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2007 Jaguar XJ8MSRP: $64,250
Engine: 4.2-liter, 32-valve, DOHC V8
Horsepower: 300 @ 6,000rpm
Torque: 310lb-ft @ 4,100rpm
MPG (city/highway): 18/27
Performance - 17/20Acceptance of the XJ8's road manners requires the driver to remember this is a luxury car, not a touring model like the XK. Nevertheless, it is still a Jaguar and experiencing this seventh-generation car accelerate 60mph in 6.3 seconds is akin to seeing Christopher Walken dance in Fatboy Slim's Weapon of Choice video — you didn't realize either had it in them to move so well. Jaguar's liberal use of aluminum puts the curb weight at 3,726 pounds, better than would be expected from such a substantial-feeling car. Braking leaves something to be desired, but it's better than past XJs thanks to the Conti-Teves four-channel, anti-lock system. Jaguar has endured much criticism for its use of the J-gate shifter in the XJ. At least the awkward shifter is connected with a six-speed ZF automatic transmission, which thankfully does an admirable job in its operation. Its adaptive shift logic adjusts to road conditions as well as to how the car is driven.
Exterior design - 18/202006 marked the advent of change to the XJ — not an everyday occurrence — while subtle changes were executed to retain the signature appearance. Moldings have been revised, side windows are now flush-mounted and laminated for reduced wind noise and added security, the mesh grille is now featured across the board, and standard XJs ride on 18-inch wheels. Generally, people either love or hate the exterior style, however, an overhaul is overdue.
Interior design - 8/10There's a lot of leather here and some wood in the XJ8. Burl walnut trim is standard, elm is optional and hand-inlaid Peruvian boxwood is standard on the Vanden Plas and Super V8 models. Rear-seat passengers can't complain as they have ample room to stretch in the standard XJ8 — long-wheelbase models are more generous still. Seating areas for the driver and front passenger used to be fairly cramped, but they're more comfortable now. Evidence of Ford's involvement is contained to a dull roar and can be overlooked — all things considered.
Sound system/goodies - 6/10Standard sound in the XJ8 is a 140-watt sound system with a single CD player — an adequate system for the non-audiophile. Assuming some buyers long for a few more decibels in a car of this caliber, Jaguar offers an optional 320-watt Alpine system with a single in-dash CD and six-disc changer in the trunk. Comparable systems can be found in lesser cars. Fortunately, the rest of the interior appointments uphold the Jaguar tradition of luxury and craftsmanship: Pedals power-adjust for the driver; the front seats offer 16-way adjustment and front and rear seats have three-stage variable heating.
Driving experience - 16/20Driving the XJ8 at freeway speeds is eerily calm, thanks to the redesigned laminated side glass. It leads me to wonder if the car actually has a mute button. Underneath, things are kept in line thanks to the self-leveling air suspension, traction control, Dynamic Stability Control, and Computer Active Technology Suspension. As I mentioned earlier, this may be a luxury car but it's still a Jaguar. It also conveys a sense of timeless elegance and remains a great car to be seen in.
Bang for the buck - 17/20Recent years have found Jaguars gaining ground in refinement, performance and reliability. All along, the XJ8 has retained the attention to detail and craftsmanship that has given British cars so much soul all these years. That's the key to the solid scores in most of the categories. Japanese luxury sedans cost less, German luxury sedans are more technologically advanced, but none of them have the intangible character of a British-built Jaguar.
Overall score - 82/100The 2007 XJ is the best yet. It now has improved driving characteristics, technology and durability to go along with its inherent character. That's the good news. The bad news is its design and certain ergonomics are holding Jaguar back — a total redesign cannot come too soon.
and the winner is…The Mercedes-Benz CLS550. It's been love at first sight with this car, and it's fortunately a car of great substance beneath its striking bodywork. With a new engine under those gorgeous lines for 2007, it's even higher on my recommended list of must-drives. I'll always be fond of the Jaguar XJ8 — and you could do a lot worse than own this car — but it's obvious the sun's setting on this one. For guys who want to declare their success, the Jaguar XJ8 says, "I've arrived." The Mercedes-Benz CLS550 says, "I've arrived… with time to spare."
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Trail entrance across from the CPD impound lot.
In the worst weather conditions
Even in the worst weather conditions our pets need exercise. Our recent snow proved to be no match for the folks who maintain the Scioto Trail along the east bank of the Scioto River at the Whittier Peninsula. This trail is located adjacent to the new Scioto Audubon Metro Park & Grange Insurance Audubon Center.
At the height of snowfall
As you can see, even with the recent snowfall, this trail was maintained. The Scioto Trail along the east bank offers a spectacular view of the riverfront in a setting that almost enables one to forget they are in the middle of a city. Perfect for a long walk with the family pet or for a quick trip to stretch the paws.
This is a multi purpose paved trail close to downtown, excellent for cyclists who want to cover some territory or cross over to an adjacent trail system. Bird watchers will appreciate the diverse populations and numerous species, which have increased in recent years; this area is a key location for birds migrating from Central and South America. People working downtown can hit this trail for a quick stretch at lunchtime, and the center is suited for families as well as individuals seeking information and recreation. The trail and urban park contain wetlands, walking trails, and a new environmental education center.
To get to the park, from I-71, exit Greenlawn Avenue, head east, turn left on Front St. (just past Berliner park after you cross the bridge), Go to W. Whittier St. (the first traffic light) and turn left. The Scioto Park entrance is on the left, just over the bridge. The Grange Insurance Audubon Center is further down the road, taking up much of the renovated Peninsula.
Please remember to keep your pet on a leash and pick up after your pet; this area is a protected wetland.
Scioto Audubon Metro Park
395 W. Whittier Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
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6th Place Finish For Washington at NCAAs
The Huskies wrapped up the final day of the NCAA Championships with a 6th place finish overall, highlighted by a bronze medal by the varsity four.
Washington Owns Windermere Cup On Perfect Sunny Day
The men's and women's varsity eight rowed to their seventh straight Windermere Cup victories in the best weather and biggest crowd Opening Day has seen in years.
Huskies Win Five Races In Dual At WSU
With a race forced to be rescheduled to Friday the Huskies still manage to race well.
Huskies Earn Some Hardware in San Diego
The Washington novice eight boat took first in a wire-to-wire finish in the Women's Collegiate Novice Grand Final on the second day of the San Diego Crew Classic on Mission Bay. The Huskies raced in a total of four grand finals on Sunday, earning two third-place finishes by the 2V8 and V4, and a fifith-place finish by the varsity eight.
High School Sports: Basketball, swimming, and waterpolo
Major at Washington: Neurobiology or Physiology
Husky Rowing Experience: 2013 (Sophomore) - Rowed in the three seat for the V4+ that took home bronze at the Pac-12 Championships...Rowed three seat for the winning V4+ at the Windermere Cup Regatta...Rowed bow for the V4 at the WSU Dual...Rowed four seat for the sophomore class in the Seattle Times' Women's Eight at the Class Day Regatta ...Rowed bow forthe 4+ who placed third in the Grand Final at the San Diego Crew Classic.2012 (Freshman) -Rowed for the freshman shell in the Seattle Times Women's Eight at the Class Day Regatta... Rowed six seatfor one of the women'sfreshman boats that competed in the Freshman Eight at the Windermere Cup Regatta.
