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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Toyota to present key to DC SCORES van during ceremonies today

Today is special for DC SCORES. During two events, we will be highlighted for winning a Toyota Sienna van for our organization through the 100 Cars for Good contest on May 14. On that day, we received more votes than four other organizations to win the vehicle.

This afternoon, we will receive a key to the van during a ceremony at Marie Reed Elementary School where our Soccer & Arts camp is ongoing. This evening, we will be highlighted -- and four DC SCORES students will be videotaped inside a Toyota vehicle -- at the annual Congressional baseball game at Nationals Park.

Both events will include remarks from Executive Director Amy Nakamoto and will be videotaped -- with the short presentation at Nats Park also shown live on the jumbotron during a break between innings.

Read the press release below about this exciting day for DC SCORES and Toyota's impressive philanthropic efforts in the Washington, DC community.

Washington, DC – (June 28, 2012) – DC SCORES, which provides award-winning after-school programs for low-income youth in Washington, DC, today is receiving a brand new Toyota Sienna as part of the automaker’s100 Cars for Good program. The Toyota 100 Cars for Good is  a national philanthropic initiative which awards 100 cars to deserving nonprofit organizations with winners selected daily on Facebook for 100 days through August 21.

Joined by dozens of DC SCORES participants at Marie Reed Elementary School this afternoon, Toyota Vice President Michael Rouse will present the keys to the new vehicle to DC SCORES Executive Director Amy Nakamoto during a press conference.

“There is a lack of after-school programs in the DC area and DC SCORES has stepped in to fill that need – offering kids the chance to participate in organized sports and arts programs,” Rouse said. “Toyota is committed to being a community partner and is focused on supporting programs in ways that achieve long-term sustainable results. We hope this vehicle helps DC SCORES build upon the amazing work already established here in Washington.”

Amy Nakamoto said, “We are extremely excited to be receiving a van from Toyota through the 100 Cars for Good program. Thanks to Toyota's generosity and service to our community, we will be able to provide and transport much-needed soccer and writing equipment to over 40 DC public schools who host a DC SCORES after-school program. This will increase our efficiency in using time, money and people to directly impact hundreds of DC students in the coming years. We are very grateful to be part of such a large and effective philanthropic initiative by Toyota.

DC SCORES was selected as a finalist out of thousands of applicants nationwide and chosen by online voters as this year’s first winner. Their programs benefit more than 800 children at 27 schools across Washington, DC. The new Sienna minivan will support DC SCORES activities that promote physical activity and creativity throughout the city and will help facilitate the organization’s expansion to 20 new schools in the District. DC SCORES detailed how they will use their new Toyota Sienna in a video, found here.

Toyota will profile five finalists each day at www.100carsforgood.com, where individual members of the public are invited to vote for the nonprofit they think can do the most good with a new vehicle. The nonprofit with the most votes at the end of each day wins one of six Toyota models. Runners-up each receive a $1,000 cash grant from Toyota. A six-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty will also be provided for each vehicle, compliments of Toyota Financial Services.

DC SCORES is the quality, team-based approach to a well-rounded childhood, providing youth with the arts, athletics, and academics that will engage, enrich and improve their lives. DC SCORES builds teams through after-school programs for more than 800 low-income DC youth at 27 schools by instilling self-expression, physical fitness, and a sense of community. DC SCORES accomplishes this in an innovative model combining poetry and spoken word, soccer and service-learning year-round. DC SCORES has worked with more than 6,000 students since its founding in 1994 and aims to serve every child in the District of Columbia. DC SCORES is an affiliate of America SCORES, with organizations in 14 cities.  Additional information is available at www.DCSCORES.org.

About Toyota:
Toyota (NYSE: TM) established operations in the United States in 1957 and currently operates 10 manufacturing plants in eight states. There are nearly 1,500 Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealerships in the U.S. which sold more than 1.64 million vehicles in 2011. Toyota directly employs more than 30,000 people in the U.S. and its investment here is currently valued at more than $18 billion, including sales and manufacturing operations, research and development, financial services and design facilities. Toyota’s annual purchasing of parts, materials, goods and services from U.S. suppliers totals more than $25 billion.

Toyota is deeply committed to being a great community partner and is focused on supporting programs in ways that achieve long-term sustainable results. Toyota supports numerous organizations across the country, with a particular concentration on education, the environment and safety. Since 1991, Toyota has contributed more than half a billion dollars to philanthropic programs across the U.S.
For more information on Toyota, please visit http://www.ToyotaInAction.com.

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Late-night TV writer Steve O’Donnell will be this year’s recipient of the WGA East’s Herb Sargent Award for Comedy Excellence. Nominated for 20 Primetime Emmys and the winner of four, O’Donnell spent 10 years as head writer on NBC’s Late Night with David Letterman and another five years as head writer on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live.

The award, which will be presented February 19 at the WGA Awards ceremony in New York, is given to a writer “who embodies the spirit, commitment and comic genius” of the late Herb Sargent. He served as president of the WGA East for 14 years and for more than 20 years as a writer-producer of Saturday Night Live.

“This is an especially wonderful honor coming from my friends and peers in the Writers Guild of America, East, the group I respect and love more than any other,” O’Donnell said. “I suppose I should add ‘except for my family’ – but they’re actually a bunch of jerks. No, no!  I’m joking! That’s what I do for a living. I’m being light-hearted, when in fact I couldn’t be more seriously honored and humbled, especially as this comes from the guild which has had such professional and personal importance in my life.”

David Letterman at reception in NBC's Studio 6A January 19, 1982 at the announcement of new NBC comedy show "Late Night With David Letterman". (AP Photo/Perez)

O’Donnell was hired by Letterman in 1982 and went on to be his head writer at NBC’s Late Night from 1983-92, leading the writing of memorable reoccurring segments such as “The Top 10 List,” “The NBC Bookmobile” and “Calling Meg, the Office Worker in the Building Across the Street.” In 1993, he followed Letterman to CBS’ Late Show, where he worked until 1995.

He was a writer on Jimmy Kimmel’s The Man Show from 1999-2001 and took on the head writer duties for Jimmy Kimmel Live from its launch in 2003 to 2008. He’s also written for Seinfeld, The Simpsons, The Chris Rock Show, The Dana Carvey Show, Lateline, The Bonnie Hunt Show, Norm Macdonald Live, and Why? With Hannibal Buress.

