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Haight Ashbury – Buena Vista – Corona Heights

Today Haight Ashbury is mostly known as an epicenter of the youth rebellion of the 1960s. However, its history goes back to almost a century prior to that era. Initially, this neighborhood was slow to develop as it was part of the “Outside Lands” (an area past Divisadero Street which served as a western border of the city in the 1850s). The interest in this area developed in 1870s when work started on Golden Gate Park. The park had originally been planned to start at Divisadero Street but squatters and ensuing legal battles forced the city to compromise in return for a clear title to its other holdings. As Golden Gate Park became a popular weekend destination the west end of Haight-Ashbury developed into a resort area.

The 1906 earthquake and fire spared this neighborhood and its prosperity continued into the 1920s although by then the novelty of the area faded for the elite and it became a solidly middle-class district. The 1930s proved to be a trying time for Haight-Ashbury not only because of the Great Depression but also due to the development of the Twin Peaks and Sunset public transit tunnels. These factors, combined with the mobility of the automobile, led to a migration out of the neighborhood. After World War II things changed again when African Americans became more of a presence in the district.

By the mid-1960s, Haight-Ashbury, with its now cheap rents, college students from nearby University of San Francisco and San Francisco State as well as castoff Beats from North Beach, became a ground zero for hippies. The era peaked in 1967 with the famous Summer of Love. Rock bands such as the Grateful Dead, the Jefferson Airplane, and Janis Joplin and Big Brother and the Holding Company gave free concerts in Golden Gate Park and the Panhandle.

Unfortunately, things deteriorated rather quickly with onslaught of harder drugs and violence. By the early 1970s about a third of Haight’s Street shops were abandoned and boarded up. Starting from the mid-1970s, however, escalating real estate prices led to a renaissance that still continues.

There are two distinctly different areas of this neighborhood. The Upper Haight, which stretches from Stanyan to Masonic Street, and is a trendy shopping zone for the most part, though it deteriorates a bit where it stretches toward Golden Gate Park. Meanwhile, the Lower Haight, roughly Divisadero to Webster Street, is a more diverse neighborhood with a grittier feel. While it has been an alternate nightlife hub for years, the Lower Haight has become a main draw among DJs and ravers with the proliferation of dance-music record shops and clubs.

Haight Ashbury is distinct from its posh neighbor, Buena Vista – Ashbury Heights. This quiet residential neighborhood surrounds the famous Buena Vista Park, the oldest officially designated park in the city (est. in 1867 and originally named the Hill Park) offering spectacular views from its upper slopes. Many of San Francisco’s most elegant mansions are located here. Ashbury Heights has a mini-park called Mt. Olympus at its summit.

Another noteworthy neighbor is Corona Heights, an affluent neighborhood surrounding Corona Heights hill and park (which offers panoramic views of the city and the bay, houses the Randall Museum and features a fenced-in dog park). Corona Heights stretches between Buena Vista Park and Eureka Valley / Castro. In 1899, excavation began on the hill to make way for Gray Brother Quarry and brick factory. The streets within this neighborhood were literally cut out of the rock for transport vehicle access and from the general quarrying done in the area. Due to the elevation of the hill, many of the neighborhood homes have views. This, combined with Corona Heights’ proximity to the public transportation, local restaurants and neighborhood hangouts (with Castro being nearby) as well as a large, open space Corona Heights park, make this neighborhood one of the prime real estate locations.

Haight Ashbury has an average Walk score of 90 and Transit score of 83, Buena Vista – Ashbury Heights neighborhood - an average Walk score of 82 and Transit score of 92, Corona Heights - an average Walk score of 88 and Transit score of 92.

The below link provides further details on Haight Ashbury neighborhood and its attractions: http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/haight/

The content displayed above was partially derived from a book by Rand Richards “Historic Walks in San Francisco. 18 Trails Through the City’s Past” as well as

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Thursday, June 19, 2014

Mandy- Part 12

I crept downstairs to the basement; my heart pounded a staccato beat so loudly I feared it would wake the neighbors. The light was on and it filled me with dread. I never left the light on. Grandma had ingrained that into my head as boy. I could almost hear her telling me, “Turn off the lights when you leave a room. I don’t have stock in the electric company”.  The door to the root cellar was wide open. I wanted to run and hide. I knew she’d discovered my dirty secret.
            “Sherry? Is that you?”
I didn’t hear a reply, at least not right away. The answer that followed was a blood-curdling scream of agony.
I ran into the root cellar and there she was. Sherry was chained to the walls and Mandy was torturing her. He had shattered her shapely legs with a sledgehammer and ripped off her fingernails until all that remained was bloody stumps. Mandy turned to face me, a bloody knife clenched in his hand, and he laughed.
            “She’s so serious, isn’t she? Let’s see if I can make her smile.”
His blade ripped through the side of her mouth and I screamed.
            “NO! Sherry!”
Drenched in sweat, Sherry was shaking me awake. I was in my bedroom with her and she was safe. Panting, I pulled her close and held her.
            “Shh, it’s okay. It was just a dream. You’re with me and we’re safe.”
I silently repeated her words over and over. It was just a dream and we are safe. I didn’t feel safe. As long as Mandy was alive there was no guarantee that either of us would ever be safe. Yet, the soft tone of her voice and the gentle caress of Sherry’s hands soothed my jagged nerves.
            “Do you want to talk about it? Sometimes it helps to diffuse the fear if you can tell someone what it was that scared you.”
            “I don’t really remember.”
I lied and even though I figured she could tell; she didn’t push me. Instead, she curled up next to me and rested her head on my chest. She hummed softly as her fingertips lightly traced the curve of my cheek and brushed my hair back from my face.
    When I next opened my eyes, sunlight was streaming through the blinds and casting a halo effect around my sleeping angel. I slipped quietly down to the kitchen, hoping not to wake her. At some point in the middle of the night, Ruby had hopped up onto the bed and she was purring like crazy, all snuggled up next to Sherry. The coffee was still percolating in Grandma’s ancient glass stovetop coffee pot. The thing took an eternity to brew but the coffee is outstanding so I kept it. I was just toasting some pop-tarts and frozen waffles when Sherry padded across the floor and wrapped her arms around me.

         “I was trying to make you breakfast in bed.”
Without saying a word, she turned and ran from the kitchen. I could hear her racing up the stairs and I laughed so hard I nearly spilled the coffee.  I loaded everything onto a tray and carried it upstairs. She was nestled under the covers, pretending to be asleep, complete with fake snoring.
    It hardly seemed possible that I could be this happy yet a part of me yearned to go back to the basement. I’d developed a taste for my work and I wanted to complete my masterpiece. I resisted the urge to squeal for joy when Sherry said she needed to go back home. She expressed her dread for going back to work on Monday and I had to play along. It was so hard to withhold my secret and it filled me with anger that needed to be vented on the vile piece of dung in my root cellar.
    Once I kissed Sherry goodbye, I locked the door and raced to the basement.  I tugged the duct tape off, making sure to tug at his torn mouth. Mandy looked at me but appeared too weak to manage a snide remark.
            “Are you pretending to be asleep? Do you think I care if I’ve interrupted your beauty sleep?”
            “Screw you.”
Mandy’s words were weak and lacked conviction. I decided that meant he needed more incentive.

**Be sure to return  Monday, June 23rd for the next installment of Mandy**

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Saturday, October 11, 2014

Hoppy Halloween

I spent part of my day at the Scrapbook Expo today in Ontario and got me some buy 3 get 1 free Lawn Fawn stamps. I've been on the lookout for the Love You Tons die for quite some time now and was so glad to see it was available at the Expo. Part of my purchase was also a Hoppy Halloween mini stamp set. It was too cute to resist!

So I came home and made a quick and simple Halloween card. I know, I can't get enough of this Scaredy Cat paper so I created yet another card with it. This is a 4x4 card, and it was easy to put together. If you follow my blog you know i'm not 100% CTMH purist, so here goes, a card made with CTMH supplies and Lawn Fawn stamp set.

I colored the moon using ShinHan Y49 Pastel Green, Carrot leaves using Z2463 Sap Green and Z2454 Leaf Green, and the bunny cape using Z2453 Lavender and Z2462 Peony Purple. I also added a bit of glitter using Purple Wink of Stella glitter pen. The blank enamel stars are from the Scaredy Cat Assortment. I finished off the card using a black baker's twine.

Hoppy Halloween! Which reminds me, I gotta pick a costume for my little one! Halloween's just a couple of weeks away!

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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

My Easter Gift

I can always count on my BF Tete to know what  I need/want.  She's a gift in herself.  I've never known anyone who can tell stories and give advise(I always say I want her in my room at the nursing home!).  I don't get to see her (we do talk a lot though!) as much as I would like, but last nite I stopped by after a meeting and was able to spend about an hour and a half with her-which I really enjoyed.  Just catching up!  We usually can't wait to exchange gifts(we try to do this for every holiday) and end up giving the stuff to each other about two months ahead(I've already got some birthday stuff for her and it's in August!)  This time we just didn't get it done ahead of time.  I was so excited with my little gifts!!!!!I just love this little egg chick(and it's filled with pink jelly beans!) and I adore this little bitty pink jewelry box!!!!

