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Pick out a calf with your partner
Visit the Cow and Milking Barn
Learn how to milk a cow by hand and test the milk quality
Walk your calf
Do farm chores
Take a hayride
Learn about and make a day's worth of food for one cow
Wash and Walk your calf
Do farm chores
Taste and Make dairy products
Tour the Robotic Milking farm
Do Chores
Calf Show Day!
It is so amazing to see how far these kids come in just a few short days! My favorite thing about the camp is getting to know the kids and seeing their love for farming and animals- it's great to know that we'll be in good hands with this generation taking over someday. I will also never forget asking the kids for feedback- what can we do different next time? Almost all of them picked doing more chores! These are some real go-get'ers!
Be sure to check out the pictures below and also the website around the first of the year for 2017 dates.
Here's some of the feedback we've received:
"Braylen said he missed camp already on the drive home yesterday.The boys had another great experience at your farm. You are such a great, knowledgeable teacher! You always make us feel so welcome.The boys suggested making the camp longer and doing more chores.Thank you for the BEST week of their summer again :)"
"Kendall loves her time at the farm!"
"My kids absolutely LOVED everything about camp. They would also love another visit later this summer or fall too."


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As if surrounded by a halo of his own making, President Obama boasted during his year-end press conference yesterday that Congress had its "most productive post-election period" in decades. He added that
it comes on the heels of the most productive two years that we've had in generations
The Obama chorus in the mainstream media is echoing this theme. The New York Times, for example, praised Obama's "remarkably successful legislative agenda." Even the conservative commentator Charles Krauthammer called Obama the "comeback kid" in his column and on "The O'Reilly Factor" earlier this week.
Far be it from me to rain on Obama's victory lap, but I just can't help providing a dose of reality.
Even with the most progressive majorities in both houses of Congress in generations, Obama and his cohorts in the House and Senate had to resort to unsavory backroom deals to push through his government -run health care program. Although he considers Obamacare, his signature piece of legislation, to be an example of how "productive" his first two years have been, most Americans would like much less of that sort of big government productivity. And it looks increasingly likely that the centerpiece of Obamacare – the individual mandate to purchase health insurance – will not withstand a constitutional challenge.
Obama also managed to steer through the House and filibuster-proof Senate his $800 billion stimulus program. That failed government spending program produced a massive increase in the public debt, but unemployment still climbed from 7.6% when Obama took office to 9.8% today. That represents a 29 percent increase in unemployment during Obama's first two years in office.
Even the Obama administration appears to be having some doubts about its economic policies. According to Charles Gasparino, senior correspondent for the Fox Business Network, top Obama advisors Valerie Jarrett and Austan Goolsbee attended a private dinner in New York this month with a group of business leaders and
seemed to concede the president's $800 billion stimulus package didn't really work
How did President Obama do during the lame-duck session? It was a mixed bag.
He achieved two of his major legislative goals – passage of the repeal of the military's ban on open service by gay, lesbian and bisexual soldiers and ratification of the New Start nuclear arms treaty with Russia. Both of these accomplishments had the backing of the military and were passed with significant bipartisan support. However, the difficulties that Obama experienced in getting even the relatively modest New Start treaty through this friendly Senate means that it was his high-water mark when it comes to nuclear arms treaties. His ambitions for ratification of the long-stalled nuclear test ban treaty and for more aggressive nuclear disarmament will most likely be unfulfilled.
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Dualed, Book One
by Elise Chapman
Publisher: Random House
Pages: 304
Amazon, B&N, Goodreads
Source: Publisher
Rating: ♥♥♥
Would you live through the ultimate test of survival?
The city of Kersh is a safe haven, but the price of safety is high. Everyone has a genetic Alternate—a twin raised by another family—and citizens must prove their worth by eliminating their Alts before their twentieth birthday. Survival means advanced schooling, a good job, marriage—life.
Fifteen-year-old West Grayer has trained as a fighter, preparing for the day when her assignment arrives and she will have one month to hunt down and kill her Alt. But then a tragic misstep shakes West's confidence. Stricken with grief and guilt, she's no longer certain that she's the best version of herself, the version worthy of a future. If she is to have any chance of winning, she must stop running not only from her Alt, but also from love . . . though both have the power to destroy her.
Elsie Chapman's suspenseful debut weaves unexpected romance into a novel full of fast-paced action and thought-provoking philosophy. When the story ends, discussions will begin about this future society where every adult is a murderer and every child knows there is another out there who just might be better.
My Thoughts:
DUALED by Elise Chapman had been on my wish list for a long while and when I received a copy to read I was beside myself with joy because the concept of this story was unique and compelling. The very idea that one would have to prove their worth and kill their laboratory created doppelganger or be killed before their twentieth birthday was too intriguingly wicked to pass up.
This first chapter in DUALED was absolutely riveting and I went through a myriad of emotions as I could not wait to further delve into this storyline that was original, action-packed and suspenseful in equal measure. West Grayer is this novel's heroine, strong willed and devoted, then in one instant she makes a critical error that changes everything. It is at this point that I began to get a little lost within this story, because it veered in a direction that I did not see coming. Just when I was beginning to relate to West she then makes a startling choice that I cannot seem to understand. Yet, her journey kept me intrigued.
Elsie Chapman has created a thought provoking thriller that is unique, gritty and oh so terrifying. DUALED is a story that you will not soon forget for the concept of everyone in that society being forced to become a murderer is wicked insane. There is also a great amount of action and the right amount of romantic tension that will keep you wholly engaged. If you are looking for a read entertain and challenge you then you need not look any further. DUALED is your next read.