Past recipients of the Sargent Award include comedy greats Lorne Michaels, Judd Apatow, James L. Brooks, Gary David Goldberg and Norman Stiles.


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The new Yankee Stadium security measures are terribly draconian — unless, of course, you're Chris Berman, the newly appointed ringleader of the circus.

New York Daily News media columnist Bob Raissman tackled the issue of stadium security in his Friday column, contrasting the treatment of radio broadcasters and players' wives to everyone's favorite ESPN personality.

He devotes two grafs to Berman but still manages to sufficiently sting him. If you can't tell, the bolded lines are my emphasis:

Nonetheless it seems security does not take the same rigid stance with everyone - like ESPN's mouthy Chris Berman. Monday, he was seen walking around the Yankees clubhouse like he owned the place. Berman was big-timing to the max, strolling into areas clearly marked "no media allowed beyond this point." Perhaps Berman thought the sign did not apply to him because it did not read "no clowns allowed beyond this point."

By the time PR personnel found out Berman was trespassing and went to evict him, he was in Girardi's office talking to the manager. Berman occupying prohibited space in the Bombers' clubhouse is nothing new. He did it at the old joint and in Detroit. When the Yankees were in there, he parked his tuchis in the players' food room, totally off limits to media. Perhaps Berman subscribes to the following old adage: If it ain't catered, it ain't journalism.

And Raissman wasn't the only New York sports media hound to target Berman this week. The Post's Phil Mushnick called the Worldwide Leader a "broken network" in his Sunday space, saving some of his harshest words for Boomer:

That's why Kenny Mayne is stuck playing that Kenny Mayne character on ESPN, Lee Corso is stuck playing Lee Corso, and Chris Berman, who long ago should have been encouraged — even ordered — to move beyond and above his clown act, remains ESPN's head clown. They've all been painted into corners.

Nothing to add here.

Yankees insecurity: Off field, meanies are in play [NYDN]
Kornheiser's departure won't fix broke network [NY Post]


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An unspecified Twitter loss is Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation's gain, which means that Twitter parodies are not only funny, but also save the world. Or at least the cuter part of it.

La Russa and Twitter settled their lawsuit, which the Cardinals manager brought against the microblogging service for macro damages, including emotional distress worth more than 140 characters. But, you see, the lawsuit wasn't about naysayers (or parodists) being critical of La Russa, or about the four — four! — followers who noticed, or the fact that experts doubted the suit's merit. This was about the law.

"There is a law against improperly using a person's name without authorization and it wasn't authorized," La Russa said. "You can't sue everybody for criticizing you, but it seemed like that was the perception. It was improper use of the name, but it's been settled."

It's going to cost Twitter a probable donation to La Russa's ARF and his legal fees — which, of course, the skipper would not have accrued had he not sued in the first place.

UPDATE: Twitter, through its blog, is denying that the suit has been settled:

Reports this week that Twitter has settled a law suit and officially agreed to pay legal fees for an impersonation complaint that was taken care of by our support staff in accordance with our Terms are erroneous. Twitter has not settled, nor do we plan to settle or pay.

With due respect to the man and his notable work, Mr. La Russa's lawsuit was an unnecessary waste of judicial resources bordering on frivolous. Twitter's Terms of Service are fair and we believe will be upheld in a court that will ultimately dismiss Mr. La Russa's lawsuit.

What's more, the Twitterati folk seem to be using this particular case to launch a new feature: verified accounts. From now on, certain people will have super-duper-special seals to denote their authenticity. That select group of celebrities includes "public officials, public agencies, famous artists, athletes and other well known individuals at risk of impersonation," like this guy.

La Russa, Twitter settle lawsuit [AP]
Experts say La Russa's Twitter suit was long shot [AP]
Tony La Russa Is Not Laughing At Your Satire [Deadspin]
Not Playing Ball [Twitter Blog]


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That other baseball movie is flailing about, but the adaptation of 3 Nights In August, Bissinger's Moneyball diss track and paean to Tony La Russa and the manly virtues of lineup construction, is moving along nicely. The nerds can't win.

The latest is that Billy Bob Thornton has signed on as a co-producer. Writes the Hollywood Reporter:

Thornton, known to be a vocal Cardinals fan, will join Red Bird Cinema managing director John Loar in producing the picture. Writer-actor Kevin Pollak, La Russa and Bissinger will executive produce.

Thornton is known primarily as an actor and director, though he did produce one movie, the Tex-Mex romance "All the Pretty Horses," which he also directed.

There's a possibility he could take a role in the picture, but it likely won't be the La Russa part, Loar said.

Baseball projects like "Moneyball" have had a rough time in Hollywood of late, but the project's producers say they think "August" offers a refreshing take on the subject.

"There are a lot of baseball movies out there, and a lot of them are based on the won-loss component," Loar said. "What this does is go inside the day-to-day happenings of the locker room and how a manager thinks about all the decisions he has to make. It's going to be challenging, but Billy Bob has a good handle on it."

La Russa, Bissinger and Billy Bob Thornton. That's enough testosterone in one room to revive Sam Peckinpah. And just so you're clear: An ode to the technocratic brilliance of a baseball general manager? Get me rewrite, sweetheart. But an ode to the technocratic brilliance of a baseball manager? "Refreshing."

Billy Bob Thornton joins "Three Nights" team [Hollywood Reporter]


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Rage is rarely cold. Whether it's the Tea Party or Occupy Wall Street or Network, discontent with the state of the world usually comes to us piping hot, often satisfyingly so. That's why it's so disconcerting when a movie goes the opposite route, serving up its message with a calm, dispassionate air. Cosmopolis doesn't want to incense you—it wants to chill your blood.

For a lot of people, Cosmopolis is simply the film with that Twilight guy in it. Robert Pattinson plays Eric Packer, a twenty-something billionaire who spends most of the movie sitting in the back of his stretch limo as his driver takes him across Manhattan to get a haircut. The movie is an adaptation of Don DeLillo's novel, and while there is something of a narrative spine holding the film together, Cosmopolis largely works as an episodic portrait of an emotionally distant one-percenter doing whatever it is that the insanely wealthy do.

