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Thursday, August 4, 2011
Journey to Joplin
I started blogging by writing about a pilgrimage to a monastery, but recently I made a pilgrimage of a different kind to the town where I was born--Joplin, Missouri. I had already bought my ticket to Joplin for a 4th of July family reunion before the May 22nd tornado. My parents, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, live in or near Joplin. I flew in at dusk and I picked out with relative ease the bright, busy lights at the intersection of Range Line and I-44, and I could see the twinkling lights and tree-covered streets of Joplin as we flew over. It was also easy to spot a wide brown scar cutting through the heart of Joplin which had no lights, no trees, no greenery. The F-5 tornado had carved a six-mile-long path of destruction, at times almost a mile wide, which left more than 150 people dead, 7,000 homes destroyed, and 18,000 cars totaled.
But if the aerial view was astonishing, the view on the ground was shocking. Standing at ground zero—say, at 20th and Connecticut, or near St. Mary's Catholic Church, or across from Joplin High School—it looked like a bomb had exploded from horizon to horizon, as far as the eye could see. There actually was a "ground zero" since many survivors described the eye of the storm passing over them, an eerie calm both preceded and followed by deadly 200 mph winds.
When I reached my parents' house, I sifted through issues of The Joplin Globe that my mom had saved, which included the photographs of all those who had died: The three men with Down Syndrome-- who lived in a group home and died there together--Mark Farmer, Rick Fox, and Tripp Miller. A friend of Mark's wrote that he rejoiced "in 1 Corinthians 13:10 as they now have perfect bodies." http://www.neoshodailynews.com/joplin-tornado/x1534029702/Neosho-family-survives-Joplin-tornado-in-car
Will Norton, a teenager who had just left his high school graduation and was sucked out of his car. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVSeptS3kec His sister shared that it would only be a short time until Will saw them again because life is so short and "time goes fast in heaven." Rusty Howard, who was found in Home Depot holding his five-year-old daughter and two-year-old son in his arms. The Pizza Hut manager, Christopher Lucas, who led everyone to safety in a walk-in freezer and struggled to hold the door shut before he died. Another father of two, Randy England, who had been laid off from the La-Z-Boy Factory in November which was, his wife said, a blessing in disguise because he had spent the remaining time with his family. He also was leading a mother and children to safety in Home Depot when he was killed. There are many stories of people who died while sacrificing themselves for others, and many more stories of those who came to the rescue of those who were trapped and injured.
While volunteering at Forest Park Baptist Church, I met the grandmother of two children who died. She told me she had received a phone call soon after the tornado struck from her daughter and son-in-law informing her that one of her grandchildren was dead, and the other was "going fast." She told me the family had good moments and bad moments, but prayer was getting her through. "I pray all the time," she said. "It's all God."
Two other children were in the car with their grandmother in the parking lot of Home Depot when the tornado struck. The grandmother told the children to start praying, and ten-year-old Mason Lillard was comforted by the angels she said she could see. Mason was pierced by an iron bar but survived.
Harmony Heights Baptist Church across from Joplin High School was holding its Sunday evening service when the tornado struck. Three members were killed, while the other fifty or so members were trapped in the debris. A group of young people arrived on the scene soon after and began pulling the members from the rubble. On a Harmony Heights Baptist Church newsletter is the following:
Devotion for the morning of May 22
Jeremiah 17:17 Do not be a terror to me; you are my refuge in the day of disaster. "Thou art my HOPE in the day of evil."
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In Hindsight
I have found that when in my younger years, if someone said, "Here, try this"–and it was not a yummy treat, it probably was not in my best interest.
Every challenge always pays off– Always. You just have to realize that in hindsight.
The things I thought made me feel cool then, often make me feel silly now.
I would have never gotten that perm if I could have seen my senior picture beforehand. (See previous.)
Some of your best friendships do not end–they go into hibernation.
Whatever people feel they need to take drugs for can be achieved without them.
The best title I have ever held is "Daddy." (And that it took my wife to achieve this title–and still does.)
Upon reflection, when we say we were "born this way"– that should only pertain to the good stuff. The rest we learned.
Being a loser is someone else's opinion that I do not have to agree with.