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Kristen Stewart Sports Bright Red Hair on 'American Ultra' Set
Kristen Stewart is all smiles as she rocks fiery red hair while walking on set of her upcoming film American Ultra on Tuesday (April 15) in New Orleans, La.
The 23-year-old actress shot some scenes inside a car that day.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Kristen Stewart
American Ultra is about a stoner and his girlfriend's sleepy, small-town existence, which is disrupted when his past comes back to haunt him in the form of a government operation set to wipe him out.
It also stars her former Adventureland co-star Jesse Eisenberg and will hit theaters next year.
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George D. Green
George D. Green (1943- ) was born in Portland, Oregon. His artworks have been widely exhibited both in the United States and Europe. His work can also be seen in various books, catalogues and selected publications as well as the motion picture "The Hard Way." Green's works are located in both public and private collections including the Akron Art Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, The Denver Art Museum, the Detroit Institute of Art and the Guggenheim Museum, New York
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Avon Ideal Shade Fresh and Light Foundation
4 reviews
25% would repurchase
Package Quality: 2.0
Price: $$
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Price: $$
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on 4/1/2009 12:39:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
-packaging is weird to handle
- does not spread evenly, or easily
- guess i cant complain about the coverage since its supposed to be light, but it sucks so ill say it anyways.
this product stinks,
on 11/19/2008 3:14:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Brown, Straight, Coarse
Eyes: Blue
I�m not impressed by this foundation. I have dry, nc15 skin, so it�s really hard to find a product that works for me, sadly I'll have to keep looking.
The lightest shade (Ivory) is too dark; it looks nothing like the colour chart shade. The formula is hard to blend & the ccoverage was very uneven. Also; The attached brush is awkward to use & it�s easy to twist too much product out.
The price is reasonable; similar types of brush foundation are over double the price.
on 9/29/2008 4:57:00 PM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Coarse
Eyes: Brown
Purchased out of curiosity, returned for refund.
Poor spreadability & virtually no coverage.
on 7/23/2008 10:03:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
This was my first Avon makeup purchase and I had no idea what to expect. I only paid $7.99 for this foundation, which is pretty cheap in my opinion. First, let me say that I do not really care for the packaging. It would be much better if Avon got rid of the brush and just had it in a squeeze tube. The brush doesn't make it easier to blend and it makes it hard to get the right amount out... I'm not really sure why it's there. At any rate, I like this foundation! It's not HG, but for 8 bucks, it's not bad. It does feel light on my skin as the name states. It has more of a matte finish which I like. Sometimes it seems a little difficult to blend, but once I get it all blended, it looks very natural and un-cakey. I bought this in the lightest shade, Ivory, and when I first put it on, it seemed a little too dark. But it must dry to a lighter shade because it matches my fair skin just fine after it's all blended and dry. This foundation gives sheer to light coverage so if you're looking for something with a lot of coverage, I would pass on this.
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I have neighbours who always call this time of year because their Bartlett pear tree yields more fruit than they know what to do with. We are always so glad to accept a bag full and it's not difficult to get through. Pears are actually one of the best baby foods to work with. I'm always steaming peeled, cored and chopped pears and then pureeing. I've used them with just about any of Owen's favourites because they go well with sweet and savory. Luckily beyond baby food we were able to work them into our dinners as well.
I recently made the Spinach, Pear and Blue-Cheese Salad from Everyday Food. I mentioned before, I love blue cheese in salads, and this was no exception. Delicious!
The other salad we ate which wasn't quite as great as the previous, but still holds its own is this Watermelon and Feta Salad. Watermelon and feta is a combination that puzzles most but has become a very popular option in the past few years. I think I saw Nigella first introduce the idea and up until this salad had still not tried it. So there wasn't any leg twisting when it came to making this. It's nice, perfectly summery and refreshing. I guess I expected a bit more of a 'wow' factor. I almost doubt I'll make it again.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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Live in Baltimore, MD and surround yourself with beautiful landscaping, charming homes, and thoughtful amenities. Located near Maiden Choice Lane and South Symington Avenue, Mount Ridge Apartments is just minutes away from all of the shopping, dining and entertainment that Baltimore has to offer.Mount Ridge Apartments offers unique one or two bedroom apartment homes that include gas ranges, garbage disposals, and dishwashers just to name a few of the exclusive amenities we offer our residents. Enjoy an afternoon in your beautiful picnic area, stretch out in your spacious floor plan, or get involved with the many resident events available. If you're looking for a home in Catonsville or want to experience the perks of a wonderful apartment home in a convenient location, Mount Ridge Apartments is the place for you in Baltimore. You deserve the very best in apartment living and our community offers an easy and relaxed lifestyle.
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Matilda Orlando | Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center
Come and feast your eyes at the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center in Orlando while experiencing one of the world's best stage musicals, Matilda, playing from May 9 to May 14, 2017.
A classic blend of song, dance and story, Matilda, which has won several Tony and Olivier Awards, encapsulates the perfect description of a great musical. Based on the book by Roald Dahl, this indescribable theatrical phenomenon tells the story of a special girl who determines to follow her own course and create her own destiny by using rebellion and protest, as well as some telekinesis. Matilda delivers a treat with its unique cast of children and mature actors, emotional, yet hilarious story, beautiful set design all enhanced by its greatest feature; it's exhilarating acting. Adding to the appeal are the catchy tunes written by Australian writer, Tin Minchin which completes the unforgettable experience of this work of art.
The Guardian states, "You'd be a nitwit to miss this hit show". Matilda is a must-watch for all.
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Matilda Orlando Cast
Matilda – Gabby Gutierrez
Matilda – Mia Sinclair Jenness
Matilda – Mabel Tyler
Miss Honey – Jennifer Blood
Mr. Wormwood – Quinn Mattfeld
Miss Trunchbill – Bryce Ryness
Mrs. Wormwood – Cassie Silva
Writer – Roald Dahl
Book – Dennis Kelly
Music & Lyrics – Tim Minchin
Director – Matthew Warchus
Choreography – Peter Darling
Set & Costume Design – Rob Howell
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There are pink booties, pink blankets, and pink monogrammed bibs over at Martha Stewart's home. Her daughter, Alexis, welcomed a baby girl on Tuesday. The heir to the Stewart empire, Jude, was born to a gestational carrier and apparently everyone is doing perfectly great.
Alexis didn't shy away from her troubles to have a child, but now that struggle is over, and the newest Stewart female is being welcomed by both Mom and Grandma Martha.
That's right. Martha isn't going to be called Grandma. Not Nana, Mimi, or Meemaw. Nope, she's gonna just be called "Martha."
No matter what she's going to be called, having Martha around to help with the kiddo makes Alexis one lucky mama.
Alexis is very honest that she doesn't want her daughter to be spoiled by Martha. I get that. But, Alexis, listen to me: having Martha around is going to be a huge bonus. As a mom of a little girl, there are so many ways Martha's talents will come in handy:
Halloween costumes: One year, my daughter was a Ballerinasaurus. This year, she wants to be a Princess Kitty-cat ghost. When Jude starts asking for complicated costumes, you will have Martha there to whip up a Fairy Pirate Witch outfit in 23 minutes.
Bake sale: It starts in preschool and doesn't let up 'til high school. The dreaded bake sale. No showing up with half-burned, half-goopy brownies. No scrambling at midnight because you just plum forgot you signed up to make the red velvet cake. One phone call and Martha will have four dozen cupcakes with rainbow sprinkles perfectly placed to you by 8:44 a.m. -- in a special cupcake travelling case, of course.
Craft projects: Like when you have to make cards for Teacher Appreciation Day. Or design a log cabin for history class. You won't have to eat three boxes of popsicles to get the sticks. You won't have sticky hair for two weeks after an Elmer's glue explosion (yes, that happened to me). Martha will have every item you would need -- glue gun, decoupage station, yards of ribbons, and tape. Heck, she probably has a freakin' kiln.
Do the grandmas in your world help with the kids?
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Check out these two Sarah Palin photos from the McCain's daughter's blog...
VP candidate with diapers and baby wipes. Gotta love this country.
"I try to explain to them something about the aloha spirit. I try to explain to them this basic idea that we all have obligations to each other, that we're not alone, that if we see somebody who's in need we should help,"
"Obama said "most importantly, that when you come from Hawaii, you start understanding that what's on the surface, what people look like, that doesn't determine who they are.
"And that the power and strength of diversity, the ability of people from everywhere, whether they're black or white, whether they're Japanese-American or Korean-American or Filipino-American or whatever they are, they are just Americans, that all of us can work together and all of us can join together to create a better country.


