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Thursday, July 13, 2017

13 Years

Miss K's birthdays always seem to take me back to all those memories. This year was thirteen. Thirteen years ago in Asia a baby was born. It was soon after her birth that she was moved to the NICU because of her breathing and while there the doctors began running tests. There it was determined that she needed stomach surgery and then later she needed heart surgery. I wish we could go back and meet the doctors that were taking care of her. I wish the heart surgeon who was willing to take the risk in performing the surgery after the complications with the heart catheterization could see her now and all that she has done and become.

Traditional Birthday Pancakes

Birthdays are important and the biggest celebration of the year. She looks forward to her birthday for 364 days.

The chocolate cake has become the family birthday cake. She helped me pick the candles for the cake. It worked this year that happy birthday is 13 candles.

Blowing out the candles. It took a few blows but she got them all out.

One of the challenges is figuring out gifts are somewhat age appropriate and yet things that she will enjoy. She had been using a 3 wheel scooter and we decided that it was time to go with a 2 wheel one. I found a cute Cath Kidson cross body purse that was the right size for her. She loves the story of Heidi and so we got an audio book of that. She was excited about her gifts.

She is a teenager. A few months ago she was talking about when she turns 13 she was going to get Facebook. So far she has not asked for that (don't remind her). She has been asking to sit in the front seat.

This morning she asked me if she could have a mobile phone. I asked why and she said, so she could call and text. I asked her who she wanted to call and text and she said me. Life with a teenager.

She keeps us laughing and on our toes. Thank you for 13 years.

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Monday, July 10, 2017

I shared last week just a bit from my study of 1 Corinthians. I am continuing that study and have made my way to chapter 9. I am now at less than seven days until the race/walk. That has been on my mind so as I read these last few verses in chapter 9 I did some thinking.

"Do you no know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize?
So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things.
They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. So I do not run
aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. But I discipline my body and keep
it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified."
II Corinthians 9:24-27

I am now writing to myself as one who needs this discipline. At times I think I have a long way to go in applying this.

As I read these verses, the first thing that I see is that we are running to receive a prize. We need a goal. As I have trained for the walk, I had a goal of doing the walk. I think the same is true in discipline. We need a goal.

"So run that you may obtain it." Get out there and do it. There were may weeks that the weather was not perfect for walking, but we went out and did it. It felt good when it was done.

"Exercise self-control" - This is an area that I need to work on and improve. Self-control is from within. I need to be working toward that goal.

All that we are doing should be done for the glory of God. This is not so that we can be proud and boast of what we have accomplished.

This has given me some things to ponder.

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Sunday, July 9, 2017

Endured the Cross

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin, which clings to closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
Hebrews 12:1-2

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Saturday, July 8, 2017

Crossing Paths

Today was a beautiful day with the sun shining and a blue sky. It was a perfect day for a walk. This weekend is the last big training walk before the big walk. Walking 12 miles does give some time for talking but also time for enjoying the beauty and thinking.

I was walking and looked up at the sky and saw the trails from two planes. I thought about how as missionaries our lives and paths cross with others. Some of those are the people that we meet overseas and some are the people that we meet that are friends of friends. I think this is one of the blessings of living overseas.

I have a good friend that was introduced to me from another friend because my friend was moving to Hong Kong.

We had a coworker in Taiwan that we have kept in touch with and now she is in Europe so we have gotten together at various times.

The wife of a mentor of my husband's was living in Hong Kong when we were there and she became a good friend. The fun part was we connected with her when we were in Taiwan. She had come to town for some meetings and visited the church we were attending. Of course my husband knew who she was and we chatted.

About 13 years ago there were some returning students from England that we met. They began to come to a Bible study in our home. Now 13 years later we are in that city in England and we have met the people that had a Bible study with that group of students.

I remember a friend connected me with a friend of hers when we were in Ukraine and that friend connected us with a lady in her church who was kind and spent a few days with us touring Kiev.

One of the blessings of living overseas is the people you meet both the people in the host country and the other people that are living there. My life has been deepened because of these relationships. My life has broadened because of these relationships.

Embrace and enjoy the relationships you develop overseas.

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Friday, July 7, 2017

Sometimes it is not what you want

Yesterday, I wrote a few thoughts on the question, What will you be remembered for? We were in Haworth which is known for the Brontes. We wandered the village, ate lunch at a cafe and poked our head in a few shops.

One of the shops we went in was the sweet shop. There is something fun about looking at the variety of sweets and the variety of colour. Some of the sweets were local things and then there was a whole display of American food which really is American junk food. There was a row of Pringles and then a  shelf with some Pop-Tarts. There was candy and chocolate. (Funny side note when I was referring to the British made I called them sweets and when I was referring to the American I called them candy. I just made that change without much thinking.)

This is about the same as the American section of food at the supermarket. In addition to all the candy there is macaroni and cheese, Twinkies, and a few other snack foods.

Is that really what we want to be thought of as American food? I don't think I want everyone thinking of these things and thinking that is all we eat. It is not what we want but it is what we are known for.

So be careful what you do and say as that is what might be remembered.

A word of caution and a tour of the American section of the supermarket all in one blog post. In case you are wondering I don't think I have bought anything from the American section of the supermarket. I didn't buy anything yesterday at the sweet shop.

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Thursday, July 6, 2017

What will you be remembered for?

I am a bit excited. I have something to write about today. After last night's "I have no idea what to write about". I have something today.

I went adventuring today. That involved driving on the Motorway which I have done but not often. I am more confident after driving on the autobahn. So our adventure today took us to a small village. We wandered through a museum and then to the church next door.

I admit that the church was just like some of the other churches I have wandered in but we took a few minutes and walked about. There on the wall was a memorial for William Weightman who died in 1842. He is remembered for his orthodox principles, active zeal, moral habits, learning, mildness, and affability. It is an interesting list. In some ways these are related. The orthodox principles are the foundation for the zeal and the habits.

I pondered for a few minutes the list of things that he was remembered for. William was only 26 years old. I read this and knew that he was loved and left an impact.

That did make me pause and thing about what would be written on my memorial. What would be remembered about my character? I have thought about that at times. Do I want my children to remember me for nagging them to wash their dishes? Do I want my children to remember me as someone who does fun things with them? How will my friends remember me?

Now I have something to ponder what would I write on my monument?

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Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Day 5

It is Day 5 of my personal challenge. I challenged myself to do three things for 100 days. It is not Day 5 blog something each day didn't get down today and honestly I just don't know what to write about. Is it still true that a picture is worth a thousand words? I will just add a photo or two and call it a blog post.

I decided to go to my photos and find the first photo and the last photo and include those.

A photo of my grandmother and my nephew. It looks like they are working on a puzzle. I miss my grandmother and that little boy is now taller than me.

Here is a photo of my ragu cooking in my cast iron pan from Monday evening. It has become a family favourite.

That is done for today. I need to get some inspiration and time tomorrow to write a bit more.

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Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Greater Love

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Have you ever thought how one event can begin series of events that even 350 years impacts a small village? A piece of cloth arrived in a small village. The cloth had been sent from London to the small village in August 1665. That fabric had fleas, fleas that were carrying the plague. Just a week after receiving the fabric the first victim of this small village dies. The village had about 350 people in it at that time.

The plague in a small village is enough of a story but there is more to the story. William Mompresson, the vicar, convinced the people that they needed to quarantine themselves to prevent the spend of the plague. The Earl of Devonshire as well as the surrounding villages helped to provide food leaving it outside the village for the people to collect. For over a year the plague took lives and changed the village. In all 260 people died from the plague but if they had not quarantined themselves the plague would have spread.

This is a village that truly was self-sacrificing. They were willing to do something difficult and hard but knowing that it was good for others. Now more than 350 years later it is still an example to us of how an event can change a village and how that village can be an example to the world.

Here is a bit more details about this.

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Monday, July 3, 2017

Beauty All Around

I find that life can easily get busy. I have meals to cook, laundry to wash, activities to take children to,  and a long list of things to do, places to be. I am busy and don't take the time to pause and look at the beauty around me. After a while, I begin to think that there is no beauty. I think that is one reason that I like the change of seasons as they are an opportunity to see beauty.

Yesterday we went to some place new. I have heard about it for a few years but just didn't take the time to go there until yesterday. It was a nice sunny day so we took a picnic and went to the Sculpture  Park.

We wandered around the lake and some some geese. There were lots of them in the water.

