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When GLEE started to suck.

I’ve been on the “Glee” bandwagon since day 1. When I saw the pilot, I thought someone had read my dream journal. High school angst, underdogs, and musical numbers? Hell yeah.  And well, after season one, things got a little weak.  Maybe character development and plot weren’t interesting to Ryan Murphy and the gang, but they threw in Gwyneth and John Stamos cameos to keep me happy. Add a sprinkling of Kristin Chenoweth, a Rocky Horror Picture Show episode AND a Britney-themed episode, and who needs plot? But besides plot, “Glee” was also missing character development or actual interesting or compelling storylines. But I got distracted by The Warblers and the warm, fuzzy feeling I get when Blaine sings. But even all of those distractions can’t hide the truth: Season 3 sucks. The music sucks. The storylines suck. Glee sucks.

I feel like I’m in a bad relationship with “Glee” and I’m going to keep letting it treat me poorly until I’m forced to break up with it. Had I been in this crappy “Glee” relationship in my 20’s, I would have put up with this for months. But I’m older, my DVR is full, and I’ve discovered “Breaking Bad.” Not to mention that Downton Abbey and my BBC faves are coming back in the spring, which means, I don’t have time for  shitty music, Puck’s hot for teacher, Quinn’s hot mess, Coach Biest’s weird love story, and just not enough power numbers by Mercedes, Rachel and Kurt. And that Irish kid is a crooner like Sinatra, so let the boy sing!

I truly believe that “Glee” is a seminal television show and has been a beacon of light for gay and bullied teenagers across the country.  To show a warm, supportive, and honest environment towards teenagers dealing with coming out, first sexual experiences, and facing their families and peers is incredibly necessary on television. I commend the show for continuing on this path, despite criticism and even outrage.  So yes, there is a part of me that wants to continue to support Glee.  I was even a rabid fan of the “Glee Project.” This show was like the American Idol of Glee – but instead of Simon Cowell, they had to sing for Ryan Murphy (hence my love of Damian (the Irish kid) who might sing “Mack the Knife” better than Bobby Darin.  And where the hell are winners Alex and Sam – but whatever). Back to Glee sucking.

Even Jane Lynch whom I LOVE, and have loved since she stole every scene in Best in Show, can’t save this show. And definitely Ryan and his fellow writers are great with one-liners. I’ve been loving Brittnay ever since she uttered “did you know dolphins are just gay sharks?” – but a few witty comments and pop culture references are not enough to build a show. Where is an arc? Is winning regionals going to be the focus every episode?  At least a bunch of cameos were fun? (FYI, more Neil Patrick Harris and Kristen Chenoweth please… just saying). Then again, maybe this is just a reminder of the Ryan Murphy Effect.  He’s good at creating an idea – an over-the-top, provocative, sexy idea (see “Popular” and “Nip Tuck”). But actually filling his ideas with honest characters, true arcs, and rich plot? Hell no. Murphy knows camp. In fact, I think he loves anything campy.  I really wonder if Murphy has Mommie Dearest and Showgirls playing continuously in his home. Ryan Murphy seems to love to shock, tease, or just create camp – but isn’t really interested in real life characters.  (Which is why someone as cheesy as Dylan McDermott is perfect in American Horror Story, while the brilliant Connie Britton is working her hardest to ground some sort of reality and truth in the craziness of camp that is happening on that show – while Jessica Lange seems to be doing her Mommie Dearest impression). The thing about camp is that people were actually trying to make something good, it just goes off in such ridiculous, over-the-top directions, that they unknowingly create campy classics. But camp is fun in small doses. Not three plus seasons. Maybe it’s a good thing the leads are seniors and I can guiltlessly say goodbye to them all.

It was a good run Gleeks. I’ll always have the mashups  (favorites being Thriller/Heads will Roll, Walking on Sunshine/Halo, I feel pretty,Unpretty).

2 Responses to “When GLEE started to suck.”

  1. December 6, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    Scott used to watch it with me and this season he couldn’t stand it any more. I’m also behind like 3 episodes hoping it gets better. Obviously it doesn’t.

  2. November 26, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    how dare u ughh so mean i LOVE glee im such a gleek ughhh

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So after leaving class the other day, i was walking towards the exit. an older man in a suit was standing by the door handing out bibles to everyone who passed by. So as to not hurt his feelings, i kindly smiled and took the bible. Once i was out of the mans view i offered it to another classmate in hopes that they were christian: she said she already had one. After that, i got home, and placed the bible directly in the garbage.

After pondering this for quite some time, i realized how bothered by this i truly was. How could this man honestly expect everyone passing through that door to be christian? What if i would have said "no thanks"?

I discussed this with a friend of mine who instantly claimed i was misinterpreting the situation. he stated, " the man was giving you an opportunity to see a different side of things. He was not expecting you to be a christian." I replied "he could have simply asked "would you like a bible?" rather than just handing it to me in a slightly presumptuous manor. Its easy to see why i thought he expected me to be a christian.

I'm not one to bash other people's religions, but to me this is another example of christian ignorance. What if the same situation happened with another person who was say, muslim or hindu?

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Maybe it's unnecessarily insulting to say "Jesus is a Fag".  But it's true he never condemned homosexuals (to my knowledge).  He probably did love fags.

Joke Simon - I have seen this vile group on Youtube and TV news programmes. I am putting myself in the place of a gay. In Australia there is some bullying etc. of gays, but the vast majority of people don't know, don't care what sexual orientation a person is. We have two openly gay politicians. Gays here claim words like fag. Claim the word, and it doesn't hurt you anymore. We have brilliant celebration of gays here called 'The Gay Mardi Gras' .Thousands of people come from all over the world for it. It is so much fun, and very happy occasion. The church leaders bleat about it every year. :)

It's full on, taking the mickey out of everybody and anybody, church leaders, politicans, whoever. Over the top transvestites, in full make-up, called Pauline Pantsdown, and other such names. Blokes with mustaches, dressed like nuns, it's a scream.

A Westboro just wouldn't survive in Australia. They use the term fag, so I would too. This is a big problem for me, god, jesus is supposed to love everybody, but lets bash the crap out of gays. I hate the hypocrisy of churches and xians.

There is a donut shop where I get my morning coffee a couple times a week. About once a month there is a table outside displaying Jehovah's Witness literature. Behind the table there are always two neatly dressed young ladies. They never proactively hand out material and they never speak unless they are spoken to. A couple of months ago, I stopped and looked them right in the eyes and I asked, "Do you REALLY BELIEVE this stuff?" They mumbled something about god's holy words, prophecy, and my eternal soul.

The next time that I saw them, I asked them the same question. But that time they just stood silently and looked back at me.

A few days ago, I saw them again and I asked them them same question. But this time they looked away and they wouldn't even make eye contact.

I think that I'm winning.

Sounds like they're just going through the motions so as not to be ousted by the community.

Since moving house I've been bombarded by the JWs, most of them go quickly when I start to ask questions but there are a couple of old ladies who will actively try to answer my questions and have a discussion on it. Whilst neither side is convinced by the other's arguments, it's nice to see them confronting the issue and not just condemning the house, I always take their literature they offer as it makes a good read and I like to try and understand the other side.

