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When we asked Minted artist Susan Asbill to describe a typical day in the life, she explained that as a working mother with two small children, the real constant in her life is chaos. "As a type A personality, this has been hard for me to accept, but I've found that no amount of planning will keep things from going awry," the Dallas designer says. "For now I'm just settling into the chaos with these two little humans and soaking up all the mess and magic while it lasts."
That perfect combination of life's beautiful mess and magic shows in her Minted work, a bold, colorful collection of designs that celebrates life's major moments. After asking Susan about her goals, how's she's developed her career, and what she does for fun, we've learned that she's a hard-working Texan with a heartwarming sense of humor, and she's committed to the Minted artist community.
Minted: Did you study art or design formally in school?
Susan Asbill: I've had my heart set on an art-related career as far back as I can remember. As a child I drifted in and out of other activities, but art was my constant. In high school, I was taking so many art classes that I was short on regular credits needed for graduation—oops. I had to make these up in summer school and correspondence classes. I got my bachelor of fine arts in design from the University of Texas at Austin. I initially spent two years in studio art before moving into their design program. It was a difficult transition at first. I was used to the looser world of fine art, and it took me a while to get my footing. I had wonderful teachers who kept me challenged—and sometimes overwhelmed—throughout the program. I'm grateful for that push today. They also kept the class size small, and our group really bonded through the years. We stay in touch to this day. The bonds I've made in the Minted community remind me of those early designer friendships.
What was your first design-related job?
My first design job was as an art director at a small agency in Dallas. They had a lot of home goods clients: surfacing and tile companies, gourmet ranges, roofing, etc. Since then I've worked 10 different jobs, both at agencies and also as an in-house designer. Working with such a wide variety of clients has been interesting, and I've been able to bounce between different brand styles, everything from Dom Pérignon to the WWE. It's been a wild ride.
Do you think 10 jobs is a lot, or not necessarily?
Ten jobs may sound like a lot, but it's common in marketing and advertising. There is always employee turnover when agencies win and lose accounts. I've also moved around to learn new skills, like switching to an interactive agency at one point to learn web design. My most recent job change was to focus more on my family.
"Pegasus" children's custom art by Susan Asbill for Minted
How many hours per week do you usually work? And what does "work" mean for you?
Currently I work three days a week in TGI Fridays' corporate office, primarily designing their menus. The other two days I work at home on freelance clients, Minted, volunteer work, and of course the toughest and most rewarding gig of all, being a mother.
Susan's 5-year-old daughter Eden "is the ultimate girly girl, obsessed with fashion and all things pink." Susan's 2-year-old son Knox "loves cars like his father, a happy little guy who makes us laugh daily." The family pup is Velma, a rescue dog.
"The Modernist" birth announcement by Susan Asbill
It's interesting that you call yourself Type A, but you also have a background as a fine artist. Do you think it's unusual for a fine artist to be Type A?
I'm not sure if it's unusual for artists, but many of my designer friends are perfectionists about their work. It has definitely helped me in my career. As a designer I often have to take a mess of complicated information and make it easy for a consumer to navigate. Intense focus, drive and attention to detail is so important in this field.
Susan's husband, Marc, works as an Operations Director in the semiconductor industry, or as she describes him: "He is an engineering type and the perfect left-brain balance to my right-brain tendencies." He enjoys anything mechanical, and spends his spare time restoring old cars; his current project is a '31 Ford Hot Rod. They've been married for six years and knew they wanted a family right away. "We ended up celebrating our first wedding anniversary in the hospital with the birth of our daughter," Susan says.
How do you balance personal life with work? Or is "balance" not the right word?
I really craved a return to work after having my babies. I need the structure and interaction with colleagues—adult conversation!—in order to better focus on and appreciate my children when I'm with them. With that said, I did have to leave behind agency life. The hours were often long and unpredictable, and I just couldn't make it work anymore as a mother. Thankfully I found my current job, where I can work part-time and have the best of both worlds. Minted has also been a great complement to motherhood. I can keep my creative brain active and work when time allows. I actually entered my first Minted competition while I was on maternity leave with my daughter. I needed a creative outlet, and that was something I could do from home while still focusing on my girl. Fittingly, it was also a birth announcement challenge!
Atop Susan's table is her "Downtown" art print.
What's an interesting thing about you that most people don't know?
I am obsessed with all things Halloween. At one point I wanted to design haunted houses for a living, but the closest I got was working in one. My current colleagues are also into Halloween, and we go big at the office. A couple years ago we built a massive circus with a fun house. It was months of work, but so worth it. I played a bearded lady who worked in a kissing booth—ha!. In 2016, we all went as Snapchat filters and I was the cop. I even built a full evidence wall in my office, gave out citations, and had a mug shot station set up for "offenders."
You worked in a haunted house?
One year in high school, I worked at a haunted house for kids. I played a mummy, and while it was a cool experience, it was also really hard work. The costume was uncomfortable, and I was stuck in a dark, cramped space for my shift. The kids reacted in surprising ways to being scared. There was the usual screaming, but I also got kicked in the shins more than once. And that was it for me!
Do you think of yourself as having a "personal brand" or style as a designer and creative?
This has been a challenge for me because I'm so used to working within other brand looks. But I'm working on it. I do enjoy illustrating and gravitate to the baby and kids category. I think my illustrative work feels cohesive. I like to do bright and fun work. Even when designing simpler pieces, I usually have a pop of color in there.
"Beep Beep" children's birthday party invitation by Susan Asbill for Minted
Do you have any "ultimate" goals for your career?
Right now I'm happy in the in-between world of work and family. My kids will only be small for a short while, and I'm enjoying this stage with them. But I would like to eventually take time to re-explore my fine art roots. Hopefully I can work on getting away from the computer more and getting back to the slower processes of drawing and painting.
"Little Dove" baptism and christening announcement by Susan Asbill
Which Minted design are you most proud of and why?
It's not necessarily my favorite design, but I was proud of "Adventurer" for winning first place in the Baby Shower challenge. The talent in this community is staggering, and my jaw hit the floor when I realized that somehow my invitation had placed first among so many other amazing designs. I'm also proud of my design "Baby vs. Cake." I think it's an original take on the first birthday/cake smash category. I actually used this design and a boxing theme for my son's first birthday party.
"Adventurer" baby shower postcard by Susan Asbill
You joined Minted in 2011. How did you discover Minted, and what's it been like to experience the company's growth?
I was browsing birth announcements on Minted while on maternity leave with my daughter and realized that I could enter my own designs. Having always worked at traditional design jobs, the concept was really fascinating to me. I had always avoided design competitions, but this felt different in that unlike logos or other client-specific work, the art could be used elsewhere if needed. And I felt that the quality of work being entered was really high, which was appealing. It helped push me as a designer, which in turn helped me with my other design jobs. It's been amazing to see Minted's growth over the past few years. The community is huge now! It's also been exciting to see Minted branch out into art, fabric, and partnerships with other brands.
What do you enjoy most about being part of the Minted community?
That I've gotten to explore my own artistic voice, really, for the first time since art school. I also love the freedom of working outside a traditional schedule, and most importantly I'm thankful for the amazing friends I've made in the community.
"Night Owl" baby shower invitation by Susan Asbill
What have you learned from being part of the Minted community?
