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Congratulations, Jen. I was just savoring my copy and saw your piece. Gorgeous!

congrats Jenn! I'll have to be sure to pick up a copy ! hugs

Heather ~ Pretty Petals

Jenn!!!!! I am SO happy for you to get your work featured. SO exciting!! Your work is always stunning and you are so deserving!!

xo Heather

Heather ~ Pretty Petals

ohh.,.. and thank you for the compliment about Marie. ;))) xoxo

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Holly Abston

Congratulations, Jenn! Your clips are so lovely. long overdue! xoxo

Carrie Murtha

Many congrats!! It is always SO much fun and so exciting to get published...and especially in such a lovely magazine!! Enjoy it!!

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Linda Lilly Cottage

Wow Jen, how exciting for you and those clips are absolutely gorgeous! It is a very big deal being in such a wonderful magazine...woohoo to you!!!
Hope you have a simply wonderful day, today tomorrow and everyday,
Kiss Noises Linda

Well done Jen, you are having an exciting year! Rachaelxo

Jenn, that is so wonderful...i went to my bookstore to pick up "Marie" yesterday, they didn't have it...grrrrrr...i was thumbing through the magazine you are featured in...and i didn't see you there...which is a bummer, i should have bought it!!! congratulations!!!

Jen, big high five.. Had to jump up to high five five you as you have not come down off cloud nine yet.. lol.. Congrats and keep up the wonderful inspiration you bring all of us.

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Jen, you rock!! Those clips are gorgeous!! What a wonderful idea :) I am so gonna make some! I am so excited for you being published!! What an honor! Congratulations sweetie!!

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Congratulations! You so deserve this honor and I'm going to B&N to pick up my copy today. Your blog makes a cold windy day like today feel like Spring. So many more people will be discovering what many of us have been fortunate to have already discovered.

Congratulations! Well deserved!!! I have been enjoying this issue so much! It truly is one of the best issues they have come out with.

May this be the beginning of a long list of published work - and may each time be just as exciting!!

That is so awesome! I simple love you style!

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Congrats, your lace clips are very lovely. I might try to make them!

Jenn- what a wonderful start to spring you are having!! A HUGE congratulations to one VERY talented lady!!!!
Continued success!

EEeeek I'm screaming with pure delight!!! I'm so so happy for you!!!!

Happy Easter!

Lee Laurie Noll

Congratulations!! You so deserve this! I will have to go and pick up a copy! Your work is always so beautiful!

Well done!!! what a happy day for you

Maija Lepore

Congrats on being in Somerset Life! We are in the same issue!
Your home is fabulous! I only wish I could be there to see it in person- I'll miss you girls next month!

Andrea Singarella

Oh, I LOVE those clips, Jenn! What a pretty idea! Congratulations on a long-overdue feature! Everything you create is so beautiful and always true to your style and straight from your heart!
xoxo andrea

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MOORE HAVEN, FL. -- Glades County Friends of the Library is once again open for new members. The Friends of the Library is an organization that meet only four times a year to plan the various events sponsored by the library. The library sponsors such events as Art in the Park, story hour on Tuesday mornings for the pre-school children and many other activities including free computer classes for beginners, Kindle classes and the library book sale.

The next meeting of the Friends of the Library will be on May 7, at 3:30 p.m. in the conference room of the library.
In addition to the regular business meeting, there is always a presentation of interest for the members with refreshments as well. The Friends of the Library also maintains the historical section of the library.

Dues are only $5 for the whole year. Come and join us and be sure to bring some of those good ideas with you. Interested parties should contact Mary Booher at the library or call her at 863-946-0744.

For those of you who are internet connected with your cell phones, I-Pads and tablets, etc., check out the web page for the Heartland Library Cooperative. Click on "Polaris Pac APP". It's an app for all smartphones and tablets, allowing users to search the catalog, view their account, renew items, place holds, check library hours, access databases and access downloadable e-Book and audiobook services.

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Bizarro World is not like the Fourth Circuit

In this post from Professor Berman, he takes apart an amicus brief filed by a group of former federal judges in the Supreme Court's pending sentencing cases, as describing a Bizarro World in which federal judges have wide sentencing discretion (unlike the 6% departure rate in the Fourth Circuit). In the brief, the former judges take the view that a jury trial is not required because of the discretion federal judges have in sentencing.

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C – Eurithia vivida & intermedia (anterior indentation)

Unfigured (sternite domed) – Eurithia caesia & anthophila (slightly)

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Siphona urbana or geniculata?

In Andersen’s 1996 book “The Siphonini (Diptera: Tachinidae) or Europe” he made several changes to the names of Siphona spp., which have proved a bit confusing. The changes (and subsequent reversions) illustrate a few nice aspects of modern taxonomy and so I thought I would write a little piece on what happened.

Every species is based on what’s called a type specimen – ideally a specimen that the author considers to be the archetypal individual, which he uses to describe what the species looks like – a holotype. Later on if anyone wants to revise a group or they want to be absolutely sure of their identification they can hunt down the holotype and compare it to their own specimens, safe in the knowledge that the holotype is the definitive example of the species. In fact I have at times joked that the only ‘correctly’ identified specimen is the holotype – anything else is just an opinion!

When Andersen researched Siphona for his book he examined the types and noticed that actually what we had all been calling geniculata did not match the type specimen. When he examined all of the types he came to the conclusion that what we knew as geniculata should actually be called urbana and what we called cristata should be known as geniculata. This is not as unusual a situation as you might think because types are often hard to examine (being locked away in far-off museums) and people are fallible and they assume that they know what they are talking about!

Siphona geniculata and cristata are very common flies and it was quickly noticed that such a confusing change of names would cause massive problems for workers in the group. In 1999 Tschorsnig, Herting & O’Hara petitioned the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN, the body that defines the rules of naming and arbitrates on nomenclature in animals) and asked them to agree to redefine geniculata by reallocating a new type specimen to it. Their argument being that, although Andersen was strictly correct, the old names should be retained due to common usage. After much debate and time for reflection, in 2001 the ICZN voted on and decided to accept the suggestions.

