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From Pitch to Publication : Everything You Need to Know to Get Your Novel Published Paperback / softback
by Carole Blake
This is the insider's guide to getting published sucessfully.
The secret to making money from your fiction writing is not only in the quality of your work but your approach to the publishing process: in this book an industry professional shows how to make the system work for you.
Advice is here from almost the moment you pick up the pen - identifying the market for your work - to working constuctively with your author or agent, safeguarding your rights, negotiating and understanding contracts, and understanding how you book will actually be sold. "From Pitch to Publication" is the complete guide to presenting yourself effectively to publishers, and navigating the periods before and after publication for continuing success.
- Format: Paperback / softback
- Pages: 400 pages
- Publisher: Pan Macmillan
- Publication Date: 27/08/1999
- Category: Writing & editing guides
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Red Reach Historic Locations
The following historic locations are located in Red Reach, Maine. Please select a historic place in Red Reach to view detailed information including address information, historical signifiance, and much more.
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|Pettegrove, Joshua, House
E side US 1, .25 mi. N of jct. with Shattuck Rd.
Red Reach, ME
Single Dwelling
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It is time again to post our monthly Daring Baker Challenge. I got to express that this month's challenge is rather tough as it is a 15 pages recipe. This month is hosted by Breadchick Mary from The Sour Dough and Sara from I Like to Cook and the recipe is from Julia Child's French Bread. Click to view the recipe
After trying out this recipe, I realise that baking french bread can be very exciting and for now I had learned something new, useful and so desirable but by the end of the day I was totally exhausted! . . . . Love Sunny Yaw


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I've found Renamer4Mac to be a very useful tool. I particularly like the "Regular Expression" (grep) search & replace capability.
I do a lot of file processing every week which often requires renaming files. I've written Perl scripts for most of my batch jobs, but there is always something new that pops up.


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Skinn Cosmetics- Color Affair Winter Collection
The Skinn Cosmetics Winter Color Affair is an auto-delivery from a past TTV on ShopNBC. The colors are rich and pigmented and all the great quality expected from Skinn Cosmetics.
The lipstick/gloss duo's have the delicious grape bubble gum scent as always in a Raspberry Sugar and Velvet Brownie. The Raspberry is a pink/berry shade and the Brownie is a brown/red shade.
The Dream Team liner duo's are a Black Gray and Blue Midnight. The colors are self-explanatory. The pigmentation and lasting ability are fantastic.
The blush and shadows are my favorite part of the kits. The colors are wearable for just about anyone and are a mix of cool and warm shades to flatter most skin tones. The Skinn blushes are the longest lasting blushes I have used on my oily Skinn and I highly recommend them.
The kit also came with a Natural Light skin illuminator in Winter Light. This can be worn alone or mixed with foundation to brighten the skin.
Over all I think this is a fantastic kit and if you can get your hand on it, it would be worth it. Skinn Cosmetics can be found on Shop NBC or Skinncosmetics.com. You can also ask questions on their Facebook page.


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People Get Ready - Jesus is coming...soon.
Are you ready?
You can be.
You can know.
Today is the day, we don't have tomorrow.
It's not too late...yet.
One moment from now...
may be your first breath in eternity ~ where do you want to take it?
Are you ready?
Are you sure?
Let's pray.
Dear Jesus, there's a whole lot I don't know. But one thing I do know... And that's that I don't have it all figured out. I know there's got to be more to life than this, though.
And I need help.
If You can, and if You're willing, well then, I'm going to take a leap of faith and ask You to help. I admit I've sinned. Will You forgive me for that? And since I'm being honest, You should know that I'm going to sin again – will You forgive me for that too?
If You'll help me, I'll try to live my life for You from now on.
But, I need help, so I'm counting on You to lead the way.
Because quite frankly, I'm not sure how all this works and I don't know if I can do it;
but I want to make a change, I want to be ready for eternity.
So, if You'll take me as I am - here I am.
I believe.
Thank-you Jesus.
If there's anything I can do - please don't hesitate to contact me. I've already been praying for you & will love to pray with you. You are loved.


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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
My babies at 14 weeks!!!
Everything is going well. I guess pretty normal symptoms at this time, for me anyway. Still no morning sickness, which is a wonderful thing, and I realize now that I am so very lucky as this is normally worse when you are carrying twins. I really don't know how I got so lucky, but I am so thankful that I have not had to deal with that as of yet. And yes I am still knocking on wood!!!!
I mentioned that I was going maternity clothes shopping over the weekend in a previous post, and it was fun. Jen and me went to Motherhood and really found some great deals. They had some great items on clearance, so I was pretty lucky! And these clothes actually make me look pregnant!! They are so comfortable too!!! I work with a girl who is about 2 weeks ahead of me in her pregnancy and I am quickly bypassing her size. I guess that's what two babies will do. I think about what I will look like in two months at the end of the school year, and even at the end of my pregnancy. I am going to be huge. My teacher friends like to discuss this with me as well, and let me know that they will be there to help me roll down the halls!!!
Work is going better this week. The ignoring is going much better than it did this week. So either the two kids sit in the back of the room and mumble under their breath or roll around the floor. But I am getting a lot accomplished with the others this week. And it's already almost Thursday. The week has gone by pretty quickly, and that's always a great thing!
I have to tell a couple stories about my students. They like to ask questions about my babies and here are the best that I have heard yet.
On Monday, one of them asked me how my babies were. I told them they were good, still growing. His response was "Oh, I thought you had them at home by now, but they are still in your stomach?" I said "yes, they will be for a while. Until you are a 4th grader, which will be next school year. They will come out then." He answered with a sigh, "Mrs. Mullins, that's a long time from now. Are you sure you can wait that long? I want to see them now!" I agreed that I wanted to see them now too, but that they had to get bigger and stronger inside me before they could come out and visit him. He said ok and went about eating his breakfast.
One of the not-so-good-kids, in an attempt to get to me told me my babies were ugly. I agreed, and told him they were pretty ugly(Trust me, my babies are the most beautiful things in the world and always will be, but you've got to connect with mean little kids on these things) right now cause they were still growing and were all slimy and skinny right now. This made him become interested and decided that he would ask another question. Where do your babies poop and pee? Inside you? That's disgusting!!!" I answered with a simple yes. The whole class then started making sick noises and telling me it was too gross. In order for them to calm down I simply told them that when I used the bathroom, the babies stuff came out too. I don't think I need to give them the whole pregnancy deal right now!! Plus the answer really seemed to make sense to them, so that was the end of that discussion.
And the most cute, and awesome story I have to share with you. I have a student who is the most cute, sweet thing in the world (besides mine of course) He is tiny, and he has this squeaky little voice. He talks ALL THE TIME!!! He's so funny, because he will want to ask a question and he will just repeat my name over and over and over and over. Or he will blurt out an answer, and I will say "J" please raise your hand, and he will "Oh yeah, I forgot... Sorry" and then raise his hands. He has always been very caring and sweet. He always gives me a hug in the morning before we are dismissed for reading groups, even though he is in my reading group which is in another room. He is the kid that can tell when I am getting frustrated with the others, and he will provide me with a hug!! He can always bring a smile to my face.
Anyway, I wanted to give you a quick summary of the kid I am talking about.
Starting last week, when we would leave for reading, he would come to give me a hug. But he started giving me a hug, and then he would give me a second hug. I really didn't think much about it until yesterday. I was sitting at my desk doing attendance and I dismissed him for reading and he came over to give me my hug. Then he went for the second hug and put his head on my stomach. I said, I really like the second hug I've been getting from you "J", why am I so lucky to get two hugs now?" He responded, "Mrs. M. that hug isn't for you, it's for your twins in your tummy!" It was the sweetest most cute thing I've ever seen!!! I have to admit I got a little teary eyed!!!
And this is why I LOVE what I do for a living. Kids are great, and they are so curious and loving and caring!!! And do the most sweet, amazing things!!!
I hope everyone is having a nice week. I will post again soon!!!
Posted by Michelle at 4:45 PM 1 comments
Monday, February 23, 2009
My First Award!!!!!!
I will be posting this on my sidebar as soon as I figure out how to do it!!!! lol :)
I recieved my first award from my AWESOME blog friend, Jess!!!!! Her blog is so excellent and I believe everyone should check it out at http://aaydensmommy.blogspot.com
Now here are the rules:
Put the logo on your blog or post.
Nominate at least 10 (or if you are like me, however many you have) blogs which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude!
Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.
Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award!
