OBGYN. "It's a great way  to start the New Year. Babies are a sign of hope."
This is the first time North Country Hospital has had the first baby  in the state.
Reynolds' mother, Beth Belmore of Island Pound, said, "I'm very excited and thrilled. It's a great way to start the New Year."
Sayge has now qualified for the Newport Daily Express 2013 First Baby Contest!


text:
Are You Patanjali's Puppet? Find Your Voice!
I was just up teaching a weekend at Kripalu. Other than the lack of a good wine bar, I was in heaven. Together with 40 students I offered some real-world ideas for moving into transformation, according to yoga philosophy, some other teachers' opinions I value, and of course, to my own take on what yoga is trying to communicate.
Often, I see teachers reading from the Gita, or Patanjali, for example, reading what it says to the class, then stopping there. I've been fortunate to run across some uber-talented translators/yoga scholars in my day like Douglas Brooks and Leslie Kaminoff, Sally Kemp and others.
I call them translators because they're each steeped in yoga culture, the canon of yogic thought and of course, yoga practice. Yet they can talk to you about what to do to put it into your everyday world as easily as they can teach posture. You only have to read Sally's articles on everything from surviving heartbreak to letting go of your own dramatic stories to know this.
I'm in the mood to blog more about bringing yoga philosophies–big ones, like the Yamas and Niyamas and other things I hear repeated over and over again in yoga classrooms without further insight, into our day-to-day issues and experiences. Some of it may rub you the wrong, or the right way, because if you don't know this by now, I have my own opinions on things, and I tend to say 'em straight.
However, I hope that I'll widen some space around the box we can all easily fall into. If I hear one more teacher introduce class with the reading of Sutra 1.2:
yogash citta-vrtti-nirodah
Then proceed to tell us that it means "Yoga calms the monkey mind" and if we practice yoga, we will calm the monkey mind, then keep saying periodically "now, in this pose… calm your monkey mind.",
I just might have to go into Child's Pose a little early to restrain myself from crying out loud in exasperation, "But…what do YOU think about the frickin' monkey mind?" I don't want to be merely read someone else's words, unless they are accompanied by my teacher's ideas on what they mean, to her, to him, to all of us who are striving to walk a path of least resistance and the most core connection to our inner truth.
Otherwise, you're less a teacher than a pleaser…keeping your voice down to a whisper and letting someone else's views cover for your own. You tell your class what's already been said…so what's new? You're in danger of becoming the yogic equivalent of the girlfriend who does whatever her boyfriend wants, and never chooses the restaurant: "Patanjali…whatever YOU say, that's good enough for me."
Patanjali, by the way, would seemingly not be a fan of this behavior.
Now, lest some of you guzzle a big glass of haterade and comment at this juncture, please read on: I have compassion for every yoga instructor beginning to bust out of the mold of speaking in someone profound background in yoga philosophy. I was petrified to claim the seat of the teacher as myself. It's often hard to understand the Sutras, or anything else yoga teaches and still seen as slightly blasphemous to dare to put your own fingerprint on those sacred pages. I totally get why playing it safe is a common practice amongst my beloved community. Safe, however, isn't good enough if you truly wish to help change the world.
I'm here to tell those who read us things in class but don't expound on it: Grow a pair. Please. You're so much more dynamic and interesting that way. You will feel so much more empowered when you stand up and show us who you are.
I encourage you to access your spiritual cojones with the utmost respect, to encourage you–whether you're teaching yoga or a student–to trust your take on something like: how we can calm our restless monkey mind. Well? How do you do it? What are the tools you know about? How do you face insomnia or edit your destructive stories or disconnect from the looping anxiety that builds when facing the unknown? What are the struggles you've faced when trying to do this? Offer me some of yourself along with the masters' words. Then I won't feel so alone in my humanity.
I seek out those teachers who can not only tell me what yoga says, but what to do, practically, to accomplish the action steps to get me there, even if it's just a suggestion of something that works for them. I'll take it into consideration, and appreciate that they had the courage to believe their offering might be valuable.
This is in fact, Core Strength 101: Can you dig deep, take heart, speak your mind, and as Patanjali said, release all the books and teachings in favor of the ultimate authority: you. Give us what you already know deep inside to be true for you. Share that, and in that moment, you become a master too. Besides, you know far more than you might think. Even the act of being you frees me to be me.
Beyond other people's inspirations, just…talk to me like a friend.
I used to be a shrinking violet, head dipped low behind this or that translation of the Gita, or notes taken from a lifelong teacher at some conference or another. But it was when I began believing that I actually could parallel my own life's challenges to the teachings, and started adding in my voice, tentatively at first, that my students really started to resonate with the material. They felt seen, heard, and like we are in this together. I went from preaching to teaching, which inherently assumes you're giving something of your own perspective, adding to what we already know.
These days, you won't catch me reading anything in Sanskrit or otherwise that I can't offer you, clearly, in my own words, how I think it could manifest into reality. It's a practice of seeing the universal parallels in all things. And it gets stronger (as you will) the more you do it. Am I perfect? I hope not! Am I me? You bet.
Walking down the stairs yesterday on my way to lunch, I saw this sign:
"Yoga is the practice of tolerating the consequences of being yourself."
That's from the Bhagavad Gita. And it struck me deeply: Part of what we're doing here is to become bold, to step forward into our own skin, and allow ourselves to be seen. Those horrid long holds in Warrior Two or Chair Pose are able to strengthen us, to help us know we can endure great intensity.
And, teachers, tell me–isn't sharing of yourself in front of a whole bunch of people one of the most intense experiences? Things don't have to be bad to be hard to endure. If we want the immense goodness of being, we have to have a soft belly and a strong core.
Whether it's opening to the near-unbearably sweet fire of intimacy, love, saying yes to the raw, stinging vulnerability of being yourself, or inviting your students into your innermost chamber of spiritual secrets, we can practice remaining solidly rooted in our Satya, the real truth of ourselves. How? Open your mouth, speak your truth, let some people be disappointed in you and others resonate. Just say what you think, respectfully…and your tribe will surround you.
Can you do this a little more? How will you? Because I'm interested in knowing your take on all that we call yoga–and I bet a lot of other people are, too.
Incorrect source, offensive, or found a typo? Email us (please put title in subject bar of email so we'll be able to fix). Or do you want to write for Elephant?
{Waylon H. Lewis C Enterprises 2015: Use Rights in perpetuity. Ownership remains with author.}
40 Responses to "Are You Patanjali's Puppet? Find Your Voice!"
Truly inspiring. Yes, do grow a pair. For me the quote that struck me in a similar way was "established in being, perform action" which is also from the Bhagavad Gita. For me, it resonated in the simple truth of first meditate, establish yourself in Being and then open your eyes, stand up and act. So meditation becomes less a passive practice and more a base from which to act. Act in a way that you, the individual, are most effective. Take your big, bright, amazing self out into the world and touch / teach another.
It is through our small "s" self that we inspire ourselves and others to evolve to large "S" higher unified Self (and, by the way, since all is One, we are Patanjali, that knowledge is already within, no need to use his words to communicate consiousness, except perhaps as an example of someone saying something in the most eloquent way possible).
[…] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Bob Weisenberg. Bob Weisenberg said: "Are You Patanjali's Puppet? Find Your Voice!" http://bit.ly/dWPzW9 by @sadienardini @elephantjournal #elej #yogadork #yoga #anusara […]