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Tortang Talong, or Eggplant Omelet in English I think, is one of my favorites. Actually my mother only serves us a very simple Tortang Talong dish with only the eggplant and scrambled egg as the ingredients. I had experimented a little bit and added meat as it makes the dish better.
Although Tortang Talong is a personal favorite, I seldom cook it, not because it is time consuming because it is not and not because it is complicated because it truly is not, but because of the simple reason that....drum roll please..... I hate peeling the skin off the eggplant and makes the kitchen counter messier that it normally is. :) So I only prepare Tortang Talong when I got time on my hands and am craving for one. Oh by the way, this dish can help you dispose of any leftover pork chop or fried pork since you can use them up for this recipe instead of frying fresh pork meat.
Make sure to keep the pointed end intact since this makes transferring the eggplants from the plate to the frying pan easier.
8. Place the Tortang Talong on a plate with paper towel to absorb excess oil. Serve with toyomansi with chili and enjoy! :)
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The first one or two weeks of breastfeeding
When you start breastfeeding, your nipples will be exposed to a strong vacuum. The strain on the nipples caused by up to 10-12 breastfeeding sessions every 24 hours may lead to soreness or even pain. Your nipples will get used to it very quickly and the soreness will pass. Make sure your baby is latching on properly from the very beginning and ensure that you take care of your nipples.
Nipple care
You do not need to clean your breasts or nipples in a particular way before or after feeding your baby. Just rinse your breasts with clean water during your daily bath or shower. Avoid soap, disinfectants and any substances that could dry or damage your skin, nipples or areolae. During pregnancy the Montgomery glands surrounding the nipple start to secrete natural oil that lubricates the skin and discourages the growth of bacteria. Just leave this natural substance to do its job.
As a daily treatment for your nipples you may express a few drops of milk after feeding, massage it gently into the skin and let it dry. If your skin is especially dry or damaged, you may apply a small amount of purified natural wool-based emollient, also known as lanolin, to your nipples and areolae. Lanolin supports moist wound healing.
Also avoid any kind of non-breathable plastic lining in bra pads or bras.
Sore and cracked nipples when breastfeeding
There is always a reason for sore and cracked nipples. Seek help as soon as possible to solve the problem. If the pain is extreme you might have to temporarily interrupt breastfeeding. During such a break, it is important to continue to express your milk to avoid engorgement and to keep up your milk production. Your lactation consultant can inform you about pumping with a breast pump, hand expression and alternative methods for feeding your baby during this time.
To support the healing process, you can apply nipple cream or modified lanolin once the breast milk you spread over your nipples and areolae has dried. Modified lanolin is considered the treatment of choice. Avoid any ointment that must be wiped off before feeding the baby, as this will irritate your skin even more. Breast shells can also help protect sore nipples in between breastfeeding sessions.
In some cases, nipple soreness can be caused by thrush. If you suspect you might have thrush, contact your doctor to discuss medication for treating both you and your baby.
Breastfeeding should not hurt. If you experience breast problems, nipple pain or soreness, speak to your lactation consultant.


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While you search for cheap car shipping. it's critical to work with a professional broker that can find you reliable and professional carriers with comprehensive credentials. Any transporter that you select or that is recommended to you for the cheapest car shipping should be licensed, bonded, insured, and compliant with the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a branch of the Transportation Department).
If you partner with a broker possessing experience and expertise shipping cars for cheap, they will provide you with a great deal for their car transport rates rather than an introduction to a headache.
What is the Cheapest Way to Ship a Car?
The immediate answer to this question is simple: open car shipping is the most affordable car shipping service. Note that you still want to avoid proximity to the holidays, when prices rise on all packages.
Also keep in mind that although this option offers cheap car transport, it is best for those who have flexibility within their schedules. You need to be able to allow a 3 to 5 day window for the pickup of the vehicle.
If you are in a metropolitan area, you will sometimes need to have the availability to take the vehicle to a location outside the city, since the cheapest way to ship a car requires easy street maneuverability.
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AND WE HAVE A WINNER!!! It's so nice when I kids really enjoy the meal I make. They are extremely picky & some nights I wonder why I even cooked when they would be much happier with chicken nuggets. But this doesn't happen when I make these Taquitos. All 3 of my kids eat at least 2 & are always telling me how much they love this dinner.
Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos
- 3oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4c green salsa
- 1T fresh lime juice (1/2 a lime)
- 1/2t ground cumin
- 1t chili powder
- 1/2t onion powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3T chopped cilantro
- 2T sliced green onions
- 2C shredded cooked chicken
- 1c shredded Mexican flavored cheese
- 12 small flour tortillas (I buy the raw tortillas & cook them myself. They taste so much better & they're easier to roll)
- salt
- cooking spray
Preheat your oven to 425'F. Line a baking sheet with wax paper. In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, salsa, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, onion powder & garlic. Once combined, stir in the cilantro & green onions. Add the chicken and cheese; mix thoroughly.
Working with a few tortillas at a time, heat them in the microwave between two paper towels until they are soft enough to roll (about 20-30 seconds). It you are using the raw tortillas, cook them & then you won't have to reheat them in the microwave.
Spoon 2-3T of the chicken mixture onto the lower third of a tortilla. Roll the tortilla as tightly as you can.
Place the rolled tortillas, seam side down, on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, until the mixture is gone.
Make sure the taquitos are not touching each other.
Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray & sprinkle with a little salt.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until crisp & golden.
Serve with salsa, sour cream & guacamole.
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Guerrilla book sculptures
We all love Banksy: the way a humble wall can be turned into a political statement, a symbol of rebellion and a piece of art under the cover of darkness. But guerrilla art spreads far and wide, and one day last year, libraries in Scotland were the unlikely source of some of the most amazing guerrilla art ever seen.
This first piece was spotted at the Scottish Poetry Library. The incredibly intricate sculpture came with a tag:
We know that a library is so much more than a building full of books… a book is so much more than pages full of words.… This is for you in support of libraries, books, words, ideas….. a gesture (poetic maybe?)
No one knew where it come from, and despite a good amount of media coverage no one was forthcoming with information.
It wasn't until another piece was found at the National Library of Scotland that people started to get excited.
A gramophone and a coffin, sculpted from a copy of Ian Rankin's Exit Music, and again deposited anonymously. The tag in this case read:
For @natlibscot – A gift in support of libraries, books, words, ideas….. (& against their exit)
Since then, the Filmhouse, The Scottish Story Centre and the Edinburgh Book Festival have all been 'targeted' by the hitherto unknown benefactor, each sculpture unique, each with a poignant tagline. The piece left at the Story Centre read:
A gift in support of libraries, books, works, ideas….. Once upon a time there was a book and in the book was a nest and in the nest was an egg and in the egg was a dragon and in the dragon was a story…..
After 8 incredible sculptures in Edinburgh, the Scottish literary community were enthralled. Who was the mystery sculptor? What was their aim? Why books, and why libraries? The bittersweet answer came when a book carved cap and gloves were left in the Poetry Library, where the first sculpture was found.
It's important that a story is not too long ……does not become tedious …….
'You need to know when to end a story,' she thought.
Often a good story ends where it begins. This would mean a return to the
Poetry Library. The very place where she had left the first of the ten.
Back to those who had loved that little tree, and so encouraged her to try
again …….and again.
Some had wondered who it was, leaving these small strange objects. Some
even thought it was a 'he'! ……. As if!
Others looked among Book Artists, rather good ones actually…….
But they would never find her there. For though she does make things, this
was the first time she had dissected books and had used them simply because they seemed fitting….
Most however chose not to know….. which was the point really.
The gift, the place to sit, to look, to wonder, to dream….. of the impossible
A tiny gesture in support of the special places…..
So, here, she will end this story, in a special place … A Poetry Library …..
where they are well used to 'anon.'
Cheers Edinburgh, it's been fun.
But where were the other two sculputures? The tag read '10/10′; only 8 had been found. Thankfully, a conscientious member of staff at the National Museum of Scotland had found a curious item which she handed to the curators: a T-Rex, ripping through the tattered pages of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Lost World', complete with miniature men weaved into the page's jungle.
The last sculpture turned up at the Writer's Museum, a mesmeric street scene carved into Ian Rankin's Hide and Seek.
The final twist in a beguiling tale came at the end of last year when a Twitter account called 'a book for Xmas' featured the following video.
The tweet read: "In support of libraries, books, words, ideas and wishing you a magical xmas."
We know not who created these incredible pieces, but they have provided delight for thousands, and highlighted the problem of the decline of literary space in Scotland and further afield. Can we expect more in the future or has this chapter closed? Who knows, but here's hoping.
If you like this, you'll love amazing book art.
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Unfortunatly, I have not received e-mails from either the '50+ Twitter Followers Giveaway' now the '10+ Networked Blog Followers Giveaway' winners. This means that I have had to pick two new winners.
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Hello, all! I have not written in some time and thought I'd update you just a little on what's going on in my (cold and already-winter) world of Edinburgh.
A little update from the academic front:
1. I have just declined a position as an English tutor next semester. This was a very difficult decision, which I was advised a great deal on by my current two supervisors as well as my mentor from the States, Wendy. Here, the post-grad students conduct tutorials; they are not "TA's," or teacher's assistants, as they are back home. The position earns a nominal amount of pay and is sought after more for the teaching experience it furnishes one's CV with. For several reasons, including the poor translation of tutor back home, I have declined because I must stay focused on my own research. If I take a fourth year to finish, I will cost me over 9,000 pounds. That's right. A lot of money no matter what the exchange rate is doing by then!
2. I got an office of my own on campus, finally! Well, it's not my own, my own. I will share it with another PhD student, an American girl whom I adore, and who is also a Christian doing an English degree. Obviously, we have a lot in common, and she is a sight for sore eyes in ways I cannot articulate briefly.
3. Chad is hacking away - - maybe I should say crafting away, hacking sounds so clumsy and messy! - - at a paper summarizing the debate about evolution in scientific theory. Next, he is excited to start a paper on what he hopes will become his MA thesis, the life of the mind in the charismatic church. He is happy with his progress and looking forward to graduating next winter!
On a more personal level:
1. We are counting down the weeks until we get to come home for Christmas break! Let me be honest: I've been counting down the days since September!
2. We went to our first ceilidh Friday night (ceilidh is a Scottish dance). It was so much fun, we ourselves even joined in the dancing, a rare sight! I have a short video of one of the dances on my Facebook page if you want to see it for yourself!
Until we speak again, happy trick-or-treating. And happy voting. May the best team win...
All our love,
Kim & Chad


