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The Bible tells us that God loved humanity so much that he put on human flesh to live among us. The author of the story put down his pen and stepped into the story itself.
A lot of people believe that Jesus lived, that he was a good teacher and a very spiritual man. But they would deny that He is God. So which is it?
Our approach is to consider the things that Jesus himself said regarding the matter. Following are 7 things that Jesus said or did that reveal to us who he though he was:
A lot of people believe that Jesus lived, that he was a good teacher and a very spiritual man. But they would deny that He is God. So which is it?
Our approach is to consider the things that Jesus himself said regarding the matter. Following are 7 things that Jesus said or did that reveal to us who he though he was:
Jesus claimed to be God...
But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to him, "I demand in the name of the living God—tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God."
Jesus replied, "You have said it. And in the future you will see the Son of Man seated in the place of power at God's right hand and coming on the clouds of heaven."
Then the high priest tore his clothing to show his horror and said, "Blasphemy! Why do we need other witnesses? You have all heard his blasphemy.
As recorded by Matthew (chapter 26)
(corrupt tax collector turned follower of Jesus)
[Jesus said,] "The Father and I are one."
Once again the people picked up stones to kill him. Jesus said, "At my Father's direction I have done many good works. For which one are you going to stone me?"
They replied, "We're stoning you not for any good work, but for blasphemy! You, a mere man, claim to be God."
As recorded by John (chapter 10)
(fisherman with grade-school education turned follower of Jesus)
Jesus claimed to be from heaven...
"For I have come down from heaven to do the will of God who sent me, not to do my own will."
Jesus, as recorded by John (chapter 6)
"Yes, I came from the Father into the world, and now I will leave the world and return to the Father."
Jesus, as recorded by John (chapter 16)
Jesus said He was sinless...
"Yet because I tell the truth, you do not believe me! Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don't you believe me?"
Jesus, as recorded by John (chapter 8)
Jesus forgave sin...
When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, "Son, your sins are forgiven."
As recorded by Mark (chapter 2)
(follower of Jesus who wrote down Peter's eyewitness accounts)
Then Jesus said to her, "Your sins are forgiven."
The other guests began to say among themselves, "Who is this who even forgives sins?"
As recorded by Luke (chapter 7)
(physician turned follower of Jesus)
Jesus said He was the only way...
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
As recorded by John (chapter 14)
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;"
As recorded by John (chapter 11)
Jesus accepted worship as God...
Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."
As recorded by Matthew (chapter 14)
Jesus heard that they had thrown [the healed blind man] out, and when he found him, he said, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?"
"Who is he, sir?" the man asked. "Tell me so that I may believe in him."
Jesus said, "You have now seen him; in fact, he is the one speaking with you."
Then the man said, "Lord, I believe," and he worshiped him.
As recorded by John (chapter 9)
Jesus performed miracles...
Then a man named Jairus, a synagogue leader, came and fell at Jesus' feet, pleading with him to come to his house because his only daughter, a girl of about twelve, was dying...
Meanwhile, all the people were wailing and mourning for her. "Stop wailing," Jesus said. "She is not dead but asleep."
They laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But he took her by the hand and said, "My child, get up!" Her spirit returned, and at once she stood up. Then Jesus told them to give her something to eat.
As recorded by Luke (chapter 8)
Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. "Take away the stone," he said.
"But, Lord," said Martha, the sister of the dead man, "by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there four days."
Then Jesus said, "Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?"
So they took away the stone...
...Jesus called in a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!" The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face.
Jesus said to them, "Take off the grave clothes and let him go."
As recorded by John (chapter 11)
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If you ask most college students today, you'd find that most of them are choosing their degrees according to their personal interests. There's a desire for Generation Yers to find a job doing something they love. Passion, fulfillment, and creativity are now of the utmost importance, but that sort of mentality clashes directly with the structures and CEOs of the current workforce.
The baby boomer mentality was to find a job, turn it into a career, and support a family. Life was simple. Being a cog in the machine wasn't a bad thing, it was just a part of life. Gen Y, on the other hand, believes that a job without passion or creativity is not worthy of their time. They are being called "impulsive" and "unreliable," but maybe there are some inherent differences in the workforce and these new and future employees.
This post is not a get-rich-quick scheme. It's a survey of real careers that are growing quickly and only require an associate degree or a certificate.
Many of the students we hear from need an immediate income. They have children to take care of or debt to repay, and they can't afford to be unemployed for four years in order to attend college. They're not sure if employers really value traditional college degrees or whether going to college is worth the financial risk. If you're in this boat, you need a sure thing: a quick degree that will lead to a job that pays well.
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Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (Re: 2017)
Directed by pioneering rock film-maker D.A. Pennebaker, this documentary and concert film captures Bowie and his band, The Spiders From Mars, performing at London's Hammersmith Odeon on July 3, 1973.
It was at this now-infamous concert that Bowie made a sudden announcement, shocking fans and media alike by stating "it's the last show we'll ever do". Rather than marking his withdrawal from music, his declaration signaled the retirement of the Ziggy Stardust persona, and the end of a hugely influential chapter in Bowie's own story.
In addition to the concert movie, the evening will include a new film produced by MOJO magazine exclusively for these screenings. This film will feature MOJO's Editor-In-Chief Phil Alexander in conversation with The Spiders From Mars drummer Woody Woodmansey, whose own acclaimed memoir, My Life With Bowie: Spider From Mars, has just been published by Sidgwick & Jackson. As well as re-living that fateful night in 1973, Woody will provide further insight into what he describes as "the adventure of a lifetime."
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Andy Kohl
Mr. Kohl is my current supervisor, mentor, and Technology leader at District 30.
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It is my mission to transform education through the close collaboration of teachers, students, administrators, and industry.
Outdoor education, hiking, biking, snowboarding, kayaking, water-sports, life-long learning, film, film-making, film discussion, creative commons.
"His tireless efforts, including many hours of his own time each week, make this network a quickly-growing and far-reaching voice for education and educators across the world. I currently co-host two of the EdReach programs, one with Dan as a co-host and one with Dan as a behind-the-scenes producer, and these experiences have given me great admiration for Dan as an individual and as a passionate leader in the field. He is really making change happen, especially when it comes to how the general public views our profession and our significance in society. His focus on the positive, while also exposing and highlighting those needs for change in our field, prove him to be the kind of insightful thought leader we need in today's education climate. I welcome every chance I get to work with Dan, and I whole-heartedly recommend him for any role in education leadership."-Diane Main, San Jose, CA, President - Silicon Valley CUE
"From the moment I first met Daniel Rezac, I admired him not only for his integrity but for his willingness to go the extra mile to help others out. He has proven, both online and on his campus, to be both an encourager and a leader. Through his website, EdReach, he has created a vibrant, helpful community to assist teachers in making their classroom an effective and enriching learning environment for students."
- Jen Wagner, San Diego, CA, jenuinetech.com
"Dan has to be one of the most creative and deep thinkers in education that I have come across in my career. Dedication, hard working, and passionate all describe Dan's best qualities and why he is such a good educator. Dan is a go to person in his field because of his knowledge and because of the personal learning network that he has built. Finally, Dan is simply a good person who cares about his fellow co-workers and the culture within he works."
- Scott Meech, Chicago, IL, Apple, Inc
"Dan Rezac is one of the most dedicated, intelligent, inspiring, and capable people working in education today. Dan sees challenges and rises above. He views obstacles as puzzles to solve and is more than capable of doing just that. Dan has created a powerful brand (EdReach) which resonates with educators around the world as being a trusted name in educational thought leadership and insight. Dan has wrangled some of the biggest names in the industry into a network that he designed and runs to help make positive change in education. Some recent successes Dan has had is the viral positive marketing campaign around the concept of the "EduWin". I have also been lucky enough to see Dan's passionate and well-crafted presentations both in-person and online. I can't say enough good things about Dan, his ability to lead positive change, and the quality of his character. Any organization would be at a loss not to have Dan as a valued member of their team."
