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Here's the link for the "Thirty One" party I'm hosting on January 5th at Spoontonic Lounge in Walnut Creek- http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/161728110598327/
Please feel free to invite friends as this is a public event (21+). There will be drinks, lots of laughter, and a ton of my paintings for sale, all only $31 a piece. 1/3 of the proceeds will be donated to the Concord Family Stress center as my charitable contribution for the holiday season.
Unfortunately, I have no way of selling the paintings by taking bids online, so the sell-off will be a first come first serve process. If you are interested in a specific piece but cannot make the party, please contact me by email or on facebook and I'd be happy to arrange another option.
Again, I look forward to seeing you all there, Happy New Year!!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
The End.
Hello friends, or shall I say goodbye? Today marks the final day of my project 31 painting series. I feel so lucky to have had this opportunity, it's opened so many other possibilities for me and I can't wait for the sell-off event... I look forward to seeing all of your smiling face there! I'll post another entry with all of the info for the party following this one.
I just want to say thank you to everyone in my life for encouraging me to get crazy creative and have fun with all of this at the same time. I hope you all enjoyed seeing the pieces come to life. Oh, and no worries, I won't stop painting, in fact I plan on continuing the process by experimenting with different mediums outside of my usual acrylic realm. I can't wait to try some new ideas out!
Today's piece is pretty self explanatory... Thank you all, everyone, for being so lovely.
Friday, December 30, 2011
One day left.
I woke up today feeling a bit... strange. Tomorrow is my last day of this project but as my husband says, "you don't have to stop if you don't want to." It is true. I don't think I will stop painting, maybe not every single day, but I will certainly continue to paint regularly as much as I can. I feel accomplished in the fact that I have completed 30 paintings in 30 days, with tomorrow's still to come. I also feel that this project has opened up so many doors to other possibilities. Friends and strangers have responded in a way I never thought imaginable, everyone has been so positive and encouraging, it warms my heart. Today I decided to go nuts with pink and green- I love the combo and every time I use them together I find myself saying WOW. What a great contrast.
Happy thoughts,
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Just a few more days.
I can't believe the month has gone by so fast- I only have two days left for the project! It's been so much fun, time has just flown by. Finally home today, getting settled and relaxing a bit. Today's piece is rather simple, I enjoyed the color combo and basic design element. It turned out quite pretty I think.
Short but sweet,
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Always sunny.
Awake early today, feeling well rested and good. Wanted to get today's piece done first thing so I could go out enjoy this beautiful freakish weather we're having right now up here in Napa. It's so uncharacteristically warm and sunny today, it feels strange that it is December 28th. And there's not a hint of wind, which is very unusual.
Just a few more days left of this painting endeavor- I can't believe it has gone by so quickly! I will be posting info with details regarding the cocktail party I will be hosting on January 5th at Spoontonic Lounge soon. All 31 paintings will be present, perhaps some extras, all for a sale price of $31 each. I haven't figured out how I will deal with multiple people wanting the same painting or if it will be first come first serve. More details to follow...
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
A few days away.
So I've gone rogue! I'm here in Napa and have decided to stay an extra day just because it is so beautiful and cozy. Thank goodness my lovely parents and brother gave me art supplies for Christmas because I hadn't even thought of bringing my gear up here. Or, more realistically I wasn't expecting to stay for this length of time. I've managed to get a painting done today though, after spending the morning and early afternoon relaxing. This piece is obviously reflective of where I am right now. The vineyards are so dark, purple and bare. The hills are lush with foliage and the sky is the most unusual shade of dark grey blue. The sun was out today but not obvious, hiding behind wisps of clouds and tree branches. For some reason during this time of year it *feels* like winter up here in the Napa valley... A cool, crisp feeling.
Enjoy and be well,
Monday, December 26, 2011
The day after.
Ok, so on to Christmas number two- headed to Napa for the day to celebrate with the other half of our family... It's been a very lovely, mellow holiday thus far which has been nice. My first holiday season not having to work in retail, thank goodness we only had to spend two thirds of the day in the hospital. My brother is home and doing better, we are all happy to have him.
This painting, I must admit, is not my own. My friend Jade stayed with me this past weekend to keep me company while dealing with all of my brother's ins and outs, which was so nice of her. I had 4 paintings to complete in a half day, so I was kinda worried. At one point she was watching me paint and I decided to let her take the reigns and create one of her own. I don't know if this one will be part of the 31/31 or for sale (its up to her), but it was fun to have company and another quietly creative friend to stand around with, laugh and contemplate. Just to set the record straight, I will be painting one extra painting myself for the show to make up for extra help Jade gave me... I know she had fun doing it though!
Hope you all enjoy,
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Twenty four.
Happy Christmas Eve everybody. Today I am driving up to see my family- I hope everyone has a lovely holiday...
Friday, December 23, 2011
So yeah.
Today's piece is inspired by just being happy. I have found happiness in being happy. Today has been a good day. I have had a friend helping today, and its been great. I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend as well.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Oh my.
I did today's painting with the Sonoma hills in mind. Everything was so green and lush when I went out yesterday, so full of life. I have done a painting like this in the past that sits in my kitchen to remind me just how much I love the country. There is literally this range of hills that has a single tree that sits upon it and even when I was little I thought the tree looked lonely.
Positive thoughts go out to my big brother who is having surgery tomorrow to repair his collapsed lung. We'll celebrate Christmas in the hospital this year but at least we will all be together.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
A late night phone call revealed that my brother is back in the hospital again. Turns out his procedure did not go as planned and he had to go back in for more tests and xrays. This put me in a downer mood of course because I was hoping things would go a little more smoothly for him and he'd be able to rest and get better before Christmas. Send that good juju his way people...
I woke up this morning feeling like I needed a refresh, or at least a good healthy dose of mother nature to bring me back in touch. I jumped in my car first thing and headed out to my homeland- the Sonoma coast. I was lucky enough to grow up there and I consider the entire coastline and inland country from the SF Golden Gate all the way up to Healdsburg on highway 1 "home". I started by driving through downtown San Rafael, a place my dad worked for almost 30 years. It's so familiar and cozy to me, just passing through I could feel myself relaxing. I used to accompany my dad when I was a little girl on his pump station check-in days and it was one of my favorite things to do. Just to ride along and watch him work. Sometimes he'd take a "wrong turn" and we'd end up exploring the mansions and waterways of Marin county. He'd treat me by visiting Industrial Light and Magic's back lot, where they had all sorts of cool things happening in the heyday of Lucas. I remember seeing Ewoks without their heads, the sets for the Back to the Future films and Harrison Ford's full magnum body cast from Star Wars. All by him lifting me high enough to see over the fence or convincing the secretary to let me take a peek. Good memories. He took me to Santana's house, where I marveled at the private golf course and outlandish fountain in the front yard. There's even a mini castle tucked up in the hills of the city that practically blew my mind as kid.
After passing through San Rafael and moving onto to Sir Francis Drake Blvd, I found myself deep immersed in thought. Driving through towns like Ross, Fairfax, Lagunitas and the San Geronimo Valley, I couldn't help but notice how much I missed the area. So many artists walking their dogs, cheerful people actually saying hello as they passed by with their morning coffee. As I entered Golden Gate National park, one other thing I couldn't help but notice was how many of the hiking trails and campgrounds of yesteryear have now been officially closed by the state. So sad. What happens to these parks? They sit empty and quiet, overgrown and forgotten. This broke my heart just a little to witness first hand, since I had spent many a summer in those redwoods. Speaking of redwoods, my goodness, aren't they magnificent? In the early day, the fog still sits above the ground, wandering through the towering giants as the sun splashes rays of light down onto the forest floor. It's truly beautiful and very nostalgic sight for me.
I made my way out to one of my favorite towns in the country- Point Reyes Station. I love to visit this time of year because it is mostly locals, going about their daily business, smiling and wandering the streets. I visited Cowgirl Creamery for some of my favorite cheese, then did some Christmas shopping along the tiny streets. People out there are either one of two things: very suspicious or incredibly friendly and warm. I think they revel in the down season, where they can run their shops with ease. The bookstores are the best. I was happy to overhear the shopkeeper of one particular store addressing his local friends about children's books. As they walked in, he kindly asked them to examine a table he had set up and choose a few books for their children, as a gift from him and his wife for the holidays. This warmed my heart. Not only was this man running a very bustling little private bookstore, he was keeping his friends and family in mind by giving back to them for their loyalty. What a lovely idea! After grabbing some fresh berries and toffee, I went and camped out on a bench with a group of locals discussing the agenda for the day. "I have to walk Rufus, the old bag of bones is starting to get bored cooped up inside" said one of them, referring to his ancient Labrador sitting at his feet. "There's an open studio down in Valley Ford I'd like to visit this afternoon" said another eclectic patron dressed in layers of silk and wool. A part of me wanted to stay there forever, in this town so unaffected by society and the outer world. A simple, powerful community that exists so far out in the country you would hardly imagine it could thrive.
