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Big Smoky Trail (#072) is 17.4 miles in length and receives heavy use. The trailhead is located one-half mile north of Big Smoky Guard Station at Canyon Transfer Camp. Horse managers are available and the camp area has barrier-free facilities and drinking water. There is a fee of $6.00 per night for those staying overnight. The trail follows close to Big Smoky Creek which meanders down the narrow canyon. Backpackers will have no problems finding overnight camp sites. Horsemen ussually travel to the mouth of North Fork Big Smoky or the West Fork Meadows (West Fork Big Smoky Trail (#22). Two wheeled motorized travel is permitted on this trail although use is light. Several large streams feed into Big Smoky and most are bordered by side trails with scenic views. Skillern Hot Springs, located 2.5 miles from the trailhead is a highlight for many people using this trail route. Big Smoky Divide is headwaters for Big Smoky Creek and Main Fork of the Salmon River.
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The New Normal: Working Mom And The Stay-At-Home Dad
My Husband Works At Home, So What?
Our human ability to cast judgement on others will never cease to amaze me. All of us are guilty of pointing fingers or "sipping the tea" from someone else's life.
My husband works at home but is not your typical stay-at-home dad. Thanks to modern technology and a little thing called telecommuting, he's able to work from his home office full-time in a different state from his company's physical location. This has afforded our growing family (we have two son's under two-years-old) the opportunity to live in a state that has a lower cost of living.
Whenever the topic of jobs come up, it's always interesting to hear the responses. People know my man is an engineer but are puzzled as to how he can work from home so much–and why he thinks it's okay to do so. I guess all men are suppose to be outside of the home during the day to prove their manliness? The funny thing is his guy friends think it's the coolest setup, though they can't seem to understand it involves working and not playing video games all day.
If you talk to my husband, he's very proud to be a work-from-home daddy as it gives him additional time to spend (and bond) with his son. Sure we both get busy throughout the day (I work from home, too), but our situation is so perfect as we can both do what we love without paying for childcare. I wouldn't change it for the world and look at him with such pride.
Those who raise an eyebrow to my husband being home "graciously" give him a pass once they figure out he works. This of course opens up a new discussion about the dynamics of today's modern family and how things are changing. Men can be men and stay at home with their children. A very good friend of mine and her family are a great example of this. She works full-time while her husband takes care of the house, and their three children's daily hobbies and school responsibilities. He also takes here-and-there jobs on the side to help bring in additional income if needed.
Parents who make the choice to stay at home is a decision between those individuals–and shouldn't receive judgement from outsiders. At the end of the day, no one knows their finances, how much they save and other dynamics about their household. If it works for them, let it work for them.
I find it interesting how women fight so hard to remove gender-based stereotypes, but yet, will oftentimes be the one to point the finger at a man if he doesn't fulfill a certain image.
Tags:Dads, fatherhood, fathers, husbands, Parenting, stay at home dads
Daddy Speaks: Did I Mess Up As A Stay At Home Dad?
I don't remember how my wife and I decided that it would be a good idea for me to be a stay at home dad. I don't remember what possessed me to volunteer or even the actual conversation where I said I'd work and keep our newborn son while my wife went back to her teaching job after her maternity leave. But there I was on January 10th, at home with a new tiny milk-drunk baby from the moment I woke up in the morning until about 6:00 p.m. when my wife got home. What resulted was the most challenging, gratifying, rewarding, scary and fulfilling adventure of my life. It's been about a year since my son went off to daycare and I find myself reflecting on my time with him, which brings about great moments of nostalgia and other times of worry and second-guessing.
I was 26-years-old when my wife and I embarked on this journey of having me stay at home with my son. If she was worried about my son being at home with me, she didn't show it. She encouraged me while she was on maternity leave, coaching me through diaper changes (I'd never changed a diaper before, believe it or not), feeding, and what it takes to keep another human being alive throughout the course of a day. By the time she went back to work, I felt like I had a grasp of how to handle being a stay-at-home dad. It also didn't hurt that my son is the absolute best. He hardly cried. He went with the flow and I think I gained more from being with him than he gained from hanging out with me.
Of course, the six-month experience wasn't without its calamities. Mostly, there were a lot of bodily fluid-related disasters. You could catch me running out of my fair share of stores because I forgot to bring my son's diapers and he'd just soaked through his pants. I had to deal with poop explosions in the living room. But I also dealt with frustrations that I feel myself regretting now that my son is older.
The problem with freelance or contract work is that I generally only get paid when I write something. If I don't write, I don't get paid. So there were times when I just wished my son would take his nap or stop "bothering" so I could get my work done. Granted, providing for my family is essential, but looking back, I wish I didn't worry so much about the money my son was "costing" me by having especially grumpy days (usually, Thursdays for some reason). I regret the times I just wanted to put him in his playpen to occupy himself while I handled "important business." Now, as he gets older – he's almost 18 months – I just wish I could have had more time with him as a tiny baby that could just curl up under me and take a nap. As I chase him around the house, I think back to the semi-stationary baby who couldn't get enough of his dad. And as much as I cherished the time with him, I can't help but wish I'd have had even more. I had to learn that there are more important things than working all day and making as much money as possible because as we get older, I won't look back wishing I'd worked more. I'd just want more time to goof around with my son.
Looking back on my time as a stay-at-home dad also opened my eyes to the world of extreme second-guessing as a parent. My son is clingy to his parents and doesn't take to strangers which makes some of my relatives remark that he's "spoiled," which always makes me second-guess myself. Did I hold my son too much? Did I spoil him? I've had to try to train myself – as well as rely on my wife's constant encouragement and reassurance – that I didn't totally doom my son by exposing him to my amateur daddy-ing. I try not to stress out wondering if I could have done more with him or stimulated him with more activities while he was with me, but it's always in the back of my mind as he gets older. When my son brings his first C home in high school, I'm pretty sure I'll trace it back to something I didn't do when I was home with him. However, I just have to remember that that's only typical parental guilt talking, so I have to remind myself that I did a decent job.
Overall, though, I just think about how lucky I was to bond with my son for the first few months of his life. I hope I taught him a few things as he taught me so much about myself, fatherhood and the blessing that a child can bring.
