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Coalition plans smoking ban for city of Kent

Andrew Hampp

When the Portage County Tobacco Prevention Coalition meets for its annual celebration breakfast Friday, it will have something extra to report in its goals for upcoming projects.

A press conference will be held at 9 a.m. in the Schwebel Garden Room to announce the coalition’s plans for making the Kent State campus and the city of Kent smoke-free. The conference will last about 30 minutes with a question-and-answer session to be held immediately following.

Campaign coordinator Rebecca Wilson said the coalition has been meeting with representatives of Kent City Council, Kent Area Chamber of Commerce and the Kent Licensed Beverage Association since receiving a grant for its tobacco-free project in August.

Wilson said Ward 1 Councilman Garret Ferrara and Ward 2 Councilwoman Carrie Gavriloff were instrumental in assisting the coalition in obtaining the grant, although Ferrara insisted in a separate interview that he was more involved with suggesting the idea of making Kent smoke-free to his fellow council members.

“It seems to be a rather timely issue,” Ferrara said. “I brought it up (to the council) more as an idea, like, ‘Let’s at least discuss this and see if this is what people want. Let’s see if this is something in the interest of the general public.'”

Aaron Bohannon, coordinator for the Portage County Tobacco Prevention Coalition, said if new legislation is approved for the city of Kent, he expects it to be more gradual than that of other communities.

“We’ve been talking with various groups around town just to let them know we want to be transparent (with our intentions),” he said. “We understand with our neighbors next door in Summit County that (their transition to smoke-free) went so quickly and anecdotally. Even if (Kent residents and officials) are supportive, we don’t want them to be surprised.”

Wilson said more than 75 residents, county officials and students will be in attendance at Friday’s event.

Among those 75 will be Amy Thompson, assistant professor in the College and Graduate School of Education, Health and Human Services, who has been conducting focus groups with students in her graduate health education course since January. Thompson and her students polled students and Kent residents on their perceptions of smoking on- and off-campus and received unexpected results.

“I was really surprised by the percentages of the statistics,” she said. “They had thought 60 to 70 percent of people on campus smoked, when really only 30 percent smoked on campus and 22.9 percent in the general community.”

Thompson added she wasn’t surprised to discover that most students were supportive of environmental tobacco policies as well.

Heather Hopkins, freshman health and human services major and Kent State grass roots coordinator for the Clean Indoor Air campaign, assisted Thompson in the focus groups, and said she’s hoping the smoke-free movement is led primarily by students.

“If Kent State does go smoke-free, Kent will be the first big college town in Ohio to do so,” she said. “They don’t consider Columbus to be a big college town because even without Ohio State, Columbus would still be Columbus.”

Contact public affairs reporter Andrew Hampp at [email protected]


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Matt Goul

Bracket Buster helps give smaller conferences attention, but conference title is the only sure route into the NCAA tournament

Forward Scott Cutley forces his way through two of Buffalo’s players on Jan. 19. Kent State plays Southern Illinois on Saturday at 6 p.m. in the M.A.C. Center as a part of ESPN’s Bracket Buster game as well as David Holmes Day.

Credit: Matt Goul

ESPN’s Bracket Buster Saturday is supposed to give smaller schools, like those in the Mid-American Conference, more national exposure leading up to the NCAA Tournament.

Exposure may not be enough.

Winning the MAC tournament is quickly becoming the only viable way to get a MAC team into the field of 65. As teams beat each other up in conference, their attractiveness for at-large bids fade. Every potential tournament team in the MAC has fallen victim to the parity, including Kent State (16-9, 8-6 MAC), which finds itself in the unfamiliar spot of fifth place in the East Division. That does not seem so bad when Miami is the only team with less than five conference losses.

The MAC hasn’t received an at-large bid since 1999 when Miami was selected after the Flashes won the conference tournament.

Whether the MAC’s tough play is tough on a nationwide scale is up for debate. Tomorrow’s Bracket Buster Saturday can help determine it. Twelve MAC teams will take part in ESPN’s Bracket Buster Saturday.

Buffalo coach Reggie Witherspoon will argue the MAC’s toughness is for real. Try finding a coach who would not defend his conference.

Cross Jim Christian off your list.

“This is probably the most balanced league in the country,” Christian said. “It’s a tough league to coach in because we beat the heck out of each other every single year. There’s nine teams that can win the league, and we’re one of them. If we lament for one second on being disappointed, we’re kidding ourselves.”

Witherspoon recalled watching the MAC tournament final last year and ESPN analyst Jay Bilas’ analogy that the MAC is as tough to get a win in as the Atlantic Coast Conference, home to North Carolina, Duke and all that is college basketball.

“It’s hard for the masses of people to gain appreciation for a conference they don’t see that often,” Witherspoon said.

Getting more national exposure is the goal.

“I think people begin to appreciate what they see a lot of,” he said. “They hear about it, but if they only know.”

For the parity victims, Bracket Buster Saturday offers some vindication against other top smaller conference schools. Kent State’s chance comes with Southern Illinois (21-6, 12-3 Missouri Valley Conference) at 6 p.m. in a game ESPN2 will televise.

The Salukis are led by their backcourt tandem of Darren Brooks and Jamaal Tatum. Brooks, a 6-foot-3 junior, is their leading scorer, averaging 14.3 points per game. Tatum, a 6-2 sophomore, is the starting point guard. They have a common opponent with Kent State in Creighton, which Southern Illinois beat twice. The Flashes won at Creighton earlier this season.

The Salukis are tied with Wichita State, which plays at Miami tomorrow, for the MVC lead.

Contact men’s basketball reporter Matt Goul at [email protected].

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Our Daily Bread, by Lauren B. Davis

Purchased at Indigo.ca

The conflict between the heathen mountaineer clan — criminal, incestuous, child-abusing — and god-fearing townies — upright, uptight, judgmental — is not just a convenient fictional device, it is all too often a feature of the real world. Indeed, author Lauren Davis says in an afterword to Our Daily Bread that the novel was inspired by time she spent in Nova Scotia in the early 1970s when she heard stories of the Goler Clan, a tale that has already inspired a non-fiction account, On South Mountain: The Dark Secrets of the Goler Clan (1998).

Davis does includes examples from both those extremes to set a context for her account. The clan here are the Erskines of North Mountain, who have recently abandoned their homebrew operation in favor of producing methamphetamine. Since the Erskines have always been heavy consumers of their own product, the new enterprise means that both the stupor of the adults and their abuse of the children has increased. On the other side of the mountain/townie divide, the author frequently introduces chapters with excerpts from fire and brimstone sermons delivered between 1852 and 2009 at the Church of Christ Returning in the nearby town of Gideon. For a century and a half, the pastors have regarded the mountain crew as destined for hell — even though the “church” is now located in a former warehouse, that message has not changed.