The casting of Pattinson may seem like a stunt to boost box office—a way to lure swooning girls to a meditative, sardonic drama they'd otherwise avoid—but writer-director David Cronenberg (Eastern Promises, A History of Violence) has smartly capitalized on his young star's persona, perverting his public image for the filmmaker's purposes. In the Twilight films, Pattinson plays a brooding, beautiful, sensitive heartthrob—a tragic, sympathetic figure—which has made the actor a beloved pinup. But with Cosmopolis, Pattinson portrays a different kind of vampire, an inhuman monster who lives off others' hard work and has to barricade himself away from the masses. (The limo he inhabits might as well be a tomb.) It's not uncommon for popular stars to play darker versions of their onscreen selves—think Tom Cruise's Frank T.J. Mackey in Magnolia—and so Pattinson falls into a fine tradition of Hollywood celebrities screwing with their fans' heads.

Cronenberg, too, is challenging his audience. Cosmopolis is not a film designed for glowing CinemaScore ratings—it's a chilly, distant, withholding drama that doesn't resolve itself in a tidy way. (Unlike a lot of state-of-the-world films, Cosmopolis doesn't give the audience a therapeutic "I'm as mad as hell" moment where our collective frustration is articulated by a character. And even when something like that moment seems to arrive, it doesn't play out the way we'd expect.) In addition, Cronenberg has his cast give passionless readings to the clipped, mannered dialogue, suggesting a heightened reality in which even recognizable human interaction has short-circuited. The characters in Cosmopolis aren't user-friendly and aren't meant to be. But once you get into the film's peculiar rhythms, Cosmopolis becomes hypnotic—a surreal, hyper-aware updating of our modern anxieties about the dehumanization brought on by wealth, power, and technology.

Because of the film's episodic structure, the people around Eric come and go, most of them appearing for one scene and then never being heard from again. Unfortunately, that gives Cosmopolis a hit-or-miss quality. (Juliette Binoche's scene as Eric's mistress is over far too fast; Jay Baruchel's as Eric's technology chief goes on too long.) But it also creates a reality in which everyone Eric encounters is just another data point, not unlike the endless stock numbers on the consoles he's always playing with in his limo. None of these people means anything to him—they're as remote as the rabid protesters spray-painting his limo and pounding on the windows, wanting to kill him.

If Cosmopolis leaves you feeling nothing for its main character, that's by design. Even as Eric's possible comeuppance seems imminent near the end, Pattinson doesn't try to make us care about this poor, heartless bastard. Cronenberg's claustrophobic construction of Eric's world is brilliant and monochromatic and entirely unnerving. Cronenberg and Pattinson have given us a frightening image of the modern power player as utterly soulless cipher. So often, Hollywood's Wall Streeters are arrogant young twits hellbent on screwing over everyone in sight. Cosmopolis suggests something even more frightening: They're so disconnected from the world that they no longer remember what emotions even are. Maybe Pattinson isn't playing a vampire in this movie—he's a zombie.

Grade: B+

Grierson & Leitch is a regular column about the movies. Follow us on Twitter, @griersonleitch.


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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Five You Can't Miss: Nigel Bird

Nigel Bird is one of my good friends and one of the best writers in crime fiction today. I had the pleasure of working with him editing Pulp Ink. He blogs at Sea Minor and he's here today with his top five picks.

First off, I’m not going to mention any stories from Pulp Ink; that would seem too biased.

Secondly, I’ve been enjoying stories this year in ways that have surprised me – I’ve read the short form with more flexibility and have really enjoyed spreading my wings.

My five to note all stand out for me and have done since the beginning of the year.

‘Less Than Living’ was posted at Spinetingler earlier this year.  I loved it then and still do.  Jason Duke does something special and I can even quote myself from the comments box – ‘The voice is extra-ordinary, carries loneliness and the edge of reason with it. The repetitions are stunning and the weaving in of the song lines really works.’

Next is my favourite of all, no offence to anyone.  I can’t remember reading a story of such extraordinary power.  It’s Plastic Soldiers from Snubnose’s debut collection Speedloader and it’s by WD County.  I reckon I’ll be one of the many choosing this one and I’m not going to say anything other than to tell you to read it.

Heath Lowrance put out a rich collection called ‘Dig Ten Graves’.  For me, the opening story is immense.  It tells of a man affected by the news of the death of a former girlfriend of his and the way his mind struggles to open the can of worms that’s been in his head since.  Thing is, when he opens it, he finds snakes and they’re poisonous, every last one of them.  I love it as it speaks of life’s impact on an individual, of the way chance plays its part and the way our middle-aged selves have to come to terms with the rough and the smooth.

Another collection I loved was ‘The Adventures Of Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles’ by Edward A Grainger. Though I’m loathe to single one out, I’m going for ‘Melaine’ where the lines of good and bad are rubbed out forever and revenge is king.

Finally, and most recently, Thomas Pluck’s ‘Candle’ over at the excellent ‘Grift’.  It’s a wonderful tale as TP keeps his foot off the gas.  The events are almost incidental, but the story packed in there is huge.  I really loved it.

Finally, as an aside, a word for Shotgun Honey.  Though I didn’t pick a story from their stable, I’d put them forward as my favourite fiction place just now.  It would be top-dollar if it weren’t free.  Keep up the good work, Hon.

  1. Thank you, Nigel. I am honored. I enjoyed many of these as well, but I'm heading to read LEss Than Living right now. I missed that one.

  2. I'm honored to be in such great company. Thanks, Nigel.

  3. Nigel, thanks for the Shotgun Honey mention. All great stories you've picked.

  4. It was a treat to be asked to take part. Each of these five is pure class.

  5. Quite a list. I've read every one and they're all outstanding. Plastic Soldiers gets my vote as all time everything. You cannot read that story without being moved and shaken to the core. Especially when you see the cover related to it. Pure genius.

  6. Another great list. Ditto on Nigel's shout-out to Shotgun Honey. I had not read "Plastic Soldiers" before now or it would have been on my list, no question.

  7. Swell list - every one of them a favorite. LESS THAN LIVING is especially haunting for me. Exemplary work by Duke on that one. And, as AJ says, Plastic Soldiers can knock your teeth out with a backhand.


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Saturday, December 20, 2008

Last Christmas Card

This is it the final Christmas card of 2008 using one of my new Sugar Nellies. I've used the latest Friday Sketchers sketch this is from Jacqueline and some Dovecraft papers from last year. I can now put my various dies for snowflakes away now that I've used them on this card.

I must get on with the secret project especially as I've now got even more photos to use, I'm trying to keep it clean and simple since time is a element here, it also means that I've still got XYZ of my A-z journal to finish but I can't see me doing that until this project is finished.

