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Olde Towne East Grocery Store Called for in Neighborhood PlanMarch 6, 2013 6:00 am Walker Evans
(Note: Article was updated on March 6th at 12:30pm with additional information.)
The Near East Side is in need of a signature grocery store, according to the latest draft (PDF) of a master planning effort for the area, as presented to the community last night at the King Arts Complex. The latest update of PACT's (Partners Achieving Community Transformation) community blueprint shifted the idea of a neighborhood grocery store away from OSU's University East Hospital, over to the intersection of Broad Street and Champion Avenue as a more likely candidate for placement.
The impetus for the grocery relocation to Broad Street was explained as being two-fold. First, the new site is currently owned by the City of Columbus — a formative, proactive and cooperative partner of PACT. Second, it was stated at last night's meeting that there is already interest from an unnamed higher-quality grocery retailer who sees the potential in locating along this heavily trafficked section of Broad Street.
"Based on our real estate analysis and the expertise of Frank Petruziello (a Principal at local real estate development firm Skilken), this city-owned location is — from a market perspective — the best site identified during the planning process," said Stephen Kearney, senior planner with Goody Clancy, the firm tasked with putting together the neighborhood plan. "I should note that a small portion of the site is owned by Heritage Day Health Centers, and a potential grocery developer would need to work with the owner to purchase this site. We are under the impression that they are actually looking for a new site already, so this could provide an opportunity for them as well."
While neighborhood planning efforts don't always come to fruition quickly (and sometimes not at all), the idea behind PACT is to take a more rapid approach to delivering results. Kearney stated at last night's meeting that the PACT team is working to create a plan with achievable, implementable strategies that can be accomplished in a reasonable timeframe.
"The largest size grocery store the site can support is 35,000 square feet, which is not a typical format used by many local grocery chains," added Kearney. "For example, the Kroger on High Street is approximately 55,000 square feet. However, grocery stores across the country are increasingly opting for smaller sized and more flexible formats to be able to locate in urban areas with high market potential. As to making it a reality, the decision will be based on the City's future needs for the location."
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50 Responses to Olde Towne East Grocery Store Called for in Neighborhood Plan
RhondaH March 6, 2013 7:19 am at 7:19 am
That would be great. When we lived in Olde Towne the lack of a normal close by grocery was always noticeable. It needs a regular grocery – not rundown (looking at you Bexley Kroger), non-discount (Save A Lot), and not a small expensive specialty gourmet (Hills). I can't imagine why this hasn't happened yet. That seems like a nice central location.Log in to Reply
bucki12 March 6, 2013 8:52 am at 8:52 am
That is a much better location, imho. I hate calling it an OTE grocery, I think the plan is addressing the Near East Side (KLD inclusive) and I think this location will serve the most people and have enough wallets to succeed. Hopefully it will be a mainstream grocery like Giant Eagle or Kroger.Log in to Reply
Walker March 6, 2013 9:11 am at 9:11 am
If I had to wager a guess, my money would be on Giant Eagle. They've got no presence on the Near East Side. Kroger has their Alum Creek store on Main Street and their Turkey Hill at Broad & Nelson.Log in to Reply
DalyMom March 6, 2013 9:22 am at 9:22 am
I have been hoping for a mainstream grocery store of higher quality in OTE since I moved here! I love that I can walk to almost everything BUT grocery. While Broad and Champion is a little far, it would be a boon to the neighborhood! OSU East area wouldn't be central enough for all of OTE. Here's hoping it moves forward!Log in to Reply
cbus11 March 6, 2013 9:28 am at 9:28 am
This is something the area has been waiting for and hopefully it comes to fruition. Giant Eagle does seem like the most probable tenant. I still hope that one day an East Side version of the North Market will find a home, maybe even in the infamous Trolley Barn.Log in to Reply
susank March 6, 2013 10:03 am at 10:03 am
I have seen a lot of these plans, but I am wondering how likely this is to actually happening?Log in to Reply
lattethunder March 6, 2013 10:07 am at 10:07 am
I'm more curious about what it will look like than which "higher quality" store it will be. Could this be Columbus' opportunity to get a real urban focused store design? Like, frontage on both streets and parking in the back (or a garage?).
*daydreaming*Log in to Reply
Snarf March 6, 2013 10:13 am at 10:13 am
I don't mind Kroger at Main/Alum Creek. It's small and easy to navigate, the staff is typically friendly. The parking lot is a nightmare full of very stupid people though.Log in to Reply
franklinbc March 6, 2013 10:25 am at 10:25 am
trader joes!!! highly unlikely, but it would be pretty rad.Log in to Reply
Stephen43215 March 6, 2013 11:00 am at 11:00 am
Is this site right at Champion and Broad? Right now there is a parking lot there and if this is the location it will be right across the street from me!Log in to Reply
mrpoppinzs March 6, 2013 11:17 am at 11:17 am
Good location, I hope it happens.Log in to Reply
Coy March 6, 2013 11:53 am at 11:53 am
I have a beer store at Parsons and Oak.Log in to Reply
Anything else is gravy.
Walker March 6, 2013 11:55 am at 11:55 am
@Stephen – Yes, the site is the SW corner of Champion and Broad. I think there is an existing small 2-story office building there, but no idea if it would be razed or repurposed. The PACT plan also calls for the realignment of Champion/Governors at Broad Street to make the intersection more navigable for cars, pedestrians and bikes.Log in to Reply
Concerned March 6, 2013 12:09 pm at 12:09 pm
Giant Eagle would seem like a good fit, although its location on Whittier is not one of the better stores (in terms of locations in urban neighborhoods). I think Trader Joes or another natural foods grocer would be excellent. I hope this moves forward.Log in to Reply
Stephen43215 March 6, 2013 12:12 pm at 12:12 pm
I live right across the street from this site at Governors Place. Champion shifts a bit to the right as you cross north over Broad. Our apartment complex has a small yard on the side..I wonder if they plan on moving Champion where the lawn is?Log in to Reply
Stephen43215 March 6, 2013 12:16 pm at 12:16 pm
Looking at the site from Google maps it doesnt look that big..Maybe a Trader Joes?Log in to Reply
leftovers March 6, 2013 12:19 pm at 12:19 pm
Just looked at it myself, I was hoping it would atleast as big as the SN Kroger which is 60,000+ sq ft. I am not sure how big of a store you could fit there plus have parking. That entire lot looks about the size of the parking lot for the SN Kroger.Log in to Reply
Stephen43215 March 6, 2013 12:21 pm at 12:21 pm
Unless a parking garage is built which I dont think would happen..Doesnt the city require a certain amount of parking spaces for new development?Log in to Reply
leftovers March 6, 2013 12:23 pm at 12:23 pm
I heard the rule of thumb for groceries is 1 parking space per 300 sq ft gross floor area.Log in to Reply
Walker March 6, 2013 12:29 pm at 12:29 pm
FYI — Just updated the story with more info and quotes from the planners. Worth a re-read. ;)Log in to Reply
Walker March 6, 2013 12:30 pm at 12:30 pm
@Stephen – There are rules for minimum parking requirements (which was actually reduced significantly several years ago) but those rules can we waived with a variance request if the developer or business owner wants to provide less parking.Log in to Reply
Stephen43215 March 6, 2013 12:33 pm at 12:33 pm
Pretty amazing stuff! Glad to see life coming back to the near east side! I noticed the city has already started to upgrade Long street around the Lincoln Theater…work has been going on for about a week now.Log in to Reply
firstname.lastname@example.com March 6, 2013 12:37 pm at 12:37 pm
Excited about having a grocery store, but not sure I am a fan if it going to look like the sketch.Log in to Reply
Pickerington_Kyle March 6, 2013 1:06 pm at 1:06 pm
Great plan. Hopefully this increases residency near downtown to create a larger in-town population .Log in to Reply
Walker March 6, 2013 1:11 pm at 1:11 pm
@Pickerington_Kyle – The larger neighborhood plan calls for the addition of 950 residential units in the surrounding areas over the next 10 years:
That doesn't include the opportunity for private redevelopment of individual homes throughout the same area. There's *lots* of room for residential growth nearby.Log in to Reply
Pro Se March 6, 2013 1:29 pm at 1:29 pm
This is great news! It will be within a couple blocks walking distance of us. Let's hope Frank has something viable up his sleeves. But if they end up with a parking lot fronting E. Broad, I would be vehemently opposed as this would undermine the historic character of the entire street. Let's keep our fingers crossed for a Short North Kroger concept.