I can understand and be compassionate to something without agreeing with it.
Kids and golf can be the most fun you will ever have being pissed off.
God would never forsake me, I would forsake God. (God waited for my return.)
It is okay to love someone and they not love you back–just don't do it on their property after dark.
I should have listened more to what I didn't want to listen to.
I also should have kept my mouth shut a lot more.
Most of the worst stuff I feared I created. (Often it would never arrive.)
I see that most of the stuff that I spent most of my time trying to get; I no longer have, and no longer need.
I also see that most of what I ever needed was always there, I was too busy looking in the wrong places.
Wounds heal.
Love returns. (Not that it ever really goes away.)
You can't be totally present always looking back in hindsight.
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Fun with Avatars
by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.com
Avatars are definitely engaging. Creating an avatar online is a nice way to involve kids in learning digital literacy skills - they'll learn about menus and buttons, try different effects, and work out what sort of finished product they want. Some kids will choose an avatar that represents themselves, others will choose one representing the way they would like to be, and there'll be kids who want to change avatars daily! Best of all, making a digital avatar is a fun way to create and express yourself online.
Recently, I learnt about ToyStory3Creator. Kids will find it just as cute as I did. I tried to capture my essence in this avatar, below.
If your kids enjoy Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, why not let them try Wimp Yourself? Kids can choose either a boy or girl to customise. I channelled my inner fashionista to come up with the one below.
Similar to an avatar maker, but this time in a free iPad app, is TinkaMaker. You get to choose backgrounds and customise your cartoony creature, then you can email it as a jpg. (TinkaTolli also has a website where kids can create Tinkas. ) My Tinka character reveals a hitherto hidden side of my persona, the side desperate to gambol in a sylvan glade wearing shrunken clothing.
Cartoon Network UK has a Gumball Character creator that's a little different. It enables the creation of characters with objects for bodies. I chose a teapot from the website's image library for my character's body below, but kids can also use a webcam or upload from computer. They then add features to the object like libs, eyes etc. The site warns them not to use a photo of a real person. Again, not strictly an avatar, but it might make a great prompt for a story.
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If a class needs the random number generator to work right, should I srand() in the constructor?
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Jen Chau, founder and director of SWIRL, (and an eagerly anticipated contributor to JVoices) will be presenting this Sunday at Inside the Activists' Studio (which JVoices is a co-sponsor) on how activism needs a serious make-over, and tools for building a sustainable activist life. We caught up with her before the day's event to ask her a few questions about her work, the celebration of SWIRL's 8th Anniversary, and how the Obama campaign raised awareness of mixed-race experiences in the United States.
CK: Today you're celebrating the 8th Anniversary of the organization you started, SWIRL, and it's continual growth and success as a national multi-ethnic organization that challenges society's notions of race. Tell us how this all got started, and what it's like to watch your organization continue to grow.
JC: My work with Swirl primarily grew out of a real need for community. Since I had grown up very much between and outside of communities, I was determined to create something for those who had also experienced having "one foot in and one foot out" – mixed race individuals. Additionally, I decided at the start that Swirl would also serve interracial couples and mixed families. We have always been inclusive of anyone who feels that their experiences challenge this country's traditional notions of "race," culture, and identity.
I also created Swirl because I wanted to raise consciousness about what it means to be mixed race. In 2000 (and still to this day), this country is challenged by an unfortunate dynamic. Many of us still prescribe to old notions about what it means to be "this race" or "from that culture." There are a wealth of misperceptions without many opportunities for dispelling racial myths in a cross-cultural space. People of all communities are challenged by these sorts of racial assumptions every day whether they are subtle instances or painfully obvious, and mixed heritage people are no exception. I knew that mixed race people needed a space to challenge these ideas and a platform for voicing their realities. I wanted (and still want) people to know that being mixed is not about being the most beautiful because we represent the coming together of races or that we are gifted with "the best of both worlds." These are superficial notions and don't represent the wide range of experiences that one might have if mixed. As any community, Swirl represents a diversity of experiences. Just as there is not one way of being Black or Asian, there is not one way to be Mixed. Swirl has always aimed to be a thoughtful voice on mixed identity and how "mixed" fits into our country's larger conversations about race.
