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Sunday, October 23, 2011

God is GOOD!

So as y'all know from my last couple posts, I had a Craft Sale this yesterday morning at our local Farmer's Market to help raise money to bring Logan and Lilly home! It was a beautiful day (compared to the last 3 weeks which were cold, windy, and nasty!!), and I'd say we had a great turn out! What I thought would go quick didn't, but a lot of things went that I didn't think would.

Practice set up in the garage. SOO glad we did this!!

Me and my tent this morning, shortly before it started.

Sorry, you don't get to see the pic of his family!!! You shoulda come if you wanna know who they are! :) My friend Jaclyn also sent me some bows to sell for Logan, which was VERY generous of her, considering she is trying to fund her own adoption. If you can, please go help her out!!! THANK YOU SOO MUCH JACLYN!!!!

She also sent me tutu headbands, and tutus! Sorry the tutu thing is backwards in this pic.

And it's backwards in this one too! After awhile the sun came out and we took the cover off the tent and left the frame up. Not only for warmth, but for more exposure. And it worked! The sales seemed to pick up and we had more interest after that! Standing by the table is Dottie, who came to sit with me while my mom watched the little ones at my bro's football game. Thanks soo much Dottie!!!!

Happy Customer! :)

This time I FINALLY remembered to take picture of my table after I set it up at on the morning, and before I took it down!

Sorry, you still don't get to see who they are! :)
THANK YOU SOO MUCH to EVERYONE who came out!! And a BIG thank you to my amazing parents!!!! They have both been such as help with tents, my sign, tables, set up, and staying up late to get projects done! Couldn't have done it with out them!

So I'm sure you all want to know total's, eh? Logan is almost $40 closer to being home, and Lilly is almost $80 closer to finding a family!! God is GOOD! Oh soo good! And Logan and Lilly say THANK YOU!!

  1. Wow Sarah - That is AWESOME!!!!! Your tent and display is just PERFECT!!!!! You are so AMAZING!!!!! Love you so much for all you do!!!!!

  2. Great job Sarah! The tent looked fabulous. I'd like to get three pillowcases for Christmas presents! Will you email me and let me know what choices you've got for boys?

  3. Sarah, I'm glad it went well! Your things all look amazing! Wish I could go shopping at your stand! (I think once I get home I will have to!) And I am so looking forward to seeing Logan (and Lilly) home!

  4. Wow you do good work!!! I can only imagine how thankful these children and their families must be..... You never fail to amaze me!!

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Friday, 4 January 2013

New Year thoughts

The murky weather continues; flooded fields are a commonplace sight, the mornings seem darker than ever and my new solar panels are doing a great job of keeping the rain off the roof. And yet, there are signs of spring. In the garden, snowdrops are pushing up through the soil and this evening as dusk fell, birds were singing as they never do in the dark days of November and December. They know that the year has turned and the nights are slowly shortening.
So far this year I have been writing every day. On New Year's Eve, Dave worked out that if I want to get to 70,000 words by the end of the year, I need to write 164 words per day, which, lets face it, isn't much. So on January 1st I sat down and wrote 405 words in about 20 minutes. Then on the 2nd I managed 499 and last night around 399. Writing regularly has always been the key to getting through writer's block, procrastination and the feeling that it is too daunting and huge a task to ever be completed.

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Wednesday, 23 December 2009

Merry Christmas

wishing all of my fellow bloggers and Distant Stitchers a very merry christmas and a wonderful New Year with a big thank you to all who have left encouraging comments and may Santa bring you all you wish for! See you in the new Year.

Friday, 18 December 2009

Messing around with glop

Chapter 4 'relief surfaces with starch paste'. the aim was to make a range of patterns observed in Opus Anglicanum. i had never used this method before so i decided to make some flour and water paste, ending up with a few lumps and a burnt bottom! but quite pleased with the result. i mixed the paste with a mixture of Brusho powder paint and printing ink in green, purple and turquiose. #one above (i have worked out how to add text using photoshop!) was actually one of the last i did, hence the mixture of colours. after the first layer of combed/scraped glop, i let it dry and added another layer. after they were dry metallic effects were added using a combination of materials mainly in silver, green, blues and tarnished silver colours. it was amazing how thickly the glop was needed in order to give a raised effect when dry! the pieces are all on A5 paper. #one has Markel oil stick, metallic wax crayon and glitter applied.
#two i have used silver leaf splodges, metallic gel pens and Easter egg wrapper stuck to it.
#three markel oil sticks and gel pens.
#four has metallic wax crayons, trans foils and markel oil stick.
# seven uses markel oil stick, metallic wax crayon and crayola sequin paint which i had left over from my son's bedroom!
#eight i think i am addicted to the markel oil paints! oh and glitter
#nine again more of all the above.
#eleven colouring in stripes with metallic gel pens.
#twelve my art deco piece.
#fourteen my ultra sound piece! with added swirls of markel and wax crayons.
#fifteen more markel silver.i had great fun doing these, although somewhat messy!

Monday, 14 December 2009

Leaf graffiti and plastic bags

have you ever noticed the wonderful shapes left by leaves at this time of year? the pavement has to be just the right kind of surface for an impression to be made, just like the plastic bags i am using for my 3D lights! i spent quite a while sourcing a white plastic bag for my samples, cut into approximately .5cm wide strips, knitted and then melted! did i have enough for the whole project? of course not! several plastic bags later and not the right kind! the newer 'compostable and biodegradable' kind do not work as well as ones with i think more oil in them! i have finally sourced one from 'the works' and thanks to my son who wanted an A2 drawing pad it is large. never one to do things the easy way and after 7 hours of tv watching i now have a wonderful 'heap' of cut up continuous strip and repetative strain injury in my shoulder. will i have to go back to 'The works' again? probably, so you know what i will be doing over Christmas!

Friday, 4 December 2009

An interesting addition

i have just watched this clip from Ele Carpenter and her 'Open Source' exhibition. She explains very clearly a fantastic concept.

3d monster lights (samples)

i have not been idle with my 3D samples and at last i feel i am getting somewhere,or at least I am happy, i will see what Sian says! anyway to recap, the proposal is to make a series of small/life size 'cans' that can hold LED tea lights. i have been thinking along the lines of 3 or 5, no reason for the numbers although i think 5 would make a good line up.
initially i started by getting the lid shape i wanted; the ears will slot in along the top seam.
it took quite a long time to get the shape i was happy with, firstly working out with paper and then using a foam shape for stability.
the actual lid/head will i hope be made from various layers of plastic stitched together with a metallic thread to indicate lines taken by graffiti artists. the seam was sewn with a clear nylon thread, over sewn and then the seam flattened out. the ends will have 'tags' attached to them. above on the left side the ends have been dipped in silver sealing wax.
on the other side above i have dipped the ends in paper pulp.
for the mouth and eyes i have done some samples of free machining on soluble fabric. the mouth is about 3cm wide.
for the main body my plan was to impregnate cotton organdie with a paper pulp. the pulp was made using recycled paper. my initial samples were on white organdie which i wasn't happy with. so i decided to stencil the organdie first.
first sample above i was not happy with as the pulp was too thick.
next sample i was a bit happier with as the pulp was nearer to how i wanted it. however i was still not 100% happy and the pulp had a tendency to peel off the organdie.
i then started out on a tangent! which i am really pleased with. one of the reasons i like graffiti is the lace like quality of various tags so i started experimenting with knitted and melted plastic bags.
this has given me a perfect substrate for my paper pulp and although the holes are quite structured they are random enough.
my plan is to start with a complete substrate on the first light and gradually i will remove areas based on a stencilled tag. when i dipped the plastic in the pulp and turned it over i had placed it on a plastic surface which when i pulled it off the pulp pulled upwards from the knitting. this was originally the reverse but i love the way this gives a raised surface to the pulp. i tried colouring an area but felt that i liked the white surface which will have glitter in the pulp, like a wall surface ready for spraying.
finally going back to an earlier sample of a paint streak i have applied a similar 'streak' to the sample. it curves beautifully around a can. i intend to add the paint streak to each 'can' so when they stand together it appears as one streak! i am hoping i can go ahead and make them up, my husband would like the paper pulp out of the fridge by Christmas?!

Thursday, 26 November 2009

Oh what exciting title can i give this other than Chapter 2 continued and Chapter 3 ?

When i first got Module 2, i looked at my diary and planned how long each chapter should take and where i should be by Christmas. Christmas is coming and the guinea fowl are beckoning but i am certainly behind schedule! should be on shi-sha work by now but hope to catch up! bit of frivolity above is my answer to Sian's suggestion of working on a photograph it is great fun to do and i have more ideas!
any way back to the rest of chapter 2, using machine stitch to couch down various threads. above is a thread made from a frayed metallic fabric, twisted and made into a cord with a zig zag stitch then couched down with further zig zaging.
above a cord made from stranded threads and secured with threads taken across from the stitches on either side.
strips of fabric distressed and couched down in a similar way to the thread above.
i am very pleased with this one! firstly i machined over a pale blue wire, then couched it down with a closely worked zig-zag, pulling out loops randomly.
detail of the above.the loops can be manipulated into various shapes.
here i took a fine brass wire and worked it around various shapes and then 'loosely' couched them down with a straight stitch.
above sample worked by wrapping threads around a wire form and then securing them down with straight stitches. the wire form was then removed. it looks very 50's.
finally working again with a photograph. i was sitting in the park at a table that had been painted with leaves and butterflies etc. this one was where someone had picked off the paint from the leaf leaving the wood visible. i used a combination of cut strips of gold paper and gold tissue randomly torn after stitching. this might not be true couching but it was fun to do.
Chapter 3, traditional sample of underside couching on a double layer of linen. not easy to do!
above sample worked on even weave canvas stencilled with diamonds.
top strip worked with some ancient lurex knitting yarn i have had for years, next layer a fine machine embroidery thread, then fine lurex strip (not easy to handle) and the lower one cut up strips from my vacuum packed coffee packaging. it was difficult to pull this through to the other side!
above shows the reverse.

and now for my underside couching worked on the sewing machine. top sample is my first experiment using perle crochet cotton.
changing the stitch length to form a diamond. it was difficult to judge the distance between the rows.
again changing the stitch length.
above, changing stitch type from straight to zig zag.
i then tried metallic thread in the bobbin.
trying to do a chequer board pattern but ran out of thicker thread half way through!
randomly changing stitch length.