-Adam Bellow, New York, NY, Edutecher.com
"I have been fortunate to travel all over (and beyond) the United States to help teachers learn to use technology, and I can say that Daniel Rezac is one of the top five creative communicators about technology's possibilities for teaching and learning I have met. His work building EdReach clearly shows his ability to take dynamic ideas to a very large audience, but even in a small conference session, he shows a creativity in his stage skills, insights, and encouragement that make him the kind of presenter every teacher needs to experience."
- Rushton Hurley, Nextvista.org
"Mr. Rezac was very helpful in making this process easy for me to understand and use. Daniel got me set up and started within minutes. I was even able to problem solve some issues myself with the confidence that he gave me in using the google docs program."
- B. Burger, Band Teacher, FMS
"Mr. Rezac was absolutely instrumental in getting this accomplished. When presented with the challenge he set up a meeting and enthusiastically and patiently instructed me on how to get it done."
- M. Moon, P.E. Teacher, FMS
"Mr. Rezac not only presented google docs to teachers during a staff meeting, but also took the time to explain Google Forms and Spreadsheets to me on an individual basis. Without his help, I would have spent my weekend hand scoring two hundred paper surveys. Using google docs was efficient and a time effective way to collect large amounts of data."
- A. Schwartz, Social Services, FMS
"Daniel Rezac has been very helpful throughout the year. He is always sending me information and websites that I am able to use in my classroom. In addition, he takes the time to help me with any questions I may have."
- J. Orgon, ESL Teacher, FMS
"Mr. Rezac is knowledgeable in many areas and is an excellent first resource when you have a problem. He'll take the time to either email or meet with you to fix the issue, or help you plan out a new idea."
- K. Snow, Social Studies Teacher, FMS
Mr. Kohl is my current supervisor, mentor, and Technology leader at District 30.
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Scott and I have been colleagues for 2 years, whether part of ICE or with EdReach. We have been sharing resources and supporting each other in our positions in numerous ways. I count on Scott for creative ideas to problem solving.
Scott Meech is the former Director of Technology at Downers Grove District 58, as well as the fellow founder of EdReach.us. He's been a colleague and mentor for 6 years. He currently works for Apple, Inc.
Diane Main, is a Tech Integrator in California, as well as a contributor the the EdReach.us network. She's the host of the Google Educast, and his heavily involved in the Computing Using Educators in California as well as the President of SVCUE.
Recent Appearances:
CoSN 2014: Visibility Matters. Sharing Your District Success Stories With The World
SXSWedu 2014: More Than Making a Difference, EdNews is Evolving
Past Talks:
ISTE 2012, San Diego, CA
Learning TECH 2012, IQPC, Wyndham Chicago, April 23, 2012- Featured K12 Speaker and Panelist
Illinois Computing Educators 2012
What is the missing ingredient in building an effective learning organization? If you ask me- it's enthusiasm.
We are currently in a learning revolution. However, when integrating technology or rolling out 1:1 device programs, you can't be deterred by "naysayers." A leader isn't brought down by those who fear change; they are, in fact, motivated by all the voices in the crowd.
Administrators bring leaders together, and I've spent the last 8 years of my career seeking out the best leaders' advice, their best suggestions, and their best strategies. It's my turn to put that experience to the test.
Rather than building networks to improve teacher development in technology, I think that it's important to be the network, the hub, that joins all of the innovators together. As a Technology Administrator, I want my school district to be the hub of classroom innovation, crossing the bridge into STEM education, creating the world's brightest thinkers, innovators, and building a community of lifelong learners. That kind of community can exist when you have a leader who is forward-thinking, isn't afraid to ask big questions, and takes the lead when implementing new strategies.
The people who will guide us into this new century are good listeners who can make well-researched decisions, and people who have their hand on the pulse of the future. I believe my experience in technology integration, as well as my experience building an education network that is EdReach.us, puts me in the driver's seat as a leader in the field of technology education.
Responsibilities at D30:
iPad 1:1 Environment Planning:
Teaching and PD:
Student Run District Technology Support:
Building off of constructivist principals, I spearheaded a program to create student-backed tech help for the district. In the elementary schools, we call them the Tech Deputies. In the middle school we call them the Tech Avengers. In both schools, we trained a group of students to do Level I help desk solving problems like:
Also, students in the middle school have begun to make a database of tutorials that will help the students and teacher when time is factor and help isn't always around. Check out their channels here:
Learning Channels:
Administration Duties:
Awards and Recognitions:
I have a proven record of advocacy, and have written and received grant money for almost every year I've been in education, totaling over $10,000 in awards. Here's my most recent:
As Press Director of Illinois' most prestigious education conference, The ICE Conference, I use my influence and contacts with the Chicago Media, as well as through my company EdReach, to publicize the ICE Conference, and highlight the amazing stories that will be told from Illinois educators and students.
Duties include:
Drafting Press Releases
Calling media contacts
Designing press materials
Successes brought newspapers to cover our event:
The Personal Learning Network Plaza Coordinator:
As the coordinator of the Personal Learning Network Plaza (PLN Plaza), my skills as a community builder are put to a state-wide test. In my tenure us the PLN Chair, I worked to create a space, where vendor furniture and hardware would be shown off and used in an authentic way. We want the PLN Plaza to be a place where all of the conference goers would have a comfortable place to meet, talk, and share ideas found at the conference.
My duties include:
ICE Planning Coordinator
As a member of the planning team for the ICE Conference, I have an integral part in deciding many of the conferences venues, themes, keynotes, and presentations that are at the conference. ICE has put me in a great position of understanding how an education conference is put together.
The EdReach Network started out of a passion for rewriting education's story. While originally conceived as the "TechCrunch for education," EdReach's podcasts began taking off, as educators embraced Google Hangouts, and having discussions. Recently, embraced by TechCrunch, EdReach has been on a mission to capture the voices of the many specialists and "explainers" in education today.
In almost two years, The EdReach Network is an explainer network that boasts dozens of education channels, is reaching 25,000 unique downloads per month, and brings in the words of education's best qualified teachers and speakers from Apple Distinguished Educators, Google Certified Teachers, Golden Apple Distinguished Educators, Microsoft Certified Teachers from all across the globe.
Daniel Rezac, Founder and Editor, not only hosts shows and produces 30-odd channels on EdReach, he works with each individual podcaster to craft a brand around each show. This includes creating titles, graphics, banners, Twitter handles- everything related to each show. In that vein, Daniel also works as a marketer and PR agent for these shows and educators.
The EdReach Network also covers live education conferences and events, and uses its contributors as on-the-field reporters. You can see some of this coverage at EdReach.us/events our Instagram Channel or atYouTube.com/edreach.
In addition Daniel and EdReach have begun working with the Google+ Team to create Virtual Field Trips with its outdoor education channel, The Wilderness Classroom. Titled Dogsledding Through Glass, the first of these premiered on Tuesday, February 4th at 10am CST, and was hosted by Daniel. Daniel and EdReach are currently working with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Indiana Speedway to host their next VFTs.
The EdReach Mission:
The EdReach Network is an education broadcasting network. Its mission, to Take Education Forward, seeps through every show and podcast we do. By continuing to put out quality content from the world's most qualified educators, we stand to re-brand education in the media as innovative and forward-thinking. We also have an advertising mission, designed to bring together and highlight the most innovative brands in education today. You can read more about that at EdReach.us/advertising.