Now just because I'm not making Christmas cards doesn't mean I haven't been receiving them this time the wonderful Jacqi has sent me this cutie, isn't it fab.

  1. oh she is a lovely sugarnellie isn`t she?? stunning card debby ~ love the snowflakes ~may i ask what dies you have been using? i only have one snowfake die and it is a big one!!
    look forward to your many other creations now your xmas cards are done
    vanessa xx

  2. Oh I love this new image and coloured so beautifully!
    Gorgeous card!
    kim xxx

  3. How sweet Debby, and such pretty colours. Are you getting just a bit sick of making Christmas cards? I think I am, just a little bit. But I am never sick of receiving them lol xxxxx

  4. Gorgeous cards. Love the images and the colouring is beautiful. Hope you and your family have a wonderful christmas. Michele x

  5. Beautiful card Debby, I love your new stamp and the colours are wonderful. Have a good weekend

  6. aww Debby they are both absolutely stunning as always I love the layouts and colours hugs Jill x

  7. Super card Debby, hope you have a lovely weekend.

  8. Hi Dear, what a beautiful card this is and I bet its a relief that ut is the last. Glad you liked the card and thanks for yours dear. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a brilliant New Year
    Hugs Jacqui x

  9. Oooh such a pretty card, a great one to finish with =) That card you received is also pretty, lucky you! xxx

  10. Oh hon this is just gorgeous. I so love your image and so beautiful colored and those papers !!!!!!! Oh I love them. Gorgeous as always dear

  11. Gorgeous card and a lovely Sugar Nellie image. Your colouring is so amazing.

  12. Wow gorgeous cards ,love the papers and images xxx
    hope you have a fab christmas hugs Dawnxx

  13. Well done Debby! Bet your glad to see the end of them and you can now get on with other projects. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with next :) x

  14. Oh........ hon
    your card is so lovely and your colouring so fab!
    I love it like always!
    Happy Holidays
    Hugs Gisela

  15. fabulous card with this adorable little sugar babe - I will have to have her before next Christmas! hugs, annie x

  16. Oh Debby, what a gorgeous card! I love your last christmas card so much. The image ist just so cute and the papers are great.
    Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :)
    Hugs from Moni

  17. Thanks for paying with my sketch in this busy time!! Love your card, great colouring! Everything on the card goes so well together and great snowflakes. Te new sugar nellie is cute! Happy you have your cards finished, I have to finish mine today.... Thanks for joining FS! Merry Christmas and a happy, healty and creative 2009!! Love from Holland,

  18. Gorgeous card...and the snowflakes look wonderful. Thanks for joining us at FS.
    Wishing you a very happy Christmas and all good wishes for 2009.
    Carole x

  19. Very pretty, Debby! I love the sweet image and the colours and paper are so beautiful! I love how you made the tag too...looks fabulous!!! Sounds like you have been very busy with you secret project, your A-Z journal and all your cards...well I hope you get some well deserved rest soon!!
    Merry Christmas!!!

  20. You are amazingly talented!!! I love your coloring and your layouts! You have a fantastic sense of color!

    Happy Holidays,

  21. This card is gorgeous! Love the colours.

    xx Naoual

  22. Wow, Debbie, this card is really stunning!
    I wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy and creative New Year!
    Simone from Germany

  23. Love your snowflakes cards..very pretty!

  24. lovely card , very cute , hope you had a lovely christmas_
    Happy New year

  25. Wow!! So Gorgeous!! I love this card...the image, coloring everything!!....Hugs, Ila

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Sunday, December 14, 2008

Merry Christmas

Living_Christ_for_websiteThis year our stake YW leaders challenged all the young women and young men (teenagers from 12-18 years of age) and their leaders (that would be me since I am the big P in my ward) to memorize The Living Christ.  For those readers not of my faith (the LDS / Mormon faith), The Living Christ is a document issued by leaders of our church proclaiming to the world our belief in Jesus Christ as Savior of the world.
It’s a pretty long document. And I often think I am low on gray matter these days, but I can finally say I have it all memorized. To explain here what this means to to me is pretty personal and I’m not articulate enough anyway Nativityto describe such feelings in a public forum. But I will say this—at this wonderful Christmas season I feel such a renewal that He is my Savior. “God be thanked for the matchless gift of His divine Son.” Merry Christmas.

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Way to Cyn! I knew you could do it.
Merry Christmas.

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22 July 2004

Digital switchover delayed

Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell today announced that the analogue TV signal would not be switched off before 2012. The Government has previously said that full conversion to digital would happen between 2006 and 2010, but after warnings from the BBC that this would leave many people without a TV service this has now put back. Jowell insisted that analogue switch-off could start in some regions by 2007. An initiative was also announced to require all new analogue-only televisions to display a sticker with a sell-by date warning that after that point it will no longer be usable without a set-top box. Help will be provided for those people that are unable or unwilling to convert to digital.
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Zik and Trent are back from their long hike, spring water in hand. But there’s bad news on their return! Another prisoner reports that Amelia has been arrested by the Clonoids and taken prisoner. Nobody has told Vera yet, so Zik will take on the responsibility, as he feels that Amelia’s arrest wouldn’t have happened if not for his fight with the soldiers. I’m so sorry for my extended absence! Believe it or not, I’ve been working furiously on the next bunch of pages. There have been a lot of things happening in my personal life, some bad but mostly good! Suffice it to say I’ve had very little drawing time available to me. Thank you so much for continuing to tune in. It is still my goal to get back on track with weekly updates. I’ve got so many Zik stories to tell you! An extra special thanks to the site members, too. You guys rock. [level-subsc]
So I’m partway done the next 5 pages after this. I’m hoping to be able to release them a bit quicker. The only one that might give me a headache is the Zoz page; I put a lot of detail into it and it’ll need some extra time to finish up. But I’m still spending every spare moment I have on Zik, so rest assured it’ll happen! As Al Gore says in South Park: Excelsior!
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    Drop dead work Vic! You get better with every page! Love that camp!

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Monthly Archives March 2016

Your Job Is Leaving You Angry & Frustrated? Stop the Gripe… Do Something!

