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One week ago, I ran the Boston Marathon, the 123rd running of one of the most prestigious and storied races in all of marathoning. I finished in 2 hours, 47 minutes, 39 seconds (6:24/mile).

Earlier today, I went for my first jog since the race. In my tired legs I could still feel the rhythm of those 26.2 miles in Boston, the hardest run of my life.

Boston was my second marathon. In that sense, I am still very new to marathoning. Yet in these two short years I have given my fullest toward mastery of the sport, building a daily ritual around running, chewing through untold pairs of running shoes, becoming a student of books and blogs and any seasoned runner who’s offering advice, and running mile after mile after mile.

The Warm-Up

“The marathon demands respect.” - Advanced Marathoning (Pfitzinger and Douglas).

The first time my mom told me about the marathon, one of her co-workers was running one. We marveled not only at how a person could cover 26.2 miles at once — but why?

Somewhere in the back of my mind, a seed was planted.

Most of my childhood and into college, I played sports: soccer, ultimate frisbee, tennis, swimming, and half a season of track & field. Thanks to good parenting, I built a habit of being active.

Post-college and into adult life, my workout routine has been ordinary: run or go to the gym a few times a week, with a yoga session and pickup soccer game sprinkled in here and there. On weekends when I could fit it into my schedule, I’d go for a six mile run through Golden Gate Park.

When I was 24, my friend Elissa talked me into running my first half marathon. I couldn’t think of a reason to say “no,” so I signed up. The race was the following weekend. I crossed the finish line in Golden Gate Park completely gassed, with the clock a little over 1hr 45 minutes, close to the middle of the pack for my age group.

I didn’t think much of it, and went back to my normal routine.

Half Marathon, Full Effort

Fast forward four years.

Geoff and I were in full swing running H.V.M.N. As founders, we always shared unbounded curiosity for the human body as a platform. How could we modify our inputs to optimize for certain outputs? For several years we’d done nonstop research, interviews, and self-experimentation: fasting for seven days straight, implanting continuous glucose monitors, tracking various biomarkers, and so on. That gave me an idea: “biohack” my way into becoming an endurance athlete.

In 2017, we were getting ready to launch H.V.M.N. Ketone, which among other things, is a superfuel for endurance athletes. Business was moving quickly. We were working with a number of Tour de France cycling teams, we tapped Joe Montana as an investor, and we were having conversations with elite athletes from tennis to football to ultra-marathoning. Brianna had joined the team, having retired from a world-champion rowing career, and pushed several of us to sign up & train for the SF Half Marathon.

As a reference point, I immediately thought about Boston. Qualifying for the Boston Marathon is a life goal for many runners, an acknowledgement that they have entered the elite upper decile of the sport. For an 18 - 34 year old male, that qualifying time is 3hrs (6:52/mile). For my first half marathon, I chopped the “Boston Qualifying” time in half, and set a goal of finishing in 1hr30min.

Running 13.1 miles at sub seven-minute pace sounded serious, it felt fast. I knew had work to do.

Six weeks ahead of the half marathon, I started training. I ran twice each week, for 6 - 8 miles. Every Sunday, I would run 13 miles to see how I was progressing. I could feel my legs turning into runner’s legs. My breathing relaxed as my cardio improved. A seasoned runner friend of mine gave sage advice, “to run well, you must first become a runner.” It was the hardest I’d ever trained for anything.

Race day came and I pulled off 1:29:34, about half a minute ahead of my goal. It took every ounce of stamina I had—an all-out effort. I was exhausted, I was proud, but knew I had unfinished business. Could I one day extend the performance to a full marathon?

Marathon 1: San Francisco

There are two roles you must embody to run a successful marathon: mechanic and pilot.

First you build the machine. This is the time spent training, going for long runs, speed work, weights, stretching, recovery, repeat. You track speed, heart rate, cadence. You obsess over running shoes, you become a student of the technique, you become a better runner.

Then, you race the machine. You show up on race day with whatever level of fitness you’ve built. As you jump in the cockpit on race day, you take an honest assessment of your fitness level. And when the gun goes off, you let ‘er rip.

The Work

After the SF Half Marathon, I took some time before committing to a full marathon. I turned to triathlon. Triathlon training added variety to my weeks, and meant I could train regularly without overdoing it on the running. As long as I kept active on most days, I kept getting better.

As the year went on, and the next year’s SF Marathon came up on the horizon, I decided to run the full marathon. It was important to me to train hard and have a successful debut, and I set a goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon.

I poured through books like Advanced Marathoning, Endure, Shoe Dog, and Born to Run to get a feel not just for the training, but the culture, the grit, the obsession. In Advanced Marathoning, I chose the 55 miles-per-week plan. I was curious what it would feel like to train that much, to feel my body becoming that of a marathoner.

Photo of 5 books: Chi Running, Shoe Dog, Advanced Marathoning, Endure, Born to Run

I learned an important part of the puzzle: to conquer a marathon, you run so many miles in training that the marathon itself becomes small. I learned that in order to run fast and strong you also need to be patient and calm.

I started running four, five, six days a week. Every day my alarm would go off at 6am. I would make coffee, get my blood flowing, prepare for the work day, and get ready to run. By 7am I was out the door, back in time to shower, have a breakfast of eggs and steel-cut oatmeal, and get going. I’d eat H.V.M.N. Kado as a source of omega-3s, make a protein drink for later, then head into work.

In order to balance training with the increasing velocity of work at H.V.M.N., I lived a simple life. Most days I’d work until it was time to head home, sleep, and do it all again. My life revolved around building H.V.M.N., running, and quality time with friends when possible. No Netflix, no happy hours, no concerts, no spontaneous weekend trips, no distractions. I have no doubt that the reason I was able to focus to this degree was because the process itself was deeply satisfying. The work was the reward.

I ran in silence, almost always alone. When I run I take catalog of what is on my mind. Some days running is mediative, and epiphanies can strike. Other days, nothing happens. I calm the voices in my head that are stressed, or bored, or counterproductive. I relax everything that’s not moving me forward. I do not listen to music.

I studied the form, the biomechanics, the rhythm. Doing more with less. Controlling any energy that is not moving you forward. Activating your glutes, generating power with your core, learning forward, recruiting your entire body into a running machine. Running is simple on the surface, yet one can spend a lifetime mastering the form, like a sushi chef wielding a knife with perfect dexterity.

I got a GPS watch. I tracked my splits for every mile. I monitored my heart rate, keeping long runs under 150bpm, recovery runs under 120bpm. I obsessed over cadence, making sure to keep quick turnover and not stretch my stride out too far in front of my center of mass, a leading cause of running injury. Instead of trying to run faster, I focused on running easier and letting the speed come naturally.