After sitting for an hour or so in the cool sunlight, I decided to make haste to a favorite deli in Olema to grab a sandwich. I then wandered out to Muir beach, ate my sandwich and watched the waves. Something about the ocean calms me down, and today it was a much needed respite. It was an absolutely gorgeous day on the coast, I am so glad I visited.
Today's painting is me... just being me.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Lucky charms.
Today has been a good day. I was up early, feeling decent and motivated to get going on a ton of projects around my house. My car is in the shop so I am forced to stay at home, unless I feel like taking a walk downtown. I came up with too many things to do, so I've been here all day buzzing around like a busy bee. Got this piece done in the middle of it all. Happy little rainbows for everybody! You take them and you like them! Don't deny it, rainbows are fun!
Monday, December 19, 2011
The level of frustration I feel right now is unusually high. I had to leave the hospital last night due to varying circumstances and slept quite poorly because of it. My brother is home and safe, with parents by his side. His lung has fully inflated and he is being monitored for the next week. Poor thing is so uncomfortable but happy to get over the worst- let's all send him positive thoughts still and hope he powers through this and recovers quickly.
I used just three colors and a palette knife for today's piece. Wanted to do something cozy and I think I achieved that. It's almost child-like but that's ok. Sometimes we all just need to do a little finger painting. I'm tired of technology right now, so today was a simple day in the artistic realm. *sigh* Maybe I should try crayons- those were always cathartic when I was a kid.
Hope and good cheer,
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Today is a scary day for me. My brother is in the emergency room with a collapsed lung. On my way to see him. Please send positive thoughts...
Be well and hug your loved ones,
Saturday, December 17, 2011
If it wasn't for the death of my phone, I'd be in a better mood. I had a great day at Mumm and Cornerstone, tasting wonderful wines with hilarious friends. I don't have much to say otherwise besides those little 3x5 handheld computers cost a lot of money I don't have. Argh.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Fired up.
I don't know why I woke up feeling so enthusiastic today, but WOW, has it paid off. I've managed to get so much done, all before noon. Proud moment. I had no problem with today's piece at all, in fact, it's kinda of a continuation of an older style of mine. Happy little robot people exchanging a balloon. What? I couldn't resist. It kind of looks like a giant lollipop too, which would be acceptable to assume as well. Either way, I love it. Nothing wrong with a little cute every now and then. *Giggle* I'm very much looking forward to this weekend- Christmas parties, champagne brunches, homemade pizzas. It's going to be a good few days.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Hmm. I couldn't think of a clever title. Maybe it's because my neighboor is right outside chainsawing something and my brain can't function to the noise. Hopefully he'll be done soon- Ah! Silence as I type this, lovely. I feel simple today- the piece I painted this morning is pretty basic. There are a ton of colors and a heart. Yes, a heart. Because after last night with friends, my heart is happy. There was so much laughter and silliness that I woke up in a good mood, feeling relaxed and comfortable in my own skin. So... I painted it.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Yours truly,
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Black, white & red all over.
As you might have noticed, I use the color red quite often in my paintings. I can't help it, I love it and most of the time it usually conveys the proper emotions for me. I've been using white more often as well. I like the contrast against the splash of color usually involved in my pieces. Today I wanted to do something a little bit different. A little... paint by numbers I guess you could say. I like it. It takes a lot for me to restrain myself with colors, especially if forced to stay within the lines. I had the amazing luck of being able to go out this morning and buy 20 canvas, some paint and a few new paint brushes, which motivated me to keep things going. It's such a beautiful day outside today that I've opened all the windows to let the fresh air in and I feel good. My eyes are doing better, not as blurry as yesterday thanks to some antihistamine drops. Yay! I'm going to go sit on my porch and write my Christmas cards now, that always makes me happy.
Full of cheer,
Baby it's cold outside.
Holy moly, this morning I am so darn cold. My little fingers are numb. I've been standing in front of the heater trying get toasty before I'm off into the madness that is holiday shopping land. No, I'm not Christmas shopping, I've ran out of canvas again. I'm dreading battling the traffic over to my local art supply store, but I don't have a choice. I will then begin day 13's project. I can't believe it's already almost half over! My sun room is filling up rapidly, and to be honest, I'm running out of space- there are paintings everywhere. Kinda cool though, I like walking into the room and seeing so many lying about waiting for homes. Ok, enough chatting, let's get down to business...
Into the chaos!
Into the chaos!
Monday, December 12, 2011
My luck is down and it's only Monday... Last night my eyes were bothering me tremendously, burning, blurry and irritated. I looked in the mirror and my right eye was particularly red. This morning I woke up and couldn't open my right eye due to swelling and ickiness. The advice nurse says it sounds like allergic conjunctivitis. Greeeeeaat. Its has rendered my vision pretty fuzzy, so I've been resting most of the day. Supposedly it should go away in a few days. I managed to finish a painting today though. I stopped after a couple hours because I felt frustrated. The painting is still pretty, but with very abstract undertones. That's ok though, it's still fun to look at. I think I'm going to curl up with my pug, some pillows and a warm cup of tea. I gotta kick all this sick in the butt!
Be well,
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Eazy breezy.
Enjoy the day,
Been up and working on today's painting for a while. I only have until about 11;30 to finish, but that should be fine. Got up this morning, made myself a cup of hot cocoa and took my dog in the backyard. I love mornings like these- they feel so... Wintery. The sun is shining, the roofs are covered with frost crystals still and all the birdies are waking up.
Off to paint,
Off to paint,
Saturday, December 10, 2011
It's amazing to me how the creative process and being a so-called hopeful artist works. I'm on day 10 of a 31 day project and already I feel myself changing in a way I never thought I could. As I finish each painting, I relax just a little bit more, I feel the tension I carry lessening. At first I was worried about what people would think, I couldn't bear the thought of judgement directed at my work. With each passing day, I'm beginning to realize that people, both friends and strangers, are responding in such a tremendously positive way to this whole kooky experiment of mine- it's amazing!! I was raised to believe that we are all artists in our own way. Whether you are painting, writing, sewing, finding ways to expand your children's minds, telling jokes, discovering beauty in the small things or even drawing initials in the sand on your local beach. I feel like I had gotten so snarled up in my career that I forgot to stop and recognize all the beautiful things surrounding me. I feel lucky to have this time off, and although my lifestyle may take a relatively drastic step down a notch, I wouldn't change things for the world right now. Thank you to everyone who has shared their stories and support. Each time I speak to one of you I become even more inspired as the month goes on.
I might be able to paint, but I suck at math.
I might be able to paint, but I suck at math.
Be well and happy,
Woke up this morning feeling very laid back. I suppose that's a good thing, hopefully I'm not TOO laid back and I can actually produce something relatively interesting today. I think I'm gonna relax a while and start when I feel ready, I have the the whole day. Have I mentioned that my house is like the equivalent of a Norwegian ice bar right now? Pretty hard to paint with frozen fingers and cold acrylics. Well, that and my gas heater does not live in the sun room where I paint. A lazy Saturday morning, perhaps a more productive Saturday afternoon.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Whoa nelly.
I finished today's painting pretty early on but am only posting it right now. Basically I used a giant brush and only 3 colors total, along with a palette knife to create this. I couldn't muster up very much today but I had fun pushing the paint around for a while and just watching the colors change. The only problem I had was photographing it- all that coffee made me a blundering dumpling, so it's a little fuzzy around the edges. All in all, a lighthearted cheery piece.
Finally sitting down,
It's alive.
To say I "tied one on" last night would be a understatement. Man, have I lost my partying mojo. Those youngsters were giving me a run for my money... Whew! After five cups of coffee (which I normally do not drink at all) I feel a little jittery and hyper, but a *little* less perky than I should feel. Heheh... BUT, I am not about to abandon my project for the day! I'm on my feet, I have a big tall glass of milk, I have my salami & brie snackies and soon, soon, I shall be painting. What, I do not know. For how long, I am not sure. I'm doing it though.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Attention friends.