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Liam Fontaine insists Hibs have the mental strength to cope with being Championship title favourites.
After an encouraging summer and an opening-day victory at Falkirk last Saturday, the first setback of Neil Lennon's reign came on Tuesday when the Easter Road side suffered a shock Betfred Cup exit at home to Queen of the South. In the wake of this defeat, the manager explained that his players need to learn how to win games every single week in an environment where, even though they appear to be the most talented team, every opponent is desperate to claim their scalp.
Unlike Hearts and Rangers – who were able to generate genuine consistency on their respective marches to the title – Hibs sporadically toiled against some of the supposed weaker sides in the second tier in each of the previous two seasons. Fontaine is adamant that the cup defeat to Queens is not a sign that this season will be another story of costly slip-ups.
"We're a big club in Scottish football and we're the biggest club in the Championships so everyone sees us as a scalp," said the defender. "We have to be able to deal with the pressure it brings. I feel we're going to be better mentally this year because of experience. Every year you're in the game you gain experience – losing finals, in play-offs, gaining experience from them all. Last year we had a lot of ups and downs and showed great character to finish on a high."
Fontaine's first taste of Scottish football, ironically, came against a Celtic side containing Lennon 11 years ago. During a loan spell from Bristol City as a teenager, the defender made his debut for Jim Jefferies' Kilmarnock side against Martin O'Neill's team in a 1-0 defeat at Rugby Park. Fontaine knows that Hibs, if they are to win the Championship this season, must develop the same winning mentality shown by the Celtic team Lennon starred in.
"I actually made my debut in Scottish football and he was in the opposition team," recalled the defender. "I remember watching him in his time at Leicester and he was always a hungry player, who wanted to win. He has put that across to us and our standards have risen. He sets very high demands, every manager has different expectations of high levels and we've all had to raise our fitness levels and training levels, everything has risen. It's definitely something I have noticed and it will stand us in good stead for the rest of the season. If you are going to be a champion side you have to be able to win games 1-0. If you are not going to score you shouldn't concede and he's trying to put that into us. It's up to us to take it onto the pitch and grind the results out if needed."
It is these high demands that prompted Lennon to criticise his defence after Hibs threw away a 1-0 interval lead by shipping three goals in the last 25 minutes against Queens. Lennon clearly didn't see exiting the cup as a blessing in disguise, even though it means Hibs are less likely to have the type of fixture pile-up they had last season when combining a promotion push with reaching the final of both the League Cup and the Scottish Cup.
Fontaine, who missed a golden chance to put Hibs 2-0 up on Tuesday when he headed wide from a James Keatings free-kick, said: "The gaffer's entitled to give us a piece of his mind. We're big enough men to be able to deal with it and move on. You don't want to go out of any competition early, so it's disappointing to be out of the cup. It's great to be in competitions like this and get to cup finals – it's what you play for, to achieve things. I would have liked a cup run but hopefully we'll get it in the Scottish. The league is our focus."


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Bearly Mine Designs - 2 Digi sets of the winner's Choice
Di's Digi Downloads - 3 Digi's of the Winner's Choice
Kenny K - 5 Digi's of the Winner's Choice
Delicious Doodles - 4 Digi's of the Winner's choice
Emerald Faerie Garden - 4 Digi's of the winner's choice
For my card I have used Helga Frost from Kenny K's coloured with my Letraset Family. Left the card quite bare this time. A big snow flake made with Spellbinder create a flake. Donna's designer papers from the digiset Christmas Wonderland and in the inside I have also used the fancy circles. Also a brown ribbon for Helga to sit on and some metal corners from Wild Orchid Crafts.
With this said, I hope to see you all back over at the BMC challenge blog. I can't wait to see what you create and I am sure that my teamies are looking forward to it as much as I am.
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Lots of sewing this week, but no finishes yet! I have 2 loaves of oatmeal bread rising in pans, and 2 loaves of white bread on its first rise this morning. We also had a nice Skype chat with our son, daughter-in-law and grandson. They've been busy in the garden all week, and have some of their veggie garden planted. They'll be out shopping for more plants again this afternoon, after nap-time.
They are still re-working some of the established garden beds, removing plants that they don't like, and replacing with things they do. They love plants that provide food, so they planted an Italian prune plum tree this spring, and plan on planting some fruiting bushes in the corner that used to be taken by the large tree that nature removed. This year, they are adding compost and nutrients to the soil in that area, so it will be ready for its new plants next spring.
We have a busy week planned, with a night at the theatre on Tuesday, and a graduation dinner for our friends' daughter on Wednesday. She is receiving an engineering degree from Queen's University in Kingston. DH and his friend also have 3 performances at local nursing homes this week as well, so I hope to get the alternate blocks for my quilt project completed this week.


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They say that as you get older you often feel imaginary things crawling on your skin, but it's justsome sort of nerve damage. I feel something crawling on me every day. I brush it away, as you do and find there actually is some tiny little beetle or flying thing on the back of my neck or climbing up my legs or arms. I suppose that is normal for the sub-tropics.
So, how many different types of insects are there?
Just in Australia, the number of insect species is estimated at 300,000. And, scientists tell us that there are more insects yet to be discovered than we already know about. In fact, there could be as many as 200,000 insects on the planet PER person.
Lots of creatures eat insects, so they are handy to have. Entomophagy is the eating of insects by people. Three thousand ethnic groups around the world include insects in their diet, including cicadas, ants, grubs and worms. Crunchy!
I like looking at the pretty ones.


