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It's hard to imagine that something as simple as a pop tab could help so many families. Abbey Rotert's life is being honored through pop tab donations...and you can help!
As tab after tab pour in...they all stack up to a lot of love for Abbey.
"Her life expectancy was 2-3 years and she lived until she was 21...we're happy about that." said Abbey's mom, Jenni Rotert.
Abbey lost her battle to a rare disease back in January. For her parents, the pain is still very fresh.
"The time has only been a few months, so it's hard for me to talk about." said Jenni.
Growing up, Abbey spent countless days, months in the hospital. Her three older brothers were always by her side.
"She was just the good of all the parts of the rest of us..." said Sky Rotert, Abbey's brother.
It's that family love and devotion that has turned into a very big mission. Around twenty years ago, the family started collecting tabs from aluminum cans.
The donations have poured in from all over starting with small bags. They go up 25 pound bags, and large yard bags. They have a million right now in their garage.
A million! But the latest donations are just part of it. In 2005, Abbey donated a million and a half tabs to the Ronald McDonald House.
"It's amazing the reach one little girl has." said Jenni.
For each million tabs they melt down--it adds up to about $1200 for the Ronald McDonald House.
"All the tabs turned in from people pays for the electric bill for the entire year."
Sky jokes, "If you'd been here before the tabs it wasn't much cleaner..."
With the help of their amazing family and friends, their ultimate goal is six million...maybe even more.
"It's just so amazing how fast a little baggie turns into a big bag..." said Abbey's dad, Ron.
Proof that one beautiful life...has inspired an army of supporters.
"It just goes to show how many people are affected by abbey." said Jenni.
The family has a Facebook Page called "Pop Tabs for Our Girl Abbs." They post pictures of donations.
Jenni says several schools have taken up collections and the family has also held fundraisers to gather the tabs. They have also received donations from Texas and Washington.
They say although Abbey couldn't walk or talk, she had no trouble inspiring every one around her, especially her three older brothers.


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First Day Hikes in Texas State Parks
Start a tradition on New Year's Day 2014 by starting the year off on the right foot, the left foot, any foot -- take a First Day Hike in a state park near you! Find a First Day Hike.
The First Day Hikes vary in difficulty and fitness levels, and range from short, leisurely nature walks through forested trails and along boardwalks, to special bird watching hikes, to climbs into the mountains of the Chihuahuan Desert. Most all hikes are guided by state park staff and volunteers and feature an interpretive message about native plants, animals or park history. The walks average one to two miles in length, but many also offer shorter or longer trek options as well. There's something for everyone!

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I'm not an advocate for new infants working in the film industry, so you won't find too much on this blog about baby acting. The main reason, even though I know productions strive to make things as safe as possible for everyone involved, it is still a work place and a workplace environment.
Infants, not just babies, can work as young as 15 days old in the film industry. Newborns and baby actors are needed in commercials, movies and TV just as much as any other actor/performer. Now obviously, these little bundles of joy aren't doing much acting, but it's their disposition and/or temperament that counts. A good baby is an employable baby. That's right. Tots get paid moola to be fabulously themselves, a baby. Sweet!
Most infant and baby acting is done in pairs. Yes, I said pairs which means twins. If you have twins and they are identical they will be a sought after combo. There are actually (baby) talent agencies that specialize in twins only. And I run across casting calls all the time looking for identical twins (usually touting no experience necessary). And these projects can be multimillion dollar blockbuster movies.
Babies are hired by identical twin pairs for different reasons.
First, there's how many hours they can legally work or be on set. The rules and regulations affecting young performers especially babies working in the film industry are quite strict. See the resources tab on the Kids in Movies blog for links. Basically, when one baby actor is about to be finished work (wrapped for the day) the other twin can be brought in to take the first babies place. (This is how the Olsen twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen from the TV series Full House started). Thus, there is no down time and the production can keep moving ahead with filming potentially saving themselves thousands upon thousands of dollars.
The second reason for using twins on set is the babies' behavior. When one baby is fussing, upset or screaming the other baby can be brought in ASAP and the scene can continue. And the third reason for twins is the babies' sleeping and/or feeding schedule/pattern. We all know babies especially newborns like to sleep and they sleep a lot. So, productions must take this into consideration. When one baby actor is sleeping the other can be working and vice versa. The same thing goes for mealtime.
For parents wanting their babies to audition for baby commercials you really need a baby talent agency or rather an agency specializing or having babies on their talent roster. There are a lot of baby commercial auditions. Baby audition commercials include all brands of diapers, pull-ups, wipes, shampoo, creams, toys, food, etc. What you must remember here is that your baby must be independent of you (mom or dad)—no playing strange.
For older babies, they will be asked to go into the casting room with the casting director to play with toys, do some activity, etc. Once they're done they'll be brought back to you and you both can go home. Easy!
Should your baby book the baby commercial be aware that most likely your child will be cast in the commercial with 2-4 other baby actors as back-up. This is because if one baby actor isn't cooperating another can be brought in immediately. Obviously, this would be devastating to the mom of the baby who was picked number 1, but quite the opposite reaction for the number 2 or 3 baby. The baby who's featured will earn the most money. So, a happy cooperative baby is a plus.
So, the decision's yours. Are you up for baby casting calls? Remember, it really depends on how good your baby is; how good they are with strangers; how good they are in strange environments; and how patient you are. If you pinned me down and asked me when's the best time is to get your child into show business I'd say NOW! Don't wait! It doesn't matter how old they are. If you're both up for it give it a whirl!
Imagine the baby keepsake's you'll have!!
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I Feel that i do want to get my Granddaughter, involved in the industry, however, I do not have that have that much money, and feel that if anyone begin talking about, money up front that it is not for real.
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I am interested in getting my infant twin girls into acting , commercials, or print. You will love them they are so beautiful. I can send pictures upon request.
My Daughter has 9 month old identical girl twins and of course I believe them to be the cutest ever! How do we go about getting them in commercials, etc? We live in Kansas City.
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Why Are One Million Americans Moving to Mexico?
In many ways, Mexico today is like the U.S. was 50 years ago…before big government, big business, and special interests whittled away the lifestyle our parents took for granted. It is full of overlooked retirement havens where you can retire in luxury without spending a fortune.
