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Friday, June 25, 2010
Social and Solitary
I find this interesting to observe, because to me the bicycle has always been a symbol of solitude - something that brings complete independence and freedom. When I think of "riding a bicycle," I imagine cycling for miles and miles through changing landscapes, alone with my thoughts and at peace with the world; a meditation of sorts. But I can certainly understand that others imagine group rides, bike workshops, and other social activities - they see the bicycle as a shared interest that makes it easy to connect to others.
Often I am asked why I do not participate in group rides, and the reason is simply that for me socialising and cycling are two distinct activities that are best enjoyed separately. It makes me nervous to chat while trying to navigate traffic, so I fully enjoy neither the discussion nor the ride. I also feel that group rides - even slow ones - are more hazardous than cycling alone, because you have to watch out not only for traffic, but for the wheels of other cyclists; I know probably a half dozen people whose only cycling accidents happened during group rides. I can cycle pretty happily with one person at a time (though it depends on their style), but beyond that it starts to get stressful.
This is not to say that I am "against" the socially-oriented portrayal of cycling. I just don't think that the bicycle = community association is universally applicable. And after all, it is rather fascinating that the bicycle can be a symbol of two diametrically opposite things: the social and the solitary.
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Group rides are a bit like book clubs: both are efforts to share the experience of an object that is really only designed to be used by one person at a time. Just as you can like a book but be repelled by the idea of discussing it in a book club, you can love your bicycle but have no interest in taking it on a group ride; disliking one doesn't invalidate your feelings for the other. And in the same way that, say, Oprah's book club is at least in part about marketing a certain book to a large segment of the population, group rides are at least in part about generating excitement for and awareness of cycling. I think because of the fact that cyclists are a rare breed in the US right now, it makes sense that much of the online discussion tends to focus on the social aspect.ReplyDelete
But don't worry, Velouria. I think you come across as quite a lovable misanthrope!
Very true. I was amazed at the number of injured cyclists and crashes I saw at last year's Hotter 'n Hell 100. I do few large rides partly for that reason, but there is always a bond when I pull up next to someone on a bike at a stoplight.ReplyDelete
Lovable misanthrope! I'll take that as a compliment : )ReplyDelete
Steve - In Boston I find that any feelings of a bond are often dispelled when that person attempts to pass me on the right because I am cycling away from the door zone or nearly crashes into me at an intersection because they ran a red light...
Different strokes for different folks, I guess.ReplyDelete
I'm with you though. I do prefer to cycle alone. I definitely see it as a meditative experience.
- AnonymousJune 25, 2010 at 10:01 AM
Great post today.ReplyDelete
I have joined my local bicycle club for the last few years. However, I find that I only join the group for one or two rides a year. When I ride with the group, I find that I get frustrated by many things: I get angry at riders who failed to follow the rules of the road, I get frustrated because I feel that I end up riding faster or slower than I really want to ride, and I feel compelled to make small talk with my fellow riders simply because I am riding next to them on the road.
I love having discussions about bicycling with other people. However, I have come to see my time on the bike as my time to get away from everything -- to enjoy a bit of peace and quiet and escape the pressures of daily life!
I would point out another aspect of how cycling (and walking) fosters community - it gets you out of a car, which is like a little bubble of protection, and straight onto the street where you interact with your environment. This decreases fear of "otherness" that you come in contact with, and also increases your appreciation, or at least awareness, of the community as a whole. It's not just about other cyclists or individual encounters, it's the whole package of life in your area that gets a boost!ReplyDelete
That's the most important overarching impact of cycling as a lifestyle in my opinion. Getting people just to be in the same space together rather than divided by walls all the time will decrease fear and hate, improve the built environment, and in the end increase wellbeing from a community at large perspective.
Ok idealisic rant over!
hmm... i can see both sides to this coin. for me, i practically lived on my bicycle, mostly riding with my best friend. literally, we probably clocked thousands of miles together during grade school, and even did a 128k tour together on my 13th birthday, just the two of us (we even planned the route ourselves). so, i think my association of the bicycle with those memories is an extremely very positive one, and to this day i enjoy rides together with another person as much as i enjoy riding alone. as for "groups", i actually prefer two or three people riding together as opposed to a larger group (the word "group" to me suggests more than a handful). however, i also don't mind group rides as long as they are kept to a reasonable number-- small enough that you can get to know everyone's name. i don't prefer large organized groups of hundreds of riders; that to me is just too chaotic. i've never enjoyed large groups of people... in ANY type of event.ReplyDelete
margonaute-- i would disagree with your comparison of group rides with book clubs. at the very least, i think it depends on the type of group. i know people who comprise an ad-hoc cycling group and they get together monthly for group rides. they've been doing it for years, and it ranges from two people to about 10 each ride. however, i wouldn't say these people do it to help foster a sense of awareness and/or excitement for cycling. for these people, it's more of a tight-knit group of friends, and those two aspects of cycling are already deeply instilled in their psyches. they do it simply because they love the feeling of riding together, of exploration, and of camaraderie. it's social, it's healthy, and the scenery is great. i don't see any problem with those components!
yet, i can also see velouria's point about being distracted when cycling in groups, and also wanting to be in one's own private world. i think it really depends on the person as well as the group. however, i'd be careful speculating on differences in safety re: cycling alone and in a group. i think each has its own inherent set of benefits and disadvantages.
Well, I'm kind of a loner to start with... I also can't shake the feeling (I'm sure it's not actually true) that group rides attract people who need validation for their lifestyle choice and are compensating for the fact that cyclists are still treated like second class citizens.ReplyDelete
I (pretend to) treat my bike like a vacuum cleaner and (IRL) don't admit to spending hours obsessing over it and other cycling related issues.
I believe putting a lot of time and effort into bicycles and cycling takes away from the charm of their simplicity and utility. So I pretend not to. :)
+1, I'm not a group-ride person (in any of its meanings) :-DReplyDelete
Critical mass has become a rather dangerous event here in Madrid due to overcrowding.
I, too, like the solitary rides: In fact, all except one of my multiday tours were done solo. Sometimes I would meet someone en route and we'd cycle together for a morning, afternoon or day. Then he or she would return to the rest of his or her life, and I would continue my tour.ReplyDelete
Back when I first started cycling seriously, it was all but necessary to belong to a club in order to learn about it. There were far fewer cyclists, at least in the US; there were fewer books and other resources, and there was no Internet. Steve A, who's been cycling even longer than I've been, probably recalls something like what I've described.
I still belong to a club but, to tell you the truth, I can't remember the last time I rode with them. Really, the main benefit I get from them now is discounts from local bike shops.
I'm glad someone else feels this way! Various acquaintances are constantly hassling me to go on some "ride" with them. I hate it. Just because someone else rides a bike doesn't mean that I will have anything in common with them. In fact, many other cyclists irritate me with their bad habits. Riding with a group is just extra traffic and forced socialization. On the other hand, I do enjoy it when a couple of friends and I go out to dinner or drinks via bicycle. That feels very different.ReplyDelete
I'm kind of in-between somewhere. I do like going places with people on bikes, but I'm really not that excited about using a bike for non-practical purposes. If I'm going to meander, I'd almost rather just walk, and I'm not really excited by the prospect of touring or any kind of really long-distance stuff.ReplyDelete
I generally don't really like group rides (or any kind of large groups, for that matter), and would much rather be with 5 or less people at a time.