That there can be kindness and camaraderie in competition.
Have you made any particularly meaningful friendships with fellow Minted Artists?
I've made a lot of meaningful friendships within this community. There are quite a few Minties whom I talk with on a daily basis. It's remarkable how close we are considering that we initially met online. I've also been lucky to meet several Minted designers and artists in person.
What's your favorite Minted design or art that a fellow Minted artist created and why?
This is impossible. I can name about 50 pieces off the top of my head, but I'm going with Katie Craig's "Mister." I love the blues and her beautiful organic brushstrokes. I'm also lucky to have the original painting in my home.
"Mister" art print by Katie Craig is one of Susan's favorite works of art on Minted
What's your most memorable Minted community experience?
They've all been great. My local Dallas Minties are awesome. I loved the whole National Stationery Show experience. This fall I went to a Nashville meet-up at Hatch Show Print and had a blast with all the ladies there. But probably my favorite memory is watching the sunset over Pebble Beach with my California Minted friends—fire pit, cocktails, and bagpipes. It was magical.
Pictured Above: L-R: Ella Weaver (in pink), Julia Devine (behind her), Lea Delaveris, organizer Sara Heilwagen, Stacey Meacham, Jessica Williams, Susan Asbill, Jen Postorino, Sara Malone, Dawn Smith, Kim Elam, and Tina Frostholm
What's your advice to up-and-coming artists and designers?
Just do you. Try to conceptualize and create without looking at what's going on in a challenge. Your work will feel more authentic. And if you want to work within a current trend, try to push it and make it your own.
Any don'ts for up-and-comers?
Don't get discouraged by losses and poor scores. We've all been there. Minted and creative life in general can be a roller coaster, but there will be success if you stick with it.
Inspiring people: My kids, my co-workers, my fellow Minties
Creative turnoffs: Bad kerning
Favorite recent discovery: Margarita flights
Favorite place in the world: Northern California. But also fall in Texas.
Favorite movie: The Lost Boys. I still love it. Someday I hope to visit the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk where it was filmed, and visit another Minted designer who works there (shout-out to Sarah Curry!).
Favorite song, musician, or type of music: Pixies
Number of stamps on your passport: Only a few, but watch out, world…as soon as my son is a little older, here we come! Until then we're busy exploring things stateside. Our next adventure is a Maine road trip this summer.
Favorite blog or website: Ever-changing, but right now Studio McGee
Go-to design resources: Online: I can get lost in Pinterest for hours. In real life: I love looking at all the different illustration styles in my children's books. I also love to browse the beer and wine aisles for gorgeous packaging. So creative! Also delicious.
Favorite font: Ever-changing
Favorite book: The Goldfinch—a haunting story woven around art
Susan's Minted Artist Store
Susan's Website
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About the Author: Amy Schroeder, Minted's Community Content Manager, founded Venus, the magazine about women in the arts and DIY culture back in the day, and has written for Etsy, West Elm, and NYLON. Connect on Instagram @thevenuslady.
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In February of this year, my grandma passed away. It wasn't sudden or unexpected, I don't know if that makes it better. I still didn't feel prepared at all.
Last year, a few months before my sister texted me that something might be wrong with gramma's lungs and I cried in the shinkansen (crying foreign girl = good way to avoid a ticket check), Noji and I had gone to California to celebrate our wedding with our family. There was no indication that anything was wrong with her then; 88 years old but she was as bright as ever, sharp, independent, mobile, and may have had too many margaritas the night prior to the party. In four months, when I saw her again, she was fully bedridden and in the wonderful care of my family and hospice. Still bright and sharp, but the shock was undeniable. I didn't even know how to reconcile how so much could change in four months.
As a kid, my sister and I would spend Wednesdays at my gramma's house. We'd watch TV and play on the classic Apple computer with the 10″ screen (loaded with a slot or card game for my gramma), climb under the coffee table which now seems too small for anyone to have fit into, eat cinnamon sugar toast and comb my uncle's hair. As an adult, Christmases always included a trip to gramma's for ham and scalloped potatoes and pink jell-o and other things that I didn't necessarily eat but appreciated for their consistency. Noji is not exactly a thrilling conversationalist in English, but he'd always talk baseball with my gramma, who was a wiz with stats and a dedicated Giants fan. She had all the qualities I respect in a person: strong opinions, humor, and kindness. I think a bit trickled down to us.
In the last few years since I moved away, we would exchange letters and emails a few times a year and she would always let me know how much she enjoyed this blog– a word I never expected to hear from her lips (or pen). Mostly we'd just talk about the weather and how things were boring but good on our end, but it was a nice constant. I still keep them bundled under my bed. When I visited her in September of last year, I noticed a memo of our new address written in her beautiful, precise cursive. But she wasn't able to write to us again.
It's hard to have been so far away through all of this, and then harder to acknowledge how useless I would have been if I had been close enough to share any caregiving responsibility. Sad to ever think that when it was over, that she was in a better place or it was better that way– the injustice of the deterioration of a long illness, sure, everyone dies but if only all of us could die peacefully in our sleep! The unresolved emotions when I saw her last– at New Years, ever a slave to the Japanese work schedule– knowing that it was the last time I would see her, but being unable to say goodbye with finality, without insisting that I would see her again in May. But how can you do anything else?
Anyway, thinking of her, and my mom, and my gramma in Minnesota today. I wish sometimes time could slow down to reconcile the physical distance from my family, but I guess we make due.

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Tobacco-free Parks
Each year in Iowa, more than 2,600 youth under the age of 18 become new daily smokers. More astonishingly, 55,000 youth who started smoking under 18 will ultimately die prematurely from tobacco use. Smokeless tobacco use in Iowa is also concerning. Male high school students use in Iowa stands at 17.5%, which is 3% higher than the male smokeless rate in the U.S.
Supporting tobacco-free parks and recreation areas sends an important message: both smoking and smokeless tobacco are harmful to the community and environment.
Implementing tobacco-free parks and outdoor areas policy is important for the following reasons:
Tobacco-free Parks Promote Healthy Communities
- Community parks provide a variety of healthy, active and positive recreation opportunities to the community. A tobacco-free policy reinforces the purpose of parks and outdoor spaces; to be active, relax, and enjoy the outdoors.
Children Model Adult Behaviors
- Children who see adults using tobacco in a family-friendly environment such as a park or recreation area may think tobacco use is acceptable and are more likely to mimic the behavior.
- Tobacco-free policies encourage young people to make healthy choices. The more tobacco-free environments a community provides, the fewer opportunities for youth to start using tobacco.
Secondhand Smoke is Harmful
- The 2006 Surgeon General's Report concludes that there is NO safe level of secondhand smoke exposure. Secondhand smoke levels in outdoor public places can be as dangerous as those found in indoor facilities where smoking is permitted.
Tobacco Litter is Dangerous
- Tobacco litter is not only unsightly; clean-up is time-consuming and costly to tax payers. Discarded cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products pollute land and water and may be ingested by children or animals.
- Cigarette butts are not biodegradable and can start fires.
