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Alpine Ski Apartment, La Plagne / Les Arcs
Ski apartment with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom in La Plagne-Tarentaise, France
From £183 per week
Apartment to rent in La Plagne-Tarentaise, France
Four berth ski apartment with balcony - La Plagne, France. Direct access to Les Arcs. Door step skiing & lift access. Fully equipped. Available Summer & Winter. FLEXIBLE START DAY
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Apartment overview - owner's description
The studio apartment is situated in Plagne Bellecote, in the heart of the La Plagne resort.. The main ski lifts & telecabin (with access to the Glacier) are immediately to hand, and the pistes are accessed direcgtly from he apartment block (Ski in-ski out). There is a heated outdoor swimming pool outside the apartment block. The apartment is within the main complex, that also features a wide range of shops, bars, restaurants etc. The next higher village of Belle Plagne hosts the lively nightlife, and the telecabin runs from Bellecote to Belle Plagne until the early hours. There is immediate access to the ski lifts & ski school and the resort also features skidoo hire and an ice rink.
The studio is compact (as is typical in France) but very well appointed, with all comforts. Ideal for 4 people with bunk beds plus bed settee. There is a TV/DVD, radio/CD, microwave and many other features to make your stay comfortable. Car parking is available behind the studio. There is also a small balcony and most home comforts including hairdryer, iron, board games & books.
There is plenty of storage space for clothes etc, plus a ski locker for skis and boots.
The studio is bookable at a DAILY RATE to maximise the use of budget flights from the UK. Check in and out times are flexible and depend only on the arrival / deprture of other guests.
Further details upon enquiry.
Resort Attractions - WINTER & SUMMER
WINTER Ski Season
The ski area of La Plagne is vast and offers endless skiing and spectacular views, including Mont Blanc. There are a multitude of mountain restaurants that can be accessed by skiers and non-skiers using the lifts and well marked footpaths. There is also easy access to the adjoining resort of Les Arcs.
The other villiages in La Plagne offer further activities including, skidoo hire, bowling alley, ice rink, helicopter rides as well as a further selection of shops, bars and resturants and clubs.
This studio is perfectly situated for easy access to the facilities of Plagne Bellecote and also the other villages, on foot, by road or by telecabin/chairlift.
The outdoor HEATED swimming pool (open during the ski season) is directly outside the apartment.
The other villiages in La Plagne offer further activities including, skidoo hire, bowling alley, ice rink, helicopter rides as well as a further selection of shops, bars and resturants and clubs.
La Plagne is open as a resort July & August, with many summer activities and events. Many of the lifts are open, and can accommodate bicycles. The area is very popular for walking, cycling, horse riding etc and the Tourist Office supply walking maps etc
Outside of these 2 months, the area is perfect for a tranquil holiday. There are minimal but adequate amenities (Spar shop, bank), with all other facilities available in the valley at Aime.
At the bottom of the valley, the river Isere has abundant facilities for watersports (open all summer), with activity centres dotted along it's length. Bicycles can be hired and there is a beautiful riverside cycle path to Bourg St. Maurice. There is also a park with a manmade lake & beach, plus plenty of cafes along this route.
This apartment has 6 verified reviews.
6 out of 6 people recommend staying here
The apartment was in a great location, 2 minutes walk from all the amenities of PLagne Bellecote, as well as being ski-in ski-out (a real luxury!). The kitchen was well equipped and the bathroom more than adequate. There were only two of us staying in the apartment and it perfect for us - I imagine if there were 4 adults it may be a little crowded...
The only suggestion I would make to future renters is to take quite a few DVD's and CD's as the TV wasn't working when we were there (the reception was appalling and we couldn't get a picture), so if you like to stay in rather than enjoying large amounts of apres ski, you will definitely need your own entertainment! I would recommend this apartment to anyone, and am hoping to get back out there before the end of the season. All in all a very pleasant stay! :-)
The property is in an excellent location. Could not be nearer the lifts and we didnt even need to take skis and board back to the property as ski locker was provided. Everything we needed was in the property but as to be expected it is small and Im glad there was no more than 2 of us. The owner was really helpful in his advice about the area before we went. Never been to this area before but it was excellent for both skiing and snowboarding. I would definately recommend and return, but dont expect space.
As there were 4 adults staying in the flat it was a bit tight for us, however the situation in the centre of Bellcote was great and easy access to slops.
We had a great time in La Plagne, it is an awesome ski area. The apartment is very cosy and the description was accurate. It is a fantastic location and it was brilliant to be able to walk out of the door & put your skis on. The fact that the rental period for the apartment is flexible is a fabulous idea, as it enables you to take advantage of cheap flights & to avoid busy Saturday changeover days when sorting out skis, lift passes etc.
We had a great stay in the property. It is well positioned in Plagne Bellecote, only minutes from the nearest lift, bars and shops. The whole of La Plagne can be easily reached fro the lift network n the resort.
The apartment was well equipped, warm and comfortable. It is a small apartment, which is normal for this type of holiday, but well laid out and has everything you could need.
The ability to book flexible dates and not be restricted to the normal Saturday to Saturday week is a definite advantage and makes this apartment stand out. I would recommend skiing on Saturday, when others are travelling - slopes are quieter!
Would definitely use this apartment again. Thanks
We stayed at this property duting the 1st week of the 2007/8 season. We had a fantastic time. The apartment is very comfortable, and has everything you need for a lovely holiday. The telecabin runs from outside the complex up to Belle Plagne until the early hours, so we could enjoy the night life up there and get home easily. Also, Bellcote is central to the resort and easy to get home to after a hard days skiing.
The Arpette lift is outside taking you over to the Vanoise Express and Les Arcs (although it was shut last week).
The snow is fab and we're going back soon! Recommended.
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Outside this apartment in La Plagne-Tarentaise, FranceThis apartment is near the mountains. It has a balcony. Car hire is not necessary as the apartment is less than a 15 minute walk to a large selection of shops, bars, restaurants; however parking is available if required.
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Late booking discounts
- Arrive between 2 July - 31 August and receive 5% off if the booking is made within 14 days of the arrival date.
Long stay discounts
- Receive 10% off if the booking is for 3 weeks or more.
If more than one discount matches your arrival date, please be aware that only one discount of the highest amount will be applied to your booking.
Postage charge for bedding etc for bookings less than 6 days. There is no charge for bookings of 6 days or more
£10.00 per booking if the booking is for less than 6 nights, paid with booking
1 bedroom, Sleeps 4:
- 1 double sofa bed, 2 bunk bed (sleeps 2)s
There is also 1 double sofa bed
1 bathroom
CD player, DVD/Blu-ray player, Internet / WiFi, Radio
Living area seats 4, Dining area seats 4, Central heating, Hair dryer, Iron / board, Towels / linen, Car hire optional
Cooker, Crockery, Cutlery, Fridge, Glassware, Kettle, Microwave, Pots / pans, Toaster
Balcony or terrace, Parking
Suitable for
Children, Infants, Single gender groups
Extra information
Attractive , comfortable and well appointed throughout, with lots of shelving and storage area to maximisecomfort. Unusually large wardrobe / storage cupboards to hold all clothing, suitcases etc. Privately owned, and generally well stocked with condiments, cooking and cleaning equipment , books and games etc There is a hairdryer and iron for guests to use. Ski locker available.
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La Balise Marina benefits from a unique location where a contemporary lifestyle meets nature. Extending over 12.8 hectares fringed by the sea, with magnificent mountains as a backdrop, the marina comprises 143 freehold waterfront residences as well as high-end facilities.
Endowed with two basins and canals, the marina moorings can accommodate boats of up to 12.5 metres with a boat draught at mean sea level of 1.5 metres in the canals and of 2.5 metres in the main basins and the channel leading to the sea.
Regulated under the Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS), La Balise Marina is accessible to foreign buyers and gives access to a Mauritian residence permit as well as fiscal advantages.
On the sunny west coast of Mauritius, La Balise Marina benefits from an ideal location in the trendy town of Black River.
Renowned for its unspoilt nature, crystal-clear turquoise lagoons and a wide range of nautical activities, Black River combines the charm of a typical village with modern facilities, restaurants, bars, shopping centres and essential services such as medical centres and international schools.locate on Google Map
The first phase of La Balise Marina was completed in December 2012 with 65 villas and duplexes delivered to their owners, as well as all the marina infrastructure and facilities. Owners and holidaymakers have created a real community life, imparting a vibrant yet peaceful atmosphere to the marina. Nowadays a reference on the West coast, La Balise Marina offers the best of Mauritian art de vivre, being an ideal location to enjoy nautical activities and the resort facilities.
La Balise Marina is now in its second and last phase with as at to date a hundred residences delivered out of the 143 planned upon completion. Of the 90 villas and duplexes, only a dozen are left for sale. Perfect for a lock and go investment, high-end apartments have been newly released in phase two.
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At La Balise Marina, owners have the privilege of waking up to the sound of gently lapping water and enjoying all the high-end facilities which are part of the place.
Overlooking the marina's peaceful waters, "The Sunset Restaurant & Spa" comprises:
A beautiful restaurant with a set up unique in Mauritius, overlooking the sea on one side and the marina on the other
An infinity pool extending in front of the restaurant and surrounded by a sandy beach • A lounge bar • A spa with peaceful views on the river • A gym
Ideal departure point to explore the region, "L'Estuaire" is a small commercial centre offering:
A restaurant • Shops • Residential upmarket apartments for Mauritians • the headquarters of JPH Charters, the main nautical service provider of the country.
Marina services & boat management
La Balise Marina's Home Owners Association (HOA) has appointed Yacht Management for the management of the marina and its utilities such as, but by no means exhaustively:
• Slipway
• Filling station
• Cleaning
• Security
• Rental of moorings
Yacht Management also offers a wide range of services, guaranteeing a hassle-free boating experience at La Balise Marina:
• Crew and boat management
• Repair and maintenance
• Boat preparation before each launch
• Covering and uncovering the boat before and after each launch
• Boat rinse after each trip
• Engine flush after each trip
• Launching and haul out
• Boat parking
• Administrative management
• Boat purchasing process
The headquarters of JPH Charters, a pioneer and leading nautical service provider in Mauritius, is located within the premises of the marina.
Sea lovers will enjoy an array of high-end activities under professional guidance such as:
• Fishing & big game fishing
• Catamaran charter
• Dolphin watch
• Speed boat trips
• Surf ski
• Paddles, kayaks etc.
• Maximum draught in the canals at mean sea level is 1.5 metres.
• Maximum draught in the main basins and channel with access to the sea is 2.5 metres.
• Boats with a higher draught can moor in the protected bay at the entrance to the marina.
Most of the residences at La Balise Marina benefit from their private moorings, located only a few metres away. The moorings at La Balise Marina are built to international standards and are equipped with electrical points.
• Canal duplexes and apartments can accommodate boats of up to 7.5 metres.
• Canal villas can accommodate boats of up to 9.5 metres.
• Marina duplexes can accommodate boats of up to 12 metres.
• Ocean villas can accommodate boats of up to 12 metres.
Some additional moorings of up to 15 metres may also be available for rental on request. Bigger boats can moor in the protected bay at the entrance to the marina.
Located on site, 30 boat garages accessible only to owners are all sold out.
Boat parking managed by Yacht Management and located just behind the marina is on rental, depending on availability. The boat parking area is equipped with CCTV cameras, flood lights at night and security guards 24/7.
Owned by the HOA and managed by Yacht Management, a filling station enables homeowners to have their supply of diesel and fuel on site.
Owned by the HOA and managed by Yacht Management, a slipway with an overall width of 12 metres is available on site for the launching and haul out of boats.
Each mooring is supplied with water and electricity, payable by each homeowner according to the individual meter installed. Readings are done monthly in arrears and consumption is billed on each owner's levy account each month.