I do appreciate the community aspects of cycling, but not so much in the sense of getting together a bunch of people who ride bikes and saying "look, we ride bikes, let's band together!" More in the sense of how having a lot of people on bikes calms traffic, encourages neighborhood development and just makes the city more enjoyable than if those people were all in cars.
I do agree with you that the bicycle can be an empowering tool both for social gathering and for escaping from society, and that's one of the great things about the bicycle, it's a flexible tool.
somervillain: I think some book clubs can be like that too! Does "book club" automatically sound like a bad thing? I didn't mean to imply that in my comparison. My only real group (i.e., more than two people) ride so far has been the Tweed Ride, and I thought that was lots of fun.ReplyDelete
What a lovely post!ReplyDelete
I would say I personally fit somewhere in the middle as portlandize.com does; long rides off to new places either in the morning or right after work are best done alone, but I also do a weekly Trail Watch safety patrol ride that is anywhere from three to ten individuals riding on two urban trails in Minneapolis to keep them safer. The community building component of the latter ride is great, because comprehensive safety is only possible in an aware, cooperative community, while the peace and reflection time of the former is necessary for re-centering myself.
Thanks for drawing attention to an oft neglected side of present day cycling!
I prefer to ride alone, too. Bikes are a great way to get away from it all.ReplyDelete
Having said that, do you see any irony, or outright hypocrisy, in your post? As a person who chooses to blog almost daily about your own cycling-related minutiae, it seems strange to have reservations about the social potential for cycling. I'd wager that you spend more time documenting your rides both in prose and photographs, posting them to this blog, and reading other cycling blogs, than you do actually riding. In other words, you're getting a major social component (ie: internet attention) out of your cycling activities, and it ultimately doesn't matter if that's happening during a ride or as a series of related activities, yes? If you were truly interested in biking for it's own sake as an individual activity, I find it hard to believe you'd even be motivated to maintain this blog--if you just had questions about bikes, you'd ask people you know in person, or check out places like BikeForums. Public blogs, on the other hand, are mechanisms intended for receiving attention.
I don't think biking alone is "an oft neglected side of present day cycling." It may not be frequently documented in trendy cycling blogs, but that's precisely one of its advantages: it doesn't require the e-support of others to sustain itself. It has existed, and will continue to exist, without the need for the support and approval of anyone who isn't already doing it.
I wouldn't say there's hypocrisy in the post. Perhaps her impulses are enigmatic, and her position is an irony, however unintentional.
Some writers are the most solitary people imaginable. Yet nothing is more public than their work--at least, when they're published and read. Also, I've known performers who were very shy and introverted people.
Remember that human beings--at least, any you'd want to talk to or whose writing you'd want to read--are complex. Enjoy it! I think now of what Walt Whitman wrote in "Leaves of Grass": "I embrace my contradictions."
I am surprised to read that so many others enjoy cycling alone; nice to know.ReplyDelete
The Book Club comparison is funny. I would also compare it to walking or hiking. I like to walk, but it would not occur to me to go on a group walk with strangers just because they also like walking. To others it might. It's all good really.
Fluxus - Thank you for your profound commentary : )
Justine - I am aware of the irony of my position and I assumed (perhaps wrongly!) that there was an obvious tongue in cheek element to all this! But regardless, I think it is a mistake to equate an "internet presence" with actual socialising.
Justine: indeed-- we contain multitudes! :-)ReplyDelete
Justine: I agree that hypocrisy may be too strong a word. And I'm certainly guilty of the same ironies and contradictions: I'm reading the blog, after all. As an artist myself, I'm certainly aware of the potential for contradictory behavior. I write songs critical of consumer culture and endeavor to sell CDs and shirts related to them, for example.ReplyDelete
But I do question if the tone comes across the way you intend, Velouria. The "obvious tongue in cheek" vibe sometimes comes across as simply naive. This post, for example, and several of the posts related to drop bars. As a contrasting example, my wife can't use drops, either, because of an adolescent injury that broke both of her wrists--she simply can't put much weight on 'em. So we did a little research, realized that lower-end 80s road models usually have relatively slack geometry aimed at the occasional cycling audience, found representative lower-end mixte, (ten bucks at a garage sale!), slapped a sprung Brooks and riser bars on it...problem solved. Perhaps my own experience with the topic made posts about that topic seem naive and overly obvious to me, but that's how they felt.
Ergon mountain bike grips, by the way, are awesome. They're aimed at the mb racing crowd, but they do wonders for folks with wrist/arm issues.
Anyway, I don't mean this as an attack or whatever--just for information's sake. And I agree that it's a huge mistake to equate "internet presence with" real-life connections, but it's become a particular concern of mine in recent months. Lately, friends and acquaintances of mine quite literally have more fun taking photos of each other and commenting on them on Facebook and blogs than they do actually interacting at social gatherings, and it's making me possibly hypersensitive to the issue. They seem to be drifting toward lives lived through their own documentation rather than the primary experience they're ostensibly documenting.
Maybe I just need new friends--or at least a nice long solo ride to clear my mind! Please do carry on, and pardon my digressions.
Fluxus - Thanks for your follow-up, that was nice of you. I do understand your point. Of course I am naive about stuff I have never done / components I have never used before. Naive and earnestly excited - a combination that invites mockery, I know. And I think that's the point - I am learning. Sometimes I read a post from a few months back and think "God, this is so stupid. Should I delete this?" But decide to keep it as "evidence" of my development, and so others don't feel so bad when they are learning and making silly mistakes. I realise that this exposes me to ridicule, but so what.ReplyDelete
As for attention, self-documentation, etc.: People make websites and keep blogs for different reasons; you just never know. The things I document here are not my private experiences, and in a sense that is why I feel comfortable posting them. You do not see descriptions of my artwork here, or of my dayjob, or pictures of my non-cycling friends, or details about my married life other than the rides we take together. Neither do I post any of those things on facebook or any other social networking sites. And I cycle an average of 20 miles a day in the spring-fall, most of which I do not document : )
In any case: I sometimes get annoyed by things I read/see on other blogs, so it is only fair to accept someone having that reaction to me. It's good to know what people think. We are all different.
Last week-end I did a group ride, actually a charity ride called Ride Yellow to raise money for cancer research. Several hundred riders participated. I rode with a group of eight who tried to stay together most of the ride which was 62 miles. It was quite enjoyable.ReplyDelete
More than half of my riding is solo. I have solved a lot of problems riding solo over the years. The rest has been group rides. Years ago I use to go for long solo rides in the country, but a few confrontations with people driving cars pretty much put an end to that. It made me aware that in the middle of nowhere these crazy people could cause me harm and no one would ever know of my where a bouts. So now my solo rides are closer to home.
I come from more of a racer background where learning to ride in a group is essential. Most of my riding is for exercise and I am currently trying to get back into racing shape. So I ride with a group a few times a week to keep my pack skills in tact. Sure, I get quite frustrated at some of the other riders in the group and sometimes even get angry when they do stupid stuff to almost make me crash. But, the same things happen in a race. I really enjoy riding in the pack for the most part and enjoy the rush of racing.
I have been reading this blog for many months now and it is my favorite blog. Velouria has opened my eyes to a different type of riding, one which I hope to participate in as well. In fact, I have been made aware of all sorts of bicycles and riding. The central theme being that we all love our bicycles and the freedom that they give us.