But the best gift she ever gives me is herself-cause you just can't duplicate that! Luv u Girl!
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Remulus the Wise

Remulus, one of the few gnomish clerics in the entire Dragon Empire, was born into a family with a long history of faithful service to the Priestess and her ilk.

Few gnomes have ever attained the status and acclaim of the great gnomish family that Remulus the Wise descends from. Remulus’ father and his father before him have served the great Priestess of the Dragon Empire for many, many years. But being born into such a noble household cannot protect one from all the evils in the world. At a young age, Remulus’ father was assassinated by an unknown agent of the Orc Lord (or so the rumors go), and ever since then Remulus has had a burning desire to see justice done upon all who took his father’s life—of course, being a servant of the light, Remulus is only interested in justice being done for justice’s sake…

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I love to read. I love books. I like to talk about books and recommend them. I read everything including cereal boxes and junk mail! I heard once that if you're not reading at least 3 books at a time you're not reading enough! This blog will keep track of the books I've read and whether or not I liked them. It will be a little bit of everything from Christian fiction to Science fiction and fantasy. Feel free to participate by suggesting books to review and giving your comments. Occasionally I am given free books by Publishers in exchange for a review. I am not told how to review them or compensated in any way for the review.

Sunday, March 4, 2012

The Sixth Man by David Baldacci

David Baldacci’s 21st novel The Sixth Man is evidence that as a writer he is only getting better. I’ve read all his books and own a lot of them and I’ve yet to read a book of his that is boring or formulaic.

In this book we encounter characters that we’ve met before Sean King and his partner Michelle Maxwell. Now they are private detectives working on their own and not for the Secret Service or FBI. They’ve been called into a case to help a lawyer friend of Sean’s. As they drive to a meeting with the lawyer they come across a broken down car on the side of the road. As they approach to help, Sean recognizes the driver, who is dead, as the lawyer they were going to meet. They quickly discover that it was murder and get involved in a mystery that is full of twists and turns and really bad people.

Baldacci’s characters have depth and personality. The themes are familiar ones; greed, selfishness and pure evil meet honesty, goodness and unselfishness. The stage is the US intelligence community and the lengths that some people will go to protect themselves rather than their country.

If you are familiar with Baldacci’s books this is an excellent addition to your reading list. If you’ve not read his books before I would highly recommend picking this one up and starting in on the feast of stories that will entertain you for years to come.

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08 November 2017

Goodreads Giveaway!

Want to win a copy of How to Disappear? I'm giving away three hardcover copies on Goodreads. Open internationally. Enter by December 8!

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How to Disappear by Sharon Huss Roat

How to Disappear

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Giveaway ends December 08, 2017.
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16 October 2017

Bringing Vicurious to Life (IRL!)

During the process of writing How to Disappear, I spent a lot of time on Instagram checking the same hashtags that the main character, Vicky, explores in the novel. As Vicurious, she reaches out to followers who feel #invisbile and #ignored, who have #socialanxiety and #depression and just want to be #seen.

To connect with readers and let them know they are #notalone, I decided to bring Vicurious to life by creating a real Instagram for her. Below is a visual of a few of the Vicurious posts I’ve created so far. It took a while to find my model, make a wig and put together the costume, do some photo shoots, and then learn Photoshop well enough to create some images of Vicurious living vicariously! So, I started with some text posts, like the one which references Vicky’s “Terror List.” Then I ventured into current events to throw her into some exciting events.

Next up… I’d love to get readers more involved in the content, providing suggestions of places and events they want Vicurious to visit, and even their own photos. I’ll also use the Vicurious account to post fan art and graphics, and hopefully become a place where people with social anxiety can find their people and make new friends.

Visit her @vicurious on Instagram!

03 October 2017

YA Scavenger Hunt... and please also visit #PubForPR to help raise money for Puerto Rico hurricane relief!

Welcome to YA Scavenger Hunt, a bi-annual event first organized by author Colleen Houck to connect readers and authors... and give away some awesome prizes!

Add up the clues (each author's favorite number) and you can enter to win ALL 20 BOOKS by the authors on my team! The contest begins on Tuesday, October 3rd at noon Pacific Time and ends on Sunday, October 8th at noon PST.

There are SEVEN contests going on simultaneously, and you can enter one or all! I am part of the ORANGE TEAM, but there are also RED, BLUE, GREEN, GOLD, PINK, and PURPLE teams, each with 20 authors and each offering a chance to win a whole different set of books!

Go here to find out more about the hunt, see links to all the authors participating, and see the full list of prizes up for grabs.

Directions: Below, you'll find my favorite number. Collect the favorite numbers of all the authors on the ORANGE TEAM, and then add them up (don't worry, you can use a calculator!).

Entry Form: Once you've added up all the numbers, make sure you fill out the form here to officially qualify for the grand prize. Only entries that have the correct number will qualify.

Rules: Open internationally, anyone below the age of 18 should have a parent or guardian's permission to enter. To be eligible for the grand prize, you must submit the completed entry form by Sunday, Oct. 8, at noon Pacific Time. Entries sent without the correct number or without contact information will not be considered.

Meet Author Heather Ezell!

A Southern California native, Heather Ezell was evacuated for a fire at the age of three and subsequently grew up with an obsessive fear of wildfires. She has been chasing reprieve from California's heat ever since—from the Rocky Mountains to Interior Alaska. Heather graduated from Colorado College with a degree in English literature and creative writing, and she currently lives in the Pacific Northwest where she writes, practices amateur ballet in the forest, and obsesses over the weather.

Visit Heather's website here, and when you read about her book you're going to want to pre-order a copy (it comes out in March 2018).

Check out Heather's upcoming book, Nothing Left to Burn!

The autumn morning after sixteen-year-old Audrey Harper loses her virginity, she wakes to a loud, persistent knocking at her front door. Waiting for her are two firemen, there to let her know that the moment she's been dreading has arrived: the enormous wildfire sweeping through Orange County, California, is now dangerously close to her idyllic gated community of Coto de Caza, and it's time to evacuate.

Over the course of the next twenty-four hours, as Audrey wrestles with the possibility of losing her family home, she also recalls her early, easy summer days with Brooks, the charming, passionate, but troubled volunteer firefighter who enchants Audrey--and who is just as enthralled by her. But as secrets from Brooks's dark past come to light, Audrey can't help but wonder if there's danger in the pull she feels--both toward this boy, and toward the fire burning in the distance.

Heather's BONUS CONTENT is super cool... but I'll let her explain it.

While I often say that NOTHING LEFT TO BURN is a rewrite of the novel I wrote when I was thirteen, that’s not entirely true," says Heather. "I worked from word zero countless times and completely upheaved the story in endless ways. But one small scene from my oh-so-hysterically-titled A FEAR OF TEARS did survive nearly intact!”

And here they are... the 2008 draft and the scene it ultimately became in the final version:

For a chance win Heather's book, and mine, and a whole bunch more, you need to know that my favorite number is 22. Add up all the favorite numbers of the authors on the ORANGE TEAM and you'll have the secret code to enter for the grand prize!

I'm hosting a bonus giveaway right here, right now! Enter the Rafflecopter to win signed copies of my HarperTeen novels, BETWEEN THE NOTES and HOW TO DISAPPEAR, and some bookmarks! As part of this giveaway, I'm asking participants to leave a message of kindness below for those who feel #unseen and #ignored. I am sharing some excerpts on Twitter. So, even if you don't enter the giveaway, I invite you to leave a comment of kindness!

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Phew! Thanks for sticking with me through the very long post! Now it's time to...

To keep going on your quest for the hunt, you need to hop on over to Leah and Kate Rooper's blog!

02 October 2017

#PubforPR - Help us raise money for Puerto Rico hurricane relief, Auction open through Oct. 5th

Members of the publishing community have come together to raise money for hurricane relief in Puerto Rico. There are many wonderful items and services up for auction—for writers, readers, teachers and librarians—including manuscript and query critiques, writing retreats, book bundles, Skype visits and more. Visit the PubforPR website for more information!

ALL of the money raised will go directly to these two organizations:

Unidos por Puerto Rico (United for Puerto Rico) is an initiative funded by Puerto Rico’s First Lady, Beatriz Rosselló, to assist Puerto Rico in its relief efforts for the victims of hurricanes Irma and María.

ConPRmetidos is a Puerto Rican organization dedicated to developing Puerto Rican communities and industries across the globe through the assistance of Puerto Ricans abroad. They have created a relief fund to help Puerto Rico with hurricanes Irma and María.

My donation to the auction is featured in this book bundle of contemporary YA novels. Go here to bid, and thank you so much for supporting this cause.