The lectotype of geniculata was officially replaced by a new type specimen (neotype) held in the Museum of Lund University, labelled ‘Sk. Dalby, O. Molla, 21.VII.1989, leg. R. Danielson’. This action allowed cristata to be reinstated and we returned, full circle, to the situation prior to Anderson’s shake-up.

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19th January

I travelled alone, took the 6am flight, the only NWA flight to Japan every day, so I’ve to be at the airport at 4am. Only slept for an hour as I couldn’t finish packing lol. My family and my bf sent me off at the airport. The plane ride was fairly smooth, and as the seat beside me was empty, I laid down for a while, though I couldn’t sleep…

This was my meal on the plane. Lunch, I think?

NWA flight meal

I found the Meiji strawberry yoghurt packing really cute~ reminds me of Azuki! ^^

Azuki strawberry yoghurt Meiji

And I watched Hana Yori Dango Final! Love Makino and Domyouji at the island. I think she’s really pretty and cute na~~ Checked the music and there was V6, Larc en ciel, etc… No Takki, no T&T… Then I spent the remaining time on the flight listening to and watching the music clip of “WITH LOVE” on my ipod, and completing a friendship band for Azuki.

NWA A330 wing

6+ hours later, and I arrived at Narita at about 1.15pm, earlier than expected.

After walking a round of the Airport Mall & buying a white sweater from Uniqlo, I found my way to the ticketing office to exchange my JR pass, but I couldn’t take the earlier NEX (which comes only once in 30mins) coz it doesn’t go to Shinagawa! The earliest NEX there was at 2.45pm and it’s cool how cars 1-6 will split from cars 7-XX after Tokyo station. I killed some time at the station, making a bracelet for myself, drinking green tea, sending SMSes home, etc. I was so bored I took pictures of many things, from my JR Pass, to that earlier NEX which I couldn’t board, to my luggages…

JR Pass and NEX ticket

Then when I got on the NEX, I started listening to Ai Kakumei jacket C on repeat… Ai Kakumei, WITH LOVE, Home Party!!, Ai Kakumei (karaoke), WITH LOVE (karaoke), Home Party!! (karaoke)…. on and on and on…. as the ride was 1hr 10mins, the music was so soothing – that I finally felt that I could fall asleep, but I told myself I can’t, or I might miss the stop. Argh, Murphy’s Law… And do I have to mention how none of the guys asked if I needed help to carry my luggage up to the 2nd shelf? The ground level was full. And they just cast me a look and walked off *shakes head*

When I reached Shinagawa station, we were supposed to meet at this “pink point” that Azuki drew on a map. But before I could even TRY to find the point, I heard someone calling “micccchhaannn”… and saw something blue ‘flying’ towards me & hugged me hehehe~ it was Kat! Haha! and she was holding Hidezo!! OMG!!!!! She found it for only 7,000yen! Soooo cheap compared to mine….. Urrgghh… Lol! Then I met Azuki, and she’s just like what I imagined! So pink and kawaii!! XD And her Takki Ai Kakumei doll is soooo cute!!!

I bought a sandwich, and we boarded the shinkansen to Osaka. A 3hr plus ride, in a train without aircon! I got a little train sick lol… We had our luggages in front of us at our seats, it was so squeezy, but I had a fun time playing with Takki doll, doing photoshoots for him!! XD

Takki doll photoshoot on shinkansen

We saw Mount Fuji but we were on the wrong side of the train, and so the photo showed most of what’s inside the train instead. You can see a little of Fujisan and our heads ^^

Mount Fuji from the shinkansen

At about 7.30pm, we reached Shin-Osaka station, and proceeded to the spot where we should wait for Nyanco. After only about a minute or so, I heard someone calling “Mich!” and there was Nyanco!!! Finally! After months of working together and chatting online, we finally met! hehe~~ She’s really well-dressed and elegant naa~ urayamashii~ XD We all proceeded to take the subway, and made our way to the hotel, dragging luggages across streets and all that… *Phew* Finally, we got there & the receptionist could speak mandarin! Yay~ I had magazines and Ai Kakumei CDs from Mu-Mo sent there (the postcard is so gorgeous!!! *DIES*), and Nyanco brought a luggage full of stuff for me too… My luggage was suddenly doubled…

We went for dinner at a nearby shop, and had probably the best food of the entire trip – salad with fried pork and raw egg! OMG it’s soooooooooo good that we just HAD to go there again to eat it the night before we left Osaka!!!

Salad with Fried Pork

Salad with Fried Pork on my plate

The other food there was good too. I love the Yaki soba, Yaki udon and Sashimi (which we could eat everything including the ‘flowers’ on the plate) too. And we had sake too :)

Yaki Udon

Sashimi - 3 pieces each

The lady boss was nice and she could speak English. We told her about Takki, Takirev, Ai Kakumei etc.. and she probably thinks we’re mad lol. But she seems slightly shocked that Azuki could speak Japanese well~ and shocked that Takki has fans around the world — we mentioned Singapore, America and Spain coz we’re from there, but also mentioned Malaysia, Taiwan, Hongkong, China, Germany, Italy, France, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Russia etc etc… you get the picture LOL…

We talked about Takki, Takki, and Takki… No prizes for guessing… And by the time we realised it, Nyanco missed her last train home! She took a taxi back, the 3 of us went back to our hotel room, and I finally got to sleep after unpacking some stuff.

Lol~ that was only a few hours in Japan and I wrote so much already.

4 Responses to “Takirev’09 – Day 1 (Singapore – Tokyo – Osaka)”

  1. sapuraizu says:

    omoshirokatta ne~ :X
    I also love Japanese food ^^
    I hope some day I could travel to Japan like you!
    Thank you for your entry :X
    by the way, Takki doll is kawaii na~

  2. simone says:

    Mich, such fun reading your story. And it started just where Azuki’s had stopped. You made me hungry with your dinner photos!

