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Thursday, July 29, 2010

CCEE Stamper's Sketch Challenge

It's Thursday, and time for another CCEE sketch challenge. Before I get buzzed, which I know is coming!! :o( I do realize I left out the flowers. I forgot about the twist. I know, shame, shame, shame. But if you click on the photo, you can see that there appears to be flowers in the dp. Hopefully that saves me. And, I'm hoping the fact that I made this card for the very person who designed this sketch, might help too. Joanne loves lighthouses, and I thought this JustRite image from the By the Sea set, with the "Friends" senitment from the JR set Cherish the Memories, would be perfect.

The lighthouse is watercolored with Tombows, and I added some Frosted Lace stickles to the beams emanating from the light. The dp is Le Chateau and along with the Rhinestones, is by Kaisercraft.

I scored a double line above the EK Success border, and added some glitter to the negative lines. My SIL shared that clever idea with me while visiting from out of state this summer. Thanks Cheryl!! :o)

That sums up my card for today. Now, we'd love to have you join us in this challenge. It's always fun to see how stamper's interpret sketches and challenges. Head on over to the CCEE Stamper's Blog for all the details.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Happy Stamping!

Sunday, July 25, 2010

A Birthday Blog Hop for Julee

Woo-Hoo!! It's Julee's birthday today, and I am so excited to be a part of this blog hop to wish her the happiest of days. If you've come from Amber's blog, you are on the right track. And if you would like the complete blog hop list, head to the Verve Blog HERE.

Hugs and Happy Birthday Wishes Julee!! I hope you have one of the most fantastic of days today!!

Julee is one of the sweetest most generous people I know, so I knew I wanted to make this card as special as I could with some of my favorite tools and embellishments. I started off with some of my favorite dp this season called Cappella by Basicgrey. I then framed the sentiment, from the Verve set Big Wish, with the Tim Holtz Styled Labels die, and the Sizzix Ornate Labels #6 die, along with the Spellbinders Long Rectangles. The sentiment was stamped with Versafine's Smokey Gray ink.

I added some bling with some Zva Creative Rhinestone Flourishes, and a Prima Rhinestone embellishment. On the right of the card, I added a bow made with Seam Binding Ribbon with a beautiful rose added to the center.

The border was made with an EK Success Punch.

I also decorated the inside using the butterfly from the Verve set Beautiful Kindness and some more Zva Creative Rhinestones..

That's about it for my card. Now check out what Tanya's made for Julee's Birthday.

Stamps: Beautiful Kindness, Big Wish
Paper: Basic Grey, PTI, Suede Brown Dark (Prism)
Ink: Smokey Gray (Versafine), Walnut Stain. Pumice Stone (Ranger Distress),
Accessories: Styled Labels (Tim Holtz), Ornate Frame #6 (Sizzix), Long Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Rhinestones (Zva Creative and Prima), Seam Binding Ribbon (MemrieMare), Rose (Wild Orchid Crafts), Sewing Machine

Thursday, July 22, 2010

I'm back with a CCEE Sketch Challenge!

Wow!! It's hard to believe that I haven't posted a card to my blog since June 26. And even then the posts were far between. I'm sorry for my extended absence, but I have been taking a break from stamping for two main reasons. One, I've had a bunch of family visiting from out of state for a few weeks, and two, I wanted to get some projects around the house finished. It's been hard not inking up stamps, but I've enjoyed the time I've had with family and friends, and the little trips we've been taking.

So, now that you are up to speed, let me share the card I made for this week's CCEE sketch challenge provided by my dear friend Joanne. Each week, this month, she's provided a sketch, and each week there's a twist. This time we had to have a Christmas theme!! What fun!! I've just received some wonderful new JustRite images from Stamper's Dream, and have been itching to get them inky.

Here's the sketch we were to use:

Here's what I did with this week's sketch:

I thought these sweet little Christmas themed JustRite Circles and frames from the new set called Holiday Cheer, would fit beautifully as a center to one of the Spellbinders' Snowflakes. I covered the flakes with Glossy Accents (Inkssentials), and then coated them with some Mica Flakes by Melissa Frances. Don't ya just love the fun texture and sparkle? *sigh*

The little flakes are coated with some ultrafine transparent glitter, and I added a sweet swirly border with an EK Success punch. Finally, I added a bit of stitching to the strips and back panel, and a couple of score lines directly above the punched border.

That about sums it all up. Now, we'd love to have you join us in this week's challenge, so make a Christmas card with this sketch, and use Mr. Linky over on the CCEE Stamper's Blog.

Thank you so very much for stopping by. I hope you're all having a fantastic week!!
Happy Stamping!!

Stamps: Holiday Cheer (JustRite)
Paper: Jubilee (Memory Box), Prism, PTI
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Accessories: Copics, Snowflakes (Spellbinders), Border Punch (EK Success), Mica Flakes (Melissa Frances), glitter, Scor-Pal, Sewing Machine, Dimensional Tape (Scotch)
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Friday, January 16, 2015

Check out these cards!

WOW!!  I am presenting at our Stampin' Up! (R) Leadership Conference in a couple of I've been working on my script, rehearsing & making projects out of kits to put on my display boards every spare minute I have had lately.

Last night I had another phone rehearsal with Andrea & then I spent the rest of the night whipping up cards.  And can you guess what kit all of these pieces laying on the table are from?  All of these pieces are from the Project Life Kit in the Sale-a-bration Catalog called 'This Day Mini Card Collection'.  The kit containes 30 cards total (10- 4x6 & 20- 3x4 pieces).   I wanted you to see that they are super cute inserts to help you preserve your memory keeping, making it simple to do.  They are so fast & easy!  BUT those of you that know me, know that I think outside of the box & I like to be different.  So last night I created 24 regular sized full cards.  I cut 24 card bases out of card stock measuring 5 1/2 x 8 1/2".  I then got out my box of cardstock scraps, some punches, a few ink pads & a few different stamp sets.  AND I added a few dimensionals & the Best Year Ever Sale-a-bration Accessory Pack of ribbons & buttons.
So here is my stack of finished cards!  Aren't they amazing!!  Yes- most of them are clean & simple- but I think that they are very nice & super cute cards for several different occasions.  I'm sure the person receiving them will love them!
Here is one of the cards!  These flower images were on one of the 4x6 cards & I just cut it in half, added a layer, stuck it onto my card base, stamped some words, added my button & it is done!!
card stock:  Coastal Cabana- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2";  Crushed Curry- 5 1/4 x 2 1/4;  The flowered card stock measured 5 x 2".
ink:  Coastal Cabana
stamp set:  'Best Day Ever'- Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog
kit:  This Day Project Life Mini Card Collection- Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog
button:  Best Day Ever Accessory Pack- Sale-a-bration
other:  Dimensionals & Glue Dot

How can you get Sale-a-bration products?  You get to choose one Sale-a-bration product for free with every $50 that you spend (before shipping & tax) now through 3/31/15!  You can click HERE to see the Sale-a-bration Catalog!

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So what do you think of this kit?  Would you ever have thought of making cards with it?  Isn't it super cool!
Yesterday the boys had their ear re-checks with Dr. Sam & they looked good.  Trey got his 2nd flu shot.  He was back to his happy self too, since that darn tooth finally broke all of the way through.  Brayden was here for awhile after school & for supper, as Nathan referred a ballgame.  And then I stamped the night away!

I'm off to pick up the boys.  Deke is headed out for another meeting today.  Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil again stamping.  I have my Iowa Inkers Team meeting here at our home tomorrow.  So I have swaps to make & LOTS of things to do to get ready for that.

I have gotta run.......
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!

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Friday, December 23, 2011

They Gave Him a Manger for A Cradle…

"They gave him a manger for a cradle,
a carpenter's bench for a pulpit,
thorns for a crown, and a cross for a throne.
He took them and made them the very glory of his career."
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Photo of the Week. Darkening sky.

Astronomy news for the week starting Friday, October 11, 2013.

The phases of the Moon have become temporarily linked to Skylights' schedule. We begin the week on Friday, October 4, with the Moon in its near perfect first quarter in between the classical figures of Sagittarius and Capricornus. During the rest of the week the Moon both climbs northward and fattens through its waxing gibbous phase, finally reaching full the night of Friday the 18th about the time of Moonrise in North America, the "Hunter's Moon" blotting out the stars of Pisces. That night the Moon will pass through the outer part of the penumbral shadow of the Earth and be barely eclipsed. Don't bother looking. Nowhere on the Moon is sunlight completely shut off, and the effect is only marginally visible.

What IS visible are a pair of nifty pairings between stars and planets. Look the morning of Monday the 14th for Mars, which rises in Leo just before 3 AM Daylight time only a degree north of the star Regulus. The two will make a fine color contrast, the redness (really more orange) of Mars enhanced by the whiteness of the star. Then look in western evening twilight for eminently visible Venus, which does not set until half an hour after the sky becomes fully dark. The evening of Wednesday the 16th, the Moon will make a close pass to Antares of Scorpius, with the star a mere 1.5 degrees below the planet. Now it is the redness of the star that stands out (the very name "Antares" meaning "like Mars"). In between it's hard to miss Jupiter, which rises around midnight Daylight Time ensconced within Gemini southwest of Castor and Pollux and then dominates the sky. In minor news, the Moon passes six degrees north of Neptune the night of Monday the 14th, then about half that angle north of Uranus three days later.