1. My sister, Jen, at http://yoursnmineisours.blogspot.com
2. My Cousin, Emily, at http://emilyslifefor13weeks.blogspot.com
3. http://bagpuss-bagpuss.blogspot.com
4. http://mommyoftwinsinwaiting.blogspot.com
Thanks again, Jess!!! This is very special to me!
Posted by Michelle at 7:00 PM 1 comments
Happy Birthday Wes!!!
So it is my baby brother's 26th birthday today!!!! Pretty crazy when the youngest of us is half way through their 20's. We are so freaking old, yet still all young at heart!
My brother is the greatest brother in the world. In celebration of his birthday, I am going to post a portion of a blog I wrote on MySpace before I became a true blogger. I may have to post the whole blog at some point, but for today it's just the part I wrote on Wes because it's his day!!!!!!
To Wesley: my baby brother, and a hell of a man,
After a girl is grown, her little brothers - now her protectors - seem like big brothers. ~Astrid Alauda
Oh, where do I begin with you? I know we are only 4 years apart in age, but I remember when you were so little. The baby of our family. All of us girls taking care of you, and making sure you had everything you needed. And then after that, the brother that we got in trouble, bothering you and then saying you did it, and you always taking the blame!!! Because of course you're the boy, and boys don't hit girls!! Gosh we were mean! Maybe we still are a little bit...
And then one day, you weren't so little anymore. You didn't need to be the one taken care of, and made sure you were alright. You were taking care of me. Making sure that I was alright, that I was happy and that I had everything I needed. I'm not sure when it happened, but it still is that way today. As I mentioned before, you are one hell of a man. You know what you want and you go for it, not letting anything or anyone stand in your way. I admire you for that quality, and wish that I had just a 10th of that quality in me.This picture was taken on Christmas day last year. It cracks me up cause we both look like we may be a little inebriated on something!!!
Thank you for always being there for me when I call. Whether it is to play volleyball with us, fix a flat tire, or just to talk to. Thank you. I just can't say it enough. I am so proud of you Wes. And I am so lucky to have a brother as awesome as you are. I only hope that I am as good of a sister to you as you are a brother to me.
I love you Wes, and you are the best brother a girl could have, and so I leave you with this...
There's no other love like the love for a brother. There's no other love like the love from a brother. -- Astrid Alauda
Wes and my Dad!
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Wesley! Hope you have a great day!!!
Posted by Michelle at 1:46 PM 0 comments
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Just what I needed
So after a not-so-good week, the weekend finally came!!! And it has been a very nice weekend. I left work as soon as my kids were on the bus Friday and came home, put my feet up and just relaxed. I watched the movie Definitely, Maybe before Josh got home and I really enjoyed it. For anyone who likes those sappy love stories, this is a good one!!!! Check it out!
Josh got home about 7 and I laid down on the couch. We talked about our days and then I was out. I napped there on the couch until 9:00. I think that that may have been my biggest problem. Just exhausted!!! When I woke up Friday Night Lights was on. One of my favorite shows since last season. I don't know what it is about it that I like so much, and I don't know one other person that watches it, but it really is a good show. Then we watched Psych, and went to bed. Actually Josh had fallen asleep in the chair and wouldn't get up so I went to bed. I think he finally crawled into bed around 2 in the morning!
Of course after all the sleep I got, I woke up at 7:30 in the morning. There's something about just getting to sleep until you wake up, rather than being woke up by an alarm clock. Josh had the day off so we really just hung out all day. The plan was to clean up the house and start getting the babies room cleaned up but it didn't happen. These days that we both have off are so few and far between that cleaning is just the last thing we want to do even though we talk about it all week. Josh likes to say we still have almost 6 months to get it done, and my response is, yeah but that's going to fly by... Oh well it will get done. It was nice just to relax yesterday together.
We watched the UofL game and they won!!! Then I took a nap for like 2 hours!!! I expected a short, 30 minute nap, but I was out. It was good though, because then we got ready and headed to a guy's house that I work with. We were invited to go watch the Ultimate Fighting Championships with him and his wife. We had a really good time. We had never hung out with them before. Josh has met Skates a few times when he came into work, and Skates and I have been good friends on the job since he started last year. There's always something nerve racking about going to hang out with people you don't know very well. But it was such great fun and very comfortable.
There's nothing like just enjoying an evening hanging out with friends and getting to know them better. His wife, Claudette is awesome. And I have to mention that their 2 month old baby is so cute!!! She was so much fun to and just holding her, makes me get even more excited what is to come for us!!! The Fighting on t.v. wasn't to bad either. Those guys are crazy on that show.
So now it's Sunday morning, and I'm feeling very relaxed and enjoying my morning. Josh is at work :( I have the best intentions to do my lesson plans and get caught up with some paper grading (we'll see if that happens). Then I'm going to go have lunch at Skyline to visit my friend. Then I'm going SHOPPING!!!!!!! I have to go shopping. I've got to get some maternity clothes. A lot of my pants are still fitting fine. It's more my shirts that I have an issue with. I still feel like I'm at the point it just looks like I'm getting fatter and fatter for no reason. All my shirts are hugging me and showing that bulge. I do need to get some pants too. I was wearing a pair of really loose pants Friday at work and I just felt a lot of pressure like the babies were pushing on my stomach all day. Some people told me the elastic in the maternity pants will help with that feeling, so I guess it's time!
Then we're going to dinner with the family for my awesome baby brother's birthday! He'll be 25 tomorrow. So that will be lots of fun to see the whole family and spend some time with them. We're going to Golden Corral, and there's always lots and lots of good food!
So it has been a wonderful, relaxing weekend so far, and today will be just as good. I hope you all have relaxed and enjoyed the weekend as well. Have a great Sunday!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Michelle at 5:37 AM 3 comments
Thursday, February 19, 2009
A bad day... make that week
So as if it wasn't bad enough that we had conferences Monday and Tuesday and I had to stay at work until 7 both of those nights, even though all the conferences I had scheduled were over at 5:20 both days... Two of my students have decided to become just plain out bad. I mean seriously what is wrong with these kids?
One tells me to shut up and that he doesn't have to listen to me and that he is going to have his daddy come and "get me", and the other one just is down right defiant, doing the opposite of everything I ask the class to do. This doesn't just happen for short periods of the day. It has been every minute of every day for this whole week. And of course these are the two parents that don't come in for conferences. Sure I talked to them on the phone but that doesn't really get the point across. And both parents told me the same thing "that's how they act at home, I know what you mean, I have to deal with it all evening" What the hell kind of BS is that????
One student actually got physical, pushing another down, on Tuesday. So what else can I do but to pull this child away from the other. And I am really in no condition to do that. This child is in third grade, but he is as big as me, No lie, as tall as me, and I was barely capable of getting him under control before I was pregnant and now I should not be doing it, and will not ever again. But then what do I do when he goes towards another student? I mean he is so much bigger than any of my other students and could do some damage if he ever wanted to.
So what do I do? Send him to the office everyday with a referral, done it, he just comes back whether it's 10 minutes or 3 hours later and starts it again. Call his parents, well you saw what she says, and that's when the phone is even in service, which it's only been once this year.
I'm just really feeling stressed out today about my job. Another teacher asked me if I was going to try and switch classes next year to keep me from stressing so much, and I am like, next year it won't be that big of a deal, now is the time that it can really effect me and my babies. And I swear if something happens to my babies because of this stress and these brats I don't know what I would do.
I had a break down after work in the office today. My first of the year. I am a very emotional person and in previous years I've had more breakdowns, so I don't think people have realized how bad these boys are since I haven't been very verbal about it. I've been home for about 45 minutes and am still just so upset.
I guess I just have to start going to my principal and the counselor everyday about it. I just don't want to be "that teacher" who can't control her students. The sad thing is the other 6 are so awesome. They are just the sweetest boys in the world. So it's really not fair for them to have to deal with either. I actually had one of the boys at the end of the day say, why do they have to do this every day Mrs. M? I could only answer that I didn't know either, and then apologized to the others for their behavior.
Here's the thing. I am a "TEACHER" I am not a psychologist, therapist, counselor, behavior specialist, or mother. I do not have the training to deal with students that have the issues these two kids have. I have tried to play all these roles. I have tried to talk to them about what's bothering them. They won't talk. I have tried to be nice and talk with them privately about their behavior, 10 minutes later they are back at it again. I have tried to yell at them, that only makes it worse. I have made contracts with them, taken away privileges, made them sit in the office during parties, and it doesn't effect them. I have even tried to be a caring mom-like figure. Surrounding them with hugs and love and this doesn't do the trick either. So I'm out of things. I'm done with it. My patience is gone. I've even told Josh twice this week that I really hate my job.