It's also an indication of Christian arrogance. But I agree, the Bible is a source of great fun to debunk Christian arguments, so maybe you should've kept it. I've got about 7 bibles in my home of which one was given to me by the church elders after two years of strategic planning I did for them! It is a beautiful leather bound explanatory bible which I often use in my research for novels etc. They never twigged that I was an atheist, though!

I've just had a thought. How old are you, Mike? Because a man handing out Bibles in a (presumably) public school in the U.S. surely breaches some sort of law?

I'm guessing it was a University.  Universities are typically pretty liberal here, so I imagine a Dawkins book giveaway would have gone over just fine.

#1 – I wouldn’t recommend you throw away any book.
#2 – If you haven’t read the bible…. You should. It will make you a smarter atheist.

I don't know about "smarter"...  maybe "more knowledgeable".

Christians were not necessarily his intended targets. Unless the version of the bible he was passing out was different in any way than a typical bible, generally the purpose of handing them out is to reach those with questions, the weak in faith or those with no faith/different faith.

Okay, so I've decided...

My new plan in these situations to ask if they've considered the alternative.  Just as they witness to everyone, we should do the same.  Not in an abrasive way, but in a kind, informative way.  There's no need to tell them their beliefs are stupid, just offer them another way of thinking.  That's typically their approach and the Christian community is growing everyday.  We should do that same.

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Lilias Pronunciation of Lilias [lil-ias] as a girls' name is of Scottish and Latin origin, and the meaning of Lilias is "lily". Variant of Lillian.

Associated with: scottish, lily (flower).

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However, for victims of domestic violence the competition can be a scary few weeks as the threat of abuse dramatically increases.

Each time there is a major football tournament, cases of abuse within the home soar due to the dangerous mix of high passions and alcohol.

Olwen Kelly, director of Swindon Women’s Aid, said: “Unfortunately, every time we see a tournament like this there is a huge spike in the cases of domestic violence.

“It is something caused by a mixture of the excitement of big matches, often combined with the consumption of large quantities of alcohol.

“Obviously, England games are the worst but it doesn’t matter what the result is.

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She said: “We know that alcohol is not the reason for domestic abuse but it is most certainly a contributory factor. Abuse can take many forms but when alcohol is involved then we will often see violence.”

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The National Union of Local Governments (UNGL) reported that as of Monday only 18 of the country’s 81 cantons will prohibit the sale of alcohol during Holy Thursday and Good Friday. The figure represents a decrease from last year, when 26 municipalities applied the ban, commonly known as a dry law.

Businesses located in the following cantons will not allow the sale of liquor on Thursday and Friday:

Alajuela: Poás, Palmares.

Cartago: Turrialba, La Unión, Alvarado, Oreamuno.

Heredia: Central, Santa Bárbara, Flores, Belén.

Puntarenas: Esparza

San José: Montes de Oca, Moravia, Puriscal, Alajuelita, Aserrí, Acosta, Tarrazú.

As of Monday evening none of the municipalities in Guanacaste or Limón had voted on whether to apply the ban. However that could change since some municipal councils still have to vote on the prohibition between Tuesday evening and Wednesday.

National Police will close all businesses caught selling liquor in cantons enforcing the dry law and owners will be fined up to three base salaries, or $2,350. Municipalities also can cancel offending businesses’ liquor licenses.

Amendments to the country’s Electoral Code and the Liquor Law in 2012 granted municipalities the power to decide whether or not to enforce the ban during national holidays. Before then, the dry law was mandatory across the country during certain religious and other holidays and massive public activities, such as elections.

Karen Porras, executive director of the National Union of Local Governments, said the amendment strengthened the autonomy of local governments, allowing them to make decisions in their territories, in accordance with the priorities and traditions of each canton.

The Costa Rican Restaurants Chamber opposes enforcing the dry law anywhere, saying “it hurts businesses in cantons enforcing the prohibition and also affects waiters and bartenders who will lose all tips from those days,” chamber president Jorge Figueroa said.

Many businesses in dry cantons are especially lamenting the ban this year, since Costa Rica’s national soccer team, “La Sele,” will play a World Cup qualifying match against Jamaica on Friday. “La Sele” matches usually represent a boost in sales at bars and restaurants all over the country.

The number of cantons enforcing the dry law during Holy Week has decreased in recent years. A total of 27 cantons enforced the law last year, down from 35 in 2014.

During the last municipal elections in February, only six local governments enforced the ban; a dozen did so during the presidential elections of 2014, according to data from the National Union of Local Governments.

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Costa Rica doesn’t have a “soccer” team. La Sele plays futbol regardless of what gringos think. The sport’s official name is football/futbol and its governing body is called FIFA: Fédération Internationale de FOOTBALL Association, not FISA.

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Sunday, March 11, 2012

Sauce Bar

This is a long overdue post dating back to mid Dec 2011. Tried out a "new" dining concept at the invitation of Sauce Bar (under the Butter Factory group) one Saturday evening. The idea is pretty simple. Have a BBQ sans the mess and the smell. What Sauce will do is provide you a platter of cooked food (ie. chicken, sausages, fish and sides of fries, whipped potato), served on a small BBQ pit with a small flame beneath to keep your food warm. So you get BBQ food and "environment" so to speak, without all the trouble.

The Place

Sitting on a bed of astro turf with a view of the fullerton bay area can be quite a nice experience provided the weather is forgiving. For those who are worried about the tropical heat, there are powerful fans in place to minimize any discomfort. But honestly it still felt a little warm after a while.

The Food

To be honest, I don't think the food tasted like it had been BBQed the traditional charcoal way as the smokiness seemed to be lacking. Quality wise, I would say it hovered around the average mark with none of the food really standing out. I like the concept but it would probably take better food for the concept to fly in my humble opinion. Thanks for the invite!

Final Verdict:
Value for money:NA

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FoodieFC said...

Interesting concept. But if the small bbq pit and flame is near you, I think it can get very warm. In addition, how do you prevent your food from being 'overcook' and becoming dry?

fatpig said...

Actually the flame comes from a tiny candle that is put at the base of the pit. So the heat is probably only capable of keeping the metal plate just above room temperature. haha.

Maruku said...

The food failed to make it in my opinion, for the main course that is. But the bar foods are pretty good like Lunch Chips, Truffled Fries and the French Canadian Pountine.

And did i mention that the beers are cheap? Happy hour all nite long!

fatpig said...

Hi Maruku,

Thanks for the input! :)

yumyumformytumtum said...

peter here! nice meeting you that day too! tho hopefully we will get a chance to meet again soon, didn't really get a chance to talk much to you over dinner.


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Note: this is a review of the show's run at the Little Angel Theatre earlier this year.

‘We’re going on a bear hunt, we’re going to catch a big one, what a beautiful day, we’re not scared.’ Michael Rosen’s rhythmic tale about a family which goes looking for bears is addictively popular with tots. And it's very nicely adapted here by a sweet-throated troupe of Little Angel puppeteers, in whose hands it’s become a charming, slightly alarming Saturday dad disaster story with additional folk songs.

Converting a board book to a 45-minute show is often a stretch, but this pre-school classic can take the strain. Each onomatopeic obstacle that our plucky heroes have to surmount (such as swishy swashy grass) converts ingeniously to a nifty scene and set. And the whittled wooden puppets are cute, perfectly tuned to Helen Oxenbury's wistful original illustrations, and expertly handled, particularly the swimming baby and the licking dog.