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The Garvey Group Adds Eighth KBA Press—A New Rapida 162a 64" Large Format
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Press release from the issuing company
Continuing growth and demand for labels and top sheets prompts new KBA press installation
KBA North America proudly announces that The Garvey Group, a network of advertising, marketing, print production, and fulfillment services based in the Chicago suburb of Niles, Illinois, is adding its eighth KBA press in 2013---a new Rapida 162a 64-inch six-color press with UV curing. This latest addition at the firm is due to be operational later this month at its Niles, IL facility.
"In response to continuing growth and demand for labels and top sheets, The Garvey Group is investing in a new 64-inch KBA 162a six-color press with UV curing. We are seeing positive signs from our customer base," says Ed Garvey, owner and president of The Garvey Group, "and this acquisition reinforces our commitment to serving our clients with the best people and the best equipment. This acquisition will also answer capacity needs due to a growing customer base and increasing sales volume. The demand for our product continues to grow and the technology advancements that KBA has made to its latest-generation 64-inch UV press made this an easy decision. With two KBA Rapida 205 81-inch presses and a KBA Rapida 142 56-inch press already in our Niles facility, the addition of a KBA Rapida 162a 64-inch UV press will give us the flexibility to have even greater speed to market and unprecedented redundancy and allow us to expand the capacity of large format production at The Garvey Group."
"This capital investment will provide The Garvey Group with a competitive edge and profitability in its market space for many years to come," says Steve Korn, KBA director of national and key accounts. "We applaud Ed Garvey and his team for taking the initiative to invest in this 'step-change technology'. This new press will yield significant benefits of expedited job-to-job change-over and higher throughput at lower operating costs and that's what's most important in these challenging economic times."
A high priority for the firm was to increase its UV capacity for its customers. With the installation of the new Rapida 162a, Garvey will have unprecedented redundancy for its UV jobs with multiple presses with UV capabilities. UV work can be produced on the existing KBA Rapida 205 81-inch press or onto the new Rapida 162a after its installation. The Garvey team chose to have the new Rapida 162a press equipped with five UV lamps that are movable to any of nine exchange positions to provide the utmost in maximum flexibility. "This significantly increases our capacity for UV projects," says David A. Nolte, vice president of sales at The Garvey Group, "and enables us to get work out even faster than before, which is quite important for our customers."
"We've been very busy this past year," says Nolte, "and have seen really nice growth throughout 2012 and 2013. Adding the new KBA press is in response to our customers' fast turnaround needs; how can we produce their work faster? Add a new press. In addition to the new KBA press, we've also invested in a new 110-inch cutter with a material management system, new wide format digital machine with 1500 dpi output, and a new small format digital machine."
The Garvey Group points to its long-lasting relationship as one of the keys to its success. "We have become true partners with KBA North America," says Garvey. "In the past eight years, our company has invested in eight KBA presses. We have come to rely on their innovation and support."
The Garvey Group is a network of advertising, marketing, print production, support, and fulfillment divisions located in the Midwest and dedicated to the design, production, and distribution of graphic and electronic communication materials. Founded in 1919, The Garvey Group has additional facilities in the Wisconsin cities of Sturtevant, Oak Creek, Racine, and Milwaukee. The Garvey Group's growth has been driven by consistent ownership—three generations of Garveys—along with dedication to professionalism; utilization of the latest technologies; personal service; an eye for detail; and the quality, security, and accuracy of its work.
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The ladies today, finished their work on the bucket of the K2700.
All the drilled holes got riveted and all looking very professional.
This is their first project that involves using lot of new tools they have not used without any supervision and on a working MoM vehicle. I have to say, I believe that the AvTech Girls are making positive changes in their day-to-day development.


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"I started running barefoot in March 2008. I started one step at a time, one day at a time. I decided to start keeping a journal of sorts. Sharing my history, my journey and my adventures."
I have taken some new paths in relation to my running over the last year. This blog will still include my running adventures but I have to move on with more stories of my family and the journey we have taken together over the last year. This blog was started as a way to help me record my barefoot journey but now needs to become more than that. Please be patient as I explore ways to stay connected with family and friends.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Doesn't seem to be enough time in the day to blog. I still need to write a ecap of my Barefoot 5K and 50 K at the Pineland Farms Trail Running Challenge weekend. Will try to be creative soon. Am focusing on my Relay for Life Team's fundraiser this weekend. a "Stomp Out Cancer Barefoot 1 mile/3 mile walk/run". It should be fun and I hope it is a good turnout. Have lots to write about...soon. :)
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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Gears, Aug 27, 2007.
The best part is the look on Mario Lopez face after she answers.
What? She's totally right, OMG.
You posted that video like she said something incorrect and funny. The US Americans not having maps is a serious problem with education in iraq, duh.
cringe. They have to do this purely for the trainwreck factor.
I thought that she was the hotest one...
Or I would have thought that if I watched it...he...ha...
That was one step above answering "I like PIZZA!!!"
If I were Mario this is what I'd have to say,
I'd hit it. Let me watch it again with the sound on.
Y'know that scene in the tribble episode, where Kirk opens a cabinet and a thousand tribbles come pouring out? Replace Kirk with Slater, the cabinet with Miss SC, and the tribbles with unrelated words.
And here I'd thought never to see a video definition of "logorrhea".
It will just make you want to hit it more. LOLZ!
Can you imagine the dirty talk she gives?
I must take up for her. She was in the top five and came in 3rd place, so that answer won out over the other two. I wonder what their answers were?
miss oregon was my younger sisters best friend in middle school
the 2003 miss teen USA was my friend's cousin, Miss Pennsylvania. Real hottie
Wow... What an airhead.
For those of us without sound on our work pc's, what does she say, exactly?
I turned the sound on and replayed it. Still have no idea.
i just about ran off the road when they played the sound clip on the way to work.
Ok, now..... please answer the question.
"I personally believe.... that.... is the 1/5th that have "crossed the border'.... like omg"
I went to school with Miss Australia from a few years back. BEAT THAT YO.
Also: Africa such as Iraq such as maps.
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Kitty Totems!Wednesday, August 14th, 2013
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There's an abundance of playoff spots that could be clinched tonight in both conferences.
In the East, the Philadelphia Flyers can wrap up the Atlantic Division with a victory against the Ottawa Senators and a loss by the Pittsburgh Penguins to the New Jersey Devils in either regulation, overtime or a shootout. The Flyers also can clinch the division by earning one point and having the Penguins lose to the Devils in regulation.
The Washington Capitals can grab their fourth straight Southeast Division title by beating the Toronto Maple Leafs or with a Tampa Bay Lightning regulation loss to the Buffalo Sabres. The Caps also can clinch by getting one point and having the Lightning lose to Sabres in regulation, overtime or a shootout.
The Montreal Canadiens would become the sixth team to earn a playoff berth in the East with a win against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Out West, the Phoenix Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings can have their tickets punched for the postseason without picking up a stick. The Coyotes get in if the Dallas Stars lose to the Columbus Blue Jackets in regulation, overtime or a shootout; the Kings are in if the Stars lose in regulation.
The Nashville Predators can return to the playoffs with a win against the Atlanta Thrashers coupled with a Stars loss. The Predators also can clinch by grabbing one point and having the Stars lose in regulation.


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Soldier killed in Afghanistan laid to rest
Soldier killed in Afghanistan laid to rest
Hundreds of mourners gathered in a southwest Iowa town Saturday to honor a soldier who died while serving in Afghanistan.
Residents lined the streets with their hands on their hearts to thank Sgt. James Lyn "Jamie" Skalberg Jr., who was killed on June 27.
The 25-year-old died when an improvised explosive device detonated near the vehicle he was driving.
Skalberg's brigade was deployed to Afghanistan in October 2011, and was scheduled to return home this month. He joined the U.S. Army in February 2007, and had previously served in Iraq.
Several hundred Patriot Guard Riders escorted Skalberg's casket through the city on Saturday. Skalberg is survived by his wife, Jessica Skalberg of Red Oak, and their 1-year-old son Carter.