There was art throughout the park. Some of it we were able to see understand some left us wondering what we were seeing. This was rather interesting to see the face and see it at different angles.

Across the lake is the old manor house.  It looks so peaceful.

It was a nice walk as we paused and looked at various things along the way. I love the wild flower look and also the variety of colours.

Another big of flowers and water. It is relaxing to walk near water or just to sit and look at the water.

 The thistle has a nice purple flower but it also have prickles there to protect it from being eaten. Interesting how a beautiful flower has something that be painful so even in our pain there can be beauty. I took some photos but I don't think it is quite thistle season.

We did see both beauty and art around us yesterday. Do you see beauty around you?

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Sunday, July 2, 2017

Living the Gospel

Our small groups at church have been studying 2 Corinthians. I decided to do a doodle Bible study from Stone Soup for Five. I couldn't just begin in 2 Corinthians but decided to begin in 1 Corinthians. So I did 1 Corinthians in my own study and then in the sermon series and in our small groups we are discussing 2 Corinthians.

As I began the study, one of the verses that caused me to pause and ponder the truth.

"for Christ did not send me to baptise but to preach the gospel and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power." I Corinthians 1:17

I wrote this verse in my notebook and highlighted "preach the gospel". So what is the gospel? It is easy to just say, "Jesus died on the cross" but what does that mean? The gospel is so much more and something that we need to be living each day. As I pondered this, I thought the gospel is love, grace, mercy, sacrifice, and forgiveness. As a mom, as a wife, as a friend how do I "preach the gospel" in my relationships. Am I loving, giving grace, showing mercy, willing to sacrifice, ready to forgive. That is preaching the gospel. I have been pondering that and pondering how am Living the Gospel.

Just a few thoughts for today. How are you living the gospel?

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Saturday, July 1, 2017

Verbania Treasure - Book Review

Recently I have been reading children's/young adult books. I think it is a combination of homeschool mom guilt -- I need to read the books on my shelves, you know the ones that I bought because they are classics or on the list of books that your homeschooler should read and now I am reading them. The other reason is I enjoy those books. They are easy to read, adds another book to my list of books. I also learn from the reading those books.

I had the opportunity to read Verbania Treasure by Anne Phillips. Verbania Treasure is a story set in the Italian Lakes region. It is the story of five cousins and their grandmother who spend four weeks overseas following a treasure hunt. I loved reading the story and admit to looking various places online to see where the children were exploring. I loved the different characters, the way they work together. I admire Grandma Sybil for taking five children on an adventure. I also admire her for putting aside her own desires and buying chocolate in Switzerland. It made me feel bad for my children as I took them to Switzerland and didn't buy them any chocolate. There were times that you felt like you were right there with the children as they explored. There were times that you just didn't know what to do with George but even times when you felt sorry for him. This is a great book to give a bit of an understanding of Italy.

I think I decided where I want to go for holiday next year. I might need to take our Ambrose with us for the adventure.

Verbania Treasure is available on Kindle. Get it for yourself or a child.

Ms. Phillips has written another book, The Lizard Garden. This book has the same children and tells of adventures in the Netherlands. The Lizard Garden takes place prior to Verbania Treasure. There are references to story but these can be stand alone books.

I recommend both of these books for yourself or your children.

I was given a copy of Verbania Treasure to review. The comments are my own.

Check out Anne's blog with a bit of the behind the scenes including photos.

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Thursday, June 15, 2017

Better with Friends

Have you ever done something or got in the middle of something and thought, "this is crazy?" It sounds fun at the beginning. You began with energy and excitement and then you begin to wonder what you have gotten yourself into.

I am in the middle of one of those things. I am too far in at this time to quit and really I do want to finish it. It might be crazy. It might be time consuming. It might be hard but I think it is rewarding. I say I think because I have not finished it yet.

It all began in January a friend posted on Facebook about a 100km walk and was anyone interested in doing it with her. In talking with my friend I decided why not. I can do it. My friend had volunteered last year and was impressed with the people that did it, not the athletics but the people that worked hard and walked lots, the people that you cheered when they finished. She came back with the idea, "if they can do that, I can do it." So she recruited some friends to join.

So the crazy thing I am doing is a 100km walk. 50 km on one day, a night at base camp and then we get up the next day and do 50km again.

For the past few weeks we have been walking on a Saturday morning. Some days it is beautiful and some days it has been cold and wet. We even had a day of sun as we began and then rain but that is English weather.

We have gotten lost, scrambled down rocks as we couldn't find the path, jumped across a stream, fell in a stream (just one of us did that though if you hear the story it might be described as a raging river), drank cups of coffee, ate some cake, talked, laughed, and did it with friends.

We have begun the countdown to the race, less than a month. We have been training in our hills and hopefully that will make it easier when we walk. One day I had over 250 flights of stairs on my Fitbit. I have set a few records on the Fitbit.

I have enjoyed the company and the accountability. I think if I didn't have some meeting me on the corner to begin the walk there would have been many Saturdays that I would have just stayed in bed.

I have to say that this is Better with Friends.

That is my crazy thing for this year. Maybe for this decade. Have you ever done something crazy?

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Sunday, June 11, 2017

Margin in Life

I learned to type on a manual typewriter. I know that ages me but I was about 10 or maybe 12 when I learned to type. I remember sitting at the typewriter and practicing jjff kkdd llss ;;aa as I learned the home row. As you began typing, one of the things that you needed to do was set the margins. Then with your fingers on the home row and you would begin typing. As you get near the end of the line, a little bell would chime telling you that you needed to move to the next line. You physically had to reach up and move the lever so the paper would go to the next line. If you did not do this when the bell chimed, you could just keep typing and go into the margin and then even off the page. What is typed beyond the page is unreadable.

Margins are there to give space around a document. It gives white space to make the document easier to read.

Margin in life gives us space. It gives space to have down time, space to reflect, and space to be still. Margin in life allows us be able to meet needs in our own live or in the lives of others. Margin allows us to have time for the unplanned and unexpected.

Do you push each day to see how much you can get done? Do you have a to do list that is longer than possible to do in a day or week?

Margin doesn't just happen. You need to plan margin into life. Give yourself time to sit, time to dream, time to reflect. Sit and meditate on God's word, pondering who God is and what he wants you to do.

Look at your week and see when you can add margin into the day. Use the margin to refresh yourself, spend time in prayer or use the margin in ministering and serving others. Have margin so that the unexpected of life doesn't push you to the maximum and you have no extra time.

Do you have margin planned in your week? How do you use the margin that you have?

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Friday, May 19, 2017

Books on Prayer

One of my goals for this year was to read six books on prayer. I figure that is one book every two months. I want to read books that challenge me to pray more, give me new ideas on how to prayer, and deepen my prayer life.

Praying the Bible

I want to share these books with you as I read them this year.

The Bible - I will just include that in the list. I am reading through that this year.

Enjoy your prayer life by Michael Reeves - This is a short book and easy to read, just 46 pages.

"Prayer the chief exercise of faith" - John Calvin

"If prayer is 'the chief exercise of faith', then of course everything -- the world, the flesh and the devil -- conspires against prayer."

No wonder prayer is hard work.

"It is the word of God, the gracious message of Christ that awakens faith and so prayer -- and so that must be the basic shape of our everyday communion with God."

Praying the Bible by Donald S. Whitney - This is a nice small hardback book. In this book the author walks you through how to pray the Bible beginning with the problem with our prayers and how praying the Bible is the solution. He gives you a method to do this.

This book really spoke to me as this reflects some of my thoughts. I have wanted to get behind a "shopping list" or giving God a "to do list" prayers. Learning to pray the Bible helps us to speak God's words back to him, we see God's heart.

I have a few more on the stack and I will share with you when I finish reading them.

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Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Meal Planning Evening

For me this began in January when I was talking to a friend and said, "I want a brainless meal plan." I know there are meal plans that you can buy but I am cheap and find that they don't work with our options here. My friend said, "Why don't you create a meal plan for the month." That was all the challenge that I needed I printed a calendar page and sat down and prepared a menu for a month. I was in love. I loved having a plan. I loved knowing what was scheduled. I loved feeling like I could balance my meals both nutrition and cost.

A few weeks ago my small group was together to fix some meals for one of the new mums. I think we did more coffee drinking and talking than fixing meals. In the conversation meal planning came up and the challenges so I decided to host a meal planning evening.

The theme for this event was quick and easy. Everyone was asked to bring 8 copies of a quick and easy meal. My goal for the evening was every to have a menu for a week.