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LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. (WBKO) -- On Tuesday, Kentucky State Police say they arrested two people after a four month investigation regarding injuries to a seven month old child.
On Sunday, January 5, Kentucky State Police say they were contacted by the Medical Center in Bowling Green about a seven month old that had sustained head injuries due to a abuse that had occurred in Logan County.
The investigation led to the arrest of Kade A. Westfall, 25, of Morgantown and Rebecca Wilson, 26, of Auburn.
Kade Westfall was charged with Assault 1st Degree and Rebecca Wilson was charged with Criminal Abuse 1st Degree 12 Years of Age or Under.
Kade Westfall was taken to the Logan County Jail and Rebecca Wilson was taken to the Simpson County Jail.


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Efficient SIP Laneway House Pops Up in an Unused Urban Backyard in Vancouver
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- Vancouver Laneway House-LanefabLaneway houses are gaining in popularity in Canada as homeowners transform their unused backyards or garages into small accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The latest to catch our eye is an energy-efficient SIP house built by Lanefab, who are making a name for themselves with their eco-friendly designs. This Laneway House is an 800 sq ft, 1 bedroom home that features a jacuzzi in the living room. Plus it includes plenty of sustainable strategies and it scored an 87 under Canada's EnerGuide program, making it one of the most efficient homes registered in Vancouver.1
- Vancouver Laneway House-LanefabBack in 2009, Vancouver changed its zoning to allow home owners to build Auxiliary Dwelling Units in their backyards as long the new home was accessed via the back lane.2
- Vancouver Laneway House-LanefabThese Laneway Houses are becoming popular as owners can generate small incomes from rent and this increases urban density.3
- Vancouver Laneway House-LanefabVancouver firm Lanefab is becoming a leader in the design and construction of these small homes and has completed a dozen in the past few years.4
- Vancouver Laneway House-LanefabTheir latest project is a super energy-efficient home for a young couple whose parents own the main house.5
- Vancouver Laneway House-LanefabTheir 1 bedroom home includes an open and bright modern kitchen and living area downstairs with the private bed and bath upstairs.6
- Vancouver Laneway House-LanefabA jacuzzi is sunk into the floor of the kitchen and covered with acrylic panels to close it up when not in use.7
- Vancouver Laneway House-LanefabAccordion doors open the living room up to the deck and the outdoors.8
- Vancouver Laneway House-LanefabBuilt with prefab SIPs, the home has R40 walls, Cascadia triple-glazed windows, triple-glazed aluminum-clad fir doors, Watercycles drainwater heat recovery, a Daikin air-source heat pump, and home automation.9
- Vancouver Laneway House-LanefabAccording to Lanefab, the home is one of the top five most efficient homes in the city under the EnerGuide program with a score of 87.10
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Call for Papers
University of Zielona Góra, Department of Polish Studies, Centre for Mythopoetics and Philosophy of Literature announces:
"The Fantastic & the Miraculous" 6th Annual Conference
Tuesday – Wednesday 27-28 March, 2012, Zielona Góra, Poland
The contemporary culture draws on the mythic on various levels in a variety of aspects. The multiformity of myth and its resistance to being defined make myth-related references both attractive and troublesome for researchers. Mythic elements in literary works and cultural artefacts often get degraded or trivialised; sometimes they are simply problematic. In modern culture and literature, myth seems to some extent to be living a life of its own. Avoiding ultimate interpretation and analysis and hiding in even the most obvious references, myth remains a realm open to explore.
We invite philologists, linguists, philosophers, theologians, ethnologists, sociologists, and all other scholars interested in the following areas:
1. Mythopoeia and new mythology in literature
- mythic models of authenticity in modern literature and culture
- mythic hero's authority in modern reader's eyes
- quest for the complete meaning of the mythic picture
- functions of the aletheic interpretation of symbol or mythologeme found in culture texts:
a/ therapy, b/ speculation, c/ understanding
- models of modern attitudes to the mythic dimension of axiology, reality, humanity
2. Functions of the mythic experience found in culture texts
- play
- speculation
- seeking one's identity
3. Mythic elements and religious elements in modern culture
4. Mythic elements and elements of truth (symbolic-veracious), the mythic and the rational
5. Pop-culture and popular literature myths – reduction or totality of identity
6. Types of the mythic motif of identity in modern literature: mosaic, aletheia, infantilism, trivialising, irony
Please send in your proposals along with filled in 'Conference Registration Form' (enclosed) and an abstract (in Polish and English – those representing Polish scholarly establishments; in English – all others) by January 31, 2012. The abstract should not exceed half a page of standardised A4 computer printout. Notice of acceptance will be given by February 17, 2012. The presentations may take up to 20 minutes (about 6 pages). Detailed information on the maximum length of a paper to be published will be given after the notice of acceptance.
Please, send your submissions – as well as questions – to Ms. Kateryna Atamanova (affiliation: Uniwersytet Zielonogórski, Instytut Filologii Polskiej, al. Wojska Polskiego 67, 65-677 Zielona Góra) firstname.lastname@example.com . For more information and a copy of the Registration form, English speakers should contact Aleksander Rzyman email@example.com
The fee is PLN 450 (or its equivalent in €, ₤, or $) and includes dinners and coffee & cookies during the two days of the conference + banquet on the night (Monday 26th March) preceding the conference. It also includes the publication of a peer-reviewed post-conference volume.
Please, effect the payments by transfer to the University of Zielona Góra's bank account:
Kredyt Bank S.A. Filia Nr 2 o. Zielona Góra, ul. Podgórna 50, 65-246 Zielona Góra, Poland
Uniwersytet Zielonogórski, ul. Licealna 9, 65-417 Zielona Góra, Poland
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SWIFT / BIC Code: KRDBPLPW
Please, mark payment as: 'Konferencja FANCUD'
All guests are kindly requested to arrange for their lodging by themselves. Visit Zielona Góra's web pages to find out about hotels. The organisers can recommend the "Śródmiejski" hotel – conveniently located in the very centre of the Old Town, good bus connection to the venue of the conference (U.Z., al. Wojska Polskiego, Kampus 'B'). Breakfasts included, at a reasonable price.


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Jamie Lee Curtis' friend suffered an overdose and the actress was forced to call 911. On Feb. 27, TMZ reported that Jamie Lee Curtis was bringing her friend to the hospital when things got really bad. Apparently Curtis' friend suffered a bad reaction when she drank alcohol after taking some prescription pills. The result was undoubtedly frightening.
"Law enforcement sources tell us [that] paramedics responded at around 9pm in Venice, CA after receiving Curtis' phone call and found her friend passed out in the backseat [of Curtis' car]," reports TMZ.
Jamie Lee Curtis did the right thing by calling emergency personnel but it's unclear why she didn't call 911 to begin with. If she suspected that her friend was having an adverse reaction or overdose of any kind, paramedics should have been called straight away. Thankfully her friend was able to be treated at the hospital and she is expected to be okay. According to the report, she has already been released.
No word on what pills Curtis' friend took or if this was an intentional drug binge or a "freak" accident.
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We used to have a domain controller in our local office network. Now we have moved the servers to data center and the dc is there, behind the forefront TMG firewall.