22 September 2017

Two book festivals this weekend (Sept. 23-24)!!!

I'll be at Barnes & Noble Christiana Mall on Saturday, and Baltimore's Inner Harbor on Sunday.

Saturday's B-Fest is full of events for teens, including an author panel I'll be on at 3 p.m. AND, if you mention the Delaware Festival of Words, a portion of proceeds from your purchase will go to the festival. So please come by and help us raise funds for our 2018 event.

And on Sunday, I'll be joining a YA author panel for a fun game of "Whose Book Is It Anyway?" at the Baltimore Book Festival, on the Inner Harbor. Book signing to follow!

13 September 2017

San Francisco, here I come!

I leave for San Francisco today, and I'll be with Jessica Taylor at Linden Tree Books on Sunday, September 17. We'd love to see you there!

07 September 2017

I went to the National Book Festival and it was awesome! Here why:

Here's a little recap of the incredible day I had at the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 2.

1) There were tons of amazing authors there. On the teen stage alone, that included Sabaa Tahir, Nicola Yoon, Melissa de la Cruz, Sandhya Menon, M.T. Anderson and Angie Thomas. Here's the crowd:

That's Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give, up there
in the middle. I was in the way back. She was amazing.

2) There were two Children's stages featuring authors. I caught a little bit of A.S. King's talk about her middle grade novel Me and Marvin Gardens, which has a great message about caring for our environment. I also saw Ronald L. Smith, author of Hoodoo, The Mesmerist, and the forthcoming Marvel comic origin story, Black Panther The Young Prince. The children's stages were super cool with fun bean-bag-filled seating areas:

Hi Ron! The kids loved you!

3) When I wasn't listening to these amazing authors, I was in the Pavilion of States, where my book was chosen to represent Delaware. I appeared at my state's booth for two stints which lasted a total of five hours, and it was a blast. This area was packed (the whole festival was packed) with kids and parents and teachers and librarians, all participating in a map activity where ether go to each state to get their map stamped, and also get other fun stuff... including How to Disappear bookmarks! I have five different designs that feature quotes from the book, so it was fun to see which were the favorites. (#1-"It Feels Good to Be Seen." #2 - "You are not alone.") SO. MUCH. FUN.

See what I mean about it being packed? That center aisle
was mobbed. With READERS! So awesome.
These lovely teens had already read HOW TO DISAPPEAR and
stood at the corner of the booth telling everyone how great it is!
Here I am with Patty Langley of DE Division of Libraries
and her lovely niece Christina.
I don't know this woman's name but when she read about my book at the booth,
she hurried off to buy it at the store and came back to have it signed.
She told us it was the last copy! Sold out! WOOT!
I signed lots of bookmarks, and the kids had such beautiful names,
I started writing them in my notebook. Inspiration for
future book characters! Aren't they lovely?

26 August 2017

HOW TO DISAPPEAR is... appearing now in a bookstore near you!

Four thumbs up from booksellers
at Hockessin Book Shelf!
HOW TO DISAPPEAR is officially out in the world, and I couldn't be happier with how it's been received so far!

First, the book launch party was a success, despite the weather trying to ruin everything. We had planned to have the event at a mostly-outdoor location, and those plans were dashed at the very last minute when rain decided to stick around longer than expected. So, we scrambled to send out change of location notice, put up signs, and headed back back to the fabulous Hockessin Book Shelf. Thankfully, people still came! Here are some photos to prove it!

Here I am with Maggie Thrash, author of HONOR GIRL and the
STRANGE TRUTH series. Maggie hosted my Instagram story
for the evening, and did her "being generally awesome" thing.

My son, Sebastian (left), performed some sweet tunes with his friend Max.

People! Waiting for me to sign their books! AHHHH!

I signed for two hours straight! I forgot the names of people I've known for years!
Love these people. Launch party photos by Nico Carver.

Then it was off to Bethany Beach Books the following evening, where I was a roadside attraction. Hahahaha. Thankfully I had company of the lovely Amanda, aka "Bookish Hollow," a YA book blogger. It was fun to chat with people strolling the main drag, a block from the boardwalk. I signed lots of books that night, to people who bought them on the spot and as well as some additional stock for the store... so if you're in the area and want a signed copy, they've got 'em!

I met some lovely teens. And many other... interesting people.

With my sidekick for the evening, the lovely Amanda Warren.

With my beautiful, 13-year-old daughter Anna (center) and her friend Annie.

And readers posted some lovely reviews. Here are a couple of excerpts, with links to the full posts:

"One of my top 5 YA books of 2017 and a mandatory read for parents, teachers and administrators, this story of social anxiety, depression and the lure of social media to replace real life is frighteningly real." – Kate Olson, The Loud Librarian Lady

"I laughed, I cried, I swooned, but I also found myself relating to so many of the things Vicky did and felt... I only have praise for this lovely story of a girl, who while trying to escape herself, she finds herself." – Kiersten Kozbial, We Live and Breathe Books

I also stopped by the Barnes & Noble store on Concord Pike in Wilmington, and they asked me to sign their stock. So of course, I took photos:

More news to come soon! Please check my events page to see where I'll be next. I just added an event for San Francisco in September!

08 August 2017

Two Giveaways to Celebrate HOW TO DISAPPEAR... featuring OwlCrate, plus six of my favorite authors!

How to Disappear comes out on Tuesday, August 15th! To celebrate, I'm hosting not one, but TWO giveaways.
(The Pre-Order Giveaway)

If you pre-order How to Disappear by August 14th, send your proof of purchase to HowToDisappearPreorders@gmail.com, and you'll be entered for a chance to win an OwlCrate box, a $100 gift certificate to the bookstore of your choice, plus swag. (And EVERYBODY wins the swag... a set of bookmarks and a signed bookplate.) See details here. Open internationally!

(The Gratitude Giveaway)

On the back cover of How to Disappear, you will find blurbs by six of my favorite authors. They are talented writers and some of the loveliest people  I have ever met. I just adore them all.

I'm so grateful for their kind words, and I can't begin to thank them except to tell everyone I know how much I love THEIR books. So, to celebrate my own book's launch, I'm going to celebrate their books as well with a BONUS GIVEAWAY!

Enter the Rafflecopter below to win YOUR CHOICE of their books. (And if you want a different one of their titles than the one featured here, I'm cool with that. I will order and mail ANY book by any of these authors to the winner of this giveaway.)

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10 July 2017

HOW TO DISAPPEAR Pre-Order Giveaway! Open Internationally!

To celebrate the upcoming release of How to Disappear on August 15, I'm hosting a pre-order giveaway with some fun and fabulous prizes. Everyone who pre-orders is eligible to win, and EVERYONE WINS SOMETHING.

Pre-Order How to Disappear by August 14 and you will:

1) WIN a set of five bookmarks featuring some of my favorite quotes from How to
as well as a bookplate personalized (to you) and signed by the author (that's me). You'll receive one set of bookmarks for every copy of How to Disappear you purchase, so go ahead and order extras for your friends, family, neighbors, teachers, random people on the street... I won't stop you. BOOKMARKS FOR EVERYONE!

2) Receive one entry for every pre-order in a special drawing for an August OwlCrate subscription box! If you are not familiar with OwlCrate, visit them here. I don't know which book will be featured in their August box, but I know it'll be fabulous and accompanied by other fabulous goodies. That's the way they roll. (Thank you OwlCrate for being awesome and offering up this amazing prize to one lucky winner!)

3) Receive one entry per pre-order in $100 bookstore gift card giveaway! The winner can choose ANY BOOKSTORE or ANY ONLINE BOOK RETAILER from which I can purchase a gift certificate via phone or internet.

Here's how it works...

First, you go to your favorite bookseller and pre-order a copy of How to Disappear by Sharon Huss Roat (me again), by midnight eastern standard time on August 14. It can be a hard copy or electronic version. Just make sure it's the right book. This one:

And here are some places where you can order it:

Anywhere Books are Sold!

(If you're planning to attend my book launch party on August 15, 6-8 p.m., at Woodside Farm Creamery in Hockessin, Del., you can pre-order a copy to pick up there. Just email the Hockessin Book Shelf and ask them to reserve a copy for you to purchase at the event. You can forward their email response as your proof of purchase. And, I'll see you there and sign your book!)

Email your proof of purchase to:

This can be a photograph of your receipt, a screen shot of order confirmation, an email confirmation of the pre-order from your local bookstore. Also include your mailing address so I can send your swag right away! (Everyone wins bookmarks and a bookplate.)

And you're done!
Thank you so much.

More special prizes will be announced in the final week of the pre-order campaign, so stay tuned!


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: Paisley's Dedication :

We had the pleasure of attending our nieces dedication at the end of February. My brother and sister & the girls Denay & Paisley live on the Island so to go over and visit, it's quite the trek - but we love them so we do it in a heartbeat!