Awesome!! I really, really love this post. While I don't see eye to eye with you, Sadie, on some other issues, I'm looking straight into your eyes on this one. I want a teacher that gives me practical, real world advice on how to walk this path. I want to be a teacher who can give practical, real world advice to students. I teach several Taoist/Yin Yoga classes throughout the week, with the long holds I get a lot of time to talk and teach. I view it as a privilege to be able to actually teach the students that come to my classes. It's scary, it's intense, I make a fool of myself sometimes, but I'm honest, I'm real, and I'm human.
Thank you for sharing this post.
I have now read about the monkey mind in three separate, unrelated places in the past 24 hours!! I think I have my new focus for the time being…
Great piece. Thanks!
Yeah–three times is usually the charm for me. I'm reading Paulo Coelho's book The Witch of Portobello because of exactly the same thing. Let us know what you learn!
Love this post on so many levels.. of course because it reminds me to do make my teaching my own, but also b/c I remember the awesomeness of our weekend at Kripalu. Thanks for being an inspiration to me and such a wonderful, honest and fantastic teacher! You rock it lady!!
Well, It was this weekend that really inspired the article…that deeply grounded feeling of alignment with my core while teaching the group, your honesty and availability as a fellow teacher and friend, and seeing the suffering some people were going through around feeling shut up and shut down. Thanks for your comment–and for a three-day yoga extravaganza that will go down in infamy;)
OOOH–and GREAT photo at the top of this article, BTW–thank you for taking it!!
I am currently facing a paradox, the more deeply I go within, the less I feel the need to say anything. Everything said by others appear to have its place, there is no trepidation to get a view across, and the monkey mind appears definitely insignificant in this particular mode. This quietude does not seems compatible with debate because none seems necessary. So I wonder, what does it really mean to be 'me' by projecting 'a world view' or an interpretation…
Hey Ramesh, totally true – when the mind placates, is still, there is less to say. When you reach that level, your vibrations are different, and people will learn and grow simply by being in your presence – vibrations will trigger shifts in people. I guess Sadie was writing this for those teachers that quote things at the end of their lessons, etc… it is helpful advise as it pushes to further introspection which pushes to further growth, spiritual progress hence change in vibrations.
I experienced great contentment and peace in one of my yoga classes, where this teacher did not speak much more other than explaining poses. I felt great in her presence though, saw a lovely glow emanating from her. Could feel her mind was pretty much still and the monkey was fast asleep!
Thanks for this Sadie.
At one of your recent workshops, I had talked about my insecurity in teaching a particular style or flow that is different from the standard salutation or vinyasa. You suggested to me/us that I couldn't know what was on my students minds so why not rather teach what is authentic to me. So now, mostly without worry, I teach what is important to me; asana's that I am exploring, alignment and ideas that I have applied in my life. Not only has it made it easier to teach, but people are coming back consistently, class after class, week after week. So thanks for the advice. Being true to myself as a teacher is so much easier!
On the sutra's and sanskrit subject… I am very interested not only in the Yoga Sutras but the context of the history, culture and language. I have always been interested in primary source philosophical and religious writings and even spent many years studying the Bible as well as taking classes on Eastern thought. However, I rarely use sanskrit words, much less Biblical stories, in my yoga classes (except the names of the asanas). As I study Hinduism on my own, learn from yourself and Leslie Kaminoff about the Yoga tradition, I begin to understand more. It is most helpful for me to understand the concepts in relationship to anatomy (as LK and yourself teach). This allows me to materialize the concept and perhaps share with my students simply through alignment points (press down to rise up – apana and prana). I do however tread very lightly in this realm. For me, being authentic with the Sutras and any philosophy in my life is one thing. Teaching it is another thing. In my book, teaching philosophy is a tall order and takes years of study and discovery. In the meantime, I am thrilled to continue to learn from my teachers and explore these concepts in my own practice. As LK has said, there's a difference between being an instructor and a teacher. Sometimes, it's okay to be an instructor.
Miss you so. xoxo
@Bob Weisenberg, I am currently reading a free book of yours (thank u for that, u are very generous) that collects the experiences of many yoga teachers in the US. The second chapter is about Kelly (if I remember correctly) who wrote an article about 'What yoga is not' This piece can look like a piece of bad news and yet rings so true. At times, I too feel strongly the need to solve mental riddles/aphorisms(so that I can use them)… which is like 'you need to solve this Gita riddle before moving on' So two things can happen here, 1. I come across an insight that impresses me in the moment or 2. the riddle remains open, unsolved. In the first case, soon enough, the power of the recognition of what is 'true' starts to fade … which points to the fact, that 'recognitions' 'flashes of insights' are yet deeper level phenomena … which our minds are fond of because they entertain (I would go in too deeply here). May be this is a different way of saying that the Truth with a capital T is actually not accessible by and through the mind. The mind will crave for a path, for coping strategies … yet over and over again, we will keep on hitting the same obstacles and we will wonder 'what did we miss' Yes yoga can reduce the 'feeling' of resistance and pain within 'us'. I think chemicals can do that too … even placebos. Whether we want to act or not, I think, we will. Whether those actions are coming from an enlightened self or not is unknowable. Just an idea, I will probably find it to be wrong tomorrow.
Beautiful, Sadie. When I used to sit on performance juries–those scary troikas of music faculty that evaluate a student's performer's performance before he/she is allowed to proceed with a recital–I had to tell them all the time: "Jenny," your Vivaldi is fine. Your technique is good, your intonation is accurate, your phrasing is coherent. The only thing I'm missing is "Jenny." Because people aren't coming to your recital to hear Vivaldi–they're coming to hear *you.* Vivaldi's had a good run–he's fine. We want to hear *you*.
"Vivaldi's had a good run…" Priceless. This being YOU thing is pretty universal, eh? Thank you so much for sharing, and bringing a smile today.
sadie, i've read both your recent posts, and love what you have to say, and how you say it. this article, in particular, resonated for me. i dove into my practice in new york city, and started teaching there, then made a move to chicago, and found the yoga scene so… well… just different. anyway, the only thing that has kept me interested and engaged as a teacher and doer of yoga is that constant personal curiosity, both in what i read and how i practice. it's sometimes a lonely place to be, and i still feel like i don't fit into any one studio, or resonate with any one teacher. but after six years of staying open and curious to what i'm learning, and sharing it with people who come to my class, i feel like i've found people who approach it the way i do… and then we are each other's teachers, really.
Sadie, your opinions on this topic give me pause. Do I really want the thoughts of my yoga instructors on the Yoga Sutras or do I simply want to hear the (translated) words of Patanjali?
One of my yoga instructors possesses considerable knowledge and wisdom. We enjoy talking about the Sutras over tea, privately. Our conversations would frighten away the typical students in a yoga class. With him I love to hear both the original and his thoughts on the material.
With most other instructors I have met their exposition on the material would be more comedic (though not intentionally). And with a few it would be downright distracting. In these cases, they actually perform more of a service by simply being a messenger, reminding one of the wisdom of a true master.
My wife and I took one class from a young "valley girl" instructor in which she expounded on Buddhism. It was the most amazing experience. She had all the words right but had absolutely no clue as to the meaning. It was the oddest juxtaposition of wisdom and ignorance we had ever experienced. As we left, slack-jawed, we agreed one could not label it other than truly bizarre. It was equivalent to loading an energizer bunny with the sutras and letting it run around the studio.
We also see yoga "experts" who reduce the wisdom to western philosophical materialism, which also is quite jolting. Providing encouragement for this conversion of wisdom into its opposite may not be the best approach, from a karmic viewpoint. Perhaps it is better to advocate the beauty of silence in yoga instructors. There may be more value in their providing a quiet non-monkey mind sound track to the practice.