  3. suki says:

    This is so fun. Thanks for sharing.

  4. clauds says:

    woah u had lots of fun good for u!! ^o^

    and the food looks soo yummy hahaha CD it sounded cute that u talked about takki with the shop owner and ur takki doll is soo cute waaaahhhh

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Tango Epiphany in Buenos Aires

-- passage to a secret world where senses collide

From RunCarolineRun on the Tango-L, 11,11,06:

I've realized that what I thought I knew about tango, I actually didn't know
at all. Have only been here five days but have already gone to several milongas (Gricel, Nino Bien, Salon Canning, Confiteria Ideal). The first two days, I was absolutely terrified to jump in and dance because I felt so incompetent in comparison to the locals. Then one afternoon, I forced myself to go to Confiteria Ideal, on my own.

I danced non-stop with one porteno after another. One lovely man, who noticed that I was a bit stiff (jetlag, oncoming cold, blisters) said to me in broken English, "close your eyes and sleep". And so I did, I closed my eyes and in this dreamlike state, felt as though my partner was telling me a poetic story through his body, his dancing, his tight embrace. I've never experienced anything like that in my life. My entire body felt as though I had just imbibed a glass of wine and thus was relaxed from its liquid in my veins.

It was as though I'd been given passage to a secret world where senses collide in the form of tango.

It seems so silly now, how obsessive I was about getting the steps right, back home in my hometown. Tango is about the music. Each nuance of each movement is a response to a note in the song. The portenos hold you in close till you are forehead to forehead, cheek to cheek, chest to chest, and with all those connection points, it's almost impossible to make a mistake, for when you follow their leads, you do so not with thought but with instinct, like breathing.

And now Iºm already feeling sad because I know that this experience may never be again replicated when I go home unless I get lucky enough to dance with men who are either Argentine or who had learned the tango here in

Last night, at Salon Canning, there was a busload of tourists pouring into the milonga. I almost winced to see how out of place they seemed with their awkward open embrace, or overly fanciful steps. All I could think to myself was they just don't get it,

When you look at the locals, they are calm, beatific, confident. They do not need to step on every single note. They know how to put as much into a pause as they do into a step. The tourists seemed almost trying too hard to impress upon others that they know what they are doing while completely missing the point.

The dance floor was very crowded and yet all the portenos danced together in a perfect flow. It was the tourists dancing with each other that were disrupting the flow, or hurting others by kicking up their heels. Kudos to the Argentines for their gracious and benign tolerance.

I had heard that in BsAs, it's not about knowing all this advanced tango stuff, it's about the music, about your partner, it's about translating how the music affects you through your body to your partner. Here, my dancing improved so naturally fast because my mindset shifted from doing the steps properly to closing my eyes and "sleep".

There aren't any words to describe the bliss I'm feeling right now.

Thanks, Caroline from Montreal, you describe it perfectly!

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The Ukrainian president promised to reinforce the army and increase the number of contract servicemen saying that Kiev is no pacifists
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KIEV, August 24. /TASS/. The Minsk Accords, seeking a peace settlement in war-torn eastern Ukraine, have no alternative, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said at a march dedicated to the country’s Independence Day in Kiev on Monday.

"The Minsk Accords have no alternative as they are confirmed by the ally countries and the Ukrainian political forces," Poroshenko said.

"We are not pacifists. We will reinforce the army and increase the number of contract servicemen," he said, adding that the mobilization was unlikely to be cancelled. "Under current conditions we are unable to have only contract personnel."

Poroshenko also said he believed the worst stage of the Donbas conflict was almost over.

Poroshenko hopes MPs will adopt decentralization amendments in a week

Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, may adopt in the first reading in a week the constitutional amendments on decentralization of power, Poroshenko went on to say.

"In a week, the Verkhovna Rada is likely to adopt in the first reading the constitutional amendments on decentralization when the lion’s share of powers and responsibility will pass to local, territorial communities and executive committees," Poroshenko said on Monday.

Another priority task for the country is to hold local elections scheduled for October 25, where "the citizens will give their worthy assessment to all the politicians," the president stressed.

While the Petro Poroshenko Bloc, the People’s Front of PM Arseniy Yatsenyuk and Batkivshchyna Party back the amendments, the MPs from the Samopomich (Self-Help) faction and the Radical Party are not yet ready to support them.

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Servings 10
Amount per Serving
Calories 176.88 Calories from Fat 84.87
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.43g 145.15%
Saturated Fat 5.63g 281.43%
Trans Fat 0.0 %
Cholesterol 32.41mg 108.05%
Sodium 700.89mg 292.04%
Total Carbohydrate 21.53g 71.75%
Dietary Fiber 4.08 g 163.3%
Sugars 4.29 g %
Protein 3.89g 77.74%
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The Texas Tribune is tracking the catastrophic “only conservative white people matter in American History textbooks clusterfuck” that will soon be unleashed on the unsuspecting American child population here

In their January meeting, State Board of Education members came armed with more amendments to the state social studies curriculum than they could vote on — a process hardly helped by the acrimony between the board’s socially conservative bloc and more moderate Republicans and liberal Democrats. And so the SBOE kicked the process of revising the standards down the road to this week’s meeting, where social studies rewrites will resume today.

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C. And Texas is actually apparently majority POC. I suppose at some point there will be a grassroots movement to throw this shit out. Hopefully it won’t take too long.

Hipster Racism Because Amanda Palmer showed her ass. AGAIN.

Closeted politicians and bi-invisibility

…Amanda Mennis recently wrote me with an interesting question: Does this story of a secretly gay public figure — and the absurdly long parade of stories like it — contribute in some way to bisexual invisibility?

After all, most of the guys in these scandals (and it has just been guys so far) are married, or have some sort of sexual/ romantic relationship with women. Many of them have children. They’re clearly capable of having sex with women. Doesn’t that make them bisexual, not gay? Or at least, doesn’t it suggest the possibility that some of them are bisexual and not gay?