Daniel's Responsibilities at EdReach:
Content and People Management:
As Editor in Chief, Daniel creates unique media campaigns for EdReach, that includes 100+ contributors. Each channel on EdReach has their own specialty, so Daniel can mobilize many of the EdReach contributors to create content at many of the US, Australian, and European ed tech conferences. Each contributor is mobilized to:
Running the EdReach Executive Team
Daniel oversees a Business Manager and a Chief Innovation Manager, that help EdReach produce content, while also connecting EdReach to some of education's most influential players.
Daniel is individually responsible for producing and designing:
TechSmith's Chalkstar to Rockstar
Flipped Learning Network Podcast
Professional Development Workshops and Presentations
Teacher Integration Projects
Classroom Initiatives
Grants and Awards:
As owner and operator of Redfern Fitness Personal Training, I employed 2 people and guided my Chicago clientele through personal regimens of health, nutritional, and exercise science.
Living in Vermont and with my first degree, I felt I was now able to pursue my own interests. This experience is what helped me become a life-long learner.


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Red Phoenix has the skills in research, business processes, customer service, real estate and Feng Shui to truly make change happen.
By assisting others to achieve their dreams, we're able to reach our own. Every client becomes a trusted partner in success, a stepping stone to a better future for everyone.
When you are ready for more, Red Phoenix is there to guide you through.
Dean French is the contributor on Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology for the Wellbeing Astrology annual magazine. Click here to read 2016's article and more.
Dean French is a Master of Feng Shui, founder and principal of Red Phoenix with 20 years' of study and over 14 years of consulting and teaching experience in Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology.
By using a combination of disciplines, continuing studies with both local and international masters, and a 'test, review, refine' approach to his consultations, Dean is able to achieve the best possible results for his clients.
Dean has formal qualifications in industrial chemistry with the majority of his early career focussed on mining explosives – Research & Development, manufacturing, ISO 9000 Quality Assurance and training systems. Working individually and on teams of professionals, he has been involved with all levels of management – from literally "at the coal face" to executive committees.
In the last few years of his time in the mining explosives industry, Dean travelled the Asia-Pacific region, identifying areas of improvement and implementing new systems and processes.
Through spending time travelling Asia, Dean developed an interest in Feng Shui and Eastern philosophy, and dedicated himself to further study beginning here in Australia then expanding to include many internationally recognised Feng Shui Masters. Dean has studied, tested and mastered a number of traditional Feng Shui disciplines, including Flying Star, Xuan Kong Da Gua, Qi Men Dun Jia, Ba Zhai and Four Pillars Astrology.
This naturally led to involvement in property planning, development and design; culminating in the decision in 2010 to obtain a property sales license. Since then, Dean has assisted in many successful sales campaigns for happy vendors as part of a thriving Feng Shui consultancy practice. Dean's passion is helping his clients achieve their dreams, especially in the property market, whether that's building their dream home or increasing their yield against market expectations.


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I don't know about you, but teaching fractions in third grade was always a tough concept for some students, while others picked up on it super fast. It is definitely one of those concepts that need to have concrete learning practices in place when it is introduced. I have used pizzas, fraction bars, pies, pretzel rods, and more to get the idea across, and usually most of those hands-on manipulatives caused either loose fraction pieces we found months later – or crumbs.
When I received a fun email from Brigantine Media asking if I would like to review a copy of a new book they are carrying all about teaching fractions with legos, I was intrigued. And when they sweetened the pot to offer a matching free book to one of my lucky readers, I immediately agreed {you all know how much I love giving you free materials when I can}. 🙂
The book is called Teaching Fractions using LEGO Bricks by Dr. Shirley Disseler and is super fun!
It covers Parts of a Fraction, Equivalent Fractions, Adding and Subtracting Fraction with Like and Unlike Denominators, Mixed Numbers, and more!
Each lesson gives you the learning objectives and suggested number and sizes of bricks. This is super helpful in prepping the supplies before you actually teach the lesson. You can make baggies of the bricks per student, pair of students, or even small groups.
Then the lesson is broken down into 2 parts:
Part 1 is modeling and showing the students how the idea works.
Part 2 is when students get hands-on practice while you monitor the learning.
One personal tip I would like to add which may help in your classroom that a very wise math specialist shared with me eons ago: Always allow the students to "play" with the manipulatives before beginning the activity. They are going to play anyway, so by giving them specific time to do it, it allows them to get it out of their system. Set a timer for 2 minutes and allow the students to play with their LEGOS. When the timer goes off, all materials are placed in a pile on the desk out of direct reach and the toys now become learning tools and should be used accordingly. This one small tip has helped me countless times from students just wanting to play with learning materials the entire time.
The Brick Math Series also has student versions as well, which is fun for journaling and also has LEGO templates on the worksheet pages to color, which is helpful if you don't have enough bricks, or just want additional concrete learning supplements.
There are also several other titles in the series, along with some accompanying YouTube tutorials which would be awesome for center activities! Here is one example for adding fractions:
Super fun, right?
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Winter is here, but that does not mean, we should stop working out outside even if it is cold. I love running and doing bodyweight exercises outside since it is more challenging, and I like breathing that cold fresh air.
The only thing you need to keep in mind is to wear the right winter workout gear. If you carry the right type of clothes, you can have safe and enjoyable training even on the coldest days.
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By: Alison Cole
Sewing machines are one of the great inventions credited with transforming the economies of global societies. In 1851 that Isaac Merritt Singer, after studying a poorly working example, spent $40 and 11 days to develop a practical sewing machine that used an up and down mechanism. The first Singer sewing machine was introduced for sale across the United States that same year and the company became the primary manufacturer and seller of sewing machines within two years.
Initially, sewing machines were manufactured for garment factory production lines. The industrial sewing machines are generally designed to perform a specific sewing function such as embroidery or sewing straight stitches. Machines with different functions are used to complete clothing items in a production line.
Marketing sewing machines to individuals didn't begin until 1889, allowing for women to have the means to create clothing for their family without the labor-intensive hand stitching. The domestic sewing machine used in the home is manufactured to perform many tasks from sewing straight or zigzag stitches and the creation of buttonholes, as well as stitching buttons on to the piece of clothing.
Sewing machines have been mass produced worldwide for more than two-hundred years. As a result, the wide variety of styles and manufacturers make antique sewing machines a favorite collectible. Some of the most favorite antique machines include working miniatures that were salesmen's samples that doubled as child's sewing machines specifically for use by young girls, since they were expected to learn how to sew.
All modern sewing machines run on electricity, while their predecessors were powered by a hand crank or a foot pedal operation known as a treadle. All sewing machines feature mechanical parts, however today a sewing machine that is not computerized, is referred to as a mechanical sewing machine. Electronic sewing machines sew faster and smoother while giving a better stitch. Computerized sewing machines are able to perform many standard functions for the home seamstress more efficiently and make embroidering a simple task. The price for basic, mechanical sewing machines for the home starts at $70; added features push prices up to $1,200. Computerized sewing machine pricing can start around $400 for the home machines, with top of the line models running as high as $5,000.
Most sewing machines are well built and will last for many years with only a few parts needing replacement. A great number of antique sewing machines are still in operation, but parts can be hard to find if the company is no longer in business. Typically, the manufacturer is the best location for sewing machine parts, but there are also many companies specializing in sewing machine part replacements.
For more than two centuries, innovators have been sewing themselves into the fabric of our world's economy by answering the creativity needs of the home seamstress and major designers. The human need for textiles and continued economic gain ensures that the sewing machine will continue to evolve.