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Walter and Nancy's 1950s-Style Retirement in Ajijic, Mexico
After living in fast-paced, high-pressure California and working in the aerospace industry, moving to Ajijic was exactly what the couple needed. "Life here is like it was in the U.S. in the 1950s—simple and laidback. The significantly slower pace of life is probably the biggest benefit of daily life here," says Walter. "We eat better, we get more exercise, and our health has improved. "Most people can live here on their Social Security alone. We only dip into our savings to travel to see our family. Our home cost us less than 25% of the cost of a similar home in the Bay Area of California. Our property taxes are about $150 per year.
Moving to Mexico? Where to Meet Other Expats
When you're moving to Mexico, it helps to get the scoop on your new home city from expats who live there. They've already figured out which plumber is most reliable, which carpenter does the best work, and which market has the best produce and prices. They may also become your first friends in your new home. But where do you find the expats? There are lots of ways to seek them out. For instance, a useful first step is to search online before you ever leave for Mexico.
A Royal Taste of Scotland, New Airport in Mexico, and Much More…
Cuenca is Ecuador's most popular retirement haven, but it's not the only one you'll find in the Andean country. Thousands of expats have chosen from locations all over the country…Pacific coast beach towns, vibrant culture-filled cities, highland farm towns, and more. Ecuador harbors huge variety and whether you're in search of adventure, planning to start a business, or just want to relax and watch the world go by, it's got something to offer you.
Puerto Vallarta—Killer Deals When You Know How to Find Them
"The developer here is in jail…" is something I heard a lot. It was alarming…but in a way, it was reassuring, too. Puerto Vallarta—one of Mexico's most popular expat destinations— is home to an estimated 10,000 North Americans living here full-time. They chose Puerto Vallarta for good reasons. Puerto Vallarta sits at the foot of the grand Sierra Madre mountains that sweep down to the Bay of Banderas. It's a warm and sunny spot with tropical beaches, fresh ocean breezes, and temperatures that average 73° F to 83° F all year.
IL's Calender of Events: Relocate and Earn Overseas
No matter how affordable the destinations we talk about are, the simple fact is: You can't live anywhere for free… But what if you had an income that went with you? An income that could give you the freedom you need to just pick up and go? You could spend half the year in your own cottage on the beach…work in the mornings and snorkel and relax in the afternoons.
Discover a Roving Retirement Lifestyle
The couple explored Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, and Nicaragua. As their trips were part of a search for a new home, it made sense to stay awhile and get beneath the surface of a place. Ellen explains, "Extended stays make sense financially, giving us time between trips to recoup the cost of moving about." But after three years of having no permanent base, they realized that it was actually this roving retirement lifestyle that suited them.
Our Retirement Is a Permanent Caribbean Vacation
We were sitting in a rustic beach bar in the small town of Puerto Morelos on Mexican's Mayan Riviera sampling what the bartender promised was the best margarita in town. The temperature was about 85 F and the ever-present sea breeze was wafting in from the Caribbean. Shore birds were circling overhead in a cloudless blue sky.
2014 Fast-Track Your Retirement Overseas Package
In the 2014 Fast-Track Your Retirement Overseas Package we'll introduce you to more than a dozen beautiful places in the world where you can live a caviar lifestyle on a hot dog budget.
Perhaps you long for your own cottage on a quiet beach… a grand apartment in a city vibrant with concerts and cafes… a mountain villa where the air is crisp… or even your own vineyard amid gently rolling hills…
The Best Places to Live in Mexico as a U.S. Expat
With more than a million expats estimated to live there, Mexico is far and away the most popular destination for North Americans looking to move abroad. But—with so many places to choose from—where in Mexico should you move? It's a very large country, after all. Much depends, of course, on what you're looking for.
Festivals Around the World: Bedouin Weddings and Pumpkin Battles
Douz, in south Tunisia, hosts the International Festival of the Sahara on October 1. Taking place at the gateway to the great desert, the event was founded as a camelracing festival in 1910. But you can expect horse races, poetry contests, and Bedouin weddings, as well.
IL's Calendar of Events: Earn Overseas And Live Your Dream
No matter how affordable the destinations we talk about are, the simple fact is: You can't live anywhere for free… But what if you had an income that went with you? An income that could give you the freedom you need to just pick up and go? You could spend half the year in your own cottage on the beach…work in the mornings and snorkel and relax in the afternoons. Maybe spend the other half of the year up in the mountains where it's cool…and get paid while you're at it…
Five Escapes Where English is Spoken
The spread of the British Empire through trade, colonization, and conquest brought the English language to far-flung corners of the globe. But even as that empire declined and shrank, the language was left behind. And with English becoming the language of business and diplomacy, that influence is in no danger of going away.
How I Retired at 50 in the Caribbean
I realized years ago that, by and large, happiness is a choice. I'll admit that there have been times when maintaining that choice has required significant, conscious effort. But, the choice is easier now that I'm retired and living on Mexico's Riviera Maya. Here it would take considerable, deliberate effort to be anything but happy.
Create a Passive Income with a Vacation Rental
Sarah Booth was only 23 when she bought her first vacation rental. It was a tiny studio in a ski resort village in Canada, but it was the beginning of a portfolio that now includes properties in Panama, Colombia, and Mexico…and an income that allows Sarah to enjoy a wonderful lifestyle from her home in Coronado, Panama. "Ultimately, my rentals have funded my lifestyle and my travels," says Sarah. "I live for free and enjoy awesome rental yields."
The Six Best Hospitals in Mexico
For most folks looking to move abroad, health care is a huge consideration. You want care at least as good as what you get at home…but preferably without that U.S.-sized price tag. But how can you judge which doctors and hospitals are good in another country? And, when you're looking at a country as big as Mexico, how do you winnow down the choices?
Festivals Around the World: A Male Beauty Pageant and Indian Idols
Argentina has welcomed its fair share of Italian immigrants down through the years. So it's fitting that natives of the southern- Italian city of Naples will celebrate the tango with the Tanotango Festival from September 4 to 7. Theaters, bars, and streets across this ancient city will be packed with dancers, demonstrations, and music. Take a visit to the Cape Coast, Ghana, on September 6 to catch Oguaa Fetu Afahye, when local chiefs dressed in traditional garb lead a procession through the streets imploring the gods to keep the town healthy.
