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Mysterious Highway Skid Marks
Driving down the highway can be tiring. It doesn't make sense, since you're not really doing anything except sitting, but regardless, long trips seem to take it out of you. I've always had a theory that the reason for this is speed. You may not be moving your limbs using your muscles, but your body is traveling at the rate of speed equal to the car's speed. Now unless you have been bitten by a radioactive, moon cricket and have been blessed with super powers, you're probably not use to traveling at 60 to 80 miles an hour unassisted.
The other thing about traveling is that it's rather boring or certainly can be. That's why there's all those great, yet mind boggling, desperate games like Alphabet, I-Spy, 20 Questions and countless others that were created by those that would rather spend 87 miles looking for an "X" than just riding in a car. If you happen to be "of the unfortunate nature" and find yourself traveling alone, it's almost impossible not to fall inside you're brain.
Before you know it, you've relived every fight, conversation, missed opportunity and pleasurable experience you've ever had. Once that's over you begin to slip into the zombie-esque state of staring at things with blank face and empty mind.
You start to notice roadkill. Out of the corner of your eye you see a hawk take flight. Across the field you observe an abandon, near reclaimed by the earth farm house. You think to yourself, "I wonder who lived there. I bet they're all dead." Passing an out of business gas station you tease yourself about running out of gas, but you still check your gauge. Twice. It's then that you see the first one.
It's just a slight stain of black, somewhat faded, but noticeable to your now awaken road eyes. A few more miles whiz by and you pick up on two solid burn marks. As you continue down the road, more and more skid marks run across the road. This way and that way, to and fro, on the road, off the road, into oncoming traffic, and down into the ditch. What the hell happened on this road? What kind of carnage took place? Have you found the lost shooting location of Mad Max/Road Warrior? Nah couldn't be. That was filmed in Australia. Holy smokes, did I drive all the way to Australia?
"Two days ago I saw a truck that could haul that tanker. You wanna get outta here? You talk to me."
Egg On!
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Ice On Road, Cars In Ditch
Driving seems pretty difficult for a lot of people on the road, (or so it seems). Bad weather doesn't help things. It's not like I think that it would, but every winter it never ceases to amaze me the total lack of knowledge, patience and understanding of today's average driver.
Where I live, even if it rains, cars drive very slowly and overly cautious. This in itself can be very dangerous. You can not stop on the highway for ghosts or shadows, cars will rearend you! Rain is not the biggest culprit of turning bad drivers into accident, killing machines. That prestigious honor goes to ice. Again, where I live it doesn't snow, only sleet and ice falls from the sky. Ice is not your friend. Ice is one slick customer, but all the same it's not deceitful. In the same way I've never understood how trains kill people because tracks don't move and trains run of tracks, ice is slippery and can cause accidents but it doesn't attack you or act differently or in unpredictable ways.
Whenever the ice comes to wreak havoc on my city, you feel like you're in the middle of some war torn village. Driving along and seeing all the cars off the road, in a ditch or just plain abandoned by the side of the road. If you're driving at a low peak level and no one else is out on the road it can also feel like you're the last person on earth, caught in a science fiction movie where the ice steals all the people away.
Ice can be driven upon. You can make it to your destination. Patience becomes your ally and you need to embrace it. Getting stressed, freaking out, slamming on your breaks or driving like it's not icy out are all huge mistakes. This is not to say that you have to drive three miles an hour either.
Just a reminder, punching the gas makes your tires spin. Spinning tires don't make you go anywhere, (but may help melt the ice).
Egg On!
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Why Are We All Rude Drivers?
This is something I'm definitely guilty of, no chance of being hypocritical here. I'm telling you this is me too. Maybe I should sit in the corner and talk to myself about all of this rather than "blog it out".
Driving has become one of the worst forums for instant anger, unnecessary violence and unmerited hatred. I don't believe I've ever been in a car with anyone who I haven't seen get upset behind the wheel at some point in their driving career, including me. Granted I'm talking about people I've seen drive on many, many occasions, but still it's all of them. Even those I haven't witnessed while being in the car with them, I've witness as the dreaded "other car". Meaning everyone everywhere is this way.
The number one thing that makes people angry while driving is the driver that acts or seems like they believe themselves to be the only person on the road. They might suddenly and slowly move into your lane even though you clearly are in possession of the space they want to occupy. Could be that they're driving in the far left lane, when suddenly a light bulb illuminates and they discover that they need to turn or exit at the street they are about to pass. So of course they make a two, three, four or even five lane right hand turn. Is that wrong? Perhaps they want to turn, so they turn on their blinker, but are overtaken with panic and dementia so they can't remember where it is they want to turn. Is it the blinking that has distracted them? These are the people that never turn, but are always ready to because the blinker is always on.
The most common behavior or driving that has always confused me, though I don't why, is what appears to be a natural desire or need to never be the car behind. I know the reason is the typical American, egocentric, pressure preached, ideology of being number one, but it's not a race or a contest. I don't get a bonus if I make to work before you do. I don't get 10% off if I beat you to Super-Discount-Mart. So why then does everyone feel they have to accelerate, pass and then get in front of you just to turn? I realize that seconds add up to minutes and minutes add up to hours and hours add up to days, so that hypothetically you could be saving years over your life time by endangering your safety on the road. Makes sense!
Speeding is another wonderful tool for angering people on the road. Those who speed can offend and quite possibly piss off or at the very least draw some negative energy from people who disapprove of speeding just by passing them. I'm sure that all the speeders in the world can admit, if they can be honest, that they've seen the fact that speeding in a city doesn't really save any time. Oh, you may catch a light here or there, but eventually you'll have the experience of speeding pass someone to get to a red light only to look over and see the person you passed pulling up next to you.
I love road rage because it makes the least likely of people act in ways that contradicts their stereotypical behavior. I'm talking about old people flippin' the bird, especially old women. It may sound sick, but I just love it when I see old people givin' the finger. I also enjoy, when I'm calm, cool-headed, and collected, seeing people exploding with anger. It's the best when they're actually yelling at you with their face close to the glass as if by being inches closer you'll be able to hear them. The part I hate about road rage is seeing parents with young children in the car being pushed to the point where they're either using language that would make sailors cry or driving erratically.
So why are we all such rude drivers? It's because we're such rude people. Don't give me that "I'm nice, I let people in, I don't cut people off, etc." because everybody has their moments of laziness when they let their rudeness down. It happens, but don't worry, you'll be back to being rude and thoughtless in no time, just keep driving.
See you out on the road… You want to race to different destinations?
Egg On!
