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I truly don't have anything to write as I just made this literally a mere few hours ago and wanted to get it posted ASAP. You must make this. If you are a fan of the 'hash family' not hashish, although that might be kinda good..no don't go there! Let's stick with the fact that this is one very tasty hash. It truly melds perfectly with fresh hollandaise sauce; wow do they go together! So many flavors in this hash all melding together nice and cozy. Have you ever seen sweet potato hash? I've never seen this before, but had it in the back of my mind for a while and finally put it to the hot, greasy skillet this morning.
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2-3 sweet potatoes, chopped into 1-inch cubes
extra virgin olive oil
a few TB of butter
salt & pepper
caramelized onions
few dashes of worcestershire sauce
couple dashes of Tabasco sauce, optional but wonderful
Caramelize some onions (about 1 giant sweet yellow onion) after it's done caramelizing add a few drops of the Worcestershire sauce, set aside. Heat up skillet with some EVOO and fry up the sweet potatoes until nice & crispy, season with salt and pepper. Towards the end of cooking add a few tablespoons of butter to the skillet to melt into the hash. Then add in a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce, mix until combined.
I served the hash with a fried egg and a touch of fresh hollandaise sauce (as seen in the background of the pic). Love my sauces; sauces are my friend. I'm a true sauce-junkie. Raise your hand if you are a sauce-junkie!


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My Martha Shakespeare Saga
If you read my Genealogy Envy post , you know that I am always complaining that my family is boring. Yesterday, I thought the genealogy gods had smiled on me and given me a breakthrough. It turns out that would not be the case, but I thought I would share my adventure.
On Saturday, November 19th, I attended a meeting at the Central Maryland Chapter of AAHGS. Angela Walton-Raji , gave a very informative presentation on the Best Internet Resources for African American Genealogy Research. After leaving the meeting I was inspired to visit some of the sites she mentioned. I have not been working on my family history for the past two years, because I have been doing research for a book I am writing on Union High School in Caroline County, Virginia.
I decided to search FamilySearch.org for my 3rd great grandfather, Sancho Shakespeare. I had searched the website in the past but had not found much information. To my surprise I found an entry in the Ohio Death records for Martha Lewis who died in 1914. She was born in Virginia and her father was Sancho Shakespeare and her mother was Lucinda. I got excited because there was a link to view the death certificate for FREE. With the exception of her mother's last name, all of the information was what I expected. Unfortunately, the death certificate did not have an informant.
Martha Shakespeare is the sister of my 2nd great grandmother Louisa Shakespeare. Everything I found out about her has been by accident. She is listed in the Freedman's Bureau Register of Colored Persons of Caroline County, State of Virginia, cohabitating together and husband and wife on 27th February, 1866 as one of the children of my 3rd great grandparents, Sancho and Lucinda Shakespeare. She is also in the 1870 census with them. After that I could not find her. So I stopped looking for her.
After a few years I found her marriage license by accident when I was searching the Central Rappahannock Heritage database for my great 3rd great grandfather, Sancho Shakespeare. She married Arthur Lewis. This was her second marriage because she is listed as a widow and her name is Martha Hart. I found Arthur and Martha Lewis in the 1900, 1910 and 1920 census in Washington, DC that I thought were them, but could not find anything else. So I stopped looking.
My new find on FamilySearch.org let me know that Martha and Arthur had moved to Ohio. I started searching the census in Ohio and found her and her husband in the 1910 Hamilton County Cincinnati Ohio census living in the household of John W. Merritt. John's wife was Ella Merritt. Martha was listed as John's sister-in law and her husband was listed as John's brother in law. Since John's wife was born in Virginia and Arthur was born in Virginia, I guessed that Arthur was Ella's brother.
Arthur continued to live with the Merritts in the 1920 census. However, in the 1930 census he was a boarder in the household of Gertrude Anderson. I wondered what happened to the Merritts. Further research in FamilySearch.org showed that Arthur Lewis died in 1935 in Cincinnati OH. I retrieved his death certificate and saw the informant was Ella Merritt who was living in Chicago Illinois. That solved the mystery of what happened to the Merritts.
I looked for the Merritts in the Chicago, Illinois and found them in the 1930 census. John and Ella were living in Cook County Chicago Illinois. Their adult children: William, Arthur D. and Lenora were living with them.
I continued to search for the Merritt's in Illinois. Ella died in 1945. Her son, Arthur died in 1969. The social security death index in Ancestry.com had a link from the record to the Cook County, Illinois website which has a lot of their vital records online. Each record can be accessed for $15 plus a $1.75 fee. I didn't want to spend $30+, so I took a gamble and purchased Arthur's death certificate since he died more recently. I was hoping I could use the informant on the death certificate to locate a living descendant. I paid the fee and retrieved his death certificate. Much to my chagrin, the informant was the Admitting Clerk at Mercer Medical Center. I WASTED my hard earned $16.75.
Arthur and Martha did not have any children that I could tell. (The census says Martha has one living child, but he/she is never living with them.) I was hoping to trace the Merritts to a living descendant and find out more about my Shakespeare ancestors. But that trail ran cold because all of their children never married, never had any children, and lived with their parents forever!!!!!
So now I am stuck again!!!!! My genealogy luck stinks. 😦
But on a positive note, I did learn that FamilySearch.org is a great research tool.
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CLAY: Uh huh.
ME: Where does Twindy live?
ME: I see. How old is Twindy?
ME: Do I know Twindy? Have I ever seen her?
CLAY: Yes, you got gas, remember?
CLAY: You drove me there and got gas for your car and I slept over at her house.
ME: I drove you to Twindy's house so you could sleep over?
CLAY: Yes.
ME: When did you meet her?
CLAY: Five years ago.
ME: Interesting. You do know you're only three years old now, right? So what does Twindy look like?
ME: Purple hair?! Wow! What do you do with Twindy?
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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas!
I never sent out cards (sorry to all my family and friends). It just didn't happen this year. I don't think I ever completely finished my shopping, but it's a little late now. Several items I ordered online have been back ordered. I just realized that the kids have eaten all the cookies I've made and there are none to put out for Santa now. I encouraged them to leave him a glass of wine instead. And I failed to read the Christmas story to the kids before they went to bed.
But you know what? None of that matters. It really doesn't. Christmas is here! Christ is born! And He doesn't care if we sent out Christmas cards. He doesn't care if we ate all the cookies we baked. He doesn't even care if we never got around to baking a single cookie at all! He loves us no matter how much we screw up. Now that's worth celebrating!
