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20(ish) Lessons Learned in my 20s

Today I turn 30. I'm an introspective person and have spent some time reflecting on this milestone birthday. I'm slightly sad to say goodbye to my 20s for a number of reasons. I will always look back on this decade of my life with tenderness and much affection, because so many of the lessons I've learned and people I love have come into my life in the past 10 years.

So in the interest of encouraging any who will read this, and in the interest of being introspective, and honestly, mostly for my own enjoyment, these are some of the lessons I've learned over the past 10 years, in no particular order.

1. There is a Steel Magnolias quote for every situation in life. Shopping? “the only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize!” Don’t know what to say to a grieving friend? “I don’t know how you’re doing on the inside but your hair is just holding up beautiful.” Feeling confused? “I don’t know whether to scratch my watch or wind my butt. “ I could go on. You get the point.

2. I don’t ever, ever (ever) want to guilt someone into acting a certain way. It’s fake, and what's worse than false motives? Would you want to hang out with someone who’s only with you because you’d made them feel guilty about it? I’d rather be by myself.

3. The older I get, the less I say. When I was younger my response to wrongdoing or rudeness was a sarcastic retort. I am learning that for the most part, silence is best. It doesn’t feel great but that whole don’t-sink-to-their-level thing is actually pretty true. Which leads me to my next thought…

4. My parents are/were/will be right about pretty much everything. I don’t think that needs any further explanation.

5. Some relationships can’t be saved. I hate it. But sometimes the healthiest thing to do is open my closed fist and let a relationship go. You can still love someone from a distance.

6. Not every relationship is forever. Yuck. I really hate this one. There are people I thought I could not live without who are no longer in my life. It hurts, but it didn't kill me. Sometimes you don't have a choice, because you can't make someone be your friend. Sometimes you have to make the choice yourself, which is not easier by any stretch.

7. Life happens in seasons. My seasons have been clearly defined as I have lived in 5 different cities and three different states since high school. But make no mistake, nothing is permanent. This is both good and hard.

8. Sometimes I find myself feeling terrible about life, depressed, sad and lonely. And then I realize that I have forgotten to eat lunch. I say that to say, hanger is a real thing and it's important to know yourself and your own body.

9. I need alone time to function. I’m a textbook extrovert, energized by people. But eventually I need what I like to call, “a minute.”

10. I need to be around people. I can handle no more than 24 hours of alone time before I start talking to the couch cushions for company.

11. If you ask God to make your desires the same as His, you will feel like a spoiled child when He does just that. It’s pretty neat.

12. God almost never speaks to me in the same way more than once. He has given me a literal sign, He has spoken through His word, He has spoken to me through music and prayer and other people. Sometimes He uses the same means but almost never the same specific way.

13. God sanctifies us in different ways. For me, growth happens most and best through trials and difficult times. Interestingly, I look back on these wilderness moments with great tenderness. My wounds and resulting scars are more precious to me than I ever could have imagined.

14. Experience trumps education nearly every single time. Some of the wisest people I know never went to seminary or even college for that matter. But they have a lifetime of experience walking with Jesus; therefore, I can learn much from them.

15. I learn the most from people who are nothing like me. That seems obvious, but so often we gravitate to those who look/act/sound like us; I love the fact that some of the most meaningful relationships in my life are people I never would have expected to be close to.

16. Absolutely everyone is insecure about something, and no one is as perfect as they seem on the surface. This levels the playing field when I feel paralyzed by my own insecurity. It also makes me more compassionate.

17. The quirks that bother me in other people are oftentimes the same things I am guilty of.

18. When you’re little you think “being a grown-up is awesome!” and the adults in the room go “grumble grumble work grumble insurance grumble taxes” and make you think it’s no fun. But sometimes being an adult is awesome! Sometimes you really get to do whatever you want.

19. I’ve found that when I’m in a bad/sad/depressed mood, the quickest way out is to help/minister to/encourage someone else. The hard part is choosing not to sit down and wallow in the sadness. (I’m not talking about clinical depression here, but the occasional blue moods that we all sometimes get.)

20. It is what it is. I say this a lot. I find it helpful when I'm in a situation I would like to change but can't, or if I'm dealing with difficult emotions or frustrating circumstances. It gives me permission to feel what I'm feeling in that moment.

21. God can be trusted. He's tested me in this and continues to give me opportunities to trust Him for more and more. God has proven Himself faithful and sufficient over and over in my life.

22. The only good in me is Jesus. I have a friend who says this all the time and the longer I walk with Him and experience the failings of my own flesh, the more I know it's true. Really, legitimately, completely, I'm a total mess apart from His redeeming work in my life.

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  1. love this and love you. happy birthday friend. thanks for being such an encouragement.


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September 14, 2013

A Personal Photo Challenge - Windows and Doors

It’s time for A Personal Photo Challenge! “Windows and Doors” is the theme this month. I really like to photograph these architectural features, and they are certainly popular with many photographers and non-photographers.

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All of the images for this challenge come from my digital archives. However, each of the images received a fresh, first-time edit. The images were taken at a famous cottage while on a journey. What cottage, you ask? Canada’s historic Green Gables home, located on Prince Edward Island! I know many of you are fans of the Anne of Green Gables story. I have to confess that I quickly read the book – for the first time - right before our trip in 2011. So at least I got an appreciation for the locale and setting before our arrival.

Our visit would have been positively delightful if the site was not crawling with tourists (like us). As some of you well know, huge crowds of people and photography don’t mix very well unless the subject is people. So I had to be a bit creative when I framed up my shots. One lady on our tour said I was “documenting” the place, LOL. I must have been in a “windows and doors” state of mind, because that was usually where I pointed the camera lens.

Of course, I had to ensure that I captured the poignant setting of Anne’s bedroom. And we know that she would have gazed out the window to view her new world!

f/6.3, 1/200 second, ISO 1600

We don’t practice afternoon tea here in the USA. But, it is quite a lovely custom that is actively practiced in many parts of Canada and by some of my blogging friends!  Lace-covered windows provide a delightful ambiance.

f/9.0, 1/500 second, ISO 1600

I have always adored lace, so I was noticing all of the windows that were graced with these beautiful artisan wisps. And, I sure didn’t miss the gentle teasing of morning light as it streamed through one upstairs window.

f/6.3, 1/500 second, ISO 1600

Goodness knows how many people have touched and walked through the screen door at the back of the cottage without giving it any thought. (The site currently receives about 350,000 visitors a year.) The people stopped behind me probably thought I was bonkers, but the Victorian detail of the door was a work of art and worthy of a photograph.

f/6.3, 1/160 second, ISO 1600

As I ventured outside again, I couldn’t help but admire the Virginia creeper vines that adorned a window toward a roof peak and showed off its early fall coloring.

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Now that you’ve seen my photos and read my post, I hope you will visit A Personal Photo Challenge blog and check out the creative efforts of other participants. Thank you so much!

  1. Your photos are delightful! I was recently "treated" to my sister's PEI photos so I am appreciating the difference. ISO 1600? What vast knowledge is this? Acccckkkk...