Monday, 16 November 2009

Opus Anglicanum, its been a mighty opus but hopefully its all stitched up!

Never one to miss an opportunity to make a book, and, after much deliberation on how to present my study on Opus Anglicanum i came up with this!
A concertina of various elements found on Opus textiles. When viewed close up it reminds me of theatre scenery!
I found the study very absorbing and also somewhat frustrating as a) the V&A's new Medieval galleries are not open yet, and it is always useful to see primary sources and b) a lot of publications have very inadequate photos. Web pages too left a lot to be desired. I remembered that in my past i had intimately known at least 2 pieces of Opus Anglicanum so there was much rummaging in the attic to find photos.
Its not easy to get everything in unless you are writing a thesis, so i hope this gives a detailed enough outline.
I decided to draw most of my images as this gives an understanding of the design elements and is somewhat reminiscent of the cartoon like designs of the period.
I firstly concentrated on the design features that enclosed images such as roundels and cruciform shapes.
I included designs inside the enclosures although they didn't necessarily go together originally so i hope this isn't misleading.

I have placed the shapes fairly chronologically, as are the architectural shapes at the end.

It was interesting to see how designs were worked from extant drawings and how often the designs would appear in more than one textile, also how design features were presented on the costume of the period.

I particularly liked areas of pattern worked with the same threads but using the stitches in different directions.
I did my samples of underside couching on a double layer of linen and found it quite tricky to get the tension correct. I also found that if the needle didn't go in the same hole in both directions then the loop was virtually impossible to pull through. How on earth they did it on velvet i have no idea and probably at speed! I have included a bibliography on the reverse side of the last 'page'. I will post photographs of the underside couching in Chapter 3. Finally back to untarnished glitter, one more sample of hand couching for Chapter 2.
I cut up lengths of 'Cello foil', crinkled them with heat and applied them to a photo of spray paint details.


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CountryBoy’s Struggle (2011)

(Writer / Performer)

One-man show playing over 40 characters that received 5* reviews at Edinburgh Fringe 2012 and toured to over 80 Rural & Studio venues, with an accompanying online digital animation promo video series.

Countryboy’s Struggle is a unique show which uses an exciting Hip Hop aesthetic to tell a very delicate, tender and honest story of one man’s search for a sense of belonging in a foreign environment.

Inspired by Maxwell Golden’s time spent growing up in the coastal community of Bude – its a story about living in a rural area and wanting to make urban music, then moving to the city and finding it’s not what you expect – especially when your heart and soul is on the beaches and with the community you grew up in.

CountryBoy’s Struggle integrates music, poetry, MCing, as well as physical comedy to reflect both rural and urban environments. This one-man show perfectly captures how it feels to grow up with a sense of isolation – a ‘fish out of water’ story – which is full of humanity, pathos and warm wit.

Directed by Baba Israel and produced by Contact Theatre in conjunction with Beaford Arts and Take Art. Received Arts Council / BBC funding for The Space in 2012.

Click here for full tour dates/locations (2011)

Countryboy's Struggle from AlbinoMosquito on Vimeo.

“abundant talent, integrity and wisdom” ***** 5 stars (Remote Goat)

“a vibrant, original piece, mixing physical theatre with beats and spoken-word bombastics. The best of Golden’s rapped monologues approach pure poetry” (The Telegraph)

“Maxwell Golden’s mesmeric and unforgettable performance make this a must-see show” (Crysse Blog)

“Maxwell Golden delivers a searing beat monologue to music … An excellent piece that does a lot with a little.” **** (British Theatre Guide)

The atmosphere was electric and his comedic timing and off the cuff rapping had me captivated (Young Promoters)

“fresh and creative” (Wiltshire Times)

READ: “fast, funny and honest”- Interview with Maxwell Golden (A Younger Theatre)


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Sunday, January 30, 2011

Vintage Natalie Portman: Straight A !

Including at the age of 14, Natalie was breathtaking, humble, intelligent, sweet, funny (many times without realizing it :D), totally cute and very witty! Okay, that were a lot of compliments :D How cool is it, by the way, that she was reading 'On the Road' :D I don't know why, but I like her voice so much, I could listen to her during hours without realizing :)And Alec Baldwin was very charming as well, may I say! I really loved him and Kim Basinger together, such a shame that it had to end like that. And poor Ireland, I mean, she's already got enough traumas because of her name!

What can I say, i just HEART♥ Natalie Portman, I've always have and I'll always will! And yes, she has some amazing teeth :D

Glam Couples

I was inspired by this article by to make my own list of the most stylish couples, in realy life or in fiction.

9. Daisy and Benjamin in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button:

8. Allie and Noah from the Notebook:

7. The Rock 'n Roll version of Sandy Olsson and Danny Zuko:

6. Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson:

5. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen (couple as in twins, obvi :D):

4. Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson:

3. Summer Finn and Tom Hansen from (500) Days of Summer:

2. Seth and Anna from the OC (I know this isn't the best picture, but they're coordinated clothes were to die for!):

1. Carrie and Mr Big:

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Seven things you may not know about Jackson Rathbone

O Jackson, you're perfect! Please be my BF. ^_^

Cutie Violet

I love Violet Affleck, she's the cutest ever! And I always like seeing the sweet moments captured between her and her mom. I think that Ben and Jennifer are the sweetest parents ever :)

P.S. How cute was Violet's and Jennifer's dress up♥

SOURCE: Popsugar

Friday, January 28, 2011

Yo Gabba Gabba

Harlow and Sparrow have the coolest parents ever!

SOURCE: Popsugar

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Breathe me: Katherine Tokarz

'Breathe me' from Sia has to be one of my favorite songs ever. The first time I heard it, was on The Hills, when Heidi was leaving Lauren to leave with Spencer. Talking about the worst decision ever! To me, this song expresses so much emotion. Everytime I hear it, I get goosebumps. I think this modern dance piece from Katherine Tokarz translates these strong emotions perfectly into dance. I'm so happy that SYTYCD has made me rediscover the beauty of dance, one of my old passions.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

From Prada to Nada

A feel good movie about spoiled brats, and that with a Spanish vibe? Yes please!

Monday, January 24, 2011

It's on again!

Alexa has landed a new show!

"On Thrift America, scheduled to be broadcast on PBS next summer ... Chung will comb the country's consignment shops, garage sales and flea markets for old clothing and other potential treasures to use in creative endeavors. A few of the places [she will] visit include Detroit, Nashville, and Brooklyn (and, on a less populist note, fashion capitals like Paris and London). Think of it as Antiques Roadshow meets the foodie romp Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations."

Amen to that! So excited for this project, maybe we'll finally discover the secret of her totally awesome wardrobe!

Here's a little preview:

P.S. That guy on the bench is HILARIOUS :D
Anywaaays, let us all 'eat' red wine now! Cheerio!

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Victoria's Secret

Thought this was kinda cute. My favs are Adriana and Alessandra! God, I love those angels! You go girls :)

Sunday, January 23, 2011

This is the reason why I stopped watching Bones. (I'm still going to buy the DVD's though).

No, the reason is not melted bones. But Hannah. And more specifically Hannah meeting Parker. Why, HH, why? :( I really hope this 'Hannah situation' will be fixed at the end of the season, so I can watch my second favorite show again. Second, because my favorite show is ER. Obviously.

Red Riding Hood

What can I say, I'm always in for some werewolves :)
That, and the fact I always love Catherine Hardwicke's cinematography, makes me excited for this movie :)

Saturday, January 22, 2011

This clip makes we want to watch Bones again, because it reminds me how funny Bones (the series, and not the anthropologist) is:

- Bones her awkwardness is just da bomb♥!
- I love it when she speaks other languages. She has quite a good German pronunciation. Way beter than her Spanish 'attempt' in the first season :D
- Bones-Booth interaction is the best. Eat that, Hannah!

How great is that?

I'm so craving chocolate right now! The Belgian kind it is. And I'm stuck in Spain. Great.

Friday, January 21, 2011

I'm back :)

I'm so sorry for being m.i.a. all the time, but I'm back babies :)
This is what I've been up to during my blog absence:

Taking pictures of my baby love♥

Eating way too much (including the best gourmet ever!)