Transylvania Bites Back
Romania acceded to the European Union back in 2007… just in time for the global financial crisis to bite it in the neck. GDP growth, which at a robust 6% to 7% during the previous few years had been among the highest on the continent, promptly collapsed. The economy contracted by a whopping 6.5% in 2009 and remained in the red the following year. It's been in a state of tentative recovery ever since.
At Home in Two Mexican Expat Hubs
With the cost of living rising in the U.S., Walter and his wife Nancy began looking at their overseas options. Mexico and the tranquil lakeside town of Ajijic stood out after the couple's first visit. "The fact that we could retire comfortably financially, afford to pay our own health care, and have sufficient funds to visit our children and grandchildren back in the U.S. was a major factor in deciding to make the move," says Walter.
IL's Calender of Events: Find Your Dream Retirement Destination
Whatever you dream about, come with that in mind. And dream big. Because at our Fast Track Your Retirement Overseas Conference in Las Vegas, we'll pinpoint for you on a map the places where you can turn your dream into reality…for a small fraction of what you'd pay at home.
Getting Paid to Visit the Most Exciting Cities in the World
Mexico City is like a large European city with a tropical jungle twist. It's also one of the largest cities in the world, but you wouldn't know it from the cool, calm atmosphere that presides over the Roma Norte neighborhood where I am staying for a few nights. My life has a travel writer takes me to great places like this all the time. I've explored the bohemian cafes of Prague…the seductive beaches of Portugal…a seaside village in Turkey…and the neighborhoods of Buenos Aires.
Secure Your Retirement
If money were no object, what would your dream retirement look like? This fall, we'll show you where you can easily make that dream your reality…for a lot less than you think. Your own cottage on a quiet beach…an apartment in a city vibrant with concerts and cafés…a mountain villa where the air is crisp…
Pacific-Coast Buys for a Fraction of the U.S. Price
Warm and sunny days…beautiful people lounging on the sand as surfers vie for choice waves… palm tree-lined boardwalks in picturesque beachside towns, dramatic craggy cliffs…the California coast has certainly captured the popular imagination. No wonder; it's one of the most pleasant places in the world to live. But on the flip side, it also has some of the most expensive real estate in the world and a high cost of living.
July 2014: Icaraí de Amontada – Brazilian for "Cheap, Beautiful Beachfront"
Europeans came to Icaraí and fell for the stunning curve of beach and a charming little fishing village—now it offers us cheap, beautiful beachfront opportunities. Plus, in this special edition: where you can combine profit potential and real estate for personal use in the Algarve…questions to ask before doing a deal on productive land…short-term rental markets and the local laws you should be aware of…and more.
Your Own Jungle Lot for $39,000 in Tulum, Mexico
Land in the Tulum area on the southern edge of Mexico's Riviera Maya can be a strong opportunity…as long as it's the right land. On my recent scouting trip I put boots on the ground at more than a dozen interesting communities (including some planned lot communities). As long-time readers of Real Estate Trend Alert know, Tulum is stunning. It's home to some of the world's finest white-powder beaches…backed by palm trees that rustle in the Caribbean breezes.
Thinking of Mexico? Check Out Progreso
The crystal-clear emerald surf rolls gently onto the white sandy beach. Combined with the pungent salty air and gentle sea breeze, it's nearly lulling me to sleep on my towel under one of the empty palapas on the oceanfront. Except for a local dog frolicking along the water, I'm the only one on this stretch of beach, as far as I can see. That's not because I'm here in "low" season. The town of Progreso, Mexico, is on the Gulf of Mexico, and it hardly matters when you go to the beach. With a yearly average high temperature of 83 F and average low of 73 F, there are no bad beach days in this paradise.
Join the Ranks of High-Flying Travel Writers
Around the world, tour operators, hotels, cruise lines, and resorts are fighting for your vacation dollars. They have to pay big bucks to buy ads in magazines and online…and they do so. But some "good press" can be invaluable to their campaign as well. San Miguel de Allende, Mexico is a case in point. It's long been a destination for expat retirees and visitors from Mexico City and around the country.
Sunsets and Profits on the Beach in Puerto Vallarta
Daily life on the beach…a breathtaking view of the bay…and live music at sunset…that's the routine for Tari and Peter Bowman. Little did they know in 1981 when they took a trip to Puerto Vallarta that their lives would be changed forever.
The Myth and Magic of Solo Female Travel
Before setting off on a solo adventure as a woman, one of the biggest concerns—for both the solo traveler herself and her family and friends—is often safety. We worry about pickpockets and scam artists. We wonder if it's safe to walk home alone. We want to see the world, to shop in Paris, to ride a tuk-tuk through the streets of a Asian city, to learn to salsa dance in Mexico…but we also want to be wise.
What Could You Discover If You Had Freedom Like This?
The first time I saw this sight, I wondered, "What the heck!" The photo above was taken in San Miguel de Allende—one of my favorite cities in all of Latin America… (Apparently a few other people like it as much as I do—in 2013 it was voted the #1 travel destination by Condé Nast Traveler readers.)
"We Couldn't Live on This Income in the States…"
The waves are tall and the surfers are out in force. Across the dark blue cove, a lone white sailboat sways back and forth. The temperature is in the high 70s F and the air smells strongly of salt and sea. For Jennifer and Gary Culp, this is the backdrop to their retirement: salty ocean air, cotton candy-pink sunsets, fish tacos, and friendly, fast-paced Spanish.
Take What You Need for a Life Overseas…
A little over two years ago, my husband and I turned that quest to rescue our retirement into a reality and relocated to the Pacific coast of Ecuador. A big part of the process was shedding all the excess stuff we'd accumulated in pursuit of the "American Middle Class" ideal, in favor of the new experiences we'd be free to have once out from under it all. Swapping the hamster wheel for a simpler, less object-oriented way of life turned out to be the trade of a lifetime.
How We Afford to Live in 2 of Mexico's Best Cities
I was accidentally napping (it happens sometimes) in my favorite chair in the den when I was awakened by the loud, unmistakable lowing of a cow. It was the local milkman announcing his arrival with an amplified recording. In just a few minutes, we received our delivery of milk and cheese from his specially equipped motorcycle and cart. Other vendors regularly wind their way through our middle-class Mexican neighborhood selling fruits, vegetables, prepared food, bottled water, and even pots and pans. It is not only charming, it is convenient.