So I am not sure one can make a blanket statement about which way to go with this choice. Probably best for most instructors to not inject their thoughts up against the words of a master when they have not actually walked the path. They may have "grown a pair" but it may look more like low-hanging fruit.
Where in the Gita is it said that "Yoga is the practice of tolerating the consequences of being yourself."? (web was of no use) -thanks!
Thank you Sadie. Your post truely speaks to my heart. Not matter what kind of teacher you are – isnt' the art of teaching based on invoking thought and relating it to our own personal experiences so we can apply priciples in our everyday life? The art of teaching in yoga is often underestimated and has nothing to do with simply repeating or translating text.
How else would we be able to raise awareness and inspire change? Never be afraid of speaking out!
Perhaps it is the opposite. Perhaps the task is to pass along truths from those who have mastered the subject rather than inject ignorance that arises from our own incomplete journey.
We place so much value today on putting forth "our own personal experience" regardless of the value or depth of that experience. It may make more sense to compare that experience with the teachings of the masters and see if it really has any value.
Otherwise, we risk becoming a culture of ignorance in which one confusion is traded for another and another and so on. As it stands, most yoga instructors cannot even read and explain the Yoga Sutras, let alone give us any new insights of value. And way too many put forth the antithesis of the Sutras in the form of western materialism. The idea that all yoga teachers should pontificate on the basis of their limited experience and limited insight, just because they "own" their ignorance, doesn't hold much water.
Thanks for your post. I've made a policy over the past 24 years of never teaching anything I haven't fully embodied. I ONLY quote sutras if I've really gotten them on a deep enough level to understand how they relate to my life. So for many years I never quoted sutras.
I agree with tamingauthor that watering down the sutras by conveying only your own possibly limited take on them is not necessarily a good thing. I've heard relatively inexperienced teachers sprinkle "wisdom" into instructions, and that doesn't work for me. There is no substitute for studying the words of those who devoted the whole of their lives to yoga. There is also no substitute for the painstaking process of truly understanding what these words and principles mean in our lives.
That said, I may be guilty of this. I wrote a book that's framework is the Eight Limbs (Mindful Yoga, Mindful Life, published by Rodmell Press in 2007). I included short personal stories in every chapter, some of which I was hesitant to share with a potentially international audience. But time and again, the feedback I get is that those stories were the part of the book that helped people understand the principles in each chapter. For me, stories integrate on a much deeper level than hard information does.
Sadie, I'm a huge fan- both of Elephant Journal and of you. This is a great post- one of those amazing moments of synchronicity. Just so happens that you picked one of my favorite quotes at Kripalu (such an amazing place!). It has a cool story behind it:
The quote is actually by Dinabandhu Sarley, Kripalu's innovative and fearless former CEO. It's his interpretation (and an incredibly inspiring one!) of what the Gita means to him. It represents his down-to-earth, accessible distillation of one of yoga's most rich and complex classical texts. So his quote is an example of your wonderful post's message- about allowing the alchemy of ancient wisdom to filter through our own experience. It's a reminder that like Dinabandhu, and like you, we scan explore (for it's never a "done deal") our deepest, most authentic selves, and that the practice of doing so (and of yoga) helps us live with the consequences. Kudos to Dinabhandhu for inspiring hundress of thousands of people, and to you for your creativity and intuition.
I'm about to teach my very first class on Monday… Yoga in general is no small deal because you are responsible for the classes you teach. but on the other hand it can be simple and uncomplicated when you are open and your truth resonates from within. Sadie, your advice is invaluable! Of coarse, it's easy to see the sense in this!
Thank you!
P.S. any more tips for new yoga teachers (first timers)?
[…] 1.1 of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, atha yoga anushasanam ("Now begins yoga") suggests that we should be […]
Hmmm. I disagree to a degree…
Sure, I would love more teachers to discuss philosophies found in the Gita and the Sutras, however, to do so they need to truly understand those philosophies – not their feelings about them. Being a certified yoga instructor these days does not make someone qualified to "teach" the Yoga Sutras. I would rather hear the literal translations of the Sutras and ponder over it myself than to hear an interpretation that is not grounded in truth and firsthand experience. There is a huge difference between a yoga instructor and a Guru. I would love to see a certification program for teaching the Yoga Sutras and I'll bet it would take much longer and be infinitely more complex than the average teacher training program at your local yoga studio. But at least then the teacher would be grounded in the tradition. Am I just being old and boring about this?
Yay to being old and boring! I've been studying the sutras for six years. My study partner and I just finished the fourth pada and have decided to do one last overview of the whole thing before we move on to the Upanishads. I am amazed at my notes from the first pada that we studied so long ago and how differently I interpret the first pada now. I could easily start over from square one and probably will sometime in the future. After six years of monthly meetings and intense study, I don't feel as if I have a complete handle on the sutras. This is after 28 years of continuous yoga and meditation practice. The point is, you are right. Most novice teachers these days with a six-month teacher training course under their belts are barely ready to study the sutras, let alone teach them. I absolutely advocate that novice teachers embark on the sutra exploration, but let them marinate for a long time before you teach them. If you are paying attention, you'll see that over time your understanding of them can change radically.
Yay for being old and boring! I've been studying the sutras for six years, and practicing yoga and meditation for 28 years. After six years of intense study, my study partner and I recently finished the fourth pada. Now we're going back through the entire book for an overview. When I read my notes from the first pada, from six years ago, I'm amazed at how differently I understand these sutras now. I could easily go back to square one and spend another six years going through the sutras and arrive at completely different interpretations, and I'm sure I will do this at some point.
So, what I'm trying to say is that you are right that the insights of a novice teacher who's just barely scratched the surface of the sutras may or may not be helpful. Sutra study is a lifelong practice, not something you can read and be "certified" to teach in a matter of months. It's great for novice students and teachers to be introduced to sutra exploration, but readiness to teach sutras and offer useful insights about them does not come instantly.
[…] […]
This is terrific, as usual!!! I'm struggling with this idea right now, trying to find a way to use the wisdom of yoga to connect on a real world level in myself and with my students. It's really damn hard, but I'm workin' it out!
Bravo! Well said; I agree 300%.
It is such a pet peave of mine. It mostly happens when I take class from a younger teacher. If you don't live what you teach there is no shakti in it, it is inauthentic.
Thanks for writing this.
[…] Are you Patanjali's Puppet? […]
[…] like to think that, as I enter my creative zone, my pointed concentration would surely make sage Patanjali […]
[…] the most cynical Westerner that meditation is good for you. But if you are, as Sadie Nardini says, Patanjali's Puppet, if you are remotely interested in yoga asana, then consider exploring other forms of yoga […]
WOW! I this Launch Pad blows the competition out of the water.
[…] […]
Hey Eddie,
Thank you so much for giving us some INsight on you, and your journey through this exact same issue. Yoga teacher, veteran, we can all benefit from being more vulnerable and letting people see our struggles. To me, a teacher is someone who aims to meet their own challenges head-on and has excelled in this enough to be able to let others know that it works. When we just tell them about our victories, it's nowhere near as powerful as the times we can also show them the places we've stumbled, fallen, and still managed to get back up and make a difference. In this place, we are all warriors of life.