It's amazing to see Swirl continue to grow, especially considering that I didn't initially have expectations that we would go beyond New York City. I also didn't always anticipate that our mission would shift in the ways that it has, but it was hard to truly imagine what we would be dealing with 8 years later. Mixed race organizing was still not happening widely when we first got started, so we weren't quite sure of what to expect, how things would shift, and what the community would need from us several years later. Today, we are still building communities, but with a wider reach. We want to continually challenge society's notions of race and we want to work with other communities to do this together. We realize that we will never really successfully confront this nation's dysfunctional ways of dealing with race if we don't collaborate cross-racially and cross-culturally.
CK: What changes have you seen in your work since the 2008 election?
It is amazing to see the kind of momentum that has been building since Obama started campaigning. We have had multiple chapters start up in this past year and I think his leadership and presence has had something to do with that. The fact that he speaks about his mixed heritage openly and proudly, and that he talks about diversity inclusively (recognizing that it is more than just a black/white issue) is inspiring to a lot of people. I think that he has given hope to our younger generations in particular, which has gotten a lot of people involved in ways they weren't previously. It's encouraging to see so many talented people stepping up into leadership for Swirl in cities across the country.
Listen to Jen Chau and Carmen Van Kerckhove of Racialicious.com on The Brian Lehrer Show, discussing the implications of a mixed-race future and how Barack Obama's candidacy changed the discussion about mixed-race identity.
Since the elections, I have been bothered by the claims of "racism is over!" Yes, Obama becoming our President-Elect is a big and meaningful step for this country. However, we cannot rest assured that this takes care of all of our issues around race. How I wish his Presidency erased racism! If you aren't convinced, visit some of our nation's urban public schools. The racial achievement gap is still here and going strong. Perhaps what Obama provides is an opportunity – with him in office, we will hopefully confront issues of race because he models it. But I know, and Swirl knows that our work continues. We are excited for the momentum that has been created, and we will continually work to support change in this country. To shift the culture of how we deal with race is going to take effort from all of us – it is not enough to have a President of color in place. We all have to take responsibility.
CK: This Sunday, you'll be joining Inside the Activists' Studio as a featured presenter, a Jewish change-maker. Give us a taste of what you'll be discussing about your work at SWIRL.
I am excited to meet with other Jewish change-makers – how often do activists come together to really support one another and share our learning? Most of the time we focus on our work, not ourselves. I will be sharing some of my experiences on how to continue to fight while maintaining a healthy and happy lifestyle for yourself. It's a challenge, especially when you are so passionate about your cause and want to throw everything into it, but it is important for us all to ensure sustainable lives for ourselves. We need to be in this work for the long haul! I am excited for us to reflect on this and share support.
Aliza Hausman
December 4th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Great interview! Go Jen go! She's really out there defying the stereotypes that all Jews are white, not to mention doing amazing thing for the mixed race community. I know that because of people like Jen, my children won't have to feel that they have to choose one part of their identity over the other.
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Dear Church Family,
In the passage for our sermon this coming Sunday (1 Corinthians 10:13-22), our faithful God gives us a wonderful promise to guard and protect us from temptation in our pursuit of holiness:
No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)
On Sunday, we'll talk a little bit about the two different kinds of temptation that we, as believers, must war against. One is external to us, in which the world and the devil seek to lead us into sin. The other is internal, the lusts of our own flesh. Both the external and internal temptations work in concert to wage war against the sanctifying grace of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 2:1-3).
We'll talk more about the very practical ways in which the Lord limits our temptations, strengthens us, and provides us with the means to grow in grace on Sunday. For now, though – and in preparation for our sermon on Sunday – I recommend a recent article that helpfully explains these two kinds of temptations: "Identifying Our Identity" by Jared Nelson.
In the article, the author explains how a misunderstanding, or even a denial of these two kinds of temptations (external and internal), is being promoted in some Christian circles today with very deleterious effects.
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Well yes I have, quite a bit.
Firstly, and most importantly, there is no reason you should torture yourself with your knitting. Knitting is a hobby and a love, and there is no reason it should fill you with bad feelings. I realized that when writing the last post, and I made the changes.