Get Fit, Healthy, and Happy in Guanajuato, Mexico
Want to lose five pounds fast? Instead of spending mega-bucks at an exclusive fitness spa, how about moving to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Guanajuato, Mexico? A friend who tends to puts on weight drops five pounds every time she returns to town after a trip to the States.
Affordable Puerto Vallarta: Not Just a Vacation Paradise
Puerto Vallarta (often referred to as Vallarta or just PV) is known for its friendly atmosphere, so it's not surprising that it attracts a lot of tourists. Many of the expats you'll meet here started out as tourists. The ones I spoke to told me they came here on vacation but realized pretty soon that they didn't want to leave. As soon as they went home, they changed their lives to move here. You can't get a better stamp of approval than that.
This Photography Gig Just Keeps On Paying
It is another beautiful morning in San Miguel de Allende. My husband is always the first one up, and turns the fountain on in the courtyard so I can hear the trickling water fall into the pond below it and smell the coffee brewing.
If You Want to Buy in Mexico, This Is a Killer Deal
If you're thinking of buying property overseas, right now the stars have aligned to bring you an unbeatable opportunity on Mexico's Caribbean Coast.
This stunning stretch of coast is on the up thanks to the convergence of major trends along these stunning white sands. North Americans are back buying in numbers thanks to a strong stock market and recovering real estate values back home.
Why Buying Real Estate in Mexico Makes More Sense than Ever
Mexico is set to become a developed country. Right now, this "investors' darling" is entering the end game of decades of change, which will culminate in a fast-paced "convergence" with its powerhouse neighbor to the north. The idea of convergence is a simple one. Over time, forces will reduce great disparities.
Homes by the Ocean for Weekend Sailors
Do you like the idea of a life at sea…but only in short doses? Sunset cruises, fishing excursions, day trips, and the occasional long weekend jaunts to anchor off a remote island…? The ocean can be your playground.
May 2014: Chiang Mai – The New Land of Opportunity
Five months ago I spent two weeks scouting through Thailand—most of that was spent in Chiang Mai, for that is where the opportunity lies. This is a complicated market, as I explain in a special edition of Real Estate Trend Alert—ready to download here.
In this special edition, you'll also discover… How to profit from inefficient markets… The condos in Medellin, Colombia that you should avoid… And lots more…
Chill On The Riviera Maya
Thirty million Tripadvisor readers voted Tulum #2 in their top 10 Beach and Sun Destinations worldwide in 2010. When you see the beaches, it's easy to see why … silky white sand, dotted with palm trees, and washed by bright-aquamarine Caribbean waves. Offshore, the coral reef beckons, with a rainbow of exotic fish.
Fast Facts About Mexico
- Population: 116,220,947
- Capital City: Mexico City
- Climate: Varies from arid to tropical
- Time Zone: GMT-8 to -6
- Language: Language
- Country Code: 52
- Location: Mexico borders the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, and the North Pacific Ocean


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I'm sick of following up games with stock coverage and opinion. Here are some skewed observations from Friday night's broadcast.
* The Brewers have a second baseman named Bill Hall. I worked three summers in a sheet metal shop with a second-shift spot welder named Bruce Hall. Like everyone else, he backed his pickup truck into his parking spot, paid union dues and was very friendly. I graduated with his daughter, Leslie.
While on the subject, a guy at the shop named Dan-something once let me borrow his homemade CD of rare Budgie songs. Does anyone remember Budgie? Theatric Brit-metal from the '70s. Album art, depicting birdmen with rocket packs, is pictured from their 1976 classic "If I Were Brittania I'd Waive the Rules."
* This has bothered me for weeks: What's up with the promotional ads for hat day? One overlay says the kid "stole his hat from his boss's credenza." What the hell is a credenza?
* I'm not sure what I think about Chase Utley's soul patch.
* I like the new logo for Citizen's Bank.
* Endy Chavez earned a spot in the fireworks promo. A good nickname for Endy would be L'il Endy. He'd endear himself to fans more if he had a non-threatening name like that.
* Comcast is really proud of their town-hall steroid series.
* The number of fans on cell phones, talking with friends that can see them on television, has increased 50 percent this season.
* I once e-mailed Paul Hagan because in two consecutive columns he wrote interesting factoids on Carlos Lee. In one of them, he wrote how Lee kept in shape over the winter by maintaining his farm in Puerto Rico. I told him he should invest in cows with sturdier teets because he's a notoriously slow starter. I also asked him to check out my blog and he never responded.
* One day a study will be done among non-ESPN play-by-play announcers and it will show that Harry Kalas speaks the least, and Chris Wheeler talks the most.
* The Brewers have, or have had, Jeff Cirillo, Geoff Jenkins, David Nilsson, Lyle Overbay and Scott Podsednik, and in my mind's eye, they all look like the same guy.
* I'm not sure what I think of Brett Myers's chin hair.
* I wouldn't mind a J-Roll figurine.
* Wise is now pitching for Milwaukee. Former Phillie Rick Wise was hired as pitching coach of the independent Allentown Ambassadors when I covered sports for the Allentown Times. At the press conference, I asked what he was being paid for the job and he refused to say. Months later, he and manager Darrell Evans were fired, and the next season, the Ambassadors folded.
* Derrick Turnbow is shaped like a bowling pin.
* The evening ends with one of my favorite players, David Bell, smashing a walk-off three-run homer over the left-field wall. For Bell, it's sweet redemption. For the Phils, it means 10 wins in 11 games during this homestand.


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There are a number of paddling opportunities in Black River Country, including Lake Arbutus and smaller streams such as Morrison, Halls and Robinson creeks. But the most popular place to canoe and kayak is the Black River.
For paddlers, the Black River is divided into three basic sections. The first is the stretch from Lake Arbutus down to Black River Falls. Part of this section of the river offers two sets of class III rapids and numerous class II rapids.
The next section of the river is form Black River Falls south to North Bend. It's a relaxing trip with camping available in the Black River State Forest.
The third section is the East Fork of the Black River. This stretch of the river runs from the east and flows into Lake Arbutus. The East Branch should not be paddled in low water. It is a challenging stretch of river with many sets of rapids. Campers will find campsites available along the river. It's a fun and exciting paddle.