An interesting question. And one that I’m finding tricky to answer.

Part of the problem is that we don’t have a standard definition of what it means to be gay or lesbian or bisexual. It’s not like there’s a gay person in a vacuum in the Smithsonian, against whom we all measure ourselves to determine our own sexual orientation. Everyone defines these terms — gay, straight, lesbian, bisexual, bi-curious, heteroflexible (that was a new one on me!), questioning, queer, “basically straight but wouldn’t kick Jon Stewart out of bed,” whatever — in subtly different ways. Or not so subtly different ways.

So ultimately, it doesn’t really make sense to talk about whether someone is “really bisexual.” There is no such thing as “really bisexual.” Within reason (and please don’t ask me to define what “within reason” means), we get to decide for ourselves what sexual orientation we are, and what language we use to describe it.

But what does that mean for someone who’s closeted?MORE

Some of the downsides of the Health care bill in terms of women Yes, its more than teh abortion executive order. Which is a Big Fucking. Deal.

He’s a Terrorist. Just say it. Terrorist. For F*%k sake!

You see, the very definition of terrorism has changed, right beneath our feet. A man with strong idealogical beliefs against the government of the United States tries (and succeeds) to kill himself and take as many civilians (federal workers) as he can with him. But they don’t call it terrorism. That sacrosanct term is now reserved only for non-white people with funny sounding names. Preferably Muslim.

Trans Murder Monitoring Project: 333 cases of reported murders of trans people in the last 2 years

Integrating Primary and Mental Healthcare

Currently, primary care providers (PCPs), also called general practitioners, provide over half of mental health treatment in the United States – which results in up to 50% of mental health problems going unindentified, undiagnosed, and untreated through the primary care system. This is a wasted opportunity, as PCPs have significant opportunities to identify behavioral health problems early and provide interventions and treatments to prevent further deterioration.MORE

Videos: Dance party!

The Male “P” Spot: Why het men are so afraid to discover their own bodies’ capacities for pleasure, from a sex organ that ISN’T a penis

Has anyone, anywhere, seen a medical illustration of the prostate gland and men’s other sexual organs depicted with the prostate being touched and the penis erect? Why not? And why do these diagrams only exist to promote “checking for cancer”? Talk about stigmatising an organ!MORE

Gemini Mini Documentary

TransGriot Note: Mini Documentary on Chicago drag queen Saya Naomi Diaz Deleon or Gemini. It includes commentary from Christina Kahrl, who was recently featured on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.MORE

And finally, Movie rec: Sleep Dealer

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  1. macon d says:

    Thanks for the great links. I’m especially writing to second the rec of Sleep Dealer — yes, yes.

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Friday, June 18, 2010

Friday Free-For-All: I'm a Marvel and I'm a DC - "Father's Day"

One of my favorite series of web videos is the Marvel/DC comedy shorts done by ItsJustSomeRandomGuy. Whether you're a fan of the comics or prefer the feature film adaptations, you're bound to appreciate the humor in these parodies that use action figures to unite the two comic universes. Their Father's Day tribute gives you a sense of the tone of many of their shorts.

And this is one of their more recent shorts - a musical that takes a few pokes at current comic book movie plans.

This one is one of my favorites. It's a couple years old, so the jokes are a bit dated, but still fun.

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  1. Love the musical. Why have I never seen this web series before? That makes me sad and lame*.

    *[Not lame like a duck, but like someone who'd use the word "lame" as if it was still 1992.


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Arkansas lawmakers give budget final OK

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Published Thursday, April 09, 2009

LITTLE ROCK Lawmakers approved Arkansas' $4.5 billion spending plan for the upcoming year on Wednesday, giving the final nod to a budget that relies on a third of the state's surplus to pay for a funding shortfall in some state programs.

The House and Senate gave unanimous approval to identical versions of the Revenue Stabilization and General Improvement bills, the last steps before they head to the governor's desk.

The Revenue Stabilization bill sets the state's spending priorities based on expected revenue, while the General Improvement bill lays out plans for spending the surplus. About $100 million of that one-time money is slated to go toward plugging funding gaps in Arkansas' budget.

The bills are typically the last major measures the Legislature takes up before recessing. Both chambers plan to recess Thursday and return to the Capitol in May to formally adjourn.

The spending plan relies on more one-time money than originally proposed by Gov. Mike Beebe, who earlier in the session told lawmakers he'd likely ask for up to $60 million to plug holes in the budget. That number rose after state finance officials lowered their estimates on how much revenue the state would see next year by more than $100 million.

"It's a lot easier to get about the business of government when you've got $300 million on the plus side," Senate President Bob Johnson told reporters Wednesday.

Senators also unanimously approved the billion-dollar budget for the state Education Department, which had been temporarily stalled by a lawmaker pushing for a change in the state's school consolidation law.

Earlier Wednesday, the Senate Education Committee again rejected the proposal by Rep. Buddy Lovell of Marked Tree to change the way school enrollment is counted by the state.

Under current law, a district can be consolidated if its enrollment falls below 350 students two years in a row, but a district's fourth-quarter numbers aren't counted. Lovell's bill would have counted all four quarters potentially giving at-risk schools more time to boost their enrollment.

State education officials and Beebe had opposed Lovell's proposal, saying it would be a retreat from reforms enacted in response to a long-running school funding case.

Lawmakers on the panel said the way the state counts enrollment may need to be discussed when the Legislature studies what constitutes an adequate education after the session. They said that making the change without that study could land them back in court.

"If he's going to court, he's got to have something to represent us with," Sen. Shane Broadway said, gesturing to assistant attorney general Scott Richardson.

Lovell said afterward that he'll press for the adequacy study to include a look at the effects of consolidating small school districts around the state.

"We're going to put questions on there to see what is the result of consolidation," Lovell said after the vote. "If it did right for the kids, if it hurt the kids, if it changed anything for the district. We're going to find out what the result of consolidation is."

The House also approved the $88 million budget for the Department of Higher Education, despite some lawmakers' concerns over a raise of nearly $50,000 for the agency's director.