Christy put on an amazing brunch the morning before church - yeah, that's our delightful host ;)
The family hanging out before heading out to church
T&C with Denay & Paisley
Everyone gathered around looking at the gifts we bought for Paisley's dedication
While over there we also celebrated Jordan {my older brothers} birthday HAPPY BIRTHDAY JORD!!!
The boys find such delight in their cousins, and it makes us so sad that we can't be closer. Denay and Paisley are spoken of daily and with such sweet love in our home. We miss you all and can't wait to see you soon!

Thanks for a great weekend and super memories!

{Christy has posted more photos from our weekend here & here}

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Thursday, January 27, 2011

Kenneth Roy and Ian Mcwhirter

Two of the best known Scottish political journalists, Kenneth Roy and Ian Macwhiter have articles published on the Sheridan case this morning that we thought may be of interest

Ian Macwhirter Writes
"This whole episode has been a farce - and an expensive one for the tax payers who have to pay most of the costs of the police investigation and the trial.     Even the sentence was a joke. Sheridan will spent a year or so in Castle Huntly open prison, burnishing his anti-establishment image,  then he’ll be back on the streets again, surrounded by cheering admirers.   He will use his time in prison wisely, no doubt writing his memoirs - which is how disgraced politicians traditionally use such enforced leisure - and campaigning for penal reform.  He may even be back on the campaign trail for the Holyrood elections in 2015.  Well, why not?   There is nothing to prevent a convicted criminal, even one who lied under oath, from standing for parliament after he has paid his debt to society."

Kenneth Roy meanwhile looks at  The Scottish media's reporting of the case Arguing
" It was perhaps too much to expect that the humanity of Lord Bracadale – earlier demonstrated in his decision to continue bail for a month before sentencing – would set a rational example to the tweeting mob in and around the court. As it happened, it was the only exhibition of humanity on display as the prisoner went down. Elsewhere there was a viciousness quite breathtaking to behold" adding  " The press coverage this morning is, of course, more cruel and horrible than anything of which the BBC, even in its present low condition, is capable. 'Daddy's Away to Work' screams the Daily Mail....'What lying Sheridan will tell his little girl while he's in a jail cell'. Journalists have been defined as people who make small children cry in the playground. It is difficult to say which is more repellent – the readiness to victimise children or the high moral tone in which it is done. "

Several readers in the comments have also mentioned this Piece from Kenneth Roy yesterday, which is very complimentary about the blog.

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Jessica Fletcher P.I. said...

"Tommy Sheridan: Well Red cellmates in Trotsky, Lenin and Castro"


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Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Time-Saving Inventory Tips

No one enjoys taking inventory. It’s a time-consuming process that is an unfortunate necessity when you have physical product to sell. While our inventory tips certainly aren’t going to make taking inventory fun, they will help you save time so you can get back to other tasks more quickly.

Tip 1: Put everything in a specific location. This adds to prep time but makes counting go much faster. Make sure all your products are marked and labeled so that when you begin counting the process can move smoothly. Hunting around your warehouse for stray items is not what you want to be doing at the end of an already long day of inventory.

Tip 2: Mark everything as you count it. A lot of people are going to be counting a lot of items, and without proper labeling employees may waste time counting products that are already accounted for. Invest in brightly colored tags or labels that you don’t use in your facility for anything except inventory. By having labeling supplies exclusively for inventory, you alleviate confusion and waste less time.

Tip 3: Consider who will do the counting carefully. Taking an accurate count of your inventory is extremely important. This is why you want experienced employees who know your products to be the ones doing the counting. This is also important because employees who are not familiar with a product may not know what unit of measure they should be using. If nothing else, you want at least a few experienced employees helping those employees with less experience.

Tip 4: Create a map of your facility. Once everything is laced in marked sections, create a visual so that it is easy to find each of these marked locations. Ideally you would sketch out all of your shelves and racks. This makes it easier to assign people to different sections, and can also act as a checklist. Sections of the map can be marked the day of inventory as each section is completed.

Tip 5: When it comes to small supplies, weigh them, don’t count them. No one has time to sit down and count every single piece of loose fill, individual poly bags, or hooks. For items like this, use a scale and weigh them instead. It’s not worth the time to count all these items, unless you already have a system in place.

Do you have any time-saving inventory tips to share? Let us know in the comments!

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Wrap Up The Holidays The Right Way

Christmas is less than two weeks away, but until then you’re going to be busy packing and shipping. We’ve talked about preparing for the holidays, but today we’re going to give our best advice to help you get through the next two weeks.

The first thing you need to do is keep track of shipping deadlines. You have no control over when orders will come in, but by knowing the shipping deadlines you can get prepared now. Customers will want items to arrive before Christmas, so make sure you have plenty of shipping options that will make that happen. You always want to stay updated on shipping news. UPS, for example, is reporting delays. This should factor into how you ship.

You can’t control your package once it is in transit, but you can control how soon you ship it. Try to ship orders the same day as the orders come in. You want to mail as quickly as possible to keep your customers happy. One of our holiday hacks for this is to package popular items now, even if you don’t have orders for them. You’ll probably get them, and this can save some time.

And while you are packing up your products, make sure you package them to avoid damage. This means use void fill, don’t skimp on shipping supplies, and make sure each item has the proper padding. And if your product is damaged during shipping, replace it. Customers will appreciate it, especially if you make it easy for them.

Go the extra mile to make sure your products make it to their final destination. Add an address label to the inside of packaging in case the label on the outside of the box is damaged. Use extra tape or even multiple boxes to reinforce your package.

You can also make yourself stand out by making your packages more personalized. Include a generic holiday card with all shipments, a free sample, or something else that your customer won’t be expecting.

Most of all, remember that the madness will end. You can do it!

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Our Top Tips For Ecommerce

Most companies have a website nowadays, and use that website to make sales. But ecommerce is constantly evolving, and it is important to give yourself an edge over the competition. Here are the top ecommerce tips we’ve got for you.

·        Think like your customers. When they come to your website, what do they want? Something straightforward? More dynamic? Design your website in a way your customers would love.
·        Create a loyalty program. This will keep customers coming back over and over again.
·        Make sure your website works well on mobile devices. So many people are shopping on their phones now, so you have to make sure your website looks good on one!
·        Make your delivery options stand out. People love fast shipping, so experiment with ways to make shipping faster, and be sure you advertise it! Can you offer free shipping? Even better!
·        Use photos on your website, on your blog, and on social media accounts.
·        But don’t neglect your text. Good copy is also very important.
·        Your goal is to make your customers have a smooth, easy shopping experience. That means you want them to have to go through the fewest amount of steps possible to get what they want. Test this on your website.
·        Monitor analytics to get an idea of what is working and what isn’t. And monitor often. Trends change!
·        Make sure your company has a voice. You don’t want to simply list your products, you want to list them in a unique way.
·        Don’t focus on the features of your product, focus on the benefits. Show how your products will improve people’s lives.
·        You’ll have to experiment. Try different types of ads. Different pictures. Find what works best for your audience.
·        Be specific with product categories. This makes it much easier for your customers to find what they are looking for.
·        Make your customers feel special. Maybe this is through a customer appreciation promotion, or maybe this is by giving away something for free every so often. You want your customers to feel appreciated.
·        Build your email list and use it. And you don’t want to build up a list of random emails, you want to get email information from customers who actually buy your products and will buy again and again.
·        Have an FAQ section. This doesn’t only save you time, but it is generally expected on any website. Answer common questions this way and you’ll get less emails containing questions, and customers will be pleased that they don’t have to wait for an answer.

This is only a small start, but these are our biggest tips for running a successful ecommerce business.
Have tips you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments!

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Prepare For The Holidays

It may not even be Halloween yet, but if you’ve not started preparations for the holiday season,
you’ve already fallen behind. The holidays are a crazy time and the more you have ready now the smoother the season will go. Today we’re bringing you our top tips to help you get ready for the holidays, now.

·        Plan discounts and specials now. You may already know your Black Friday deals, but what about other holiday sales? Get all of those figured out now so you can easily implement them.
·        Look at analytics and reviews from last year’s holiday season. What issues did you have? Was shipping too slow? Did items arrive damaged? Figure out what you need in stock, how much staff you need, etc.
·        Start stocking up on products now. Whether this means items you imagine will sell fast or shipping supplies to do your shipping in, doing this now is extremely important. Don’t procrastinate.
·        Decide on shipping prices and stick to it. Maybe you want to offer free shipping, or charge for it, or give free shipping after a minimum order. Whatever it may be, choose now and keep it that way through the holiday season. You don’t want to drive a customer away when they come back and see they suddenly have to pay shipping.
·        Update your return policy and make sure it is easy to find on your website. You don’t need angry customers leaving negative reviews because of confusion about returns.
·        Prepare for shopping spikes. Can your website handle the traffic of Black Friday and weekends? Most of your sales are going to happen during that time, so make sure you are ready with a fully stocked inventory and enough staff to handle requests and orders.
·        Look into shipping deadlines. Your customers are not going to be happy if they don’t receive their gifts by Christmas, for example. Know the different shipping services available to you, and know their cut-off days for package arrival. Get every order packaged and shipped before these deadlines.