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HUNTINGTON, Ind.— Dr. Jack Heller, assistant professor of English at Huntington University, will present his research on Shakespeare and the religious commitments Shakespeare made during his lifetime at 7 p.m. March 24 in Zurcher Auditorium as part of the Forester Lecture Series faculty lecture.
Heller received his Ph.D. in English from Louisiana State University in August 1997. His primary research interests include Renaissance drama, Shakespeare, other 16th and 17th century literature, religious studies and black literature. Another part of Heller's involvement with Shakespeare is his ongoing association with Shakespeare Behind Bars, a prison program in Kentucky and Michigan guiding inmates through the performance of one play per year. This involvement includes an annual trip with students to the Kentucky prison."Recent best-selling publications on William Shakespeare's life theorize that his private religious commitment was to the Roman Catholic faith," Heller said. "These theories are based on biographical work on Shakespeare's Catholic family history and speculations about his youthful activities. I propose to address the question of Shakespeare's religious commitments from a different direction."Each semester, Huntington University presents the Forester Lecture Series. The lectures are designed to bring interesting persons and topics to the attention of students and the regional community. All lectures are held in the Zurcher Auditorium of the Merillat Centre for the Arts at Huntington University. The lectures are open to the public free of charge.The Forester Lecture Series is coordinated by Dr. Jeff Webb, associate professor of history. For further information, contact Webb at (260) 359-4243.
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There will be a trial for a former LaPorte High School volleyball coach who prosecutors say did not report a relationship between a 15-year-old player and a 48-year-old coach, according to reporting partners at WKVI.
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CLEVELAND — Q: I think it's good that Miami had a close one in Boston, so they don't get too overconfident, and so they know they still have things to improve. -- John.
A: Exactly. That made Monday night a win-win against the Celtics. Not only were the players able to extend the winning streak, something they're taking very personally these days, but the game gave Erik Spoelstra several valuable teaching points. And that's the thing, as long as the streak doesn't overwhelm what Erik likes to call "the process," then it hardly is an encumbrance. After celebrating, Monday's game gave the Heat reason to reflect, as well, on falling behind by 17 early and by 13 in the fourth quarter. It was evidence that the Heat still can make these final weeks of the regular season meaningful.


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Following the Carmel Forest fire the worst natural disaster in Israel's history, NIF began mobilising support. In addition to providing emergency grants to communities, NIF and its environmental groups began mapping emergency and long-term recovery needs and addressing the consequences of the fire and prevention. NIF also worked to ensure equal allocation of resources for all victims in the area – Jews, Arabs, Druze and others.
Owing to the efforts of NIF grantee Israel Union of Environmental Defence Israel's Clean Air Law came into effect on January 1, 2011. The law, which IUED formulated and lobbied for, sets strict emission standards, regulates procedures for monitoring air quality, and ensures public access to results and information. Most importantly, the law stipulates heavy fines for polluters. Tel Aviv is the third most polluted city in the European and Mediterranean region, and 1,100 people die annually in the Greater Tel Aviv region as a result of air pollution. IUED is supported by NIF through the Green Environment Fund.
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893 acres Johnson City, TX893.00 acres 101 Schneider Lane, Johnson City, TX 78636- Blanco County
Type: River House 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 5400 SqFt
Overview: ~ Running M Ranch ~ 892.8 acre high fenced ranch located in Eastern Blanco County Access off US 290 and Miller Creek Cemetery Road Offered at $11,990,000.00 Water: 1.14 miles of Miller Creek with 2 concrete dams 3 stocked ponds with catfish, bass, & crappie 7 other smaller ponds 2 water wells Vertical Improvements: 5,400 +/- sqft custom home built in 2005 Home features include 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, extensive stone work throughout home, Pine floors, 2 fireplaces, Viking appliances, copper sinks, metal roof Flagstone exterior patio with swimming pool, hot tub, outside fireplace & grilling area His & Hers pool showers, exercise room, and restrooms 3 bedroom 2 bath guest h
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597 acres Johnson City, TX597.00 acres 353 Naumans Gap, Johnson City, TX 78636- Blanco County
Type: Acreage w/House 2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1566 SqFt
Acreage: The subject is located in NW Blanco County and consists of approximately 597 acres. Location & Access: The property located 13 miles west of Highway 281 on FM 1323 and 1 mile north on Naumans Gap Road, between Sandy and Willow City. Fredericksburg and Johnson City are only 15 minutes from the property. San Antonio and Austin are each approximately an hour from the ranch. There is a recorded 30 easement of less than one mile to the property from FM 1323. The location is extremely quiet and there are three large ranches adjoining the property. Property Description: This property is the ultimate family & recreation ranch offering a cross section of hill country topography. The front of the ranch where the home is
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365 acres Johnson City, TX365.00 acres 1956 Mountain Pasture Road, Johnson City, TX 78663- Blanco County
Type: Acreage w/House 3 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3997 SqFt
This private 365 acre ranch sits conveniently between Johnson City and Round Mountain just West of US 281 making it easily accessible from HWY 71 or US 290. A custom 2005 built 3,997 sqft main house is perched on a hillside overlooking the main body of the ranch including a multi-acre lake when full. Main home features include a standing seam metal roof, Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors in dining and living areas, tile and carpet floors, and a whole house water filter and dual tank water softener system, individual board bead ceilings in living room and kitchen, granite counters throughout, 100% rock exterior. A 40 x 60 metal barn with 5 covered exterior bays and 1,000 sqft 2-2 guest house with wood back deck complete the vertical improve
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186.21 acres Johnson City, TX186.21 acres Althaus Ranch Road, Johnson City, TX 78636- Blanco County
Type: River Property
This raw land tract conveys 5,900-6,000 +/- feet of gently sloping, accessible Pedernales River frontage. There are 2 dominant springs on the property (still flowing) and another seasonal creek/spring that empties into the river on this tract. There is a beautiful picnic area with huge oaks, deep soils and multiple other varieties of hardwoods. From about the center of this property along the river, cypress trees are growing where the most consistent spring kicks in. This property carries an ag exemption with 2010 property taxes paid of $255.11 making this an excellent live water investment piece for future development given the low acreage buy in vs water frontage ratio. Elevation ranges from 1205' to 1115' with a nice hill on the proper