One point that I would like to make about group riding is that I have found it to be safer. I believe that there is safety in numbers. When I ride in a group, cars give us more room that they do when I ride solo. But, I don't live in a large city as many of you do. My hometown is a small city. So maybe that is also a difference.
Thanks Velouria for all the posts. It has been exciting watching you grow as a cyclist. And because of your blog I believe that I have also grown as a cyclist leaning to respect all who are on two wheels.
This is a really great and thought provoking post, and I really enjoyed reading it as well as the comments. I'm surprised that more people didn't stand up for the social aspect of riding. I guess I've never thought the binary of social and solitary to have to be mutually exclusive. I am also a runner and I run races on a regular basis. I race for a multitude of reasons - and benefits (as I see it) - and I often relish both the company and satisfaction of running alongside so many other people who share my excitement for a given activity while still being mostly in my own mind and with my own thoughts. I think the same can happen in a group ride situation as well.ReplyDelete
I like to run and bike alone and to get lost in my thoughts and I also love joining a pack of runners or cyclists, or my husband or best friend and logging the miles with them. I will argue that cyclists, like so many other things, run on a continuum and don't have to firmly align themselves with one side or the other, right?
Hi Velouria, I'm with you on the cycling alone front. There's something wonderful about just getting out there, maybe with your partner, maybe alone, not worrying about being social but just enjoying the moment of the wind in your face. Being able to stop when you want and look at the scenery. Being at one with your bike. Being at one with your thoughts (and I bet you get some great ideas when you're on your bike). There's a real sense of freedom in cycling alone.ReplyDelete
I've never tried a group ride for several reasons: firstly I'm not fit enough. Cycling clubs here suggest you have to be able to keep up an average of 30km/h on their rides. Um, no. I don't want that kind of pressure. Secondly, it's nerve racking enough cycling with my husband, who wobbles about when he's riding next to me. I couldn't handle a group of people cycling around me, wobbling or not. I do presume that bike club riders don't waver about on their drop bar road bikes like my husband! :-)
Love this post!ReplyDelete
The cycling bug bit me last year, so I've been trying all types of biking to see what's a good fit for me. I've been to several group rides, thinking that it would be amazing to hang out with other bike geeks. I've met some fantastic people, but I could not figure out why I always pedaled away feeling a little disappointed.
Thanks for being so articulate about this issue and having the insight to share it with others.
Interesting to hear about your point of view on solitary versus social cycling. Makes sense to me!ReplyDelete
Since most of the comment discussion is about solitary riding, I'll contribute what I enjoy about the social side of bike riding. Most of my riding is solitary by necessity (my commute), but I love riding with friends. (I also prefer any type of travel - planes, trains, automobiles - to be with friends.) Any time I can meet up with my husband or my friend for the commute home, I enjoy myself 10x more. Part of the enjoyment is slowing down and relaxing instead of constantly stressing about the traffic situation. We laugh and talk and catch up on each other's busy lives. We are also safer due to the greater visibility of two bikes over one. Outside of commuting I also like to take leisurely weekend rides with friends to destinations like brunch or the farmer's market (as opposed to riding for the sake of riding).
Group rides are very different than cycling with a few friends. I don't participate in many. I pick and choose (or organize) ones that are up my alley - tweed rides and cocktail party rides - and always have fun. And seeing lots of bikes in one place makes me giddy, though I certainly agree with Bike Snob about the silliness of so many group rides.
Apart from the fun, I'm passionate about bike advocacy and need to connect with others who are working to improve my city.
Finally, so many of my activities - reading, writing, photographing, wandering around - are solitary, if I did not combine socializing with cycling, I'd never see anyone. :)
Prentiss wrote: "I come from more of a racer background where learning to ride in a group is essential."ReplyDelete
That is basically the one element that makes me doubtful I could ride on the velodrome even if I do get pretty good at riding a trackbike. I have terrible coordination and I panic when other people cut into my space. On the roads I can just stop when that happens. But on the velodrome that won't be an option. I would like to train in team-cycling skills, but I have a feeling it won't come natural to me!
I guess I hit about up the middle...when I first started riding many decades ago it was solitary and a means of escape, then we moved into the city and I discovered friends to ride with, still did solitary rides, but also rode all over creation with my junior high school buddies. Moved along into racing, some of that was in groups other times it was solitary against the clock.ReplyDelete
Today I still do both, but I much prefer small social group rides over larger group rides.
I think there is room for both, different strokes for different folks.
Some people might never ride a bike any distance if not for the group rides.
Velouria...Is your panic response something you can work on? I mean will you always be 'skittish' on a bicycle when your sense of space feels threatened? Just wondering how this will impact the rest of your personal evolution as a cyclist.ReplyDelete
Now that you mention it, I think I prefer to ride alone, too. I want to decide myself where and how I ride and if I follow the traffic rules. And I want to see and hear my surroundings instead of concentrating on chatting with another rider. But that doesn't mean that I can't enjoy a little group ride from time to time - unfortunately there aren't any in my town.ReplyDelete
But I like it when group rides happen accidentally in traffic, i.e. when you catch up on slower riders and ride with them in single file. In my opinion you get taken more seriously by car drivers then because you're not the only rider around.
RidingPretty - Yes, when it comes to people - because their movements are unpredictable. I generally have terrible coordination in most activities involving having to react to the movements of other people. Oddly, things like dancing and modeling are an exception. But any kind of team sports? - forget it!ReplyDelete
Too many people want everything to be political.ReplyDelete
Thus, riding a bicycle is, for them, a symbol of their Current Political Obsession, which is Making Everything Be About Bicycles.
Being on two wheels, for them, means you Must Be Part Of The Movement.
(Socializing is one thing; "initiatives" and "action programs" are another entirely.)


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The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) - This is a "what if" take on the Jesus story. What if Jesus didn't die on the cross, but instead decided to have a wife and kids? Interesting take on Jesus's story. Satan appears in the form of a hungry lion in the middle of the night, just like the bible describes him, like a lion who comes for our souls in the middle of the night.
The Passion of Christ (2004) - This is the story of Christ told by a bloodthirsty Mel Gibson. A pretty cool take on the story if I say so myself! Satan on this movie is brooding in the background, always present.
The End of Days (1999) - A girl is born, she has the mark of the one who will carry Satan's son! On New Years Eve 1999, its up to Arnold Schwarznegger to protect this girl from Satan and his followers. Satan is played by Gabriele Byrne.
Little Nicky (2000) - This movie has Adam Sandler playing Little Nicky, the son of Satan. Actually, he plays one of three sons. They are all fighting to become the next one to sit on Hell's throne. Unfortunately, Satan doesn't want to give up his power just yet, so two of his three sons get angry and decide to, in a fit of anger go to earth to wreck havoc. On there way out of hell, they close the gates of hell! Nicky, Satans favorite son, is sent to earth to stop them. Rodney Dangerfield plays Satan, Keitel plays the antichrist.
Best Line Spoken by Satan: "In exchange for eternal damnation of your soul? You're too nice of a guy for me to want to do that to you, Mr. Marino."
Ghost Rider (2007) - On this one, Nicholas Cage screwed up a pretty cool concept by handing this film over to an incompetent director. Not to mention the fact that he himself sucks as the spirit of vengeance! Peter Fonda plays Satan, who owns the Ghost Riders soul! Not a particularly inspiring portrayal of Satan.