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- only a few of my first lines really stink
- some of them are even pretty good
- my last lines are often very short - 1-3 words
- my characters are pretty sarcastic
- putting the 1st and last lines together gives a great summary of the chapter's emotion
- reading the list through gives a great sense of the story - and of the pace (which I always need help with). Much more helpful for editing than I expected
Monday, January 26, 2015
First and Last Lines
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There was a blogfest a few years ago where we had to post our first and last lines! It made for fun reading. I think first lines in particular have to grab a reader, they should be unusual. Seeing them in isolation helps!ReplyDelete
I haven't tried this, but it sounds like a great idea! I think my last lines would be very short, too.ReplyDelete
I have not tried this, but I think I might. It sound pretty interesting. Also, I think I have a tendency to end my chapters in a particular way, and this might help me see if I go to that particular well a little too often. And like you and Elizabeth, I think my last lines would tend to be short.ReplyDelete
No, but it sounds like a great way to tighten up the lines if needed. (Since that last line needs to entice people to the next chapter.) Sarcastic? Yeah, got that covered.ReplyDelete
I never heard of this but it sounds like a great idea. I'll have to try it.ReplyDelete
I've never heard of that either but I'm willing to give it a try with my current manuscript.ReplyDelete
What a cool idea. Thanks, Jemi.ReplyDelete
This is an interesting analysis! I love what you discovered about your first and last lines, and I think you'll be able to use that information to your advantage. Scrivener has a lot to offer, doesn't it?ReplyDelete
I've never tried this but now I'm going to with my WIP. Thanks for the idea.ReplyDelete
Hmmm, an interesting exercise. It is hard to resist telling the reader how to feel and what to think. Hard to remember that readers like to do that on their own.ReplyDelete
The first and last lines are always important. I love this idea!ReplyDelete
I don't remember ever hearing of this idea before- but it doe sound intriguing. I loved hearing what you learned from doing it. I am going to give this a try! :)ReplyDelete
Nick - that's it exactly! The isolation helps a lot! :)ReplyDelete
Elizabeth - it was more enlightening than I expected!
Jeff - I was pleasantly surprised by how much I learned!
Alex - love sarcastic!! I'm just never sure if mine comes across well :)
Natalie - I've found it great!
Diane - it's fun and surprisingly helpful!
Karen - you're very welcome!
Lee - it really, really does!
Susan - you're welcome - have fun!
Yvonne - I know!!! I love to spell things out ... sometimes twice :)
Chris - it's fun!
Jess - have fun with it - it's great!
Great suggestion, Jemi. I always think of first and last lines of a book, but not necessarily of chapters. I'll be sure to try this exercise!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 26, 2015 at 6:37 PM
My earlier attempts at writing had horrible first and last lines. I've improved greatly, thank goodness. I'm very aware of them today.ReplyDelete
Beth - it's been helpful so far!ReplyDelete
Medeia - that's awesome - I'm getting better too :)
Hey Jemi,ReplyDelete
How's it goin, eh? Would that make a great first line in paragraph?
I do seriously believe that the first line of a book and the last line of a book should tie into the overall ambience.
I also know that the title works better if it's catchy.
Gary :)
Sounds like a neat idea and a catchy way to see how the story is going at a glance.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 26, 2015 at 11:58 PM
I've never tried this, but it sounds like a great idea!!ReplyDelete
Gary - absolutely true! :)ReplyDelete
Mason - I'm enjoying it!
Jamie - it's been helpful so far!
I like this. What you said about the lines giving a good summary of the chapter is exactly what I was thinking. I might try this. :)ReplyDelete
I haven't done this in a while, but I think I want to do it again. It definitely gives a good overall feel for the writing flow.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the reminder and thanks for sharing! Maybe we should do this as a blog hop again some day (there was one that I remember a long time ago).
What an excellent idea. I'm going to check through my lines on my latest today.ReplyDelete
I just started listening to an audiobook that has three awesome first lines in the opening:
"I was thirteen the first time I saw a police officer up close. He was arresting for driving without a license was. I wasn't too clear on what being arrested meant either" (Chapter One, p. 1).
Shelley - it's so interesting. I can tell what the whole chapter is from those lines!ReplyDelete
Tyrean - that's a great idea - it would be fun!
Theresa - that's an awesome example! Love it!
This is a fabulous idea! I'll have to try it on some of my WIPs.ReplyDelete
Good idea to do this with your WIP. Might try it sometime.ReplyDelete
I just started reading Anna Karenina by Tolstoy (as a personal pledge to read some classics) and the opening line hit me: "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way...."
Pride and Prejudice also has a memorable opening line... and Fahrenheit 451.
I like this exercise. I'm going to do it to my current WIP. Great post.ReplyDelete
Well, I hate to sound like an echo but this really does sound like something worth trying.ReplyDelete
Belle - awesome - it's been great for me!ReplyDelete
Michelle - Those are awesome! I always quote the F451 line - It was a pleasure to burn. Love it!
Stephen - hope it helps you out too!
Linda - echo away, my friend, echo away! :)ReplyDelete
I love this suggestion. I'm going to give it a try.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 31, 2015 at 5:01 PM
I haven't done this before, but I think I'm going to try it.ReplyDelete
Great idea Jemi.ReplyDelete
Carol - I hope it helps you out too!ReplyDelete
Catherine - have fun with it!
Nas - it is - wish I could take credit for it! :)
Sounds like a great idea!ReplyDelete
I like this idea, especially to see the book's pace. I'll have to give it a try.ReplyDelete
Kelly - it's been great!ReplyDelete
Lynda - I'm surprised how it's helped!


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Chicago-based maternity mogul Jamenda McCoy doesn't have the typical résumé of a boutique owner. Instead, the former lawyer (and state trooper) prides herself as a master in the art of multitasking: McCoy opened her boutique, Bellē Up, for new and expecting mothers while she was still practicing at one of the most prestigious law firms in Chicago.
"Balancing" these two demanding careers simultaneously wasn't working for Jamenda (or providing for much of a balance at all), so she decided to focus on Bellē Up full-time. Now, Jamenda fills her days ingraining herself in the Chicago fashion community and spending quality time with her children. Today on the Everygirl, find out what makes this small business owner tick, and just what went into that decision of switching out her briefing documents for the business of maternity fashion.
Full Name: Jamenda A. McCoy
Age: 34
Current title/company: President and CEO of Bellē Up Maternity
Year you began Belle Up: 2009
Educational background: B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies (Sociology, Philosophy, Political Science), University of Missouri – Columbia; J.D., Northwestern University School of Law
What was your first job out of college and how did you land it?