In order for my office computers to be able to authenticate to the domain, I have the following options that I know of:
I can VPN into a data center servers network (vpn gateway is set up inForefront TMG) and authenticate as if I am in the local network with the domain. Ho can I setup VPN clients in Windows 7 to connect via vpn automatically at login?
I can publish the DC's Active Directory integrated DNS server via Forefront Publishing rule. Set up my local network to use this DNS, so that the DC can be found. And allow LDAP traffic through Firewall.
Which one of these approaches is better?


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Steven Tyler Confirms Aerosmith Farewell TourThe Aerosmith frontman loves his band, but the time has come.
Steven Tyler Announces Solo Album 'We're All Somebody From Somewhere'The country flavored record is set to drop on July 15th.
5 Singers Who Could Replace Steven Tyler in Aerosmith
Aerosmith Considering a Tour Without Steven Tyler"I think it would be great," said Brad Whitford.
Steven Tyler Announces Solo Tour DatesThe Aerosmith frontman's 'Out on a Limb' Tour kicks off on July 2nd in Las Vegas.
Steven Tyler Has a Blast on His Rock 'n' Roller Coaster in Disney WorldWalt Disney World visitors got a surprise of a lifetime while waiting in line to ride the famed Aerosmith roller coaster.
Steven Tyler and Eric Paslay Perform 'Love is Your Name'Steven Tyler tapped two special stars to share the stage for a performance of "Love Is Your Name."
Joe Perry on Steven Tyler's New Song: 'OK, Next'"Hey, if I didn't know him when I heard the song I'd go, 'It's okay, next'."
Steven Tyler Gets Skittled in New Super Bowl AdIt's trippy...
Listen to Steven Tyler's Big Country Anthem 'Red, White & You'Referencing sweet potato pie, roller coasters and good ol' boys, Tyler's swaggering song delivers a nuanced twang.
Steven Tyler Releases Second Country Single"Red, White & You," comes out on Jan. 22.
Watch Steven Tyler Sing Aerosmith's 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' with a Street PerformerWhat are the odds that Steven Tyler would walk by as you're playing one of his songs on the street?


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Google has made the official Nexus 7 dock available in the Google Play Store for $29.99. The dock's shipping time is one to two weeks out in the future, but it's at least available from the Play Store. Google has said that the dock is available in Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, UK, and US.
You can head over to the Google Play Store to pick up your very own, something I'll be doing very shortly. Google's dock allows you to place your Nexus 7 at the perfect angle for "optimum viewing of your Google Play movies and television shows." It will also charge your device through a microUSB port and output audio through an integrated 3.5mm jack.


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Students, staff and family crowded into the Meekins Middle School cafeteria Monday afternoon to surprise and then present Principal Kathy Hopson with the Arkansas Association of Middle Level Administrators (AAMLA) Principal of the Year award.
"I'm not surprised," sixth-grade literacy teacher Ashlee Hayes, the 2012 Stuttgart Teacher of the Year, said of Hopson's award. "She is the top of the top. I'm happy that someone else has acknowledged what we already know."
It was a sentiment shared by students Timquorian Johnson and Sanigha Smith, who were at first unsure why they were called to the cafeteria. Later, the two said they were proud.
"She is a good principal," Johnson said, with Smith adding, "the best."
According to the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators (AAEA), the annual award is given to an Arkansas middle school level principal who is respected by students, colleagues, parents and the community at-large; shows a strong commitment to his/her professional growth; shows strong educational leadership by setting high expectations for school staff and students; and maintains an orderly, purposeful learning environment.
"Her focus has always been on being the best you can and she applies that every day she is working," school counselor James O'Neal said, adding that the two have worked together two different times for a combined 15 years. "A very deserving recipient."
Superintendent Dr. Melvin Bryant said Hopson is "top quality, very deserving and we're just proud as can be."
While they were pulling for her the whole time, he said, once they got final word she received the award, the main focus was trying to keep it a secret. Bryant had Hopson meet him to discuss plans for next year with a tour of the school, leading her to be surprised by the school's 275-student body.
"I'm very shocked, thrilled," Hopson said later. "I'm very honored."
A Clarendon native, Hopson and her husband Mark have one daughter, Ashley. Hopson has been the Meekins principal for five years. In total, she taught in both Stuttgart and Clarendon for 12 years before becoming an administrator for 14 years. As an administrator, she was the assistant principal for two years and later shifted to the principal role.
"During my 26 years in education, I have been afforded the opportunity to work with some of the best administrators, teachers, students and parents in the state of Arkansas," Hopson said.
She is a Master Principal, is involved in numerous professional organizations and active in the community. She told AAEA that her most significant accomplishment as principal "is the relationship I have with my students and staff."
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Dodgers extend Clayton Kershaw's contract with a 7-year deal, which will earn the 25-year-old $215 million a year. The Dodgers announced this record-breaking deal for the MLB on January 15th, 2014. It is a ridiculous amount of money, but the Dodgers feel it is money well spent to keep the two-time National League Cy Young Award winner on their team. If the Dodgers did not resign, then another team would have quickly scooped him up.
Kershaw's record from last year speaks for itself. He started in all 33 games he pitched in and had 2 shutouts. 2 doesn't seem like much but shutouts are an amazing accomplishment in themselves. Also, out of 236 innings, he only allowed 164 hits and 11 homeruns. If Kershaw continues to play this way he more than deserves his new salary. In the last 3 years, his lowest batting average has not fallen below a .182. He is as impressive in offense as he is defense. It's hard to find a pitcher who is a decent batter. There's no need to sacrifice every at-bat he has.
The Dodgers and Kershaw easily broke two records with the deal. It surpasses the $180M contract by Justin Verlander and the Tigers last March. Making around $30.7M annually breaks the record formerly held by CC Sabathia for any position played. For a pitcher to break this record is impressive, because usually those that have the bigger hits get the higher contracts -- such as Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter -- but not this time. Kershaw is now the highest paid pitcher in MLB history.


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David Haskell: Green Giant in Massachusetts
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New Bedford Whaling Museum
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1st grade is extremely excited to meet Johnny tomorrow & knows a weird amount of information about my family.
Things that drive me crazy ... going the speed limit. 55 on the Dan Ryan >/
whatever it takes to still be a licensed driver.
Fat Tuesday Feast of Mexicana and Margaritas @ La Tierra with VK.
Bromance table of 4
"they are discussing baby names"
3mins later
"ohh George Clooney, I would watch anything with him in it and just stare"
last minute cleaning for Johnny's arrival OR just beginning the cleaning for Belle11 to arrive?!?!
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the FUNDS are LOW and the DEBTS are HIGH,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow--
You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor's cup,
And he learned too late when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out--
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit--
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.
- Author unknown
woah bills, Student loans, tickets, celebrations, gas, food, life. Let's take it a down a bit.
few things, maria said you were going out for a "marg" not a feast! so jealous! so excited for johnny to come, and you know i can deal with messes (fishbowl, hocro, etc...) love the poem too! photoblog is definitely going to be a significant amount of our time over the next year...
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I was/am going to use that same title. Win.
Lol-ed to "VK"
I don't want coo-ban. I don't want mehecana. I don't want latina. Or tacos.