The House on Wednesday voted 76-18 in favor of the agency's budget for the next fiscal year. The bill includes a salary increase for director Jim Purcell, bumping it to $185,000 from its current $136,615.

Some members argued against the budget, saying it was irresponsible for the Legislature to approve the pay increase while companies are closing and people are being laid off. The salary increase was backed by Beebe.

The higher education budget also includes $64 million in college scholarships.

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Pressing Seams Discussion: Recap

I really enjoyed our last “discussion” about pressing seams to the side vs. pressing seams open.  Thank you for participating and making my first “Let’s Talk” session a great success!

4 examplesI hope I didn’t come across as the quilt police; that was definitely not my intention.  I do have a strong opinion about pressing seams, but it’s not a judgement against anyone who doesn’t do things my way.  Whatever works for you is the best way!

In general, most of the quilters who commented, press their seams to the side unless it’s a really complex, bulky seam in which they will press that one open.

final seams pressed open

After reading all of the comments, I found some additional pearls of wisdom that I’d like to share:

  • If you’re going to be free motion quilting, those bulky seam intersections can really mess with your “perfect” feather or circle.  It can make it difficult to maintain a smooth motion while quilting.  So pressing open helps alleviate that.
  • If you know ahead of time that you’ll be stitching in the ditch, consider pressing to the side.
  • Pressing seams open helps some people with accuracy in their piecing.
  • If you’re piecing a really small block (think Farmer’s Wife) or miniature quilt, they might finish nicer by pressing seams open.
  • If you’re pressing to the side and experiencing “bulk” issues, try using a thinner bobbin thread to help the seams lay flat.
  • When pressing seams open, your stitches can unravel at the beginning or end of the seam.  Shorten your stitch length.
  • Some patterns don’t give pressing instructions.  If you press everything open, you don’t have to think guess so much!
  • On bulky seam intersections, try using a small rubber mallet or hammer and give it a whack!  (But be gentle)!

I also did a little more research and found a few good articles that you might find helpful:

  1. Pressing Like a Pro @ All People Quilt.  This covers 10 great pressing tips.  Short and sweet!
  2. How to Press Quilt Seams @ Stitch This!  Good, general guidelines and a few tips.
  3. When You Should Press Your Seams Open by Mabry Benson.  She is a very strong proponent of pressing your seams open.

I’ll probably do a “Let’s Talk” post once a month.  I haven’t decided on the next topic, but I might take on the subject of sewing machines.  I’d love to hear what your favorite machine is!

Let's Talk Button framedThanks for being a part of my quilting and crafting education and enjoy the rest of your day/evening!

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  1. Julie,
    I do a 5-10 minute blurb each month on quilting education at my guild’s night meeting. This month I was asked my the day education person to fill in for her and did a version of the same theme for the day folks, too. The theme is month was on bulk – pressing seams open or to the side. I got my idea from you and my info gave mostly from the discussion here and was supplemented from the other resources mentioned. I had many, many positive comments. Of course, I’m intimidated because we have lots of great quilters. Some of our ladies are even juried into shows. Someone told me she heard some of the ladies saying, “I didn’t know that!” I just gave them food for thought and reminded them that the quilt police do not exist. We are gearing up for our quilt show and I told them no one was going to rip their quilts open to see which way their seams are pressed. Thank you for a great idea for discussion.

  2. Great information Julie. I also learned from the other suggested sites. I am a beginner so I am reading and trying everything to find what will work best for me. Thank you again

  3. Hi Julie! I really enjoyed reading “let’s talk” article about pressing seams. So far I often use white background fabric and I really need to press seams towards dark side of fabric. But your discussion and summary were very inspiring and the references are also interesting to read. I am thinking about trying out press seams open once in near future when I do more complicated blocks or detailed quilting.

  4. Hi Julie
    I also like the ideal of Let’s Talk, to press open or to the side is a wonderful topic because so many quilters face this question sooner or later and to be able to read what everyone else is doing give quilters a chance to experiment different ways of doing things.

  5. I have 3 Brother Sewing Machines and a baby lock serger. I have enjoyed using all of them. Unfortunately the latest purchase has been having more mechanical problems then all the others. I am told it is wearing out and time for a new one but I am amazed at the cost to replace this one.

  6. Thank you very much for providing a follow-up to the discussion on pressing of seam allowances and for taking time to provide us with more reading material. The 3 links are all very interesting and informative.
    I cannot wait to see what people think about their sewing machines and which ones are their favourite.
    For me it is my 30+ year old Bernina machine. It is still going strong and I use it for FMQ and piecing – max width and length of stitches is 4mm. I have a combo embroidery/sewing machine; my second one; and although it embroiders very nicely it does not sew nearly as nice as the old Bernina. I also have another older sewing machine (18 years old), a Husqvarna/Viking, I use for dressmaking. It is a nice machine but does not sew through everything I can throw at it like the old Bernina.

  7. I didnt have time to participate in your last discussion but enjoyed reading the results. Hope to join in your next discussion. I enjoy your blog tremendously. Thanks Julie
    Gmama Jane

  8. As a beginner quilt/wall hanging person, I loved the information. Gives new views and also ideas to try to find out which works best on your project. Keep up the good work.

  9. Thanks for including a recap in your discussion posts. I can never remember to go back in a few days to see what others have posted.

  10. I think the Let’s Talk is a great idea for a series of posts and enjoyed participating! I was pressing the seam for a backing yesterday and thought of your post. And wondered, “Does everyone press that seam open?” Looking forward to your next discussion topic!

  11. Hi Julie, I did not comment on the Let’s talk because all the points seemed to be pretty well covered by the time I read the blog. But I did enjoy reading the blog and all the comments. I look forward to your next Let’s talk. This one had a good discussion going. you might want to take on ‘to pre-wash or not to pre-wash’, that is the question.

I love hearing from you! Thanks for leaving a comment.