I noticed the improvements at Long and Hamilton as well. Are they burying those hideous utilities and installing an enhanced streetscape at that intersection? If so, is it City money or part of the 71/70 project?Log in to Reply
zp945 March 6, 2013 2:30 pm at 2:30 pm
I would love to see this happen. I'm really excited about projects like this and East Franklinton. It's nice to see Columbus finally growing beyond the spine of High Street within the city limits.Log in to Reply
billbix March 6, 2013 2:32 pm at 2:32 pm
A mainstream grocery is sorely needed and will do great.Log in to Reply
sabracadabra March 6, 2013 2:59 pm at 2:59 pm
I'll be over here hoping and dreaming of a Trader Joes!Log in to Reply
billbix March 6, 2013 3:08 pm at 3:08 pm
Isn't the coming Hill's Downtown fairly similar to Trader Joe's and close enough?Log in to Reply
slfisher70 March 6, 2013 5:12 pm at 5:12 pm
THIS WOULD BE AWESOME! I live in OTE. I travel frequently, if they want to increase the square footage, several cities I have been too have two story groceries with escalators for your carts. Hope its Giant Eagle!!Log in to Reply
cretzler March 6, 2013 6:33 pm at 6:33 pm
Most of this plan is spent discussing nice sounding initiatives, such as this grocery store, which appear entirely unfunded and envisioned on land not yet acquired. However, it seems to gloss over the Poindexter>OSU medical center plans (You know, the large demo project with funding and land all lined up and ready to go as soon as the public is on board). A recent FOIA request shows that parking lots are planned for much of the park space in Poindexter Village, yet they included this greenspace in the presentation. This grocery store seems to be a red herring to me.Log in to Reply
starman March 6, 2013 6:41 pm at 6:41 pm
My guess is Aldi's. Guess "better", like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder, eh?Log in to Reply
midniteaspire March 6, 2013 11:03 pm at 11:03 pm
An Aldi's Market Place would be a nice fit for the near east side/ olde towne east/ king lincoln area. Even the burb's are getting them now.Log in to Reply
RhondaH March 6, 2013 11:14 pm at 11:14 pm
There is a Save-A-Lot on Main, south of this. It is pretty similar to Aldi. I feel most people in the area really want a mainstream 'chain' grocery like Giant Eagle. There are discount and upper scale (Hills opening soon) groceries in the area, but the middle ground has been neglected.
That said, I drove past the lot and it is fairly small. I am not sure it really can live up to the hype everyone is giving it – especially the planners who seem to be selling it,Log in to Reply
midniteaspire March 6, 2013 11:50 pm at 11:50 pm
Rhondah, it's true the middle class don't have a store like Giant Eagle ect! to shop at on the near east side. An Aldi Market Place is about the best bet right now if anything happen's at all. It took filing a lawsuit against Save A Lots to keep them from backing out on the main street location. Sorry! I don't think the near east side area has the house hold income level needed to support a Giant Eagle ect. But! Hopefully that will change as time goes along and the near east side continue's to improve. Not much of a fan of Save A Lots or Hills either.Log in to Reply
stephentszuter March 7, 2013 12:15 pm at 12:15 pm
I'm not sure if anyone mentioned this yet, but here's an old link from 2006: http://www.columbusunderground.com/near-east-side-grocery-store-not-welcome-by-someLog in to Reply
mrpoppinzs March 7, 2013 12:28 pm at 12:28 pm
Here is a link to info about that Save-A-Lot, getting it renovated and occupied was not an easy task.
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2008/02/29/SAVEALOT.ART_ART_02-29-08_C10_589GBKR.htmlLog in to Reply
atwiggs March 7, 2013 1:43 pm at 1:43 pm
Actually, I don't believe that Broad street is zoned for this use. There may be zoning permits and other issues involved. Another issue is that the overall Near East Area Plan (not the PACT plan) does not call for retail on Broad St.- only residential and business offices.
I will assume that OTENA may have some input into this idea. For all of you who live in the OTENA boundaries, I suggest you attend the next membership meeting to voice your opinions.Log in to Reply
flinn2002 March 7, 2013 1:43 pm at 1:43 pm
I think you are referring to an isolated incident that was many years ago. Also where the chosen space is at makes a difference too. But we will see.Log in to Reply
I am a resident of KLD and would be more then happy to see this come into the area.
Stephen43215 March 7, 2013 4:11 pm at 4:11 pm
I personally think Broad Street is kinda bland without retail. It would be nice to live in the area and be able to walk to shops along Broad Street without traffic flying at speeds of up to 50 miles an hour.Log in to Reply
firstname.lastname@example.com March 8, 2013 10:41 am at 10:41 am
I forgot to mention that I am also not a fan of the location. We do not need more commercial on Broad. It needs to go on a street that is zoned commercial, like Long, Parsons or Main St.Log in to Reply
ddb379 March 8, 2013 2:34 pm at 2:34 pm
Great move to help create a neigborhood feel. Put the boulevard islands back on Broad Street from Parsons to Nelson and really make it feel like a place to call home. Right now it is a mini freeway on Broad Street. People need to be forced to slow down and absorbs the historic architecture.Log in to Reply
Mod-dude March 9, 2013 8:54 am at 8:54 am
I agree that this location makes sense. I live on the Near East side and have been part of trying to preserve East Broad in it's Historic integrity, but when I think about East Broad being zoned for offices and residential, I start to think that offices tend to locate when there are other amenities VERY close by. I agree with Walker that when I heard this announcement at the PACT meeting, I thought it would be Giant Eagle, which I also really like (more than Kroger).
In my dreamland, if I were charged with building this on the lot proposed, I would have it's back facing broad Street and designed in a way that fits in with the surrounding grand architecture of Broad street closer to the street (perhaps with a cafe' patio facing Broad Street, sort of front porch style of a Grand Mansion). I would have the Front of the store facing south and it's parking lot which would not be easily seen from Broad Street. I would have it's loading docks as inconspicuous on the side as possible. In other words, I think it is possible to make this work and still fit in with the area. I hope it happens!!!Log in to Reply
mbhays March 9, 2013 9:13 am at 9:13 am
The old IGA/Carl L. Brown Foodliner site at 1315 Mt. Vernon Ave. and N. Champion would be more centrally located for the neighborhood they are trying to serve and the parking lot and building are already there. It's been closed for a while now.
http://www.franklincountyoh.metacama.com/photo/20100616/AB001583.jpgLog in to Reply
buckette13 March 9, 2013 9:18 am at 9:18 am
^ That was featured on the WOSU special, it was a really melancholy story that had Jimmy Carter ask what the community wanted and they said a grocery so he helped get it started with a lot of fan fare and then it slowly fell into financial ruin.Log in to Reply
sabracadabra March 11, 2013 12:56 pm at 12:56 pm
Save A Lot is NOT like Aldi. Aldi is a German company with good quality products, some of which are geared towards a healthy lifestyle. Save A Lot is full of cheap white bread and convenience foods that are loaded with trans fats and high fructose crap. Clearly geared towards people that only care about saving money and not their health. Discount groceries are not interchangeable. I would love an Aldi if Trader Joes isn't going in – and actually I would utilize an Aldi more, so that is a better idea. The Whitehall one is too far away and too crowded.