  2. LOVE all of these. I know what you mean about the people behind you thinking you were bonkers for taking a picture of a door. I've gotten the 'look' before too. They just don't understand do they, Donna? Maybe one day they will be The bedroom and the last one with the ivy (are creeper vines the same as ivy?)are my favorites. Great job, as usual. Hope you all are resting this weekend and know many prayers are going up for both of you.

  3. These are all lovely Donna, and bring back memories of visiting Green Gables a few years ago. Yes, we do love afternoon tea in Ontario as well, and grandma doors, the screen ones that bang shut when someone goes out.
    So many neat things to look at in the first photo.
    Thanks for hosting.

  4. I love the one of the upper floor window and the ivy creeping around it. A natural window shade perhaps? I have a piece of slate from PEI, my sister visited there and painted a lovely scene on it to hang in my garden. I don't think there is anything about Canada that I don't like!!

  5. oh that photo of window partly covered by vine is so gorgeous. I love it.

  6. Your photos are amazing. Thanks for sharing.

  7. i like the old screen door and the last view all covered in growth. :)

  8. I know what you mean. People do give one an odd look when seeing you zooming in on a doorknob. I love each one of these for different reasons. The afternoon tea made me thing of Bermuda, the lace my much loved humble cottage. The screen door, heavy sigh! So glad you were able to contribute.
    God Bless!!

  9. These are absolutely wonderful. You have such a great eye
    for detail, Donna. LOVE these, each and every one.

  10. Wonderful photos, Donna. I've never been to PEI but I devoured the Anne books as a child/teenager. Loved the shot of her bedroom, so sweetly decorated. The simple glow of the light through the lace curtain is also striking. Beautiful photos - hope things are going well for you and Mr. Jim.

  11. What a total treat these photos are, Donna!! Thank you so much for the peek into Anne's house. I enjoyed the tour through your eyes!

    I especially loved the light shinging through the window onto the tea table. Oh, and that wonderful screen door!

  12. And this is why you are the professional...what amazing photos! I love the lace and would print it out to enjoy! And the Virginia creeper is beautiful! It brings back memories to me. My Dad let it grow all over his front porch in the old cabin he remodeled in the mountains of NC. It turns the most beautiful colors in the Fall! Thanks for the challenge. I had no idea what I would do for this one! lol Hugs to you and your sweet hubby!

  13. I'm an Anne of Green Gables fan so I really enjoyed seeing these lovely photos. I especially like the screen door, but they're all nice. The lighting is fantastic. I have a lot to learn in this department. Do hope you and your hubby are doing well. God Bless.

  14. I am so pleased you shared your photos of Anne of Green Gables house in PEI. We were there many years ago. I love old homes and windows and doors. And the Virginia creeper on the outside is beautiful. Thank you for hosting during this difficult time. Blessings to you and Mr. Jim! Hugs, Pam

  15. I've never read Anne of Green Gables. I could be the only one left who hasn'
    These are awesome and I love that bedroom. The lace on the windows is so pretty and now I want to go out and buy all lace curtains for my house :)

  16. Hi Donna, so glad to visit again. I am not a very good blogger visitor these days. Kind of low on energy and pep but I did like this theme. Love the Green Gables photos. One of my favorite books. I am like Ann I want lace panels at all my windows now. Blessings.

  17. Lovely photos Donna - I especially love the bottom one of the aqua shutters with the Virginia creeper.
    The lace covered window is interesting too.
    Best wishes

  18. I never read the books by did love the series on TV! Love the shot of Anne's bedroom...enjoy your day!

  19. Love your photo! There is an online group of ladies in the U.S. who have afternoon tea 'together' every day. It's called Afternoon Tea in America - they have quite a busy forum where they share tea and other delights. It reminds me of my Canadian and British friends who stop and relax each day with a cup of tea.

  20. Thanks for the generous comment Donna dear - you are more than kind.

    Lace curtains take me back to childhood - always hung at our windows in England - big wash day was always 'taking down the nets', laundering gently by hand, then hanging them while still damp so the wrinkles would fall out. My mum, being a seamstress, always made ours from yardage and we had really pretty designs, as are these in your perfect photos from Green Gables.
    The screen door shot is super - the definition of the screening itself and those little turned wood pieces. I love the wear on the paint where so many hands have opened and closed the door on a Summer's day over the years. I bet it even squeaks and has that screen door slap as it shuts!

    Great challenge subject Donna - thanks for giving us another opportunity to share what our eye perceives when out and about with a camera!

    Hope things are going well - prayers continue and thoughts are with you and dear Mr. Jim daily.
    Warm hugs - Mary

  21. Awww, these all are simply beautiful Donna!
    Hugs to you and Jim!

  22. Aaaah, such lovely shots. Thanks for sharing them!

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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Speed Painting Baby

We had another baby, a healthy little poop machine he is turning out to be. I took this paternity leave opportunity to do a quick painting of him with Sketchbook Pro, on the Ativ Pro. This took 1 hour 15 minutes, in between diaper changes :)

I feel much more comfortable with drawing, but I wanted to get a little practice in on my weak spot. Painting is always a struggle for me, it always feels like putting out fires, constantly trying to make something that sucks, suck a little less, one strokes at a time. Need more practice.....

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Roasting Red Peppers

I went to a cooking class and one of the extra things she did was Roast a Red Pepper on a gas stove. Turn it and let it turn black. Top to Bottom and place in a brown paper bag to cool down and eat it later. My husband thought that was crazy but he ate it along with my daughter. Sure quite a few of us missed out on this dish.

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Monday, October 5, 2009

Lost Recipes!

Hey- You know when you move and pack everything it takes a few months to figure out where things go or alot longer. In my case alot longer since we are remodeling and slowly unpacking. LOL!

I finally got an oven and wanted to make my favorite banana bread and my recipe box didn't contain that recipe so I made a chocolate chip one instead. Wasn't really thinking where that recipe went, until I told a friend about my Sour Cream Fan Rolls. Ok- I looked in my box and no recipe for this either. OK- This was puzzling me. I always put recipes back into my box when I'm making them.

I then remembered I bought a new file box in Spring and was putting what I really like in it. At this point I'm going crazy trying to figure out where my favorite recipe box may be. I remember telling someone that if my house was to burn down I would need this box. I think I would burn down with the house. LOL! I brain stormed, "Where could I have put it." And yes I went right to the Box that had all the important stuff in it and low and behold my cherished recipe box. I'm so happy that I found it. Some recipes are not replacable.

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Sunday, September 20, 2015

Camping Quiet Book Pages

 I am happy to report the camping quiet book page is finally complete!  These little buggers take a lot longer than one would think. I think for the next couple pages I'm going to keep it really simple...whew this thing took FOREVER!!

But I will say the second my little boy is about to have a tantrum in the middle of church, this little puppy comes in really handy especially this page that has a million little things to catch fish, build a fire, hang clothes on the line and I even made a fancy little camper guy that we lovingly named Cleetis (the name suits him rather well) that they can play with.  And you can get pretty creative too... like cooking fish over the fire or shoving the clothes in the tent or the laundry into the fish basket or having the farm animals from the other page come visit...