Prince of Darkness (1987) - This one is about Satan trying to make his way to our world from another dimension, which is of course, presumably hell. But first he sends the antichrist to pave the way for his coming. Unfortunately on this one we only see Satans hand as he is about to emerge. Still, we get a glimpse of the evil one. Had this movie had a bigger budget, maybe they could have afforded it, but Carpenter made this movie with a meager 3 million dollars!
The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus (2009) - Dr. Parnassus is the owner of a traveling theater group. He encounters Satan who wants to strike a deal with him. All the devil asks in return is the soul of Dr. Parnassus's daughter after 16 years have passed. Now Satan has come to collect! Will Parnassus hand over his daughter to Satan or fight for her soul? Satan is played by non other then Tom Waits. While the God like figure comes to us in the form of Christpher Plummer, in the god like role of Dr. Parnassus. Good vs. Evil battling for the souls of humanity, an interesting premise.


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London Hibbs started as one of the youngest participants in the local production of "The Nutcracker." At the time, she played an angel.
"It was hard for me because I was so much younger than everybody else," she recalled.
But the 12-year-old Tyler resident has since taken on other roles, including a soldier and cat. And although there have been some great years, she said she is particularly excited for this year because it's the first time she plays two roles, one in each act.
"This … will be one of the best years," she said.
"The Nutcracker" marks its 25th anniversary this year in Tyler, and the production will be the biggest and most elaborate to date.
When "The Nutcracker" started, the production included a stage "with very little else going on," said Justine Pojanowski, director of the Tyler Junior College Academy of Dance.
But over the years, the production has gone from "very minimal in terms of theatrical sets" to a true "fantasy world," with features such as a growing Christmas tree, motorized sleigh, a mechanical clock and "snow."
"In the last 25 years, it's turned into a professional-level production," she said.
"The Nutcracker" typically takes place at Tyler Junior College's Wise Auditorium. However, this year, it will take place in a much larger venue at the University of Texas at Tyler's Cowan Center, with music from the East Texas Symphony Orchestra. Wise Auditorium accommodates about 700 people, while the Cowan Center seats 2,012.
"Just the hugeness of this year … really warrants a large stage accommodating a larger audience," Ms. Pojanowski said.
Performances are scheduled for 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Performances on Dec. 7 also will feature principal dancers from the New York City Ballet.
School shows, which are abbreviated for student groups, are scheduled for Dec. 6 at the Cowan Center.
Ms. Pojanowski said she believes the production is special from a community standpoint because it involves people who don't necessarily have a performing arts background. It gives them a way of expressing themselves.
She said it also becomes an annual tradition, and while it's constantly growing, there's the familiarity of the beautiful score, and the dancing is special. She said performers in the production include dance students and community members.
"It's something that people grow with, and certainly the students grow with it …" Ms. Pojanowski said. It "becomes part of their development as performers."
And she said the performers are a mixed group, with some who've done "The Nutcracker" for many years, and others who are just starting to get involved.
Still, she said, there is a sense of community in the production, and the continuity of the children and adults going from one role to the next.
This year, more than 100 people are in the cast.
Tisa Hibbs, 50, has narrated the school shows for years.
She said she believes "The Nutcracker" is important for Tyler because it allows people to see a ballet locally with various special offerings.
Ms. Hibbs said the costumes are fabulous, and throughout the years, the production has amassed beautiful sets. She also spoke highly of the music and dancing.
The production "combines theater with costumes, acting, (and) dance," she said. "I think it's a great art form."
In fact, she still remembers the first production she went to in 1989. At the time, she said the sets were more homemade, and the dancing was simple.
Today, she said the school shows are a great opportunity for children to see part of the production and the sets.
Hollie Nowlin, 35, has a 10-year-old daughter, Anna, who is going into her second year with the production.
Last year, her family lived in Palestine but has since moved to Tyler. Ms. Nowlin said her daughter loved being part of it last year, so she is doing it again.
"Certainly this year it was really exciting because (the production is) at the Cowan Center and (involves the) symphony," she said, adding that it's a "once in a lifetime opportunity" to dance on such a stage.
"Being out there, it's just an amazing opportunity. She's so excited to be dancing with some really good dancers she looks up to, and she is excited to meet those coming from New York," Ms. Nowlin added.
Tom Jones, 61, has been involved with "The Nutcracker" for 25 years, and has played Uncle Drosselmeyer for 24 years.
He said it started out as his wife challenging him to be in the party scene, and he has now been able to watch the production grow.
He said he's enjoyed seeing people progress through the ranks of different parts, and it is something he and his wife can do to help youth in the area.
As far as audience members, Ms. Pojanowski said they want "The Nutcracker" to be accessible to young children.
"Our hope as artists and as people who try to bring art to the community … is that this will open children and young people's eyes to these classical art forms that really need to be preserved. I think a lot of times children need to be brought to it," she said.
Additionally, Ms. Pojanowski said, she hopes this year's production encourages people to become audience members for the East Texas Symphony Orchestra and other performers.
She said she believes performing arts enriches lives, whether the individual is watching or participating, in a way that they can't get from a phone application or You Tube video.
"People really need to be exposed to it and be able to have that be part of their life … All these people (who are) involved or come every year are getting that, getting to be enriched and nourished by arts," Ms. Pojanowski said.
"We're working hard to get the word out. It's such a big year. It'll be a great year," she said.


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Sometimes it's all in your head.
Ask Howie Kendrick what the biggest thing he was able to take away from his time in the Major Leagues last season and that's what he'll tell you.
"I started to understand the mental part of the game at the big-league level," said the Angels second baseman. "It's all about the way you think and the way you make adjustments. The quicker you can make those adjustments the better off you'll be.
"Pitchers will make them just as fast as you do," Kendrick continued. "It's a cat-and-mouse game. So the way you do it is to be prepared mentally as well as physically. I faltered a little bit at doing that last year."
However, Kendrick was quick to stress there is only so much you can pick up right away.
"Really the only way you can learn about that is by playing," said the man who hit .361 in over 1,400 Minor League at-bats. "The more you play, the more aware you are. You're always trying to find that balance between pitch selection and aggression. The more I play the better I'll find it."
Kendrick also had to learn to make adjustments last season while focusing on a new position, as team needs forced the Angels to ask him to learn first base temporarily. He's happy to be back at second.
"I've played second all the way through the Minors," he said. "It's just different when you go to another position, so it's nice to be back where I'm comfortable."
Manager Mike Scioscia singled out Kendrick when asked about the younger players on the team, and while acknowledging that "he can swing the bat," was quick to point out Kendrick's improvement in the field despite making his first error of the spring in Sunday's game.
"The way his defense has picked up has been impressive," Scioscia said. "He's working well with [shortstop Orlando] Cabrera. Those guys have a put a lot of time in and they're getting comfortable."
First-base coach Alfredo Griffin has been working with Kendrick on his glove, and Scioscia commented, "Alfredo is very happy with where [Kendrick's] defense is."
Whatever Kendrick has done to prepare himself for his first full season in the big leagues, it seems to be paying off early in camp as he is currently hitting .500 (12-for-24).
He's going to try and not be too hard on himself if he gets in a rut from time to time: "I need to remember that we fail 70 percent of the time and we're still good."