Do I really hate my job? NOT AT ALL. I love teaching, more than I thought I ever would even though this is what I wanted to do all my life. And I love the special needs students I work with. It is so awesome when I get to watch them finally get a concept and really see that they understand how it works after working for days on the same thing. It is a great feeling that I can't even explain. And those 6 I mentioned are so sweet, kind, caring, loving and funny. So much so that I don't even want to leave Learning disabled self-contained class because these are my boys. They are part of my life. Even the two that I am having such a hard time with I love with all my heart and want so badly to get them to see what they need to change.
So what do I hate? Why have I made that statement to Josh twice in one week? I hate being a babysitter, I hate being a person who doesn't get to teach more than 3 minutes at a time before I have to stop to correct a behavior or deal with an argument. I hate not having support from the parents whose kids these are. And I hate that because of what these kids are going through in their lives at home are why they are the way they are. I hate that there are six kids not getting the teaching and care that they should get and that they have to deal with it too. I hate that I feel like I am a horrible teacher, that two kids out of 6 make me question myself and what I am doing and if I should even be a teacher.
I know it can only get better, but I feel like crap today. I am sorry to go on and on, but just really needed to get this off my chest, so thanks to everyone who reads it.
Posted by Michelle at 1:39 PM 2 comments
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Valentine's Day and a little more
Valentine's Day has fallen on the weekdays for several years now, so Josh and I normally don't do to much. We'll get each other a little something, and have a nice dinner at home. I'm not going out and waiting forever in a line!!! So, when we realized it fell on Saturday this year, we were excited because that meant we would be able to spend the whole day together since that is Josh's day off, usually. But as our luck would have it, since he was off on Tuesday for doctor's appointment, he got the joy of working yesterday. And when he works Saturdays he works late, like anywhere from 7 to 11.
So instead, I got up and cleaned up the mess that is our house a bit, and my sis Jen came over. Our plan was to start organizing the spare room, but not much got done!!! We instead watched VH1 and MTV reality shows and went to lunch at Buckheads!!! It was a very nice afternoon hanging out with Jen. It's been a while since we've gotten to hang out with work and ice storms and all. It was a fun and relaxing afternoon with my best friend!
After she left, I took a short nap and then headed off to find Josh's Valentine's gift. When I got home Josh said he would be home around 10, so I just watched some more Reality Shows!!! I told you all, I'm very addicted!!
Josh finally got home and we celebrated our Valentine's day! I have to say, I was very much surprised and spoiled by the best husband in the world!!! Check out what I got!!!
When Josh asked what I would like, I told him a watch. He did an awesome job!
These were a complete surprise. They are so pretty, Couldn't get a picture that did them justice! When I told him he didn't have to do that, he just said his wife deserves a nice pair of diamond earrings. How lucky am I!!!!
I can't say Josh was disappointed either...
He got his I-pod touch! The day after Christmas he told me he wanted one of these and should have asked for one, so it was easy to come up with what to get him this year!
After we exchanged our gifts, we had a lovely dinner of White Castle's. Seriously it was really good. I love their Chicken sandwiches and their fries are my favorite!!! Then we just sat back and enjoyed what was left of the night!
It was a great day. And I hope everyone enjoyed their Valentine's day as well. Now on to today and work, work, work. I have to prepare for parent-teacher conferences which are Monday and Tuesday afternoon. Since our conference day was used as a make-up day, we have to stay both Monday and Tuesday this week until 7:30 if we want to get paid. That's fine, I'll do it, but with only 8 students,(only 6 conferences schedueled) it's going to drag on. So that's what I'm off to do now, prepare for the conferences, the thing I most dread about being a teacher, and for the week.
Hope everyone has a wonderful week!!!
Posted by Michelle at 7:40 AM 1 comments
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
12 and 1/2 weeks and a doctor's appointment
So as you all know from my last post, Josh and I went to the doctor's this morning for the 3 month check-up. As I keep myself informed through my book and pregnancy websites, I was expecting more blood work, urine sample, and to get to hear the heartbeat.
Well to my excitement, there was no blood work, well not until the doctor realized that one of the things I wanted to be tested for had not been tested yet... but that's ok. I'm used to the needles by now and the lab tech is awesome. She is so nice and I honestly don't even realize when the needle goes in.
Then on to check my weight and the other regularities. We got back really quick, so quick that Josh wasn't in from parking the car before I got called back. So after weight check and all that good stuff I went to get him and on to waiting for the Doc. It was honestly a short wait. Asked if we had any questions. Just about my headaches. His answer was to have a coke if it helps. Then about attending a friend's wedding in Boston at the beginning of July. I honestly thought he would say we'll wait and see, but to my surprise it was a very quick I don't recommend it. You will just be to far along, and blood clots will be likely whether you drive or fly.
My blood work looks good, weight gain is great, blood pressure great!!! What great news!!!
Then came time to get to hear the heartbeat. I was so excited and nervous, and Josh was leaning in just waiting to hear our baby. Doc tried for several minutes with no luck. He said that the baby was probably hiding behind the pelvic bone and so we couldn't hear it. He went on to say that everything was probably fine, but just to be on the safe side he was going to let us get an ultra sound today to keep our minds at ease. He said 100% knowing is better than 80% knowing that the baby is good. So I was pretty excited for that. We went back to the waiting room, and waited for what seemed like ever. And with every passing second I got more anxious, more worried that something was wrong with my baby. Josh too was getting pretty restless.
Finally after about 20-30 minutes waiting we were called back. She puts the gel on (not cold at all like you always here, actually they must have a warming machine, cause it was kind of hot!!!) and she put the wand down. I'd say within about 10 seconds, Josh kind of jerked and said... "Did I.. Do I see..." and the tech goes,
"Yes, you saw right... There's twins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Well It was the most awesome thing I have ever heard in my life. Josh was just getting closer and closer to the screen, just giddy and giggly. I was crying at this point of course. Of 100% pure joy! And then Josh did too!!! It was so awesome. I'm at this point just amazed, in awe, and just excited. We look at the babies on the screen, and they are just kicking those legs and punching those arms. Then she let us hear the heartbeats. Ok, so this was the MOST AWESOME thing I have ever heard in my life. Both of them, loud, and perfect. The tech said they are great size, and the way they are moving around is awesome!!!! So how about that!!! AWESOME, GREAT, AMAZING NEWS!!!!! I can't really believe it, but we are so excited and can not wait for our babies to be here. Here are there first photos:
Here's one of our precious babies:
And our other precious baby:
And our precious babies first photo together:
On the left you can see the baby lying on their back, on the right you can see their spine!!!
So again, we are just feeling great, blessed and excited for what is in store for us!!! Have a great day!!!
Posted by Michelle at 4:44 PM 5 comments
Sunday, February 8, 2009
12 weeks.. Already!!!
Wow, how time has flown by. I honestly can not believe I am already twelve weeks into our pregnancy. Finding out so early (at 2 weeks) I figured time would seem to stand still. But it's actually flown by. I am cherishing each and every moment of it too! I am so excited, and hope that everything continues to flow as smoothly as it has up to now. I can not wait for our little baby to be here in our arms. This is my dream come true. and It is better than I could have imagined.
We go to the doctor's on Tuesday and should get to hear the heartbeat if everything works out. I just get teary eyed thinking about that moment when we hear our baby for the first time. So I can only imagine what it will be like when it actually happens!!!! Maybe I'll take along the camera and if it's allowed at the doctor's office take some pics and have Josh take some pics as well. That would be fun to get that moment, our reactions on camera. We'll have to see if we are able to do that though.
Other things going on as of now: Still having headaches, but I think it has more to do with trying to cut out caffeine completely. If I have a coke before the headache gets to bad then it will subside. Since my doctor told me at the last visit it was ok to have 1 or 2 glasses a day then I think I will do this. It's just at work, when the headaches get bad, it's so hard to keep up the teaching like I can. But on the other side, I know if I just went for 2 or 3 days without any caffeine the headaches would stop and that would be the best choice. So I'm still trying to decide what to do. I believe that this will be a question for my doctor on Tuesday.