I’m a classical corporate áshéwó! Don’t blame me, if you don’t hop around, you don’t get to be on top, and nothing beats being on top. Every guy knows that! When you jump around, like some of us understandably do, you will notice quite a lot – mostly bad things. I’ve observed how people complain […]

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Challenge

I’ve been on the AI train for quite a while. Sounds like the next thing humans will do but you never know it may end up like the disappointment genetics ended up being despite the promises of 1990s. Google AI recently spanked someone at the game of Go, considering that “someone” is one of the […]

Core Banking Software in Nigeria

This is probably the third time I’m writing about core banking software in Nigeria. I did that in 2011 and it’s interesting to see how banking software have evolved in Nigeria since then. The choice of core banking software is not trivial and a wrong move can spell disaster. Banks are usually very conservative about who […]

Things to know before you quit your job

I’ve had a decent career and everyone expects me to jump ship to run my own business but I haven’t. This is for different reasons, but those closest to me know that I’m a closet chicken. Run my own business, are you kidding me? Before you finally consider me a loser, listen to the best […]


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Review: Saving Margaret by Krystal Shannan

Review: Saving Margaret by Krystal ShannanSaving Margaret by Krystal Shannan

Genres: Paranormal Romance
Published by Indie/Self Published on July 23, 2013
Pages: 139
Format: eBook
Buy: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Book Depository

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As sequels to an enjoyable, solid series opener goes, this one up the ante big time. It saw Chasing Sam’s bet and raised the stakes higher than I could have hoped for and delivered when all cards were on the table. Sorry, couldn’t resist a little poker analogy there since the series is set in Vegas.

Speaking of sequels, this is one of those that has to be read in order because the world building and beginning of the overall plot along with the intro to the characters begins in the first book. This one picks up almost where the first one let’s off even if the main character focus changes. This story will contain spoilers to the first book so please don’t read on if you care about that sort of thing.

The story opens with the wedding of Chase and Sam. Margaret, one of the Maggies, is at the wedding watching Chase’s brother Nick in a forlorn manner because he doesn’t even notice she exists. Before she can really begin wallowing, her friends pull her onto the dance floor and insist she dance with Chase’s bud, Scott. As the huge seven foot male ambles toward her, she is struck with the shocker that he’s a bear and this was a wolf shifter wedding and pack gathering. And when they start dancing, she realizes ‘he’s my mate’. Margaret is one of those thinking types and not good with surprises so she panics.

Scott can’t believe his good luck. He’s found his mate. Unfortunately, his eagerness frightens his mate into the need to put some space and time between them. His bear nature cautions him to be patient with their mate who is nervous about the changes he will bring to her life. A stalker in Margaret’s life and unrest in the paranormal world cause Margaret to call out to him and for her dad and her family to accept him as her mate. Scott will protect what is his no matter what.

On a broader front, Renata’s insanity and wolf taking over control of her has stirred up an uprising against the iron-fisted control of the Council. Renata’s wolf schemes to destroy her own husband and his work because Peter has pitted himself against the Council. The Council will not tolerate the rebellion that is growing and the focal point is Vegas. Packs are forced to choose sides and nothing will be the same when all is said and done. The war will be so costly particularly on the wolves and other supernaturals of Vegas. Scott and Margaret are right in the middle of it all with Margaret being the bargaining chip the Council needs to control the wolves.

As I said, this one just upped the danger element now that things are coming out into the open. Even after reading the first book and knowing things weren’t what they seemed, I was shocked at what those things were. Renata’s human spirit being overtaken by her crazed wolf side was an interesting take. She’s a villain in the story, but she is also one that can be pitied. The Council just seems like a ‘past their sell by date’ bunch of blue-blooded power happy bullies.

The dynamics between Scott and Margaret were a nice breather compared to the heavy import of what was going on around them. I was a bit nervous when things got going between them because Margaret was leaning toward the ‘stubborn and stupid’ role with her ‘I have to go to work’ stance that put herself in danger and Scott too because he was guarding her. I was glad that she was a smart gal who saw sense. I totally understood her need to get a grip on things after the sudden appearance of Scott and the vast difference in their two natures and what that would mean for the future. One thing I really love about Krystal Shannan’s shifters is that in this world, the animal nature is as sentient as the human nature and they converse within each other’s heads. They are separate though they share the same body. It’s like getting two characters for the price of one. In both these cases, Scott’s bear and Margaret’s wolf are the more intelligent and common-sense filled sides and plus plus, the animal natures have fun senses of humor and a horny need for their mates.

It was also great reuniting with many of the characters introduced in the first book and the hint that Chase and Sam will continue to play a roll in ongoing books.

The story leaves off in a good spot for the romance and leaves things wide open for that bigger conflict story arc to continue building after the tragedy that occurs near the end that leaves those opposed to the council picking up the pieces and tightening things up for what is to come. I am extremely eager to see what happens next- and to find out who are the next two to find their true mates of course.

This series is for those who enjoy a bit of darkness to their paranormal and spice to their romance.

About Krystal Shannan

Krystal Shannan writes stories full of action, snark, magick, a little bit of humor, and heart-felt emotion. If you are looking for leisurely-paced sweet romance, her books are probably not for you. However, for those looking for a magickal ride, filled with adventure, passion, and just a hint of humor. Welcome home.

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I was born and raised near Sacramento, CA. I have read since I was four years old and developed tastes that run the gamut of literature. I went away to college and have a degree in education, a certificate in family history research, and a certificate in social work. I worked for a non-profit agency with low income families for 20 years which included being responsible for the children’s library and promoting/teaching adult literacy. I have lived in Southeast Michigan for the last 18 years and I am currently a book addicted homemaker with a cat and husband who keep me grounded. Recently, I made it a challenge to review each book that I have read as a favor to author friends who said reviews are important. I have done reviews for Good Reads, Amazon, eBay, and Smashwords, but mostly at Goodreads and Amazon.
  • Mm yeah it sounds good to me. Spicy and a little dark. Yep Going to make sure book one is on my wishlist 🙂

    • Sophia Rose

      Just so you know! Book one has a lot of those series book one tendencies- set up, meeting new world and characters- that this one doesn’t share so in some ways this is the better actual story. Book one was more thrilling at the end though. Six of one; half dozen of the other I guess. Haha!


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The Glass Arrow by Kristen Simmons #YoungDelight

The Glass Arrow by Kristen Simmons #YoungDelightThe Glass Arrow by Kristen Simmons

Genres: YA Dystopian
Published by Small Publisher on February 2, 2015
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Buy: Amazon

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I have been wanting to read this author’s books for some time.  I thought my first one would be from her Article 5 series since I was interested in that one from the moment I heard about it.  But instead, I began with this dystopian romance standalone for my first encounter.  I was pulled into this story from the beginning with its scene of desperation, hard and gritty world and setting.  She fights for her freedom, survival, and a chance at happiness in a world gone wrong.