So the rest of what I've learned will go towards avoiding that problem in the future. An opportunity has presented itself for a baby blanket this fall. I was thinking that a mitred square blanket would solve all of my previous problems. The pattern is simple, yes, but the squares are small blocks that can be accomplished quickly. I'll be using 4 colors to stripe, which means a number of color changes will keep it interesting. I wonder if this will work?
I did eventually finish the blanket, with plenty of time to spare. It's still waiting to be blocked. I also started a sock for the afternoon project. It's one of my Woolgirl sock club shipments:
Crazy colors huh? I'm trying to complete, or, at the very least, attempt each one of my sock club shipments. Otherwise I will feel they were a complete waste. This one isn't one of my favorites, but it's sport weight, and is going fast.
Also on the needles is a new morning knit:
This is Da Man's Christmas gift. A simple top-down pullover in Cascade Ecowool. This sweater is going fast--I'm just a couple of rows away from dividing for the sleeves. I hope to have this done in another week.
On a completely different note, those of you who follow the sock yarn craze may know that there was a humongous "Wangdoodle" as Sheri calls it, over Wollmeise. I've pulled my Wollmeise stash off Ravelry. Call it preventative medicine, but I'd rather not be flashing my stash right now. If you've been following the Ravelry boards, you know what I mean.
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Skirt Steak Tacos
Skirt Steak Tacos
Serves 4
Warm, soft corn tortillas are so delicious! Combined with the fresh flavors of the lime and cilantro, and the creaminess of sour cream, these tacos will please just about everyone.
1 ½ pounds skirt steak or flank steak
2 limes
1 chipotle pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
12 fresh corn tortillas
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup cilantro
½ cup sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
1. Place the steak, chipotle pepper, and garlic in a gallon size zip-top bag. Squeeze the juice from 1 lime, then toss the rind in the bag as well. Close the bag, and gently turn to coat the meat. Marinate at room temperature for up to one hour, or marinate in the fridge overnight.
2. Preheat your grill so that it's very hot (high for gas grill.) Remove the meat from the bag, and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook the meat about 4 minutes per side for medium rare, or longer, to your desired doneness.
3. Set aside the meat to rest, then warm the tortillas on the grill one at a time, for 5-10 seconds per side. Remove to a plate and cover to keep them warm.
4. Slice the steak diagonally, against the grain of the meat into thin slices. Divide evenly among the tortillas and top with chopped onion and cilantro. Serve with wedges of lime, and sour cream.
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Have content that is so good that people will WANT to link to you naturally, and you won't have to ask for links.
I am now forced to address the question "why would someone link to me?". And having content is not the only reason someone would link to me.
But what if you are just starting out in a niche where there are big competitors...
But you do have to go out and tell them to link to your page. No one is going to link to it on their own.
To compete with bigger sites I take my competitors weaknesses and make those my strengths. What are those sites missing? What opportunities are they missing?
To compete with bigger sites I take my competitors weaknesses and make those my strengths.
I'm resorting to peer pressure, extortion, and blackmail. Well, not the last two.
If I received an email saying that I would be laughing too much to hit the delete button!
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Post Panda, maybe the changes should be viewed less as a hurdle and more as a door.
To compete with bigger sites I take my competitors weaknesses and make those my strengths.
Links in my observation are overrated and I can give you a concrete example...
My thought is that if the content is 100% unique conceptually and covers the subject well enough, this would be a better investment of time.
Actually, if I'm researching a new niche and I go visit the current top dogs in that niche and I can't immediately - and I mean *instantly* - see how I can do it better, then I abandon it on the spot.
Back on topic - I think Google wants your site to link to all of the sources it deems related and to have links from all of those sources. Links to other sites, or from other sites, especially if they aren't editorial in nature seem pointless. Reciprocal linking is back on the menu imo, topsites didn't get hit by Panda as much as article directories did.
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Several people have mentioned this tragic story from Wisconsin, in which an 11-year-old girl died of juvenile diabetes after her parents decided to pray for her recovery rather than seek medical help. Shockingly, the town police chief said that "there is no reason to remove" her remaining three siblings from the home. Haven't her parents already demonstrated that they are a clear and present danger to the well-being of their offspring? The district attorney is considering filing charges, but if past experience is any guide, not much is likely to result.