The energy drops in some scenes, especially when the makers opt for spooky ‘mild peril’, as DVD-regulators like to call it, and lose the adventurous enthusiasm in that rocking rhythm which drives the story forwards. And I could have wished that the helter skelter finale, where they do everything backwards, had been more hectic. But, as always at this treasured London venue, the production values are superb – if you have a 3-6-year old and can get them to Islington conveniently, you couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre.

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LONGMONT -- Clerks at the customer service counter at Longmont's downtown Post Office cheered Wednesday morning when told that a new boiler was finally being fired up to restore warmth to what's been an almost heatless building for the past month.

A scheduled replacement of the Longmont Post Office building's original 38-year-old boiler has left workers and customers relying on layers of clothing, and in some cases, gloves, as they've been carrying out their chores and conducting business there since the second week in December.

Josie Stephanchick of Longmont said that when she went to the Post Office to mail packages earlier this week, "I was cold just standing in line."

Stephanchick said the clerks were clad in coats, hats and gloves, and a wall thermometer showed it to be 58 degrees inside the lobby.

She said the clerk who waited on her told Stephanchick that "her hands were so cold, she couldn't move her fingers."

Despite the cold conditions inside the building, about 135 postal employees bundled up for the indoor chill and went about their work, maintaining their schedules even during the sub-freezing and even sometimes sub-zero temperatures that came indoors along with the recent cold snap, said Longmont postmaster Bobby Martin.

Martin, Longmont Post Office safety captain Joe Byers and Denver-based U.S. Postal Service spokesman David Rupert all expressed appreciation Wednesday for the employees' patience.

Postal workers "have been really understanding," Rupert said. Now, he joked, they're "fired up about the new boiler" being put into service Wednesday.

"A month is a long time," Rupert said.

Said Byers: "This is definitely an upgrade that was needed."

Rupert and Byers said the boiler replacement project took so long because asbestos had to be removed from around the old boiler, a clogged section of the building's air distribution system had to be cleaned and a pad for the new boiler had to be installed.

Lynn Anderson, owner of Building Automation Controls, left, works to install an electronic control on a new heating unit, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at the
Lynn Anderson, owner of Building Automation Controls, left, works to install an electronic control on a new heating unit, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at the Longmont Post Office. The post office had been without heat for more than a month while the old units were being replaced. ( Matthew Jonas )

The Longmont Post Office building, formally dedicated in 1975 wasn't completely without heat this past month.

Byers and Rupert said two temporary boiler units were used after the original boiler was taken out of commission. But they were too small and couldn't keep up with the building's heating needs, particularly during this past week's cold snap.

In a departure from normal Postal Service policy, several electric space heaters were temporarily located in some of the building's office areas. But officials said they discontinued their use when they found that the space heaters were overloading the building's circuits.

The primary contractor for the boiler replacement project was Okland Construction of Salt Lake City. Rupert said the project cost more than $200,000 but came in under budget.

Rupert said there was a lot of design work required for such a large boiler and the 42,000 square feet of floor space in the building it serves. He said that and other timing issues prevented it from being replaced at a more optimal period.

"We apologize to our customers and most of all to our employees for the temperature extremes they had to endure while the boiler was replaced," Rupert said. "They've been patient through the process."

John Fryar can be reached at 303-684-5211 or jfryar@times-call.com.


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The United States on Wednesday said Israel appeared to be targeting the family of a Palestinian teen who was kidnapped and killed in July.

Tensions between Palestinians and Israelis in East Jerusalem plunged to a new low on July 2 when 16-year-old Muhammed Abu Khdeir was snatched from an East Jerusalem street and later found dead and burned. Three Israelis have been charged with the murder, in what was apparently a revenge attack for the killing of three Israeli teenagers whose bodies were found in the West Bank two days earlier.

Three days after his death, on July 5, the United States slammed Israel’s arrest of a 15-year-old cousin, Tariq Abu Khdeir, 15, a US citizen. Israeli officials said he had been participating in riots, though the teen claimed to have only been watching events. A widely circulated video showed him being badly beaten by border police upon his arrest. He has since been freed and returned to Florida.

On July 28, another cousin of Abu Khdeir, also American, was arrested in Israel as well, the State Department said Wednesday. Deputy Spokeswoman Marie Harf identified him as “Muhammed Abu Khdeir,” which would mean his name is the same as his murdered cousin’s.

“We can confirm that Muhammed Abu Khdeir, a US citizen, was arrested on July 28. The US consulate general in Jerusalem is providing consular assistance. A consular official visited him on August 14th. The consulate is also in contact with Mr. Khdeir’s family and his lawyer,” Harf said.

Yet “we are concerned that the US consulate general in Jerusalem was not notified of his arrest by the government of Israel.”

And “we are also concerned about the fact that members of the Khdeir family appeared to be singled out for arrest by the Israeli authorities,” Harf added.


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A voice on Christmas Eve

He almost gasped out loud at the sudden jab of pain hitting him from within, as it had taken to doing nowadays. He bit the inside of his lip sharply, not wanting her to see him in that state yet again. He knew she was worried about him, and did not wish to increase her concern.

The evening air was chilly. The windows he passed by, lit up for Christmas, did not make him feel warmer
- Lino Spiteri

She had asked him once what it was. He did not give her a straight answer, muttering something about being out of breath at times because he was so out of shape. He promised her he would start going out for an invigorating half-hour walk.

He could tell she was not convinced, even though he had really begun to go for a walk most days. He especially needed to do so when the pain came and took over his whole being.

It was as if an arrow tipped in acute sadness had been let loose from inside of him towards where his heart lay.

Even if he could, he did not want to describe that to her. She would think it was the signal of a looming heart attack. He was well into that age group, now. Not that he felt old. That is, not until recently.

He used to be able to hide his worries behind an easy smile, dealing with them as best he could, sharing with her only what was mutually known to them, never the full details of the extent of his involvement of providing solutions to those of their family who needed help.

Now he felt that his age was rapidly catching up with him. That brought on his anxieties, growing until they became an almost constant state of mind. The drilling pain from inside was the onset of times when his anxieties became almost unbearable.

It’s a touch of depression, he would tell her in answer to her inquiring eyes. Nothing serious. I’ve always suffered a bit from that.

Why should you be depressed? she asked. What’s new that’s wrong.

Nothing, really nothing, he would say, soothingly. Mine is a mild depression, it just comes without being caused by any external factor. It doesn’t happen often.

She was not convinced, but was wise enough to let him be, though making clear by her actions that she was always there beside him, ready to share everything with him. As they had done for a lifetime.

Are you sure you’re all right? she asked him this evening. You wouldn’t like me to call over the doctor would you?

He could hardly speak because of the growing pain. Still, he forced out what he hoped would pass as a cheerful reply.

Who needs doctors! All I need is some fresh air. Look, I’m going out for a brisk walk before dinner – I’ll soon be back. He left, before she could ask any more questions.

The evening air was chilly. The windows he passed by, lit up for Christmas, did not make him feel warmer. The burrowing sadness within him grew.

Please God, he silently cried, please! Help me, help me.

He tried to hurry despite the arthritis that had begun to slow him down, trying to take deep breaths in the hope they would ease the tightness centred around his heart.

Please God, help me! he cried again.