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It goes without saying that nobody wants to have cancer. However, you can choose to approach life positively despite your diagnosis, which will help you make good choices regarding your medical care. In this article you will find great tips on how to deal with your illness the best way for your health and information on what has worked for others.
Dealing with cancer can be hard for both the patient and their family. Consult a physician with regularity, since many treatment options exist for cancer.
Some people may have old-fashioned ideas about cancer and its effects. A lot of people think you can catch cancer or you are out of work forever. Address other people's concerns as honestly as you can, and don't be afraid to share your own feelings about what you're going through.
Smoking increases the risk of colon cancer, in addition to that of the lungs and mouth. The ingredients in cigarettes expose your colon to toxic carcinogens, and tobacco can lead to formation of colon polyps. Those are some good reasons to toss that pack of cigarettes away.
If someone you love has cancer, go to their appointments with them. An extra person can ask questions that the patient might be too confused or angry to ask, and it can also make things go more smoothly in general.
Don't get scared of the discomfort you may feel while getting an examination for breast cancer. It only lasts for a few minutes. Don't allow the intrusive discomfort of a mammogram keep you from getting one. It may save your life by detecting cancer early.
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, accept it now to avoid painful realizations later. You will be more efficient in your battle if you prepare yourself.
The reality of your fight with cancer may be different from what you expected. Take comfort in every ounce of support that is given to you.
Be sure you seal any decks or play sets that were built before 2005. The wood used might contain arsenic pesticides that could cause cancer. Seal these structures to prevent exposure to these harmful chemicals.
Understand the symptoms of cancer and how to identify when you could be at risk. If you recognize the symptoms of cancer you will know when you might be in danger.
Don't drink coffee if you suffer from an upset stomach from your cancer medication or treatment. The caffeine in the coffee can make these problems worse, so it's best to avoid it completely. Caffeine is also present in chocolate and some soft drinks, so avoid them also.
Discuss your diagnosis of cancer with loved ones frankly and honestly. If you try to act fearless and stoic, you can end up feeling even more secluded and desolate when what you most need is a loving and compassionate support system. Open and honest communication is what will serve all of you best at this time.
Don't be outside in the sunlight from 10 am to 3pm. To reduce the chance of the sun causing serious skin damage, spend your time outdoors before 10 am.
Get at least eight hours of sleep each night. The treatments and medications used to fight cancer can take a major toll on your body, leaving you fatigued and stressed out. If you get enough sleep, it will help you heal faster, and give you more energy to meet the demands of the day. If you find that you can't get enough during the night hours, set aside a good time to squeeze in some shut-eye during the daylight hours too.
Life will continue even though you are sick! You need to continue to do the things you enjoy doing for as long as you are able to do them. Falling ill is not a good reason to stop doing something that you enjoy. This will give you lots of pleasure while also keeping you in positive spirits to help fight this disease.
Certain foods, such as tomatoes, help fight against specific cancers; such as prostate cancer. Scientific research has proven there is a correlation between certain aliments and cancer.
If you have cancer, you need to avoid alcohol at all costs. Overindulging in alcohol heightens your risk of some types of cancer; the more you drink, the greater the risk. This includes throat, esophagus, and mouth cancer. If you do decide to drink, try to at least do so with moderation.
Some cancer treatments have been known to cause diarrhea. If that's the case in your treatment, consider eliminating coffee from your diet. It might help you stay awake, but it contributes to your diarrhea. Along these lines, it is wise to discontinue use of all types of caffeine while in treatment to eliminate your diarrhea.
Moving your entertainment into your bedroom is one of the changes you can make to help you deal with cancer. If you are not one to have normally watch television in your bedroom, now is probably a good idea to consider this option. During your treatment, it is possible that you will be spending a great deal of time in bed. You will find time going by more quickly as you are recovering.
One of the most important steps to reduce the risk of cancer is to avoid risky behaviors. Certain activities make it more likely for individuals to develop an infection, and these infections can increase the chances that a person will be diagnosed with cancer. Do not share your needles with others and participate in safe sex.
The most common ovarian cancer treatments include chemotherapy and surgery. Surgery ranges from removal of a single or both ovaries, along with the fallopian tubes for a whole hysterectomy. This also includes removing any close lymph nodes. In chemotherapy, drugs are utilized to eradicate the cancer cells that remain. Your doctor will let you know if it's best for you to have chemo before or after your surgery.
Take some time to absorb all the information and pointers that have been provided in regard to dealing with cancer. If you are experiencing this type of illness, there are a few things that you could do in order to make it easier for you. By taking everything into account, you should be able to develop a healthy way to continue in your fight against cancer.