I learned about consistency. I learned about the limits of what you can do in a day, or a week. I learned that if you want to increase your weekly mileage, especially when new to marathoning, you need to patiently add no more than 10% each week or risk injury. I learned to go easy on the easy days so I could go hard on the hard days. I learned that even for elite marathoners, 80% of their miles in training are below their marathon race pace. I learned to trust the process. I learned how to recover, I learned to stay within reach of a water bottle 24/7, I learned the dark art of the foam roller. I learned the joy of a well-timed yoga or sauna session.

I bumped up my weekly mileage to 70. I felt like I was going into orbit. I loved the feeling of being inside this body capable of flying over these long distances.

I was seeing a whole side of San Francisco I hadn’t known about. I had gone years without seeing the ocean, and now I was out along the water every morning. I was breathing new air.

The first few times I went for 15-mile runs before work, I’d tell everyone within earshot. After months it stopped being noteworthy, no more significant than having breakfast. It was just another normal day in the office. I liked the feeling of having sore legs.

Weekend long runs became like church. A staple of any distance runner, the weekend long run is the longest run of the week, and the run that most closely resembles the marathon itself. Friday nights I was in bed early, relaxed and well hydrated, ready to wake up and go for a cruise.

A photo of the Golden Gate Bridge

I dialed in my nutrition and metabolic training. Some runs were fasted, stretching my body’s ability to run on low glycogen and metabolize fat. Some runs I were fully fueled, so that I could push my muscles 100%. On these runs I would have H.V.M.N. Ketone and a carb drink ahead of time, and bring more H.V.M.N. Ketone and energy gels with me in a special belt. Post-run nutrition was equally important, giving my body what it needed to be able to recover quickly and get on with the day.

Let’s not forget weight day. Deadlifts, pullups, core work—all in the service of injury prevention and better running form. Amidst a training plan where you’re going for efficiency rather than max speed, it’s important to remind your muscles and central nervous system what a maximum effort feels like. In heed of the principle “make easy days easy and hard days hard,” once a week I would follow a hard morning workout with a 90-minute weight session in the evening.

Pairs of running shoes piled up by my front door, driving my girlfriend Amy crazy. I bought different shoes for different days so my muscles wouldn’t be overfit to one type of shoe. I developed nuanced opinions about heel-toe drop and stack height and different foam technologies. I learned what works for me and why.

I figured out the secret: if you love what you’re doing, you will make time to do it every day. And if you do it every day, you’ll get good at it.

"Train Hard, Win Easy"

By the time race day came, I was ready.

I showed up for the SF Marathon, drank a bottle of H.V.M.N. Ketone and a carbohydrate drink, and set off. I came through the hillier first half two minutes ahead of pace. I came through the second half another three minutes ahead of pace. My finish time was 2hr 55min (6:38/mile). I was headed to Boston!

Marathon 2: Boston

Marathoners never run the full 26.2 miles at 100% intensity in training.

It takes too much out of you, physically and mentally, and it can take weeks to fully recover. Such an effort is counterproductive to training, where you want to stretch yourself a little bit each week, enough to improve but not so much you can’t bounce back and do it again the next week.

After the SF Marathon, I took some time away from running every day. I got on my bike, got in the pool, signed up for a triathlon. I stayed active but limited my running to 20 - 30 miles per week.

Last December, at home in Chicago for the holidays, I re-focused on running. Boston was four months out. I considered keeping my goal the same, simply hitting 3hrs again, but my curiosity got the best of me. I set a goal of 2hrs 45min (6:18/mile).

I took everything I learned from San Francisco and did it again, taking it to the next level. I ramped into a 70 - 85 miles per week training plan. My form was improving, and I was moving faster with less effort. “Rather than use your body as a tool for running, let running be a tool for your body” was sage advice for me. I drank in the miles.

All the miles in training made it feel like the race itself would be just a formality, a period at the end of the sentence. But nothing can fully prepare you for race day.

Touching Down in Boston

Why do 30,000 people fly to Boston every year to run the same 26.2 miles all together on the same day?

On the one hand, it’s like any other day: you lace up your shoes and go for a run. You may tell yourself this on race day morning to calm your nerves.

But you can’t escape the fact this run is special. Some 26.2 miles of city streets are closed to traffic, open to runners only. The entire city has the day off, a day locals simply refer to as “Marathon Monday.” An estimated one million spectators line the course, making it one of the world’s most widely-viewed in-person annual sporting events. You won’t remember every day of what it was like being 30 years old, but you’ll remember running the Boston Marathon. You’re there to build a memory.

In the days leading up to Boston, I felt a sense of indebtedness to my past self. I had run over 900 miles in three months. That’s over a marathon of marathons (26.2 x 26.2 = 686 miles). I had run rain or shine. I’d run on work trips. I’d run when I was fighting with my girlfriend. I’d run when the last thing I wanted to do was run. Now I needed to hold up the rest of the contract, to show up on race day and deliver.

I wondered if my goal pace was unrealistic; 6:18/mile sure sounded fast. Go out too fast, and you’re going to burn up early. Go out too slow, and you’re forfeiting your goal before even giving it a shot. I was curious how well I had really trained. I had doubts if I could manage the inevitable, grueling pain of race day.

My taper had been in full swing, meaning I had significantly reduced my mileage the past two weeks, to rest up and be fresh for the race. If you do it right, tapering makes you feel like a race horse chomping at the bit.

Photo of race day gear.

Throughout the past two years of training, I had toed the start line at a number of triathlons and local 5ks & 10ks. These helped me practice the process of racing, managing diet and reducing training load in the days before, and perfecting the race-morning ritual so you’re at the start line and all ready to perform when the gun goes off.

Two days before Boston I stopped eating vegetables. Minimizing fiber intake means less bulk in your GI system, which means less chance you’ll have a bowel movement mid-race. You put in untold hours into optimizing every second, every mile, of this race; what a shame it would be to spend any of it in a porta potty.

My diet in the days leading up to Boston became carb-heavy, opting for bagels and sandwiches and pasta. The day before, I drank water and ate salt tabs, which help your body hold onto the water. The night before, I had an early dinner of plain pasta. I pinned my race bib to my shirt, laid out my gear, and went to bed early.

The morning of the race I had a plain bagel and a cup of coffee—my first caffeine after refraining for a week hit hard, as planned.

I clipped on a belt that held a bottle of H.V.M.N. Ketone and six packs of carb energy gels. Once the gun goes off, you’re burning fuel faster than you can take it in. So you do your best to counteract. The plan was to have H.V.M.N. Ketone and a carb drink 30 minutes before the race, then an energy gel at the start line and every four miles until the finish. And grab a drink every time one is offered along the course.

The start line is painted on the ground in Newton, Massachusetts. Marathon Monday is an institution here. It’s omnipresent, part of the city’s identity.

Race day morning, I joined 30,000 other runners in “Athlete’s Village,” counting down the final minutes to our own personal rocket launch months and years in the making. I found my corral (based on qualifying time) and made my way to the start line.