·        Make a plan for operations during the holiday season. This means you want to make sure you have the staff, supplies, and equipment throughout the shopping season you need. Hire extra people for the time needed. Make sure your equipment is up-to-date and can handle the workload. Have people trained in this equipment so you don’t have to spend time doing this when you are busy.

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Organize Your Shipping Station

If you are a large ecommerce company, you likely already have a large shipping station organized and ready to go. For you the shipping process is probably pretty streamlined. But if you are a smaller business you may have shipping supplies all over the place. By keeping your shipping supplies organized all in one place, you can reduce the stress of shipping and make the process go faster. Here’s our guide to making that possible.

Observe Your Available Space

The space you have available to you will vary greatly. You may have space in a building you’ve rented or a studio, or you may be working out of your garage or just from the kitchen table. Before you begin to stock supplies, you need to look at this space you have and decide, realistically, how much of this space can be dedicated to your shipping supplies. You can’t stock all of your boxes on your kitchen table, for example. Once you understand the space you have to work with, you can begin to get organized.

Assess The Supplies You Need

There are certain shipping supplies you should always have on hand. Some of these are the basics, and some of these will be specific to your business. You will likely have labels, bubble wrap, corrugated boxes, and other similar items. Figure out what items you will need regularly and make sure you have them.

Larger Items Lower, Smaller Items Higher

You don’t want to have to extend your reach to pull down large boxes. This can easily lead to injury. Instead, keep larger, more bulky shipping supplies lower where you can easily reach them. Maybe you store them under a table or desk, or maybe you stack them besides your workstation. This depends on the space you have available to you. Storing things vertically and higher up can save on space, but only do this with smaller, lightweight items.

Keep Regularly Used Items Nearby

Scissors, packaging tape, and labels are the types of items you will be using for just about anything you ship. Keep those at your packing station at all times, placed somewhere out of the way but within reach. Needing to leave the room for scissors while packing up shipments wastes a lot of time.

Keep It Comfortable

If you have occasions when you work at your shipping station for long periods of time, you need to make sure your workspace is comfortable. Install enough lighting so it is easy to see. Make sure you have air flow, such as by using an indirect fan. Having a portable electric heater for the winter months can keep you warm while you work. Consider these things and make space for them.

Use Labels

Labels are essential, especially if you are storing items in storage cabinets. Make your labels clear and color-coded to make it easier to find the items you are looking for. This is also great because if you need to bring in extra help, these people will be able to quickly find each shipping supply they are looking for.

We hope these tips will help you keep your shipping supplies better organized. Have any tips of your own? Share them in the comments!

Thursday, August 17, 2017

Choosing Your Envelopes

Last month we featured our mailing bags and envelopes, but it got us thinking that we could have gone into a lot more detail when it comes to choosing the type of envelope that is right for your needs. When shipping you can’t simply choose any type of envelope, you have to choose one that is the best for your item. Despite what you may think, there is a huge variety when it comes to envelopes, and we’re here today to go into the different types in more detail.

Redi-Seal – You’ll be able to present documents professionally and without fuss with this type of envelope. These envelopes feature a self-seal, meaning you don’t need moisture to close them. Simply close the flap and press.

Self-Seal – These envelopes are easy to seal. All you have to do is pull off the tab and press the envelope closed. Fast, convenient, and uses minimal waste.

Gummed – The flaps on these envelopes are heavily gummed to ensure you get a secure seal. These envelopes require moisture to be sealed.

Clasp – Metal clasps on envelopes are easy to use and allow you to reuse your envelopes, making it a great economic option.

Jumbo – These oversized envelopes are perfect for mailing and transporting oversized documents. The flaps are ungummed allowing the envelopes to be reused.

Expandable – Expandable envelopes do just that, expand, so that you can more easily ship bulky items such as books.

Flat – These envelopes are great for use as stiff enclosures to prevent documents and photographs from being bent while in transit.

Paper – Paper envelopes are best for lightweight documents and products, typically in a personal or business setting. Our paper envelopes are made from 100% recycled content. These envelopes provide basic protection and are relatively inexpensive.

Ship-Lite – Ship-lite envelopes are made of paper that is reinforced with mesh screen poly fibers, making them six times stronger than standard paper envelopes. This type of material is strong enough to handle documents, catalogs, magazines, and even some books.

Nylon Reinforced – If you’re shipping items that don’t require extra protection or padding, this material is perfect. They are extremely lightweight and cheap compared to most other mailers.

Kraft – Kraft corrugated is tough and stiff, making this type of material ideal for items that need to not be bent or damaged.

Cool Shield – Keep perishable and temperature sensitive items at the correct temperature with this type of material. It is designed to also be puncture and water resistant to keep objects inside safe.

Tyvek – This material is ten times stronger than typical paper envelopes. If you need something that has extensive puncture, moisture, and tear protection, this is the type of envelope you want.

Poly – Lightweight, affordable, and resistant to tears and moisture, these are a great option for shipping items.

Jiffy Rigi Bag – Perfect for corner and edge protection. This material is stiff due to it being made from Kraft laminated fiberboard. Mailer won’t bend, fold, or crease.

Padded – If you need some extra protection, go for padded envelopes, which are made using expandable fiber padding to protect items from damage.

Monday, July 17, 2017

Product Feature: Mailing Bags & Envelopes

We’ve not done a product feature in a while, so this month we’re going to focus in on a category that doesn’t get the recognition it deserves; mailing bags and envelopes! These bags and envelopes can be used around the office or when shipping items. We’re going to dive into this category a bit to give you some more information.

First, let’s talk about mailers. These are the items you’ll be using to do more of your shipping. Mailers come in a wide variety of styles, so we’ll dive right in to advise you about which mailer is right for you. If you’re mailing clothes, DVDs, books, and other similar items that need some padding but aren’t too fragile, you’re going to want to go for a poly mailer, padded mailer, or bubble mailer. Poly mailers are going to be the best bet if you want your mailing bag to be puncture resistant and water resistant. If you’re not so worried about that but still want good cushioning for your shipment, go with the trusted bubble mailer. Padded mailers are a great choice to help protect products inside from moisture and tears during shipping. If you need to keep an item flat or it isn’t particularly fragile, try flat mailers, nylon reinforced mailers, or Jiffy Rigi bag mailers. Look at each of these mailers for more details to better determine which mailer is perfect for you.

Next we’ll discuss envelopes. We have several different kinds of envelopes to suit your various needs. We have a huge selection of paper envelopes for you to browse. Take a look at our business envelopes, self-seal envelopes, inter-department envelopes, and so much more. If paper envelopes won’t cut it, Ship-Lite envelopes are six times stronger, making them great for paper documents, magazines, and catalogs. And if you want to be extra safe and get great tear resistance, Tyvek envelopes are ten times stronger than traditional paper envelopes.

We even have paper bags for your merchandising needs! Get the bags you need for groceries, hardware, general merchandise, and more. These various bags allow for all sorts of different items to be packaged. Even better? These bags are 100% recycled and recyclable.

We hope you enjoyed our featured product category! If you have any questions feel free to give us a call at 1-877-501-7225.


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Friday, April 27, 2012

At the end of our last episode, as you will recall, Theodore killed Junior in a fit of indifference.

"The SIFOTS urban renewal project came to an abrupt end, when Theodore crushed Junior with his backhoe. Theodore is in jail awaiting arraignment for Reckless Homicide. The wake for Junior will be held at Happy Acres. Bring your own weapons."

That was last episode, so now we're all in the same page, and on it, too, I might add. It's easier right now to type explanations than it is to backspace. But, I digress.

It was a beautiful night in SIFOTS-ville. The tiny town was bathed in a soft light, the kind of light one might see when living behind the local family-owned convenience store. Light that is not exactly luminescent, but just lights up the back wall and  SIFOTS-villeSIFOTS-ville is located on and around our front porch:

I took about 4 of these; this is the best of the lot

Anyway, the locals are still a-buzz about the Theodore and Junior thing, but they're rapidly being diverted by the house that burned down one block north of SIFOTS-ville and the two accidents that occurred within days of each other at the intersection of Nebraska Avenue and Floribraska Avenue.

Just an aside. What in hell kind of name is "Floribraska?" I find this unimaginative and somehow vaguely plagiarism-like. I'm surprised we don't have a "Michida" Boulevard, "Wisifornia" Street and "Georginois" Lane. People aren't confused enough here in Tampa, I guess.

So, we are still all a-gog and a-tilt at the passing of Junior, but this seems to be just a portent. There have been ominous signs indeed, that things are changing here in SIFOTS-ville.