So I've been asked several times how this whole "31/31" idea is going to pan out. I've been thinking about it and talking to people to get their ideas on how to best execute the buying process for the paintings. Is it best to wait until they are all completed and do one giant sell off/show perhaps? Or does it make more sense to "sell-hold" the paintings (i.e. people can contact me and reserve the exact pieces they like on a personal basis)? Does anyone have any other ideas? I'm open. I've been contacted by folks already wanting to purchase- should I just go for it and mark them as SOLD? Remember, every painting is the same price- $31. So it's not like I'm selling to the highest bidders... Hmm, I'm stumped.
Help!! Suggestions?
Help!! Suggestions?
Getting done.
I'm actually shocked at myself for getting so much accomplished so early in the day. I was able to drop off some donations locally, make a little cash by selling some stuff, hit the gym, make a giant batch of mash potatoes AND finish this guy... I'm in love with this piece! It looks to me like some weird abstract muppet portrait of Dr. Teeth, ringleader of The Electric Mayhem. This was not on purpose. As I was painting, I started laughing to myself because it slowly but surely began to resemble a certain rock & roll "icon" known to most kids born in the late 70's & very early 80's. How awesome is that? Or it's just my imagination. Could be...
Love it,
Rise and shine.
Good morning friends! I got up with the sun today, it felt nice. I have about a million things to do, so I figured an early start would be a good thing. I'm laying the base of today's piece down right now but then I need to run a few errands, so I'll come back to it later today. I'm feeling almost 100% better besides being a little sneezy. Thank heavens. I don't think I'd be able to spend the whole weekend sick at home, no way!
Off I go,
Off I go,
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
By heart.
I had originally walked into the kitchen today and noticed my collection of Milagros & sacred hearts were all jostled about for some reason. After contemplating why they were crooked and examining them closely, I had the idea to paint my own. This one turned out a little more "queen of hearts" than a "sacred heart" but that's ok. It's really pretty in the natural light with the silver and gold paints. I'm happy with it, the canvas is quite a bit smaller than previous pieces but I think it suits the simplicity of the image.
Ta da!
Good morning.
I'm up, feeling a little better today- although I won't lie, I'm still in my pj's. About to begin today's piece, I think it could be a good one. The sun is out and there are hundreds of birds in the yard- my neighbors dog is still barking by the way. I think the poor thing has barked every day for about 5 hours straight just out of fear. It's afraid of *everything*- squirrels, cats, people voices, butterflies and especially wind. Poor thing is as dumb as a rock, so I tolerate the constant woofing. At least it's on the opposite side of the house as my sun room, not nearly as distracting that way. Ok, I have my hot tea, my eyes are a little less bleary so I shall begin.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Not really still life.
Here's my sick day project. It's a semi abstract version of my grandmother's decades old jade plant. I was sitting out front the other day staring at it and thought, "hmm might be interesting?" It's hard to tell in the painting but the entire right side of the background is shimmery gold metallic paint. I like the yellow background... Now that I think about it, I start a lot of paintings with yellow. Not quite sure why, I suppose I'm drawn to the cheerfulness of the color.
There are squirrels running around on my roof right now distracting me. They seem to be furiously stashing today. Perhaps they know something we don't? All I know is that they sound like miniature horses trolloping across my roof, and if you are lucky, you will see one fly through the air hoping to catch a limb on our giant black oak tree.
Totally unrelated,
Of course.
There's certainly a reason I was feeling so out of it yesterday. Woke up this morning with what I'm pretty sure is The Plague. I had been uncomfortable all day while painting, a little drained, wanting to sit down, kinda shaky. I think it's because my body was trying to fight whatever this is off. I think my fever must have broke around 3am because I remember turning over and thinking "why am I soaking wet?" Feels like I'm breathing through a straw, which is my good ol' friend bronchial infection- again. I'm not even around people and I still get sick? C'mon man, throw me a bone! I'm having a particularly hard time this morning though, because now not only am I not working, I'm sick. I at least need to be able to run errands and contribute as much as I can during my day. I've been rendered pretty darn useless. I've got to keep my chin up. I've kinda been a little more anxious about the job situation today too, which doesn't help. Maybe after a hot shower and a cup of green tea I will feel a little more alive... And I can paint more? I hope so.
Dayquil, I need Dayquil!
Dayquil, I need Dayquil!
Monday, December 5, 2011
Oh my goodness.
Ok I'm way behind on this today! I'm disappointed with myself heheh. I just did this little piece today as I was lazing about mostly... Trying to paint some sort of vines but failed- I plan on going back to this one tomorrow to improve, I feel like I wasn't exactly in the mood today. It happens, but never fail!! I shall bounce back in full bouncy backy mode! Consider this one a work in progress for sure.
Call it a case of the Mondays,
Ooof. This is definitely a later start than yesterday. So it goes... Working on a small piece today. Dogs are barking all over my neighborhood, my blind pug has a whining problem and my hair has so much static electricity in it that it's getting in the way of my paintbrush. Heheh.
Off I go,
Off I go,
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Can't believe it.
So I finished today's rather simple piece with a smile. Goofy, cute, easy. That's ok. I can't believe I'm painting instead of watching football!?!?!?! Oh the shame.
Enjoy the remainder of the weekend,
A late start.
*Wince* Ahh... The aftermath of a birthday party with friends. This is what we call a late start. Spent the evening with so many wonderful people, laughing, talking, imbibing. Waking up this morning was a welcomed lesson in the age old "you aren't 21 anymore" theory. That's fine with me, I just fell out of bed, walked to the fridge and poured myself a glass of champagne & oj. Hair of the dog my friends, hair of the dog. Hmm... Football or painting. Football or painting. I guess I better stick to the plan and paint. (Although I am keeping up with fantasy team as I contemplate today's piece.)
Sunday Sunday Sunday!!!!
Sunday Sunday Sunday!!!!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
And now I rest.
Ok... Done for today. It's time for mimosa's. I love this piece. I think it's fun, colorful and a little random and wild. Again the color combo makes me happy. Playing with texture is one of my favorite things to do with my paintings. Everything and anything I can get to stick on the canvas like sand, glitter, paper, newspaper clippings, leaves etc and so on. You'd be amazed with what acrylic can do acting as an adhesive, hahaha. Fun day today. Finished this project up and the drove out to Oakland to my favorite art supply store to pick up more canvas. Art supply stores are inspiring. The people, the creative energy, the product, all of the colors and little gadgets to play with. Don't even get my started on the paint tube aisle, pure joy! Anyways, I'm going to relax for the rest of the day, maybe do some sketches.
Third time's a charm.
Hello Saturday morning... You'd think I'd still be sleeping, but really, let's face it- 9:45 isn't THAT early. Unless you were up until 3am partying. I was not. I went to bed at a groovy 11:30 or so after watching bad tv shows and shoveling down a bowl of peppermint ice cream. Maybe tonight will be more "eventful". So I'm standing here about to reclaim an old canvas. I'm in desperate need of a visit to Blick on Monday for about 25 fresh canvas, so I'm being resourceful. I do that every once in a while. Not all of my paintings are meant to be loved forever, some are just a fun way to kill an afternoon, so they get to live second and third lives as "new" pieces. Sometimes the results are great, layers upon layers of images and textures underneath one another. I'm doing this piece with someone in mind. The color story might give it away quite quickly, you know who you are *wink*. Red & green are a favorite color combo of mine, I find the contrast to be particularly striking. Ok, less chatting more painting.
Bring on the weekend.
Bring on the weekend.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Sometimes less is more.
I finally finished today's piece... Just posted it on facebook. In all honesty, it looks kinda plain in the photograph to me. The interesting part of this painting is that it started out with one brush stroke and turned into an immediate challenge for me. I'm particularly shaky today and became fascinated with the fact that I couldn't paint a straight line to save my life. SO, to calm my hands I decided it would be a great idea to do a complete outline of the design and then *fill in* the outline with black paint. Not just simple brush strokes- a test of will dammit! Could I sit and stare at this canvas for what, 3.5 hours, holding my right elbow steady while basically coloring with a brush the size of q-tip? The answer is yes. I like it, I think it's interesting. Simple yet not so.
Happy Friday!
Number two.
After typing the title of this entry I laughed out loud. You probably did too. And that's why we're friends. I woke up this morning feeling anxious. At first I thought it was because I'm internally uncomfortable with the idea of not having a job- which is true, but not overly troubling as of right now. I roamed around my house, picking up socks and pillows, making the bed and cleaning last nights dishes when it occurred to me... I want tacos. So, as I stand here staring at my 12x36 canvas with brush in hand, there is beef cooking on the stove. What can I say? It's 10am and I'm cooking Mexican food while painting. Rough. I know when W reads this he will immediately text message me in an envious taco rage, but never fear- there will be leftovers waiting. Moving on.