Do you know a stay at home dad? Share this story with him! Are you a stay at home mom? Can you relate to this article? Let us know below.
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'Real Househusbands' Comes To Life! Study Finds Uptick In Stay-At-Home Dads
The idea of a stay-at-home dad, a notion mocked by "The Real Househusbands of Hollywood," once seemed incredulous. However, according to a new study, house husbands are becoming more common than ever. Over the past 10 years, stay-at-home dads have increased by nearly four percent, Time reports.
That's 550,000 fathers that are staying home with the kids. A large leap from the 280,000 stay-at-home dads in the 1970s, according to research published in the Journal of Family Issues. When it comes to stay-at-home mothers, that number has dropped 51.9 percent over the course of 40 years.
While many wonder whether being a "house husband" is a choice or simply a necessity because he's out of work, a survey last year claims "[c]ontrary to popular belief, these fellas aren't at home with the kids because they got laid off and had nothing better to do. Being a full-time father is a conscious choice they're proud to defend."
"It's clear to us that men strongly identify with this as a role," says Brad Harrington, lead author of last year's stay-at-home dads report. "They don't have a feeling of ambivalence of, 'What am I doing, I'm a man.' There is no sense of angst. These guys strongly identified with being a [stay-at-home dad]. They are proud of it."
However, the results of that 2012 report are iffy. With a sample of only 1,000 stay-at-home men, it is called too small to generalize these conclusions to a whole population. This current, more representative report from the Journal discovers that "only about 22% of stay-at-home dads are primary caregivers." Karen Kramer, the author of the recent study, finds a majority of house husbands are taking responsibility of the kids only because they are disabled, sick, or have trouble seeking employment.
Kramer, a sociologist at the University of Illinois, came to her conclusions from the Census Bureau's Current Population Survey to "compare characteristics of families in which at least one spouse had a full-time job," Time said.
What are your thoughts on stay-at-home dads?
Pinterest Saves One Stay-at-Home Dad Sanity
Summer vacation: great for kids, kind of a headache for parents. It seems like no matter how many activities you set up, the kids always seem to say, "I'm bored!" Stay-at-home dad Chase Roper's right there with you but he's found the perfect solution: Pinterest.
Roper wrote for TODAY Moms that the social network has been his salvation as he tries to navigate the long days of summer, which he says can be "a dystopia of boredom and restlessness." Pinterest gives him and the kids helpful ways to entertain themselves (and keep their sanity).
They use Pinterest for finding recipes with varying degrees of success: "My kids find recipes that look amazing but ask that I omit undesired ingredients. So, after removing the walnuts, sliced bananas, and cinnamon sticks, I realize I'm just making regular ol' pancakes. However, the kids are amused and that's the point!" But it's not just recipes he grabs from the site. Rainy day activities, cleaning tips ("With the help of one pinner's room cleaning relay chart, we're going to turn our chores into games complete with fun and prizes!") and even discipline ideas are being sourced from the helpful parents on the Internet.
We may not rely as heavily on Pinterest as Roper does, but it's funny, and we definitely get it. "Truthfully, I feel that I'm giving my kids the kind of summer break they deserve thanks to the amazing work of others who were willing to share. I guess what I'm saying is, Pinterest is helping me be a better stay-at-home dad and I think I'm OK with that."
Daddy Beat: I'm Not Ready for Daycare
Remember taking care of your drunk friend at 2:30 AM after the party is over? Remember how you have to help change her clothes, make sure she eats something and clean up any waste she may evacuate from her body? Remember laughing at her incoherent rambling and trying to stop her from breaking the fine china? Well, it's been 2:30 AM in my house for eight months and instead of a drunk buddy, my days have been filled with a mostly sober baby who acts pretty much the same.
Ever since January 2, I've been home alone with my son from 7 am until my wife gets home from work. Yes, I'm a stay-at-home working dad. For the last six months I've spent all day one-on-one with him while cranking out lovely articles like the ones you read here. It's been the most challenging, tiring, and rewarding time of my life. I've watched my son triple in size, learn to eat solids, recognize me and develop a fascinating little baby personality literally before my eyes. No matter what I do with the rest of my life, I'll always cherish these last few months.
Unfortunately, it's all coming to an end.
We're putting my son in daycare when my wife goes back to school in the fall. And I have no clue how to handle this. As you can imagine, my son and I have become so incredibly close over the last five months and the thought of not having him here with me during the day is scary. But as he gets older, my son has to get socialized and I don't want him to get so attached to his parents that he doesn't want to make friends.
Last week, we had our first tour of a daycare and it was a nightmare. The daycare itself wasn't too bad. It was a nice, home-y place with a retired nurse running the show. But I hated it. I hated everything about the experience. The reality that day care was happening just became too much for me. At one point we handed him over to the head of the daycare and he started bawling. And it registered that one day I'll drop him off at the daycare we choose for him and he'll cry his eyes out and want me to take him with me and I'll have to leave him there. And he'll want me to turn around and pick him up and play. And I'll have to leave him there.
Eventually, we did find him a really nice (I hope!) daycare (by the way, these things aren't cheap! Sweet happy-go-lucky Jesus!). After we signed him up, they informed us of the weening process to get him ready. A week before he starts, we'll take him to the daycare to get him acquainted with the staff and we can sit there with him to get him used to it. But I need my own weening process.
Last week, when my wife finally finished teaching for the summer, I held a graduation for my son since that would be the end of the time where it would be just the two of uscomplete with a report card, valedictorian speech and a diploma. And since then, I've tried to make myself leave home to go to Barnes and Noble to work so I'd force myself away from my son's side.
I made it to noon on the first day.
But with a month to go and some hard work, I think I'll be able to manage by the time he's in daycare. Maybe. Regardless, no matter what the future brings I'll be able to look back on the time I spent home alone with my son as the greatest gift a parent could ever have.
David Dennis is a 27-year-old dad who's learning on the job. He has a lovely wife, a seven-year-old stepdaughter and a new baby. You can follow his journey at @DaviddTSS
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Writing about parenting is no longer a members-only moms club. Dads are now toting babies and documenting their journey through fatherhood. I look forward to reading websites written by fathers, such as Jackie Bledsoe, who open their hearts and their homes to thousands of people each day. I enjoy flipping through photos of fathers and their families at forFathers Project. Check out our favorite dad bloggers. Who did we miss?