This was a phase of life that actually just runs all together for me. I think the answer is technically the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Prior to graduating, I had been working during the day as a bank teller and at night as a waitress at a local 24-hour restaurant right off a major highway, where state troopers frequented. A couple of them were convinced that—with my social sciences degree, athletic background and people skills—I'd make a great trooper, and they convinced me, too. I completed the rigorous application process (including background checks, psych evals, physical exams and testing, etc.) and was selected as one of a handful of women in that year's class. I ultimately decided to leave the Academy, because what I really wanted to be was a lawyer, not a law enforcement officer. I left the Academy and returned to the bank as an investment management and trust administrator, sat for the next LSAT exam and the rest is history.
What went into your decision to go to law school?
It wasn't really a "decision" as much as it was a self-fulfilling prophecy mixed with a heap of blessings along the way. I told myself that I was going to be lawyer from about age five. As a "poor" kid from Chicago, then being raised by a hard-working single mom, I didn't know any lawyers. In fact, at age five, I didn't know anyone who had graduated from college with a four-year degree, let alone from a professional school. And I, admittedly, had no idea what lawyers did or what it would take to become one, but at the time, that was of little consequence. Several years later, my mother married my dad and, all at once, I knew a college graduate and going to college became a requirement for me, instead of an option. As I grew older, I still didn't have any appreciation for what lawyers did every day, but it became clearer what I needed to do to reach my long-time goal, and believe it or not, once I learned what Northwestern University was (I was maybe 11 or 12), I told myself that that's where I would go to law school.
What was it like being a litigator for a powerful law firm? Did it ever make a difference that you were a woman? What advice would you give to girls contemplating going to law school?
For a time, I worked for one of the most prestigious law firms in the country, but to call it "powerful" would mean that I believed the hype. I didn't. Lawyers are people; human beings with families, feelings, bills and responsibilities. And the vast majority of lawyers I worked with are good people; really smart, really good people. Even the biggest "rainmakers" are just people. Most of them worked really hard to get where they are, they serve their clients well and they get paid handsomely for the job that they do. But they all put their pants on one leg at a time—just like you and me. And those who are truly worth their weight in legal fees will tell you this. Working for this firm was a job; one that I tried really hard to perform well at, but a job all the same—nothing more, nothing less.
I don't think being a woman made a difference, per se, at any of the firms I worked for. Law firms are a client service business. This means that as a law firm lawyer, your worth is measured by the quality of your work and the billable hours you spend doing that work—whether you're male, female, transgendered, Black, White or brown. So, no, (in the vast majority of law firm environments) it doesn't make a difference that you are a woman, but you may notice a difference when you decide to utilize your "woman parts"—namely, your uterus. The unfortunate reality is that having, and rearing, children does not often align nicely with a woman's ability to bill hours at the same rate as her male counterparts; which, in turn, does not align nicely with her career trajectory at a firm.
Having said (or written) all of this, however, I would tell girls that there's more to the practice of law than law firms. I would tell them that there are few (if any) degrees that are more rewarding and/or versatile than a law degree. I would encourage them to talk to as many lawyers as they can—because there are a lot of us out here—to gain a somewhat better understanding of the wide range of possibilities. And then, if she's still committed, I would tell her to go for it. Because, let's face it, professional schools are far too expensive these days to go haphazardly. I would warn girls, however, that the job market is super-saturated and incredibly tight right now, so finding employment upon graduation may be harder than it was for me ten years ago. The journey won't be easy, but if it were, everyone would do it!
What changed for you as a lawyer when you became a mother? What advice would you give to someone juggling the same responsibilities?
Everything changed when I became a mother. Everything, except the way that law is practiced in large law firms. I was a completely different person attempting to live the life of my former self. Here I was, a girl who had worked hard, been tremendously blessed and ultimately got many of the things that I had worked for (despite the naysayers—several of whom told me quite bluntly that I "should aim lower" or that I "would never amount to anything"). Yet, I wanted more! But I couldn't just walk away; I couldn't just "quit." Not on this thing I had dreamt of since I knew how to dream. It took a while for me to get there, but ultimately, I realized that it's okay to evolve; it's a long journey from ages five to 35, and it's okay to want different things for myself today than I thought I wanted then. So, here I am, with new dreams and all new possibilities.
I would, and do, tell women juggling similar responsibilities as me to do whatever it is that is least likely to leave them with regrets! There's nothing worse than a life filled with regret or "could've-should've-would'ves."
Going from practicing law to running your own maternity clothing store is nothing short of a gargantuan career change. When did you decide to start Bellē Up? Where did the inspiration come from?
It's actually not as big of a leap as one might think. The practice of law prepares you for so many different paths, including (or perhaps especially) entrepreneurship, but often the law firm is the path of least resistance. My husband and I first began tossing around the idea of opening a maternity boutique when I was pregnant with our first child and began shopping for maternity clothes in 2006. I was frustrated that there were no maternity stores in or around our neighborhood—a wonderful, family-centered community on Chicago's south side. I was also frustrated by the type of clothing I found when I did come across decent maternity wear. The clothing was mostly casual, weekend wear. But I wasn't one of those moms who could live in cute designer denim and trendy tops; I needed those, but I also needed everyday business-casual attire, conservative suiting and formal gowns. And, I needed it all in a size 10 to 12! Easy, right? Not so much! So, there I was, trekking across town to waddle into a cute-sy, trendy maternity boutique and/or shopping online and being consistently met with disappointing results. Each one of these experiences helped me to design my (future) store in my head. By the time my husband and I began to revisit talks about opening a store in earnest (in mid-to-late 2008), I pretty much knew what I wanted the store to be and the shopping experience I wanted to provide moms-to-be.
Give us a sense of what it took to build Bellē Up from the ground up. How did you go about getting investors, and overcoming the huge financial hurdle of starting a product-based business? What advice do you have to others when facing the same hurdles?
My husband and I may disagree on some things, but one thing we've always agreed on is that when we put God first and we work together, we're an unstoppable team! Breathing life into Bellē Up is but one (albeit a pretty big) example of that teamwork. We opened the store on my birthday in December 2009. It was at a time when the bottom had fallen out of the market and getting a traditional bank loan or small business loan was virtually impossible. But we knew that it was the right time and place for Bellē Up, and I knew that the economy was so bad at the time that there was no place to go but up; the thought was that if we could weather that market storm, we could make it through whatever came next. So, we didn't get a traditional bank loan or investors. Instead, we made the commitment to invest in ourselves and our community and we injected all of the start-up capital ourselves.