Community residents, city councils and parks and recreation departments can make a lasting impact on tobacco use in their community when addressing tobacco use in public venues. A policy greatly improves the outdoor environment for local families and visitors. If you are interested in working to create tobacco-free parks in your community, please contact us.
|City of Adel Parks and Trails
|The City of Adel implemented a Tobacco-free Parks and Trails Policy on January 1, 2013.
|City of Dallas Center Parks and Trails
|The City of Dallas Center implemented a Tobacco-free Parks and Trails Policy on July 10th, 2012.
|City of Perry Parks
|The City of Perry implemented a Tobacco-free Parks Policy on May 7th, 2012.
|Van Meter City Parks and Trail
|The City of Van Meter implemented a Tobacco-free Parks and Trails Policy on May 13, 2013.
|City of Mitchellville
|The City of Mitchellville implemented a Tobacco-free Parks policy on September 16th, 2013.
|City of Prairie City
|The City of Prairie City implemented a Tobacco-free Parks & Trails policy on October 7th, 2013.
|City of Winterset Parks
|On January 1, 2013 the City of Winterset implemented a tobacco-free parks policy for all city owned parks.
|City of Windsor Heights
|The City of Windsor Heights implemented a Tobacco-free Parks & Trails policy on July 1st, 2013.
|Ankeny Dog Park
|The Ankeny Dog Park is a tobacco-free environment as of opening day on September 17th, 2010.
|City of Indianola Parks
|The City of Indianola implemented a tobacco-free parks policy on January 10, 2007 for all city owned parks.
|City of Carlisle
|The City of Carlisle implemented a Tobacco-free Parks policy on July 1, 2008.


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Does anyone know of a BT or direct download source for Ultraman Max raws 23-39? (That's the one with Aoyama Souta.) I have the 22 episodes that Tokuplex subbed, but I'd like to watch the rest, subbed or raw, and I foolishly stopped downloading raws once the subs started. It doesn't seem likely Tokuplex will ever finish it up. It's been a while since I tried to download any toku raws and none of my sources seem to be current any longer. I did find a batch torrent on Greedland, but it's not seeded.
Ultraman Max was my gateway toku. I remember disutansu posted about it after the first raw went up. (May 2005? Something like that.) So I downloaded it and watched it and I think it took all of ten minutes for me to realise that here was the genre I'd been waiting for all of my life. I watch a lot of different things but toku really clicks for me in way most things don't. (Doctor Who kind of pings me the same way toku does, actually.) I don't know why, but I'm glad I found it.
And speaking of boys and sports, which I really wasn't, except tangentially, I've started downloading Friday Night Lights. I figured I'd get around to it eventually because, hey, high school boys and football, and eventually seems to be now. It looks really, really great. (I'm not even all the way through the pilot yet.) Too early to tell if I'll be fannish about it (beyond the inevitable crossovers with ES21 in my head, which so far seem to involve Smash and Shin) or just enjoy it. But good TV seems harder and harder to come by these days.
Not speaking of boys and sports, I'm really enjoying Stargate: SG-1 right now. I'm so glad, because I didn't want to finish up the series disliking it. The eps are very watchable and fun and they seem to have some of the old feel back. Yay!
Speaking of boys and cars, I'm in Supernatural withdrawal. I had no idea I was this addicted. How long, how long must we wait?
In other news, I keep thinking I have spring_fluff all figured out and then it turns out that I fail big time.
You can call me Hal.
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Religious Society of Friends of Pittsburgh
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Weekly Bulletin: March 3, 2018
|Queries for Third Month(March) on Stewardship
● Do we revere life and the splendor of the universe and act as stewards of God's continuing creation?
● What are we doing to conserve natural resources and use them wisely?
● Are we sensitive to the effect of our actions on future generations?
● How can we best preserve an environment in which diverse species can flourish?
● Are we exercising stewardship of our financial resources so that we can share with others?
● Are we taking good care of Meeting property for ourselves and those who will come after us? How do we use Meeting property to witness to our testimonies?
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- The Quaker testimonies and their historic/contemporary expressions
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- "How do Quakers relate to other faith communities?"
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Pamphlets & Pastries, Sunday, March 25, 12:15 pm. in the Library. Discussion of Jerry Knutson's Pendle Hill Pamphlet 443, "Individual Spiritual Discernment: Receiving, Testing and Implementing Leadings from a Higher Power," continues. We will read aloud from the pamphlet and share our thoughts. All are welcome, including newcomers to the group. Copies will be available—and, yes, pastries.
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YOUNG FRIENDS: FCNL Spring Lobby Weekend March 17-20 Washington DC. Hundreds of young Friends will gather to learn how to become change makers. The main focus will be on Immigration. Hear from policy experts, lobby 3 members of Congress and practice advocacy techniques. More information: fcnl.org/slw
Save the Date: Wednesday, March 21st at 7 pm at the Meeting House. Marcus Rediker, Professor of Atlantic History at the University of Pittsburgh, presents "Benjamin Lay and the Origins of Quaker Abolitionism," based on his book about the "first Revolutionary Abolitionist" who lived in the 18th century. More information to follow.
Contemplation and Joy: A Contemplative Retreat in the Manner of Friends," led by April Allison (of Red Cedar Meeting) and Roger Hansen from April 5-8, 2018 in Racine, Wisconsin. For more information or to register, click HERE.
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Christy attended teacher training in Honolulu, Hawaii in the spring of 2007. She loves sharing Bikram yoga and enjoys seeing people transform their lives in positive ways.
Christy loves being outside, eating good food and traveling. When she's not practicing yoga you can find her mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking and most recently enjoying being a new Mom as of (8/31/15) to her son Nolan.
Message to you the student: "Yoga is a process and you must be true to yourself to reach your full potential."


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Gabriel's AssistantA Story by Montilee Stormer
If ever a person existed who truly had a hate/love affair with her job, it was Cassie. It wasn't a simple dislike, either; it was more of a loathing, a primal hatred she felt every morning when she clocked in at the quarter of the hour of nine. She felt it grow in her belly as she counted her drawer. Felt it boil when she saw people already lined up to have their purchases rung. It had its benefits, but there were some days when she wondered if, in the greater scheme of things, it was all even worth it.
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3 spare tickets - YYYs tonight, Brixton,
I've got 3 spare tickets to sell tonight for YYYs at Brixton if anyone fancies going...
Can meet you there as am going as well.
give us a shout if you fancy it. they are £20 face value but i'm happy to accept a fair price...
plus, i met you in a pub in finsbury park about a year ago with your mate Bobby George.
hilarious. i remember that. did you overhear our conversation or something?
i dont think i can afford this. :(
i think so, and then we got chatting about cricket or something...
what can you afford? i'm not looking for face value, but also not wanting to get stung too bad on what I paid.
no i'd give you 20 quid.
only i cant afford to go (not only ticket, everthing associated with going).
ah right I see.
No worries, then. If you change your mind, or know anyone who fancies them, i'll pm you my phone number.
Other than that, looks like they'll go to a tout, which is always a shame.
defo pm your number.
i'm leaving now and you never know, i might find 1 million dollars on the way home.