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Support the Monkey! Tell All your Friends and Teachers
your own place! Your time is not yet come. Wait! Have patience! To-night is mine. To-morrow night is yours!" There was a low, sweet ripple of laughter, and in a rage I threw open the door, and saw without the three terrible women licking their lips. As I appeared they all joined in a horrible laugh, and ran away.
I came back to my room and threw myself on my knees. It is then so near the end? To-morrow! to-morrow! Lord, help me, and those to whom I am dear!
30 June, morning - These may be the last words I ever write in this diary. I slept till just before the dawn, and when I woke threw myself on my knees, for I determined that if Death came he should find me ready.
At last I felt that subtle change in the air, and knew that the morning had come. Then came the welcome cock-crow, and I felt that I was safe. With a glad heart, I opened my door and ran down to the hall. I had seen that the door was unlocked, and now escape was before me. With hands that trembled with eagerness, I unhooked the chains and drew back the massive bolts.
But the door would not move. Despair seized me. I pulled, and pulled, at the door, and shook it till, massive as it was, it rattled in its casement. I could see the bolt shot. it had been locked after I left the Count.
Then a wild desire took me to obtain that key at any risk, and I determined then and there to scale the wall again and gain the Counts room. He might kill me, but death now seemed the happier choice of evils. Without a pause I rushed up to the east window, and scrambled down the wall, as before, into the Counts room. It was empty, but that was as I expected. I could not see a key anywhere, but the heap of gold remained. I went through the door in the corner and down the winding stair and along the dark passage to the old chapel. I knew now well enough where to find the monster I sought.
The great box was in the same place, close against the wall, but the lid was laid on it, not fastened down, but with the nails ready in their places to be hammered home. I knew I must reach the body for the key, so I raised the lid, and laid it back against the wall; and then I saw something which filled my very soul with horror. There lay the Count, but looking as if his youth had been half renewed, for the white hair and moustache were changed to dark iron-grey; the cheeks were fuller, and the white skin seemed ruby-red underneath; the mouth was redder than ever, for on the lips were gouts of fresh blood, which trickled from the corners of the mouth


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It's made from 25mm Black No 10 Small Check ribbon from The Ribbon Girl :)
Oh what a wonderful, sweet card Dawny.
oh this is just gorgeous Dawny, I love the cut out frame bit with the image inside,it looks beautiful
hugs Lou xxx
Stunning card Dawny. I love the image and the colours and layout are wonderful. I especially love that gingham ribbon.
Hugs Sue
This is a gorgeous card Dawny!! Love the colours!!!
What a clever idea with the candle, love it xx
Beautiful card, perfect image for a birthday card.
Sooo cute, love the image and the design of the card
Alison xx
What a beautiful card with nice bright colors. What a sweet stamp.
Hugs, Astrid.
wat een lieve kaart
groetjes rian
Gorgeous card, loving the new papers. More on my want list :)
Stunning hunny! Hugs Sxx
beautifully coloured and put together - gorgeous stamp! x
Adorable card, cute stamp and pretty colors:)
very pretty
dawny this is a fantastic card, and the colours are fab. Gail
Fantastic attention to detail matching the bow with her tights! lol Am loving the colours and all the gorgeous flowers you've added, it's a lovely image too x
This is gorgeous Dawny. The image is adorable and I love the colours and the big bow.
Lorraine x
What a sweet birthday cake! :D
Super card!
Wonderful. I love everything about this card:) I put in my card and put your competition image on my sidebar. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful creation:)Great idea on the tights and bow. Cute cute cute:)
Here is my creation; HERE
I like to mix up where I get my stuff from too. I have LOTV, Magnolia, Spellbinders and more:)
Gorgeous as always Dawn, I love all of those blooms amazing!
Such a cute card. Love the colours you have used.
Very pretty card, colors and layout are amazing
Georgeous card, really festive with all the flowers !!
xx Annie
OMG How sweet is this card ! I love it ! Love love the bright colors :)
LOVE this card and especially how you made the candle into a "9". This has always been one of my favorite birthday stamps...thanks for more great inspiration!
This card is very sweet, i love the colors!
Hugs, Monica.
Clever idea with the candle.That cake looks so heavy for little fairy to carry!Lovely!
Lovely card for LOTVs birthday. Nice stamp en beautiful colors.
X saskia
Great colour combo Dawny, gorgeous image and flowers too
Hugs Kelly
Fabulous, Dawny! I just love the funky and fun papers and layering...perfect backdrop for this adorable LOTV image!! Hugs. Pat Frank
Love your flower arrangement and the black gingham ribbon is the perfect accent!
Like your coloring,it´s feel like spring,smile.The image you used is lovely.Your work is great,have a nice day,
hugs,Sylvie :O)
Fab card, especially love how you personalised the image by making the candle a 9 x
Waw I love the pretty big bow and the image is just fabulous. hugs! Mojca
What a great card, I love the image and flowers! Hugs, Hanneke
A very sweet card. Lovely pink/green colour.
such a fabulous card Dawny - really wonderful colours and those flowers are amazing! Hugs Rachel xx
Love your colour scheme - so soft and pretty.
very sweet card.. i like the cream on the cake!! and the flowers are just awesome!!
Gorgeous card, Dawny! I love the colors, papers and beautiful flowers! Wonderful coloring of the cute image!
ooooh! This is so cute!! Love your choice of colours
Hi Dawny I love this stamp and your card is super cute, great ribbon too! x
Love your card! It has such a fresh look to it. Great coloring and layering. Love the papers, too.
What a wonderful card. I love this cute image and the colours. Hugs Elfie
Loving everything about your card xx
So beautiful!
Beautiful card. I love this image.
love your card it is great!!
awww this card is lovely, I do like the layout and I do like the colours, the colours are a great combination.
Thanks for sharing
Kelly x
Love the cake stamp, & great card
Oooops, this is my creation Here
Gorgeous card Dawny. I especially love that big bow. Holly x
This is beautiful Dawny. The image is adorable and the papers and embellishments are scrummy.
Hugs Sharon. x
absolutely gorgeous card x
Hi Dawney, 'case away' LOL! Because that means it will be ok if wee do it to... LOL!! Thanks for sharing this beautiful card!
This is one of my favourite stamps but I haven't had a chance to use it yet. What a pretty card!
Gorgeous colours and card, and that little fairy with the huge cake is so cute!
Great card, I love your bundle of flowers. Gorgeous! Hugs Lotte
Gorgeous card with nice and bright colors.
Wow such beautiful colours, very sweet image, hugs, Karenx
This is such a beautiful card, using one of my favourite LOTV images. I love the new Perfect Pair papers and your flowers match perfectly too!
Gorgeous, the black is so unusual with the softer colours x
Hi Dawny
What a great card,
loving your fresh colour combo,
and the sweet image,
Heather & Bronwyn x x
Gorgeous card - love how the flowers match perfectly with the papers. Just got a load of flowers like that so it's given me inspiration about how to use them. x
OoH Dawny! This is absolutely GORGEOUS! I really love the colors and that black/white bow makes everything just pop right out beautifully!!! Wowwww! Love it! Thanks for another fabulous hop with your lovely ladies!
Big Hugs,
Oh wow, Dawny, this is amazing! I love all the flowers, and that black gingham bow is fabulous! Really stands out nicely :) Your colouring is fantastic, and I love your layout - it's just perfect!
Tanya xx
Fab card and lovely vibrant colours hugs xx
Lovely card!
Hugs Pouwla.
Gorgeous card Dawny. I love the cute little button sentiment and I'd never think of using a black ribbon, but this gives a really lovely contrast.
Beautiful card Dawny. Love your colouring of this cute image.
A beautiful card, love the lovely bright colours.
What a gorgeous card! Love the color combo.
Fantastic card! I love the bright pink and green combo. What a great idea from Lou to use the #9 on the candle...it's perfect for your card.
Hi Dawny, Love your card, simply beautiful. Great idea changing the candle! Hugs, Carol S.xx
Adorable card! Love the bright colors and the luscious bow!
so so sweet,lovely birthday card
Stunning card Dawny, love the design, and that big pink rose and then the matching buds, are just wonderful, I love flowers!! And yours are all gorgeous!!!
GREAT card,
Thanks for all you do and for the chance to win.!!
Hi Dawny
A gorgeous and beautiful card fabulous colour's
Hugs Dianne xx :)
Lovely card :)
gorgeous card x x
Hey sweetie, this is just gorgeous....
I love what you have done here, a really gorgeous creation...
Hugs Pops x x x
Beautiful, love the colours & fab embellishments.
Wow! Love your card and flower arrangement. The image is of course adorable!
I'll be taking a workshop with you on Saturday at the birthday bash, can't wait :-)
What a sweet stamp image. I love your colouring job and all the pretty flowers. :)
Incredible card, Dawny and I particularly like your idea of altering the candle. TFS
Trish x
Love your card & love the flowers, mine never seems to look right when i put them on x
This is such a lovely card Dawny, I love the springtime colours that you used. Thank you for sharing. xxx
Great colors, beautiful card
Groetjes Hermien
your card is amazing!!!
Fabulous card Dawny love the fresh colours
I love, love, love this card. The image is so cute and one I have been considering adding to my stamp collection. I've just bookmarked your blog to play along with your challenges.
Great card, I love it, so cute and so colourful. :-)
Stunning, love the idea of the cut out to frame the image. You guys are just so clever :-)
Wow....another beauty.....I just love all you DT girls, fabulously talented:)
Beautiful card!
Love your coloring!
What a great color scheme. I really like the way that you matched the bow to her tights! You have such an eye for detail. :)