I know that our being in a financial position to put the required capital into the business was a huge blessing and that everyone will not be able to do this. My advice to those who are not in a position to do this is, first, be ready to contribute something—it's hard to ask people to invest in you and/or your ideas if you don't show a willingness to put in what you can. Be ready to put your money where your mouth is. Second, do your homework (e.g., how much money you will need, what you need it for, how you plan to repay it, etc.). Whether you are pitching to a bank or a family member or friend, know your audience and deliver your business plan accordingly. Finally, whatever you do, don't give up! Every rejection is an opportunity to improve your pitch and fine-tune your business plan.
What was the most challenging aspect of starting a business? (i.e. website development, product development, finding retail space, legal or financial side of starting a business, hiring staff, etc.)
I am pretty risk averse by nature, so the most challenging part for me was committing to starting the business in the first instance. In July 2009, my husband surprised me with a piece of paper: a business license in the name "Bellē Up LLC"! It was official. There was no turning back from there. I became a machine. For the next six months, I survived on coffee (shout out to my local Starbucks!), adrenaline and new-mommy sleeplessness (I had given birth to our second child in September 2008). I assembled a team of awesome people and together, we feverishly prepared for opening day. Opening day was the best birthday present EVER.
Are there any applicable skills from being a lawyer that you applied when you started a company?
Most of the skills involved in studying to become a lawyer and practicing law are transferable to just about any profession. As a lawyer, I am trained to analyze problems and find the best possible outcome (which, contrary to popular belief, is not necessarily synonymous with "winning"). No matter how hard I try to suppress her, the lawyer in me rears her pretty head quite a bit. For example, during our first year in business, all of our vendors were, of course, new to us and they each had different retailer agreements that they required their retailers to sign. The vendors were surprised that I actually read the agreements, and a couple of vendors were even more surprised, because I refused to sign their agreements, containing one-sided terms that they considered "standard" and had never been questioned.
I still read every contract/agreement before I sign, sometimes make modifications and at times, I even point out loopholes and inconsistencies in the agreement to the vendor I am working with (especially if it's another woman-owned business). I also research matters thoroughly, negotiate terms, navigate employment issues, prepare lots of written materials and am extremely comfortable connecting with individuals and audiences. I attribute most of these things to my legal training. I'm a lawyer. I carry this with me, for better or worse. It's just part of who I am.
How was it balancing being a lawyer with running Bellē Up (not to mention running a family)? How long were you working both jobs? Share with us some of your struggles and your successes.
Let's be clear: it would be a mistake to call it "balancing." Those who know me well have often heard me describe those years as "my life as a circus clown"; I was "juggling," not "balancing." For three years, I juggled the life of a wife, mom, practicing attorney and business owner. I juggled with the realization that I had no choice but to keep moving, because if I stopped moving, it would all fall down. My days ran into my nights and my nights into days; I pulled more all-nighters in those three years than I had in all of my school days combined. But what kept me going was doing what I had to do (at the office) so that I could eventually do what I loved to do (be my own boss).
We would get the kids off to school in the morning, then I would work a 10-hour+ day at the office, come home to read bedtime stories and give goodnight kisses, put in another hour or two of legal work, and then start Bellē Up work for another 4-6 hours. During the last year that I practiced, I was also doing a considerable amount of work travel each week. But I spent the wee hours of the morning designing BelleUp.com, finalizing purchase orders, corresponding with vendors (which worked well for vendors in Europe), creating ads and much more.
My biggest "success" though, was being smart enough to know that I couldn't do all of this on my own. It truly does "take a village" to raise a child, to keep a marriage positive and even to run a business! I have an amazing support system in my personal life that keeps me uplifted and grounded all at the time. As for Bellē Up, I was blessed to find a spectacular store manager and team of employees who saw, and stayed committed to, my vision for the store. I'm wise enough to know that without God and the help of my "village," I wouldn't be half the "Every Girl" I am today.
Was there a single deciding factor in leaving your practice to build Bellē Up? When was the tipping point? What advice would you give to someone contemplating a major career change?
The life that I was living was not sustainable long-term. My kids were missing "mommy," and my arms were getting tired (from all the juggling). I joke about it now, but one day we were on a plane with the kids returning from a family vacation, and my son and I were talking about what he wants to be when he grows up. Since both of his parents are lawyers, naturally, he said lawyer first. I responded by challenging him to pick something else. (I encourage my kids to think outside the box and be who they are, not mini-mes, blindly following the paths my husband and/or I chose for ourselves.) He said (quite loudly), "You're right, mommy, I don't want to be a lawyer!" He went on (still quite loudly) to explain, "because lawyers work all the time… they never have time for their kids." He laughed it off and went on to tell me how he wanted to be a police officer instead. But, that moment is one of those that is forever etched in my memory. I was equal parts mortified—as I got the disapproving side glance from the women sitting in the rows in front of and behind us, who I imagined were issuing me the "Bad Mom of the Year Award" in their respective heads—stunned and crushed. Sure, our son has a flare for the dramatic (as most kids do), but his words struck a chord. I knew in that moment that something had to give and that being "super woman" was completely overrated. I resigned from my firm a few months later.
As a store owner, what is your goal for Bellē Up customers?
Our community and customers have never ceased to amaze me. My goal is to return the favor. I want every customer to be pleasantly surprised with a superior shopping experience. I want customers to walk into our store and feel like they have stepped into a private shopping excursion, with whichever member of my sales team who's working that day as their new "BFF." I want my customers to have a Michigan Avenue shopping experience with a small business feel; that means all of the service elements and fabulosity and none of the pretention or the hassle of driving downtown!
How has Bellē Up evolved (or continue to evolve) as a brand? Are there features the store offers that it didn't originally? Any plans for the next year?
Bellē Up continues to grow by leaps and bounds. I vividly remember three years ago—as boxes of merchandise were being delivered to my living room, because the store build-out had not progressed as far as I had anticipated—being worried about how I would fill a 2,500 sq. ft. space with fashionable, diverse offerings. We began with about ten maternity designers and no baby items to speak of. Fast-forward to today, where we now carry over 50 brands, including a well-edited collection of maternity, nursing and baby apparel, gifts and gear. Yet, with nearly three years under my belt and far more time to dedicate to the boutique than I've ever had before, I feel like I'm just getting warmed up!
Over the next year, I will work to deepen relationships in and around the communities surrounding Bellē Up, by partnering with more local businesses to bring educational and social programs to moms-to-be, parents and families. I also plan to take the fashion elements of Bellē Up beyond the four walls of the store, by pooling together a dynamic team of wardrobe stylists to help moms and moms-to-be become the image that they want to project.
What advice would you give to your 23-year-old self?