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Friday, June 26, 2015

Quality Encapsulations Omega 3 Fish Oil Supplements Review

Quality Encapsulations Omega 3 Fish Oil Review
We all know the wonderful benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA, but often times we aren't consuming enough of these beneficial ingredients with our daily intake of food. And that's where supplements come in. I was given the opportunity to review a fish oil supplement 3 weeks ago in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion of the product. The product comes from the brand Quality Encapsulations.

Quality Encapsulation's Omega 3 Fish Oil is highly concentrated with 1500 mg of rich omega-3 fatty acids, brain and heart healthy 600 mg of DHA and 800 mg of EPA and is a highly antioxidant blend of the three. Made from Chilean Fish Oil, this capsule contains no GMO's and my personal favorite, it has NO aftertaste!

Omega 3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA are known to improve cardiovascular health, improve the immune system, promotes better brain function and circulation and lowers bad cholesterol levels. They are vital to proper human health due to past human diets rich in foods containing these Omega three. Supplementing when we don't consume healthy amounts of the three is highly recommended.

I've supplemented for many years, and have had great luck finding a good products. However, most often, the really good products also come with a really high price tag. Fortunately, Quality Encapsulations offers a bottle of their blend containing 60 softgels, a one month supply, for a mere $15 on Amazon. This price is incredibly reasonable! And did I mention there is NO aftertaste? I highly recommend this product for those of you looking for a high quality Omega-3 fish oil supplement.

Bridget James

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Leven Rose Rosehip Oil Review

A few weeks ago, I received this product at a discount for my honest and unbiased feedback. To be honest, I'd never heard of this type of product before. But since I enjoy learning about natural products and appreciate even more getting to review them, I was excited to try Leven Rose's Rosehip Oil on my own skin.

Let's face it, I'm not getting any younger. The signs of my aging are beginning to take hold in the form of grey hair and “smile lines” around my eyes and mouth. And while I plan to be comfortable aging, it's still nice to find a product that not only leaves my skin feeling refreshed after each use but can rest assured is non-toxic and safe to use.

Leven Rose's Rosehip Oil comes from rosehip seeds cultivated in the mountains of Chile. No pesticides or fertilizers are used to cultivate this oil, keeping it free from toxins and 100% organic. Leven Rose keeps their rosehip oil is cold pressed and unrefined to maintain this product's wonderful properties. It's also considered a “dry oil”, meaning your body absorbs it immediately so your skin isn't left feeling greasy.

Rosehip Oil is typically used for the following:
  • to diminish wrinkles and fine lines
  • to help with cracked, dry skin
  • to use as a nighttime moisturizer
  • to restore cuticles
  • to even skin tone/color

I've used this product every night as part of my bedtime routine. Following cleansing my skin from the harsh chemicals from the day, I applied about 5 drops of oil onto the tips of my fingers then gently massaged it into my skin. I began to apply it around my eyes, where my “smile lines” are prevalent. I also start here because I tend to have dark circles around my eyes and feel that by massaging the rosehip oil in, it's helping with blood and moisture circulation. I then finished by rubbing the remainder oil into the rest of my face and neck.

And my final opinion on this product is that I love it! I noticed immediately when I awoke that my skin felt more moisturized then usual, but without any feeling there was too much on my skin. In fact, I never once felt that my skin was greasy after using the rosehip oil on my face. Leven Rose's Rosehip Oil is definitely worth trying. It costs a mere $14 for a 1 fluid ounce bottle, and for an organic and non-toxic product, it's a steal of a deal! I also imagine this bottle will last quite a while. I've used it about 14 days and have probably only used 10%. Give it a try! You won't be disappointed.

Friday, May 8, 2015

Elleda's Organic Vitamin C 20% Serum Review

I was given the opportunity to review another skincare product this past month. It's Elleda's Organic Vitamin C 20% Serum, containing 72% organic ingredients and 98% natural. This type of skincare is in my interest because it's more on the natural side, promoting ingredients the earth provides to help repair our skin from harsh environmental factors instead of using products containing ingredients with names unknown to me.

 Elleda's Organic Vitamin C 20% Serum contains a few main ingredients: Vitamin C and E, Aloe, Witch Hazel, Hyaluronic Acid and Jojoba Oil. The Vitamin C aids in the production of collagen, a protein in our skin that connects cells. As we age, collagen breaks down and wrinkles appear. Vitamin E nourishes the skin along with the aloe and jojoba oil. The Hyaluronic Acid aids in retaining water (moisture) in our skin, keeping it looking and feeling revived and fresh.

I've used this product for a little over two weeks. I apply it day and night, following a skin cleansing routine but before my daily moisturizer of coconut oil. After using this product for two days, I noticed an immediate change. My skin felt a little hot for a few minutes but after that subsided, my skin took on a brighter complexion.

I'm unsure yet how to come to a conclusion about this product seeing as though I haven't tested it for a long period of time. I do, however, love the way my skin appears and feels. I plan to continue using this product. If you'd like to learn more about Elleda's Organic Vitamin C 20% Serum, go here.

Bridget James

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Skleer Review and Giveaway

I came across Skleer a few months ago when I was searching for a product that would help restore my skin from the harmful effects of the environment and to renew the natural glow to my skin. After the harsh winter in my arid environment, my skin feels dull and lifeless. With summer approaching, I want to revive my skin's health and the first place I look are products made from natural ingredients.

The first thing that caught my eye about Skleer was that it's made from all many natural essential oils. I've been using essential oils in my health and wellness regiment for not only myself but my entire family for nearly a year now and with great success. I tend to be drawn towards natural products because not only do they perform better, they have less of a negative impact on my body and that of my children. Too many products made these days contain a multitude of toxic chemicals, horrible for the body as well as making a negative impact on the environment.