If you wait up for the rising of Jupiter, look for the Great Square of Pegasus high near the meridian. The Circlet of Pisces will be below it, but will be gradually wiped out by the brightening Moon. As dawn approaches, Orion dominates the stellar scene with Sirius down and to the left. In the early evening find Cygnus the Swan nearly overhead with the great supergiant Deneb marking the Swan's tail. Then look early to the south for the upside down Little Milk Dipper of Sagittarius. Below it, just above the horizon, is the graceful curve of stars that make Corona Australis, the Southern Crown.
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It’s worth mentioning that I’m not receiving any payment for this recommendation nor are we as business in any affiliation, it’s just worth a look if you’re thinking about it or have made the jump.

Another great blog to follow is Start Up Donut, which along side the more technical issues behind being a start up, also throws out advice on how to manage your down time. As in personal, family/friends time. They’ve also got some fantastic resources that, as a budding entrepreneur, will come in handy! Check out their offers page!

All too often a new business owner immerses themselves in the venture, obsessing constantly which isn’t healthy. There’s some great advice here on how to develop and maintain a healthy balance.
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Arc honors four angels

The new Florence Eveline Williams Angel of the Arc Award was presented late last month to four community leaders who have embraced the mission of Arc. Arc is a community-based care for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, founded in 1972. This year’s honorees are Barnard and Vivian deRaad, Paul Thompson, Judy Welker and Doug Wiles.

■ Barnard and Vivian deRaad, owners of Cap’s on the Water, spearhead an annual golf event to benefit The Arc. Net proceeds have more than doubled since its premier in 2008. The deRaads pledged and provided funding for the kitchen facilities in the new Therapeutic Learning Center for Children, which is called Cap’s Galley.

■ Businessman Paul Thompson served on The Arc’s board from 1991 to 2007, including terms as an officer and president. Paul has ensured the success of many initiatives at The Arc, among them as co-chairman of the Therapeutic Learning Center for Children Campaign, participating funder of The Arc’s computer learning center, and valuable support for personal needs of individuals in service at the agency. Paul’s father, Pierre Thompson, joined Paul in accepting the award.

■ Judy Welker is manager of operations for the environmental engineering firm LAN Associates which is headquartered on Riberia Street. She has been the voice, the face and the hands of LAN in meeting many specific needs at The Arc of the St. Johns. She has trained and supported an individual from The Arc who works in offices at LAN. The firm is a consistent and appreciated donor of time, energy, services and money for key events and activities, including the title sponsor of the upcoming 5th Annual Putter’s Championship, a popular family-oriented miniature golf event help each year on The Putting Greens at The World Golf Village.

LAN executive Chris Callegeri joined Welker in accepting the award.

■ Doug Wiles has served The Arc, the agency’s I/DD clients, and employees in many ways, for many years. In the Florida Legislature, Wiles was a staunch and vocal advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In St. Augustine as president of Herbie Wiles Insurance, he has responded to virtually every call for help, for support and advocacy.

The Florence Eveline Williams Angel of The Arc Awards will be presented each October at The Arc’s annual meetings.


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Charitable gifts of any amount go a long way toward helping a community health center deliver top quality care and treatment to its large patient population. You may contribute to StayWell Health Center’s mission to improve the lives of those in the Greater Waterbury area and help to support good health in others.

A donor may designate a specific service or a specific program to support and StayWell will honor this request.

Since community health centers are not-for-profit organizations, your gift may be tax-deductible.

How to Give

Memorial and Tribute Gifts

Memorial and tribute contributions to a local community health center provide a special opportunity to let family and friends know they are being remembered.

A memorial gift is a thoughtful and caring way to express sympathy while sharing concern for the health and well being of others.

A tribute gift to a community health center provides the unique opportunity to honor special people. It is a great way to show a family member or friend that you share and respect their love for the health and happiness of people from all walks of life.

Non-monetary Gifts

StayWell also accepts new and gently used children’s books that will support the Reach Out and Read program and other literacy initiatives supported by our staff to benefit our patients.  A patient who can read will likely have a greater health-literacy ability, ultimately positively impacting one’s health status.

The organization also regularly accepts donations of new toothbrushes for adults and children, other items for our homeless patients, such as personal hygiene products, new socks and gift cards for coffee.

Lightly used prenatal clothes are also accepted and will be used by our over 300 pregnant patients who receive care at our site each year.

A cash donation is always welcome to support the organization’s expenses, particularly those related to the 18% of patients who are uninsured.

Consider making a tax-deductible, cash donations by sending a check to:

StayWell Health Center
c/o Finance & Accounting
80 Phoenix Avenue
Suite 201
Waterbury, CT 06702

You can call Amy Cole, at 203-756-8021 ext. 3013 to make arrangements for a donation using a credit card.

Please call Christine Bianchi, Chief Development Officer at 203-756-8021 ext. 3018 to discuss the previously described and further opportunities.

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Monday, 16 January 2012

recipe: ginger beer

Just been trying out this recipe for ginger beer, it is so good I had to share it.

Grate 150g fresh ginger into a fermenting bucket, (or other container that holds a minimum of 5 litre/1 gallon), put in the juice of one lemon, 2 2" pieces of orange peel and 2lb of sugar. (sorry for switching between metric/imperial measurements - that's just the reckless way I work). Add a bit (precise measurements here), of boiling water and stir to dissolve the sugar. Top it up to 5 litres with cold/warm water. It needs to be just above body temperature when it is at 5 litres. Crumble in a little bit of fresh yeast, I think this was a bit under 1/4 ounce but it doesn't need to be exact - just a pinch!
Cover with a cloth and leave for 24 hours.#
Come back the next day and strain through a muslin bag and bottle. (use the bottles like the ones in the picture as they hold the fizz in better). Leave for 4 - 5 days then enjoy.
Thanks to Louise for this recipe, it is going to become a regular in our house x

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Friday, 1 June 2012

bloom where you're planted

This little plant grows in the crack between my doorstep and the pavement, right next to a road. It is certainly not in its ideal environment yet this little plant puts forth its leaves, fills them full of colour and tries its best.

I think I have something to learn from this little plant.

The photo below is irrelevant but cute and that's reason enough for me.

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Questo software è ora disponibile su Steam!

Grazie per averci aiutato a selezionare questo software per la distribuzione tramite Steam. Ulteriori informazioni, incluso un collegamento alla pagina del Negozio di Steam, sono disponibili in basso.

