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First UU Columbus

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Written by Patricia Boughton
Wednesday, 15 October 2008 18:08

COMMITMENT to a shared spiritual journey

In CONNECTION with others

In beloved COMMUNITY

Covenant groups are a network of small groups comprised of church members who come to rely on one another for support and companionship during their spiritual journeys through life, and give back to the church and community in shared service activities.

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Wednesday Covenant Group 2010-2011. (L to R) Nancy Greene, Tony Rice, Eve Catus, Katie Cotter, and Pam Argus. April, 2011.

“Being a new member, this has been a great way for me to feel more connected.”

 “I look forward to spending time with my group, in talking and especially in the stillness.”

“I feel that my story is heard. No one questions my motives or my words. Instead they share the memories, feelings, and hopes my story has stirred in them.”

How Do I Join? Annual registration takes place every September for groups starting in October.  Group membership is assigned, and the major factor governing your placement in a group is your time availability.  Beyond that the goal is to provide a diverse and balanced experience for all participants. During the registration period, you can register at this website or after Sunday services in Fellowship Hall.  You can also pick up a registration form by the Covenant Group poster in the church entryway.

When are the Meetings? Meetings are two hours long, usually twice a month.  The time involved in shared service activities depends on decisions you help make in your group.  Beyond that, no additional time is needed.  Because the Covenant Group experience unfolds over the course of several months, you are asked to commit to a minimum of six months participation.

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Many Facilitators and Steering Team members, Jan. 16, 2011, trying to look serious. Eric Meter, Ruth Gerhold, Bob Mills, Carolyn Carlstrom, Bob Rice, Nancy Greene, Steve Lefevre, Tony Rice, Lisa Daris

What is the Meeting Format? The program design encourages personal sharing, deep listening and structured crosstalk.  Limiting group size to ten members, who meet in participants’ homes or at the church, helps to create an intimate setting in which equal participation and open communication are honored.  All kinds of people with all kinds of personalities thrive in this setting.  For both new and existing members, Covenant Groups are an ideal way to get to know others in the First UU community, as well as to see familiar faces in a new light. Participants often report feeling better connected and happier with their lives after taking part in the program.  However, Covenant Group meetings are not group therapy, or a religion course, or a replacement for Sunday worship.

How Do We Establish a Covenant? A “covenant” is a solemn agreement, a set of promises made to one another. During the initial meetings, group members enter into a covenant together, often involving commitments to arrive on time, listen deeply, share honestly and respect one another's views. In the long tradition of our UU heritage, groups will also explore covenants made with the congregation and with the community.  Each group creates its own covenant.  Below is a sample covenant, created by a First UU Covenant Group.

We will accept and honor one another's inner and outer boundaries, needs, points of view, thoughts, feelings, silences, strengths and vulnerabilities.
We will support levity, humor and laughter.
We will not interrupt one another.
We will keep what's shared confidential.
We will value our time together and what happens between us.
We will trust one another's process and give advice only when asked:  "abide with me, don't fix me!"
We will make this group a high priority with our presence, involvement and commitment.
If anyone has dissatisfactions, negative feedback or feelings about the group, we are invited to bring it to the group, not share it outside.
We will amend our covenant, as needed.

What are the Meeting Topics? Meetings are focused around a collection of topics that may include religious histories, spiritual practices, loneliness, fear, loss, poetry, music, healing, and community service. A typical session includes opening words, a check-in, topic exploration and discussion, personal reactions, and closing words. The core curriculum has been designed to follow a clear developmental trajectory from the opening meeting to the final reflective session.

Are There Service Projects? One of the goals of the program is for group members to deepen their exploration of how service fits into their spiritual journey.  To this end, all Covenant Groups engage in at least one shared service activity.  This achieves the dual goal of reaching out to the wider community and strengthening the bonds between group members.

Who Facilitates the Group? Trained facilitators help establish a supportive setting for the group. They make sure the group begins and ends on time and they keep track of the meeting schedule. During the meeting, facilitators introduce the topic and, if needed, encourage discussion. They will help the group coordinate its service projects.  They also meet at regular times with the Covenant Group Steering Team and with each other to foster a sense of connection between individual groups and the larger church.

Can I Get More Information? The members of the Covenant Group Steering Team would be happy to answer any additional questions and discuss how the Covenant Group experience may fit into your own spiritual journey.

Eric Meter: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 267-4946 ext. 23
Chris Sullivan: 286-2537

“Our time together feels special. The way we treat one another, the sacred setting, even the fact that I know my group members will show up each meeting and even be on time! That is special.”
“I am astounded at the swiftness and depth of connection within our group.”
“I am so grateful for the format. I have trouble controlling my urge to comment and sometimes I dominate conversation, but the format prevents this from happening and I'm learning to listen more deeply.”

“I feel that my story is heard. No one interrupts me. No one questions my motives or my words. Instead they share the memories, feelings, and hopes my story has stirred in them.”


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More than just snapper out there
  |  First Published: October 2015

You couldn’t ask for a better beginning to snapper season with fish going bananas right throughout the Port.

Traditionally, snapper season doesn’t really get going until mid September but this year the fish began to fire earlier. Some cracking fish were reported throughout the first half of September with some pulling the scales to 8kg. Generally there tends to be a good spattering of bigger fish early on in the piece and it is great to see some models being caught already. Plenty of other fish have also been taken with many in the 3-6kg bracket. What is best about fish firing early in the piece is that it gives you a good indication on where to be trying your luck.

Of the most productive locations, Elizabeth Island, Corinella, Tenby Channel and The Corals have all be producing some nice models. Most of the action has been two hours either side of the high tide change. In saying that, there has been a significant bite period right throughout the run-out tide at the Corals. Flathead, salmon and small gummy sharks have also been a common catch too.

Personally, the Corinella area is a top choice as the three muddy channels that run either side of Pelican and Snapper rock funnel snapper to the upper reaches of the Port. Anglers can focus on these channels and usually do quite well.

Shaun Furtiere from Think Big Charters has been out and about and while not set in snapper mode just yet, Shaun has already managed to bag a few. While out on an after hours gummy shark mission, Client Nick was stoked to have a lovely snapper engulf a fresh squid bait.

In saying that, a few nights prior to that fish Shaun was out in search of gummy sharks and managed a very nice fish for client Brendan. This gummy also took a fresh calamari bait.

Though the Western Entrance is also beginning to produce snapper, it is not always the easiest area to fish. Strong tidal variation prevents smaller craft from fishing the area as it is not always the easiest of locations to get the anchor to dig in. However, if you are planning on fishing the Entrance, ensure you have the right anchor and enough rope and chain to do so.

Due to the tide variance, the best fishing is around an hour either side of the slack tide. During this time, snapper can move about more frequently and it doesn’t take them long to find your baits.

This month though, things are really starting to ramp up and by ramp up I mean, the ramps are becoming increasingly busy as you’d expect when the annual snapper have arrived. Unfortunately, these busy times mean more anglers and boat users all trying to get out at the same time so I can only stress that you either get to the ramp as early as you can or just take a deep breath, get in line and relax.

Though it is all about snapper at the moment, calamari are also on in a big way for those wanting to wait until the snapper are really on the chew. While the calamari are about in the numbers they are, now is a good chance to catch them both for food and for bait for the snapper season. The high tides have been the better time to find them up on the shallow banks.

I recently headed out with Nathan Peterson and did quite a scouting mission to find some calamari. Unfortunately we fished the bottom end of the tide so it was hard to find them in any numbers but as the tide increased, they came on the bite quite well. We fished the bottom end of the Middle Spit and around Tankerton and providing you get your drift line right over the weed beds; you’ll find them rather quickly.

I tend to focus on the edge of the weed during the run-in tide in around 4-5m of water and flick size 3.0 jigs about. Approaching the top of the high tide, try and work further onto the shallow bank and reduce the jig size to a 2.5 as you’ll only be fishing in 2-3m.

Although many anglers have itchy feet and want snapper action, keep in mind that snapper are not always as predictable as first thought. September and October are still challenging months mainly due to the up and down barometer whenever a cold front comes over the state to drop some more rain.

When this occurs, they typically go off the bite and of course, you have to try everything in your ability to try and coax them to your bait.

One sure way of doing this is by using the freshest bait possible and now is the time to be on the Port catching it for future snapper sessions.