What gives distinction to Davis’ work, however, is that she uses those conflicting poles only for context. Her central cast, all of whom become well developed characters, consists of a number of individuals who are located somewhere along the spectrum between the poles — closer to one end than the other, for sure, but not really at home in either world.

Albert Erskine, 22, is the breakaway from the mountain clan. He left the “adults” compound there a few years back and built his own ramshackle cabin. While he is a reader, unlike anyone else there, he has no trade — he gets by growing and selling marijuana, a substance that, illegal as it might be, causes less damage than what the elders used to produce. He is on his way back from tending his marijuana patch when he discovers the new enterprise:

The rusty, pearly-yellow trailer tilted on its blocks. The windows were covered with tin foil. The breeze shifted and the scent of something sickly sweet wafted toward him. And something else…ammonia? Jesus. Albert crept to a stand of trees closer to the trailer to get a better look. A small pile of rubbish lay half-hidden under some branches. Used coffee filters. Part of an old car battery. Drain cleaner. Dozens of empty cold remedy packets. If things had been bad on the mountain before, Albert suspected they were about to get worse. Much worse. Meth made everything worse.

As much as Albert would like to escape to the broader world, he cannot — he can leave the compound but he can’t leave the mountain, because it is the only world he knows.

His townie “counterpart” is Bobby Evans, 15-year-old son of Tom and Patty. Bobby’s parents (who themselves aren’t part of the church crowd) have been going through a rough patch — perhaps “decade” would be a more accurate description — so in addition to the usual teenage angst, Bobby has “home” issues and is looking for escape. He thinks he may have found it when he runs into Albert, dozing on a warm slab of rock by the river:

Albert took another drag off his cigarette and Bobby did the same, inhaling this time and managing not to cough. Albert sat up, pitched a small stone in the water, making it skip five times before it sank. Bobby pitched a stone as well but it sank after three skips and he tried another but it merely plonked into the water. Albert considered the boy, who was now picking the moss off the side of the rock and rolling bits between his fingers. Big hands, but narrow wrists. Growing into his bones, yet with a ways to go. Could be thirteen, but was probably older. He was a nice-looking kid, even if he was too pale. Nervous, though. There was an air of vulnerability about him.

Not all mentoring relationships are positive, as we shall find out. Davis, however, introduces another one that is — Bobby’s 10-year-old sister, Ivy, takes refuge in the antique shop of Dorothy Carlisle when she is being bullied by a couple of school mates (pretty much the whole town except for Bobby, Ivy and their dad thinks Patty Evans is sleeping around). Dorothy is a widower approaching senior citizenship who normally has no time for children; she takes a shine to Ivy, bereft of both friends and functioning parents, and soon becomes a substitute mother/grandmother who finally puts warm human contact into the young girl’s life.

Dorothy, in fact, is the link who touches all these “in-between” people. The reason that Albert Erskine is a reader is that some years ago Dorothy discovered that he liked books — so in addition to the boxes of clothing and food for the children that she and her husband regularly left by the side of the road up to the compound, she started leaving books as well. She’s continued the practice since her husband died. And while she doesn’t know Bobby well, she knows enough of him to be concerned that he is chumming around with Albert, as much as she might care about the Erskine boy. And when Patty does a runner, leaving Tom and the kids behind, with Tom predictably taking to the bottle, it is Dorothy who intervenes to try to introduce some stability into the family.

It is no spoiler to say that the situation that the “in-between” group finds themselves in twixt mountain clan and townies does get resolved and, yes, violence is involved. In a novel where the real strength is the depth of characterization Davis achieves, that calls for some licence on the reader’s part.

And that is not the only licence that needs to be extended. One particular example: beyond the obvious “locator” function of the sermon excerpts, they serve little purpose. As the novel went on, I increasingly found myself merely skimming them, never a good sign. And a number of the events that are needed late in the book to shift from character to resolving plot also put strain on credibility.

Our Daily Bread made the Giller longlist, but failed to move on to the shortlist — for what it is worth, I think the flaws that I mention were probably the reason. Despite the fact that it isn’t really my kind of book, I did find it well worth the read — I would have ranked it ahead of two of the books that did make the shortlist (Inside and Ru if you are wondering which ones).

2 Responses to “Our Daily Bread, by Lauren B. Davis”

  1. BuriedInPrint Says:

    I really think this novel deserved to be on the shortlist too (and, yes, I probably would have asked which two, because, you see, you mention a number and then one *must* ask, really); I think it’s quite interesting that you would have found a spot for it there too, even though it’s not your kind of book.

    Admittedly, I skimmed and skipped many of the sermon excerpts too, but then I read through them straight at the end (I skimmed all the poetry in Possession and then did the same thing…I should learn from this, shouldn’t I, and simply read them in the moment?) and I felt they were deliberately sculpted/excerpted after all, adding a sense of timelessness to the struggle at the very least; I don’t want to say much more than that, because it would risk spoilers, but I think they also locate the need for change in the individual (rather than in an external organization) because the old pattern of simply demonizing the “other” doesn’t lead to change. One of the plotlines does this too, of course, and I think that character actually attends some of these sermons (if I remember correctly), but I felt the epigraphs added a slightly different slant after all.

  2. KevinfromCanada Says:

    BiP: I’m glad the sermon excerpts worked for you, however you chose to approach them — I’ll confess I have managed to forget them completely since reading the book, although I remember other parts of it quite well.

    And I too had the same problems with the poem in Possession — I’ve read the novel twice and my only memory of the poetry is that it is very long. I guess there are some devices that just don’t work with me.

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Some guy about TTC - 3615 (due 8th January 2007) - "The most innovative, risk-taking and outrageous hip hop act to come out of France in the last decade, TTC are back. With Cuiziner established as a heartthrob in the US, Teki Latex set to release a pop-rave album and Tido Berman concentrating on advanced, heavy-lidded sativation, the trio are taking things higher with their third album, “3615TTC”. With production from the group’s flying helmet-wearing DJ, Orgasmic, the mighty Para One, Tacteel, Modeselektor and Tido himself, this is the band’s most consistent, distinctive effort.