What ails you? a gentle voice asked him.

He looked round to see who had spoken, but he was alone in the darkness of the street leading out of the village.

What is the matter, tell me. Why are you so sad?

He stopped, shaking his head to focus. And he realised the voice was within him.

Without thinking, he burst out a reply.

I’m sad because I am feeling I am going to die soon!

Everybody dies, sooner or later, the voice said in a whisper.

I know! said the man. But, I am not ready to die, not yet, not yet!

No one can choose when to go. But why do you feel unready, tell me.

The man shook his head, and the thoughts suppressed within him came tumbling out.

I have hurt so many in my lifetime. I am a sinner.

Isn’t everybody? sighed the gentle voice. I should know, for do I not carry all the sins of the world on my back? Yours will not break me.

Tears were now streaming down the man’s face.

But I have not yet begged forforgiveness…

You have repented. Thatis enough, my Father understands. He stands forforgiveness, does he not?

Yes, cried the man, but I have not atoned towards those I have hurt.

You think not, said the voice, but you wish to. My Father judges by the intention.

Even so, said the man, tears tumbling from his eyes in the cold, I still am not ready to go! There are those who depend on me so, that is why, sinner though I am, I pray for health and wisdom to be able to continue to give guidance andsuccour.

And they have been given to you, have they not? said the voice. And there is something else: why should you not believe that my Father will continue to provide for those who need help, even when you’re gone, which – if I may tell you a little secret – will not be for some time yet.

The man did not think of anything else to say within him. He felt the inner pain slowly easing, the sadness melting, Warmth came over him.

Thank you! He whispered, turning back to hurry home.

His wife quickly hid her anxiety when he let himself in.

How do you feel? she asked.

I am so much better, thank God! he answered. So much! Let me wish you an early Happy Christmas. Let’s Skype the children before they go out for the night.

And he gathered her in his arms and kissed her as passionately as when they were young.

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Monarchies in today’s world

A boy looks at a giant sand castle depicting Britian’s Prince William, and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge holding their son Prince George, on display in London. Photo: Suzanne Plunkett/ReutersA boy looks at a giant sand castle depicting Britian’s Prince William, and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge holding their son Prince George, on display in London. Photo: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters

After weeks of expectation and speculation, Prince George of Cambridge was born in the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in London. The much-expected prince is now third in line to succeed Queen Elizabeth II.

The royal birth shifted the focus on the Monarchy and re-ignited public interest in this ancient institution. The British Monarchy managed to retain a mystique and a dignity that never ceases to fascinate people.

The queen is respected and admired for her unstinting service. Despite their personal opposition to the constitutional monarchy, staunch republicans, such as the late Michael Foot and Tony Benn, frequently expressed the high regard they had for the queen.

The events of the last three years seem to have cemented support for the monarchy. In 2011, the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton was transmitted in over 180 countries.

In 2012, the four-day celebrations marking the queen’s diamond jubilee were a resounding success. The events included a special river pageant headed by the royal barge down the River Thames, a thanksgiving service at St Paul’s Cathedral and a concert in The Mall.

Support for the monarchy has not always been so strong. In the days following the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, the media attacked the queen for her perceived indifference. The media supported this view: the monarch did not seem to be in tune with the national mood.

In less than two decades, these feelings have been reversed. A poll conducted in July 2013 by the Sunday Telegraph shows that support for the monarchy stands at 66 per cent. This figure has been described as an “all-time high”.

The monarchic system faces occasional criticism. The cost of maintaining the monarchy is often cited as a key concern. Buckingham Palace reported that the cost of the monarchy was expected to be in the range of £33.3 million (about €38.6 million). This roughly translates into 53p (61c) per person per year, a somewhat insignificant figure.

Some view the monarchy as being an anachronism. Jeremy Paxman, journalist and author of the book On Royalty, writes that the success of monarchies lies – paradoxically – in its ‘illogical’ nature. The monarchy works “by appealing to other instincts of history, emotion, imagination and mythology”.

It is highly unlikely that the British monarch will abdicate

The constitutional duties of a monarch require that strict neutrality is observed at all times. Their public lives mean that they constantly face media scrutiny.

The monarchy is not merely a repository of tradition. It is an organic institution with a clear constitutional function. Such institutions cannot be complacent and must adapt to changing political scenarios without diminishing their prestige.

Monarchs who failed to adapt have long been deposed. Others have been more successful in reading the signs of the times. Most hereditary monarchies in Europe are now constitutional monarchies. The role is largely ceremonial and bound by strict constitutional procedures.

The small Principality of Liechtenstein is one curious exception; the monarch retains veto power on some executive matters. Such powers are kept in check by a functioning strong direct democracy. Veto powers may be repealed in a referendum.

Some monarchies have undergone drastic changes in 2013. In April, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicated in favour of her son, King Willem-Alexander. Three months later, King Albert II of Belgium abdicated in favour of his son, King Philippe of Belgium.

It is highly unlikely that the British monarch will abdicate. Nonetheless, the British monarchy had to revise some of its protocol. The Succession to the Crown Act of 2013 provides for a number of changes, the most important of which is the clause that guarantees equal primogeniture.

The debate on monarchy is never likely to cease. Citizens of republican states, although fascinated by this traditional institution, might oppose such a constitutional arrangement in their own territory. Subjects of a monarch are likely to have strongly held views on the validity or otherwise of the monarchy.

As with most political systems, the key concern is whether the system erodes or damages personal liberty and fundamental rights and freedoms. In this regard, the numerous checks and balances in place are likely to ensure that such abuse does not occur.

Constitutional monarchs are subject to guidelines established by a constitution. The legislative branch of government is in the hands of an elected Parliament; the executive branch is the prerogative of an elected head of government.

The monarchy has evolved into the role of custodian and guarantor of this system. This evolution seems to strengthen, rather than undermine, the democratic credentials of the State.

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    I 'won' a Series 2 Tivo on eBay and received it yesterday. I was surprised that it was shipped in the original box, but with NO packing!! I couldn't believe it. It was just rattling around the box with the cords and such. And it still works and doesn't seem to have any damage!! Fortunately I have other TiVos that I can change out the hard drive it decides to fail with the rough treatment.

    Oh, if anyone is irritated that I am commenting on a eBay purchase rather than mentioning a Tivo for sale, I do have a bunch of Tivos and other DVRs for sale. Does not include packing or shipping. Free pickup or possible delivery in metro Denver area.

    Tivo Wireless G USB Network Adapter brand new $25
    used $20.
    other wireless adapters that work with Tivo $10.

    TiVo Series 2 TCD540040 41HRS (TIVO BRAND NAME)Evaluation type of lifetime $60

    Premier with Evaluation (this is version of lifetime that gives you all the advantages of lifetime service, but Tivo can takes it away at anytime) $300

    I also have lots of Series 2 tivos without lifetime that I will sell for cheap.

    $10 Series 2 Tivo single tuner without power cord or remote(this is for people that have a bad Tivo and already have the power cord and remote control and can trade in a bad Tivo). Requires subscription. $25 trade in for dual tuner Series 2 without remote or power cord(see above). U could use one of these to fix a Tivo that U have too. Like if U needed a power supply, hard drive or front panel.