If you are looking for locations to try and find something worth using for fresh bait you can always hedge your bets on the Tyabb Bank for calamari, Sunken Island for garfish, the Middle Spit for mullet and the submarine for silver trevally, yakkas and slimey mackerel.

To be successful, it only takes a berley bucket full of fine pellets and mashed pilchards and a paternoster rig with size 10 long shank hooks to get the job done.

Although it is all about snapper and will be for the next few months, there is plenty of finishing options out there. This is the prime to be on the Port and as long as the weather plays its part, it will be fun for all.

Photo supplied by Shaun Furtiere from Think Big Charters.

Photo supplied by Shaun Furtiere from Think Big Charters.

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Tuesday, September 21, 2004

i was surfing through the newly updated blogs on xanga.com, checking out for females to stalk, when suddenly a few profound revelations came upon me.

1) most of bloggers on there were born in the 80's. Not early 80's either. That makes them um, teenagers at most. time sure flies, doesn't it?

2) apparantly the "holding up your index and middle finger to form a victory sign so that you can pretend to be cool in a picture" phase didn't die out in the nineties as i thought so. as shown here and here

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You old fart....those people in those pictures are probably not in the US or fob's...But it still makes them dorks...Really sick...don't even know why I'm commenting

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The Mercedes-Benz revolution goes by the name of EQ and stands for "Electric Intelligence by Mercedes-Benz". And the first steps have already been taken. With the comprehensive range of electric drive and plug-in hybrid vehicles from Mercedes-Benz. Be part of a new movement. #switchtoEQ


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"John Flanagan has had more direct involvement with supply chain management than any other senior executive in the world" — Van Ness Philip, Editor, Modern Distribution Magazine

"Through globalization and supply chain management, Flanagan brought American Optical's Purchasing Department into the 21st century" — Mo Cuniffe, Chairman and Owner, American Optical Corporation

"The turnaround you accomplished at Air Maze is amazing..." — Jerry Kohlberg, Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co.

    JOHN P. FLANAGAN • Practitioner – Educator – Speaker – Facilitator

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John Flanagan, as an operating partner for Stonebridge Partners, served as Chairman of CII Technologies, Bondcote, Alpha Cellulose, Thermatex/Wahl, and New Haven Manufacturing Company.

Prior to joining Stonebridge, John spent 6 years as President of American Optical's Safety Business before it was acquired by the Cabot Corp. He then became Chief Operating Officer of Cabot Safety Corp., a $250 million manufacturer of industrial safety equipment.

He spent 13 years at Incom International, the first management buyout led by Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co. While under KKR, John served as President of three businesses including Heim Bearing, Air Maze and Boston Gear. Accomplishments at these companies. He was also Director of Materials Management for Rockwell International, the Bic Pen Company and the American Chain and Cable Company.

John started his business career at Barry Controls as a 17 year old factory worker, where he progressed rapidly through the materials management hierarchy to become a pioneer in the computerization of manufacturing control systems. While at Barry, he attended Boston College four nights a week for six years, earning a B.A. in English Literature.

Twenty years later, after serving as president of three companies, he would receive his first formal business education in the Advanced Management Program (AMP) at the Harvard Business School.

He is co-author of Just-in-Time for the '90s, a book written after he visited Japan as a guest of the Japanese government. While in Japan he investigated the inner workings of many Japanese companies including Toyota, Sony, and Canon Camera. The book focuses on Japan's Total Quality and Just-In-Time movements.

He has been teaching courses at the university level in Purchasing and Production & Inventory Control for the past 23 years, most recently at Boston College. He has had

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Friday, November 28, 2014

Poetic ranting

I mostly write on my laptop.  If I'm taking notes I may scribble thoughts on paper but the writing is done on keyboard to screen.

Sometimes though, when the words are given, when they flow fast and furious, capturing mood and moment then I write with pen on paper.

I write in a battered and old notebook. For ten years it has held some of my more creative work.   The work that is not suitable for polite company.  Work that is uncivilized, dark and a little dangerous.

It is never planned and always a surprise and tonight I've sat for hours at my kitchen table with mugs of warmed spiced cider and like a wild woman poured forth a poetic rant of a story.

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Monday, July 29, 2013

A Cool, Rainy Day in July

Doesn't the title of this post seem out of place for someone who lives in the Flint Hills of Kansas? How often do we walk outside on a late July day, wearing a skirt and tee, get goosebumps and shivers, then run back indoors for a jacket and long pants? It's a rare thing, folks, and I am thoroughly enjoying it!

Because of the chilly damp weather, it felt like the perfect opportunity to wear this outfit to church. I'd gotten the dress a couple months ago, but knew I wanted to wear cowboy boots with it, so figured I'd have to wait until September. Thanks to the freakish weather pattern, I was able to don it in July!

No Boundaries pink lace dress - Walmart
Cardigan - Maurice's
Mossimo Western boots - Target

Pin - thrifted

This outfit turned out exactly as I'd imagined it when I saw the dress on the clearance rack at Walmart. It's a junior size 2X, so it's a bit loose and kind of big in the top, but since I'm not fond of clingy clothes, this works out well. The neckline did have some gaping issues, but that was easily solved by gathering the excess in the center and using this fun pin to hold it together. I love how the shells are made to look like flowers!

The dress was supposed to have a leather belt attached, but someone had removed it and made off with it. Considering that the only other dress like it (in white) on the rack had a neon pink belt, I am not sure I would have cared for it anyway. I considered wearing a brown leather belt, but decided that would be just a bit too much. A belt would probably be fine without the cardigan.

See how green everything is in the background of the pics? This is truly amazing for July in Kansas! Normally by this time, the grass is withering and the trees are turning brown, and the ground has giant crevices that will swallow up small dogs. Thank you, Father God, for the blessing of a cool, refreshing, rain-filled summer!

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Formerly Known As The Frumpy Hausfrau

Notice some changes on this blog? Yep, I've got a new title, new web address and a bit of a new look. Not much else is going to change, though. You'll still see posts about What a Hausfrau Wears, Favorite Kitchen Gadgets, random recipes and craft projects, and occasional bargain shopping. A name change seemed in order once again, as I shift my focus in this creative outlet one more time.

In my efforts to crawl out of that dark pit of depression that I fell into a couple months ago (again), and to take better care of myself and to renew my mind to think on things that are positive, it occurred to me that using the word "frumpy" in the title of my blog might be contributing ever so slightly to my negative self image. After all, to be frumpy is to be dull, plain or unfashionable...colorless, drab, with lack of care of appearance. How can I reverse that image of myself when the word stares me in the face every time I post a blog entry?

Over the past week, I've been mulling over various names, collecting input from family and friends, and came up with something I like:

Flint Hills Hausfrau

The name reflects the beautiful area in which I live, as well as the non-career path I've chosen for my life. Both are very positive things, and I hope the new name inspires beauty and simplicity both to me as a writer and you as a reader.

Welcome to my little farmhouse in the valley! Let's share a cup of coffee, a plate of fresh-from-the-oven cookies and enjoy a happy visit together!

Saturday, July 20, 2013

My Favorite Kitchen Gadgets - Ice Cream Maker

We have an old-fashioned ice cream maker - the kind with the wooden barrel that you fill with ice and rock salt and the metal canister and noisy motor that spins the paddle. But when Some Postman saw this Cuisinart soft serve ice cream maker, he just had to have it! An added bonus was that we got it FREE with our credit card points.

I learned an interesting lesson using this machine last night....if you forget to put in the freezer canister, it makes a really big mess. It's a good thing I had to plug it in next to the bathroom sink (Some Postman was fixing an electrical outlet so I had no power at the kitchen counter where I usually put this thing.) The really nice thing about this machine is that no ice is required - just keep the canister in the deep freeze all the time and it's ready to go at a moment's notice! As you can see, we don't keep sprinkles or toppings in the little compartments at the top, but I did test it out once. When you press down on one of the levers on the side, the toppings are supposed to go down that clear plastic thingy and mix with the ice cream as you pull down the handle in front. It works - sort of - as long as you use tiny toppings. But since that means more parts to clean, and because we don't really care for toppings, I just leave those empty.

There's a super-easy ice cream recipe that I've modified for using with the Cuisinart soft serve ice cream maker (it only makes about a quart of ice cream). This is pretty much the only recipe I've ever used for this machine, although it did come with a booklet full of recipes.

1/2 can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups half and half
1 tsp vanilla

Mix together; chill in refrigerator about an hour before pouring into ice cream freezer.