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Find a State Park
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Half Moon Pond State Park
1621 Black Pond Road
Hubbardton,Vermont 05743
Park Phone: 802-273-2848
Season: Memorial Day Weekend - Columbus Day Weekend
Pets are permitted, but not allowed in cabins or cottages
Half Moon State Park Interactive Campground Map & Guide (pdf)
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Half Moon and Bomoseen State Parks Trail Map & Guide (pdf)
Tall Timbers Cottage
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Weather Forecast for Half Moon
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From the West, East and South: Take US-4 to exit 4 VT-30 N, Take VT-30 N 7 miles, turn Left on Hortonia Rd., in 1.7 miles turn left on Black Pond Rd., Park is on left in 2.1 miles.
From the North: Take US-7 South to VT-30 in Middlebury. Follow VT-30 S for 21.8 miles, turn right onto Hortonia Rd. In 1.7 miles turn left onto Black Pond Rd. Park is on left at 2.1 miles.
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About the Park:
Nestled away in the forests of 3,500-acre Bomoseen State Park sits the quiet camping area comprising Half Moon Pond State Park. Set in the dense woods of a small, sheltered basin, the park surrounds Half Moon Pond. The campground offers camping for all tastes with its waterfront campsites and lean-tos and five furnished cabins. For those seeking more creature comforts, Tall Timbers Cottage, with its waterfront location and private boat dock, offers all the amenities of home.
A perfect place for campers seeking a respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life, the park offers a vast trail system including a short walk or, for the more ambitious, a full-day's hike. Hikers are likely to see a variety of wildlife including white-tailed deer or an occasional moose.
Rowboats, kayaks, canoes and pedal boats are available for rent from the park office, and two small, sandy beaches provide locations for sunbathing and swimming. The pond also has excellent fishing, where anglers can catch panfish, yellow perch and largemouth bass. Other exceptional fishing opportunities can be found at nearby Glen Lake and Lake Bomoseen.
With sites both on the water's edge and back in the woods, the 52 tent/RV sites, 5 cabins and 11 lean-to sites provide great camping opportunities in a quiet, peaceful environment. Flush toilets, hot showers ($), and a dump station are provided. There are a play area and hiking trails to High Pond and to Bomoseen State Park. This is a camping only park and there are no day use opportunities. There is limited swimming, but great fishing and boating (no motors) in the pond (boat rentals available), as well as in other lakes and ponds nearby.
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For the third straight spring, I think we're looking at a spring training with not much drama for the minor-leaguers.
This, of course, is a good thing in the bigger picture of the organization. Contenders don't come into camp raving about how their kids are going to make this season a championship run. It also feels good to use the word "contender" without a hint of snark or sarcasm.
No, we're looking at the mundane vernal ritual of seeing if one of "our guys" can snag a spot on the bench, challenge for the #5 starter's job, or wedge their way into the bullpen.
Where could I potentially be very wrong*? . One rather obvious "X" factor is new manager Matt Williams, who has reportedly mapped out every day of Spring Training. This implies that Williams will be more of a taskmaster than his predecessor, and would seem to make sense as teams often change manager's style if they don't clean out the clubhouse, so to speak.
* That's rhetorical question; besides, I've been married for more than 18 years and can get that answer without asking at any time.
On paper, that might mean a better chance for the younger players, particularly (especially?) if any veterans come into camp in less than stellar form or start slow. But we're not going to "know" for at least a couple more weeks (and even then, it'll be filtered through the lens of the beat writers).
What can be potentially more interesting for us is what might happen if there are any position battles that might result in a trade. Danny Espinosa showing he's healthy and in second-half 2012 form… Sandy Leon continuing to hit the way he did in the VWL… Eury Perez outplaying Nate McLouth and/or Scott Hairston for a backup outfielder's spot.
Unfortunately, almost any pitcher scenario seems to involve guys with multiple options left (with the notable exception of Ryan Mattheus), though it's possible for GM Mike Rizzo to do a Perry-for-Balester trade in reverse. Still, that doesn't jibe with his
obsession with preference for options and flexibility.
As in years past, I'll post about Nationals Spring Training from the minors perspective for as long as feasible and/or reasonable — probably until mid-March — before stepping back and doing semi-daily posts for the rest of March until the minors rosters are announced and the games begin in early April.
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"Still, that doesn't jibe with his obsession with preference for options and flexibility." Insurance. The guy loves having lots of insurance.
Rizzo is as bad as me ensuring I get AppleCare warranties with every Mac / iPhone and even the less helpful warranties from Dell. Always bought the one for my cars and always came out way ahead … well except with the Honda Prelude. 😉 He's obsessed with it.
Which is why I agree that Boras likely went around him to ownership for Soriano and even Werth. When you do that it restricts his ability to acquire players and you have to assume due to contract more than payroll considerations in the end. Getting rid of Gorzelanny may have been a huge mistake last season. Still a viable left-handed arm in the bullpen or in the rotation.
Rizzo still hasn't managed to replace him unless of course they sign Burnett and move Detwiler to the bullpen. Then perhaps yes. And then would Solis be his understudy? Relying on Cedeno or Blevins in the role of Sean Burnett / Michael Gonzalez seems problematic. Rizzo would have been better off paying more for lefty Sean Doolittle who was their most effective reliever period last season. There doesn't seem to be anything in the minors beyond Solis on the left-handed side? Matt Purke isn't the same pitcher as before the shoulder surgery but perhaps like Nate Karns that will come around. But, it may take some time. I don't really see any left-handed insurance? Does anyone else?
If you are just talking about insurance, don't forget about Danny Rosenbaum. He finished last season well, and we haven't really seen how he could do as a reliever (although, I guess his Colo tryout didn't go particularly well).
I think Rizzo is quite comfortable with a single lefty (Blevins) starting the season in the BP, so Cedeno / Detwiler could both be considered depth / insurance in various scenarios. However, I think I have seen quotes from Williams saying he would prefer 2 lefties, and if Rizzo defers to him on that, I wouldn't be surprised to see one more pickup (perhaps from the waiver wire when teams need to get down to the 25 man). I think he would love to get Oliver Perez to come to camp on a minor league invite, but I don't think he wants to DFA Mattheus or Garcia or whoever would be the first to be dropped from the 40 man, and Oliver will probably get a ML offer somewhere.
what I hope evolves this spring is establishing Syracuse as a legitimate stop for prospects. Taylor Jordan, Brian Goodwin, Steven Souza, Nate Karns on Opening Day. A J Cole maybe Sammy Solis by mid-season.
Besides the progress on the bevy of LH starters
To watch out for … I wonder if Bluxom and Lippencott
Will waste no time in April raking their way to a quick
Promotion .
Karns for a catcher who throws out 13 pct
Runners is nuts as Mark Clark once said !
Rizzo keeps tossing these chips around he Wil find
A guy 15 years in league who comes back to haunt him!
Nats were a winning team with poor throwing out ratios in 2012. They can win with one poor throwing catcher in 2014. Rizzo's looking at the whole package, and the whole package is an upgrade over the untested Onion/Leon position battle that was looming.