The Odd Couple? Can Stay-At-Home Dads And Breadwinner Moms Work?
Do some women have a complex for earning more than their husbands—or even being the sole breadwinner? Dr. Peggy Drexler, a research psychologist, writes in Forbes, "As more and more women enter—and remain in—the workplace, an increasing number of them have found themselves the primary earners for their households." In fact, Pew Research Project reports that the number of wives who make more than their husbands increased from four percent in 1970 to 22 percent in 2007. And the report found husbands still want to be the primary breadwinner.
Another study in the journal Sex Roles discovered that even the younger generation of men tends to be more accepting of women's work roles, they are reluctant to accept her role as co-provider, reports Drexler. Because of this, she notes, women start to downplay their financial contributions and even feel guilty about it.
And men get depressed. Drexler cites Breadwinner Wives and the Men they Marry by Randi Minetor who writes that many "unemployed or under-earning men feel wounded by what they see as their diminished status."
Still there are some stay-at-home dads and breadwinner moms whomake it work. "Men today are now reporting higher levels of work-family conflict than women are," Stephanie Coontz of the Council on Contemporary Families told NPR. The men are "not just pressure, but the desire to be more involved in family life and child care and housework and cooking. And at the same time, all of the polls are showing that women are now just as likely as men to say that they want to have challenging careers."
NPR even put out a Facebook query looking for breadwinner wives and stay-at-home husbands and found that overwhelmingly the families were united and happy. Some did admit the "role reversals" could cause difficulties in a relationship. Chris Bublik of Orlando, Fla., wrote to NPR that he has been a full-time father for six years and that it has given him an opportunity to shape his children's lives. Dr. Drexler theorizes in the Forbes article that this switch in roles can wreck havoc a man's self esteem. Bublik added, "But there are real impacts to us as men, impacts that none of us expected as we reveled in those first few months of sweats and grubby t-shirts, and not shaving… and the 4:30 dash to clean up the house so our wives won't think we're completely useless (you stay-at-home daddies know exactly what I mean). Feelings of inferiority, loss of self-esteem, self-respect."
Do you think we'll ever be completely comfortable with stay-at-home dads?
A New Show About Stay at Home Dads: Will You Watch?
A&E, the same channel that's home to Duck Dynasty is set to air a show about a relatively new breed of animal: the stay at home dad. Deadline reports Modern Dads will focus on four stay at home dads in Austin, Texas.
The network has ordered eight half-hour episodes. "It follows their exploits as they navigate manhood, juggling the requirements and social expectations of being both a 'modern man' and 'modern dad,'" reports Deadline.
Will you tune in and meet these SAHDs?
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Do We Allow Men To Be The Fathers We Ask Them To Be?
A couple of weeks ago I, along with the rest of the country, tuned in to watch the Democratic National Convention. In addition to the speeches, peeping what Michelle was wearing and the "surprise" celebrity appearances, there was one other moment that stayed with me. It was the moment where Joe Biden's son, Joseph Biden III (Beau), nominated his father for the office of Vice President. If you just so happened to miss the moment, know that by the end of the speech when Beau called his father "his hero," Joe was wiping away tears and so was I.
You may remember that Joe Biden has a particularly special relationship with his sons Beau and Robert. He almost lost the both of them in a car accident that claimed the lives of his wife and one year old daughter. For years, Joe was a politician and single father, raising two boys while balancing a career. He was sworn in as a senator from the side of their hospital beds and as he advanced further in his career, he developed the practice of dropping everything and leaving work when one of his sons called him.
I don't know Joe Biden's life or anything; but I'd argue that this tragedy forced him to step up as a father, in ways that would have never happened if this tragedy had never occurred. Which got me thinking about the number of fathers who miss out on being as involved as they could be in their child's life; not because they've made a conscious decision not to be, but because our society is set up in such a way that basically tells a man the crux of being a good father is more about bringing home the proverbial bacon instead of just being there.
At work the other day, my coworker was telling me about a man she knew who had to leave work quite a bit to attend to the needs of his children. This man was married but he took the initiative to leave work for the kids. You would think this would be a non-issue since women, you know, do it all the time; but it was a problem. So much so that his boss eventually confronted him, accusing him of using his kids as an excuse to leave work.
A shame that the thought of a father leaving work for his children is so unbelievable, he's got to be lying. Men, by society's standards, just aren't supposed to be that invested in the rearing of their children.
And I'm not just talking about the men in our society holding on to these beliefs. We women are guilty of this type of thinking too. Many of us followed the very public custody battle between Tameka and Usher Raymond. After the ruling, I was one of the first people claiming that Tameka had to be truly crazy not to be granted custody. But even that sentiment is insulting to fathers. Is it so hard to believe that whether Tameka is crazy or not, Usher, as a man, just might have been the better parent?
I had to check myself. But I know I'm not the only one holding on to these sexiest ideals. There have been times where I've seen women dismiss or deride the efforts of a man attempting to care for his own children. She'll shoo him away with a "That's not right," or an"I'll just do it." Sure, I'll admit that mothers have a bit of an advantage caring for their children, considering they lived inside of them for 9 months; but I know from intense observation of new parents, that a lot of initial learning how to raise a child comes from trial and error. Why not give the man, your man, your child's father [presumably] that same opportunity to learn? There are so many women who wish they had a man to help them out, why not take advantage, not only for yourself but for the bonding it'll allow him to develop with your child?
I can't count the number of times I've heard women scoff after learning that so-so's husband was a stay at home dad. Would these same women scoff this way at a mother who'd elected to stay at home? Probably not. When it's a woman we're more likely to acknowledge the work she has to put in to raise her children; but when it's a man, surely he's only a stay at home dad because he's too lazy to work or completely incompetent as a provider. Now, I know money is important; we all have to eat, but what better way to provide for your children than to be there to make breakfast for them in the morning, to play with them during the day and to tuck them into bed at night? I guarantee you, as the child of a great father, those emotional, psychological provisions are what your child is going to remember, not the heap of toys he/she received for Christmas that one year.