When I moved to the Near East side, I wondered why there wasn't more on Broad. I travel Broad much more on a routine basis, as it is more convenient to getting downtown, campus, etc. and it has NOTHING on it except for a Wendy's. Long doesn't have much, either, so you can't pretend that is a viable commercial alternative at the present time. From a historic homes standpoint, they are even. There isn't even a coffee shop anywhere until you get to Parsons, which is so far off my beaten path that I would have to wake up 20 min earlier to grab coffee on my way to work! Why can't we have more business on Broad? Not everything has to be designed in the image of the Chip N Go! Be honest, wouldn't you rather have an Aldi than the Chip N Go? Or a Starbucks/Crimson Cup/Cup O Joe? And that brings up an interesting subtopic – Urban Spirit would still be here if it was allowed to be on Broad. Think about that! It's about smart development – nobody wants to go in and ruin historic mansions. But let's infill with resources that would contribute to a vital community!Log in to Reply
mrmann March 11, 2013 1:05 pm at 1:05 pm
Aldi is okay, but I don't think most people are really hoping for an Aldi. I agree that there is a need for a mainstream grocery on the Near East Side. Where that ends up remains the question, but hearing the size it doesn't seem practical on that lot.Log in to Reply
popstardj3 March 20, 2013 6:16 pm at 6:16 pm
Something needs to be developed on the lot on main and 18th. IIt's a huge plot of land begging for property to be developed.Log in to Reply
the cruise director March 27, 2013 10:07 am at 10:07 am
Anyone know how large the German Village (Whittier) Giant Eagle is? Could that be about the size that's called for here? (I'm horrible at spatial stuff.)
That's my neighborhood store, and I really like the size of it. I'm able to get in, find what I need, and get out in a reasonable amount of time. The Brewery District Kroger is nice, but I feel like I'm always in there forever.Log in to Reply
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Camacho, a native of Puerto Rico who moved to East Harlem as a child, was shot in the face on Nov. 20 while sitting in a parked car with a friend outside a bar in Bayamon, his hometown in the U.S. territory. The friend, Adrian Mojica Moreno, died at the scene. The boxer died after doctors removed him from life support.
Police have said they have suspects but have not yet arrested anyone for the shooting.
There was no mention of Camacho's bloody end during the service at St. Cecilia, an imposing brick and terra cotta church that is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Skelly, the church's former pastor, said he remembered Camacho as a child in the 1970s.
"I really didn't see much of Hector after he left our school, so I still see him as a little boy, and I think that's how God sees him," the priest said. "Everything else is not important."


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Daily Breeze July 4th
Posted on July 4, 2012
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On the radar are a few cloudy areas moving through, which means a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon, accompanied by a high of 86 degrees. The evening may very well bring some more precipitation our way.
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Happy Independence Day to all of our fabulously festive guests! We would like to wish a very special patriotic Happy Birthday to Barbara Ibsen, who will be celebrating in style at the Harbor!
Tennis News
Basin Harbor Club is pleased to welcome our new Assistant Tennis Pro, Craig Kirchguessner! Craig comes to us as a graduate of Western Kentucky University, where he played Number One Singles for the Hilltoppers. He is available for private lessons and group clinics and can be reached at ext. 895 in the tennis office. Come down to the tennis shop, and get in the game!
Our Round Robin champions from yesterday were Abe and Malaika Stoll, who knocked off Colleen D'Allesandro and John Radcliffe-Lee in a close finals match up. Well done, players!
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Ann-Marie will be capturing candid images today at all camps. A slideshow of this week's candids will be running this evening in the Champlain Lounge. Our last Family Portrait Special is available tomorrow morning at the Wilderneath Garden. Please sign up with the concierge by this evening. Private Portrait Sessions are still available throughout the week.
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Parallel Verses
New International Version
In his defense Jesus said to them, "My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working."
New Living Translation
But Jesus replied, "My Father is always working, and so am I."
English Standard Version
But Jesus answered them, "My Father is working until now, and I am working."
Berean Study Bible
But Jesus answered them, "To this very day My Father is at His work, and I too am working."
Berean Literal Bible
But Jesus answered them, "My Father is working until now, and I am working."
New American Standard Bible
But He answered them, "My Father is working until now, and I Myself am working."
King James Bible
But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
But Jesus responded to them, "My Father is still working, and I am working also."
International Standard Version
But Jesus answered them, "My Father has been working until now, and I, too, am working."
NET Bible
So he told them, "My Father is working until now, and I too am working."
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But Yeshua himself said to them: "My Father is working until this hour, and I am also working."
GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus replied to them, "My Father is working right now, and so am I."
New American Standard 1977
But He answered them, "My Father is working until now, and I Myself am working."
Jubilee Bible 2000
But Jesus answered them, My Father works until now, and I work.
King James 2000 Bible
But Jesus answered them, My Father works still, and I work.
American King James Version
But Jesus answered them, My Father works till now, and I work.
American Standard Version
But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh even until now, and I work.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But Jesus answered them: My Father worketh until now; and I work.
Darby Bible Translation
But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto and I work.
English Revised Version
But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh even until now, and I work.
Webster's Bible Translation
But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.
Weymouth New Testament
His reply to their accusation was, "My Father works unceasingly, and so do I."
World English Bible
But Jesus answered them, "My Father is still working, so I am working, too."
Young's Literal Translation
And Jesus answered them, 'My Father till now doth work, and I work;'
Parallel CommentariesMatthew Henry's Concise Commentary
5:17-23 The Divine power of the miracle proved Jesus to be the Son of God, and he declared that he worked with, and like unto his Father, as he saw good. These ancient enemies of Christ understood him, and became more violent, charging him not only with sabbath-breaking, but blasphemy, in calling God his own Father, and making himself equal with God. But all things now, and at the final judgment, are committed to the Son, purposely that all men might honour the Son, as they honour the Father; and every one who does not thus honour the Son, whatever he may think or pretend, does not honour the Father who sent him.
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Verses 17, 18. -
(a) The claim of special relation with the Father. Verse 17. - But Jesus answered them (ἀπεκρίνατο; here and ver. 19 are the only places where the author uses this aorist, My Father worketh hitherto; i.e. until now; has not, has never, ceased from working. Some critics, eager for disparaging comment, have said "this is point blank denial of the sabbath rest of the Creator as exhibited in Genesis 1, 2, and Exodus 20. But, on the contrary, it is the true exposition of those grand utterances. God through his Logos, the Father through his Son, did bring his strictly creative works to an end with the six days; but then he entered on the seventh day, the rest of his preserving, protective, reproductive energy; then he began to pursue his redeeming and quickening operations in all regions of his dominion. My Father worketh, energizes, until now. His "rest" is an infinite activity of wisdom and power, of righteousness and mercy. The true sabbath is this rest of God. Man has to enter into this rest, and cooperate with and utterly abandon himself to the will of God. Sabbath keeping is the great symbol of such entire satisfaction with God. The activities from which man has to cease on the holy day are man's own, man's self-centred labours; but he, too, may combine the highest activity with profound repose. "My Father worketh until now, and I work - I, who am his Instrument, his Word, his Manifestation, his Messenger, abstaining from all mere self-originated, self-poised, self-centering toil, I work with him for him. I work obviously and visibly that you may see for yourselves what he has ever been doing silently and unobserved." Philo had said ('Leg. All.,' 1:3) "that God never ceases to create, nor takes a holiday from his works;" and the author of the Epistle to the Hebrews
(4) had grasped, as an echo of Christ's own teaching, the perpetuity of Divine rest through all the ages of work; but the naked thought here soars far above them both. The dawning of every clay, the opening of the flowers, the flowing of the rivers, the sustenance of vegetable, animal, and human life, reveal through every moment of the agelong sabbath rest, and on every sabbath day, his intense and constant activity.
Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible
But Jesus answered them,.... Being convened before them, and charged by them with the violation of the sabbath, he vindicated himself in the following manner, saying;
my Father worketh hitherto: he who is my Father, not by creation, or adoption, but by nature, though he ended all his work on the seventh day, and rested from what he had done; yet he did not cease from working at all, but has continued to work ever since, on sabbath days, as well as on other days; in upholding and governing the world, in continuing the species of beings, and all creatures in their being; in providing for them, and in dispensing the bounties of his providence to them; in causing his sun to shine, and showers of rain to descend on the earth; and in taking care of, and protecting even the meanest of his creatures: and much more men; and still more his own people:
and I work; or "also I work"; as the Syriac and Arabic version reads; i.e. in conjunction with him, as a co-efficient cause in the works of providence, in the government of the world, in upholding all things in it, in bearing up the pillars of the earth, in holding things together, and sustaining all creatures: or I also work in imitation of him, in doing good both to the bodies and souls of men on the sabbath day, being the Lord of it: I do but what my Father does, and therefore, as he is not to be blamed for his works on that day, as none will say he is, no more am I. So Philo the Jew says (b),
"God never ceases to work; but as it is the property of fire to burn, and of snow to cool, so of God to work.''