I hope they make this trade for karns sake..He deserves a chance…
[…] As I wrote earlier this month, the best chances for "our guys" are on the edges of the 25-man roster. Unfortunately, that was before the Karns-for-Lobaton trade, which indicates to me that this team isn't going to go with a rookie if it doesn't have to. Naturally, I'd love to be wrong about that, but I am New England-born and bred. […]


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A book of my parents recent trip to Germany
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I think this was a wonderful gift for your parents. Having lived in Mannheim for 3 1/2 years, my wife and I traveled to those same places you show in the book. Now I realize how strange it must be to have not taken more photos while we were there and taking a lot for granted. BTW, is that photo on the back cover a shot of Lake Constance looking from the German side? It reminds me of a photo we took when we visited the Zugspitze.
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These Free Verse Son poems are examples of Free Verse poems about Son. These are the best examples of Free Verse Son poems written by international PoetrySoup poets
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O' middle child, dear son of mine, you have always let the others shine
All through the years, you have stood behind
---I want to say, I've noticed you
Your sister's charms, of course, we knew...
And your brother's skills were multitude
But, my quiet child, though your words were few
---I want to say I've noticed you
While people cheered, and guitars were played,
as your siblings sang upon the stage
You cheered them on with no restraint
---but, I want to say I've noticed you
Such wit and charm, a heart of gold,
More generous soul, I've never known
A shoulder you will always lend
---a brother, friend until the end
I love you all, .....of course I do
I have watched you grow, each one of you
My quiet child, you are still the same
---you'll step aside from all acclaim
As parents now, all three of you
I am proud beyond the words I hold
My middle child, I hope you know,
while you've always been a one to sow
a quiet gift to all you've known
---I want to say I've noticed you........
Copyright © Carrie Richards | Year Posted 2013
I am the Preacher's son
who stole the bread
and broke it with a wrinkled face,
the essence weaving behind her retinas.
When I stole from the church,
Mrs. Worther 'the bird', had spied me
sneaking out the vestibule door,
from her usual early service perch
in the very back pew.
She carried this secret for many years,
including when she caught me eavesdropping
on midweek board meetings
from behind crates of cheap wine.
Instead of showing scorn,
she had given me a warm wink,
offering a lesson
by leaving me there to think.
Mrs. Worther
who had been my Sunday school teacher,
had made me study the lessons
without ever becoming a preacher --
especially later,
when it came to my thievery
and excursions into the park,
where I broke the bread
with a wrinkled face,
the essence shimmering behind her retinas.
I am the Preacher's son,
who instead found the presence
amongst ducks and swans,
when I broke the bread
with that crazy old lady -
gleaned what I needed to do,
and since then,
have never again
sat in another pious pew.
So now,
I am the 'bad' Preacher's son.
Some people whisper righteously
how I have come undone,
made a pact with the dark,
while I break the bread
with that age-old essence in the park.
Inception Re-mix
March 24th, 2014
(originally written: March 24th, 2010)
Copyright © Chris D. Aechtner | Year Posted 2014
It wasn't because he brought her flowers....
It wasn't because he wined and dined her....
She loved him because he spent hours on the computer
trying to track down the 1970 Brooks Robinson baseball card
for their oldest son's birthday
She loved him because he played with their kids, even after a hard day at work...
baseball games in the big front yard...
cheering them on...
not getting angry when the youngest son
knocked a homer
straight through the living room window
Copyright © Carrie Richards | Year Posted 2009
He poked his head
betwix mine write
for the likes of I
to address his query;
"Do I blend in
do my words
The tears
Copyright © James Peranteau | Year Posted 2010
A mother gazes at a painting from decades ago
a bitter sweet reminder of beautiful memories
Remembering her child splashing in the water
but so distant in his own world - lost at sea
Maybe those were the signs - that they failed to see
Recalling the day he walked away to chase his dream
leaving with so much acrimony - words piercing the heart
Was it something she did? Was it something she said?
Did he get too much attention or did he feel neglected?
Her heart is crying for you - do you feel her tears?
Her tongue is calling your name - do you hear her?
Your mother is in pain - come and heal her
Your mother is suffocating - breathe oxygen into her
Your mother prepared a painting, but the image is blank
she can picture your brown eyes and your smile - but it's unclear
How your mother longs to see your face - to hear your voice
Age is catching up on her - don't leave it too late
Since your departure it feels like she has painted only in achromatic
so forlorn - missing you like a brush without its palette
when a painter has lost her heart - how can she paint a pretty picture?
The Silent One
10 November 2015
Oil Paintings 1-2-3 any Poem form - Poetry Contest by Eve Roper
Painting one
Copyright © Silent One | Year Posted 2015
The rose colour of your mouth
stirs something primordial inside of me –
I smile along with you.
Plump little hands reach for my face.
I hold still
while you explore my heart with a feathery touch.
When you are asleep,
I look over the papers of your college fund.
We could make it
if we would forsake frivolities.
It will be no hardship for me to do so.
I smile contentedly.
The boxer puppy lying at my feet;
quite content–
its stomach pink and extended:
he ate too greedily
(as usual).
You will grow up together
and share our unconditional love.
The cricket bat,
signed by the national team,
takes pride of place in its brackets on your bedroom wall –
a pale dove blue
(matching the colour of your eyes).
A gift from your dad –
sure that you would follow in his footsteps.
A rainbow of possibilities prostrate at your feet.
I check every now and again
whether you are breathing.
Sleeping soundly,
neither a frown upon your smooth face,
nor a care in the world.
Your long, black eyelashes quiver slightly,
as though following a dream –
a dream we all shared:
a dream of boundless expectations …
Exhuming long forgotten memories;
mingling with my fevered tears –
echoing my breaking heart.
They lead you away.
Assaulting the arresting officer
had sealed your fate.
Mildewed expectations
best laid to rest
together with the memories of you.
The sky has lost its colour,
as I step outside the courtroom.
Inspired by:
Closer By Chris Aechtner
"If frozen within caged snapshots of mildewed expectations"
3 July 2013
Sponsor Debbie Guzzi
Contest Name Referential
Copyright © Suzette Richards | Year Posted 2013
Oh the choices, the choices we make
Oh the choice, the choice I made
A choice which on that night
I did not know was a choice
I know now...
We exchanged words
Harsh words over nothing, nothing at all
Childish words over petty differences
Angry words which are critical
so critical now to recall and to relive
over and over again…
You were ready to drop the matter
You were ready to relent and apologize
I was not ready to drop the matter
I was not ready to relent and apologize
You were the adult, I was the child
I reversed the roles, you reversed them back
You wanted to relent. I refused to relent
I refused and let you walk out that door
Yes, I let you walk out that door
That front door, the door to forever
the last time I didn't talk to you
the last time I didn't say I love you
the last time I saw you
the last time I saw you alive…
Submitted for: 'The Choices We Make in Life' contest sponsored by Edward Ebbs
Copyright © Tim Ryerson | Year Posted 2015
You struggled Screaming
Fighting that creature
Sleep But I managed to rock you
Off into calm and bliss
And peace And as I wrote Looking over
Every once and again
To see you embraced Enveloped in dream
You woke and looked at me.
"Hush." I whispered. "Daddy is right here... Beside you."
You smiled acknowledgement Falling back
Into that place I am not allowed
And I cried Not full of envy
But satiated in unconditional
Love Love for all that
Light and hope you fill
My humble chest with
I cried because before you smiled
Before you fell Back to sleep
I felt the glory it is
To be a parent...