Tonight, we've been out looking at the night sky. For once, we can see the actual stars instead of klieg lights from above. The police helicopters have not been hovering with search lights lately, as the felons skip gaily from back yard to back yard, and baying hounds are heard in the distance. Things have been quiet here... Or have they?

All is pretty and quiet; peace abounds

Consternation and screaming ensue. Panic and pandemonium, as the sky (and trees?) begin to melt, or the picture-taker has a fit...

Wild horses (singular) run through SIFOTS-ville

She bows down to her God, Mr. Ed

Okay, so she's a plastic horse and there's only one of her, and there's a scrape in her side; she's still a harbinger of death. A psychopomp, if you will. Come to escort us to that Underworld, where crappy sitcoms go into syndication or $1.00 carload, double-billed, grade-Z horrors; at the "renovated" or "old" drive-in movie theaters... forever.

"Angelique," as she wishes to be known (we learn this telepathically) decides to stop and play a little croquet.

M'kay; you're doing it wrong, plastic horse. We are no longer so terrified

She quickly wields her mallet with stunning expertise, shocking all who watch. Her malevolent gaze (ok, it's the same blah stare she's had since she was molded) rakes over us. We just notice that it's daylight.

Is this magic? Is it a time-warp continuum? Is it because the mallet and ball were just found and brought home by JC today, thereby giving me some shred of hope for anything resembling a plot, albeit a slim one??

The rockets begin to land, bringing forth their deadly cargo

Forward they come; determined to engulf us in their bright, screaming flamingo pink hues, Hell-bent on conquering Florida, or SIFOTS-ville, whichever is easier

The Horror! Ahh!

More Horror!!! Argh!!!!

And More blah.... blah.... blah...

AIYEEEEE!!!!! ARGGGHHH!!! Residents are swallowed by pinkness!

In the nick of time, the National Guard lands on the curb with their Attack Feline, Herman.
The battle is so ferocious that we cannot bear witness to it.

Translation: We are lazy and can't come up with anything else epic. What do you expect with no budget, a camera phone, plastic cast-off crap from the street, and no imagination? This isn't Spielberg.

Calm has returned to SIFOTS-ville. Melba and Ruth decide a little fishing with their hairpin poles will help to ease their nerves.

(Credits Roll)

We don't have any more money in our budget for this episode

La la la la, Dee dee dee, Ho Hum

When I was a kid growing up in California, Cal Worthington, Used Car Nabob was everywhere. I saw him first LA, then he showed up as a Midnight Merchant on local San Jose TV. Ol' Cal was probably in San Diego too, but I was too young at the time. He was one of those polyester-suited, comb-overed, buck-toothed, sheistery kind of used car salesmen that everyone loves to denigrate. His suits were always some atrocious pattern, plaids, paisleys, or seashells, in god-awful hues that made your eyes bleed for days on end.

Anyway, JC has been perusing the used car ads here. I was not aware that there was so much entertainment to be had in these stupid ads. He has kindly given me the best of the crop, so far. I fear... er, I look forward to more of these little jewels.

You'll save at the pump all right, because you will have been hacked to death by irate motorists for driving in the fast lane of I-75 at rush hour

I've heard of "Dealer's Markup," but this is atrocious!

I guess at 6 years and 1 day, it turns into a Yugo?

Well, those are all the delusional ravings I have for you now. I enjoy doing all this nonsense, and I hope you have fun reading this as much as I do putting it together. It's all pretty ad-hoc, if anyone cares to know, which I suspect you don't and really cannot blame you. I know it looks really planned out and all, but surprise! It's not.

Anyway, I'll be back soon with another bunch of SIFOTS, just as soon as we collect some. If any of you have any to share, please send me pics.

A little RS Report coming up; we're all going on a King Black Dragon hunt this weekend. Someone will die; it's usually me.

Love and light,


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IleSoniq 2017 – The Story

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What a difference a change of venue makes. It was a completely different festival this year, with stages scattered on Ile St-Helene. No more traditional hill spot. Instead, people said they would meet at a common rally point: “I’m beside the big mushroom”, to which their friends replied, “The yellow one with black stripes or the white stripes?”

What a difference a change of venue makes. It was a completely different festival this year, with stages scattered on Ile St-Helene. No more traditional hill spot. Instead, people said they would meet at a common rally point: “I’m beside the big mushroom”, to which their friends replied, “The yellow one with black stripes or the white stripes?”

The island, which traditionally hosts Formula 1 racing, became home to roughly more than 120,000 people for Osheaga, the previous weekend, three days of all sorts of music. Ile Soniq, caters to more of an EDM-based crowd also added (as many other big festivals did this year) a more rap line up, but more on that later. This years festival would host around 70,000 attendees.

With Ile Soniq’s temporary home came a very interesting new stage. Apple Music’s Neon Stage, a floating dock stage, built on one of the channels that cut in and out of Ile St-Helene. It made for an incredible effect as people bounced and hopped all around. Tucked away a small distance from the La Vie Bud Light stage it catered to more of a deep-house crowd. This was not the case for Day Two which featured acts like Ghastly, Lookas, Malaa and Excision to name a few.

The festivals “rap day” was a success with artist like OT Genesis, Desiigner and the superstar trio Migos. Songs like “Coco”, “Bad and Bougie” and “Panda” played threw the massive speakers to a crowd which was quite receptive to Ile Soniq’s new direction to appeal to a wider audience.

The Chicago natives Louis The Child performed a killer set on the Main Stage bringing their distinct style to the forefront. With their close friends Big Gigantic playing on the nearby stage it was unfortunate to not see them jump on to play a few songs together as they have done before at such festivals like Lollapalooza. The duos live style featuring drums and sax as the major components brought a nice “band” feels to the festival which is something you don’t see often at EDM festivals and nice to see not all music is made behind computers nowadays.

Afrojack performed with a hype man which is quite unusual which leads me to believe he must have lost his voice. With his distinct style he managed to get the crowd exactly where Tiesto needed them to kick off the closing set.

He managed to do what he does best, that is to bring the crowd to another dimension. A set filled with special effects: From confetti cannons; water cannons; C02; to a waterfall pyro curtain which blew away the crowd. For some this was a special effect they had never seen before. Playing a slew of classic Tiesto hit from “Red Lights” to the all time classic closer “Adagio for Strings,” which he performed as his encore. To finish, fireworks reached the top of the skies making for one beautiful moment as a spectator.

Repetition is key to many things but when it comes to Main Stage artists it can sometimes be annoying like watching four of the Main Stage dj’s play. I happened to notice that they all played a slew of the same song, from Skrillex’s “Cinema” to Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of you”. I don’t know whether or not any other festival goers noticed it or maybe they were too lost in the drops to even know what was going on.

Slushii delivered an electrifying set filled with the acrobatic-gymnastic team silk rope dancers performing on the massive inflated balls that sat on either end of the stage. This was cut short by torrential downpours that forced everyone to seek shelter in the nearest trees.  As soon as the first beam of sunlight reached out from behind the clouds the crowd was ecstatic. This lasted roughly 20-25 minutes. And the festival resumed shortly after. A nice unforeseen intermission if you may.

In between sets the stage crew made sure to sweep the “Y” that protruded from centre stage. Everyone’s favourite stage hand— “Santa Claus”— as many referred to him was there. “Santa” would get the crowd all amped up twirling his broom in the air throwing up some horns.

Malaa, one of the top house dj’s billed for the festival, came ready to deliver a powerful house set to the crowds delight. Unfortunately his set was cut short for safety reasons. The Neon stage where he was performing was built as a massive floating dock. Both sides of the river were closed off by fencing but one of the fences happened to fall down.

People could have easily assumed this would happen during Excisions set when things got a little more rowdy but to everyone’s surprise it happened during a house set. Malaa’s performance was postponed for 20 minutes. This was very unfortunate as Malaa really had the crowd in the palm of his hand at the time. He came back to close out his set with his hit Notorious which samples Biggie.

If it’s you’re first time at a festival it’s always good to see what kind of variety the festival has. From hip hop, trance, mainstream EDM to dj’s that are a breed of their own. This brings us to Excison. Don’t expect to dance happily here. This is not for the faint of heart. Described as the closest thing to metal in EDM this is some heavy shit!  Expect bass to be in your face from the second he starts.

To close out the festival Ile Soniq offered its attendees three closing sets: Excision at the floating Neon stage, Infected Mushroom at the La Vie Bud Light stage and finally Porter Robinson at the Fido Oasis main stage. We chose the third.

The other options were very much more on the heavier side while Porter was there to bring people to an emotional high. He brought a very personal feel to the show by not setting himself atop of the massive DJ booth but instead right in front of its massive video wall.

Laptop, synth, drum machine and a table was all he needed. This more striped down version made you feel this was a more intimate set. Sending hearts to an emotional high the crowd was brought together by Porter’s beautiful melodies. The wall was supported with anime visuals and there was plenty of pyrotechnics making it a breathtaking set. If you ever have the chance do yourself the favour and go see him whenever you can.