The question I asked as we began was, "Why do you want to plan meals?" Is it to reduce your stress, reduce your grocery budget, improve nutrition, to easily be able to answer the question, "what is for dinner" or maybe you just came to get out of the house on a Monday evening. Knowing why you want to do something helps.

Then for fun we played match the person to the meal. Everyone wrote the last meal they prepared and we matched the meal to the person. We scored 100% on that.

When I began my monthly meal plan, I made a worksheet of as many meals as I could think about in different categories. So I gave everyone 3 - 4 minutes to do that based on whatever categories they wanted. The winner got 17 meals listed and won a prize from the prize table.

I had printed a collection of free menu planning pages that I had printed off the internet. Everyone picked a page and got to work planning their meals.

Things are better with friends. So people were sharing other meal ideas, asking for a recipe for fish, giving ideas for where to buy things, and just chatting. I think everyone walked away with a menu for a week. We all have some new recipes to try -- Chicken and Tarragon bake, Mum's Secret Chicken curry, Coconut Thai curry, Oven-baked risotto, Japanese Curry and a sausage recipe.

Yes, curry is a favourite dish here.

We also shared our "go to" cookbook. I have a few books to add to my list, Bill's Everyday Asian, Nigella Express. Delia's Complete Cookery was the "go to" book for two people. That is one that I have purchased since moving here and I do use it quite a bit.

I am already beginning to think of my next event.

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Sunday, May 14, 2017

Happy Mother's Day

When you pause and think of all the things that mothers do, you quickly realise that the list is long, and  hours are long. Mothers are there to comfort, to teach, to care, to love, and so many other things helping children. Mothers are examples of giving, serving, sacrificing, and loving.

I am thankful for the godly example from my mother. Her love and care has continued. Every now and then I listen to myself and think, "that sounded like my mother." That really isn't a bad thing. I am thankful for her example.

When I think of my mother, I think the of the perfect grilled cheese sandwich that she makes. I think of all the sewing she has done through the years. I think of her spirit of adventure traveling to visit me. I think of her worn Bible filled with notes.

I am thankful to call her mom. You have been a great example. I pray that I can be that kind of mom to my own children.

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We both just read Patti Smith's book Just Kids and we loved it. Listening to Patti's music and making necklaces will be a new A+L project. Above a picture of her and Robert wearing their self made jewelry.

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Hundreds of Orchid Blooms Showcased at "A Journey to the Far East" Show at The NC Arboretum

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

ASHEVILLE, NC – The WNC Orchid Society will host its annual show and sale at The North Carolina Arboretum on Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The popular judged plant show, themed “Orchid Mystery: A Journey to the Far East,” will feature displays of hundreds of orchids as well as programs on both days. Regional orchid vendors from the Southeast as well as expert orchid growers will provide orchid care demonstrations and presentations in the Arboretum’s Education Center.

In addition to “Orchid Mystery: A Journey to the Far East,” other NC Arboretum events and activities throughout the weekend are offered free unless noted:

• Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats ~ An interactive traveling exhibit that dispels myths and provides visitors with a fun, factual look at how bats are important to plants and our world.

•Segway Tours ~ Take a unique guided tour of the Arboretum in a quiet, environmentally friendly way. Registration required and some restrictions apply; weekend rate is $55.

•Azalea Repository ~ Visit the National Native Azalea Repository to get a first glimpse of spring bloom. The repository features more 350 native azalea plants and offers a vivid palette of colors from flaming orange to brilliant pink.

A Journey to the Far East” is free for Arboretum Society members or with the parking fee of $6 per personal vehicle. For information, call 828.665.2492 or visit www.ncarboretum.org.


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Monday, November 30, 2015

Hi friends!
This is one of the baskets i made for Tatum for her birthday.
This is the other!
I made her a zip pouch to but didn't get a good picture.
What do you give them they have every thing.
She was driving her daddy's jeep Friday when they came for Thanksgiving.
She has one and so does her brother.
Don't know how they make all those payments!
She is in the eleventh grade, takes college classes , works at the theater that she loves producung play and playing in them and has a job at Chickfila!
I wish i had her energy!
I will post picturers of Thanksgiving later this week.
Have a good one

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Hi friends!
Hubby took me out to red lobster today for my birthday!
We love the sailor's platter!
Look at our lovely mountains!
They are red and brown and green this time of year. We live in a valley between two mountains.
One is Taylor ridge and the other is Sand mountain. That is not what they are called but it's what we call them.
Our new High school.
It's much bigger then it was before.
A great place to live!
I am not quilting right now but will talk to you next week, after two days of thanksgiving dinners.
Have a great Thanksgiving

Monday, November 23, 2015

Hi friends!
Got it sandwiched but really don't like the backing.  It catches every thing!
So now i will be looking for fabric to back it with and undo all i did.
Right now i may have to put it up until after Thanksgiving and work on it next week.
Naturally i am wanting to start the next one.
I am thinking about a ribbon star quilt next for my third Aunt.
Gave My Aunt Betty Jo hers today and she cried.
She starts chemo next week. Please pray for her , she is my youngest Aunt on my mother's side and just 8 years older than i am.
Have a good one

Friday, November 20, 2015

Hi friends!
I laid this out, then decided to put the last row on the bottom.
I like this better!
Sewed it together and now it waits to be sandwiched.
Finished !

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Three rows and counting

Hi friends!
I added one more row! Made another up but them had to rip it out so that's where i am right now!
Finished making my dish clothes, i now have four and sis has one. Pretty good from just one skein of yarn. I will be looking for some more of this yarn , just hope Walmart carries it.
Got to get my forth row sewed back together. It's amazing what one block that is a little bigger can do to a whole row.
Just like adding one more row and then i will see if it's the size i want it to be.
Raining here but so far the wind isn't as bad as they said it would be. But it's slowed down so we may get a lot of rain.
Hav a good one

Monday, November 16, 2015

Two Rows

Hi friends!
I laid them out to see if i thought it would be the size i wanted.
With white running between each block so it looks like the star's are floating i think it will be just right.
The first row!
All i got done this weekend was these two rows, we had a lot of company Sat. so didn't get a whole lot of Christmas sewing done either.
Alisha spent the night with us Sat. might, we were going to sew but had company instead.
She met Clair and Lola and the next time they come over they will be looking for her!
She had them wriped around her finger by the time they left.
Clair wanted to spend the night so she could stay with Alisha.
Alisha is our baby grand daughter. I didn't get any pictures because i had put my camera some where and didn't find it until Sunday afternoon.
Her mother is my daughter.
Have a great one friends.

Friday, November 13, 2015

Last two blocks

 Hi friends!
My last two blocks !
I will start putting them together Today. But Sat. and Sunday afternoon are for Christmas sewing.
I have a lot to do and not many weekends to do it in.

I bought two of these a few years ago and the deeper pink has been blooming ever since but this is the first time this one has. They bloom most of the winter, so i am looking forward to pictures of them blooming in the snow..
Of course the weatherman saying we are going to get a lot of snow usually means we want get any.
Stay warm this weekend, their is a cold North wind blowing out their today.

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Stars quilt.

Hi friends!
Got back on my computer!
It's bad when you have two computers and both mess up.
I had downloaded windows 10 on both and on my laptop it decided not to let me back in.
Would not take my password at all. But i did get my desk top fixed so i am back in business.
I now have ten of the twelve blocks that i think will be all i need to make a good sized lap quilt.
These eight plus the other two!
Should be a flimsy soon.
Have a good one

Monday, November 9, 2015

Friday, November 6, 2015

Stars Quilt

Hi friends!
I now have six of these pretty stars.
You know i love making stars, put at least one in each of my grand kids Quilts.
I had to buy some white today to last me until Missiour Star gets my order to me. Hopefully by the first of the week.
I am going to make some more because i will need at least 12 maybe 16!  I really haven't measured them yet.
It will be a large lap quilt.
I have always wanted to make a all stars quilt so maybe this will be it.
It's for my Aunt that battled breast cancer at age 85 and will be 90 her next birthday, cancer free.
When i get finished i will mail it to her and warn her daughter that it's on it's way.
Have a good one

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

New Quilt

Hi friends!
I had hoped i could use up the extra blocks i made for my good night irene quilt but didn't really like this one.
I made up some 2 1/2 inch squares into 16 patch blocks and made them into these! I like these.
No wonder i have so many extra blocks laying around.
This quilt will be a lap quilt for another Aunt , one that has fought cancer and won!
My third one , the next quilt after this one will go to a Aunt that has health problems.
Next time we go to town i will call my Aunt Jo and see if she is at home.
So i can deliver this quilt.
I didn't have the right number for her  then but we went by there and she wasn't at home the other day. Her daughter is on facebook with me and she sent me her number.
Its is cloudy today , has been since last Sat. and it's is making me not want to do any thing.
Just have to make my self!
Just want to seat and read.
Have a good one

Monday, November 2, 2015

Put the label on

Hi friends!
I added the label to it this weekend.
I added the pictures and now i can't find them.
I was trying to set where they would go on windows 10 and now it want work at all!
I can't find them at any rate.
I think i may call her and see if she is working today or at home.
Have a great day friends.