I was mesmerized by the light outside this morning, at every angle it seemed to be seeping through our windows and bathing the walls with warmth. Let's see how that translates today.
I was mesmerized by the light outside this morning, at every angle it seemed to be seeping through our windows and bathing the walls with warmth. Let's see how that translates today.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Done and done.
Alrighty then! Just finished my first painting of the month. I was inspired by the great windstorm that's happening right now in Concord, along with the changing of the seasons for this one. I used acrylic paints, a 16x20 cotton canvas, water, a little bit of glitter and the same paintbrush for the entire piece. Took me about 4 hours. This is how I normally work- I get a burst of inspiration and don't walk away until I'm happy. I do not claim to be the next Picasso, nor do I dig terribly deep to come up with my ideas... I paint because it is fun, it releases energy and I find that it makes people smile to see such lighthearted yet colorful results. I do not have explanations for my work, nor can I give you a hidden meaning. My husband likes to "explain" my paintings as I sit back and giggle (which most of you know), but in the long run it's simple... I create something I think is beautiful and run with it. Don't get me wrong, I'm certainly not dumbing my work down and making things easy on myself. I just believe that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and no matter what I do (hopefully), someone will find it interesting and connect in their own way.
We'll see what tomorrow brings!
A tidbit of news
Hey all... Yikes, as I work on my first painting this morning, I've come to the conclusion that this is all moving a bit faster than anticipated! Which is awwwwwesome. Thank you to everyone who is already supporting my efforts, I feel blessed. I posted a small album of very last minute photos of my older work on facebook (album title so smartly named "Older pieces.") Many of these have sold or are hanging around my life keeping me company. This is just a tiny snippet of an example of work I do, much of it outdated, but none the less still Me. Check it out.
Thanks all, can't wait to get that first pic up of the new piece later this afternoon!
Thanks all, can't wait to get that first pic up of the new piece later this afternoon!
Just a sidenote
I realize I said I enjoyed donating "at Christmas" even though I understand not everyone celebrates that particular holiday- therefore I should have used "the Holidays" as a better term. I also realize that I won't be finished with this project until after "the Holidays" so to speak, January 1st or whatnot... Same difference people, giving is giving, even on the first day of the New Year. One last note: please forgive any grammatical errors in this or my previous post. I'm new here dudes! And it's 5 in the morning.
Be well,
Be well,
Call me crazy.
For those of you who know me, just the fact that I started writing a blog at 2:30 in the morning seems a little crazy. A LOT crazy if you know how much I shy away from social media to begin with. For those of you who do not know me, well, here's the deal:
1: I am Freshly Unemployed (do you like that description? So do I.)
2: The above occurance was by choice- just wanted to make that clear.
3: I have NO idea what to do with myself.
After 15 years in retail, when you get a day off, especially a big day like Black Friday, you tend to freak out a little. At first I felt bad, like I was doing something naughty (really?). Then I felt the relief of not having to wake up at 4am the day after Thanksgiving to help a stranger pick out a $15 pair of salad tongs that they want gift wrapped and shipped to Oregon free of sales tax. Oh, but first they want me to pull out every pair of salad tongs we have in back-stock to inspect the craftsmenship, because heaven forbid there be a fat squatty bluebird painted on the handle instead of a tall, skinny, elegant one with a longer beak. I digress- Anyways, once I settled into the idea of not working this holiday season (so far) I thought to myself, "If I sit here much longer I shall actually become a couch cushion- with a severe champagne drinking problem, mind you. It has literally only been 3 weeks, but here's what I've come up with... Did I mention I paint btw? Ok...
- 1 painting for each day in December.
- Each individual painting will be for sale... $31 a piece for an original.
- January 1st, I shall tally the sales and donate 1/3 of the profits to my favorite charity here in town.
Ok. I know what you are thinking. This sounds impossible. I need inspiration people! I need to get my butt back on track and get the brush to the canvas! What better way to be a little creative at least once a day, bring a smile (or look of confusion) to someone's face, and get myself some exposure, just in case I *might* be able to this for a living?? And I love donating at Christmas. I donate every year, stuffed animals, books, toys, canned food- it's a kind of tradition in my family, I'd love to be able to carry that on, even without a job.
Each painting will be completed in one sitting, and while the paint is drying I will photograph it and post the photo in an album on facebook labeled "31". If you are interested in one, contact me. If not, well, I'll have a heck of a lot of paintings come January and maybe I'll be able to do an Artwalk or something ;)
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1: I am Freshly Unemployed (do you like that description? So do I.)
2: The above occurance was by choice- just wanted to make that clear.
3: I have NO idea what to do with myself.
After 15 years in retail, when you get a day off, especially a big day like Black Friday, you tend to freak out a little. At first I felt bad, like I was doing something naughty (really?). Then I felt the relief of not having to wake up at 4am the day after Thanksgiving to help a stranger pick out a $15 pair of salad tongs that they want gift wrapped and shipped to Oregon free of sales tax. Oh, but first they want me to pull out every pair of salad tongs we have in back-stock to inspect the craftsmenship, because heaven forbid there be a fat squatty bluebird painted on the handle instead of a tall, skinny, elegant one with a longer beak. I digress- Anyways, once I settled into the idea of not working this holiday season (so far) I thought to myself, "If I sit here much longer I shall actually become a couch cushion- with a severe champagne drinking problem, mind you. It has literally only been 3 weeks, but here's what I've come up with... Did I mention I paint btw? Ok...
- 1 painting for each day in December.
- Each individual painting will be for sale... $31 a piece for an original.
- January 1st, I shall tally the sales and donate 1/3 of the profits to my favorite charity here in town.
Ok. I know what you are thinking. This sounds impossible. I need inspiration people! I need to get my butt back on track and get the brush to the canvas! What better way to be a little creative at least once a day, bring a smile (or look of confusion) to someone's face, and get myself some exposure, just in case I *might* be able to this for a living?? And I love donating at Christmas. I donate every year, stuffed animals, books, toys, canned food- it's a kind of tradition in my family, I'd love to be able to carry that on, even without a job.
Each painting will be completed in one sitting, and while the paint is drying I will photograph it and post the photo in an album on facebook labeled "31". If you are interested in one, contact me. If not, well, I'll have a heck of a lot of paintings come January and maybe I'll be able to do an Artwalk or something ;)
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ROAST GOOSE is a traditional Christmas dish in many parts of Europe, usually served with a stuffing of sage and onions.
But like Long Island duck, goose contains a great deal of fat, and this can make the stuffing rather greasy. I cannot imagine serving Christmas goose without stuffing, however. So I found a way to prepare this bird that not only eliminates much of the fat but also makes the flesh particularly tender and moist and the skin very crisp.
Many years ago, I read a recipe by Marcella Hazan in which she used a hair dryer on a duck to help get rid of the fat. The heat opened up the pores, and the fat dripped out. She then simmered the duck briefly in water to get rid of more fat before roasting it in the oven.
I eventually got tired of fiddling with a hair dryer, and instead I steamed the duck on the top of the stove before roasting it in the oven. This Chinese-inspired method worked beautifully and, as I discovered, it works with goose -- Julia Child also recommends it in her book, "The Way to Cook" (Knopf).
Save the rendered goose fat. I skim it off and store it in the freezer to use for roasting potatoes or for duck or goose confit. (If you want to make the best roast chicken you have ever had, spread goose fat over the skin before you roast it). Roast Christmas Goose Total time: 3 hours 1 8- to 10-pound goose Juice of 1/2 lemon Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper. For the stock: Giblets, neck and wing tips of the goose 1 medium onion, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped Herb bouquet (thyme, parsley and bay leaf tied in cheesecloth) 1 cup dry white wine. For the sauce: 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 cup port 3 tablespoons red currant jelly Lemon juice to taste Chopped parsley to garnish.
1. Remove excess fat from goose cavity. Cut off the wing tips. Rub the goose with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Tie the legs together. Prick the skin of the goose all over lightly (without piercing the flesh underneath) with a skewer or darning needle. This will help the fat escape.
2. Place the goose, breast up, on a rack in a roasting pan. Pour in a couple of inches of water. Cover the pan and bring to a boil on top of the stove. Turn down the heat and steam the goose for 45 minutes to an hour, depending on its size. If the water boils off, add a little more hot water.
3. Make the stock. Simmer the gizzard, heart, neck and wing tips with the onion, carrot, celery and herb bouquet in lightly salted water to cover for two hours. Strain and put in the freezer while the goose roasts (this will help solidify the fat quickly and it can be easily removed).
