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Awaiting the development of the park site of Saint-Malo, the district of Saint-Malo gives the young companies the opportunity to set up in a business incubator located in the activity park called "Les Mottais".
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We wanted to write to thank you for taking care of everything for and during our Keeler Tavern wedding this past Friday. We appreciate all the coordination you did to get the many details we planned executed the way we envisioned. Everything was set up perfectly. We find it amazing you can keep track through sometimes a year or more of planning each individual couple and all the things they want, and get it right each time. That's amazing.
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Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it. We have all heard that. I am living it. I asked for blog ideas and, wow, the topics are great. Tough, but great. Today the topic has to do with a recent incident in which a mom took her own life and the lives of her children. A horrible thing to even think about. What could have made this poor woman end it all like this?
Many people believe that suicide is an unforgivable sin resulting in hell for that person. I am talking about thinking that God will not forgive it. Two reasons why some think this. One, it is so selfish and we can't find closure for our own feelings, and second, if the last act before death is a sin, then that person was not able to ask for forgiveness and therefore dies with unforgiven sin resulting in hell.
I personally do not believe that the Bible teaches that suicide is unforgivable. Let me deal with this from scripture, then I want to give a more personal and even medical reason for my thinking.
When Jesus died on the cross, he did not die for a specific sin of a lust, a lie, or a murder. He died to pay the death penalty for all of humanity's sin. Jesus was our sacrifice and His death was accepted by God in place of our own if we ask. The moment we ask for forgiveness, we are made children of God, being born again. We are no longer under the penalty of the law as law breakers, but under the grace of a loving Father who has taking the responsibility to raise His spiritual children. If you have ever raised children, even really good ones, they still disobey us parents. We do not disown them, but lovingly correct them. And if one of them were to ever commit suicide, we would not stop loving them and immediately disown them either. We would mourn out of love, not disown out of anger. Romans 8:38,39 tells us that NOTHING including death, can separate us from God's love:
38 I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love which Christ Jesus our Lord shows us. We can't be separated by death or life, by angels or rulers, by anything in the present or anything in the future, by forces 39 or powers in the world above or in the world below, or by anything else in creation.
The Bible clearly says that God's children are given eternal life, not life based on our ability to ask for forgiveness every time we sin. God wants us to recognize it when we sin and ask for forgiveness as we grow, but there are times when we don't or can't recognize that what we do is wrong. This brings me to a personal and even medical reason to why suicide does not condemn one to hell.
Many children are born with birth defects. Some with physical and others with mental, and they are welcomed and loved as they should be, despite their birth defects. Children with mental illness often can't recognize right and wrong and therefore we do not punish them as such.
Sometimes things happen in life that cause our brains to stop functioning properly; injury, illness, drug abuse, or even mental abuse. This can cause a seemingly normal person to snap and do something wrong, even kill someone or their self. We have to make choice on how to deal with these people.
The brain is an organ like lungs, hearts, and kidneys. They operate on the basis of chemicals and blood and oxygen flow and when things are imbalanced due to injury or illness, they don't function properly. Brains can get sick or injured too. And when they do, we see things that we think are in the control of someone, but they may not be capable of control at all.
I do not believe that anyone who has a "normal" brain will purposefully kill another or self. Normal people do not do this. Someone who is sick enough to kill others needs to be put somewhere to protect innocent lives. Those people are still someones children and even a murderer's parents love their child. But someone who wants to take their own life often does it because signs were missed, and they have slipped past the normal ability of the brain to cope. Sadly we can't protect them anymore.
But if they were children of God, He will welcome them under the cover of Christ's death on the cross and not under the condemnation of their sin. God at that time promises that He has healed the sick mind.
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Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it. We have all heard that. I am living it. I asked for blog ideas and, wow, the topics are great. Tough, but great. Today the topic has to do with a recent incident in which a mom took her own life and the lives of her children. A horrible thing to even think about. What could have made this poor woman end it all like this?


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Report: Colombian escort talks of encounter with Secret Service
(CBS News) A 24-year-old Colombian woman who claims to be involved in the incident that sparked the Secret Service scandal is telling her story to the New York Times.
The woman told the Times that she met American men at a Cartagena discotheque. She said one of the men asked her back to his hotel, and on their way there she said it would cost $800.
The woman, who did not give her name, said she did not know the man was with the Secret Service.
"They never told me they were with Obama," she said, according to the Times. "They were very discreet."
She told the Times that the hotel reception called at 6:30 the next morning to remind her she needed to leave by 7:00. According to the woman's story in the Times, the escort asked for her money and an argument ensued. The woman said the American said he was drunk the night before and counter offered to pay her the equivalent of $30.
According to the report, she pressed the matter and then he got angry and kicked her out of the room. She said she ran across the hall to a room her friend was staying in, with another American from the same group, and both women tried to get the money -- but the American did not respond or open his hotel door.
The escort says she found a policeman, who went back to the room with another colleague to intervene on the woman's behalf, and then a hotel security guard arrived. She says two other Americans from the group got involved and she eventually was paid $225 in American and local currency.
On Wednesday, the Secret Service announced that three of the 11 Secret Service personnel placed on administrative leave earlier this week have been removed or are in the process of being removed from the agency.


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Thursday, December 15, 2016
Wintry Toronto
It was a magical day with snow flakes swirling around, spreading a thick fog over the city, covering everything in white. Yes, I know it's not fun when you're driving blindly into a sheet of snow, or struggling against an icy wind blasting across your face. But when you're walking, and dressed warmly, it's truly awesome to be out there against the elements, and watch the snow transform the city ...
In the park, children were tobogganing, their thrilled laughter echoing in the fresh snowfall. On the sidewalk, an older woman was trying to cover her face from the wind, and slipping on the snow. I gave her a hand and led her to the store, and she was all smiles. A passer-by with a bouncy step grinned, telling me in her caribbean accent how much she loved snow. We winked at each other with an unspoken understanding.
She probably gets asked as often as I do how I could bear the cold north when I was born on a sunny island. With the creative opportunities and freedom that Canada offers, winter is easy to bear. I don't miss the continuous tropical heat as I love the change of seasons, spring's blossoms, summer's lush greens, fall's colourful leaves, winter's snow flurries ... they inspire me to no end.
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Thursday, December 08, 2016
I love you, Toronto
There's something about the cold weather that makes me want to get cosy and warm at home, but there's so much to do in Toronto that I'm often willing to brave the cold. So many artists, musicians, writers, dancers, actors, filmmakers are spreading their creative and innovative vibes throughout the city that it's often hard to choose which event to go to. From neighbourhood restaurants and bars that feature musicians, and artists' work to contemporary operas and documentary screenings, the choice is endless.
While walking by Queen Street the other night, and watching skaters gliding gracefully on the ice rink with our City Hall standing behind them against the sky, like some sci-fi building about to lift up, I thought of how much this city means to me. So grateful to live in this cultural hub and its multicultural diversity. Toronto has offered me the freedom, and opportunity to be an artist, photographer and writer who can make a living from her art. And the people who live in this city, the kindness of friends I've made over the years have inspired me immensely. I love you, Toronto.
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Well, where do I even start on this topic. Paris has been the stronghold of art and culture and is the ultimate destination for art lovers. It is unfortunate, but the Indian education curriculum has no place for teaching anything about art, or patronizing it. Yes, we learn about a few monuments here and there, and a little bit about the Renaissance period but that is about it. I have learned about whatever little I know from books I have read, particularly Somerset Maugham who has written many a story based on the life of writers, Parisian society, authors, parties and soirees', and many of his protagonists spent considerable time in Paris. Particularly notable was the Moon and the Six Pence based on the life of Paul Gauguin, the French painter who gave up his 'corporate slavery' job (yes even back then) to become a painter who eventually moved to Tahiti. This apart, other research and visiting some museums in the US and Italy, made me appreciate the scale of the artist movements and how important they were in Europe.