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Richie Mylar, Let Your Gentleness Be Known
December 16, 2012 in Uncategorized
Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Richie Mylar (Richard E. Mylar) sat across from me in the fourth grade. In our odd, round, experimental school house, rooms had open fronts. In those rooms, we were often clumped as grouped desks or tables that divided us into 3′s or 4′s. In my and Richie's case, we were two.
To me, Richie seemed a wild animal. He pressed towards me across the table on his forearms, fists made into balls. "I'm going to kill your mother," he told me. "And your cat. With my .22." His sea-blue eyes cut the air between us. Unattended red hair spiked from his head in dull tufts. No one had combed it. No one had cared for his clothes. How did this boy even make it to school?
From across the table, I saw a boy's face. It was hungry, dirty and full of rage. Even to my young eyes it was clear: no one was caring for this child. My world was soft. The difference terrified me. Day after day, he leaned into me to describe his plans. The stress wore me down. Finally, I told my mother.
My mother entered that classroom like the blade of a knife. Her eyes burned a path as she headed for Richie. Moving sideways on her crutches through an isle of desks and tables, her target was clear. Richie had made a terrible mistake. He had entered a grizzly's den.
Of course, I had no idea what happened between them. I only knew the sight of my own mother frightened even me as she maneuvered down that isle. When I turned to see her coming, I was scorched to the gut by the burn of her fixed eye. She spoke directly to Richie, and then escorted him away.
After, there was a sudden peace. Richie didn't pick on me anymore. He didn't even behave strangely toward me. It was just over. For the rest of our school years, Richie raised a friendly arm to me and met me with a genuine smile. In fact, I shortly grew to like him, and he me. Nothing had changed in his hard life, but he brought no grief to mine. He was a friend, though distant, and he offered real warmth.
Actually, the incident in fourth grade was an isolated one. The year before he had made the friendly offer to share some crawdads. Secreted under his third grade desk was a pot borrowed from his home kitchen. In it were countless crawdads that he had caught. He whispered to me about the various colors and sizes he'd discovered. His little scientist marveled at their differences, displaying them with pride. I took home three, a gift from Richie.
My senior year was irregular. Forced to change schools for twelfth grade, I was separated from Richie, and the rest of my class. At the end of our senior year, luck crossed our paths for one last moment before we thrust ourselves into the world. In a gas station in Paden City, suddenly, he was next to me. His sea-blue eyes hung on a backdrop of red, and his smile was ready for me, along with a hug.
"You know, I still have nightmares about your mother!" he said. "I dream about her coming after me with those crutches!" I looked into his face and swam with worry. "Richie, please, take care of yourself. Stay away from drinking. Stay away from drugs." I don't remember the content of his response; but it was delivered with a hug, a shrug and a blessing as we drifted apart and into the world.
I worried so much about what would happen to Richie. Alcohol and drugs are common ways that young people self-medicate when their lives are full of fear and pain. It often leads to addiction. To me, he was the neglected boy from fourth grade. A fragile child had been brutalized, and then abandoned at the edge of life's road. What kind of miracle would life demand from this one? Never taught the skills of life, how does one survive?
Whenever I talked to someone back home, I asked about Richie. When I got news, it was never good. Richie struggled with drugs, sometimes stole to support his habit, sometimes shared a stash for the very same reason. Everything about him was defined by the degree of trouble he was in. Never violent, never cruel, Richie's path was more painful for him than anyone else; yet, the neglected child that grew into this man was forgotten. Now, he was just a villain.
In 2007, I was running for my life. More than for me, I was running for the lives of my boys. Arthur and Erik were stirring inside me, and I wanted safety more than anything on earth. Back in West Virginia, my rattled nerves reverberated off of the tight gaps in the hills. I kept my hand to my stomach, soothed my babes, and held on. I hoped to see Richie; but I didn't.
Life plucked those children from me, one by one. From deep in my grief, I reached up with a desperate hope. I created J. From abuse, to NICU life, to grief, to new motherhood, to grief, to expectant motherhood, again: I felt so broken. I was happily pregnant, but I was worn.
My feet rocked against wooden floor of the TruValue Hardware Store in Paden City, where my aunt worked. My pregnant belly was robed in checkers as my worried eyes darted around the room. Abuse had made me cagey, while motherhood had made me calm. In the middle of my half relaxed, half tensed state, Richie walked in.
I froze, and I gaped. "Are you Richie Mylar!?"
His smile awoke like a flower. His voice, husky with time, said my name. I started to cry.
I cried as he hugged me. I saw that young boy. I saw his dull, red hair clumped over his eyes. I heard all the rumors and relived the articles from the paper. Sweet Richie. Look what life had done.
He gave me his phone number, but late pregnancy and new motherhood filled up my world. When I went to look for Richie, he was gone.
An article in the Tylar Star News from December of 2008 describes his sentencing hearing. Richie was going back to prison for attempted breaking and entering. It wasn't until after he was gone that I heard. His brother happened to become my neighbor. He told me where to send a letter.
When I heard Richie was coming home, I sent word with his brother. "Stop and see us!" He never did. I wasn't surprised. I know how hectic life can get. Still, I worried.
Then, last Christmas, I ran into him in the store. "Erika!" his sea-blue eyes fell right on me. I felt a full, round touch on my soul. We touched shoulders and gripped forearms as we spoke, exchanging bits of news and our personal lives. "Have you been working?" he asked me.
When I told him no, there was a break in our chatter. Richie reached for his wallet, without pause.
"Merry Christmas, Erika," he said, pressing money into my hand.
I protested, but Richie would not take it back. It was fifteen dollars. There was little green left in the brown leather folds of his wallet after he gave it to me. "No," he said. "Please."
In life's shuffle, five of those dollars were spent. The other ten stays folded in my wallet, just as he handed it to me. I won't spend it. This is a reminder of a gift. It is a reminder of the touch of Christ that came to me through Richie Mylar, and a tie back to our beloved friend.
I heard recently that Richie is back in jail, this time, for selling prescription drugs. I looked up the article in the Wetzel Chronicle. The accompanying photograph made me snort out a bitter laugh. A bit of money was spread around to look like a lot. A few pipes for smoking marijuana were pictured, along with a small bag of weed. There were also five pill bottles. Richie did have legitimate prescriptions for some things. I know friends with far more bottles than he. What I saw in that picture was an addict's stash, and a few pills slung to maintain it. This man needed compassion, love, treatment and life skills, not more wasted time in jail.
After searching the internet, I found an article about his 2008 arrest. He was worried about returning to jail because the last time he was incarcerated they had denied him his cancer medication. When I read that, I burst into tears.
Tonight, I talked with a friend of Richie's son. She told me about Richie from her perspective. With the skills that come only from the heart, he had loved his boy. Even if he didn't always know how to be the perfect father, he was a father. He was present with love. That was more than Richie had ever known, but he had found a way to give it.
This Christmas, Richie will be in jail. How many Christmases has he spent there? What were his Christmases like as a child? How many tiny ones are following in his footsteps, right now?
In Richie's hometown, they seem to revel in maligning him. Where he came from is a thing of the past. He is, as he has always been, an easy target. Yet, let's think about Jesus for a minute. What kind of people did Jesus hang around with? What seed of goodness did he see in their hearts?
When I am feeling all out of hope, I take out that ten dollar bill. I see Richie's face, and see the warmth of his eyes. In his act of love, he was lifted. A life like Richie's is full of forgotten moments like that. Sometimes it's a few crawdads, sometimes it's a few dollars, but every time it comes from a place deep inside that he's learned to tap on his own. It comes from a place that is pure.
Please, this Christmas season, let's remember Richie in our prayers.
And if you have a moment, please send him a hand written note to let him know he is not forgotten. GREETING CARDS ARE NOT ALLOWED BY THE JAIL
Richard E. Mylar
Northern Correctional Facility
RD 2 Box 1
Moundsville, WV 26041
Luke 23:32-43
32 Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. 33 When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."[a] And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.
35 The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is God's Messiah, the Chosen One."
36 The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar 37 and said, "If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself."
38 There was a written notice above him, which read: this is the king of the jews.
39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: "Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!"
40 But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong."
42 Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.[b]"
43 Jesus answered him, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise."