This kind of tragedy has happened many times before. Here's one example: Rita Swan was raised a Christian Scientist. In line with the beliefs of that sect, which believes only in healing through prayer and categorically rejects all evidence-based medicine, she never took her children to the doctor. This policy worked well until 1977, when her infant son Matthew became feverish shortly after his first birthday.
Some fevers clear up on their own, but Matthew's did not. Over the course of several days, he grew steadily worse, screaming in pain, suffering from racking sweats and convulsions. Rita Swan, in line with her sect's beliefs, brought fellow Christian Scientists to her home to pray for his recovery. When the prayers failed to have any effect, Rita's fellow practitioners told her that she and her husband Doug were obstructing Matthew's healing by failing to fully trust in God.
After twelve days of suffering, Rita and Doug finally took Matthew to a hospital, where he was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. This disease is 95% curable with antibiotics if treated early, but they had waited too long. After a week in intensive care, Matthew died. One of the Swans' fellow Christian Scientists later said to them, "Life on earth is such a pinprick, what does it matter?"
Matthew isn't the only child of Christian Scientists to die from easily treatable medical conditions. Other children have died from diabetes, from appendicitis, from allergic reactions to insect stings, and from cancer. Most horrible of all was the 1986 case of Robyn Twitchell, who suffered a twisted bowel that worsened into peritonitis when his Christian Scientist parents refused to take him to the hospital. Robyn suffered horrifically for five days until he died; by the end, he was vomiting up blackened portions of his ruptured intestine.
It's not just the Christian Scientists who refuse medical treatment for their children on religious grounds. Jehovah's Witnesses are well-known for refusing blood transfusion, and children have died as a result. (The last link is to a May 1994 issue of Awake!, the JWs' magazine, which had a cover story celebrating children who died due to their or their parents' refusal to permit transfusions.) In a more recent case, the infant son of Maria and Jose Azevedo was born with transposition of the great arteries, an easily correctable birth defect that is certain death without treatment. The surgery requires blood transfusion, and the parents, though they clearly wanted to save their son's life, refused to grant permission. In the end, the hospital successfully sought a court order to perform the surgery without parental consent.
In 1944, in Prince v. Massachusetts, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a cogent ruling: "Parents may be free to become martyrs themselves. But it does not follow they are free, in identical circumstances, to make martyrs of their children". This is solid reasoning that strikes a just balance between religious freedom and the state's legitimate right to protect the health and safety of its citizens. Adults of sound mind may reject medical treatment for themselves, if they wish, but they may not make the same decision on behalf of their children before their children are mature enough to endorse it. This way, children have a chance to grow up to reject their parents' beliefs, if they so choose.
Sadly, this good reasoning has not been more widely adopted. In all but five states, parents who let their children die from treatable illness can invoke religious beliefs as a defense against charges of neglect or child abuse. This is a shameful and unconscionable state of affairs. Neglect is neglect, regardless of the motivations behind it. Not only is this an example of the special rights given to theists – there is no comparable exemption for non-believers, needless to say – it puts every child in those states at risk of suffering an agonizing death because of the superstitious ignorance of their parents.
There is one silver lining to Rita and Doug Swan's tragic story. After Matthew's death, the two of them left the Christian Science faith and founded a nonprofit group, CHILD – Children's Healthcare Is a Legal Duty – that lobbies for the end of these outrageous religious exemptions to child-abuse laws.