Although Paris has so many museums, big and small, I will cover just some of the larger ones here that are well worth a visit. Infact, every church, cathedral and palace – big or small, is a museum in its own right too! I wouldn't bore you with details on all the museums.
I started by visiting the Orsay museum, the bastion of the Impressionism and some famous modern artists. Monet, Manet, Renoir, Picasso, Gauguin,..you name the artist and he was there if he had created any 'impression' back then! The Orsay Museum has a massive collection of Impressionist, classical and paintings of several genres..I won't bore you with the details, but I spent 4 hours at this museum alone! The Orsay museum is also interesting for the construct of its building. Infact the Orsay museum was originally a train station! You can still see the large clock and the linear structure of the station when you see the museum from the outside as well as from inside.
If you like Impressionism, you could also consider visiting the smaller Orangerie museum across Orsay across the river Seine popular for its Claude Monet's water lilies, certainly well worth a visit. I had seen smaller paintings of Monet's water lilies, but the huge canvases here, certainly were not to be missed! In addition to Monet, the museum also covered works of art by Picasso, Henry Matisse, Paul Cezanne, Andre Derain and so many others. You can also buy the combined Orsay-Orangerie museum ticket for a cheaper price from either of the places.
The grandest of them all, was ofcourse the Louvre. The world famous glass pyramids made more famous by the Da Vinci code, amongst the masses, beckoned. This was among the last destinations I saw while at Paris..I guess I was saving the best for the last..And I wasn't disappointed. One word to describe the Louvre is Huge. One just cannot see everything in a day here! With an amazing building and architecture, the Louvre takes enough time while on the outside as you take photos! The famous lines aren't really that long, in off-peak season and there is no need to buy tickets in advance. Infact, there are enough automatic vending machines once you are past the security lines (that one has to go through anyway). The other trick to avoid the lines is to use the lesser known Carousel shopping mall entrance which has barely any line.
Personally I think I enjoyed the Orsay museum even more than the Louvre as it was just a bit more intimate unlike the intimidating Louvre and its sea of paintings that in the end brought in some fatigue. Go see the Mona Lisa, but be prepared to wonder what the hype is about when Leonardo da Vinci has seemingly so many better works of art, but well, what do I know!
The other museum I liked was the Chateau of Versailles, the home of the French royalty including the (in)famous Marie Antoinette who liked cake (more than bread J). The palace was splendid and well, to cut a long story short, had an amazing museum gallery. Amazing gardens, pictures and a grandiose building in itself.
And then there are other museums too worth a visit…the Picasso museum, the Dali museum, the Pompidou center and other smaller galleries..all superb places to explore.
You can also consider taking an art walk through the art district of Montmartre. This is where all the artists lived back in the day. See where Van Gogh lived and the haunts of Picasso. A scenic tour through the hilly Montmartre later you, I will guarantee happiness!
All in all, if you are a museum fan, Paris is a fantastic destination to be at, although I would say I loved the city of Florence and Rome in that order as well for this reason. If you are a first time museum visitor, do grab some literature before you head into the museum, and that's the only way to enjoy the priceless artefacts on display!


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Washington (ISJ) - Researchers at Northwestern University and University of Illinois in the USA have developed a small wearable device, which can quickly alert a person if he has any cardiac trouble.
The small device approximately five centimetre square can be placed directly on the skin and worn 24x7 for round-the-clock health monitoring, says a news release by the University.
The device uses wireless technology with thousands of tiny liquid crystals on a flexible substrate to sense heat. When the device turns colour, the wearer is alerted something is wrong.
"Our device is mechanically invisible, it is ultrathin and comfortable, much like skin itself," said Yonggang Huang, one of the senior researchers at Northwestern University. The research team tested the device on the wrists of volunteers.
"One can imagine cosmetics companies being interested in the ability to measure skin's dryness in a portable and non-intrusive way," Huang, who led the portion of the research focused on theory, design and modelling, said. "This is the first device of its kind."
The technology uses the transient temperature change at the skin's surface to determine blood flow rate, which is of direct relevance to cardiovascular health and skin hydration levels. The technology and its relevance to basic medicine have been demonstrated in the study, although additional testing is needed before it can be put to use.
"The device is very practical ? when your skin is stretched, compressed or twisted, the device stretches, compresses or twists right along with it," said Yihui Zhang, co-author of the study and research assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Northwestern University.
The device is an array of up to 3,600 liquid crystals, each half a millimetre square, laid out on a thin, soft and stretchable substrate. When the crystal senses temperature, it changes colour, Huang said and the dense array provides a snapshot of how the temperature is distributed across the area of the device. An algorithm translates the temperature data into an accurate health report ? all in less than 30 seconds.
With its 3,600 liquid crystals, the photonic device has 3,600 temperature points, providing sub-millimetre spatial resolution that is comparable to the infrared technology currently used in hospitals.
The infrared technology, however, is expensive and limited to clinical and laboratory setting, while the new device offers low cost and portability. The device also has a wireless heating system that can be powered by electromagnetic waves present in the air. The heating system is used to determine the thermal properties of the skin.
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Here are seven great Christian songs for a baby shower.
The One Who Loves You The Most by Brett Dennen
This song points back to the mother and rightly so, for what greater love, next to God's love for us and for His Son, is like that of a mother? A mother's love will never die for their child, like the mother who after 38 years of her son being in prison, never gave up on him, like God never gives up on us. The lyrics seem to comfort the unborn child by their mother promising them that, "When the sky is falling from above you. And the wind is raging from the coast. And you want someone who truly loves you. I will be the one who loves you the most." Even though it doesn't reference God, Christians understand that children are a gift from God (Psalm 127:3). The only problem that I see is in the title because there is someone who loves that child the most and we know that it's God.
Over the Rainbow and What a Wonderful Life by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
This song is very uplifting and when you ponder singing this to the child someday, you just might need a tissue or two. It is soft and gentle, like a spring rain that methodically basks the child, even in the womb, to the sound of joy and a celebration of life itself. There is clear evidence that the unborn child reacts to the sounds around it. By the time the child is born, the baby easily recognizes its mother's voice so at a baby shower in the shower, this song is a joy to hear.
Home by Phillip Phillips
This touch focuses on home and that it's not building material that makes a home but a family and when Phillips says that trouble will drag you down but you know you're not alone, there's always a place called home. Hope for the family is found in more than just the family but in Christ alone Who is the only way to the Father (John 6:44) and home to the coming kingdom, only through Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12).
A Mother's Prayer (Hannah's Prayer) by Rachel Aldous
This is such a precious song that promises care for the coming child and includes a prayer directly related to the blessing of the child, still yet in the womb, but still a precious, human life. The lyrics are biblical, referring to Psalm 139:16 which says, "Your eyes saw my unformed substance…when as yet there was none of them" showing the same perspective on life that God has. It is more a prayer than a song; much like Hannah's prayer for God to open her womb, which God did.
Lullaby: The Moment I Saw You by Nicolette Larson and Graham Nash
When Nicolette Larson and Graham Nash wrote the lyrics of this song, they envisioned singing to his own children, of which he was a highly devoted father. The song sounds like a children's lullaby to begin with and in ending but the lyrics focus on the precious sight of the child.
The Hand of God by Elizabeth Rhyno
Clearly, this is Christian in content and biblically sound. It gives God praise for being the Author of Life (Acts 3:15) and all life comes from the hand of God and children are a gift from God (Psalm 127:3) as they sing the baby is a hope of expectation, a joy of realization, and a plan from God for His good pleasure and ours.
Miracle by Celine Deon
The beautiful voice of Celine Deon is angelic enough but she sings that they're "the nearest thing to heaven, you're my angel from above. Only God creates such perfect love" and even though it has a hint of romance, it is purely an acknowledgement about the unconditional love where "there is nothing you could ever do to make me stop loving you" and as an expectant mother would sing, "every breath I take is always for your sake" which is reminiscent of the love of God, expressed so vividly when Jesus said, "I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father" (John 10:18). To a lesser extent, but by no means much different, the mother lays down her life for that of the child in the sense of giving up what she wants, giving up rest she needs, and putting aside her own interests for that of her child.