The record kicks off with a nod to Monsieur Gainsbourg as TTC get finger-snapping on “Quand Je Claque Des Doigts”, Para One rigging up a beat that is as weird as it is catchy. “Paris Paris” drops love for the mostest city in the world over a martial rhythm, “Turbo” shows Para’s taste for emolectro. “Travailler” (“Work”) is all about making it look easy. “Ce Pou Vous” finds the group twisting r&b into new shapes for your benefit. “Antenne 2” is classic French pop chopped into small pieces and put back together. Tido contributes the wigged out instrumental “J’ai le son” before Tacteel throws in a terrifyingly satanic re-work of the hokey kokey and then the group get dirty on “Strip Pour Moi”. Only in France would an artichoke play such an important metaphorical role… “Ambition” is more uplifting kitsch, a reminder of the sweet, beating heart of the group. Finally, allies Modeselektor finish things off with some cut up club music.

Breathtakingly clever, silly, profound, shallow and beautiful, “3615TTC” is that rare thing, an album which sounds like no other."

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My legal career was spent in the court room. When ever I would catch a witness in a lie or a party’s case full of lies, I would start my summation to the jury by looking them in the eye and with all seriousness say…..Woe the web we weave when first we seek to deceive.

I would follow it up with the story of throwing a pebble into a still pool of water. The pebble would cause a small circle to surround it. The circle in the water would get bigger and bigger. As a lie got bigger and bigger and took in more people.

Yesterday it was Michael Cohen and Sean Hannity.

Trump’s lies ultimately bring everyone around him down. Including his children.

Will Trump throw them under the bus as he has others? Will he take the rap to save them? Interesting.

Saw Dr. Jones yesterday morning. He scheduled me for an endoscopy and colonoscopy for a week from tomorrow.

I am anxious for the endoscopy. For the past six months, food gets stuck in my throat. Cannot wash it down. Fluid shoots back out my mouth. Takes a bit of gulping to get the food to pass.

Till last night.

I was enjoying lamb chops at the La Trattoria bar. Carrie bartending. Fortunately.

A piece of meat got stuck in my throat. Carrie saw I was in trouble. She came running over and started with back blows moving to the Heimlich. Did not work. Gulping did not work.

I could breath.

I walked out. Gulped for two blocks. Finally the meat moved down.

A relief. The longest it has taken. Thank God I am doing the endoscopy next wednesday. Dr. Jones is aware of my problem and will stretch my throat and esophagus while I am under.

Lunch yesterday after the Dr. Jones visit at Sandy’s Cafe. My favorite snack. Cuban cheese toast with tomato and a large cup of Cuban coffee.

The waitresses at Sandy’s are a happy bunch. They spread that joy to the customers as they wait on them.

Last night Dueling Bartenders. Bobby Nesbitt guest performing. Tom Luna and Rick Dery doing their usual. The three singing a song together outstanding!

Many Bobby Nesbitt friends in attendance. Lynda and Bob Frechette, David, Lisa, etc.

We sang along with Tom, Rick and Bobby.

Loved it!

It was after Dueling Bartenders that I went to La Trattoria for dinner.

Marty Leshaw and I were Key West friends for years. We would meet at the Chart Room and then have dinner together somewhere. Marty left Key West. Returned to his primary residence in Fort Lauderdale.

Marty and I communicate infrequently. I heard from him yesterday. Did I hit 40 yet? Meaning pounds lost. Whatever the inquiry or statement, I always enjoy hearing from Marty. Though we disagreed on almost everything. Especially politics.

I have fond memories of our relationship.

Trump is visiting Key West thursday. For two hours. He flies into Boca Chica. Then he will be part of a caravan of cars taking him to the Truman Waterfront. He is visiting the Joint Interagency Task Force South. A military anti-smuggling center.

Some are thrilled by his visit. Others could care less.

Diana Millikan returns to Key West tomorrow. She e-mailed me she plans to stand on the corner of Truman and White and wave at Trump as he passes. She has been a die hard Trump fan since day one. Part of that 35-40 percent.

Global climate change a concern to us who live on the ocean. We have been warned for several years that the waters will rise and take away some homes built on the water.

Michael Mann is a climatologist.  He says the change is coming and sooner than thought.

All has to do with currents. Southern waters, including the Gulf Stream, will flow northward. The colder deep waters of the north will flow southward.

I do not understand this changes things. The bottom line however is that the scenario will not be good. Our water levels will increase 1.6 feet. Surface temperatures will be warmer for most of the US east coast. Europe will be colder because of changes in the Gulf Stream.

Mann says “…..we’re close to a tipping point…..the changing currents are without precedent…..the event about a century ahead of schedule.”

He also says all this may not happen. That we are dealing with systems we don’t fully understand.

Love the Citizens’ Voice in the Key West Citizen. Readers say it the way it is.

This morning’s column had a note from a local. The iguana problem the subject.

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First US Patent Assigned to Alfaisal University Chemistry Professor & his Research Team in Applied Nanotechnology

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The patent entitled, Composition and Method of Making Nanocomposite Containing Graphene Sheets, describes a dual approach with slight modification to produce a nanocomposite using graphene sheets. The nanocomposite may be used for medical devices such as bone cement, dentures, paper, paint and automotive industries. A novel microwave irradiation was used to obtain the sheets. The three inventors, Dr Edreese Alsharaeh, Dr Mohammad A. AlDosari, Mr Ali Othman are to be congratulated on this achievement. The patent which is assigned to Alfaisal University in Riyadh (SA) was granted less than six months after filing due in part to its novelty. We are also pleased to note that Mohammad A. AlDosari is from KACST. Alfaisal University has close collaborative research ties with KACST.

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The administration of the Mensk Corrective Colony where Yury Lutsenko, former Interior Minister and opposition leader is being held, has banned Mr Lutsneko from passing letters to the outside world.

According to Yevhen Zakharov, Head of the Board of the Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union, this is a flagrant violation and the authorities have no right to prohibit any person from corresponding with others. He says that previously there were limts on the number of letters depending on the type of regime a person was sentenced to, but that restriction was removed.  Censorship has remained since the law states that prisoners’ correspondence is subject to scrutiny.  Mr Zakharov explains that in each colony there is a person responsible for reading letters to check fo information which the administration considers should not be sent outside the colony. “These are preventive measures aimed at preventing possible crimes. If the censor does not see anything unlawful and the letter does not incite people to anything, it’s sent by post”

The only letters which the law guarantees confidentiality of are correspondence between prisoners and the European Court of Human Rights, the Prosecutor and the Human Rights Ombudsperson. In practice, he says, this confidentiality is not respected.

Mr Zakharov said that he thinks Lutsenko is protesting that his correspondence is checked. Furthermore, he cannot pass to the outside worl works, i.e. large manuscripts that the censor cannot look over.

He stresses that the management of the colony has no right to not pass on letters.

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Once again I am excited about an upcoming movie. I received a tweet yesterday about Katherine Heigl’s new movie poster, so I clicked the link.