Posted by Dawn at 11:05 PM
36 comments:
I love that you're so open about your love of our Savior. I say, "Amen" to the peaceful knowledge that little else matters when we put Him first. Merry Christmas. You've done a lot to life my spirits this year.
- December 24, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Amen and Amen. What truly matters is the Christ child was born.
- December 24, 2008 at 11:42 PM
- Miriam said...
Merry Christmas, Dawn, to you and your family. I've enjoyed reading your blog for most of this year. It's provided some much-needed laughter (I'm the mother of two teens whose husband works swing-shift, need I say any more?) and I look forward to many more future posts.
Bless you.
- December 24, 2008 at 11:45 PM
- Feisty Irish Wench said...
Good thing one of us doesn't care lol. I barely got cards out, and cookies got baked while wearing my church clothes before we left tonight. Then the kids and husband ate about half of them.
- December 24, 2008 at 11:46 PM
Dawn, Christmas isn't about presents or cookies or having a spotless house. It's about what is in your heart. You carry Christmas in your heart year round. That's the most important thing. Merry Christmas to you!
- December 24, 2008 at 11:55 PM
- Karen said...
Happy Birthday Jesus!!
- December 25, 2008 at 12:58 AM
- December 25, 2008 at 1:07 AM
Amen to that, Dawn!! No truer words were ever spoken (or typed).
Thanks to all of you for opening your lives up to all of us and for sharing so much!!
May you and your wonderful family have a blessed Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
Happy Birthday, Jesus!!!
Donna in PA :)
- December 25, 2008 at 1:51 AM
- Sheila Lange said...
I know, on Christmas day I shouldn't even have the computer on, but I've been so frustrated with my children and the chaos (we're moving from Germany to Cyprus in three weeks) and not finding the tree candles etc., I decided to "tune out" and come check your blog.
Thank you so much for posting--it was just the encouragement I needed today. Jesus doesn't care about the mess in my house, just wants to straighten out the mess in my heart. Thank you.
- December 25, 2008 at 4:17 AM
Hey Dawn, I'm leaving you a post at 6:47 AM on Christmas morning. I'm wide awake due to being pregnant (for the first time!) with a very, very active little boy. I just wanted to let you know that your post really touched me. Thanks. :D
- December 25, 2008 at 5:49 AM
- SabrinaT said...
Amen! Merry Christmas..
- December 25, 2008 at 7:49 AM
AMEN !!! and a Very Merry Christas to you and your family !!!
- December 25, 2008 at 8:58 AM
Amen. Hope you guys have the very merriest Christmas!!
- December 25, 2008 at 12:08 PM
- Elleah said...
I agree! I'm one of the ones who never baked a single cookie and that's ok.
- December 25, 2008 at 12:21 PM
- Darla~SassyHomemaker said...
Amen sistah! Merry Christmas.
- December 25, 2008 at 3:17 PM
- Amanda said...
So very true. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
- December 25, 2008 at 4:45 PM
- Kristin said...
And again Amen! I think it is such a blessing that you are able to use this blog as a way to bring humor as well as the realities of being a stay-at-home mom to so many of us. The fact that you ALSO make sure to stay so open and up-front about your Christian faith is wonderful. I pray that God will continue to use your witness with the release of your book and the continuation of this blog. You've certainly blessed my life. Thank you, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
- December 25, 2008 at 8:05 PM
I just love that you speak so freely about Christ and your faith! And I love you blog! Merry Christmas Dawn! I wish your family a wonderful and safe holiday.
- December 25, 2008 at 8:16 PM
- Becky said...
I totally agree!
Hope you, your hubby, your six pack and the rest of your fam had a WONDERFUL reflective Christmas celebration!
- December 25, 2008 at 8:49 PM
Amen to that, Dawn! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
- December 25, 2008 at 9:13 PM
Wow i needed this after the day i had! that was an awesome reminder! Jesus lives in me enough said!!
- December 25, 2008 at 10:52 PM
- Michelle said...
Oh, what a wonderful message. How cool to have the candles in the dark church. I love that idea. We did a pageant (unrehearsed) at the 3pm and the 5 and 10 were very traditional services (I got suckered into the choir, don't ask). SO cute to see all the kids doing their thing.
Gorgeous nativity set btw!
(And on the shallow side, SO glad to hear I'm not the only one who didn't get out Christmas cards and hardly made any cookies and didn't get all the presents here before Christmas etc etc.)
Merry Christmas -- I hope Santa was good to you all!
- December 25, 2008 at 11:08 PM
You totally could have been describing my Christmas Eve yesterday! Fighting, whining, short-tempered kids whose behavior took all the focus off the real reason for Christmas.
That is, until my 5-year-old Cole shouts out, in his biggest, loudest, most sincere voice, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!!" in the quiet beauty of the candlelight church service. I know the whole congregation heard him, and perhaps many of them smiled, but more importantly, he summed it all up. As did you in this post.
All the cards, the letters, the gifts, the cookies, and even a lot of the memories...they all go away. But not Jesus. Jesus remains. He is forever.
Thanks for letting your faith show. Merry Christmas!
- December 25, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Amen! Thank you Dawn. We had a wonderful day (except for my frantic two hour cleaning session in which I treated everyone like crap!). I love what one reader said, "Jesus doesn't care about the mess in my house, just wants to straighten out the mess in my heart." I didn't get one Christmas card out (first time for that), baked cookies with store bought dough (first time for that, too), and decorated everyday since Thanksgiving because I could just never get it "all" done (again, first time). But the "first" that I am proud of is that the five of us sang Happy Birthday to Jesus this morning and each blew out a birthday candle. I bought the cake mix (didn't get a chance to bake it) but I got store bought cupcakes as a back-up...which I needed. Jesus could care less what we used, if any, but I know it made a difference to remember him today and what HIS life meant and what he did for us. Thank you for your post. You make a difference in people's lives. God bless you.
Castaic, CA
- December 25, 2008 at 11:15 PM
AMEN!!! I think I'll post this blog and hang it on the fridge!!!
It truly expresses everything. It is hard sometimes to remember who we are working for. NOT our children, spouse, boss, bill collector....but GOD. If we do all we do with him in mind, we KNOW we have done a great job!!!
Bless you and your lovely family!!!