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
The Call of the Booty
Okay, I don't have much experience when it comes to booty calls. For one reason or another it just didn't happen much...well they never followed through is what I should say. Most of the time when guys do the late night call, I either have my phone off, which is a big characteristic of me... don't feel like doing squat, they call me on a night I don't feel like getting dressed and do the things you do on the call of the booty... or I am sleep. I sleep hard, and I'm not the wake up from sleep to answer the phone type of person. When I'm out, I'm out. My mother says she hates to see the day I have a child, poor thing will be crying all night long, especially if I marry someone like me....hmmm...moving right along. Like I was saying, it usually never follows through. When I do wake up, even if I do want to hook up with the person, I generally won't call them back, because I figured they have moved on, from the moment, and so shall I. I think I have probably missed several potential booty calls, especially since DL men don't leave messages. It is some how a unspoken rule, you don't leave messages. You never know who listens to their voicemail, and who may use their phone. As for me, I don't do booty calls really. I don't know... it makes me feel weird and well vulnerable-ish. I guess I would rather go out and find new booty, than to call up old booty.
Now I have told you guys...I think... that this has been a slow winter. I mean, I'm not really meeting any new potentials. Going back into the fall actually. I didn't say it already, I'll say it again, it's like all the guys are in hibernation for the winter. It's been a slow season. I have all been with like two guys this winter, and they are the same ones from last year. I mean I did have a rendezvous with a flight attendant, that I met online, who had a layover, back in early February. I don't get what the hype is with men and flight attendants, in our culture. Besides the fact they go back to whatever state it is they came from after the sex, I don't know what's so special. Other than that one time, it has been just Von and Pickle. I haven't mentioned Pickle yet, but he is just some kat I met last November. We hooked up, that was it for last year, sometime in late January, I dropped by his place... still wasn't an actual call. It's been on since then. Let me say the name Pickle has no correlation with the anatomy, it really is a variation of his name that he goes by. Just wanted to throw that out.
Anyway for some reason, I have been better about receiving calls. I some how have been awake, and having my phone on, when receiving them. Now Von and Pickle, couldn't be more different. Von is 21, light skin, red bone, who lives with his grandparents, has no job and generally no money, ex jail house resident and rides the bus. Pickle is a 39 year old...teacher I think it is... dark brown/chocolate skin frat brotha, who owns his house, and has a car...Mustang. They only have two similarities. One that they are both tall...towering over me...when standing, that is. The second that they have this unbelievable power to call/text me, at the same time. Not for a booty call either, just a how you doing call, and lets meet up type of deals. I really don't see either on a Regular bases. They're weeks I don't see either one of them, and I'm cool with that. Some how though they will call or text me at the same time. I really realized it one day when I was at the gym, hadn't heard from either of them in a minute, but somehow they both managed to text me during my workout.
It really hasn't been a problem, until last Friday. I went to the gym Friday night. I'm not going to lie I don't mind spending my workout on a Friday night, the gym is less crowded. I enjoy that. Don't enjoy all the couples though. Friday seems to be date night for the couples at the gym. Anyway I got home around 10:30-ish that night. I layed around and watched a rerun of Baldwin Hills, I think it was. I usually take a shower immediately after I get home from the gym, but I chilled for a minute and channeled surfed. That's when I got a text from Pickle. Asking me, "Cum over, I want to see you." I got to be honest, that is such a turn off. I hate the way he spells come, cum like that. I find it really not cute or sexy. I called him back, and I agreed that I would call him back in 30 minutes. The workout had left me feeling a little energetic and well, in the mood. I went to go take a shower and head over. When I got out, my phone was making the beeping sounds, that I had missed some calls. I thought to myself, I told Pickle I was going to call him back in 30, why can't he follow instructions. However, it wasn't Pickle is was Von. I called him back. All he said was,"Yo Young, I'm in that Creepin mood." That's Von, for I want to hook up tonight. I instantly looked at the clock on the nightstand...11:30. I remind him Von it's almost midnight, isn't that cutting it close to your curfew. Yes!...Von has a curfew. Here's the deal...even though Von is 21 and been in and out of jail a few times since he was 14, he has to be in the house by midnight. Here is how it works. He can stay out past midnight if he wants, but he can't get in, until morning. His grandfather locks up the house like a fort at midnight. He tells me, "Let me worry about that, you coming?" I try to buy myself more time and tell him let me call him back in 30. Who shall I go see?
I get dressed anyway, while trying to figure out, which booty call to respond to. I had never been in that delima. At first I'm think this is a sexy feeling, having two dudes both wanting me at the same time, wanting me to come over and have a good time. I kept thinking who do I want to see more. Pickle is good at what he does, but then he doesn't do the things Von does. Von does things Pickle doesn't do, but isn't as passionate and isn't as on point as Pickle. For a moment I think why not see both of them tonight. Then I think that's kind of grimy. I debate, well I would be the only one who knows how slutty it is, so what's the harm. Then I think to myself, that's one person too many. I get in my car, still unsure who it is I want to see. As I drive I can't help but think this wouldn't be a problem, if either one of them had bothered to call me earlier in the evening. Then I think well it is Friday, why didn't either one of the call and set and make a plan for a hookup. Call me before 8 to make a hookup time. It's like neither one of them, thought I had anything better to do than to wait for them to call. I started to get a little irritated. I then decide, that I will meet up with both, just not hook up with both. Who will be what...undetermined as of yet.
I go to Pickle first, because he lives closer to me. I call him, and ask him, why did he wait until after 11:00 to call me, like I had nothing better to do, but to come over and satisfy an urge for him. He gets all defense, "Look if you don't want to see me, fine...I'm not going to sweat it...I just thought it had been a minute since I saw you. Don't think I'm just sitting here either." This makes me laugh. I tell him to hangup and open the door, I'm in his driveway. He answers the door in nothing but a t-shirt, his draws and a Corona in his hand, not for my benefit either, I'm sure he has been like that since he got home from work. That's the other difference between Pickle and Von. Von has a stomach you can eat off of, Pickle although he is not fat, he's a lean man, but he looks like he is in his second trimester. I think it is due to the Coronas. I don't think there has been a time, I have been to his house that he didn't have a Corona open, and a new open by the time I left. He puts them down, let me tell you.
As soon as I get inside, I make an early escape plan. I tell him I'm suppose to meet up with some friends later on, and can't stay to long for too long. He is on his laptop in the living room, no television on, no lights...just the glow of the monitor and music from his computer. He goes back to doing what he was doing when I got there, downloading music. We talk for a little while. Then he goes back to the laptop, clicking a way. For a while, he is so into the downloading and clicking of the mouse, that he acts like I'm not there. He quizzes me on some music..."Ever heard this"..."Know them?"..."and what about this artist" a lot of them I did know, or the song at least. Then he started on the Jamaican and Dance hall music...that I didn't know. He started talking about his 3,000 plus songs he had downloaded, and the program he uses. A hour later and he is still talking about it and downloading. I kept looking at the clock and thinking, OMG, did he invite me over just to watch him download music. I don't want to be like are we going to do anything already or what. I just sit there quietly. It's official Von is the one I'm hooking up with tonight. I told him in the car I would call him, when I get to his house.