    $25 for Series 2 single tuner Tivo that will work like a VCR without the TV guide. No monthly fee required.These Tivos can be used like a VCR, but you don't have to worry about changing tapes all the time, and you don't have to pay the monthly fee to TIVO. The TV shows are recorded on a hard drive like you have in your home computer and you can access any show in any order and keep it as long as you want to watch it again later. And you can also pause, rewind, fast forward any show. Depending on the Tivo, you can use it with a convert er box so you don't have to pay any fees, or connect it to some cable or other TV content providers.

    $50 for Series 1 Tivo with lifetime (the lifetime service is not eligible for transfer to a newer series 2, 3 or 4 Tivo)

    $30 for Series 1 Tivo without service, but still can be used to record and 'time slip'. No TV guide available except with monthly payment.

    Tivo Series 2 Dual Tuner 180hr DVR $55
    requires monthly fee if U want the TV guide and all functions. Can be used without monthly fee if U want to do manual recording.(I have another DT Tivo for $20 that you must pay a monthly fee to use. )

    Toshiba RD-KX50 DVD-R/RAM Recorder with 80GB Hard Drive - $100
    this is like a Tivo digital video recorder, without having to pay the monthly fees. It doesn't have have a digital tuner, so you have to use a conv erter box if you want to watch antenna TV. It does have a IR cable jack to control a cable or other boxes like Tivo does. It also has a built in DVD recorder. It doesn't have a TV program guide like TiVo.
    has a picture of the unit. I am not selling them on overstock, I just am using their listing to show what it is like.

    Sonic Blue Replay TV DVR with lifetime and Commercial Advance feature, so better than Tivo in this one feature. No fees to pay every month.
    Model RTV 5160

    These units are in excellent condition and works great. Many of them have lots of recorded shows on them already.

    Tivo Series 2 Dual Tuner 180hr DVR $50
    requires monthly fee if U want the TV guide and all functions. Can be used without monthly fee if U want to do manual recording.

    $275 Philips HDD DVDR3576h/37 DVD/DVR recorder WITH digital tuner. You can use this like a T ivo but this doesn't have a program guide. Record TV to the hard drive or record shows on the hard drive to DVD. Fully functional and is in very good condition.
    There are a few light scratches.
    Best Features:
    Ability to watch recorded video (on HDD or DVD) while recording another program.
    Chase play -- ability to watch a program while it's recording. No need to wait until it's done
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    Can set/change timer setting while it's recording.
    Skip(>) and replay(<) buttons which you can preset (5sec 15sec 30sec 1min or 5 min)
    (forget using fast forward/rewind. With these buttons you can skip through commercials in under 10 seconds every time). I set the skip at 1min and the replay at 15sec, works great!)
    You can select multiple titles to copy/dub from HDD to DVD at a time.
    Tuner can handle BOTH Analog NTSC and Digital ATSC (It's a QAM Tuner as well)
    The analog NTSC tuner has the standard CATV channels 1-125. The digital ATSC/QAM tuner has channels
    1-135 for both OTA (ATSC) and cable clear-QAM* (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) signals.
    *QAM is not listed or promoted in the literature on DVDRs probably because the cable co's really don't
    want people to know they can receive unscrambled digital channels in their basic analog cable subscriptions.
    Also, cablecos are fond of MOVING their QAM channels around regularly and using other tricks to force you to rent their cable boxes on a monthly basis. DVDR mfgrs are probably sensitive to this and may not want users complaining to THEM every time cable companies play "hide-the-channel" games.
    It stores the "resume" time for EACH recording on the hard drive! When you play a title from the HD you can choose to start from the beginning or from where you last stopped. GREAT!
    Unit can be either on or off for timer recordings. No need to worry about when a program will start to be recorded.
    You can be watching a pre-recorded program and it will record without you even knowing (a small rec HDD symbol
    comes on the screen for 2 seconds, that's it).
    You can copy a title that is larger than the DVD size from the hard drive. EXAMPLE You can copy a 3 hour recording
    in SP mode to LP mode to fit on a DVD. No need for another player. (note: it will take 3 hours because it actually
    re-records it).

    Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully functional
    Brand: TiVo
    Hard Drive Capacity: 200 GB Model: TCD649080
    HDD Capacity (GB): 200
    Excellent condition Dual Tuner Series 2 Tivo with full lifetime service. Lifetime service can easily transferred to new owner with a simple quick call to Tivo. Includes Tivo wireless G adapter. This is a standard definition Tivo.

    You MUST have a verified PayPal account to use PayPal to pay for this item if shipped If you don't know if your PayPal account is verified, log into your account and check to see if it says 'verified'. The item also must be mailed to a verified address, or picked up locally.

    Please email with any questions or comments on how I might improve this listing.
    included in the package:

    Series 2 Tivo with Lifetime Subscription
    A Tivo Remote
    A Tivo Wireless USB G Network Adapter AGO100
    A Power Cord
    A Coaxial TV Cable
    A Composite A/V Cable (Red, White, and Yellow)
    Original Owner's Manuals

    This Tivo is in great cosmetic and working condition. Comes from a non-smoking home environment.

    Free pickup in Denver Colorado. (shipping fees waived) Possible delivery in same area.
    This Tivo has been upgraded to a 200 gig hard drive. Which gives this Tivo 217 hours of maximum recording time.
    I will mail the Tivo with US Post Office Priority mailing because I have had other packages damaged with UPS or regular Parcel Post. It is more expensive, but they seem to handle the Tivo better. And that is important when you are shipping a hard drive. I have had hard drives damaged when shipped by other methods. Insurance is included.

    You can watch one program while another is being recorded! This is a great feature of dual tuners. Or watch a previously recorded program while recording two other shows. These features may be limited by your programing provider though.

    Additional Information about TiVo Series 2 TCD649080 (200 GB) Receiver

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Posted by TNA Wrestling News Staff on Mar 9, 2013
If You Can, Please Help Out Scott Hall – Donate Now!

If You Can, Please Help Out Scott Hall – Donate Now!

DDP has posted an update on Scott Hall, saying that Hall has been sober for forty days now but needs to raise $80,000 to pay for his hip replacement surgery, physical therapy, dental work and his other medical expenses. DDP says that, similar to Jake Roberts has, he believes that Hall’s health can improve and has promised to manage any donated money.

You can (and should if you have a few extra dollars) contribute via IndieGoGo at this link. Scoty really needs this guys. Say what you want about his past but the guy is currently on the right path and has the guidance of DDP. He deserves this and I’d urge you to donate if you’ve got anything to spare …. even if it’s just $1. Get well soon Scott …. we’re all rooting for you!

If that’s not enough, please view the following new video from Scott Hall where he thanks all of you and is trying his hardest for all of you guys:

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11 Responses to “If You Can, Please Help Out Scott Hall – Donate Now!”

  1. Peckar says:

    Is this a joke? He should have shitloads of coin. Even if he has blown it, he has many friends who could loan him the money. Plenty of better causes than Scott's hip I am sorry to say.

    • TwIsTeD_EnEmY says:

      As harsh as it may sound, I agree

      • hangers says:

        Plenty of better causes other than helping someone out? Yes he's a fcuckup who's spent all his coin on drugs and booze but I'll probably slip the guy 5 bucks which aint gonna send me broke… I would think WWE could help out though?

        • Peckar says:

          I have a really bad back, my account is…… I'll PM u.