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Goat Burgers
There are various ways of preparing goat meat and one of them is preparing goat burgers. It is one amazing way of ensuring that you get to savour the true sweetness of the goat meat. The recipe is quite simple given that goat meat preparation is not a complex task. Apart from the usual cooking tips on seasoning and the use of medium heat unless the recipe states otherwise, there is no other complexity that you have to deal with when preparing goat meat. For the goat burgers, there are no exotic spices used. This is to ensure that the meat retains its original flavour. However, onions and sweet peppers are used to increase the moisture of the lean meat patty that is low in fat. The other spices can be added according to your own preferences.
The main ingredients include ground goat, one chopped purple onion, one small sweet red pepper, one sweet orange, one ground black pepper, one dash of lemon juice and salt to taste. Other spices such as tomato, purple onion, and coriander can be added if at all you deem them necessary. Otherwise, they are not mandatory.
Mix the peppers, onions and ground meat in one large bowl. Add salt to taste. From this mixture, mould four meat patties with each having a thumb-shaped marking on the top. This allows for the even cooking of the meat. After that, you can place these meat patties on the grill. They should be placed directly above the heat. The patties should be allowed to cook for a reasonable period of time and then turned to allow for even cooking. The burgers should be grilled until they achieve the desired taste and shape. They are then served as hamburgers, Ciabatta rolls, or pita pockets. Alternatively, they can be wrapped up in lettuce and served. Any compliments can be added. It is quite simple as long as the ingredients are properly used.


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Cultural Appropriation
Let's talk about cultural appropriation. When I was a teenager, I attended Rugby School, a posh public school (Americans – that's a private school in your lingo) in the middle of the UK. When I was there I was treated like shit by students and teachers alike, because I didn't come from the same rich privileged background as they did. I was never allowed to fit in, even if I tried to modify my behaviour to be more like them, I was always the outsider. Eventually I realised that I had no desire to fit in with that group of people and to this day I still despise the attitude of those people.
Skip forward to the modern day and there's this concept called "cultural appropriation" which suggests that you're not allowed to do anything if it's something which is part of some culture which you were not born into (the one currently getting my goat is that supposedly I'm not allowed dreadlocks because I'm not black). this to me reeks of the same privilege and exclusion I experienced at school.
I am in favour of freedom of expression. Even in situations where that freedom causes people to become offended (It is impossible to produce anything which is universally inoffensive). The concept of cultural appropriation only serves to segregate people. Some of the best things in the field of human endeavour have come about through a blending of culture and the emergence of a new culture from that merger.
I mean, shit, if white people hadn't used Black blues musical influences there would be no rock and roll. almost all of the music that people listen to in the west these days is of Black origin. I'd hazard a guess that the Balti would not be a thing if not for Pakistani and British cultures merging. And to quote my friend Patrick: "'Without cultural appropriation, there would be precious little culture,' said somebody sometime, and they were right… I for one am glad we nicked numerals from Arabs so we don't have to work through that I, II, III shit."
So when people look down on others for appropriating their culture, my attitude is "go fuck yourself". People are free to do whatever the fuck they like, in whichever way they see fit, and nobody owns any part of any culture.


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Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes
4 baking potatoes, well scrubbed
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt to taste
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Rub potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and wrap tightly in foil. Place the potatoes into a slow cooker, cover, and cook on High for 4 1/2 to 5 hours, or on Low for 7 1/2 to 8 hours until tender.
To make the Piggy Potatoes, make the baked potatoes and top with butter, sour cream, salt, pepper, Pulled Pork (recipe here), Cheese Sauce (recipe here), chow chow, bacon and BBQ Sauce.
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Holiday apartments and day spa with on-site bar and restaurant located on the beautiful island of Grenada in the West Indies.
La Heliconia Holiday Apartments & Day Spa offers a flexible range of 14 well equipped, self-contained apartments with a choice of 6 different layouts. Ten apartments have private, ocean-view verandas and patios to capture the sun and cool tropical sea breezes. All apartments have free high-speed wifi internet access.
We are situated close to Prickly Bay (a 5 minute shuttle ride) and other south coast marinas. We are 2 minutes away from the international airport and a short ride from our famous medical school at St. George's University. We offer special discounted rates to students at St. George's University.
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Our Superior Two-bedroom Apartment is ideal for large families and equipped with top of the line amenities for a family holiday. Each bedroom features a queen size bed with large closet storage and a gorgeous contemporary bathroom suite.
The tastefully decorated open-plan layout encompasses the lounge and the kitchen / dining area to maximize the space for comfortable and sociable living. Two large sofa-beds in the lounge can accommodate up to four additional guests if required A large spacious veranda overlooks the Caribbean Sea.
The kitchen / dining area will help you feel at home with the comfort of all your household amenities. These include a fridge freezer, a large four-burner stove, microwave oven, blender, kettle, toaster, coffee maker, a wide range of kitchen utensils and glassware and a beautiful 6 seater mahogany dining table set.
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Facilities include free wifi, 32'' flat screen TV, digital safe and two queen size beds in one bedroom, bedside lamps, ceiling fans over each bed, A/C, balcony and large walk in shower.
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They are equipped with a fridge, coffee maker, microwave, and all the amenities such as air-conditioning, TV, telephone, internet, room service and dining table.
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Great Outdoors: Play in Your New Metro Little Rock Backyard
Metro Little Rock is a true hidden gem for so many reasons, but the area's natural beauty and plentiful ways to immerse yourself in it is by far our crown jewel.
Metro Little Rock: From A to Z
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9 Fun-Filled Events Highlight All That Central Arkansas Has to Offer
Metro Little Rock looks forward each year to these can't-miss events.
4 Places in Metro Little Rock to Find Down Home Cookin'
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The 12-county Metro Little Rock region has a population of more than 1,000,000. Here are a few more details you need to know about your new hometown.


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Bad Spellers of the World: UNTIE!
Here's my latest roundup of spelling fails. They're easy to find. In stores, on signs outside stores, on the highways, and especially, social media. Each time I write about this topic, I fear it may be the final edition. Yet somehow, within a few weeks there's a whole new batch. Still, I'm thankful I have enough to fill a column. Like the man said on Facebook, "Don't take it for granite."
Another well-meaning soul had some good advice for our young people who might question the value of staying in school. She wrote, "Bad people can take your money and your style, but they can't take away your brian." What if you don't know anyone named Brian?
Referring to a child who had done well in his schooling, a proud mom wrote, "I think they should give him a trophy or a plague." (I'd definitely go with the trophy.)
Not everyone is happy with their child's school. Another mom wrote, "This teacher makes the homework too hard. I wish she would give the instructions in plane English!" (She could begin by making sure everyone's seat was in the upright position).
A new parent was happy to post a picture of twin babies, reminding us to be extra careful when spelling names. "We are so proud of our little ones! Our son is Michael and our daughter is Dense." (Give her time, she'll grow out of it).
It is quite common for folks to share their medical woes online, because we all want to know, right? Like that guy with "carpool tunnel syndrome." Or the one who had to get his "prostitute gland" removed. One woman can no longer enjoy pizza because she is "lactose and tolerant." Still another said she missed a doctor's appointment. She wrote, "I can't remember anything anymore. I wish I was like my husband. He has a pornographic memory." (He could not be reached for comment.)
Politics is another hot topic on social media. One writer commented that a certain politician was "setting a bad president." (If true, that is not unprecedented.)
Another political figure was criticized for being a "Communist synthesizer who should be tired in court." (Maybe he's worn out from playing all that Communist music.)