And what most men call fortune, he calls the divine Logos, or word, to whom he ascribes all the affairs of providence (c).
(b) Leg. Ailegor. l. 1. p. 41. (c) Quod Deus sit Immutab. p. 318.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
17, 18. My Father worketh hitherto and I work—The "I" is emphatic; "The creative and conservative activity of My Father has known no sabbath-cessation from the beginning until now, and that is the law of My working."
John 5:17 Additional Commentaries
The Father and the Son
16For this reason the Jews were persecuting Jesus, because He was doing these things on the Sabbath. 17But He answered them, "My Father is working until now, and I Myself am working." 18For this reason therefore the Jews were seeking all the more to kill Him, because He not only was breaking the Sabbath, but also was calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.…
Cross References
John 5:16
So, because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jewish leaders began to persecute him.
John 5:18
For this reason they tried all the more to kill him; not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God.
John 10:36
what about the one whom the Father set apart as his very own and sent into the world? Why then do you accuse me of blasphemy because I said, 'I am God's Son'?
1 Thessalonians 2:13
And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.
Treasury of Scripture
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The Best Thanksgiving Jokes and Graces.
We've been talking about Thanksgiving a little for the past few weeks and it's right around the corner. I thought it might be helpful to share a few Thanksgiving bits to get you ready for the big day.
I have an ongoing dream that one day I will stand up before a large group of people and lead a prayer which will leave my friends and family speechless with a deeper and richer view into their world. Most of the time I chicken out at the last minute and simply share with my family what I'm grateful for. Which is just fine, as we discussed before, but I like a good dinner grace at Thanksgiving.
This site offers an excellent round up of cute graces your child can give at your Thanksgiving table. I think this version is awfully sweet.
Thank you for the food we eat,
Thank you for the world so sweet,
Thank you for the birds that sing,
Thank you God for everything.
It might also be sweet to let your children create their own blessing to be shared at the table Thanksgiving night.
Sharing some Thanksgiving trivia is a great way to impress your guests. I'll start, Sarah Josepha Hale was a 19th century author who was a major force behind making Thanksgiving a national holiday. She is also the author of the classic nursery rhyme Mary Had a Little Lamb.
Many months ago we spent time sharing our very favorite kid's jokes. You may want to spend some time at this site collecting some for entertaining your kids at the table. I got the best reaction with this one.
What key has legs and can't open doors?
A Turkey.
What are your favorite Thanksgiving table traditions?
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3 Responses to "The Best Thanksgiving Jokes and Graces."
Sharon Oct 28 at 2:12 pm Reply
Do you happen to have any idea how we can find out about a Thanksgiving version of I've Been Booed?? Cannot find anything on the internet. Thanks!
Neecey Nov 24 at 7:58 am Reply
May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious
and your pies take the prize,
and may your Thanksgiving dinner
stay off your thighs!
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New Release Round-Up 04-29-16
PRINCE - HIT N RUN Phase Two - NPG
When the news broke last week about the untimely passing of Prince, everyone was in utter shock. The world will never be the same without him, but his funky soulful and emotional music will live on forever. Republic Records/Roc Nation release the 39th and final studio album, HIT N RUN Phase Two. This is the follow up album to the fan favorite HIT N RUN Phase One, which was released in September 2015. The album is classic Prince. Slinky sex grooves. Thank U Prince.
THE JAYHAWKS - Paging Mr. Proust - Sham
Paging Mr. Proust finds the 2016 Jayhawks still remain one of America's foremost rock bands: based around leader Gary Louris gift for melody that has made them such a respected and seminal group for almost three decades. Paging Mr. Proust features the long-time core of the Jayhawks: Gary Louris (lead vox/guitars), Marc Perlman (bass), Tim O Reagan (drums/vox), and Karen Grotberg (keyboards/vox). From the jangle of album opener Quiet Corners & Empty Spaces to the trademark harmonies of Isabel's Daughter to the more pensive Lover Of The Sun , it is clear that The Jayhawks power remains undiminished from their initial national impact, 1992's Hollywood Town Hall. Other tracks such as the sludgy rocker Lost The Summer, the kraut-rock groove of Ace and the taut minimalism of Comeback Kids bring new sounds to the palette. Paging Mr. Proust shows a commitment to adventure and forward motion, which makes this collection of songs exciting and instantly memorable.
ROB ZOMBIE - The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser - UME
The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser is Rob Zombie's sixth solo studio album. Produced by Zeuss, it was recorded and mixed at Goathouse Studios. A full return to form by the rock icon, The Electric Warlock… features John 5 (Guitar), Piggy D (Bass) and Ginger Fish (Drums). This album marks Rob Zombie's first solo studio album since 2013's Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor, which debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200.
KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD - Nonagon Infinity - ATO Records
Coming only 6 months after the softer, folksy Paper Mache Dream Balloon, Nonagon Infinity finds King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard returning to form on this relentless psychedelic shred fest. The brand new album from the Aussie rockers consists of 9 interconnected tracks that comprise an infinite loop of music. Enter the nonagon if you dare.
NEW MADRID - Magnetkingmagnetqueen - Normaltown Records
New Madrid's chemistry and singular sonic stamp are undeniable. Years of relentless touring, hundreds of shows and several thousand hours playing together have yielded a battle-hardened brotherhood – a band on a mission. New Madrid's new record Magnetkingmagnetqueen, on Normaltown Records, comprises a sprawling 15 tracks, equal parts groove and jangle, psyche and fuzz, rock, grit and slow burners. Co-produced with esteemed engineer David Barbe (Deerhunter, Animal Collective, Drive-By Truckers), the album rewards the careful listener with unfolding layers of experimental soundscapes and grooves, bearing new discoveries with each enthralling listen.
BAD COMPANY - Bad Company Live In Concert 1977 & 1979 [2CD] - Atlantic
The collection includes more than two-and-half hours of unreleased music taken from 24-track tapes in Bad Company's vault. The music heard on this live collection features absolutely no enhancements or overdubs, nothing but the band as they performed live on the night of the concert. Bad Company Live In Concert 1977 & 1979 includes two previously unreleased concerts with one additional track taken from the group's June 26, 1979 show in Washington, DC.
KEITH URBAN - Ripcord - Capitol Nashville
As the excitement mounts for Keith Urban's May 6th release of Ripcord, and for his subsequent June 2nd launch of his ripCORD World Tour 2016, details of his eighth studio album are revealed. RIPCORD features a virtual who's who of creative collaborators for an album that Urban says was his most exhilarating album to make, both musically and creatively. This album's journey began back in January, 2015 and took me to a lot of unexplored people and places. added Urban. The end result was the recording and exploring of more songs then I've ever done before and carving that down to what I felt constituted RIPCORD. For the 13-track album, which has already produced his 19th and 20th No. 1 songs, Urban amassed an eclectic group of Grammy, CMA, ACM Award-winning writers and co-producers, who that have collectively worked with the likes of Adele, Jason Aldean, David Bowie, Luke Bryan, Kelly Clarkson, Brett Eldredge, Fun, Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, Madonna, Daft Punk, Pink and Taylor Swift. They include new collaborations with Jeff Bhasker, busbee, Greg Wells and Nile Rodgers, as well as those who Urban has worked with before, including Shane McAnally, Ross Cooperman, Dann Huff and Nathan Chapman all of whom worked with Urban on his previous No. 1 album FUSE. Getting to work with people like this was unlike anything I've envisioned before, said Urban. It's the result of writing, reaching, imagining, and following the muse every step of the way.
DIANA KRALL - Stepping Out [Vinyl] - Justin Time Records
Stepping Out launched the career of one of our generation's greatest Jazz artists. "Diana Krall's 1993 debut shows that she had the goods right from the get-go. Krall sings with honesty, subtlety, and persuasion while playing the piano with head-shaking authority, both as accompanist - she offers amazing asides in between vocal phrases - and as an absolutely A-one improviser." (Zan Stewart). The Justin Time Essentials Collection introduces the album to a new generation of fans, but this time with an added bonus track from the original sessions – Diana's incredible arrangement of "Summertime".