St Helens OR
- December 26, 2008 at 10:00 AM
I especially like your concept that the Christ child is the the only figure in the nativity with color and all the rest are simply white. The only additional color are the gifts of the Kings, each of which relects a facet of the purpose of His life and death and resurrection. What an awesome statement that makes about what is truly important in this season.
- December 26, 2008 at 10:11 AM
- Heather and Amber said...
- December 26, 2008 at 10:29 AM
- Erin said...
Amen sister! Hope you and your family had a very merry Christmas!!!
- December 26, 2008 at 11:54 AM
- Patois said...
He doesn't care at all. I'm sure He's happy that everyone found the Spirit, light sabers notwithstanding.
- December 26, 2008 at 12:14 PM
- Cookie said...
Merry Christmas (a little late myself)!
Am I the only one who looked at that picture and wondered if one of the kids put shredded cheese on the baby Jesus?
- December 26, 2008 at 12:34 PM
- The Wunder Family said...
Hi Dawn,
I read your blog often and I wanted to say that I love it! Could you please tell me how you got your signature on your post? Thanks for the help and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
- December 26, 2008 at 2:40 PM
That is a amazing picture, and a great post. I really agree with it.
- December 26, 2008 at 3:52 PM
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thanks for the gift of you.
- December 26, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Amen to that! Thanks for reminding us the real reason for Christmas..not the gifts, baking, wrapping, etc....but CHRIST!!
- December 27, 2008 at 8:53 AM
- Shellie said...
- December 27, 2008 at 9:29 PM
- Jamie said...
Beautiful Nativity scene!
- January 1, 2009 at 2:29 AM


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Really, I love having the kids home from school. By the end of May, I count down the days until school's out. I'm tired of the routine and the homework and making lunches and all the activities and can't wait for the laziness of summer. I love sleeping in and getting up without a plan for the day. I enjoy just winging it and seeing where the day takes us. Perhaps the pool, or the library, or the zoo, or the park.
But I've determined that summer vacation, as wonderful as it is, lasts three weeks too long! About a week ago, my kids decided they needed the structure of school. Ok, so they didn't actually come to that conclusion; the decision was made for them. I think I came to the realization that summer vacation was officially over when my kids, in fits of boredom, started trying to kill each other on a
On the rare occasion they actually find something to do, it usually includes destroying the house or trying to land in the ER. The other day, Clay hauled his bike up a huge set of stairs, put swim goggles over his eyes (you know, for protection) and geared up to ride his bike down the stairs. Thankfully we noticed and stopped him before he could play Evel Knievel.
And I find myself losing patience and yelling at the kids regularly. In fact, they made me so crazy this morning, I went for a walk by myself. Do you understand what I'm saying? I loathe exercise! I purposely went for a long walk just to get away from the little
Yep, it's definitely time to get my 850+ dollar's worth. Only 15 days, 8 hours, 12 minutes, and 32 seconds left.


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How hard? On Saturday and Sunday alone, 12 teams that we had on the 8-13 lines last week all lost games. For six of those teams, it was their second loss of the week. Four of those teams lost to inferior conference opponents at home. These results left us with a long list of teams that deserved to be removed from our Field of 68 - and, unfortunately, a way-too-short list of teams that were worthy of replacing them. In any other year, teams like Gonzaga, ODU, Butler, and Wichita State would be on the outside looking in right now. But with three extra bids to give out and parity abound in almost every conference, those teams are still hanging on to their spots in the bracket.
When the dust settled, we ended up taking five teams out of last week's bracket (UCF, Kansas State, Miami, Colorado, and Southern Miss), and replacing them with UCLA, Richmond, Memphis, VCU, and Oklahoma State. The big winners in the shake-up were the Pac-10 (which is now a four-bid league for the first time all season), the A-10 (now a three-bid league), and the Colonial (now a two-bid league with VCU in as the auto bid and ODU clinging to an at-large). The biggest losers were the Big XII and C-USA, both of which are suffering from the same issue - their bubble teams can't seem to get out of their own way. In the Big XII, Kansas State has lost four of five, Oklahoma State has lost three of four, Colorado suddenly can't beat the league's bottom feeders, and Baylor has no big wins and terrible computer numbers. We decided to give the fifth, and for the moment final, Big XII bid to Oklahoma State over Baylor, despite the Cowboys' loss to the Bears on Saturday, because of their easier upcoming schedule and their significantly better RPI (37 vs. 88). Baylor's upcoming schedule was too difficult (three of their next four are on the road) to give the Big XII a sixth bid. Memphis, meanwhile, has emerged as the team to beat in what has quickly become a cluttered C-USA. The conference is probably better than a one-bid league, but its problem is that UCF and Marshall (the only teams other than Memphis with quality OOC wins) are buried in the conference standings. Until that changes, or until a UAB or a UTEP pulls away from the pack, Memphis will be in the bracket as the lone C-USA representative.
Elsewhere in the bracket, there were significant changes along the 1-3 lines as well. Pittsburgh jumped up to the 1 line thanks to their win over Syracuse, Texas moved up to a 2 after their wins against Texas A&M and Kansas, and Villanova went up to a 2 after winning at the Carrier Dome. A two-loss week knocked the Orange down to the top of the 3 line. Other notable upgrades included Florida State (from a 9 to a 6) and Xavier (from a 12 to an 8). The most notable downgrades were St. John's (from a 7 to a 10) and Gonzaga (from an 8 to a 12). We had to make one change to avoid seeding conflicts this week - Michigan State and Tennessee swapped spots on the 7 and 8 lines.