Overacting while being photographed

Going on numerous shopping sprees (including in Antwerp) with mommy dearest :)

Coat: Skunkfunk // Bag: Esprit // Glasses: Ray-Ban


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Drama Resume

These are the dramas I watched in full. Compiled since sometime in mid-2010 (because I've got nothing else better to do and because I suddenly wanna keep track of the hours I spend on dramas). I've dropped countless others mid-way...and might have forgotten a few... :P

HK- HongKong
C- China
K- Korea
TW -Taiwan
J -Japan
US-United States
UK-United Kingdom
  • When a snail falls in love (C)
  • Legend of Chusen (C)
  • Love 020 (C)
  • Moonlight drawn by clouds (K)
  • A girl and three sweethearts (J)
  • Koinaka (J)
  • Koe koi (J)
  • Task force 38 (K)
  • Signal (k)
  • Cheese in the trap (k) *Ended at episode 12 for me*
  • Descendants of the sun(K)
  • 請與廢柴的我談戀愛(拜託請愛我) Dame na Watashi ni koishite kudasai(J)
  • Reply 1988 (K)
  • Let's eat (K)
  • Sassy go go go (K)
  • Splash splash Love (K)
  • Nirvana in Fire  琅琊榜 (C)
  • The disguiser 伪装者 (C)
  • Reply 1997 (K)
  • Bottom of the 9th with 2 outs (K)
  • Twenty again (K)
  • Scholar who walks the night (K)
  • Naughty Princess 调皮王妃 (C)
  • Monster Killer 無心法師 (C)
  • The whirlwind girl 旋风少女 (C)
  • The journey of flower 花千骨 (C)
  • Angry Mom (K)
  • I Remember You/Hello Monster (K)
  • Nine (K)
  • Ex-girlfriends Club (K)
  • Liar Games (K)
  • God's gift -14 days (K)
  • My sunshine (C)
  • Kill Me Heal Me (K)
  • Healer (K)
  • Bad Guys (K)
  • Story of a Man /The Slingshot (K)
  • Legend of the ancient sword (C)
  • Liar Games Season 1, 2 & Final (J)
  • Fated to love you (K)
  • Joseon Gunman (K)
  • Litte Dorrit (UK)
  • Marriage not dating (K)
  • In a good way (T)
  • Empresses in the palace (C)
  • Boss and Me (C)
  • Border (J)
  • My Love from another Star (K)
  • Perfect couple (C)
  • Bride of the Century (K)
  • Emergency Romance (K)
  • I Need Romance 3 (K)
  • Heirs (K)
  • Unemployed Romance (K)
  • Ugly Alert (K)
  • The Master's Sun (K)
  • Two weeks (K)
  • I hear your voice (K)
  • You're the best, Lee Soon-Shin (K)
  • TEN 2 (K)
  • H2 (J)
  • Monstar (K)
  • Shark (K)
  • White Christmas (K)
  • CSI Las Vegas Season 13 (US)
  • Mandate of Heaven (K)
  • Legend of Lu Zhen 陆贞传奇 (C)
  • Itoshi kimi e (J)
  • Advertising Genius Lee Tae Baek (K)
  • School 2013 (K)
  • I live in CheongDamDong (K)
  • Vampire Prosecutor 2 (K)
  • Nice Guy (K)
  • Faith (K)
  • Arang and the Magistrate (K)
  • Rich Man Poor Woman (J)
  • House Season 8 (US)
  • TEN (K)
  • Ghost (K)
  • I Love Lee Tae-ri (K)
  • JIN season 1 (J)
  • Tian Wai Fei Xian 天外飞仙 / Fairy from Wonderland / The Little Fairy / Seven of the Sky 2006 (C)
  • Fondant Garden (TW)
  • Queen In-hyun's Man (K)
  • Legend of Condor Heroes 2008  射雕英雄传 (C)
  • Sealed with a kiss (C)
  • Pillars of the Earth (US)
  • The moon that embrace the sun (K)
  • Wild Romance (K)
  • What’s Up (K)
  • Masked vigilantes/ Strange Hero Yi Zhi Mei 怪侠一枝梅 (C)
  • Brain (K)
  • Segi no mikata (J)
  • Vampire prosecutor (K)
  • My daughter (C)
  • Waking Up Love (C)
  • Scent of a woman (K)
  • The princess’ man (K)
  • Zenkai Girl (Jap)
  • Boss season 2 (Jap)
  • Bu Bu Jing Xin (C)
  • The Other Truth (HK)
  • Baker King Kim Tak Gu (K)
  • 租个女友回家过年 / Rent a Girlfriend Home for New Year (China)
  • Glee season 2 (US)
  • Ghetto justice (HK)
  • 古今大战秦俑情Fight and Love with a Terracotta Warrior (China)
  • Diao man gong zhu @ mischievious/bratty princess (China)
  • HuanZhugege1(Taiw –rewatch)
  • House season 7 (US)
  • Queen SeonDeok (K)
  • Best Love/Greatest Love (K)
  • Baby-faced beauty (K)
  • Can you hear my heart (K)
  • 49 Days (K)
  • Buzzer beat (Jap)
  • Yankee-kun to megane-san (Jap)
  • No Regrets (HK)
  • Nodame Cantabile Finale 1 and 2 (Jap)
  • Boss (Jap)
  • Nagareboshi (Jap)
  • Kiina (Jap)
  • Guilty Akuma to KeiyakushitaOnna (Jap)
  • Secret Garden (k)
  • Iris (k)
  • Personal taste (K)
  • Every Move You Make讀心神 (HK)
  • Tamra, the Island (K)
  • Sungkyunkwan Scandal (k)
  • My name is kimsam soon (2nd time-K)
  • Hotaru no Hikari season 2 (J)
  • City hall (K)
  • Pasta (K)
  • Oh my lady (K)
  • Cinderella’s sister (K)
  • Prosecutor Princess (K)
  • You’re beautiful (K)
  • Black and White (TW)
  • Mysteries of Love談情說案 (HK)
  •  Ghost Writer 蒲松齡 (HK)
  •  Don Juan DeMercado情人眼裏高一D (HK)
  • A Fistful of Stances 鐵馬尋 (HK)

Dramas prior to the list above (to be added upon whenever I can remember):

  • Iljimae (K)
  • Mixed-Up Investigative Agency (K)
  • Painter of the Wind (K)
  • The Story of Hyang-dan (K)
  • Three dads,One mum (K)
  • Wonderful life (K)
  • All about Eve (K)

  1. Hey after going through your drama resume, I noticed that you don't watch Thai dramas. If you are up for it, I highly recommend 'Game Rai Game Ruk'. It will melt your heart away. Enjoy!

    1. My harddisk is full of dramas I wanted to watch but TQ for the recommendation, I might consider trying it when I have the time.

      p/s: I've only ever watched Thai ghost movies e.g Shutter

  2. NP...keep up the fantastic recaps of QIM!

  3. thanks for your QIHM recaps... i really love it...

  4. "Pillars of the Earth," is actually a Canadian miniseries.

    1. LOL. hmm...thanks for the tip off. I didn't check and just assumed.

  5. how come no eng sublitle for china drama

    1. Well because cdramas don't receive as much love from English speaking viewers I guess. But the very popular ones do get subbed sometimes.


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• I love Berlin (& I’m not talking Weimar Republic)

    Thank you Enmore Theatre for one of the wildest shows it has been my pleasure to be involved with.

    Even before the show, everyone was singing along with every song on the pre show tape.

    My job was to come on and name the artists (although Stacey Q was unwell tonight and unable to play Sydney, fans should drop her a line and wish her a speedy recovery) and introduce and back announce them. The Sydney audience made it a pleasure.

    The crowd tonight hung on every song of every performer onstage, and when I genuinely thanked them for “actually leaving the house to experience music” they were ready for a huge night.

    I popped into the foyer and out the front of the Enmore Theatre with my camera crew (the Skeptic Zone podcast host Richard Saunders) to record some of the punters having a good time for this website and to show the world that shamelessness is no shame.

    I especially enjoy the range of reactions Berlin get to their set. Terri Nunn wandering among the crowd singing “Take My Breath Away” is a hi-light of the show. From a performers perspective, seeing 2000 people with their backs to the stage, watching her dance with an unexpecting couple at the very back of the venue is surreal.

    After the show Saturday night, Terri Nunn, David Schulz & Chris Olivas asked to have their photo taken with ME.

    I was honoured to ham it up with them. I see my job as making their job as performers easier. I’m hope that happened tonight.

    As I said “if the Weimar Republic had been anything like (the band we just saw) Berlin, the world would be a better place.”

    Roll on to Canberra……

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Join me and my wonderful Electra Townie bike on my continuing journey to inner peace and both inner and outer fitness.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Reflections on a Gray Day

Well, the glow of homecoming is gone, the sun is gone, the warmth is gone, but the jet lag persists, made worse by the swift deterioration of my respiratory system in the dry New England air.  Under these circumstances, I find my joie de vivre to be somewhat elusive.  With the need to focus on Passover preparations increasing by the hour (our two large seders are happening next Monday and Tuesday), it's becoming increasingly difficult for me to stay grounded and calm.

So, what do I do?  Do I sleep by day and work by night?  Do I sleep by day and sleep by night?  Do I try to coax (urge/force) my body into sleeping and being hungry in Eastern Daylight time or continue to let the change evolve naturally, on the assumption that it will, eventually, happen?  Do I freak out?  Do I close my eyes and pretend I'm somewhere else?  If I do that, will it work?

Today I have no answers, no insights.  If any of you reading this have any advice or words of encouragement, I'd love to hear them.

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A team consisting G0VJG, G4FAL, M0TGV, GM0WED & Tony G4LDL, (a member of the Strumble Head Group) are currently active from the Tuli Block, Botswana as A25UK until the 18th April.

They are QRV on 160-10m, CW/SSB/RTTY using beams, verticals and 4SQ. Click here or the Logo to visit their website. You can also follow them on Twitter @A25UK

Logs uploaded daily to Club Log. QSL via M0OXO OQRS or Direct Post Mail.

Please DO NOT send your Qsl Cards via the Bureau - They are NOT required

Easter Activity

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Chris Colclough

Once again the MC0SHL call will be on the air from the club HQ. Chris (G1VDP) and Charles (M0OXO) are going down to visit Rob and Jane for a few days commencing Thursday 24th March.

They will be having some fun on the radio probably concentrating on 12 and 17m if the bands are open. Chris may also have a forray in to the CQWPX contest which is also on over the same weekend.

Look out for the guys on Facebook and Twitter for updates.

QSL's via the usual route, Tim (M0URX) and please use the OQRS system for all requests including bureau - we don't need your card and it is far quicker.

Activity this Weekend

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Chris Colclough

Listen out for some of the guys on the air from the farm this coming weekend - 12th to 15th February.

Ant (MW0JZE), Charles (M0OXO), and Rob (MW0RLJ) will be testing a new antenna of Ant's so could be active on all modes, and Charles may just be on in the CQ WPX RTTY contest at some point. Give them a call and say hello.