Wow, if you knew my 23-year-old self, you'd know how loaded of a question this really is; it was a time of exciting new beginnings in some respects and the beginning of the end in others. As for advice, I would tell my 23-year-old self that "when people show you who they are, believe them the first time!" I've learned through the years and many disappointments that people may make tweaks and changes here and there, but very few make changes that affect who they are at the core. I would also tell my younger self to treat people the way they want to be treated. There's only one me, so treating people the way I want to be treated is often ineffective and just plain misses the mark. I want to get to know people, understand what makes them tick, and treat them accordingly. Sure, it's a far greater effort, but it leads to deeper, more rewarding, relationships. Finally, I would remind my younger self that everything comes at a cost and that one's integrity is too high of a price to pay… for anything.


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The Songs of APL
(With Comments, Reminiscences, And Pictures By His Father)
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Coat of White
I'm a Pennsylvania Yankee, born and bred. That means that I like my Christmases with snow. I have to admit that we didn't always have snow on Christmas growing up in Erie, PA, but most of the time we did. Living in the snow belt on Lake Erie generally guaranteed about 50-60 inches in December, before the lake froze over.
Which brings me to 'Coat of White'. Some years ago, sometime in late Fall (as I remember), Adam wrote and recorded this song. However, he never really released it, so it's basically been sitting on our computers as an 'in house' Christmas song. But I've always loved it and have listened to it regularly.
So, since it's about that time of the year for some serious Christmas music, I want to share it with you. I hope it takes you back to some wonderful Christmases past!
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Well, I've been away for awhile. But Adam's song 'Hypothesis' is well worth coming back for (he actually got it ready for the internet since the last time I posted something here).
When Adam first played 'Hypothesis' for me several years ago, I was smitten. It is simply a great, great song, with a wonderful story, terrific chords, and a superb solo vocal. Yet most people have probably never heard it. This song definitely deserves to be heard!
Adam has included 'Hypothesis' in a new playlist of songs he has called Life's Child. This and his other albums can be heard and downloaded on the website aplmuzak.bandcamp.com.
So, what's your hypothesis again, Adam?
Thursday, April 14, 2011
The Grandmother Tree
'The Grandmother Tree', from AppleBlossom, has a dreamy, child-like feel to it, of two innocent, pre-adolescent children who, attracted to each other but having not yet bitten Eden's apple, would rather go play in the meadow on a lazy summer day than make-out in the barn.
|Adam fishin' on Presque Isle, Erie, PA
Adam, I love your vocals, guitar work, and easy rhythm in this song. And Sam, I love your understated drumming. Beautiful work here. It reminds me a lot of 'Magnolia Moon', from Seals and Crofts' Takin' It Easy album, always one of my favorite (though mostly unknown) songs.
If you want, I will marry you
Once we both turn eighteen.
But you just laugh and run off
to the Grandmother Tree
In your bare feet.
There you swing underneath her tree
I can see your hair blowing.
Stars and tears are the same for me tonight
Yeah, their coming out bright.
I strip down to my barefeet
and wrap my arms around yours.
If you want, I will marry you tonight
while things are alright.
I call out to the Nightingale
and lap up the evening stream.
Watch over her as she wears her veil
watch over us we sing.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Hold Here
This song reminds me of Cat Stevens' Wind, in its originality, sensitivity, and quiet spirituality. (Trivia: did you know that Cat Stevens was also part Swedish?)
If you're part of a family (whether 'blood' or not) who can hold each other to sooth, console, and help heal the inevitable wounds of life, you are a very lucky person.
Hold here, close to me
How often do we get to meet?
Your brother and your sister know
When you come here
I wish you'd never go, away.
My hands hurt, my love is dead
You broke up with your last boyfriend.
You know how we both hurt so
Just hold here and
I swear it will go, away.
So come back, even if you're well
I'll hold you here.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Lipsynching Life
Friday night (or Saturday) is often movie night for us, so what better day to listen to 'Lip Synching' from the Croakies album.
This song seems to be about the price that has to be paid for a shot at stardom in our American celebrity culture. For every star or starlet who 'makes' it, there are thousands who start climbing that celebrity ladder, only to fall off (or be kicked off) before they make it very far.
Fool me once, fool me a second time
"You should know us you should know our work"
But I'm a dunce, I've been missing lines
"Here's a word that we don't think should hurt"
You should leave, no you shouldn't stay
"Who'd be here to pump you up tonight?
You're living life you're an advertisement."
But you place the price out of sight!
I was believing you. All of you.
Where's my car? Where's my skinny jeans?
"Business has it's ups and downs you see?
You've got your looks, your pretty face"
Well ain't it enough to want them to want me.
You know I was lip synching life
Cause I was believing you
You know I was lip synching love
Cause I was believing you
You know I was lip synching it all
Cause I was believing you, all of you.
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Thursday, November 13, 2014
Thrifty Thursday [86]
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oh great! many new books again! thank you!ReplyDelete
I LOVE the Vamp City Novels by Pamela Palmer. Well worth the price. Highly recommended if you like UF and don't mind dark stories.ReplyDeleteReplies
You convinced me this morning that I had to have it in my life :) Thanks!!Delete
Oooh I'm so tempted to get Ms. peregrine's!!ReplyDeleteReplies
I know, right? I've been eyeballing that book for awhile now but haven't bought it yet.Delete
I also LOVE the Vamp City, A Blood Seduction - Although I'm still waiting for the audios! I wsih they'd hurry up!..LOLReplyDelete
Thanks Lily :)Replies
haha hope they do it soon! I'd love to listen to it too. Bought the ebook in case it happens by the time I get around to it.Delete
I heard about Under the Never Sky's discount price yesterday, so that one already has a home on my kindle. I already own both of the installments in Palmer's Vamp City series, but thanks for the reminder that I need to look-up the pub date for book 3. Great job on your audio review over at Hot Listens BTW! :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks! Under the Never Sky caught my eye, I need to buy the Vamp City series. I picked up book one since it's on sale :)Delete
OMG The Practice Proposal was one of my favoritest reads last year. <3ReplyDelete
I've always been curious about Under the Never Sky and, I gotta say, I wouldn't mind trying Down and Out... ;)ReplyDelete
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Topic tags/keywords: table saw grizzly ridgid craftsman shop fox cabinet saw
What's up handy fellows,
So, Im new here. New to woodworking. I'm an electrician in the chicagoland area thats always wanted to set up some form of woodworking shop as a hobby. I already have lots of tools just from being handy, finishing basements, side jobs, etc. I know there is years of experience here, and appreciate your advice/input in advance.