When you hear that a baby shower's coming up, why not suggest some of these songs and whether it's a Christian baby shower or one where some are Christian and others are not, these songs should at least make everyone think about a loving God Who Himself is the Author of Life and Who desires that all come to Him for eternal life through His Son, Jesus Christ.
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Ukraine's ambassador accuses Russia of trying to damage Ukraine's credibility.
Ukraine and Russia have exchanged blame over Sunday's shootout in eastern Ukrainian town Slavyansk, which appeared to have shattered an international agreement signed by Russia, Ukraine, the U.S. and the EU to de-escalate tension in the country.
According to Ukraine's top diplomat in Turkey's capital, Ankara, the Slavyansk gunfight was orchestrated as a "provocation" by Russia with a timing that was meant to create an impression that "Ukrainians can not be trusted as they can not even implement their own agreement."
Ukraine says the shootout in Slavyanks killed one person, whereas the Russian tally says at least three people were killed. On Sunday, pro-Russian locals told Anadolu Agency that the fight was started by the members of the far right Ukrainian nationalist group Right Sector.
"Russia tries to show the Right Sector as fascists and a major threat to Russian speaking people in eastern Ukraine," Ambassador Sergiy Korsunsky told AA on Monday. "The Right Sector is very pro-Ukrainian, but they are definitely not against anybody."
However, Russia blamed the Kiev government for failing to disarm "extremists" and said the Right Sector was responsible for the deaths of ethnic Russians.
The Geneva deal, which was reached last Thursday by Russia, Ukraine, the U.S. and the EU, called for the disarming of all illegal groups.
As to the agreement, Korsunsky said, it was an urgent attempt to prevent Russian aggression against Ukraine. "We believe there is still a window and an opportunity to end the crisis," he said.
Blaming Russia for provoking people to participate in armed illegal actions, he said, "If those were peaceful protests demanding political changes, we would listen to them; but in reality armed people occupy government buildings and terrorize cities."
- Status of Russian language in Ukraine
Ukraine's Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk pledged "special status" for the Russian language and to transfer more powers from the central government to local administrations in an attempt to ease tension in the east of the country.
"No one is going to harm you or beat you if you speak Russian, it is acceptable. This issue was artificially created by Russia and put into the minds of Ukrainians in the east," Korsunsky said.
"When former President Viktor Yanukovych was in power, nobody in eastern Ukraine, which was Yanukovych's support base, demanded more power and a special status for Russian language. Once he was ousted, these issues came to the forefront. What prevented [Yanukovych] from doing so?"
He said: "They also want to take care of the budget and they want the majority of local taxes."
He also warned that Russia would face more sanctions if the crisis does not ease, which would cause more economic damage to Russia which has already lost around $150 billion.


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I have always loved perfume, and choosing one in the morning accordingly depending on my mood, outfit and the weather of the day is such a pleasurable thing.
I started my perfume journey with the mainstream where most of my current collection stays within, but I did have some crazy perfume phase sniffing through many e-tailer scents and hand-poured niche.
Nowadays I just go easy about it spritzing whatever strikes my fancy. I haven't made a full bottle purchase lately. I don't feel guilty using the same scent two days in a row, either.
Still I have a cabinet full of perfume and since I hardly reapply my perfume, I am pretty sure I won't be able to use up the stash, ever.
This is one of my early Instagram pics.
No, there is another shelf.
I just couldn't fit everything in the Instagram square.
1. What is the first perfume you purchased?
Honestly, I don't remember. But my first perfume was the Chanel No.19.
It was a splash bottle gifted from my mom (well, more like I kept stealing it so she ended up giving it to me), and I was nineteen, too.
It was a splash bottle gifted from my mom (well, more like I kept stealing it so she ended up giving it to me), and I was nineteen, too.
I still have a bottle of the EDT spray, and it evokes all sorts of memories whenever I wear it. Wonderful that it does not smell outdated at all.
Chanel No. 19 EDT
2.What is your signature perfume?
I shudder to say this, but "the ultimate signature" is the original Estee Lauder Pleasures.
Of course, I outgrew the scent, but whenever I wear this, people never fail to compliment. I used to think this was such a light scent, but the patchouli in it feels heavier now. I still have a small bottle and I only wear it to see if it still fetches compliments. (It does.)
The recent one is the Chloe EDT. the EDP version is too heavy and powdery on me, but the EDT plays it just right. It kinda upsets me that so many women wear it.
Another one would be the original Bvlgari Pour Femme. To me, this is the definition of feminine elegance. The dry jasmine in this is very comforting to me. I make sure to spray very lightly and just once, which is the key to avoid smelling too mature.
Estee Lauder Pleasures
Chloe EDT
Bvlgari Pour Femme
3. What is your most recent perfume purchase?
Gee, I really don't remember, which is another proof that I haven't bought anything lately.
I think the last one I opened is the Dior J'Adore EDT, though.
This is a rather rare edition with the silver neck that smells best on me out of all the variations and flankers. The drydown is very pretty.
Dior J'Adore L'eau de toilet
4. What perfume would you wear night time/date night?
I would wear whatever I want to wear on my date. To think about it, I have never categorized anything as night or day perfume.
But hypothetically speaking, if it is the second or the third date and I like the guy, I would wear either one of these.
They are not my absolute favorites exactly, but very effective ones.
When you see guys go gaga for something time after time, you better wear it especially when you like it, too.
These are from Ava Luxe, and Ava is good with recreating the famous scents with her own twists.
Ava Luxe Wild Blackberry Musk is a lot like the Trish McEvoy No.7, but it has the perfect balance of the sweet and sour that literally makes you salivate.
Ava Luxe White Musk is a very sexy skin scent with a floral amber. It just works.
Ava Luxe Wild Blackberry Musk
Ava Luxe White Musk
5. What's your favorite spring/summer perfume?
Hermes Un Jardin Sur Le Nil comes to my mind since its slight bitterness works so well when the weather is unbearably humid plus it smells very clean and composed.
Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline would be my "sexy" light musk to wear anytime, but it smells especially lovely on a warm spring night.
My other favorite is the Child perfume. This is "The Big White Floral" for me - it blooms on my skin and stays pretty for a long time.
Hermes Un Jardin Sur Le Nil
Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline
Child Perfume
6. What's your favorite fall/winter perfume?
I like Chanel Coco Mademoiselle all year round, but I don't feel apologetic wearing this when the air is cooler. This is my "empowerment" scent. I feel slightly bitchy yet confident with this.
Hanae Mori Butterfly EDT is probably the only gourmand that works on my skin. I really appreciate this praline and almond combo that is disguised as vanilla cause vanillas never really work with my chemistry. The strawberry is much pronounced on me as well. A true love.
My other pick is the Kenzo Flower, which is the best baby powder scent on me. The opening is almost too sharp but it quickly morphs into the creamiest veil of comfort.
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle
Hanae Mori Butterfly EDT
Kenzo Flower EDT
7. What is your favorite scent category?
Sure, I so wanted to rock cyphre, gourmand, or even leathery scents, but sadly they don't love me back.
What, most guys love foody scents on you since they evoke those happy childhood memories? No, it never happened to me. It pissed me off (!) to find out at some point that not every scent smells nice on me (yeah, I used to be a perfume princess like that), but I know it is the woody floral that works best and makes my nose happiest, too.
8. What perfume are you currently lusting after?
Hmmmm, nothing, really.
I would love to get a full bottle of Tocca soon whichever it may be, but I am not in hurry.
9. What perfume do you really dislike?
Acqua di Gio for Men.
I cannot stand it yet I smell it everywhere.
What a tragedy.
10. What fragrance/cologne do you like on your significant other?
I like the John Varvatos Signature. I don't really like Mr. Varvatos' clothing or other scents, but this original fragrance smells so sexy. It is mostly sweet and tender but has a bit of macho quality to it with the leather note. Mmmmm.