Greenlight sta per chiudere. Leggi questo post sul blog per ulteriori informazioni sulla pubblicazione dei giochi su Steam.
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samueltest 12 lug 2014, ore 18:49
please ,for free!!!FOR FREE!!! PLEASE
Felix Silen  [autore] 16 dic 2013, ore 10:10
Thanks gxx, =DI=tunleben, Malo, thanks for the comments! We are now working to get the system live into Steam! Really exciting for us
Malo 11 dic 2013, ore 14:13
=DI=tunleben 30 nov 2013, ore 1:15
seems being nice, but I will prefer LIVE still
grendelxx 25 nov 2013, ore 9:05
Love this software. A brilliant visualisation of drum patterns coupled with round-tripping integration with Ableton Live.
sergioreynel 19 nov 2013, ore 16:55
Hi if your looking for a site to download all pc related things go here: if you create an account if you could please put my username inside the referrer box: my user name is sergioreynel
Felix Silen  [autore] 10 nov 2013, ore 17:16
Hey Lorrevandaele! Thanks for the AWESOME comment! Great you were able to give it a try. Its comments like these that push ahead, we have a lot of stuff in the drawing board, slowly creaping into code. Cheers!
lorrevandaele 5 nov 2013, ore 10:28
I really like what you guys are making here. So far I think there hasn't been any music production program that is this simple to use and easy on the newbies. It works really nice and I was surprised by how fast I was able to create a completely original beat, without really having to know what I'm doing. I really hope this gets greenlit because this is the stuff the music production world is waiting for.
Felix Silen  [autore] 4 nov 2013, ore 6:33
Hey DEADPOOL, The Junta, DamnShiz, thanks for the upvotes, we really appreciate it! You can grab the latest version of Liquid Rhythm Intro from our website, but we are eager to get it officially part of Steam. Looking forward to that day :)
KVNVBI 2 nov 2013, ore 21:14
Thumbs up.i'll but it when u release it.)
The Junta 2 nov 2013, ore 18:05
This looks great. Thumbs up! :)
|| xiFrancooo ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 2 nov 2013, ore 8:20
Awesome :DD
Felix Silen  [autore] 1 nov 2013, ore 13:03
Hey Rasta, Thanks for the vote!
ℛas 1 nov 2013, ore 8:51
Thumbs up!
Felix Silen  [autore] 25 ott 2013, ore 5:16
Hey EpsilonAurigae, I so want to give to you on Steam! Fingers crossed and hoping it won't be long :)
『DI▼ISION』 24 ott 2013, ore 17:44
I so want this! :D
Felix Silen  [autore] 21 ott 2013, ore 6:09
Hey karlheimerop and Orophin, thanks for the awesome comments! Hopefully we can get it on Steam and into your hands as soon as possible! :)
marxprodigy 20 ott 2013, ore 21:42
Sir Clayton 20 ott 2013, ore 10:23
Seems brilliant!
Felix Silen  [autore] 18 ott 2013, ore 19:59
Hey Igor.rafael and leonhavrilla3, thanks for the great comments! We think its super easy to get started, and there is a lot of advance features to master!
igor.rafael 18 ott 2013, ore 9:31
Awesome! It seems very easy to use.
leonhavrilla3 14 ott 2013, ore 10:52
the program seems to be good but the design the graphics can better the shadows from the note bars missing
Felix Silen  [autore] 10 ott 2013, ore 5:01
Wow Wavy! You ROCK! Thanks for the AWESOME ASCII Arts! We love ya buddy!
wavy 9 ott 2013, ore 19:54
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Felix Silen  [autore] 9 ott 2013, ore 6:38
Hey Dezmose, thanks for the great comment! I really hope we can hit your expectations!
Dezmose 6 ott 2013, ore 10:45
WOW exactly what i need
Felix Silen  [autore] 6 ott 2013, ore 0:51
Hey Abraham Alviarez, we would love to hear your dubstep creations! Hey KFK_Genav, its easy to get into, and there is a lot to master,. We hosted event today, and people who wouldn't consider themselves 'musicals' were making 'phat' beats! Will post video next week.
KFK_Genav 5 ott 2013, ore 16:01
look like very easy
CUMBATH_2017 5 ott 2013, ore 6:23
:O, i want make dubstep with this!
Felix Silen  [autore] 5 ott 2013, ore 5:52
Hey Naft, thanks for the kind words! Let us know how you like it, or way that we can make it better. We are looking for feedback :)
Naft 4 ott 2013, ore 8:53
Looks promising! Can't wait to take it for a spin.
Felix Silen  [autore] 2 ott 2013, ore 6:17
Hey legosam32712 and riot! riot! riot!, we love your awesome feedback! Thanks so much for your support. We are so excited about SteamPowered, and would love to see our software here. Tell your friends :)
SlowMo 1 ott 2013, ore 15:44
PERFECT! I will try to buy this if it gets on steam! I have been looking for something like this for a long time.
Nilsbabason 1 ott 2013, ore 12:13
Very nice Workvflow !
Graeme 29 set 2013, ore 10:24
Why thank you sir, I shall review my vote.
waveDNA  [autore] 29 set 2013, ore 9:33
Hey Graeme, your wish is our command! Videos and Pics are now live!
Graeme 29 set 2013, ore 8:35
No video, no screenshots, no vote.


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这款游戏现已在 Steam 上推出！

感谢您帮助这款游戏在 Steam 上发行。您可以在下面找到 Steam 商店页面的链接来查看详情。

青睐之光即将走入历史。欲了解更多如何提交游戏到 Steam 上的信息，请阅读这篇博文
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Donations available through Steam?
DarkGod, love your game. Waiting for funds to transfer to put forward a well deserved and earned donation ;)

However, I do have a question. Would people be able to donate through Steam? I have a few friends who love ToME, but they're not fans of PayPal. If there were to be an option to donate through Steam, or possibly 'buy' a donation with Steam it'd probably result in a higher turnover of donations. Just putting it forward. Thanks again for a wonderful game!
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Rosetta Stoned 2013年1月18日下午1:55
There's a "safe" way with Paypal, create an account, but only for attaching a pre-paid card (read Paypal's FAQ) to it for the donation. After that you can either ignore that account or delete it after your donator status has been updated by the server.
I feel real uneasy reading that... Why should I trust something from a Keter class, hmm?
Thanks though, I'll be sure to try that approach with some of my friends, hopefully that will make them budge. I've used PayPal several times, and trust it as much as Steam, but you know how some people are about changes.
Stome 2013年3月25日上午12:43
Seems to me the only way Steam as it is could handle "donations" is if they made the donate features into a DLC pack. The problem with that is setting a price for it as atm its however much you would like to give.

But yeah other then that Steam has no set-up for giving a custom amount as far as I can tell.
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I have been involved in photography for 50 years. When I was 10 years old I wandered into my fathers darkroom and never left. By the time I was 13 I knew that photography would be my life's work. I love to make images of all subjects from interiors, such as my Broadway or artist projects, to my landscape photographs that celebrate nature. Since I mostly hike and photograph  for a living, I'd say my years in photograph have worked out quite well. I have 4 published books and many photographs hanging all over the Bay Area. I specialize in panoramic photography and have used many cameras from the turn of the century Kodaks to modern day digital cameras. I miss my old cameras, after giving up film several years ago, but the digital world has been good for my work. The quality of my photographic work is the best I have ever been able to produce. I can capture what I see and feel and create stunning images like never before. I really appreciate the control I have over everything I do. It's a great time to be involved in photography. I am a fine art photographer trained in drawing and printmaking. I have studied art and nature for most of my life. I make my living selling my photographs so check out my books and website and contact me if you would like to purchase some of my art. My prints range in size from 24 inches long to many feet. Large scale panoramic photographs are my specialty. I hope you enjoy looking  at my photographs. Email me with your questions.


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A date with the sky.

SUNY Buffalo has been pretty amazing.
Pretty sky. Pretty sunset. Pretty people.
Gotta love it

I have fallen for the Niagara Falls for the second time in a month's time. That place should be heaven to be able to steal my breath away.

Finally, my Summer adventure has come to an end. In about two hours time I will take the cab and head down to the train station. An hour after I board the train, the sun will rise again and it will be a brand new day that I will be receiving with warm hearts in my light sleep on the train.

On the side note: It is now 1.11am.

Erie Canal Harbor was such a pretty place. The lighthouse was so dreamy and perfect, despite the fact that we failed to go to but to only enjoy from afar. The adventurous journey did bring in some surprises that may not be fanciful but definitely memorable. We were just extremely glad to have made the rebellious decision and survived the dangerous mission that we undertook unnecessarily. After all, I felt like I could do anything in the world and it certainly gave me that boost of confidence that I have been seeking for in a long time.

The day ended perfectly with a detour to McDonalds where I treated myself with a nice cup of ice-cream sundae and two pieces of chicken nuggets that I fished out from Thaddeus'. The bliss was certainly indescribable as I felt like I was reliving my childhood again.

I am really thankful for this trip as this is a perfect time for me to travel around, meet up with my friends and get an ample amount of rest that I need before my Summer job starts on the 2nd of July.

Till then folks. I apologize for the lack of update. Haven't been getting the time and inspiration on my writing fingers :)
I wish I have more inspiration because I really would love to record down all my lovely memories, especially those in my university years studying in the United States.

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thrill ride...

The More I See You by Hank Mobley Quintet (1960)

this smell, strangely gratifying to my nostrils. I have no idea where it is coming from, but I suppose I won't be able to find out anyway

Isn't it ironic? Thrill ride...
You start off, fresh, enthusiastic, and curious, ready to take on any challenges that come your way. You are pumped! Exhilarated! Eager!
Staring ahead towards the steep slope in front, you manage to convince yourself that you are as mighty as any of those Spartan warriors. You pulled out the vivid but imaginary satisfaction of being on top of that obstacle frontward. Motivated, you charge forward with such thrust that created the thought for a moment that you actually stood a chance. First few moments, you are still feeling the fire, still feeling the burning desire, igniting your sprit and soul with passion. Ahead with your inherent tendency to chase dreams, here and now, you fight your way up.
Out of the blue, you feel Fatigue, inching its way up from your ankle, to your calf, thigh, waist, chest, and finally reaching the head. You are now blatantly aware of the gradual exhaustion, body weighing you down, faster than you can keep up with. Your head, drooping lifelessly from a previously erect posture. There is absolutely no strength left to haul yourself forward and up. Forcefully, you lift your head up to gauge how far away you are from your goal. Nevertheless, everything begins fogging up that you can't figure out images clearly. You are clueless about your current location, uncertain about the future, oblivious about the past. The only option left is to advance forward despite your weariness.
One last hurl then you are there. You persisted, and eventually succeed. Carving a smirk across the corner of your lips, you are now on top of the world. Invincible.
You find yourself resting on a horizontal plane. Reluctantly, you glide along casually till you come to a complete halt upon reaching the edge. Overlooking the spectacular view ahead, you really wish that time could pause the moment right there, where you are at the pinnacle of your life. That best second that you wouldn't mind reliving for the rest of your breathing moments. Except, you have to move on, as driven by your animal instincts - greed, curiosity, and everything in between. You have the delusion that you share with every peer; something greater is bound to happen in the near future. Hence, you have to chase it, instead of rationalizing out of it. That delusion, just simply irresistible.
Taking in the last deep breath you will ever do at that same spot, you allow your brain to engulf as much as it can to create a lasting memory of this haven of exquisite tranquility. One last blink of the eyes, then off you go, set forth in search for a new hope, an unknown goal, a novel dream.
As you go downhill, you just sit back and enjoy the thrill. This could easily be one of the best experiences in your life. Just feeling the downward momentum pulling you down and forward, while adrenaline pumps towards the opposite direction, circulating via the bloodstream throughout your body. Cool breeze swings by for a gentle stroke on your cheek. Fresh air surges into your lungs as the diaphragm expands.
Feels great isn't it? Feels like your body just rejuvenated from an exhausted state after all the struggle uphill. Feels like you can never get enough of this thrill.
The contentment. Nothing in this world is strong enough to shatter any complacency residing in this pure moment of bliss

Unfortunately, after the thrill, comes another uphill, then it all goes back to square one. A vicious cycle that no one can escape from.