We're always begging men to step up, complaining about the prevalence of deadbeat, absentee fathers. There are plenty of them; but when there are men who are stepping up, are taking the initiative to care for their children, just like women have been and continue to do, let's not look down on them or judge them unfairly because of it.
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frozen fuel
well I have had a time over this weekend. first i dont think i have auto locking hubs next i was so cold in west virgina mtn. and i had the EX plugged in but i was so cold that night it was -something. but when we tryed to stat it it was 6 out. the fuel froze litteraly. we fooled around and there was s fuel icecle out of the tail pipe. IT gets better. we still had the block heater plugged in and brought out the toaster oven and put it under the truck. for 3 hrs we fooled around till the sun shined on it long enuff to thaw the fuel out.
all in all it was a good time i have deffently learned lot about my truck and cold weather.
all in all it was a good time i have deffently learned lot about my truck and cold weather.
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wait your diesel fuel actually frozed. I never seen diesel freeze. Even in cold weather training while in the military. I never seen diesel fuel freeze. Not even the -30's we get occassionaly in Michigan have I ever seen Diesel Fuel Freeze. Man you must have been in some extreme cold weather or you have alot of water in your fuel.
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i swear there was a green icecicle hangin out of my tail pipe.
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Wow! Just tonight someone was talking to me about diesel fuel freezing, and I didn't know it could do that under normal conditions. It's been 3-6 degrees here over night, and usually about 6-8 degrees by morning. I've had NO problem starting my EX...weird.
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The icecicle was probably condensation . When hydrocarbons (gas ,kero,jet fuel ,propane etc) burn ,they typically produce one pound of water vapor for every pound of fuel ,plus or minus. When the exhaust pipes are cold,the water vapor condenses on the inside of the pipe. The EX probably needs the water drained from the fuel system.
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i have never heard of diesel freezing either. It can gel if the tank gets cold enough while driving. I would highly recommend using diesel additive in the winter and if your diesel does gel it could cause filter or pump problems. For $6.00 a bottle it is cheap insurance.
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frozen fuel?
We live at 7,000 feet and often get single digit temps in winter. usually we remember to plug in one of the trucks (for early morning use) but even without that they both fire up well. I always have additive (I use Stanadyne but PS is good too) in the fuel to avoid gelling
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Poppy has created two decks. The first is the
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Above: The original book cover front and back
Below: The reprinted/re-written/second edition cover front and back
The STORIES OF THE WILD SPIRIT Book
Is available either:
a) On its own to accompany a deck you may have already bought.
b) As part of a limited edition book and deck set. There are VERY FEW decks and book sets to be had there will never be any more original sets after these sell out. The books will be signed and there are a last few come with a specially designed EXCLUSIVE greetings card...
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Above: This exclusive greetings card comes free with the limited edition Wild Spirit Tarot deck and book set. There are only a couple of cards left now so please enquire if you are interested.
Available only from
*****THERE ARE NOW ONLY A FEW BOOKS, DECKS and GREETINGS CARDS LEFT****
Poppy has ONE new and sealed original boxed set of the cards and book if anyone is interested or if you would like to buy a signed book and deck set from Poppy please contact her at email@example.com but please be patient in awaiting a response. Poppy will reply but due to severe pain and disability is unable to type or use a computer regularly.
About the Wild Spirit glyph
Above: The Wild spirit card back incorporating the glyph and expressing the interrelationship of beings
Please scroll down for more on the Wild Spirit Tarot
Poppy is also creating a new deck and book set which was originally called
The Everyday Tarot
but it became the more alluring
The EVERYDAY ENCHANTMENT TAROT
Because it's all about
Finding the Magic in the Midst of Life
And celebrating the extraordinary in what we suppose to be ordinary!
Above: The Fool
This is the first image from a new deck celebrating the wild enchantment and highlighting the wise council inherent in everyday interactions
This deck and book set will be an inspirational guide to finding the magic in the mundane.
Each card will reveal an ordinary person expressing their extraordinary qualities in recognizable, yet exceptional, settings. From a man on a building site to a boy on a skateboard the cards allow us to gain insights and encouragement from someone just like us…that is, an amazing, but commonplace, individual living in an amazing world.
The cards will express the enchanting nature of everyday people and situations, allowing us to appreciate their unique charm and wisdom. Beauty will be celebrated in all its forms, be that orthodox or entirely unorthodox and unexpected. The cards encompass people of all ages, sizes, colours and physical abilities. They will also embrace the other beings – both seen and unseen - that share our everyday reality with us. These are the faeries (and a myriad other spirit or Otherworldly presences) as well as our creature-kin - the fabulous yet familiar mammals, birds and insects that share our journey. As such The Everyday Tarot will be warmly inclusive, welcoming us into a more unified vision of world.
This deck will encourage us to appreciate life anew and engage with each other as the as the infinitely wise, and endlessly creative, beings we truly are. In this The Everyday Tarot will expand our capacity for empathy and gratitude, promoting deep connection in our hectic, and often alienated, world.
Copyright Poppy Palin and Schiffer
Above: The sneaky Seven of Blades, copyright Poppy Palin.
Here the blades are the metal spikes on the fence but also the broken glass shards in the window. Blades are the Swords suit in this deck. The suit was changed to Blades as its far easier to spot a sharp object in everyday life than a sword!
Above: The kind and empathic Queen of Cups in action
Above: Wheel of Fortune
Below: Ace of Wands
Above: Nine of Blades - these are her long (sword embellished) nails. This is simply a modern take on the traditional nightmare scenario complete with the wee loyal Pug dog looking on.
Below: Six of Coins - charity that benefits all parties
Above: Five of Wands - there are five, the umbrella counts!
Above: Page of Coins (suit of earth/pentacles etc) the enterprising young man
Above: The King of Coins, gently sowing his seeds and considerately reaping the rewards. He's a genial sort of chap, a good earth-father to all. He's an ethical employer and the oilseed rape crop is organic, of course! The cows aren't there for farming purposes, this man has learned the error of his ways and now they're kept happy in a field out of the goodness of his heart rather than for profit. He's a good steward, not a greedy man, but is still able to make a good living and is ploughing his material rewards back into the land and local inhabitants. Overall, this card has got a green and gold glow of health, success and vitality.