Something else that happened, that was actually quite exciting, and I never would have thought that I would be happy about this. I put on a pair of pants Friday that I had wore a couple of weeks ago. Back then they fit fine, but on Friday yeah they buttoned and zipped up, but it was not a pretty sight!!!! It was like my belly just expanded over night. All week the rest of my pants had been fine, no problems. Sure a bit snugger than they had been, but still wearable. So having wore my other nice pants and them being in the laundry I got a pair of pants out of the closet that I haven't wore since last school year because they were just too big. And they fit very nicely. It gave me that feeling that a baby is actually growing inside me!! It really was an amazing feeling. Sure I know, and I've been excited, but this is just another one of those moments that it hit me big time!!!!!
So all is well here! Just full of excitement, awe and happiness. I really can not wait until Tuesday! I will post again soon. Have a wonderful Sunday, and a great week!
Posted by Michelle at 9:41 AM 1 comments
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Back to work
So I went back to work today... All I can say is it was work, and I wish that another random snowfall would make through our city again!! It wasn't a bad day, it's just I'm realizing I could really do the whole stay at home thing. While I slept so much last week, I also got so much done around the house, well minus the spare room!!!! It did snow some this morning and it was actually flurrying on my way home from work, but nothing substantial enough to get us out of work again.
On to better news. As you all know by now, STEELERS are the SUPERBOWL CHAMPIONS!!!! I didn't do any pictures because I really just wanted to watch the game seriously so no pics today. If you didn't watch the game it was really the best superbowl game I've ever watched. I haven't been that into football for very long. Since I've known Josh I've turned into a big fan. i really do enjoy the games. We had a really good night. I made tacos and my mom's famous cheese dip for dinner and everything was delicious. The game was a good one, but very stressful towards the end. Ben, the Steelers Quarterback, has come back in the closing play quite a few times this season, so I knew we had a chance even when Arizona scored the touchdown with only 2 minutes left in the game that gave them the lead. I stayed calm, but Josh was having a fit. I said a little prayer to myself that they win because I so did not want to hear Josh for the next week cry!!! So they ended up winning and all is good, or was good until last night...
UofL played UCONN in basketball, and their 9 game winning streak was ended. It was a bad game. UofL did not look like themselves the whole game. I became very upset and stressed that I told Josh to turn the game off that I couldn't deal with it. I did this about 5 times throughout the second half, and then after I calmed down would have him turn the game back on, but they would make another dumb turnover so the tv would be turned over. As I look back now, at least they lost to the #1 ranked team and not a nobody! But I was pretty frustrated the rest of the night, see my post from last night!!!!!!! Everything that had been bothering me came out and Josh got the brunt of it. He does do a good job ignoring though, he just turns on his game and tells me ok... He did apologize as I was going to bed though, and said that the next day we are off together we will start going through all the junk. So maybe we will!!!
That's about it here. I'm pretty sleepy from no nap(s) today, but am doing ok! We are going to dinner with our friend Shannon tonight so that will be fun! And I guess I need to go get ready for that! Hope everyone is having a great week!!!
Posted by Michelle at 2:43 PM 1 comments
Monday, February 2, 2009
Do all Men....
Do all men have to keep everything they have ever owned in their entire life????? This is what I am wondering tonight. Because Josh will not get rid of ANYTHING!!! Our house is way to small for all the stuff he hordes and keeps.
At the moment it is clothes. He has a closet full of clothes, plus like 10 drawers full. It came upon me this evening when we were putting all the clothes away that I washed on Sunday. After getting everything put away of mine, plus the towels and everything else, he was still in our spare room, shoving all his crap into drawers. Then he looks at me and asks if it's ok if he just leaves the rest of his stuff in the basket because he just doesn't have room to fit anything else. I told him it was fine but that we had to go through our clothes and get rid of stuff here soon. Yes, I need to get rid of stuff too, but I have a Closet rack(you know one of those racks you buy, sitting in the spare room, and one dresser of 4 drawers full of clothes. He tells me that he doesn't have anything to get rid of because he wears all of his clothes. My arugument is that if he wore everything his drawers would not be full after I washed all the clothes that were dirty in our house. Then he told me he wasn't listening to this and started playing his x-box game. GRRRRRRRR...
But it doesn't stop with the clothes. It's everything. From the plastic that his X-box points (which is just on a little card) to any kind of box to like 2 play stations and 2 playstation 2's that we don't even play anymore... Plus he has like 4 or 4 bags of old mail. Just old bank statements and different stuff like that. He will not get rid of anything.
In the mean time, I'm thinking how are we going to make our spare room into a nursery when we have so much crap that someone is not willing to get rid of??? I mean the spare room is full of just stuff we have gotten in the 3 years we have lived here. There is no where else to put it. The shed is full of old stuff, mostly broken, i.e. two old computer monitors, a broken bookshelf, and boxes, just tons and tons of boxes. We seriously have to do a huge cleaning out of the junk we have and I just don't know how to get him to do this. I told him tonight that we had to because we have to have a baby's room. He just says I know and continues playing his little game. I just don't know how to go about it anymore. I mean I have been on him for probably 4 years to get rid of this stuff, but now it seriously has to go.
Please help me. Just a note to let me know that my husband is not the only one that keeps each and every little thing he ever gets, or some suggestions on how to go about getting him to let go of this stuff (not everything just enough to give us room)or how to organize it so that we have the room we are going to need for little precious when they get here. And it needs to be done soon, because our baby is going to be here before we know it! PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!
Posted by Michelle at 6:57 PM 2 comments
Sunday, February 1, 2009
It's the Big Day!!!
So it's Superbowl Sunday!!!!
I'm just waiting for Josh to get home from work and for the game to start!!! I'm feeling pretty nervous... But Deep down inside I know the Steelers are going to pull it out!!! I'll have a post tomorrow to show everyone our game night. We are just going to chill at home and watch the game. Just Josh and I. We kind of decided that at home we can be as loud as we want to and scream profanities if we need to!!!! And also jump around like idiots when our boys win!!! So I'm going to start dinner here in an hour or so, and get everything ready so Josh can come home and just have a seat and enjoy the game!
Things in the city are getting back to normal finally after the big ice storm. Still 1000's of people without electricity. My parents still are without, but when I stopped by to pick up some clothes they weren't home so I'm sure they are keeping warm somewhere. My morning has been full of laundry. Our dryer went out a couple of weeks ago, so we were pretty behind. I went to my parents last weekend to do some but got a total of like 2 loads done. Why are dryers so freaking slow? You would think by now with all the technology we have our dryers could be just as quick as washers. Oh well, it is now finished, but still in my car. I think I may have overdone the lifting and stuff getting the baskets to the car, out of the car and back into the car. Plus while everything is melting, there are still slick spots from the snow and ice and our front yard would be one of those. So my wonderful husband told me not to get them out of the car, and that he would actually help me put everything away when he got home!!! I don't think it will happen when he gets home, but maybe after the game if all goes well!!!
Today was the first day I actually ventured out on my own since last Monday, and really the first time I had been out at all since Wednesday. So it was nice to get some fresh air and out of the house for a bit. Plus laudromats are always fun to people watch at. So many interesting characters!!! I took a book to read, but I read maybe one page, to hard to concentrate. plus the place was packed. I guess due to people not having electricity.
Our county is still awaiting a decision if we return to school tomorrow. Last I heard is there are about 13 schools still with no electricity, lots of power lines still down which pose a threat to children of course, and lots of families not at their houses due to no electricity and no way to get them to the school if they can't catch the bus. The board is meeting with the city around 4, so I will know soon enough if we are back to work or not. Honestly, I know it sounds horrible, but I could use another day!!!! Maybe try to get through the day or at least until 4 before I take a nap!
University of Louisville is still going strong!!! They are currently ranked 7th, and beat Syracuse (they were ranked somewhere close to us, don't remember if it was above or below us) Monday, and last night they beat West Virgina. That makes 9 straight wins!!! Tomorrow is another HUGE game. We play UCONN, expected to be #1. They are currently #3, but Duke lost as did Wake Forest this week. It will be another great game for sure whatever the outcome!!!
Well I guess that's it. Have a great Sunday and GO STEELERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Trataka (usually pronounced trah-tahk) is an ancient yogic technique of meditation. It is usually practiced using a candle for a focal point, but a dot, mandala, crucifix or other object can be used.
It is a sanskrit term meaning "intent gazing". Trataka isn't simply looking at a point, but gazing intensly at it.
It strengthens the eyes and increases focal length and power, as well as developing self control and concentration. It is an especially useful practise for students, as it will help ones eyes to keep clear while reading, and train the mind to stay focused during lectures or while studying. Tratak is considered a very good technique for calming the body and mind, particularly before continuing with other meditation.