QSL's via the usual route, Tim (M0URX) and please use the OQRS system for all requests including bureau - we don't need your card and it is far quicker.

S79C AF-119 - Video released

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Chris Colclough

Written by Charles (M0OXO).

S79C VIDEORon PA3EWP has just released this video of the recent trip to Coetivy Island, Seychelles IOTA AF-119.

The video gives a great overview of the whole operation to this new IOTA and rare Island off the Coast of the Seytchelles.

Please click here or the image to view the Video

TX3X Plaque of Appreciation

Chris Colclough
Chris Colclough

Well done to our QSL manager Tim - M0URX - on receiving a plaque of recognition from the TX3X team. Below is a pic and in his own words a thank you note to them.

TX3X PlaqueThank you to K5GS and the TX3X Chesterfield Island DXpedition team for the plaque received today!

"In Appreciation of Support to TX3X"

Well, it was a pleasure to assist you guys. Always here if you need! Thank you

New Contest Part 2

Chris Colclough
Chris Colclough

Don't forget folks this weekend sees the second of the new UK/EI DX Contest with the CW event. Full rules can be found at the UK/EI DX Clubs website, or scroll down the page for the details in the first blog.

Good luck if you are entering and have fun.

Seasons Greetings 2015

Chris Colclough
Chris Colclough

As the 2015 year end draws ever closer, we like to wish all our friends around the world seasons greetings in their home language, and we do appologise if we miss your home language off the list, if you email Chris, G1VDP, he will add it for next year.

Lets hope that 2016 brings everyone good conditions on the radio and we hope to work you on one of our trips.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd dda

Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo

Joyeux Noel et Bonne Annèe
Feliz Navidad y Feliz Año Nuevo
Vasel Koleda
Froehliche Weihnachten undein gluckliches Nues Jahr
Kala Christougenna Ki eftihismenos o Kenourgios Chronos
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Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia
Cestitamo Bozia
Boas Fiestas e um feliz Ano Novo
Nollaig Shona Dhuit
From all at the Strumble Head DX and Contest Group.May we meet on the air sometime in 2016.
We may be on the air sometime over the holiday period from the farm to celebrate the new year.
We are also in the planning stages of our activities for 2016 and will keep you all up to date on here and our Facebook page.

Full Results of The First UK/EI DX SSB Contest No Available

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Chris Colclough

Steve (GW4BLE) announced this week that the full results and list of prize winners are have now been published and are on the UKEICC website, available here.

Well done to all who took part and congratulations to all prize and certificate winners. Lets hope for a good turn out of entrants in the CW eveny in January.

Nice Article

Chris Colclough
Chris Colclough

imageAnother interesting piece of reading has been sent our way.

This article about dxpeditioning by some famous names was sent to us via one of the forums that a number of the boys subscribe to. Well worth a look and read. In fact Atlas Obscura is a nice site for info from a different angle on our small planet.

Amateur Radio - A 21st Century Hobby

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Chris Colclough

A new video has been brought to our attention about Amateur Radio in the 21st century. Made for the RSGB with the guys who make TX Factor it gives an insight into what Amateur Radio is about, it also features one of our antenna gurus antennas in one of the scenes that is used by the pupils of Schilcotes School in Yorkshire - Charles (M0OXO) has close ties with the school through one of his friends who work there.

to view the video in full visit the following website https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x6x_6mDVlQ. We think it is a good way to get young people into the hobby.

New Contest

Chris Colclough
Chris Colclough

At last a contest where stations from the UK are wanted and count for multipliers. This should make for some interesting pileups for even the smallest station as the contest gets going.

The United Kingom and Ireland Contest Club (UKEICC) are starting a new contest this year where UK stations will count as multipliers - full rules here. The contest will be over 2 weekends, the SSB leg in December and CW in January (5th/6th December 12:00z to 12:00z and 23/24 Jan 12:00z to 12:00z) so plenty of time to get some practice in.

For the first couple of years the rules will allow stations from around the world to work each other, and every first contact with a DXCC on each band counting as a multiplier. But to really boost the score stations from outside the UK/EI will need to work each district code on each band for extra multipliers.

"What are the district codes?" I hear you ask. These are based on the first 2 letters of the stations postcode, for example mine would be CV, or as in the case of Sheffield (where there is only 1 letter) add the last letter of the city name SD. EI stations will use the abreviation for their county. A full list of the codes, along with a full list of the rules can be found on the UKEICC Contest page.

We also would like to announce that Ant, MW0JZE, is sponsoring some of the trophies available so get on the air and win a nice certificate for the shack wall and a trophy to stand on the shelf above the radio.

And We Have Another Winner

Chris Colclough
Chris Colclough

Not only do we win our categories in CQWW and other contests, but we also win in the ARRL 10M contest. Ant 10m cert

Ant, MW0JZE, loves 10m and had a "good go" in the ARRL 10m Contest in 2014 using his Hexbeam built by himself. This past week the postman delivered the attached certificate showing him as being the number 1 station in Wales - and there were a couple of others who entered this one too.

Well done Ant, and I believe he will be "having a bash" in this years event on the weekend of 12th/13th December so give him a call - you never know he may be that elusive Wales multiplier you need.

New Lifeboat Station for St Davids Lifeboat.

Chris Colclough
Chris Colclough

auction adWe thought we just had to share this news and information as this is where we sail from to Ramsey Island (EU-124), and if ever there was an emergency the guys who would have to rescue us.

So we feel that this is a cause worth following and raising funds for. If any of you would like to donate to this cause then please contact Thousand Islands Expeditions and mention where you saw the info, any amount helps from pennies through to pounds.

Or if you are in the area and can get to the auction then go along and help raise the funds to equip the lifeboat station and support these volunteers.

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MX0LDG Lundy Island EU-120 2015

Chris Colclough
Chris Colclough

Another activation by one of our members and friends. Our antenna guru is off on his travels to Lundy Island - again this is taken from Tim's website. And please USE OQRS FOR BUREAU CARDS.

MX0LDG Lundy Island EU-120 2015

The Lundy DX Group will be active again from Lundy Island IOTA EU-120 from the 6th to the 13th October 2015 QRV as MX0LDG.
This year's team will be M5JON John, M0ILT Pete, MW0JZE Anthony & G3JKL John. We hope to be QRV around 1400 UTC on the 6th .

K800 LundyMX0OLDG will be on 10m to 40m SSB & RTTY . Due to the electricity being turned off at midnight until 6am we will not be operating between these times.

We will endeavour to run 4 stations for the period of the activation.

2 Kenwood TS-590's
1 Kenwood TS-570
1 Yaesu FT-450
Antennas 3 - G3TXQ Light Weight D-Hexpedtion Hexbeams Supplied by Ant MW0JZE 3 - G3TXQ Light Weight D-Hexpedtion Hexbeams Supplied by Ant MW0JZE
1 Steppir Vetical

We will be operating from Stony Croft Cottage the location of our 2012 activation which is valid for:

IOTA: EU-120 , Grid Locator: IO71pe, WAB: SS14, Lighthouse Old Devon light ARLHS: ENG 073.

Logs will be uploaded to ClubLog daily if we have a good internet connection if not on our return.
Many Thanks & 73’s  The MX0LDG Team look forward to working you from Lundy Island.

QSL Via Tim M0URX - OQRS System http://www.m0urx.com/oqrs/
QSL cards for this DXpedition are printed and will be posted out as soon as I have the logs.

Please note that MX0LDG is NOT affiliated to the RSGB. So bureau ONLY Via OQRS. No incoming cards will be collected.


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CL Police Identify Jewelry Store Robber

A press release from the Crystal Lake Police Department:

Suspect Charged in Robbery Investigation

On Saturday, October 21, 2017, at approximately 3:05 p.m., Crystal Lake Police were dispatched to Dalzell Jewelers, located at 41 N. Williams Street, for a reported robbery that had just occurred.

Upon arrival, officers learned one male suspect entered the store and requested to view high end watches and diamond jewelry.

As the employee placed two trays containing various diamond jewelry on the glass display case, the suspect grabbed both trays and fled the scene on foot.

Cordall Robinson

The suspect was pursued by the employee who attempted to stop the suspect.

The suspect struck the employee with his hand during the employee’s attempt to stop him.

The suspect continued on foot before entering an occupied vehicle staged nearby.

The suspect and driver fled with approximately $35,000 in jewelry.

The employee sustained a minor injury that did not require medical attention.

Evidence technicians processed the scene while Crystal Lake detectives began their investigation.

As a result of their efforts, spanning three weeks, a suspect was developed.

The case was reviewed with the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office who approved the below charges.

On November 9, 2017, an arrest warrant was subsequently obtained for:

Cordall A. Robinson* (19) of 4019 22nd Avenue, Cedar Rapids, IA

Retail Theft, 720 ILCS 5/16-25(a)(1), Class 3 Felony

Aggravated Battery Public Way, 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05(c), Class 3 Felony

Bond is set at $20,000.

The US Marshall’s Service and authorities in Iowa have been notified regarding the warrant obtained.

Our investigation continues as we attempt to identify the driver of vehicle.

We encourage anyone who may have information relating to this investigation to contact the Crystal Lake Police Department at 815-356-3620 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-762-STOP (7867).

Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to the arrest of any individual.

In addition, anyone with a cell phone can send an anonymous tip to the Crystal Lake Police Department by texting the word CLPDTIP along with the tip information to 847411 (tip411). Normal text messaging rates do apply.

*All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless found guilty in a court of law

CL Police Identify Jewelry Store Robber — 26 Comments

  1. Great job CLPD, thank you.

    Iowans just don’t happen to roll into some random town to jack a jewelry store, wonder if baby mamma lives nearby?

  2. I want to make a couple of observations regarding Cal’s posts, and the lined up bigots/racists that can’t resit falling for his bait.