Last night, I subbed vanilla almond milk and 2 egg yolks for the half and half, since my tummy has been balking at dairy products lately. And I switched up the flavoring with a combination of vanilla, butterscotch and almond extracts. Mmm...yummy! I've added diced peaches to the mix before (decrease half and half by the amount of peaches you're adding), as well as added some chocolate syrup. It's pretty easy to adapt for different flavors.

Look at that frosty sweetness swirling around!

Friday, July 19, 2013

Not Exactly Christmas in July

Last night was our annual Christmas in July party for our ladies' group at church. I thought about dressing in appropriate holiday colors, but then I remembered the new scarf I'd recently purchased. And since I am making an effort to look slightly better than a lumpy frump, a scarf seemed to be a good idea. This is the outfit I went with, despite it being more patriotic than festive:

Mossimo kimono dress - Target
Bird print scarf - Walmart
Born BOC sandals - Vanderbuilt's

Don't you just adore my beach towel "curtains"? One of these days I'm going fabric shopping and will get some decent curtains made.

I could not resist this bird print scarf, even though I have more than enough scarves in my collection already! Probably should have worn it tied differently than this, but my imagination was lacking. Plus it was quite hot out and I didn't really want a bunch of fabric around my neck.

Bracelet watch - thrifted

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Making an Effort

So....I haven't had the inspiration or motivation to blog lately. Last week, I took Boo to Vacation Bible School at our church every morning. We had a LOT of fun together! It was Boo's first VBS adventure, and he soaked it up like a little sponge. Daughter said all he talked about when she got home from work was "Kingdom Rock" and "Stand Strong!" This Grammy was fashionably frumpy all week long, wearing long shorts or capris and t-shirts every day except Friday. On Friday, I wore a simple dress, hoping to stay a little cooler. Boo said, "Grammy, I like you's new dress!" when I picked him up that morning. What a sweet boy!

And then, over the weekend, some stuff happened that left me feeling like moving to a deserted island and staying there. I'm sure God will work it all out for the best, but I'm still not handling it too well. I do not like confrontation in any way, shape or form, whether I'm doing the confronting, being confronted or witnessing confrontation. My prefered way of dealing with issues is to make imaginary confrontations, keeping all the stress stuffed inside my head, where it eventually gets buried far enough that I can pretend it doesn't exist. Sometimes things must be dealt with head-on, however, and that leaves me stressed out like a bunny rabbit surrounded by starving barn cats.

This week, I am making an effort to be positive, to let God handle all that crud (because I simply can't!) and to take care of myself. My neighbor C has encouraged me to be her walking buddy, so I've been joining her every other evening. We walk and talk for about 45 minutes, and it's really helping both of us to handle our respective life issues. I've been doing a yoga session almost every morning, which is a good stress reliever. Today, I gave my growing-out hair a color touch-up, and tonight I plan to wear a decent outfit to our church ladies' group's Christmas in July party. It's going to get better; I must keep my trust in God's promise that all things work together for good for those who love Him!

In keeping with this being positive thing, here's a good deal I ran across at the grocery store this week:

FREE snacks! Green Giant Roasted Veggie Tortilla Chips were on sale at Dillons for 99¢ when you bought four. They were FREE after using doubled 50¢ coupons, and I got the last four on the shelf. Woo-hoo!

Sunday, July 7, 2013

In Honor of Little Old Lady Dog, Take Three

This scarf was simply too cute to resist! It's a great size and length, so will be quite versatile, once I learn how to arrange it. It was a challenge to find the best way to wear it this morning. Collared dresses present me with problems when it comes to scarves.

LEI dress - Walmart
Dansko sandals - Trade Home Shoes

Dachshund print scarf - Amazon
Silver hoop earrings - JCP

Silver bracelet - Walmart

I still miss my Little Old Lady Dog, Abby, but it is getting easier with time. And it helps so very much having Silly Miss Etta Pooka around. She follows me everywhere and snuggles with me and gives me puppy kisses.


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Flint’s own Michael Moore weighs in on the Flint Water Scandal!

Michael Moore

Now that Flint Michigan has caught the nation’s eye, celebs are jumping in to lend support. Cher has donated more than 180,000 bottles of water, stating, “This is a tragedy of staggering proportion and shocking that it’s happening in the middle of our country.”

And on January 16th Michael Moore showed up at city hall, calling it a “crime scene” and calling for the arrest of Governor Rick Snyder. “This is not a mistake. Ten people have been killed here because of a political decision.” Moore also said that President Obama should come to Flint Wednesday while visiting Detroit. “There are people who are very angry here, because their lives are at risk. They should be angry. We are all angry.”Dr Hanna-Attisha

Flint pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, wants all of the city’s over 9000 children under 6 treated as if they are exposed.

news1Throughout our lives we are forced to do many things that we’d rather not. Drinking contaminated water should never be one of them, just as cost and quality of life should never be uttered in the same sentence.

Do any of us really think the governor is drinking anything but the best bottled water? We’re willing to bet he hasn’t tasted Michigan’s tap water in the last decade.

It wasn’t that long ago when the government pointed fingers at the Chinese for exporting products that were found to have lead in the paint.

Where is that government when its citizens are forced to drink water with lead in it? Sure, they hold press conferences and issue warnings, but how many of our poor can afford to buy the amount of bottled water it would take to sustain a family for God knows how long while politicians debate the issue?


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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Trey's 1st Day of Preschool!

Trey was ready. He's been riding along in the minivan for the past 3 yrs, helping drop his big siblings off at school, and finally it was his turn!! He walked right in, handed his teacher, Miss Holly, an apple he picked for her from the orchard (and got a big hug from her. . she is so sweet and kind hearted). Then he sat down in his spot and got to work. No clinging to me like a big sister I know. No needing kisses and hugs like a big brother I know. Mr. Independent didn't even so much as say goodbye :) He's off on adventures and I'm so excited for him! About an hour later Ainsley said, "I wonder what Trey is doing about now." I had been wondering the same thing! From the sounds of it, he had a great morning! When we picked him up he let out a big, "There's my mommy!!!" OK, so atleast he was still excited to see me when I picked him up :) And he was very excited to show us all that he made, telling me everything he made was for me :)

This must be a self portrait :)

Everthing I asked him, he replied, "Yes I did!" With his face lit up with smiles. This sweet boy of mine is gonna make a fine young man!

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Bethany said...

Way to go Trey! He sounds a lot like Elliott! When she sees her line walking down the hall to her classroom she lets go of my hand and jumps right in without saying good-bye- I have had to start getting hugs out at the car. Wish they could meet each other, and that we could have coffee while they're at school. :0)


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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

{Nesting Newbies Magazine: Issue 3}

Well they've done it again, Nesting Newbies Magazine has developed a third issue and it's full of all sorts of goodies and lovely eye candy. I have flipped through the online magazine several times now trying to narrow down all of my favorites {as you know, I can get carried away} and below are the chosen ones {all of the arrows and quotes are mine, not Nesting Newbies}...
I had to include the cover because one of my favorite bloggers AphroChic had her lovely pillows featured on the cover this issue. Congrats Jeanine!!!

Chipotle dip
I love dips. Taco dip, chili dip, Heluva good french dip (lol), buffalo chicken dip..the list goes on. Next on my list I would like to try this Smokey Chipolte Greek Yogurt Dip - yum!

Spa baskets
I just love this idea! There's nothing better than spending the day at the spa - imagine giving {and receiving} these cute little goodie bags filled with chocolates, a gift certificate to return to the spa, nail polish, etc. to all your friends. Just love this {definitely adding to my future wedding party wish list}!!!

Nesting Newbies added a whole section in this issue about Nooks in your home. They included several amazing ideas, but this one by far is my fave. It looks so cozy and intimate - adore it!

Grey sofa
Yesterday I said to a friend that I wanted to sell everything in my house and start all over. When I do - I would love to add this grey sofa. I can see using this in a little sitting area in my bedroom...OR in a special nook. What do you think?

So there you have it - if you would like to see more {which I know you do} click here, soak it in, and enjoy!!!

love jessica

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The Golden Key

Last weekend, at a conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, I was given what I now refer to as “the golden key.” It is a technique that allows me direct communication with Abba, Jeshua, my higher self, the angels, the guides – whomever shows up to help. I am ecstatic beyond measure.