Trataka on a candle flame is a simple exercise and anyone can participate, although you will gain more from the practise if you consult a yoga instructor before trying it by yourself.
You will need a single candle placed so that when it is lit and you are seated, the flame is at about nose height and almost an arms length away from you.
You should be seated in a comfortable position on the floor or in a chair, and the room should be darkened as much as possible, and free from draughts. Your hands should be resting in your lap, or on your knees, and your candle should be lit. Try to keep fairly still in this position throughout your trataka session.
First close your eyes and relax. Take several slow deep breaths and if you like, chant aum three times.
When you are ready, open your eyes gently and gaze softly at the centre of the candle flame, at the very tip of the wick. Try not to think of anything, just look at the flame, and capture the image of the flame with your eyes.
Keep this soft, unblinking gaze until you feel that your eyes are about to start watering. Then close your eyes gently. If possible, don't touch your eyes. Make your hands into slight cups and cover both of your eyes softly with the hollow part of the palm.
You will see a "ghost" candle flame in the darkness behind your closed eyes. Now focus on this phantom flame. It will most likely try to move away from your point of concentration. You can chase it, but always try to keep it steady in the centre of this darkness.
When you can no longer see the flame with your eyes closed, place your hands gently back into your lap or on your knees and open your eyes to the flame once again.
Continue this for several cycles. At the end of your last round, keep your eyes closed, and put your hands in your lap or on your knees. Take several long, deep breaths and if you wish, chant aum three times. Your candle gazing session has now come to an end.
When you first try this practise, you may find that you can't hold your gaze on the flame for very long before your eyes start to water. Over time, you will be able to gaze for longer, and your thoughts will not intrude upon your meditation.
Tratak is most effective when practiced regularly over a long period of time, however trataka on a luminous object should not be practised for more than several months. Gazing at a bright object over an extended period of time can cause damage to the retina. Begin with trataka on the candle flame, and then seek advice from a yoga teacher to further your yogic trataka experience.
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hello friends!!
its been 3 months since the spain trip and i'm still updating about it omg.
do bear with me, cos the visuals are worth it!!
day 3 was spent at a spanish palace, and its famous for its garden which is beautiful, but even more in spring/summer i'd imagine.
the first building we came across was this circular marble building, which is currently still being used as a concert venue because apparently it retains sound beautifully.
the only problem with this place is that its so difficult to get a symmetrical shot, as seen by the photo below hahaha.
this place does look a tad bit barren in winter for a garden, but the shades of brown and the cool autumn, winter breeze set a very laidback vibe.
very good for chilling and just taking a relaxing stroll i would think :)
i loved these few unassuming houses, they're a bit too big to be a cottage but ahh, those homely countryside vibes emanating from it :')
it was a long long walk up the hill before we reached the garden!
but i'd say it was worth the effort, we got a bird eye view of the whole city from this vantage point:)
love love love this photo!
it looks like i've been photoshopped into a postcard but its really not :')
one with the fam!
no nice background but err, i like this somewhat candid photo?
intense expression here america's next top model worthy? i kid.
yay finally spotted a burst of colour!
sweet warm orange poppies :)
ahh i love this shot as well.
the contrast between the super blue skies and the rustic peachy building!
selfie with the youngest of the fam, who is now annoyingly taller than me and demands that i sit in the middle of the car instead of the side!! :(
such a dream to have this a beautiful garden.
tham siblings, oldest from left to right kay!!
im not the oldest!!
people just assume i am when i wear makeup hmm.
loving the prints on the wall!!
another of my fav, such a pretty shade of baby pink but the carving was the real winner!!
ending off with this luscious green shot.
you can't see it from here but it was shaped in a beautiful arch!!
like those in weddings!!
and thats all for day 3's visuals!
i'm probably only left with 2 days' worth of spain visuals, cos some of the days were spent on the bus travelling from one place to another or spent shopping! (which means i went bare faced and donned specs so no photos heh.)
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So for this challenge we want to use one of the colour combinations pictured below. THE TWIST is to use some sort of ink on your layout whether it is from an ink pad, pen, marker paints you choose which medium just as long as we can see the colour combination.
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Well that's all from me today! Pop over to the blog here and check out the first reveal and lots of fabulous inspiration from the other DT girls :) :) I hope you can find some time to play along, we have lots of awesome challenges coming up hopefully to inspire you all!
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Sat in La Gelatiera, I wish I could live here. Firstly, their ice cream and sorbets are divine – absolutely amazing. My choice was a cup containing two scoops – one dark chocolate sorbet and the other honey, rosemary and orange zest. The dark chocolate sorbet has a beautiful texture and a deep flavour without bitterness, whilst the honey, rosemary and orange zest has just very subtle hints of the latter ingredient, leaving a fresh rosemary taste partnered excellently with the sweetness and flavour of honey. Delicious.
The shop itself is small for sure, but in a cosy and quirky way. Little wooden stools and benches surround two little tables. Colour is added through painted wood strips in muted reds, pinks and blues. I even like the light fittings. I love the attention to detail put into this fun and petite place.
And I'm not the only one who is taken by the delights on sale here. There has been a constant stream of custom here since I've been sat admiring, some of whom were obviously regulars and other baring all the marks of a tourist. This place appears to appeal to all. And I can see why, I would certainly take any excuse to come here again and again. After all, I still have an array of ice cream and sorbet flavours to try, including sour cherry and meringues, matcha and tea, pear sorbet, basil and chilli, and raspberry tart. Not to mention coffees, hot chocolate, milkshake, and a small selection of bakery-esque nibbles including croissants, brownies and macaroons, all of which I can only imagine would also be pretty fantastic. Though for me, it's the multitude of chilled flavours that I'd look forward to delving into the most.
Free WiFi is available here also, though I think I'd be wary of sitting browsing for too long simply as I wouldn't want to hog a table, especially if custom here is as regular during the week as it is today, a Saturday. But that isn't to say I wouldn't love to sit in this cheerful space all day (and eat ice cream for every meal). Just be sure to bring cash if spending less than £5 if you don't want to pay a 20p extra card charge. Prices are £3 for one flavour, £4 for two, and £5 for three – worth paying to taste this.
La Gelatiera does take away tubs too, as well as catering. Ice cream birthdays and weddings please! I'll also be picking up a stamp card on my way out to get my eighth scoop free – yes, I think I probably can wrack up that many. Anyone in my life, be prepared to be dragged here to indulge with me soon!


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Monday, July 27, 2009
A Quick Face Lift
Little designs add to a pillow can make a big difference...
Image BHG July 2009
We added a neutral trim to the front of this floral pillow for a client because we wanted to bring a little twist to a traditional fabric...
It doesn't have to be just pillows though, these chairs are inspiration for quick tape updates..
Love this slipcover from LEE. Em- I am thinking about you with this one....
MJ Trim is a great place to start when looking for a little something to add to pillows...
Of course it does not have to be a trim/braid/band, it can be ribbon too...
Image Etsy
Which makes me think of this book, which brought me to this picture....
Which brought me to this, the cutest school house I have seen!
I know, somehow my post on quick fixes for pillows lead me to a cottage I adore....
What is your favorite quick fix?
27 comments:
- FuchsFamily said...
Lampshades are a wonderful quick fix!!!! Take out the boring shades that come with your lamps and put in box pleat silk or smocked or woven paper! www.luxlampshades.com
Love your blog!!!
- July 28, 2009 at 8:43 AM
- Rachel said...
Ooh, I really adore that kitchen!!
And I like that trick.. must store this for later use!
- July 28, 2009 at 9:12 AM
- High-Heeled Foot in the door said...
Oh love this post. For a quick face lift in a room I normally just start moving around accessories from one room to the next to try and get a new look at minimal cost. It also helps me to have another pair of eyes, because sometimes I've been looking at the room for so long that I stop seeing things.
- July 28, 2009 at 9:18 AM
- Chic Coles (Cole Design) said...
Pillows definitely add a little something when you are looking for a quick fix. Love the grosgrain pillows! We will have to check out his book. Also love the school house cottage, I could move right in!
- July 28, 2009 at 9:26 AM
- Sweet Nothings said...
oh, i LOVE those slipcovers. love.
- July 28, 2009 at 9:52 AM
What brand are the pillows in the top picture? Love that ikat one!
- July 28, 2009 at 10:19 AM
- bluehydrangea said...
Love all the pictures but that school house rocks!! I have it saved in my favorites file.
- July 28, 2009 at 10:47 AM
- The Consummate Hostess said...