Time to Go For a Run

I started out right on pace, resisting the urge to be overconfident, giving myself permission to slow down if necessary. I hit the first mile mark right on time, I hit the second mile mark right on time too.

Efficiency is the name of the game when marathoning. Go out ten or 20 seconds per mile too fast, and you’re going to fly too close to the sun and burn up. No matter who you are, if you push beyond what your present fitness level allows, your body becomes exponentially less efficient. You want to ride the line without going over it.

The question you ask yourself is always, “Do I run faster now, or slow down and save beans for later?”

Photo of the author, Michael Brandt running in the Boston Marathon

The miles kept ticking, and I was feeling the rhythm. I ate an energy gel at mile four, and mile eight, and again at mile 12. At mile 13, I unscrewed the bottle of H.V.M.N. Ketone I was carrying in my belt, and swigged it back. I showed up at the halfway mark in 1:22:18, slightly ahead of my goal pace of 6:18/mile.

You need to move quickly to cover a mile in 6:18. To run at that speed, even for a few miles consecutively, requires a degree of strength, stamina, and athleticism that only a fraction of people ever achieve. Your feet don’t spend much time on the ground. As each foot hits the ground, it’s already moving backward, transferring a small explosion of energy into the earth to propel you forward. Despite spending the better part of two years building up to this point, 6:18/mile still felt fast. Attempting to string 26.2 of these miles together was the most challenging athletic feat of my life.

By mile 18, at the infamous Newton Hills, I started to hurt. I looked around at everyone else riding the same bull, trying not to get thrown off. When racing a marathon, toughness is necessary but not sufficient. You need to know when to double down into the pain and when to back out. You hear voices. Your legs begin to yell that they’re on fire. Your lungs ask for more air, politely at first, and then they start to beg. Pride nags you to pick up the pace. None of these is one true voice: you listen to them all and decide what to do.

I lost ten seconds on mile 17. I lost another ten on mile 18. I pulled it together for an even split on mile 19. Then I lost another ten on mile 20.

I slammed my second-to-last energy gel.

In training, you not only strengthen your body so it doesn’t break, but you train physically and mentally for what to do when it does break.

It’s easy for losing a little to become losing a lot. When it rains, it pours. You get frustrated. You start to slow down. You try to force yourself to go faster, but it makes you even more tired and then backfires on the following mile. You tell yourself that if you’re off pace by 10 seconds, then what’s the big deal about 20? Or 40? You need to hold it together.

With four miles left, I could feel the screws coming off. I felt like there were ten miles between mile markers. My watch stopped working at some point. Time froze. Everything hurt. Only pain existed.

I gave myself a slap in the face, turned my hat around, and recalibrated. You can be mad at the mechanic, but that doesn’t make you any better of a pilot. I found my red line, the pace I could hold onto, just barely, and ran my race. There’s nothing to do but run.

Right on Hereford, left on Boylston. The sidewalks were jammed packed with supporters, and all you can hear is an absolutely deafening roar. Complete sensory overload. The pain went numb. I glided down the most famous strip of concrete in all of marathoning. I passed the line in 2:47:39 (6:24/mile). Sweet release.

You eat a lot of pain in training, and doubly so when racing. I witnessed that the pain of the moment almost instantly ferments into rich memory. In the moment, the experience was ripping quads and exploding lungs. Hindsight glazed the experience into memory: the sights & sounds of an entire city rallying for Marathon Monday, gratitude for 26.2 miles of non-stop cheering and support, nameless faces sharing the joy of being alive and chasing a dream, the deep sense of accomplishment, pride in having persevered.

Thank You

My friends, including my girlfriend Amy, were there cheering me on near the finish line, dressed as giant bananas. They’d also been there at the start, mile 3, and mile 13, hopping into a car between each point and racing to the next rally point before I got there.

My friends were easy to spot on race day. Even amid the fanfare of Marathon Monday it’s hard to miss a bunch of giant bananas. But it was really the million invisible moments of support through the preceding months and years that made the day what it was.

Collage of 3 photos of Michael Brandt's friends, dressed in banana outfits.

Marathon training is difficult enough as is. There aren’t enough hours in the day, especially with a demanding job that doesn’t ease off just because you ran 11 miles with 5 x 1 mile intervals in the rain this morning. Living with Amy — who helps me find peace and happiness each day, who’s there to talk through the stresses and joys, who’s there to share the process and build memories with — has been one of the highlights of the journey.

I’m also thankful for my co-founder Geoff and the whole team at H.V.M.N. for creating a culture that supports unbounded ambition, and for friends and family near and far who’d join for training runs, send tips, or even just shoot a message of encouragement.

In running and in life, success depends on the team you build around you, over the years of supporting and being supported by one another.

Next Steps

I’m fortunate—I enjoy running more than most people. It’s an advantage, at anything in life, if you enjoy what you’re doing more than the next person over.

Some days were beautiful, with wind in the hair and runner’s high in full effect. But many days were tough. To achieve a certain level of ability as a runner, it becomes necessary to push your body past a point of discomfort on a regular basis.

On days where it was difficult to find joy in the process, I would dig deep for other reasons to run. Some days it was for pride. Some days it was hitting the cold hard pace numbers. Some days it felt like an addiction. Some days I was driven by curiosity. On a given day when I could barely muster the motivation, I focused on gratitude, thankful for the foundation of health, career, and relationships that even allowed for an attempt like this.

I need to recollect my motivation. I recognize I have a special flame for running, and it’s important not to choke the flame. For now, I’m going to take it easy. Not run when the weather is bad. Go on bike rides with friends, go rock climbing, go to yoga. Do nothing. Let myself miss running.

I look forward to running more in the future. I believe I have unfinished business with the Newton Hills. I want to run more marathons in more cities. What better way to see Berlin, or Tokyo, or London, than racing through the city for a full 26.2? Owning the roads in a way that even a lifelong resident cannot lay claim.

Running gives me confidence. If you take your god-given talents, and set an ambitious goal, a goal many others will never hit in their lives, and you accomplish it, it feels good. For me, this domain-specific confidence in running contributes to general confidence in all things. General confidence is the “lighter fluid” to getting going in any new domain. It’s the momentum that gets the flywheel going when you start from zero, that deep-down belief in yourself that you can do what you aim to do.

It powers the belief that even though your first steps may be clumsy, and the road ahead may be incomprehensibly long, one step at a time is indeed the only way forward.

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State of American History, Civics, and Politics

The Socialist versus the Trumpican Smackdown: What Are Democrats and Republicans to Do?

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John Boehner, former House speaker:
“There is no Republican Party. There’s a Trump party.
The Republican Party is kind of taking a nap somewhere.”

Josh Gottheimer, House Representative (NJ):
“Bernie seems to have declared war of the Democratic Party
and it’s caused panic in the House ranks.”