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tis the season…

to be jolly!

with The Day quickly approaching, all the final touches are being made here in our household:

we finally finished up our cookies for Santa, using our favorite Sugar Cookie Recipe. its a Martha Stewart recipe, and although it is time consuming and quite a project, it yields perfectly shaped cookies everytime.

can you tell who decorated what??
we decorated them with Martha’s Royal Icing, and i have found that if i put the different colors in squeeze bottles (they come in packages of 2 for $2.00 at Walmart)…

i can just let the kiddos go to town, with less mess:
we made another favorite recipe of our’s…Spritz Cookies (click on image below and print):

and then finished them off with a Vanilla Glaze:
and it wouldn’t be Christmas in our house without a bounty of English Toffee:
this recipe has been perfected by my mother-in-law, and if followed exactly, will give you a perfect result!
i’m going to try to come back with two more recipes that we tried for the first time this year, but that will surely be kept in our Christmas rotation from here on out!

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Thursday, January 19, 2012

There comes a time.
A time where we need to focus on just the existence.
The existence of your love.
Your life.
Your importance.
Your trust and everything with everything.
There comes a time.
A time where you are important.
Where life is the importance.
Life of laughter.
Laughter of happiness.
The happiness of love.
The love for happiness.
And your happiness in life.
Because you are only human.
We are only people.
This is only love.
This is only happiness.
and only happiness shall be your life.
And your life is the only existence.
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Thursday, February 11, 2010 All I Hoped It Would Be!

I had previously plugged's fansites here.
It seemed like an ideal place for me to post historical articles and other goodies on a variety of subjects in a fannish way, including The Green Hornet, SuperHeroines, and Golden Age Heroes.
But, I'm afraid I have to change my mind.

I had posted several articles adapted from my blog entries for Green Hornet: Year One, Blue Bolt, Nature Boy, Air Man & RocketMan, and Friday Foster.
Audience response had been good, with a number of positive comments and "thumbs up"!
With great enthusiasm, I was preparing a number of pieces, going above the scope of what I had originally planned to do!

I logged on and was about to post the first of my Fantastic Femmes entries (Zoe Saldana!) on the Heroines fansite I created, when I noticed that my previous articles had...disappeared!
The site has some technical glitches, particularly in the "Articles" section. (I posted articles as "Features" because of their historical content, but they kept reclassifying as "News".) So I thought it was just a glitch that could be corrected, and the stories reloaded.

Not quite.

When I emailed the webmaster, I was told that the articles had been deleted...with no explanation or notification.
If I hadn't checked, I wouldn't have realized that they were gone!

I've communicated via e-mail with Jim Littler, who runs the site.
He sounds like a cool guy, doing his best under extremely trying circumstances, so this is in no way a put-down of him.
The problem, according to Jim, was that one of several new website editors deleted the articles without bothering to contact me with any questions he may have had.
Apparently, has no in-house log-on/tracking procedures for changes, nor any way to recover deleted material.
(Jim asked the editors and none of them has acknowledged doing the deletions.)

Sadly, I've decided that, until such matters can be corrected, I'll just post picture galleries into the three sites I have up, and won't be adding any more sites (I had planned several more for specific characters.)

While I will try to include info in the pic galleries, I could have done a lot more with the features, but I can't justify the time involved if things will just be deleted.

However, if you're comfortable with working within those parameters, feel free to join the community and participate.
It is fun, and a very responsive audience is there!

Tomorrow: back to business as usual with Design of the Week!

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Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Smart Kid

10-Year-Old Boy Invents A Genius Device To Stop Children Dying In Hot Cars After His Neighbor’s Death

According to statistics, since 1998 around 712 children are thought to have died from heatstroke in the US alone after being left in hot vehicles. But thanks to one bright 10-year-old boy called Bishop Curry from McKinney, Texas, tragic and preventable deaths like these could soon be a thing of the past.

The fifth grader has invented something called the Oasis, a clever little gadget that monitors the temperature inside the car. Once it gets to a certain level, the device emits cool air while simultaneously alerting parents and authorities via an antenna. The idea for the Oasis came to Bishop after he learned that his neighbour’s 6-month-old infant had died from being in an overheated car, and although he only has a 3-D clay model of the device at the moment, he and his father have so far managed to raise over $24,000 for their invention on GoFundMe. The money will go towards manufacturing the device as well as securing the patent for it, so if you haven’t already, head on over to their fundraising page and help to bring this brilliant project to life.

More info: GoFundMe

Since 1998 around 712 children have died in the US alone after being left in hot vehicles

One of them, sadly, was a 6-month-old infant who lived next door to 10-year-old Bishop Curry

After learning about it, the boy decided he could prevent this, and created a device called Oasis

The Oasis monitors the temperature of the car and emits cool air when the vehicle gets too hot

The clever device will also use an antenna to alert parents and authorities

So far they’ve managed to raise over $24,000 on GoFundMe, with money going towards securing a patent as well as manufacturing the device

Young Genius: 10-Year-Old Boy Invents A Device To Prevent Babies From Dying In Hot Cars!

Published on Feb 16, 2017  2 min. 10 sec.

A young Texas boy has invented something that every parent could use: a device to prevent infant hot car deaths. Bishop Curry V is a 10-year-old fifth-grader at Melissa Ridge Intermediate School. He's also the son of Bishop IV, an operational excellence manager and process engineer who works at Toyota Financial Services in Plano, Texas. Bishop's dad knows better than most how cars work when left in direct heat and understands how infants can unknowingly be left behind in their parents' vehicles. "Sometimes babies fall asleep and they're really quiet, so if you're rushing home from work or you're rushing to the grocery store, I could see how somebody could forget," Curry IV told NBC

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Thursday, June 11, 2009

The Future is...Now?

I opened google reader to find a new post by Steve Wheeler (@timbuckteeth) entitled "This Generation Learning", in which he discusses the barriers that prevent teachers adopting emerging technologies and teaching tools.

"...I think the most trenchant barrier to grand adoption of emerging technologies is time. Teachers quite simply don't have enough time to do anything other than survive during the working academic year. And then the holidays are spent recovering from the relentless onslaught of planning, teaching and assessment cycles. When the governments of this world stop testing and measuring everything to destruction and start seeing learning as a means to an end rather than as an outcome, then we may see some changes."

Go, read his post and watch the video... how many students in your school are using these technologies? How many of your colleagues even know these things are possible? What about your Board of Trustees?

Steve Wheeler will be in Auckland, NZ in September 2010, does anyone in Auckland want to organise an opportunity for him to speak/meet with interested educators?

originally posted at What Now? What Next? So What?

Wm Chamberlain said...

We won't get our governments do understand what learning is until we as a community can verbalize it. What does it mean to learn? How can it be measured? What needs to be learned. Unfortunately, we can't agree as a community to the answers to these questions yet.

John Strange said...

TeacherNZ, you continue to expand my knowledge and stimulate my imagination in so many different ways. Thanks. I have now made the New Generation Learning site a requirement for my students. I think they should just take At The Teacher's Desk instead of my course. It's all here.

In addition... I am intrigued by Mr. Chamberlain's comment above. I will have to think about his comment. There is more to the issue. But I will have to think a bit about what I want to say.

Thanks, all of you, for this wonderful blog!

Manaiakalani said...