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Death on a Silver Tray: A Beau Brummell Mysteryby Rosemary Stevens
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In Regency England, Beau Brummell stood at the forefront of genteel Society-and, against all expectations, in the middle of a murder mystery.
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Delightful. (Dean James)
Simply inspired. (Mystery Reader) See more details below
In Regency England, Beau Brummell stood at the forefront of genteel Society-and, against all expectations, in the middle of a murder mystery.
Excellent. (Publishers Weekly)
Delightful. (Dean James)
Simply inspired. (Mystery Reader)
Editorial Reviews
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- 05/08/2001
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Chapter One
The boredom that so frequently troubles me was, for the moment, joyously at bay. With an expression of good humor firmly in place, I hurried out of the small art gallery in Pall Mall and turned in the direction of White's Club.
I had a mission and meant to accomplish it.
"Mr. Brummell! Oh, Mr. Brummell!" A young woman seated in an open carriage frantically waved her lace handkerchief with one gloved hand, trying to capture my attention. Above the noise in the street, she called to her driver. "Stop, coachman, do stop! I wish to speak with Beau Brummell."
Her servant obeyed the command, guiding the horses across the cobblestones until the carriage came to a halt by the curb.
So great was my desire to reach White's that for the barest instant I considered ignoring the woman, whom I recognized as Lady Kincade. I immediately discarded the idea.
It would never do for me to shun her. If I did, and the slight was observed by a member of Society, or the Polite World as it is sometimes called, a calamity Lady Kincade did not deserve might ensue. No one would send her cards of invitation to their dinners or parties, thinking I had found her less than acceptable.
Absurd, you say? Well, privately I agree with you. But why should I not revel in the power the English aristocracy of 1805 has given me? I am only human, you know.
Besides, Lady Kincade is a pretty butterfly of a girl, hardly out of the schoolroom and newly married. She wants to cut a dash among the BeauMonde and make her husband proud.
Of course, she should never have boldly hailed me in the street that way, but, somehow the sight of her cherry and white striped gown, matching cherry-colored bonnet, and the face of an angel, made one forget such things.
I stepped to the door of her carriage, swept off my tall hat and bowed. "Good afternoon, Lady Kincade. What a brave girl you are, facing a chilly late September day in an open vehicle."
She giggled. "La, Mr. Brummell, you know we ladies feel it is not fashionable to be seen in a heavy wrap. And I will suffer any inconvenience to be stylish."
That was a fact. Her pale flesh had a bluish cast and bumps from the cold. I repressed a desire to hand her my greatcoat.
"My husband and I are on the point of leaving the city for Brighton, even though there are still people in Town."
By this Lady Kincade did not mean that London only had a few souls haunting its streets. Quite the contrary was true. Scores of men and women populated London. Lady Kincade referred to those genteel people in the highest circles who tended to drift off to their country estates after the social season was over.
Her lips formed a pout at the thought of missing any London entertainments, but then her face cleared. "Kincade has heard rumors that the Prince is going to the seaside town and we want to be ahead of the crowd." She looked at me expectantly.
"Wise of you, I am sure," I said casually.
She clapped her hands in a youthful display of enthusiasm. "Then the Prince must intend on going to Brighton. You are his closest friend and would know his plans," she said with a delighted smile. She reached over and picked up a package from the seat beside her. "I beg that you will indulge me with another favor and examine this cloth I just purchased."
I dutifully spent the next few minutes pondering whether the marigold silk or the honey-yellow crepe would be better with Lady Kincade's complexion. Inspecting the costly materials, I became caught up in their beauty.
At length she said, "No wonder you are the arbiter of fashion and called `the Beau.' You possess the most exquisite taste, Mr. Brummell. I hope I shall see you before long in Brighton."
"Surely Fate will not deny me the pleasure, my lady," I told her and, with a last bow, I strolled away.
Yes, she did flatter me to no end, I suppose. Manfully, I contrived to suffer through it. Nevertheless, I turned onto St. James's Street where I was less likely to be waylaid by any female. Ladies simply do not parade up and down the street where gentlemen's clubs are prevalent. Should a lady walk or drive her carriage past these male sanctuaries, she would be inviting comment on her person. Very fast behavior indeed.
Fading sunlight filtered through the fog and soot that perpetually plagues London. I gave a mental nod of thanks to my indispensable valet, Robinson. He had had the foresight to lay out my black velvet greatcoat when I told him I intended to visit Talbot's Art Gallery. My bones detest cold weather.
On the other hand, I cursed the sedan-chair maker who had assured me my new vehicle would be ready two weeks ago. I have no patience with those who make promises they cannot or will not keep. When all is told, a man is only as good as his word.
I vowed then and there that if the merchant failed to produce the chair shortly, word would rapidly spread through London that Beau Brummell had declared W. Griffin, Sedan-chair Maker to His Majesty King George III, unfashionable.
I am not stretching the truth when I say a merchant would sooner spit on a duke than have such an adjective applied to his place of business by me. En garde, Mr. Griffin!
Arriving at my destination, I slowed my pace and ambled into that exclusive terrain of four hundred and fifty privileged gentlemen, White's Club.
We gather here not just for convivial conversation, but also to discuss topics of a broader scale: politics, literature, science, drama.
White's is, of course, still a good place to read one of the myriad of newspapers kept there or to place a wager in White's famous Betting Book as to, say, which opera dancer might bestow her favors on which peer of the realm first. Important matters, you understand.
I stood for a moment, no longer, or I risked being hailed by another acquaintance, on the threshold of the club's morning room. I looked among the potted palms, the dark, heavy furniture, and the green, baize-covered tables where fortunes have been won and lost, searching for my friend, Petersham. He was not among the card players, where he could usually be found.
I did not trouble myself to step back to the billiard room. Only on rare occasions can the viscount be roused to such a vigorous activity as billiards.
I lifted my Venetian gold pocketwatch by its chain and checked the time. Petersham never leaves his house before six in the evening. It was fifteen minutes past six.
"Delbert, has Lord Petersham arrived yet?"
The footman sprang from his place and bowed his white-wigged head. "He has, Mr. Brummell. His lordship is abovestairs in the coffee room. And, sir, `He is a soldier fit to stand by Caesar.'"
I paused a moment. "Othello. Thank you, Delbert." Trust White's to have a footman who quotes Shakespeare. Though he continues to try, Delbert has not yet caught me out.
I handed Delbert my hat, my walking stick with the gold lion's head, my kidskin gloves, and my greatcoat, then ascended the stairs.
Here I found the languid viscount in a leather armchair next to a comfortable fire reading a copy of The Gentlemen's Magazine. I eased myself with practiced grace into a matching chair. I am blessed with reasonable height and a frame still lean, despite the zeal with which I appreciate fine cooking.
Shaking my head with mock dismay, I asked, "When are you going to shave, Petersham? Or are you hoping to flap those things and fly?"
Viscount Petersham tossed the magazine aside and patted his side-whiskers complacently. "Bothers you, don't it, that I'm not one who will follow your fashion dictates." He favored me with one of his famous winning smiles. I may have a highly sought-after smile myself, but it is really nothing out of the common way. Petersham's whole face brightens when he grins, delighting the recipient.
"A gentleman should be clean-shaven. Are you hiding something under that forest of hair?" I asked in a teasing tone. Then, because I am, sadly, a perfectionist, and one with the added burden of having a sharp eye for detail, I could not resist adding, "Oh, and by the way, the left side has been trimmed shorter than the right."
I knew he would not take this observation badly. He and I first met back in the late 1790s when we both served under the Prince of Wales in the Tenth Light Dragoons. Some of the officers had made sport of Petersham because, although he is a tall and handsome fellow, he is not known for his physical strength and in fact suffers from asthma. I cannot stand a bully and often found myself coming to Petersham's defense. Our resulting friendship has grown over the years.
"Something to hide? I?" the viscount replied with false severity. He stroked his whiskers as if checking for the uneven length I had mentioned. "Why, I am the most amiable and blameless of men. My foremost passion in life is snuff boxes."