Bracket Breakdown
Last Four In
Old Dominion, Oklahoma State, Washington State, Wichita State
First Four Out
Baylor, Dayton, Kansas State, Cleveland State
Next Four Out
Colorado, Colorado State, Miami (FL), UAB
"First Four" Games
Old Dominion vs. Oklahoma State, Washington State vs. Wichita State, Austin Peay vs. Northern Colorado, Jackson State vs. Texas-San Antonio
Conference Breakdown
Big East (11), Big Ten (6), ACC (5), Big XII (5), SEC (5), Pac-10 (4), MWC (3), A-10 (3), Colonial (2), MVC (2), WCC (2)
America East - Maine
ACC - Duke, Florida State, North Carolina, Boston College, Virginia Tech
Atlantic Sun - Belmont
A-10 - Temple, Xavier, Richmond
Big East - Pittsburgh, Connecticut, Villanova, Syracuse, Notre Dame, Georgetown, West Virginia, Louisville, Cincinnati, St. John's, Marquette
Big Sky - Northern Colorado
Big South - Coastal Carolina
Big Ten - Ohio State, Wisconsin, Purdue, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan State
Big XII - Kansas, Texas, Texas A&M, Missouri, Oklahoma State
Big West - Long Beach State
Colonial - VCU, Old Dominion
Conference USA - Memphis
Horizon - Butler
Ivy - Princeton
MAAC - Fairfield
MAC - Ball State
MEAC - Hampton
MVC - Missouri State, Wichita State
MWC - San Diego State, BYU, UNLV
Northeast - Long Island
Ohio Valley - Austin Peay
Pac-10 - Washington, UCLA, Arizona, Washington State
Patriot - Bucknell
SEC - Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia
Southern - Charleston
Southland - Texas-San Antonio
Summit - Oakland
Sun Belt - Florida Atlantic
SWAC - Jackson State
WAC - Utah State
WCC - St. Mary's, Gonzaga
The Seeds
The 1s
Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Duke, Kansas
The 2s
Connecticut, San Diego State, Texas, Villanova
The 3s
Syracuse, BYU, Kentucky, Texas A&M
The 4s
Missouri, Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Purdue
The 5s
Illinois, Georgetown, Washington, Vanderbilt
The 6s
Minnesota, West Virginia, Florida, Florida State
The 7s
Louisville, Temple, UNLV, Michigan State
The 8s
Tennessee, Xavier, North Carolina, Cincinnati
The 9s
St. Mary's, UCLA, Georgia, Boston College
The 10s
Arizona, St. John's, Virginia Tech, Utah State
The 11s
Missouri State, Marquette, Memphis, Richmond
The 12s
Gonzaga, VCU, Old Dominion vs. Oklahoma State (FF), Washington State vs. Wichita State (FF)
The 13s
Butler, Belmont, Princeton, Charleston
The 14s
Oakland, Ball State, Coastal Carolina, Fairfield
The 15s
Long Beach State, Bucknell, Maine, Florida Atlantic
The 16s
Long Island, Hampton, Austin Peay vs. Northern Colorado (FF), Jackson State vs. Texas-San Antonio (FF)
The Bracket
(Bracket courtesy Matt Reeves)
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Red Sox - 102 063 001 - 14 17 0 Blue Jays - 000 100 000 - 1 2 0The Red Sox battered the Jays for the second day in a row, sweeping the three-game series by a combined score of 35-6 (and out-hitting them 46-12). Today's rout was Boston's ninth consecutive win. They are 6-0 on the current road trip -- and have scored 10+ runs in three of their last five games -- and now head to Tampa Bay for three games, beginning on Tuesday.
Lester (8-2-1-1-8, 102) was brilliant, allowing only a home run to Jose Bautista with two outs in the fourth, a single up the middle to Edwin Encarnacion in the fifth, and a full-count walk to Encarnacion in the eighth. Michael Bowden pitched a perfect ninth.
Dustin Pedroia and David Ortiz hit home runs in the fifth, as the first seven Boston hitters reached base and the Red Sox scored five times before making an out. Kevin Youkilis, who reached base in five of his six trips to the plate, hit a two-run bomb in the ninth.
With his first inning home run, Adrian Gonzalez continued his career-high streak of games with at least one hit and one RBI to nine. ... Since the beginning of May, Ortiz leads with majors with 30 extra-base hits and 15 homers. He's hitting .360 with 32 RBIs over that span.
Like yesterday, it was a team effort with one exception:
Ellsbury: 2 singles, 3 runs, 1 walk (10-game hit streak)
Pedroia: home run, 2 RBI, 2 walks
Gonzalez: double, home run, 2 runs, 2 RBI
Youkilis: single, double, home run, 2 walks, 3 runs, 4 RBI
Ortiz: double, home run, 2 runs, 4 RBI
Crawford: single, run
Saltalamacchia: 2 singles, double, walk, RBI
Drew: 0-for-5, 4 K
Scutaro: single, double, walk, run, RBI
Drew Sutton had a double off the bench; Mike Cameron was 0-for-2.
AL East: Cleveland/Yankees at 1 PM and Rays/Orioles at 1:30 PM.


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"Fat butt Michelle Obama.... Look at her. She looks like she weighs 185 or 190. She's overweight."For his sins, Grisham was suspended from his job, but that's clearly not enough punishment. He must be further humiliated. As if this is enforcing good taste in talking about the First Lady! The Washington Post published an article about her ass! Halfway through it gets to the provocative question:
But what is it with Michelle Obama's critics and the fixation with her derriere?Does using words like "posterior" and "derriere" make this okay? The Washington Post asked the question — I'll put it in plain English: Why are so many people talking about Michelle Obama's ass?
Now, the obvious answer would seem to be that she's made childhood obesity her issue, so that's somehow asking for comment on the subject of whether she herself is at all fat. (I disagree with that sort of critique, by the way. She's made the subject obesity and how it affects health, not mere fatness and how it affects beauty. For her issue, it's fine that she doesn't come across as thin. She looks robust and not health-impaired. If she looked thin, people would say she's pushing vanity-based dieting and insufficiently concerned with the scourge of anorexia.)
The WaPo article ignores that obvious answer but does not eschew obviousness. It goes racial.
The first lady's critics "are reacting to the culture in which they've grown up or they are using it as a code to racialize Michelle Obama and remind people that she's black," says Andra Gillespie, an associate professor of political science at Emory University.


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Nebraska Snags Six All-America Awards
Los Angeles, Calif. - Two Nebraska gymnasts bagged a total of six All-America honors in Session I of the 2013 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships on Friday afternoon. Emily Wong earned first-team accolades on vault, floor and in the all-around and second-team laurels on beam. Jessie DeZiel also snagged second-team honors on beam and in the all-around. Joining Wong and DeZiel in competition at Pauley Pavilion on the UCLA campus was senior Husker Brittany Skinner, who competed on vault.
Wong captured a 39.575 in the all-around to finish third overall in the session and earn first-team All-America honors. She opened strong on beam in her first rotation, nailing a 9.875 to finish in a tie for sixth and capture a second-team All-America award. She followed up by posting a session-best 9.90 on floor to finish in a tie for first, then added an identical 9.90 effort on a beautiful vault to tie for fourth. After taking a bye in the fifth rotation, she finished with a 9.85 on bars to cap a powerful individual showing.