I start with the I better be going soon talk, because I 'is read-ay to go'. I was at this point bored out of my mind. He acts like he doesn't hear me, and starts talking about the downloading program again. How he doesn't download movies or porn, because it could have viruses in them. I ask has he ever at least tried the porn, and he replies no. I then take his computer and use the program he has and try to download porn. Now I'm not a porn person, I'm really not. I rarely watch it, not since my high school years. Well it was suddenly like my high school years, because all the porn it brought up, I had downloaded at one time or another, in high school. He couldn't believe it. I had seen like 11 of the 15 he started to download. I told him how I don't watch porn now, but I do watch Xtube online, sometimes. He had never heard of it. I brought the site up. Finally this was starting to get interesting. I was so busy getting into the website and looking around... I hadn't even noticed him nibbling on my neck and feeling on me. I kept slapping his hands away. I'm not really a touchy feely type of person. I mean not in the ways he was touching. I guess he got frustrated with me getting all into the site, because he takes the laptop out my lap and sits it on the coffee table. He then pulls me on top of him. I kept thinking, I can't do this I have already made up my mine, its Von tonight. Pickle took to long. I keep pulling away, he then flips me on my back. He makes where I can stop pulling away from him. I give in then. 45 minutes later or so, it was a wrap.
I get redressed and leave. Here's the thing. Technically I'm not sure if it would really be grimy if I still went and swooped up Von. Here's the thing, Me and Pickle...yes it is intense, hot and heavy...but...its...uh not really any kind of sex. It's a lot of foreplay, grinding, and touching, caressing, and all of what that entails, while naked, but its not...well nevermind. I get in my car and I call Von. For some reason I feel so guilty for leaving him hanging for so long. it's now like 2:30-ish. He sounds so groggy on the phone, when he answers. The guilty comes when he starts to apologies for falling asleep. He thinks I'm outside of his house. I tell him, that something came up, and that I will catch him some other time. He says, "What about tomorrow night?" I like the thought of that, a plan. I tell him it's on.
I don't think Booty Calls are really my bag. For some reason, I don't like the thought behind it, because it feels like there was no thought. I don't know I guess
I wasn't missing out on much all of this time.
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The thought behind a booty call is just getting some!
- March 19, 2009 at 2:16 PM
- Lola Gets said...
Thats the reason I dont like booty calls either. They dont give you time to plan! Now swingers, on the other hand, do give you time to get ready. Folks like to be all washed n clean n shaved n shit, and if you schedule a play date with someone, you can do that! Booty calls, give you no time at all.
As for the word "cum" I hate it too. HATE IT! I think its blechy.
- March 19, 2009 at 5:57 PM
- fuzzy said...
Okay, I'm gonna sound real whorish, lol and maybe a lil skankish! I love booty calls. Not as much as I did in yesteryear but they are still cool. I like to know a person before i give it up. Once i know you like that and how you gonna lay it down then its on for a good min!
on to the multiple guys... I have done 3 guys in a night. You have to know what you are doing, who you are dealing with and timeline them. The first guy I knew was more like Von. the oral and the foreplay! Really really nice! the second had to be a bottom. I had to know i was gonna be the top. I would handle my handle and nobody would be the wiser. and lastly would be the top! Its sooo hard to hide when you just been fucked. You are loose/looser than what you would normally be! You may wanna schedule a nice washoff between 1 and 2 and a shower between 2 and 3!
How tall are you to be towered over?
- March 20, 2009 at 1:44 PM
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- March 20, 2009 at 8:25 PM
- Thaddeus L. Works. said...
Booty call, Jump off. Peace Pipe, Crack Pipe....samethang...Booty calls are good. Hell, they are great. If you wish, I can show you. I can take that next flight out. Do the call and be back in Atlanta before the nutt dries on your chest. LOL.
- March 20, 2009 at 8:29 PM
- YBandDL has got Chris Brown's back said...
South- No really I thought it was about having long walks on the beach...lol Have you made the call for just getting some, lady?
Lola- Swinging huh...what exactly are you into?
Now I don't know about you, but just becasue it's a booty call, doesn't mean I can't get my wash and and trim on before I head out.
Since Pickle always does the carrying of the hot wash cloth after every session, I technically could have been all cleaned up for Von later. I think "cum" is blechy too.
Fuzzy- Well I know them, so is that better then. I know what they do...well sorta. I think you and Thadeus, would have fun together...hmm...lol
Thadeus- I don't think I'm ready for you. Someone who is as uh experienced, and as uh talented as you, I think I need more experience. I need to work my way up to you. I bet a cool G, that you have either used "cum over" in a text or have received that text, a minumum of 5 times, in your life.
- March 21, 2009 at 10:38 AM
I sure have!!!! Matter of fact, I might need to make a call right rat now!
- March 23, 2009 at 3:00 PM
- bLaQ~n~MiLD said...
This post his hilarious boy! LMAO! Hmmmmm I haven't had a booty call in ages...
- March 23, 2009 at 4:29 PM
- RocaFella07 said...
"...especially since DL men don't leave messages. It is some how a unspoken rule, you don't leave messages. You never know who listens to their voicemail, and who may use their phone."
WOW! That was really educational...I never would've figured.
I think i have a "Von". He's 23, sexy as fuck, always looking for a job and going on interviews, always living in somebody else's house, and cant keep his phone on to save his life....He also strips. He calls me randomly, and only run into each other by pure chance (every few months).
- March 29, 2009 at 3:19 AM
- That Dude Right There said...
You got me wishing I had a f*ck-buddy to just call up when I want to.
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Any time away from school can have a significant impact on educational attainment, success in later life and longer term health and well-being. In law, parents and carers are committing an offence if they fail to ensure the regular and punctual attendance of their child at school.
Therefore, any unauthorised absence in term time can result in the issuing of a Fixed Term Penalty Notice. Parents will have 21 days to pay this £60 fine, after which it goes up to £120 per parent per child.
Failure to pay a Fixed Term Penalty Notice within 28 days may result in a criminal conviction and a fine in the Magistrate's Court of up to £1000.
A fixed Penalty Notice might also be issued if a child's attendance falls below 92% with 10 sessions or more of unauthorised absence and no satisfactory reason or explanation is given.
I want to emphasise that these are government changes over which schools have no choice and apply to all schools. The aim is to improve overall attendance figures and reduce the lost days of education which can affect a child's progress. Your continued support in maintaining our very good levels of attendance is much appreciated. Every day counts!
If you wish to challenge this new legislation you will need to take it up with your local Member of Parliament or with the Department of Education.
Yours sincerely
Mrs S Brewer
Full details of the changes in legislation, which replace the 2006 regulation that allowed schools to grant up to 10 days leave of absence at their discretion, can be viewed at the following website; an extract is included below for your information: www.education.gov.uk/schools/pupilsupport/behaviour/attendance/a00223868/regulations-amendmendments
The Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006
Amendments have been made to the 2006 regulations in the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2013. These amendments, as described below, will come into force on 1 September 2013.
Term-time holiday
The Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006 currently allow headteachers to grant leave of absence for the purpose of a family holiday during term time in "special circumstances" of up to ten school days leave per year. Headteachers can also grant extended leave for more than ten school days in exceptional circumstances.
Amendments to the 2006 regulations remove references to family holiday and extended leave as well as the statutory threshold of ten school days. The amendments make clear that headteachers may not grant any leave of absence during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. Headteachers should determine the number of school days a child can be away from school if the leave is granted.


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While many veterinarians feel that healthy eating supplies the nutrient requirements needed in most dogs, vitamins can be a vital part of your pet's diet. Though if your dog has joint problems, vitamins can be very useful to keeping your pet at peak performance. But beware, over-supplementing is possible in dogs, so be careful when choosing the right vitamin for the benefits most necessary.