I signaled a footman to bring a bottle of claret. Petersham had given me exactly the opening I needed. "Speaking of snuff boxes, I saw a particularly charming one this afternoon."
Petersham dropped his hands from his whiskers, instantly alert to the news. This is a lad who has a different snuff box for every day of the year. True gentlemen disdain smoking tobacco, but the taking of snuff is a fashionable habit, one, if I might add without seeming immodest, that I have helped raise to an art form.
At the moment, I did not miss Petersham's air of excitement. Indeed, I had counted on it. "A precious little gold and enamel box with an uncommon scene portrayed on the lid," I elaborated. "It looked to be Venus as a mermaid reposing on a shell done in mother of pearl. Matched black pearls adorned the four corners of the box."
The viscount actually exerted himself to lean forward in his chair. "Whose was it?"
I took a sip of claret before I answered, savoring the flavor. There is no better liquid refreshment. Unless of course, it is aged brandy, a good Madeira, or canary wine. My motto is, "When your spirits are low, get another bottle."
But, back to the matter at hand. I replied to the viscount's question. "Who the box belongs to is a puzzle, Petersham. You see, I was at Talbot's Art Gallery when I noticed it. Mr. Talbot has acquired a private collection and the snuff box is among its contents. He is about to put it up for auction." I saw a flash of recognition cross the viscount's face.
"Must be Sidwell's. I heard he was running short after high play at the gaming tables. It don't surprise me that he's resorted to selling off valuables."
Nodding as if in possession of this information all along, I took another sipvery well, perhaps it was more of a gulpof wine.
Petersham stared off into the distance. "I know that Sidwell, like you, is mad for paintings. But I never thought the old cove would have such a prime snuff box. Say!" he cried suddenly, turning back to me with a look of horror dawning on his face, "You wouldn't be thinking of bidding on it, would you?"
"Rest assured, my friend, that while you know I collect the occasional snuff box, I would never bid against you." Then, as if the matter held little interest for me, I said, "Though, now that you mention it, there is a painting I am half inclined to bid on."
Petersham took the bait. "Which one?"
"A lovely Perronneau, which would enhance my modest collection. It is of a girl and her kitten. I have a fondness for animals, you know, and own a few of Stubbs's paintings of dogs, foxes, and horses. I feel I should like the variety of having a painting depicting a cat."
Petersham supported the idea without delay.
We looked up from our conversation as a particular confidante of Petersham's approached us. The man, whom I had seen about, and of whom I had a vague recollection, was Lord Munro. He is of average height and possesses very pale, almost white-blond hair which he wears in a wispy style. He lingered a few feet away from where we were seated, his gaze on the viscount. Just precisely what their relationship is, I have no idea. Sometimes, it is better not to inquire about these things.
Petersham excused himself and rose. He spoke to his friend in a low voice, his lips close to the other's ear. Lord Munro placed a possessive hand on Petersham's sleeve, then he nodded and moved away.
"Sorry for the interruption, Brummell," Petersham said, returning to his seat. "Munro is feeling neglected and wanted to make plans to see the fireworks tomorrow evening at Vauxhall Gardens. We haven't been to Vauxhall for a while."
Petersham and I resumed our chat and discovered we were both to attend the same musical party later in the evening. After we parted, I felt exhilarated at having accomplished the first part of my mission. I had no doubt the viscount would make my desire to own the Perronneau painting known in aristocratic circles. That would increase the odds that I would be the sole bidder. No one in the exclusive Mayfair area of London in which I run tame would think the painting important enough to bid against me.
Devious, you say? Well, I admit I can be sly in getting what I want. And, lest you think me a cad, I confess I did feel a twinge of guilt over my methods. But really, what harm had I done? Petersham benefited by our conversation as much as I did. He gained the knowledge of the existence of a snuff box sure to send him into transports of joy.
See, there, one can justify one's selfish ways if one but tries.
I must tell you, though, that even years after attaining my position in the Beau Monde, it still amazes me that I have risen to such heights. That a Society which eschews association with anyone whose family cannot trace illustrious roots back to the time of William the Conqueror would bow to the opinions of a twenty-seven-year-old man with no aristocratic lineageand worse, no immense fortuneastonishes me.
But then, who am I to question their judgment? I keep my doubts well-hidden, preferring to present a fearless, completely independent demeanor to the public lest they topple me from my invisible throne.
After all, this is what my father had wanted for me. When he sent me off to Eton all those years ago, his sole hope was that the aristocratic connections made there would enable me to become somebody. If he were alive today, perhaps he would be pleased with the end result. Perhaps. It had never been easy to please Father. And since he and Mother had died within a year of one another when I was fifteen, my opportunity to gain their approval was gone.
Even so, I often envision what my parents, especially Father, might think of my present position in the Polite World. Possibly he would appreciate the fact that despite my guiding influence over fashion, there is nothing to call attention to myself in the way I dress. Unless one counts elegant perfection. But, truly, once I finish the long daily ritual of bathing and dressing, dubbed The Dressing Hour by myself and my valet, I give no further thought to my appearance.
Until, that is, it is time to change clothes again.
My doctrine is simple. I have a violent dislike of extremes and of vulgarity. I believe in good tailoring and demand excellent cuts to my clothing. I wear little jewelry other than my father's watch, which hangs from a chain attached to my waistcoat, and my quizzing glass. The latter is a circular magnifying lens of moderate proportions that I wear suspended from a long, slim black cord around my neck.
Up until recently, gentlemen's clothes have been characterized by fussy, frilly, and elaborate stuff. When my friendship with the Prince of Wales helped open Society's doors to me, I soon replaced what was regarded as fashionable for gentlemen with a smooth, sleek, uncluttered look.
A heady triumph.
Another thing I take pride in accomplishing is maneuvering the ways of Society toward cleanliness. I shudder every time I think of, or am forcibly reminded of, the custom of covering oneself with perfume to conceal unpleasant odors. Cleanliness, after all, can only promote good health. Dirt must lead to diseases. I cannot understand why everyone does not accept the idea.
At any rate, I was in a good mood when I entered my house in Bruton Street.
The ground floor contains a modest hall, which leads to a nice-sized bookroom. Here, the best editions of chiefly French, Italian, and English literature line the shelves. It is a warm chamber where I can spend hours indulging in two of my favorite pastimes: reading and letter-writing.
Down a narrow corridor to one side are the stairs leading to the kitchen. Robinson's sitting room and bedchamber are on the other side. The upstairs boasts a large drawing room, larger in fact than in some town houses, I am pleased to report; also a dining room and my bedchamber. It is the perfect arrangement for a gentleman about town.
Robinson met me on the stairs. He promptly reversed his direction to follow mine. "Good evening, sir."
"Hello, Robinson. Getting devilishly chilly outside."
"Yes, sir. Fires are burning in all the rooms. I know how you dislike the cold."
"Very good." As I said, he is an excellent manservant. He knows it, too, the devil.
"André has instructions that you will be dining at home this evening. He is preparing his recipe for chicken in mushroom and wine sauce."
I breathed a sigh of anticipation. What is better than good food, well prepared and well presented, accompanied by an appropriate wine? Very few things indeed. André, while he costs the earth, knows his craft. His skill in preparing lobster patties, another of his many specialties and my particular favorite, is most appreciated. I make sure he is rewarded and remains content in his position. Needless to say, invitations to the small, but exquisite, dinners I occasionally hold are coveted and not just for the company of yours truly.
We entered my chamber. A tented bed with ivory silk hangings dominates the room. In here, I have every appointment a gentleman of fashion might desire, and a few more. Very well, more than a few. For sequestered from prying eyes are my most prized possessions, including my best Sèvres porcelain pieces.
I walked over to a crescent-shaped side table and ran a caressing finger across the surface of a recent Sèvres acquisition. It is a tortoise-shell plate with a parrot painted in the center. I am cheered simply by gazing upon the delicate, fragile piece which is representative of the best art man can accomplish.
While, for the most part, I am happy with the life I have achieved, there are times when I feel my cherished art pieces are my only real friends. Society expects much of me. I am to be witty, have the best of manners, be expertly dressed, and remain ultimately cool at all times. In front of my Sèvres porcelain, I may wear my older silk dressing gown and slouch.