My question is as follows:
I want a GOOD table saw… I know, I know this topic has been beat to death. I've read tons of these threads before I even joined LJ. It seems that most threads go off on tangents about "cabinet pushers" and people that think thier personal saws are the only saws to own (because they own it). Now, most of you are going to tell me to get a entry level saw such as a Ridgid or Craftsman. Being an Electrician I know that RIDGID makes some of the best tools on earth when it comes to pipe threaders, and even shop vac's. I've also always been a HUGE Craftsman fan when it comes to socket sets and wrenches. But when it comes to saws, I just don't think they are the ones to own. I don't have any reason to think this, I just do. The only saws I own are DeWalt. I think they are all very good saws for what I use them for. What I'm looking for is the saw that is the Ridgid of pipethreaders, the craftsman of socket sets. BUT, at the same time I want good value.
I'm looking to spend $800-1300 on an excellent saw. I look at Grizzly as a popular saw on these threads. But, they seem to require a lot of tweeking to get perfect. I want to purchase a saw way beyond my current needs, to keep forever.
Thanks again guys for your input. I will check in and comment later…
-- Anything worth doing, is worth over-doing.
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#1 posted 02-03-2014 01:14 PM
I don't ever post here, just lurk. Over the years I have seen that the best general purpose saws are unisaws and Power Matic. I can't speak to the fit and finish or if they need set up from the factory, but I do know they are much more powerful than the $300 home owner saws and are more likely to hurt someone who is not experienced. That said, I have always had a craftsman table saw. It does all that I need, but . . . . I have to have patience. It has to be set up so it will work correctly. One has to know what blades and accessories to use. I have modified the stock fence guides so the fence works on both sides of the blade and rip capacity is 48 inches. I also have roll around modifications to it. It has been my experience that all people abuse equipment until they learn how to take care of it. Young people abuse cars so don't get them a new one. A new chainsaw will be destroyed quickly so start with a cheap one. get a cheap motorcycle because you will drop it. The list goes on and on so it is the same with wood working equipment. If I were you I would get on Craigslist and get an inexpensive saw and start making something. In six months you will have a better idea of what you really want. FWIW all saws have to be set up when they are doing something wrong. They need periodic maintenance. Good luck on your quest.
#2 posted 02-03-2014 01:50 PM
double post, sorry.
#3 posted 02-03-2014 01:53 PM
If you are looking for a saw that is the Ridgid of pipethreaders and the Craftsman of socket sets (although Snap-on folks might argue that analogy) then you will need to triple your budget. The Delta Unisaw would be that saw.
Having said that, I would say a Grizzly would be the best bang for the buck and a saw with a huge user base that should be around for a long while. The 690 and 1023 series saws are very good saws and not too far from your budget and they are built like tanks.
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#4 posted 02-03-2014 01:54 PM
For that budget I agree with Crank you won't find a better saw then the 690 or 1023 from Grizzly. I'm going to be ordering the 1023 this summer.
-- Nick, "I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it." – Vincent Van Gogh
#5 posted 02-03-2014 02:04 PM
Can you stretch your budget for a sawstop? They are supposed to be great?
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#6 posted 02-03-2014 02:06 PM
if it was me i would get on ebay or craigslist and look for a good older delta cabnet saw and go from there,a lot of your older saws nomatter what brand but a good heavy one,i bought a sears top of line cabinet saw with a granit top very diapointed, got my old one out of storage rebuilt it repainted it tuned it all up now im happy .but thats just myopinion i think the older tools are better. good day and good luck. norm
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#7 posted 02-03-2014 02:11 PM
I agree with everyone. For 1300 you can get a very nice used unisaw. I bought one new and have loved it since I bought it. It's a bit of a love affair. (Don't tell my wife) ;)
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#8 posted 02-03-2014 02:14 PM
It's difficult to accurately generalize about any brand, but near your budget, IMO the best saws available would be the Grizzly G1023RL or the G0690 if you're willing to forego dealer support (which is where the bulk of the savings come from). Those are both very well proven saws, with very few issues that I've read about, if any. A new cabinet saw is just beyond the upper range of your budget, but there's enough of a jump in the construction to merit the extra $100 or so (but it's not my money!). You might find a Shop Fox equivalent of the G0690 with dealer support on sale. A used cabinet saw should be within budget, but are harder to find, and may not have all the latest features. Otherwise you're looking at a hybrid, which is capable, but doesn't offer as much saw for the buck IMO. I assume 220v isn't an obstacle.
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#9 posted 02-03-2014 04:12 PM
I was in your exact position a year ago. I had been hobby woodworking for about 2 years and was loving it. I read up as much as I could and came to the same conclusion as you: why go thru 3 or 4 saws and spend more money and be more frustrated when you can just buy the big boy first? I think that is a smart thing to do if funds allow and you'll likely find there is a decent crowd of LJ's who agree.
So, here's what I did. I had a very similar budget to yours, about $1100 was my max. I watched craigslist for a month or so and was really getting impatient. I saw lots of delta unisaws come and go without getting on top of them quickly enough. Finally, I saw one for $1050 in a small town about 2 hours outside of any metropolitan area, so I knew it might last. The saw was in great shape. It is a 3 hp 220 v unisaw from the early 90's. Made in the USA. It came with an excalibur fence, extension table, and a 3 hp router to boot. I drove out there the next weekend I could and snatched it up. I love that saw and I never regret the purchase for a second. I also bought it from an elderly gentleman who was glad to see it going to a young and zealous woodworker, so that was the cherry on top for me. Make a veteran woodworker smile and get an awesome saw, what could be better? All I had to to do was reassemble at home and I was off to the races.
So that is my experience with buying used. Craigslist can be very frustrating and my advice is that if you go used, you should buy a saw that is in very good condition, even if it isn't the best deal. I worried for a few weeks that I had gotten taken on the deal, but in the end I got a decent deal on an incredible saw. I am a lot more concerned about the saw being incredible than the deal. The saw is going to sit in my garage for the next 40 years, the deal is long gone. If you are going big time on this saw, I'd stick with 3 hp and 220 v, especially since you are an electrician and can easily provide yourself with 220 power. The 3 hp saw isn't a must, but I think you'll find that you were glad you purchased it in the long run.
Hope that helps.
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#10 posted 02-03-2014 04:56 PM
I think this is an easy decision for your price range. I owned the Grizzly 1023RLW for a year before replacing it with a SawStop. The SS is an incredible machine, and yes the initial allure was the safety feature but it is an awesome tool without it. That said, the 1023 is a very capable saw and will do everything you need it to and do it as well as anything else. I bought it new and it arrived in perfect condition and I was able to get it dialed in with ease. I loved the saw and have no problem recommending it to anyone looking for a saw in that price range. I actually owned the Ridgid 4512 before the Grizzly, too. There was no comparison, the grizzly was WAY better in every way.
#11 posted 02-03-2014 05:16 PM
What's different?