Glucosamine and Chondroitin
Glucosamine and chondroitin are the most common supplements used for treating joint problems and can found either by themselves or as part of a multi-vitamin. These are probably the most popular supplements because they occur naturally in healthy joint fluid and cartilage. Research has shown that giving these supplements to your dog can not only ease joint pain but replenish the nutrients in joint fluid and cartilage that has been worn away from any number of factors.
Cosequin, combines the helpful rejuvenating powers of glucosamine and chondroitin and adds them to manganese to relieve joint pain in dogs. Manganese is an anti-inflammatory and is found in many foods such as nuts, seeds, and vegetables. The vitamin is available in many forms, but perhaps the two easiest forms of it to administer to your pet are through a powder that can be dusted over food and flavored chewables.
Nupro Joint Support
Nupro Joint Support is a combination of glucosamine with MSM and special ingredient ester-C. MSM is another anti-inflammatory much like manganese, and is sometimes used in humans to ease osteoarthritis. Ester-C is added because it's a form of vitamin C, which some researchers claim helps it enter the body's cells faster.
Cetyl-M is combined mix of cetyl myristoleate and glucosamine and is probably the most expensive option on our list. The purpose of this supplement is two-fold; first, it acts as an anti-inflammatory while helping boost the immune system to maintain the health of the cartilage in the body and second, it helps to rebuild existing cartilage by cutting down on friction so as to help get back as much flexibility in the joint as possible. This supplement is probably best effective in dogs with signs of severe hip dysplasia, or for pets that have just had joint surgery; Cetyl-M is a means to help speed up their recovery.


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Tiffany Haddish on Her Best Groupon Purchase: 'I Don't Need a Man When I Got This'
During last year's Super Bowl, Girls Trip breakout star Tiffany Haddish was at a friend's house, getting, as she says, "wasted." It's safe to say this year will be a bit of an upgrade, considering she's starring as Groupon's new spokesperson in their Super Bowl commercial. Even better: She's actually attending the big game in Minneapolis. "I want to cry just thinking about how good [it's all been]," Haddish tells us. "If you believe in yourself enough and put in the work, good things will happen."
And good things are indeed happening for Haddish. When she's not taking selfies with Beyoncé or getting jewelry from Ellen DeGeneres (yep, read about that below), she's turning her biggest passion—saving money—into a side career. As one of Groupon's top customers (she's in the one percent of users), the worldwide e-commerce marketplace took note of her obsession after her Jimmy Kimmel Live! segment talking about the brand went viral. So before the big day, Haddish called us up to talk about all that and (way) more.
Glamour: First, we have to talk about Groupon and the Super Bowl commercial. Do you remember your first Groupon purchase?
Tiffany Haddish: I want to say my very first Groupon purchase was to a pole dancing class. We were going to a Bachelorette party and wanted to take a pole dancing class, so everybody had to get this Groupon for like $15. I believe that was the first…no, wait, wait, wait, hold up. It might have been a necklace. [Laughs.]
Glamour: We just went from pole dancing to a necklace. [Laughs.] That's great.
TH: Girl, the best thing I ever bought on Groupon was a bidet! [Laughs.] Yeah, girl! They sell bidets on there, and that has been the best thing I've ever bought off there. I don't need no man when I got a bidet, you know what I'm saying? You're always so fresh and so clean! I got mine for like $298, and it was the best one on there at the time. They probably have some even better ones now, and they have some really cheap ones too, but it's really the best.
Glamour: What was your reaction when you found out Groupon wanted you to represent them in such a big way?
TH: They called my agent, and when my agent told me, I was like, "Yeah!" I was doing the NaeNae for five minutes, I was so happy. When they said I was going to do the Super Bowl commercial, I was like, "What?! OK!" And then I started thinking about all these ideas, and they were like, "Well, we already have some stuff planned out, so save that for later." I was like, "OK, cool." Their ideas were way better than mine. I only thought of mine in like four minutes. They obviously spent time on theirs.
Glamour: You've joked in the past that people think you're making huge amounts of money now, but you're like, "I'm glad you know my name now, but I'm still not making the big bucks." Do you feel like you're financially comfortable now, at least?
TH: I'm definitely comfortable. I've been comfortable for a long time, because I spend money like I don't have any money. That's how I got into Groupon, and that's how I'm going to be a multibillionaire. I'm always living like I still have the Geo Metro, you know? I drive a Honda now. I'm not going bananas. I'm waiting until Tesla is ready to sponsor me and give me a car. [Laughs.] If I talk about it enough, it will come!
Glamour: I saw on Ellen that she gave you a Tesla rental for a week and a cardboard cutout of Oprah was in the back.
TH: But they wouldn't let me drive it off the [Warner Bros. lot]. They're like, "Whenever you're here for a whole week, you just give us a call and you can drive it," and I was like, "Oh, man!" But then the next day, Ellen sent a diamond necklace to my house, and it's so beautiful. I was like, "Well, that makes up for everything." She said she thought it would be inappropriate to give it to me on the air, so she gave me a necklace off air. I'm waiting for a fancy event to go to where I have to drive myself and then I'll be like, "I'm ready for the Tesla because I have this fancy event and this fancy event and that fancy event, and I want to pull up in the Tesla."
Glamour: Can you even sum up what this last year has been like for you? Can you even put it into words what it has all meant?
TH: To me, it's like, you know something is going to happen, you just don't know how it's going to happen. I've kind of known this, and I've talked about it so much, but for it all to be manifesting now is the perfect timing. If this had happened in my twenties, I would have been a freaking mess. [Laughs.] Now it's just so perfect. I'm just so grateful. I'm not a perfect person, I'm going to make a lot of mistakes, but I'm just so happy. I just came back from Africa, and this is the first time in my whole life where I felt like a complete person. I want to cry just thinking about how good it…like, if you believe in yourself enough and put in the work and the main thing you have to do is really love and appreciate yourself.
Glamour: It's funny because one of my favorite quotes is from Oprah and she said, "You don't get what you hope for, you don't get what you wish for, you get what you believe." I mean, how often do we wish for something or hope for something? But to believe it is an entirely different concept.
TH: Yes!
Glamour: And that's why you and Oprah need to be BFFs.
TH: I know, we need to be BFFs. I want to garden with her a few times. Come on, Oprah! Let's grow some tomatoes!
Glamour: Hey, maybe she'll make you her VP if she runs for president in 2020. You never know.
TH: Oh man, I don't know if I want that kind of responsibility. That's one thing I don't believe. [Laughs.]
Glamour: I hear you on that. Do you ever worry, though, that the more success that comes your way, it'll be harder to relate to the everyday things?
TH: No, that never crosses my mind. Because I'm a human being. I take poops too. [Laughs.]
Glamour: So now that you have been in this industry for a while and gotten a taste of fame over the last year, is there anything that surprises you?
TH: You know, things that surprise me are when people want to meet me. That's the thing that surprises me. Or when they say they want to work with me. It's mind-blogging. Billy Crystal wants to work with me…I mean, what? Kate Hudson wants to work with me, and she's invited me to her house. Are you serious? When I met Billy Crystal, it took everything in my power now to fangirl out because I've watched every one of his movies and studied him. I said, "Who knows, maybe one day I'll get to host the Oscars and we can do it together!" Because I think he's the best Oscar host of all time. He and Whoopi would pass me the torch, like, "Handle it, Tiffany." [Starts screaming.] I believe that! I believe that.