However, the Dior Fahrenheit weakens my knees. This is a very difficult scent to pull off since it seems to have its own mind. Sadly I have seen many cases of Fahrenheit wearing a guy, not the other way around.
John Varvatos Signature for Men
Thanks for reading this long post.
(And thanks again Larie for encouraging me to do this! ^-^*)
Wish everyone a great weekend. :)


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God and Football: A Review
I recently met Chad Gibbs through a mutual friend on Twitter. Since then I have had a few Twitter conversations with Chad and began reading his blog.
Most importantly for this post, I read his book God and Football: Faith and fanaticism In The SEC which was published in 2010. (To be fair, I should tell everyone that Chad was kind enough to send me a copy.)
I should start out by saying that I usually avoid these type of books. I may have even seen Chad's book before and just kept on going. This seems weird,even to me, since I am a huge college football fan and write a blog that focuses primarily on faith.
What Chad did was go to every football stadium in the SEC during the 2009 season. If you have ever read Clay Travis' Dixieland Delight, think of that with a spiritual twist. Chad would also go to church in the SEC town while he was there. He networked and tailgated with other Christian fans of those teams as he embarked on his quest.
I would say that the chapter for Week 4 was my favorite, but unfortunately I don't deal with defeat very well. Add to the fact that Chad has bragging rights to the last four times our teams have played and bad memories begin to creep in and moods can be affected. Chad writes with a sense of humor, but I probably found that chapter to be the least funny of all.
God and Football is simply this: It explores the connection between those of us who follow Christ and football. Both become religion in our lives. Both evoke wild emotions. Chad shows how it becomes difficult for us to maintain any type of balance between the two in our lives.
My best recommendation is to say that if you love college football and the Lord, you should read this book. If you have some other passion that sometimes takes the place of your faith, read this book. In the end, we all have something that gets in the way of our relationship with Christ.
Have you ever read God and Football? Do you struggle with something that can replace your passion for God?
Have You Found The Right Hat?
The picture above is of me wearing my latest Tennessee hat. As you can see I look pretty darn cool.
I get two or three of these every year. They always feel and look good when I am trying them on. The problem is that once I have them for a little bit, I find some flaw in them. Either it fits a bit too tight on the back of my head or the bill is too short, too long or I can't get it bend just right.
Do you know what happens next?
I'm on the search for another hat.
I have perfectly good hats left behind in the dust of searching for a better hat.
In other words, I'm not content with my hat. I'm not satisfied.
That may be fine with hats, but it becomes a problem if it seeps into every other part of my life.
We can get to the point where we allow the minor imperfections in relationships become major. We search for better relationships. What we end up finding are other relationships that have other imperfections.
It could be a church. Something minor becomes major. You're on the search for a new church.
I'm not saying that you may not have to end some relationships. I'm not saying that there aren't times you may have to search for a new church.
I'm just saying that you don't have to always be looking for better ones. You may have problems with the ones you have. The "better" ones will have their own issues, problems and imperfections.
The next hat won't be perfect.
There's no such thing.
What "hat" are you searching for?
I Am Not A Cool Christian
A lot of Christians these days are cool. Not me. I am not a cool Christian. I may even be the king of uncool Christians.
What does that look like?
I don't wear V-Necks.
My worship pastor is not a metrosexual.
I still don't drink, even for missional purposes.
I don't have a tattoo, even though I don't care if you have one.
I don't sing with my hands raised.
I don't really try or care to be relevant.
I've never tasted Red Bull.
I've never said the Bible is my favorite book.
My kids never played Upward or Outward.
I've never been on a prayer walk.
I'm not crazy about Tim Tebow. I wish him well, just not wins.
I don't take notes during sermons.
I don't keep a spiritual journal.
I don't have a goatee.
I'm not bald….well, not completely.
Guess what?
All of that is ok.
It's ok if you have or do those things.
Those things do not define us as believers in Christ. If they do, we are a pretty sorry lot.
There is only one thing that defines us. Or I should say there is only One who defines us.
Are you a cool Christian? Or not? What defines you?
First Church Year #19: Memorial Day
For the past seventeen Memorial Day weekends, I have been able to count on one certainty in my church services. At some point, all people who had served in the military would be recognized. The song of each branch of the military would be played and whoever served would stand up.
Now, I'm in a new church. Memorial Day was recognized differently. Some patriotic songs were sung. Some words were said.
Memorial Day is a great day to pause and remember those who have sacrificed their lives in the service of our country.
The thing that I thought, though, was this.
Each Sunday is a type of Memorial Day for us. We come together. We worship our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. We remember together what He did for us.
Sunday worship is a memorial day. It is an opportunity to gather in community and have a weekly "holiday" to honor Christ.
I need that.
I need that day to stop, pause and worship Him.
I need that day to meet with my brothers and sisters that I have committed to live with and love.
I need that weekly Memorial Day.
How has your Memorial Day weekend been?
What Pain Can Bring
One of the things Jesus said that we all might remember is that we must be born again. I've always though that was his one and only birth analogy. Guess what?
I was wrong.
In John 16, Jesus finalizes the comparison.
Christ has been spending His time preparing the disciples for His departure.
They don't get it. They're confused. He tells them that He is going away and that they will face sorrow.
Then He says that birth brings labor and pain. Once it's over, though, it's forgotten because of the joy of the birth.
In other words, you disciples will forget all of the pain and sorrow of losing me when you see me again.
And I'm bringing the New Birth with me.
The cross brought plenty of sorrow, pain, weeping and lament.
But it also brought us the New Birth.
We must be born again.
Praise Jesus, He makes that possible.
Have you been born again?
The Weekly Round-Up 5/26/12
For the past several weeks I have been sharing other people's blogs on Saturdays. I've enjoyed passing along other bloggers to you guys. This week is different.
I don't have anyone to share.
I have been on vacation this week and have not spent much time on-line.
I power washed my deck.
I mowed my yard.
I spent time with my wife and kids.
I wasn't totally off-line, but I had queued up my posts and didn't read as many blogs this week.
It was kind of nice.
I needed that break.
I suggest that we all take that kind of break every so often.
Do you take breaks from blogging and being on-line? What do you usually do?
Is God Your Co-Pilot?
I don't know when they first started popping up. I have seen them all of my life and that goes all the way back into the 1970's.
It's those God Is My Co-Pilot bumper stickers and license plates.
It seems like a nice sentiment, doesn't it? God is riding right there beside you while you fly the plane.
So, why don't I like it?
I guess I would ask that with a couple of questions. What does it say about how you view God?
Does it say that you think you are captain of your own life, with God sitting in the seat beside you ready to take over if you falter?
Is that a Biblical view of God?
It makes me think that many people think that God is a grandfatherly type of god who is just sitting in a rocking chair smiling and happy for you to come see him.
No, that isn't the kind of God I want.
I want one who is the Pilot of my life. I want Him flying the plane. I'll sit in the seat beside Him. I'll push the buttons He wants me to push. I'll be the flight attendant. I'll take whatever role He wants me to take.
I just don't expect it to be the Pilot.
How about you? Is God your co-pilot? Or is He the pilot?


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South Atlantic Regional (SAR) Awards
Early AIA North Carolina Awards
Compiled by George Smart, Kim Devins Weiss, and Ramani Mathew. Sources include: AIA Triangle, O'Brien Atkins, Ellen Weinstein, Wes McClure, Louis Cherry, Bernie Reeves, Kim Devins Weiss, and the Spectator Archives/Olivia Raney Library. Please report missing awards here.


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Fiscal Year Annual Report 2017
Snowdrop Foundation, Inc.
7155 Old Katy Rd., Suite N270
Houston, TX 77024
Annual Report Fiscal Year Sept 1, 2016 – Aug 31, 2017
MISSION: Snowdrop Foundation Provides scholarships for college bound pediatric cancer patients and childhood cancer survivors while raising awareness and funding for continued research to cure childhood cancer.