Suddenly I was staring into the eyes of Stephanie Plum, the beautiful bounty-hunter created by Janet Evanovich. One for the Money is due for release January 27, 2012.

As of today, I haven’t had the chance to keep up with all of the Stephanie Plum novels—there are twenty or so—but the ones I have read kept me laughing out loud, from the edge of my seat.

I do intend to read them all, because when I’m not reading them, it feels like I’m missing out on something. The characters are quite realistic, with their faults and dreams showing, just like the rest of us.

I’m anxious to see how the book adapts to the big screen, so I did a tiny bit of digging to see what the producers put together for us.

Since the Plum series is certainly marketed to women, I was delighted to see that the director and the screenwriters are all women. I’m confident that they will bring as much wit and sensitivity to the characters as they deserve.

I enjoy Katherine Heigl’s work as well. She always seems to capture both the strength and the frustration of the modern woman without being domineering or whiney. She makes me laugh, and isn’t afraid to humiliate herself for the good of the work. Perfect for Stephanie! gave me the rest of the cast as well. John Leguizamo will play Jimmy Alpha. Daniel Sunjata plays Ranger. The very handsome Jason O’Mara takes the part of Joe Morelli. They all fill those parts nicely. When I saw that Patrick Fischler will be playing Vinnie Plum, I smiled ear to ear, because while reading the first book, he is the actor my brain cast for that part, too!

Now for my two favorite characters, and I know for sure I’m not the only one anticipating these castings. Sherri Shepherd will play the tough but loveable Lula. Debbie Reynolds will fill the role of Grandma Mazur, Stephanie’s slightly nutty grandmother (and part-time side-kick) that socializes at the local mortuary. I don’t want to sound overly impressed, but—DEBBIE REYNOLDS!!!! (I’m doing a happy dance, and it’s difficult to type!)

Maybe I’m overreacting. It’s just a movie. I know.

You say you haven’t read these books… you don’t know if you’d like a movie about a young unemployed divorcee who takes a job with her bail-bondsmen cousin as a bounty hunter? Fair enough, it might not be for everyone. But you have a few months to decide for sure.

Go to your library or bookstore and check out One for the Money by Janet Evanovich, and read it by the end of the year. Then you can tell me if you’re ready to see Stephanie Plum hit the silver screen. I can hardly wait!

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We know it can get confusing out there, especially when you’re new to vaping. What’s most important to us is giving you the knowledge to make the transition away from smoking, an easy one! That’s why we want to give you an understanding of PG (Propylene Glycol) and VG (Vegetable Glycerine). Let's see what works best for YOU!

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PG or Propylene Glycol is a colourless and odourless liquid. It is thin in consistency and 100% safe for ingestion. PG is in e-liquids to provide a “throat hit”. Ex-smokers tend to like vape juices that provide a throat hit as it mimics the sensation of smoking. Propylene Glycol helps people move away from smoking, but still enjoy the feeling that tobacco gives them. Of course, without the harmful chemicals and additives!

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We use it in e-liquids to make the consistency thicker. That helps us create denser vapour clouds.

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These vape juices also do a great job at emulating a cigarette so are well worth trying if you’ve just quit smoking.

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We’ve talked about high PG, balanced PG and VG, so now let’s talk about high VG e-liquids.

With Sub Ohm e-liquids you’re getting more VG than PG which above all else makes for big clouds.

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What is the Mind of Christ? What does it do and how does it work? What are the “hidden chambers” of the Temple, and how do they relate to our own inward, secret part?

Exploring these and other critical issues, Chuck and Nancy have written a practical handbook for those who are serious about identifying the Will of God in their lives — being transformed into Christ’s Image (by the renewing of their minds). Without this transformation, we will simply be conformed to the world’s image and not Christ’s at all.

The Misslers share, “Without a renewed mind our lives will remain the same as they’ve always been, no matter what we do or try. No matter how many Bible studies we attend: how many Scriptures we read: no matter how often we go to church: and, no matter how much we pray, if we don’t have a mind change, our lives will still have the same problems, the same failures, and the same defeats as they always have.”

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From their fashion sense to their perspective on songwriting, Rascal Flatts have evolved in countless ways over the course of their mammoth, 20-year career. One of the most personal developments, however, is their journeys into fatherhood.

All three bandmates -- Jay DeMarcus, Gary LeVox and Joe Don Rooney -- are proud papas today. Singer LeVox was the first of the trio to become a dad: He welcomed his oldest daughter, Brittany, right as the band was gaining steam in the summer of 2000.

"Early on, I was the only one that was married and the only one that had kids," LeVox explained during a panel the band hosted during February's 2020 Country Radio Seminar. "I would tell Jay and Joe Don, like, 'I can't be gone longer than 12 days in a row' ... Because there were certain things where it would be like, 'We gotta do Letterman.' And I'm like, 'I'm not gonna do Letterman, because it would mean being out 13 days in a row.'"

While LeVox's bandmates might not have understood at the time why he was so adamant about getting home, those priorities became clear to them once they became parents themselves. "When they became dads, they were like, 'Dude, I get it now. I really do,'" LeVox continues.

"It's probably made me appreciate what Gary went through in the early days, for sure," agrees Rooney. "It makes me appreciate my own parents more. I'm very blessed to have that anchor in my life."

While the three bandmates admit that parenthood has made every aspect of their lives even more special, they're not downplaying how difficult it is to raise kids. "These little human beings are insane. And they ruin your life. You can't do anything for yourself ever again," jokes DeMarcus.

"Your happiness is depleted, you're exhausted, you're worn out, you realize that you suck as a parent," he continues. "Everything that you've ever done comes back to haunt you."

Still, DeMarcus adds, fatherhood has increased his emotional awareness and his appreciation for the little things in everyday life. "It makes me feel things deeper. Things that didn't mean much to me before will stop and cause me to reflect on how important each moment is to enjoy and live in the moment of being there," he shares.

It can be easy, especially during a fast-paced career filled with sold-out tours and chart-topping songs, to think selfishly and prioritize working hard and a fame-filled career full of musical milestones. Having a family puts life into a completely different perspective, LeVox notes.

"It's changed everything about my life: Songwriting. The way I sing. My bank account," he reflects. "I'm probably closer to God. It really shows you where you need to change and what kind of foundation you need to lay for your kids. It puts life into perspective.

"It just really teaches you a lot about yourself and how to right your wrongs as a human being," LeVox goes on to say. "It's truly the greatest reward in life. And my wife is amazing. That's probably been the greatest reward of all of this, just hearing a bunch of girls call me daddy on a daily basis."