text:
Will They Came From Upstairs herald in a new dawn of cute alien movies? And can it stand up to classic craptastic alien kid buddy movies of the past. Sure he's cute it's not like he's saving kids in wheelcharis a la Mac And Me.
The movie comes out next year. [MTV]


text:
New Transformers Universe website launches
Today, Jagex, the team developing Transformers Universe, announced the launch of the game's website in preparation... Read More
Today, Jagex, the team developing Transformers Universe, announced the launch of the game's website in preparation... Read More
Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas, more popularly kns MOBA, are taking over. What started as a Warcraft 3 mod has given birth... Read More
Bioware is doing something right, and sci-fi movies should take note Read More
Bring back these favorites so the kid in us can smile again. Read More
A lion's share of old-school fun. Read More
By now, we're used to Hollywood take a dump on our favorite childhood television shows, comic books, and video games. I've seen them completely chang Read More
GameZone is rife with new content this week, and just in case you missed anything, be sure to scope out our quick recap below. We've got plenty of re Read More
One of my fondest memories growing up was the day my mom came home with a Beast Wars Transformers video game for the PlayStation. I didn't even own Read More
Voltron is making a comeback thanks to a trio of new products, one of which is a new game based on the original 1980s Voltron: Defender of the Univer Read More
PlayStation Plus subscribers get early access to the God of War: Ghost of Sparta demo this week. They also get Qore Episode 28 free of charge (regula Read More
Cybertronians can rejoice and get back to destroying each other, as Activision has released a new DLC pack for their third-person action game set in Read More
Tuesday's PlayStation Store update brings free Syphon Filter, Kahoots and Critter Crunch to PlayStation Plus subscribers. Sony has also updated the s Read More
More than a decade has passed since Dragon Ball Z first hit it big on Cartoon Network. But despite the enormous progress that other licensed games (S Read More
The legendary conflict between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS has come to a head, as Activision Publishing, Inc. announced today that Transformers: War Read More
It is a war that has waged for millions of years, and now it has spilled over to the Wii and Nintendo DS, as well as the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Read More
Transformers: War for Cybertron Explores a Brand New, Pivotal Chapter in Transformers Lore New Action Game Delves Deep into the TRANSFORMERS Universe Read More
The official trailer for the Jerry Bruckheimer's Prince of Persia movie is out, and there has been quite a bit of subsequent buzz, with lots of interviews going around and offering plenty of new information. What follows is a round-up of interesting tidbits from various interviews with the game's creator, Jordan Mechner, and Bruckheimer, the movie's Producer. Read More
August 28, 2009 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Demo on Xbox LIVE Marketplace A playable demo of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is available Read More
The countdown to the Civil War-inspired (not the North vs. South one, in case you're new to this) Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 continues, and this week Activision takes us behind the scenes of the game with none other than Stan "The Man" Lee. Why is he "The Man?" Because he's "the man" who helped create much of the Marvel Universe at large, including Spider-man, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, Daredevil, Dr. Strange, Wolverine, and many more! So who better to take us on a tour of the game where they all beat the crud out of one-another? Video Games | Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 | Behind-the-Scenes: Stan LeeXBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii Wait, what's that? He didn't create Wolverine? Oh, well who cares, then? Read More
Like any summer blockbuster franchise, Transformers has continued its invasion of home consoles to coincide with its theatrical release. Typically, t Read More


text:
Smash® Cross Design T-Shirt
Select Color:color
Select Size:size
Select Quantity
- Men's t-shirt with Union Jack design
- Cotton tee for men
- Machine wash
- Imported
- Smash style JT9024
An iconic design gets an edgy overhaul on this cool men's t-shirt from Smash. The Smash Cross T-Shirt for men features a screen-printed Union Jack design and contrast stitching for a sexy, laid back look. Made from cotton, the Smash Union Jack t-shirt is screen-printed in white on black with bits of red and blue stitching for a pop of color.


text:
You got me on the ga. I knew that; it just slipped my mind. As for o, I always see, "Do you speak Japanese?" translated as, "Nihongo de hanashimasu?" so I went with that format. [shrugs] But as for ni, I won't say you're wrong but this Japanese book I got from the library definately disagrees with you.You mean: koko ni dare ga nihongo o hanashimasu ka? (At least I think that's how it's supposed to go. I haven't been studying lately, which of course pisses of my wife)
Hanasu is definately no location verb.You may be confused by now. Didn't you just learn that no can mean "in," "on," "at," or "of"? Yes you did. But note the difference. Ni is used when the main verb of the sentence is a verb of location (or motion, as you will learn later).
Hoteru wa Tokyo ni arimasu.
The hotel is in Tokyo.
No is used when the main verb is of some other type.
Tokyo no hoteru wa ikura desu ka?
How much is the hotel in Tokyo?