Wong's efforts will earn the junior two spots in the NCAA individual event finals on Sunday afternoon. She finished in the top four in the session on both vault and floor exercise and will vie for an individual national title on each event.
In addition, Wong's four total All-America honors are the most for any Husker since Emily Parsons earned four in 2005. Her three individual first-team awards are also the most since Parsons captured three first-team accolades in 2006.
DeZiel earned a 39.425 in her all-around effort to finish eighth in the session and pick up second-team All-America honors. The Rogers, Minn., native began her day with a solid 9.85 performance on the uneven bars, sticking her routine to outscore all of the competitors in her rotation with Minnesota. She followed up by tying her season-high effort of 9.875 on beam, carrying out a rock-solid routine and hitting a difficult dismount to finish in a tie for sixth and capture a second All-America award. The sophomore moved to floor, earning a 9.85 before finishing with an identical 9.85 on vault in her final event of the day.
Skinner competed alongside Stanford on vault in the third rotation. The senior capped her season by finishing 24th in the session on the event with a 9.825.
The Super Six team finals are slated to take place tomorrow, April 20 at 6 p.m. CT. Wong will then take the floor for the Huskers in the individual event finals on Sunday, April 21 at 3 p.m. CT.
Name Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around
Jessie DeZiel 9.85 9.85 9.875 9.85 39.425
Brittany Skinner 9.825 --- --- --- ---
Emily Wong 9.90 9.85 9.875 9.90 39.525


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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Thanks for Giving me Something to Write About?
While cleaning out and decluttering, I found a box of Joe's stuff (high school yearbooks, photo albums of his baby pictures, etc.) According to the divorce agreement, everything left here is mine. He took what was his and made no accommodations to retrieve anything else. I considering having a bonfire, and burning him in effigy. I also thought about writing up stories with all the details of his horribleness and listing the items on eBay. In the end, I opted to text him and let him know I had a box of his stuff if he wanted to come pick it up. That was my good deed for the year.
He stopped by on Saturday, handed me some papers because he's apparently taking me to court, trying to get his obligation to pay child support modified instead of being responsible, getting a job and paying more than $0 a month to help support his six children. Then, he took his box of stuff, yelled at me for throwing out one of the kids' broken old toys that he suddenly wanted to give his niece, and left without a word to the kids. He didn't say a single word to any of them. He didn't ask to see any of them. Nothing. Later, he texted me that it just never occurred to him to say hi.
What kind of parent does this?! What kind of parent goes months (years, in some cases) without seeing the kids and then doesn't even bother to say hello? I'm just floored by his selfishness. I can't fathom any parent acting like this. I just can't wrap my brain around such behavior.
Then today, he texts and out of nowhere, asks me if I can drop the kids off to see him later this week. Well, we already have plans then, and honestly, Brooklyn is the only one willing to see him now. Lexi and Brooklyn have been the only ones who don't hate him, but after leaving without a word to Lexi, he just alienated her. The rest of the kids have had enough of his behavior. They see how he's left them. They're not stupid. They're done with him. It's only a matter of time until Brooklyn sees through his bs, as well. There's no more of me making excuses for him and trying to convince the kids that he loves them. I don't talk about what a deadbeat he is, but no longer do I try to cover up what he's doing to them. He's made his choices and has pushed the kids as far away as he can. Only time will tell if they'll ever have any kind of relationship at all.
When I told him that I didn't think we'd be around for me to drop the kids off and that Brooklyn was the only one who would even want to go, he blamed it on me. He said that "my opinions of him made it difficult for him to focus on the kids". Oh sure, because I think he's a deadbeat loser, he can't focus on the kids. The fact that the reason I think he's a deadbeat loser is BECAUSE he abandoned the kids, doesn't matter in his little world. Of course, he's always blamed everything on me. It was my fault he got his third DUI this summer because if I hadn't divorced him, he wouldn't have had to go out drinking. It was my fault he spent thousands of dollars a month at strip clubs because I drove him to do it. It's my fault he lied to me constantly for 20 years.
So now I'm considering my limited options as far as my house is concerned while trying to ignore the insanity that is my ex-husband. And, of course, most importantly, trusting God to get us through this, and showing my kids every day just how much they're loved. Most days, I get up and keep on going, without any problems. I know that even the most stressful, hopeless-seeming situations are only a drop in the bucket. While in their midst, it's easy to get discouraged and give up hope. It's easy to be overcome with fear. But I know, in the end, one day, when the tough times have passed, I'll look back and see that it was just that - a small section of my life that had tough times. Nothing more.
Of course, other days, I want to lie in bed and cry. Thankfully, those days are few and far between!
When I first got a copy of the book, Pearl Girls (it's a great book compiled by Margaret McSweeney, filled with essays by some of the most awesome Christian women writers AND with all proceeds going to charity), I read through the stories. Many of them brought me to tears. I thought, Wow, these women have really been through some trials in their lives! Then I got to my silly essay and I thought, Nothing bad has ever happened to me. I admit I was a little sad that I had nothing profound to write because nothing bad had happened. Now, I'm pleased to know that I'll have a great story of triumph because I am going through some really rough times now. Okay, no I'm not. I'm not pleased at all. I'm kicking my butt because, clearly, I jinxed myself by saying that nothing bad had ever happened to me! What the heck was I thinking?!!! In the future, if I ever get the notion that nothing bad has happened to me, I'm simply going to say, "Praise the Lord! Thank you!" and be done with it!
Posted by Dawn at 3:39 PM
38 comments:
- Krys72599 said...
You are SO not alone. My sister's ex owes over $150 in child support.
Their divorce was final 10 years ago. His kids are now 20 and 18. My 20-year-old nedphew would love to have a relationship wit his dad but except to call and say "I don't want you to hear this from someone else, but I'm in Riker's Island because I was in the wrong place at the wrong time," there have been a grand total of, oh, 5 phone calls in 10 years? And he doesn't call his 18-year-old daughter at all, who wants nothing to do with him. He had the nerve to put me down as a job reference at some time in the past (without my permission); every once in a while I get a call looking for him. I tell whoever it is that "if you find him, he owes my sister $ and there's a bench warrant out for his arrest and he'd better remove MY name from wherever it is and if you find him call the police." Usually those people don't call me back....
- March 22, 2011 at 5:32 PM
- Sara said...