        • jbcissom says:

          In all seriousness, kudos to you if you're able to do so. But this guy is supposed to have friends who have the moolah who can help this cat at a lot better and quicker than you or I can.

  2. Mr_Wrestling_IV says:

    If his hip could hold out a few more months then why not organize a weekend wrestling event to pay the bills? I know they'd get some big names to appear and probably make more money than is needed.

  3. andy70316 says:

    I thought he was friends with HHH and Shawn Michaels ? I am sure they got a little coin they could let him have.

  4. soyfenomenal says:

    So many wrestlers are perfectly capable of helping him out..
    He dug his own grave, why should I or any other person that doesn't know him personally help him?

  5. tna24 says:

    i wish the dude the best, but like other says why cant he get help from his wrestling buddies. did he ruin his life that bad that no one will help him? why cant hogan, Sean Waltman and nash give him some help?

  6. jaxhollywood says:

    Begging complete strangers over the internet for money to fix what you have done to yourself for too many years, that seems legit? I am a member of Greenpeace, ASPCA, WWF & I sort clothes and food for the Capital Area Foodbank….you know, for people and animals that actually need assistance. This is ridiculous, ask your friends or connections, don't beg over the internet for money from complete strangers haha

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The Tennessee Arts Commission has generous funds available to help you bring Tennessee Shakespeare Company to your classroom, or bring your students to us!  Click HERE to view Tennessee Arts Commision's Preferred Artist Roster page for TSC.

Some grants you can apply for and what they may be used to fund include:

  • Student Ticket Subsidy Grant:  Covers the cost of admission to our Student Matinees or Schools Tour, when the performance is combined with a Playshop or Residency;
  • The Arts Appreciation Grant provides up to $1,000 for one-day interactive Playshops and In-School Residencies fewer than five days (including Artist fees, in-state travel and lodging, course materials, teacher training, and marketing expenses);
  • The Arts Curriculum Grant provides up to $6,000 per year per school for Tennessee Shakespeare Company’s In-School Residency experiences five days or longer.

Click HERE to apply for Tennessee Arts Commission’s Student Ticket Subsidy Grant.

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Click HERE for Tennessee Arts Commission's Grant Writing Resources and Support.

You can also contact TSC's Development Manager, Stephen Huff at for further assistance.  Tennessee Arts Commission also has staff available to assist you, and we are happy to put you in touch with them!

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Fifth Annual Valentine's Gala

The Music of the Night: A Celebration in Song with Broadway's Longest-Running Phantom Howard McGillin

February 14, 2014 at 6:00pm

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Actor Howard McGillin, Broadway’s longest-running Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, headlines Tennessee Shakespeare Company’s Fifth Annual Valentine’s Gala on February 14, 2014, at Germantown Performing Arts Center.

Mr. McGillin’s hour-long show to benefit TSC’s Education Program will feature his Broadway songbook and stories from his fabled 30-year career.

Platinum, Gold, and Silver seating packages (with tiered benefits) for 10 guests are now available by calling TSC’s Development Office today at 901-759-0620.

Preferred seating is available in the order in which calls are received. Single tickets, if available, will go on sale in January.

The evening, which is expected to sell out, also includes a lavish buffet dinner, an exclusive opportunity to win a trip to Cumberland Island, Georgia, for only $25, TSC’s singular live auction, and a fun new silent auction of 30 Celebrity Wine & Spirits baskets.

Howard McGillin is a two-time Tony Award and Drama Desk Award nominee for originating the role of John Jasper in The Mystery of Edwin Drood and for his portrayal of Billy Crocker in the Broadway revival of Cole Porter’sAnything Goes. He starred in the award-winning West End revival of Mack & Mabel and sings on the cast album recording. He also received critical acclaim for his work as Molina in the Kander and Ebb musical Kiss of the Spider Woman, for originating a leading role in the world premiere of Stephen Sondheim's Bounce, for Kodaly inShe Loves Me, Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden, and Captain Hook in the national tour of Peter Pan. Mr. McGillin has been featured in the Encores! production of the Ziegfeld Follies of 1936. He also has performed in many concerts in the United States and abroad, including Sondheim's Follies that was released on DVD.

Choose from these Tiered Options of 10-seat Packages

Name recognition on Poster;

Best seats in the house;

Invitation to private catered dinner party with the Guest Artist on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014

Plus all items listed with Gold Sponsorship, below.

Name recognition on Invitation;

Preferential seating in theatre;

Complimentary Champagne and Dessert in the Green Room during post-show reception with Guest Artist. Complimentary photo opportunity with Guest Artist;

Receive an exclusive gift with option for autograph: wine chill/picnic bag with two bottles of specially labeled TSC wine.

Plus all items listed with Silver Sponsorship, below.

Lavish Dinner Buffet;

Dessert Reception;

Name recognition in Playbill;

10 tickets to the event;

Preferential seating in theatre behind Gold Sponsors;

Access to open bar.

An Exciting Evening of Wine, Spirits, and Frenzy!

This year’s Gala will be SWIFTER than ever.

We will feature a condensed Silent Auction, featuring 30 celebrity gift baskets and other exclusive items, allowing you more time for perusal and bidding.

We will locate ten special Shakespeare Surprise Dolls within GPAC to be sold on a first-come/first-found basis at prices varying from $100 to $1,000, each bearing a scroll that will reveal a secret prize package and guaranteed to have a minimum fair market value of what is paid for the doll. You get to keep the doll, too!

Discover our new, one-night-only Drawing with a limited number of $25 tickets available: only 400 for our 500+ guests. The prize is an “Island Picnic Getaway,” which includes a one-week stay for up to 8 people on Cumberland Island, GA, the largest of the Georgia barrier islands.

We will present an abbreviated Live Auction, including some dream dates, Dan McCleary and his one-of-a-kind shaken Martinis, and a "Frenzy" to get your heart really pumping. Imagine gift certificates to your favorite restaurants auctioned off at full value to the first, raised bid card. Your arm has never moved so fast!

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Surprise your students with how much Shakespeare they already know and speak!  Then watch their self-esteem soar.  This engaging panoply of essential scenes, soliloquies, sonnets, and songs is a delightful primer to the words, phrases, and characters your students will love experiencing in context.   Two courageous actors take on all the major roles.  Your students take on the rest.  A thrilling time is had by all!

Dates:   September 2016 - June 2017
Venue:   In YOUR School!  Touring Tennessee, across the Mid-South, and throughout the Southeast.

The show runs 45-minutes, followed by a 10-minute actor talk back.

Performance Space:  To play, we require approximately a 16’ wide by 15’ deep space for the performance. Stage lights and amplified sound unnecessary.  Our actors will bring everything they require with them.  No stage or elevation is required, so we can play in a variety of spaces.  Though we do not require a stage or raised playing space, please ensure the chosen performance area has good visibility for your audience.

Material is suitable for all ages.  Selected scenes include: Henry V, Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, Twelfth Night, The Taming of the Shrew, The Sonnets, Henry VI, Part 1, Macbeth, Hamlet, and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Romeo and Juliet

This urgent 90-minute performance of Shakespeare's funniest and most heartbreaking play will leave you breathless. Nine intrepid professional actors create rage-filled Verona using your imagination and Shakespeare's brilliant words. Experience the good-intentioned but miscarried actions and decisions that bring this story to its catastrophic end.