But I grow maudlin. I do have true friendsViscount Petersham, whom you have met, Lumley "Skiffy" Skeffington, Scrope Davies, "Poodle" Byng, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of York, whom I am privileged to call "Freddie," and, great heavens, the Prince of Wales himself.
Realizing I had remained silent for several moments, I turned around and saw Robinson observing me curiously. I straightened my shoulders. "Was there anything in the post to interest me?"
Robinson flipped through a dozen folded vellum squares before selecting one and handing it to me. "The Duchess of York's weekly missive, a trifle late, sir."
"Oh good. I shall read it now before I dress for dinner. The naughty girl has taken her time writing, and after I sent her two long letters. Ungrateful little wretch," I declared with no small measure of warmth.
Frederica, daughter of a Prussian king and married to King George III's second son, the Duke of York, is one of my most cherished acquaintances. She is also my closest female friend.
Dearest George,
What must you think of such a slow correspondent? I can only imagine you are justifiably cross with me for not answering your last letters. But I console myself with the reminder that you are much too kind to ever remain out of charity with me for long.
I trust the reason for my delay in writing may also hasten your forgiveness. My dear Minney has had her pups. Five of the most darling little creatures, George, all soft black fur and big brown eyes. At last we can determine who the scamp was that got her in a family way, and thereafter paid no particular attention to her. It is my precocious boy, Legacy, who is the indifferent Papa. But, never fear, we shall bring the rascal about. Rather than giving him the run of the estate, I have sequestered Legacy with his new family and have high hopes for their future. Old Dawe tells me that yesterday, when he took Minney her food, Legacy actually let her have a good portion of it after devouring the lion's share himself.
This, by the way, brings the count of dogs at Oatlands up to one hundred and seven. I expect to be quite occupied here for the rest of the week, but I shall not fail to write again within the next few days.
Yours, ever, and truly, Freddie
Still chuckling over the antics of Freddie's treasured pets, and contemplating what gift I could take them on my next visita leather ball? a length of rope knotted at both ends?I stripped off my clothes and eased myself into the copper tub Robinson had filled with hot water. Ah, now that felt good.
How could members of Society disdain immersing themselves in water? Some actually believed one could become ill by doing so. How ridiculous.
I wished I could indulge in a good long soak, perhaps read the rest of my correspondence, but I needed to get on with the preparations for the evening. Exiting the tub, I dried myself with a soft cotton cloth, donned my Florentine dressing gown, and sat at my dressing table.
Robinson ceased building up the fire and came to attention.
"I shall be attending the Perrys' musical party directly after I dine, Robinson."
With these words, The Dressing Hour officially began.
Robinson whisked himself over to one large wardrobe and pulled open its mahogany doors. Inside, snug in their appointed places, nestle my selection of evening clothing. With few exceptions the pieces are dominated by my preferred costume of dark blue coat, white waistcoat, and black breeches.
Robinson extracted one of the superbly tailored coats, a deep slate blue, and laid it reverently on the bed. He selected a fine white lawn shirt, a pair of black, silk-lined Cassimere breeches, and a luxurious white brocade waistcoat.
"Are those the new breeches Meyer made for me?" I asked.
"Yes, sir," Robinson answered, bringing the garment for me to inspect.
I ran my hand expertly over the soft material, studying every seam and button. To scrutinize the lining better, I turned the breeches inside out. Tailors vie for my custom because if they please me, they gain the business of scores of stylish gentlemen, thus enabling them to line their own pockets with money.
The lining appeared satisfactory, yet something bothered me about the breeches. I turned them right side out. A frown creased my brow as my gaze fell on the two buttons spaced a few inches apart on the waistband.
I drew in a sharp breath.
"What is it, sir?" Robinson asked, alarmed.
"These ... buttons ... do ... not ... exactly ... match," I said in a voice faint from shock.
It is difficult to say which of us was the more unnerved. Robinson seized the offending garment from my fingers and examined it himself. "Reprehensible! We shall speak most severely to Mr. Meyer." He swiftly folded the breeches and consigned them to the bottom of the wardrobe to be dealt with later. "Now let us put the disturbing incident behind us and continue," he suggested in a bracing tone.
Robinson chose another pair of breeches and laid them out for my approval. I went over them with painstaking precision and could find nothing amiss.
You feel I am overly critical? Not at all. Dressing is an art. You would not want an artist to paint your portrait showing you with a blemish on your face, would you? I rather thought not. Why should clothing not be equally flawless?
At the washstand, Robinson filled a Chinese bowl with warm water and assembled the shaving supplies. He said, "I heard from Lord Culver's man that his master has resorted to wearing false calves."
This intelligence was undoubtedly shared in order to distract me from the Disaster of the Breeches, but it did not.
"Sir, you must unclench your jaw, else I will accidentally cut you with the razor."
I contemplated the sharp blade and thought of Meyer's throat. What if I had gone out in public dressed in breeches with mismatched buttons? My reputation would be in tatters. I could almost see Father's look of disapproval.
With only a light whiff of Floris's citrus scent clinging to my freshly shaved face, I began the nerve-racking chore of dressing. Robinson and I have a mutual goal: perfection. Nothing less will do.
Tonight, this resulted in Robinson's removing one starched length of white linen after another from the wardrobe. Every one of our attempts at tying the perfect cravat failed. It cannot be said at whose door the fault for this could be laid. Robinson did his part in winding the starched cloth around my neck, and I carefully lowered my head to arrange the folds. Robinson tied the ends into an intricate knot with the skill of an artist. But the least error on either of our parts could ruin the whole composition, and a new cravat must be produced.
Standing in the center of a sea of discarded linen, I felt my temper rise. When yet another attempt resulted in an unsatisfactory outcome, I said, "Oh, devil take it, Robinson, get another neckcloth."
The valet moved to the wardrobe and suddenly stood stock-still.
Looking up to see what had rendered him immobile, I saw there was only one remaining length of cloth in the wardrobe.
Our eyes met.
"Is the laundress coming this evening with clean linens?" I asked between my teeth.
Robinson swallowed. "I am afraid not until the morning, sir."
I sighed. "Well, I suppose we had best get this one right."
Several tense moments followed but, happily, with Herculean efforts we at last achieved success. I found myself relaxing enough to remark, "We may soon have another treasure to add to our walls. A painting."
Robinson's deft hands helped me into a faultless pair of breeches, my waistcoat, whose buttons matched to a shade, and the slate blue coat. The latter was no easy task since, once donned, the coat had to fit without a single wrinkle.
"How wonderful, sir. May I inquire as to the nature of the painting?"
"A lovely Perronneau, Robinson. It is painted in shades of pale blue with touches of ivory and grey. The cat looks especially lifelike."
"A cat, sir?" Robinson pursed his lips in a gesture well known to me. It indicates my fastidious valet's disapproval. Robinson's golden blond hair, expertly combed in the short Brutus cut, seemed to stand on end at the very mention of a feline.
"Come now, man, we have birds on our porcelain and paintings of dogs and horses," I said, slipping into thin, black shoes. "A cat would be a welcome addition. Besides, I should be able to obtain the painting for an excellent price. It is owned by Lord Sidwell, and I believe he is in need of funds."
I let the words drop in an offhand manner and waited.
Robinson did not fail me.
"I beg your pardon, sir," he said, his clear blue eyes glowing with excitement. "You know how I abhor repeating gossip, but ..."
I barely managed to restrain an outright snort at such utter nonsense. Robinson prides himself on his league of chattering valets, butlers, underbutlers, footmen, and maids who can always be depended upon to talk about their lords and ladies. Heaven knows Robinson's knowledge of the latest news rivals the Morning Post, and his propensity to share it is equally fervent.
"Do go on," I encouraged him shamelessly.
"Well, sir, it seems Lord Sidwell is preparing to, er, retire to his country estate. It is said he needs to take himself away from the temptations of London, especially from the gaming tables." Robinson lowered his voice. "There is talk that he might even be forced to sell his town house."
Now that was distressing news. I paused in the act of arranging my hair with one of Floris's smooth-pointed combs. Robinson took the comb and finished my hair. Then he pulled out a bottle of Eau de Melisse des Carmes lotion and began rapidly massaging it into my fingers.