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the 50pc1dra's stylishly modern exterior features a glossy black bezel inset within a silver-colored frame. grill-style perforations along the side and bottom edges of the tv's frame conceal integrated stereo speakers that are arranged with the midrange drivers positioned along the lower edge and the tweeters along the sides. audio quality was generally good, with decent mid-to-high frequency response and volume levels that easily filled a 20- by 20-foot room. a frequency sweep test from my digital video essentials test dvd generated some internal cabinet rattles and what sounded to my ears like speaker distortion when playing tones in the 100- to 165-hz bass range. this noise, however, was not noticeable during regular video viewing.
i'm glad to report that the 50pc1dra's remote control is of a comfortable, uncluttered design that offers clearly labeled buttons and impressively quick response from a wide range of angles and distances. codes provided in the manual can be used to program the remote to operate additional set-top devices such as dvd players, cable boxes, vcrs, and audio components. the remote's main controls lack glowing or backlit keys, but ample button spacing and good tactile feedback made it easy to operate in dimly lit environments.
as with most 50-inch plasma tvs, the native resolution of the 50pc1dra is 1,366 by 768 pixels. video input connections are located on the rear and face outward for easy access. video-connection options include a pair of component-video inputs, two hdmi ports, a vga input for pc use, and a cablecard slot for use with digital cable service. separate rf inputs are provided for cable and antenna receptionessential if you want to receive free off-air digital programming and box-free cable service at the same time. front-accessible a/v inputs located behind the left edge of the display include s-video and composite-video connections.
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turning on the 50pc1dra for the first time presents a brief guided-setup screen that includes menu-language selection and configuration options for the tv guidebased electronic programming guide (epg). this popular epg provides a familiar grid-style layout that makes it easy to browse, search, and sort channels and shows. the epg is also linked to the integrated dvr. with 160gb of storage, the dvr provides room for about 15 hours of hd programming or about 40 hours of standard-definition shows. the dvr is restricted to the recording or time-shifting of video received via cablecard or antenna. unfortunately, recording from sources connected to the tv's hdmi or component video inputs is not permitted. also, when recording a program on digital cable or broadcast channel, you cannot view another digital channel. these limitations aside, the dvr performed flawlessly, and it also provides basic editing functions that can be used to trim recorded content. next: good color, weak contrast


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Like many women descended from Eastern European baba yagas, I am of the dangerous mindset that I know a lot more about medicine than I do. Oncoming cold? Gargle with salt water. Hiccups? A shot of vinegar. Splinter that won't budge? Soak in epsom salts. Pretty sure a hefty daily dose of vitamin D3 will beat the winter blues and cut the risk of breast cancer simultaneously. And while this sounds disgusting, a sandwich of thinly sliced raw onions on rye bread will keep you healthy the whole week. I could go on and on, as my poor salted, vinegared, stinking family can attest.
So it's no surprise have two delicious recipes to stave off the flu.*
The first is PASTA PUTTANESCA, a quick throw-together dish named after the prostitutes who kept it on the stoves of their Italian bordellos. You can omit the anchovies, but they add depth to the flavor, along with a dose of Omega 3, an
undebatable ally in staving off heart disease. (I know, nothing to do with the flu.) The sauce is heavy in tomatoes and marinated artichokes – great sources of vitamin C – and, of course, tons of cure-everything garlic. You can find my printable Pasta Puttanesca recipe HERE.
For dessert, why not Easy Pumpkin Bars? Frankly, I'm at a loss as to why we eat canned pumpkin only at Thanksgiving. When I was a struggling grad student, I fed our infant daughter canned pumpkin daily. It was cheap, packed with nutrients and better than baby food. The girl NEVER got sick. (But her diapers….) Someday, I'll post a recipe for Pumpkin Chili – vegetarian, low in fat (if you're into that – I am not), affordable and so damned good for you.
I've halved the sugar in the traditional pumpkin bars' recipes and might consider eliminating it altogether in favor of a few dollops of maple syrup. (I have no idea why cake recipes have so much sugar.) In addition, I added chopped walnuts and raisins, both of which I had on hand. (Thank you, Costco!) However, in the past, I've substituted dried cranberries for raisins and that was delicious. I also sprinkled a cool mix of "superfoods" on top of the frosting to add crunch and yet more nutrition.
The recipe is super quick. Mix eggs, oil, vanilla and sugar until frothy. Add the pumpkin. Then the mix of flour and spices. I now weigh all dry ingredients – so much more accurate. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes. (Hard to over bake this.) Smear with cream cheese frosting and top with something crunchy. Voila! Here's a printable version of EASY PUMPKIN BARS.