    Cal clearly loves to throw an inordinate number of crime reports about brown or black people as compared to the rest of us.

    I do read other publications, and there are plenty of us white folk allegedly breaking the law and getting arrested.

    Cal misses most of those reports.

    He loves to pitch the bigots/racist their raw meat.

    Like clock work his little racists and bigots jump in to opine the infiltration.

    Cal is the one of the worst a-holes in Illinois.

    I would add Joey one and done walsh as probably the smallest in Illinois.

    Two of the most un American pretenders one could imagine.

  3. I’ve noticed that too and I wish I hadn’t.

    I fear it’s just a symptom of the sickness in the current Republican party.

  4. Joke, wasn’t it the Dems that had and wanted to keep the slaves.

    I just want to keep Hillary’s “super predators” in Chiraq where they learned their skills.

    Let “sanctuary” Rahm protect his people from ICE and the popo.

    Tom, did you use your mouth to compare all those in Illinois.

  5. Tom and Joek are complete morons. No use explaining anything to them.

  6. Tom and Joek, it’s not racism…it’s being tired of the same kind of perps doing the crimes.

    Did an armed robbery happen around here before last year like the one at Dalzell’s?

    How about the murder on Marion Pkwy?

    So, we concerned citizens just stand around like sheep while our towns go to hell?

    The demographics are changing, and it’s not bringing in upstanding citizens!!!

  7. Right on cue, Cal.

    Nice work.

    Still waiting for a few others, but they will be along soon.

  8. The sunshine blog; the pride of McHenry county, and the last standing fortress of libertarian, family values, God fearing, gun clinging, freedom loving, immigrant trashing, fiscally responsible, compassionate conservatism. It is no coincidence we are known around the cyberspace as the intolerance sanctuary. And with regards to our paparazzi, freeloader, sunshine blogger, we stand with him. Those cat stories, Jack d. Franks hit posts, and christian messages of the day, make it all worth it…tic, tock, tic, tock, tic, tock…

  9. Re: “*All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless found guilty in a court of law”

    Unless you are a Republican running for office – establishment politicians will throw you to the ‘wolves’.

    However, a statue will be erected for the former mayor Berry.

  10. Angel needs to post some links to Dreamers just Dreaming. TIck TOck Tick tock.

    We need to offset the negativity and gall for the criminals amoungst the illegals especially when news outlets dare to publish stories on crime.

    Remember in Angels leftist world we only need a couple more years until the $100k pension with visions of sugar plums and gumdrops to keep us ignorant.

  11. TOm and CV see a story of Crime and assume racism.

    Sad, they ignor the story on Priester of course.

    The lens of Leftists is victim hood and racism.

    Overplayed cards from an emotionally retarded political and world view.

    Meanwhile they ask for us to welcome all while locking their castle doors at night.

  12. I thought I saw 3 or 4 robbery arrests last week, ALL WHITE suspects, it only captures our eyes when its a person of color.

  13. Cordall should just use “I’m a democrat” defense.

    He grew up feeling he was entitled to things he never worked for.

    He just took things to a new level of depredation, and why not, so many coddled him and encouraged him; can he really be blamed once we’ve dispensed with personal responsibility?

    And, don’t forget, he’s a Jack Franks supplicant and voter.

  14. Looks like goofball bleeding heart liberals see racism where none exists.

    The media, whether the suburban paper in McHenry County or the other one covering suburbs around Chicago, merely reports the facts which include pictures of the suspects.

    Just exactly what do the liberals want?

    Don’t report the crime stories and/or don’t include pictures of the perps?

    You can always identify a goofball liberal when they have no substance or rationale in their argument and then they pull out the race card.

  15. Maybe jewelry stores need to somehow vet possible customers.

    Perhaps show a valid ID before being let in.

    A jewelry store in Arlington Heights has a locked front door (back door also presumably).

  16. When the Crystal Lake Police, the Sheriff’s Department and the State’s Attorney send press releases about crime, I publish them.

    If other police departments send releases, I would do the same. I do ask for photos.

  17. The store owner should have a 12ga. behind the counter, no video cameras, and a drop weapon. Owner’s story vs. dead thug’s.

    One less thug to house and feed in prison.

    When the hurricanes hit these ass wipes were looting stores. Were they stealing needed food and water-NOPE.

    They were stealing Nike shoes from the shoe store.

  18. FedUp? I can see why that could be considered racial by the morons above. The only problem for them in trying to call you out on this would be that NO OTHER RACE on the face of the earth steals Nike shoes! I love how they think with their petty brainwashed noggins. Social justice warriors are ALL complete idiots. Go march in a parade and stop harassing Cal.

  19. Our paparazzi freeloader sunshine blogger is presumed an irresponsible bitter irrelevant old man until and unless proven otherwise in a court of common sense…tic, tock, tic, tock, tic, tock…

  20. And Angel is a douchebag.

    Liberal teachers are the freeloaders.

    They are over paid , under worked (9 months), teach climate change / Al Gore bullshit, pensions are too big, raise our property taxes too much and too often, teach bilingual classes for the border crossers who don’t pay taxes.

    Stick your tic tock clock up your ass.

  21. Fedup is our current board leader in Cal’s raw meat challenge.

    Cal is a bait and hide free loading hypocrite.

    Cal says. “I just follow and report…..”

    Sad loser, for sure.

    Love your “retired House” plates.

    Your’s should say Retired Outhouse” .

  22. Cal, I guess printing factual press releases from the police is racist.

    Damn racist facts.

    Tom, switch to PMSNBC or CNN , that won’t have any facts.

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Rich color in the Bahamas

I find myself a bit of a confused state this evening. The chosen career path I have enjoyed for the better part of the last 25 years indeed has its spikes of energy, emotion, and focus. I must admit, I have never been much of a nine to fiver…..just the sheer thought of that scares me to pieces! Instead, my schedule takes that path of chaos. I used to blame that on the business itself, but to be brutally honest, I guess I created that for myself. So after lighting an insanely successful weeklong destination wedding in the Bahamas, I am somewhat cursed with the mixed emotions that follow such a rush of focused energy and adrenaline on a project. Exhaustion, exuberance, relief, anxiety, confusion, fear, laziness, sadness, happiness, and of course an incredible feeling of accomplishment. I know, strange isn’t it?

More to follow soon from the trip as it seems like a blur at this point.

One thing is crystal clear though. Take a fantastic crew, and mix it with a beautiful location, an incredible event designer, a tent company crew lead that goes the extra mile, a wonderful wedding planner, a happy client, a few golf carts, and a wickedly cool after hours party on a lit lagoon that rivaled the best clubs in Ibiza or Mykinos, and you have lived my life last week. Thanks to all who lived the moments with me!

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Sunday, March 23, 2008

San Miguel, Muy Bueno

Above is the beginning of the painting I started on the downtown rooftop of one of the women in Ros' painting group. There were some beautiful vistas visible from that spot, however, I chose to paint the other rooftops that created some fun patterns. To the right is the start of a painting from the top of the intersection of Garita and Real a Queretaro with views of two of the many domes of San Miguel de Allende. There are some issues with this painting at this time which I plan to work out, but it was quite a challenge. Being Holy Week, which I learned is the busiest time of year for this special city, the traffic on the road in front of me was relentless with busses passing by every minute or so along with all kinds of cars. The noise levels were deafening, and the funny thing is, I thought I found a nice, protected area to paint with a great view!

To the left is the beginning of a painting near the mercado. There was alot of activity which has not been noted yet, I think I will add some figures and refine the buildings so they make more sense. This is the product of a morning's worth of work with lots of wind and traffic but again, a wonderful place to be. I hope I get to go back some day.

One of the altars on the street during Holy Week. There were altars all over the place.
Taking some time out in Guanajuato....

Mary Sheehan Winn said...

Paula, they are all beautiful.
Well designed. Great color.
I want to go there with you sometime.

Paula Villanova said...

Thanks Mary! I KNOW that you would create some knockout paintings there! Mine are unfinished, but I thought I would post anyway and post them again upon completion...I just hope that's really soon!

Kelley Carey MacDonald said...

Paula, they look great! Thank you for posting. I miss my camera so much!

Mary Sheehan Winn said...

Paula, thanks for visiting my blog. I just love opening my email and seeing that I have visitors.
What are you up to?

Hi Paula,
Your work is amazing! The colors, scenes... and specially your positive attitude. Your blog is a healing for the spirit!
Luciano Figueiredo

Paula Villanova said...

Thanks Mary, Kelley, and welcome Luciano! I'm glad you are all visiting my blog and sharing your thoughts; your comments mean alot. I just hope to be posting the updated stuff before long. Kelley, I hope your camera turns up soon!

Mary Sheehan Winn said...

Thanks for you comment on my banyan tree. The abstract quality of the painting is the best part, methinks.
I really loved painting the watercolor version. I think I'm on to something.
Great to see Luciano here. He's one of my blog buddies :D


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We know all about loopholes!

A teacher blogger I follow said that her Grade One students love books by Jan Thomas. She says her students find them positively hilarious and since I always recommend that my students practice their reading fluency by reading super-easy books aloud, I thought I'd see if our Library has any of her books.

We took a coffee break from our work today and read the story called, Is Everyone Ready For Fun? and we loved it!  We must track down more of her books!

A few weeks ago a student had asked me about the meaning of the word loophole and I did my best to explain it to him and the other children that were around at the time. As soon as we read the first few pages of this story, we knew what the characters were up to and that made this funny story even more enjoyable to share together. The characters in this story have found a way around the "don't jump on the couch rule".

It's so rewarding to explain something to a child and then weeks later, have it resurface and have the same child identify the very skill/question/concept and explain it to their classmates.

We're definitely going to keep our eyes open for more Jan Thomas books!

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Sunday, 5 June 2011

Fruit that's too good to be good for you.