Today will be a delightful sunny day. The rain clouds will slide away and clear up the sky.
Today will be a delightful sunny day. Oh, have faith that it will be.

5.13am and signing off.

Evelyn Lee

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Yoga Anatomy: Agonist & Antagonist Muscle Groups

News | Nov 01, 2014
Agonist Antagonist Muscles How They Work

When you bring the hand toward the shoulder, the biceps is the agonist muscle and the triceps is the antagonist muscle.

In the last newsletter, we discussed the elements of alignment. I hope that you have had the opportunity to focus on your alignment both in and out of the hot room. Alignment is such an important part of you practice and of your life!

This time, we’ll talk about agonist and antagonist muscle groups. For almost every major movement in the body, there is an agonist and antagonist muscle involved.

The agonist muscle is the primary mover involved. Usually this means a contraction or shortening of the agonist muscle in order to create movement.

The antagonist muscle has several functions. It can relax (lengthen) in order to allow the agonist muscle to function to its fullest. It can also slow down the movement of the agonist muscle to prevent tearing or overuse.

An example is the biceps and triceps muscle group. When you do a biceps curl (see image above), the agonist muscle is the biceps, and the antagonist muscle is the triceps.

Now this is where it can get tricky. When you create the opposite movementwhen you bring your hand AWAY from your shoulder (see image below)the agonist muscle is the triceps and the antagonist muscle is the biceps.

Agonist Antagonist Muscle Groups Illustration

When you bring the hand away from the shoulder, the agonist is the triceps and the antagonist is the biceps.

This is because in order to create the movement of bringing the hand away, the triceps has to contract or shorten and the biceps has to lengthen or relax.

Why is this important in yoga? Because if you understand the relationships between muscle groups, you can work smarter to get the most out of your practice!

When you contract (or shorten) your quads (agonist), you will help your hamstrings (antagonist) lengthen more effectively and more safely.

When you suck your stomach in, thus contracting your abs during a forward bend (agonist), you will help to more efficiently stretch the muscles in your back (antagonist).

Think about all the muscle pairs that work together in the movement of the body. Different movements will engage different muscle groups in the wrist, arm, shoulder, spine, hips, knees and ankles. Think about what muscles you contract in order to get other muscles to relax.

Here’s another element to consider: as mentioned above, another job of the antagonist muscle is to slow down the movement to ensure a safe bend. In our muscles, there are these things called “stretch receptors.” They are there to prevent you from overstretching and tearing muscle.

When you first start to stretch, you might find resistance in the muscle. But if you hold the stretch, in a few moments, you might find some relaxation and give in the muscle, thus allowing you to stretch deeper. That’s the stretch receptor saying to the muscle, “Okay, I can see this is a safe stretch, you’re not going to tear anythinggo ahead.”

This is why, for example, in Standing Separate Leg Stretching, it’s so important to both contract the quads (agonist) to release the hamstrings (antagonist) and also hold the pose for probably longer than you’d like to get the best stretch possible. Bouncing is not so good; a long, slow, firm and constant pull will get best results.

So in November, think about your agonist and antagonist muscles!

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

The crazy Savile feeding frenzy continues with the HMIC report today

The latest fools jumping on the bandwagon of the Savile hysteria are Drusilla Sharpling of Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary in presenting the HMIC report today, and Peter Fahy, the chief constable of Greater Manchester Police, who has also commented.
     I will again set out here the likely explanation for what has blown up into a full-scale witch-hunt out of what may well be little more than usual sexual behaviour of someone in the limelight. [As before, I stress that it could be that Savile is as portrayed, but from all the circumstances and from past similar cases and research, this is unlikely. The test is whether in principle someone facing supposedly cross-corroborated accusations of the sort levelled at Savile nevertheless could be entirely innocent; and, as I outline. this test is passed.]
There is no compelling evidence – that is, evidence that amounts to anything approaching even a civil, let alone a criminal standard of proof – that Savile was the serious sex abuser as he is portrayed. And we know from similar hysterias in the recent past – notably over the cases such as Cleveland in what turned out to be the entirely groundless 'satanic sex abuse' supposed paedophile rings with countless 'victims' – that you can get a great multiplying of allegations even in the absence of any truthful basis. What is more, the spurious 'satanic sex abuse' scandals were in respect of alleged events that were current or in the recent past, whereas the events re Savile are decades in the past and therefore very likely to be the result of 'false memories'. The psychology of constructing fabrications of past events is a human universal, and is rife whenever there is a highly salient seed upon which a construction can be made. A famous and larger-than-life individual who had myriad inconsequential encounters with others is almost bound to be the subject of a plethora of 'false memory'-based supposed incidents.
     So what can we say for definite about Savile (apart from that he was on the odd side of larger-than-life, and pretty much a creep)? Well, he was a personification of the role he was expected to fill. As a DJ his job was to create a fun and indeed sexual atmosphere by flirting or mock-flirting. The obvious fact is that his position, as a foremost media star within pop music culture in the febrile atmosphere of the pop music scene in its heyday, was one of an alpha-male, and as such he had and was seen to have sexual licence. Not only would it be that Savile felt able to approach girls/women sexually, but girls/women would expect and in many cases not be averse to this. Girls usually would at least go along with it, if not be actively facilitative. It must be borne in mind that just as someone in Savile's position would be both particularly attracted to and be in a position to act on his attraction to females at the peak of their appeal – a few years post-puberty, at the start of their sexual lives; correspondingly, females, in being sexually attracted to conspicuously successful males, would have been attracted to Savile, and notwithstanding a considerable age difference.
     The particularly high-status older male together sexually with the nubile girl, as we can see throughout history, is as natural as it gets. Only in contemporary Western culture since the advent of the 'political-correctness' political-philosophy within the past two decades has this been regarded as a form of abuse. It is most certainly not 'paedophilia', which is defined precisely as an exclusive sexual interest in individuals below the age of puberty. Not only is Savile's interest clearly in post-pubertal girls, but it is not established even then that he had the exclusive interest necessary for a categorisation of 'hebephilia' (corresponding to 'paedophilia' but re adolescents, not children). His extraordinary position meant that he could indulge in a narrow preference for the most highly nubile females, and simply to have promiscuous sex with them without having to offer long-term partnership. This is wildly beyond any realistic hope for all but a very small minority of males, but certainly not beyond their normal dreams. The scope of Savile's sexual interest a psychiatrist would tell you is normal for males.
     The upshot is that the sexual dynamics in which Savile found himself essentially were much more of a two-way street, with interactions that were mutually reinforcing. It is not at all hard to see how all this could ratchet up so that Savile got all too used to the dynamics and took liberties, as they say. It may be that instead of a formalised peck on the cheek, Savile would kiss on the mouth. There is a new 'Savile meme' of his cigar-smoke-smelling tongue rammed into unsuspecting mouths, and this likely reflects this extension of repertoire, but is also likely to be an exaggeration. Exaggeration is natural human behaviour to make an event more significant than it otherwise would be. Regarding sexual behaviour there is always the dimension that for girls/women any form of sex is often regretted because of the question that it raises of sexual proprietariness. [The main form of mutual denigration that females employ is to portray in terms of sexual over-availability. This is because it injures a female's chances of securing a male long-term (as opposed to a short-term) partner. It is the key weapon in female intra-sexual competition.] For this reason, any accusation by a female against a male of inappropriate sexual behaviour should always be regarded with some suspicion. This goes completely against the current politically dominant philosophy of 'political correctness' contempt for the male, and this is a key feature of the current hysteria against Savile.
If you then add the media feeding frenzy, which provides a huge platform for attention-seeking, and additionally the prospect of large sums in compensation payouts with minimal need to supply proof in respect of any individual incident; then you have the perfect storm to actively facilitate women to come forward to redefine as coerced past sexual behaviour to which there was acquiescence if not full mutuality. Max Clifford points out that most of the many women coming forward to him appear to be fabricating – either exaggerating out of all proportion or making up the whole thing.
     To return to the issue of the nubile girl: contemporary age-of-consent law reflects a pejorative view of sex with nubiles stemming from Victorian times that is now anachronistic. The average age of puberty back then was 17, whereas now it is eleven and still falling. If the girls Savile preferred indeed were aged fifteen or fourteen, given the contemporary reality of the age of sexual maturity out of childhood, then sexual attraction to girls at these ages is normal. The objection that sexual maturity is not emotional maturity is true only inasmuch as full 'emotional' maturity may well not be until age sixteen: the onset of 'emotional' maturity is from the hormonal surge at the beginning of puberty, in that it is this hormonal surge which initiates the adult reorganisation of the brain. In consequence, there is sufficient emotional maturity by age of first sex. Clearly, the evolutionary process would never have given rise to females having sex before they were fully ready to engage in it and deal with the consequences. The brain in fact does not reach full maturity in terms of an end to profound plasticity, until age twenty-five. No-one suggests that sexual activity should be proscribed by law until that age. The average age of first penetrative sex is difficult to ascertain, but it is generally agreed to be below age sixteen – age fifteen (15.0 or 15.3 years) according to the 1999 Global Sex Survey. Yet this is an average taken across all age groups: the age of first sex of someone now aged 60 or 70 is likely to be considerably older than someone now aged fourteen. Thus, the age of first sex for today's adolescents is likely to be around fourteen if not younger. Furthermore, the definition in law of sex in terms of age-of-consent is regarding any orifice and any form of penetration (penis, finger, object), or even non-penetration, it would seem, if it involves the labia/vulva. The average age of onset of any such sexual behaviour inevitably will be notably lower still than re full penile-penetrative sex.
     It is true, of course, that some girls are still very immature in all respects at age fourteen, but this is in large part a 'class' issue, given that epigenetic changes to girls born into less socially structured and secure environments – notably single-parent families in 'underclass' and other 'lower' class milieu -- bring about especially early puberty, resulting in a polarisation in average age of puberty according to broad social grouping. Augmenting this is the highly protracted adolescence and early adulthood of the middle-class education track. The issue then becomes one of an imposition on others of criminal law from a middle-class reality which is particularly inappropriate for some other social groups.
     There is then the problem for such as Savile, that even if there is a desire not to infringe the arbitrary law, of how to ascertain the age of girls so as not to fall foul of the age-of-consent law. Given the falling age of puberty resulting in girls of fourteen/fifteen appearing to be years older, and the ubiquity of young girls lying about their age; then it is near impossible for a male not to fall foul of the law if he is engaging in a large volume of sexual activity. Therefore, even if Savile was mindful of this and trying to be careful, he would have ended up behaving in a way that might appear similar to how is being portrayed.
     It is a further issue as to whether or not Savile was actually coercive – that is, intentionally so – in his behaviour. He hardly needed to be, and even if he actually tried to be careful in this respect, given the volume of sexual activity then with the regular miscommunication between the sexes (especially in the light of mixed signalling by females of coyness and 'come-on'), it would be fully expected that errors would be made. Compounding with the above-mentioned retrospective redefinition of consensual sex as coercive, it is almost inevitable that accusations would accrue to someone in Savile's position, irrespective of his actual character.
     The allegations against Savile in respect of institutionalised girls look odd given Savile's access to girls generally. It could be that he realised that any complaint against him re such girls would tend not to be believed, and on this basis he targeted them; but his brazen attitude more widely belies this. Whether or not from his hubris as a celebrity, Savile may have regarded engagement with the girls sexually as in a real sense bringing them out of their institutionalisation and normalising to thereby actually benefit them; just as when he took them to the Top-of-the-Pops or Jim'll-Fix-It studios for recordings. The institutionalisation of such girls may well have led them more than usual to go along with the behaviour, such that a spiral of miscommunication could ensue, with Savile being unwittingly coercive. It is very easy to take the perspective that if Savile did indeed have sex with these sort of girls, that this is a simple abuse of authority and a very serious one; but the sexual dynamics above outlined apply, and there is an ever clearer basis for a retrospective redefinition of sex as coercive.
     The issue of harm is held to be self-evident, and in any case it is argued that sexual coercion of females of any age, let alone at or under the age-of-consent, is fundamentally unacceptable. This stems from the very deepest biological/evolutionary reasons: the essential basis of all social system in 'policing' male access to sex (which is for reasons beyond my scope here). The obvious harm ancestrally and historically is the obvious one that a girl could end up with a child by a male who is merely indulging in extra-pair sex (and therefore is not intending to support the girl and any subsequent child) and/or is in any case somehow an unsuitable male – that is, lacking in 'good genes' (the basis of male attractiveness across biology). Well, Savile was a very high-status male and there is only one case (so far as I'm aware) in which a putative victim alleges that an abortion was required. It is not clear whether or not Savile used condoms – if, indeed, it is clear that much of the alleged actual penetrative sex took place. Irrespective of these considerations, the harm that is alluded to is the supposed most serious harm of child sex abuse. But even if there was abuse, there was no child sex abuse (unless the outlier allegation of sex with a pre-pubertal boy is proven) because the girls were all past the age of puberty. [In any case, meta-studies on the adult clinical-psychological sequelae of child sex abuse show a very surprising minimal if not null impact.] One woman is claiming that Savile's hand up her skirt when on air in a TOTP filming when she was a teenager has resulted in her subsequent broken marriage, yet there is nothing apparent in the video that she was even upset at the time. Such is the ludicrosity of the cases springing to light.