Dear Friends,
One of the joys in preparing an annual report is that it gives us an opportunity to look back and be thankful for all we have accomplished. The past Snowdrop Fiscal year was filled with wonderful opportunities and challenges. Some of the highlights were:
Scholarships TOTAL $232,870 awarded to 75 students across the Nation
This year's scholarship was the largest amount in the foundation's history. The scholarship program provides financial assistance to young adults as they move forward with their lives. This support helps empower young survivors and patients to achieve their educational, professional, and personal goals.
Childhood Cancer Research Grants TOTAL $138,000
o Texas Children's Cancer Center
The Chelsey Campbell Research Grant was awarded to Nino Rainusso, M.D. at Texas Children's Cancer Center
o Children's Hospital Wisconsin
Childhood Cancer Awareness Program $80,433
o National Awareness Campaign
o Letters to Texas State represents and launched our campaign for state license plate
o Social Media Platform for Childhood Cancer Awareness
o Had approximately 500 of our Runners across the nation showed support by wearing snowdrop shirts & to help raise awareness for Childhood Cancer
Child/Teen Development Programs $22,215
o Chelsey's Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the 9th floor of the Texas Children's Hospital Cancer Center.
o Snowdrop Toy Drop Texas Children's Cancer Center on going throughout the year
Children's Hospital Wisconsin during Christmas Holiday
o Hat day at Texas Children's Cancer Center
o Bling for Bravery
o Go Texan Day at Texas Children's Cancer Center
o Crafts Day
Total Revenue and Support $605,324
Program Expense
Scholarship $232,870
Cancer Research $138,000
Awareness Program $80,433
Teen Development $22,215
Total Program Expense Support $473,518
Operation Expenses:
Payroll $ 40,675
Operations Expense $ 92,985
Total Operations Expense $133,660
We are an event based fundraising non-profit majority of our funds are raised funds are raised through our Events:
1. Apple Creek 50K (WI)
2. Chelsey 5K (TX)
3. Chevron Run for a Reason Houston Marathon (TX)
4. Courage Over Cancer (WI)
5. Derricks & Diamonds Softball Tournament (TX)
6. Door Country Fall 50 (WI)
7. Field of Dreams Gala (TX)
8. Go Ruck Snowdrop Light (WI)
9. Houston Hot Sauce Festival (TX)
10. Pink Out Volleyball Tournament (TX)
11. Run Till You Snowdrop (WI)
12. TRC Run Over Cancer (TX)
13. Snowdrop ULTRA 55 Hour Race and Relay (TX)
14. WashFest (TX)
Board of Directors
Kevin Kline
KKBQ Cox Radio Houston
Executive Director
Trish Kline
Jennifer Sperring
Tax Accountant
ZoAnn Dreyer M.D.
TCH Medical Director, Long Term Survivor Program
Associate Professor, Baylor College of Medicine
Anne Marie Henick
Director of Marketing Services – Cox Media Group Houston
Judy Lakin
Past Director of Sales for Cluster – Cox Media Group Houston
Jayme Sperring
Past Chief Commercial Officer and Founder – Rubicon Oilfield International
Current Leadership and Business Consultant and Investor
Phil Vollands
Past President North America, Drilling Fluids – Newpark Resources
Snowdrop Foundation Tax 990 2015/16


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In 2013 my first paranormal mystery, "Blood of the Scarecrow", was released. Due to circumstances beyond my control, it went out of print a mere six months later. Since then, I have been working on not just finding a new publisher for "…Scarecrow", but writing and completing two other novels.
Although it's a stand alone novel, the first of those, "That's What Shadows Are Made Of" also continues a subplot, introduces new characters, keeps a lot of the old ones, and of course, brings us face to face with more dark, murderous, and paranormal nastiness. I like to call it "…Scarecrow"'s companion book for want of better terminology.
With that, I am pleased to announce that "That's What Shadows Are Made Of" is now AVAILABLE! through Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon Europe, as well as the Create Space eStore. Due to some formatting snags, it's not yet available on Kindle, but hopefully those are soon remedied. MAY even be remedied as I type this.
Additionally, that which WAS "Blood Of The Scarecrow" is undergoing edits, rewrites, new content, cover changes, and will be re-released within the next six months under the new title of "Secrets Of The Scarecrow Moon"
Thank you all for your patience and continued support in my efforts to write and share my stories with you.
As I do every year just before Halloween I bought some pumpkins. My heart wasn't into it as much this time around, but who am I to break a lifelong tradition? I considered carving them into Jack-o'-lanterns, but that never happened. The smallest of the three succumbed early to rot. The other two sat on the porch quietly awaiting their fates. Would they, too, be food for the birds and critters?
Last week Jim asked about them, suggesting I actually process them and make a pie. It was a novel idea and not one I have not considered in the past. It did seem a waste to just let them sit around only to eventually be tossed out back into the compost pile.
On Saturday, I made the commitment and set to work cutting, gutting, cooking, puréeing, and freezing the smaller of the two still edible squashes. I figured the big one wouldn't be as good for human consumption and frankly I don't use a lot of pumpkin in anything to begin with. This was more a fun project than anything else. I ended up with 12 cups of home-processed pumpkin. Not a bad haul and easy enough to make.
As my mind is wont to do, it wandered off while all this was going on. It kept repeating that old nursery rhyme in my head, "Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater" to the point of turning into something more than a little disturbing.
Consider the whole rhyme for a moment:
Peter, Peter pumpkin eater,
Had a wife but couldn't keep her;
He put her in a pumpkin shell
And there he kept her very well.
Peter, Peter pumpkin eater,
Had another and didn't love her;
Peter learned to read and spell,
And then he loved her very well.
Seriously think about this.
This guy Peter, apparently a HUGE fan of pumpkins, can't seem to keep his wife interested. His solution is to put her inside a pumpkin shell and keep her there. First off, that's one big pumpkin. Second, how did she go about her domestic duties once put into this shell… or did she? He's a known eater of pumpkins. He stuffs his difficult wife into a pumpkin. Does he then eat the pumpkin and possibly his wife in the process?
As I cooked my own pumpkins, I pondered this more times than is probably healthy. Maybe Peter was actually a cannibal! Maybe putting her into a pumpkin shell is the nice way of saying he butchered her, ala Mr. Todd and his lovely assistant Mrs. Lovett.
Which brings us to the next verse. The wife Peter stuffed into (and possibly ate) a pumpkin shell was apparently not his one and only. His second wife he was unable to love until he could read and spell (write). I get the feeling Peter was not a particularly bright man. Perhaps he envied this other wife's education. I'm going to speculate she was pretty well off considering this poem is believed to have been first published around 1825, a time when well-read women weren't quite so common as they are today.
After eating his first wife, Peter found another woman he admired. Unfortunately, she lived in a world above his. Maybe he was but a mere pumpkin farmer and felt he didn't have a chance with this new woman until he could improve on his own education. So, Peter somewhere along the line learned to read and spell. Only then was he able to approach this new love with the confidence he needed. It never says if she loved him back, mind you. I would like to think she did, otherwise I'm guessing she, too, would have ended up on the dinner table.
All this because I decided to be frugal and not waste my pumpkins this year.
As Edgar A. Poe once wrote, "I am a writer, therefor I am not sane." Yeah, I really think there may be some truth to all that. Do sane people think about Peter the Pumpkin Eater as a poorly educated pumpkin farming cannibal?
And yet people continue to ask where horror writers get their twisted and dark ideas from!
Oh, and by the way, enjoy your pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving!
It's well known that when you go to your favorite Chinese Buffet you're not getting authentic Chinese food and Outback doesn't serve up food indigenous to Australia. Teppanyaki, where the supposedly Japanese guy in the tall hat tosses knives and fire around as if they are as harmless as a three-year-old juggling Nerf balls, originated in Japan 1945 and arrived in America in 1964. The cuisine never really took off so much in Japan, but the tourists loved it! Not really what I'd call authentic. And, for the love of salsa, please don't try and tell me Taco Bell is real Mexican food.