Bullpen battle: If Jered Weaver (biceps tendinitis) is healthy enough to go on Opening Day, which would allow Hector Carrasco to start in the 'pen, that will leave just one spot up for grabs on the 11-man pitching staff, with Scioscia stressing that keeping 12 pitchers was not an option.
"So much will hinge on what's happening with our starters," the manager said. "We're trying to establish the starting rotation -- that's more important than the 11th man -- but if we take someone out to start [out of the 'pen], that will have a cascading effect."
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As many as seven pitchers are looking for that one slot, with Dustin Moseley, Marc Gwyn and Chris Bootcheck singled out as potential options that meet the criteria and that are capable of starting if the need arises. Moseley may have the inside track as the other two players would need to be added to the 40-man roster. Phil Seibel, Greg Jones and Chris Resop are also in the mix as pure bullpen arms.
Although the projected starting lineup was playing in the split-squad game in Tempe on Sunday afternoon, Scioscia and pitching coach Mike Butcher were making the trip to Surprise for the the team's other game against Texas. Scioscia stated that he wanted to get a look at the Rangers, but he hinted at other reasons, presumably to watch Moseley start the game -- where he threw five shutout innings -- and see Bootcheck and Jones in relief.
Saunders not concerned: The closer Bartolo Colon (torn rotator cuff last season) gets to pitching in a game means the closer Joe Saunders might come to losing a rotation slot, but Saunders -- who allowed one run in four innings on Sunday -- appeared not to be worried.
"That's they way life goes," said the southpaw. "I just have to go out there and get guys out and let the chips fall where they may."
Quick hits: Scioscia said that if all goes well with Weaver's 10-minute simulated game session on Monday, the right-hander could see game action in about 10 days. ... The team reassigned pitchers Ryan Aldridge, Nick Green and Kasey Olenberger to Minor League camp.
Up next: The Halos will take the full squad to Surprise, Ariz., to take on the Kansas City Royals. Carrasco will make his third start of the spring as the team stretches him out in case he is needed for the rotation in early April. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. PT.
Jason Grey is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Sony CEO Howard Stringer recently sparked speculation that the iPhone 5 will have an 8Mp camera after making some unguarded comments in an interview.
As the cameras on smartphones improve, many gadget fans are dumping their digital camera on a regular basis in favour of the camera included with their handset. But before you think about transferring your digital snaps to your PC to edit and generally have fun with, check out these five apps that will let you edit photos, share them and more, all from your mobile phone.
Photoshop Express
Designed as a companion to free online storage and editing tool Photoshop.com (previously known as Photoshop Express), this free app for both Android and iPhones allows users to access their gallery of pics stored online and implement basic edits, as well as uploading and editing photos snapped on their handset.
Price: Free
iPhone users can pick up Diptic from the app store for just £1.19. The app lets users snap image on their smartphone and then combine the results to create a new image. You can choose between different layouts for your image and even add effects, pan or rotate pics and adjust the colour before sharing the finished images over email.
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FXCamera, which is available from the Android Market for smartphones running Google Android, enables you to add fun effects such as fish-eye or an Andy Warhol style to photos you snap with your camera. Simply select the style you want and then compose and capture your shot. You can then save your results, or share with friends and family on social networks.
Price: Free
iSwap Faces
If you fancy having a bit of fun with your snaps and interchanging faces in your photos, but you're not a Photoshop Wizard, then this is the app for you. In a few simple steps you can conduct your own 'face transplants'. The free version doesn't let you save your finished results, but for £1.19 (the price of the full version) you can not only keep your masterpieces but also share them on Facebook. Android users should try FaceTogl.
Price: Free or £1.19
HP iPrint Photo
Once you're happy with the photos captured on your smartphone, you can print them directly from your handset to one of over 200 compatible models of wireless HP printer using this free app. The app, which is available for iPhone, Android and Symbian-based handsets, also allows users to rotate images with a drag of your finger, pinch to crop, and then print. HP iPrint Photo even automatically discovers and sets up your wireless HP inkjet printer without the need to install drivers or deal with complex network configurations.
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Project 365 Tip! In bloom! Spring is kinda here, and I'm noticing more and more budding flowers on plants in the garden and out and about. It's time to capture some budding blooms! Click here for more ideas and tips for Project 365.
I left it a bit late in the day today for a photograph. I really was uninspired. Was so busy with work, and meetings and other stuff, and popped into the garden for some fresh air. I noticed that the honeysuckle bush has got some buds on it, and one had opened! That had to by my photo for the day!
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WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Twelve students graduated from the Ministerial Institute and College in West Point on Sunday. These candidates completed all required classes to receive a Certificate of Biblical Studies with Central Christian University and MIC. Candidates were represented from Louisville, Grenada, Starkville and other surrounding areas. MIC has been providing biblical teaching to students since 1891.


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Dan Marino and Steve Young made it a great day for quarterbacks when both were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Marino, the most prolific passer in NFL history, and Young, whose accuracy and speed made him one of football's most versatile QBs, were joined by Bennie Friedman, an early-era quarterback, and Fritz Pollard.
Each received at least 80 percent of the votes from the panel of sports writers and broadcasters.
Friedman and Pollard were chosen by the senior committee.
Induction ceremonies will be Aug. 7 in Canton, Ohio.
"It's an incredible honor," Marino said. "It's humbling to think of growing up wanting to be a professional football player.
"Let's overrun Canton with Dolphins fans. I invite you all to Canton and to have some fun."
When Marino left the Miami Dolphins after the 1999 season, he had NFL bests of 4,967 completions, 8,358 passes, 61,361 yards and 420 touchdowns. His record of 48 TD passes in a season was recently broken by Peyton Manning.
Although he never won a Super Bowl, Marino was the 1984 league MVP, made three All-Pro teams and nine Pro Bowls. When he retired, he owned 21 NFL marks, including most seasons with 3,000 yards or more passing (13); most yards passing in one season (5,084 in '84, the only year he won a conference championship); and most games with 300 yards or more passing (63).
Young, the first modern-era left-handed quarterback elected, won the 1995 Super Bowl with San Francisco and was the league's MVP in 1992 and '94. A clever runner with a strong arm and great field vision, Young made seven Pro Bowls and was a three-time All-Pro. He held the highest passer rating in league history (96.8) when he retired in '99. He also set the highest single-season rating of 112.8, which Manning also broke this season.
"Not many Hall of Famers come out of Greenwich, Conn.," Young said with a chuckle. "I took a unique road, starting with being left-handed. I had a college coach, LaVell Edwards, who took a chance on a wild, crazy left-handed running quarterback from Connecticut."
Pollard not only was the first black head coach in the NFL, in 1921, but a superb player, too. A running back, he led the Akron Pros to the fledgling league's 1920 championship with an undefeated record.
He later organized the Chicago Brown Bombers, an independent team of black players that barnstormed the country from 1927-33.
Friedman played for four teams from 1927-34 and was one of the early NFL's great quarterbacks. A contemporary of Red Grange, he also was a strong draw at the box office. Giants owner Tim Mara purchased the Detroit Wolverines, for whom Friedman played in 1928, not only to get him in New York's lineup but to fill the stands.
"We both appreciate and honor the people who played in another era," Young said, speaking for Marino, as well. "You're talking about having a passion for the game. We're here on the backs of so many other players.