4. Remove the goose from the steamer and cool it. Save the liquid from the roaster. Stuff the goose (see below).
5. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Place the goose, breast down, on a roasting rack and place the stock vegetables around the goose with the white wine and a cup of goose-steaming liquid. Cover and braise for an hour to an hour and a half, depending on the weight of the goose. Baste from time to time, and if necessary, add more steaming liquid.
6. Turn the goose breast up and brown it for 30 minutes, uncovered. Put it on a serving platter and let it rest in the oven with the door open.
7. Make the sauce. Pour the fat from the roasting pan and stir in the cornstarch, blending it first to a smooth paste with a little water. Cook for two minutes, scraping up the juices, then add the port. Bring to a boil and add the stock. Stir well and simmer until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the spoon (about five minutes). Stir in the red currant jelly and add a little lemon juice if necessary. Correct seasoning and serve in a heated sauceboat, sprinkled with parsley.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings. Sage and Apple Stuffing Total time: 1 hour 1 tablespoon butter 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 4 stalks celery, chopped Liver from the goose 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped 2 cups white bread crumbs 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon blanched orange peel 1/2 cup fresh sage leaves, loosely packed, or 1 tablespoon dried Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
1. Melt the butter in a large skillet and add the onion, garlic and celery. Cook without browning until the onion has softened. Add the goose liver and fry for a couple of minutes, then add the apples, bread crumbs, eggs and orange peel.
2. Chop the sage leaves, add them to skillet mixture. Season to taste and stuff the mixture into the goose cavity. Sew up cavity and truss the goose.
Yield: Stuffing for an 8- to 10-pound goose. Prune and Chestnut Stuffing Total time: 2 hours 1 pound prunes, pitted 1 cup port 2 pounds fresh chestnuts 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 6 stalks celery, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried) as dictated 1/2 to 1 cup chicken stock 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
1. Soak the prunes for an hour in the port. Meanwhile, prepare the chestnuts. Make a slit in the top of each one with a sharp knife. Put them in boiling water and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove them from the water a few at a time with a slotted spoon. Wearing clean rubber gloves to protect your fingers, slip off the outer and inner skins while the chestnuts are still hot. Place the chestnuts in a large bowl.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet and add the onion, garlic, celery and thyme. Cook without browning until the onion has softened. Add the chestnuts and the prunes with the port that they have been soaking in along with the stock, and simmer gently for 30 minutes. Add more stock if necessary.
3. Stir in the parsley, season with salt and pepper and stuff the mixture into the goose cavity. Sew up the cavity and truss the goose.
Yield: Stuffing for an 8- to 10-pound goose.

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Saturday, August 6, 2011
I've added a few more photos of finished quilts to the Quilt Photos page. Thanks to those of you who have been asking and comments. I appreciate the encouragement!
I've been busy zipping up some book covers and mini wallets the last day or two. Well, that is when I've not been hemming up dresses or making pillowcases for darling nieces and grand-daughters. Remember that several family members and I made a quick trip to The Borne Quilter a few days ago? These are the fat quarters I picked up while there. Love those bright colors! I'm planning to make a few more book covers and perhaps a couple of pin cushion storage containers. Whether they'll find their way into the Etsy shop is yet to be seen.
I will admit that they are fun little projects to zip up. I've begin cutting a few out at a time, then when I have a few minutes, run in and sew. Before long I've got five or six of something completed and ready to press. That's one thing I've discovered about the book covers and mini-wallets--they definitely need a hot iron when done. They look so much prettier and finished with crisp, clean edges once the iron has touched them.
Aren't these some happy bright colors? These fabrics were purchased at Lola Pink Fabrics, also in Lafayette. They have an Etsy store online, but since they are so close to one of our boys, I much prefer to run in and touch! Besides they Lola Pink ladies are just the sweetest. I'm a talker, so imagine what it's like to go to a store where the other ladies are talkers and we all have something in common! Yep, we chat and laugh and it's just a fun, fun shoping spree.
These mini-wallets are the perfect size for holding credit cards, business cards or cash. I discovered that I can add a key ring by stitching in a nice ribbon. Can't wait to see how they sell at the Quilt Show in October. I hope to have a booth with some of the smaller items I've been making.
This last picture is of two of the book covers I made yesterday, I think. Does it happen to you that you get so busy making the same items that you lose track of which day a particular item was stitched? I am fairly sure that part of my problem is that I may cut out five or six of something but not sew them all for a day or two. And of course, I may cut out several of one type of item, start sewing them up and then cut out something completely different before finishing the first batch. Ah, the life of a dyslexic ADD adult. So much fun to be had....now if I could find all the pieces that I may or may not have cut out!
Is it just me? I can't be the only quirky person out here in blog world! What's your quirk? How do you cope with your quirkiness?
In the morning I'll figure out who the winner of the giveaway is.....stay tuned!
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- Cherry Red Quilter said...
not sure what my quirks are and I am too scared to ask my husband or friends - I think the quirks are what makes us intersting anyway!
- August 6, 2011 at 12:54 AM
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Teo unleashes hell!
Unleash chaos on them, Teo!
Evil WAKA WAKA WAKA WAKA WAKA WAKA WAKA WAKA
Well this looks amazing
Teo has been playing way too much DOOM lately.
Very scary, a bunch of dead guys will be destroyed by a giant skull? They can avoid it surely, if anything at all they can also use Tasha as a meat shield as well.
Yeah, I had wondered for a while what death powers could be used against the dead. Destruction is NOT among the ones most likely to work the intended way. Control, containment, yes.
You know, the Ghost Rider's gonna want his skull back.
Teo seems to be having some pronunciation issues; he called Ryugou "Ryuou".


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State ag directors want Congress to give FDA more time on FSMA rules – Food Safety News
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) wants Congress to give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) more time to implement the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
90 percent of Americans throw out food prematurely – Eatocracy
Much of the reason stems from a misunderstanding of "use by" and "sell by" dates.
Corn harvest much better than expected – Ag Professional
Cooler and wetter conditions may have helped.
U.S. turkey imports to Russia depend on inspection result – World Poultry
The inspections could lead to Russia allowing U.S. turkey imports if inspectors find the feed additive ractopamine isn't being used.
China partners Mongolia in transboundary brucellosis battle – The Cattle Site
Brucellosis is a disease that can infect humans and animals.


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Coloro X WGSN: How colors are forecasted
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Apr 13, 2011
The Active Team loves a little healthy competition…on May 1st Hurley is kicking off an online user generated contest called Surf America that asks customers to upload videos of how they demonstrate the spirit of surfing…no matter where they live. From Kansas and Jackson Hole, Wyoming to coastal beach communities like Montauk and San Clemente, anyone and everyone, can submit their personal perspective on how they get their shred on.
Hurley is additionally launching a collection of tees to coincide with the contest – the tees feature cities and countries around the world and support surf lifestyle. "Surf New York", "Surf Paris", "Surf London", "Surf Boston" etc.
Three VERY lucky top entries, will win a trip to Huntington Beach and VIP tickets to the US Open of Surfing. After checking out the contest last year with 30,000 plus people a day, performances by Weezer and seeing the likes the Rob Machado and Julian Wilson…the Active Team knows that whomever wins, will certainly have an incredible time.
Don't worry, we'll definitely be on hand this year as well, we're already getting our bikini's sorted out!
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The construction sector is still putting an unacceptable number of employees at risk of work injuries, recent inspections in south London have revealed.
Building sites in the south of the capital were scrutinised by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors in March and the body found that as many as a quarter had inadequate safety procedures.
A residential block in Stockwell had prohibition notices served upon it after inspectors noticed numerous instances of dangerous working practices at height.
"HSE does not tolerate poor safety standards on construction sites, and where lives are being put at risk we will take the necessary action to protect workers," said HSE principal inspector for construction Andrew Beal.
Firms which do not guarantee the safety of their employees have been reminded that they risk injury compensation claims and prosecution.
A recent case in Hull resulted in a construction firm being fined £1,000 for allowing migrant workers to sleep on site where there was a substantial fire risk.


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Lavender Mint Sun Tea (ME)
In the South, we love our sun tea. And while it takes some time and patience, there isn't much more to do when it is hot and sweltering in the wet summer heat. I don't know why sun tea tastes better, it may be the slow wait as it turns a golden hue and the sheer anticipation of what is to come.
This is a refreshing beverage for summer, and a rare treat only available in the heat of the summer months. Serve ice cold. Drink within 24 hours for the freshest flavor as you would with all fresh brewed tea. Keep in the refrigerator once finished brewing in the sun.