As the crowds dissipated after all the sets were done we could all feel as one. Festivals do more than just bring music to the masses. It brings people together no matter if it’s Excision that melted your face with bass or Porter Robinson who made you cry because it was so beautiful.

The fact is that we all felt what music does to us. It’s an escape. It’s a release. It’s a vibe.

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Lyrics is a beautiful bridal shoe in ivory satin, and it does come in four other colors, including navy. This shoe is a comfortable 3 ½ inches, and should allow you to dance your big night away in relative ease. I love the mesh inset with rhinestone accents that give just enough oomph to this feminine shoe.

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by Flo Preynat

Right so I’ve made the leap.

After quite a ride, and some cool adventures with Codekit, I’ve decided to switch to Grunt. I had made the plan way before it became the hot topic of the month, before being relegated to second best to Gulp… lol, you’ve got to love this ever-changing technology and probably laugh at it sometimes too.

Anyway, don’t even start with Gulp, I’ve just made it to the grunt deck for less that a month or so and since I’m still taking baby grunting steps, I thought I’d share the reason of my decision and maybe my minimalistic grunt boilerplate in case you’d be interested.

Valid reasons

Codekit has been a good companion all this time and will remain one for smaller projects (Mixture is also a cool one too when it comes down to prototyping), … but those tools have been magic as long as it was me, myself and I working on a project.

The thing is… it’s getting more complicated now. I’ve started working with other people, we do some responsive web design (just html/css/js) that we later move and adapt to the platform. We use some new tools, we’re working remotely and not everybody is using Macs.

I know Prepros is a good option for windows users, I wrote about it at the time it went out. And I know you can export your Codekit settings and share them among mac users and all. But with version control driving the lot, it has become clear we needed a common ground as far as all this preprocessing-minification-optimisation business is concerned.

Cut a long story short: Gruntjs is next logical step.

I’ve been playing with grunt for a wee while – I was saying- and since a boilerplate was on the cards all this time, let’s take a look at the one I’ve made… for myself first and obviously for the small team I’m working with.

My grunt wish list

  • javascript error detecting tool.
  • javascript minification
  • some preprocessing with sass
  • auto-prefixing
  • image optimisation
  • automatic browser refreshing when html/css/js changes occur
  • work in html only (fed up php)
  • yet a templating system
  • and an automatic building process of the (optimised) lot

I’m restricting this list to something small to start off. Obviously more shall come, Autoprefixer (UPDATE January 27th 2014: now added), deployement to only name a couple.

Set up

You need node and npm and you need to read this getting started guide.

Install grunt with:

npm install -g grunt-cli

Create a package.json file at the root of your project like this one:

  "name": "my-project-name",
  "version": "0.1.0",
  "devDependencies": {
    "grunt": "~0.4.2"

Modules install

Install stuff by using:

npm install <module> --save-dev

Create a Gruntfile.js at the root of your folder too, and update it as many times as you add modules like so:

module.exports = function(grunt) {

  // Project configuration.
    pkg: grunt.file.readJSON('package.json'),
    task1: {
    	options: {
    task2: {
// Load the plugin that provides the tasks.
// Default task(s).
  grunt.registerTask('default', ['task1','task2']);

This is how I do it. Some people prefer using load-grunt-tasks and only include require(‘load-grunt-tasks’)(grunt); at the top of their Gruntfile.js (check the documentation).
I personally don’t as I always leave rubbish in my node modules folder and I’d rather write and control what I use instead of taking the lot for granted.

My current folder and files setup is as follows (make it your own obviously):

Picking Modules

Javascript error detecting tool : grunt-contrib-jshint

jshint: {
      all: 'js/*.js'

Explanation: Let’s check out all javascript files in the js folder (all but libraries really, as in the ones you’re likely to fuck up by hand).

Javascript minification: grunt-contrib-uglify

uglify: {
    options: {
        mangle: false
    dist: {
    	files: {
      	'build/js/myscript.js': ['js/libs/jquery.js','js/libs/*.js','js/*.js']

Explanation: You need mangle:false in there for some reason I don’t know (lol), and for the rest, let’s get (in that sequence order) jquery, the rest of the library .js files, then your own custom js files minified into build/js/myscript.js.

Sass pre-processing: grunt-contrib-sass

sass: {
     dist: {
    	  options: {
      		  style: 'compressed'
    	  files: {
      		'build/css/global.min.css': 'scss/global.scss'

Explanation: Easy peasy with Sass. Note that I import all my _.scss files in a global.scss and have only this one compressed into build/css/global.min.css

Autoprefixing: grunt-autoprefixer

autoprefixer: {
   dist: {
     files: {
       'build/css/': 'build/css/global.min.css'

Explanation: Here, I’m asking autoprefixer to check my css and add the relevant browser prefixes. global.min.css is changed to

Image optimisation: grunt-contrib-imagemin

imagemin: {
    dist: {
        options: {
          cache: false
        files: [{
          expand: true,
          cwd: 'images',
          src: ['*.{png,jpg,gif}'],
          dest: 'build/images/'

Explanation: Working on raw image samples (from the images folder) and outputting the optimised versions of png/jpg/gif files in build/images

Note: I have added the cache:false options to the module after noticing I was often getting empty files during optimisation.

HTML includes: grunt-includes

includes: {
	files: {
		src: ['pages/*.html'],
		dest: 'build',
		flatten: true,
		cwd: '.',
		options: {
		  	silent: true,

Explanation: Just follow the spec to be able to add include your includes/file.html in any of your pages. And send it all to the build folder.

Note: simply add the below line within your page when adding a component (or include):

include "../include/footer.html"

Watch (and Livereload): grunt-contrib-watch

watch: {
  	js: {
	    files: 'js/*.js',
	    tasks: ['jshint','uglify'],
	    options: {
	      	spawn: false,
	      	livereload: true
  	css: {
    	files: '**/*.scss',
    	tasks: ['sass','autoprefixer'],
    	options: {
      		spawn: false,
      		livereload: true
  	files: '**/*.html',
  	tasks: ['includes'],
  	options: {
    	spawn: false,
    	livereload: true

Explanation: Here in the settings, I’m separating the various tasks so the watch task doesn’t do the full reprocessing every time something is changed. I’m running jshint and uglify for javascript files, sass for scss changes, and includes for html changes.

Note: You’ll need the Livereload chrome extension installed in your favourite browser for this one.

Build: all the above + grunt-contrib-copy

Explanation: Most of the things i’m running above builds up my final folder, but I wanted to be able to put that entire folder in the trash whenever I wanted to start the building process from scratch. So I simply ran an additional task in order to duplicate my fonts folder into build/fonts.

Wrapping up

This is it.

Running grunt in the terminal (our default task) would build the lot from scratch and we would get an optimised and working build directory.

Meanwhile, grunt watch (and the livereload extension turned on) will pick on any changes made to any of the html/css/js. Simply browse to your build folder while working on your project.

You will notice that No MAMP nor php includes are needed here while we have a full and customisable website templating system.

This may not be the way you work. After all, I’m far from a conventional developer (never really learned the stuff as I’m very much autodidact), but this process and folder structure suits me. It’s simple enough and since I won’t be industrializing it, it does exactly what I need it to do.

So long.

Note: Github repo now available.

My name is Flo Preynat and I am the freelance webdesigner and developer behind shoogle designs. I live in France and specialize in responsive web design. Give me a shoogle or get in touch with me on twitter.

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  1. Neil says:

    Nice post. Will have to look into the plugins.

    Autoprefixer on paper seems really good, I will have to test it and let you know.

  2. If you have used the first version of this boilerplate, note that I have since added the cache:false options to the imagemin module to solve the empty file issue I was having while running the grunt task.

  3. Ronan says:

    Hi Flo,

    Nice read. I’m a huge fan of Grunt (I’ve built my whole boilerplate with it). It’s quite amazing to setup your workflow exactly like you want to instead of relying on tools which may not offer all the options one is looking for.

    That being said, I have to admit that Gulp is quite amazing too. I suggest you take a look at it as a next logical step :)


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"Parenting with Scripture" Review

Parenting with Scripture
A Topical Guide for Teachable Moments
by Kara Durbin

Parenting with Scripture is an easy to use topical resource that parents with young children can use when teachable moments arise. This effective guide helps teach young children how to think and apply God's Word in their daily lives. Kara Durbin's revised book helps parents capture those teachable moments and use Scripture to shape their children's behavior.

The 101 alphabetically sorted topics address behavior, attitude, emotions, and actions. Examples include Forgiveness, Humility, Anger and Procrastination. Each topic includes scripture passages, discussion questions, action items, and parenting tips. Questions and tips are written so older children can teach younger children. This new edition of Parenting with Scripture includes detailed help for parents to quickly identify teachable moments, and what to do when they appear.