Hi there
I enjoy reading the different perspectives in this blog, particularly as they are cross cultural. I have watched the video you link to and I feel quite confident, in answer to your question, that the students at my school are using technologies for their learning - and they film and produce their videos themselves. eg My colleagues all participate in learning and teaching this way. And our board of trustees not only are aware of it but on occasion make videos themselves as part of their meetings.
From my own experience I am not convinced that time is the biggest barrier. I believe that school leadership is of far more significance. If the principal (and board of governors) are leading a drive for eLearning then the rest falls into place. Time becomes much less of an issue, as does access to equipment etc. And as for testing and assessment, that certainly is a means to an end - improved student learning outcomes. But that too depends on leadership in the school.
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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Can You Present at a Tech Conference Without the Tech Being Your Main Focus?

 At the Midwest Education Technology Conference I presented a session called Differentiating Instruction Using Basal Readers. Here is a link to my presentation. As you can see it isn't very flashing (heck it isn't even what I would call engaging!) The presentation was made this way on purpose, I didn't want to make my session about tools, examples, or flash.

I think that there is way too much focus on tech tools at technology conferences. If we truly believe that the goal of school is student learning, tools would be ubiquitous (including hardware and software tools). Exposure to these tools are important, but not the most important thing we can share. While we do need these types of sessions, we really need sessions that model how learning is happening in classes with those tools.

I new that my session title would be very noticeable. There was no word in the title that suggested technology or tools. Here is the description of the session:

"Are you required to use a basal reading series in your classroom? Would you like to find ways to integrate technology and help students differentiate their own learning opportunities? Join William as he describes how his students used digital tools such as bogs, Paint, Audacity, iTunes, and iPods in reading class. Learn how to let go of teaching and have your students engage in learning."

The focus of my session was to show how I allow students to choose the tools they need, digital or analog, to help themselves learn. I did share a few tools that were used regularly by my students including Visuwords for vocabulary but I did not dwell on them. I intentionally kept the discussion on the ways I helped the students learn how to learn vocabulary, skills, and comprehension.

After the presentation I reviewed the evaluations I received from the attendees. I did receive a couple that had the technology parts marked down, including the less than engaging slides I created. Overall the evaluations were very good. I even had one comment that said it was the most useful session for their classroom they had attended. So, I guess you really can give a presentation at a tech conference without the focus being on the technology.


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Publishing Times Keep Changing-Advice from the Book Coach / Book Shepherd

Ahhh, times have changed—which publishing road does an author take today? With the Internet and today’s technology, traditional publishers are being turned on their heads, self and independent publishers have morphed into new critters—ranging from “Wow—look at these books, they are amazing” to “Wow—these like they were done with Elmer’s Glue at the kitchen table.”

The publishing road answer: it depends. Authors are choosing to bypass the traditional method that had been so coveted by the majority of authors just a few years ago. The five key factors that have moved authors to seek other avenues are: rejection, timing, control, quality and money.

Rejection that a traditional publisher(s) have said, “No,” have led authors down the do it themselves path. Some choose the vanity format such as LuLu or iUniverse; others explore POD; pay to publish via a packager; eBooks; or create their own publishing house.

Timing—if your manuscript is completed, you can have it edited, cover and interiors designed, printed and in your hands within four months. With traditional publishing, you can have your manuscript completed and it will most likely be in your hands in 18 months.

Control—if you get a group of authors together who have traditionally published, one of the most common grumblings you will hear is that they don’t like the way their book looks—covers and interiors and they really have been in a fog when it comes to book sales.

Quality—in 2009, a close friend had her 5th book published by the same NY publisher that did my second book in the mid-nineties. Over 20 years between our respective publications. The book she proudly gave me was a month old and a trade paper. The interior paper was thinner than mine when we took it off my book shelf to compare; my trade paper cover was still flat—hers was already curling up. Hers, of course, was twice the price of mine.

Money—is an important thing to look at. Most traditional publishers are pushing for “net” royalty deals. If your book is $20 retail, the net for sales to wholesalers and distributors will be less than $10 per book—meaning that the royalty is based on the less than $10 amount. The last two years have been brutal to the “average” author—non-fiction sales are in the 4,000-5,000 area. That means $4,000 to $5,000 in royalties—those lovelies that are paid twice a year, with a deferral of three months after each closing period; and usually with a hefty percentage holdback for reserves—meaning books get turned back and the publisher wants to cover its tush and not overpay you (and come knocking on your door to now pay them). In other words, this isn’t going to seed your retirement—don’t quit the day job!

As a savvy self and independent publisher—when you create a platform to reach out to your crowd, your sales will not only be greater, the financial reward will be significantly greater. For me, I know that I can sell 3,000 copies of a book and net $40,000 to $50,000 higher than my traditional publishing contracts that I used to live with.

It’s your choice … but do the math always. Measure your time, investment and potential return.

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The concept was created between two independent companies who clearly wanted to make a difference in not only the automotive industry, but to the environment as well. Fisker Coachbuild, LLC and Quantum Technologies announced this joint venture partnership in September 2007. Fisker Coachbuild will provide exclusive design services for Fisker Automotive while Quantum Technologies (QTWW - a publicly traded company) will provide the latest technological advancements. Each car will feature cutting-edge plug-in hybrid penned as Q DRIVE exclusively for all Fisker Automotive vehicles.

A new segment is being created within the auto industry where people can really use their power of choice. They can choose to be environmentally friendly with their car purchase without compromising on the style and luxury that they are used to. We believe in less compromise and more efficiency.

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VIDEO: Lotus Elan Concept’s Digital Instrument Panel in Action

The Lotus Elan was one of five concept sports cars presented by Lotus at last year's Paris Auto Show while it also made a quick stop at the LA motorshow that followed in November. Now that the concept studies have made it back to the England, the folks over at Paultan visited the British firm's headquarters in Hethel and shot this video showing the Elan's digital instruments in action. The panel consists of a large LCD screen flanked on either side by two smaller components. You can watch the video clip after the jump.

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Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Eight Notefriends books!

Janea and I have completed eight Notefriends adventure books. We are having such a great time writing them. Plus....we have ideas for several more.
We are still trying to find an illustrator.
We are also trying to find an agent for Janea who has also written a script and several short stories.
I still find time to relax and enjoy life. This is me resting on Labor day!!

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Arthurian legend states that Avalon was the island that King Arthur was taken to be healed from his wounds.  We believe in the power of healing and rejuvenation.  We also have the skills and compassion necessary to assist you in healing the wounds of your past and present life so that you can walk into your future a better version of yourself.

We are a group of committed Masters level, licensed therapists, with various experience in the mental health field and we look forward to hearing from you.

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More about AviSynth

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How it works

AviSynth works by faking AVI files. That means that AviSynth script files work in principle with all media applications and players capable of opening AVI files. What you might see in real life is that not all applications treat video files like they are supposed to. (For instance, Ligos MPEG encoder will not let you choose anything but straight AVI files in the file selector. But if you load an AVI, and manually change the name in the filename box to .AVS - it works perfectly.)

Because AviSynth works like a frameserver your filters are being applied 'on-the-fly'. That means that when a program that has opened an AVS file requests frame 303, it is read from the source, the filters are applied before the frame is delivered to the program.

If you are already eager to begin, have a look at your First script.

When is it a good idea to use AviSynth?

Not all tasks are equally easy to do in AviSynth. In general AviSynth makes it very easy to adjust the look of your video, and doing fast and easy editing. In general it's not easy to use AviSynth for cutting your videos, or doing advanced post-processing. For that it is much better to use programs like Adobe Premiere and Adobe AfterEffects. A very good use for AviSynth is however to prepare your video before you cut it in one of these programs, and adjust color, remove noise, crop / resize.

In general AviSynth is a very good tool when having to compress video. Many filters are written specifically for tasks regarding video pre-processing when compressing or recompressing video. There are many well written plugins to help you make your movie more compressible, reduce noise, adjust color and resize your source material. And because AviSynth works as a frameserver, you often do not need a temporary file before you compress it.

I need a GUI!

Yes, we are talking about video, and it's not possible to make scripts without testing the results. There are some really great programs that support AviSynth or utilize it behind the scenes.

The most well-tested application is VirtualDubMod. It has a great built in editor that allows you to edit scripts and test the result with a keypress. The easiest way to create a script is to create a simple script, open it and enter Tools/Script Editor (or press Ctrl+E). Now you can edit your script and press "F5" to see the result in the main window.

The best GUI solution is DVX it provides complete integration with AviSynth and very powerful GUI's for creating scripts. It provides visual cropping, resizing and many filters. It is able to store the settings for later use so you can reuse the scripts. A definite must-try!

Another powerful, GUI-like approach is AVSGenie. It generates scripts, and allows you to very easy adjust filter parameters visually, and see your result instantly. This is a program with very big potential - only problem for now that it isn't capable of reading scripts, so you can re-edit them.