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It looks like my Rilakkuma Re-Ment chocolate pie and looks so yummy…
I won't dare to eat these adorable Rilakkuma party food!
A full set of Rilakkuma sweets to start your own little cake shop, including shortcake and pudding, roll cake and cup sweets, fresh baked bread and cookies, dome cake and fruit tart, cream puff set and a cute birthday cake!
Today, March 14, is a day marked in Japan for female to return chocolate gifts to male as an expression of love.
Will it be more adorable to handmake the chocolate in the shape of Rilakkuma?
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Every Friday we'll get you hooked up with some solid weekend plans. These are the things we think you should watch, read or do over the next few days.
1 LOOK AT THIS: Amanda Charchian (NSFW) – Amanda Charchian
2 READ THIS: Pharrell Williams: The Man Who Never Sleeps – GQ
3 EAT THIS: Revved-Up Poutine – Jane's Adventures In Dinner
4 SEE THIS: Black Sea – Focus Features
5 DRINK THIS: Silent Monk – Chow
6 WATCH THIS: Casey Neistat Eats Fugu – Eater
7 LISTEN TO THIS: St. Vincent – "Bad Believer" – Vulture
8 WEAR THIS: Upgraded Sweatpants – Valet Mag
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Hi Friends
During my blog anniversary I launched new event called potluck :) So will post cooking recipes.Here I had joined group called Potluck Series by Jagruti.
I had followed the recipe as she posted it for potluck event.I had made carrot and green chilli pickle with homemade achar masala.
Recipe Adapted from jagruti's page
Here are the ingredients as follows
For Making Achar Masala
I had used half of the measurements
- 1/4 cup Fenugreek seeds
- 1/4 cup Red Chilli powder
- 1/4 Tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 Tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/4 Tsp Hing
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Red Chillies(Optional)
For Making the Carrot pickle:
- 3 to 4 Medium Carrots(Peeled,washed and grated)
- 7 -8 Chopped Green Chillies.
- 3-4 Tblspoons of Achar Masala
- 1 Tbsp Oil(I used Olive oil)
For Making the Achar Masala
- Dry roast the fenugreek seeds in a medium saucepan and grind it coarsely.Keep aside
- Take small saucepan,Add oil, mustard seeds,hing and red chillies. Let the mustard seeds pop out then switch off the heat and make sure it is warmed up.
- Put the grounded fenugreek powder into the bowl,Add red chilli powder,turmeric powder and salt to it.
- Mix well until it is well incorporated.
- Add the warmed oil mixture to the fenugreek powder mixture.
- Mix well as the oil with powders will be alike crumbly one.Transfer into the jar with close lid.
For making the Carrot Pickle
- Add the grated carrots into a big bowl,Add the chopped green chillies to it.
- Put Achar masala to it and mix well.
- Add oil to it and make sure it is all mixed up.
- Leave it for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- It is ready to serve along with any main dish or with roti/parathas.
- Transfer the pickle into the air tight container preferably jar with closed lid.
Happy Cooking
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Ballymena Rugby Club's Stephen Mulholland will have the chance to taste international action on home turf this weekend.
He is named in the Ireland Club team which will take on their French counterparts in the historic Ulster Bank Club International at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday night (kick-off 8pm).
Mulholland will line up in the back row alongside another Ballymena man, former Ballymena Academy captain Paul Pritchard, who now plays his club rugby for Ballynahinch.
Both men played in Ireland's opening 23-18 defeat to Scotland last weekend.
Another Ballymena Rugby Club player, Connor Smyth, is named among the replacements for the game in Dublin.


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PETALUMA MURDER-SUICIDE: Kevin Conover kills estranged wife Kim Conover Sunday afternoon in Petaluma, Calif., and then turned the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide. Kevin Conover killed Kim Conover, a second grade teacher, on a downtown side street at about 2 p.m. after she visited a divorce attorney. She later died at a local hospital.
Kevin Conover died at 5 p.m. at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, thought to be from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Mercury News reports. Police identified him as the shooter and said his wound appears to have been self-inflicted.
She was a second-grade teacher at Meadow Elementary School and mother of four children, including a twin boy and girl younger than than 2 years old that she had with her husband, and two teenage girls. Kevin Conover graduated from Petaluma High School in 1988, a year after Kim Conover. Source
There are no words to describe the immense sorrow we feel for Kim Conover, especially the children she has left behind. Domestic violence is a serious problem and it cuts across socioeconomic status, race, creed, religion and sexual orientation. If you feel you are the victim of domestic violence, get help. There are a number of resources out there to help you. You may also contact the 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
UPDATE#1: Kim Conover had been denied an emergency restraining order against Kevin Conover the week before she died, alleging her estranged husband had grabbed her earlier on that day. An officer had spoken with Kevin Conover about the alleged assault, which he denied, of course. The officer requested an emergency stay-away order from Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Virginia Marcoida, who denied the request saying she didn't believe Kim Conover was in any danger, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Um, hello, she was killed by the same man a week later. Judge Virginia Marcoida should be kicked off the bench. How many more questionable decisions has she made?
Kevin and Kim Conover had come to the attention of Petaluma police five times over the past year, with officers investigating complaints of domestic abuse or, in one case, an allegation that he had pushed one of her daughters from a previous relationship. But no one was ever arrested, police said Thursday. Source


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Chambers Global describes Paul Reichler as "one of the world's most respected and experienced practitioners of Public International Law, specializing for more than 25 years in the representation of Sovereign States in disputes with other States. He belongs to a select group of elite lawyers with extensive experience litigating on behalf of Sovereign States before the International Court of Justice in The Hague, and the International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea in Hamburg."More »
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Christmas comedy about a jealous dog who doesn't want her owner to find love. When university professor Madeline (Cynthia Gibb) starts dating single architect Kevin (Cynthia Gibb), her Maltese puppy, Cinnamon, decides she doesn't want to share her owner. She quickly sets about acting up, trying everything possible to ruin the couple's chance for romance. Events soon come to a head when Cinnamon runs off while under Kevin's care, leaving the worried architect in a desperate race-against-time to find the missing pooch before Madeline finds out.