A few nights back I made some manicotti. When I say made, I mean I took the pre-made ricotta stuffed pasta out of the freezer, put it in a pan, added some home-doctored sauce from a jar, sprinkled it with cheese and popped it in the oven. Apart from meatballs, my Italian food cooking skills are pretty lame. It was tasty enough and enjoyable, but I'm sure many an Italian chef would have been horrified.
Last night, I decided Mexican was in order. According to Jim, I make a mean pico de gallo. I'm particularly proud of that, being as he's a Texan and all and I figure he knows Tex-Mex better than anyone else I know. Yeah, even the Mexican food in Texas is more Tex than Mex, but I digress.
Feeling somewhat lazy and lacking the time, ingredients or willingness to get too into dinner making, I remembered I'd bought some frozen bean and cheese burritos. Normally, I don't get this kind of crap because God only knows what's in there beyond innocent beans and cheese. I fall short of making my own tortillas, (It may still happen! After all, it's got to be easier than prepping acorns to be edible) but normally I'd put a bit more effort into it than last night.
So, I turn the oven on, decide that due to not having anything better to top the burritos with I'll open a can of chili, (without beans, of course, because chili in Texas doesn't have beans, does it, Jim?). Now I have a starch (ala the tortilla), and three proteins (beans, beef and cheese). Well, one must have a vegetable to make it a meal so to try and correct this oversight, I chopped up some onions and peppers and gave them a little sauté before adding the chili to the pan. Good enough. A nice, thick hearty chili.
In about 30 minutes everything is ready. I put the burritos in one of my pasta bowls and pour a good helping of the chili over them and top it with cheese. For a moment I considered popping that under the broiler to melt and brown the cheese, but was just too hungry to bother. Twenty minutes, a glass of milk, and two chili-smothered burritos later, I'm stuffed.
As I'm putting things away after the meal, I realize there are no leftovers. Whatever am I going to take for lunch the next day?! I poke around in the fridge and find, ah-ha! leftover manicotti! I set to work putting some into a plastic container for the next day.
And then it hits me. Leftover chili-smothered burritos vs. leftover spaghetti sauce-smothered manicotti. What the what? I look at the manicotti, a tube of starch by way of a pasta shell, stuffed with cheese, covered with meat sauce that also contains peppers and onions and topped with melted cheese. I think about the burritos, a tube of starch by way of a tortilla shell, stuffed with beans and cheese, covered with Texas-style chili (aka meat sauce) that contains peppers and onions and topped with cheese that I considered melting in the oven for a few minutes.
An insane notion enters my mind. What if I were to cover the manicotti with Texas chili and bake it or how about taking the burritos and covering them with Italian spaghetti sauce? What have I stumbled on? Visions of alternate history flashed through my head. What if instead of the Spanish having such a huge influence on the Native cuisine back in the 1600's, it had been Italians!? Could it be called a Mexican-Italian dish? Would Taco Bell be, I don't know, Piadina Bell with little packets of tomato sauces on the side?
I'll never look at manicotti or burritos the same again.
Mind blown.
Next thing you know people will be putting tomato sauce on low mein noodles!
Acorns, acorns everywhere! It's that time of year when walking around the Arts Quad here at work, or walking to the parking lot can be hazardous to your health. The mass quantity of oak trees we have on campus are shedding their bounty, acorns. They fall randomly. They cover the sidewalks. They get kicked while you walk, crushed under tires, and many a squirrel is gathering and burying them for later.
A couple years back, upon seeing all these nuts, I pondered if they were edible. I mean, they are EVERYWHERE! If we can eat them like the squirrels do, why aren't we taking advantage of them? It's free food for goodness sake! As it turns out, they are edible. "Three Fat Guys In The Woods" made some porridge out of them. I found a recipe for Acorn-Maple Cookies made with Acorn Flour.
Last week, as acorns fell from trees barely missing my head and bounced off the sidewalk behind me, I decided that I would try my hand at the incredible, edible acorn. I gathered 30-40 nuts from a variety of different trees over the course of three days. I didn't want to get too carried away with this, in case they proved to be nasty. While dinner cooked, I started cracking them open with a hammer because, well, who the heck knows where my real nutcracker is?
Other than a few nuts that went flying across the kitchen and my fiancé coming out wondering what the heck I was doing, then asking "Why?" when I told him, (answer: In the event of a Zombie Apocalypse and we're desperate for food, of course) it was a pretty easy and quick process. Some of the nuts I'd chosen were too old. The meat inside was a shriveled, dry thing the size of a raisin. The majority however, proved in good shape.
I moved on to step two after dinner by placing the freshly shucked nut meats into a shallow dish of cold water to soak overnight. Acorns contain a pretty hearty amount of tannins which makes them super bitter to eat right from the shell. I tried a little pre-soak nibble and almost immediately spit it back out. The next morning I drained the brownish-yellow water and refilled the pan to let the nuts soak another eight hours. Another nibble was taken and again, spat out. So far, so bad.
Next, I placed them into a pan and began the boiling process. I let them simmer for about 15 minutes, drained, nibbled (without spitting it out this time) and boiled a second time for another 15 minutes. I drained again and this time, let them sit in the strainer to dry. The final product after three days was a couple handfuls of, hopefully, edible acorn nuts!
The final step, taking more than just a nibble. I removed a good-sized piece, popped it in my mouth, chewed cautiously and well, hm. Not so bad. The vast majority of the bitterness was now gone. There wasn't a lot of flavor to them, a bit like a bland macadamia nut, but they were certainly edible. I think I'll maybe try and roast them a bit next and add a touch of salt before presenting them to the family for a taste test.
Will I do this again? I don't know. It was a lot of fun really and now that I know better what to look for when gathering the nuts so I get fewer dried up raisins stumps, I may move on to try and make some Acorn Flour and bake up some of those Acorn-Maple cookies I saw a recipe for next.
The past few weeks have been surreal.
At the age of five or six, I was a little kid with a big dream. I never doubted the dream. Never. It was at about that age I came to realize that there was something very unique about me amongst my kindergarten peers. Unlike them, I was born in the far off land of New Mexico. I don't think I really understood where it was or how far away, but it made me feel different, special in a very proud and interesting way. When we were asked to write mini-autobiographies in grade school, my unconventional birth place was always mentioned. It became part of the foundation of who I was. The dream was born. It grew deep, deep roots not only in who I was, but who I would be and what I'd do and where I'd go. "Someday," I can hear my six-year-old-self saying, "I'm going to go back to New Mexico!" My parents would always say they hoped I would. It was a good goal to have.
I poured over the family photo albums, memorizing the images of places I had no memories of. I'd listen with rapt attention whenever stories were told of this mysterious place far, far away. I was only six months old when we moved away from White Sands, yet in those six months something about the place must have been ingrained into my infant brain, this infantile sense of "this is home". It sounds weird even to me. This Southwestern-ness sifted through my blood. My love of Mexican food arose from it. I don't understand how that all can be, but it is and I'm not going to even attempt to explain it.
About five years ago I had reached a point in my life where I felt I'd come full circle. I'd been married and subsequently divorced. My kids were young adults. I was single. I was also feeling very lost. I had no personal goals and felt adrift on the ocean without a compass. I wasn't sad, but I wasn't really happy either. I existed, I didn't live. My soul ached for a direction. Then The Dream winked at me and whispered, "It's time."
"Before I'm fifty," I promised myself. "I'll go there before I'm fifty come hell or high water."
Fate is a funny thing. Within three months of this personal mission statement, I found myself in a new relationship. During our second conversation it was revealed we'd both lived at White Sands. The big difference was, he'd been there during his high school days. He had real memories. Fate smirked.