These really are a lot of work but also very rewarding to put together.  I can still remember playing with the one my Mom made for me and my siblings and have very fond memories of playing with it during those long church meetings. It really has been a lifesaver!  Sadly I don't have a tutorial to go along with this post but I hope you got some ideas at least.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Vinyl Wallet For Little Boys

Kids are the funnest to sew for, they easily get excited over the smallest things like monster truck fabric!  I hope he stays this easy to please forever cuz it's sooo much fun. He's been a champ lately and has been saving his money up and wanted a place to keep it like his big sisters with all of their purses and bags. So we came up with this monster truck wallet and he loves it!

Really quite simple to throw together and doesn't require much fabric at all. If you have some various scraps laying around, they'll do the trick for this project.

It's lined with vinyl on the back in hopes to have it be a little more durable..boys tend to be a little rough on things. It also makes it a little more sturdy so it keeps it's shape a little better too. I bought about a yard of clear vinyl a few yrs back and have used it for a handful of projects..great stuff to have on hand ;)

And it folds right up so he can slip it in his back pocket or in the glove compartment of his new electric gator truck...yep he's pretty cool!

I thought it would be fun to make a pocket for a driver's license pic. You can't really tell but the orange frame has vinyl inside so you can put a photo in.

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Two coordinating fabrics
Bias tape
and the usual scissors, thread, sewing machine...

You'll want to start by cutting out your rectangles that will make the basic shape of your wallet.
Mine were 10 1/2 " by 5"
(cut one out of front fabric, one back fabric and one vinyl)

Now you can start on the pockets.  You can make it to your liking mine were.

Two 4" by 3" (monster truck fabric and orange framed vinyl)
One 3 1/2" by 4 1/2" (monster truck fabric)
One 3 1/2" by 4" (orange)
One 3 1/2" by 3" (orange)

That's a total of five pockets.

Any edges of pockets that will be showing need to be hemmed. I find it easiest to iron them down and then sew. Then you can start sewing them down to the big orange rectangle you cut out earlier.

Once your pockets are all sewn down it's time to sew all three rectangles together. Vinyl on bottom, outer fabric (monster truck) and then orange.

I found it easiest to tape mine together to hold them in place and then pin the bias tape around the entire thing and sew down. ( I tend to get excited at the end of a project and forget to take pics...sorry)

That's it! Your little boy will love you forever.

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Raising Chickens For Beginners

  Last spring we got into the chicken business and it has been quite an adventure!  I grew up taking care of chickens on the farm and have been wanting to get some of my own for a while now.  We went into our local Cal-Ranch and each of my kids picked out their baby chick.  I had heard Rhode Island Reds were a good breed and they have proven that to be true.  They have been the best little chickens and regularly have eggs for me, even in the winter! They are nice as can be to boot.

The other two chicks we picked out were Ameraucana because I always loved the beautiful greeeny blue eggs they would lay and sometimes they even lay pink eggs....WHAT!!! That's a dream come true..or so I thought.  Our reds were laying consistent eggs and still no blue/green eggs and they were feisty (especially one of them) then we were hearing faint crowing ummm yep we got a rooster!  A really really feisty rooster that likes to attack my kids and I a lot...but mostly me :/ So we donated him to my Mom, who has a barn and a big run for him to get his wiggles out.  We are down to three chickens and only two that lay until..just this last month almost a year later we got a beautiful blue/green egg!!!! Ameraucana's mature later than most like up to 40 weeks but it was worth the wait. Just do a little research before you purchase your chicks to make sure you're getting what you want and be prepared for a rooster, apparently they get thrown into the bunch frequently.

We found a great little coop online for a decent price from Costco, it is a little snug for three chickens and was super snug for three chickens and a huge rooster. If you are looking to have more than three you would need something bigger than this.  We had planned on building our own but my husband was booked with work and my kids and I just couldn't wait. We just let them out a lot in the summer and their favorite hangout...the garden. (I'm in love with this pic)

If you are planning to get chicks in the spring, like we did be prepared to either have them inside or under a heat lamp until they get big enough to withstand the cold temps.  While you are picking out your chicks make sure and get some chick starter and we also got a two gallon waterer so they wouldn't be falling in and making a mess. Chickens poop a TON so be prepared and get some sort of bedding to keep them clean (we used pine wood shavings). While we are on the subject of poop...umm baby chicks get a condition called poopy butt (ok that's just what we called it).  It's for real and it happened to all four of our chicks.  This can be serious so be sure you treat them right away if you're noticing anything. Ours were very vocal about,  it's like they were chirping MY TUMMY HURTS!  We just gave them a little warm bath, my kids actually loved it.  They look so cute just standing in their bath just soakin their little bums for a while.  And I saved the best for have to wipe them afterwards. YEP super gross but super necessary.

That's about it. We eventually put them on grain and let them roam around the yard in the summer to eat whatever they can find. We have had a lot of fun with them and have really been enjoying all of our farm fresh eggs!

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So I have about a million of these mini apothecary jars. I use a few in the bathroom: The vintage pharmacy labels are from The Graphics Fairy. Just printed them out and podged them on. Easy peasy. And there's a tutorial for the apothecary jars from Dollar Store Crafts. If you've got a tube of E-6000 glue, you've got everything you need. Yeah, two bucks apiece. Awesome. They're too easy and too cute.

And I'm sure to keep a few on hand to fill with treats and give away for those last-minute hostess gifts or birthday presents that always seem to slip my mind. Tie them with a bow and you've got a sweet little gifty.

But my favorite use for these guys is my tiny little candy shop. I put several on a shelf and fill them with seasonal candy:
I know a shelf full of candy is risky with kids around, but believe it or not, they almost don't even see it anymore. Guests love it, it's adorable, and it changes easily through the seasons. I filled them with candy corn and mini Hershey's during October, and those little candy pumpkins during Thanksgiving. Summer will find them bursting with Skittles and Red Vines.
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Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper July 2017 challenge

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You may enter any creation on which patterned paper/card has been used

You may enter as many times as you wish during the month and link with as many other challenges as allow you to do so.

As I have an abundance of patterned paper - 12 x 12, 8 x 8, 6 x 6, A4 - I'm giving a prize each month to the randomly chosen winner. I'm willing to post anywhere in the world, so that means that anyone can enter regardless of where you live.

This is the prize for this month's challenge:

12 double sided square papers
10 small patterned papers
5 folded cards with envelopes

Please scroll down or click here to see the winner of
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It's worth checking because it might be you!

I hope you will join in again for this month's challenge and that the news will spread even further so that others come and join us too.

July 2017 challenge

If your designs are for Christmas, please feel free to add for my CHNC challenge extra blog, which is always 'anything goes as long as it's Christmas' and my CHNC weekly challenge.

Remember that for this Patterned Paper challenge designs can be for any occasion

We are sad that Margaret and Rocky aren't able to commit to a further six months on the team - thank you, ladies, for all your wonderful design contribution in the past.