My two besties, David and Betsy, went with me to the Emotion Code conference for a full day of learning from Dr. Bradley Nelson, the man who developed this program, and wrote a book of the same name. I loved his presentation because of his humility. His favorite saying is: “I just work here,” meaning that the real healing comes from Source, God, the Universe – whatever one wants to call it. His technique includes locating a trapped emotion, and releasing it with a very simple technique involving a magnet (a refrigerator magnet works perfectly).

Many practitioners I know use muscle testing for getting answers from the client/subject’s higher consciousness. I’ve tried a number of different ways, but “Dr. Brad” showed one I had not seen before that worked perfectly. Hold one elbow tightly into your side, extend your hand out so that your lower arm is at 90 degrees to your upper arm. Put two fingers from your opposite hand just above the wrist bones of the extended hand. Say, “yes,” and press firmly on your extended hand for the count of two. Your response should be strong, in that your arm stays straight. Say “no,” and your hand should drop down with no more pressure than you applied to the yes. This is muscle testing. Any false or untrue statement will cause the electrical circuitry in your body to break, making it not possible for you to hold your solid position if you lie, or if you are asking if something is good for you and it is not. Your higher self knows all. And this technique, at least for me, confirms the positives and the negatives.

Since discovering this, I have felt an open line of communication with all of those who are doing their best to help me. I can’t yet distinguish “who’s who” and I don’t even know if that is important. What I do know is that I’ve achieved a number of things I’ve been searching for for a very long time. I no longer feel alone. I believe in my heart that I have true and loving guidance for EVERYTHING that I question. I’ve been using Dr. Brad’s technique for clearing some very old, stuck emotions in me, and I feel completely different. I no longer have depression; I no longer have low self-esteem; I no longer suffer from heartache. I see life as a miracle. Just this afternoon, I noticed that all the leaves on the aspen trees in front my home are shaped like hearts. I see that now. I could not see that before.

I now greet Abba, Jeshua, and all the host of heaven every morning with love and joy in my heart. I ask for their guidance, that they allow me to be a clear channel for their wisdom and grace. I finally see myself as a beloved child of creation, destined for connection with my fellow “earth angels.”

I invite you to practice this technique. If you need more information, I suggest you go to and find out how you can acquire this wisdom, or locate a practitioner near you for a reading. I assure you that it will benefit you immensely.

Keep up the quest, my friends. The Creator is closer to you than your own breath. Find that connection. Revel in that Love. It is all as Jeshua has told us.

Lightworkers along the way

In my quest to find the “right” way along the path to peace, I am continually amazed at how many light workers are out there to help along my journey.

Last week I had two readings on Thursday. The morning one was with a local woman who does “Emotion Code” work, and the afternoon one was a phone reading from a Fort Collins intuitive.

Emotion Code work is the result of the insight and book by the same name from chiropractor Bradley Nelson. He has found a way to release “stuck” emotions from people using magnets along the “Governing Meridian” that goes from your upper lip, straight over the top of your head to the base of your spine. The Emotion Code practitioner I saw was able to release at least 25 stuck emotions, most of them my own, some of them inherited. Her technique was efficient. Her demeanor was one of gratitude and humility. It was a gift to be in her presence.

In the afternoon, I received a reading from an intuitive in Fort Collins, Colorado. I had met her several weeks prior at the bookstore where I work sporadically, and as I believe in “fate,” there are no chance encounters. I knew I needed a reading from her.

Her reading confirmed what I had learned that morning, and more so. Her reading told me that I need to pursue getting certified in Emotion Code work so that I can help others. She even brought through my good friend, Evelyn, whose passing last November brought me much consternation and dismay. We had a bit of a three-way communication, and were able to laugh about it all. It was enlightening, heartening and comforting.

I believe with my whole heart that Jeshua’s message is the guiding light in all things. But I have also found that, in this incarnation, it is imperative to connect with human talents to help me find my way. I am so grateful to my “Way of Mastery” study group, with whom I convene monthly, to help me stay on track. But I also realize that there are those on this plane who are here to help as well. For them I am grateful, too.

“The Way is Easy and Without Effort”

Our Way of Mastery study group met last Sunday to discuss Lesson 10, “The Way is Easy and Without Effort.” This appeared to me to be where “the rubber meets the road.” Jeshua is asking us to spend seven weeks preparing to become the Christ, and he is very specific in his instructions. They are simple – spend five minutes every day after your meditation being the mind of Christ. Be the creator, as your Source created you. And after seven weeks, allow yourself to be re-birthed as Christ. Find a place to overlook your physical world, rise before dawn and make your way to that place. Close your eyes, and bask in the warmth of the rising sun as you greet this new “birth” day. Jeshua asks us to say within ourselves:

“Death has occurred, and now the birth of Christ is at hand. Father, I accept fully your will for me. Your will is only that I be happy and use time to extend my treasure.
Now I receive the warmth of your Light and your Love.”

I have not yet chosen my new “birth” day, but one in our group told us that his will be April 1. I teased him that the day was “April Fools’ Day” and he was able to set me straight on that. According to this student, April 1 used to be the first day of the new year, until Emperor Janus changed it to the first of January, in honor of his own name. Those who still clung to the April 1 date were considered “April Fools.” Who knew? So now I see the appropriateness of his choice of dates – a new year, indeed.

As I’ve mentioned before, I struggle with the worthiness of becoming as Jeshua asks. Fortunately, there are others who have wrestled with this as well, and have written and spoken most eloquently on how to heal that.

I recently discovered writer and teacher, Adyashanti, whose Buddhist name translates to “primordial peace.” He has a two-CD set, “Healing the Core Wound of Unworthiness” and a great book titled Resurrecting Jesus. One of the issues he points out in both works is the difference between the Eastern and Western approaches to the idea of separation. In Buddhist thinking, it is just a misguided idea, one that is simply not true.

In Western religion, it is a fatal flaw. It is the original sin, one that we brought upon ourselves, and there is no getting over it. We’re born in sin, we spend our whole lives trying to deserve or win God’s attention, but in the end, we must confess our sins or go straight to hell. No wonder we’re afraid of death, and no wonder that many of us feel unworthy of the Love of our Creator.

And here is where Jeshua’s teachings, all so compassionate and loving and present, are here to help us out of that pit. He asks only that we sit for five minutes a day, being the Mind of Christ.

Jeshua elaborates and encourages us to say these things to ourselves: “I am already that which I seek. I need only allow it to guide me. While this body lasts, I will allow it to be a communication device that extends the treasure of perfect Love, perfect safety, and perfect peace to all who enter my [presence].”

A last quote from our brother and friend:

“This Earth is a beautiful place, but it is only a pale reflection of the radiant, transcendent beauty of the good and the holy that pervades my Father’s creation. Love it, embrace it, thank it, but do not cling to it.

Learn, then, to teach only Love.”

Creating as God

My Way of Mastery discussion group met last Sunday to discuss Lesson 9 of the book. I’m finding Jeshua’s messages and insights to be particularly helpful in light of what I see as a “chaotic energetic swirl” that seems to have enveloped our world in the last several months.

At the end of Lesson 8, he reminded us that: “…I come not to bring peace to the world, but to shake it up so that those beings that make up the world can discover where true peace is truly hidden – within themselves. And where Heaven abides – within themselves. And where Christ lives – within themselves.”

In Lesson 9, Jeshua speaks of truly experiencing enlightenment. “Nothing can be said to exist – for you – until you have tasted the lived experience of it.” You can’t just nod your head and say, “Oh, yeah, I’ve felt it, I think, and nodded my head when others have spoken of union with God.” And then he asks: “Do you abide in a lived experience of these things?”

If your internal answer is “no” then he states, “…there must be something that you have valued other than enlightenment that you are insisting remains in place in your consciousness. What is it? Search it out, find it and decide whether you still want it.”

The group discussion focused on how much we distract ourselves with “worldly” things. Yes, I want to follow Jeshua’s suggestion to sit five minutes a day “as a Christ” but my mind runs headlong over cobblestone streets – as a distraction; or flies off into space to ponder the wonders there – as a distraction. My ego fears its replacement/destruction and throws up all sorts of distractions. I am amazed by the amount of energy needed to stay focused.

Recently, I’ve been reading a book by Adyashanti on The Resurrection of Jesus. Here is an ardent Buddhist student who is drawn to the story of Jesus’ life and the insights provided by his teachings. After he had been meditating and practicing Buddhist mindset for more than a dozen years, he attended a week-long meditation retreat that left him so restless he had to leave. But when he got home, a voice told him to go to his meditation center in his back yard, and as love poured into him through the top of his head, the voice said, “This is how I love you, and this is how you will love all people and all things.”