Imagine a world where not only are women and men not considered equal, but women are not even considered as important for much beyond childbirth and being used up for carnal needs until tossed aside.  Women are kept captive and it is most definitely a man’s world.  But on the fringes- in the wild- some women live free- if they are careful and don’t get caught by the hunters and are strong enough for the environment.

Aya is one of these wild women and life is tough, but she is free caring for her cousin and the twins until the hunters come.  Aya leads the hunters away from her family and is caught.  She is brought into the city to be prepared and then sold at auction.  She simmers in fear and anger to see the downtrodden girls around her not just accepting, but eager for their fate to be auctioned to some wealthy city magnate who will use her until he is done and send her back to be resold as damaged good and for this to continue until there is nothing left, but the dregs of the city where the diseased live.  Aya plots to stay out of the auctions and to find her escape back into the mountains.

Her companion in solitary where she goes for punishment is her wolf friend, but soon a mute young man from a low class is near and slowly she begins to trust him.  Will he help or should she only rely on herself?

I liked how the story leaped off the first pages with a desperate scene that both introduced the heroine and the world she lives in through the action.  Later it is teased out and the world takes on that gritty, dark, nearly despairing world that I enjoy in a good dystopian story.  I won’t say that the ‘women are no good little better than dirt’ type of stories has appeal because frankly it strikes close to some of the extreme possibilities of an alternate reality that women in the past did face and even some in the present who live in slavery, but it certainly was a strong vehicle and set up for this story to lend it the page-turning quality to it.

I’m not sure about all the details of how thing end up the way they do when it comes to Aya’s world.  There is some explanation, but it doesn’t get meticulous.  While I’m curious, I can live with what I got since the rest of the story was pretty good and didn’t contradict itself or get confusing.  The author took an assumption approach like this is how it’s been so it doesn’t seem strange and new.  She skips over Aya’s early intro to the city and goes to when things are more routine and established.  I’m actually good with that because it kept the story moving forward to the conflict that I was interested in.

The story is narrated first person entirely by the heroine, Aya.  It is her story.  She has to survive in captivity, learn the city ways, and then figure out how to escape.  She is faced with the decision to give in and conform or stay true to self.  She has to question everything she has been taught and will it hold up against what the system in the city is teaching her.  She is smart, but rough around the edges.  She fights the system, but not stupidly. She has a cunning plan even if she is woefully alone and weak in comparison.  I liked her and I was rooting for her.  She has her own prejudices and flaws, but she is open and grows.

The part that was least interesting was the details about prepping the girls for auction and the way the girls were in a sort of beauty competition to score with the male buyers, but that said, it worked an adequate vehicle to compare and contrast Aya’s city and wilderness experiences and show the mindsets of those who are unused to free thinking and Aya, who is.  It also led to her situation growing more and more desperate.  Life is misery for women and the author didn’t stint on this or try to make it romantic- though some of the girls and their minder tried.

The story was desperate, but not fast paced for the central part.  The last half really got going and was fast and furious.  It was a real page turner at that point on.  Surprises and twists.  Emotional situations.  The ending was abrupt for me, but did fully wrap up loose ends leaving things in a good place for Aya.

Aya is isolated both in her early life with just her mother and a pocketful of others and then she is isolated at the auction prep house because she is different and she chooses to stay aloof.

So the characters who do appear around her take on significance quickly.  She has a slightly tamed wolf friend, wary and sometimes hostile relations with the other girls, fear of the scary city guards (this is not a place you want to get caught and sent to jail even if you’re a man- because the rehabilitation process removes the humanity and turns you into a mindless zombie like slave), disgust for the sleazy and arrogant rich men who wanted young nubile girls like harems to give them sons and pleasure, and then there is Kiran.

Kiran is mute and of the lowest class because his people live in tribes in the wild, work with the animals, and are considered scary and odd to the city people.  She is at first fearful of him, but then his muteness and stillness when he sneaks near her area of solitary confinement near the back shed, makes her treat him like a sounding block.  The reader is ahead of Aya on Kiran’s trustworthiness though it is obvious he has secrets.

The ending was complete and satisfying, but I must have been influenced by the usual formula I have grown accustomed to in dystopians with these sorts of governments because I had a certain expectation that didn’t happen.  My surprise might be considered spoilerish so I’ll just say that it refers to the worldbuilding.

I don’t mean to imply that the story isn’t complete.  Okay, well yes, I did want things to go on a few more pages.  Aya might not need as much romancing after all her trials of life, but this reader did.  Needed more couple time.  But I can use my imagination, I guess.

This is YA so I would recommend it for mid to older teens because of the potentially disturbing sex slave tones and the violence level.

So, all in all, this was a strong and successful outing with this author for me and I will definitely go back for more of her books.  I would recommend it to those who enjoy gritty, mild romance YA Dystopian.

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I was born and raised near Sacramento, CA. I have read since I was four years old and developed tastes that run the gamut of literature. I went away to college and have a degree in education, a certificate in family history research, and a certificate in social work. I worked for a non-profit agency with low income families for 20 years which included being responsible for the children’s library and promoting/teaching adult literacy. I have lived in Southeast Michigan for the last 18 years and I am currently a book addicted homemaker with a cat and husband who keep me grounded. Recently, I made it a challenge to review each book that I have read as a favor to author friends who said reviews are important. I have done reviews for Good Reads, Amazon, eBay, and Smashwords, but mostly at Goodreads and Amazon.
  • I vaguely remember this one. I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t love it either. This was my first book by this author, but I’ve been meaning to try her other series. Glad you loved it!

    • It did leave me wanting at the end a little. I will eventually catch her other series, too. It still has me intrigued especially after seeing what she could do in this one.

  • The whole sex slave story line just isn’t for me. Thanks for the great review though.

    • Oh, it was awful. Made me so glad to live in modern times and live free. Whew!

  • This actually sounds pretty intriguing to me. I wasn’t interested in it before, but I just may give it a try now. Great review! 🙂

  • YAAASSSS, I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH! I read it in 2014 (has it REALLY been that long?!?!?!!?) and could not get over how much I enjoyed it. It was one of my favorites read in 2014! I reread it recently and fell in love all over again. I love Simmons’ books so much! She takes tough and heartbreaking issues and turns them into an interesting story. Gah! I can’t wait to read her next book, Metaltown.