Before I had children, my skin was very close to flawless. I was definitely one of the lucky ones, not having to pine over my skin or be embarrassed by acne. But once I began having children, my skin changed dramatically due to was a mess. I began trying over the counter products containing harmful ingredients because they held claims to help with any type of skin. In my case, I was in desperate need of help with combination skin. I paid way too much money to a very large corporate giant skincare line and after using it, my skin looked and felt like the life was sucked out of it, leaving it so dry my skin literally flaked off. This was not what I had in mind. So, like many people with skin inconveniences (I like to call them), I've learned to cope with skin that just doesn't feel like my own.

Then about 4 months ago I discovered using organic, unrefined coconut oil on my skin and it's been great. I think using something natural has allowed my skin to heal and return to a more normal state of health. The health of my skin wasn't exactly where I wanted it to be, but then I tried Skleer as a regimen to use prior to my new moisturizer...and the results have done wonders for my skin! It's glowing, I have very little to no blemishes and it feels really great! And it's no wonder, Skleer's all natural ingredients include many great ingredients!

Some ingredients include:
  • Water
  • Eucalyptus Oil
  • Tea Tree Oil
  • Cardamom Oil
  • Caraway Oil
  • Cinnamon Oil (Bark)
For a more complete list, go here.

Skleer's all in one skin corrective can be used for a variety of skin ailments, not only combination skin. It's recipe is meant to reduce inflammation and infection in the skin, drawing to the lower levels of the skin for maximum effectiveness. It can also be used for:
  • pimples
  • itchy skin
  • dermatitis
  • eczema
  • dry skin
  • rashes
  • insect bites
  • minor burns
  • abrasions
  • hives
  • sunburns and sun/age spots
I've also been using it on my very dry and cracked feet and it's been wonderful. My toes seem to be healing and feel much softer...perfect for the summer months of sandals and bare feet!

Skleer is made without so many of the harsh chemicals we are accustomed to today with most skincare products. They contain no:
  • parabens
  • harmful preservatives
  • lanolin
  • hydroquinone
  • corticosteroids
  • salicylic acid
  • retinoic acid
  • benzoyl peroxide
  • not tested on animals
And I've some great news for all of you...Skleer is letting me do a giveaway on my blog of their product for one lucky winner to use and love too!

In order to enter the giveaway, simply comment to this post and tell me why you would like to try Skleer (please don't forget to include your email address so I can contact you!!!). Entries will be accepted until 5/14/15 and the winner will have 24 hours to reply back to me with their shipping address.

Good luck!

Mommy Bridget

Now, if only I could find a product to tackle those dark circles under my eyes...ha!

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

The Birth Story of Luca Louis

As Luca's birth reached 8 weeks ago last weekend, I realized I had better put his birth story into words before memory of it began to fade.  I feel as though it happened only yesterday, or maybe a week ago.  The days leading up to his birth and his delivery day are still so fresh and beautiful in my mind.  But just as I'm slowly putting his newborn clothes away because he is growing so quickly, so is the time passing since his birth.  It's all incredibly bitter sweet.

Luca Louis was born on Saturday, June 29th at around 12:30 in the afternoon.  I was supposed to be at a Blessingway for a dear friend of mine that afternoon but instead was empowered for my own birth, by the beautiful strong women gathering together to celebrate the magic of birth, from afar.  Luca's birth was at home, in a birthing pool, just as I had planned.  It was comforting to be at home and be in charge of his experience I wish for all birthing moms.  And was I ever "in charge" of it!  His birth, or our birth story, is one I'll be telling forever. It was crazy, beautiful, and totally how I envisioned it in my mind and in my heart. The power of the mind should NEVER be underestimated...especially for a birthing mom.

Our story:

During the last trimester of my pregnancy, I was sure I was going to deliver Luca earlier than his due date.  I measured 3-4 weeks further along, I felt Braxton Hicks like they were going out of style and I felt near deliver 4 weeks before my real due date.  In fact, I was so sure I would deliver early that I had my sister fly out to be with us for our home birth two weeks before my due date!  But delivering early would not be the case.  Luca arrived a week past my due date.

Three weeks prior to my delivery date, I wanted to induce my labor naturally.  My midwife whipped up a concoction of herbs (to drink) that would start contractions and if I was ready to have my baby, if HE was ready to be born, my own labor contractions would take over.  The herbs worked within 15 minutes, and contractions came on strong.  So strong that I was worried I would have a rapid birth I wasn't ready for.  My amazing doula came over to the house and began her beautiful work.  My sister cared for us and tended my other boys while my husband got the house ready for a baby.  We kept my midwife in the loop so she'd know when she was needed to come over to the house.  But that would never happen.  After 8 long hours of what I thought was true labor, my contractions subsided.  Or at least I decided in my mind that I was exhausted and scared and not ready to have my baby.  We all settled in for the night, went to bed and awoke the next morning to more contractions and no baby.  I was surprised...I couldn't believe my labor had really stopped. It was surreal.

The next appointment with my midwife was 5 days later.  I had her check me and I was dilated 5 cm but only about 50% effaced.  She left it up to me whether I wanted to try to induce labor naturally again.  I felt SO ready, I really wanted to have my baby and wanted my sister to be a part of it, so I had her strip my membranes and I drank another one of her oh so delicious (no, not really...they are terrible) concoctions of herbs.  I began to contract within an hour and spent another day of 8 hours of self induced labor.  And then, once again, at 9 pm at night, my labor began to subside.  I was again surprised and a bit let down that I hadn't given birth to my little Luca.  I felt incredibly ready, but together we ultimately were not.  And so I kept my morale high and tried to relax about the situation.  Each day that went by was another day my tummy grew.  It was enormous, the biggest my belly had ever gotten during a pregnancy (even though I gained the least amount of weight).  I knew Luca would be my largest baby, and I have to admit the thought of pushing him out began to frighten me.  I had lucked out in the past and not torn terrible nor had I ever needed an episiotomy.  I really didn't want the horrid experience I've heard of mamas tearing...all the way, down "there".  So I tried to keep busy and do things to keep my mind off of D-day.