There are many ways in which to organize and categorize American history. One way is based on the political party structure. For example, the First Party System. This period encompassed the beginning of the operation of the country under the Constitution with a duly elected president and lasted until 1824. It consisted of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. It was the time of the Virginia dynasty and the Adams. Democrat Thomas Jefferson is not held in such high repute anymore by the party that bears the same name party as his party.

The Second Party System lasted from 1828 until 1854. It consisted of the Democrats and a new party, the Whigs which arose when the Anti-Federalists collapsed. Prominent Senators like Henry Clay and Daniel Webster strode the political arena like giants but they never became president no matter how often they tried. Democrat Andrew Jackson defined the Jacksonian Age but he is not held in such high repute anymore by the party that bears the same name as his party.

The Third Party System lasted from 1854 to the 1890s. It consisted once again of the Democratic Party and a new party, the Republicans which arose when the Whigs collapsed and various small parties never succeeded as independent parties. This period encompassed the end of the ante bellum way of life and the growth of the industrial order. Republican Abraham Lincoln initially defined the period but by the end it was the time William McKinley. Lincoln is not held in such high repute anymore by the party that bears the same name as his party.

The Fourth Party System lasted from the 1896 election of McKinley to the 1932 defeat of Hoover. It was dominated by the Republican Party when it was united. The Democratic Party was still around by that name. Teddy Roosevelt was the larger than life figure who strode across the American and some non-American landscapes. It was a time when America began to develop a global presence. Teddy Roosevelt is not held in such high repute anymore by the party that bears the same name as his party.

The Fifth Party System or New Deal Coalition lasted from 1932 until 1968. The Democrats dominated this period. That dominance began to fade when Republicans deployed the Southern Strategy after the passage of various Civil Rights legislation. Franklin Roosevelt was the defining figure during this period. He is not so much disrespected as previous defining figures were as simply ignored. His name comes up at Democratic events today about as rarely as Lincoln is invoked at Republican ones.

The Fifth Party System has been replaced by a less well-defined era. At first during the 1960s, the battle was fought primarily for the allegiance of southern white people. This led to a period of Republican domination of the presidency until the era of Baby Boom presidencies began in 1992. Since then, the Republican presidential candidates have not won a plurality or majority of the popular vote save for the post 9/11 election.

I thought this era would end with the 2012 election. My expectation was that the Republican Party would divide into two parties, a Republican Party and a Tea Party. Suffice it to say, I was wrong. But I can say that 2008 Republican presidential candidate John McCain is a person not held in high repute anymore by the party that bears the same name as his party. Similarly for the 2012 candidate Mitt Romney who is now the lone actual Republican left in the Senate. Instead of the Republican Party dividing into its two parts, it was redefined as the Trumpican Party. Rick Wilson, Richard Conway, John Kasich, and Bill Weld can struggle all they want to regain control of the Republican Party but it is not going to happen. The early stage of the battle for the 2024 Trumpican nomination already has begun (based on the assumption that the candidate will not be Trump himself!).

At present Lincoln Republicans have no political party. Neither do admirers of Teddy Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan, or even the Bushes. So how will they vote? What will they do now that the Republican Party despises them?

My prediction for the Democrats also has proven false. I thought after the Republican Party split the Democrats would follow suit with a Politically-Corrected People Party spinoff. I did not anticipate a possible socialist takeover of the party. At this point it is too early to tell what will happen on Super Tuesday, the convention, or the election. However it does seem likely that the Democratic Party is headed for its own moment of truth where it will either split or be taken over by an outsider as the Republican Party was by a longtime Democrat and Clinton supporter.

Back on September 9, 2016, I wrote a blog The Presidential Election of 1824: Lessons for Today about a session at the annual conference of the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic (SHEAR) entitled

The session was about a new book on the most chaotic presidential election since 1800. It was a race of multiple candidates, accusations of a rigged election where the real winner (Jackson) was denied victory due to the machinations of the aforementioned Henry Putin, I mean, Clay.  Jackson leveraged the presumed skullduggery into a big victory the next time around in 1828 thereby launching the Second Party System.

In the Q&A session, I asked, somewhat tongue in cheek what SHEAR’s plans

were to commemorate the bi-centennial of the election of 1824 given the disarray/collapse of the current two-party system….Maybe for the bicentennial of 1824 we should have a presidential election where candidates are entitled to their own facts and a public that doesn’t know better or how to think. Come to think of it, why wait?

Now, almost four years later, I wonder why wait until 2024? In a Socialist-Trumpican showdown, both Democrats and Republicans will have nowhere to go. It is quite possible that the candidates of the two major parties will be people who are not Democrat or Republican. The consequences of such an election are mindboggling. As William Owen, D.N.C. member (TN) said:

This election is about saving the American experiment as republic. It’s also about saving the world. This is not an ordinary election.

As we see from the climate change and coronavirus hoaxes, the eyes of the world are still upon us even though the Trumpican and Socialist parties have abandoned our city-on-hill-last-best-hope-of-earth destiny. Perhaps one day, there will be a new political party that embraces it.

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Trader Joe’s Bacon Jerky

I was leafing through the pile of junk mail we get everyday, and in that mess was the March edition of the Fearless Flyer. Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer is their monthly mailing in which they highlight new and not so new items for sale at the stores. It’s written in a quaint, campy, conversational tone and is fun to look through.

One of the things that makes TJ’s special, are it’s excellent house brand processed foods. Everyone has their favorites. Currently, some of mine are the mac-n-cheese bites (these are worthy of their own post), the mini mint chocolate chip ice cream sandwiches, and I’m also a fan of their Indian inspired frozen entrées, among others. They are constantly introducing new, interesting items, so the flyer is worth a look. You can pick it up at the store or sign up for it on their website.

Looking through the flyer an entry for bacon jerky caught my eye. It’s complete name is Sweet Sriracha Uncured Bacon Jerky. Oh! Sriracha! and Bacon! I was intrigued but not immediately sold on it though, as I’m not a huge jerky fan. Most jerky’s are like gnawing on shoe leather, and I just don’t find it that appealing. Plus, the whole Sriracha craze is getting to be a little old, and of course “Lets put bacon in everything!” has been done to death. There are even entire websites devoted just to bacon.

We shop at TJ’s about once a week, and this past week was no exception. I had forgotten about the bacon jerky, but as I was perusing the isles, there it was, hanging on the shelf staring back at me, in all of it’s meaty glory. It spoke to me and visions of spicy bacon danced through my head. My palms started to sweat, and before I knew it, I was like an animal acting innately and without reason. I grabbed the bag and threw it in the cart.

Ok, so you’re waiting for me to tell you how freaking delicious it is right?

Yep, it’s damn tasty.

Like I said, most jerky is like shoe leather, but not this. It’s tender, with luscious al dente sections of fat, but it still has that familiar jerky chew to it. It’s not too spicy. It’s sweet, but not cloying. It’s salty and gains complexity from vinegar, black pepper, and garlic, and though it might seem obvious, it’s loaded with bacon flavor too. This is bacon.