Despite this amazing insight, he later found that during group meditation, an entity he labeled “arrogant guy” would show up internally in his meditation and congratulate him on being “so much more advanced” than the other participants. He was aghast at this entity, and tried to wish him/force him/ignore him/love him away, all to no avail. Eventually, he was able to just “be” with the entity, which then dissolved away, but the lesson, I think, is this: Even if we become enlightened, we have to be vigilant, and we have to stay aware. And we must stay centered in our hearts. Our logic cannot find the way.

Jeshua’s message at the end of Lesson 9 is very clear.

“For what I specifically seek to do in The Way of Mastery…is the birthing of a multitude of Christs that dwell upon your Earth at the same time. It has never been done before!

Imagine a world with ten million awakened children of God – fully awake – not just as a belief or an idea, but who have mastered fear, who no longer live in doubt whatsoever, and who are busy creating universes that mirror perfectly the Kingdom of Heaven. Imagine it – if you dare!”

Then he suggests practicing for the next 30 days to sit for five minutes a day creating your world as a “Christ.” Just five minutes a day – how would I create my tomorrow? How would I envision a new universe if I would create as God? The opportunities are endless.

The Pool of Awareness

Last Sunday, despite a snowstorm and very icy streets, three intrepid souls showed up at my home for a lengthy discussion of Lesson 8 of The Way of Mastery, “Dropping Pebbles into the Pool of Awareness.”

Jeshua is kind but adamant in his direction that not one of us is a victim of our circumstances. We choose what to allow into our awareness (items he refers to as pebbles), and from these we form beliefs, ideas, and ways of being that we adhere to, sometimes with little understanding.

Jeshua’s message seemed especially timely after the pain of losing my friend to bone cancer, and the chaotic swirl that has followed the outcome of presidential election. He stresses that we are connected to the web of relationships all the time, even if we are unaware of the connections. But the main point is that we bring all these events and ideas into our lives, and that we give them power over ourselves because we often want to claim the “victim” status. All events are neutral, he reminds us, but our judging mind considers everything from the standpoint of “good” or “bad.” This also includes “better” or “worse” as in our comparisons with others, and “useful” or “frivolous” based on our judgments. At times, I am overcome by how busy my mind is with all this judging.

He lovingly and playfully reminds us that “Surrender, then, is the process in which you finally relent; you give up resisting the fact of your very existence” as a beloved, wise and worthwhile child of God, and that you “stop whining about it.” Accept your individual magnificence, he tells us. We cannot be separate from our Creator. Truly, “There is no place to hide and nowhere to go.”

When Jeshua talks about “creating as Christ” he encourages us with “You think as God thinks, and God thinks lovingly. God thinks infinitely, timelessly, patiently, certainly, and above all, God thinks playfully – full of play!” In today’s world, it seems that most of us have forgotten how to play.

One especially significant thought he shared, at least for me, given my recent car accident, was this: He reminds us that “I and my Father are one!” And then he states, “You on the other hand have said, ‘That sounds very good, I and my Father are one. Oh, here is a pebble that says my car needs to break down today.’” I nearly sullied myself when I read that. He was talking to me!

His last paragraph in the Lesson speaks directly to what I’ve been seeing as chaos in the world. “Beloved and holy friends, remember that I come not to bring peace to the world, but to shake it up so that those beings that make up the world can discover where true peace is truly hidden – within themselves. And where Heaven abides – within themselves. And where Christ lives – within themselves.”

That statement helps me to adjust my view of the world, and remember that all is truly in perfect order.

“You Are My Only One”

I’ve been in a prolonged “funk” over events from the last year that left me feeling hopeless and uninspired. This included an accident with my car on Christmas night that has since left me without transportation.

I was journaling about this on Monday, but fortunately was rescued by two wonderful friends who came to town to do “the big shopping.” We piled into their vehicle and went directly to lunch. We then zoomed around to different shops and stores to get everything done. I felt better after spending time in their loving presence, but was still more on the morose side than cheery.

Yesterday, a very talented healer gifted me two hours of her time and expertise, after which I felt rejuvenated. Following that, we went to lunch, and shared stories of horses and travel. We laughed a good deal. One phrase she shared with me made me laugh but also made me think. “Surrender yourself daily to God, and then go forth and sin bravely.”

I woke up this morning with a James Taylor song running through my brain. The lyrics are something like this: “You are my only one. You are my only one. Don’t be leavin’ me now. Just believe in me now. You are my only one.” I considered it a message from Jeshua, a booster of faith – sorely needed and readily supplied.

So I turned to The Way of Mastery this morning, in anticipation of our monthly gathering this coming Sunday. Lesson 8 is “Dropping Pebbles into the Pool of Awareness.” I read the first three pages, and had to restrain myself from highlighting nearly every line.

Jeshua’s lessons are sometimes (well, most of the time for me) like eating a really rich meal. I can only take small bites, and I have to chew on them for a very long time. So I turned to Anita Moorjani’s book, What If This Is Heaven? and continued my spiritual meal there. I was already in the middle of her chapter, “Myth: Spiritual People Don’t Have Egos” and found great comfort in her perspective. I would like to share with you what I consider to be a very powerful paragraph.

“I notice that when I remember who I truly am – that I am divinity expressing through this body, through this personality, this ego, this culture, this life – the people around me change and react to what I am feeling within myself…My circumstances change, and my reactions to situations change. I believe that each and every one of us is powerful beyond belief, and none of us is deprived of this power. It’s only our beliefs and our conditioning that blind us to the numinous, or universal force within…”

Dear Ones – my New Year’s wish for you is this: find strength through family, friends and love, wherever and whenever those things appear on your radar. Every encounter with another, or an idea in a book, is an opportunity for true spiritual growth. Share freely these ideas and this love. You never know how much a positive influence you can have. Just trust that you will. Happy New Year.

Seeking Wisdom

Sometimes I think the biggest challenge I have with the information that Jeshua conveys to us in this book is finding myself worthy of the love and compassion he promotes. When he tells us that we are loved beyond measure, I think to myself, “But you don’t know the depths of my self-doubt and self-loathing.” And then, I think again, and am sure that he does. But those are on me. I must find a way out of those self-judgments.

Fortunately, there are so many incredible minds who are sharing their experiences and their hearts in such open ways. Several years ago I read Anita Moorjani’s book, Dying To Be Me. She chronicled her fear of cancer, and her subsequent challenge with end-stage cancer, after a long journey of employing both Eastern and Western medicine regimens to “battle” the cancer.

What happened for Anita was a Near Death Experience (NDE) where she found that the only thing she needed to understand was how much she was loved and treasured by her creator. For her, unconditional self-love gave her the impetus she needed to be cured of her cancer in a week. Despite her disfiguring tumors, and the fact that her lungs were filled with fluid, she came back from the brink, and was cancer-free in only a few days.

I recently found her newest book, What if This is Heaven? at the bookstore where I sometimes work. I couldn’t resist. And in it, I found some of the answers I’ve been hunting. What is gratifying to me is that, despite her experience of what I believe was her “finding the face of God,” she still had doubts. She still found herself in the duality of our world, and she also found that, in the face of her fear of a resurgence of her cancer, she had given her power away to someone else. Until she took her power back.

Her book explores the cultural myths that keep us glued to our dis-empowerment. She explores how our fears flatten us, disenfranchise us, keep us from our own glory and happiness. Which brings me back to The Way of Mastery.

Jeshua relates his own story, seeing the shimmering of magnificence behind each person he meets. He reminds us, continually, that we are the product of a most magnificent Love. I want to trust that concept. I want to know that Love. I must only, simply, maintain that faith, and allow no doubt to enter. And I take heart in Anita’s story that, although she has “been there and back,” and that doubt can take up residence, it can be overcome with Love.

I wish you that kind of Love, that it be with you and comfort you constantly, especially during the Holiday Season. Much Love to you all. Gail

“Nothing Will Be Unacceptable to You”

I’ve been thinking about why I miss Evelyn so much. I usually don’t grieve for folks who have passed – in my mind I celebrate their transition.

Early this morning I realized that Evelyn had been a tremendous role model for me, and for many others, I’m sure. She had achieved what I wrestle with daily – becoming the Mind of Christ. Jeshua reminds us that when we do achieve that state of mind – “nothing will be unacceptable to you.” (The Way of Mastery, page 90). And that was how it was with her.