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173 acres Johnson City, TX173.00 acres 8788 Ranch Road 1323, Johnson City, TX 78636- Blanco County
Type: River House 4 Beds | 2 Baths | 3200 SqFt
~ Spring Creek Ranch ~ Improvements - 3,300 sqft home with metal roof, huge great room with stone fireplace to the ceiling, wood beams, wood floors, upstairs loft, large master suite compelte with cedar closet and gun racks. Exterior Improvements - Electric gate at entry, pole barn & storage shed,huge wood deck overlooking dammmed Spring Creek, monster tree house, storage/tack room. Water - Spring Creek with 2 main dams and 2 secondary dams creating beautiful pockets of live spring fed water. 4 additional ponds. 1 water well. Overview - This well manicured ranch features crushed granite roads throughout and red rock/granite outcroppings. Impressive views of the Spring Creek/ North Grape Creek valleys. This is bluebonnett/red
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357.79 acres Richland Springs, TX357.79 acres 0 CR 441, Richland Springs, TX 76871- Mills County
Type: River House 5 Beds | 2 Baths | 4500 SqFt
*** 9/2012 price reduction *** Overview: 357-acre high-fenced ranch located in SW Mills County along the north line of the Colorado River, 17.6 miles N of Richland Springs Offered at $5,016 / Acre Water: 1.72 miles (9,082) of direct Colorado River frontage Three (3) ponds totaling 4.37 ac, stocked with bass and sunfish 2.29 ac Simons Tank 1.18 ac Bearded Hen Tank 0.90 ac Emilys Tank Vertical Improvements: 4,500 SqFt Lodge with an attached 4,500 SqFt drive-though Shop, manufactured steel construction, completed in 2008 Lodge features 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, stained concrete interior floors, large rock fireplace, vaulted main room, spacious kitchen, and a high-ceiling game room Drive-through Shop features double doors and concret
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99 acres Stonewall, TX99.00 acres 297 Gellerman Lane, Stonewall, TX 78671- Gillespie County
Type: River House 3 Beds | 3 Baths | 1800 SqFt
This 99 acre Pedernales Riverfront estate conveys 1600 feet of river frontage and US 290 frontage making it a diverse offering with an 1800's built fully restored 3 bedroom 3 bathroom home complete with metal roof, original wood floors, super cool sun room off master bedroom overlooking the irrigated/landscaped yard set amongst mature oak trees. Exterior features include original smokehouse, 2 bay detached all cedar with metal roof garage/workshop, 100 GPM water well in addition to original water well. This is not rocky country and would be suitable for horses, livestock or agriculture. See broker for exclusion list. All other furniture, tools, feeders, etc.. to convey.Cattle grazing lease in place in addition to orchard lease (see broke
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100 acres Blanco, TX100.00 acres FM 1888, Blanco, TX 78606- Kendall County
Type: River Property
This is a unique opportunity to own 70-100 to be surveyed acres out of a larger parcel. This property offers Blanco River frontage, another dammed creek (still flowing at present) that merges with the river, lush pecan bottoms, some improved pasture/fields for grazing or ag use, mutliple varieties of hard woods and elevations ranging from 1,670' to 1,878'. Location wise this property offers easy access to Blanco, Fredericksburg and Boerne with nearby Luckenbach. Large acreage neighbors buffer this tract providing privacy, so again this is a rare opportunity for small acreage ownership in a pretty exclusive area. The new owner will also have recreational use of the 3-5 acre bass stocked lake downstream from this offering.
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67.08 acres Round Mountain, TX67.08 acres 621 Big Mountain Trail, Round Mountain, TX 78663- Blanco County
Type: Acreage w/House 3 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2400 SqFt
Round Mountain Retreat 67.076 Acres NW Blanco County Overview: 67.076 acres NW Blanco County near Round Mountain accessed off RR 3347/Big Mountain Trail Vertical Improvements: 2400+/- sqft limestone exterior home built in 1996 Home features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, tile floors, spacious kitchen, high ceilings, wrap around porches on 1st and 2nd stories, hot tub/Jacuzzi on 2nd level porch, tiled roof Attached 4 horse stalls In ground swimming pool with sprinkler system Cedar post round pen Oversized 2 vertical bay garage with additional storage/work area Infrastructure: 100% exterior fenced with improvement area fenced out Blacktop road (Big Mountain Trail) access
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21 acres Fredericksburg, TX21.00 acres 9762 Ranch Road 965, Fredericksburg, TX 78624- Gillespie County
Type: Acreage w/House 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 3400 SqFt
This super cool retreat packs a lot of punch for only 21 acres. This oasis offers big views (2,000+ acre neighbor you overlook), live flowing Polander Creek complete with dinosaur track in creek bed, diverse tree cover (pecan bottom, red bud, hickory, live oak, and Spanish oak). The 3 bedroom 2.5 bath main house was designed to take in the gorgeous views with large 5' x 9' windows in the great room with rock fireplace, birch cabinets, stainless kitchen appliances, barnwood accents and Mexican colonial mesquite doors throughout, 1500 sqft wrap around porches with metal roof and 2 bay garage with additional storage. A rustic cedar workshop and 1 bedroom detached guest suite round out the improvements. This package offers manageable acreage
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Thank you for your interest in school and teacher programs at the Norman Rockwell Museum.
Our interactive programs are designed to provide students with a meaningful, common core curriculum-based experiences that uses original works of art to encourage discovery relating to the visual arts, history/social studies, and language arts, emphasizing distinct learning connections. Don't see what you are looking for? We are happy to customize our programs to meet the needs of your group. Education Department: 413.931.2252
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Engaging museum-educator led tours that inspire learning through discussion and interactive gallery activities.
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Investigate the narrative aspects of Norman Rockwell's art and discover the wide range of stories communicated through illustrated images. The artist's use of character plot and setting will be explored through discussion and hands on experiences.
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Examine Norman Rockwell's artistic process, and the techniques that he used to create his illustrations. Students will investigate how the elements of art and design, from concept and composition to the use of color, shape, rhythm, texture, line, and perspective contribute to the impact of a work of art.
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Moments in History
Discover American history through the art of Norman Rockwell, who chronicled a changing society by painting images of historical and cultural significance, from President Roosevelt's Four Freedoms to the Civil Rights Movement.