We have two new ladies joining us on the team:

Heidi writes:

'Hello, my name Heidi! I am from the USA, am married and mom to two incredible sons. I have been stamping and paper crafting for quite a while, and it became my main hobby about 6 years ago when planning a baby shower. The mom-to-be requested a forest animal theme and no such invitations were available so I went to the craft store for paper and stamps and made them myself. I also am hooked on crochet and like to run - although I won't be winning any races anytime soon! Like many cardmakers, I have an ample supply of patterned paper that I love to use, so CraftyHazelnut's Patterned Paper challenge is the perfect thing!'

Margaret writes:

'I have been a crafter as long as I can remember, knitting, dressmaking etc. Always wanting to draw but could never draw anything anyone could recognise. But then I found rubber stamps and the rest as they say is history. I have been a keen card maker ever since and even known to make the odd scrapbook page now and then.'

Here are the Design Team's inspirations:

Papers from Crafter's Companion Downton abbey range
(as seen in this month's prize)

(papers from Little Claire Designs and Craft Creations)

a group of ATC cards using Patriotic paper

Please become a follower of this blog if you haven't done so already and also advertise it on your own blog so that others see it and join in - you may use the logo from the sidebar if you wish. Thank you to all of you who have already become followers and have spread the news of this blog - please keep doing so.

You may link as many entries as you like as long as they weren't blogged before 1 July 2017. July's challenge will end at 20:00 UK time 31 July 2017. The randomly chosen winner will be announced at 23:00 UK time on 31 July and a new challenge will start at midnight on 1 August 2017.

Please include a link to this blogpost within the post for your creation. Please add your link to inlinkz. If by any chance it disappears, please leave a comment with the link to your blog post and I will make sure it is added.

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I look forward to seeing your entries

  1. Thank you for another challenge. Lovely work by the design team.

  2. Welcome Heidi and Margaret to the DT, and thanks to the rest of the DT for their wonderful cards for this challenge!

  3. Thanks for the lovely welcome! I cannot wait to see what everyone enters in the challenge. Have a great day!

  4. Absolutely gorgeous cards by the creative team!! I am esp loving the bright tropical colors of Heidi's card!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com

  5. Thank you Hazel for the challenge - always an honor to enter

  6. Very pretty DT cards ladies .
    Good luck everyone!
    Greetings Maia

  7. Très beau lot de papiers à gagner. Je tente ma chance.
    La France n'est pas si loin.


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Ladies and Gentlemen, It's really officially December. Like really. OMG. Last time I checked, my calendar was still November. How fast time flies. How did it go by just like that? It's like I didn't even notice. It's as if as though it sneaked in from behind. Anyways, this means that Christmas break is not far behind. (YEY) But this also means panic Christmas shopping for those who haven't started yet =O .... like me! hahaha!

In celebration of the Season I decided to modify my banner to make it more festive as you can see at the very top. Nothing major or anything. With that, I'd just like to greet everyone in advanced.

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Author Leslie StevensonAuthor of The Theology of Scarecrows

I have spent my professional life in philosophy, lecturing and writing for over 30 years at the University of St.Andrews on the east coast of Scotland.   I have always tried to make the big issues accessible to students and readers, and my Twelve Theories of Human Nature is now in its 6th edition.  I could never confine my interests to academia, however: I have followed my dad’s example in landscape painting, I have played bassoon in an amateur way for 50 years, and for the last 20 I have been a Quaker.

My earliest foray into fiction was an attempt to embody some ethical themes from Plato’s stylish dialogues in a modern setting, and the eventual result was the playscript “From Athens to the North” (no.13 in the book).  The invasion of Iraq in 2003 was the political background for “A Taste of Terror” (no.10).  Scepticism about the afterlife is an obvious motivation for “Good Heavens!” (no.14),  but themes about forgiveness, compassion and spiritual life come into “The Theology of Scarecrows” (no.1), “Gate Zero” (no.6), and “A Lift to the Spirit?” (no.7).  Some stories  are rather bleak – “Nematode Island” (no.8) and “The Wind from the Cairngorms” (no.11), but the rest are, I hope, good fun.  I have revised these stories many times, sometimes in the light of comments, trying to get every word right.  I hope you will enjoy the result, even if defects remain.

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Indie-pop or Indie-rock or Indie-anything is such a catch all phrase these days when it comes to describing artists’ style, but most people know exactly what an “Indie” band sounds like, making it up to the artists to stake their own claim. English rockers from Manchester, The Hotspur Press and their new single “All You Know,” are here to do just that.

“All You Know” hits the ground running with a guitar strumming happily along to crashing cymbals before settling down for sweet singing and toe-tapping kicks. The chorus slows down for a little more gravitas and emotion as the singer begs the listener not the throw themselves away. The juxtaposition between happy sounding verses and a chorus that reads like someone pleading with their beloved, gives the song a solid layer and begs to be listened to multiple times.

The bridge is the deepest the song goes as the singer shows their regret for their past transgressions and wants nothing more than to be with the other person which is wrapped up with a guitar solo that sounds like Phoenix or Modest Mouse got an injection of epinephrine.

In the end, “All You Know” is a song of sadness wrapped up in happy guitar chords and drum beats. But instead of dragging the listener down, it instead emits a message of hope, and that’s how The Hotspur Press stake their claim in the Indie subgenre.

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I finished my Mid-June KAL Dishcloth today at lunch. I like it! I did it in Mercerized Cotton, cause I knew it was going to be a lace pattern and I just want to display it instead of use it. Oh before you look at th picture...I should probably tell you, I like to take pictures of my feet. Don't ask why...I don't really know. Maybe because I like my feet better then my nose? Who nose...hahahahaha Wow I am in a punny mood today!

ANYWAY here are my feet and my dishcloth.

And here is just a random fun picture of Oscar that I took the other day.

And if you wanna see more pictures of my feet you could probably see some on my flickr account.

Should be finishing up my second sock...hopefully tonight while I'm watching my netflix movie (oh yes, please be my netflix friend: gaprincess30@gmail.com). Music and Lyrics is my selection this week.


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Wednesday, 30 September 2009

A Wee Review – Filthy Rich by Brian Azzarello and Victor Santos

Filthy Rich is the first graphic novel to come from the newly launched Vertigo Crime imprint at DC Comics. It follows the classic American noir formula -- a tough guy, down on his luck, meets his femme fatale and much murder and mayhem ensues.

On a first impression basis, the production value of this graphic novel is top class. Presented in a beautiful hardback edition with powerful cover art and black and white interior art, it was already off to a running start before I began reading. It looks to be the standard format for the series, and I look forward to filling a shelf on my bookcase with these lovely tomes.