Dates:   September - December 2016
Venue:   In YOUR School!  Touring the Greater Memphis Area

The show runs 90-minutes, followed by a 10-minute actor talk back.

Performance Space:  To play, we require approximately a 20’ by 20’ space for the performance.  No lighting equipment is needed.  We will need access to electrical outlets.   Our actors will bring everything else they require with them.  No stage or elevation is required, so we can play in a variety of spaces.

Material is suitable for all ages.

What students and teachers are saying about TSC's School Tours:

What an awesome experience. I got so much feedback from students and teachers that it was 'the highlight of the year.'
- Michele Sabatier, teacher, St. Joseph School, Greenville, MS
Moving, authentic performances! The quality of the productions is unmatched in this area. My students will never claim Shakespeare is irrelevant again!!
- April Murphy, teacher, Collierville Connection Homeschool Group
I didn't have to find chaperones. I didn't have to order buses or lunches. It was the most convenient, perfect 'field trip' for the kids and me. TSC is gracious, pleasant and perfectly Shakespearean.
- Abby Cardwell, teacher, Snowden School

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Pictured: Heather Roberts and students from Campus School

For more information or to book your school,
please contact the TSC Education Department at or (901) 759-0620

To view TSC's page on the Tennessee Arts Commission website for Ticket Subsidy and State Funding, click hereTo view available grants, click here.

Reduced pricing is made possible in part by TSC's Barbara B. Apperson Angel Fund.

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Posted: August 4, 2012

In the spring of 2012 I began discussion with a dear friend of mine roughly outlining an idea to traverse Central and South America by automobile. We would spend 18 months traveling here and there with no particular itinerary other than being sure to reach one of two coastal destinations along the South Atlantic shores of Brazil or Argentina with the option of transporting the vehicle to South Africa and continuing on. We would explore all that we could find to explore rain or shine, peak to sea, modern and old. As we began planning it became clear there would be a period of time required to save enough to cover most of the costs, though we felt we could still work along the way. This savings would likely take a year or more. The thought of executing on such a trip would lead us to an event called Overland Expo held in Flagstaff, Arizona in the middle of May (visit: Overland Expo)

Once the travel bug sets in, it usually has a pretty strong grip on my desires and thus, I began considering that I didn't want to wait that long before I were free to roam. I began exploring the possibility of putting all of my belongings either in storage or up for sale, breaking the lease on my Central Phoenix condominium that I had only leased six months earlier, and hitting the road.

Fears set in at first. My ego began to circulate concerns of what people may think of me. At age 42, I began to contemplate what my vision of success is. For many years it was the usual American Dream. Work hard, save money, build a retirement, obtain a beautiful home, drive nice cars, obtain the toys to entertain my societal lifestyle, and of course travel. All this in addition to raising and supporting a family and meeting the needs of my partner.

So, in early May before Overland Expo I pushed through the fears and found a way to get out of my lease, sold a great deal of my belongings and put the rest in storage and became homeless… or as I later was redirected by a wise woman in Hawaii, home free (more on that later).

As Overland Expo approached we ventured to Mormon Lake where the event was held. Overland Expo is a new event (only a few years old) that centers on international vehicular supported expedition travel. People from all over the world visited the event, many of which were stopping in to visit the expo while circling the globe (meet some of these people by visiting Expedition Portal). It was eye opening and planted a seed within me that has since sprouted.

Right after Overland Expo I embarked with a few friends on a three week trip to Hawaii. Three islands in all, we visited Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island of Hawaii. The first island was spent hiking, beach combing, and sailing. The second was spent backpacking 22 miles on the Napali Coast of Kauai to the remote Kalalau Beach where we spent 5 days relaxing, exploring the jungle, and foraging for Mango, Guava, and Rose Apple. The third was spent traversing the Big Island in a 1986 Volkswagen Westfalia camper rented from the good people at Happy Campers Hawaii beach hopping, swimming with dolphins, and exploring all the natural wonder of this diverse island.

Upon my return to Phoenix following this stunning adventure I embarked on an 8-week road trip with my 12-year-old son Collin and my dog Xela (Shayla). Our trip led us through some of the most beautiful country of Colorado including backroads over the Continental Divide along the famed Engineer Pass road between Silverton and Ouray. As we ventured on we eventually made our way to Wisconsin where my roots are still deeply planted. The adventure we shared opened up countless opportunities for exploration and creating memories, but even more importantly learning and gaining life perspective.

Along the way many people opened up their hearts and homes and allowed us just for a moment to submerse ourselves into their lives. My son enjoyed many amazing experiences including driving my jeep on a rough jeep trail at 13,000 feet, driving a ski boat on the Mississippi river, flying a two-seater Husky sea plane from the EAA Sea Port on Lake Winnebago under the EAA Young Eagles program, sailing a 38 foot 1938 restored Talisman Yacht on Lake Michigan, driving a fishing boat, kayaking and canoeing on Clear Lake in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, hiking, fishing, and campfire conversation at Devil's Lake, epic water slides at Wisconsin Dells, and most important to him, meeting a lot of people and making many new friends.

About half way through the trip we flew back to Arizona for a week to spend some time on yet another embedded adventure. Collin visited San Diego with his mom and I backpacked 32 miles of backcountry in Yosemite National Park along the John Muir trail including a back door permit to hike the steep cables of Half Dome. Along the way we met a few through hikers who were backpacking from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail. At the time they were 69 days into their trip and had several months remaining. We encountered bears, deer, coyotes, fox and countless birds. In fact, we even witnessed a black bear stalking and mauling a fawn. Not the most picturesque experience and certainly startling and gut wrenching, but purely Nature play-by-play.

Then, as our trip came to a close I delivered my son to the airport in Milwaukee where he caught a flight home… a moment filled with very mixed emotions. My son needs to return to school and me, well that is the next part of the story.

I have discovered my home is within me.
All the wonderful things I bought to furnish my physical house and embellish its walls, while they are nice to have, lend little to the experiences of life. Yes, having a place to call your own and making it your place of peace and belonging is certainly an experience to be had, but all too often many of us surround ourselves with so much 'stuff' that we become too shackled to entertain the freedom to explore. I like having a house to live in and display all of the things I obtain while exploring remote locales, but for me, right now, I prefer being free of such things.

My plan in Milwaukee after dropping off my son was to spend the weekend with a friend I had in Junior High whom I reconnected with on Facebook. He was going to show me around the city. However, I received a text message from him while en route to the airport regretting to let me know that he was going to have to cancel our weekend plans. I had little time before my son's flight to think much about the situation.

After seeing my son off at the air terminal and watching his plane fly off onto the horizon I turned from the window looking back to see a long corridor void of people. The planes had departed and only a few stragglers remained wandering about. I sat down in an empty row of chairs and it suddenly struck me. For the first time in my life I was completely free to do what I wanted with no obligations to anyone, no expectations, no plans, no place to stay, no destination in sight, nobody to talk to or share the experience with, nothing but my own company and my own desires to fulfill. Every single step I would take when I stood up from my seat would be completely in the moment. I had spent many days on my own alone throughout my life but nothing open ended like this. Those moments were usually for a day at a time here and there throughout my life. This was what I must have longed for deep down when I put that first item up for sale on Craig's List. This was what must have been in the back of my mind when I had a house full of people purchasing my furnishings. This is what I must have meant when I wrote in my book that one day I may find myself on a few solo expeditions (more on my book). Today I honor and act on that sentiment.