    Anyway, wonderful review, Sophia! =)

    Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!

  • Oh I actually have read Article 5, but it wasn’t for me. I haven’t picked up any of this author her books after that. This book does sound interesting, although I am not sure if I would like the dark and bleak world.

    It does sound like it was a good read with all the twists and surprises. I like the sound of how she fights the system, but not stupidly. Great review!


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Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Why's that pasta so angry?

We have finally settled on a date to go back out east, get the pups and once again make the long drive back to their new home! While I'm not excited about that drive with 2 doggies in the back seat, it will be nice to finally feel like we are completely done with the move - we should be "whole" once again in about 2 weeks.

When I was plucking out recipes to plan this week's menu on Saturday, I decided to pick ones that were fairly simple and quick so we could have a chance to ease into the new kitchen and learn its quirks. Pasta dishes usually fit well into this category, so I chose this Whole Wheat Pasta Arrabbiata with Arugula recipe for tonight's dinner. It also gave me a chance to finally submit something to Ruth's Presto Pasta Night roundup on Friday!

As a pound of whole wheat penne cooks, a speedy sauce begins by softening red onions with plenty of minced garlic in a couple tablespoons of olive oil. To add the "angry" (arrabbiata) element to the dish, a teaspoon of spicy red pepper flakes is also added at this point. To freshen the flavor from the canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes, a splash of balsamic vinegar is stirred in just before the tomatoes hit the pan. Once the pasta is married with the sauce, a generous cup of salty pecorino-romano cheese is stirred in to add a sharp note. To finish this dish, a few handfuls of peppery arugula lends a bit more color and a healthy bite. It was hard to not go dish up another bowl, but I wanted to make sure there would be enough left for both of us to enjoy at lunch tomorrow.

Whole Wheat Pasta Arrabbiata with Arugula

  1. I can't believe so much has been happening with you and Jeff since I last visited. Looks like you are settling in nicely and I love the house. I'm in the middle of building myself -- so many decisions!

    Catching up on your posting was are absolutely the best of the best. Consistent posting, great pictures, candid comments and simple, great recipes. Bravo!

  2. Nice healthy additions to an Italian favorite; can't wait to try this twist.

    Many Blessings for peace and happiness in your new home. Buon apetito.

  3. That's an interesting arrabiata. You know, I've searched in a bunch of places here and can't find fire roasted tomatoes anywhere! I'm so jealous. Do you find them at a particular market?

  4. Janice - We have been busy little bees haven't we? I wish we could have built our house, but I'm afraid I'd be way too overwhelmed when it came to all of the choices to have to make.

    John - Thanks!

    Jen - I usually find them in the organic section of the markets, but I've not had a problem finding them at all in any of the stores out here!

  5. Looks good. Arrabiata is one of my favorite pastas. Topping it with fresh arugula sounds like a good idea. I will have to try it.

  6. This sounds really good to me. I love spicy food. My family and I put a ton of crushed red pepper in everything...and now it seems like I can't even taste it anymore.

  7. Great recipe and I'm so glad you've shared with Presto Pasta Night.

    I obviously have been too busy with my own seemingly never ending move....I didn't even know you were moving again. Guess I'll have some back reading to do ;-D

  8. Kevin - the bitterness from the Arugula fit in well!

    Emilie - Yeah, I've been backing off lately, but I love the stuff!

    Ruth - I just need to make sure that when we do a pasta dish to remember about Presto Pasta Night!

  9. Hey! We just made your recipe for Pasta Arrabiata and it was AMAZING! It really hit the spot. The balsamic vinegar and the arugula were great additions. Check out our post over at to hear us glow some more about your recipe!

  10. Neen - I'm gladed you liked the dish! Thanks for the mention.


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Sunday, January 29, 2012

Think Like a Child

The FFFC this month is "Think Like a Child".  What FUN I'm having!  It will be a while before this quilt if finished, but I could not wait to share one small part of it.

Mousey is going to be a part of this FUN quilt.

Before I am able to quilt the top, I need to bind my January charity quilt and quilt another persons' charity pieced top.  I volunteered to quilt charity quilts for those member of my guild who have a real problem with this.  I have limited the number so that I am not over whelmed.

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Category Archives: Green Fingers

RHS Urban Garden Show & Thoughts on small scale gardening

November 16, 2016

cactus terrarium mid-century bowl west elm

Image: Design Soda

So, as you have undoubtably noticed, 2016 has definitely been the year that houseplants made a comeback in the fashion stakes. Every top fashion store worth it’s weight has a fiddle leaf tree or some variation of this in its fit, design bloggers have them all over their homes and Instagram feeds, Anthropologie has been leading the way with its indoor living walls for years, and if you don’t own a cactus in your home you are probably old enough to remember the last big houseplant trend in the late seventies/early eighties. Read More

Palm House Kew Gardens, picture tour

October 7, 2016

Palm House Kew Gardens, picture tour

Sometimes I feel very spoilt to be living in London, it truly is a labyrinth of beauty. I am always discovering new places to visit, things that have opened, parks unexplored and areas I once knew well, altered.Read More

My pick of cutting garden favourites (& ideas for how to style them)

August 1, 2016

DIY Pineapple vase flower arrangement styling interiors

Image: Design Soda

It’s the first day of August and right now Mother Nature is putting on quite a show in our garden, flowers are everywhere in abundance. We’ve been celebrating each new bloom by bringing them into the home throughout July and I’ve been watching what thrives best and looks well within our interior style. I’m over the moon to have a garden to grow flowers in, not only are they much cheaper than florists and fresher too but there’s something really pleasing about watching your blooms come from shoots and blossom on top of which I love the smell and they are great for your wellbeing in a space. I’ve been reading Holly Becker’s Decorate with Flowers this month (which  I highly recommend) and last week I was at a brilliant workshop put together by bloomon on modern flower arrangements so I thought I’d put together some of the top tips I’ve learned and some styling ideas for if you fancy growing a cutting garden but don’t know where to start. I’ve had window boxes and front garden pots for years so I have some tried and trusted faves along with new additions that I’m now able to grow in our outdoor space and work really well indoors.Read More