2 Gallons Warm Water
15 Tea Bags – I used 10 Bags Constant Comment Green Tea and 5 Bags of Stash Moroccan Mint Green Tea
1/2 Cup Local Honey
1/2 Lemon, sliced
5 Sprigs Fresh Mint
5 Sprigs Fresh Lavender
1. In a large glass container add Water, Tea Bags, Lemons, Mint and Lavender. Keep tea tags hanging out of the top for easy removal later. Twist threads to keep them together.
2. Place outside in the sun and let tea develop in the heat for 3-5 hours, or as needed until tea is correct color and taste (taste with a small spoon to determine if it is ready). NOTE: Be sure to remove lemons after 1 hour to keep tea from getting bitter from the rind. Remove Tea Bags once sun brewing is finished. Mint and Lavender can stay in the tea for further infusion.
4. Serve cold over ice. Sweeten as desired (if no sugar or honey was added during the mix at beginning). Add fresh mint or lavender sprigs for garnish. Enjoy!


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As a consultant we hope you will consider applying for Fellowship of the College. Fellowship is a sign of distinction and demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning to patients and peers.
The College offers a comprehensive programme of CPD accredited events, across the specialties, to support your continued professional development and keep you up to date with the current best practices and policies.
Our Fellows play a vital role in the College and have the opportunity to develop new interests to complement their clinical careers in the delivery of our educational programme, participation in examinations and in all aspects of College life.
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Hollerado is a-comin' to town … Katie bar the door!!
Rock The Hills Music Festival is getting closer … July 12.
Hollerado – New Group Of The Year JUNO nominee, are the Feature. Any band that opens for Jack White is allWhite with me.
Three of the hottest local bands, three of the hottest local solo acts. Georgetown Fairgrounds. You wanna get on this … festival info HERE.


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CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tata Consultancy Services (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), the leading IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, has been named the exclusive information technology consultancy for the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon to be held on Sunday, October 7, 2012. This is the third consecutive year TCS will sponsor all three major U.S. marathons, including the 2012 Boston Marathon (April 16) and 2012 ING New York City Marathon (November 4).
TCS has partnered with the Chicago Marathon to sponsor and enhance the Information areas that will be posted throughout the Marathon weekend at both the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Health & Fitness Expo and Grant Park. The 2-day Health & Fitness Expo will take place at Chicago's McCormick Place Convention Center. The Information Tents will be located at the 27th Mile Post-Race Party, on the corners of 11th Street and Michigan Avenue, Harrison Street and Michigan Avenue, Congress and Columbus, at the Charity Village and by the Gear Check/Buckingham Fountain area. This year TCS will field more than 40 runners.
To further support this partnership, TCS is introducing the "Bank of America Chicago Marathon App Powered by TCS". Successfully deployed at the Mumbai, Bangalore and Amsterdam marathons, also sponsored by TCS, the customized app provides a range of exciting, race-specific features for marathon runners as well as enthusiasts who want to keep track of the event, including race results, an interactive course map, a race weekend calendar with details on the Health & Fitness Expo and local attractions, and elite athlete information, as well as event communications and alerts.
"TCS has a longstanding commitment to promoting health and fitness not just among our own employees, but across local communities and society at large," said Surya Kant, President, North America, UK and Europe for TCS. "Our continued sponsorship of the three major marathons in the U.S. reflects our company-wide support of individual well-being, excellence and achievement."
In sponsoring these events and in keeping with TCS' commitment to corporate social responsibility, TCS will engage with runners, friends and family, and the broader community to share the company's commitment to health and fitness, specifically in support of the education and prevention of diabetes. A growing problem, diabetes afflicts an estimated 346 million people worldwide and 8.3% of Americans. All proceeds raised by Team TCS at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon will go to the American Diabetes Association.
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Mark Zuckerberg Rumored To Be Seeking Mandarin-Speaking Nanny, With $130k Salary
Seasoned parents know the difficult transition from having one kid to two kids all too well. And these days, getting outside help has become second nature, thanks to the new breed of self-aware parents.
However, things tend to be a little different for ultra-wealthy parents, where nannies are subject to Olympic-style qualifications. Psychology and educational degrees, CPR and first aid certifications, references from top individuals, and multilingualism are just among the skills, abilities, and requirements this job demands. Finding job advertisements with the same requirements are commonplace, but one that's piqued people's interest is a San Francisco listing for a Mandarin-speaking nanny at $110,000-$130,000, said to be for the Zuckerberg family.
According to Shanghaiist, Chinese social media is amuck with the circulation of an Indeed.com job notice theorized as Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan's, wherein an emphasis on "security and confidentiality" is stipulated. The nanny notice is like any other, where a bachelor's degree, education in early childhood, fondness for children, medical training are all preferred. However, Chinese users were quick to pick out these two details: "fluent in Mandarin and English" as well as the hefty pay with "full benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and etc."
The nanny will work five days followed by five days off, work two days and have two days off on a rotating schedule with 8:00 a.m. to 8:00-9:00 p.m. working hours. There is also a rule on cell phone usage around the kids and an opportunity for domestic and international travel but what really tied the ad to the Zuckerberg's was the employer description, "A young, entrepreneurial family with several businesses and philanthropic interests is looking to hire a nanny to provide a safe, caring, nurturing and stimulating environment in which a child can develop."
Zuckerberg famously demonstrated his Mandarin language skills on a visit to Beijing's Tsinghua University in October 2014. Of course, his fondness for Chinese culture stems largely from wife Chan who is a first-generation Chinese-Vietnamese American. The Facebook co-founder values religion and culture, posting family photos celebrating both Jewish and Chinese holidays.
Raising bilingual and multilingual kids with a highlight on Mandarin has been quite the trend in recent years due to China's growing global interest. Donald Trump's kin being a leading example, whose grandchildren Arabella and Joseph Kushner sang in Mandarin to Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Madame Peng Liyuan on an official visit to the U.S last April.
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An-89-year-old man lost control of his car on Milngavie Road, Bearsden last Thursday night (November 19) at about 10pm and knocked down a set of traffic lights at the beginning of the new road layout which is part of the first phase of the Bears Way project.
The accident happened where the road veers sharply to the right in order to fit in the new cycle lane.
His car reportedly clipped the kerb of a pavement near Kelvin Timber.
Luckily he was not injured and didn't need to be taken to hospital.
The police will contact the DVLA in relation to this accident.
A woman who passed by just after it happened, said: "I think the driver probably just didn't see the kerb because it was so dark and rainy. It's very dangerous.
"This is probably the first of many accidents on this new road layout - it will be even worse when it snows and drivers won't be able to see it at all.
"Luckily no one was injured this time but it's just a matter of time before someone is."
The cycle lanes were installed by East Dunbartonshire Council earlier this year as part of the first phase of the A81 Bears Way project.
Bears Way is being funded by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, Sustrans and Transport Scotland and supports the Scottish Government's vision that, by 2020, 10 per cent of all journeys taken in Scotland will be
by bike.
Thomas Glen, Director of Development and Regeneration at East Dunbartonshire Council, said: "The council understands that Police Scotland is aware of the incident and has referred the matter to the DVLA for
consideration. It would be inappropriate for the council to comment further on this incident.
"The traffic signals have now been repaired and are now fully functional again."


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Maintenance of Relationships
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What are the two theories in maintenance of relationships?
Social Exchange + Equity
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Who developed the social exchange theory?
Thibaut + Kelley (1959)
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What is the social exchange theory based on?
Based on the principles of operant conditioning which suggests we form relationships if they are rewarding.
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What does the social exchange theory define a rewarding relationship as?
When the rewards outweigh the costs. (rewards-costs=outcome)
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According to social exchange theory, what do we use to judge how one partner compares to another?
Comparision Level (CL
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What is the CL based on?
A combination of past experiences and expectations of new relationships.
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What is a CL Alt?
Where potential rewards of a new partner are checked.
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What did Rusbult + Martz suggest about abusive relationships?
If investments are high (such as finance) then it is still seen as a profitable situation.
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What does SET fail to explain?
Doesn't explain why people leave relationships despite having no alternatives.
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What did Angle + Duck find?
SET suggests people spend considerable time monitoring their relationship but people only do this when they are dissatisfied.
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How is the SET reductionist?
It breaks down complex relationships and oversimplifies them.
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Who developed the Equity theory?
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What is the equity theory?
It is an extension of SET and suggests that people strive to achieve fairness in relationships and become distressed if they don't.
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How can we achieve equity?
We can change the amount we put into a relationship or the amount demanded.