Above: Two of Wands - a flamboyant, energetic drummer throws his sticks into the air. He earns the admiration of the crowd by being different. His backdrop is a lovely lake with free flying birds and his bass drum skin has an image of the world on it, both reminding us to follow our passion wherever it may lead. We can travel far, and to places of great beauty, if we listen to 'a different drum' and be ourselves.
Above: Five of Blades. The angry chef has all the knives, and so all the power, in this kitchen. Not a harmonious place to work!
Below: Six of Blades. Instead of the traditional 'man rowing the boat away', here we have a man skating away from the past (represented by the backpack) with the woman and child, the blades being their skates of course. It was inspired by the old Jethro Tull lyric 'skating away on the thin ice of a new day'. Everything, including the geese, moves towards the dawning light.
Above: The Four of Coins. This boy has become king of his own sand castle and has built a pebble-lined moat to protect his 'treasure'. The seagull and the crab add to his defenses as he glowers at us, warning us to stay away. Meanwhile the children in the background have fun with their dog, just as children should on the beach. They run deliciously free while this boy stays put - he's forgotten fun in order to hang on to his possessions.
Above: Eight of Blades (swords) - the woman here is performing a circus act but she is throwing the knives at herself. She is her own worst enemy. She is blind to the fact she is sabotaging herself and is tied up by her own inner anxieties. Most of her problems are in her own mind. The 'self' throwing the knives has wings tattooed on her back that remind her she is free to choose the pain of bondage or can be free from her mental torments. The may bug, or 'cockchafer' beetle flying away reminds her of this too.
Below: Four of wands - celebration and community but also freedom - here the moth flies away from the flame rather than get burned
Above: Five of Coins Five of Coins shows the poor and sick outside in the snow seeking help while the supposedly 'Christian' woman and man drink in the pub and win on the gaming machine, warm enough to wear short sleeves. Their dog gets no attention either although it too begs. But they forget that they could just as easily be those on the outside tomorrow. And those on the outside remember that they too were once those careless 'forgetful' people on the inside.
Above: Strength card
Above: The incisive King of Blades gives a cutting synopsis, presenting the evidence with clarity
Below: Temperance
Above: Mourning the past and not letting go - the Five of Cups. While the woman grieves on the grave the person she thinks she has lost appears unseen behind her, hoping to remind her of the eternal nature of being.
Above: The Eight of Coins from The Everyday Enchantment Tarot has a Down's Syndrome man taking on a paid woodworking apprenticeship with a great sense of achievement and delight. This card reminds us to find what we love and to apply ourselves to it wholeheartedly, knowing that only we can bring this unique thing into being in the world. We rebirth the sun of ourselves - of our own singular creative expression - and make it shine for others to enjoy. This is our purpose and our joy. We give it our all, for the All.
Below: Knight of Wands - the reckless passion of youth
Above: In complete contrast to the hedonistic Knight of Wands, this Knight - the Knight of Coins - is a young man seriously committed to making money. He focuses single-mindedly on the task in hand and ignores his peers having a good time in the background. He is solid, determined and reliable but certainly a candidate for the adage 'all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy'.
Below: Three of Blades (Swords). While the storm rages outside, and the magpie (one for sorrow) passes by, the storm of grief affects a lone woman. Her blades have cut a fabric heart of blue roses in two and she holds a pin cushion pierced with three pins. Behind her is a photo of a happier time showing her and her ex-lover. This card expresses the terrible pain of loss that has to be experienced as the result of us loving another being. The sewing machine also reminds us that we can stitch ourselves back together again.
Below: Knight of Blades - the know-it-all young motor mouth hairdresser pays no heed to his client - he knows best and applies his cutting commentary as well as his scissors!
Above: Queen of Blades (swords) - cutting to the chase; an incisive woman with her scalpel.
Below: Six of Cups - youthful joy at a tea party...with a wistful nostalgic look from the Mum
Below: The lionheart - the charismatic King of Wands. He's a born leader and his lack of sight doesn't stop him seeing, or doing, more than most others. People are drawn to him like moths to a flame.
Below: Ten of Cups with the planter/tubs being the cups here. This card is obviously a modern take on the traditional 'happy ever after' image.
Above: Queen of Coins - an enterprising green-fingered woman
Below: Six of Wands- success!
Above: The Ten of Coins. Here's the generous patriarch as Father Christmas in his rather luxurious family home, complete with ancestral portrait. He even has a throne-like chair from which to dispense his largesse! The coins may be the chocolate ones you get at this time of year - preferably dairy-free chocolate but that's unlikely as this man is a stickler for long established ways of behaving. This card is all about security and patronage which can be either comforting or controlling.
Above: The Hermit
Below: Seven of Sticks/Wands
Above: Page of Cups - messenger of love
Below: Seven of Coins - taking stock
Above: The Nine of Cups. This man is enjoying the fruits of his success and loving the lavish lifestyle he can now afford. He does however look a little smug - maybe all that attention is going to his head?
Above: The Hierophant
Above: The Two of Cups - there are more partnerships in this image than just the flirty men drinking coffee on the park bench! It's all about attraction - yes - but also deep relationship between all kinds of beings.
Above: Page of Wands/Sticks
Below: The Lovers
Below: Four of Coins
Above: Seven of Cups - fantasy
Above: The World - creating a better reality together
Above: The Hanged Man
Above: Ace of Coins (suit of Earth/pentacles) from the Everyday Tarot by Poppy Palin
Above: The Moon card and below a description of the Moon card
Who am I? I'm not sure, but whoever I may be I'm influenced by the moon; a sad, certifiable luna-tic walking the margins.Or perhaps not. Because some say I'm a Seer, looking past the fripperies of modern existence to the shining verities of the Universe – the visionary on the road to enlightenment, rather than the road to nowhere. Whether I'm lost in mad reveries or a prophet thrice blessed depends on your perspective…I've lost mine so I'll let you decide. I'm in two minds, my thoughts like twin glittering fish darting in opposite directions. I just wish they'd stop jeering at me, whoever I may be. I lose my clarity when I'm chased, chastised, challenged…where was I?