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It has been an AGE since I was last here and finally I have made it back.
I have several stories as to why I have been absent, but I would bore you with what is essentially LIFE. We all have it and we all juggle and manage it so in that way I am just the same.
However will say I would have been back a little sooner but as I just sat down to post a story a couple of weeks ago, the computer stopped, blank screen.....and now its fixed, all good.
I lost my confidence a little in my photographic skills, I have struggled and struggled to take a good shot of this quilt.
It was one I also struggled to finish! The original recipe called for strips of old tablecloth needleworks with a strip of light organza and raw silk and satin ribbon. I blithely carried on and sewed these various materials together, laid it on the bed and everything shredded! Yeah like who didn't see that one coming!.....me obviously.
Lesson 1: silk will shred, hmmm maybe I can stabilise it...which I did and it worked a treat.
Lesson 2: organza will shred too, replace with good old cotton.
Then I tried and tried and tried to find the main material in which to highlight the green silk, tres difficult....no really......white was a shocker, which I only realised AFTER I had sewn it up.
Lesson 3: don't assume white goes with everything, sometime it just doesn't!
Finally to my surprise I found a pale lilac which made the green silk work well. "Great" I said now we are getting somewhere.
Then I tried to quilt it with a cross hatch.....
Lesson 4: cross hatch requires accuracy, don't free hand it.......lots of unpicking.......and lots of accurate 45deg marking and sewing its finally done!
The backing was a vintage sheet which picks up the pink in the front, did well there.
I knew that the needlework would look great but I was really surprised as to how much better sad, tired and worn out pieces can look when chopped up into smaller pieces. No new and wonderful cloths were destroyed to make this, it was all old and torn pieces where I could salvage the stitchery.
So there you have it folks. The quilt of dramas, I must have made, unpicked and made this quilt three times over, and then I just couldn't get a decent photo of it!!
I sorta gave up then, packed the camera away and went and did some other things to clear my head a little.
One of which was this little beauty.
It is a DMC kit by Isabelle Baird, the most magnificent painter of flowers I have come across in cross stitch. This is the second one I have done of her roses and can I just put this out there......if anyone has the anemone kit....can we talk? These kits sold out and I would just love it if someone wanted to sell it on, or any other arrangement we could come to.
And this, 2 ply wool is perfect for a soft dense pom pom.
Bit of this, work in progress, odd balls of 8 ply wool, every now and then when I feel the urge.
And this, large 2 inch sided hexagons for my ongoing Brigette Giblin creation.
So life is ongoing, it may stop me talking to the blog now and then but not forever. I mean who else can I share my exploits with than other bloggers who get the craft thing.
Well its good to be back, hope the next break isn't so long and my camera will sing to me again.


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I can't believe that it's already the middle of the month! At least Friday is just around the corner:)
The weather in UK is getting worse everyday.. It's not too cold but it is raining all the time, which makes outfit posts really difficult. However as soon as it stops raining I will be posting more outfits!
Yesterday was the Highcross Student Takeover, which means that our local shopping mall (Highcross) was open only for students after their normal hours. It was from 8:30 until 12.30 and most of the stores had 20% off which was great. It was probably the first time I saw so many people in a shopping mall, the queues were so long, it actually took us about 30-40 minutes to get to the tills!! But we had a pretty good time.. If you are having a student takeover make sure you know what you want to buy before going there, otherwise you will not be able to find anything!
I love this skater dress from Missguided, I think the colour is perfect for Autumn and it can be worn with a blazer and heels for a more formal appearance or with a sweater and trainers for an everyday look:)
I just bought these wedge trainers about two weeks and I can't leave without them anymore! They are super comfortable and so easy to style. If you are thinking about getting ones, I absolutely recommend it!
I am wearing:
Jumper - H&M
Dress - Missguided
Scarf - Pull&Bear
Trainers - Primark
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Electric PTO Clutch Assembly
Replaces OEM :
Ariens : 30908 03090800
Cub Cadet : WDC38410
Grasshopper : 604185 388766
Toro : 93-3160
Warner : 5215-62
Inside Diameter in : 1 1/8" Inside Diameter mm : 28mm
Height in : 3 3/4" Height mm : 95mm
Pulley Diameter in : 5" Pulley Diameter mm : 127mm
Fits : Selected Ariens Cub Cadet Grasshopper and Toro ride ons running A series belts
Features : Uses 1/2? v-belt ?A? or 68 Series Belt Operates in a clockwise direction
Please Note : IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON ELECTRIC CLUTCHES
GA Spares stock?s Warner Clutches which are the industry standard in clutches & used by many OEM?s around the world Electric PTO Clutches are a specialist component that should only be fitted by a servicing dealer with the correct equipment to test both the charging circuits & battery condition over the counter sales of clutches as spare parts should be discouraged
WHY? - The main causes of failures to electric clutches are due to faults with the battery & or charging circuits not providing the correct current to operate the clutch adequately leading to premature failure It is therefore the responsibility of the servicing dealer to test these items prior to installing a new clutch failure to do so will void warranty Warranty covers normal use and does not cover damage or defect which results from alteration accident neglect or improper clutch selection installation operation or maintenance
Warranty covers faulty manufacture & or workmanship
Brand : Ariens - Non Cub Cadet - Non Grasshopper - Non Toro - Non Warner
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Johanna E. Braddy and Kyle Gallner have joined the cast of the indie drama "Unicorns" says Reuters.
The story centers on an awkward teenage girl who escapes to a fantasy world when her first romantic relationship turns increasingly abusive.
Leah Meyerhoff penned and directs the film. Shooting is slated to kick off this Summer.


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Here is an interview with Stephanie Golightly Lowden, author of Jingo Fever, our newest Crickhollow Book for young readers.
Jingo Fever is a chapter book set in 1918 during World War I in a small town (Ashland, on Lake Superior) in northern Wisconsin. It deals with the effects of intolerance experienced by many German-Americans during the war. It's a fascinating and little-known aspect of American history.
Unfortunately, there are modern-day counterparts. What happen when excessive patriotism at home gets out of hand during conflicts abroad? German Americans experienced much persecution during the First World War all over the U.S. . . . despite their citizenship and, for many families, the brave service of their young men in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Here are Stephanie's comments on Jingo Fever.
Q: What caused you to write this book?
Many years ago my mother told me how, when she was a very young girl, German language books were burned during World War I. Her stories led me to research that time period. Ultimately, Adelle's story was born. All of the incidents Adelle mentions in the story involving the persecution of German-Americans are true.
Q: Was this book based on a real incident in Ashland, Wisconsin?
Yes. I have taken some liberties with dates and events in this fictional story of a young girl growing up during the summer of 1918. But a real incident did take place in Ashland, Wisconsin, in which two German professors were tarred and feathered, in April 1918. I moved the date to the Fourth of July to serve my story, as I wanted the incident to take place during Adelle's summer vacation.
Q: Was it something that was just going on in Ashland or was this widespread across the state and country?
Oh, yes, it was very widespread, not something special to Ashland. It was going on all over Wisconsin and the country.
Even in Milwaukee, for instance, despite its strong German-American heritage, there was a lot of public antagonism towards any and all things German.
There really was a machine gun set up at one point in front of the famous Pabst Theatre, by a bunch of anti-German vigilantes who wanted to prevent a performance of Schiller's Wilhelm Tell. Other German cultural activities were cancelled, from fear of public opposition. A law was passed that people could not speak out against the war. German language newspapers were confiscated (stolen) by the post office. People were forced into buying war bonds (the money used to help fight the war) even if they could not afford them.
It wasn't just German-Americans who suffered. Other groups, such as the Mennonites, were persecuted for their opposition to the war as pacifists. In time of war, people become frightened. Fear all too often leads to the loss of civil rights.
Growing out of all the abuses, though, came an organization that worked to prevent this type of thing happening again. Today, that organization calls itself the American Civil Liberties Union.
Q: Why did you use the book Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea as a book that young Adelle is reading during the summer of Jingo Fever?
I'm a science fiction fan and I remember as a young girl loving the movie, Journey to the Center of the Earth, which I saw when I was a kid. So I thought Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea would be fitting because Adelle was afraid of Lake Superior, a lake that seemed quite different to her than the milder shores of Lake Michigan that she knew well from growing up in Milwaukee.
I didn't realize though, until I was just about to finish the last chapters of the book, that . . . like Captain Nemo in the Jules Verne novel . . . Adelle too was trying to run away from something. Adelle wanted to avoid facing and accepting her German heritage . . . just like Nemo was running away from the real world, hiding in his submarine from the political turmoils happening on the surface of the earth.
Q: Is Jingo Fever relevant today?
Absolutely. As a history major, I realized that every time we go to war, some minority group suffers. Fear of "the other" seems to take hold. It happened against German-Americans and many others during World War I. It happened against the Japanese during World War II. And it's happening against Muslims and Arab-Americans today after 9/11.
The other core issue, of immigration, has always been a difficult one for our country. When our country was young, the "Yankees" didn't approve of the Irish, the Italians, the Germans. They saw them as foreigners, especially when they tried to keep alive the customs, foods, festivals, and language of their ethnic groups. Today, new immigrants from Mexico and South and Central America are harassed. But it's interesting to look back to Wisconsin history, where there was so much rich German-based culture, including using the German language at home, in public, and for cultural performances like theater and singing festivals. Unfortunately, much of that was lost or greatly diminished because of the intolerance fueled by World Wars I and II.
In fact, other ethnic groups like Norwegian-Americans also dropped some of their public ethnic activities during World War I, out of fear of being seen as too foreign.
And of course bullying and mob behavior is pervasive. I am a substitute teacher and I know what happens to kids who are different.
I hope this book is one that will be read and discussed, especially in schools. It looks at the effects of ethnic intolerance, based on looking back to something that happened almost 100 years ago, which might be a good way to lead into discussions of what is happening today.
A middle-grade historical novel
by Stephanie Golightly Lowden
Crickhollow Books • October 4, 2011
Trade Softcover • 128 pages • 5.5″ x 8.5″
Juvenile Fiction / Chapter Book / Ages 8–12
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Oh, hello! Excuse me while I blow the dust off this little old blog of ours. I know it's been awhile, but we've been quite busy since returning from Paris with kiddos, holidays, new jobs, home improvement, yadda yadda. Come what may, we will always return to The Chicklets in full force with empty promises to REALLY maintain it this time. 😉
For this post, I basically want to… for lack of better words… "dump" some of our Paris pictures onto you. I've been holding on to these suckers for MONTHS. I think they're just beautiful and I can't keep them tucked away in a folder forever. The public needs to see these photos turned memories of our "Broads Abroad" adventure.
There won't be much dialogue in this post, other than a few anecdotes and location names. So, sit back and enjoy the colors, texture, vibrance, and ambiance of La Ville Lumiere.
I call this one "My Mom Grabbing Decolletage."
Total preteen in Paris.
That time I turned my 12-year-old niece into a grown woman before a night on the town.
Shakespeare was here.
The Italian joint directly below our apartment in Montmartre: Mastino.
You wanna pizza me?
A bit of a blustery night beneath the Iron Lady for champagne and cheese.
Have I mentioned how happy I am that I wasn't freakin' pregnant on this second trip to Paris? 😉
Is this the most precious mother/daughter photo you've ever seen, or what?
I Louvre Paris.
Some people visit the Louvre to see the Mona Lisa. We go for pupper sightings. *heart eyes*
Merci is the place to be for stunning aesthetic and funky little knick knacks.
I can't think of a better way to wrap up this post than with a picture of a scrumptious little Parisian chocolate morsel.
This trip was really my first venture in "photography." Paris is so beautifully photogenic that it really didn't take much effort, but I'm very pleased and proud of some of these gems. I hope you've enjoyed looking at them as much as I did taking (and in some cases, tasting) them.
Ta-ta for now, dear friends. I would tell you to look out for another post VERY soon, but would you really believe me? 😉