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What does equity mean?
Balance + Stability
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What did Van Yperen + Buunk find?
Conducted a study with 259 couples (80% married) and 65% said that there was equity and 25% of men felt over benefited + 25% of women felt under benefited. 1 year later, those in group one were most satisfied and group two were least.
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What did Clark + Mills find?
Disagreed with the claim what relationships are based on economics, they distinguished between exchange (colleagues) and communal (lovers) relationships. Exchange relationships may involve keeping track of rewards, communal is responding to needs.
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What did Moghadam find?
Suggested that such economic theories only apply to western relationships.
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Parker McCollum has transitioned from research intern to our newest full-time research analyst in the Cushman & Wakefield Austin office. In this expanded role, he will assist the senior GIS and research analyst with market research, statistics gathering, and keeping current with leases, subleases and the construction pipeline in the Austin MSA.
A rare Austin native in a town brimming with recent migrants, Parker graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Applied Economics. However, commercial real estate has long been of keen interest to him which led to two internships in the CRE space before earning this position.
"I chose CRE as my career path because growing up in Austin in the new millennium gave me the unique opportunity to watch a city literally transform itself through rapid growth. This made me seriously interested in the commercial side of real estate which I find absolutely intriguing. I love that I will be part of the Austin's continued growth in this new role."
Parker also stated that his goals are to have an ethical, honest, hardworking career where he can accomplish whatever his work life throws at him. As a natural problem-solver, he's looking forward to being a dependable go-to-guy for brokers and staff needing CRE data. "I want people to see me as a valuable resource," he continued. "I've already learned so much from the brokers and staff during my time as an intern. It's apparent how important it is to develop close relationships in business and I think brokers are some of the best at it. I know I'll learn a lot from them even as they come to rely on me."
In his free time, Parker enjoys the outdoors, hunting, fishing and spending time on the lake. Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield he worked in residential property management during college, which was just the beginning of what is sure to be a long, fulfilling career.


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Welcome brothers and sisters! Tenryuubito is a casual cabal dedicated to the cause of Dragon.
For the moment all who are interested in a cabal are welcome to join. However do not take this lightly because the way of Truth is not a laughing matter!
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A long and painful story short, our participation in this school district-sanctioned teacher exchange program has caused our boys to lose their spots as students at this school. Current state and district funding rules don't take this exchange program into account, despite the fact that this teacher exchange program has run for upwards of thirty years. With charter schools on the rise, especially in Colorado, the rules need to change--it is a detriment to the exchange program that while my husband continues to earn his salary from the school system, gains another year towards retirement, and retains his position, our children are the ones who will be punished by being cut off from the educational community that they know and love upon our return.
We found out a couple of months ago that the kids had definitely lost their spots at Odyssey, and I was gutted. Our plan was to wait as long as possible before telling the boys, especially since we didn't know what school they would attend and we thought the unknown would cause even more anxiety. Recently, though, the talk about Odyssey has increased, and it has felt more and more like we're lying to them. I didn't want to cause them anxiety, but I was experiencing extreme amounts of anxiety myself whenever they'd bring it up.
On our way to hike at Warrumbungle National Park, Odyssey came up for the second time in an hour, and Sam and I looked at each other and gave a small nod. I took a deep breath and dropped the bomb on the kids. With a shaky voice, I told them I had some bad news and let them know they wouldn't be returning to their treasured school right away, that it would take some time with wait lists and such. That I was working on getting them into another great program and I'd let them know when we knew what it was (after this year of joyless education, all I want is for them to be in a program where they can feel engaged and fulfilled).
The dust settled, and we were all still alive--the boys had tears in their eyes, but it was far, far better than I had imagined over the preceding two months. We processed it as we hiked, and Jackson said he was angry and sad. I agreed, and said I felt the same way. I assured him that he'd see his friends all the time and that we'd have lots of sleepovers, but he said he'd really miss the teachers as well. I agreed. I'm sure there will be more processing in the coming months as we prepare to head home, but I admire the way they have handled it thus far. I don't handle perceived injustice very well and have had a far rougher go at this news myself.
I am fully aware that if this is the worst bomb that is dropped on them during their childhoods, they will have been blessed--but still, I hate the fact that this community that has nurtured them since their foray into education will not be there to welcome them back with loving arms when our exchange ends.
Just a 5 minute walk from
I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but as we walked down the short path we saw them immediately.
When we first arrived, they were all sleeping but within a couple of minutes they began to awoke and began chittering noisily, stretching and poking at each other.
'Stay up there, nice little bats' was my silent mantra as we watched them, necks craned towards the sky. And then here and there, they started taking to the sky.
Amidst school difficulties here and the boys losing their places at their beloved school, I have often wondered whether we've detrimentally altered our kids' educational paths by selfishly doing this exchange.
And then we watch fruit bats awaken right over our heads and fly off for their evening feasts. My mind flashes through watching kangaroos box right next to our campsite, spotting octopus in the tidepools, rainforest hikes, swimming in perched lakes, and I hope those amazing experiences and so many more we've had as a family this year will render those dreary classroom hours immaterial.
And boys, I am so, so sorry that you won't be back at Odyssey.


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Today was a big day for Upright Sounds and sports history. The 2012 Racketlon World Championships took place in Enskede Rackethall, south of central Stockholm.
Racketlon is a combination of sports, just like Triathlon, in which you run, swim and cycle. Instead, in Racketlon each player competes in Table Tennis (ping-pong), Badminton, Squash and Tennis. Each sport is played for 21 points, and the grand total of points from all the events decides the winner.
Stefan Heino was on location, solely responsible for the sound, together with Motions producing the womens' and mens' finals. This became an unexpectedly complex production sound wise, using 14 microphones and a total of 28 channels for the live broadcast. None the less, with good preparations and planning this became a legendary production as predicted by Motions, and everyone were beyond satisfied with the broadcast.


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Looking to get started helping our latest research efforts right away? Follow this link to instructions to volunteer with our content analysis study.
The Puppycide Database Project has completed the first comprehensive review of the information compiled in our database over the last 18 months. With the help of our volunteers, this new publication is based on the details of over 1,500 incidents of police lethal force against animals from across the United States. It is the first survey focused on the topic of police killings of animals. We are very close to providing this document to the public.
In order to facilitate the use of this research, we must provide more than just our data and trends we have found in that data. We also have to provide data* about *our data. This post will briefly describe what this means and what you can do to help us complete our latest publication.
Fundamentally, the Puppycide Database is an observational study that uses a survey as the primary means of data collection. The survey consists of our online form, which is used by volunteers to submit information about police use of force toward animals. While the form only asks questions about facts that are objectively verifiable, all surveys present room for error and bias. Mistakes can be made filling out the form. The form could even be filled out with deliberately fake and misleading information. Even if we completely replaced the form with a computer program that collects data automatically, that computer program could still contain errors or contain behavior that imperceptibly mirrors the bias of its designers.
Fortunately, the reality of bias and error does not present an insurmountable obstacle toward scientific research. Furthermore, the Puppycide Database Project is far from the first to deal with these obstacles. To provide an objective means of interpreting the results of surveys and the contents of documents, researchers increasingly rely on a diverse range of techniques collectively referred to as content analysis and expect that the results of such an analysis are provided as part of publication. When research is peer-reviewed, the results of the content analysis provide an efficient means of determining the veracity of the findings of a research paper (much easier than redoing an entire survey, for example). Inability to reproduce the results of a content analysis usually indicate larger problems.
For the Puppycide Database, we have opted to rely on a form of content analysis called Krippendorff's alpha coefficient. While the principles underlying Krippendorff's alpha can be quite complex, the method required to calculate Krippendorff's alpha are straightforward and the significance of the results are self-evident even to those who aren't familiar with statistics.
The process we are using to determine Krippendorff's alpha for the Puppycide Database begins by having volunteers complete our survey form for an incident that already exists in our database. This is the part of the process with which we need your help. Each volunteer is provided with an article describing a police shooting of a dog or similar use of force and a summary of the incident, and answers 10-20 multiple choice questions about the article. Reading one article and answering the questions typically takes less than 5 minutes.
Once a sufficient number of volunteers have completed reviewing a sufficient number of submissions, we will compare the results of those new forms with the results from the old forms already in the database. Finally, we will create a series of numbers using the Krippendorff's alpha coefficient equations and include those numbers with our publication. That's it!