I really love that school house, I would love to live there!
- July 28, 2009 at 11:17 AM
That schoolhouse is beyond cute! I love the tape idea for sprucing up a cushion!
- July 28, 2009 at 11:32 AM
- C said...
I love how this post went from one thing, to the next, to the next! You make me smile. :)
My fave quick fix is definitely paint.
- July 28, 2009 at 11:48 AM
- LindsB said...
Love this post and I am obsessed with John Loecke- how have I never seen this book before?!?
Going to buy it ASAP- thanks for the heads up!!
- July 28, 2009 at 3:02 PM
- Haven and Home said...
I am trying to remember where the first picture is from. It has been on my computer for a while to show clients, this was before I was blogging and better about keeping up with sources. I want to say it is Robert Allen/ Beacon Hill but I can't find it on their web site. I will keeping looking though...
- July 28, 2009 at 3:04 PM
- Yansy said...
I love to update my throw pillows, accessories and always fresh flowers.
- July 28, 2009 at 3:41 PM
- TheBeautyFile said...
I love these little designs...they go an awfully long way!
- July 28, 2009 at 4:59 PM
- Beachbrights said...
I LOVE that cottage!!
- July 28, 2009 at 5:12 PM
- Lauren said...
I want that AMAZING school house! And the 1st picture is also to die for! Love!
I keep drawers of accessories and switch them in and out. I also switch accessories into different rooms!
- July 28, 2009 at 5:23 PM
- Miss Madras said...
Fabulous post! Pillows are the easiest way to freshen a room. That school house is too adorable.
- July 28, 2009 at 6:13 PM
- Lavender and Lilies said...
I love the cottage.
- July 28, 2009 at 8:37 PM
- Lily G. said...
I would love to have that cottage as like a summer home!
- July 28, 2009 at 8:46 PM
- FROM THE RIGHT BANK said...
I the ribbon on the chair. How fun! And this is the cutest little cottage ever.
- July 28, 2009 at 10:06 PM
- Rita said...
Absolutely love the pillow pick-me-up idea. I add new accessories, or reassign items I already have to different shelves, tables, rooms. I love fresh flowers for a quick fix, too. They are only a temp-fix, but they give a lift to the room and to my spirit.
- July 29, 2009 at 1:17 AM
Oh wow how nice!!!
- July 29, 2009 at 6:47 AM
- Kristin said...
That cottage is heavenly!
- July 29, 2009 at 12:26 PM
- Ms. B said...
The little yellow door and all the interior green trim on the cottage is so cute!
- July 29, 2009 at 12:42 PM
- MyLittleHappyPlace said...
I dog-eared that Lee ad with the slipped chair - I LOVE it!
- July 29, 2009 at 12:49 PM
- Maria Killam said...
I am the toss cushion queen (with my clients) they truly make or break a living room and people that don't really have any don't realize what a big difference the right ones make!
Great post!
- July 29, 2009 at 1:00 PM
- Down Pillow said...
That cottage is too cute! I really love the slipcover, too - beautifully tailored.
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text: Home > Bookshop > Other Fiction > General Fiction « Back Joanna St Aubin de Teran, Lisa Our Price Retail Price AUD$18.57 Your Price AUD$7.10 Minimum Order: 1 In Stock (1) Dispatch: 1 day Joanna/St Aubin de Te/Paper/1853812870/S054-A1 AUD$7.10 QTY Gift Wrapping Add Gift Wrapping (click checkbox) If you would like a gift wrapping message, please add it in the Notes section on the checkout page, thank you. AUD$2.95 Publisher: Virago ISBN-13: 9781853812873 Series: Binding: Paperback Year Published: 1996 Acclaimed by The Times as "a literary tiger" Lisa St Aubin de Teran is the prize winning author of many novels and a story-teller of formidable gifts. Not all mothers love their children, but few feel quite as negatively about their offspring as Kitty does about Joanna. From the day the big-boned, red-haired Joanna came into the world she has literally had to fight for her life. So begins this powerful and haunting novel about three generations of women living out an uneasy co-existence in the wrong part of London. United by their desire to be somewhere else, with other people, this is an extraordinary testament to the blood-lines which tie family members to each other and simultaneously wrench them apart. ID: 14544 Code: P101029


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Tuesday, 29 April 2014
13 comments:
- Deanne @ Three Trees said...
This is gorgeous Karren! Love the red and taupe together!!
Deanne :)
- 29 April 2014 at 00:20
- Katie Melhus said...
Love your design and the yummy colors you chose. Great work!
- 29 April 2014 at 04:19
- LeAnne said...
SO cute....what a fabulous sentiment to go with your little gingerbread man!
- 29 April 2014 at 04:40
- Bonnie said...
Love these colors with the red and adorable gingerbread man! The twine is a nice touch! Have a great week, Karren!
- 29 April 2014 at 11:37
- Wendy said...
Such a fun & festive card, Karren! Just love your adorable ginger and the design! Fabulous sentiment too! Have a wonderful week! :)
- 29 April 2014 at 13:07
- Christine Blain said...
Gorgeous! Love the embossed stitches, and your colour choices; you just can't go wrong with Crumb Cake and red! Lovely Christmas card, Karren.
- 29 April 2014 at 20:06
- Notes by Nina said...
Fabulous card Karren, I love the papers and colours you used.
- 30 April 2014 at 07:04
- Jen said...
Ahh, that DSP is an old favorite! Gingerbread men make me think of the Shrek movies too and the time that a mouse climbed into my Christmas tree and ate the gingerbread men I had hanging there!
- 30 April 2014 at 11:45
- Kathy Schweinfurth said...
Beautiful card, Karren! Love the colors you used and super sentiment!
- 30 April 2014 at 13:08
- Karen D said...
Hi Karren, I hope you are remaining dry in dear old Ch-Ch...what next ehh?? :-( I love your card, I nearly missed the XXXXX embossing, lovely. Fabulous sentiment to suit the theme too. Take care.
- 30 April 2014 at 16:03
- Kristie Goulet said...
LOVE these colors together along with the adorable gingerbread man! Hope you have had a great week!
- 4 May 2014 at 12:05
- Catherine L said...
love the kraftstock colour combined with red... this is such a cheery merry card!
- 4 May 2014 at 21:03
- Lori said...
Love, love, love this color combo - one of my fav's!! That DSP is an oldie, but oh such a goodie! Awesome card, Karren!
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In an effort to boost the U.S. economy, Congress passed the Economic Stimulus Package Act of 2008 on February 7. The legislation will provide tax rebate checks to about 130 million households, starting sometime in May.
The package also contains business tax incentives and help for distressed homeowners. Here are the major provisions in the law.
Single individuals may be entitled to receive a one-time tax rebate of up to $600; joint filers may qualify for up to $1,200. The rebate amount begins to phase out for higher-income taxpayers, beginning at $75,000 of adjusted gross income for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers (based on 2007 tax returns). People who don't pay income taxes may qualify for $300 rebates if they had at least $3,000 of earned income or tax liability of at least $1 in 2007. Social security income and federal payments to disabled veterans and their widows count as earned income for rebate purposes. Those who qualify for the basic rebates are also eligible for an additional $300 for each dependent child under age 17. Businesses may qualify for 50% bonus depreciation on qualifying new equipment purchases in 2008. The Section 179 expensing limit for 2008 is increased from the previous $128,000 to $250,000, and the 2008 phase-out threshold is increased from $510,000 of total equipment purchases to $800,000. The loan limits for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Housing Administration are increased, a provision intended to assist taxpayers during the sub-prime mortgage crisis.
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Great Expectations BBC trailer
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hope ypu enjoy it I did different to the lean version from years ago ,all the best stuReplyDelete
Thanks for posting! From that brief glimpse it seems that the movie really does the book no justice, but I am enchanted by Pip's actor ;)ReplyDelete
Watched this and really enjoyed it, though confess it is not a Dickens I have read so was not too familiar with the story. I thought Gillian anderson was brilliant.ReplyDelete
thanks for sharing
I would love to see Gillian Anderson as Miss Havisham! She looks rather ghostly, as the character is supposed to be.ReplyDelete
However, I expected Estella to look more stunning. And Pip looks rather dashing, if you ask me. :)
Hmm, I don't know about this one. I'm with you, I think Pip looks a bit too Hollywood pretty. I'm more excited about the film adaptation. I think Helena Bonham Carter would make a perfect Miss Havisham.ReplyDelete


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A Bristol councillor who called an Asian colleague a coconut during a debate is facing a charge of racially aggravated harassment.