Applications that work well with AviSynth

If you are planning on having your files end up as AVI files (either Xvid, DivX, Huffyuv or similar), you should give VirtualDubMod a spin. This program has the best support for AviSynth files.

Another good GUI based software is MeGUI.

If you are making MPEG 1 or MPEG 2 files, both TMPGEnc and CCE support AviSynth files, but both have some quirks. Have a look in the AviSynth FAQ area.

As a curiosity you can find Ben Rudiak Gould's original AviSynth announcement here (mirror).

Frequently Asked Questions

Read even more about AviSynth in the AviSynth FAQ.

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Wednesday, 31 July 2013

Bicentennial Game of the Battle of Lützen, 2nd May 1813—part two in pictures

This is a pictorial report of the second part of our bicentennial game of the Battle of Lutzen, 15:00–18:30, which was reported in summary here.

The situation at 14:30 looking from the 'western' edge with Starsiedel in the foreground. The mass of troops to the left of the town are Marmont's newly arrived divisions with the Emperor at centre.

Another view showing the Russian reserve cavalry of Trubetzkoy at right (Starsiedel at left).

The situation around Kaja and Klein Görschen where Ricard, Brenier and Marchand's divisions supported by Laboissière’s small cavalry brigade faced the Prussian brigades of von Klüx and von Pirch I. Note the Russian Imperial Guard arriving from the far ('southern' side of the table).

Close-up of Marmont's divisions advancing in the face of von Berg's Russians and von Röder's Prussians.

Girard's division continued to hold on to the 'south' of Starsiedel, no doubt pleased with the support of Marmont's troops.

The view from the south-east with Eugène of Württemburg's II Russian Corps in the foreground, to the 'west' of the Floßgraben.

Prince Obolenski' Cossacks of Trubetzkoy's cavalry reserve.

The Russian Imperial Guard advance towards Klein Görschen in support of Blücher's Prussians (von Klüx and von Pirch I).

Further reinforcements: some of Gallitzin V's Russian heavy cavalry preparing to enter the field of battle.

On the French-Allied side, divisions of Marmont's corps and the Guard yet to make it on-board and Bertrand's corps soon to arrive.

The infantry of Compans' division (Marmont's corps) advanced cautiously towards the dragoons and grenadiers of Kasatschkosky's division (von Berg's corps). The French grenadiers in the left foreground represent the Artillerie de la Marine.

At their right, Bonnet's division (Marmont's corps) advanced to support Girard's men in front of Starsiedel (building at right of photo).

Better success for the French around Kaja. Ricard's division had all but broken von Klüx's hard-fighting Prussians.

To their right ('west'), von Pirch I's Neumarkt dragoons retreated after having been driven off by the 2/29e ligne of Brenier's division. Note the more successful 1st & 2nd Silesian hussar in the foreground.

Meanwhile von Röder's Brandenburg Hussars and West Prussia Uhlans had another "free hack" at Souham's retreating men (a pursuit that they began at towards the end of our first part of the battle)

Masses of Russian and Prussian cavalry as the first of Gallitzin V's cavalry arrived on-board (at right).

In close-up.

In the 'central' sector Ricard and Brenier's divisions (supported by Marchand's Germans) seemed to be making good progress having disposed of von Klüx's Prussians and now wearing down von Pirch I's... but the Russian guard approacheth!

View of the same with the Floßgraben at left, Klein Görschen in the centre, Eisdorf left-centre and Gross Görschen at the top-right of the photo (Russian Guard in distance).

Looking across the battlefield towards the south-west, the quadrilateral of towns is in the centre of the photo.

Support for von Röder as von Yorck's Prussian II corps began to descend from Monarch's Hill followed by Konovnizin's 3rd Russian Reserve Corps (grenadiers).

On the French side progress was still slow for Marmont's corps and the Young Guard, constantly threatened by cavalry.

Another view, this time from the true western corner.

MacDonald's corps entered the table from the 'east' around the road to Eisdorf. One of the many interesting and novel units in the 1813 campaign, Neapolitan élite regiment, is in the centre of the photo; note particularly the grenadiers and voltigeurs of the 7th line (yellow facings).

Near Eisdorf, Eugène of Württemburg's II Russian Corps prepared to oppose MacDonald's advance.

Wittgenstein's view from Monarch's Hill, "Is there no end to these Frenchmen?"

The Russian cuirassiers of Gallitzin V's corps move to support Dolff's Prussian reserve cavalry on the left flank of the army.

The view 'over their heads' showing Trubetzkoy's cavalry.

A pleasurable sight for any wargamer, particularly the Russian player!

MacDonald’s corps advanced on Eugène de Württemberg’s troops around Eisdorf

Dramatic events around Kaja. Brenier’s division had suffered the result of several successful charges by von Pirch I’s cavalry (with unit after unit failing to form square) and had broken, leaving Marchand’s division to face the music”. Near Klein Görschen, Ricard’s division prepared for the counter-attack of the Russian Imperial Guard.

Further to the west, von Yorck’s II Corps moved steadily north-west...

in support of the counter-attack of von Röder’s Brandenburg brigade and Kasatschkosky’s division on Compans’ division (Marmont’s corps).

The period from 17:00–17:30 (Turns 12 and 13) was a critical phase of the game. Here’s a photo summary, from east to west.

MacDonald’s divisions of Gérard, Ledru des Essarts and Charpentier (furthest to closest) made good progress against Eugène de Württemberg’s Russian infantry defending the Eisdorf area.

Same action showing Gérard’s Italians (heavily disguised as French line infantry in white uniforms) in the foreground.

On the other side of the Floßgraben, Ricard’s division has failed morale at 1/3 losses and retreated, bringing Laboissière’s small cavalry brigade to the frontline in support of Marchand’s hard-pressed Germans.

“Wittgenstein’s view”, Konovnizin’s grenadiers in the foreground, von Yorck’s II Corps beyond them and von Pirch I’s Upper Silesian brigade at right.

The Young Guard entered the fray, winning mêlées against Kasatschkosky’s grenadiers.

North-west of Starsiedel the Guard cavalry have deployed to support the French right flank. Morand’s division of Bertrand’s corps has entered the table at right, facing Dolff’s Prussian Reserve Cavalry and supporting the right flank of Girard’s division (in front of Starsiedel).

The game ended with the scenario as a clear Russo-Prussian victory, but the battle still in the balance. Once again here’s a photo summary, from east to west.

The arm-wrestle around Eisdorf continued, but...

events around Kaja were more decisive. Laboissière’s cavalry had some success against the Russian Guard, but were broken (leaving a huge gap). Ricard’s division had rallied (right foreground) and stood ready to support Marchand’s hard-pressed division (troops in square).

The Russian Guard had confidently occupied the area around Klein Görschen.

Konovnizin’s grenadiers formed a powerful reserve on Monarch’s Hill (apologies for the poor quality of the photo).

Viewed here from Klein Görschen.

The counter-attack by the Young Guard had achieved some success, but nowhere near as decisive as their historical counterparts.

The Guard cavalry, lead by the Berg Chevau-légers lanciers  support Girard’s division, still defending around Starsiedel—yes, I know that the horses should be chestnuts, that was as far as I could get in time for the battle!

Finally, two views across the battlefield.

From the western corner.

Looking along the table from the south-west.