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#12 posted 02-03-2014 06:02 PM
Hey Charles, this thread is waaaaaay different than all the other threads this month asking which saw to buy as demonstrated by the completely same answers as all those other threads. Uh, wait a minute!! ;)
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#13 posted 02-03-2014 10:00 PM
Thanks everyone. I appreciate those of you with useful advice. Obviously I was being Facetious with the title of this thread.
It seems like we have quite a few guys familiar with Grizzly. Is the 0690 the old 1023 model? I thought I saw somewhere that the riving knife wasn't good on the 0690, like it was a retrofit or something. Is the fence any better on the 0690 vs 1023? Trying to nail down the differences in the two models.
Knotscott: I know you have the ShopFox version of the 0690 and are happy it seems.
I will take everyones advice and keep an eye on CL. Haven't seen much lately but maybe with time.
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#15 posted 02-03-2014 11:19 PM
I just picked up a 1985 Powermatic 66 w/Biesemeyer fence. After complete restoration (new motor, bearings, belts, switch, etc) I will have less than $800 in it. So this is something to consider also. If I was to buy a new saw it would be a Sawstop, but they are pricey
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
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3 column template
I said the other day that I had managed to transform my blog into 3 columns. I really like it and it gives much more space. Here is where I found out how to do it:
3 Column Template
It really wasn't so hard to do, just remember to save your existing template first!! Then it is just a case of following these instructions. Once you are done, go back to The Cutest Blog on The Block and pick out a 3 column background design and you are all set!!
3 Column Template
It really wasn't so hard to do, just remember to save your existing template first!! Then it is just a case of following these instructions. Once you are done, go back to The Cutest Blog on The Block and pick out a 3 column background design and you are all set!!
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YOU ARE LOVED - Magnolia Tilda, & A SPRING DAY
Gosh it has been a beautiful day here today, 80 degrees to be exact (sorry folks if you are still experiencing colder weather!!), I really hope it continues for a little longer.
Anyway today I dug out this really cute image of Magnolia baking her little cupcakes. I colored her part with copics and part with prisma. I don't have the right color of copics for her face yet, the ones I tried made her look to orange so I decided to go with the prismas. The only thing is the photo makes her face look partially colored but I think it is just the way the light is shining on the texture of the paper.
The next card was made using my vintage decoupaged images. I got to use my new flowersoft on here too, This stuff is just great and it look so pretty and real. Mind you a little goes a long way. I used it on some of the flowers in the picture and on her swing. What do you think??
Anyway that's what I have been up to today, thanks for stopping by
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
WONDERLAND CARD AND CANDLE SET - The Greeting Farm
Well, I managed to get this set finished. I just think these stamps are soooo cute from The Greeting Farm. For the card I chalked all the background in. Then I masked the different stamps to create the scene. It is really colorful. As always lots of stitching and I have stamped the toadstools also on the inside.
I have always wanted to try stamping on candles and I have to say I just love it. I think I will go around for the next few days stamping every candle I own!!!!
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I finally did and mastered the technical points of getting a 3 column layout. Boy was I tired this morning, I sat up for ever last night, determined that I wasn't going to bed until I had it done. Well it worked, thank goodness and now I have much more space!!
Anyway today's card is a darling Easter card. The image is just adorable with the little bunny and his basket of kittens. As always he has been decoupaged and dotted with sparkles of glitter. I have also added some really pretty stitching to both in and outsides. I hope you enjoy it.
I am working on a little set at the moment and hope to have it listed either this evening or tomorrow. All I will say is that it is something I have wanted to try for a while!! So keep a look out to see what it is?????
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
I WANNA PLAY DRESS UP - Vintage style 3D card
Thank goodness Auctiva is up and running again. You don't realize how much you get used to something until its not there!!
I made this card today after browsing through my images, isn't the little girl just adorable playing dress up!! OOOOOOh it brings back memories of going through my mothers closet and playing with her clothes and shoes. Fun times!!
My mom lives in Scotland and it is Mothers Day there on March 22nd, so I will be making a card to send to her. I am lucky this year, she will be able to have two Mothers Days as she will be visiting me in May when it is Mothers Day here also. You only get one mom so spoil them as much as you can!!
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Monday, February 23, 2009
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Hop on over to Simon Says Stamp, leave a comment under the post "Get Vintage with Art Declassified and you could win thier framed stamp set!!
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HAPPY ST PATRICKS DAY MY LITTLE LEPRECHAUN BUG!!!. Isn't he cute, this is a stamp from Alota Rubbers Stamps and I think he is just darling!!
This card has many techniques, the most time consuming was the clover around the center, I made these by tea bag folding, I hope you like the effect. The stamp again was from Alota Rubbers stamps. I decided that since this picture was a patriotic St Patricks Day scene, that I would not only use the traditional greens but also add red, white and blue.
I have made this image like a watermark, so that you can write your message over the top!!
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Friday, February 20, 2009
Penny Black Saturday Challenge YOU BRIGHTEN MY DAY & GET BETTER PUPPY
TGIF everyone, yay it's the weekend. Of course if your anything like me that means doing yard work if the weather is good!! Oh well I hope it is, I am so tired of the cold and wet, sooooooo ready for some hot weather.
Made a couple of cards today the first being:
I tried a new technique with some ribbon today, you must let me know what you think. I am going to call it the Nestie Rosette!!, I have not seen this done before but if someone else has done I apologize in advance!!! This one is loaded with stitched and I also made a little pocket in the inside of the card to hold a gift card, note etc.
My second card today is a delightful shaker card using the adorable Penny Black Hedgies, which I have entered into the PBSC:YOU BRIGHTEN MY DAY
Well, thanks as always for stopping by, have a great weekend and see y'all on Monday.
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Savor the Moment - American Indian All Occassion card
When I saw the image, i just thought it was beautiful. The colors are so vibrant that I just couldn't stop staring at it. The only problem I had was what to do with it!! Well I found a dream catcher ornament and decided to utilize that. I pulled it all apart and was left with pretty suede fabric, feather and beads. That was fine but then I realized I didn't have any Indian looking papers, so not to be outdone, I went onto Illustrator and made my own. I have used the papers both on the front and inside of the cards. To finish off I added the little copper plate with sentiment at the bottom.
This card would be great for any occasion or I think would look perfect in a frame. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think!!
Thanks for stopping by
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Smile It's Easter Vintage Girl and Bunny
It was such a beautiful day here today that I should have been working in the yard!! The sunshine made me inspired to create this Easter card. Isn't she just the cutest little girl, makes me remember when life was so simple!! Anyway I hope you enjoy it.