My first thought was to find a local outdoor supply store. I wanted to pick the brains of the locals to gain knowledge of where to go and what to do. I discovered a great store in North Milwaukee and the staff pointed me to all sorts of great destinations including remote hike-in beach camp sites, quaint urban villages, pubs, and hang outs… but something tugged at me to think outside the box to make this a true opportunity fulfilled. So, I accessed the Internet at a book store around the corner to find something that felt right. I began by browsing Couch Surfing thinking maybe I would find some interesting people to stay with who could show me around but had little success being that it was already almost 7pm. Then I found that thing I was looking for.

I was searching for hostels in Milwaukee and only one came onto my radar. What I found turned out to be much more than just a place to stay. I discovered an oasis near the small town of Newburg, Wisconsin about 30 minutes north of Milwaukee called Wellspring Organic Farm and Education, Retreat Center. I placed a call and the founder, Mary Ann, answered. She invited me to stay if I could arrive before 9pm, so I hit the road.

I arrived at dusk to meet Mary Ann who showed me around and introduced me to all the wonderful things offered on the 36 acre property. Wellspring is situated along the Milwaukee River and in close proximity to many wonderful attractions including Kettle Moraine State Park, Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, the Lake Michigan beaches of Port Washington, the historic gem town of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, and so much more. Wellspring offers beautifully maintained hiking trails through the forest and along the river. The accommodations are truly inspiring in my opinion. Mary Ann offers a few select Bed and Breakfast rooms in the main house, a separate house for private bedroom hostel accommodations and a wonderfully restored barn with a loft for dorm room beds. The loft is also used for barn dances and other gatherings. Off the end of the loft is a small room with three beds and a balcony overlooking the organic farm. This is where Mary Ann assigned me a place to rest my head. The beauty of this place today is that there are few people here. As I look out over my laptop screen sitting at a picnic table under a Maple tree, I see Mary Ann and a few volunteers working in the gardens. Last night I was the only guest staying in the barn, a building sitting down the end of a gravel drive on the edge of the gardens. I had the entire building to myself although that may not be the case if I stay this evening.

After settling into my accommodations I walked out onto the balcony off of my room and sat in a chair to enjoy the tree frogs and crickets chirping in the darkness. The moon was a beautiful full orange sphere that rose up over the tree line and reflected its magnificence upon the reeds of grass in the field before me. I felt like Hemingway relaxing in a quaint accommodation contemplating the words of his next great book. I felt like I was meant to be here, meant to find this wonderful place Mary Ann and her colleagues have spent 25 years creating. In all of its glory, Wellspring is a place of solitude and reflection that I would encourage anyone to visit.

As the sun peeked over the trees in the early morning I awoke feeling at peace and ready to explore. I walked about the trails enjoying the bees as they buzzed about pollinating the gardens as Nature intends. I walked along the river and watched the geese rustle around in the tall grass, looked around a bend in the trail to discover a White Tail buck and doe grazing in the field along the forest edge. Butterflies fluttered about and squirrels scurried from tree to tree.

This place just makes sense. It has true purpose because it appears that the people are sincere about what they do. Volunteers till the soil and water the buds. They clearly do so with a consciousness toward sustainable living and healthy consumption of food utilizing methods that exist in unison and harmony with Nature and her divine music. (read my articles on sustainable living here: The Genius of Self Reliance and also here: Self Reliance in Suburbia)

Maybe I will stick around a bit, get my hands dirty, and work up a sweat. Maybe earn my keep and honor the privilege that I have aligned myself to receive. I thank Wellspring for offering me the opportunity to discover her and grow along side the plants that are flourishing here. I now am getting a grasp on my understanding of success. I'm home free.

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The Rev. Pat McKinstry has been pastor of Upton United Methodist Church for 12 years.

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The Rev. Pat McKinstry, pastor of Toledo's Upton United Methodist Church, has been named by a national religious magazine as one of “America's 10 Most Dynamic Female Pastors.”

Dr. McKinstry, who has been a minister for 43 years, 12 of them as pastor of the 500-member Upton church, said she doesn't know how she was chosen for the honor by Gospel Today magazine. She learned in December that the publication wanted to include her in an article, but didn't quite understand what it was all about until she saw the headline on the cover of this month's issue.

“I thought it was a pretty good honor and I appreciate that,” she said. “I'm thankful to God that they feel that way.”

Roland Hairston, an editorial assistant at the magazine, said the 10 women pastors were chosen by the Gospel Today editorial and marketing staff. “We tossed around different names and came across Dr. McKinstry.”

Mr. Hairston said he first learned of Dr. McKinstry's ministry through his aunt, Pam Hairston, who attends Upton. “Once we looked at a national group of people we were considering, we thought she would be a good fit.”

Candidates were evaluated mainly on the impact of their ministry and what they were doing in their communities. The staff chose Dr. McKinstry in part because of her speaking ability and her long tenure in the ministry, Mr. Hairston said. “She's known across the country as an excellent speaker.”

Other women selected for the magazine's top 10 are Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook of the Bronx, N.Y., Christian Fellowship; Dr. Claudette Copeland of New Creation Christian Fellowship in San Antonio, Tex.; Dr. Millicent Hunter of Baptist Worship Center, Philadelphia; the Rev. Jacqueline McCullough of The Gathering at Beth Rapha, Pomona, N.Y.

Dr. Betty Peebles of Jericho City of Praise, Landover, Md.; Bishop Ernestine Reems of Center of Hope Community Church, Oakland, Calif.; the Rev. Juandolyn Stokes of Deeper Life in Christ Ministries, Atlanta; the Rev. Brenda Timberlake of Christian Faith Center, Creedmor, N.C., and the Rev. Paula White of Without Walls International Church, Tampa.

Dr. McKinstry said she knows seven of the women who were selected, and has worked with several of them, including Dr. Copeland, with whom she started a ministry 15 years ago that was named for Bishop Reems.

“There are so many great women. We sit in conferences and come together, especially with the E.C. Reems Women's International. We would meet in Atlanta and I would stand in awe at some of the women that have made great contributions.”

Despite that, however, Dr. McKinstry said women ministers still face opposition from those who believe the Bible prohibits women from preaching. “I think some slowly but surely are recognizing that the work speaks for the calling. Sometimes, they won't believe us, but they can't deny the works.”

Dr. McKinstry said since the Gospel Today article came out she has been busy autographing copies of the magazine after Sunday church services the last two weeks.

The magazine article also mentions her husband, Luther, without whom she said she could not be in the ministry. “He's a great man, but I would never be in the ministry except for him walking with me side by side. That's what makes the ministry with married women so easy when their companion is in agreement with them.”

Gospel Today magazine, based in Fayetteville, Ga., was started 14 years ago by Teresa Hairston, a Bowling Green State University graduate who is now the publisher.

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ADRIAN - The city has been awarded a $132,000 grant from the state's Department of Transportation to upgrade traffic signals on Beecher and Maumee streets.

As part of the grant's match obligation, the city will contribute $32,000 to the project.

The upgrades are part of a plan to alleviate traffic congestion in the city, officials said.

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