The only negative is the stuff is expensive. It’s $5.49 for a 2 oz bag. And it’s so good, you can nosh your way through a bag in no time. But keep your wits about you and savor every bite.

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A new value for each pixel is calculated as a weighted average of a subset of the surrounding pixels within a set radius. Two factors are considered with regards to surrounding pixels, RGB difference and the distance from the central pixel. The subset of pixels used is comprised of pixels whose RGB difference is found to be below a set threshold. The weighting assigned to the these pixels is dependent upon the distance from the central pixel.

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Telford, here we come….

It’s time for the 2017 edition of Scale Modelworld, The IPMS UK championship traditionally held in Telford, Shropshire. For the duration of the event, Telford will become the centre of the known modeling universe… The iModeler party will be there, comprising of Yours Truly traveling from Stockholm and Boris Rakic flying in from Vienna, Austria.

This time we are kind of late arrivals. Many overseas guest traditionally arrive already on Thursday – but we’re taking a Friday flight only after a full day at the office. Looking forward to a hectic but oh so pleasurable weekend!

For live coverage from the show, watch our Scale Modelworld Channel:
Our postings will probably commence around noon GMT on Saturday.

And if you’re also heading to Telford, please share a comment below – and look for some guys in iModeler t-shirts at the show floor tomorrow… :).

[Update] Just arrived in London… now awaiting rest of the party, then only some 2 1/2 hours drive left…

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8 responses to Telford, here we come….

  1. Telford? Again? Already? Where has the time gone? As is the case every year, we’ll be waiting with great anticipation for the various updates, photos and news from this great venue. Have fun, guys! 🙂

  2. Just got to Competition area and set out my wares. Still v busy in Halls with SIGs/clubs and traders setting up. Weather however for the first time in years is clear and bright!

  3. Best of luck to all who compete & have fun!

    (with Tom Bebout) It sure looks a wee bit bigger than the one here in Indy we visited! (Which is the only one I’ve ever been to!)

  4. Looking forward to your coverage. Unfortunately I’m not visiting. Enjoy a wonderful weekend in the ultimate plastic universe Telford.

  5. Just for info, the lead photo here is only one of three halls, plus the Competition area plus kit swap area – what a show!

  6. Don’t make me drool…!!!

  7. It’s Christmas time for modelers or happy festivous to be PC. I am sure the event has melted some plastic cards and raise the ire of the better half. Looking forward to some photos for those us who are safely thousands of miles away and easily tempted into wanting plastic.

  8. I’d like to see a group photograph of all the iModelers in T-shirts!

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Your Comfort Zone

It’s easy to live within our comfort zones, and get used to the “status quo.”  This state usually means we’re comfortable with how things are, so much so that we lack the motivation or interest to make any changes – big or small.  Things are officially “okay” in our lives; there’s no harm in smooth sailing and familiar routines. Yet the problem with comfort zones is that they’re well… maybe a bit too comfortable.  What happens while we simply go about our business and not rock the boat is that we’re not exactly growing or expanding our lives.  What also may happen is that this state of automatic pilot puts us in a place where we fail to notice how good we’ve got it. Here we risk taking it all for granted, thinking things will always be the way they are.

I was in this state as I prepared for the Lakefront Marathon in Milwaukee just about a month ago. I was skating along, taking each pre-run for granted, thinking all would be just groovy in my upcoming marathon.  Then, one day, BAM! The status quo changed.  Struck by a mysterious shoulder injury that got worse and worse over the course of 10 days, I was in essence sidelined with not only the marathon out of the question, but also every other activity I had taken for granted each day – from being able to run five miles or go to my Bikram yoga class (or do both) to simply being able to lift my hand to brush my hair or take a sip of my beloved Starbucks. Throw in some pretty earth-shattering pain, and I had a chance to take a close look at everything I did each day that I completely took for granted.

Suddenly, the “status quo” was something I longed for more than anything, and I vowed that when my shoulder got better, I’d appreciate ALL of those things – even the simple ones.  Thanks to help from a chiropractor, acupuncturist, a sprinkling of pain meds, and a great crew of physical therapists, I can say that I am better… and better for it.   I now have some new thoughts on our comfort zones & the status quo:

1.  Don’t get so wrapped up in the “status quo” that you don’t even notice what your status quo is. Life is crazy and moves at warped speed. Our routines tend to get lost in the speed of life, and as a result we don’t even realize what we’re doing, or how fortunate we are to be doing it.  Take note of what you do daily, and appreciate your ability to do so.  You never know when things will change.

2. Your comfort zone is a great place to be.  Yet also a dangerous one. If you keep on doing the same thing, I’ll tell you what.  You’re going to keep doing the same thing.  Look for little tweaks you can make to your daily activities to shake things up a bit – small improvements, variations in routine, or opportunities that present themselves to change course.  If these opportunities sound good, consider taking a risk.

3. When we’re in our comfort zones, it’s easy to complain about all of the things we see that we don’t like.  Realize that there are negative points to anything we do.  Next time you complain about the things you do – whether it’s a job, daily life routine, or hobby – think about the good points of that particular activity.  Consider how you’d feel if it were suddenly taken away from you. Then appreciate it for its good and bad.

4. When we do something long enough to be really good or particularly comfortable with it, realize that it has come due to hard work.  Appreciate that activity and offer up a little gratitude for having it in your life.  Many people would kill for the chance to do just what you take for granted each day.

5. You gotta know when to hold’em and know when to fold’em. Kenny Rogers was right. Sometimes the status quo or your comfort zone does need a major upheaval. Maybe it comes involuntarily (in my case), or maybe you simply get to the point where you realize that activity is not serving you any longer.  When this happens, step out of the comfort zone and listen to the signs that it’s time to try something new.  Then, go at it with everything you have, knowing that you’re ready to grow and move into a new comfort zone.

For me, I’m about 95% back to my normal “pre-shoulder crisis” routine.  I’ve gone from my comfort zone to my (literal and figurative) discomfort zone.  Now I’m settling into a new zone – one where I am grateful for the comfort of doing the tried and true, but perhaps a little curious to see what else I can do both in my running and in my life… quite simply because I can.

So friends, keep doing what you’re doing. Run, swim, bike, knit… whatever it is you do.  But when you do these things, please appreciate the fact that you can do them… and never stop trying to do them better, or move on to do more.  Because you can.

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Kingdom Hearts 3's Opening Theme Song Is a Utada Hikaru and Skrillex Collaboration

Skrillex originally came on board for a remix of "Don't Think Twice."

Square Enix has confirmed that the opening theme song to Kingdom Hearts III, titled "Face My Fears," is a collaboration between longtime Kingdom Hearts theme musician Utada Hikaru and Grammy Award-winning artist Skrillex.