How’d the inside fare, though? Well, I found Azzarello’s writing style a perfect match for the story’s tone. Terse and fast-paced, it put me in mind of Ken Bruen’s work. I could imagine Azzarello rattling out his words while he battled a hangover in a dark room that smelt of coffee and stale cigarette smoke. Now, for all I know, Mister Azzarello is a fine example of clean living, but the voice seemed to belong to a writer entrenched in vice. Although it takes a little while to build up to the real nitty-gritty in terms of violence, there’s always the threat of it present in the protagonist’s bearing. And as protagonists go, Rich ‘Junk’ Junkin is up there with the best of anti-heroes. His motivations? Sex and money, probably in that order. And when you learn a little about the women pulling his strings in this story, you might find you can sympathise with him.

The artwork also suited the mood. Stark black and white that assaulted the eye from each panel. There was a scruffy, dreamlike quality to a lot of the pages, and Santos is great at portraying the ugliness and frenzy of violence in his illustrations. My only criticism is that the lack of softer shading wasn’t always easy on my vision, and I wonder if the smaller page format contributed to my discomfort. But all in all, the match between writer and artist was one made in heaven.

I’d urge crime fiction fans to keep a close watch on the Vertigo Crime series. The next graphic novel on my reading list is Dark Entries by Ian Rankin and Werther Dell’Edera, and on an initial sneak-peak, the quality is as high as that of the debut offering. And with heavy-hitter Jason Starr up next with The Chill (art by Mick Bertilorenzi) I wouldn’t anticipate a dip in grit and fire.

Filthy Rich is a prime example of how noir should be done. It’ll slap the smirk off your face and leave you guiltily grateful for the tough love dealt. You want unapologetic and bleak? You’ve found it.

Michael Stone said...

Nice review, Gerard. You've got me interested.

I think it's worth adding, for the benefit of anyone considering buying these books, that Amazon UK are currently knocking a third off this title, making it a tenner, and the Ian Rankin book at half price. That's £7.50 for a hardback graphic novel. It's a bloody steal!

Gerard Brennan said...

Cheers, Mike! And thanks for pointing out the bargains.

Like Mike says, folks, '...a bloody steal!'

adrian mckinty said...

Great review Brennan. Looks like an interesting read. Now if only I had some cash to buy books....

Gerard Brennan said...

Cheers, Ade!

Maybe you can splurge when you get the royalty cheque for Fifty G. Spied it in the Waterstones 3 for 2 a few weeks ago along with the Batemans and Connollys. That couldn't hurt sales. Only thing that trumps 3 for 2 is the Richard and Judy sticker.

But I urge all readers in the Belfast area to buy Adrian's books from No Alibis. I think he still has signed editions there.

adrian mckinty said...

yeah but the bairns are eating me out of house and home. at least in the old you could apprentice them to a chimney sweep or something.

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Ade - Thinking about my own dependents... Wondering if they might have been on to something back then. I'm pretty sure my son would enjoy chimney sweeping.


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The Number of Criminal Appeals

Number of Appeals Overview

Generally, the final judgment of a lower court, usually the trial court, can be appealed to the next higher court one time only. Thus, the total number of appeals depends on how many courts are "superior" to the court that made the contested decision, and sometimes what the next higher court decides the appeal's basis. Remember, the first appeal is known as an "appeal as of right," and you are entitled to the assistance of an attorney.

In states with large populations, it is common to find three or even four levels of courts, while in less populous states there may be only two. There are important differences in the rules, time limits, costs, and procedures depending on whether the case is in Federal court or state court. Also, each state has different rules. Finally, even within a single state one may find that different rules for appeals depend on the court in which the case originated.

Below, you will find more relevant information about the number of criminal appeals to which you are entitled and steps to file your appeal. Keep in mind, the appeals process is state-specific and you would be wise to consult an attorney to learn more about filing procedures and more.

Steps in Filing Your (Timely) Appeal: File the Notice of Appeal

The filing process involves two important actions: filing the "notice of appeal" and then finally the actual appellate brief with the court. First, let's talk about filing a notice of appeal. The notice of appeal is simply that -- a notice to the court that you are appealing your case. Your attorney sends the it to the court that entered the judgment against you. The notice of appeal is a short document, usually not more than a page or two long.

An appellate court cannot adjudicate a case if the notice is not properly filed in a timely manner. The notice must be filed within a definite time, usually 30 days in civil appeals and 10 days in criminal appeals. The period within which to file usually starts on the date a final judgment in the lower court is filed.

File the Appeal

The next big step in the appeals process is to actually file your appellate brief with the court. The appellate brief will usually be a lengthy document written by your attorney. It will state all the reasons why the lower court's ruling was wrong, and also cite to the trial transcript as evidence of the error.

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BENJAMIN SHIFF. Artista - (1931 - 2011)

Benjamin Shiff was born in 1931 - 2011 in Germany and immigrated to Israel with his family at the age of two.
At age forty, Benjamin Shiff experienced an explosion of creative expression. He immersed himself in painting and explored music, poetry as well as philosophy. The result being that in addition to his extensive body of artwork, Shiff has published three poetry books and two books of short stories. He is also a member of The Hebrew Writers Association in Israel. After his initial fascination with Belgian Surrealist artist Rene Magritte, Shiff enriched his oil and tempera painting techniques, which were widely used by the Old Masters, through advanced studies in Austria. He sharpened his perspective and added spiritual and mystical dimensions to his work through the study of
Philosophy, Kabala, Hasidism and Jewish philosophy....//

...//Shiff's distinctive style is a blend of realistic figures and a touch of cubism. His figures are drawn from a profound knowledge of human form and its emotional potential, and are examined through a metaphysical prism. The subjects seem to search for comfort and refuge, and possess a kind of lyrical melancholy. They have a translucent quality, an illusion of an inner light. They express the artist's quest to resolve the conflict between an often cruel reality and his innate idealism.
Shiff's portrayal of women in general and mothers in particular, explores their softness, tenderness and mystery. His other subjects evoke mysticism and spiritual longing that reaches beyond the visual enjoyment of the observer.
Benjamin Shiff's works appear in the collection of the Slovakian Presidential Palace, and the collection of the Cultural Museum of Judaism in Bratislava.
Many of the artist's works grace the halls of the Department of Foreign Affairs' new offices, in Jerusalem.
Many others hang in many private collections in Europe, the US and Israel.

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Cristal_Azul dijo...

Unas pinturas magnificas,llenas de color ,vivos y vibrantes.Están sacadas del corazón.Preciosas.Muchos besitos.

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Muchas gracias Cristal!!, Gracias por todas tus palabras y tu apoyo. Un beso enorme amiga mia.


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Sunday, March 29, 2009

Another Obama Halo

Another Obama halo spotted-- this time by Reuters. Is it just me or is he looking a little more perturbed in this one?

The One is getting angry... hold onto your wallets.

UPDATE: Yahoo News used this picture for their link to this story: "White House questions viability of GM, Chrysler." Sugar-coating the bad news? Thus spoke St. Obama?

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Sunday, 29 September 2013

The Sunday Posts 2013/Romance

Romance, who loves to nod and sing
With drowsy head and folded wing
Among the green leaves as they shake
Far down within some shadowy lake,
To me a painted parakeet
Hath been—most familiar bird—
Taught me my alphabet to say,
To lisp my very earliest word
While in the wild wood I did lie,
A child—with a most knowing eye.