Available: Monday through Friday
Grades: K through 12
Length: Approximately One Hour
Cost Per Student: $4/Teachers and Chaperones Free
Maximum Group Size: 90
Media & Methods: Extended Hands-On Experiences
Interactive gallery experiences that include a more intensive hands-on focus to explore art, history, and language arts, from creative writing in the galleries to art-making in the Museum classroom.
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The Write Stuff
Original works of art can inspire the creative use of language. Explore the relationship of image and word in a variety of writing experiences relating to the works on view through poetry, reportage, descriptive and free writing, dialogue, and the use of character, plot, and setting.
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Drawn to Art
Illustration art is designed to communicate ideas and impressions quickly and effectively. Analyze the works on view to examine how artists conceptualize and organize their art and achieve a unique approach to image-making.
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Mirror on America
Discover historical connections between yesterday and today through original artworks that reflect an ever-changing world. Significant historical and cultural events and that reflect America's attitudes, aspirations, challenges, and accomplishments will be explored.
Available: Monday through Friday
Grades: Art: K through 12; Language Arts and History: 3 through 12
Length: Approximately Two Hours
Cost Per Student: $6.50/Teachers and Chaperones Free
Maximum Group Size: 30
Advanced Art Tours
Advanced high school or college art students are invited to explore the art and working methods of Norman Rockwell and other noted illustrators featured in the Museum's special exhibitions. Stimulating discussion and hands-on drawing and writing in the galleries will inspire new ways of seeing and working.
Available: Monday through Friday
Grades: High School and College
Length: Approximately Two Hours
Cost Per Student: $6.50/Teachers and Chaperones Free
Maximum Group Size: 25
In-School Presentations
Let the Museum come to you! Lively discussion-based presentations by professional Museum educators can be conducted at your school, introducing students to the art of Norman Rockwell and a variety of curriculum connections that the art of America's most beloved illustrator inspires. Presentation themes, which can be designed to meet your needs, include:
The Art of Visual Storytelling
The American 20th Century
Anti-Bullying and Character Education
American Democracy and the Civil Rights Movement
Available: Monday through Friday
Grades: K through 12
Length: 45 to 60 Minutes
Cost Per Presentation: $125 plus travel expenses; two presentations for $200 plus travel expenses.
Maximum Group Size: Variable
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In-Service Programs for Educators
The Museum offers interdisciplinary educator workshops designed to integrate the visual arts in a variety of curriculum areas. Let us help create an experience that is tailored to your specific needs. Professional Development Points (PDPs) are available.
Instructional Packets for Classroom Use
PowerPoint presentation packets are available for classroom use. Each packet contains a selection of iconic Norman Rockwell images; a script designed to interpret works of art from the disciplines of art, language arts, and social studies; and lesson plans to expend the learning. The $25 fee covers postage and handling.
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Download lesson plans connecting the art of Norman Rockwell with art, language arts, and social studies by visiting the Museum's website at nrm.org. All materials can be downloaded and printed for classroom use.
Exhibition Opening Events
Teachers are invited to attend Museum exhibition openings at a discounted rate. Please bring proof of your status as an educator and enjoy lively events exploring art and educational connections. Professional Development Points (PDPs) are available.
Exhibition opening events for the coming year include:
Saturday, June 7, 2014
EXHIBITION OPENING The Unknown Hopper: Edward Hopper as Illustrator
Planning Your Visit
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We look forward to welcoming your group! Please submit your reservation request at least two weeks in advance. You will receive a confirmation of your program by e-mail.
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Please notify the Museum prior to your visit if someone in your group requires special assistance. Wheelchairs are available.
Please bring at least one chaperone for every ten students. There is no charge for teachers and chaperones.
Please plan to arrive ten minutes before your scheduled visit time. If your arrival is delayed, or if you need to cancel your tour, please contact us to let us know.
Outdoor picnic tables are located near bus parking for seasonal use. During the winter months, please let us know if you would like to eat lunch in the Museum classroom. Please download the Order Form / Menu (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader), print, then mail in or fax or call Leslie at (413-298-4100 ext 225)
Museum Galleries and Rockwell's Studio
After your tour, you are free to enjoy all of the art on view in the Museum's Permanent Collection and Special Exhibition Galleries. Thank you for walking through the galleries in small groups that are accompanied by a chaperone. From May through October, Norman Rockwell's Studio is open to the public.
Museum Grounds
Enjoy a stroll on the Museum's bucolic 36 acre site, which is great to picnicking or just enjoying the view in the beautiful Berkshires. Climbing sculptures by Peter Rockwell, Norman Rockwell's youngest son, are on view.


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The Miami-Dade animal shelter is hoping that you will find true love this Valentine's Day in the form of a new forever friend.
Miami Dade Animal Services is hosting the "Open Your Heart & Your Home" event, along with The Cat Network, Inc., and the Humane Society Of Greater Miami. The event runs from Saturday, Feb. 9 through Sunday, Feb. 16.
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Cultural Infidel
By: Jimmy Buffett
I'm a cultural infidel
Painting in the dark
I'm a cultural infidel
Singin' in the park
Socrates, hypotheses, the music of Mozart
I'm a cultural infidel
Comin' from the heart
Free thinkin', hood-winkin', unblinkin' mon
Start trouble, burst bubbles, join my caravahn
Someone's got to talk about accountability
Someone's got to raise some hell
I guess it could be me
I'm a cultural infidel
Tryin' to draw a crowd
I'm a cultural infidel
Singin' right out loud
Philosophy is not for me, laughin' is my game
I'm a cultural infidel
Slap me with the blame
Loose cannon, Armageddon, preacher's at the door
Spittin' poison at the boys'n' girls on the dance floor
I hear them in the Congress
I see them on TV
I hope the Inquisition remains a memory
... horn/pan instrumental ...
Al diablo Picasso, Al diablo Manet
Al diablo Fontainebleu, Al diablo Hemingway
O diab Dr. Thompson, O diab San Joan
O diab Village People, O diab Rolling Stone
(hoo hoo)
Someone's got to talk about accountability
Someone's got to raise some hell
It might as well be me
I'm a cultural infidel
'Believe in common sense
I'm a cultural infidel
Love the present tense
But we have to keep a lookout for those mean old backed up farts
I'm a cultural infidel
Comin' from the heart
My heart, my heart, my heart
Mon coeur...
Will I see you in heaven?
Will I see you in hell?