Copyright © Joseph Granda-Padron | Year Posted 2016
How far can you fall and get back up
How high can you jump
And keep your feet in the sand
To touch grace and fall from within
Next to you I was out of my skin
I missed you yesterday and you leave tomorrow
A life spent in the shadows of lushly tint
Smoke your waves
Exhale the freshness of your menthol scent
Home is what you call shelters that need no defense
I'll send
You'll say goodbye
I'll send again
You won't reply
If love
Is the appreciation of another's existence
Then goodbye
Is the anticipation of seeing you again
You and I, we'll cruise the shores
Together we'll settle with the wind
The joy of a small hut, a lovers den
You'll send
I'll wonder why
You'll send again
I will not reply
"our songs for sale"
Copyright © Jerry Golden | Year Posted 2009
note: this lovely poem was presented to my husband and I on the day of our anniversary,
this past November (Thanksgiving weekend).
hope you won't mind if I share...written by my son Scott (we are blessed)
It said, as I sat by firelight reading
In the eve of a long, full day.
"He was not the son of a king
She was not the daughter of royalty
But when they were in each other's arms,
He was a prince, she a princess.
It was a small cottage,
Not a castle, no towers, no servants
But there were two who
Adorned the walls, planted the garden
Warmed the rooms,
Created a home.
Some days the storms would blow,
And beat upon the home
That was not fortified with stone.
But as the two held on to each other
The walls held fast,
And indeed grew stronger with every storm.
And together they saw many rainbows.
Along their path, children were born
Three, young and strong
Who played games of their own making
And grew
Not by nanny or boarding school master
But by the love that filled their home.
I did not read of captains of battle
Or regents,
Or a princess in the forest
Waiting for a magical kiss.
But I read of heroes,
And sacrifice,
And courage,
And love.
And they lived happily ever after".....
Copyright © Carrie Richards | Year Posted 2010
Walk With Me
I said, "Look at the mess I've made."
He said, "Take my hand and don't be afraid."
I said, "But I feel so ashamed."
He said, "I love you son and you're the reason I came."
I said, "What about those dark days ahead?"
He said, "My love will be nourishment and keep you well fed."
I said, "I'm not brave tell me what to do."
He said, "Believe in me and I'll carry you through."
I said, "Okay Father, teach me to be a man."
He said, "I love you my son now take my hand."
I said, "My soul is Yours for eternity."
He said, "I'm proud of you my son, now walk with me."
Copyright © Jimmy Anderson | Year Posted 2010
To be called ..
~ Grandma is a Honor ~
I have been blessed with 4 Grandchildren
~ one lays in Heaven " Kaleb " He is God's Angel ~
~ His twin brother he will always watch over , and be in his soul~
For he loved his Brother so much in the womb ,
he chose Heaven which gave life to his twin
~ I feel his spirit when I see the other Grandson ~
Time passed another gift to see
we are " Mickes" and Loved
Our Dad held the title in Baseball
~ that's how we roll ~
those children are Grandmas hero's
The Irish they love big and Family is everything
The brothers will protect the beautiful sister
~ as many lads will be calling ~
Every time my Grandson hits a home run
There will be a Angel watching proudly in the stand
It will be as if the Angel lifted him when he runs
~no one runs faster then my Grandson~
either baseball or Art ~ you shall find your gift given
These children have been blessed~
~ a beauty to hard to describe
If you think not ~~ Take a look at the Mom
That girl can stop Traffic
after raising three and still~
"Inspired by the gift and loss of Grandchildren "
May our precious " Kaleb " softly rest where Angels only Dwell
Copyright © Shanity Rain | Year Posted 2013
A solitary piece the diamond
precious rare gem most treasured
by those lucky enough to hold
Once in possession it is rarely out of grasp
Like the gemstone the mother
requires very specific conditions
in holding fast her (family/) childrens love
Treasured forever in her heart
she will go out of her way
to preen and protect them
holding them dear to her
deep within her maternal safe – the heart
closely guarded by the mind
Her infatuation of all treasures to her
are totally understandable
especially when you think to the complexity
of structure and process taken in creation
Just as from the 'unbreakable' in ancient greek
this alletrope of carbon
with strength of bonding between atoms
is representative of that strong love
between mum and child
The maternal being could be compared
to the superlative physical qualities of the stone
Even the characteristic luster
of this gem so prevaient from its ability
to disperse light and colour
compared to the many strengths, roles and qualities
of the mother
seen by the many she deals with daily
A most high pressured job
versus the high pressured temperature
within the Earths mantle
that forms the delightful rock it gives birth to
Infants delight and ignite the forbearer
just as the jewel would dazzle the room
a mother's love encaptures the magical luster
of those she's birthed and nothing
stands inbetween this richest of cargo's
Copyright © Anna-Marie Docherty | Year Posted 2013
~My Trip With Love~
A arrival from Montreal to San Francisco seeing my son and his children.
B beautiful red roses on my approach expressing their love towards me.
C for caring to have an eye contact honoring my motherly devotion & fidelity.
D for dreams come true when i sleep at night in my own studio.
E for enjoy having our breakfast first day while exchanging our life time stories.
F for faithfulness towards one another was so important since his childhood.
G good friends who invites me to their homes to meet their families.
H for happiness when I run to the restaurant help greett his customers at work.
I interfering with my sons life is a long forgotten issue, a perpetual respect .
J for jokes we exchange together through evenings laughing endlessly.
K kissing me good night when the night is over for me to retire.
L for love that I get from both of them when I cook an oriental dish.
M morning ride on a tour with family & soft music while driving.
N for never do I complain about any subject when shared together.
O older, but I don't let them feel my arthritis pains when I am visiting.
P for pictures are taken as souvenirs from this fabulous journey once a year
Q quite evenings when I leave my son and wife to have an intimate night.
R for roll up my sleeves to clean their home to amaze them out of love.
S surprise when home from work to a house clean & table set for dinner.
T transport for me is the subway my independence not to bother him.
U unique love between a son and mother, he is my rock. Best friends.
V variable outings touring the city while discussing his children's future.
W wanting those happy days to last forever. But will return next year.
X xylophone for enjoying the music of our last dinner together.
Y yearning from my depth to have wanted my stay to last longer.
Z zone when we said farewell at the end of the visitors area. Tears of joy.
Visiting my sons once a year is my dream come true forever. The love for my children has always been, "The Endless Love Of A Child".
Therese Bacha
. 28/5/2013
An ABC poem :For Alfred Vassello
Copyright © Therese Bacha | Year Posted 2013
Sometimes I am happy, sometimes I am sad.
Sometime I sing, sometimes I stammer
Sometimes I dance on the music of my soul, Sometimes I dance on the fingers of
one single person
Sometimes I expect so much from others; sometime I myself can't meet my own
Sometime I make fun of others and feel bad later, sometimes life makes fun of me
and I smile
Sometime I win and sometimes I lose, sometimes I don't even understand whether I
won or lost.
Sometimes I laugh as if whole world is with me,
Sometimes I cry as if I am alone wandering in a strange land
Sometimes I give up so easily
Sometimes I work so hard that no one can stop me to achieve what I want
Sometimes I am dynamic person, who wants to change the world,
And sometimes I am a kid who expects anyone to embrace him tightly.