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Hepatitis C virus p7 induces mitochondrial depolarization of isolated liver mitochondria

Deok Gyun You, Hye Ra Lee, Won Ki Kim, Hyung Jung Kim, Gi Young Lee, Young Do Yoo

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Hepatitis C virus (HCV)-encoded protein p7 is a viroporin that acts as an ion channel and is indispensable for HCV particle production. Although the main target of HCV p7 is the endoplasmic reticulum, it also targets mitochondria. HCV-infected cells show mitochondrial depolarization and ATP depletion; however, the function of HCV p7 in mitochondria is not fully understood. The present study demonstrated that treatment of isolated mouse liver mitochondria with the synthesized HCV p7 protein induced mitochondrial dysfunction. It also demonstrated that HCV p7 targeted isolated mouse liver mitochondria and induced mitochondrial depolarization. In addition, HCV p7 triggered matrix acidification and, ultimately, a decrease in ATP synthesis in isolated mitochondria. These findings indicate that targeting of mitochondria by HCV p7 in infected cells causes mitochondrial dysfunction to support HCV particle production. The present study provided evidence for the role of HCV p7 in mitochondria, and may lead to the development of novel strategies for HCV therapy.

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Pages (from-to)9533-9538
Number of pages6
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Detroit Future City Detroit Future City today released “The 2019 Detroit Reinvestment Index,” the results of an annual survey measuring what national business leaders think about Detroit. This fourth edition of the report reveals perceptions of Detroit are positive and continue to improve. For the first time in 2019, the survey also measured perceptions of the city among suburban residents.

“Understanding national business leaders’ and area residents’ perceptions of Detroit’s resurgence remains an important bellwether of future investment and population growth,” said Kresge Foundation President and CEO Rip Rapson.

In 2016, Kresge led the creation of the first Detroit Reinvestment Index to better understand business leaders’ perceptions about the city’s revitalization and its investment potential. The 2017 index was expanded to include perceptions of the city among local entrepreneurs. Then in 2018, the index expanded yet again to measure the views of metro-area Consumers about commercial corridors and retail in Detroit, as well as these investments’ role in community revitalization and development.

“After stewarding the DRI for three years, we’ve entrusted this critical research to Detroit Future City, an independent think tank committed to identifying the very best strategies for accelerating job growth, economic prosperity, and ensuring vibrant Detroit neighborhoods.”

The favorable opinions revealed in the “The 2019 Detroit Reinvestment Index” not only indicate a positive momentum in national business leaders’ interest in investing in Detroit, but also suggests a narrative shift in metro Detroit residents’ opinions in which there is a collective positive view of the city.

“Our research in the past few years has revealed some common threads,” said Anika Goss, Detroit Future City’s executive director. “Detroit is most definitely experiencing a revitalization, which is improving perceptions of and interest in the city. This provides remarkable opportunities, yet it also has the potential to present inequities. We need to harness the growth and positive perceptions of Detroit to catalyze further investment, but also be cognizant of how this will impact Detroit’s most vulnerable residents.”

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This is #2 in a participatory series. From time to time, I will blog with the heading “The Assignment”.  I will respond to one of  300 Writing Prompts*; you can read the prompt and my post here and then decide whether or not you want to post your own response to the prompt.   You can reply in the comments on WordPress or in the comments on Facebook where I typically share blog posts.

The Prompt: “Have you ever spoken up when you saw something going on that was wrong? Were you scared?  What ended up happening?”

Hahahahahahahahaha.  Have I ever spoken up when I saw something going on that was wrong? That’s a good one!  1) I’m a teacher and former school administrator, 2) I’m a parent, 3) I’m a bit of a know-it-all.  Yes,  Yes.  I have often spoken up when I saw something going on that was wrong.

I might even say I am compelled to speak up when I see something going on that is wrong.  It can be a problem, actually.  Particularly if I get confused about the difference between “what is wrong” and “what I don’t agree with”.  Sometimes the distinction between these two categories is pretty clear; sometimes it’s rather subtle.

For example, the other day I watched an eleven year old dump about a quarter cup of Red Hot into a baggie full of Doritos.  I used all the restraint I could muster to hold myself to “Wow!  That’s a lot of hot sauce,” rather than saying “Dude, what’s the matter with you?  No one needs that much hot sauce!”  This was an instance of “what I don’t agree with” rather than one of “what is wrong”.  Although I myself am not a fan of hot sauce, this kid did nothing “wrong”.

On the other hand, if I overhear one teenager cruelly making fun of another teenager, I will most definitely step in and correct the first teenager. I am not a fan of bullying in any form.  It’s unnecessary. And cruel.  And wrong.

Not all issues are so clear cut.  Sometimes I can’t immediately distinguish between what is simply a matter of preference and something that is most certainly wrong.  I once saw a college student walking to class barefoot.  We chatted for a minute, and I did ask, “Where are your shoes?”  She responded, “I really don’t like shoes.”  Hm. Ok, I thought,  I wouldn’t go into a public place with no shoes, but I guess you would.  Later I learned from my Dean of Students husband that students are not allowed to go into buildings without shoes — it’s a health code issue.  Being barefoot in school is wrong.  So noted.

Further muddling the topic are situations that are “not under my jurisdiction”.  I have had more than one boss tell me, “that’s not your problem.” Hmph.  I will admit here to reluctantly walking away sputtering under my breath on such occasions.  I have a hard time believing it’s not my problem if 1) it’s wrong and 2) I’ve seen it.

You can imagine my struggle with living in a world that is full of “wrong”.  I watch the news and say to the TV from my couch,  “What?  You’ve gotta be kidding me!”  Last weekend during a basketball game between the University of Michigan and Michigan State, I yelled, “why do you keep throwing the same shot?  You’ve missed it all the other times, why will this time be different?”  Driving on the highway, I reprimand other drivers, “Really?  You’re gonna cut him off like that?”

Am I scared to speak up? No. My response when I see the wrongs of others is reflexive. I am not afraid of confrontation.  The fear comes in when I realize that I myself have been “wrong”.  And, let’s be honest, this happens regularly.  Someone with such a compulsion to call out “wrong” will certainly see her own flaws.

Last week I was sitting in my therapist’s office recalling a scenario from my holiday experience with my family.  I told her that I was lying in bed one night almost frantic that I hadn’t created the “right” Christmas.  Maybe I should’ve done something different — offered more activities, participated in more conversations, created more ‘magical moments’.   What if I had done everything wrong and had missed some opportunities?

My therapist said to me, “your expectations of yourself are so high, I can’t even see them.”  Indeed.  I really don’t want to get it wrong, especially when it comes to my family. But here’s the thing.  I’m going to get it wrong.

After my last blog post wherein I discussed my realization that I am sometimes driven by prejudice, a friend made a relevant and kind comment on Facebook.  I responded, “thanks for the grace,” and she replied, “We all need grace, but do you know who we need it from the most? Ourselves.”