Will I see you in Rio
Only time will...
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Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez has been named the National League Player of the Week for the period of July 26-August 1, 2010.
Gonzalez posted a .533 (16-for-30) batting average on the week while clubbing four home runs and leading the National League with a 1.067 slugging percentage. His batting average and home run totals both placed second among National Leaguers while his 16 hits, 10 runs scored and 32 total bases were tops in the Majors. Cargo's seven RBI, .559 on-base percentage, two doubles and two stolen bases also ranked among the N.L. leaders. The 24-year-old native of Maracaibo, Venezuela hit safely in six of Colorado's seven games this week while notching five multi-hit games in that span. Gonzalez tied a career-high with home runs in four consecutive games this week (July 28th and 29th
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Children love to play in and around water, but no matter where you find it – in a bucket, bowl, toilet, tub, sink, puddle, or pool – water is dangerous. And although you've probably heard this more than once, it's worth repeating: A baby or toddler can drown in less than an inch of water.
To help protect your child from accidental drowning, make sure her outdoor play area doesn't have even a small source of water. If your child is intentionally playing around water (like at a park with an area for water play), don't take your eyes off her for a minute.
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The most important thing to remember is to never leave your child unattended in a bathtub, even for a minute. If the phone rings and you must answer it, wrap her in a towel and take her with you.
Other ways to help keep her safe:
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You may want to wait until your baby can hold up her head on her own (usually by 4 or 5 months) before taking her swimming in a pool or lake. When your child is old enough to go into the water with you, follow these steps for staying safe:
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The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that a couple of small studies have found that swimming lessons for children ages 1 to 4 may lower the risk of drowning. But swimming lessons aren't a reliable way to protect your child (and they aren't recommended for children younger than 1). There's simply no substitute for adult supervision when it comes to pool safety.
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From the New York Times best-selling author of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and The Last Summer (of You and Me) comes an imaginative, inspired, magical book - a love story that lasts more than a lifetime.
Daniel has spent centuries falling in love with the same girl. Life after life, crossing continents and dynasties, he and Sophia (despite her changing name and form) have been drawn together - and he remembers it all. Daniel has "the memory", the ability to recall past lives and recognize souls of those he's previously known. It is a gift and a curse. For all the times that he and Sophia have been drawn together throughout history, they have also been torn painfully, fatally, apart. A love always too short.
Interwoven through Sophia and Daniel's unfolding present-day relationship are glimpses of their expansive history together.
From 552 Asia Minor to 1918 England and 1972 Virginia, the two souls share a long and sometimes torturous path of seeking each other time and time again. But just when young Sophia (now "Lucy" in the present) finally begins to awaken to the secret of their shared past, to understand the true reason for the strength of their attraction, the mysterious force that has always torn them apart reappears. Ultimately, they must come to understand what stands in the way of their love if they are ever to spend a lifetime together.
A magical, suspenseful, heartbreaking story of true love, My Name is Memory proves the power and endurance of a union that was meant to be.
©2010 Ann Brashares (P)2010 Penguin
I am one of those readers that enjoys a little cliffhanger at the end of a book if there is going to be a sequel(s). However, when I bought this book, I did not realize it was going to be a series. The story is great and I love the whole idea, but the ending really threw me off. I went to the authors website to see when the planned sequel was going to be released and there is nothing! She mentions wanting to write book 2 but there are no plans to right now. You have got to be kidding me!! The ending was the worst cliffhanger I have ever read and there is no planned sequel?!?!? No way lady...My advice to all listeners is pass this one by, wait for the "not planned" sequel first because this book has no ending. I would never have listened to it if I knew it ended like this!
"I LIke this book"
If you enjoyed The Time Travelers Wife and books in that vein, you may enjoy this book. I really liked it. I think I will listen to it more than once.
"This book was pretty good until...."
....the VERY frustrating ending. I was ready for it to be wrapped up nice and tight....no strings....just a good romantic jaunt thru time and history.....BUT.......with 15 mins. to go until the end there is still a huge obstical to overcome and I knew this wouldn't happen.....so how does it end....UGH......a setup for a sequel with no mention in sight if that will ever happen......I HATE that.....such a letdown for a great premise of a book.
"Half good, half disappointing"
I thought this book was going to be really great. The first half was quite good, but then it just fell apart. And, the ending was very unsatisfying. I read one review that said that the end was a setup for a sequel. Now that I've finished it, I agree. I also think the author (Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants) also might have had a movie in mind. It was too bad because the premise was really interesting to me (reincarnation).
"My Name is Memory (Unabridged)"
I really enjoyed this book. It had a lot of detail and brought you right into the story. It made you feel the feelings in the book. The test of a good writer. It is definately a love story. The ending certainly left the possibility for a sequel. I hope and look forward to a sequel. This a combination of "Time Traveler's Wife" and "The Outlander." As Ann Barshares matures in her writings of Adult Novels, I think she will become one of my favorite authors. I hope she sticks with including lots of details in her stories and takes the time needed to produce quality novels. Many authors are mass producting novels that are short, fast reads, but miss the richness or substance of this novel. I look forward to reading more of her books.
Reader first, Author second.
"Great words, abrupt ending"
No, there isn't really a reason to listen again.
Yes, Ann's words were lovely and she's a great writer.
I likes Constance the best, with her English accent and whatnot.
Overall this was a good book. I just need more of it to have some sort of closure.
"I am so head over heels for this book"
I bought this book on audible after reading it about 10 times. It is such a beautifully written book and the story and characters are truly amazing. I am PRAYING for a second book. Please not leave us hanging!!!
"Loved It!!"
Yes, it totally took me away.
The story was beautifully written and narrated. I was right there with the characters in the setting.
the voices and the rhythm
yes, I was so disappointed when it ended.
"For all those who believe in souls intertwined!"
Yes! Ann Brashares writes the story of time as no barrier to love. Have you ever felt that you've known someone forever, an inexplicable level of comfort and deep connection? Delve into the tale of love crossing thousands of years and be swept away by the possibilities. Magical.
Say something about yourself!
"Anxiously awaiting the next book."
Interesting. Different. Gripping.
I've actually never really read a book like Memory, which is probably why I'm anticipating the next book.
Kathe has a way of bring life to the story as she reads it. It's just really amazing!
YES!! Most definitely.
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