My Take:

From the moment my husband and I became parents, we wanted to raise our daughter to love the Lord. It is our greatest desire for her to accept Christ and to live her life for Him.

In the day-to-day life of parents, though, we tend to get off track. We get caught up in everything that goes on with physically and mentally taking care of our daughter that we neglect the spiritual side. In reality, however, the spiritual should not just be a 'side' but should be the reason and the direction for everything else in our lives.

I was excited to get the book Parenting with Scripture to review. I sometimes struggle trying to think an appropriate verse or passage that relates to whatever we are doing through discipline or in other ares of our parenting. This book is a literal reference book of verses for many, many different situations in parenting and in life.

The author gives a few tips at the beginning on how to use this book, my favorite being to not just use this book to look up the verses. Of course, you can use this reference to find certain verses or passages, but she points out that it is always better for your children to see you going to the word of God to actually read the verses. This points them to using the Bible daily for direction. Even better, she encourages you to memorize many key verses that may come up often.

This is not only a great tool for finding Bible verses for various situations in parenting, but it is also great for adults! From anger to worry, this book is packed with verses to help in all areas of life, and I know I will use it for myself and for my daughter in the years to come.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Moody Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this is accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

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Got milk? Well, you might want to read this before you give yourself a milky mustache.

About 20% of the population consume more than a liter of milk a day. But a study recently found that people who drink two or three glasses of milk a day have a 44% higher chance of developing severe acne.

We all know calcium strengthens our bones and teeth, but what is it doing to our skin?

Milk contains an abundance of a growth hormone which is good for baby cows, but not so much for humans. Basically, it tells our body to start producing more sebum, the oil that coats our skin. Too much sebum glues our dead skin cells together and makes our pores ripe for bacteria to move in in the form of acne.

“Hold up,” you say, “If that’s true, then where am I meant to get my daily fix of calcium-rich dairy?”

Actually, milk isn’t the only source of the essential minerals your body needs for strong bones and teeth. Green leafy vegetables and soy products have plenty of nutritional shizazzle to maintain your body’s dietary needs.

Does that mean you can’t have a slice of cheesy pizza every now and then? Absolutely not. But should you think about replacing some of your dairy intake with foods like broccoli and beans? Probably.

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The Pandal in front of the office

                   The trust office is in front of the Shree Datta Temple but currently there is no Pandal (shed). The same road leads to the Shree Datta Temple and the devotees have to face difficulties like hot sun or heavy rains while standing in the queue. The Board of trustees is planning to erect a permanent Pandal with roofing Sheets.

The estimate is Rs 3 Lakhs.

The Pandal (Shed) in front of the Birth place of Swamiji.

                   There is a small temporary pandal in front of the birth-place. At the time of festival, the place becomes inadequate (Short) for the crowd of devotees. The Birth Anniversary and the Death Anniversary of Swamiji occur in the rainy season hence the devotees have to face the inconvenience (Difficulties). For this it is essential to erect a permanent steel pandal with cement sheets. This will provide the sufficient area (space) for the devotees to perform Yagyas,Meditation,  To have the Darshan (Holy Sight) of Swamiji.

The estimate is Rs 3 Lakhs.

Shree Datta Temple Revolution Pandal

                   The pandal made up of sheets around the Shree Datta Temple has become too old. There is leakage in heavy rains. The water is scattered every where. It become inconvenient for the devotees who meditate and make revolutions. The devotees have strong desire to perform the Yagyas or Grahashanti (Pacification / Peace making of the planets in one’s horoscope) near the Temple area, hence it requires a lot of space. Much time is spent in controlling the crowd. The Devotees have to wait a lot for Darshan (Sight of God) as well as for holy dinner (Mahaprasad). The Board of trustees has the intention to erect a permanent Pandal form Shree Datta Temple to Manumental Temple of Shri Nandodkar swami in spacious area around the temple covering all four side without toughing the original Temple construction.

The estimate is Rs 75 Lakhs.

The Road (Leading Towards) the Meditation Cave of Swamiji

                   Shri P.P. Vasudevanand Saraswati Swami Maharaj used to meditate in the cave where Shri Datta Maharaj had appeared before Him. The cave is to the south-west of the Datta Temple and one has to go there on foot. It takes half- an hour. The older (senior) persons requires more time. Going up is a steep hill and while returning, it is a complete slope. Being the hilly and rocky region, you have to be very alert and cautious. Now there is a railing arrangement. For peace-making, meditation and spiritual knowledge (progress) it is a very useful place. Only one pathway is available in the hilly region. So the Board of Trustees is intending to build a permanent road or steps for  the devotees.

Cow – Keeping Shed

                   The Board of the Trustees has the intention to build a shed for the cow-keeping in the Temple area. Milk will be available and it will provide Milk, Curds, Ghee for daily worship rituals. It will provide employment (work) to the cow – keepers. (cow – boys)

The Temple of Mother Nirmala  River

                   Mangaon is situated on the banks of river Nirmala. While in Mangaon, Swami Maharaj used to take His bath here. Once while he was taking bath, Goddess (River) appeared before Him and requested to give her a name. Maharaj named her “ Nirmala” and She disappeared. The river is 3km away from the Datta Temple. Many devotees wish to have Her temple in the area. The Board of Trustees intend to plan a monumental Temple of River Nirmala.

A Hearty (Modest) Appeal To All

                   You have contributed much in the comprehensive development (progress) of Datta Temple. Because of your Help we have been able to provide many facilities for the devotees. Many projects are nearing completion. Still hence forth we need your co- operation. You can send your help in form of cash or kind by D.D. or Cheque on the nameof Shri Datta Mandir Mangaon.


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You probably don't even own an ice scraper, do you... *sigh*

Glad that you had a use for the mittens but sorry that it had to get so cold and icky...
They sure are pretty!

So pretty. I don't know about you, but I get darned cranky when my hands are cold. And, I love the fingerless mitts. Are they a warm brown or plum? And, I'm with Gayle, do you even own an ice scraper or do you use a credit card? Hugs, dumplin'!

You're sure cranking out the mittens!

Maybe you need one of these - I'm sure it would count as a mitten: http://www.berroco.com/patterns/ember

You "crannies" out a pair of fingerless mitts.... aaaaahahahahahahahahahahah
Hahahahahahahahahaha that was the best typo evar.

Thanks to Carrie for pointing out "crankied" -- it IS perfect! As are the mittens and the fingerless thingies. BTW, exactly how cold is "...cold in my corner of California"? If it is above zero I shall disown you. (+5˚F here right now @ 1:37pm).

Lovely cables! I love it when stitching blends together- my picked-up stitches don't blend all the way yet, so I will live vicariously through yours!

You are a goddess of knitting, you know ;-)

Love both pairs but I especially love the fold-down-the-fingers part (or not). I know, simple things do make me happy.

I had to use a dust pan as a scraper. The things we no snow people will do. I love the fold over mitts. I threw aside the color work and went for a straight on mitten again. It's too cold to mess around.

Afterthought or gusset thumb on the fingerless? I'm still working on the afterthought looking good. I can get a gusset all picked up nicely. Maybe I should do more of the others. Of course, I don't like how they fit as much.

Crankied! Awesome!
You sure are nice to your mom.
@Stacey: gusset thumb FTW! The afterthought ones usually pull the back of the hand out of alignment, and it looks funky.Good luck!

The local "news" was on in the other room tonight and the "story" was about the cold and then at the end the reporter acknowledged that most of the rest of the country would be highly amused that this was "news". Then they turned it over to the weather lady with the gigantic rack. And that is why I don't watch the "news".

Cute mitts btw.

The mittens are lovely and so are the mitts! When I lived in your neck of the woods I remember we had snow, once. The neighbor kids went crazy playing in it. So I do believe you get "cold" weather. We'll be having some of your usual cold weather today. It's going to be 55 in Boston:)

OMG, I LOVE those cabled mitts. I must make some for myself.

Perfect mitts for the SLC weather. It's hovering around 0-1 degrees this morning. You should see me with leg warmers over my skinning pants. Truly, it is NOT chic. I am the crazy old lady in layers of hand knits.

Hand-knits will get you through whatever the weather throws at you! (Except in the summer. You know.) I think mittens are maybe the most satisfying knit around -- quick, charming, useful.

Nice work as usual! I've gone off the deep end and joined a swap, for which I am knitting a pair of fingerless gloves. The pattern's a bit fiddly though...seems like there are made up stitches just because. Kind of making me cranky. :-)

I would wear those mittens! (can't do the slouchy hat though)

hee hee, pattern notes: tiny little lady hands need snug little mittens

I like both. and durr whassit for the fingerless pattern? forgive me for missing it.

Your Dainty Bubbles are so beautiful and look wonderfully warm. I love the idea of the fingerless mitts with the extended portion you can fold back, and I definitely think you need a pair for yourself. It is one of my favorite things when I see I have improved. Yay, learning! Yay, skills! xoxo

Never mind, question answered ;op

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