Of late, eternal condor years
So shake the very Heaven on high
With tumult as they thunder by,
I have no time for idle cares
Through gazing on the unquiet sky;
And when an hour with calmer wings
Its down upon my spirit flings,
That little time with lyre and rhyme
To while away—forbidden things—
My heart would feel to be a crime
Unless it trembled with the strings.

Edgar Allan Poe.
Photo by Alistair.

Sunday, 22 September 2013

The Sunday Posts 2013/Two Shepherds

Donald ran and roared and brandished
his stick and swore
in all the languages
he knew, which were some.

Pollochan sauntered. stood
six feet three silent: with a small
turn of the hand
He'd send a collie flowing
round the half-mile-long arc
of a towsy circle.

Two poets
and the sheep in a pen.

Norman MacCaig.
Photo by Alistair.

Sunday, 15 September 2013

The Sunday Posts 2013/ Old Man Thinking.

Oars, held still, drop
on black water
tiny roulades
of waterdrops.
With their little sprinkling
they people
a big silence.

You who are long gone,
my thoughts of you are like that:
a delicate, clear population
in the big silence
where I rest on the oars and
my boat
hushes ashore.

Norman MacCaig.
May 1967.

photo of Carcassonne by Alistair.

Saturday, 7 September 2013

I step out into the garden, stretch and exhale slowly in morning air that holds quiet promise of coming Autumn. In the fields around the village farmers harvest their golden prize from summer near past. I walk barefoot to the apple trees and load the feeders for the birds and luxuriate in the feel of cool grass between my toes. It reminds me that I should be dealing with the garden before we head off for a short break at the weekend, back to France and that special place that's come to mean so much to me over these last few years.

I'd wanted to go to Languedoc for years and years before I ever got there. When I did I felt immediately at home, somehow completely relaxed and at peace. Oddly, I felt unexplainably relieved just to be there. I never said anything to My Lovely G, thinking it was probably just over reaction to that getting-away-from-it-all-on-holiday feeling, yet feeling like it was more than that too.

 A few days before the holiday ended we were sitting in the 'Bar A Vin', our favourite watering hole in the ancient walled city of Carcassonne, slaking thirst and letting the heat of the day drain from us as we recovered from a day trip somewhere that had included a hill climb beyond what the overweight middle aged me was comfortable with anymore. My mind wandered over the day: rivers we drove beside, tiny villages, narrow hill roads, treacherous paths and that withering climb to a Cathar castle ruined centuries ago perched high on its crag. And yet most of all my mind pondered on how familiar it all felt. How comforting it was to push the path down beneath my feet and walk higher and higher through an environment that should have felt completely alien yet instead was the absolute opposite.

I turned to G and said, "Y'know, I don't think I've ever been somewhere I've felt more at home than here - other than actually at home. I can't explain it. I know this is the first time we've been here but I love it. I really do. I feel such a sense of peace. I've been trying to dismiss it as some kind of daft holiday nonsense but I honestly can't. I absolutely love it here."

I glanced across the table into those mesmerising eyes and found I was being examined with one of those typically concerned looks I know so well.  I braced myself for a dose of reality.

"I know. I feel it too. I can't explain it either."

Back in the now I turn from the trees and the now full bird feeders tucked amongst the apples and head back across the grass to the house. At the patio door I turn and look back at the garden for a second, stretch and slowly inhale cool morning mixed with the scent of the garden. Autumn's in the air here for sure and the days will soon be growing short. I wonder how it will have changed by the time we get back. After breakfast I'll get out and mow the lawn, weed the borders and tidy down the drive for the last time this summer. Even though we'll be gone just a week summer will have gone by the time we get back. I'll be sad to see it go but glad to be back in France again.

My laptop isn't coming this time but G is taking hers so I may get a blog or two in, especially if I get the inspiration or some good photos. I have programmed in a couple of Sunday posts anyway to keep the blog ticking over.

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Sunday, 1 September 2013

The Sunday posts 2013/ Blackberry Picking.

Seamus Heaney
1939 - 2013

Late August, given heavy rain and sun
For a full week, the blackberries would ripen.
At first, just one, a glossy purple clot
Among others, red, green, hard as a knot.
You ate that first one and its flesh was sweet
Like thickened wine: summer's blood was in it
Leaving stains upon the tongue and lust for
Picking. Then red ones inked up and that hunger
Sent us out with milk cans, pea tins, jam-pots
Where briars scratched and wet grass bleached our boots.
Round hayfields, cornfields and potato-drills
We trekked and picked until the cans were full
Until the tinkling bottom had been covered
With green ones, and on top big dark blobs burned
Like a plate of eyes. Our hands were peppered
With thorn pricks, our palms sticky as Bluebeard's.
We hoarded the fresh berries in the byre.
But when the bath was filled we found a fur,
A rat-grey fungus, glutting on our cache.
The juice was stinking too. Once off the bush
The fruit fermented, the sweet flesh would turn sour.
I always felt like crying. It wasn't fair
That all the lovely canfuls smelt of rot.
Each year I hoped they'd keep, knew they would not.

Photo - creative commons licence

It seems appropriate to mark this weeks passing of Seamus Heaney here.

Sorry for missing last week. Work is such an interference in life!

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Warming Up for the Open

During 18.1 last week, I noticed that there were some members that were “lost” in warming up for their heat. I noticed anywhere from people going into the workout completely cold to some who were trying to warm up but with really no rhyme or reason behind it. Now that 18.2 is announced, I would like to offer you some warm up guidance in order to get your mind and body ready to crush the workout and upcoming workouts!

Row or Bike – 5 minutes. Before you start to get into movement specific stretches or activation exercises, it’s always a good idea to just get the body moving. Rowing and biking are great ways to get moving with little impact on the joints. As your heart rate and body temperature begin to increase here, the mind is transitioning into getting ready for exercise and the body is warming up to move more efficiently.

  • Nice easy pace for 2 minutes
  • 4 sets of :20 moderate pace followed by :10 easy pace
  • 1 minute of moderate paced rowing

General Movement Prep – 10 to 15 minutes. Now that the body and mind are awaken, it would be a good idea to start getting into some movement prep that is specific to your needs. For example, no matter what the movements I will be performing are in a workout, I make sure to open up my hips. Along with that I make it a point to open up my shoulders, activate my midline, and make sure my glutes, hamstrings, and low back are firing. It’s totally fine to get your heart rate up here! If you’re feeling out of breath, it’s ok! Heart rate should be elevated in order for the body to respond properly to the workout you are about to do. If you’re muscles are burning, never fear! That’s how we know the correct muscle groups are firing. Remember, your intent is to WARM UP!

  • :30 Couch Stretch
  • :30 Hamstring Stretch
  • :30 Groin Stretch
  • Deadbugs
    • 3 x :20 – :3o
  • Single Leg DB RDL’s
  • DB Strict Presses
  • DB Rows
  • Good Mornings
  • Squats

Specific Movement Prep – 10 minutes. At this point you want to take your warm up into what is specific to the movements you will be performing in the upcoming workout. Specifically, it’s important to “prime” the movements that you are about to perform with an empty barbell, dumbbells, smaller boxes, strict movements, etc. Whatever you decide to do, remember to keep it specific to the movements in the workouts.