I just wanted to say I am sending hugs and prayers for you and your family. We had to move for work recently from the Chicago area, and I am sure you don't need me to rehash all of the bad options we had when selling our house. Your amazing faith and the love of your kids will get you through this.
- March 22, 2011 at 5:34 PM
- Raevyn said...
unfortunately, he will ALWAYS blame you for his actions. My father STILL blames my mother & grandmother for "turning his children against him", more than 30 years after the divorce, almost 20 years after my grandmother died, and almost 9 after Mom died. The saddest part is that he has missed out on knowing his 2 oldest grandsons, and virtually all of his children, and the 3 grandchildren he has gotten to know spend as little time as possible with him because he is nuts & they've long been aware of it.
Your children know that they are your priority, and in the years to come they will know that YOU are the one they can count on.
God doesn't ever give us more than we can handle (though sometimes I wish he didn't have so much faith in my abilities so I wouldn't get the tests I do ;)), and He'll get you and the kids through it, somehow.
- March 22, 2011 at 5:39 PM
- John said...
My step-daughter's mother was one such parent. I came into her life when she was 12, and she'll be 21 in a month. I cannot tell you how many broken promises, downright lies, and just hurtful crap she put her own daughter through for those years that I've been here. My husband assures me it's gotten BETTER since she was little. He had full custody for a reason. As a mother to my own 2 and helping raise my step, I would always ask "what kind of parent.." and the answer is always "THAT one." A BAD one. Her mother still blames my step kid for how SHE acted, and shows up only for the high drama moments: graduations, birthdays and soon-to-occur wedding. But my kid had her pegged a loooong time ago. I don't know that it ever stops hurting, but I do think having even ONE strong, loving person can overcome a whole lot of damage by one of THOSE parents. Prayers and love your way, hang in there.
- March 22, 2011 at 5:39 PM
- ckbentle said...
Would it be possible to rent your house for the mortgage amount each month and then find something cheaper and smaller for your family? Just an idea!
- March 22, 2011 at 5:44 PM
- Laura~peach~ said...
hugs Dawn, he is reaping what he has sown, and unfortunately the kids are the ones who suffer most for it... but Thank God for you and the internet because they have people they have never met who love them and pray for them and you daily.
Hang in there momma you are good and your kids see and feel your love :)
- March 22, 2011 at 5:50 PM
- The Gibson's said...
So what are your options? Can you modify your payment to stay? Or will you let the house go? I hope that you can find a solution that works for your family. And WOW what an idiot that ex of yours. I feel sorry for your children because that is so unfair.
- March 22, 2011 at 5:56 PM
- C and E said...
Honestly, WTF is wrong with this man?! Thank God you are not in that relationship anymore! Stay strong and best wishes!
- March 22, 2011 at 6:29 PM
- Suburban Correspondent said...
They teach MBA's in business school that "rational decisions ignore sunk costs." So it may still make sense to walk away from the house if it is costing you too much in upkeep.
Hmmm....maybe you could find some older Austrian widower with kids who needs a governess and teach them all to sing and...
- March 22, 2011 at 6:30 PM
- Mom Taxi Julie said...
- March 22, 2011 at 6:30 PM
- ashley nicole said...
I don't know if you've looked into it, but you could try a short sale. I don't really know much about them other than it's selling your house for basically what is still owed on it.
My dad had to sell his house that way because of a few things, and luckily, his house sold quickly. That was probably due to the school district he lived in and the fact that the house was in really good condition.
Sorry for all the rambling. Good luck with everything! From what you write, it sounds like in the end everything is going to work out for the seven of you. :)
- March 22, 2011 at 6:42 PM
- Terri said...
Hey Dawn,
Have you talked to your bank about mofifying your loan? Maybe they can streamline it for you or something. I know there is a site where you can look up your loan and find out if it is "owned" by either Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae. We did that and were able to drop our payments by over $400/month. With Obama's "making housing affordable" there must be some program you can get on.
- March 22, 2011 at 6:57 PM
- Sarah said...
I'm so sorry Joe is such a horrible guy. I cannot even IMAGINE a sperm donor (he doesn't deserve the word "father") behaving that way towards his children. Really - and then if that's not bad enough, he says it didn't OCCUR to him?!?!?! No words. Very sorry about the house, too. :( :( You have a great attitude and you're right, you are going to make it through this and have an even more powerful ministry than you already do...but that doesn't help how bad things are now or how you feel. Will be praying - hang in there.
- March 22, 2011 at 7:03 PM
- Cheryl said...
Can you put your house in a management company and rent it out to cover the mortgage and then you rent somewhere cheaper?
And let me blow some sunshine up your skirt. Isn't the worst day with these struggles better than the days with DUIs, lies, stripclubs and ragers? XXX - those are hugs right, don't want to overstep my bounds ;)
- March 22, 2011 at 7:26 PM
- Katie Lee said...
I am so sorry about your ex-husband. I cannot even comprehend his behavior. It is totally inexusable and very very sad.
Have you tried refinancing instead of selling? If your house is worth less than you bought it for, it's worth a shot.
I have confidence you will sort this all out because you are so tough.
I will be keeping you in my thoughts.
- March 22, 2011 at 7:34 PM
- haggardmom said...
A number of colorful phrases describing what Joe has done to you and especially the kids, came to mind when I read this. However, I am sure you've thought all those things before. :-)
You're always in my thoughts, Dawn. I sure hope things turn around soon.
- March 22, 2011 at 7:35 PM
- Anne said...
Dawn.. you are an amazing Mom doing right by her kids! Hang in there! Remember.. "don't let the turkeys get you down! (or is it chickens?) Sounds like your ex is a real turkey (or more like a jacka**).
- March 22, 2011 at 7:35 PM
- Notsopc said...
I really hope that things turn around for you..Lotto is up to 250 million, I played three tickets, and like before if I win, I'll help you out. You just seem like a nice person.. And a mother not seeing her child, here's one. My husband's mom hasn't talked to my husband in 16. years. All for something so stupid.. and my husband is a pretty decent guy. amazes me... Hope things get better for your kids.. Thoughts are with you!!
- March 22, 2011 at 7:37 PM
- Amanda Armstrong said...
When I read your post, I think about the book of Job. For all of us, when we are in the middle of our own hell, it is good to look towards someone who has been through that in a biblical sense and relate that to our lives.
You do seem to have amazing strength to get up and carry on each day as if it is a normal day. I will pray for you to have continued strength - as much as you need to survive and thrive!