As a psychotherapist, she was well aware of the deep fissures in our world over culture, society, race; so many opportunities to pit “us against them.” But she had come to a place in her spiritual growth where nothing was unacceptable to her. She was never in disagreement, never in opposition, never at war within or without. She believed that everything was under the watchful eye of a loving and benevolent Creator, and trusted that the bigger picture was one full of Love.

When she was first diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago, she chose to have surgery, but declined any follow-up treatments. She felt she understood the lesson of the illness, and that was really the only important thing. She had shared with me that her family did not understand that at the time. They encouraged her to “fight” the cancer. But she told them that she did not want to be at war with her own body. No opposition, no discord, only Love. And so, I can see now, that she allowed the cancer to love her to death.

She was very close with her family, and they were kind enough to contact many of us to let us know of her passing. This is how they described their “little sister, Evie.”

If Evelyn knew you even a little, she had love in her heart for you. That’s who she was. She always looked for the best in people. She usually found it. Over the last few weeks, messages from friends and clients came pouring in, stories of love and changed lives and transformation and redemption. As a counselor and psychotherapist, she helped people through some of the most difficult days in their lives. As a sister and a friend, she was everything you could ever hope for – present; funny; wise and loving.

So I can see now why this is so hard. I’ve lost my guide and mentor, someone who walked pretty solidly in Jeshua’s footsteps. I’m grateful for the inspiration she has given me. But for now and a little while longer, I’m gonna miss the shit out of her. And that’s OK.

Remembering to Practice Love

I last saw my good friend, Evelyn, on the second Sunday in October. On the second Friday in November, she made her transition from this world to the next. I’ve felt both relief and sadness for all of us, her friends, her family, the larger community where she served so willingly and joyfully. She considered herself one of the most fortunate people to be alive with work that was rewarding, a peaceful home in a very pretty place, and her own good buddy, Scout, her therapy Pomeranian.

Her death came on the heels of a chaotic week in politics. I like to think of myself as well-informed, but I’ve been obsessing over the news like an addict. Today I was finally able to practice some reason again as I re-read Pam Grout’s most excellent new book, Thank and Grow Rich. Pam is a student of A Course in Miracles as well as The Way of Mastery. Reading her book has helped to restore some sanity. And Evelyn’s mantra continues to run across my mind’s eye – “Choose Only Love.”

I read somewhere fairly recently that all circumstances are pushing us ever more toward Love. It’s the one thing we really haven’t tried on a large scale. And if I look at the world today, I find lots of inspiration to send love – to the war-torn areas of the world, to the stranded cows in New Zealand after the earthquake, to our national and world leaders who carry such grave responsibilities on their shoulders, to the grief-stricken people around the world, in my community, in my own home.

There is a wonderful book of short stories, compiled by Mark Andreas titled Sweet Fruit from the Bitter Tree. In each story, love triumphs over any situation, large or small – a prison riot in China; a despotic warlord overtaking a group of missionaries in Africa; two Chicago cops who break up domestic disputes by acting silly, and at least 10 others.

We must each do our part. As Peruvian shaman don Americo Yabar liked to remind his students, “All you can do is the best you can do today.” Love can and does heal everything. We just need to remember to practice it. So feel free to practice with joy and abandon.

“Choose Only Love”

My friend Evelyn’s journey is nearly over. She was transferred from the hospital to hospice on Friday night. And although today is only a week since I found out about her condition and three weeks and a day since we were sipping tea on my patio, it feels much longer than that.

After two days on my own, trying to put the pieces together, I finally called her sister and asked for some of the missing information. This is what I learned. A week and a day after our last afternoon together, the bone cancer reached a tipping point. Evelyn was wracked by pain, so much so that she had her brother take her to the hospital. X-rays revealed two large tumors, one on her mid-spine, the other wrapped around her pelvic girdle. The pain they induced was nauseating. Evelyn could not eat or drink, could not move, could not tolerate light or sound.

Her sister told me that Evelyn insisted that the room be darkened and that there be very little activity. She needed all her strength and focus to manage her pain. At some point, Evelyn relayed to her family that she had been given a vision and a mantra which she began to repeat nearly unceasingly, and wanted to make sure her friends could share it, too. “Choose Only Love” was what she wanted us to remember. “Choose Only Love.”

Anyone familiar with The Way of Mastery will recognize the voice of Jeshua in that mantra. I gifted her the book for her birthday in 2012. She told me that she frequently recommended it to clients, and that she had just recently finished it – again.

As Jeshua so kindly reminds us:

“When your life is given to being only the presence of Love for no other reason than that you want it to be, you will know – because you will be – the Truth that sets all things free…”

This is how my friend has lived her life, and shared her life with others. She met resistance, fear, confusion, heartbreak – all challenges – with Love. She never had to make anyone else wrong or bad or see them as anything other than what they truly are; adored children of our Loving Creator, just as we, ourselves, are.

Through her heartfelt actions, in the face of unbearable pain, I find inspiration to look at the world lovingly, in spite of, and because of, what appears to be chaos occurring on our small blue sphere of a planet.

“Nothing real can be threatened. Nothing unreal exists. Herein lies the peace of God.” Jeshua’s words from A Course in Miracles remind us that we are so much more than what we perceive ourselves to be – connected, eternal, the distilled essence of the love that created us.

This is how I will remember Evelyn – that beacon of Love who happened to sit on my patio and sipped tea with me, shortly before she expanded into the energy of the cosmos. I will see her in the stars, and remember: “Choose Only Love.”


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Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Food Foundry

I only heard about Food Foundry a few months back when SL went with her friends. Since then I have been wanting to try the food there, but some how didnt quite make it..
Finally, on a rainy sunday where I could not go for the pasar ramadan, Pariza and I went to Food Foundry instead :p
We reached there around 7:20 and the parking was already scarce. Luckily, there were still seats available at Food Foundry :). Pariza came here before, so she knew what she wanted to eat already. Food Foundry serves many types of cuisine, ranging from italian, local, spanish and western. I opted for the pasta, I heard some good stuff about it.. We had Seafood marinara, aglio beef and mushroom and lamb meatball tapas.
The tapas came first. The lamb meatballs was served with warm pita bread, which is appetising since it was a cool nite with the rain and all. The meatballs was drenched with warm mushrooms brown sauce and the pita bread soaks the sauce up like a sponge. Meatballs were tender, but I think they are a lil heavy on the flour/bread crumbs side.. some parts of the meatballs tends to get starchy...Taste wise, its ok.
Pariza's marinara was served next and for RM13.90, this plate of pasta sure is worth it. The pasta was generously topped with loads of sauce, squids, fish slices, prawns and mussel. I took a bite (thanks P) and the pasta tasted pretty good. Al-dente, the fettucine was just right.
My aglio beef and mushrooms was a feast to the eyes..I mean, look at the colours! Simply gorgeous. Food Foundry certainly is very generous with their ingredients.. I had so much beef and mushrooms that every mouthful I take has it. Pasta was al-dente, the beef, slightly rare, so it was tender. Yum. Alas, I have my gripes too. Pepper. Yup, you read right, the pepper. My aglio should be light flavour, with garlic and olive oil teasing my palate. Somehow, the chef decided that pepper as the main star and after a few bites, all I could taste was pepper. Maybe this should be renamed pepper beef and mushroom pasta. :(. My advise? When you are ordering, tell them for less/ no pepper.. And, there should not be any chopped spring onions on my pasta!!
Was rather stuffed already, but Pariza told me that Food Foundry has a very special cake.. The crepe cake.So, though I know I shud stop, I decided to order this special cake.. I mean, crepe is crepe, cake is cake.. but a crepe cake?? Basically, this Mille Crepe cake (thats the name) is melt-in-your-mouth-paper-thin crepes being stacked to the height and size of a cake. And every layer is filled with light milk cream, which gives this delicious cake a creamy, smooth texture. I actually like this cake and its concept. Refreshing. I wonder how many crepes they took to make this cake? 50? For those who hates the taste of milk, no worries, they have other flavours like chocolate, strawberry and green tea. Finish this off with a cup of Illy coffee, ahhhh...just superb...:)
What Julianne thinks?
Hearty, creative and reasonable.
Food Foundry is located at BG-8, Happy Mansion(its an apartment), Jalan 17/13. Drive towards Seksyen 17(from Eastin), turn in at Shell (corner). Drive straight till you see traffic lights, turn left. Drive straight and turn right just before another Shell station. Turn at the second road on your left. You will see 6 to 10 Grill & Nasi Lemak. Food Foundry is at the other end.