And so it came to pass that just over two weeks ago, four months before my 50th birthday, I found myself on a road trip with this fellow WSMR Kid, who was by now the love of my life, heading to New Mexico. The dream was more than just alive and well, it was thriving! Here I was closer and closer every minute. Mile after mile. Day after day. Until finally, after forty-five years of waiting, there it was, "Welcome To New Mexico", signs pointing to "Las Cruces", signs welcoming me to White Sands National Monument, signs that said, "You are now entering White Sands Missile Range". Me, sniffling my nose and wiping away the tears of joy, of completion, of coming 'home'. It still chokes me up.
For five days I probably took way too many pictures of sand and buildings and mountains and cactus. I probably spent way more time than your average tourist ingraining every element my senses could possible absorb in the short time we had there into my brain. I took actual handwritten notes and have dubbed it research for a future novel. I'd waited almost my entire life for this and I didn't know, still don't know, if or when I'll ever go back again. I hope I do!
On top of all that, I'm with a man I love tremendously who is suddenly showing a very healthy interest in jewelry cases and rings. As if his enthusiasm over picking out a Native American Wedding Vase wasn't enough, now this. THIS! There's a longer story to the choosing of a ring than I'll get into here, but suffice to say, after a mini-meltdown on my part, one was finally selected. It would be another week before I'd be able to wear it. Again, another story for another time. In the meantime, here's a picture of The Bling.
Now we've been back in New York for five days. The dream has been lived and expanded upon. A beautiful blue topaz engagement ring has been placed on this middle-aged woman's finger and I'm feeling that strange sense of the surreal. It crept up on me while I was telling my 22 year old daughter the story of the buying of the ring and subsequent kitchen proposal. Along with this weird near-disbelief that this is indeed my life and who I am and looking forward to who I am still becoming even at this age, I feel that questioning, eager tug of "What next?" Where will our next adventure take us? It reminds me of setting aside the first book in a series and not being able to start the second book for a few days. It's there on your coffee table. It's waiting. It's ready to go.
Eventually, you are able to sit down with a cup of coffee on the front porch on a cool fall morning with that book. That's where I am now, settling into Part Two, eager to know and live more of the story.
There has been an odd influx of articles about Narcissism posted by friends of mine on Facebook over the past couple months. It seems dealing with these mentally ill monstrosities that pass themselves off as "normal" human beings is a lot more common than I thought. It's good to know I am not alone. I find it empowering to know I have friends I can talk to about this who will know exactly where I'm coming from on the subject. I was lucky enough to escape a seven year relationship with a narcissist about five years ago. It derailed my trust in others for a while, but I'm happy to report the train is back on its track and I'm returning to the person I was before this madness all happened.
Wikipedia defines Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) as "a personality disorder in which a person is excessively preoccupied with personal adequacy, power, prestige and vanity, mentally unable to see the destructive damage they are causing to themselves and others."
At PsychoCenter.com they state, "Narcissistic Personality Disorder is characterized by a long-standing pattern of grandiosity (either in fantasy or actual behavior), an overwhelming need for admiration, and usually a complete lack of empathy toward others. People with this disorder often believe they are of primary importance in everybody's life or to anyone they meet. … People with narcissistic personality disorder often display snobbish, disdainful, or patronizing attitudes. For example, an individual with this disorder may complain about a clumsy waiter's "rudeness" or "stupidity" or conclude a medical evaluation with a condescending evaluation of the physician."
Those are great definitions, but they really don't come close to describing what it's really like to be involved in a relationship with someone who has NPD. Truth of the matter is, you're likely not going to know until it's too late. I had no idea there was such a thing as NPD until after I was out of the relationship. The first time I read about it I was stunned. Why had I never heard of this before? The stories and descriptions I read fit the man I'd been with all those years perfectly! It helped me finally get answers to the questions I'd been asking since it all came crumbling down, why? Why had this happened? Why had he done this? Were all the things he told me about how he felt and the things he did that appeared to be founded in love a lie? Did he ever really love me? How can someone be so cruel, heartless, and unfeeling? Had I done something wrong?
No, I had done absolutely nothing wrong. Yes, every word he said and every deed he performed to convince me he loved me was fake; a lie, to get what he wanted out of the relationship. He wanted the control. He wanted to be the one to decide what was what. When things didn't go his way, it was everyone's fault but his own. He was full of rage towards anyone that did not agree with his philosophy. He was right. Everyone else was wrong. The only time he was happy was when he could prove himself right or could use his intelligence to manipulate people into agreeing with him. Oh, yes, he is a very intelligent man. Make no mistake about it. Most narcissists are very smart people. They know exactly what they are doing – they just don't care who it hurts in the process. They are incapable of empathy.
My anger and confusion has dwindled over the past five years, but I'd be lying to say I didn't wish all sorts of nastiness to befall this man. I prayed Karma would kick his sorry ass to the curb more than I care to admit. I hoped he'd suffer the pain he'd dished out to me, my family, and Lord knows how many others. I know, we aren't supposed to pray or wish for bad things like that, but damn it – I'm guilty as charged, but I doubt that Karma is going to do any such thing and here's why.
Lady With A Truck recently posted an article on her blog about this very topic called, "Law Of Attraction and Why The Narcissist Seems Immune to Karma". It makes a whole lot of sense to me. In a nutshell, Karma doesn't work on a Narcissist because they have no sense of doing anything wrong. It's believed that Karma and the Law of Attraction works based on some sort of 'vibration' level. The more positive the feeling, the higher the vibration and the more positive the Karma. Things like love, joy, peace and gratitude give off high vibes. Shame, guilt, fear, and anger give off low vibes. If that's the case then how does that nasty, manipulative narcissist escape Karmic retribution when their whole life is devoted to hurting others for their own gain and that they don't even feel love, joy, peace, or gratitude?
To quote from Lady With A Truck's blog,"…the narcissist does not believe he is bad, he feels justified in the things he does, he does not fear anyone, nor is he ashamed, or feel guilty and even his anger he blames on someone else. The law of attraction doesn't know if what it is attracted to is a lie or not, it responds to the vibrational level of the person. If that person is sick and has a distorted view of their value whether that distortion is good or bad, they will attract the vibration they send out to the world."
What about love? Again, Lady With A Truck seems to have stumbled upon a theory that makes a whole lot of sense. She writes, "The narcissist's brain is wired differently than a normal person so when he meets a new victim his brain releases the same chemicals our brains do when we meet someone who we think we could love, only he is excited because he sees a source of things he wants. He acts much like a person in love, but what he is drawn to is the prospect of being able to suck in another prey and bleed them dry. It is intoxicating to the narcissist much like love is intoxicating to a normal person."
I really think she is on to something here, unless you go with the idea that Karma is set into action by a Higher Intelligent Being (aka God). Surely, a benevolent, All-Knowing God would be able to tell the difference between real love and false love, right? Maybe it's a combination of the two. I don't know. I'd still like to believe those who have NPD will be paid back somehow.
On the positive side, you can chose, as I did, to not be the victim once you realize what's going on. During the period between this realization that I was with a very, very not-nice-at-all-person and the time he moved out, I treated him as if he were completely invisible. I did not speak to him or acknowledge his presence or existence unless absolutely necessary. It was a very uncomfortable few weeks. He got nothing from me. I put up the biggest, thickest emotional wall I could between the two of us. I admit, I smiled when I saw his pathetic post on Facebook during this time, "I think I know what if feels like to be a ghost."
After he left, if he emailed me about things he'd left behind, he got the shortest possibly response. The freedom and joy I felt with his departure was intoxicating!! That is not to say I wasn't emotionally hurt. My trust in others was shattered. It's been almost five years now and I am happy to report that trust is coming back into my life slowly but surely. The wall is crumbling. I have a wonderful life filled with love, joy, and appreciation.
My hatred and rage has turned to pity. I feel sorry for that man. He'll never know what REAL love and happiness feels like, ever. As for Karma and the Laws of Attraction, I have faith he will be rewarded in due time. When, by who or what or how it happens isn't my concern. Enough of my time and negative energy was wasted on that man already. I have way too many positive, high vibes to share and enjoy with others and the universe. I intend to enjoy and appreciate every minute.