It’s true.  While I am quick to call out wrong when I see it, I am also quite dedicated to offering others fresh chances.  The student who I dressed down for picking on a peer might be forgiven and encouraged by me within a few moments.  My Spartans, who kept missing shots against the Wolverines, still have my undying support and devotion. The kiddo who downed that whole baggie of dripping Doritos received high fives from me moments later when he read some difficult words in his lesson. I don’t let anyone else’s behavior determine my love for them because I know their actions do not define them.

However, I am not as quick to offer that same grace to myself.  I tend to revisit my sins and pile them up into the shape of my identity.  My failure to cover a learning objective makes me an ineffective teacher.  My inability to offer an appropriate emotional response makes me a bad mother.  My tendency to share my personal stories makes me a narcissist.

I get so carried away with “seeing”  all the “wrong” in my life that I become paralyzed. I can’t seem to offer myself the same grace that I would be more than willing to offer a friend or even a stranger.

I don’t think I’m alone.

So here’s to calling out what’s wrong,  to being defenders of the those who can’t defend themselves, and to being willing to look in the mirror and acknowledge that I don’t get it all right myself.  And in the same breath, here’s to offering forgiveness, to holding out hope, and to offering grace to the people in our paths and to ourselves.

I think we can give that a try, can’t we?

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

*300 Writing Prompts. Picadilly, 2017.

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Kotak Life Pension Plans

Pension plans from reputable insurers, such as Kotak Life Insurance, ensure that you will get a consistent income that is unaffected by stock market volatility or shifting interest rates. These guaranteed monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or yearly annuities will cover your costs, allowing you to focus on enjoying your retirement. This is a participating plan with death and vesting benefits.

Benefits of Kotak Life Pension Plans

  1. Get guaranteed additions: Guaranteed additions are a percentage of the total promised in the first five years of the policy that is payable on maturity or death, whichever comes first. This is subject to all premiums being paid until maturity or death, as applicable. The guaranteed additions for regular and restricted payment choices are 5% of the basic sum promised. The guaranteed additions for the single premium payment option are 2% of the base sum assured.

  2. Assured benefit: You will get a minimum guaranteed benefit upon vesting and your nominee will receive a benefit equal to 105 percent of all premiums paid until death or vesting. The day the insurance bearer becomes entitled to the benefits provided by the policy is referred to as vesting.

  3. Additional security: You may add extra security by selecting one of the two rider choices. The Kotak Accidental Death Benefit Rider (ADB) provides a lump sum payment in the event of accidental death during the policy period. The other option is the Kotak Permanent Disability Benefit Rider (PDB), which pays out in instalments.

  4. Vesting Benefit: You will be entitled to a base payment assured plus cumulative guaranteed additions + accrued reversionary bonus with terminal bonus upon vesting (if any).

  5. Reduced paid-up sum assured: If your regular or limited premium pay policy has a Surrender Value, you can choose the reduced paid-up option. All earned reversionary bonus/guaranteed additions already connected to the insurance will be paid to you.

  6. High sum assured discount: For basic sum assured in excess of Rs. 5 lacs, a premium discount of Rs. 2 per 1000 basic sum assured would be applied. For basic sum insured exceeding Rs. 5 Lacs, there is a rebate of Rs. 8 per 1000 for the single premium payment option.

  7. Death benefit: If the policyholder dies, the nominee will get guaranteed benefits + accrued guaranteed additions plus accrued reversionary bonus with terminal bonus (if any). The nominee has two options: acquire an instant annuity from Kotak Life Insurance or remove the whole insurance money.

  8. Tax advantages: Deductions are available under section 80C of the Income Tax Act.

  9. Premium payment flexibility: You may pick the ideal premium payment period for you, such as regular premium pay, limited pay of 10/12 years, or single pay option.
Eligibility Details
Entry AgeMinimum – 30 years maximum – Regular & Limited Pay – 55 years single Pay = 60 years
Maturity Age45 years – 70 years
Policy TermRegular Pay: 10 – 30 yearsLimited Pay: 10pay: 15 years12 pays: 17 – 30 years Single Pay: 10 & 15 years
Premium Modal FactorYearly: 100%Half Yearly: 51%Quarterly: 26%Monthly: 8.8%
Premium Payment Term (PPT)Regular Pay: Same as policy term Limited Pay 10 & 12 years single Pay
Sum AssuredYearly/half-yearly/quarterly/monthly
Premium AmtDepends on sum assured, age, PPT, and policy term

Kotak Lifetime Income Plan

The Kotak Lifetime Income Plan is a non-participating instant annuity plan that guarantees a steady source of income for the rest of one’s life.

The annuitant will get a regular income for the rest of his or her life based on a one-time payment paid to Kotak Life Insurance. The Kotak Lifetime Income Plan essentially provides a choice of six annuity alternatives as well as the frequency with which the income flow is required. The Kotak Lifetime Income Plan will be available to both individual consumers and Superannuation Fund Members.

Product Benefits

Lifetime Income, Lifetime Income with cashback, Lifetime Income with Term Guarantee (5/10/15/20 yrs.), Last Survivor Lifetime Income with 100 percent annuity to surviving spouse, Last Survivor Lifetime Income with 50 percent annuity to surviving spouse, and Last Survivor Lifetime Income with 100 percent annuity to surviving spouse and cashback on death of surviving spouse are the annuity options.

  • Guaranteed annuity rates: The issued rates will stay the same for the rest of your life.
  • Greater Annuity Rates: If you choose a higher purchase price, you will receive a higher annuity rate. Increased buying price discount

Additional annuity: You can purchase another annuity to raise the annuity payment.

Eligibility Details

Entry AgeMinimum: New customers: 45 and 55 years old; existing Kotak Life Insurance (KLI) customers: 18 years old; and nominees of dead KLI customers: 0 years old. Spouse: 35-year-old new customer Holders of existing KLI Pension Plan policies: 18 yearsMaximum age: 99 years.
Single PremiumAny sum that offers a minimum monthly annuity of Rs. 1000/-
Minimum AnnuityMonthly: Rs1000/-Quarterly: Rs3000/-Half-yearly: Rs6000/-Yearly: Rs,12,000/-
Annuity ModesYearly, half-yearly, quarterly, monthly
Annuity InstalmentYearly: 100%Half-yearly: 97%Quarterly: 96%Monthly: 95%

Kotak e-Lifetime Income Plan

This is a Kotak Life Insurance quick annuity plan with no deferral concept, and pension payments begin immediately when the premium is paid.