And one commenter was unhappy with a court verdict. "We need to replace these panty waste judges!"
Some folks like to comment about what they have watched on television. Like the man who said he had seen too many commercials about "reptile dysfunction." Or the one who said he was glad to see people getting arrested for "Fonzie schemes." And why, a woman wrote, must the TV weather forecaster talk so much about the "Golf of Mexico?" (Don't we have enough golf in the USA?)
Speaking of the weather, one guy said he couldn't wait for spring to get here. "I don't like having to drive on ice and snot," he wrote. Yes sir, I don't like the slippery stuff either.
After watching a famous actress win an award, one woman was not pleased. She wrote, "I am not a fan of Nicole Kidman. She used to be in that Church of Cosmetology." (I had no idea she was one of those cosmetologists. I'll bet Tom Cruise made her style his hair).
One of Blake Shelton's big fans would probably like to re-do a Facebook post after his recent magazine front cover. "People magazine got it right this time," she wrote. "Blake truly is the Sexist Man Alive."
We all like to reminisce about our childhood. One grandmother complained about kids today, always buying new clothes. "We had to wear hammy downs!" she wrote. "That's all I had in my droors." (I wonder if she was talking about my old friend, Chester Droors?)
The list goes on: writing about an upcoming election, one man wrote, "It don't make no differents. It's 61, or half dozen of the other." Another asked, "If somebody else is driving my car, can the police hold me reliable?" Then there's the guy who said, "My son don't even know what KFC stands for. I had to tell him it's Kentucky Fired Chicken." (Now we know the secret recipe: it's Kentucky fire).
Still, my favorite spelling fail tale has to be the one shared in a text message between mother and daughter. The daughter was reporting on the outcome of a big date. Her boyfriend had popped the question, but she made one major spelling error. She texted, "Mom, the date is over, and I just want to tell you: I am ENRAGED!" Mom replied, "I am so sorry. I never liked him anyway."
Until next time, "fill free" to send me your favorite spelling fails. When in doubt, "air" on the side of caution. As always, I'm at your disposable.


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New Cookbooks for Christmas – Get These on Your List Now!
There is no world in which there's such a thing as too many cookbooks – the foodie in your life will love getting some new cookbooks for Christmas!
Foodies must be the easiest people in the world to buy gifts for – nothing makes us happier than a new cookbook for Christmas. Like I said, it's never too early to start your Christmas list.
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Pistachio Ice Cream
My pistachio ice cream is the perfect shade of green for the Christmas dessert selection. Use my pistachio paste recipe to whip this up quickly at home.
A couple of weeks back I shared my recipe for pistachio paste with you.
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Christmas Treats – Orange and Fennel Processor Shortbread
This Orange and Fennel Processor Shortbread is another very quick and delicious recipe to add to your Christmas repertoire.
There's only 14 more sleeps to go until the big day and kitchens all around the world are humming.
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Rosewater and Pistachio Marshmallows
Okay – it's now officially less than a month until Christmas. I'm often not the most organised person and, in years past, I have had the excuse of kids school commitments to fall back on when the season has snuck up on me, but not any more.
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December In My Kitchen & a Christmas Recipe for Cheery Cherry Chutney
Well, my lovelies, I'm really going for broke with a third "In My Kitchen" post in as many months. This is all the brainchild of Celia over at Fig Jam and Lime Cordial and if you wander over there you can check out what my friends have in their kitchens this month too! As I'm running out of time to post before the break and because I really wanted to share this with you, I'm also including a recipe from my kitchen – just scroll down to the end of the post for it.
When my US friend Dianne Jacob arrived here last month to speak at our conference, she bought me a lovely surprise – a goodie bag of treats that she thought I might not find here in Australia. Among them were these two Microplanes. These laser-cut and wickedly sharp graters are an absolute must-have for any serious cook and I did not have either of these models. In fact, I hadn't even seen the large grater in the stores here so they were both a welcome addition to my gadget drawer. I already had the bandaids – and it was just as well, as I needed them after the first time I used this gift.
Dianne included in her gift a container of dried "plumcots". These are plums which have been crossed with apricots. I've never seen them here at all and am wondering if there is a whole new crop out there that we could be growing. They are quite delicious and I'm looking forward to trying them out in my next chicken tagine dish.
I'll put my hand up here and admit to being afraid of these big boys. They are dried Ancho Chillis and were also a gift from Dianne. I know that the larger the chilli, the milder the taste, but I'm still intimidated. If anyone has any suggestions for me to use them – safely – I'm all ears.
We had some friends over for a few drinks the other day and David and Kath brought me this glorious bunch of Lemon Balm and Kangaroo Paw. It is still gracing the bookshelf and perfuming the air – thanks, guys.
It is cherry season here in the Adelaide Hills and we can pick them by the bucket-load at the moment. If you are a local, just look for the signs on the side of the roads and support your local growers. When you've got your bucket full of cherries try this little treat out – my Christmas Cheery Cherry Chutney. Like most of my cooking, it is easy to prepare (although I suggest you invest in a cherry stoner), is the perfect accompaniment for the season and a delicious way to tart up all of those left-over meats.
Christmas Cheery Cherry Chutney
- 1 kg pitted fresh cherries
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup finely chopped candied ginger
- 2 level Tbsp powdered ginger
- 2 level Tbsp Chinese five spice powder
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2-3/4 whole nutmeg freshly grated
- Place all ingredients in heavy based saucepan, cover, place over medium heat and bring to the boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook until soft and thickened.
- Remove cinnamon stick, cool, store in clean jars in the fridge.
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Christmas Comes to Adelaide Central Market – Some of my Favourites of the Season
Once again I'm unsure as to how it has happened, but December is rushing past me at a breakneck pace and I'm pretty sure I'm on a collision course with Christmas which is going to end fairly unpleasantly if I don't pull my finger out. With that in mind, yesterday I took myself down the hill to the Adelaide Central Market and at least made an effort to wrap my head around the impending food binge. I had a bit of a wander around looking for some specialties of the season and thought I might share a few of them here with you.
I don't know about you, but Christmas isn't Christmas here without a huge lump of ham on the bone taking up vast amounts of space in the fridge and appearing at every possible ingesting opportunity for a week or two. (Never store your ham in the plastic. Wrap it in a tea towel or an old pillowcase turned inside out which has been dipped in acidulated water – 4 cups water: 2 tbsp vinegar- and thoroughly wrung out, changing every day or two.) We are particularly spoiled for choice in this department at the Adelaide Central Market and I am struggling to choose between two especially.
Barbara Knoll at Barossa Fine Foods ,of course, has their splendid award-winning ham but did you know it also comes in a delicious orange glaze all ready for you to bake.
Sometimes timing is just everything in this world, isn't it? Such was the case when I popped in on Tony O'Connell of O'Connell's Meats just as they were pulling out this magnificent haul of double-smoked hams from the smoker. Tony will be using these in a carving demo at the Adelaide Central Market stage on Friday (14th Dec.) afternoon and the smell is guaranteed to drive you wild.
Poultry is another protein that will be on our table on the big day and I've opted for one of Saskia Beer's fine birds boned and stuffed, from Feast Fine Foods. A goose is one of the more traditional birds to eat at this time of year in Europe, but not so much here. If you fancy changing your traditions around a bit you can pick up a splendid goose from Marino Meats at $19.95 per kilo and then toddle over to Lucia's and buy some French goose fat with which to baste it.
For those who want to stick with the traditional poultry, but only have a few to feed or simply can't face the idea of a whole bird the lovely Frank, at Vegas Poultry , has the perfect alternative – free-range turkey chops! Sling them on the barbecue and you're done!