"This is important Fritz Pollard and what he meant for the game. There's a foundation there we are able to join arms with."
Michael Irvin and Harry Carson, the other two finalists, did not get the required votes for induction.
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"The focus of the research was not to explore the potential of technological intelligence, but rather to explore the limitations of human attention and emotional resilience."
Wrist Robot Concept provides service to it's owner, it is quite based upon his influence. It takes cues from behaviors like habits, personal preferences, appointments, stressful conditions, environmental aspects, and so forth. The robot responds to the stimuli and offers helpful insights on the various situations. By making use of its electro productive polymer surface with the ability to draw the attention and also depending on situation and mood of the seller the robot also can emply acoustics and image connection.
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The creative energy that the Gathering of the Vibes Festival has brought to Seaside Park over the years has undoubtedly given Bridgeport a great name in terms of supporting music and the arts. But long after Vibes ends, the Bridgeport music scene still thrives.
Small music venues, restaurants and bars host local talent frequently, and showcase bands that have sounds similar to those of Vibes artists. And while the winter months may prevent us from heading down to Seaside Park to soak up the sun, Bridgeport and its surrounding areas do their best to give the curious music adventurers something to do.
Bridgeport pizza restaurant and hot spot, Two Boots, located approximately ten minutes from Seaside Park on Fairfield Avenue, hosts live music every weekend with bands pumping out reggae, blues, jazz, rock and folk. Voted Best Restaurant with Live Music by Fairfield Weekly's Reader Poll for four consecutive years, Two Boots has the funky upbeat atmosphere that most channels the spirit often seen at Vibes.
Roberta Pettit, Manager of the Bridgeport Two boots says she credits the restaurant's dedication to showcasing local music to its founder, Phil Hartman.
The arts are a big part of his life, and it was important to him to bring live, local and original music to this area specifically. His vision was to help build downtown Bridgeport, he saw an opportunity here, she said.
While there are a string of Two Boot's restaurants throughout New York, the Bridgeport location is one of the only that hosts live entertainment.
He [Hartman] was most excited to do it at this location, in this building, Pettit said. He is so dedicated to supporting local musicians and all genres of music, which creates a diverse crowd here.
A Wisconsin native, the young manager says she can see the transformation of downtown in just the ten months she has been a part of Two Boots.
There is a different element in this area now with the addition of new restaurants and other places of entertainment such as the Bijou theatre.
The Bijou Theatre located a couple steps away from Two Boots is the area's growing venue for stand-up comedy, plays, and film showcases.
Such places help aid in downtown Bridgeport's reputation of being an arts and music related community. There are several venues to seek out cabaret and concerts such as the Playhouse on the Green, Downtown Cabaret Theatre, the Klein Memorial Auditorium and bigger concert venues such as the Arena at Harboryard.
Just this past December, the Klein Memorial Auditorium held its New Year's concert series by Vibes veterans, Dark Star Orchestra, a Chicago-based Grateful Dead tribute band whose following stretches across the nation. Drawing fans both young and old, Dark Star Orchestra is no stranger to playing shows throughout Connecticut, including the New Haven's legendary Toad's Place, where music greats such as The Doors, Bob Dylan, and The Rolling Stones have all rocked out.
Keeping in the theme of diverse arts and recreation, Housatonic Community College, located just blocks from Fairfield Avenue, holds the largest art collection in any two-year community college in the nation. Holding exhibits frequently, Housatonic boasts over 5,000 pieces throughout the campus.
Past exhibits have displayed both contemporary and traditional works, but the museum is most notably intriguing due to its collection of art by legends such as Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Auguste Rodin. The best part about making the trip to Housatonic's Museum of Art is that it is completely free and open to the public.
With less than an hour drive from Bridgeport to New York City, the influence of music and art has seeped over the border, infectiously taking over Fairfield County and beyond. Other big cities such as Stamford and New Haven are nesting grounds for down-to-earth restaurants, killer nightlife, and tasty eats. The potential to experience new and upcoming bands is endless.
The best part about being so close to the annual Vibes action, is that within close proximity of Seaside Park, residents of the area can check out previous Vibes artists, such as the McLovins, Deep Banana Blackout, Kung Fu, Max Creek, Assembly of Dust and a handful of others who have played shows throughout Connecticut and are likely to do so again.
Keeping your eyes and ears open for new and upcoming music has proven easier than ever with the help of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Getting through the rest of winter is easier with the help of good tunes alongside good company.
Indulging in a night of Two Boots pizza and craft beers in the great city of Bridgeport, or wherever you may be, is ideal to keeping your spirits lifted through the dreary months. Until the warm breezes of July visits us again, keep the good vibes flowing by embracing your neighborhood music scene.
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Man Utd's Rooney faces lengthy lay-off due to 'freak' injury
'Severe' four-inch gash expected to keep Rooney out for much longer than expected
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Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, who suffered a four-inch gash during their match against Fulham on Saturday, is expected to stay out of the game for more than four-weeks.
Rooney was kept in hospital on Saturday night, and was operated on Sunday . A surgeon sewed up the deep gash caused by Hugo Rodallega's boot on his thigh as he slid in to block a shot.
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had envisaged that Rooney would be missing for four weeks, ruling him out of England's World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine next month.
However, medical opinion suggests the severity of the wound could mean a six-week absence.
Rooney had one long, weaving stitch inside his thigh and then another 10 outside to pull the skin together, The Daily Express reports.
Although, Ferguson has cleared Rodallega of any blame, one suggestion as to why the cut was so deep and wide was because the Fulham striker was wearing bladed boots.
Ironically, Ferguson banned United players from wearing bladed boots some years ago, believing they caused too many injuries, with metatarsal bones particularly vulnerable.
After Saturday's game, Ferguson said: "It was an accident. He followed through after his shot. But it's a bad one and it looks like he will be out for four weeks." (ANI)


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Question: My 25 year old son, Jason, has always bought everything with cash and now finds himself unable to get a credit card even from his own bank (Chase) and unable to get a loan to buy a car. He has a $46K/yr income, a frugal lifestyle, but no credit. Chase recommends two options:
Jason and I co-own a credit card account for 6 months and then drop me as an owner.
Jason take out a "secured loan" whereby he puts an amount on deposit and receives a "loan" of the same amount which he repays over 1-6 years at 10%/yr interest and then gets his deposit back.
I know you discourage cosigning loans with one's children. Does "buying" a credit history with a secured loan make any sense? Thank you. Robert, Zionsville, IN
Answer: You're absolutely right. I do discourage cosigning on credit cards and other loans. Every few weeks we get an email describing a financial nightmare caused with one borrower stopped paying the bills and the cosigner is now on the hook for the payments.
That said, my don't cosign rule isn't absolute.
There are exceptions, and this looks to be one. From your description, your son lives frugally and he makes a good salary. And 6 months is not that long an exposure to his credit habits. So, you know your son. If you're comfortable being potentially on the financial hook with him over the next 6 months then by all means go ahead and cosign. Just make sure that you both follow through and get your name off the card 6 months from now.
To pay 10% on a loan he doesn't really need simply to build a credit history doesn't make sense to me. It's an expensive route to go.