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  1. Big Mike - March 1, 2018 7:16 pm

    Even though I’ve done some of these movements before the last workout, I will definitely incorporate more of them in my warm-up this time. Thanks.

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it's been really late.
i want to go sleeping but i just cant.
oh it's just happened again.
i keep answering the questions
but the questions just keep coming back for more.
it got to stop and it had to stop.
i'm just tired.
i want to end this day.
i want to stop my head from thinking.
I want to make this thing gone.

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kmaren jg sih kucut gag bisa tidur...
what question that awakened you??
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Friday, February 28, 2014

A Mom’s Fashion Blog

This blog features a Brooklyn mother’s sketches of what her daughter and her friends wear on a daily basis.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Word Formatting

Learn how to use format styling to design your entire document. Use formatting styles instead of formatting each individual section of the paper.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Physics Art Game

This beautiful game features touch sensitive graphics in physics-centered puzzles. The game is available as an app, but it is not a free resource. The game is offered for free on the website and is inspiring for game designers.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Flashlight, Strobe, and Glowstick

App Name: iHandy Torch Free

The iHandy app allows you to adjust the brightness of the flashlight on your phone. The app comes with multiple light features that could be used in an emergency.

Monday, February 24, 2014

New Products

Warning! You will spend the next hour skimming this website. It is extremely addictive and very interesting. Outgrow me features new innovative products.

Friday, February 21, 2014

Pick The Brain

This blog features topics an array of topics for self-improvement. Motivation, Personal Productivity and Self-Education are three of the five major topics the blog covers. Find ideas for motivation and organization for your lifestyle.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

100 Keyboard Shortcuts

This PDF features 100 easy to use keyboard shortcuts. These short cuts would be a great reminder for students as a warm-up activity.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Fashion Business

The latest in fashion business is covered in this comprehensive website. Fashion leaders from across the globe talk about new trends. A great resource for the world of fashion and marketing.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Manage Social Media

App Name: HootSuite

HootSuite connects multiple social media outlets to one app for easy social media management. This app allows users to schedule messages for posting in advance, so that social media managers can stay on top of the constant information stream. Manage social media in one place at any time.

Monday, February 17, 2014

Mind Map App

App: Mind Meister

Students can use this intuitive app to organize thoughts for projects and writing. Students can share the project map to organize writing or student projects. Brainstorming just got easier.

Friday, February 14, 2014

Ask The Pilot

Have you ever wanted to ask a pilot a question about his/her job? This blog answers tons of posted questions from users across the globe about flying.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Wakeup to Music

The Pandora app now features an alarm clock that allows you to wake up to your favorite station. Follow the easy tutorial to use the alarm clock function on the app. It even features a snooze button!

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Wristwatch Magazine

This website gives a look into the world of wristwatches. Some watches have evolved with fashion trends and others have stayed true to the original design. Reviews and critiques of watches give readers an insight to the timeless art of watches.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Fast Formulas

App Name: iFormulas

Over 380 formulas divided into seven subjects for students to browse. Students can save their favorite formulas to their device. This would be a great reference tool!

Monday, February 10, 2014

Today I Found Out

A creditable website that features new facts about everything in life. The goal of the website is to provide thoroughly researched facts daily. The facts range from “The Origins of the Lorem Ipsum Dolor Text” to “Why Figure Skaters Don’t Seem Dizzy After Spinning”.

Friday, February 7, 2014

Cooking Blog

This blog features recipes organized into easy to use categories such as ingredients, season, and dietary restrictions. All of recipes came from cookbooks and are brought to life by the blogger trying them and taking vivid pictures of the process.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Flashlight Easy-Off

iOS 7 comes with a great command center for all of your immediate needs. One of the many tools it features is the flashlight. To access the flashlight, swipe up on your phone and select the flashlight icon. Instead of repeating this process in the dark, users can simply touch the camera icon or select the camera icon from the lock screen.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

The Billfold

Real-life stories about money and how it works. Students will learn about how their peers and others use and save money. These stories give a voice to how real people plan for retirement, deal with debt, and choose where to live.

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Find a Book

App Name: Goodreads

Goodreads allows users to find and share books. Users can view friends reading lists and make a list of books they wish to read. Scan the barcode of a book with this app and view reviews of the book before you buy.

Monday, February 3, 2014

Kid-friendly Search Engine

This is a fun safe search engine powered by kids. Google’s SafeSearchTM powers the filters of the search engine making sure that the content is safe for children. It is a great resource for finding appropriate content for children and older students.

Friday, January 31, 2014

The Innovative Educator

Lisa Nielsen writes this blog to share innovative teaching ideas with educators and parents. She speaks to organizations about the future of technology and innovation in learning.

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Does your Apple device chime into your device with notifications while you are working on something? To dismiss the notification and get back to what you are working on, simply swipe your finger up on the screen of the device. To select the notification, swipe down to get the full story.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Child Development

Supersimplelearning is a free website that includes fun videos for young children. The videos come with directions for teachers and preparation ideas. Students can follow these easy to use lesson plans to practice their teaching skills.

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Transfer Money Electronically

App Name: Venmo

Split the tab with easily with Venmo. This free app allows users to register their bank account for free and send money to others with registered bank accounts. No one is left searching for cash or covering the whole bill.

Monday, January 27, 2014

Conference News

Conference Bites features bite-sized quotes from the latest conferences around the world. The website combs through social media outlets to find the best information from leading industry conferences. This is a great resource for learning about trends in any career cluster.

Friday, January 24, 2014

Apple Senior Editor

This blog is great for keeping up on the latest technology trends. Mr. Gurman’s blog posts get to the point without the fluff of long blog posts. Students will love his straight to the point approach to technology news. Mr. Gurman started with Apple when he was in highschool and just finished his freshman year in college. He is an inspiration to inspiring technology bloggers.

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Autocorrect Insert

Use autocorrect to insert commonly used symbols or tasks. This is a great trick to correct documents quickly.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Background Noise

This app and website provides a soundtrack of coffeehouse ambiance. Research shows that a mix of calm and commotion can boost creativity. Sounds can be selected from background noises of University Undertones, Morning Murmur, or a Lunchtime Lounge.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Find an MBA Program

App Name: Which MBA?

The Economist features the world top 100 MBA programs together in this app. Access school profiles that include application details and program statistics. An evaluation of your top criteria for your professional and personal goals will display a ranking based on your needs.

Friday, January 17, 2014

Global Education

This blog explores teaching current events to children. Globicate aims to increase student’s cultural awareness. This blog includes some fun freebies as well!