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Caryl Churchill's remarkable 1976 play is too little known. Seizing on the millennial movements that erupted during the English civil war in the 1640s, it depicts the eternal battle between revolutionary idealism and political pragmatism. As Polly Findlay's revival reminds us, in its shift to modern dress, the play also deals with issues that still burn brightly today.
In a series of short, elliptical scenes, Churchill demonstrates the fervour, much of it religious, that animated the 17th-century unrest. The king is equated with the antichrist. Parliament's mission is to build the new Jerusalem. The belief in equality is sanctioned by biblical texts.
But the great moment in Churchill's play comes when she anticipates verbatim theatre by offering an edited version of the Putney Debates of 1647. The radical Levellers, spearheaded by Colonel Rainsborough, argue for liberty and universal suffrage; the military establishment, led by General Ireton, stands for security and property as the basis for electoral eligibility. It is a pivotal moment in English history and one which Cromwell, having expressed his sympathy for Ireton, swiftly resolves by saying: "I move for a committee."
Played out on four rectangular spaces formed by an embedded crucifix, Findlay's production captures the restless volatility of the period: even the Utopian Ranters, who believe that God resides in each individual, and who exude a merry anarchy, are countered by a former agitator who foresees an England in which the poor remain permanently oppressed. The six-strong cast, including Michelle Terry, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith and Jamie Ballard, switch roles with skill and prosecute the rival arguments with ferocious zeal. Churchill's play emerges as a highly topical piece of living history, as vacuous arguments about the Big Society are used to camouflage the reinforcement of economic injustice.


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Push on for higher solar subsidies for regions
A mayor in Queensland's Gulf Country says regional landholders who pay to install solar panels on their properties deserve greater compensation.
The Burke Shire Council will introduce a resolution at the next meeting of councils in October, calling for a 50 per cent rebate for shires not connected to the national electricity grid.
Mayor Annie Clarke says going green is an expensive exercise for those living in regional and remote parts of the state.
She says the Federal Government should offer generous solar subsidies to councils not connected to the national electricity grid.
"We are really quite serious," she said.
"It's something that I, personally, have been working on for about 16 years.
"We've actually committed, and a number of other properties have committed, and are now enjoying 24-hour solar power, which is going to have a huge impact on us financially."
Councillor Clarke says many councils have put money aside for solar projects but the cost of storing and distributing power for entire towns is overwhelming.
"We certainly cannot do it on our own," she said.
"We would like to be part of a flagship program up in our part of the world.
"The only thing that's stopping us doing the development that's needed is purely and simply because there's a lack of provision of power."
Topics: solar-energy, activism-and-lobbying, regional, federal---state-issues, community-development, mount-isa-4825, longreach-4730


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Have a wonderful week! If you want to see a little what I've been doing when I'm not sewing look HERE.
Monday, April 17, 2017
Fall Festival Quilt Month 4
Have a wonderful week! If you want to see a little what I've been doing when I'm not sewing look HERE.
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Anne must have a wonderful stash of wool. She does so many quilt projects in wool.ReplyDelete
I have some of the fabric you used for your roof and probably some of the background fabric. Good choices for your block.
I enjoyed seeing all the house blocks (house blocks are among my favorites for quilts).
I adore your house background Lori! I'm catching up - on to the flying geese!ReplyDelete
I really like the house blocks. And I like your background choice on the flying geese.ReplyDelete
Mission Impossible is a movie I have never seen, but I enjoyed the TV series as a child, and that is what immediately came to mind. : )
Lori los bloques de casas son maravillosos!!ReplyDelete
el bloque calabaza me encanta
buena semana
OOooo! Love each of these blocks...your applique is so smooth and pretty!!ReplyDelete
Love that pumpkin block - and it was Mission Impossible. I loved the TV series with Peter Graves!ReplyDelete
I love your blocks. The pumpkin is my favorite. HugsReplyDelete
Very pretty houses!ReplyDelete
What nice houses! Hmm don't have a pumpkin block in my pattern, but I have something else with eyes, so I'll work on that next. Thanks for letting me tag along even though I'm not doing the same quilt.ReplyDelete
Love your House and Dog block! That quilt will be so darn cute.ReplyDelete
Thanks for all the inspiration! I really love all the fabric everyone is using - these completed quilts are going to be beautiful. I hope to stay focused and will be back to join everyone on May 1st.ReplyDelete
Thanks for fitting me in your post today. I'm loving all the blocks.ReplyDelete
Love your house! This is going to be a cute project!ReplyDelete
Your house block is so cute, as well as the others! I'm still working on making flying geese, but I planned to start my house next week!ReplyDelete
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On Saturday, January 19, 2013, the National Park Service at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site will launch two new exhibits on the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center. The two complementary exhibits, on display until late March, explore how the WPA and CCC put the people of Washington State and Vancouver back to work during the Great Depression of the 1930s. The exhibits showcase historic photographs from the 1930s, CCC patches, architectural artifacts, and yearbooks.
Come to the FREE opening reception to enjoy interactive activities for kids and adults. The event will run from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. inside the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Visitor Center located at 1501 E Evergreen Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98661.
One of the two featured exhibits at the event, Putting People to Work: The WPA in Washington, 1935 to 1943, is a traveling exhibit created by the Washington State Historical Society. Thirty photographic panels tell the story of the WPA, a program that helped put Americans back to work.
"When we were initially developing our exhibit on the CCC history at Vancouver Barracks, we immediately thought of bringing the WPA exhibit to our site as a companion piece," National Park Service Curator Tessa Langford said, "It is a first class traveling exhibit that for many visitors really captures this crucial period in the region's history. Together, these two exhibits offer a picture of two programs that worked together to counteract the effects of the Depression."
The second exhibit, curated by National Park Service staff, is Strong Forests, Stronger Communities: The Civilian Conservation Corps in the Northwest. This brand new exhibit uses a collage of artifacts, participatory activities, and media to highlight the successes of the CCC in Vancouver and beyond. In the 1930s, Vancouver Barracks, under the command of General George C. Marshall, served as the regional headquarters for the Civilian Conservation Corps, an important branch of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal plan that employed unmarried men. A story of community engagement and positive efforts emerges from this engaging exhibition.
"Strong Forests, Stronger Communities tells the story of the young men who came to the northwest to find work during a tremendously difficult time for our country," said Museum Technician Meagan Huff, "But the CCC offered them more than just jobs - it offered them the chance to improve their lives through educational and recreational programs that restored in them a sense of belonging and community. The story of the young men who joined the CCC is just as relevant today as it was when the CCC was created, eighty years ago this year."
What: Opening reception for two exhibits: Putting People to Work: The WPA in Washington, 1935 to 1943 and Strong Forests, Stronger Communities: The Civilian Conservation Corps in the Northwest
Where: Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, 1501 E Evergreen Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98661
When: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Free!
BACKGROUND: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, a unit of the National Park Service, is at the heart of the Vancouver National Historic Reserve. The Vancouver National Historic Reserve brings together a national park, a premier archaeological site, the region's first military post, an international fur trade emporium, one of the oldest operating airfields, the first national historic site west of the Mississippi River, and a waterfront trail and environmental center on the banks of the Columbia River. The partners of the Reserve teach visitors about the fur trade, early military life, natural history, and pioneers in aviation, all within the context of Vancouver's role in regional and national development. The Reserve's vast array of public programs -- including living history events, festivals, cultural demonstrations, exhibits, active archaeology, and other special activities -- create a dynamic, fun, and unique tourist destination for people of all ages.