What do I represent? I symbolise what you dread most. I'm the bottom line: decrepit, demented, rejected, reviled, dirty, crazy, hungry, helpless, penniless – down and out. For me and my underdog there's no safe home, no kind face, no loving embrace. I'm your dark night of the soul, cold and lonely, lit only by my old friend the stony-faced moon. Although she hangs so distant, and seemingly indifferent, she brings illumination of a special kind, her gleam highlighting the precious silver amongst the shadows. She cuts through rationality, revealing the mystery of being, enchanting us. Her cool appraising gaze sees deep within us, inspiring our soul-poetry and awakening our magic.
What do I mean to you? I've things in my bag that may interest you – discarded dreams, hidden fears, fleeting memories and broken belongings that meant something once but are now just cumbersome baggage. Are they yours? Let's examine them now. Don't be afraid for when things fall apart there are revelations and opportunities to look beyond appearances – a chance to let the wildly unusual into your everyday being. I don't regret my marginal moon-bidden life because there's poetry in my plight and in my Sight. And in yours. Remember this! Because I've already forgotten.
Copyright Poppy Palin - not for reproduction unless with permission.
Below: The Star card - shining as a guiding light
Above: Two of Blades (suit of swords) reveals a denial of problems
Above: Justice - seeing both sides, maintaining the balance
Above: The Magician - manifesting marvels in a mundane world
It's all about everyday magic!
Below: The Tower card
'I see this deck as being like a bridge between the mundane and the magical; reminding us that we don't have to wear long flowing gowns and sit looking longingly into a medieval fountain to be able to accept or bring magic into our lives.'
Rebecca Stevens
Above: The authoritarian Emperor on his 'throne'
Who am I?
I'm The Emperor, fifth card in the Major Arcana. My sign is Aries, as you can see from my mug. That means I'm a born leader and get things done – both for others and myself. You find me in my role as charismatic manager and team leader but I'm also at ease helping run a household. My drive, commitment and vitality mean I'm always forging ahead at the cutting edge.
What do I represent?
I embody the qualities of a benign ruler – magnanimous yet rigorous; firm but fair. I offer stability and structure but insist on my own considered terms and conditions. Mine can be the iron fist in a velvet glove but no one respects a limp handshake. Yet I'm a man of honour who works hard and aims bring out the best in those I'm privileged to supervise - I see no harm in using a little judicious discipline if it enables others to shine. And as the photograph in my office shows I'm also a family man, a passionate lover, fierce protector and dutiful provider. I'm often known as the All Father as I'm proud to take care of my human tribe both at work and home.
What do I mean to you?
In a reading I may signify someone seen as a figure of authority – your employer, instructor or a member of your own family. Like me they may be charming, efficient and reliable or arrogant, domineering and inflexible. You need to decide if they are helping you or holding you back. Or perhaps my qualities are what you need now - that indominitable strength of will, relentless energy and boldness. My passion and motivation may enable you to plough through obstacles…or, if you are being too selfish you may just run into a brick wall. I may reveal the need for order in your own life – for you to establish rules or break them if they cause suffering.
Above: Queen of Wands - energetic go-getting lady
Below: Knight of Cups - the troubadour goes wooing
Above: The Empress - lots of love in a bustling kitchen
Below: The Chariot - experiencing the wild moment
Above: Death
In the Death card we meet an elderly lady, a grandmother, tenderly talking to her granddaughter, possibly even her great granddaughter.
The little girl represents the start of life's journey and the grandmother its ending, both aspects united in the tender moment. We can imagine the elderly lady is gently counselling he little girl that she may soon be gone, but not to fear this passing as she has lived a full life and is now weary and ready to leave her worn our psychical self to go home. The child gives her full attention to this and seems to understand deep inside. They share this intimacy in a winter woodland, winter solstice being the key time of death and rebirth. At their feet a crow caws, the crow being a representative, or messenger, of death. The crow stands next to snowdrops, revealing new life in the midst of the chill of winter. Above them another crow circles and waits, gently reminding the woman that her time is nearly come. There is also a woodland sprite present above them to bring comfort to both the lady and the small girl.
In the background we see a younger woman, ethereal and barefoot in the snow. This shining woman, and the crow above her, are moving away from the manifest world into the eternal light. The woman is the elderly lady as she once was, vibrant and in her prime, and represents her life-force energy leaving this aspect of material existence. The bright colours of the child's attire represent regeneration and joy and contrast with the sombre colours of the older woman, although both wear purple to show they are connected...and perhaps not so very different after all. Likewise the muted shades of the winter woodland are lit by the brilliant otherworldly light that shines through into this world, reminding us that if we deny or reject the darker or hidden aspects the brighter ones lose definition and cease to have meaning.
Above: The Devil - deliberately flouting the rules
'I have been waiting for a modern deck such as this for YEARS now, and although one or two are good and readable, none have the clarity, emotion and obvious personality and story telling your Everyday Tarot cards have. The first card immediately resonated, and as for the Devil card.... it just nailed it for me.'
Davina Powell
Above: The Sun - dazzling in the drab alleyway
High Priestess - Queen of the wild in an urban setting
Judgment - finding a more meaningful way of life
The loving and creative King of Cups
Ace of Cups(above) and Three of Cups (below)
'I just wanted to say I love what I've seen so far from the Everyday Tarot! Are you still working on this? I for sure would love a copy when it is completed. Been looking for just such a deck. Beautiful work!'
Lisa Lee
Above: Nine of Wands - the fence posts are the wands as the crutch is also a wand. This boy has been beaten but still walks past his tormentors, showing perseverance and resilience. Just like the ant that carries the heavy leaf and the swallow that flies to the UK from Africa each year.
Thank you to all those who take the time to send Poppy positive feedback, it is truly appreciated.
This deck is now the property of Schiffer as well as Poppy, watch this space for more details.