- March 22, 2011 at 7:45 PM
- a blogger said...
I'm a teenager and I came across this blog a few weeks ago. The absence of your kids' dad struck a chord with me. My parents haven't been together since before I was born, and I still haven't met my older siblings from my dad's side. So while the situation is completely different, I know how it feels when someone who is supposed to be important in your life just isn't there. Sending all of you love. x
- March 22, 2011 at 7:58 PM
- Amy said...
Just keep trusting in God Dawn. My ex's latest insanity has him blocking my kids from him on fb after spending days on his page whining about the lack of relationship he has with them and how I "brainwashed" them. Because of course it all has nothing to do with 7 years straight on absolutely no contact- no calls, no cards, no nothing or the 64 grand he owes in child support or the fact that he's out on bond for dealing cocaine to an undercover police officer.
You're doing the hard thing- being a single parent. Your kids will be fine and you'll find your family grows closer as you make it thru this together. Sending hugs and prayers
- March 22, 2011 at 9:27 PM
- Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...
I am praying for you...lifting you up!! Praying for peace that surpasses all understanding!
- March 22, 2011 at 9:29 PM
- Lisa said...
It wasn't the kids' fault that their father lost his job, got a DUI and hasn't bothered to become legally employed again and that's who the support is for. Perhaps a judge will remind him of that when he tries to have his child support modified.
- March 22, 2011 at 9:35 PM
- jessica said...
Hi Dawn,
Look into doing a short sale with your house. I got divorced almost a year ago and neither my ex or myself could afford to keep our home. We had a shitty agent so it stayed on the market for a year and a half, BUT, we got a GOOD agent who put it up for short sale, and we had an offer in about 10 days.
Short Sale is when you sell your home for LESS than market value, even if it's less than you owe. Then your agent negotiates with the lender to accept the offer and forgive most if not all of the rest of the debt. We even did this having a second mortgage as well. it's a hit on your credit, but not as awful as foreclosure. And with your financial situation the bank will see that you can't afford the house and a short sale will get THEM more money than foreclosing and auctioning it off.
good luck!!
- March 22, 2011 at 10:31 PM
- Megryansmom said...
I'm crying all over again because you are living my past life. Hang in there Dawn, somehow God always provided for us and he will for you too.
- March 22, 2011 at 10:41 PM
- Melissa Shough said...
Dawn, I know exactly where you are coming from!! After 6 years of fighting my ex for support (he owes me close to $10,000), I finally had the pleasure of seeing him sent to prison. Sure, I probably shouldn't be glad about it, but after years of receiving NADA from him, I was glad for some justice. He too practically abandoned our son and took me to court saying that I was "keeping him away," and of course because I couldn't prove otherwise (except for the 14 pages of notes I kept over 2 1/2 years), I was found in contempt of court. He came and seen him a handful of times, and hasn't seen him again in a year and a half. I said all this to you to say this...YOU ARE NOT ALONE!! I know it seems like your entire world is falling apart (and your kids too), but God said he wouldn't put more on us than we can bear. I know it may seem like you can't handle this, but I have been following you since the beginning, and I know that you CAN!! You are a strong and intellegent mother to 6 beautiful children!!! God knew this was going to happen and he has been shaping you and molding you for the great future that is to come. So what that Joe doesn't do his share (he is just another deadbeat dad)...he will reap what he is sowing in the end. It WILL come back to him and the biggest price he will ever pay will be the strained relationship with his children. I will be praying for you hon!! Just keep your head up - blessings from above are coming your way! :)
- March 23, 2011 at 2:26 AM
- Amanda said...
It's so frustrating to deal with an adult who still blames others for their own actions. I go through this with my mother. She was that divorced mother who bad mouthed the dad (and it was uncalled for). She did a lot of other things during my growing up years that a mother who loves her child just shouldn't do. Then she blamed the rest of the family for saying bad things about her and not supporting her in dealing with me and my difficultness (for lack of a better way to put it), once I was old enough to see her for the person she really is. I'm now 31, and she still blames me and everyone else in the family for her choices. I haven't had any contact with her in 8 years or so for my own sanity, and that of my kids, but it's a small town I'm from. I still hear it's my fault (everyone knows it's not). I'm glad for your kids that they are living with what sounds like the more responsible parent. The one who is trying their best to meet all of their needs instead of blaming the world.
*Sorry for the long post. Your ex really reminds me of my mom, and it just breaks my heart for your kids.
- March 23, 2011 at 6:41 AM
- Jen@Scrapingirl said...
What an absolute a$$!!! I am totally disgusted at his response. How could a father NOT think about saying "Hi" to his kids. And taking you to court??? Insane!!! I am still praying for you guys.
- March 23, 2011 at 7:13 AM
- Nicki said...
I'm sorry, the man is an ass of epic proportions. My biological father was a similar ass, and even at a very young age I caught on to that even though my mother never bad-mouthed him. Thankfully, I had a better step-dad. Your kids are incredibly lucky to have you as their mom, let me tell you.
As far as housing goes, it never hurts to try looking into refinancing, short-sales, or renting. We had to move for work and could not sell our house, so we ended up renting it and then a year after that finally selling it at a loss, but at least it finally sold.
I know you will be fine no matter what, but I will still keep all of you in my prayers.
- March 23, 2011 at 11:15 AM
- me said...
Have you considered tutoring? You have very good writing skills and vocabulary. You should explore options for tutoring for English creative writing, SAT/GRE/GMAT English. That way you can work out the hours around your schedule, and also have a side source of income to take some pressure off.
- March 23, 2011 at 12:24 PM
- Sharon said...
Your ex was/is really a piece of work! You are lucky to be rid of him and good things will come your way because you are stronger and better for having lived through this experience. Hang tough for a while longer, things are going to change!
- March 23, 2011 at 2:09 PM
- Nicole said...
I'm sorry you have to deal with all this. Thanks for being so open and sharing your story. Don't feel bad about thinking that nothing bad had ever happened to you while you were reading Pearl Girls. I've noticed that many times other people's problems seem worse to us than our own problems. I'll keep you in my prayers.
- March 23, 2011 at 4:31 PM
- SpaceyMom said...
Hang in there!
I wanted to comment on your housing situation and those saying consider a short-sale.
First, for those saying it's not "as bad as" of a hit on your credit, they are wrong in some cases. Right now banks are viewing short-sales the same as a foreclosure in terms of future buying potential. That will obviously have to change at some point but short sales DO damage your credit and DO make it harder to buy in the future.