As night fell, the armies separated and set a nervous bivouac for the night, interrupted only by the occasional shot from nervous sentries. Both sides, confident of victory prepared to exploit the gains of the previous day. Fresh orders were sent and
The fictitious Day 2 of Lützen awaits.
Managing the transition from one day to the next
As Julian mentioned in a comment on an earlier post, we are going to use an approach that we used successfully for our games of Fuentes de Oñoro (we did it twice in succession!) to determine how to separate the armies ready for the next day of action.
The rule, edited to reflect Lützen, reads:
"Special MovementAt the conclusion of the 18:30 turn any units of the opposing armies that are in contact are moved so as to be at least 7” apart. This is done by moving the troops of each side a similar distance, except if one side is defending terrain or a town. In this latter case, the units of the ‘attacker’ are moved until the 7” distance is achieved. This is an absolute distance and is not modified for terrain. All movement is towards the friendly baseline.Once separation of the armies has been achieved, players secretly write orders for any redistribution of the divisions of their armies that they wish to carry out during the night of 2nd May. The orders should specify the division by name and indicate its new position clearly on the map. Once all desired moves have been written down, players announce the intended moves to one another and these are carried out. For the purposes of this rule a division may be moved freely within friendly lines (i.e. the area between the front line of friendly units closest to the enemy and the friendly baseline). There are no restrictions on the distance of this move.Each division may only be moved once in this manner. Once all of the redistribution moves have been carried out, orders are “written” for each division and the game resumes with the 06:30 turn of 3rd May."
The opposing lines on our table of Lutzen are not so clear-cut as they were for Fuentes, so our rules will require some interpretation to determine the fairest and easiest way to carry this out. We want to ensure that we have the best possible game but also to reflect the gains of the previous day.
I was thinking that I may need to ask the Russo-Prussians to do most of the falling back in some parts of the "western" end of the table (around the Starsiedel area) so that we don’t end up with a game played over a tenth of the available table area.
We'll have a talk about it when we are all standing around the table and can measure some distances and see "what's what".
One carry-over effect from our scenario game that we will simply and easily implement is to dictate that all casaulties incurred during the previous game will stand for our fictitious day two.
We have the game scheduled for 10th August and I expect it to be a “cracker”!

  1. That's huge, so many figures. Well done!

    1. Thanks John, it was an enjoyable game, despite the result!

  2. Very impressive and beautiful looking game, James!

    1. Thanks Peter. We are looking forward to Bautzen in Sep & Oct with even more troops on both sides!

  3. Epic stuff! Well done all involved and thanks for sharing.

    1. Thanks Millsy. These blogs encourage us to share when we receive such positive and encouraging comments from people such as your good self and the others!

  4. Impressive and great battle! To move so many minitures looks a difficult task... isn't it?

    1. Thanks Rafa.

      Yes, it does take a bit to organise them, to deploy them, to keep track of who is who and to move them, but oh what a wonderful, first-world-style "problem" to have!!

      It helps that we had two per side, with our good friend Stephen from the NWS joining us. Also helps that we are working with rules that we find work well and that we are all familiar with.


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Flavors of Phoenix to benefit American Liver Foundation

Christine Price, the lead on-site florist at Talking Stick Resort, and Ron Dimas, Orange Sky’s chef de cuisine, are fusing floral and culinary elements all in the name of a good cause. On May 26, the two specialists will participate in Flavors of Phoenix—a gala that features a multi-course dinner tableside—and the proceeds will benefitâ€¦ Read More â†’

Restaurant Association names Foodist Awards finalists

The Arizona Restaurant Association’s 2016 Foodist Awards return this April for an evening of celebration, that recognizes another incredible year in Arizona’s culinary and hospitality industry. The Awards will be held on Thursday, April 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the Showcase room located at 149 South Farmer in Tempe, and are attended by food and beverage industry professionals.â€¦ Read More â†’

Arizona Casinos offer Thanksgiving day dining deals

Tips for Preparing, Serving Thanksgiving Dinner

Foodies can celebrate Thanksgiving with an array of delicious delights at Talking Stick Resort and Casino Arizona. Both properties are honoring the holiday with special menu offerings on Nov. 26. Orange Sky at Talking Stick Resort Head to the property’s culinary jewel on the 15th floor and sample the prix fixe menu from 12-8 p.m.â€¦ Read More â†’

Orange Sky receives wine spectator award for fifth year in a row

Talking Stick Resort, an enterprise of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, has announced that its fine-dining restaurant, Orange Sky, has earned Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for the fifth year in a row. The signature eatery at Talking Stick Resort – which is named after its breathtaking views of the Arizona sunsets—features an impeccable wineâ€¦ Read More â†’

Orange Sky earns Wine Spectator 2014 Award of Excellence

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Talking Stick Resort, an enterprise of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, is proud to announce that its signature restaurant, Orange Sky, has once again been the recipient of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. This marks the fourth consecutive year the restaurant has been recognized for its impressive wine list. “We consider Orange Sky toâ€¦ Read More â†’

NiteFlite Gala, Fundraiser To Benefit Local Children's Charities

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The Scottsdale 20-30 Club is hosting its 23rd annual NiteFlite fundraiser on Oct. 12-13 and is expected to draw more than 2,800 attendees. The semi-formal event takes place in two parts. Friday at 6 p.m. is a nine-hole nighttime golf tournament at Continental Golf Course, which has more than 300 registered players; and Saturday atâ€¦ Read More â†’

Behind The Scenes: Fall Fashion Photo Shoot [PHOTOS]

Fall Fashion Shoot Behind the Scenes
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Herve Leger, RED Valentino, Michael Kors and more — with such fabulous clothing, shoes and accessories from both Nordstrom and Astor & Black, Scottsdale Living teamed up with a fantastic group of people last Thursday, August 23, and camped out for the day at Talking Stick Resort’s Orange Sky for its Fall 2012 issue’s fallâ€¦ Read More â†’

New Resorts Are Sprouting In The Valley Despite The Shaky Economy

Arizona touts dozens of breathtaking resorts with countless amenities, but there’s still room for more. The Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler opened its doors in October 2009, and Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale opened this past April. What makes the opening of these two new resorts all the more remarkable is thatâ€¦ Read More â†’

The Cuisine And Atmosphere At Orange Sky At Talking Stick Resort Make For A Perfect Pairing

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Orange Sky at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale serves up class from the time you enter the restaurant, all the way to the dessert course. Guests board an elevator and are whisked to the 15th floor, where city and mountain views greet diners. The hostess escorted us down a long corridor, past private roomsâ€¦ Read More â†’


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Can Green Save The Day? Leaders Across The Valley And State Are Betting That Sustainability Will Help Lead To Economic Stability

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Search for the word “sustainability” on Google and you’ll end up with nearly 25 million hits. But what does sustainability mean to Arizona, especially as the state’s economy crawls out of the crater left behind by the recession? “The word sustainability and the word green means different things to different people — it’s more thanâ€¦ Read More â†’


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Tucson Runners Project

Run with TRP and you will meet like-minded athletes who will help you achieve your goals, and enjoy a fun, friendly group to share training tips and encouragement.  TRP’s schedule includes weekly track workouts, hill runs, easy days, and long runs.  We usually have post-run refreshment gatherings for even more fun.  For more information, join our “Tucson Runners Project” FaceBook page, or e-mail tucsonrunnersproject@gmail.com

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The transfer window is closing; will these players get their move?

After what has appeared to be a relatively quiet transfer window here’s a look into some of the transfers that have been regulars on the back pages of newspapers. Some of the players feel they are worthy of displaying their talents in time of a higher prestige than they are currently at, whilst others have found themselves surplus to requirement at their current club. This is a look into ten of the summer’s deals that are rumoured to be on the cards of happening and where the players are likely to end up, at the time of writing (29th August 2012) none of the players have been transferred.

Fernando Llorente, 27, Athletic Bilbao

Clubs linked to: Arsenal, Juventus, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur.

The Spanish striker is currently one of the hottest properties available for transfer at the moment, since announcing he is not going to be renewing his contract with Bilbao having been at the Basque club his entire professional career. Having scored at least 15 goals in all competitions for each of the last four seasons it is easy to understand why. In the modern game where leagues and cup competitions are becoming more competitive and chances are harder to come by. When these chances are created it is vital that the person on the end of these are of the ability to ensure its turned into a goal. However Llorente isn’t just a striker that guarantees goals, he also possesses the ability to bring others into play and hold the ball up to relieve the pressure on the team he is playing for. Of all the teams linked with the player Tottenham are the ones that most likely need a player that has all these qualities however it is Juventus that is most likely to secure his signature.

Theo Walcott, 23, Arsenal

Clubs linked to: Chelsea, Inter Milan, Liverpool, Manchester City,

Following the departure of talismatic striker Robin van Persie, Arsenal could be set to lose another one of their first team regulars. With contract talks having appeared to stall, a number of clubs are lurking in the wings to take advantage of the situation. Regular shoppers at Arsenal, Man City could turn their attentions to the English winger following negotiations with Swansea over Scott Sinclair appear to have to an end as they look for a replacement for the recently departed Adam Johnson. New Liverpool boss is also on the lookout to add to his attacking options and Walcott’s pace would be a threat on either side of Rodgers’ preferred three-pronged attack. On a personal level, over the years Walcott has gone on to see many of his previous teammates go on to win numerous trophies whilst his remained in North London so should the burning desire of accumulating silverware come to the fore it would appear a move to the blue side of Manchester could be likely.