Here is a lovely review of the deck on Aeclectic Tarot
REVIEW: The Everyday Enchantment Tarot created by Poppy Palin
By Jenn (Member of TABI)
I am writing this review in the October of 2015. The Everyday Enchantment Tarot has a
publisher and it is planned that it will be printed in 2017. I await this with eager
I have been privileged, along with a few others, to see each card as Poppy has created it.
The Major Arcana is complete and the Minors are well on their way. This deck is like a
dream come true for me. It not only has the guidance of the traditional card IDs, it also is
illustrated with up to date pictures of life as it is in our era.
As the name suggests it not only shows the events of everyday life, it also includes the
enchanted and often unnoticed aspects. The sparkle that is swamped by the "in your face"
pressures that modern times impress onto us.
Poppy has taken the traditional cards and brought their original meanings right up to the
NOW. She has incorporated the wisdom of the Tarot, and retranslated it to speak to us in
a modern language that we can relate to. Even the suits are not just suits. For instance
wands appear as candles standing upright, as police batons, and as a paintbrush, Cups are
not fancy chalices, but teacups and picnic mugs, but even with this variety they are easy
to identify.
Tarot is about day to day living. It is a tool to help us see where we've been, where we
are now, what the options are, and to bring to our notice things that may well be missed,
but that can make the difference. Our World is overwhelmed with the negative (listen to
the news broadcasts and you will see what I mean). The Enchantment is there but only if
you can open your eyes and look for it. The EET helps you do this.
The "players" in this deck are not limited, they are humans of a mixture of ages, cultures,
professions, jobs and abilities (many of which are rarely mentioned within the tarot or in
fact in day to day life), There are also animals of the fur, feather, fin, hoof and flipper
genres as well as insects and of course The Myriad of unseen beings of Enchantment that
are there to remind you. A fantastic cast that would certainly create a hit as a West End
Play illustrating True Life Today.
This deck is a wonderful tool for both the seasoned reader and the newbie. All you need to
do is look at the card, ask yourself what it is illustrating and there you are – you have
your "meaning". Each card has multiple possibilities, you may be drawn to the main
characters and their actions and situation, or maybe you will see someone or something in
the background that grabs your attention. Poppy has hit a wonderful balance of detail
without overcrowding the card.
I first ventured into the Tarot over 30 years ago, and I spent many years trying to "learn"
the meanings of each card, only to find that the meanings did not always match the
illustrations, and different decks and their meanings could be in conflict. I ventured into
using my intuition, but even then it could be difficult to be guided by the picture or pips.
With this deck there is an abundance of support to inspire your translation, to personalize
it for the person you are reading for.
I have done some trial readings using just the Major Arcana and I have found them a
delight to work with. They have proven themselves to be amazing companions on the Tarot
road of discovery.
I hope you will be as "Enchanted" as I am about the "Everyday" life that is illustrated
here. Poppy is creating an amazing deck with her magical and insightful gift.
The reviewer, Jennie Austin has been using the tarot from the early 80s, and has many decks in her
She is a Holistic Therapist, Coach, Teacher and Reiki Master.
She loves helping and working with animals, especially dogs, and she had her own dog grooming business
for over 20 years.
She is also the Author of Practicing Reiki.
Back to Poppy's first deck/book set
The WAKING THE WILD SPIRIT Tarot
(There are so few left so if you want a new one with a book ask Poppy now!)
Above: A selection of the Major Arcana cards
What recent purchasers of the deck said...
Riitta, Finland
The deck arrived safely on the 19th and I have really enjoyed it even more than I had expected. You know I came across it quite by accident and I am really surprised it hasn't received more attention - I really love it and cant wait for the book download.
Maria, USA
I received the deck today! I love everything about it. I love the way it feels in my hands, the way it fans out...and of course, the art is breath-taking. I share your love for earth and animal. I know this is strange, but I can practically feel your soul in this deck. It is very rich, pure and warm
Kelli, USA
This is my favourite deck of all time. the colors and images speak through me with an ease that no other tarot has been able to do. If I could only have one deck to read from for all time this would be it. As an oracle it will tell you what you need to know.'
Lisa Silver Crow Perrault, USA
Below is a link to a new tarot site that will take you directly to Poppy's tarot
Above: Poppy's first jacket design submitted to Llewellyn for consideration. It was sold in a charity auction for Happy landings animal sanctuary.
What follows are the basics for using the deck without a copy of the book. The cards were originally designed as a Divination Pack but the publisher wanted to call it a Tarot (thus offending Tarot purists, and perhaps rightly so) as it isn't strictly a conventional pack. Saying this the cards can be used following a traditional tarot system if preferred. Here's a very brief introduction to the Wild Spirit deck as the book was huge (with stories for each card's 'character') and this can only ever be a synopsis of the full work. A little of your own precious imagination is required to fill in the gaps and make the cards into a cohesive system that works for you as an individual. That's the wild spirit, after all, it was never meant to be that prescriptive!
This is just an initial helping hand for those who own the deck only.
Each card of the Major Arcana card has a detailed story about the character or 'energies' depicted. These stories were given in the 280 page book STORIES OF THE WILD SPIRIT, now out of print. This book's size was the reason why the deck was so expensive and therefore was not so popular to buy at £32 when most decks cost under £25! In time I hope to scan in each story in here or at least write a synopsis for each card for users of the deck to have access to. The cards need their stories...in this they differ from other decks.This reflects Poppy's own need to always combine words and images.
These cards are more succinctly explained and only had a page each to describe them - 'snapshots in spirit time' as the editor aptly called them. Here is the synopsis from the book of their meanings
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An international competition to design a special wildlife bridge for West Vail Pass has announced five finalists for the $40,000 grand prize -- two teams from New York and one each from Toronto, Philadelphia and Amsterdam.
But local bridge builders shouldn't call foul. Each team is required to have on board at least one engineering firm licensed in Colorado, in the hope that the site-specific bridge might actually get built -- for the sake of motorists as well as all sorts of road-crossing beasts.
As explained in my 2009 feature "The Bridge to Somewhere," Colorado environmental activists have long considered the I-70 mountain corridor to be "the Berlin wall of wildlife," a barrier that interferes with migration of a wide variety of species, claims lives of endangered animals like lynx -- and poses huge potential for deadly human-wildlife collisions.