I always seemed to have nectarines in my lunchbox during the last few weeks of school. Now, one bite of this tender, aromatic, delicate fruit communicates an unmistakable message to me: summer is here.

Summer seems to have been here in Britain for ages - it's been coming and going. This weekend though, I bought my first punnet of summer fruits for 2011. There were about 9 nectarines in there, just beginning to soften. Being the frugal foodie that I am, the thought of these little bundles of deliciousness going mouldy and being wasted brought me close to tears, so I delved into my books in search of a way of using them up without losing any of their flavour or summeriness.

I found the perfect solution in my favourite book, Nigel Slater's Appetite: poached fruit.

Nigel suggests using peaches, but I thought that with few tweaks in flavouring, nectarines would work just as well. This is a very simple way to use up summer fruit - I actually feel that the fruity experience is improved with the addition of a sticky pink syrup.

Poached summer fruit.
(Adapted from Nigel Slater's Appetite)

Some sugar
Flavouring, (I used a couple of pieces of lemon zest and a little vanilla paste - but Nigel also suggests lime leaves, cinammon, or a few pieces of root ginger. It's up to you and your judgement.)
Some summer fruits, (nectarines, peaches, plums...I could go on)

Cover the base of a deep frying pan with sugar, and pour about four times as much water over the top. Put the pan over a low to medium heat and allow it all to dissolve. Let the syrup cool down a little and give it a taste. Is it too sweet? Add more water. Is it not sweet enough? Add more sugar and allow that to dissolve too. While the sugar is dissolving, use the time to prepare your fruit - half it and remove the stones.

Bring the syrup up to a boil and add your chosen flavourings. I found that the citrus of the lemon zest complimented the nectarines beautifully, while the vanilla paste added warmth and a little depth to the flavour. Put your fruit into the sugared water, turn the heat down and simmer for about twenty minutes.

Serve with a scoop of ice-cream for dessert, or with yogurt for breakfast. What a treat. My packet of nectarines was £2, everything else was in my kitchen anyway - and worth pennies. Make these tomorrow.

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CDs of the month! (#16)

Today is a very sad day because it's already May, and also 13 days to my Mother Tongue O Levels! Now why did I just remind myself that (sigh)

So in an effort to improve my mother tongue this post shall be entirely in Chinese!!! 好不好? 开玩笑 la.

25 April

(2011.04.20) ayumi hamasaki - ayu-mi-x 7 -LIMITED COMPLETE BOX SET-

Like I've said before it was originally intended to be released on 30th March but was postponed because of the Japan earthquake.

The seventh of the ayu-mi-x series comprises 4 CDs which are included in the box set along with a bonus disc. Needless to say, it costs a bomb.

Divided into ayu trance 4, HOUSE, Acoustic Orchestra and ayu-ro mix 4 (which is basically eurobeat).

See, electronic music can come in so many variations! (sans AO) Don't you feel educated.

Wa la! Lé inside. The four CDs to the right and to the left is the bonus disc and 13 vinyl record-sized posters of the covers for all the past ayu-mi-x s! Lol.

Everything just looks more high class and expensive (well, it technically is) when the obi is the same colour front and back.

Everything spread out~

27 April

(2011.04.27) Mika Nakashima - Dear (First Press | Alternate Jacket Sleeve)

Mika's latest single~ and the first since the recovery of her illness. This year is also her 10th anniversary year! Everyone's getting so old.

And that is pretty much it for the CDs. Today I also received something!

A HPE T-Shirt which is a project initiated by ViVi with ayumi hamasaki! All proceeds go to the earthquake relief so it's for a good cause :)

Alright that's the end of everything now. I initially thought Namie's Checkmate! and Koda Kumi's DH3 would come by yesterday but apparently not!

  1. Ledo9311:02 PM

    i can't stop starring at Ayu's new CD box set, i love the cover it looks flawless!! also Mika's Dear album cover is also very cool. Do you order from yesasia? or do you buy them from stores?

  2. I've always ordered from CDJapan :)

  3. Ledo933:02 PM

    good cuz i went ape shit on yesasia not only do they rip you off but they get angry when i yell at them for canceling some of my orders.

    I've converted to cdjapan as well :)


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Cozy White Cardigan

Happy Sunday! Hope everyone is doing great and enjoyed their weekend. I worked yesterday and Friday so there was nothing that interesting about my weekend. Although, I do hope to run some errands and get caught up on cleaning today. After that I’ll hopefully start watching suits, which my brother has been going on about for the better part of this whole week. Have any of you watched it? I hope to get warm and cozy while doing so, especially with this weather. I’ll more than likely snuggle up with this cardigan cause it’s so warm and fuzzy. It’s definitely one of my favorite pieces to keep me warm this fall/winter season. If you watched my insta story yesterday, you probably saw me dancing around in it while doing laundry. I love that it’s white as well cause it works with most outfit ideas. If you want one like this, the best places I can think of to find it are T.J.Maxx or Marshalls, H&M would definitely have some this time of year as well. Stay Cozy and Stylish loves. Until Next time, XOXO

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Activities : Women Welfare Programmes

4 months ago by in General, Service Tagged:

Both the Ramakrishna Mission and the Ramakrishna Math have permanent programmes for service to women, the most important of which are mentioned below.

  1. Care for pregnant and lactating women through the maternity departments of our hospitals in Kolkata (Seva Pratishthan), Vrindaban, Thiruvananthapuram and also through other hospitals and clinics run by us.
  2. Old Age Home for women in Varanasi.
  3. Educational service to girls:

A large educational complex, exclusively for girls, run by Ramakrishna Mission Sarada Vidyalaya, Chennai, offering education to girls from the primary to the higher secondary level.

Higher secondary schools for girls run by Chennai Math and Chengalpattu centres.

High schools for girls run by Jamshedpur and Sarisha centres.

Apart from the above, there are co-educational schools of different grades under our centres in Aalo (Along), Coimbatore Mission, Chennai (T.Nagar), Kalady, Jayrambati, Bhubaneswar, etc. Besides, a Sanskrit co-educational school is functioning at Kalady.

4. Nurses’ Training Institutes attached to our hospitals in Itanagar, Kolkata (Seva Pratishthan), Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram and Vrindaban.

5. Programmes for enhancing women empowerment by forming self-help groups, imparting vocational training and the like for making them self-reliant.

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Mekhola Mukherjee
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Need information on Old age Home or residing inside Ramakrishna mission.

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• 18-JUL-2017

Automobili Lamborghini – Deliveries up in the first six months of 2017 New office building inaugurated 400 new staff in place for the Urus project

  • Increase in worldwide deliveries: 2,091 cars in the first six months of 2017 (+4%)
  • Production site expansion: inauguration of the new office building with LEED Platinum certification
  • Workforce doubled over the last ten years
  • Sustainable growth balanced with brand exclusivity
Sant’Agata Bolognese, 18 July 2017 – In the first six months of 2017, Automobili Lamborghini recorded a further increase in worldwide deliveries. A total of 2,091 cars were delivered to customers: an increase of 4% over the same period of 2016.

Three years since the Huracán was introduced to the market, its commercial success is once again confirmed, with 1,400 units delivered in the first six months of 2017 (+2%). In June, the Huracán also reached the important milestone of 8,000 cars produced in just three years.

From January to June 2017, deliveries to customers of the Aventador model reached 691 units (+7%). Its success is highlighted by unit number 7,000 that will be produced in the next few weeks.

Expansion of the site in Sant’Agata Bolognese

Work is proceeding apace on expansion of the production site, from 80,000 m2 to 160,000 m2, in readiness for the Urus Super SUV’s arrival in 2018. Within the new area developed, a new office building has been inaugurated that received a record number of points in Italy (92 points) in LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification: the highest standard in the world for energy and environmental certification in construction. This is the first office building within an Italian manufacturing site to receive this recognition, which is awarded to “green” buildings that combine innovation and sustainability.

The new structure excels in energy efficiency (class A+) and water efficiency, thanks to state-of-the-art technical solutions applied to the cladding and glazed surfaces, designed to guarantee natural light in 90% of the spaces and to limit thermal dispersion and overheating.

Recruiting for the Urus project

The production’s site’s commercial growth and expansion go hand in hand with an increased Lamborghini workforce. In June 2017 the company completed 400 permanent new hires for the Urus project. As of the end of June the company has a record 1,500 employees: a doubling of the workforce over the last ten years.

Stefano Domenicali, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Automobili Lamborghini, remarked: “The success of our products is closely linked to the investments we have been making for years in people and their professional development. Passion, talent, and skill are the particular ingredients in being able to build unique and extraordinary cars like ours.”

Lamborghini’s rapid and significant growth in both employment and industrial activity is the result of a fruitful collaboration between the company and trade unions, inspired by transparency and ongoing dialogue. The negotiations and agreements stipulated over recent years with the company RSU (in-company union representative body), and the unions FIOM-CGIL and FIM-CISL, are the result of a common objective: to increase Lamborghini’s competitiveness and enable continuous and sustained growth of employment; to safeguard the company know-how; to develop shared corporate welfare systems; and to continuously improve the economic and regulatory conditions for the workers.


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Statement from North American GAPMIL - Barrie McMahon

In Memoriam:  Barrie McMahon
May 17, 2017

With deep sadness, we share the news that Barrie McMahan, a leading Australian media literacy educator and pioneer, has passed away at age 77 in Perth, Australia.

Barrie has had a world-wide influence on the development and implementation of media literacy, and his generosity has particularly benefitted us in North America through his speaking, writing and counsel through the years in both Canada and the U.S.

A charming ranconteur who published a novel, Copyboy, in 2014 during his retirement, Barrie’s career began in a small country town in Australia in 1959. His experience encompassed being a classroom teacher, a media studies consultant and a curriculum manager with the Department of Education and Training in Western Australia. His one-year fellowship in England in 1972 led to his long career focus on media education, and to his subsequent work in global media literacy.  Read more


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ATREX® is a tool for industrial applications, especially for continuous processes. ATREX® is designed to ensure energy efficiency, reliability and easy maintenance in demanding processes and conditions. Every piece of equipment is the result  of unique product development and has been tailored to meet individual needs using top quality components.