Shirley Brown has been summonsed to appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court next month to answer the allegation.
If convicted of the public order offence, she could potentially receive a prison sentence or a fine.
Not that this is likely to happen, of course. Remember this is the same Shirley Brown who claimed she "couldn't be racist as she was black".
I expect she'll come out with some bollocks about "coconut water" again:
She later denied the comment was racist, telling a council panel she was referring to Mrs Jethwa being "in denial of her roots" and saying that she went on to refer to "coconut water that could be used or thrown away". She said she accepted it was a "clumsy use of words".
...before jetting back off to Florida.
Fuck you, Shirley, you racist waste of space. From what I'm told, if it wasn't for Jon Rogers covering your workload you'd have been rumbled by now.


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STEWARDSHIP: the giving of Time, Talent and Treasures
St. Richard Parish thrives as a vital community because of the Grace of God, and because of your donations of Time, Talent and Financial Support. We want to take a few minutes today and reflect upon the multitude of blessing in each of our lives, and how we give thanks for them. Everything in our lives is a gift from God. When I reflect on my blessings, the greatest of these are my own life, my family, my friends and my faith.
Stewardship is based on spiritual principles from the Old Testament and the teachings and life of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Stewards are managers, or caretakers of all that is entrusted to them. Good stewards give back to God in thanksgiving for the many blessings present in their lives. They recognize Jesus as the model steward, the One who listened to God's call completely.
When offerings are taken, children regularly contribute their pennies. Because of their youth, we never assess the size of their gifts. We rather celebrate their participation in so important an element of worship. But, how would we respond were an adult to do the same thing-to offer two small coins, for example? How might we react then? Unlike the Lord, we are unable to know the true attitude of anyone's heart, any more than we can accurately appraise the balance in someone else's checkbook. Nonetheless, large public gifts tend to capture our attention, even as meager offerings cause us to avert our gaze.
It is little wonder, then, that the brief story closing the twelfth chapter of St. Mark's gospel is so often studied. Jesus and his disciples watched a fairly public display of financial stewardship when they "sat down opposite the treasury." Many rich people put in large sums," no doubt drawing attention to their generosity, whether intentional or not. A poor widow then offered a very modest gift. She "put in two small coins worth a few cents." Who contributed more? She did, said the Lord.
"'This poor widow put in more than all the other contributors. In her poverty, she contributed all she had,' "a notable lesson for the disciples and a wonderful one for us. The amount of any gift is of secondary importance. But, as a picture of the love of One who gave his all for us, there is no substitute for sacrifice.
Please take a moment and reflect upon the three areas of stewardship and how you live them out in our Parish:
•Time: How much time do you set aside each week in prayer, and involvement in volunteer activities; in our parish and in our community?
•Talent: How are you using your talents for the betterment of our parish and the greater community?
•Treasure: How do you financially support our parish and other charities?
We are granted gifts, and talents to be used for the Glory of God and for the benefit of the common good. We must each answer our own personal call to live as Jesus' disciples, following His model to be of loving service to others. It is what we are supposed to do as Catholics. As you are all aware, there are many benefits from being part of the St. Richard's parish Community.
At St. Richard's Parish we have over 25 different ministries trying to do the work God sets before us. We have all of the sacramental and pastoral programs provided through baptisms, weddings, funerals, and ministering to the sick and suffering. We support a very large religious education program to over 1000 children, plus a parish school of 480 children from pre-school through eighth grade. Each year we bring over 140 children to first communion and 120 teens to confirmation, and value not only their presence in our church activities, but their volunteer activities within our parish community as well through the Young Neighbors in Action Program. This year, the RCIA program has the largest number of people coming to the faith in nine years.
We have begun a new Religious education program for special needs. The cub scouts, adult education, and other programs serving the greater community use our Parish hall for free. We have a strong outreach program, and offer many opportunities to parishioners to get active and give back.
We each have been blessed with the gift of life – the first of many blessings shared by our loving God. We are asked to use our indeterminate amount of time on this Earth to bear witness to God's love and presence in our world, by sharing of ourselves. For many of us, time is our most precious commodity. The demands of work, school, family and community can be overwhelming. Think about how we use our daily gift of 24 hours. How well do we use what we have been given? Does the way we use our gift of time reflect on what is most important to us?
Our parish is continuing to grow and expand, and to do so means we need your continued help to support the parish both through your activities, but also with your financial support.
Many of you may not be aware of the Offertory Awareness program, the financial support program here at St. Richard. For those of you already on the program, we ask whether you can increase your financial support to the church. For those of you not on the program, we ask you to consider joining.
The parish needs to have a sound financial planning tool so we can plan for the future, and that is what the Offertory Awareness Program provides. As you can imagine, the expenses for running a parish of this size are great. By having some idea of the money we will receive each month, we can better plan those expenses; just as you do for your family. Imagine how difficult it would be to run your household with no idea how much money you would make each week, or each year!
The Offertory Awareness program is a tool for you to help budget your donation to the works of the parish annually. You can donate monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. You simply make a choice on the commitment card we give you, and you then receive a statement to fulfill and send back to the parish. This is not a one-time event, but rather will be an annual reflection of parish commitment that we will go through each fall.
For parishioners that are already part of the Offertory Awareness program, (that is, receiving monthly, quarterly, semi annual or annual statements), we would like to ask you to review your donation to St. Richard's. The last time the parish had a talk like this was in 2006, and in many cases the donations have remained constant since then. In doing so, we hope that you will consider increasing your donation by 10 or even 20 percent. If you give forty dollars a month, could you give forty-five or fifty? If you give twenty dollars a week, could you give twenty-five?
For parishioners not on the Offertory Awareness Program, we have a goal of increasing the number of families participating by 200. There is a broad range in participation levels, but to provide new families with a guideline, our average annual donation is approximately $650. Note that if you participate in the Offertory Awareness Program, there is no expectation that you would continue to make weekly contributions in the baskets.
Please take a moment and think about all that St. Richards's and the Catholic Church mean to you. We all share the responsibility to ensure that this vibrant church community continues to grow in the future, through our contribution of Time, Talent and Treasure.
We need your help to keep our parish on track, to not fall behind in our work of the Lord, and to do a good job with what God has given us. We need to be good stewards.
Thank you.
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Eredivisie: Vitesse 0 ADO Den Haag 0
Eredivisie bottom club Den Haag began life after Maurice Steijn with a gritty 0-0 draw at title-chasers Vitesse on Friday.
Mike Havenaar and Frank van der Struijk had the hosts' clearest chances in stoppage time after a frustrating outing, but could lose further ground in the title race this weekend.
Henk Fraser took charge of the visitors, and they immediately looked more organised in defence, having conceded 11 goals in their four games prior.
Neither side threatened much in the first half, though Den Haag almost snuck the opener midway into the second period, Danny Bakker latched onto Mike van Duinen's neat flick but his drive was parried by an alert Piet Velthuizen.
Vitesse dominated possession as they went in search of a winner and went closest in the third minute of stoppage time, Havenaar's deflected toe-poke coming back off the post.
Van der Struijk saw a header tipped over by Gino Coutinho even deeper into injury time as VItesse looked in vain for a goal.


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We eat every day, but for some of us, preparing and tasting the same food every week, month and year can get boring. No matter how much we may love a particular dish, or cuisine there are times when we yearn for something different; as the saying goes, variety is the spice of life.
At Christmas time, there is always a return to the traditional. This is because, usually, Christmas dishes are not the ones we would have cooked year round and therefore prepping for, making and eating them can feel fresh and new. But this Christmas, we have tossed all of that out the window and asked four young cooks, at various stages in their careers, to each prepare one of their favourite dishes. Their dishes were certainly not traditional and each one also had an interesting twist.
Hollie De Souza-Kendall's Vegetarian Pie with Callaloo
At 30, Hollie De Souza-Kendall has been cooking for a number of years. She started at the age of 18, helping an aunt who had a canteen. While she had the knack for cooking, accounting was her career goal and this remained that way until she was encouraged by her father-in law, who must have tasted meals she prepared on many occasions, to do what she does best. She has not looked back since. The mother of two opened her own canteen at a private school and more recently, launched H & M Catering Services located on East Street. Besides cooking, Hollie is all about family. The name of her business represents both her and her husband, Matthew Kendall, as well as their two children: Hollie-Ann and Matthew Jnr.