Overall, there are multiple inter-related and mutually reinforcing facets to the hysteria over Savile, and the essential truths of the male-female dynamics are being completely ignored. The feeding frenzy is feeding upon itself and may turn out to have emanated from little real meat in the first place. It may well be that Savile went beyond an excessive laddishness to exploit the lucky situation in which he found himself, to become reckless as to the acquiescence of girls to engage in sex. It may further be the case that Savile turned into (or was from the outset) an out-and-out abuser, but as yet this is unproven and there appears to be no way forward even in principle whereby it could be proven.
     The Savile hysteria is a marker for our times, which will distinguish them as being peculiarly at odds with human nature and remarkably intolerant and plain stupid. Savile has become an emblem for a cultural hatred of the male. As a relatively low-status male myself, I hardly have great affection for high-status males such as was Savile; even those who behave as perfect gentlemen. The concern must be that if this is how we now jump to malign even high-status males, then as regards the majority of males – boys as well as men – we can only marvel at the extent of prejudice and contempt directed towards them.

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Saturday, April 12, 2008

36 Down, 3 To Go

36 Down, 3 To Go

Last week, Chris Caggiano over at Everything I Know I Learned From Musicals was musing about how he'd finally get inside Broadway's Lyceum Theatre now that [title of show] is headed there this summer. He mentioned how that would leave just three Rialto theatres in which he's never stepped foot.

His post got me to pondering whether I've been in all 39 Broadway theatres that are currently functioning, and like the geek I am, I systematically went through the Internet Broadway Database's encyclopedic history on each venue and discovered that I've now been in all but three myself. And those three might actually surprise you.

First, the theatre housing Broadway's all-time longest running show is the Majestic Theatre. Is it heresy for someone purporting to be "Steve On Broadway" to admit he's never actually seen The Phantom Of The Opera on the Great White Way? Sure, the show's been running for 20 long years, but since I first caught the London production about the time the Main Stem incarnation was first being performed, I didn't feel compelled to go to see it at the Majestic. Oh sure, I've seen it again -- thanks to freebie tickets 10 years ago in Los Angeles, and then again for kicks and giggles just last year in the truncated Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular -- but suffice it to say that as long as The Phantom Of The Opera is playing the Majestic, I won't be going there.

Second is the Nederlander Theatre, home to the musical Rent since 1996. I've seen Jonathan Larson's landmark tuner twice, just never in New York. In fact, the first time I saw it was when the first touring company swung through Boston during the winter of 1996-97, and I saw it again in St. Paul in 2000. Unlike Phantom, I actually enjoyed this profoundly moving show, and I had even considered (at the last minute) to get tix for the Broadway version when Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp reprised their turns as Roger and Marc, respectively, just last year. But alas, the show was sold out the first time I tried and only had back row seating available the next. With the departure of Rent from the Nederlander now imminent, coming in September, I suspect that I'll finally get into that theatre sometime in the next year.

Finally, I have never been to the Neil Simon Theatre, host to current occupant Hairspray since 2002. Through a little bit of serendipity, I actually saw and loved Hairspray with its original cast, but it was when I was passing through Seattle during its tryout performances there. And I also enjoyed seeing the first touring production when it passed through Minneapolis. While its current cast is appealing, I am probably not inclined to go see it, saving my theatregoing dollars for other shows.

So which theatre have I been to the most? That distinction goes to what is arguably Broadway's worst venue: the Booth Theatre. Always one for prestige productions, I've been going there since 1992 when the acclaimed revival of The Most Happy Fella enjoyed a 229 performance run. Almost in spite of how lousy this theatre itself is, including some of the least desirable seating (read: tightly crammed), some of my best Broadway memories came from this house, where visions of Paul Newman, Dame Edna, Vanessa Redgrave and others still dance in my mind. And I'm absolutely looking forward to returning next month to see Laurence Fishburne in Thurgood. I'm just not looking forward to being uncomfortable.

Finally, my very first Broadway theatre ever was none other than the Winter Garden where I caught Cats near the beginning of its 18 year run. Fortunately, as much as I disliked that show, it has not deterred me from coming back to the Great White Way for performance after performance.

I just wonder how many more years it will take for me to check the Majestic off my list....

This is Steve On Broadway (SOB).

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At 12 April, 2008, Blogger Esther said...