Edible centre-pieces hold quite an attraction for me and this cake-pop Christmas cake can certainly make dessert a much simpler affair. You'll find these at The Providore and they can be made as simple – or as huge – as you want. Too easy!
A couple of foodie-type gifts caught my eye, too.
These gorgeous blue and white ceramic pots of imported artisan Stilton available from Say Cheese are sure to make the cheese-lover in your life very happy indeed. And for last minute, emergency gifts how about a big bag of white chocolate rocky road from The Providore?


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You will have heard of the recent flooding in Pakistan with, at current figures, possibly 8 million people affected. Please as a minimum pray for your brothers and sisters there. If you want to give financially I can give you contact details.
The photos below were sent to me by Pastor Ravi Daniel, (I do not know how many are his own), I continue in his own words:
Floods caused by a week of heavy rain have killed many thousands people in Pakistan's northwest and rescuers battled .
Please send your help and support to affected people with Flood your small contribution provide big help .They need a basic things Food , Water and shelter , and they are Cry for help ..
Many Thousands people loss there every things in this Flood , people loss there lifes , there childrens , there releatives and loss there Cows and other Animals and loss the works homes and lost there basic things of Life. The floods have washed away homes, crops, livestock, and critical infrastructure.
In response to this disaster, Our team has established a fund to provide flood survivors with urgently needed items, such as food, bottled water, medicine, tents, baby formula and diapers. "There is now a real danger of the spread of water-borne diseases like diarrhoea, asthma, skin allergies and perhaps cholera in these areas
"People Cry for Help"
Flood in Pakistan 2010. According to UN, more than 3000 people died and 20 million people are homeless now and are on the road, 200 thousands animals died in this flood. Now more people are dying with different diseases specially children, people are dying because they have no food to eat, no place to live, no clean water, no medicine. Flood in Pakistan destroyed everything; millions of people lost their everything in this flood. Would you like to donate anything, for food, milk, medicine, many children lost their parents and many parents lost their children. You can donate for these Flood Affected families in Pakistan .
We are Collecting help for poor people who are affected with Flood and loss there homes and every thing in Flood.
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How can you tell a virus versus an allergy? Well, it really isn't that hard. What you need to do is take the time and look at the symptoms. Is it something that's occurring during an allergy season? Is it something that's occurring for a longer period of time and not going away? Is there an infection that needs to be dealt with? All of these things have to be looked into. Doctors often have to ask questions and get what we call a history. Try to find out what's going on, because it isn't always crystal clear what the problem is. Again, it's something that we look at, and we figure out, but it does take time.
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PUBLIC ART: Bison Makes Okoboji Appearance
A giant bison was spotted over Iowa Lakeside Laboratory during the Okoboji Winter Games Saturday.
Judy Hemphill photographed the 237 volunteers that made up the 150 x 100 foot creature as part of the seventh annual People's Art Project.
Last year, volunteers had a hoot creating a snowy owl for the same cause.


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As of today, September 10th, the year has brought many challenges and setbacks in terms of the current climate crisis. The negotiations in Copenhagen didn't bring any significant commitments from world leaders and millions of barrels of oil continue to devastate wildlife habitats along the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic coast. Arctic sea ice is melting at a record pace and landslides are washing away mountainsides in Central America.
because the world needs to knowSeptember 10, 2010 by Andrew Baerthel, Category: News & EventsTags: 10-10-10, 350.org, Blog Action Day, sustainability | Comments (4)
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350.org: Uniting for Climate Action
October 24th is the day for Climate Change Action. Scientists tell us that 350 parts per million of CO2 in our atmosphere is the safe limit for humanity. The current level is 387. The United Nations will soon be hosting it's annual meetings on climate change in Copenhagen with the intent of creating a "comprehensive, ambitious and fair international climate change deal." This year, many organizations have banded together to give citizens of the planet a voice as these discussions are going on. The organization is known as 350.
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American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Okay, I'll be brutally honest. Sometimes I'm a skimmer. Sometimes I just really get so invested in a book that I skip paragraphs so that I can learn what happens next. It's a really bad habit that I'm trying to fix.
There is one book that I've read, however, that sucked me in so solidly that I read every sing word and lingered on all of them. This is that book. In fact, when I read this book, instead of rushing through it eagerly, I was so invested and interested and everything that I would put the book down for days after each chapter because I just really really didn't want it to end. To some people it might sound a little backwards that the book that I love the most is one that took ages to read. But it's how it happened.
I have read American Gods three times now. And each time, it was even better, and more full of hidden bits of truth and secrets. The very first time I read American Gods, I was in Ireland for six months. I was already surrounded by this feeling of magic behind the leaves of the world, and the hope that maybe I would see a fairy over the next hill. Reading a tale of Gods in our world while living in a place where there were surely fairies was intense. Magical. Wonderful.
But you don't have to be in Ireland to feel the magic in this book. Okay, maybe magic is a strange word.... Power? Mysticism? It definitely instills a sense of mystery, of pondering. It is not a happy magic. It's a magic that drinks your darkness and eats you up in the night.
I highly recommend this book. In fact, if someone comes into the store and asks for a book recommendation, this is my second choice. (My first is Good Omens, because it's lighter, and sometimes people just don't have energy for a book that pulls you alllll the way in.) But if you are a fan of Neil Gaiman at ALL, you must read this book.
Also, side note, if you read this book once and liked it, you should probably read it again. It's now available in the 'Author's Preferred Text' version, which is how Neil wishes it had be done the first time around. So you should read that version for sure!!


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In what seems to be becoming a trend, the Star Wars franchise steamroller has lost another director. Colin Trevorrow has stepped down as director of Star Wars: Episode IX, the concluding chapter in the trilogy that began with The Force Awakens (2015) and continues with this year's The Last Jedi (due out in December).
Trevorrow had previously directed the surprise mega-hit Jurassic World (2015), which unexpectedly became the fourth-highest grossing movie of all time. For his accomplished use of visual effects, comedy and action, Trevorrow seemed a reasonable choice for the third new main-sequence Star Wars movie, but the choice was criticised since Jurassic World was not exactly the smartest movie ever made, and lacked a lot of heart. Trevorrow certainly didn't have the indie cred of Rian Johnson (who's directed The Last Jedi) or the proven track record of J.J. Abrams (who directed The Force Awakens).
Trevorrow stepping down isn't quite as disastrous as the situation with the Han Solo spin-off movie, which lost its directors halfway through filming, with Ron Howard stepping in to finish the movie off. However, Episode IX is already in pre-production, with shooting have been expected to start at the end of this year or the start of the next in order to hit its (already ambitious) May 2019 release date, so a new director will need to be found quickly.
One possibility is that J.J. Abrams might be willing to step in. He's produced several movies but has not got a directing gig lined up at present. Apparently he was interested in helming a fourth Star Trek movie, but Paramount seem to have put the franchise on hold whilst they debate what happened with the disappointing performance of Star Trek Beyond. Rian Johnson is also going to be wrapped up in post on The Last Jedi up until release day, so might not be willing to take on this project.
It'll be interesting to see who picks up the baton. Episode IX will conclude the trilogy that started with The Force Awakens and will resolve - if only for a time - the stories of Rey, Poe Dameron, Finn, Kylo Ren, the First Order and the Resistance (not to mention Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca and others). Taking on that story and making it would could be a tall order.
Tuesday, 5 September 2017
STAR WARS EPISODE IX loses its director
2 comments:
- Phil Monks said...
No word from either camp as to why he left?
- 5 September 2017 at 23:35:00 GMT
- The Writer said...