Sponsored by a coalition of federal agencies, private foundations, and the Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University, the design competition is geared to help advance studies by the Colorado Department of Transportation that call for placing a vegetative bridge on the west side of Vail Pass, a site identified as one of the state's deadliest areas for wildlife crossings. Although Canada has erected a few bridges dedicated entirely to wildlife, this project would be the first of its kind in the United States.
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However, it should be noted that Julius Genachowski, FCC Chairman, did put telecommunications and the Internet on the world stage earlier the day.
Tonight President Obama will give his first State of the Union Address. Most of the address will be about subjects driven by the politicians and media: The war in Afghanistan, the withdrawal from Iraq, the now on life support health care bill, the economy and job creation verses job losses. All of this is very interesting but I wonder if telecom interests will get more than a one-word mention as it did in his address to the nation last year.
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Last Friday was my/our 25th wedding anniversary. As I prepared to go home, I was asked several times where was I taking her to dinner. Let me make this clear, my wife would have been very disappointed if I had taken her to dinner. In almost all expensive restaurants, she notes that I could have made it better and cheaper at home.
In reviewing the sessions and talking to many of the exhibitors, it was impossible to say what was on the minds of the attendees. With regard to TMC and the event organizers, it was a little bit of this and a little bit of that. It was all things IP. Therefore, I guess the better direction for this blog is to discuss what I got out of the show.
I am attending IT Expo in Miami this week and participating in three panel discussions. I know mostly what I will be talking about but I wonder what will be the leading topics of the show. Last year Nortel, SIP, Apple and a few other items drove the two shows. It will be interesting to see what will drive this show.
It's been a couple of weeks since I last wrote this blog. The amount of travel and such to start the year was a bit overwhelming and I found time to be a commodity in short supply. I decided I would rather not write the blog than provide something that wasn't my best. Of course, you missed some great food but I will make up for that beginning today.
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During May, his Kia dealership became the first in Australia to sell more than 100 new cars in one month.
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By COLE COSGROVE
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When the Jefferson girls basketball team hosted a junior high clinic during winter break, the Jefferson players split to each side of the gym based on which junior high they attended Kilo or Totem. The younger players then joined them, based on their school.
One girl was left alone in the center of the court, unsure which side to join.
Thats when I realized that was the first time that has happened before, Jefferson coach Mike Grady said.
The player who was standing alone happened to be Jeffersons 6-foot senior captain Kezia Long, who was homeschooled and had never played competitive basketball until she enrolled at Jefferson as a sophomore.
I played soccer for five years and I just decided why not play basketball, Long said. I decided to go to public school and fell in love with the game. Little did I know all the other aspects that come with it.
In just her third year playing, Long broke the single season school record for most rebounds in Fridays game.
This season she is the teams second-leading scoring, while leading in rebounds and blocked shots, averaging 13 points, nine rebounds and four blocked shots per game.
She tied the school record for most single-game rebounds with 18 against Sehome. She also set a school record with 12 blocked shots in one game.
And while were talking about stats its worth mentioning that Long is the No. 1 student in her class at Jefferson with a 4.0 grade point average.
Its good for young girls to realize that anything is possible, Grady said. If you work hard, theres always a chance to walk into a program and make an impact. And she has.
With the help and encouragement of her neighbor, 80-year-old superfan Bob Ratcliff, Long walked into a public school for the first time and faced a Jefferson basketball program where all of the girls had been playing together since grade school.
It was intimidating, Long said. But it only took one or two practices to get in there. If I see a challenge, Im the kind of person to eat that challenge up.
As a coach, Grady saw the potential of a 6-foot, athletic player.
She had never played organized basketball before and it showed, Grady said. She was athletic, but very lost in the way she played. I knew I could teach her the plays, but I couldnt teach her to be tall.
Grady handed Long the play book and told her to go home and study. Long was like a sponge a tall sponge trying to absorb as much basketball knowledge as she could.
Its an unbelievable challenge for her, said Kezias mom, Deb Long. The good part is she loves the game. The other part is, she still has so much shes got to learn. When she started, we were like, Zia, can you even spell basketball?
Grady said Longs willingness to learn helped fill the gaps caused by her lack of experience.
You just dont show up on the first day of practice as a homeschooler and make a 4A high school basketball team, Grady said. Most girls are in basketball camps since kindergarten. We just dont see those kinds of kids.
Long played junior varsity as a sophomore at Jefferson. She then broke into the varsity lineup as a junior and was voted most-improved player.
I didnt even expect to make varsity last year, Long said. I wouldnt be where I am now without the team, because they helped me grow. Jeffersons program wouldnt be anything without the team and the coach. Grady has been a great mentor for me.
Grady cites Longs work ethic, family support and relentlessness.
Shell be a poster child for homeschooled kids, Grady said. Shes a breath of fresh air. She works hard. If people see flaws in her game, its because of lack of experience. Shes one of our extremely key components to our program right now. No matter how far we go, shes been instrumental this season.
This past summer Long was in the weight room three days a week, driven by the desire to repeat last seasons accomplishment of making it to the state tournament.
All the success we had last year was incredible, Long said. We still talk about it and get butterflies and anxious and excited. Waiting in the locker room before a game at state, knowing people are out there, its a feeling Ill never forget.
Long hopes to get a college scholarship and play basketball. Three four-year colleges, in addition to just about every area community college, have already expressed serious interest.
Shes a 6-foot girl who can run the court, Grady said. She has untapped potential. People know she has holes in her game that surely a college can fix. But two years ago she didnt even know what a basketball looked like.
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I've been doing homemade purees for LO since a little before 6 months. Lately I've been trying to give her more "chunks" and less purees - like bananas, avacado, etc. But she refuses to feed herself. I'll put a few pieces on the tray and if she does pick them up, she usually just throws them on the floor. Or she will just look at them and whine until I feed them to her. She won't even attempt to put them in her mouth. I just don't get it because anything non-food goes straight to her mouth!
How do I encourage her to feed herself?
Also on a related subject, Mum Mums - she will try to feed herself these crackers, but always tries to take way too big of a bite - how do you guys feed those?