Recipe: Bazzill Cardstock, Papers by Making Memories, Nesties, Vintage image, Fabric Flowers, brads and oval plastic embellishment, ribbon from stash
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Birthday Boy Cowboy card with Gift Card Holder
Cute little boys birthday card. Isn't he a little darling all dressed up for his rodeo. I have added a little pocket inside the card, so that a gift card can be inserted. Not too much flowers or ribbon on this one, (little boys don't like that stuff!!) instead I have put a couple of brad stars and a little bronze plate at the bottom which says birthday.
Recipe: Bazzill cardstock, Papers by My Minds Eye, Vintage print, star brads, birthday plate (not sure who this is by)
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St Patricks Day Greetings
Managed to make a couple of cards today. The first is this adorable image of a little girl and her dog, which I though would be perfect for a St Patricks Day card. I also found a stamp with a perfect verse which reads:
"If you''re lucky
enough to be
Irish you're
lucky enough!
Recipe: Bazzill cardstock, Fiskars lace border punch, clover buttons and embellishments, ribbon, vintage cut out, stamp sentiment by Studio G, ribbon from stash
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Tutorial on Ribbon Closure Envelopes
Start with envelope template. Sew and secure edges with tape if you like to sew your edges
Fold you top and bottom edges and mark where you want to place you eyelets
Make larger holes (I use exacto knife)
Inset eyelets into holes (make sure the good side is facing out!!)
Use your setter tool and hammer the eyelets down
Cut two equal pieces of ribbon
Insert ribbon from the front through the eyelet and secure with some tape
Cut your envelope liner and glue into place on the top flat, covering your stitching and ribbon, Repeat process for the other side.
Inside of finished envelope
I hope this tutorial was helpful, please leave a comment to let me know. Thanks for stopping by
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Ecclesiastes: Everything you've ever wanted
(May 8 – May 22 2016)
In the search for wisdom, it seems odd to look to an old book that opens with a drastic declaration that everything is meaningless. Yet Ecclesiastes finds itself among a handful of books in the Bible known as the wisdom books, and its author – King Solomon – was well known for both his wisdom-seeking and wisdom-spouting. The pages of Ecclesiastes, mostly filled with life reflections that err on cynical and fatalistic, can seem out of place in the Bible. Nevertheless, its core message is that a life of wisdom and flourishing is found along the path of obedience to God.
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Final message in our series in Ecclesiastes. What does it actually mean to fear God? Does fear before a Holy God simply mean awe and reverence, or does it involve terror and dread? If the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, then a healthy and true understanding of the fear of God is critical to the foundations of our faith.
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Part 2 of Ecclesiastes: Everything you've ever wanted. Sarah speaks about the role of seasons in our lives, and how we can be attentive and responsive to God's work in every 'time' we find ourselves in (Ecclesiastes 3:1-15).
Ecclesiastes 1: Meaningless (Sarah Deutscher) Sermon Notes
The first message in our series Ecclesiastes: Everything you've ever wanted. Sarah introduces us to Solomon's opening musings of everything being meaningless, highlighting our need for wisdom and for meaning in this life that comes from somewhere other than 'under the sun'.


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It is assumed that team building activities and games are not only educational, but above all should be enjoyable. They help the team learn from each other, and show how each person thinks, works, solves problems and has fun.
There are differences between Team Building and Team Bounding, the clearest being:
* It propitiates the reflection about what happened during a whole day.
* It focuses primarily on behaviors and how they have an effect on the development of a job.
* Help members to work as a team and create synergies within the company.
* Develops skills related to communication, planning, problem solving and conflict resolution.
* Encourages a change in long-term behavior, in the participants arise improvement commitments due to their erflexiones.
* Usually it is about longer sessions of collective work, which can be extended for several days.
* It focuses on fun activities, having fun is the priority.
* Unite participants by fostering collaboration and teamwork.
* Help to know the partners better.
* Allows workers to "connect" in a different environment.
* Usually it is a punctual activity of a day or an afternoon, done once a year.
In SegwayLPA we add the physical exercise implicit in riding a Segway and the good time that can be spent with certain activities that we have devised to perform as a team. We create with it days of team bonding or incentives, where the objective is fun, recreation, spending a different day together with workmates. If you are looking to improve cohesion and a day of entertainment, or a prize for a job well done, the option is Team Bonding.
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With the growth of International brands and business', many businesses particularly in the retail sector have multiple sites and many have operations in several countries. This has created various security problems for the clients who want to be able to connect to and control several different manufactures CCTV, access control and intruder equipment from different locations around the country or indeed the world.
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Heard Museum"Holy Land: Diaspora and the Desert"
Heard Museum of Native Cultures and Art
2301 North Central Avenue / Phoenix, Arizona, USA
April 8 - December 31, 2006
De La Torre Brothers incorporate bicultural icons into their work which expresses the migratory experience and life in a border region
Holy Land: Diaspora and the Desert at the Heard Museum, launches a new chapter of visual ideas in the museums long history with an exhibit of international import. Eight contemporary artists are convened who share close cultural relationships to desert concepts that engage social, geographical and psychological issues; they are members of communities that have been displaced by the impact of colonialism and post colonialism.
Although each artist is of a different background, parallel experiences emerge through different artistic mediums and thinking as it focuses on current issues of nation, identity, diaspora and cultural exchange. Participating artists include Israeli artist Guy Ben-Ner, Ambreen Butt of Pakistan, Thomas Joshua Cooper, an artist of Cherokee ancestry now living in Scotland, First Nations artist from Canada, Brian Jungen, Odili Donald Odita of Nigeria, Raha Raissnia from Iran, brothers Einar and Jamex de la Torre of Mexico and Seminole/Muskogee/Diné artist Hulleah Tsinhnahjinnie from the United States.
About the Heard Museum: Since 1929, the Heard has educated visitors from around the world about the art and cultures of Native people of the Southwest. With almost 40,-00 artifacts in its permanent collection, an education center and award-winning Shop & Bookstore and Café, the Heard remains committed to being a place of learning, discovery and unforgettable experiences.
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Report of H.L. Strickler, Commissioner to Audit Claims of Citizens of the Territory of Kansas, contained in the U.S. Congressional Serial Set of congressional and executive documents. Taylor Stephens operated a liquor and tobacco store in the town of Franklin, Douglas County. His claim (#157) stated that in September, 1856, a large number of men commanded by John W. Reid either drank, destroyed, or carried off the various items he listed. It is not clear whether Stephens operated a store or a tavern but his claim gives a detailed listing of various alcoholic beverages. Each claimant had to submit an itemized list and have two witnesses attest to the losses claimed. Even though many of these claims were approved for payment, no funds were ever appropriated or distributed.
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Item Number: 1700
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People - Notable Kansans - Strickler, Hiram Jackson
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