  1. Death Benefit: There are four alternatives for benefit payment upon the death of the insured:

  2. Lifetime Income- When the annuitant dies, the income payments stop and the policy is automatically canceled.

  3. Lifetime income with cash back- The single payment paid for the plan will be paid to the nominee, and the policy will be canceled

  4. If the annuitant dies during the designated guaranteed period, the income pay-out will be provided to the nominee until the end of the guaranteed term, at which point the policy will be canceled. If the annuitant dies before the end of the stipulated term, the income payments stop and the insurance is canceled.

  5. If the initial annuitant to whom the insurance is issued dies, the income pay-out is provided to the surviving spouse. When the remaining annuitant dies, the pay-out ceases, and the policy is finally canceled.

  6. Income possibilities: This plan offers four income alternatives based on your individual retirement needs.

  7. Lifetime income – Income will be paid during the annuitant’s life and will end when the annuitant dies.

  8. Lifetime income with cashback – Income will be provided during the annuitant’s lifetime, and the single premium paid for acquiring the plan will be reimbursed to the nominee upon the annuitant’s death.

  9. Lifetime income with term guarantee – The income will be provided for the annuitant’s specified period of 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, or 20 years. If the annuitant survives the stipulated term, the pay-out will continue for the rest of his life.

  10. Last survivor lifetime income – The income will be paid during the lifetime of one of the annuitants to whom the insurance is issued, and after his death, the income will be paid for the lifetime of the surviving annuitant.

  11. The customer has 30 days from the date of receipt of the policy to cancel it. If the policyholder is not happy, he may return it during that time period. The consumer receives a return of the premium paid after deducting the costs of the medical examination, stamp duty, and any annuity payments.

Eligibility Details

Entry AgeMinimum – 45 yearsMaximum – 99 years
Entry age for nominees of deceased Kotak life pension holderMinimum – 0Maximum – 99 years
Spouse Entry AgeMinimum – 35 yearsMaximum – 99 years
Single PremiumMinimum – Online channel – Rs 50,000Distance Marketing – Rs.20,000Maximum – No Limit

What do you mean by Pension Plans?

A pension plan is the retirement amount that an individual receives from their insurance company on a monthly or lump sum basis. There are a variety of such programmes available in the nation, provided by various firms. However, having more options might be confusing and make it harder for people to pick the best one. It is feasible to build a significant corpus via regular investments, which when mature provides a regular monthly income for taking care of your post-employment years. The amount you earn might be referred to as an annuity or a pension.

Two types of annuity plans

1. Immediate Annuity

2. Deferred Annuity

Immediate Annuity Plan

You begin getting monthly income immediately after investing in an instant annuity plan. You invest a lump sum and begin receiving payments 12 months after the commencement of your insurance, depending on the frequency selected. This option may be more appropriate if you are nearing retirement and want an immediate source of funds.

Deferred Annuity

The regular income or annuity in a deferred annuity plan begins after a certain date. This strategy may be more acceptable if you still have a few years before retirement and do not want a retirement income right now.

When should you buy a pension plan?

There is no such thing as early preparation when it comes to your post-retirement life. Nobody knows what will happen when you are no longer in a solid employment, especially with the rising cost of living. During their golden years, people are at their most vulnerable. With the unified family system collapsing around you, you have no one to fall rely on. In such a situation, the only support that matters are the crucial financial support. When you have a job, your money is your strength, but what happens when that stability ends?

  1. Begin as soon as you have a job.

  2. Only if you begin preparing early on will you be able to create a corpus that is suitable for covering you when you are no longer in a job environment. This is why most businesses require individuals to save 12% of their basic pay from the first day of employment. If your company or institution already offers a pension plan, that’s great; otherwise, go for a savings plan that deducts 12% of your monthly salary and provides the same benefits when you retire.

  3. When you are in your mid-thirties

  4. Those who have an established pension system at their current employer should assess their status in their mid-thirties and predict how much they will require after retirement. Is the present strategy appropriate for such scenarios, or do you need to increase your savings to keep up with escalating costs? Find further plans to invest in and safeguard your future based on the answers to these questions.

Advantages of Pension Plans

When people retire, their income decreases; a pension compensates for some of this income loss in retirement; pension schemes can provide protection in the form of lump sums and pensions to dependants in the event of a member’s death; and, to encourage pension schemes, the State provides tax relief on contributions made to pension schemes and the growth in their investments.

Dignified Retirement

Kotak Life pension plans guarantee that one has enough cash after retirement to not only pay day-to-day expenditures, but also to continue enjoying the same lifestyle as before retirement. These Kotak Life plans enable people to live with dignity even after they have retired from active job.

Financial Security

Retirement Pension Plan from Kotak Life allow you to be self-sufficient and financially independent even after you retire, so you don’t have to rely on others for money.

Income After Retirement

The Kotak Life plans offer the best post-retirement income to help you live a comfortable, stress-free life. After retirement, one can pursue interests, accomplish things one has always wanted to do, and live one’s dream without worry.

Create the Habit of Regular Saving

A Kotak Life pension plan is designed to save money at regular intervals in order to build a sizable post-retirement corpus. Committing a little sum every month to a Kotak Life plan instils the habit of saving, the benefits of which become apparent during crises and, finally, in one’s elderly years.

Applying for a pension plan from Kotak Life Insurance:

Kotak Life Insurance provides unique products that are exclusively available online. The consumer merely has to enter onto Kotak Life’s website, select the relevant Kotak Life plan, select the coverage, and supply the necessary information. The premium will be calculated based on the information provided. The consumer must then pay the premium online using a credit card, debit card, or net banking, and the Kotak Life insurance will be issued.

Kotak Life plans that are not accessible online can be acquired through agents, brokers, banks, and other intermediaries, who will assist with the application procedure.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ’s)

Q1. How to pay a premium? What are the modes of payment available?

Ans – Kotak Life Insurance has 12 premium payment options, which are as follows:

a. Payment can be made in cash or by check at the branch.

b. Payment at Kotak Bank using Internet ATM deposit boxes

c. Standing Instructions for NEFT ECS

d. IMPS Direct Debit

e. Payment via the bill desk

f. Online bill payment

g. Money order via mail

h. Bank assurance

i. The policyholder of a Kotak Life pension plan can pay using the online payment mechanism;

j. Net Banking Credit Card Debit Cards

Q2. How can I check policy status for Kotak Life pension plans?

Ans – Simply log into the e-Portal using your Kotak Life policy information to check the policy status of your Kotak Life pension plan if you are a registered user.

Q3. What is the policy renewal process for Kotak Life pension plans?