Sometimes I feel happy about the achievement of my enemy
Sometime I feel dejected with my own success.
Sometimes I help others and show them the right path
Sometimes I feel totally helpless and don't know where to go
Sometimes I ask god to please give my past back
Sometimes I pray to show me the way forward
Life is composed of SOMETIMES and I just flow with that.
U admit or not but you are also sailing on the same boat.
So join me and enjoy it EVERYTIME as SOMETIMES life is very short!
Copyright © Rajat Singhal | Year Posted 2014
My Son Moon and Star ~
Approaching the celebration of his Birth
cherishing the gift I received
within weeks of conception I knew
something amazing was in Creation ~
the Stars held a party
sending me with one of their own
Gazing at 3 shooting stars twinkling crossing the sky
It was magic It was destiny taking its flight.
In love with an October full moon
drawing and painting I liked
thinking of Vincent Van Gogh ~
caught in a loss of time
Hours going by as choosing my color
a wittness to three falling stars
A clear night sky sparkle's
A once Famous Star was sent
inspiring the tiny child inside ~
Never a doubt in my mind at all
child bearing was worth any pain received
yours will be in a pursuit of a dream ~
one to cherish and hold
My Son was born the following August ~
working on the set of Grimm 3rd season this year
as the set of Leverage for 3 years .
Has done a Indie movie here
In Paris it was seen and honored
coming soon filmed in Portland ~
"The House of Last Things "
awaiting the credits , you will see
1st Assistant Director ~ production assistant
My Young Lion Mans dream ~
A proud mom I watch every show and the credits
as foretold in a whisper to me 25 years ago
My Son & Moon and Star
A name you will all know ~
Happy Birthday to my creative Son
you will exist in my heart forever~
and thereafter
A Tribute to Jayson, My Brave Warrior
My dear son, Jayson
When you called late last night to let me know
You were deploying to go overseas tomorrow
In spite of my great resolve
I broke down and sobbed.
The little boy I lovingly nurtured
So witty and good-natured
So kind, compassionate, and loving
You'll always be my sweet boy
Even though the world now sees you as a grown man.
Recalling special times when I showered your baby face with kisses
Or tickled your armpits
Howling with laughter, you would beg me
"Do it again, Mommy, I love it!"
I remember all those moments we had
At times rocky, sometimes sad
But most of all memorable and enjoyable.
I remember your growing pains
All your questions, anxieties, and mixed-up emotions
Yes, we made it through hurdles you and I
Making me laugh, making me cry
But taking that journey together was quite priceless!
You're now a strong, valiant, young man
Willingly putting your life on the line
Many have thanked you for your service
And, my brave warrior, I am so proud of you
When I hear your humble, heartfelt reply, "Glad to do it!"
You're just simply the best!
While you took a minute to leave the nest
I'm grateful for the extra time we were given
But I know
It's time to let you go –
Go take your rightful place in the world.
You've grown wings like a fierce eagle
It's your time to fly high! Now soar!
But remember that you are always a part of me
And even though we may no longer hold hands
We are still holding hearts.
These tear-splattered pages
Reflect my anguished heart
Knowing you're prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for your country
I pray that you will return to me safe and sound
I love you, my hero - my precious son.
¡Vaya con Dios!
Copyright © Pandita Sanchez | Year Posted 2014
"As a boy, I believed her to be indestructible....
....then there came a day when my Mother felt so light and frail.
This moment helped me to become a man."
Admiring the frost blossoming
in-between the antique window panes,
for just as snowflakes,
no two blossoms of frost are identical --
A fractalized, crystalline collage
of kaleidoscopic pyramids,
moving in and out of this frozen web
which catches sunlight as prey,
instead of ghastly house flies.
The new shoots of an indoor spider plant
add a whole new level of nature's artistry
by casting shadows of spiders
into the ever-growing icy web.
The play of shadow and light,
invokes a plethora of memories,
including the time when only her eyes
could be seen through breaks in the frosted panes.
Those eyes.
Separated from the other features of her face,
they had taken on a whole new meaning altogether.
She wasn't as invincible as formerly believed,
wondering if life had something more to offer;
if she had the strength to make the right choices.
Exactly like a cold winter's day,
filled with so many depictions and details
of chilly death and crisp, brittle branches
swaying in the biting wind and frozen landscape -
all of the time knowing
how power and renewal lurks beneath the surface.
One simply needed the strength to wait it out.
And just as this frost growing
in-between the window panes will melt,
Mother's struggles had also melted away
into a warmer pond filled with lotus flowers and koi,
relishing in the golden years,
possibly wondering if her son still remembered
the unguarded glance shared so many years before.
Her son had been on the outside looking in,
and now, for this frozen moment in time,
he is on the inside, looking out.
Chris D. Aechtner All Rights Reserved
*An older post that has already been entered into a past contest.
Constance's 'Mother' contest
Copyright © Chris D. Aechtner | Year Posted 2011
In my arms,
in the depths of mine heart
In the shadows,
in the bright
In the pastures,
in betwixt the trees
In his thoughts,
inside of mine
In Noah trots
into Pops life
Copyright © James Peranteau | Year Posted 2012
Quiet and still now.
The swing occasionally catches the air.
The tire never moves.
There's no one there to care.
The jungle gym beside it is played with by squirrels.
The sand box below holds creatures quiet and shy.
Tiny plastic men are lost in the sand deep below.
A metal car is with them, once favorite of them all.
Leaves stir in the clubhouse, with spiders in its loft.
My son hadn't played with it for a long, long while.
But I hadn't noticed while he was here running in the house.
And now when I see the Wooden Swing Set…
It's connects with my empty heart.
A touch of Empty Nest Syndrome brought this poem to me.
Copyright © Carol Eastman | Year Posted 2011
My son, my one and only
To you, I give my hand
You left us grieving for you
This dark and lonely night
Take my hand and lead me
Leave me not in despair
Let me join you this present hour
For my heart can not go on
A moment more without you
My love, my one and only.
Copyright © Giselle Sun | Year Posted 2009
I woke this morning
yes, this morning
and felt the warmth of love
'pon mine forehead
and my face
and my ears
and my nose
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yes, this morning
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close to mine forehead
and my face
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and my nose
I woke this morning
yes, this morning
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I washed my fingers before
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your face
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gives us what we need
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a women's tender care
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to reach out, to touch, to give
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The past
I am a black prince
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I see my brother and sisters
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my mother was not there
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daddy used to beat her down
living marks from the face to the chest
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but again, what about my sons
you know what, don't take the blame
Mother is alright!!
I am very thankful
for i am very bright
Thank you again for giving birth
two beautiful sons;
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you say that someone has
thrown sand into the sky,
and please won't I sweep
it away so you can play
awhile longer with your
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You are confident
I can do anything,
and, Son, I've always tried.