text:
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Six tiny, huge things
I came across this amazing little quote a few weeks ago and I keep thinking about the wisdom in the six points in this single sentence.
Be with someone that:
Requires you to grow...
I have a few core beliefs and one of them is that if you are not seeking to grow as a person, there is something wrong with your soul. I'm not talking about some type of short-lived new years resolution to lose weight or take up yoga or go on a spiritual retreat you may or may not take. I'm talking about a person who has made it a part of who they are to always be, in some way, learning something new that leads them to self discovery or self improvement.
I know it sounds judgmental on my part and maybe it is. But the fact is, I don't really respect people who don't ever want to go to the next level or they want to but they don't take any steps to get there. They stay in the same, miserable set of circumstances and dream about a different life that they won't take a single step to change.
When I think about the woman that I would eventually like to end up with, I want her to push me to grow and learn and be my best so that I never settle for something less than I wanted. I want her to know what my goals and dreams are and to involve herself in helping me to reach them the same way I will do for her. And she will push me in the hottest, sexiest, non-bitchy way ever!
Makes you forget your problems...
It would be AMAZING to have a partner who loves you so much that they knew how to minister to your spirit in such a way that when you talked to them, you felt calmer and happier and more at peace. Not the kind of person who gets upset that you're upset, but one that will be like the Shannon-Whisperer.
Have you ever been so upset and stressed that you are one rude cashier away from being featured on an episode of "Snapped"? Then, you talk to some wise, calm person who just brings you right back down and even makes you feel optimistic and empowered?
Yeah, I want that person in the form of something like Olivia Wilde. Peace of mind is so underrated.
Holds your hand...
Holding hands is a statement between two people about their desire to be connected. It is deeply personal.
I will never forget the profound feeling I had when I woke up one night and discovered that my ex-wife and I had, at some point in our sleep, found each others hand. We were holding hands in our sleep. It was the sweetest thing and illustrated how deeply in love we both were at that time.
Likes to kiss...
Look, I'm not going to lie. This is the greatest foreplay on the planet and is an incredible turn on to me. But even more than that, it is an act if intimacy where you are entering another person, to a degree.
A girl who likes to kiss will have a secret power over me. I can't stay angry when I'm being kissed. I can't think of a defense when I'm being kissed. I can't think of a plan different than the one that she just proposed when I'm being kissed. A kiss is like a stun-gun to my brain.
Lucky her to be the one who will wield this power.
Appreciates art...
A woman who can see beauty in the creation of others is a woman who not only knows how to look for beauty, but she is seeking beauty.
I will venture to guess that a woman who doesn't like art is a woman who is often negative and feels like it's a chore to look at art because she feels nothing.
I'll never forget how I felt when I waited for 3 hours to see Michelangelo's The David when I was in Florence, Italy. It was magnificent. I had no idea of the size - the proportions. His hands. The steely resolve in his eyes as he prepared to slay the giant. It was breathtaking and I wanted to stand there and just feel the energy in the room.
Then, like a scratch across the record, my ex disturbed my art moment. He was already cranky from waiting in line and paying the admission price to see a dumb statue. He was hungry and spent a minute looking at it, felt ripped off and was ready to leave. He had no ability to see the beauty or feel the energy. He wanted to get his wine and pizza and find out how Alabama football was doing.
He didn't feel anything. It wasn't his fault. That's just how he was. But it made me sad for him and for me. Because as we had lunch at a sidewalk table in this beautiful piazza, there was no conversation about the masterpiece we just saw. We only had pizza to talk about.
And adores you...
I always tell my kids to never be with anyone who doesn't think you aren't the greatest thing that ever happened to them.
This girl I'll end up with - she is going to think I hung the moon. Yes, she will see my one or two tiny faults and she will choose to not focus on them because she knows the rest of me is a total package. She knows I will do the same for her and our life together will be amazing.
If she adores me and I adore her, how could it not be?
Labels: adoration, growth, holding hands, kissing, lesbian, lesbian blog, love, lovers, mama zara, michelangelo, personal growth, the david, wife Posted by Shannon at 1:26 AM
No comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Contact Us:
Kathy Bangle
Director of Veterinary External Affairs
501 D.W. Brooks Drive
Athens, GA 30602 USA
- Giving Home
- Sign up for our E-newsletter!
- Teaching Hospital Campaign
- Buy a Brick or Horseshoe Online
- Update your mailing address online!
- Veterinarians: Make a Memorial Gift
- Honor or Memorialize a Pet
- Vet Student Scholarships
- Choose Your Fund &
Donate Online
- Our People
- Ways to Give
Supporting the College is a meaningful way of honoring or memorializing a pet
Your gift will be a fitting tribute to a faithful companion, because future generations of pets will benefit from your generosity. Your gift can make the loss of an animal meaningful to the next generation of pets by making their lives longer and healthier.
If you are an animal owner or friend of an owner
- You can make a gift to the College in honor or memory of a pet. All donations will go toward building a much-needed new Veterinary Medical Learning Center to benefit pets in Georgia and across the Southeast.
- Use our new secure, online pet memorial giving form to make your gift
- Include information about the name and species of the pet and the name and address of the owner
- You will receive the tax deduction
- The owner receives a gracious letter acknowledging your contribution
If you are a veterinarian
- You can make a gift to the College in memory of a deceased pet
- You receive the contribution credit and the tax deduction
- The owner receives a gracious letter acknowledging your contribution
- To make a gift, use the form above, or please download and fill in the Pet Memorial Gift Form (PDF revised August 2014; for use by veterinarians and their staff)
Questions? E-mail email@example.com or call 706.542.1807
This page was last reviewed on August 13, 2014.


text:
"Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has been rapidly growing in the Tri-Valley area and we need high caliber agents to help us meet the increasing needs of our clients," said Will Butler, manager of the company's Pleasanton office. "Emma is bright, energetic and works tremendously hard to meet and exceed the expectations of homebuyers and sellers."
Prior to joining Coldwell Banker, Lea worked at Insphere Insurance Solutions for six years as a licensed insurance agent. Her responsibilities included insurance consultation and sales, customer service and business management. She has also owned and operated The Coffee Co. in Pleasanton since 1984.
She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Arizona State University and her master's degree in counseling from San Francisco State University.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Pleasanton is located at 5980 Stoneridge Drive. For more information, call 847.2200 or Lea directly at 922.0671 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
- Northern New York Newspapers
- Watertown
- Ogdensburg
- Massena-Potsdam
- Lowville
- Carthage
- Malone
- NNY Business
- NNY Living
- NNY Ads
The Ogdensburg Boys and Girls Club Expo annual $10 raffle is underway, with tickets available at various locations in the city and from club board members.
First prize in this years raffle will be $5,000 cash, courtesy of Blevins Auto Group. Watch for board members selling tickets at Wal-Mart, Price Chopper, St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union and at the Boys and Girls Club.
This years Expo will be held March22 to 24, with the grand prize drawings being held at the conclusion of Expo.
Along with the first prize of $5,000, other prizes include two, $1,500 gift certificates from Gardners Flooring and Furniture, a $1,300 gift certificate from Triple A Building Centers, a family membership (for four) to Northern Physical Therapy, a $1,000 gift certificate to Carbinos Jewelers, a $1,000 Savings Bond from NBT Bank and $1,000 donated by Phillips Diner.
An early bird draw of $1,000 will also be held on March 17, donated by the Odd Fellows Seaway Lodge No. 41 and Moose Lodge No. 814.
Proceeds will help support the programs and opportunities that the Ogdensburg Boys and Girls Club provides to the youth in Ogdensburg and the surrounding communities.
Thousands of readers like you have made Northern New York Newspapers the number one ranked website* for local news and sports coverage in the north country.
You can continue on to this article in a few seconds, or you can visit one of our websites:


text:
BRC fencing
|FOB Price:
|Get Latest Price
|Min.Order Quantity:
|10 Sheet/Sheets
|Supply Ability:
|150 Sheet/Sheets per Day
|Payment Terms:
Loading, Please wait...
Quick Details
- Type: Fencing, Trellis & Gates
- Place of Origin: Johor, Malaysia
- Brand Name: KIMMU
- Frame Material: Metal
- Metal Type: Steel
- Frame Finishing: Galvanized
- Feature: Easily Assembled
- Steel Wire: Galvanized
Packaging & Delivery
|Delivery Detail:
|Within 30 days
SpecificationsMaterial: Hot-dip Galvanized wire
1.Diameter: 5mm & 6mm
2.Length: 2.2meter, 2.4 meter or more
3. Height: 1200mm - 2400mm
BRC Fencing or KM fencing
Length standard : 2.2 meter to 2.4 meter
Height standard : 3 Feets to 7 Feets
Galvanized wire Diameter : 5mm & 6 mm
Spacing : 50mm x 150mm or customized as per request.
Any kind of specification are decided by customer's requirement (Cut-to-Size available).
|Product Name
|Order Time(GMT+8)
Email to this supplier


text:
Flush With Cash, Right-Wing Extremists Train the Future Zealots of Pro-Israel Campus Activism
Sweden Is Moving Toward the 6-hour Workday — and It's Turning Out Great
Harvard's Prestigious Debate Team Loses to New York Inmates
Valeant Pharmaceutics Raised Prices on Needed Drugs, Then Its Stock Took a Hit
What the Classroom Didn't Teach Me About the American Empire
One of the authors of a study that the Murdoch-owned rag used this week to try to scare voters into believing the progressive candidate's federal budget proposals would be prohibitively expensive says that in actuality the Sanders plan would cost the country far less than what it would normally spend.
In a recent piece for The Nation, Alex S. Vitale—a professor of sociology at Brooklyn College—disproves claims that the Black Lives Matter movement has caused an uptick in crime.
Forty-six days into Operation Protective Edge in the besieged Gaza Strip, the Israeli military was attacking with renewed ferocity.
Paraphrasing George Orwell's virtually unread introduction to "Animal Farm," the renowned linguist explains how listening to the media, which are owned by the wealthy, and receiving a "good education" can suppress free thought.
The kingdom faces a severe budget shortfall because of the plummeting price of petroleum, and all this instability takes place against a backdrop of substantial regional turmoil.
Nation magazine editor Katrina vanden Heuvel writes in The Washington Post that the U.S. government and mainstream media have arrogantly and self-servingly portrayed the calamity Western powers wrought in Ukraine as a false "morality tale" about democracy-loving protesters and alleged Russian aggression.
peoplesworld (CC BY-NC 2.0)
Mychal Denzel Smith, a contributing writer at The Nation, argues that the impetus behind the Ferguson protests isn't the slaying of one unarmed black man since the incident is not uncommon in present-day America.
The NSA whistle-blower accepted the prize for "truth-telling" Wednesday afternoon and spoke via a Web stream.
Christof Autengruber (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)
Readings of over half a dozen commemorations of Schell and a handful of his works in the days after his death suggest that a firm orientation toward basic moral concerns was one of the gifts he gave to readers caught in a society losing faith in its own decency.
This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: If the socialist senator runs, he might find an electorate hungry for radical change. Also: Starving students, the Supreme Court's campaign hypocrisy, and Google owes you $500.
The recent Truthdigger of the Week and independent senator from Vermont informally told Nation magazine reporter John Nichols that he is "prepared to run for president of the United States."
Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other "Left, Right & Center" panelists ask whether Syria can be solved and respond to a new study that finds it's no harder to climb the economic ladder today than it was 20 years ago.
Roughly 60,000 Africans seeking deliverance from poverty, persecution, ethnic cleansing and genocide face ultranationalist aggression as Israelis and their politicians seek brutal methods in the effort to retain the Jewish character of their country.
heidi_d (CC BY-NC ND 2.0)
In New Jersey, mothers are working as independent contractors looking after children whose parents are struggling to make ends meet, and many of these child care professionals can't afford their own bills.
laverrue (CC BY 2.0)
At the March on Washington where Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream Speech" almost 50 years ago, black leaders called for "decent housing, adequate and integrated education, a federal jobs program for full employment, and a national minimum wage of more than $13 an hour in today's dollars." Greg Kaufmann at The Nation tells us how far we've failed to come.
Nation Books
The killing of U.S. born, al-Qaida-affiliated cleric Anwar al-Awlaki set a dangerous precedent here in America.
Abode of Chaos (CC BY 2.0)
Stéphane Hessel, the French-German author of "Indignez-vous" who died in February at age 95, is a towering figure of 20th-century resistance and an example to those who hope to create the future.
Copyright Eugene Richards, from War Is Personal
When he dies this spring, Iraq War veteran Tomas Young will have spent his final years struggling to expose the guilt of those who make a holiday of the deaths and suffering of the powerless.
Wade Rockett (CC BY-ND 2.0)
"Now that Obama appears poised to push substantial parts of Social Security and Medicare over the 'fiscal cliff'—in exchange for a paltry, largely symbolic, increase in the top marginal income-tax rate—we might ask whether liberals will once again rise to Obama's defense, no matter how indefensible his actions," writes John R. MacArthur, publisher of Harper's Magazine.
Mr. Fish
For those who love pointless games of aggression, rocks will always beat scissors. And the reason why that will never change is because logic has nothing to do with arguing for or against the rules of a game.
At a stop of liberal pundit Tavis Smiley and activist Dr. Cornel West's "Poverty Tour 2.0" at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Va., The Nation's Greg Kaufmann spoke with students about their crippling experiences with poverty.
david_shankbone (CC BY 2.0)
The first anniversary of Occupy Wall Street promises to be a day of celebration, general protest and direct action one year after the cry for representation for the 99 percent first rang out in the streets of New York City's financial district.
gnuckx (CC BY 2.0)
What happens when the predatory interests of a national security state and those of women's rights advocates seem to coincide, as in the case of WikiLeaks publisher and accused rapist Julian Assange? A murky witch hunt, in which some liberals forget that suspects are innocent until proven guilty, JoAnn Wypijewski writes in The Nation.
michael.bruntonspall (CC BY 2.0)
Readers of The Guardian are up in arms over the addition of former George W. Bush speechwriter Joshua Trevino to the historically liberal newspaper's American staff.
Here in America, based on your "pluck and drive and ambition and talent, you could rise as far as your abilities will take you." Right? Of course not, says MSNBC host Chris Hayes.
Fashion, tips for surviving a police encounter, and why we might all be better off when the American empire crumbles are among the subjects the late CounterPunch editor Alexander Cockburn rapped about in a conversation in the Deep South sometime during the summer of 2006.
Reporter John Nichols of The Nation spoke from Wisconsin about Gov. Scott Walker's survival of Tuesday's attempt to recall him and what it says about how special-interest and corporate money has taken over politics since the Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United ruling.
One week ahead of Occupy Wall Street's call for "A Day Without the 99%," The Nation Institute's John Nichols talks about the historical importance of the general strike—a powerful tool for protest that helped make possible the rights that American workers have long enjoyed.
Håkan Dahlström (CC-BY)
Since Occupy and the Arab Spring, the animating message of Schell's "Unconquerable World"—that, in the age of nuclear weaponry, nonviolent action is the mightiest of forces—has undergone a renaissance of sorts.
_PaulS_ (CC-BY)
Who's in charge? What are the protesters' demands? How big is the movement? How can I get involved? Answers to these and other basic questions about the ongoing occupation of Wall Street are offered by The Nation magazine's Nathan Schneider. (more)
In Chile, where the average monthly minimum wage income falls $100 short of college tuition costs, students are continuing their winter of kiss-ins, marches and hunger strikes against private, for-profit education and demanding affordable state-run schools. (more)
Flickr / the-father
ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council, is a secretive association of corporations and state legislators that has been crafting public policy to suit corporate interests since 1973. The organization is not new, but the opportunity to review ... (more)
Flickr / fortinbras
Christian Parenti, who writes regularly for The Nation magazine, has published a book detailing some of the present and future social impacts of climate change. In an essay on Tom Dispatch.com, he connects the rising cost of bread to the revolutionary uprisings in the Middle East and Northern Africa. (more)
Flickr / cactusmelba
Les Hinton, chairman of Dow Jones and publisher of The Wall Street Journal, and Rebekah Brooks, chief executive of Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper operations, both resigned Friday over connections to the now-defunct News of the World's recent phone hacking scandal… (more)
The Nation
Last month, editors at The Nation magazine published 13 mini-essays on the subject of how to make capitalism "less destructive and domineering, [and] more focused on what people really need for fulfilling lives" written by lefty thinkers in business, activism and politics. (more)
AP / Al Behrman
If it seems contradictory (read: hypocritical) that former Rep. Dick Gephardt, at one time a self-styled anti-lobbying, pro-labor crusader, would become a lobbyist for Visa and Goldman Sachs, well, that's because it is. Oh, and you can strike "pro-environment" off of Gephardt's list of political poses, too.
The Nation's Ari Melber has some ideas about how the president can turn around his slipping poll numbers. First and foremost: Take charge and fight for the public option.
AP photo / Xinhua, Xie Xiudong
Who exactly are the Afghan insurgents? Every suicide attack and kidnapping is usually attributed to "the Taliban." In reality, however, the insurgency is far from monolithic.
AP photo / Ron Edmonds
Following Thursday's announcement that Congress had passed the FISA Amendments Act of 2008, there were some who weren't willing to take the news sitting down. In fact, Congress' capitulation sparked a legal response from the ACLU and The Nation magazine and two of its key contributors—Chris Hedges and Naomi Klein—in the form of a lawsuit.
AP photo / Gerald Herbert
War doesn't pay, nor does imperial ambition. This proposition should be evident to anyone who has paid attention to the fivefold increase in the price of oil since George W. Bush took office. The principle of nonintervention is neither liberal nor conservative in orientation, and at the inception of the Republic it was accepted as a commonsense.
AP photo / Jose Luis Magana
Regardless of the end result of her efforts, Hillary Clinton has endured a grueling trial by fire in recent months in her historic bid for the presidency. The Nation's Katha Pollitt points out the gains she believes Clinton made for women in and beyond the strictly political realm, arguing that " ... Women and men of every party and candidate preference, and every ethnicity too, owe Hillary Clinton a standing ovation, even if they can't stand her."
It's unfortunately not unusual anymore to hear about the politicization of American legal and intelligence institutions under the Bush administration, but, even so, this report by The Nation's Ross Tuttle about how the trials of six key prisoners at Guantanamo Bay have allegedly been rigged from the get-go is disturbing. Updated
Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges talks about his landmark article in The Nation magazine, "The Other War: Iraq Vets Bear Witness," the result of seven months of interviews with troops about their experiences in Iraq.
AP Photo / Toni Nicoletti, pool
Truthdig contributor Chris Hedges teamed up with Laila Al-Arian for The Nation's shocking report "The Other War: Iraq Vets Bear Witness," in which American vets describe, in graphic detail that will challenge even the least fainthearted readers, "the disparity between the reality of the war and how it is portrayed by the US government and American media."
Katrina vanden Heuvel, The Nation's editor and publisher, Tuesday night braved a second appearance on "The Colbert Report," where she was congratulated by Stephen Colbert for her "courage to come back, since I handed you your ass last time."
Former Congresswoman Elizabeth Holtzman writes in The Nation that in the year since she called for Bush's impeachment, the case against him has only gotten stronger. Just because Nancy Pelosi has taken impeachment off the table, Holtzman argues, doesn't mean it isn't going to happen.
So, as if the Mark Foley stuff wasn't weird enough already, it's about to get even weirder and nastier. According to Max Blumenthal at The Nation, some anti-Republican gay rights activists (inspired apparently by the Foley scandal and a supposed "gay clique" that some claim to be responsible for the coverup) sent a memo with the names of closeted congressional staffers to Christian-right advocacy groups in hopes of inciting a "purge" of gay Republicans from Washington.
In perhaps his most powerful monologue ever, MSNBC host Keith Olbermann savagely harangued Bush for using 9/11 as a wedge to pit Americans against Americans. "Who has left this hole in the ground? We have not forgotten, Mr. President. You have. May this country forgive you."
Highlighting this speech and last week's "Have you no sense of decency?" monologue, The Nation called Olbermann "the best news anchor on television today."
View older articles:
1 2 >
View the most popular tags overall?
View all tags?
Posted on Oct 7, 2015
A Progressive Journal of News and Opinion
Publisher Zuade Kaufman | Editor Robert Scheer
About Us | Contact Us | Advertise on Truthdig | User Agreement | Privacy Policy | Comment Policy
© 2015 Truthdig, LLC. All rights reserved.
Website development by Hop Studios