Hey Steve,
I've been to 18 of 39 Broadway theaters in just one year! In fact, today marks the first anniversary of my first-ever trip to Broadway. I've never seen "Phantom" in any incarnation, but if it comes down to the end, and the Majestic is my last theatre, I will swallow hard and go see it.

Probably the most surprising thing about Broadway theatres is how small they are, how close you can be to the stage. For "Passing Strange," I was in Row M of the orchestra at the Belasco, but the orchestra section is so intimate, I had a great view. (And I was on the aisle, which helps). On the other hand, I was in Row L of the orchestra at "Young Frankenstein," and I felt soooo far away at the cavernous Hilton.

Of course, I've also realized how small the theatres are in terms of cramped and squished. The Richard Rodgers lobby makes me feel especially claustrophobic. Then there's leg room and bathrooms. Well, best to not even go there.

I've only seen "Hairspray" on tour, so I'm definitely planning a trip to the Neil Simon at some point. I love the music and I really want to see it on Broadway. The same goes for "Wicked." And it would be kind of fun to see "Rent" at the Nederlander. But like you, I'll probably wait for the next tenant. There's just so much else to see!

At 12 April, 2008, Blogger Steve On Broadway (SOB) said...

You go, Esther! That's pretty incredible for having never been to Broadway before a year ago today. Congratulations on your anniversary. Perhaps over the next year, you'll leapfrog me by attending shows in the remaining 21 venues!

At 13 April, 2008, Blogger Vance said...

That's funny. As I was sitting in line for rush tickets for Gypsy last week (yay! I got it and saw it! Front row centre looking up Patti's dress the entire time!), I was wondering to my sister if we will ever get to go into the Majestic since I won't step inside it right now for its current show.

(On a completely side note, if you happen to pass by DC in the next week (or anybody reading this does), make sure you catch Kiss of the Spider Woman at the Signature. It was AMAZING tonight. hopefully ill post a review soon). Will be definitely in the running for the best show I will see this year.

At 14 April, 2008, Blogger SarahB said...

I love the Lyceum! In fact, my Little Love and I are planning on buying it and renaming it The Bernadette Peters. When you go inside, you'll see why.

At 14 April, 2008, Blogger Steve On Broadway (SOB) said...

Sarah, I have been in the Lyceum and agree it's a great little theatre.

At 14 April, 2008, Anonymous Chris Caggiano said...

This is so incredibly geeky, but I have a number of copies of the STUBS book, the one with all the seating charts for all the theaters. When I come home from a theater binge, I open the latest STUBS to the pages for the theaters that I've just been in, and I list the show I saw, as well as the seat that I sat in.

Right now, the theater I've been inside the most is the Richard Rodgers (8), followed by the Vivian Beaumont (6) and the Marquis (6).

Taking up otherwise useful space in my brain.

At 14 April, 2008, Blogger Steve On Broadway (SOB) said...

Chris, Had it not been for your post, I never would have decided to sit down and figure out all the Broadway shows and theatres I've been to, so I'm indebted to your geekiness!

I have maintained most of my ticket stubs through the years, so maybe you've inspired me to do something else during my downtime.

P.S. You and I are tied on the Marquis. But you're way ahead on the Richard Rodgers and one up on me for the Vivian Beaumont.

At 14 April, 2008, Blogger Steve On Broadway (SOB) said...

Vance, Given where you were seated, did you also get showered by LuPone when she tore up that letter or receive the party favors from the strippers?

Won't be able to get to DC before Kiss Of The Spiderwoman closes, but I'm scheduled to be there for The Visit next month with Chita!

At 14 April, 2008, Blogger Vance said...

Yup Yup, we kept the shreds of paper (which really DID have a letter written! totally awesome that it was actually that nicely detailed).

Funny, I actually had started making an excel file of all the shows I've seen (though mostly to figure out how much I've spent, for an upcoming post as proof that you can see tons and not break the bank completely) but I should add in theatres as well! Good idea Chris! (Granted, half my shows were in Toronto or London).

Yeah, I'm trying to schedule a time to go back to see The Visit! Why have I never heard of the Signature before this year? So good!

At 14 April, 2008, Blogger Steve On Broadway (SOB) said...

Vance, That's an excellent tidbit from Gypsy that I really wanted to know. But because you were so close, didn't you miss all the action further back on the stage?

At 14 April, 2008, Blogger Vance said...

Missed a bit, but Im tall so I just stretch my neck a bit and could see, and I didnt notice Patti sneaking in the back while the kids perform at first but i did see it still. If you are short though, those seats would pose a problem. Then again, they were $27 so I can't complain.

I think I only missed the moment Louise rolls around at some point. On the other hand, Patti was basically in my face the entire time, so I could def. deal.

Oh, and I counted. I've done only 24 of the 39 Broadway theatres.

At 14 April, 2008, Blogger Steve On Broadway (SOB) said...

I was in the third row, thinking what a wonderful, perfect seat I had, all while wondering what those folks in the front row were thinking/missing. But I guess you got all you needed!

At 14 April, 2008, Blogger SarahB said...

I've been in the Eugene O'Neil 26 times.

At 14 April, 2008, Blogger Steve On Broadway (SOB) said...

Were all 26 times for Sweeney Todd or have you managed to see Spring Awakening, too?!

At 14 April, 2008, Blogger Esther said...

Hey, I love Chris' idea about the STUBS book! I think I still have all my ticket stubs, too. Keep those geeky theatre tips coming!

At 15 April, 2008, Blogger SarahB said...

Caroline, or Change 2 times
Sweeney Todd, 22 times (Patti 21, Judy 1)
Spring Awakening 2 times

I save my Playbills and the stubs stay with them so that I know the exact date I saw that particular show and who was in it. I know. OCD. Well, everybody's gotta have a hobby. Playbill sells archival sleeves but they are expensive so I'm currently searching for an alternative. Taking suggestions...

At 15 April, 2008, Blogger Vance said...

hmm... I now have all the playbills in a box but the box is getting too small and was looking for a better alternative too. (and I also refuse to buy the overpriced plastic sleeves which probably cost a penny to make).

26 times!??? Granted, I've been 6 times (all for Spring) which is the most I've been. The St James is the most I've been for different shows (3).

At 15 April, 2008, Blogger Steve On Broadway (SOB) said...

Sarah, I no longer feel so wicked for having seen my favorite show a fraction of the times you've seen Sweeney!

Fortunately for me, my theatregoing has been noticed by my family and friends who have been gracious in giving me said Playbill archival sleeves to me for Christmas. They're so thoughtful that way! And like you, I do keep my ticket stubs.

Vance, Before I had those sleeves, I simply kept them on a book shelf in alphabetical order.

At 15 April, 2008, Blogger SarahB said...

Oh Santa did hook me up with a few volumes of Playbill binders with the archival sleeves but then declared, "I can't keep up with you." Cheap Santa.

And I know Steve you've seen Wicked less than I've seen Sweeney, but come on, there's a reason for that. Wink.

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In Praise of Inefficiency: Jake Armerding in January

Happy New Year!  In 2015, I will strive to be more inefficient.

Let's imagine Efficiency were a person.  Would you admire her?  Naturally.  Would you emulate her?  Probably.  Would you hire her?  Of course — until you found a machine that could do her job even more efficiently.

But would you want to talk to her, go for a run with her, cook with her?  Nah.  Because cooking without any spills is boring; running at the same pace mile after mile is mind-numbing; and she wouldn't want to talk, or at least have a real conversation, because conversation always involves some level of emotion, and emotion, almost by definition, is inefficient.

Efficiency implies a purpose (how could you talk efficiently about nothing much?) and if life were all purpose, it would be awful.  Think about it:  you could never stare into space, wander aimlessly, make a mess.  You would never take a wrong turn, which initially sounds attractive until you realize how many great things in your life have resulted from wrong turns.

Can love be efficient?  Because if not, we probably need to downgrade efficiency to the bottom of the Good Qualities list.

I don't vilify Efficiency.  Without it, life would be chaos.  As usual, I'm lobbying for moderation here, and I'm mostly lobbying myself.  One can often observe me typing with one hand because I am drinking tea and organizing my desk with the other.  It saves time, you see.

I have a device that can do nearly everything.  It connects to the internet, so I have virtual access to everything on earth.  It records my musical ideas.  It telephones other people.  (Most of the time — I'm on AT&T.)  It sends and receives messages, work-related and not.  It helps me tune my instruments.  It is a glory of efficiency.

The only problem is that I'm human.  If I had the discipline to separate work from the endless stream of social media, celebrity trivia, cat videos and the Great Information Landfill, this device would make me a more efficient person.  But it actually does the opposite, because I'm the kind of person whose strategy for not eating Oreos is simply not to buy them.  This device, designed to save time, instead gives me unprecedented opportunity to indulge my own inefficiency.  Thus I realize I've spent twenty solid minutes absorbing the informational equivalent of wet cardboard, and Efficiency is turned on its head.

But glorious Inefficiency!  Take two extra steps to cross the room, and you're dancing.  Sort of.

It's probably a case-by-case basis.  If great Olympic swimmers strove to be more inefficient, they would start losing, and great Olympic swimming is a thrilling thing to watch.  We applaud the ability of humans to transcend the limitations of their bodies and become like machines, and we should, because it's incredibly hard.  But when you kiss like a machine, you start running into problems.