I'll run through a couple of other options. For instance, a classic technique for getting a first credit card is to apply for a gas company card. It's usually easier to get approved for one than a traditional unsecured card. Problem is, they are high fee, high interest rate cards. The basic idea would be for him to use it for a brief time to establish a credit history. He should then qualify for a no-fee (or at least a low-fee) card and dump the gas card.
Another well known technique is for him to take out a "secured" credit card. He would open up a special savings account with a bank that issues the card. His credit limit is equal to or somewhat less than the amount on deposit. He'll make some interest off her security deposit. Eventually, after showing a pattern of paying off his bills on time, he'll switch to a traditional unsecured card.
But in your case the cosigning route may be the simplest.


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[Editor's Note: if you are like me, you've become hooked on some of the World War II diary blogs such as May Hill's World War II Diaries. In this interview, Tom Ambridge of Ambridge Books tells us more about his grandmother's diaries and how they not only spawned a blog but an entire business!]
May Hill's WWII Diaries are fascinating. How were they discovered and when?
Some "exercise books" containing diary entries were in the possession of May's younger daughter Jean whose son took an interest about ten years ago and decided to commence transcribing them. He sent disc copies to cousins including me. This prompted other family members to search for more of the diaries and to undertake more transcribing, especially my sister Margaret. I began to collate these and to contact many distant relatives and people from May's village, to identify "characters" and explain some of the mysteries. However by late 2007 we had reached a point where the collection had many glaring gaps and it was not clear whether these represented missing diaries or periods of inactivity. Then came an unexpected breakthrough when a further batch of diaries – along with a wonderful collection of poems – came to light. This resulted in a continuous sequence, with the exception of the very earliest diary section which was never found. The decision was made to publish the poetry collection, compiled with a selection of diary entries which revealed the thoughts behind the poetry, and much more besides, accompanied by a generous number of carefully restored nostalgic photographs.
Lately there seems to be more and more diary blogs, especially those related to World War II, appearing in the blogosphere. Why do you think we've seen such an increase?
I imagine that the generation of people who have access to legacy writing – the product of their ancestors – has gradually become aware of the blogging habit which had started primarily with a younger generation. As the idea began to spread, increasing numbers will have realised that the blog was the medium they had been waiting for, to do something useful with a collection of writing that they had been hoarding for years.
Why do such diaries have a strong attraction for readers? Especially since they deal with a major historical event – World War II – where we all know the eventual outcome?
Although the final outcome is well known, I think what holds such fascination for most readers is the very fine detail of day-to-day living through the wartime period – managing at home with the stringencies of rationing and shortages whilst waiting eagerly and apprehensively for news of those on the battle front. Many of those survivors who had been directly engaged in the conflict were reluctant to discuss, or may have been discouraged from talking about, their experiences. It may be that through diaries their families, or others who feel empathy with them, can gain a realistic impression for the first time.
As publisher of May Hill's diaries and other works, you are using 21st century technology to make people aware of this 70 year old diary. What do you think May would think about that?
Clearly she could never have imagined the technology but I suspect she would be very much in favour. There were several instances in her diaries where she made very positive comments on advances in medicine and aircraft technology which had been accelerated by the war effort and where she foresaw even greater benefits in peacetime. She would probably be quite disappointed to know that by now bicycles have not been superceded by personal flying machines.
Is your business Ambridge Books a result of having discovered May Hill's diaries? Did you ever think this book of memories and recollections could spawn such a business?
Ambridge Books was indeed created as a direct result of the desire to publish May's writing as soon as possible after the decision had been taken. I certainly could not have foreseen that when the first transcriptions began. However, with the advances in PCs, publishing software and very high photo-quality digital printing technology, everything came together at just the right time. We were delighted to receive the first batch of printed books for sale within a few days of the file transfer of our own pdf version via the Internet. The immediate positive feedback from the first recipients, including many people with connections with May's village, was very satisfying.
Finally, although this might be obvious, who is your favourite ancestor and why?
My grandmother May must hold pride of place with her amazing legacy of writing which means that so many members of her family feel so close to her – even if they, like her six grandchildren including me, never knew her personally. She even wrote several beautiful accounts of her Victorian childhood in delightful flashbacks, interspersed throughout the diaries, which other readers will encounter from time to time. Nevertheless, almost equal favourites are May's three children who are "characters" in the diaries: Rene, my mother whose caring nature is celebrated in a poem; Ron, my uncle, whose RAF experiences are described; and Jean, my aunt, who is the sweetest person imaginable and who still lives near the village. Finally, my father, who served in WWI in the London Field Ambulance Corps – in the same Army Unit as composer Ralph Vaughan Williams – but that's another story!
Photo: Tom Ambridge with sister Margaret and May Hill's daughter Jean at work on the Diaries, digital photograph, copyright 2011, Tom Ambridge. Used by permission.
©2011, copyright Thomas MacEntee


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Beautifully written in an almost stream-of-consciousness mode, AUGUSTA, GONE will break your heart with its simple horrors and leave you pondering how a mother/daughter relationship could reach such a point of no return. There is no question that Martha Tod Dudman's daughter Augusta has serious problems --- she stays out all night, drops out of school, runs away from home, uses drugs, and vehemently hates her mother. The real question becomes what can Dudman do to save her. How can a divorced mother of two save her own daughter from becoming a statistic? The answer as Dudman sees it is very simple --- never give up.
The book jumps back and forth between the present chaos and a time when things weren't so rocky. In good times, Dudman remembers lying in bed with her children and reading with them, summer beach trips, and one-on-one time with each of her children. Then of course there is the divorce, so stunning in the fact that Dudman recalls the exact moment she knew it was going to happen. And like all divorces, the family changes in big ways. Dudman, now alone and fully in charge, is granted custody of four-year-old Augusta and three-year-old Jack. With time, Dudman becomes a very successful divorced woman trying to balance the responsibilities of work and home by herself.
As teenagers, both Jack and Augusta are wild. They become the kinds of kids that other parents warn their own kids not to hang out with. But while Jack seems to experience the more standard deviant behavior, Augusta goes full throttle. To Dudman, it seems that she changes overnight into a stranger. Soon Augusta runs away, time and time again, pushing Martha to the brink of a breakdown. Sometimes she calls, sometimes she even returns home, but never for long and never to stay. Dudman grapples with herself, on the one hand wanting to move heaven and earth to rescue Augusta, and on the other hand feeling isolated and helpless. As this cycle continues Dudman continually asks herself why. Did she fail as a mother? Is this just normal teenage behavior? Is she crazy? Is Augusta crazy?
As Augusta's wrath continues, Dudman begins to look for an alternative. Ashamed at the thought of putting her daughter into a program for teenagers needing more discipline and guidance, Dudman puts it off for as long as possible. But it soon becomes clear that there is no other way to stop Augusta before she hits rock bottom or dies. Things do not get better for Augusta. Each time the phone rings Martha worries that it is the dreaded news that Augusta is gone for good.
Just when Augusta's horrific cycle seems as though it is never going to end, it does. Maybe it was the counseling, maybe it was seeing her mother and father come together to visit her at her many schools, maybe it was growing up. Whatever the reason, Augusta has stopped hating herself and her mother and has become an adult. She tells her mother that she is ready to come home, ready to obey her rules, ready to make something of her life. So Augusta comes home and makes good on her promises.
AUGUSTA, GONE is breathtaking. With utmost honesty, Martha Tod Dudman offers up the true tale of her wild-child daughter and the lengths to which she goes to save her. Thankfully, through the long road of pain and anguish, Augusta has found herself and the bittersweet mother/daughter relationship slowly begins to heal.