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Please include me the next time anyone is going there - J.Ho

27 October, 2006
Blogger sc said...

yes yes, jem, will ask u along on my next visit :p

30 October, 2006
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The aglio beef and mushrooms 'with spring onions'is actually of fusion nature. Please do not restrict your culinary perpective to mainstream menus. IMHO I am all for the 'added touch' to a old yet bland recipe. I believe it is called 'evolution'.

01 November, 2006
Blogger sc said...

hey anon, well good that u enjoyed their version of aglio beef :).i do like fusion too, dont get me wrong..but guess all of us have different taste and likes, as for me, i just dont find the spring onions complementing the dish well, thats all. If u think malaysia's italian food is bland, then italy's is even worst, coz they really stick to the basics and core ingredients :p

02 November, 2006
Anonymous redv said...

thanks SC for bringing me there. it was a nice meal. wished i could stuff in some aglio beef. anyway tat have to be next time then. i will make space for the meatballs too. thanks again.

06 November, 2006
Blogger sc said...

welcome redv. glad you enjoyed it :)

06 November, 2006
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hey, just went there a few days back w some frens too..and to happen to read your blog.... the oriental stuff had a tinge of 'burnt' taste which i understand is their style of cooking. let me know when you go again ya :) -at-

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Thursday, August 03, 2006

I should be packing...

but instead I am stamping & watching a TON of tv! okay, so I've been hitting the gym this past week HARD CORE...and it's having some payoff's. although I still hate exercising, I am feeling better about myself, my health, my heart, my name it. I am feeling super good about me right now. I have lost another 4lbs [finally back to my end of June weight...grrr!] but still not under 190. double grrr. I have to say, it's not from a lack of trying.

august is turning into a crazy, busy month...moving, packing, cleaning, school [getting ready for], walking, family reunion, stamping, stamping, stamping. I am a bit discouraged that I don't have any workshops booked for this month, but that's okay...not too sure when I would fit that in with everything else that needs to get done.

john & I have been making some pretty big financial decisions as of late, as well - a bit stressful to finally have to be adults, when really I still want to be the kid. we need to buy a car & we need to responsibly deal with some of the debt that we are in. pray for us as we make these decisions. as everything good in life, it takes work. I am realizing as I take this journey in losing weight that other issues in my life are bouncing to the surface...and that I need to deal with them in the same fashion as I am dealing with food. expose the problem, take responsibility for my choices, talk to God, talk to john, deal with it head on. so far, so good...but I could really use your prayers. change is hard - internal, especially. the external is just a bi-product of the internal. God is good though, and faithful and for that I am so thankful!

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Sunday, August 31, 2008

Apocryphote of the Day: 8-31-08

Whoever is near me, is near the fire. Whoever is far from me, is far from the Kingdom.

Didymus the Blind, In Ps. 88.8

Friday, August 29, 2008

What is your ultimate concern?

This week has been rough because we have started up courses. I have been organizing the Coptic seminar and the Mysticism Before Mysticism seminar, which takes quite a bit of energy. So I have been dragging this afternoon and just sat down to go to the next chore when I surfed to my husband's blog to see what he has been writing this week. And I came across his post on Tillich, which made me sparkle.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Apocryphote of the Day:8-26-08

Everything which is visible is a copy of that which is hidden.

The Teachings of Silvanus 99.5-7 (Alexandrian, second century)

Monday, August 25, 2008

Apocryphote of the Day: 8-25-08

Rice is starting classes today. I warmly welcome back the students with these words of Jesus:

"I say to you, as for what you seek after and you enquire about, look, it is in you!"

Dialogue of the Savior 16

Sunday, August 24, 2008

A letter from Israel Knohl addressing some of the issues I raised about the Apocalypse of Gabriel

Israel Knohl sent me an e-mail message addressing some of the issues I raised in an earlier post about the Apocalypse of Gabriel. He has asked me to post the entire correspondence, which I gladly do. By the way, in another exchange I also asked him about the status of ink testing. It has not yet been done because it would mean destroying some of the letters.

It is my feeling that in this age of "perfect" frauds, it is absolutely essential to test scientifically whenever possible these types of finds, especially when their archaeological history is unknown. So I hope that the owner of the Apocalypse of Gabriel will agreed to this ink testing, and the sooner the better. Otherwise the Apocalypse of Gabriel will go the way of the James' ossuary and the Secret Gospel of Mark. Knohl also told me that writing on stone with ink is known in the Dead Sea area. There is an example from Qumran and many examples from Zoar, at the southern end of the Dead Sea. I have not studied these examples yet, so I cannot comment on them here.

Here is a copy of Knohl's letter:

Dear April,

I have read with interest your learned comment on my recent article in BAR and would like to respond to it.

You are absolutely right that ancient artifact should be checked by experts from various fields in order to establish their authenticity. In fact this is exactly what was done with regard to the Gabriel Revelation: The stone itself was checked by Prof. Yuval Goren, head of the Archeology department of Tel Aviv university. The script was checked by Dr. Ada Yardeni who is the best expert of the paleography of the Hebrew script of this period and the Languish was checked by Prof. Moshe Bar Asher, President of the Academy of the Hebrew languish. All three experts confirmed the authenticity of the artifact!

By the way, Ada Yardeni who was the first to read and publish this text agrees now with my reading of the crucial line, line 80 of the text where we have the words "In three day live, I Gabriel". She expressed her agreement with my reading in a letter to Hershel Shanks which is now published as an appendix to my article in the BAR website, under the title "web extras".

Finally, I would like to respond to your comment about the apocryphal writings that I have referred to in my article. You are of course right that these Jewish writings were later on edited by Christians thus there is a possibility of later Christian additions. In fact, I have dealt with this issue in length in my scholarly article at the April issue of the Journal of Religion. However, I do believe that the fact that "Ephraim" is mentioned in the Gabriel Revelation, which is clearly pre-Christian text, beside "My servant David" supports the view that these are not later Christian interpolations.

I would be happy if you could my response in you website.

Thank you in advance and best wishes,

Israel Knohl

Israel Knohl
Yehezkel Kaufmann Professor of Bible
The Hebrew University

Thursday, August 21, 2008

My questions about the Apocalypse of Gabriel

Professor Knohl's new article in BAR has been posted HERE. I have also put a link to it on my growing index for the Apocalypse of Gabriel HERE.

I am a bit disturbed about Knohl's argument in the BAR piece, since the second temple passages that he quotes as evidence for a Jewish suffering messiah are from texts that have clearly been revised by later Christians.

How can we tell if the expectation of the suffering messiah in these late sources is pre- or post-Christian? One way to solve this dilemma is to notice HOW MUCH of the early Christian literature is devoted to apology for the fact that the Messiah Jesus suffered and died, and how this was a "stumbling block" to the conversion of Jews. Why would the Christians have so much explaining to do if there existed a common Jewish expectation of a suffering messiah prior to Jesus? This is a question that is absolutely necessary for us to face, and it suggests that IF the expectation already existed, it was not well-known or well-liked. Or the expectation grew as a result of Christians explaining the historical experience of their crucified Messiah Jesus.

So nothing is as "sure" as Knohl's argument suggests.

It is necessary that we approach this new apocalypse cautiously, especially until we determine its authenticity. This is the FIRST step, something that National Geographic Society recognized about the Tchacos Codex. The Society did the right thing by authenticating the Gnostic codex through scientific methods. I am concerned about the Apocalypse of Gabriel, however, because it is unusual to have ink on stone for a literary document. How sure are we that it is not a fraud?

Apocryphote of the Day: 8-21-08

If people appoint you as their heads, be like tails.