"Creative differences"-- likely his script was pretty weak, since they brought in Jack Thorne to overhaul it. Trevorrow's writing work on Jurassic World wasn't as strong as his directing work there, and it seems as though he has a hard time letting go of certain darlings.
Or it could have something to do with the faceplant of The Book of Henry this year.
- 7 September 2017 at 15:33:00 GMT
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There are so many beautiful country gardens in Australia and many highly talented gardeners and garden designers. The wide variety of climatic conditions, altitudes and soil types allow for a huge variation in gardens and the size of country gardens is only limited by the time required to maintain them. During our sojourn in Victoria from 2009 to 2014 , we were lucky enough to visit a large number of gardens through the Australian Open Gardens Scheme and local garden festivals , including the Castlemaine and District Festival of Gardens Inc. and the Dandenongs Garden Festival. Fortunately, it is still possible to visit these gardens through these local festivals and Open Gardens Victoria has taken up where the Australian Open Garden Scheme left off, though the number of open gardens is greatly reduced. Some properties have since been sold or are up for sale and some are or have become accommodation, so it is still possible to visit most of them, even if it does cost a bomb! I guess at least you get them to yourselves, rather than having to contend with huge crowds! Because this post is so large, I have divided it into two sections:
Part 1 : Beechmont; Westport; Bringalbit; Corinella Country House; and The Garden Vineyard
Part 2 : Villa Lettisier; Barb and Pete's Garden; Musk Farm; and Lixouri
12 Mernda Rd Olinda (3km from Olinda) 4.05 Ha (of which the garden is 2.3 hectares)Illustrated map from Open Gardens visit.
We visited this lovely garden on the 11th October 2009, as part of the Dandenongs Garden Festival: Inspiring in Spring, and it certainly was! At the time, it was owned by Simon and Marcia Begg, who bought the hilltop garden with its 1970s house and separate 2 bedroom cottage in January 1997.The flat area on the north side of the house already had established garden beds containing viburnums, rhododendrons, edgeworthii, camellias, magnolias, cornus and other exotics. There were a number of large native and exotic trees including Mountain Ash (Eucalyptus regnans); Blackwood Wattle (Acacia melanoxylon); a very tall Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera); a Bunya Bunya Pine and Hoop Pine and 8o year old Beech trees of the Fagus and Nothofagus genera, hence the name: 'Beechmont'. Marcia and Simon were keen to collect as many beeches from both genera as possible.Most of their initial efforts were directed to the south side of the house, converting an old horse paddock to sweeping lawns and garden beds with strong vistas and focal points and a natural progression from one are to the next. At the front of the house, a blue crystal-glazed porcelain urn marks the top of a serpentine rill (pebble water run), which flows down the hill to a large reflective pond.They raised many of the plants themselves, including shrubs, cottage garden plants and Vireya rhododendrons. Garden beds are heavily mulched and watered by drip irrigation. An irrigation bore, installed in 2004, was a godsend during the drought and is supplemented by large rain water tanks.In 2002, they remodelled the old tennis court on the north side of the house into a walled garden with a central pond and perennial borders, affectionately dubbing the project 'the SKI garden' ('Spending the Kids Inheritance'). The old tennis court fence is clothed in clematis and wisteria. The entrance is marked with the owners' initials. The walled garden is connected to the South Garden by the Blueberry Avenue, which contains scented plants and a daphne collection.In 2006, the nursery was replaced with a parterre garden, inspired by Alice In Wonderland. Hedged flower beds in the shape of card suits (hearts, diamonds, clubs and spades) frame a central garden bed with a terracotta urn. Two recently-released Wollemi Pines, Wollemi nobilis, were planted in the north and south lawn. Smaller beds were extended to get the proportions right in the garden and the hen yard became another Vireya garden. In 2009. a new shade house and propogation bed for vireyas was built.Other features of the garden include: a hidden secret garden; a wheel parterre; a native garden with spectacular views as far as the Mornington Peninsula on a clear day; a South African bed; a rare plants bed; a bed of maples and deciduous azaleas; a rockery with small ponds and quirky sculptures throughout the garden.In November 2012, the Beggs sold to Cherrie Miriklis, the owner of Flowers Vasette, the well-known Fitzroy florist (http://flowersvasette.com.au/). Read her story on : http://www.yarravalleymagazine.com.au/beechmont-olinda/.
The house, now known as Beechmont Garden Retreat, is used for luxury accommodation. See : http://www.vrgetaways.com.au/beechmont-gardens/.
74 Ferrier Rd New Gisborne 1.6 ha (4 acres) 3km to Gisborne; 52 km to Melbourne CBD.
Set at the foot of Mt. Macedon, Westport is another lovely garden to visit in the Spring-time. We discovered this garden on 8th September 2014. At the time, it was owned by Neil Robertson, who was the National Executive Officer of the Australian Open Gardens Scheme from 1990 to 2010. He did have the property on the market in October 2014, so I don't know if he still owns it. His forebears by marriage, the Ferrier-Hamiltons, were the original squatters in the area in the 1840s and when Thomas Ferrier-Hamilton died, he left each child 80 acres of land. His son, Vereker, who married Neil's Great Aunt Nina, in 1898, built a country house on his portion. Vereker and Nina were keen gardeners and planted many trees, which still exist today: pines on the Western boundary; oaks lining the driveway; pinoaks near the house; a weeping elm; a large collection of Arbutus and a grove of silver birches, as well as thousands of daffodils, some bred by Alister Clark.Neil bought Westport from a cousin 32 years ago. The house had been let for 25 years and the middle storey of the original garden had disappeared, except for 5 camellias, a couple of rhododendrons, a winter woodbine and roses. Over the past 30 years, Neil planted more trees, shrubs and bulbs within the framework of the old garden, defined by the mature trees. Shrubberies screen garden rooms, creating surprise and illusion across the flat site. Plants had to cope with poor drainage, frosts, hot Summers and hot, dry northerly winds.Shrubs include : camellias, viburnums, daphne, spireae, magnolis, forsythias, Winter woodbine, wintersweet, chaenomeles and lots of old roses! There are hellebores and masses of bulbs- daffodils, muscari and bluebells.And lots of pot plants.3a.Bringalbit
512 Sidonia Rd Sidonia via Kyneton 4 ha garden Susan Fox Ph (03) 5423 7223
We first discovered this lovely garden on 6th September 2009, as part of the annual Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival, then stayed here in a delightful old rustic cottage on the weekend of the 6th – 7th June 2014. This historic property on the granite hills, 18 km north of Kyneton, is owned by the Fox family and has an 1870s granite homestead and 10 acres (4 ha) of parkland and garden, developed over 130 years. Here is Susan's map of the property, which hangs on the wall of the cottage, as well as photos of Susan and her dogs.