The effective rotors ensure optimal distribution when processing different material. Operation is based on two counter-rotating rotors, which are designed based on the raw materials and the needs related to the final product. During processing, material is subjected to very strong shear, turbulence and impact forces - also on micro level. Process efficiency can be easily controlled by adjusting the rotating speed of the rotors. The treatment is directly right on target after one single pass and every single input volume unit gets an equal and very strong energy input.

  • Grinding
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  • Reacting
  • Homogenizing
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Key benefits of ATREX® equipment

  • Stable operation and uniform treatment results
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Jared just posted some of our home movies on YouTube. This is one of my favorite little clips from our trip to Europe in 2000. It still makes me laugh, even though at the time watching him sweat as he tried to drive stick shift through London was pretty stressful. Enjoy! (For some reason, it looks all ghostly on the blog- go here to watch it the right way.)

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Friday, May 15, 2015

10+ things you can do with Annatto Seeds

Annatto seeds comes from the Achiote Tree that derives from the tropical regions of South America & The Caribbeans. It is a common spice in Mexico. It was also used in Mexican Manuscripts & used in Brazil for spiritual ritual purposes in body decorating. Annatto has an orange-red coloring, similar to turmeric, saffron or paprika and it's used in a wide range of ways amongst the Indigenous people.
  1.  Make paste or powder from the seed.
  2. Add spice, natural coloring & flavor in food.
  3. Make oil for body or to cook with.
  4. Dye hair.
  5. Take it orally as an digestive aid.
  6. Use as an antioxidant.
  7. Use as natural sunscreen.
  8. Use as natural insect resistant when applied to skin.
  9.  Make water from the seeds
  10. Use as Decorative &/or Paint:
  • skin
  • body
  • pottery
  • fabric
  • jewelery
  • other materials
  • outside/inside textiles

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Many people dive into their yoga practice by buying funky leggings or a bamboo yoga mat. While these can be fun investments to make, it’s important to focus on your practice before its props and accessories.

The beauty of a yoga practice is that it’s personal to you and only really requires your body and attention.

Upon reflection of my personal practice, I’ve gathered some ideas and insights into how to begin and stay grounded in your yoga practice.

ABC starting yoga practice

What is yoga all about?

Whether you’re brand new to yoga or consider yourself a seasoned yogi, your practice centers on three pillars: awareness, breathing, and communication.

Through yoga, you create a safe, open space to check in with yourself. Whether you practice at a studio, recreation centre, home, or elsewhere, practicing yoga means dedicating time and both physical and mental space to yourself.

Yogic poses (called asanas) and meditation techniques encourage you to acknowledge thoughts and feelings that arise without having to immediately act on them. This concentration cultivates inner perceptual awareness and creates a self-dialogue, as you learn to simply accept what you think and how you feel.

Accepting and practicing this inner dialogue improves your self-understanding and relationship, thus enhancing your emotional wellbeing.

This ultimately provides the foundation for personal acceptance, growth, and change.

Yoga’s emphasis on breath is what greatly separates it other forms of physical exercise.

Breathing links your mind and body, internal and external. Being attentive to your breath – something you might not usually notice – is paying closer attention to yourself.

Deep breathing techniques connect us to ourselves and offer many holistic benefits. Not only is it extremely calming; deep breathing can also prevent illness and injury and reduce mental issues like stress and anxiety.

During yoga, deep and controlled breathing acts to calm the nervous system (which controls our “fight-or-flight” response mechanism). This means that regulating your breath on the mat can help you to gain awareness and control of your emotional responses – wherever you are.

Through awareness and breath, your yoga practice ignites a self-dialogue and deepens your connection to yourself.

With an emphasis on feeling and connection, yoga empowers you to constantly check in with yourself. How does my body feel? How do I feel? What can I do to feel better – both on and off the mat?

We often perceive yoga as a kind of silent meditation – a way to quiet the mind – but the key is to welcome and pay attention to thoughts rather than shoo them away.

One of my first yoga teachers described yoga a “practice of inquiry.” I’ve found that that’s exactly what it is for me.

Our lives move quickly and we often neglect how we feel or where we are “in the midst of it all.” Yoga is a way for you to reconnect to that inner dialogue in order to find and care for yourself.

Yoga Comic Gemma Correll

Hilarious(ly accurate) comic by Gemma Correll

Now you know your ABC’s. Just remember:

You don’t have to be super flexible

When I became a yoga teacher, many of my friends admitted to me that they had never tried yoga because they “couldn’t touch their toes.” Statements like this disappointed me and willed me to teach beginners about the process of and journey through poses rather than the end or “final expression.”

Doing yoga is not about contorting yourself into a pretzel. A regular practice can gradually improve your flexibility, sure, but this shouldn’t be the prime focus.

A healthy body also requires strength and stability. I’ve seen far too many people push their bodies too far in order to twist further or get lower to the ground. It’s a great way to invite injury and frustration and to miss out on the holistic benefits of your practice.

Flexibility will come. For now, embrace where you are. Focus on how it feels rather than what it looks like. Like I said before, yoga is a practice of inquiry and exploration. It might feel a bit awkward initially because you’re moving outside of your comfort zone. Go with the flow – in your own way.

Listen to what your body tells you

Remember that whole “self-dialogue” thing we talked about? That definitely goes for listening to your body during your practice.

If you’re trying to move into a pose while your knee or shoulder feels like it’s screaming at you, your body is telling you “no” (though it might feel like “NO!!!!”).

When this happens, it could be because of a misalignment (i.e. a foot pointed in the wrong direction, a slouched back, a weight-bearing issue, etc.) or physical limitation. Don’t be afraid to use a prop or modification, ask for your teacher’s attention, or step out of a pose. Knowing and respecting your limits is key to safety, enjoyment, and health.

This same respect for your physical limits is important to other aspects of your life. If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, don’t be afraid to modify things, ask for help, or step away to do something else. Communicate with yourself to connect with and act upon what you need.

Yoga doesn’t only happen on the mat

When I started practicing yoga I knew I would learn a lot in the studio, but I never realized how much yoga would apply to life off the mat. I can’t count the number of times I’ve benefited from listening to my inner dialogue, adapting to change, or focusing on my breath in situations far from my yoga mat.

Los Angeles Yoga Teacher, Micheline Berry, believes that yoga’s power comes from its ability to change lives – both others and your own – off the mat. In her words, “Yoga is the unifying art of transforming dharma [principle] into action, be it through inspired thought, properly nurturing our children, a painting, a kindness or an act of peace that forever moves humanity forward.”

To this day, my yoga practice continues to open my eyes to new things – both on and off the mat – and allows me to explore them with awareness and confidence.

Ready to begin your practice?

Practice breathing (because you already do it!)

When holding or transitioning through poses, the most important thing to do in yoga is to breathe.

Where to begin:

You can start practicing yogic breathing by placing your hands on your stomach to focus on breathing deeply through your diaphragm. You should feel your belly rise as you take in breath (inhale) and retract or fall when you release (exhale). Breathe in and out through your nose for relaxed, yet control breathing.

Congratulations! You’ve just learned one of the three pillars of a yoga practice.

Set an intention

One of my first yoga teachers always said, “The why determines the how.” Center on your “why,” and the rest will come in time. This will also keep you grounded in and constantly coming back to your practice – especially when you feel frustrated or stagnant.

Where to begin:

Sit cross-legged (known as “easy pose”) or in a comfortable seated position and take a few minutes to think about why you want to practice yoga. Set aside any goals related to diving into a certain pose (at least for now) and focus your attention to your deeper intention. What do I want to learn? How do I want to grow? What benefits am I looking to gain?

Practice your intention

When I first started practicing yoga, my nerves and uncertainty made me stiff and uncomfortable in my body. Eventually, I shifted my intention to expressing myself rather than reaching the “final expression” of a pose. In doing so, I started seeking out creative classes and expressive teachers that would help me to stay centered on that mindset.

Where to begin:

Once you’ve set your intention, look for local (or online) teachers and classes with a style that feels right for you. Try them out and ask yourself how you feel afterward. Ask, Did that class help me practice my intention? If so, how? If not, keep looking.

[In my search, I found Adriene Mishler’s Yoga with Adriene series on YouTube. Her lighthearted “Find What Feels Good” teaching style encourages you to explore what’s accessible to help you gain confidence in your body and practice.]

End with Savasana

Savasana is known as “relaxation pose” or “corpse pose,” as it signifies the end of your practice. Savasana is often thought to be the most challenging part of the practice, as it generally incorporates 5-15 minutes of stillness. While challenging, this is a tool for tranquility and self-awareness, and is used to integrate your yoga practice into your life.

Where to begin:

At the end of your practice, lie on your back and consciously relax your body for 5-15 minutes. It’s not uncommon to struggle with silence and stillness, and there are a number of techniques and guided meditations that can walk you through physical and mental relaxation.

Check in with yourself during and after your practice.

How do you feel?

This question could consider physical, mental, emotional, and/or spiritual feelings.

What did you learn?

Did you learn a new pose, sequence, breathing technique (called pranayama), or perspective?

Did you deepen existing yogic or self-knowledge?

How did you grow?

Did you find yourself breathing more comfortably?

Did you accomplish a goal?

Did you practice your intention?

This is a great question to ask because it causes you to reconnect with your personal reasons for your practice.

Beginning a yoga practice can feel overwhelming. Keep it simply by focusing on gaining self-awareness, practicing deep breathing, and paying attention to your inner dialogue.

Do these things on and off the mat, and you’ll be well on your way.

Namaste, my friend.