Ans – If you are a registered Kotak Life subscriber, you may pay online in three simple steps:

Step 1: To check the policy status, log in to the Kotak Life Insurance e-portal using your Kotak Life policy information.
Step 2: Choose a Kotak Life insurance and a payment method (Net Banking, Debit or Credit Card).
Step 3: Pay through the secure channel and print/save your Kotak Life pension plan payment receipt.
You deposit cash/cheque at the nearest branch in an offline manner.

Q4. What is the company’s process to settle claims for Kotak Life pension plans?

Ans – The nominee must personally visit the branch with the Kotak Life policy papers and accidental/death certificate. The nominee must complete a Kotak Life claim notification form, after which the business will furnish him with a reference number. Without an inquiry, most accidental/death claims are resolved within 30 days.


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Sleep to Dream v. Living the Dream.

23 06 2012

Well. I don’t sleep anymore. I blame it on the heat. And being SUPER excited about LIFE!!! Or, just the heat. Sitting on my porch at 2 in the morning on a Friday night is rather entertaining. I realized that people can’t walk properly at the time, it’s more of a hunchback-glide-stomp holding onto each other along the way home—or wherever they’re going.

Disappointed in myself. A group of people invited me to go swimming with them. And I declined. Mainly because they were all incredibly wasted and I wasn’t and I had a sneaking suspicion, since they were arguing about which way York was when they had just passed it, that they were going to attempt swimming but just get kicked out by the landlord or the police or whoever has more authority over drunk people at 2 in the morning.

But maybe I’m just not spontaneous. Maybe I’m a fuddy-duddy. There are things that I want to do but I won’t because no one will go with me—and that’s silly—I should just go. I’m just not that great at making new friends; I have a tough exterior and I’m judgmental. Not saying those are bad traits that I want to get rid of—everyone judges, it’s what keeps us feeling secure in our decisions–past, present, future.

I’ve been trying to get better about being “nice,” though. For example, last night two very tall too-tan too-much-boob-job strippers came in with mega frowns on their faces and in my head I was like, “I don’t want to help these bitches.” Because I could tell they worked at Penthouse and I could tell that everything’s always just been given to them and they feel they can treat people like shit because of it. But then I did a switch-er-oo in my brain; I told myself, “everyone has a story,” “deep down everyone is a little insecure about their relationships to other people,” “all they want to do is buy some shit and get the fuck out, so let’s do this TOGETHER.” And eventually they softened up. And they bought more than if I hadn’t helped them at all, so la-de-da, I’m learning.

(Also, is it weird that I can tell just by looking at women what strip club they work at though I’ve never even been to any strip club myself?… I think it is.)

So yeah, I guess what I’m saying is that I need to quit being so closed off and take more opportunities even if they’re outside of my comfort zone because they could lead to better experiences in life—and if not better, at least I’ll have a story or two.

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I didn’t make any posts for the entire month of October. Life gets busy and then when it isn’t, I get trapped in a state of ennui and Netflix and I forget all about my blog. So for that, I apologize.

I love this month so much for so many reasons. I’m a huge fan of Autumn and Halloween and I also enjoy the respite of cooler weather that usually accompanies this glorious month. I love being outside and the fall season is a great way for me to reclaim my place in nature after trying to avoid it all summer 😛

The nice Autumn weather lasted for a while and then like some kind of cosmic joke, it got really cold and then snowed. The wind blew all the leaves away. I can only hope that it will warm up just a bit one last time before we descend into another bleak Romanian winter.

Here are some of my favorite things I did in October:

My girl Valentina and I had a spa day at Belaqva and then we had an amazing lunch at La Ceaun in Piata Sfatului. I ordered the Sarmale (cabbage rolls) with Mamaliga (polenta) and OMG I was not disappointed. I had a Zaganu beer to accompany my fare and really, it was just a perfect day. Big hugs to Valentina because the entire day was her idea!

Claudiu and I went to see Steaua Bucuresti play when they came to Brasov. It was my first soccer, I mean, FOOTBALL, game. I was a bit scared because I’ve seen news stories where people get really fanatic and violent at these games, but Claudiu reassured me we would be sitting in the neutral zone. NOPE. Our tickets were right in the middle of the rabid fan section for the other team. Hah. Anyway, there were a lot of Jandarmerie  and I felt pretty safe the entire time. We left right before the end of the game because Steaua was winning by a lot and we didn’t want to get stuck in the crowds.

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It was mostly a fun time, except for the part when the Steaua fans brought out a sign that basically told the fans of the opposing team to go back to Hungary (this is a really complicated issue, but the TL;DR is that there is a group of Hungarian speaking Romanians in Romania and occasionally there is some political tension between this group and the Romanian speaking Romanians).

The sign says “Pentru voi acasa nu e in Romania, plecati” (sorry, I didn’t add the diacritics). It basically means, for you home is not in Romania, leave. I’m not a fan of this kind of sentiment, in any country. Even though I was not the intended audience, it still kind of hurt my feelings a bit. Romania is not my home, but I love living here, and I appreciate the diversity of people that I get to interact with on a daily basis.

We took an afternoon and played in the Parcul Craiului in Zarnesti. A nice lunch of schnitzel with papanasi dessert at Plaiul Foii and then we walked a bit in the nature.

Plaiul Foii – home of the greatest papanasi on Earth

The best Romanian dessert, in my opinion

Louis met a donkey and was very confused.

If you’re ever in search of fall color, this area in mid-October is where you want to be. Absolutely gorgeous. Probably the last day that the sun felt warm.

It got really cool, really fast. And I’m not just talking about us wearing sunglasses.

Doggies need water breaks

Someone gets to live here!

I mean, these colors. Really. I die.

The most gorgeous mountain ever, Piatra Craiului

Come on, it’s like a movie. Trust me, this was so much more beautiful in real life.

I briefly met a horse and it was awesome. In Romania, pickup trucks are a rarity. So when you need something hauled, you call in your friendly neighborhood horse-and-cart owners. This horse let me pet him. Good horse.

We got some early snow. The time around Halloween was kind of strange. We were expecting some cold weather and flurries, but it ended up snowing for the entire day.

A hint of the winter to come?

This was all afternoon…

…and evening

and late into the night…

For Halloween, Claudiu bought me a pumpkin that was too cute, so I decided not to do any violence to him and kept him sitting on the coffee table instead (the pumpkin, not Claudiu).

Homemade ghosts

My costume this year for Halloween was “frozen pedestrian”.

The good news is that I was able to finally complete my SweaterQuest (yearly event) and this year I achieved the bonus round of SnowPantsQuest and SnowBootsQuest. My wardrobe was severely lacking in both of these items last winter and I am happy to report that my feet and legs will hopefully be warm for the next six months.

Louis might need some encouragement.

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