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Going on vacation in St Petersburg Russia with kids? If so, see where to take your children.
Frankly speaking, you are bringing your children to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. A Russian city, often referred to as the Venice of the North, that offers a great balance of old traditions, cultural activities, interesting museums and monuments, beautiful parks and gardens that will fascinate visitors young and old.
At first glance you might think that St Petersburg Russia is not a very child-friendly city, but this isn't true. You may also think that our city is only for culturally savvy adults and is too expensive for families. Wrong again!☺
Despite any misgivings you may have about Russia, especially nowadays with all this negative Russian propaganda, St Petersburg is a family-friendly place with plenty of things to see and do, some for free and some not, all year round. It is safe, easy to get around and affordable.
Almost every Russian restaurant, cafe, museum or park is well equipped for entertaining kids. And, if you come during the Summer, there is always something going on, such as festivals, cultural events, musical shows or amazing fireworks to enjoy.
What else do you want more?
Russia's Northern Capital offers a really great opportunity to introduce your children to the beautiful world of art and history in an engaging and fun way that will make them curious for more. At the same time, your children will have the chance to see unique museums with exhibits they will not see anywhere else in the world.
Therefore, if you travel to St Petersburg Russia with kids we have no doubt that your children will have so much fun that they won't even realize how much they're learning.
Travelling to St Petersburg Russia with kids? If so, check out below our top picks for places to go with your family. To get started just click on the links.
"We've been here many times, and each time was fun. Come, see, and touch!"
Founded in 1865, the Leningrad Zoo is the second largest zoo in Russia, after Moscow. As you walk around you can admire 2000 animals from 401 different species, such as tigers, polar bears, deer, giraffes, monkeys, snakes, orangutans, anteaters, African elephants and many more. Once you're inside the zoo, both you and your kids will be immersed into the animal kingdom, and will see animals you have not seen before, have fun and enjoy a great day out. And, if you wish to do more, you could also learn how to ride a pony, as the Zoo has its own stable.
"We've been here only once, and it was
a great experience. For sure your kids will love it as much as we did".
Open all year round the St Petersburg Dolphinarium is a small marine park that provides people with an educational, enjoyable and above all hands-on experience, enabling connection with several friendly marine animals. Here your children can have fun while watching dolphins, beluga whales and sea lions jump out and into the water, spin, dance and even draw. And, if you want more, after the enchanting show, you could take pictures and buy some souvenirs, for an extra fee. You can even swim with dolphins but you should organize this activity in advance.
"We've been here once and it was really interesting, though after an hour you may want to leave!".
Founded in 1998, the St Petersburg Dolls Museum displays a rich collection of hand made dolls, fairies and soldiers, representing history and characters from various ages and nations. From traditional folk toys to the latest designer dolls, this unique museum is a child fantasy place that every kid will love to visit. The place may look small and weird from outside, but once you enter it is like a fairy tale. Suitable for older kids and the young at heart!
"We've been here a couple of times
and it was very entertaining".
The Bolshoi St Petersburg State Circus is a great place if you want to keep your child occupied and happy for more than an hour. Located on the Fontanka River Embankment, this world famous Russian circus has been performing and attracting people since 1877. During the show your kids will be fascinated by the performance of gymnasts, tight rope walkers and trapeze acts. Also, they will enjoy seeing animal shows, jugglers and hilarious clowns.
"We've been here and the overall experience was amazing. Definitely a place to bring your children if you want them to experience a spectacular journey across the universe".
The St Petesburg Planetarium is the ideal place to take your kids if you would like them to gain an understanding of complex concepts in a fun and effective way. As you walk inside the building you will be able to admire the sun, all planets of our solar system, star clusters, comets, and much more. Through performances and interactive games, your children (and you too) will feel closer to the world of science, have fun and learn intriguing things about our planet. Being very popular among Russian pupils, this place is certainly a fun place to go with kids.
"We've been here once and it was very interesting.You can easily spend two hours to enjoy the museum".
Children from all over St Petersburg love the Grand Maket of Russia (maket means layout in Russian), as it depicts the landscape of Russia in miniature scale models. Here kids can watch mini Russian cities, roads, trains and ships, as well as thousands of human figures, hundreds of moving en-route cars and scenes of life. This is definitely a nice place to spend a few hours with your children while discovering hidden and unusual parts of Russia scaled down. If you plan a visit here, you and your kids will be pretty impressed and well entertained.
"We've been here once and we were very impressed by the mysterious beauty of this underwater museum. Definitely this the perfect place to bring your kids while in the city for a few days".
Opened in 2006, the St Petersburg Oceanarium has become one of the best family attractions in St Petersburg. With over 45 000 fishes, aquatic invertebrates and sea mammals from over 150 species, as well as aquariums with sharks, piranhas and seals, this place is worth a visit. If you visit the Oceanarium, which is also known as the Planet Neptune Aquarium, you won't only be touched by the magic underwater atmosphere, but you'll also experience breathtaking shows with sharks and seals that will amaze your kids, and of course you too.
"This is one of the top St Petersburg's attractions not to be missed. As have millions of people we have been there too, and each time it was fun, magic and entertaining. You and your kids will love it".
Often referred as the Russian Versailles, the Fountains of Peterhof are one of Russia's most famous tourist attractions. Drawing millions of visitors every year, especially from late May to October, when the 147 fountains are turned on, this place is perfect for a day out with the whole family. When walking through the amazing park and gardens, playing with the trick fountains, viewing the statues and the grand palace, your kids will have so much fun that they surely will ask you to comeback again.
"This is one of our favorite spots in St Petersburg. We go there once a month to enjoy a Russian sauna, swim and relax. Definitely a place to go for the whole family anytime of the year".
Located inside a new shopping center near the Gulf of Finland, the Aquapark Piterland is one of the biggest water parks in Russia and by far the most popular spot among locals for chilling out. Here your kids can climb, jump, slide and splash all day long, while you can just sit and relax. With an area of 25 000 squares meters, which includes 5 large slides, several swimming pools and jacuzzis, 13 different saunas and steam baths, a spa area and a few bars, Piterland offers plenty of entertainment for adults and kids all year round.
"We've never been here, but we've heard and read good things about it, so give it a try".
Moored off the southern bank of Vasilyevsky Island, the old Icebreaker Krasin has now become a floating museum. In the past this icebreaker took part in many Arctic expeditions and rescue operations, and also brought strategic supplies, arms and ammunition to the Soviet Union during WWII. Once inside you can walk around the vessel, feel the history and get acquainted with the life and work of arctic heroes while exploring the engine room and other rooms. As a new addition to St Petersburg's museum scene, this place is a great addition to your sightseeing tour.
"We've been here once and it was very interesting and fascinating. Of course, if you are not a train enthusiast you may feel bored, but your kids surely won't".
The Railway Museum in St Petersburg is definitely the country's best museum representing the complete development of railways in Russia and the former USSR. As you tour inside, you'll see train models from the very first Russian steam locomotive to the modern railways and engines of today. Children of all ages love to participate in the development, operating and running of the model trains, as they depict the operations of real railroads; so if you're out of options, why not bring your kids here? You and your youngsters will learn about the history of the Russian railway and its trains., and have lot of fun.
In addition to visiting some of the places listed above there are also other fun tours and activities that may entertain all your family during your visit to the city of St Petersburg.
For example you could join a Bike Tour or take a Walking Tour led by an experienced guide for a fascinating morning or afternoon experiencing St Petersburg's gorgeous historic neighborhoods and parks. Or you could take a City Bus Tour by jumping on board a Double-Decker Bus and hop on and hop off anytime at major attractions or even better, renting a private car or minivan. Also, you could consider taking a Night Boat Tour along the Neva River to see some of the famous drawbridges open and close to allow ship access to the Baltic Sea.
So, if you are on a trip to St Petersburg Russia with kids, no worries! You can find plenty of things to do and see so that you and your family can enjoy the unique charms of our cultural Russian city.
Written by Davide C.
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