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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Every time it pops up on my mp3 player, I have the urge to pick up my phone. Weird.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
I've got that urge...
I was inspired by the cute cut on some random chick in an eHarmony commercial I saw last night (that now I can't find a pic of, dammit).
Is that pathetic, or does it just mean I am easily motivated?
Sunday, April 26, 2009
More Fun While I'm The Only One Up
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
I am also eating dinner at the computer, as J is not home from class yet.
My piece of garlic toast (to go along with my scrumptious dinner of Crockpot chicken, hashbrown casserole, and carrots - who said a drunk wife had to be a bad wife?), uh, missed my mouth, and ended up in the floor of the office. Five second rule! When I picked it up, it had a fair amount of cat fur on it. Hmmm....I should really vacuum in here more often.
But I still cleaned it off and ate it. Tasty!
I am going home to enjoy some drunken Scrabble. Let it not be said that I don't know how to live dangerously.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
I'm It!
If you're viewing in Google Reader, you should be able to see the links now (sorry, Tricia!).
It is Saturday night, and instead of being in Austin as planned, I am at home listening to Pandora and playing Scrabble. Ho hum.
So I welcome the chance to fill half an hour until I will allow myself to laze in bed (Thanks, Amanda!)
The rules:
Why do you blog?
Good fika place?
Confession: I have never heard the term "fika" before and had to look it up. Wikipedia tells me it is "a social institution in Sweden; it means having a coffee with one's colleagues, friends, date, or family." You learn something new every day.
Do you nap a lot?
Who was the last person you hugged?
J, and I squeezed his ass for good measure. If you were hugging him, you'd find it hard to resist, too.
If you were a tree, what tree would you be?
What was the last thing you bought?
What are you listening to right now?
What is your favorite weather?
What's on your bedside table?
Say something to the person/s who tagged you.
If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you want it to be?
On the lake in Austin.
Favorite vacation spot?
Name the things you can't live without: Burt's Bees Lip Balm. Flops. Bumble & Bumble hair serum. My wedding ring.
What would you like to have in your hands right now?
My missing kitties.
What is your favorite tea flavor?
Sweet and cold (no lemon). I'm pretty Southern that way.
What would you like to get rid of? J has a hideous plaster, psychadelically painted, Elvis head. Yes, you read that right; behold:
I know, as soon as I saw it, I should have run in the opposite direction. (But have I mentioned the squeezability of his ass?). I apologize if it gives you nightmares. It's starting to crumble (see, even the elements think it's hideous!!!) If this were to disappear in such a manner that would not arouse J's suspicion, I would be so happy I'd make the world (or at least the responsible party) homemade chocolate chip pecan cookies.
If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go? Wherever Jamie is, just to see her and chat.
What did you want to become as a child?
For a long time, I wanted to be a teacher.
What do you like better, e-mail or telephone calls?
E-mail, because I can save and re-read.
What do you do when you get time alone?
Drink wine and play Scrabble, listen to music and sing along (loudly).
Friday, April 17, 2009
High-five, Sarah Haskins - you had me lauching/choking on my leftover takeout.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Trying to hold one's shit together is hard work - I am ready for a drink and a nap.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Blaring some Journey, whose harmony I sing...
It's only Tuesday, and already it has been a shitty week.
Luckily, it's a short one for me, as we will be heading to Austin this Thursday night for a long weekend.
Having watched, and been inspired by, The Sound Of Music this weekend, and needing something to get me through the next 2 days, I will share with you a few of my favorite things.
Second-day jeans with my Converse and t-shirt
Cute brand new shoes when they don't make my feet hurt
Hearing a band and the crowd starts to sing
These are a few of my favorite things
Drunken board game nights with Christopher and Jamie
Taking up bets, and then C has to pay me
When J says he loves me the most when I'm mean
These are a few of my favorite things!
When the day sucks
Have to work late
When the traffic's bad
I simply remember my favorite things,
And then I don't FEEEEEEEEEEEEEEL
So baaaaaaaaaad!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Taking a step back, it's comical to think of all the "You stupid girl"/"You fucking douchebag" thoughts that were flying pointedly through the air during our 10-minute meeting.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
On Wednesday, I spent all day (and $200+) with him, trying to get him in to see a vet. We found out he will need surgery to repair a deteriorating hip joint.
On Thursday morning, after I'd lectured J about keeping him inside, on my watch, he snuck outside.
He has been gone ever since.
And I am devastated.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Space nerds unite!
Monday, April 6, 2009
I am in an awful mood today.
Would it be bad form to walk around wearing a shirt reading, "I'm in a bad mood – don't talk to me"? It's not that I intend to be bitchy (much) – I'm just trying to save myself and everyone else aggravation and/or a lost limb.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Some coworkers and I met up after work yesterday to drink beer, eat chips and queso, and play Rock Band. Can I just say that I have found my new purpose in life? I was awesome. I should play buzzed more often.
When I've played before, I've always sucked and been delegated to singer, which I totally rule at. But last night I was forced to share the mic, and so I tried drums and guitar again, and some kind of magic happened, and I was actually pretty good.
So on the way home last night, I was still in the Spirit of Rock, and was listening to each song on my mp3 with Rock Band potential in mind. Black Betty by Ram Jam came on, and I was nearly overcome by the awesome mental images of myself wailing on the drums on this one.
This is an awesome song anyway – I always picture that scene from Blow, with Johnny Depp strutting through the airport with a suitcase full of drug money.
May your weekend be filled with strut-worthy rock and roll.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
I did something this morning that I never, ever thought I would do.
I bought a pair of Crocs.
More specifically, off-brand drugstore Crocs.
I should note that this purchase was under duress – the "30% of scattered showers" forecast from last night turned into "monsoon conditions" this morning. Dear Weather Dude, You suck ass. Love, Gin.
The 200 yards of uncovered, flood-prone parking lot I have to navigate through each morning, and the fact that I'd left my umbrella at work made an emergency stop at CVS this morning totally necessary. (Also, Dear CVS Dude, When a wet and bedraggled woman comes into your store out of the pouring rain asking where the umbrellas are, that is not the time to make a joke, unless you want said umbrella shoved up your ass. Love, Gin)(Check me out with all those obnoxious mental You Suck letters.) There are few things I hate more than squidgy, wet socks – I'd rather wade through ditch water and discreetly wash my feet in the bathroom than wear wet, then damp, then stiffly-dried-to-my-hairy-legs socks all day.
Anyway, so this morning found me under horrid fluorescent lighting, listening to the musical stylings of Michael McDonald, purchasing the most piece-of-crap-13-effing-dollar umbrella and sad plastic shoes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
If numerous clearly visible signs, nearly a mile's worth of orange construction barrels, and the giant flashing LEFT LANE CLOSED AHEAD – MERGE RIGHT aren't enough notice for you to GET INTO THE RIGHT FUCKING LANE, do not expect me to let your stupid, speed-along-the-side-and-try-to-get-over-at-the-last-possible-second ass over in front of me. Do not get pissed off and give me the finger and tailgate me until you have the opening to gun it and speed around me, only to have me CATCH BACK UP WITH YOU at the next light. Under those circumstances, I wouldn't even let my grandmother merge in front of me – not that that would ever happen, since she's not an ASSHOLE.
There is a special kind of hell reserved for you, full of narrow, unpassable, single-lane roads filled with old people in Lincoln Town Cars going 20 mph, their turn signals blinking "Fuck. You. Fuck. You." May you rot there forever, the veins in your head never quite bursting in release to allow the end of your suffering.
I have never been so excited over the purchase of a household appliance.
It's so pretty and stainless, shiny and new and FUNCTIONAL. It is still in the back of my car - J crashed on the couch and didn't unload it last night. I may go out at lunchtime and bask in the New Microwave smell.


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The owner of one of the most distinct voices in American cinema, Wallace Shawn has lent his friendly pipes to hordes of animated movies over the last 30 years to go along with memorable on-screen roles like Vizzini in "The Princess Bride" and Mr. Hall in "Clueless."
In honor of Shawn's return to the big screen in "Admission" with Paul Rudd and Tina Fey, here are 38 amazing but completely true facts that you may not have known about the esteemed American treasure.
- Three months before Wallace was born, his mother hung the town phone book open on the wall and threw a kitchen knife at it. The knife hit one name: Wallace, Shawn. The rest was history.
- Wallace will be able to mimic your voice exactly six seconds after meeting you, provided you've said a minimum of 13 words.
- A child genius, Wallace first learned to speak at 9 months, his first word adorably being "Mama." It was his next nine — "Bring me to a soundstage in Hollywood immediately, please!" — that would change his life forever.
- Since 1976, Wallace has had a pet tarantula named Toby. Toby is invited to family dinners.
- Wallace has never eaten a cheeseburger.
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- His favorite drink is coffee, but his second favorite drink is Andre Champagne.
- Wallace's first job was playing Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney World. Unfortunately, his Mickey Mouse voice was so perfect that it scared children, and he was fired after five days.
- Wallace co-hosts a weekly podcast with William Baldwin called "We are William Wallace."
- Despite his height, Wallace won the New York City High School Slam Dunk Competition in 1959 (he donned a blindfold and dunked from the foul line).
- He briefly retired from acting in the early '90s to drum for Nirvana before eventually discovering Dave Grohl and insisting that he take his spot.
- Though Wallace never watches his own movies, he has seen "Tremors II: Aftershocks" over 150 times.
- Most know Wallace as bald, but he won the middle-school superlative for "Best Mullet."
- Wallace can do an incredible Christopher Walken impersonation but has never, ever done it in public, explaining, "I'm better than that."
- Wallace insists on filming all of his intellectual discussions with friends on camera. Here, look:
- Here's Wallace's preferred order of national coffee chains: Dunkin' Donuts, Coffee Bean, Peets, the coffee machines at gas stations, Starbucks.
- Controversially, Wallace believes the third "Godfather" movie to be the best of the three. He has called Sofia Coppola's acting "resplendent."
- Tom Cruise ironically calls him "Big Wally," and while Wallace laughs to his face, he secretly loathes Cruise for it.
- Upon completing his first role — Jeremiah in Woody Allen's "Manhattan" — Wallace reportedly looked right at Allen and said, "I like acting. This is fun. I think I'll keep doing it." He then went and bought a chocolate milkshake.
- Wallace can phone any Pizza Hut in the world, say, "It's Wally. The usual," and have a personal pan sausage pizza delivered to him in three minutes, no matter his location.
- A classically trained dancer, Wallace was forced to turn down what became Christopher Walken's part in Fatboy Slim's music video for "Weapon of Choice" due to a scheduling conflict.
- He dated Julia Roberts on and off for four years in the late '80s. Roberts still refers to Wallace lovingly (and bizarrely) as "my strawberry yogurt."
- To prepare for his role as Rex in "Toy Story," Wallace reportedly watched "Jurassic Park" every day for 18 months.
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- Wallace has been known to sit in the massage chairs at any given Brookstone location for up to seven hours.
- Wallace and his team "Plastic It To You" had won the International Wiffle Ball Championship (held every year in Dubai, UAE) each year from 2005 to 2011, but were beaten in 2012 by a Brazilian team called the "Rio Ruff Ridahs" on a controversial walk off home run ("Plastic It To You" believed the ball was foul).
- Wallace has no opinion on the television program "Girls."
- In a stretch from 2005-2008, Wallace lent his voice to a different film project every single day, even Sundays and holidays, with no days off. Subsequently, he was unable to speak in his own natural voice for three full months.
- Wallace believed in Santa Claus until he was 32.
- The best meal Wallace ever had was, oddly, a homemade risotto dish at a dive bar in Tacoma, Washington, in 1991.
- Wallace once went fly-fishing with Vladimir Putin, and enjoyed the experience. He called the Russian Prime Minister "misunderstood."
- One late night on location on the set of "The Princess Bride," Wallace went shot for shot with Andre the Giant (it was Jim Beam). According to witness Cary Elwes, Andre was the first of the two to pass out, though Andre always disputed this.
- On April 9, 2011, President Obama called an impromptu press conference to simply state, "Any cartoon that does not feature the voice of Wallace Shawn is a piece of human garbage." The YouTube video of the press conference has been viewed 135,000,000 times.
- Wallace does an incredible impersonation of a guy who is just trying to support a cause and really doesn't want to be interviewed on camera. This is a good one:
- Wallace doesn't care for rap music, but has admitted his favorite rap song is "Birthday Song" by 2 Chainz.
- The only text message Wallace has ever sent was to his brother, and it was "I don't like to text."
- Not only is Wallace not scared of the dentist, he enjoys his visits to the dentist, and tries to go once every three months or so.
- Though he very rarely uses bad words in his everyday life, Wallace does frequently refer to San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers as "a pussy."
- New York Times blogger Nate Silver has called him "the inspiration for everything I do."
- Wallace is typically indifferent towards fun facts lists but will hang this one above his living room fireplace.