There are two ways to waste time.  One makes you more human, the other less.

This year, don't be afraid to make a mess, to think stupid things, to listen to something all the way through.  This year, I challenge you to be inefficient.


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Thursday, December 2, 2010

I didn't see it until I wanted it

As we walk through the different paths in life, I wonderful how many things we miss!
It might be a friend in need or an opportunity waiting to be seized!
How many things have we missed.

It was not very long ago that I too almost missed something!

It wasn't until I rebelled against the norms of my life and bought a camera that I was inspired to start a new chapter in my life with a camera in my hand.

As I stood in Best Buy with my husband and three of my very close friends on Black Friday of 2009 , I looked at the beauty of that Nikon that I had walked past many times wanting it more and more every time I did.
"I really want it" I said to my hubby. He looked at me and smiled not really giving me a "yes" or a "no" look. "I have the money for it. It's not like I can't afford it" I said. One of my friends said, "Nilo, you can't buy it. It is too expensive." And that was that! I walked away from the beautiful camera feeling sadder than ever!

"You can't buy it!": I couldn't get that thought out of my mind. How dare someone tell me I can't afford anything with my own money? I am an adult and I can do what I want with it! How dare he say that?

As I though about it more and more, I became very angry with myself. You see: I had never purchased anything like that in the past because I was always afraid of something. I always liked to play it safe, and it wasn't my friend's fault. He knew me. He knew very well that I wouldn't buy it because I play it safe. Always!

So, I went out and bought it. It felt so good to do something for myself for a change. It felt great to hold it in my hands and say to the world: I bought it, and you can never ever tell me what I can or cannot do anymore!!!!

Ever since then, my eyes have been opened to many new opportunities around me!
With a camera in your hand, you tend to see the world differently, and I came to realize that! That realization is renewed every time I see something new I hadn't see before. Every time I notice something new, I think to myself that I wouldn't have noticed this if I hadn't rebelled and thrown fear out the window!!!

That is where my passion started to take shape!

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

The magical Fall

I have to say that the most beautiful time of the year is when nature paints everything in beautiful green, orange, and brown colors!!! This is when I love taking pictures the most in an attempt to catch a glimpse of the beauty that surrounds us all!

"It is autumn. Fall back into the arms of God" (a beautiful quote on a church sign).
I cannot help but think that God rejoices at the joy the beauty of Fall brings us!
Enjoy this beauty because it was created for you and me!!!


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Youth Mission Trip

ST. JOHN’S YOUTH MISSION TRIPS:  Fun, Fellowship and Faith in Practice

Each summer shortly after school ends, St. John's sponsors a Youth Mission Trip that is open to all St. John's youth who are high school through college age.  Last summer we sent 19 youth and 9 adult chaperones to Appalachia in Eastern Kentucky.  There, they worked on projects to make homes warmer, safer and drier.  Construction activities included installing new floors, building new steps and porches, installing new siding, as well as toher home maintenance and repair activities.  Combined with five full days of construction activities, there were fun and fellowship activities each evening, all of which occurred in a Christian based setting.

The youth mission trips began as annual events in 2009, when we sent 9 youth and 3 adults to Cass Lake, Minnesota to work with the Ojibwe Native Americans.  In 2010, we sent another group to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to assist with Hurricane Katrina reconstruction.  Since 2011, we have been sending increasing numbers of youth and adult chaperones to eastern Kentucky to assist those less fortunate in Appalachia.  There we work with Appalachia Service Project, an organization which has been coordinating mission project in Appalachia for over 30 years.

Throughout the year, there are fundraising activities that the youth participate in to help cover the costs of the mission trips.  These fundraisers cover about half of the costs and the other half is paid for by the participants.

Interested youth and adults should contact the church office for more information.


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Veterans “Fear for Their Lives” at Cochran says Congressman

Bill Reker

ST. LOUIS (KMOX) – The words are getting more strident as criticism of the John Cochran V.A. Medical Center continues to grow.

You can add Congressman Todd Akin’s latest comments to Congressman Russ Carnahan’s calling Cochran a “national disgrace.”

In a letter to the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Akin writes: ” I know of veterans in my district that now travel hours our of their way to seek treatment at other Veterans hospitals because they actually fear for their lives.”

Congressman Akin went on to tell the V.A. Affairs Secretary he cannot in good conscience seek additional funding or support expansion programs at Cochran until there is serious reform including holding senior staff accountable.

Akin wrote: “If John Cochran were a ship or a military unit, the commander would have already been relieved  and a comprehensive Inspector General Investigation would have already been launched.”

Surgeries are still not being performed at the Cochran Medical Center following the reports last week of contamination of surgical instrument trays.

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  1. Jeff says:

    The Administration particularly executives control their budgets like fiefdoms. They care about their country club fees but forget about us Vets.

  2. GW says:

    Who ever heard of an RN being a medical center director?

    1. RehabRN says:

      Anyone can be a hospital admin with experience and a MHA degree.

  3. Jana Wood says:

    This is unacceptable. Our Veterans have giving their lives for their Country and now YOU are taking them…..

  4. Andrew Zebrun III says:

    Our brave veterans deserve better treatment! We the people demand veterans get the treatment they need to resume their lives after suffering so greatly for our country!

  5. kathy Pound says:

    Had a colonoscopy and was wide awake during the whole procedure. It was painful and traumaic. I am glad that I moved and no longer recieve care there. I hope that there is something that can be done for other veterans

    1. Joshua says:

      I had the same exact experience. Wide awake and the doctors were making jokes the whole time, not fun!

  6. judy Lavoie says:

    My late husband had surgery at the AVAMC. It’s no better. The clinics need full investigations. To many people there for a pay check and not doing theior job. The employees are there to look good instead of working. I was there for a few hours and could see this. Why can”t the administration see this? Seems they may be looking the other way. So sad for our men and women Who serve our country. Arm Forces you deserve sooo much better.Wake up people and take care of our VETERANS who take care of us.

  7. Gary Ragle says:

    Our administration knows this is going, & has for years, yet they do nothing. I have been going to Cochran for over 20 some odd years.There are some who care, but I belileve most just want a govtm,t job.I always hear the staff complaing about other staff & doctors, or they just cant wait to get off shift. VERY FEW seem to really care about the veterans, WE are runl thru the system like cattle. WE VETS deserve better. Our youg soldiers & families deserve better. How long will it take to correct? Another 20 or 30 years???? WE need help America.!!!!

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Katy Trail Goes East From St. Charles

Brad Choat

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (KMOX) The nation’s longest developed Rail-Trail project is now a little longer.

Governor Jay Nixon was in St. Charles, Saturday, to cut a ribbon on a newly-completed 11-mile portion of the Katy Trail, heading east to Machens.

“Over the past twenty years the Katy Trail has had a tremendous effect on the state and the communities along it, much as the railroad did. The trail has become a national and international destination,” Nixon said.

The Katy Trail now stretches 240 miles — from Machens to Clinton, Missouri.

It attracts more than 300,000 hikers and bicyclists annually.

State Parks Director Bill Bryan said the newly-opened section of trail has been in the works for quite some time, “We acquired this section of the Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad corridor in 1987. Before we were able to develop this section of trail, however, the floods of 1993 and 1995 got in our way.”

Bryan says the flooding caused two giant scour holes— holding the project back until grant money could pave the way for a path around the holes.

Governor Nixon said this weekend’s mild weather provides a good opportunity to check out any section of the Katy, “We see families with children of all ages on the trail. On bikes, on foot, and even in strollers. It’s a great way to enjoy the outdoors and is a key part of the Children & Nature Challenge, an effort headed up by the First Lady to get kids outside.”

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Petition: Pawn Mount Rushmore To Cover National Debt Interest

KEYSTONE, S.D. (CBS St. Louis) — A recent petition created on the White House’s official page is calling for the U.S. government to pawn Mount Rushmore to the Federal Reserve in order to cover the national debt.

“Pawn Mount Rushmore to the Federal Reserve if Treasury can’t pay the interest on the debt after a debt ceiling breach,” the call to action states. “The government needs a backup plan to pay the interest on our debt if we go past the debt ceiling and prioritization fails.”

So far, only 16 people have signed the petition as of Monday afternoon. Those behind the initiative hope to secure a total of 25,000 signatures by Feb. 13.

The petition, created Jan. 14, asserts that pawning the national monument is the best plan on the table, after the movement to mint a new trillion-dollar platinum coin failed to garner government support.

While speaking with The Washington Post, Treasury spokesman Anthony Coley addressed the matter.

“Neither the Treasury Department nor the Federal Reserve believes that the law can or should be used to facilitate the production of platinum coins for the purpose of avoiding an increase in the debt limit,” he told the Post. “The Treasury Department will not mint a trillion-dollar platinum coin to get around the debt ceiling. If they did, the Federal Reserve would not accept it.”

The petition acknowledged the lack of success of the previous movement, stating, “Now that #MintTheCoin [sic] is dead, our best option is clearly to sell Mount Rushmore to the [Federal Reserve], and buy it back later once our cash flow problem is solved.”