Glamour: What were you doing last Super Bowl, and what are you going to be doing this Sunday?
TH: Last Super Bowl I was at my friend's house, getting pretty wasted, laughing at all the commercials. This Super Bowl, I'm actually going to go to the game, and this will be like the third time I've ever gone to a professional football game. It will be my very first Super Bowl I've ever attended, so I'm really excited.
Glamour: What are you going to wear?
TH: Well, I'm going to wear a big jacket that I got off of Groupon and some gloves that I got on Groupon because it's going to be cold, and maybe my snow boots I got off of Groupon too.
Glamour: You should. Well, Tiffany, you've made my day and I can't wait till you go gardening with Oprah. I believe it's going to happen.
TH: Oh yes, and I'm going to be crying like a baby and probably will roll around in her dirt.
Glamour: Well, I'm going to go on Groupon and look into buying a bidet. If I could only buy a man on Groupon…
TH: You know, Groupon had speed dating six or seven months ago, so hopefully they bring that back. Hey, they even have an adult section with the really good grown-up toys, you know the ones that are normally like $200 to $300, and they're like $99. You'll get an incredible price!


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FOX. || Painting.
Postcard from space!
I went to the art supply shop looking for a case where i could hold all my paint brushes, and i saw this tiny block of paper, I picked it up to look closer and it said that it's "20 postcards for watercolor". Thought it would be fun to paint on something tiny like that! so here we are, with my first postcard from space.
First time watercolor
I love Adventure Time and right now my favorite character is Grass Finn.
With love
Little Moth
love me.
You finish my thoughts and rewrite the lines so i may seem as the victorious one. The glory scream is painful in my ear, cause i'm just a shadow hiding from the scene. Not for me are the spotlights, take away this cheer and laugh. I just ask for a bit of love, not by the crowd not by my mother. I ask for the one who carries me to sleep.
Self portrait. Personal painting for today
With love
Little Moth
Winnie The Pooh
Today I am pleased to share with you guys my take on a real winnie the pooh painting. I think it turned out adorable and soon it will be available in my shop! Enjoy watching and share with others if you'd like.
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Little Moth


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AFTERNOON UPDATE – MAIL THEM A CHECK!Posted on November 17th, 2017 No comments
Since when did the Tuk Tuk become a non-profit? Hmmm…
Have a safe and happy Friday!
******* A friend called yesterday and asked if I had checked out the Extraordinary Give? "No," I said. "It's sponsored by LNP," he said. That is never good.So, I checked it out. From the article there is this (click here):Extraordinary Give is hosted by the Lancaster County Community Foundation. LNP and the Steinman Foundation, a local, independent family foundation funded by the companies that comprise Steinman Communications, including LNP Media Group, are Extraordinary Give 2017 sponsors.So, back to this 4.99 percent. The editorial linked to below goes on to say:There is a fee of 4.99 percent per donation to cover credit card provider and technology charges. That this is so transparently noted on the Extraordinary Give's FAQ web page should be reassuring.You are a proven liar, opinion editor Suzanne Cassidy. No, that is not reassuring! Tell us exactly who gets the 4.99% and why!
* I am not clear what "computer-generated images from killer's DNA" are, but DNA of any type and any age can identify a match if a suspect is found. At best, DNA might perhaps predict blood type, or eye color or race. It cannot give you the killer's phone number or home address or a facial sketch.
From a Letter to the Editor in today's print LNP, "Mirack article was misleading," (click here).
What? No phone number?
LNP lies. They lie repeatedly! They should issue a correction and an apology! And they should demand an apology from DA Craig Stedman! Pathetic!
… The minimum gift is $25; you can give to just one nonprofit or to multiple ones.
… There is a fee of 4.99 percent per donation to cover credit card provider and technology charges.
From today's LNP editorial, "Join today's party of giving that is the Extraordinary Give," (click here).
A 4.99% fee? You have to be kidding me! That is outrageous! Mail them a check.
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he got his first cold this week.
Here's what flew out this morning:
Oh no!!! Poor baby!!!! Colds are always so yucky for the baby's!!!! I hope he is feeling better soon!!!!
He will hate you for that picture later!!! :) LOL
Holy mother... that thing is bigger than his noseReplyDelete
A great photo to share on his "wedding slide show" :)
(I'm Liza from Hope Chapel Maui, who landed here following one blog to another :)


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Isaiah 45:9-"Woe to him who quarrels with his Maker, to him is but a potsherd among the potsherds on the ground. Does the clay say to the potter, 'what are you making?'Does your work say, 'he has no hands?'..." (V 11) "This is what the Lord says-the Holy One of Israel, and its Maker: Concerning things to come, do you question me about my children, or give orders about the work of my hands? (V 12) It is I who made the earth and created mankind upon it. My own hands stretched out the heavens..." I must tell you, before you read any further, that this is a very powerful word from God. God revealed this to me last night as I began to ask Him for a post to write. God spoke directly to my heart and convicted me of changes that needed to be made within my walk with Him. He has also asked me to share it with you... Chapter 45 in Isaiah is talking about an anointed man of God named Cyrus. Though God had big plans to use Cyrus and plans to bless him, Cyrus did not really know just who God was. God would soon show Cyrus parts of His personality and that He was the One True God and Victorious over all! But...God showed Cyrus this over time. He had to let Cyrus decide for himself and to learn to trust Him. God showed me that this passage of Cyrus was similar to the relationship, or lack there of, that was between God and I for over 20 years. I had accepted Christ into my life at a young age but only began to learn that God wanted a relationship with me when I entered my 20's. I would not know God would call me to begin a ministry until 2003 and would not let me even begin sharing it until 2008. Strange? No. Like Cyrus, I had to learn who God really was. God knew there would be trials. Trials that would force me to trust God rather than to question Him. God is very bold and blunt in verses 9-11. He basically says, 'who are you to question the One who made you?' God refers to a potsherd, which is a fragment of broken pottery. He also makes reference to clay giving input to its potter on how to form it! Sounds alot like me sometimes--arrogant! If we find ourselves often questioning God with alot of whys, it is important to ask our self how well we know The Potter. I am often asked how my spiritual life has changed in the past 5 years. I would have to say that the first 3 years were spent learning God's personality. The next two have been about applying what I have learned and believing God to take care of me, whether I can see around the next corner or not. It is crucial for us to get to the point of trusting God to go where He says to go, do what He says to to, or wait until He says move. We can pray for God to reveal things to us but I do believe we must be willing to trust Him if He doesn't reveal it before He gives the command. I am reminded of my son, Canaan. I can see at three years old, he trusts me completely. He rarely questions me when I tell him to go with me. He knows that no matter where I take him, I will let nothing or no one harm him. I want to get to the place where I have complete trust in My Maker. I want to be willing to go through anything as long as God promises to be there. I know He tells us He only wants the best for us but I must believe it. Perhaps one of my favorite parts is in the beginning of the chapter where God says He will take hold of Cyrus' right hand. We can rest assured that when we follow God's path for us, He will lead us literally by the hand. I have so much more to learn about God and I have so much more doubt to get rid of. But I am thankful that He gives much detail about who He is in this chapter of Isaiah. With a description such as Holy One, Lord, Maker, Lord Almighty, we have no reason to doubt Him...so why do we? Love, Corrie My prayer for today: Lord, you are truly Jehovah! Thank you for taking precious time to show me who you are. Please don't stop. I want to know all I can about you. Forgive me for demanding more information from you before I step out on faith. For faith is all about stepping when I hear you, not for what I can see...