text:
Surveillance photos: Thief makes off with guns from Omaha home
Image by PHOTO/Omaha Police Department
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) - Police say a thief returned to the same Omaha house twice while the homeowner was away on vacation and made off with multiple guns.
Investigators were first called to the home on Kansas Avenue, near 24th Street on Monday, July 14, because someone kicked in the front door.
Police say the home's alarm scared off the thief that time and a relative of the homeowner took care of securing the house.
However, someone later smashed a window and made off with rifles, shotguns and handguns, according to the Omaha Police Department.
Investigators hope someone will recognize the suspect in images captured by the home's surveillance cameras.
Anyone with information is asked to call Omaha Crime Stoppers at (402) 444-STOP.
- Latest


text:
- Musician's Friend Best Selection, Price & Service. Guaranteed.
Call our Gear Heads
at: 800-449-9128
Call our Gear Heads
at: 800-449-9128
Results 1 - 14 of 14 matches
2-leg stand has a double eccentric cam that increases sensitivity for incredibly fast, responsive feel....
The only line of hi-hats as advanced as your drumming! Today's most complete, most progressive line of hi-hat...
High performance, double-braced, 2-leg rotating, chain-driven hi-hat stand. Delivers optimal performance for...
DW design at an affordable price.
DW quality and dependability at a price most drummers can afford.
Remote hi hat stand with patented cable design. Includes mounting hardware MG-1, MG-2 and SM505 Drop Lock...
A durable, high-quality stand from a name you can trust.
Adds a second hi-hat to either side of your drum set. The DW 9550 offers instant response and a smooth,...
Our product catalog varies by country due to manufacturer restrictions. If you change the Ship-To country, some or all of the items in your cart may not ship to the new destination.