Another thing to consider with a short sale: most banks will not even consider allowing a short sale without you proving a hard ship. And by most, I mean I've never heard of a bank allowing one without a proven hardship.
Do some research. It may or may not be in your best interest to short sale or walk away. Renting it out may be a good idea but you'll be taking on renters and that can be hard too.
A place to start is http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/pages/default.aspx
You might qualify for something there. And even if you don't, you can talk to one of their professionals who can help you with ways to save, etc and may have other suggestions. I started there and even though I didn't qualify, I was very thankful for their advice and assistance.
Also check out http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/programs/lower-rates/Pages/harp.aspx and http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/programs/exit-gracefully/Pages/hafa.aspx
- March 23, 2011 at 6:48 PM
- V1nce said...
Ok now that explains it. You did what you had to do for your family and he did what he had to do to risk innocent people's lives on the road drink and get lap dances. Nope he's a total a@@ an you're way more man than he will ever be. (It's a complement)
- March 23, 2011 at 7:59 PM
- Marcie said...
Wow, I just discovered your blog and am already hooked. And man do you put things in perspective. My alcoholic/addict ex-husband put me and our son through hell and then just disappeared only to call on birthdays and want to spend 45 min with his child while I continue to chase him down for a bit of measly child support here and there, meanwhile he is already over $10,000 past due after just a hear and a half. Not to mention all the debt he left me with, all of MY stuff that he took and the house that I can no longer afford and have been trying to sell forever. I thank God for my blessings daily and that he left me with the one thing I cherish the most, my son. And without him, nothing else would matter. So thanks for keepin on. I will continue to read and pray for you and everyone else dealing with these situations. We are strong women and our children will be amazing for it!
- March 25, 2011 at 9:52 AM
- Mimicutelips said...
You are doing a great job Dawn. My bilogical whom I call by his first name was so busy being an alcoholic he didn't have time to be a parent. He would fill my head up with empty promises and I would believe them. I would then get mad at my only parent who loved and cared for me. Once I got older I realized he wasnt worth my time, love or engergy. I just wish my mom didn't have to spend so much time wipping my tears away. Tears caused by him. I know that had to be hard for her but like you she was strong and never said anything bad about him to me. She took him to court for child support and he denied me as his child. JUST A MESS.
I am now a 31 year older mother of a 6 year old son. I still have zero contact with the man that was supposed to be my father. I've done well for myself and now my son. I think its pathetic that he doesn't know me any better than a stranger on the street does. HIS LOSS.
I give you major kudos for hanging in there. Your reward is going to come.
- March 25, 2011 at 3:13 PM
- Susan (5 Minutes For Mom) said...
Wow Girl, I am soooooo sorry!!!!!
If there is any way I can help ever, please let me know.
I'm happy that you at least have such an awesome, supportive readership here.
- March 28, 2011 at 1:05 AM
- Tara said...
My ex-husband hasn't seen his two kids since May 2007. Not even in passing - he's 2000 miles away. Worse, he never even bothers to ask how the kids are doing, send them a birthday card, nothing. Zero contact with me or the kids. I really don't care if he hates me and never speaks to me again, but he was a stay-at-home dad for pretty much the entire time we were together (roughly seven years), and he can just ignore them like that because the marriage didn't work? And he IS working, and he DOES have money, because he blogs about the promotions he gets and all the cool stuff he and his girlfriend are buying (top-of-the-line cell phones, video game consoles and games, new cars, etc.), yet he's about $15,000 behind in child support (but not in jail because he's in Canada and it's harder to do all that legal stuff across borders). Possibly the very worst part, our two children are both special needs. They both have autism, and my youngest (age 5) is very low-functioning.
I don't usually bother complaining, because it doesn't do any good, and I don't know if anyone will even read this, but I love your blog and letting out the pissiness every now and then actually helps it from spreading into my everyday life. Just being able to vent in a comment on someone else's blog post, knowing that someone else is in a similar situation and still staying strong even though life sucks at the moment, helps.
So, thank you for sharing, and for providing the opportunity to let other single moms know they're not alone in all their struggles, and for all the entertainment and smiles you've provided me over the past few years. And for letting me vent a little of my frustration... you just spared my friends the agony of having to hear about it again. ;)
- April 7, 2011 at 6:25 AM


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Office Space to Rent in Elm Road, E7 with Voice mail
We have a variety of voice mail serviced offices available to rent in Elm Road, E7. Each office space is offered at the best rates and suited to your individual needs and requirements.
We have a variety of voice mail serviced offices available to rent in Elm Road, E7. Each office space is offered at the best rates and suited to your individual needs and requirements.
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This business centre locared in Leyton offers a bespoke office design with co-working space available. Features include, an onsite cafe, kitchenettes with free tea & coffee, shower rooms and meeting rooms.
This centre has installed the latest in telephone and data technology and clients benefit from services and facilities including: 24/7 access, Cat 5 cabling, high-speed internet access, call diversion to mobile or PSTN, voice mail and call answering to name but a few. Included in the monthly service fee are: rent, rates, furniture, heating / air conditioning, power, cleaning and insurance. Additional features encompass meeting rooms, colour copiers, call handling and network printers.
The property is fairly new and offices are spread across 3 floors and benefits from excellent natural lighting due to the many windows throughout the building. Close by to many shops and amenities and situated above a main supermarket.
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A range of stylish office suites are now available at Canada Square, Canary Wharf's premier business address. Each office suite enjoys full height glass windows offering spectacular views of the City and/or the surrounding Docklands area. Clients at this centre enjoy exclusive access to a whole host of services typically associated with such a prestige building. The impressive entrance lobby provides visitors with a fantastic first impression but it doesn't end there. The express lifts shuttle guests to the 37th floor where they are "Wow-ed" by the stunning full length private reception and business lounge area. All office suites are fully-furnished, air-conditioned, internet ready and available on flexible lease terms. This centre also benefits from a range of meeting rooms, conference facilities and breakout areas. Kitchens, washrooms and showers are also located on the floor. The basement of the building provides access to one of London's largest retail and leisure complexes. Here you'll find a full range of high-end designer stores, high street outlets, health and beauty salons and a plethora of restaurants, cafes and bars. 1 Month Free Business Bundle - Free Local & National Rate Calls, Free Broadband Internet, Free Meeting room hire. T&Cs apply. Please ask when enquiring.
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