Vegetarian Pie with Callaloo
2 pounds of Irish or sweet potatoes
3 bundles callaloo (Stems removed, washed and chopped)
Carrots (diced) (optional)
Eschalots (Green onions)
Sweet peppers
Hot peppers (optional)
Egg to baste (Vegetarian cheese can be used instead)
Salt to taste
Barbecue sauce or ketchup
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Peel, wash and boil potatoes in salted water. Crush potatoes and set aside.
- In a pan, sauté chopped green onions, celery and onions. Add carrots (if using) chopped sweet peppers and hot peppers (if using), then vegetarian mince, and a dash of barbecue sauce or ketchup and stir.
- Add callaloo and allow to wilt. Add salt to taste, if needed, and remove from heat.
- In a Pyrex dish or other similar bakeware, place a layer of the crushed potatoes. Spread the sautéed callaloo mixture evenly over the potato layer and top with the remaining crushed potatoes.
- Whisk egg and baste the top or sprinkle with grated vegetarian cheese.
- Bake until cheese melts or there is the desired brownness on top.
Sarafina Edghill's Stuffed Bell Peppers
Twenty-year-old Sarafina Edghill is fondly called 'Chef Edghill' or the 'Cup Cake Queen.' Sarafina, who fell in love with cooking during her 'Food and Nutrition' days in secondary school, says cupcakes are her specialty.
While she has her own catering business and can be quite busy she knows that learning the theory of cooking is also important. Having gone through several years at the Carnegie School of Home Economics, she is now in the final stages of reading for a Diploma in Catering and Hospitality. On completion she hopes to further her studies in the region or further afield.
Stuffed Bell Peppers
5 large bell peppers (different colours)
1 1b boneless chicken breast (diced)
½ cup cooked brown rice
1 medium onion red or white (finely chopped)
1 medium garlic clove (finely chopped)
1-2 fresh hot peppers (minced and seeds discarded) or Cayenne powder
2 tablespoons fresh coriander
½ teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
Salt to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons red wine
Chili powder
Grated cheddar cheese
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Halve the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membrane. Chop two halves of bell peppers (without stems). Set aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté onion, garlic and hot pepper. Add boneless chicken and cook through.
- Add chopped bell peppers, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, coriander and salt to taste. When meat is cooked and bell peppers are tender, remove and mix with rice in a large bowl.
- Fill the bell pepper halves with the mixture and place face up in a lightly greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the wine and chili powder. Pour the wine sauce mixture evenly over the stuffed peppers.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Top with grated cheddar.
Shelina Ramsden's Teriyaki Prawns Pineapple Boat
At 27, Shelina Ramsden is reading for a Diploma in Catering and Hospitality at the Carnegie School of Home Economics. She said cooking is what her mother taught her before she died. She developed a passion for it since she was 12 years old. Her dream is to start her own business, but she said will be migrating to the US in the near future and she knows she will have to attend culinary school there, before making her dream a reality.
Teriyaki Prawns Pineapple Boat
1 pineapple
Ingredients for rice
1 ½ cup water
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup brown rice (rinsed)
Ingredients for prawns
4 cloves garlic (minced)
4 teaspoon teriyaki sauce
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 1b prawns peeled and deveined (tails may be left on)
2 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoon sesame seeds
½ cup sweet peppers (diced) (optional)
Directions for rice
- Cut pineapple in half lengthwise. Scrape out and reserve the middle of each half, leaving ½ to ¾ inch of flesh along the edges.
- Finely chop the reserved pineapple. Combine the chopped pineapple with any juices released and place approximately 1 cup of it in a small saucepan.
- Add the water, salt, chili flakes, butter and sugar to the saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium high-heat.
- Add rinsed brown rice. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes or until rice is fully cooked. Once done, fluff with a fork.
Directions for prawns
- While the rice is cooking, combine the garlic, teriyaki sauce and ginger in a small bowl. Add the sauce to the prawns and let sit.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Using a slotted spoon, drain the prawns from the teriyaki sauce reserving the sauce. Add the prawns to the hot pan and sear on each side for about one minute.
- Add the reserved sauce to the pan and cook for 4 or 5 minutes or until the sauce has reduced and thickened. The sauce should evenly coat the prawns. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, and diced sweet peppers.
To serve, spoon pineapple rice into one half of each hollowed-out pineapple boat. Fill the remaining halves with the teriyaki prawns.
Jared Sutherland's Fish in Tomato Sauce
Jared Sutherland is just 18 and he has been cooking since age 15. He is also at Carnegie. He recalled that his introduction to cooking began when he followed the directions given to prepare a dish on a television cooking show and was proud of how it turned out, prepared by his own hands. He has not looked back since.
Fish in Tomato Sauce
1 lb Trout (in fillets)
Salt to taste
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
3 cups tomato sauce
Lime slices
Tomato slices
For sauce
3 lbs tomatoes
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
¾ cup onion (finely chopped)
1 garlic clove (halved)
10 leaves fresh basil (minced)
1 Bay leaf
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- Clean fish and season with salt, black pepper, minced garlic and lime juice.
- Place fish fillets in a Pyrex dish and set aside.
- Prepare tomato sauce:
- Dice tomatoes.
- Heat the olive oil in a low wide saucepan over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent.
- Add the garlic and cook a minute or two just until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, basil and bay leaf, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat and pass through a sieve to capture tomato seeds and skins, bay leaf and garlic halves, which you will discard. Yield should be 3 cups. The longer it cooks the less it will yield.
- Pour the sauce over fish and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with fresh lime and tomato slices.


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Visit http://www.youtube.com/googlesciencefair to view the Live Webcast of the Google Science Fair. An example presentation is going on now.
To help make today's young scientists the rock stars of tomorrow, in partnership with CERN, The LEGO Group, National Geographic and Scientific American, we're introducing the first global online science competition: the Google Science Fair. It's open to students around the world who are between the ages of 13-18. All you need is access to a computer, the Internet and a web browser.
Read more with today's blog post to the Official Google Blog.
To enter, register online and create your project as a Google Site. Registration is open through April 4, 2011. Please note: you must get parental or guardian consent in order to compete. You can check out the complete rules here. After April 4, we'll begin judging and will announce our semi-finalists in early May.


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3 tier Cath Kidston inspired cake, for Jo's 21st Birthday x
All 3 tiers inspired by Cath Kidston's fabrics, bottom tier with neutral coloured scalloped circles topped with moulded roses, middle tier with polka dots & top tier topped off with hand made roses, the finished with cascading rose petals & strawberries x
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so pretty—love the roses
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Tuesday has become a great day to bake. I teach a private acting class in the morning and then have the rest of the day free. I always see my great boyfriend, Nick, on Tuesday, and like to make him a nice dinner and dessert. Last Tuesday I decided to make an old favourite for dinner, steak with a roast pumpkin salad. We both love it and I hadn't made it in a little while.
So I needed something to go with it. I wanted something light. With all the birthday parties I'm going to, and all the cakes I was making for them, I didn't want some massively heavy for dessert. Now I know it's still cold out but I hadn't used my wonderful ice cream machine for a while. My extraordinary best friend, Charlene, gave it to me for Christmas and it is marvelous. So sorry for those without one, this recipe uses an ice cream machine. Now I was looking through sorbet recipes and came across this one. Love mint, love lime and well I can confess to moments of being a lush. So the mojito sorbet it was. You can do it without the rum, but then, what fun would that be? It is damn tasty, what a great way to get a little boozy!
Today is National Cheesecake Day in America, so I made a cheesecake I'm taking to my boyfriend's new place tonight. Will give you all the recipe for that one soon. Happy baking my friends and Happy Cheesecake Day.
1 cup Water
1 cup White Sugar
1/2 cup Fresh Mint Leaves, packed
1/4 cup Lime Rind, grated
1 cup Lime Juice
1 1/2 cups Citrus Flavoured Sparkling / Mineral Water
2 tablespoons Rum
(In total I used the rind of 3 limes and used their juice, for left over juice I used a bought squeeze bottle)
1 - Heat the water, sugar and mint leaves in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir until sugar has dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool and then strain out mint leaves.
2 - Pour the cooled mint mixture, lime rind and juice, sparkling water and rum into a bowl and mix well.
3 - Pour into the container of ice cream maker and freeze until solid. You may need to lift out churner and stir as it can stay liquid underneath. As there is alcohol, freezing time takes a little longer.
4 - Place in freezer until you need it.
5 - Serve in martini glass with fresh mint on top.
6 - Enjoy
Catch you on Thursday with a new recipe.