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Acting the Song Workshop - November 8, 2014

These videos are for your personal use only and intended for use by Voices of Broadway choir members only.  Please do not publish them or share them with others outside of the choir.  You may watch all of the videos including your own, but please remember that these videos are intensely personal and respect the privacy of your fellow Voices family members and the professional integrity of Scott.

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Thursday, December 31, 2009

2009 Year in Review

From now on, I will always remember what a very different year 2009 was. If you have read my blog over the past year you will obviously see that it has not been the easiest year for our family. However, we as a family have stuck together in the worst of times and the best of times. No matter what comes our way!!!! Here is the 2009 Year in Review:

JANUARY:Mama and Daddy celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary and we as a family had a fancy dinner with them to commemorate their 40 years.

There was a huge ice storm in NWA and we were practically stuck in our homes for days.

On the 19th of February, Daddy met his Heavenly Father in Heaven. He is now on the heavenly beaches listening to the waves and looking down on his beloved family.

Not much going on this month, but we went to see "Steel Magnolias" on stage! What fun!

Our niece, Lauren, celebrated her 7th birthday with a "spa" birthday party Russell and I enjoyed just as much as her little friends did! :)

I, along with my mama and mother in law, had the priviledge to host a baby shower for my best friend, Amy.

Logan and Lauren came to NWA to visit us! We had such a ball together!

Amy's daughter, Leighann Grace was born on July 14th. Russell and I got to be at the hospital and hold her that day. How very sweet it was to be there for Amy and family!

Jackie and Ricky went with us to the Precious Moments Park and Chapel. It was sooo cute and sweet to go again. It's one of my favorite places.

Russell and I celebrated our 2 year wedding anniversary.

I spent a few days in Little Rock with Kelly, Logan and Lauren. Mama visited one day too!

Enjoyed Fall and Thanksgiving family time.

Russell and I spent another wonderful Christmas together!
And he started his job at Murphy USA on the 28th of this month!

I wish you joy, peace, happiness and blessings in the 2010 year.
Happy New Year ya'll!

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Twas the Night Before Christmas.....

Hey ya'll! It's Christmas Eve!
Christmas lights are twinkling, Christmas bells are ringing, carolers are singing! Families are together baking and cooking! Gotta love that!
I thought I would share a couple of my favorite Christmas pictures from my childhood with ya'll! I hope you enjoy! Each one has a story.Christmas Day 1985
This is me and my Daddy. He gave me this bear ornament for my 1st Christmas. I have had it ever since. I love this picture and will cherish it forever! One year for Christmas, I gave Daddy this framed picture. He loved it. I sure do think about him a lot this time of year especially. Daddy adored Christmas!
Oh my goodness! I thought I would share this one too! HA! I know this was taken on Christmas Eve. The stuffed Santa and Mrs. Claus were my grandparents (Nanny and PopPop). Nanny gave them to me later because I loved them so much! :) Mama made my stocking and we also still use it! She did such a great job on the stockings. I think they are so classic for Christmastime! Last but not least, I am holding "Russell Bear". I named the bear Russell Bear because I was 3 or so years old when I got it for Christmas. Russell and Mary (good family friends) gave it to me and I just named him "Russell Bear" because of him! Who would have thought I would later meet a handsome man from McNeil and marry a "Russell Price"? That is something, huh? Anyway, I better go.

Remember the REAL reason for the season! That is Jesus' birth!

Fear not; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10-11

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

That sums up the past 2 or 3 weeks! We moved 300 miles south of us on Sunday. We are living with my mom for a while until we get settled down here and until we save more money. Saving money is better than spending money, right?! I don't have access to my laptop right now where all my pics are stored. But plan to blog soon after I can use it! So sorry I have missed being on here the past 2 or so weeks! EEK!

Even in the darkness light dawns for the upright, for the gracious and compassionate and righteous man. Psalm 111:4

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Tis the Season!

Tis the Season ya'll!
Today Russell and I did a little Christmas shopping at one of my favorite stores in town, B LaRue. We found quite a few things for family. This is just a quick snapshot we took in front of our Christmas tree.
And we got this in the mail today! It's a Christmas card from Kelly, Eric, Logan and Lauren! Isn't is cute?

We also went to eat at Venesian of our favorites too! It was kind of sad since we don't know when we will be able to eat here again. We may be moving fairly soon. Just don't know when yet!

Now I am just sitting with Russell enjoying some yummy hot chocolate!

We are also watching Deck the Halls. It is pretty funny! It is always great to relax on a Winter night and enjoy the Christmas season!
But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus." Luke 1:30-31

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Ann Marie's Christmas Wedding:..Lovely Weather for a Sleigh Ride Together!

Oh my goodness ya'll--get ready for picture overload!
Ann Marie and Lance's wedding was absolutely beautiful. Everything went perfectly! Here they are at the wedding rehearsal dinner. I know they were ready to get married!
The dinner was really pretty. Every table had poinsettias as the centerpiece. Poinsettias are so pretty, aren't they?

Mary Catherine and Jennifer are 2 very proud sisters of the bride. Mary Catherine was the maid of honor and Jennifer was the matron of honor.

You can't go wrong with magnolia leaves!

Ann Marie-what a gorgeous bride!

Lance and Ann Marie took their pictures early on the wedding day and had a specific time to meet in the sanctuary. But Bill and Betsy got a sneak peek! HA!

Look at the decorations!

Jennifer and Matt have been married for a year and a half. What a good picture of them!

See Jennifer's muff? All the bridesmaids carried muffs. Perfect for a Winter wedding!

The Bride and Groom with the flower girl and ring bearer. Such a cute picture!

Ann Marie shows off her ring and beautiful bouquet of amaryllis and red roses!

Look at this sweet flower girl, Hannah!

I thought she looked like a little snow angel!

This was minutes before Ann Marie walked down the aisle.

The exchanging of rings

The new Mr. and Mrs. Lance Stuart!
They walked out to Amy Grant's 1983 version of "Sleigh Ride" which was very cute and appropriate for the time of year! :)

Lance's Groom cake

Pretty wedding cake

Another picture of the bride and me

I love my sister and niece!

Logan and Lauren are the BEST nephew and niece! I am so blessed!

A perfect ending to a beautiful wintery gorgeous wedding! They ran through the snow!

And I just had to get one more pic of the night with my wonderful husband!
Russell and I wish Lance and Ann Marie many blessings in their life together! Married life is wonderful!
...I found the one my heart loves. Song of Songs 3:4


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Just sold! Two 1-bedroom condos in Met 1 in Downtown Miami

300 S. Biscayne Blvd., Unit T-1911, Miami, FL 33131 Sold Price: $265,000 1 bedroom, 1 bath 592 square feet 300 S. Biscayne Blvd., Unit T-3011, Miami, FL 33131 Sold Price: $285,000 1 bedroom, 1 bath 540 square feet

2 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo for sale in Coral Gables

100 Andalusia Ave, Apt 214 Coral Gables, FL 33134 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath 1,246 square feet Asking price: $440,000 Finest boutique building in Coral Gables! This spacious 2 bed 2.5 bath, includes sizable living areas, gourmet Italian kitchen, stainless appliances, granite counter tops, custom window treatments, updated lighting, California closets. Two parking spaces (one assigned) […]

Met Miami Properties is selling! Two more Met 1 units sold!

Sold ! Unit 3304 Sold Price: $515,000 Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Sq.ft: 1,134   Sold! Unit 3216 Sold Price: $520,000 Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Sq.ft: 1,268

Met 1 Opens New Front Entrance; Metropolitan Miami Begins Construction on Met Square

  Met 1’s Finished Front Entrance We’re excited to announce that Met Properties’ Met 1 residential building has completed the construction of its front entrance. The highly-anticipated entrance is now open for cars, valet, and pedestrians to enjoy and makes it easy to access the beautiful building.       Construction Begins on Met Square! […]

Met Miami Properties Has Moved to LL-34!

Met Miami Properties Has Moved! We’re excited to announce that we’ve moved Met Miami Properties’ offices to a new unit in the same building. We love the spaciousness and the quality of light! Please be sure to modify our address to: 300 S. Biscayne Blvd  LL-34 Miami, FL 33131

Miami Heat Championship Parade Downtown Miami Monday, June 25

Congrats to the 2012 NBA Champions the Miami Heat! While Miami has been celebrating since they won on Thursday, the city has been hard at work planning the championship celebration parade in downtown Miami.  The parade, which takes place on Monday, June 25, begins at 11:00 am at SW 8th Street and 2nd Avenue.  The […]


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True Blood: WTF has happened to Jessica's boyfriend James
Jess’ boyfriend James will now be played by Nathan Parsons (R) after Luke Grimes (L) quit the show (Picture: HBO)

We’re super excited True Blood is back in our lives but WTF has happened to Jessica’s dishy boyfriend James?

OK, so this new fella is pretty handsome too but why the change?

Luke Grimes played Jessica’s sensitive vampire boyf last series but he quit because he wasn’t keen on ‘the creative direction of the character’, according to HBO.

However, it turns out James is about to get it on with Tara’s gay cuz Lafayette,  something Grimes allegedly objected to when he found out.

Grimes apparently said he’d stay put if Lafayette were attracted to him, but not if the attraction was mutual. He also refused to get involved in any form of same-sex action.

And because the writers refused to change the script on his behalf, the part of James is now being played by equally hunky Nathan Parsons.

Grimes’ publicist denies the claims and says the actor was too wrapped up with Fifty Shades Of Grey and Clint Eastwood’s American Sniper to dedicate any time to True Blood’s seventh and final series.

True Blood: The Final Season kicks off in the UK tonight at 9pm on FOX. US fans are two weeks ahead and so far James and Lafayette haven’t got much further than eye contact. As for Eric and Jason however

MORE: You’ll never guess who’s getting it on in True Blood’s latest hot gay sex scene…

True Blood Lafayette/James GIF