Kaka, 30, Real Madrid

Clubs linked to: AC Milan, Guangzhou Evergrande, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United

Kaka’s move to Real Madrid has been overshadowed ever since a certain Portuguese superstar moved to the Santiago Bernabau a month later, Ronaldo’s move eclipsed the fee paid for the Brazilian and his form has often meant that Kaka has struggled to exert his presence on ‘Los Blancos’. Following the incoming transfers of Angel Di Maria and Mesut Ozil, Kaka has found himself slip further away from a starting spot and often finds himself making fleeting appearances from the bench. This season has finally seen that the Madrid hierarchy are prepared to cut their losses on the attackive midfielder. However given his high wages this has proven to be harder than they thought, the teams that are able to afford to pay lucrative wages arguably do not need Kaka. Therefore this is leading to the possibility of a loan deal being arranged with Madrid having to fund part of his existing weekly pay packet. With this arrangement a deal is likely to be arranged with his former club Milan, however a permanent move to moneybags PSG cannot be ruled out with the deadline fast approaching.

Edinson Cavani, 25, Napoli

Clubs linked to: Chelsea, Juventus, Manchester City

With all three clubs linked with this talented Uruguayan in need of a striker they could do no wrong in trying to tempt Cavani away from the city of Naples. In southern Italy Edinson has netted 49 league goals since his arrival from Palermo in 2010. In addition to goals the Uruguayan provides his team with a focul point of which to build the attack around. His strong presence up front and cultured style of play means this is a striker that is equally adept with the ball at his feet and at heading the ball. Of all the clubs linked to Cavani Chelsea have expressed the strongest interest and have reportedly made a couple of bids. However the Italian champions have also rumoured to have made a formal enquiry as they look to add more goals instead of relying on a strong defence to help them defend their title. However with Llorente more likely to be the option the Turin club turn to it is likely London would be the destination for the in demand Uruguayan should he decide to leave Naples.

Nicklas Bendtner, 24, Arsenal

Clubs linked to: AC Milan, Benifca, Galatasaray, Malaga.

Having shone at the Euro’s this summer demand in the young Danish striker has increased, following his apparent status as surplus to requirement at his current club, Arsenal. After years of failing to live up to the height and score goals on a regular basis for Gunners, Arsene Wenger has appeared to believe it is now time to cash in on the academy product. With premiership clubs failing to display much interest after watching fail to consistently hit the net in the premier league it appears Europe would be a better match for a player of Bendtner’s ability. Clubs would be therefore hopeful the striker could replicate his international form in a continental league where he finds the net on a more regular basis. As a player Nicklas offers a high technical ability and a reportedly unusually high amounts of confidence something that could prove to be a positive in games where a lift to teammates is needed. After spending the last year on loan Arsenal are looking for a permanent deal, however the clubs displaying interest would prefer a more temporary arrangement like a loan deal as they try to balance their books ahead of the financial fair play so should a deal come to fruition a compromise somewhere shall be needed.

Stevan Jovetic, 22, Fiorentina

Clubs linked to: Arsenal, Chelsea, Juventus, Manchester City,

With Fiorentina rumoured to be in the market for another striker, the funds from selling the Montenegro star could help them with more options. Having already seen Vincenzo Montella overhaul a squad that underachieved last season they need to raise some more capital and no-one in their current squad would raise more than their star player. The board themselves have not openly said Jovetic is for sale but have said if an offer is tempting enough then they would accept. With a handful of Europe’s top clubs in the market for a striker then they may just turn to the man at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Arsenal are looking for a replacement for the departed van Persie, Chelsea are looking for a back up to Fernando Torres, Juventus’ title winning campaign based on a mean defence as opposed to scoring goals so they are looking to add goalscoring to their team and Man City are in the market for a striker with Dzeko maybe leaving come 1st September and Aguero currently injured with a knee injury.

Javi Martinez, 23, Athletic Bilbao

Clubs linked to: Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester City

The second high profile Basque player to feature in this article is the defensive midfielder/centre back. The player who can have equal effect in both midfield or defence would be an ideal signing for Barcelona who only have two regular centre halves with Carlos Puyol facing more and more injury problems. The player would be a similar sort of player to Javier Mascherano who would suit into their style of play of possession from the back. With Manchester City looking to experiment with different formations and being able to introduce them at a switch therefore a player of this versatility would be an ideal signing. However it is German giants that are favourites for this Spanish prodigy. He would add strength to their midfield and add strength in a formidable partnership with Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Andy Carroll, 23, Liverpool

Clubs linked to: AC Milan, Newcastle United, Sunderland, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United

Following his high profile move to Liverpool from Newcastle things have gone from bad to worse for the striker. Firstly the goals dried up having hit the net eleven times in half a season at Newcastle Carroll has gone on to score just six league goals for the scouse club. Though despite his lack of goals the Geordie hasn’t found clubs after his signature hard to find. Illustrious names such as AC Milan have been linked to Carroll with some seeing him as a direct replacement for the departed Ibrahimovic. With mixed messages about Carroll’s future coming out of Anfield the striker will be within his rights to feel a bit disillusioned about his role to play in the new era at Liverpool. The player himself has said his preferred destination if he has to leave is a return to former club Newcastle United, the stumbling block with this move is they are not willing to pay anywhere near the fee they received in January 2011. This is one transfer saga that potentially could last right up till the window shuts, and it is not unforeseeable that Andy Carroll could still be a Liverpool player come the start of September.

Yann M’Vila, 22, Rennes

Clubs linked to: Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Zenit St Petersburg

The latest defensive midfielder to come out of France with the label of the new ‘Patrick Vieira’. The difference with M’Vila is that he looks as though he could become close to filling the high appraisal that has so far come his way. M’Vila is a strong presence in the middle of the park and despite possessing the strength of being a ball winner is equally adept at linking the defence to the creative players by keeping his game simple yet effective. If you listen to player himself he is available for transfer within this window, having on a few times expressed his desire to leave the French club. The premiership is the more likely destination for the young frenchman with Arsenal having the strongest link to the midfielder who many see as a replacement for the recently departed Alex Song. However the money of Russian giants Zenit maybe enough to tempt the player to them.

Gaston Ramirez, 21, Bologna

Clubs linked to: Inter Milan, Juventus, Liverpool, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur

The young Uruguayan provided one of the few highlights of their disappointing Olympic football campaign by scoring a splendid free kick against the United Arab Emirates. It is though his club exploits that have got clubs on alert for this talent. His ability is soon to outgrow his currently humble home in Italy in Bologna. A player of his technical ability is surely to grace bigger stadiums on a regular basis on the back of what they see in Serie A on a regular basis both Inter Milan and Juventus are after his signature. However the ‘old lady’s’ interest looks to have cooled off following their re-capture of the home grown Sebastian Giovinco. The biggest surprise is that it is English Premier League newcomers that have displayed the most concrete interest in the Uruguayan winger by tabling an offer that looked to be nearly completed until recent delays. It looks as though the player is leaving Bologna but maybe holding out for one of the traditional ‘bigger clubs’ to make an offer.

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Green Bay Diocese reveals abuse allegation against retired Mackville priest

A retired priest has been accused of abusing a minor in the 1970s, the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay announced Saturday.

The Rev. Justin N. Werner denies the allegation, the diocese said in a statement. The abuse is alleged to have happened at St. Edward Parish in Mackville, which is in Outagamine County.

Justine Lodl, director of communications with the diocese, declined further comment on the matter, saying it remains under investigation.

The diocese said Werner is being “temporarily restricted from performing any public ministry pending the outcome of a complete review of these matters, which includes an investigation by an independent professional investigator.”

The diocese said it notified civil authorities of the allegations as part of its mandatory reporting policy. It is assisting the alleged victim and Werner, the release stated.

“Making this statement is a good start,” Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests said in a statement. “The diocese now has to make sure parishes where Werner has been conducting ministry... are asked to help the police with any information on the case.”
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Giving Thanks

I am thankful for so many things. First and foremost, I am thankful for my faith. I would not be who I am today without it. I am thankful for the experiences I have every day that help me to grow and become a better person. I am so thankful for my family. For my sweet, supportive, hard-working husband and my wonderful, silly, full-of-life children. I'm grateful for my supportive, loving, extended family and dear friends. I am so thankful to have a healthy body, and I'm thankful that all of my children are healthy and strong. I have been so blessed, and feel humbled by everything that I have been given. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!