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When we went to town this morning, I had a compliment paid me, I think!
As I hurried along to meet JW, a young man in his early twenties stepped out and, with a smile, handed me a small gospel booklet. I glanced down amd was bemused to see the title……"A message to the young – where are you going?"
I smiled back at the young man and asked, "Are you sure that you want me to have this? It's meant for the young"
"Well you are comparatively young aren't you" he answered.
It put an extra spring into my step and I felt quite chirpy. This lasted until we came home and I related the incident to my lovely daughter, who brought me swiftly back to earth with, "Compared to whom, Metthusalah?" 🙂


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Either way, I'm done with excuses, because there's really no excuse, nothing I have to say in my own defense as to why I didn't write more over the summer.
Anyway, what's done is done.
Okay, so I'm sort of nervous.
See, I love to write.
I mean, obviously.
Then again, you wouldn't say you love to breathe. You only do it because if you didn't, you would die. I live to write, and write to live. My world, and writing are dependent on each other. It's become a fact of my existence, I guess.
The thing is…
With my book out, and everything, I have to worry about marketing now.
And I don't like marketing, I just like writing.
Let's put it this way.
I'm not really a "people" person.
I'm a writer because I'm not a good speaker.
Although I could probably write a good speech for myself, there's no guarantees I'll actually say it well.
No, really, all I want to do is write.
And meet some hot male protagonist, but that's beside the point.
So my mom has kind of taken the role of a marketing advisor, and been helping me get my books into local book stores. Actually only one bookstore so far, and I haven't even given them the copies they requested yet, but hey, it's a start.
I'll admit, it scares me a little.
Like, a lot.
And it makes me wanna go like this "ASL;DKFJAS;DFJKL" all over the keyboard.
Seriously though…not that I'm going to have one any time soon, but…what exactly do you do at a book signing? I mean, besides sign books? Do you have to answer questions? Are there certain questions that people tend to ask?
Ahhh I'm making myself nervous.
Please, though, if you have any suggestions let me know.


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Menelaus of Sparta travelled to Phoenicia after the Trojan War.
"I [Menelaus] wandered to Cyprus and Phoenicia, and to the Egyptians,
and reached the Ethiopians, Sidonians, and Erembi [Arabs],
and Libya, where rams become horned suddenly,
for the sheep give birth three times in the course of a year.
There neither lord nor shepherd lacks any
cheese and meat, or sweet milk either,
but the sheep always produce ample milk for suckling."
-- Homer, poet, Odyssey, Book IV, 83-89, 8th century B.C.
"Hiram gave his daughter to Solomon about the time of the arrival of Menelaus in Phoenicia, after the capture of Troy, as is said by Menander of Pergamus, and Laetus in The Phoenicia. ... Solomon, in whose days occurred the arrival of Menelaus in Phoenicia, as was said above." -- Clement of Alexandria, theologian, Stromata, Book I, 2nd century
1 Maccabees 12:
1: Now when Jonathan saw that time served him, he chose certain men, and sent them to Rome, for to confirm and renew the friendship that they had with them."And to all the countries and to Sampsames, and the Lacedemonians, and to Delus, and Myndus, and Sicyon, and Caria, and Samos, and Pamphylia, and Lycia, and Halicarnassus, and Rhodus, and Aradus, and Cos, and Side, and Aradus, and Gortyna, and Cnidus, and Cyprus, and Cyrene." -- 1 Maccabees 15:23
2: He sent letters also to the Lacedemonians, and to other places, for the same purpose.
3: So they went unto Rome, and entered into the senate, and said, Jonathan the high priest, and the people of the Jews, sent us unto you, to the end ye should renew the friendship, which ye had with them, and league, as in former time.
4: Upon this the Romans gave them letters unto the governors of every place that they should bring them into the land of Judea peaceably.
5: And this is the copy of the letters which Jonathan wrote to the Lacedemonians:
6: Jonathan the high priest, and the elders of the nation, and the priests, and the other of the Jews, unto the Lacedemonians their brethren send greeting:
7: There were letters sent in times past unto Onias the high priest from Darius, who reigned then among you, to signify that ye are our brethren, as the copy here underwritten doth specify.
8: At which time Onias entreated the ambassador that was sent honourably, and received the letters, wherein declaration was made of the league and friendship.
9: Therefore we also, albeit we need none of these things, that we have the holy books of scripture in our hands to comfort us,
10: Have nevertheless attempted to send unto you for the renewing of brotherhood and friendship, lest we should become strangers unto you altogether: for there is a long time passed since ye sent unto us.
11: We therefore at all times without ceasing, both in our feasts, and other convenient days, do remember you in the sacrifices which we offer, and in our prayers, as reason is, and as it becometh us to think upon our brethren:
12: And we are right glad of your honour.
13: As for ourselves, we have had great troubles and wars on every side, forsomuch as the kings that are round about us have fought against us.
14: Howbeit we would not be troublesome unto you, nor to others of our confederates and friends, in these wars:
15: For we have help from heaven that succoureth us, so as we are delivered from our enemies, and our enemies are brought under foot.
16: For this cause we chose Numenius the son of Antiochus, and Antipater he son of Jason, and sent them unto the Romans, to renew the amity that we had with them, and the former league.
17: We commanded them also to go unto you, and to salute and to deliver you our letters concerning the renewing of our brotherhood.
18: Wherefore now ye shall do well to give us an answer thereto.
19: And this is the copy of the letters which Oniares sent.
20: Areus king of the Lacedemonians to Onias the high priest, greeting:
21: It is found in writing, that the Lacedemonians and Jews are brethren, and that they are of the stock of Abraham:
22: Now therefore, since this is come to our knowledge, ye shall do well to write unto us of your prosperity.
23: We do write back again to you, that your cattle and goods are our's, and our's are your's We do command therefore our ambassadors to make report unto you on this wise.
"Thus he [Jason] that had driven many out of their country perished in a strange land, retiring to the Lacedemonians, and thinking there to find succour by reason of his kindred:" -- 2 Maccabees 5:9
Ginsburg, M.S., Sparta and Judaea, Classical Philology, Volume 29, Number 2, Pages 117-122, Apr 1934


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As I was driving today I kept thinking of all the things I will need to do with my new house as soon as I arrive.
Like cutting a huge amount of grass for example. Its kind of surprising but I've never cut grass in my entire life. I hope there's no way to screw it up, wouldn't want to become the laughingstock of my new neighbors. Oh gosh I still didn't really introduce myself to the new neighbors. I suppose it would be polite. Not to even mention moving in all the furniture and arranging everything.
The house was really clean when we were checking it out but I'm certain my better half will force me to clean every inch of the house before we put things inside. I guess it won't be that much of a struggle since its pretty much just lots of empty space. I should purchase some speakers, listening music always makes cleaning easier in my opinion.
Lets not forget going to buy drapes and similar items. As a man best thing to do would be to stay quiet and hope she decides quickly. I wouldn't want to end up like one of those men in stores that look like they've lost their will to live.
All in all lots of work, but I still have a long drive ahead of me, and several days before our things even begin their journey across the states. Hopefully I will arrive in time.