I wanted the painting, make no mistake, but I felt a twinge of pity for the old man who was forced to part with it. Gambling fever ran rampant through London, and sometimes I feared going too far myself. Tradesmen could be put off, but a debt of honor, such as a gaming debt, must be paid at once.
Finished with the hand cream, Robinson put the top back on the bottle and stood waiting for my pronouncement.
I gazed into the tall mahogany-framed dressing glass. A convenient article, it rested on castors and could be moved about the room at will. The dressing glass had two brass arms, each containing a lit candle. In this light, I studied the full length of my appearance critically, not missing a single detail. I made one final adjustment to the folds of my cravat.
Robinson pulled a square of linen from his pocket and wiped his brow. By now you may have realized that The Dressing Hour is a bit of an understatement.
Content, I turned to leave the room, vigorously pushing aside thoughts of ruin at the gaming tables. I need not worry. Such an ignominious end would never befall me.
For if one got too deeply in debt there were only two alternatives. Flee the country. Or place a pistol to one's temple and pull the trigger.
And death, social or actual, held no appeal for me.
Little did I realize how much a part of my life it would soon become.
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Bluetooth not working on my new Inspiron 15 3521. System config - Windows 7 64bit.
I have updated driver from Dell support but still having same proble. It goes in searching mode and nothing further. Unable to detect the laptop from bluetooth device (phone). Can anyone help?
Do DELL team, please your Bluetooth device in this model of laptops is not working, you have to admit it ! all your answers and suggestions will not solve the problem...try this...press this...click there...believe me it's a waist of time. If it's because of software, maybe you can work on something and release it to the public as an update or something, but if it's hardware, Just tell to the users there's no solution for this!
Hi Atef engineer,
I regret for the inconvenience. Please let me know the troubleshooting steps you have performed. Also share the operating system installed and paste the screenshot of 'Device Manger' with 'Network Adapters' expended.
Keep me posted with the information. I will be glad to assist you.
Thanks & RegardsAmogh G#iworkfordellTo know more about Dell Product Support, Drivers & Downloads, Order & Dispatch status -> choose your region USA; India. For helpful Dell Support Videos, you may click Here.
Hi redlz,
You may completely uninstall the wireless and Bluetooth drivers from the 'Device Manager' and reinstall it. To uninstall right click the wireless and Bluetooth drivers and click uninstall. You may reinstall the driver from this link: http://dell.to/12pb8oN.
You may update system BIOS. Please refer to the link: http://dell.to/15iZ78D.
Keep me posted with the results. I will be glad to assist further.
Rigth click on the Bluetooth icon in taskbar and choose "open settings"
Tick "Allow Bluetooth Devices to find this Computer"
Does this help?
Below is the image for my Device manager....
Sense that above is truth. Dell, kindly provide some update for inspiron 3521 series laptops......many users are struggling to run bluetooth. Or remove bluetooth from specifications itself. Dell other models are not having such issues.
A fix for the yellow exclamation mark next to Bluetooth Peripheral Device is
1- go to device manager.
2- right click on "Bluetooth Peripheral Device"
3- select "Update Driver Software...".
4- choose "Browse my computer for driver software".
5- choose "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
6- select "Ports (COM & LPT)".
7- select "Microsoft" at "Manufacturer" list.
8- finally select "Standard Serial over Bluetooth link"
you may be asked to continue which you should do so.
Thanks a lot POUL...!!!! It's working........!
It works with solution given by Mr. Amogh G. and Mr. Paul. Thanks to both...
I am checking the all functions are working or not?
Oops....! It worked once...now again problem. Initializing COM port list itself taking time.
If it doesn't sort itself out post back with another screenshot of your Device Manager (showing any Yellow exclamation marks). We may need to uninstall the offending COM port and reinstall
There is no yellow mark, still unable to detect device.
Wow there's a lot of COM ports installed there!!! You only need one!
Uninstall all of "Standard Serial over Bluetooth link entries" ONLY.
Restart your PC.
Go back into Device Manager and follow previous steps to install Bluetooth Peripheral Device.
Make sure you tick that top box each time you need to connect to a Bluetooth Device....once you are paired with that device the box can be left unticked. Only needs ticking when connecting to unpaired / new devices.
I received the same error msg. and Tried the following:
Dell Wireless 375 Bluetooth Module Application (Widcomm Bluetooth Software)
I was able to install. I have to restart computer. Go to Dell download manager. Hopes this works.
Same problem for me. Bluetooth not working for me. I tried all things but not connect to any devices.
Hi kinjal157,
Please share the system model and the operating system installed. Also paste a screenshot of 'Device Manager' with 'Network Adapters' expanded Please paste a screenshot of 'Device Manager' with 'Network Adapters' expended. You may follow the steps below:


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Michael Buble has married his fiancee Luisana Lopilato.
Well sorry ladies, your dreams of waking up next to Michael Buble and having him serenade you while he wears nothing but a bow tie and a smile are over.
Buble got hitched to his fiancee Luisana Lopilato in Buenos Aires today.
Details below.
The nuptials took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina and were pretty low key. And yes, there was a big fat mob of fans in tow, which the couple did in fact flaunt their nuptials as they posed with fans for pictures.
We are hearing that Luisana wore a violet gown and had a bouquet of purple orchids.
But that's not all, it is rumored that the happy lovebirds are going to extend their wedding celebration by hosting a ceremony at a mansion in Argentina.
And yes, there will be another wedding in Vancouver, Canada. Buble confirmed, "We are doing one in Argentina and that's for her close family, and then we are doing one in Vancouver."
Congrats you two crazy kids!
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Visayas Newsbits for June 11, 2014
Bacolod City, Negros Occ. (PIA) —The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) here is urging Negrenses to go car-less on Fridays even as it launched its "TGIF, Its Car Less Day. Save Gas, Save the Environment" campaign which aims to mitigate the effects of climate change, a major cause of which is the emission of such harmful gases as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxide from vehicle exhausts. PENR Officer Andres Untal said, "This is an uphill battle against car makers and fuel providers but walking, car pooling and biking not only saves gas and the environment, it also stimulates blood circulation and burns fat." The PENRO has also partnered with SM City Bacolod in the latter's launch of its corporate program on environment and sustainability focused on energy and resource efficiency, air quality, solid waste management and compliance with international and local environmental laws.
Iloilo City, Iloilo (PIA) — The National Nutrition Council (NNC) said the theme "Kalamidad Paghandaan, Gutom at Malnutrisyon Agapan (Prepare for Calamity, Prevent Malnutrition)" for Nutrition Month in July is to promote awareness of the importance of nutrition and of keeping people, especially children, the elderly and pregnant women healthy enough to withstand effects of calamities. NNC Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Nona Tad-y said in instances of calamities, malnutrition is a common experience, with the vulnerable sector usually severely affected.
Sibalom, Antique (PIA) – Some 3,000 tree seedlings were recently planted in Sibalom mountain, Brgy. Lagdo, this town in Antique's observance of Environment Month. Laila Butiong, Forest Management Sector Specialist of provincial capital town San Jose's Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) said the planting site covers six hectares. Representatives from the National Irrigation Administration, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Lagdo Integrated Social Forestry Program Upland Farmer Association joined the NIA tree-planting activity. "Other tree-planting activities will continue to be conducted under the Aquino government's National Greening Project," Butiong said, adding that tree-planting is part of the program designed to address climate change and address poverty as "this could help farmers earn extra income for their family especially in planting fruit trees."
Tacloban City, Leyte (PNA) — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is urging jobseekers to avail of pre-registration for its Kalayaan job fair at the regional office of DOLE-Eastern Visayas at Trece Martires Street, Tacloban City this Thursday, June 12. DOLE 8 Technical Support Services Division head Bernardita M. Navarra said pre-registration is now going on at the regional office. Those interested can also approach Public Employment Services Office (PESO) managers in their respective local government units (LGUs). She said they are looking forward to some 3,000 jobs available for overseas placement even as the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is trying its best to bring at least 20 placement agencies from Eastern Visayas, Cebu and Manila for the fair. At the local level, nine employers have already confirmed participation with more than 200 vacancies.


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