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Sports On A Sunday: Dan McLaughlin, Kevin Demoff, Rick Hummel

Cardinals broadcaster Dan McLaughlin gives his thoughts on this past week in St. Louis sports & the NFL playoffs.

Rams COO Kevin Demoff breaks down this week’s NFL Division playoffs.

Hall of Fame Post-Dispatch columnist Rick Hummel talks about the Cardinals off-season and the recent Hall of Fame inductees.

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Philadelphia Cemetery Desecration Just Days After St. LouisMoney is being raised to repair and restore more than 100 headstones that were vandalized at a Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia.
St. Louis Becomes 3rd US City to Fly Transgender FlagWhat figures to be a very emotional St. Louis Pride Week begins today, with the raising of a light blue, pink and white flag.
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St. Louis Archbishop in Washington With Pope FrancisArchbishop Carlson says this is his first chance to see and hear from Pope Francis since he was elected pontiff.
Ferguson Hires Another Interim Police ChiefAndre Anderson is coming from the Glendale, Arizona, Police Department, where he has worked for 24 years.
History Lover's Travel Guide To PhiladelphiaIndependence Day is almost here. This year, make plans to visit our nation’s former capital, Philadelphia, and experience history up close and in person.
NTSB: Amtrak Engineer Didn't Use Cellphone Before CrashThe engineer driving an Amtrak train wasn't using his cellphone to talk, text or download data just before the train derailed in Philadelphia last month, safety investigators said Wednesday.
Crime On The Rise, Again, In St. LouisMurder, robbery, burglary, car thefts and assaults all went up double digits last month, as the city's year-to-date crime report for May shows a total crime increase of 15.5 percent.
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Missouri Attorney General Fights LawsuitAttorney General Josh Hawley filed a motion Tuesday against Backpage, saying its lawsuit is frivolous and should be tossed.
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Man Accused in Daughter's Death Says She Died AccidentallyQuate, 34, was arrested Tuesday, hours after his wife contacted police in Las Vegas from a woman's shelter and described where authorities could find her daughter's body in Centreville, Illinois.
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Missouri Adds Advertising of Victims to Sex Trafficking Crime BillSupporters of bill 1562 hope that new measures will encourage more victims to come forward.
Phone App Needs Hotel Room Photos to End Sex TraffickingResearchers at Washington University in St. Louis and Exchange Initiative created the app to help federal police.
Missouri Law to Expand Crime of Sex Trafficking to Cover AdsNixon's office said state law currently doesn't comprehensively address advertising someone for sex trafficking.
Man Pleads Guilty in Missouri Sex-Trafficking CaseThirty-five-year-old Kenyata D. Miles pleaded guilty Monday in Jefferson City to a felony count of attempted sex trafficking.
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Spirit of St. Louis Chorus

St. Louis #1 Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society

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The Rivertown Sound

This quartet was formed in 1985 by members of our Chorus, inspired by the great variety of music in their hometown of St. Louis. They are dedicated to preserving good singing and four-part harmony. While they continue to sing traditional songs from the turn-of-the-century, more and more audiences have requested songs from the Fifties. As a result, they have become St. Louis' premiere "Doo Wop Quartet" and are honored to hold that position.

The Manchester Quartet

These guys: Mick, Carl, Rob and Marshall, live in Manchester, Missouri and began practicing together on the ride to chorus rehearsals in Jefferson County. In 2013 they formed the quartet. They have developed a varied repertoire and enjoy performing during chorus concerts.

The Jeff Connection

In 2010, chorus director Jim Raspberry decided to create a quartet of chapter members who would like to practice together for an hour before weekly chorus rehearsals. After much hard work, they have created a flexible repertoire of barbershop songs. Their specialty are gospel and sacred songs. They are fortunate to be asked to sing at church services and events all over Jefferson County, which is the origin of the name of their quartet.

Southern Comfort

This quartet has existed in one form or another since the mid 1990s. The name is not associated with liquor. All the members of the quartet are from southern Jefferson County and audiences find their warm harmony to be very comforting. This is what inspired their name. The quartet used to perform often all around Jefferson County but their busy schedules have now limited them to chorus shows only.


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St Mary's Parish, Echuca

Phone: (03) 5482 1127
Fax: (03) 5482 1451

God Live In Us!

Interior Renovation

In 2006, after much consultation, our Church underwent a much needed internal facelift.

Originally, there was a request from members of the Parish for greater accessibility to the sanctuary area.

The Parish Pastoral Council came to the conclusion that greater expertise was needed, if the "big picture" outlook was to be given it's full credence. It was felt that we needed to look at the present and future needs of the whole community.

As a result, a process, known as Prism, was conducted. The first step involved some 60 parishioners, who were move by the Spirit to faithfully attend and address these issues. These people became known as the Advisory Group. The sessions were conducted by Randall Lindstrom, a noted figure in Liturgical Design, and Father Par Negri of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers.

The final result of these gatherings was the formation of some concept statements which expressed what parishioners felt was valued, treasured and needed in our faith community and which could form the basis for future decision making. All who attended played their part in the formation of these statements. All had a chance to review the draft statements to ensure that they reflected the collective wisdom of the group.

These concept statements were published in a booklet called "Honouring our Tradition and Future" which was distributed at Mass and a copy was posted to all members of the Advisory Group, along with a letter of our thanks for their involvement and participation.

Concept drawings were at each door in the church and parishioners were invited to review these drawings and submit any comments. Whilst the responses were overwhelmingly in the affirmative and provided direction to the deliberations of the Renewal Team, lengthy and lively debate took place with regard to concerns and points of issue raised by parishioners in their responses.

In considering the Design in its entirety, the Team decided that it offered a substantial way forward without significant structural alteration to the celebration space. It fulfilled the goals of creating inclusiveness for all and enhancing the worship space whilst still retaining all that is treasured in our church. However, the Renewal Team also acknowledged that some issues expressed by parishioners had merit as stand alone items and these would be included for discussion in the planning stages.

A recommendation was proposed and subsequently ratified by the Parish Pastoral Council that the Concept Design be adopted. The report on the community consultation undertaken was sent to Bishop Joseph Grech and the Diocesan Liturgical Commission for ratification as is required. This process has at all stages included the Bishop and the Liturgical Commission. They both affirm the Parish in the process being followed and approval was granted.

Hearing Loop

In 2012 we installed a Hearing Loop to allow those Parishioners with hearing impairment to be able to listen to all aspects of Masses, Celebrations and ceremonies clearly through their hearing aids. This has been a resounding success and greatly appreciated by all those who use it!

Parish Centre

With the sale of the St. Mary's Primary School property, the Parish Centre underwent some needed renovations. The Parish Centre is now both a great functional area for our office and administrative staff and a wonderful space for Parish meetings, functions and events. Some Parishioners have kindly donated their time, labour and expertise to also develop a tranquil garden area to add to this beautiful environment.

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Two of my favorite bands on one split.

We met Screamales a long time ago during their first trip to California. When they recall the story it's just me watching them play while all the other show attendees were outside bbq'ing. I'm pretty sure there were others watching them but I wouldn't know. I ate a special cookie that day and was zoning in on how many pedals the guitar player was setting up. Every time I see that happening with a band, whom I don't know, I always think "Ok they're gonna suck". But the cookie kept me inside waiting for them to play. Half positivity, half too fuckin freaked to go outside where anything could happen. Then the band just exploded into their set. I had to pick my jaw up off the floor, wipe tears off my face,and ask myself tons of questions before I realized what was going on. Who the hell is this?! Is this my favorite living guitar player?!? Is this cookie for real?! I mean,how good is this bbq outside?!?!? Last I checked Buddy Guy and Jeff Beck are still alive right?! Yea, put the fucking hot dog down!! I'm not afraid to admit that Marissa's guitar playing was the initial element that reeled me in. Almost freakshowish. And it's extra hard to admit that after realizing how bad ass Mike and Jarrett hold it down! Every part is just as important than the next in this freakshow! It can't be this way if any bolt gets detached. Not unlike a car engine or Richard Simmons.

Tenement's "Napalm Dream" album is on heavy rotation here at Recess. I hate using other bands as references but I wouldn't be going out on a limb if I said that if you like Superchunk you will not hate this. But I won't say that. If I do Stevo will call me out on Punknews or something.
If this is considered "pop-punk" then you are all in luck. You no longer have to listen to our contemporaries shovel out the watered down red punch that's nothing better than a 5000 times xeroxed Blink 182. Go ahead and purge! Your hair was in the toilet...DISGUSTING! Feel better? Ok. There's no pretentiousness with this band. The real deal is here. It's your choice to climb aboard or not. You will no longer have an itch to vomit in the back of your mind no more. Sadly enough if Tenement goes to a city like say, LA, I'll have fingers leftover when counting the people who'd care. Is that Tenement's fault? Hell no! That is a big compliment in my book. If Wisconsin was already a great state, Tenement make it even better! Sorry for the geography, but it will make you buy this record right?

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Tenement- I Wouldn't Let You Go

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  • Model: Recess#178
  • Manufactured by: Recess Records

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This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 10 September, 2013.

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