Having several individuals complete the same forms to determine problems with both specific questions in the survey and with specific submissions to the survey makes intuitive sense. If for example, four out of five readers answers question 1 through 40 with answer A while one reader answers the same questions with answer B, it is worth looking into why that one reader answered so differently. Alternatively, if five out of five readers are unable to determine the answer to question 10 but are able to answer every other question, maybe there is something wrong with question 10. The degree to which the results of multiple volunteers submissions of the same form coincide with one another is referred to as inter-rater reliability.
Content analysis allows us to discover not just the statistical strength of our entire survey and its results, but also of individual questions and individual submissions from volunteers. This sort of tool is particularly important to the Puppycide Database Project, because our surveys are anonymous to protect our sources from fear of retaliation - no small concern since our sources include both owners of pets who have been shot by police as well as police officers who have been involved with or witnessed uses of lethal force. The reliability of a volunteer's answers must be based on the answers themselves, and not the identity of the volunteer.
Any topic related to police behavior will inevitably have political connotations and a savvy public increasingly views commentary of areas with political significance as necessarily subjective and agenda-driven. The inclusion of verifiable and reproducible analysis of our research can serve only to reinforce that studies of police use of force are as capable of objectivity as any other field of social science.


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Many older Canadians would be able to stay healthier and in their own homes for longer with proper home care nutrition services. A good home care nutrition system would enhance quality of life for the client and their caregivers. Staying in their home for longer also reduces acute care use and the costs associated with preventable hospital visits.
Dietitians support home-based nutrition services that:
Dietitians support assessment of all home care clients to determine their nutrition risk. Those with moderate or high nutrition risk must have a nutrition care plan. It should be developed and monitored by a dietitian. If the client has a special diet (modified texture; food allergy), the dietitian should be involved in the care plan.
Dietitians have met with leaders in provincial governments to discuss their position. Dietitians of Canada continues to work together with home care providers and other health professional associations to bring a consistent message to decision makers including influencing provincial election campaigns.
(March 2019) - Use this handout to describe the role and benefits of dietitians working in home care. English / français
(October 2018) - HEAL (Organizations for Health Action) has just published an updated version of The Canadian Way (2.0), its health policy consensus statement. Dietitians of Canada is a member of HEAL. The Canadian Way 2.0 includes advocacy for more interdisciplinary health care, emphasis on seniors care (including home care) and mental health.
(September 2018) - DC congratulate Minister Tassi on this new appointment and introduces the role of dietitians within the health care system.
(March 2018) – Access to dietitian services in home care settings varies widely between different provinces and territories, and within different regions of the same jurisdiction. This scan provides an overview of home care organization across Canada and access to dietitians' services.
(September 2016) DC's recommendations to the three national associations proposing a national homecare plan stress the importance of an interprofessional approach in developing the plan and its' associated metrics, and the need to support further research to determine the most effective utilization of dietitians in the homecare sector.
(September 2016)Dietitians of Canada (Atlantic) was pleased to provide input to the consultation for the development of the 2016 Nova Scotia Action Plan For An Aging Population.
(August 2016) DC's recommendations to the federal government for Budget 2017 address issues including access to dietitians through home care and community-based care, telehealth and the federal government employee health care plan; food insecurity; excise tax on SSB; national workforce data base; and nutrient database of Canadian foods.
(March 2015) – This role paper discusses dysphagia assessment and management based on the principles and ideals of evidence-informed, interprofessional client-centred care.
(July 2013) – Dietitians of Canada supports the key values of the Seniors' Strategy, and provide recommendations to enhance health and quality of life for Ontario's seniors through improved access to nutrition care.
(November 2011) – The Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology was accepting submissions in preparation for the Health Accord 2014. Dietitians of Canada called for action in three areas: increased investment in health promotion and non-communicable disease prevention including access to healthy food, coordinated interprofessional health services, and sufficient labour supply and access to dietitians.
(2008) – Advocacy document for province-wide, coordinated, integrated and accessible home-care nutrition services in BC
(2004) – APACTS is comprised of representatives from the five professional therapy associations whose members provide community-based long term care services related to Community Care Access Centres (CCACs)
(2009) – background materials on health care issues to prepare dietitians for BC election
A vehicle to keep in touch with other dietitians across Canada through this network
Updated August 22, 2016
eaTracker helps you track your eating and activity choices, analyze your recipes, plan your meals and more...
If you are an older adult, this questionnaire will help you find out how you are doing with choosing foods that help you stay healthy and active.


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MOTU Digital Performer 7.1 Now Shipping
Digital Performer 7.1 is a free update for all DP7 users and is now available for immediate download at motu.com/download. Version 7.1 adds dozens of new features and enhancements, including a new Tuner plug-in, improvements to track folders, auto-save and more.
DP 7.1's new Tuner plug-in can be used to tune a guitar, bass, sax or any other pitched instrument. Advanced features include adjustable tuning reference (400 to 480 Hz) and test-tone generation. In addition, the animated metering indicates the harmonic complexity of the input signal and therefore the certainty of the pitch.
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Digital Performer 7.1 is available as a free update for registered DP7 users. Price is $795.


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Rachelle Birthday Blog Hop
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Direct Eigen Control for Induction Machines and Synchronous Motors Hardback
by Jean Claude Alacoque
Part of the Wiley - IEEE series
Clear presentation of a new control process applied to induction machine (IM), surface mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor (SMPM-SM) and interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (IPM-SM) Direct Eigen Control for Induction Machines and Synchronous Motors provides a clear and consise explanation of a new method in alternating current (AC) motor control.
Unlike similar books on the market, it does not present various control algorithms for each type of AC motor but explains one method designed to control all AC motor types: Induction Machine (IM), Surface Mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (SMPM-SM) (i.e.
Brushless) and Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (IPM-SM).
This totally new control method can be used not only for AC motor control but also to control input filter current and voltage of an inverter feeding an AC motor. * Accessible and clear, describes a new fast type of motor control applied to induction machine (IM), surface mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor (SM-PMSM) and interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (I-PMSM) with various examples * Summarizes a method that supersedes the two known direct control solutions Direct Self Control and Direct Torque Control to be used for AC motor control and to control input filter current and voltage of an inverter feeding an AC motor * Presents comprehensive simulations that are easy for the reader to reproduce on a computer.
A control program is hosted on a companion website This book is straight-forward with clear mathematical description.
It presents simulations in a way that is easy to understand and to reproduce on a computer, whilst omitting details of practical hardware implementation of control, in order for the main theory to take focus.
The book remains concise by leaving out description of sensorless controls for all motor types. The sections on Control Process , Real Time Implementation and Kalman Filter Observer and Prediction in the introductory chapters explain how to practically implement, in real time, the discretized control with all three types of AC motors.
In order, this book describes induction machine, SMPM-SM, IPM-SM, and, application to LC filter limitations.
The appendixes present: PWM vector calculations; transfer matrix calculation; transfer matrix inversion; Eigen state space vector calculation; and, transition and command matrix calculation.
Essential reading for Researchers in the field of drive control; graduate and post-graduate students studying electric machines; electric engineers in the field of railways, electric cars, plane surface control, military applications.
The approach is also valuable for Engineers in the field of machine tools, robots and rolling mills.
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 286 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date: 09/11/2012
- Category: Electric motors
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AMERICUS - Georgia Southwestern starting pitcher Jarrod Crum threw eight scoreless innings Wednesday evening at Hurricane Stadium and guided GSW to an 8-0 win over Valdosta State University.
The Hurricanes snapped a four-game losing streak to improve to 5-10 this spring while Valdosta State dropped to 11-5. GSW has won three of its last five against the Blazers.
The first three GSW batters walked to open the game and a sacrifice fly by Jared Jones brought home Alex Kranick for what would prove to be the game-winning run. Evan Alderman scored on the next at bat off a ground out by Zach Barron.
Josh Logan tacked on a RBI single in the third inning.
Will Redding smashed his first home run of the season in the fifth, a two-run shot, to put GSW ahead, 5-0. Barron plated Jones to pick up his second RBI of the game as part of the Hurricanes four-run frame.
Kranick brought Aaron Crowe around to score with a single in the eighth for the final run of the evening.
Kranick and Logan collected two hits apiece in the game to lead GSW batters.
Crum (1-2) held Valdosta State to three hits, walked one and struck out seven. Mitch Holloway preserved the shutout with a scoreless ninth.
Valdosta State used six pitchers in the game. Starter Cody Harwell (0-2) walked three before exiting. GSW scored three runs off Daniel Williams, one off Cooper Cain and one off Quinton Forrester.
The Hurricanes resume Peach Belt Conference play Friday at Augusta University. First pitch of the three-game series opener is scheduled for 6 p.m.