Originally 1263 acres of land, the property was settled by John Apperley in 1858. Between 1866 and 1877, the current homestead was built in stages by John Lang, starting in 1871. William Fysh, who owned the property between 1887 and 1908, landscaped the lake and planted the surrounding parkland with oaks, deodars, pine windbreaks and poplar stands. Exotic trees surround the ornamental lake, which looks beautiful in December with its pink and white water lilies in flower. The walk down to the lake is enhanced by a mass planting of deep roses, salvias and agapanthus on the embankment of the old tennis court. The 1km long driveway is lined with Mahogany Gums.The Fox family bought the property in 1990 and restored the house and garden. There were no garden beds, so they developed a paddock on the northern side of the house into a garden, containing a crab apple walk, a quince walk, shrubs and perennial borders, a vegetable garden, an olive grove and an orchard. They used lichen covered honey-colored stone, quarried on the property, to build walls, steps and terraces.Susan is an artist and her touch can be seen in perennial border at the front of the house, which has a blue-and-grey colour scheme with lavenders, delphiniums and forget-me-nots. Cecile Brunner, Iceberg and Sea Foam roses climb up the verandah poles. Round the back of the house, stone walls edge a lavender garden with rose standards of Penelope and Delicata, under-planted with shrub rose, Honey Flow, and David Austin's Mary Rose. The north-facing sunny terrace beds are filled with roses, lavenders, dianthus and gaura and edged with the silver-foliaged Snow-in-Summer. An arbour, covered with a Mme Alfred Carrière rose, leads to a scented garden, surrounded by lilac, and a parterre of santolina, set off by a weeping white hawthorne. I would love to see this garden in Summer for all its old roses! There was still an old bloom of Souvenir de St Anne during our Winter stay (1st photo below).The 50 metre long Crab Apple Walk rises from a double perennial border of mauve, white and pink Spring blooms, followed by white and blue agapanthus, lemon evening primroses and red hot pokers in Summer. The 60 metre long Quince Walk is spectacular in Spring (flowers) and Autumn (fruit and Autumn foliage) and leads to an old gate overlooking the Cobaw Hills. The daffodil walk is a highlight in September and leads to an original stone shed, shaded by an huge old evergreen oak, Quercus canariensis. There are many pots of succulents on the blue stands next to the shed and beside the house. Peacocks, guinea fowl, bantams and chooks free-range the garden, while cats snooze in the sun on the cottage verandah and long-horned Highland Cattle and black-faced sheep graze the surrounding paddocks. The old chook house is smothered by Lamarque, a lemony-scented Noisette rose. Bringalbit has an historic old shearing shed, numerous farm buildings and a range of self-contained accommodation options. We stayed in the Gardeners Cottage beside the main house (a very reasonable tariff of $115 per night) and the décor was delightfully eclectic and quaint! I would highly recommend staying there! There is also self-contained accommodation in the Shearers' Shack and Woolshed Hill House and for a bit of old-fashioned luxury, bed-and-breakfast in the grand old house. The website has a terrific video about the house and garden. The garden and shearing shed are available for weddings, parties and corporate functions. It is also open to the public every weekend 10am-4pm and weekdays by appointment at $5 per head. If you are visiting during the Kyneton Daffodil Festival, it is also worth visiting nearby 'Corinella':
3b. Corinella Country House
998 Kyneton-Metcalfe Rd Green Hill Ph (03) 5423 2474 or 0438 269 651
First farmed in the 1870s and owned by Sue and Steve Wright, the 130 year old house has been fully restored and is now a guest house. Self-catering and bed-and-breakfast options are available. See: http://www.corinella.net/. The 2 acre garden has no lawn, just gravel paths winding through established old trees (planted in the 1900s), shrubs and masses of bulbs. In Spring, the garden is a sea of gold and blue! 4.The Garden Vineyard
174 Graydens Rd. Moorooduc 1.5 hours from Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula 1ha
Phone : (03) 5978 8661 or 0408 351 809
http://www.gardenvineyard.com.au/While a little too formal and ordered for me, yet very bold and dramatic, this garden is very famous and has been described as one of the ten best gardens in Australia by Don Burke (http://www.burkesbackyard.com.au/fact-sheets/gardens/garden-vineyard-2/#) and is featured on Monty Don's Round the World in 80 Gardens. See: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xwzd7r_around-the-world-in-80-gardens-2-australia-and-new-zealand_lifestyle. (31 minutes into the video). The map above is from our visit on the day.It was recommended to us by my sister, who raved about it, so we visited it on the 11th April 2010, which was very fortuitous, as it was the last weekend that the garden was open to the public (as well as the first time it had opened in Autumn). Its owners, Di and Doug Johnson, were selling and they opened it to thank the Australian Open Garden Scheme for all their support. The day before (10th April), 1200 visitors turned up! Little wonder that Di looked so exhausted!!! Di is English, so when they bought the property in 1996, she was keen to establish an English-style garden. The sparse farmland only had a couple of Eucalyptus scoparia and Spotted Gum, Eucalyptus maculata, as well as sheoaks, banksias and 1 acre Pinot Noir grapes. The top soil was thin and acidic and had a mix of shale and gravel underneath, locally known as spew, which compacts in Summer and turned to mush in Winter. Add to this the westerly orientation of the block with baking afternoon sun and only 600-750 mm annual rainfall and they certainly faced an uphill challenge! With the help of landscape designer Robert Boyle and gardener Martin Edney and plants bought from Lambley Nursery and Clive Blazely's Diggers catalogue, Di and Doug have created a wonderful garden with a strong architectural structure of different garden rooms, bound by tall hedges and perfectly clipped plant shapes, sustainable plantings and stunning vistas. Symmetry is achieved with the repetition of plants in different sections of the garden design eg the clipped balls of westringia throughout the garden and lemon-scented gums repeated in different garden rooms. The soil has been improved over the years by applying copious amounts of horse and chook manure. A slow release complete fertilizer is raked in in late Winter, only becoming active when the soil temperature reaches 21-23 degrees. Pellets of 'Organic Life' are applied in early April and late Winter and lime is added to the soil every few years. The garden borders are watered by drip irrigation.Di started with the walled garden, which was inspired by a Mediterranean garden in Provence, created by Nicole de Vésian (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZQWbQ0QhRg) and featuring a colour palette of grey and green tones, sculpted plants and stone walls, benches and balls. They excavated the boggy ground and built walls with English bond brickwork. The walled garden was replanted 2 ½ years before our visit with plants with low water needs, including lagerstroemias, clipped globes of Pittosporum tobira (under-planted with Mondo grass) and bush germander, Teucrium fruticans, natural mounds of Lavandula angustifolia 'Grosso', regular and prostrate rosemary, cistus, Buddleia crispa and Berberis thunbergia. They designed a small gravel courtyard to the west of the walled garden, surrounded by a hedge of drought-tolerant escallonia (Escallonia iveyi), then turned their attention to a long grass walk with perennial and shrub borders, full of heliotropes (Heliotropium arborescens), salvias (Salvia x sylvestris 'Lubecca' and Salvia x superba 'Superba'), achilleas (Achillea millefolium 'Fanal'), echiums (Echium candicans), cardoons (Cynara cardunculus), agastaches, grasses and roses. The long grass walk is connected to the formal areas by an avenue of lemon-scented gums, under-planted with lavender, helichrysum, echiums, westringia and artemisia, all drought-tolerant plants. The formal Italianate Garden was created next with silver borders and clipped lillypilly standards, Syzgium australe. The final addition to the garden was an Australian native garden, created by daughter Jenny and filled with acacias, grevilleas, banksias, hakeas, eucalypts, correas, lillypillys, eriostemons, teucriums, wattles, buddlejas and westringias. There is also a vegetable garden.A seat at the southern end of the garden provides a view through the silver borders and formal garden over the Australian garden to the Mt Eliza ridge. There is also a lovely view from the terrace over the lawn to the vineyard. The latter was extended to 3 acres with 1 acre Pinot Gris grape vines and a copse of silver birches, Betula pendula 'Jack Moss', was planted at the entrance to the property. Pierre de Ronsard roses climb the verandah posts of the house and are under-planted with Lavandula stoechas 'Ploughmans' Purple'.
Sue and Daryl McFall bought the property in October 2010. The garden can still be visited for prearranged groups of 12 people at $20 per head.
Next week, I will be posting Favourite Private Country Gardens: Part 2 , which will cover the wonderful gardens of Villa Lettisier; Barb and Pete's Garden; Musk Farm; and Lixouri.


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