`Abdallah ibn Qutayba, `Uyun al-Akhbar 1.266 (The Muslim Jesus)

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Fall 2008 courses

I'm in the process of putting together syllabi for my fall 08 courses. Here are my two course descriptions:

Reli 309/593: Reading Coptic Texts
This is the third semester of the Coptic language. It has three goals: to read Coptic texts; to become familiar with Coptic dialects; and to review immediate grammar, syntax and vocabulary. This seminar is meant to be as flexible as possible, recognizing that students will be at various levels of competency. Our goal is to bring everyone to reading fluency with some ability to deal with different dialects by the end of the semester. Each student will be responsible for at least one Coptic text, creating a complete chrestomathy of that text.
Reli 483/583: Mysticism Before Mysticism Seminar
What is mysticism? How does it differ from esotericism and Gnosticism? Is there no mysticism in the west before Pseudo-Dionysius? Is there no mysticism without Plato? This course will explore pre-Dionysian mysticism within Jewish and Christian traditions. Two questions will drive the seminar: (1) what mysticism looks like within Second Temple Judaism and Early Christianity; (2) how mysticism emerges in different communal contexts in this period. The subject matter – mysticism in early Judaism and Christianity – has yet to be mapped, because traditionally it has been understood to have begun with Dionysius the Areopagite and envisioned as the product of (Neo-)Platonism. Any article or book on ancient mysticism will engage this period in terms of useful “background” to the “genuine” mysticism following Dionysius. The faults with this paradigm will be explored and a new paradigm put into place.

Apocryphote of the Day: 8-20-08

Everyone who is weary and heavy-laden, come to me and I will give you rest. For my burden is light and my yoke is gentle.

Pistis Sophia 2.95 (fourth century Gnostic text)

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Apocryphote of the Day: 8-19-08

She said, "Blessed is the belly that carried you and the breasts from which you were fed."

Jesus said, "Blessed is he whom God has taught his book and who dies without having become haughty."

Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Al-Zuhd, p. 143 (no. 470) (The Muslim Jesus)

Dutch translation of The Thirteenth Apostle

Upon returning from vacation this morning, I found a package on my desk. I opened it and found inside a real surprise. My book has been translated into Dutch by W.G. Hurkmans. Here is the cover. The same artwork was maintained which I like.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Apocryphote of the Day: 8-13-08

Let the person who possesses power renounce it and repent.

Dialogue of the Savior 20 (second century, Syrian text, encratic)

Monday, August 4, 2008

Apocryphote of the Day: 8-11-08

He is everywhere, both under the earth and above the heavens and also indwelling us. He is everywhere.

Macarius, Homily 12.12

Apocryphote of the Day: 8-10-08

You are everything, and everything is in you. And you are what is, and there is nothing else that is except you alone.

Martyrdom of Peter 10

Apocryphote of the Day: 8-9-08

Jesus said, "Place your treasures in heaven, for the heart of a person is where his treasure is."

Ahmad ibn Hanbal, al-Zuhd, p. 95 (no. 313) (The Muslim Jesus)

Apocryphote of the Day: 8-6-08

Indeed this path of great commandments leads to the house of the Lord and enters into his bridal chamber.

Liber Graduum 19.36 (fourth century Syrian church handbook)

Apocryphote of the Day: 8-5-08

"You will clothe yourselves in light and enter the bridal chamber.

Dialogue of the Savior 50 (second century Syrian Christian text)

Commentary: Today is my eighth wedding anniversary and so I post this in celebration of one of the most wonderful days of my life.

Jesus, the Apostles and the Zodiac

As I finish writing my Codex Judas Congress paper for the forthcoming volume, I have become interested in ancient depictions of the apostles as the Zodiac signs. The substitution of the patriarchs and also the apostles was not uncommon in ancient Judaism and Christianity. In Christianity, the idea was that once baptized, you were no longer ruled by the old Zodiac signs, but you were reborn and had a new fate controlled by the apostles (=church?). The Zodiac was a powerful image, even found in religious buildings like this sixth century synagogue.

If you know of any ancient art depicting especially the disciples substituting for the Zodiac signs, please share this in the comments, and I'll try to post this information.

6th c., Zodiac on synagogue floor of Beit Alpha, Beit She'an Valley.

Apocryphote of the Day: 8-3-08

So what else is there to name it apart from "God," since it is everything. Even if it is given numberless names, they are spoken simply as a reference to it, since it transcends every word, every voice, every intellect, every thing, and (even) every silence.

Tripartite Tractate 129.15-25 (Valentinian late second century text)

Mosaic: third century, Vatican grottoe under St. Peter's Basilica, tomb of the Julii, depicting Christ (?) as the sun-god Helios or Sol Invictus riding in his chariot.


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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

For the love of Blogs!

In my continual attempt to avoid doing work...even though I know I should, I spent all of my office hours today searching for new craft projects. Alas, a list:

This is just a book blog I feel in love with

I want to try to make a ruffle tee!

Great rug idea, but i'm not sure if I like the Chevron pattern thing. Maybe I could try a stripe or stenciled pattern though

I wish I bought more interesting food in cans to make these!

If I had a house I would buy this
But since I don't, the stamp thing inspired me to make note cards ect...I love using that stamp stuff that makes it pop up and shiny, so I might be heading to a craft shop soon to get some...

I'm also seriously thinking about taking a screen printing class...and then opening up an etsy shop...

This menu planner/shopping list is awesome too, but I'm not sure my life is organized enough for it...

A really easy cardigan updater that could also work on an old sweater. I should think about updating my wardrobe when I get tired of it, instead of just buying new stuff.

That is I have to go to class and remember to actually do all this stuff that I want to do!

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Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Nefertiti Chord Changes

A friend sent me a link to this post on the chord changes to "Nefertiti," a Wayne Shorter composition you may know from the Miles Davis album of the same name.

Saturday, February 11, 2006

Lustschloss Hellbrunn

Saturday, February 04, 2006

The three words 'the concept "horse"' do designate an object, but on that very account they do not designate a concept

I haven’t written in a while, so here is an update.

Frege is my philosopher of the week. In the cramped upper gallery of the Portsmouth Public Library--read there while you can, for the library is moving to a new building in November--I reread "Function and Concept" and "What is a Function?", which, if you ever need to blast away the empirical accretions and get to the core of things, I highly recommend. I was overjoyed when later in the week a student working on algebra homework called me over to his desk and asked, "What’s a function?", but I concealed my excitement and said that all he needed to do was check the first list of numbers for repeats and write "not a function" if he found one.

Bleak House, which I've read mostly at work, is getting good, videlicet:
Now, the woods settle into great masses as if they were each one profound tree. And now the moon rises, to separate them, and to glimmer here and there in horizontal lines behind their stems, and to make the avenue a pavement of light among high cathedral arches fantastically broken.
Cathedral arches: all week I worked on a stained-glass window mask, based on an ogive in the Decorated English style (c1300-c1390), for what I was told would be a costume party, though it turned out I was the only one who wore a costume, unless you count one pirate eyepatch briefly worn. I had intended to listen to Erik Satie's "Ogives" while making my mask, but the CD was missing. I listened to Bach instead and found its geometries crude and thrilling, a reduction of beauty to a succession of interlocking forms of night-tracery, and a reduction of those forms to something frighteningly abstract and violent and medieval, like the first glimmers of mind. I crowd-surfed at the party.

A week ago Friday was, as I'm sure you heard, Mozart's 250th birthday, and for this occasion I dug out a cassette of the "Duo for Violin and Viola in B Flat" (1783) that an Austrian friend had made me during my year in Salzburg. I didn't listen to it at the time, but now, seven years later, I am very grateful for the gift. A lesson about gift-giving: the scope of a gift, the stretch of time captured in its frame, can extend way beyond the initial exchange.

My friend Chris and I listened to the tape on Mozart's birthday, the night before our first performance as Time Tent, a duo of electric guitars. We played at a house in Portsmouth. The band that was playing when we got there made sounds with charming, foreign-seeming instruments that looked good: little bells, finger cymbals, bird calls, recorders--things you might imagine hearing in a meadow at dawn. A magic lantern--a paper cone with designs cut in it, set over a lamp and rotating on a turntable--projected 33 1/3 RPM shapes onto the walls; incense was burned. The next act, a half-dozen girls who run around Portsmouth with flutes and mandolins, performed in the basement. Candlelight, a dead bird, drums, body paint, bare breasts, and screaming were some of the things they used to make people feel weird and cool. While I doubt the performers believed in, say, supernatural causal powers or personified nature-spirits, I think they understood the essential form of ritual happening, which might be stated like this: whatever you imagined the experience of this event would be like, you did not imagine this, and you are now not where you thought you were at all. In this respect, the girls' performance was probably as authentic as any witches' coven ever staged in New England. Chris and I thought this might be a tough act to follow, but people packed into the room to listen to Time Tent, and they shouted shouts of joy when things lined up right. Don't underestimate electric guitar; it speaks your language.


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