*So, why do these recipes prevent the flu? Because you don't have to leave your home to make them. Most of the ingredients are probably on hand and, if not, just fudge it. (Except for the pumpkin – you'll need that.) No matter what, during a flu epidemic like this with a particularly nasty virus, you do not want to come in contact with the public at large if you can help it. I won't lecture you about getting a flu shot like I did. (Pro tip: take an ibuprofen before the shot.) If you got one before October, you might want to check with your doctor for a booster. Then again, like I said, I think I know more about medicine than I actually do so take my advice with a grain of salt, preferably in warm water gargled before bed.
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WOW! The only thing more impressive than the resumes of the climbers featured in Rock Stars is Heinz Zak's accomplishment of getting 78 of the top climbers on film at climbing areas all over the world. At first, I was skeptical as to whether I would like this book because I was afraid there might be too much sport climbing. But there isn't. This book represents traditional rock climbing (Arnold, Bachar, Dawes), long routes, sport climbing, competitions, soloing (Croft, Robert), and bouldering (Gill, Godoffe, Nicole) equally well.
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I would be remiss in not mentioning the photography, as this is what the book is really about. The photos are fantastic. Too often today we see the close-up of the big pump. The photos Zak has collected here range from the scenic, to the home gyms, parties with friends, and depict a range of moods: serious, funny, beautiful, and inspiring. These images, coupled with a short bio introducing each climber, make a beautiful book (as well as great historic reference) for any serious library or coffee table.
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Finished – Taupe Baby Quilt
I have finished the taupe baby quilt:
It is backed with Minkee fabric – a very soft faux fur:
This will be lovely for a baby, but it meant that I had to make the quilt in a whole new way. Instead of layering the top with wadding and backing fabric, I just used the fur fabric, tacked it all well and then quilted the two layers together with a walking foot on my sewing machine. This is the first time I have used the walking foot, and I am quite pleased with the way it worked. (It was much easier to use than I had thought it would be and I must find another opportunity to practice using it.)
I hand stitched around the seams and stitched outline ducks in the centre squares – this was with blue thread, just through the top layer of fabric, to give a hand quilted effect.
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Figure Skating Pattern Review: Jalie 2684
Ice Girl and Ice Coach selected a lycra that's like chrome. I kid you not: you can see a reflection in this stuff. Think aluminum pop can and you'll have it.
They also selected a holographic hot pink, a holographic blue/purple, and a holographic lime green. That's a lot of shine.
I combined the two bodice pieces into one (see photo at left) and then traced out where I wanted the colored pieces to go. You can see where I added extra seam allowances to the pieces. If you've never pieced anything together, realize that when you sew the pieces, it's a good idea to sew a stabilizing straight stitch just inside the seam line and clip the seam allowance to the straight stitch. It makes pinning and sewing so much easier and pucker-free.
Tip: use sew-in stabilizer or sew-in interfacing to trace patterns. The stabilizer or interfacing is pretty see-through and very sturdy. It irons well and holds up to multiple cuttings. Sew-in stabilizer is pretty cheap, too. I think I spent $1.09/yard at Wal-Mart for it. I always buy 10 yards at a time because I don't want to run out in the middle of tracing a pattern.
Tip: I also use medical paper tape when I need to tape my patterns together. Irons don't melt paper tape; they melt Scotch tape really well, though. You can see in the photo with the iron that I cut off the top part of a pattern piece. I repaired it with the paper tape and moved on with the project.
Jalie review: Again, I like the Jalie patterns. The instructions and diagrams are clear and sensible. The patterns come with 22 sizes, so adjusting it to fit is pretty simple.
My complaint with this pattern is that I had trouble with the collar. It gapped. When Ice Girl tried on the dress, the collar sagged like a cowl neck instead of fitting to her neck. It took some creative sewing (darts) to make it lie flat and not look funny.
Otherwise, Ice Girl loves the dress. As I said, it's bright, but not so flashy that I'm embarrassed to have passed it through my machine.
The problem? Ice Girl can't figure out where the crystals should go. Um. No crystals, Ice Girl. You'll blind everyone with that much shine.
Bottom line: would I buy another Jalie pattern? You bet. The gaping neckline isn't enough to deter me from their figure skating dresses. Overall the fit is good and I can fix a gaping neckline pretty well.