Reviewed by Megan Kalan on January 21, 2011
Augusta, Gone: A True Story


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|June 24, 2008, 02:47 AM
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WWII or squirrel-hunting?
When cleaning up an old stable that wasn't cleaned up for some hell of a time, I found an beautiful unused gun shell. Inscription says 30-06 SPRG R-P.
Yes, I suggest Springfield and Remington Peters. But is this just ordinary hunting equipment or an archeological discovery? In my country doesn't live any animal that has to be shot with that kind of stuff. Maybe it's just a replica: how can I see the difference then.
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|June 24, 2008, 07:44 AM
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as far as I know, all U.S. ammo in 30-06 used during WWII was made by Lake City, and will have LC stamped on it, not SPRG R-P. That is likely a commercial round for hunting and/or target shooting. As far as wether it's a "replica" (fake/inert), no way to know without removing the bullet, which I dont recommend, personally, if you dont have the proper tool. A way to make an educated guess, would be to hold it close to your ear and shake it. If you hear a faint sound of powder rattling around, it's almost certanly a live round.
hope that helps.
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|June 24, 2008, 08:04 AM
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I'd say that there's nothing special about the cartridge, probably dropped by someone who owned a 30-06 of some sort, maybe fell out of a pocket. I would put it on a shelf or just throw it away.
It's probably a live round, so I wouldn't throw it in a fire or anything, might startle you when it goes "POP"!
|June 24, 2008, 10:05 AM
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Of course, that is just about all it would do would be to go "pop."
|June 24, 2008, 10:21 AM
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|June 24, 2008, 10:57 AM
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All the ammunition used by the US Gov't in WWII will have an ammunition plant code and a two digit year date on the headstamp.
For example "LC 42" would be Lake City ammunition plant in 1942. "FA 44" would be Frankford Arsenal in 1944.
The R-P 30-06 SPRG you found is just ordinary hunting ammunition, if the bullet is a full metal jacket it was probably manufactured for practice instead of hunting.
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|June 24, 2008, 11:58 AM
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"all U.S. ammo in 30-06 used during WWII was made by Lake City, and will have LC stamped on it, not SPRG R-P."
Not even remotely close, Foxx.
There were, IIRC, something like 30 separate plants manufacturing .30-06 ammunition for use in World War II.
Lake City (LC) and Frankford Arsenal (FA) are the two that are most commonly known and were the primary government plants producing ammunition.
EC, EW, FC, AO, DM, G, LM, and M are just a few of the others that manufactured some quantities of .30-06 for military use during WW II.
As for the one that Lieven found, that's a commercial headstamp, not a military one.
"All the ammunition used by the US Gov't in WWII will have an ammunition plant code and a two digit year date on the headstamp."
Two letter ordance codes are generally the standard for US made ammunition of the WW II era, but some plants used 1 letter.
The year code, however, is an interesting exception.
It's not at all uncommon to see US made ammo with only a single "4" stamped on the head, slightly offset.
That denotes ammunition made in 1944. To save on same and war materials, the plants were authorized to take the 1943 year bunters and, if in good shape, grind the 3 off. These bunters would then be used until they wore out or broke when they would be replaced by ones with the standard two-digit year.
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|June 24, 2008, 06:08 PM
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I don't have too much experience with .30-'06 ammo (only a little), but any of my pistol cases with R-P on them are UMC Remington commercial ammo.
|June 24, 2008, 06:11 PM
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As I understand it, there was also some commercial brass used to load military ammo during the war. They had it from peacetime, it was needed, so they used it. I don't think it was a significant percentage of total production, though.
Is the bullet a full metal jacket or does it have exposed lead at the tip?
|June 24, 2008, 10:07 PM
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Regardless of what exactly a WWII U.S. military headstamp is supposed to say, military ammo is generally not stamped with the caliber, regardless of its country of origin or use. Most military forces use only a handful of standardized calibers that are easy to tell apart, and for obvious reasons. An infantryman in a dark and muddy foxhole with mortars landing nearby and machine-gun rounds crackling overhead should not have to read a headstamp to load his rifle.
OTOH it's important for a military force to be able to quickly pull a faulty batch of ammo from the field- ammo that soldiers have already loaded into magazines, ammo belts, bandoliers, or whatever, so they can't rely on what was printed on the box. ("Uhhh, it was a big green metal can. Just like all the rest of them.") Hence, most military ammo is stamped with alphanumeric gobbledygook denoting the date and location of production.
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|June 24, 2008, 10:16 PM
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I just pulled out the box of shells I have for my rifle(Remington CoreLokt, purchased about 2 months ago) and it has the exact same thing stamped on it, so i dont think its from WWII, tho i still could be wrong, no clue of how long they have been putting that on the bottoms :-\
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|June 25, 2008, 01:21 AM
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At least 40 years and probably a fair bit more
The R-P headstamp has been in use on Remington brass since the 1960s, and likely a fair bit more. Without doing any research (its late, and I'm tired), all I can tell you is that Remington and Peters were seperate ammo companies, as was the Union Metallic Cartridge company. Remington bought them, at different times, and you can find different combinations of headstamp on older brass. Rem-UMC brass was made for many years. R-P brass has been on the market since I was a kid, and before. Remington also kept the Peters brand going for some time as shotgun shells.
Your .30-06 Springfield round, made by Remington is very common in the USA. FN of Liege has made many rifles in this caliber since the end of WW II.
I would not consider a single round of American made sporting ammunition a historical artifact, even though it did turn up in an unusual and unexpected place.
All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.
|June 25, 2008, 04:12 AM
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Since the OP lives in an area in which extremely famous World War II operations took place I think it's natural for him to wonder if a round discovered under these circumstances might have been dropped by an American liberator reloading hurriedly under fire.
Ok, the round is way too new to fit the scenario Lieven might have imagined, but any Antwerper could easily have conceived it to have been dropped by the grandfather of one of our forum members. As it transpires the words "historical artefact" don't apply, but any bullet would certainly be curiosity enough to remind a local of the gross military foul-up, ahem, battle which took place in the area.
|June 25, 2008, 10:56 AM
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Remington did not buy Union Metallic.
Remington and Union Metallic were owned by the same parent company starting in the 1890s, I believe, but were operated as separate entities for quite a few years.
They were formally joined as a single entity in 1912, and formally incorporated as Remington - UMC in 1916 per an article in the NY Times.
Peters Cartridge Company was sold to Remington in the 1930s, in large part because of the effects of the depression.
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|June 27, 2008, 02:01 PM
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Thanks for the clarifiation, Mike
I'm probably have that info somewhere, just too lazy to look it up.
The round was found cleaning out an old stable, and clearly commercial ammo, so there could be any number of possible explanations of how it got there. It might even have come from a saddlebag of some tourist/hunter (and likely an American), who spent some time riding in the area, on his way to or from wherever he hunted.
How many of us have never had a single round go missing at some point on a trip? Sometimes even more.
Can't begin to say what is likely, but it is possible.
All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.
|June 28, 2008, 12:26 PM
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That area would have fallen to the British AO during the Big One. Any weapons the Brits may have had? Ammo and guns and everything nice like that is very hard to come across in Europe, I can see why he would wonder...
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