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you are my Son, who wears many uniforms
as your father, I cannot help but be Proud,
I see you march in the Orange and Black
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every step you take, Orchestrated to perfection
with every note played, My pride, Crescendo
Then, you have worked hard, and Matured
a letter arrives, Office of the Governor, the Man himself
an invitation, Ambassadorship, a Musical one
Travel Europe, Summer next, Seven Countries
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Yet as proud as I am, there is this other Uniform
the one you wear with Honor, Duty, Love of Country
the one with Medals, Braids and Epaulets
the one with a special pin, a hometown pin
Five Stars Golden, enveloped by Black and Orange
Tenne' a Chevron, a Chief, a Ring of Life
of the First Argent, A Scroll in Black
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A Motto, In Latin, ascribed by the Navy
for Five hometown boys Lost in War
of how they lived and died " We Stick Together"
Albert,Francis,George,Joseph and Madison Sullivan
In that Uniform, I see the Man, not the boy
I cannot help but be caught, in solemn thought
This Man, with Anapolis in sight and mind
on this, the Eve of the 9/11 tragedy and War
That solemn thought reverts to Sacrifice
the Sullivan's sacrificed,9/11 over 3000 sacrificed
all did so,willingly or not, for Country, for God
I think you have foreseen Your Destiny, Your own
Josh, whatever Uniform you decide to wear,
whatever path, you may choose to walk
I'll always Love you, Be there for and with you
and be So Very Proud of You, Why? Because!
You're Easy to be Proud of!
With all my Love.....Dad
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|11th January 2012, 11:05 AM
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kiwiitis, you might want to ask about the QL of the iron in the mines. aside from that if you want to spend 9.91s a month on rent then it has some good features.
salient, looks like the pvp cluster will be getting the love next...
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|11th January 2012, 05:15 PM
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Thanks for reply Fazz.
I am already spending roughly 7/8 on 2 deeds which unfortunately have not materialized to my hopes due to all the digging, transporting and dropping I have to do.Don't get me wrong enjoying it but methinks I may be pushing up daisies before I even get anywhere near a nice setup.I actually used the inn when I visited the deed and got 35 mins sleep bonus.Was thinking of dropping 1 a/c but with beds 1 guy could be sleeping while the other guy worked.
So sad that there are not more toggers interested in these games.
I could always buy a boat and travel to other servers and do a bit of exploring.
Just read that roadmap.Darn not my cup of tea.
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|11th January 2012, 05:55 PM
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np kiwi, if your planning big there's no problem, but if you are looking after the place by yourself its a little on the large side.. my place has an on deed farm, a couple pens for animals, a mine and a crafting area (forges and loom) and it takes me 40 mins a day to tend the farm and groom the horses minimum. That's only on a 23 by 21 deed, which costs under 2s a month with 1 guard. But horses for courses, the great thing about wurm is you can play it your way, amiright?
And again i'm not sure if you know this but ore veins have a QL cap, so if you plan on smithing, get an idea of the iron QL or you might find yourself off hunting a new mine in a few months
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I love the new look for ovens, forges, and towers.
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|15th January 2012, 06:14 AM
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Hey toggers, haven't seen anyone online besides Dag on one occasion and Haloumi (who gave me a garden key). I'm not liking the basic look and feel of the avatars, love the whole concept of buying a deed and developing it, the boats are great, but just can't seem to enjoy the UI at all.
With it being so quiet I started playing LOTRO and have become very engaged with it I'm afraid. I've been logging into Wurm for an hour each day or two and tending the fields so the chicken has food and doesn't die (there's a chick as well now). Without there being anyone online when I have been, I can't seem to offload the key to someone - can I perhaps put it on Dag's house in the oven or the forge or something? Let me know because I'd rather devote the hour each day to playing LOTRO now .
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Guryon is trapped in Kyo's basement at the moment. He's changed the design of his house while I was logged off down there and now there is no escape!
SJ, don't be feeling obliged to do anything you don't want to mate. I'm the founder of SBay and I've been completely neglecting my duties!!
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|15th January 2012, 12:08 PM
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Ah ok. Hope he can get out? Read some stories about people getting trapped and having to be dug out!
I managed to see Haloumi online this morning, gave her the key and the seeds. Still a bunch of stuff in Daggoth's oven he is welcome too - the healing covers he went to alot of trouble to make for em too, they are in there.
Have fun guys, might see you again sometime
|16th January 2012, 09:33 AM
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Hi there guys - just to let you know that I'll be moving on to Rivendell. My experience in S.Bay was for the most part a solitary one and if not for great neighbors (Yaga, Haloumi & Amiti), it would be pretty much a single player experience. They seem to have about 10 active players atm, so it is probably much closer to what I'm looking for.
S.Bay is a great area, so please let me know if you'll ever accept more people into this town (as in put more MMO feel into it). Kyo has permission to get into my house. If I'll see Haloumi - I'll leave the writ of ownership with her and if not - it will be inside my house (hint: if it can "fit" -> look inside the barrel).
Cheers and good luck.
All the best for you Kyo on your new step in life! I hope it all went smoothly!
|16th January 2012, 05:12 PM
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Good luck, Dagon. Your step is totally understandable, given that the majority of the former SB population is now playing other games. (I know the feeling of being lonely in Wurm )
Hope to meet you again some time.
Cheers, mate.
|16th January 2012, 08:42 PM
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It's a whole new ball game for me now.Have the Port Pineridge deed anyone that passes by or new welcome to use the cottage.Gonna take me a while to get my bearings and sort out all the chests etc
Anyone that does breeding? The animals are roaming in a large enclosure I was told to plant flowers which will keep them fed anyone confirm please.
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There are numerous ways to prepare your taxes these days: do-it-yourself, filing through a professional service or filing through your computer. Depending on your personal situation, how you choose to file can often help you save money. Take a look at the pros and cons of a few different tax preparation strategies below to help you choose which way will most benefit you when tax time rolls around.
If you are young, single, and don't make over $100,000, you can probably opt to do your own taxes. If you don't choose to itemize, the forms are easy enough to fill in. You can always check the IRS website to find out if you should file a 1040EZ or whether you'd do best to itemize. If you don't have heavy deductions, like home mortgage interest or other forms of non-standard income, many reasons for going to a professional or itemizing disappear.
Professional Filing
There are great benefits to having a professional help you file your taxes. They know exactly how to get the best return you can and you never have to worry about making a mistake. Of course you pay for their expertise, though you can deduct the money you spend on tax preparations the next year if you itemize, and not all professionals are equal. You have to be careful to find someone who isn't just doing preparations during tax season and works in some other industry the rest of the year. It's best to find a professional who has the experience required to give you a solid understanding of your tax situation.
Having a professional help you to file your taxes can also come in handy in the event that you are audited. You should have all the necessary documentation when you file your taxes and many times you can avoid an audit simply by using a professional preparer. They are very good at organizing your returns and putting them in a folder that you can easily file when you get home. If you should still be audited, you can go back to the same professional to help you with the audit process.
Filing Electronically
New online and pc applications allow you to prepare your taxes yourself from the privacy of your own home. While it may not answer every question you may have, many of these programs are very detailed and will be able to help you with most fo your filing. Many of these programs provide free preparation for easier forms, but require you to buy them when you are filling out the longer forms. These programs will walk you though the deduction process step-by-step and can make complicated forms much easier to file. One nice feature is that you can pay for the product by using your refund, if you are getting one, and direct deposit your Federal refund straight into your bank account. One drawback is that you will have to print and organize all your documentation yourself. Just remember that you need to be able to look back on at least the last three years of filings accurately in case you are audited.