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FBC Livingston Youth Retreat
I had a wonderful time at the youth retreat with the young men and women from First Baptist Church, Livingston, Alabama! The retreat was at Shocco Springs Baptist Conference Center and the focus was on finding clues to have an intimate personal relationship with God on a day to day basis. I had the privilege of working with Michael Snider and his family (Amanda and Lilly Beth) who led the youth in praise and worship music. God also allowed me to spend the weekend with my best friend Angel, who is the youth leader of FBC. With an Indiana Jones theme, God showed up and showed up big!!! It was amazing to see Him move and prompt changes in the hearts of all that were there. Love, Corrie
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Sunday, July 6, 2008
"But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold." Job 23:10 When I am discouraged, I love to read this verse. It calms me because I feel God saying that there will be an end to my trial. And when, not if, it is over, I will emerge better than I was before the trial started! How? Only if I pass the test, of course. What is the test? I believe it is the testing of my faith and the question God asks me over and over again, "do you really believe I am who I say I am?" While preparing to write this post, I read interesting research by a precious metals broker named Don Stott. In an article, Stott shares that gold was a very important metal in Biblical times. It is the first metal mentioned in the Bible and is used more frequently than any other. Stott explains that David, Solomon, and other Godly men used gold to decorate temples, robes, utensils, and alters. Stott estimates that Solomon's temple could have very easily been valued at over 5o billion dollars! Why did God so often chose gold? Gold has a resistance to oxidation and resists tarnishing. Gold shimmers and as a finished product, can withstand fire. Perhaps this is God's word to us today. God's word is true but it tests my faith daily. If God says that He knows the way I am going, will protect me so that I won't be harmed, and promises that I will come forth shining and of great value, why do I doubt Him? I am reminded of a story that my friend Wendy shared with me. She shared how a man and woman were walking in the woods one day and came up on a small house. They saw fire coming from the chimney and decided to go in. There, stood an old man bent over a large pot over a fire. When the couple asked the man what he was doing, the man replied, "I am making gold." This intrigued the couple and they asked the man about the process. The man shared that he kept the fire very hot and when the impurities came to the top, he would skim them off. The woman asked, "How do you know when you have pure gold?" The man replied, "When I can see my face in it." This story always reminds me of what God is doing in my trials. He will keep the fire hot and my impurities will surface and I will be faced to change them. The way to come forth as gold is to allow Him to see Himself in me. This is taking on the identity of Christ. To be more like Him every day. Philippians 2:5 tells us that our attitude should be like that of Christ Jesus. I must say that is a challenge. I hope this was encouraging to you. To you who are waiting...To you who's fire is so hot that you feel as though you can't stand another day. You will come forth as gold if and only if you begin to allow Him to humble you and be as much like Him as you can. Gold is truly valuable! Love, Corrie My prayer for today: Lord, thank you for your word. Thank you for allowing me to know that I will be protected when I am in the hottest of flames if I depend on you. Forgive me for wavering in my faith. For you have never given me a reason to doubt you...
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Mountain View Youth Retreat
How excited I am to share what God is doing! God gave me the privilege to lead the Bible study for the Mountain View Youth retreat at Double Head Resort in Florence, Al. The theme was: The Mystery of God's Treasure and came from Colossians 2:2-3. God's presence was among us and those precious young men and women allowed God to change their hearts and minds. God showed us that some treasures that we chase are only worldly and they never fill the 'gap' that is within us. The Holy Spirit revealed that the true treasure lies within Jesus Christ and is all about having a relationship with Him on a daily basis. It was amazing to watch God make Himself known to those young people. I was honored to be part of such an awesome event! Please keep all of them in your prayers. I think we forget about our youth of today. We forget that they are a rising generation that must be protected from satan's snare. God bless those who are willing to rise up and tell others how they too can know Him.... Love, Corrie
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The Golden Empire
Drarder Schol
Traveling Ranger
Home – ?
Race – Human
Age – ?
Height – 6'-0"
Alignment – ?
Description – He has red hair and narrow amber eyes. His clothing, signet ring, and poise indicate he is nobility. He wears a bandalier which is loaded with many pouches. He is quiet and keeps watch over Reder Scofflaw. If he speaks, it is a hushed and simple response of one or two words. He travels with his friend Reder Scofflaw.
Level – (?)
Ac – ?
Dr – None(0)
For/Ref/Will – (//??)
Strength – 14 (2)
Dexterity – 16 (3)
Constitution – 13 (1)
Inteligence – 11 (0)
Wisdom – 12 (1)
Charisma – 8 (-1)
Skills – His skills seem to be based hunting and survival. He appears well to have skills in animal handling as his bear ""/campaigns/the-golden-empire/characters/campi" class="wiki-content-link">Campi" has not eaten anyone in Hogni's Inn the Broken Stone.
He is as mysterious as his friend Reder Scofflaw is. The only difference is at least Reder Scofflaw is willing to have a conversation of more than 4 words with you.
However, within any social situation he seems to watch Reder Scofflaw without pause.
Drarder and his pet black bear "Campi" are always in the companionship of his friend Reder Scofflaw Scofflaw. However, why Hogni allows the bear to stay in the Inn is anyone's guess. When asked about the bear, Hogni responds, "Don't ye bother it and it won't bother ye!"


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No, no, he did. In the everything else section, at least. Officially, this makes him king.
So you want to work for the government? The US government? Why? Why? WHY?
OK, both of you die and let us know what happens.
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This is a common way to prepare potatoes in Middle Eastern kitchens: by cubing them, mixing them with the lovely za'atar spice blend and gently frying them in olive oil to a soft consistency. It can be used as a main or as a side. Great for snacking too. It's one of my fave comfort foods, and since I always have a bag of za'atar around, it's easy to make this when I run out of other things to eat :). Enjoy.
Last year: Puff pastry fast pea and dill quiche.
Two years ago: Carrot and feta rosti (fritters) with raita (Indian-style).
Three years ago: Karaage (Tatsutaage) (Japanese fried chicken), Horiatiki salata (Greek salad with tomatoes, feta, red onion and kalamata olives) and Beefsteak with spicy butter and wedges.
Ingredients (serves 1-2):
- 3 medium potatoes (about 500 g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3-4 tablespoons za'atar
- extra salt to taste (optional)
Peel and cube the potatoes. Fry them in olive oil on low heat:
Turn and stir from time to time. When they seem cooked all-through (in about 10-15 minutes), add the za'atar:
Mix well and fry for 2-3 extra minutes. Transfer to a serving plate and dig in!


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swamprate750, there are many reasons why this could be. Check your tires, your brakes, your wheel bearings, your tie rod ends, your ball joints, check your alignment and plenty more. This is something your have to be systematic about the trouble shooting and do one thing at a time. My first approach would be the tires and front suspension parts.
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Front in vibberrates when u let off the gas paddle ....had drive shaft redone and balance
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