According to Square, Kingdom Hearts fan Skrillex previously intended to work with Hikaru to remix "Don't Think Twice," a previously revealed Kingdom Hearts III track. Their collaboration grew into the new track, which will be released on Jan. 18, 2019 alongside "Don't Think Twice."

Producer Poo Bear also collaborated on the track. A listing from the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers days ago hinted at this possible collaboration, but Square has at last confirmed it's a reality.

Hikaru's theme songs have been synonymous with the Kingdom Hearts franchise since its first entry. "Simple & Clean" served as the anthemic opening theme song to the original Kingdom Hearts, and has been remixed often throughout the franchise's life, while "Sanctuary"/"Passion" opened Kingdom Hearts II.

The confirmation of the theme song comes just days after Square Enix announced Haley Joel Osment is returning to voice Sora in KH3, alongside a host of familiar actors reprising their Disney voice roles. The main, original cast of Frozen will be lending their voices to KH3, while Zachary Levi is returning from Tangled, and Tate Donovan will be back as Hercules.

Square Enix also recently showcased Kingdom Hearts III's box art and debuted the first full trailer for KH3's Big Hero 6 world, which can be seen below. Fans will also be able to get an additional Kingdom Hearts fix ahead of KH3 with the release of a free Kingdom Hearts VR Experience for PlayStation VR,

For more on Kingdom Hearts 3's story and gameplay, check out our E3 coverage. The game is getting new worlds with the addition of Frozen's Arendelle, and The Caribbean of Pirates of the Caribbean, as well as Big Hero 6 world, which was first announced in 2015, but we only got our first glimpse of at TGS.

And if that isn't enough, you can pre-order yourself a Sora Nendoroid just in time for Christmas.

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Just want to take a moment to wish all friends near and far a Shana Tova for the New Year of 5773!

I’ve been pretty negligent about updating the site, but I’m swamped in projects and I’m a terrible multi-tasker.

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Spied - Datsun Go spotted again

26/11/2013 - 17:17 | ,  ,   | Shrawan Raja

The Datsun Go hatchback, the retail of which begins early next year under the complete purview of Nissan, has been spotted testing out yet again in Chennai.

Based on the Nissan V-Platform, the car's looks and space appear superior to the Maruti Alto 800, its foremost rival.

Designed and developed at the Renault-Nissan technology center in Chennai, the Datsun Go uses the same powertrain as the Nissan Micra, reconfigured for better fuel efficiency.

The interior of the car has some clever bits such as adjoined front seats and a dash-mounted gear lever for maximizing space utilization, and soft components like the door handle and aircon vents sourced from the Micra's parts inventory for cost benefit.

From the pictures it is as if the car can offer comfortable seating for five adults (it retains the Micra's wheelbase of 2,450 mm), a first-in-segment feature, it must be said.

The family hatchback will be targeted towards first time car buyers, and as an alternative to much older vehicles in the entry-level segment. Datsun promises a starting price of under 4 lakh rupees, and exports to South Africa has also been confirmed next year. The vehicle will be manufactured at Nissan's Oragadam plant in Chennai.

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Fiat Tipo hatchback's rear end - Rendering

09/12/2015 - 16:41 | ,  ,   | Aravind Jayachandran

Expected to debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.

A rendering of the Fiat Tipo hatchback has emerged in a WorldScoop forum post, giving an idea as to what the new hatchback would look like from the rear. The Fiat Tipo hatchback is expected to debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show in March.

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Based on spyshots, the rear end will have a long pair of taillamps, and concealed taillpipes.

The rear end of Fiat Tipo hatchback in the render features a long pair of taillamps that extend to the side, a chrome strip connecting the taillamps, a subtle rear spoiler and concealed exhaust pipes. The front-end looks largely identical to the Fiat Tipo sedan, which is already available for sale in Italy at prices starting from EUR 12,500.

Although there are no interior images, spyshots have revealed that it will source the design and features from the Tipo sedan. It gets a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, 5-inch UConnect infotainment display, and minimal button count.

Fiat Tipo interior at the 2015 Dubai Motor Show
Spyshots have revealed that the Tipo hatchback will source the interior design and features from the Tipo sedan.

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The Fiat Tipo hatchback will also borrow the engine lineup from the Tipo sedan, which includes a 90 PS 1.3-liter and 120 PS 1.6-liter Multijet diesel engines, along with a 1.6-liter E-Torq and a 1.4-liter ‘FIRE’ petrol engines. A 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic will serve as its gearbox options.

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Mahindra TUV Stinger concept - Auto Expo 2018 Live

08/02/2018 - 12:24 | ,  ,   | Sagar Parikh

Mahindra has unveiled the Mahindra TUV Stinger concept at Auto Expo 2018. This concept is the first Indian convertible SUV.

Mahindra TUV Stinger concept front three quarters left side at Auto Expo 2018

The Mahindra TUV Stinger concept differentiates itself from the production Mahindra TUV300 with a number of design changes. At the front, the concept features gloss black grille flanked by sleeker headlamps with LED lighting, a differently designed bumper and C-shaped fog lights. On the sides, there are gloss black fender flares, bigger wheels, uniquely designed mirrors with integrated turn signals and side steps. At the rear, the convertible version gets uniquely designed tail lamps, bumper and tailgate and C-shaped fog lights. The tail lamps of the concept have LED lighting.

The interior of the Mahindra TUV Stinger concept is entirely different from the Mahindra TUV300. There’s a virtual instrument cluster in place of a twin-pod analogue unit, a smaller, two-spoke steering wheel with flattened top and bottom and a touchscreen display in front of the gearshift lever for selecting the drive mode. Along with jet fighter-like switches and vertical air vents, it looks like there’s an iPad functioning as the central display in the centre console.

Mahindra TUV Stinger concept dashboard at Auto Expo 2018

The Mahindra TUV Stinger concept is powered by a mHawk engine that produces 140 bhp and 320 Nm of torque. The maximum power and maximum torque figures hint that the engine in question is the 2.2-litre diesel unit from the Mahindra Scorpio. Mahindra has not confirmed the convertible SUV for production.

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Next generation Fiat Punto's interior snapped - Spied

29/12/2015 - 10:17 | ,  ,   | Aravind Jayachandran

Expected to go on sale in H1 2017 in Latin American markets.

Courtesy of a Carplace reader, the interior of the next generation Fiat Punto has been snapped, revealing few design details and features we can expect to see when it goes on sale in H1 2017.

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Judging by the spyshots, the interior will be a step up over the aged design of the current model.

The 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel and instrument cluster appear to be sourced from the Fiat Tipo, while the center console has only four buttons in the middle and HVAC controls below. Although not visible in the spyshot, a UConnect infotainment system could be integrated as a freestanding display.

The centre console features a button called ‘City’, which is likely part of a feature to improve fuel efficiency within city conditions. It also gets ESP, engine start/stop system and a manual HVAC system, while an automatic climate control could be offered in high-end trims.