The two weeks my beautiful sister spent with me and my family came and went.  I took her to the airport teary eyed and said my apologies for not having Luca while she was here and we hugged out saddened good-byes.  I was a little frustrated and terribly uncomfortable but still remained positive, dodging all calls but my family's because talking about it was too stressful.  That day was my third and final appointment with my midwife.  Since I had reached my due date, she wanted to do special tests to ensure baby was safe and happy in my melon of a belly.  And he was.  VERY happy.  She offered to strip my membranes again and I accepted.

And then again...this would be the third day of 8 hours of labor contractions with no baby finale.  I felt defeated.  I was 80% effaced by this day and dilated 6 cm but not finishing with the grand, gold medal prize of my baby.  After this day, I decided to leave it alone.  I wasn't going to try to induce anything since it had proven not once, not twice, but THREE times to do nothing but break my spirit up a bit.  I guess I shouldn't say "nothing" because it did do "something".  I was progressing, doing the work necessary to safely deliver my sweet child when we were ready to do so.  And so I waited.  And more days went by.  And when I FINALLY felt that I would never have my baby, when I FINALLY felt like moving on from the whole idea (literally, that's how I felt), I went into true labor.

It was 2:30 in the morning and I awoke to a painful contraction. I realized after a few more of them that the contractions were different than I had felt on any I had previously.  I knew this was our time.  I laid around for the next 4 hours, I didn't want to disturb anyone and since my contractions were quite far apart, I felt safe relaxing.  I woke up my husband at 6:30 am just to let him know I was in labor and we went about our usual morning.  The boys woke up, we fed them, clothed them, cared for the doggies, cleaned our house, played, picked up the yard...

I spoke to my midwife at around 7:30 that morning and she asked if she had time to shower with which I told her, "absolutely". A few hours went by and my doula, my sister in law and my midwife all arrived around 11 am.  My contractions were still about 15 minutes apart, and I was feeling good, making lunch for my boys and doing some backyard work.  My midwife suggested she check me to see where I was at and I agreed.  So she did...and to our surprise (not mine, really), I was fully effaced and dilated to 8+.  She felt a bulging bag of water and suggested we fill the tub because if my water broke, that baby was coming!  Or so we thought...

We filled the tub and I got in.  I asked to have my water broken because I thought it was the only thing keeping me from delivering Luca and I really wanted to get it (pain) over with.  She did, and I expected, we ALL expected things to turn fast, but they remained the same.  It was seriously crazy. We (myself, my doula, my midwife and my husband) all sat and chatted while I intermittently had quite tolerable contractions.  I remember talking about cats...the most random of topics.  And about an hour after getting into the water, my loving midwife asked what was keeping me from having my baby.  Think about it: after 3 days of hard prelabor, the last 10 hours of real labor, I was fully dilated, fully effaced and my water was broken, and STILL, I wasn't pushing him out.  I wasn't even rolling in agony.  I was quite comfortable.  At that very moment, I realized that I knew exactly what was keeping me from delivering Luca.  It was ME.

I was scared, I knew what pain I was about to endure and I was frightened of it and exhausted of my pregnancy.  At that very moment, it crossed my mind how nice it would be to go to the hospital and have the epidural.  But then I realized it was too late.  I had done ALL the work and it was time.  And so my midwife suggested one last thing to me: to surrender.  As soon as I was ready to surrender to the pain, surrender to my body and my baby's will...then and at that very moment when I made that decision to do so, he was born.  I literally said, "okay", got into position, and surrendered to our birth.  It was fast, hurt like hell, and was over in a minute.  And then I felt what so many before me felt, power.  I felt the spirit of motherhood and met my little Luca face to face for the first time.  He was beautiful and BIG.  9 lbs. 14 oz. to be exact.  I didn't tear, I remained "intact", and aside from being a little woozy, I physically felt pretty great.  I did it!  It was so awesome!  My oldest son, Park, heard Luca cry for the first time and came running up the stairs with Jude and their auntie, Andrea.  The boys were thrilled to see their new brother, minutes old, in my arms and still connected to me.  They weren't afraid of anything they saw, just enamored of their new baby brother.  That's a memory I'll forever cherish.

Birthing in the water is seriously the way to go.  I longed for that with my second son's birth, although squatting (which I did with his birth) is quite efficient.  But birthing in the water makes it much more comfortable.  And, as I've said before, birthing with a midwife's assistance is key to having an empowered birth experience.  My doula was also such a support and comfort to me.  Her levelled energy made me feel with every contraction that I was in control of my own birth.  And my birth story proves just how much control that really was.  And my dear husband, he knew just how much I wanted this birth to be a healing birth for us as a unit.  His constant support and encouragement was undeniably part of the reason I allowed for my birth to happen the way it did.  I fell in love with him all over again...and our little Luca is a testimony to that love in many more ways than one.

It's now been 8 weeks since our birth.  Luca is a smiley, sweet, gentle mannered baby in a big, strong body.  I chose his name from a list I created 15 years ago and kept stored in our filing cabinet.  When we found out we were having a boy, I remembered the list, found it and saw his name written down first under "boys".  I fell in love with the name "Luca" all over again.  And "Louis" is a very old, very traditional family name from my father's side of the family.  It dates back to the 1600's from France and I thought it was strong yet sweet.  I actually debated it as his first name but didn't want the confusion of how to say it correctly (in French).

Luca looks a lot like his oldest brother, Park, but definitely his own little self.  We got off to a rough start with tongue-tie issues but got that (mostly) fixed.  He is a healthy little man, he sleeps quite well and is quite predictable.  We all LOVE him dearly.  We haven't experienced any jealousy issues and everyone adjusted quickly to their new positions in the house.  Park is incredibly sweet with his "best friend baby Luca", always kissing him and wanting to help take care of him.  And I can't complain, I've got three sweet little boys who are stuck with me for life!

I am blessed.

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Pregnancy in Toxic Land

Last week, I wrote an article for Moms Clean Air Force, a national clean air blog.  It's a personal story about my experience as an expectant mother living in a place where toxins in our air often times exceeds the national standards for acceptable air.  Below is the article:

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