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How To: Dress Up Jeans10:30 PM
Maybe one of these days we'll need to dress up nicely, maybe for a special ocassion, for a job interview, to go to work, a dinner party, to go out, etc. And maybe we wish we could stick with our good ol' pair of jeans but we think it's not appropiate because they're too casual and laid back. Let me state that I don't recommend wearing jeans for a job interview, like at all, unless you know the company that's interviewing you is cool with that kind of dress code, otherwise if you don't want to wear something boring like a pant suit, stick with a nice pencil skirt and blazer. Anyway, good news!! You can still be comfy in your jeans and look more put together by dressing them up!
I think that if you wear jeans and you pair them with pumps...there you have it. You will look that much more put together. Heels are so versatile, they really can make or break an outfit. However, you can dress them that much more by wearing a nice blouse and a blazer or cardigan and putting loads of though into your accesories!
|Top from H&M, Jeans from Levi's, Shoes from H&M, Bag from ASOS, Necklace from Forever 21
|Top from MANGO, Jeans from Zara, Blazer from Boohoo, Shoes from ALDO, Watch from Casio, Necklace from nelly.com
|Top from Dorothy Perkins, Jeans from H&M, Blazer from River Island, Bag from Angela & Roi*, Shoes from BCBGeneration, Necklace from Forever 21
*Remember that this Angela and Roi handbag is made out of vegan leather and if that's not enough, they will donate a percentage of what you pay for it to Childhood Cancer. I think it's an amazing cause, plus it's gorgeous!


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I can't believe that in 11 days, I will have graduated from Villanova with my Master's degree! It doesn't seem like I've been here two years, but then again, certain life events make it seem like I was here for an eternity. Actually, I wish I was going to be here a little longer. I feel like I haven't explored everything there is to enjoy in Philadelphia.
However, as you've read from other posts, I'm certainly a glutton for punishment. In the fall, I'll start all over again in Buffalo in an even more intense and lengthy program. I'm really excited to start, but if along the way you notice that I start losing chunks of my hair, it's because I've finally realized that I have been in school for the great majority of my life.


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WASHINGTON — Judge Anthony M. Kennedy's selection to the Supreme Court appeared all but certain today but White House officials went to unusual lengths to guard against the failures that brought down President Reagan's previous two choices.
Administration officials arranged courtesy calls with leading senators for Kennedy amid Republican bickering over the defeat of Robert H. Bork and the withdrawal of Douglas H. Ginsburg.
In a Senate speech, moderate Republican Sen. William S. Cohen of Maine compared conservatives' criticism of White House Chief of Staff Howard H. Baker Jr. to a mugging "on the back stairs of the White House."
Reagan met for half an hour Monday evening at the presidential residence with Kennedy, a federal appellate judge from Sacramento, spokesman Marlin Fitzwater said. A nomination announcement will be forthcoming before the end of the week, he said.


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Former champions Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell today led the tributes to Justin Rose after he followed in their footsteps by winning his first major title in the US Open.
Rose carded a closing 70 to finish one over par at Merion and condemn Phil Mickelson to his sixth runners-up finish in the event on his 43rd birthday, the left-hander finishing two shots behind alongside Australian Jason Day.
Tony Jacklin was the last Englishman to win the US Open in 1970 - 10 years before Rose was born - while Nick Faldo was the last to win a major in the 1996 US Masters.
But Rose is the third European winner of the US Open in the last four years following McDowell's win at Pebble Beach in 2010 and McIlroy's eight-shot triumph at Congressional 12 months later.
McIlroy, who bent a club in frustration after a quadruple-bogey eight on the 11th on his way to a closing 76, wrote on Twitter: "So happy for @JustinRose99! Couldn't happen to a better lad!"
And McDowell added: "Congratulations to @JustinRose99. Best player in the world the last few years. Major much deserved. £respect."
Rose, who finished fourth in the Open as a 17-year-old amateur in 1998 and missed 21 cuts in a row after turning professional the next day, added: "It feels fantastic, absolutely amazing.
"Going forward it gives me a lot of confidence. I don't know if it takes pressure off, but it's a moment where you can look back and think childhood dreams have come true."
The 32-year-old raised his fingers to the sky after tapping in for par on the last in tribute to his father Ken, a massive influence on his career who died from leukaemia in 2002.
"You saw me look to the heavens with it being Father's Day - I was just trying to remember my dad," Rose added.


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Wednesday, 9 April 2014
Sweater Weather
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Cool pics, you're so beautiful!ReplyDelete
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Good luck!
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Love the little bag! So cute. Ahh those Nike's do look comfy. xxReplyDelete
Oh, I love this outfit Ruby! Winter is coming up for us Australians and I need to get some basics - those jeans look great on you and I've always wanted a pair of Nikes, they look so comfortable.ReplyDelete
I've heard so much about My Mad Fat Diary, it's all over my tumblr feed and heaps of my friends are hooked.
Lately I've been loving the Arctic Monkeys - I swear I never get tired or bored with their music. My favourite song at the moment is probably Piledriver Waltz or Fluorescent Adolescent. You should check them out if you haven't already!!
xx Maria
Love your comfy outfit! Very stylish. :)ReplyDelete
i love your sweater!ReplyDelete
The color is great :) xx
Lovely casual look, love that bag so versatile!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for stopping by! xoxo
Love this composition, the colour is great too xReplyDelete
Love the sweater, it's such a nice colour! xxxReplyDelete
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Gorgeous, looks like such a cosy jumper!ReplyDelete
Kate xx
- Anonymous14 April 2014 at 15:33
You look Beautiful!ReplyDelete
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