Next generation Fiat Punto interior center console snapped
The City button is likely a feature to improve fuel efficiency within city conditions.

Also Read: 2016 Fiat Fiorino/2016 Fiat Qubo spied winter testing

Engine lineup is reported to include three petrol options: one based on the new 1.4 GSE (Global Small Engine) platform that has an aluminium block, the E-Torq 1.6-litre motor and the E-Torq 1.8-litre mill. The smallest engine is expected to produce around 100 hp and about 140 Nm. As seen in one of the spyshots, it gets a tiptronic automatic transmission (likely to be a 6-speed unit) with paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

FCA India has not announced any plans to introduce next generation versions of the Punto or Linea.

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India-bound 2018 Nissan Leaf teased

19/05/2017 - 15:05 | ,   | Sagar Parikh

Will debut in September 2017.

Nissan has teased the 2018 Nissan Leaf ahead of its debut. The pure electric car is set to move its second generation this year.

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The next-gen Nissan Leaf will have a driving range between 350 km and 400 km.

The teaser of the 2018 Nissan Leaf suggests that the car will feature full-LED headlights with LED daytime running lights. While Nissan isn't sharing any more design details of the car just yet, spy shots have revealed that the new generation model has a revolutionary design inspired by the Nissan IDS Concept introduced at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. With the lifecycle update, the Nissan Leaf will wear a more conventional look.

The Nissan Leaf is currently available with 24 kWh and 30 kWh battery packs, which offer a driving range of 228 km and 280 km respectively. The second-gen Nissan Leaf could also have multiple battery pack options and driving ranges. ProPILOT semi-autonomous driving tech will also find its way to the car with the lifecycle update.

Kazuo Yajima, Global Director of EV and HEV Engineering Division, Nissan, told Nikkei that the next-gen Nissan Leaf will have a driving range of 350-400 km. While previous reports had speculated a range of 340 miles (547.18 km) for the all-new Nissan Leaf, Mr. Yajima told the Japanese publication that Nissan is planning a second EV with 550 km for 2020.

The Nissan Leaf is the world's best-selling EV, with over 2,60,000 units on roads to the date. From what is known of the car and the improving infrastructure, the second-gen model will bring even greater success to the nameplate, but the competition has indeed increased now with the Chevrolet Bolt EV on sale and the Tesla Model 3 arriving this year in the USA and Nissan no longer enjoy the monopoly in this segment.

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The 2018 Nissan Leaf apparently has a design inspired by the Nissan IDS Concept from the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show.

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Nissan has confirmed that it will unveil the all-new Nissan Leaf in September 2017, hinting an IAA 2017 debut. An online/closed revealing could precede that, of course. The next-gen Nissan Leaf is reportedly under consideration for India, with Nissan interested in a local assembly. If launched, Nissan will not have ambitious targets for the car due to the high price and low government subsidy, but will probably learn from it for a potential low-cost EV developed specifically for the country, as it is doing in China.

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Spied - Hyundai Sonata YF bumper

22/04/2009 - 15:32 | ,  ,  ,  ,   | Shrawan Raja

I don't know how many of you will recollect the next generation BMW 5 Series bumper on IAB a few months back. Adopting a similar path (intentionally or unintentionally) a spy shot of the Hyundai Sonata YF's bumper has found its way to the web.

The Hyundai Sonata YF is built on a fresh platform. It will be produced in Korea in gasoline, diesel and gasoline-electric variants. The Sonata YF, unlike the present Sonata with a lot of BMW 5-Series inspiration to it, will look different and have a station wagon variant too. It'll have the chromosomes present in the 'i' range of cars. It's referred as the i40, you know?

Hyundai has not phased out any of its models in India so far. The i10, which is the Santro's successor sells alongside it with a price difference at spitting distance. The Verna too, compliments the Accent inspite of it being an old car. Hyundai is similar to Maruti in this respect.

So will the Hyundai Sonata YF position itself above the existing Sonata?

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Tell Us - Is it a good time to green light the Toyota Avanza?

12/03/2012 - 06:32 | ,  ,   | Kaustubh Shinde

Now that we have speculated date of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga launch, we can safely assume that the MPV segment is all set to be divide into two parts – Compact MPVs and Full size MPVs.

Toyota Avanza frontToyota Avanza side

The Ertiga which is expected to be Maruti Suzuki’s answer to the mighty Toyota Innova is actually much smaller than the Innova. Thus, it is possibly cheaper than the Innova as well. It could possibly start a whole new segment of compact MPVs in the Indian market.

However, the Ertiga will not enjoy the segment domination for long because Mahindra is also testing its Mini Xylo which has the same number of seats as the Ertiga and should be launched around the same price band if not cheaper. GM is busy testing the Njoy MPV for the Indian markets. Does Toyota need to worry about these new compact 6 seaters invading its Innova domination? Yes, indeed.

Toyota Avanza frontToyota Avanza rear

But Toyota already has an answer ready if the Ertiga is successful in the Indian market.  Designed by Daihatsu for Toyota, the Avanza is an entry level MPV that compliments the Innova in the entry MPV markets. The Avanza is an ideal competitor for the Ertiga and has been rumored to come to India for a very long time.

Just like the Ertiga, the Avanza can seat 6 people in reasonable comfort. It is available in 2 engine options:

  • A 1.3-litre petrol engine with 92 PS of power and 136 Nm of torque
  • And a 1.5-litre petrol engine with 109 PS of power and 117 Nm of torque

Both engines are available in automatic and manual transmission.

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The interiors is reasonably well equipped with multi info display, tilt steering with audio buttons and a 2-DIN head unit with AUX, USB and six speakers. Safety equipments include ABS, EBD and dual airbags.

Of course, there were also talks of making a whole new entry level MPV based on the Etios platform which we have comprehensively discussed over here. However, no test  mules have been spotted yet so we have no update on that front.

Maruti Suzuki is planning to sell 5,000 units of the Ertiga every month. So do you think the Toyota Avanza can spoil their party? Or do you think that it is risky business for Toyota to launch another family MPV which could eat into the steady sailing Innova's sales?

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Prize-Winning Participator

by Sarah Hurwitz

407 & 408 E Roosevelt Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003

On view through October 2014

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Sarah Hurwitz says, “I come from a generation that was often chided for being the recipient of too many purple participation ribbons.” The criticism being, what did we really accomplish? Why reward mediocrity? As an adult, she found sometimes those small accomplishments are the most difficult and sometimes we all just need a pat on the back for doing our daily duties.

Got up early to walk the dog? Done. Went to work even though you really didn’t want to? Check. Hurwitz created a place where we can all celebrate the small stuff too. Get up on the awards stand and let us know what you accomplished today! Congrats! An accompanying projection also awards viewers with trophies and ribbons for other small accomplishments such as calling your grandma, and eating your veggies.

This artwork was commissioned by Modified Arts and A.R.T.S. (Adaptive Reuse of Temporary Space) Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation.