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Ice Mom,
I found your site as I was searching for tips on first competitions. There are several of us and we are pretty nervous as we don't know what the heck we are doing. I think sometimes that the Old Hats just assume that Someone is going to tell us Newbies everything we need to know and we (like you mentioned in one of your earlier posts) don't even know what questions to ask.
So, let me tell you, the information that I have gleaned here so far, I am passing on to my fellow Newbies. Can't thank you enough for your candid, inspiring and witty commentary (my husband has come upon me several times and enquired as to what I found so funny).
BTW, I also left a comment on the rink restroom post that might shed some light on that query.
- June 15, 2009 at 6:52 PM
- RedShamrock said...
IM you are so talented. Nice job and nice explanation. However, at least for now, G will not have a mom who attempt this. Maybe grammy ...
Hope I.D. is doing ok after his surgery.
- June 16, 2009 at 11:57 AM
I love love love how you altered the pattern. I do wish we could see the finished product. I live very far from wisconsin so I would not be able to identify I.G. Unless she came to NY. (ha ha) I am an ice mom of 6 years. I have been sewing for all but 1 of my daughter's ice shows. After really looking into the prices for competition dresses I nearly fainted. (and remembered the home-ec award I earned in 8th grade should come to good use for something.) tee hee. So my new love of making costumes has begun.
I really love your pattern reviews. It is really fun to see what others do with the same pattern. So far I have enjoyed kwik sew and jalie patterns very much. Your resources for crystals is excellent too. Do you have any resources for "stencil patterns for dresses" or suggestions for how to make them?? Very new at stoning. Thanks for the great web site!!
- June 16, 2009 at 4:52 PM
- Ice Mom said...
Hi, RedShamrock! Ice Dad is doing well after his surgery, but in a lot more pain and having a lot less mobility than I'd hoped. Luckily, my boss has let me work from home the past couple of days, so I'm able to give out meds, pack his legs with ice packs, and dole out some sympathy.
When he naps, Ice Girl and I have been sewing! :)
- June 16, 2009 at 5:09 PM
- Ice Mom said...
Hi, Newyorkland. I'm glad you appreciated the sewing review.
I decided not to post Ice Girl's dress. I posted the blue one with the crystals last year and I found out that it became a challenge for my local readers to find out who Ice Girl was.
Anyway, I'm betting that the Wis. folks will be able to pick her out of a crowd with my description of the dress as a pop can. :)
As far as stencil patterns go...nope. I've got nothing. However, thanks for the tip! I will investigate! :)
- June 16, 2009 at 5:14 PM
- ChelleDG said...
Ice Mom,
I just started working on a dress (sort of) from this for my skater out of glittery stretch velvet. I'm going to use a fuller skirt from another Jalie pattern on this bodice. I also decided to make the front all one piece. Thanks for the tip about the neck!
I've made a couple of skirts from Jalie patterns and so far like the overall fit but I'm not wild about the shape of the hemlines. I've borrowed skirts and dresses from skater friends (whose mom's paid retail) and traced the shape of the skirt. Now I've made my own custom patterns!
- June 18, 2009 at 8:07 AM
- ScrapAloha said...
Jalie also has an awesome pattern for boys/men skating pants. I have used two sizes so far. I've had no problems on the fit.
Thanks for your blog. It's fun and informative!
- June 19, 2009 at 11:08 PM
- Angie said...
Wow... I was wondering the same thing about the dress! I wanted to see them too. That's scary about people trying to find her because of her dress. Wow. I wish there were a way to see them tho. I bet they are lovely!
- June 24, 2009 at 6:27 PM
Love your blog, finally somebody like me, it is fun to read, my daughter is been skating for a whole year now and is only five and dream already of competitions, I sewed already 3 dresses for her just for fun, i used to make my own costumes for fitness competitions in my earlier days, now it is my daughter time to shine. Loving it and having a lot of fun in sewing those cute little dresses. keep blogging !
- June 30, 2009 at 1:35 PM
- George said...
wow! interesting pattern!
- February 14, 2010 at 7:49 PM


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