text:
This Item is a closeout and is no longer available for purchase.
Drop your email here to be notified when it is available
Please select a to check availability, or to add this item to your Shopping Cart or Wish List.
Wolfman Ridgeline Plus Duffle Bag
The Ridgeline Plus Duffel is a versatile tail bag and travel duffel – in an ideal "weekender" size. The durable all Ballistics nylon construction and weather-resistant design help keep your contents dry. Use the carry handle, stow the bungee-and-hook mounts into their storage pocket, and quickly convert the Ridgeline Plus into a great travel duffel.
Have a functionality, fit, or otherwise product-specific question about the Wolfman Ridgeline Plus Duffel Bag? Ask it here! If you have a customer service or shipping question, please direct it to our Customer Service department.
|Product Style
|RevZilla Item #
|Manufacturer Product #
|In Stock: Ships within 24 hours


text:
Amazon: More Toy Deals – Disney Hedbanz Game, LOL Elmo, LeapFrog TAG Reading System + More
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, December 18th, 2012 at 6:25 am.
Wow! This seems to be a morning full of Amazon deals! :D
Head on over here to snatch up Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two for play on Nintendo 3DS for just $19.99 (reg. $39.99!) plus FREE 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime. UPDATE – Use promo code DANCEMOM to get FREE 1-day shipping! (Thanks, T!)
Disney Epic Mickey: Power Of Illusion offers a special drawing and painting function that will allow players to create an interactive world by using the stylus to draw objects in the bottom screen that magically transform into classic Disney-style 2D illustrations. Utilizing the game's unparalleled dual screen integration, players will then move their creations to the top screen where they are further transformed into beautiful, fully realized objects that pop off the screen in stunning 3D.
You can also head over here to snag the popular Disney HedBanz Game for just $9.99 (reg. $19.99!) plus FREE 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime. Note that you can also purchase the regular Hedbanz Game this week at Target for just $6.
And for all you Elmo fans, head over to Amazon.com to snatch up Playskool Sesame Street LOL Elmo for only $21.99 (reg. $39.99!) plus FREE 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime.
(Thanks, Donna, Clip and Follow and Pandora's Deals!)
8 Hip Readers Commented
Thank you so much for this post. My son had the Epic Mickey on his list but I didn't want to spend $40 for it. Snagged it today!
Thx! I felt the same way. Snagging these toys for easter baskets! Also, Target has the Epic mickey game for 19.99 right now online.
THANK YOU!! Was needing the LOL Elmo for a good price.
I got the free 1 day shipping with the DANCEMOM code. I added epic Mickey and Disney dance to the cart, chose 1 day shipping and then put the code in. I ended up taking the Disney dance game out of the cart and it still gave me the shipping discount.
the leapfrog tag deal is gone :(
Thank you for the heads up! Anyone know of a deal on the Nintendo 3DS (or 3DS XL) system available online or in store? Thank you again!
is anyone else concerned that the picture doesn't match the title for the Epic Mickey 2? THe picture is of Epic Mickey : power of illusion, the cover of epic mickey 2 is different.
I didn't have to use the dancemom code to get free shipping, when i clicked on 1 day shipping it automatically came up free.
Man i was going to order spy glass when we got home from preschool. Its now 19.98. I wonder why the change the price in the middle of the day like that.


text:
Thanksgiving wine suggestions from around the Internet:
• Keeping it simple: From Real Simple, part of the Martha Stewart magazine empire, "affordable" wines for Thanksgiving. And who says we're not making progress on the cheap wine front? The recommendations include so many wines that I've reviewed here that I think the author may have visited the blog once or twice. They include Gruet sparkling (though the article says it's New Mexico, which hasn't been true for years); the Pine Ridge chenin blanc blend (and can the 2015 $10 Hall of Fame be just seven weeks away?); and the Sicilian Planeta red. One caveat: This is a dated post, despite its high Google position, and some of the wines listed will be hard to find.
• Surprisingly simple: From Forbes, which offers mostly affordable wine, including too many that aren't all that good. Still, one of the world's great wine values, the $12 Acrobat pinot gris, is included. Equally as bizarre — the $10 Handcrafted chardonnay, about as simple as chardonnay from a Big Wine producer gets, is next to the $60 Sea Smoke, a 14.9 percent California monster with 16 months of oak and a critical darling. The only thing those two wines have in common is that they have grapes in them.
• Never simple: From Eric Asimov at the New York Times, whose annual Thanksgiving column, which I always enjoy, is not unlike the Passover Seder scene from "Annie Hall" — lots of arguing between people who mostly agree about they're arguing about. His choices include a $14 white Loire from Fournier Pere et Fils, made with sauvignon blanc that I'd love to try. But I've never seen in a store and Wine-Searcher,com says it's only available from east coast retailers. The rest, as delicious as they sound, seem to be as New York-centric as the Fournier.


text:
Shipping Information
Need Help?
About this Artist
Barbara Stikker
"I am a printmaker because I love to draw, and traditional printing techniques allow me to translate my love into vivid, textural, multiple images. I am interested in combining the lines on the plate with color and paper to create carefully crafted images that reflect the beauty of the natural world around me."
Printmaker Barbara Stikker creates abstracted representational images in her San Francisco studio. Working from observation, she translates photos into distinctive images. Stikker is inspired, in part, by her volunteer work at a wildlife rehabilitation facility. As she assists in the treatment of songbirds, she has grown to appreciate their beauty, individuality, and intelligence.
Barbara Stikker works across a number of traditional printmaking platforms, including linoleum, etching, dry point, and photogravure. She creates small edition hand-pulled prints that require varied inking in a number of successive passes through the press to create layered, complex images.
A lifelong artist, Barbara Stikker has studied printmaking at the College of Marin and City College of San Francisco. In addition, she has regularly participated in etching workshops with the master printers of Crown Point Press in San Francisco. She is a member of the Graphic Arts Workshop and the California Society of Printmakers.
Shipping Date
It takes time to make great artwork. Most of the pieces we offer are created one at a time by the artist, and shipped directly to you from the artist's studio.
Holiday Shipping Guidelines
To make sure your gift arrives by 12/25, please select the shipping method that corresponds to the shipping date listed for your item.
|Items that ship by December 23rd:
|Next Day Air
|Items that ship by December 21st:
|Second Day Air
|Items that ship by December 15th:
Shipping Exceptions
Not all artists can ship for Next Day delivery. Some furniture and larger art items must ship via freight. Timing of freight shipping cannot be guaranteed. Items shipping from Canada cannot be guaranteed.
E-Gift Certificates: Perfect Last-Minute Gifts
Need a last minute gift? An Artful Home e-gift certificate is delivered straight to your recipient's inbox, even on Christmas day—allowing them to choose their own gift of art.
To send an Art Gift Folder: during checkout, once you enter your billing and shipping information, select the check box that reads "click here to enter a gift message." On the next screen, under Special Instructions, enter "Art Gift Folder." Under "Gift Message," enter your optional personalized message.