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As the summer season creeps up, festivals are beginning to announce their line-ups and usic lovers all over the United Kingdom are eagerly awaiting for the festival season to begin. But what if you’re a wheelchair user? How accessible do the likes of Glastonbury and Leeds make their music festivals?

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Tis the season! Spring cleaning may never become painless, but you can make the task more efficient – like a pro. Unused clothing stored in closets, baskets of neglected toys, stubborn water stains in the bathroom sink, and even expired cosmetics are just a few of the things that can clutter your home. This infographic from Microfiber Wholesale gives you basic guidelines for de-cluttering your home, and pro advice for tackling room-by-room cleaning. With tips on choosing the right tools and applying a cleaning system, you’ll have your home spotless in no time!

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Remembering “The Day the Music Died” at the Menlo Park Library on Sept. 17

by Contributed Content on September 11, 2019

In the early hours of February 3, 1959, a small plane took off from Clear Lake, Iowa, heading for Fargo, North Dakota. On board were the pilot and three young pop musicians: Buddy Holly (pictured), Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. A few minutes after take-off, the plane inexplicably crashed, killing all on board.

On Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, an illustrated lecture will be presented by musician and educator Dulais Rhys, Ph.D at the Menlo Park Library exploring the lives, careers, and tragic deaths of these three performers. Their big hits, including “Peggy Sue,” “Donna,” “La Bamba,” and “Chantilly Lace” will be shared, as well lesser-known tunes. Singing along is encouraged!

Dulais Rhys is a professional musician holding bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees in music from the University of Wales, as well as several teaching diplomas. He also studied composition, conducting and electronic music at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Maryland. His book To Philadelphia and Back: The Life and Music of Joseph Parry was published in 2010.

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Here’s an update about new offerings, re-openings and some Mother’s Day suggestions.

From Praveen Madan of Kepler’s Books: “We are super excited to announce the launch of a new Community Reads @ Home program in partnership with our fellow book nerds at the Menlo Park Library. We invite you to join us in reading one book all together so we can share our reading experience with each other and have lots of engaging, enriching, and inspiring conversations over coming days and weeks.”

The inaugural Community Reads book will be Exit West by Mohsin Hamid. More details online.

Filoli is reopening its gardens on Monday, May 11. All tickets must be purchased online before visiting, including reservations for members. Make member reservations. Non-members visit to reserve your tickets. If you need assistance, email [email protected] or call theReservations Office at (650) 364-8300. Your email confirmation will include a map of the grounds with one-way routes outlined for you. The historic house remains closed.

On the dance front, the Menlo Park Academy of Dance is offering classes via Zoom. Emails Academy Director Sarah Jane Measor: “We have been offering online dance classes via Zoom for the past seven weeks and plan to continue through the summer for as long as it takes! The school was founded in 1947 and it offers a wide range of classes for three-year0olds through adults. We are also taking the unprecedented step of performing our beloved traditional June Recital in the form of a Dance Festival via Zoom on June 27th. Everyone is very excited!”

And the Menlowe Ballet is making its performance of The Lady with the Lamp available for viewing online. Of note: Florence Nightingale’s birthday is May 12. “If someone enjoys watching the video and is moved to support the company in some capacity, that is fine (and lovely), but certainly not an expectation,” emails Lisa Shiveley, Menlowe Ballet’s Executive Director. “Our hope is simply to provide a respite from the daily stress we are all currently experiencing.” To support Menlowe Ballet, donate online.

Anna and Dexter Chow report that Cheeky Monkey is curating special collections of Mother’s Day gifts that the store will deliver. Themes include gardening, family games, spa, and coloring. Each collection includes fun crafts that can be made before Mother’s Day to give as a gift or be saved and enjoyed together as a family. Details online.

J Floral Art is reopening this week in time for Mother’s Day. “Still limited inventory product and staff, but it’s a start!” emails Jeff.

Flea Street Cafe is offering its famous biscuits for Mother’s Day. Romuldo has been making them at the restaurant for 13 years. They’re available frozen or fresh; limit two dozen per order. Take out dinners are available Wednesday through Sunday. Details online.

Top photo of Filoli rose by Scott J. Loftesness (c) 2014; photo of Filoli archway garden at twilight by Frances Freyberg (c) 2014

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Dancer Sarah-Jane Measor makes her professional choreographic debut with Menlowe Ballet

Dancer Sarah-Jane Measor wears two hats in Menlo Park. She’s director of the Menlo Park Academy of Dance and Associate Artistic Director of the Menlowe Ballet. Now, she’s donning a third hat in the world of dance, making her professional choreographic debut with Portraits, part of Menlowe’s fall production, Tribute!, which runs November 3, 5 and 6, and […]

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Menlowe Ballet’s holiday offering is “It’s a Wonderful Nutcracker”

Menlowe Ballet unveils the world premiere of Michael Lowe’s It’s a Wonderful Nutcracker December 12-20, 2015, at Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center, 555 Middlefield Road in Atherton. Inspired by Frank Capra’s classic film, It’s a Wonderful Life, Menlowe’s It’s a Wonderful Nutcracker is set in the 1940s and boasts all the magical trimmings of a traditional Nutcracker enhanced […]

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Artistic Director Coleen Duncan brings ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas to local audiences again this year

Coleen Duncan has been Artistic Director of the local favorite holiday production, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, for the past eight years. But every year, she mixes it up a bit. For instance this year, be on the look out for a stilt walker. “I was in ‘Twas myself from the age of 10 to […]

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Menlowe Ballet presents fall season of three ballets Oct. 5-7

Menlowe Ballet presents Encore, Friday and Saturday, October 5 & 6 at 8:00 pm, and Sunday, October 7 at 2:00 pm, at Bayside Performing Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave, San Mateo, 94403. Tickets, ranging in price from $28 to $45 may be purchased online  or by calling (800) 595-4849. The fall season program features choreography […]

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Madeline Dutton-Gillett: Renewed commitment to dance, thanks to role as a Frost

Madeline Dutton-Gillett’s interest in dance was initially circumstantial. “I started ballet in kindergarten at an after school program that I had to attend because my mom was in charge of the program,” she recalls. “The barre was the back of a desk!” By first grade, the school principal was telling Madeline that they couldn’t teach […]

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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas makes annual appearance on three dates in December

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas will have six performances, two each at 1:00 and 4:00 pm on Dec. 4, Dec. 10, and Dec. 11 at the Woodside Performing Arts Center. An auditioned cast of over 100 Menlo Park Academy of Dance students and professional company members of Dancers Repertory Theater combine for this perennial family […]

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Holiday favorite staged by Menlo Park Academy of Dance

Twas the first dress rehearsal and all through the studios of the Menlo Park Academy of Dance many a giggle could be heard. And so could the encouraging voice of Coleen Duncan, putting the 120 dancers through their paces in costume for the first time. This is the sixth year that the Dance Academy, which […]

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