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Recent Documents

Tired of searching for the documents you were working on a few seconds ago? Use the Recent tab from the file menu to quickly jump from document to document. Much faster than using your windows search feature.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

TED Lessons

One of my favorite websites has launched an education version of their website. Users can take quizzes and answer essay questions along with the TED learning videos. Students can interact with the topic by answering the discussion questions.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Match That Color

App Name: Color Assist

You can finally match the color of your font to your favorite pair of high heels! This app is used by taking a picture of the color you would like to use and displaying the color output values. Make sure you are in natural light to get the best color results!

Monday, January 13, 2014

Language Learning Fun

App: Duolingo

Language learning becomes entertaining with Duolingo. Pick from Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and English game modules. Each module expands on the next module.

Friday, January 10, 2014

Classroom Diversity

Twitter Feed: @TheJLV

As a math teacher and data analyst, Vilson serves on numerous boards dedicated to diversity in the classroom, including social media, social justice and civic engagement. He typically tweets about what he is doing in education.

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Minimize Ribbon

Minimize the Ribbon by pressing Ctrl+F1 in Word 2010 and 2007. To restore the Ribbon, press Ctrl+F1 again, or double-click a Ribbon tab. This allows the screen to take up more room for easy reading.

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Buzz Feed

This news app is a fast way to read the top headlines. BuzzFeed is an excellent example of how to get information to the social media-driven masses. Each article features pictures and videos along with stories of current popular viral content. Some of the most popular articles consist of “Top 10” articles. Users can also log in and customize their content by selecting categories that interest them.

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Estimation Game

App Name: Questimate

Estimation comes alive with this free application. Students can create their own estimation questions using the online portal and make an educated guess reflecting the actual amount. The game is played in a multiplayer mode that will allow for some educational competition.

Monday, January 6, 2014

Red Laser Shopping

App: Red Laser

This price comparison app can teach students the value of bargain hunting. Simply scan the barcode of a product and the app compares the costs to other retail stores. This app is a great tool for students and teachers managing their own finances.

Friday, January 3, 2014

Best of: Classmate Communication

During the Winter Holiday, please review the most popular posts from this semester.

Re-posted from September, 15, 2013.

App: StudyBlue

Students can use this app to connect with other students within the same course. It can be used as a planner and collaboration tool for learning. Teachers and students can set up their classes and add current classes to their schedule. This would be a great resource for homework help and backchannel learning.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Best of: Scarf Tying

During the Winter Holiday, please review the most popular posts from this semester.

Re-posted from October 15, 2013

App Name: Hermes Silk Knots

Fall has started and scarfs are a staple in most winter wardrobes. Hermes Silk Knots app teaches users new and fun ways to use scarfs. Step by step videos turn scarfs into headbands, belts, and more!

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Best of: Texas CTE

During the Winter Holiday, please review the most popular posts from this semester.

Re-posted from November, 15, 2013

This educational blogger has some great advice for career and technical educators. His posts range from differentiated learning to technology integration.


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We had a wonderful holiday in Kitzbuhel in the Austrian Tyrol last week – surely one of the most beautiful places in the world. We stayed in an amazing hotel on a hill overlooking the town. Our room was in a 400-year-old castle while the modern part of the hotel included a 46m swimming pool on the top floor with stunning panoramic views of the valley. We arrived in heavy rain but after the first day we hardly had any more showers and the week just got sunnier and sunnier. I can highly recommend visiting the Austrian ski resorts in the summer: the cable cars take you quickly up the mountains where there are extensive networks of well-marked paths. We did lots of walking with the most incredible views: you really feel part of a vast three-dimensional landscape. We walked on the Kitzbuheler Horn mountain and on the Hahnenkamm – site of the famous downhill ski race. We also walked along the valley to the pretty town of St Johann. Kitzbuhel itself is a fairytale town of brightly painted buildings and cobbled streets. It’s a beautiful place: you can see a selection of my photos at:

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Arrived from Phils

Well...I arrived on oct 25 from Phils yet I am only now fully recovered from jet-lag. It was very refreshing to be back in my original home land I spent most of my time with my sisters,brother and relatives. On the other hand I was shocked by the big change that I've seen, particularly in Cebu. Cebu has now more new buildings and more people; and there are now more jeepneys and taxis everywhere. The prices of the food is now higher than before,since I left in 2003{ 5 yrs ago} Cebu has improved pretty quickly!

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Next Stop: Zero-Emission Buses

Next Stop: Zero-Emission Buses

Toyota and Hino to Test Fuel Cell Bus on Public Routes in Tokyo
Toyota and Hino expect zero-emission fuel cell buses to become a means of transport that will contribute to the realization of a future hydrogen-based society.

Many people around the world use public transportation, such as trains or buses, to commute to school or work on a daily basis. While public transport undoubtedly has considerable environmental benefits, most public transport networks run off public power grids or consist of gasoline or diesel burning vehicles. Shifting only a fraction of these networks over to zero-emission fuel cells could significantly reduce overall vehicle emissions.

With this future in mind, Toyota and Hino expect zero-emission fuel cell buses to become a means of transport that will contribute to the realization of a future hydrogen-based society.

In the next stage of development for their jointly-developed fuel cell bus, Toyota Motor Corporation and Hino Motors, Ltd. will carry out field tests in Tokyo from July 24 to July 30, hoping to accelerate technological development of the bus with the aim of bringing it to market.

These field tests will help determine the practicality of the fuel cell bus for use in public transport networks, as well as evaluating the efficacy of its external power supply system during widespread power outages caused by natural disasters. The tests will be carried out with the cooperation of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

Field test schedule

1. Performance testing
Test period: July 24 and July 27–30, 2015
Test location: Central Tokyo and Tokyo waterfront area
No. of vehicles: 1

2. External power supply system testing
Test period: July 25, 2015
Test location: Tokyo Metropolitan Research Institute for Environmental Protection
No. of vehicles: 1

About the FC bus
1. Development

The fuel cell bus was developed jointly by Toyota and Hino based on a Hino hybrid non-step bus and is equipped with the Toyota Fuel Cell System developed for the Mirai. The system generates electricity from the chemical reaction between hydrogen stored in the onboard fuel cell system and airborne oxygen.

The design of the bus has been optimized for increased power output, and features two fuel cell stacks and motors alongside eight high-pressure hydrogen tanks. Toyota was responsible for development of the Toyota Fuel Cell System, while Hino handled development of the bus body, including the chassis.

2. Main specifications of the fuel cell bus
Vehicle Length/width/height (mm) 10,525 / 2,490 / 3,340
  Capacity (seated, standing, and driver) 77 (26+50+1)
FC stack Name Toyota FC stack
  Type Solid polymer electrolyte
  Max output 114 KW × 2 units / 155 PS × 2 units
Motor Type AC synchronous
  Max output 110 KW × 2 units / 149.5 PS ×2 units
  Maximum torque 335 N-m × 2
High-pressure hydrogen tank Type Compressed hydrogen
  Maximum filling pressure 70 MPa
  Number 8
  Tank capacity 480 L
Drive battery Type Nickel-metal hydride
FC bus V2H* system Maximum output/voltage 9.8 Kw/ DC300 V

*An abbreviation of Vehicle to Home. A general term for systems that supply electric power from vehicles through the electric wiring of facilities.

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