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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates over 2 million people are treated each year for injuries caused by dangerous furniture (1). Injuries are caused by faulty bookcases, dressers, desks, chairs, bureaus, televisions and more.
Many pieces of furniture aren't inherently dangerous, but become so when combined with other factors. Examples include children hanging on bookcases or TVs, or frail individuals using chairs to steady themselves while walking.
Poor Construction
The old adage is true, "You get what you pay for." Next to one another, two pieces of furniture may look alike. That bookcase selling for $200 looks just like the one selling for $600. Why buy the expensive bookcase when the cheaper one looks the same?
Because poor construction can have serious consequences. The cheaper bookcase is made with particle board, while the more expensive one is made of solid wood. If heavily used over time, or made to bear significant weight, the cheaper bookcase will likely break, causing injury or even death.
Common injuries from dangerous furniture:
Tip overs
Children are most often injured by furniture, such as armoires, bookcases, and dressers, which topple over onto them. This tipping over can be caused by poor weight distribution, uneven floor surfaces, faulty design, a child hanging onto them, or a combination of these factors.
Lamps can be quite dangerous in the home. Each year thousands of people sustain second and third degree burns from defective lamps, hot light bulbs, and defective electrical wiring. Lamp bulbs should be the wattage recommended by the manufacturer.
Even the highest quality lamps can topple over when not placed safely. Lamps should be grounded whenever called for. Failure to do so can cause electric shock to anyone who touches an exposed piece of its wiring. Also, electrical lines running from the lamps must be hidden to avoid anyone tripping and injuring themselves.
Every day in the United States, people are poisoned by their furniture, or more specifically, the materials used in its construction.
Did you know the supple leather of a beautiful sofa may be poisoning you, little by little each day? Maybe you're experiencing chronic headaches, you've developed a rash, or your eyes are tearing for no apparent reason. If so, there's a chance your symptoms are being caused by subtle poisoning.
Leather is most commonly made from cowhide, which in its natural state doesn't contain dangerous chemicals. But by the time that leather sofa rolls off the truck into your home, it's gone through a manufacturing process of chemical tanning, coloring, and the addition of formaldehyde and fungicides to help preserve the leather.
Formaldehyde is a toxic carcinogen. Fungicides are chemical compounds used to kill fungi or inhibit fungal spores in the leather. That's some terrible stuff! And if your new furniture has any plastic on it, it's likely been treated with polyvinyl chloride, another toxic chemical compound.
Outdoor Furniture Injuries
During the spring and summer months, many of us enjoy barbecuing outdoors, entertaining guests, playing sports, and just lounging on our decks and patios. When summer ends we cover our outdoor furniture or put it away until spring.
Many of us use the same patio furniture for years, giving little thought to its age. The only time we think about replacing it is when it goes out of style, the fabric starts to tear, the metal corrodes, or the hinges give way.
Furniture left outside in the elements, even when covered, ages faster than if put away for the season. Hinges become rusted, fabric becomes weaker, and metal fatigues. Whether protected from the elements or left outside, dangerous furniture can be a serious liability to a homeowner.
Like indoor furniture, when it comes to outdoor furniture there are varying grades of quality. Some of the less expensive brands are made from thin aluminum and plastic fabric. Higher quality patio furniture is usually constructed with stronger steel and much stronger weather resistant fabric.
Common injuries from dangerous patio furniture include:
- Cuts and abrasions from sharp edges
- Infections from cuts on rusted metal pieces
- Deep wounds caused by a combination of collapsing furniture and ragged edges
- Broken bones or head trauma from falling off broken patio chairs
Who's responsible for your injuries?
Product Liability
Product liability claims are filed against a manufacturer or retailer of a defective product that causes injury. If you are injured due to dangerous furniture, your case will proceed as a product liability action.
If the bed frame you bought a few years ago on sale for $50 breaks, and your grandmother falls and hits her head, you probably don't have much of a case. The courts will look at the entire transaction and make a decision based on what a reasonable person should expect from a fifty dollar bed frame, which isn't much.
But if you paid $500 for the bed frame, and the manufacturer and retailer advertised, "Built to Last a Lifetime," then you may be able to recover for your grandmother's injuries. That's the legal way of saying you would have a good case against the manufacturer and retailer.
When it comes to dangerous furniture and other household products, it's important to know the legal distinction between "puffing" and "false advertising."
A furniture store may advertise their furniture as, "The most comfortable you've ever sat on," or "The best buy for the money." These statements are commonly referred to as puffery. They are not harmful and rarely enforceable.
Homeowner's Liability
Homeowners have a legal duty of care to make their homes and property safe for people invited onto the premises. This duty of care includes making sure the furniture inside and outside the home is safe from defects which could cause injury.
When, as a result of a broken piece of furniture, a non-family member becomes injured, the victim has a legitimate claim against the homeowner via his homeowner's insurance company.
Exception: Contributory and Comparative Negligence
An exception to homeowners liability and product liability may occur when the injured person acts negligently and contributes to his or her own injuries.
Example: Negligent neighbor
John invited his neighbor Alex over for a pool party. Alex was six feet tall and weighed two hundred pounds. He decided to stand on the seat of an old patio chair made of aluminum, with pieces of plastic stretched over the seating area.
As he stood up on the chair, all two hundred pounds of him crashed through the seat onto the ground. He broke his ankle in the fall.
Even though Alex clearly contributed to his own injury, he sued John for his medical bills and pain and suffering. The courts ruled against Alex, stating that in their opinion, a "reasonable and prudent" two hundred pound man should know standing on a thin plastic seat is dangerous. As a result, John was not held liable for Alex's injury.
Example: Ignoring the manufacturer's warning
Aidan purchased a new table lamp for his study. The manufacturer had placed a clearly visible sticker on the lamp warning against using any bulb higher than 40 watts. Aidan ignored the warning and screwed in a 100 watt bulb.
That evening, the intense heat generated by the bulb burned through the lamp shade, causing a fire. John was seriously burned. He sued the manufacturer and the retailer for negligence.
In this case, the court ruled against Aidan. In its opinion, the court stated a reasonable and prudent user would pay attention to the manufacturer's warning, which Aidan did not. His contribution to his own injuries freed the manufacturer and retailer from liability.
The Role of Attorneys
When injuries from dangerous furniture are serious, such as broken bones or head trauma, you will need the counsel of an experienced personal injury attorney.
Without an attorney, the manufacturer and retailer (and their insurance companies), will likely offer you much less than your case is worth. They know without an attorney you have little leverage. In those cases, insurance companies often have a "take it or leave it" attitude.
With an attorney, insurance companies snap to attention. They don't want to go through depositions, pretrial court hearings, and more. If liability is clear, your attorney should be able to get the insurance company to settle for a fair amount.
For less serious injuries, often referred to as "soft tissue" injuries, you can probably handle your own case. These include minor cuts and abrasions, 1st degree burns, sprained muscles and ligaments, etc.
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I don't believe in God and I have difficulty understanding faith, particularly the acceptance of solutions to seemingly intractable problems of human nature and mortality.
I don't propose answers or seek here, with little knowledge of theology, to criticise.
On the contrary, I envy the religious the reassurance they get from an ability to immerse in devotion and the commitment to renegotiation of faith and deity that religious folk have shown me.
The question I ask is this: is it irresponsible, insulting or sacrilegious to search for the sacred or the numinous through music without personal commitment to a given faith?
As a composer I seek authentic expression of confusing, conflicted experience and perception.
A search for commonality of experience and expression between devotees - something fundamental to us all regardless of faith.
Are not artistic expression of confused wonder at the commingled beauty and horror of life and the expression in devotional song of hope for transcendence, very similar responses to the question of mortality?
In seeking to explore some essence of devotion, I composed a digital "plunderphonic", convolving song from many faiths, which began with a Christian chant - Credo in Unum Deo - I Believe In One God.
I was attempting to explore both the beauty of the singers' expression of their faith and to find expression for my own fear of God, of faith, of eternalness, exterior omnipotence, of the incomprehensible plan of God or Gods who can have allowed the earthly condition of Man.
Is quotation of the words "Credo in Unum Deo" an act of theft, or disregard, or insult, without owning the statement?
Is this artistically irresponsible, like Seamus Heaney's famously explained fear in "Nero, Chekhov's Cognac and a Knocker" that singing without a moral right to sing is fundamentally to abandon the rules that govern socially engaged artistic expression?
"Credo" did not make conscious reference to other musical approaches.
It was not a composition that answered (at least I was not aware of doing it) other composers' work.
It was a spontaneous and unplanned improvisational collage which took around four days of complete absorption in the material to realise the quarter of an hour that it takes to hear.
There are things I would change now, but there it is - a record of a short exploration, like a diary in sound of encounters with strangers and my attempt to structure their own, often highly structured but now fragmented expressions of very specific devotion, into a picture of their words, voices, ideas perceived from outside their perception.
Like a photographic record of the people one met on a journey, this composition tries to order the images captured into an abstracted narrative of the mind through these places, dark as they seem to me, though which I know to be filled with light, the essence of existence, for the voices captured.


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We, my husband and I, had been talking about moving deeper into Kentucky, perhaps looking into buying a house and getting out of this small apartment and my boys out of this useless school system- we were going to go look this weekend. However, earlier last week my father, who is in a wheelchair to start with, severely injured himself and is now in the hospital and has been since Wednesday. From there he will go to in an in-patient rehab center for 7 to 14 days. He lives alone so who knows what will happen then. Around the same time, I, like a dumb ass, fell and twisted my ankle which is the worst timing possible. My father was difficult before and this only adds a new layer of complication to everything. In short, I am a tad stressed, overwhelmed and simply not inclined to involve myself in anything. I have no energy to do so. I'm sorry, I hope this will eventually resume some semblance of my normal life but who knows when that will happen.
As an aside, my site has gotten a lot of traffic and probably a lot of new followers due to mentions on forums, other's blogs and just because my blog is listed on someone's side bar. Just wanted to let you know that I do notice and I do appreciate them, thank you.-MK


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Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Bee's Blog!
That little Bee of mine has decided to start a blog. My dad mentioned it to me on father's day and I mentioned it to Bee. She got right on it. You can find her at her new blog, Little Bee. I'm sure there'll be a bunch of overlap from stuff here, but she will put her own spin on it.
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