Through the Aperture – The Great Outdoors

July 18, 2016

Japanese Sago Palm - Plants on PinkSago Palm on Pink

Confession time, today was supposed to be a post on our living room update but it isn’t quite finished (for various very boring reasons) so I am posting a few summery pics instead. This weather has been amazing the last few days, perfect temperatures, light and of course nature in abundance. From the crinoline blush of the pink poppies in my garden to the hot house bananas in Lisbon, nature is creating a dream right now. House tour will roll out on Wednesday if you can hold your breath til then (insert your favourite cheeky faced emoji here)!Read More

Faux foliage: Ten of the Best

April 8, 2016

artificial boston fern jungalow plants on pink

It may seem a little irregular to be writing this post just as Spring blooms with real botanical gems, even more so when we’ve just done our first bit of proper gardening in our first ever garden, but this trend is everywhere right now and I can’t help being a little intrigued. In my family home growing up house plants were a bit of a staple and I have to admit I winced a little as I kept coming across them in home decor as they make me think of a slightly hippy-ish strand of the eighties which feels at odds with my personal style. I love the idea of plants, I love the fact that they detoxify pollutants, can neutralise your carbon footprint and at their best they can look very lush.

Through The aperture: Columbia Rd Flower Market

March 17, 2014

columbia road flower market picture scrapbook

If you are looking for something to do during a Sunday in high Spring and you want to be immersed in a wash of colour and smells then I can recommend nothing more highly than Columbia Rd Flower Market in East London. Amongst the hubbub of thronging people, the soundtrack of cockney stall holder patter and enough young and trendy to fill your boots you will come across the most overwhelmingly colourful array of flowers & plants at very reasonable prices. The street is dressed by lots of trendy cafes and home boutiques but really this road on a Sunday morning is all about flowers, flowers flowers.Read More

The Great Outdoors – Small scale gardening (my attempt at being green fingered)

June 10, 2013

Succulents & Terrariums Assorted

I will be honest, I am writing this post purely because of the self satisfied joy I felt when the dried ranunculus flower heads I planted began to properly sprout last week. I am not at all green fingered but this year I have tried to start some very small scale gardening with window boxes and the like but my efforts are very much from the lazy girls guide – or as my husband likes to term it survival of the fittest!Read More


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Saturday, March 27, 2010

A new neighborhood to shop in ...

I can’t believe that I have not been doing the majority of my home accessory shopping in Concord, Massachusetts! My friend, Beth Hylan, has been telling me forever that I would love the quaint local shops filled with vintage treasures, and she was right. I took a mini road trip to Concord center yesterday to visit Beth in her new shop on the second floor of 44 Main Street (there are stairs outside the building), and met a couple of the other store owners who share this unique vantage point overlooking Main Street.

Here is the new logo that I created
to represent Beth’s new venture.

The overall decor of this shop is
very fresh and spring inspired.

There are lots of fresh greens and
organic objects to take home.

A window vignette greets visitors
both inside and out ...

while cute baby blossoms sprout
from miniature glass vases

Dried flowers and vintage illustrations are combined
with antique texts to create unique works of art.

All of Beth’s pieces tell a story.

You will find many new offerings in her
collection of handcrafted jewelry.

I might have to come back for these two ...

Just beyond Beth’s store window, to the left of her shop, is Nesting on Main. It is just as lovely as I have been told (Beth has been a regular there for years)! I could certainly spend a lot of time pouring over the many unique finds at this well-established vintage boutique (which I did!) The shop feels very French and is filled with curiosities.
Here are some photos of what I discovered while browsing ...

Such unusual green nests!

I love the scale of this super-sized black clock.
These pillows are a popular trend right now.

I did not realize that I *need* to have
a turtle shell, but now I think I do.

This photo looks a lot like one posted by Jamilyn of Living It At Home, another New England design blogger who loves a good treasure hunt. She happily stumbled across Nesting on Main in her travels.

Very pretty

Sweet lampshades
and interesting bugs.

I am mentally filing this image away
for when I need a bunch of antlers!

Although they do carry some
that are “ready to go.

I certainly will be back to check on this new favorite spot of mine. I left today with a bunch of great accessories to decorate a spring mantel, plus lots of inspiration for future design projects.
I will post pictures later!

After leaving Nesting, I stopped in to take a peek at the third space in this 2nd floor location. The shop owner of The Muse’s Window, Karin Biow, recently moved into this large space on the right side of Beth
s shop (she used to be in Beth’s cozy-corner).

This store is chock full of colorful
wares from talented artists.

Many one-of-a-kind ceramic
pieces grace the shelves.

Imagine how pretty these would
look set on a spring table.

These figurines would add a
whimsical touch to any space.

Crafted out of leather and filled with sand, these
heavy little guys from The Muse’s Window were my favorite. They make a sturdy and adorable door stop, perfect for a nursery or playroom (or for a designer’s office, if one felt so inclined!)

Next time you are in the Concord area, make sure you stop in to say hello to these delightful three shops located on the second floor of 44 Main Street.
Tell them I sent you!

Studio B

Nesting on Main

The Muse’s Window

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  1. Hello and thank you for the mention in your wonderful post about Concord and the lovely Nesting On Maine. It was really nice of you to include me! : )

    I have been meaning to go back to check out what she has brought back from France...if she is back. I love that store and think I could live inside it and be totally happy. I would love to even work there! Hee!

    I have popped my head into the other shops but don't remember your friend Beth's store. I will definitely check it out soon. I love Concord. Would love to move there and own a historic home and have a cute shop too!

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Saturday, January 8, 2011

Las Vegas Strip Boulevard

There is plenty to see and experience along the most spectacular street in world: the Las Vegas Strip. Some of the world’s largest hotels dominate the skyline, while legendary attractions perform for pedestrians. Without a doubt, there is no other street like it in the world.
Once known solely for twinkling lights and big names on big marquees, the Strip is now famous for grand facades, dazzling light displays, elaborate fountains, choreographed attractions and heart-pounding thrill rides.
Beginning on the southern end of the Strip, you will find Mandalay Bay, Luxor and Excalibur. These three resort properties spare no expense in keeping with their themes.
Mandalay Bay uses thousands of palm trees to lend to its tropical flavor, as well as an exhilarating opportunity to state eye-to-eye with sharks at Shark Reef.
Luxor’s pyramid shape, obelisk and Sphinx create an Egyptian wonderland while the spotlight emanating from the tip is the brightest man-made light in the world.
Only a few steps away from this stunning pyramid lies a fire-breathing dragon, the centerpiece of the moat at Excalibur, a Las Vegas style royal kingdom.
Farther up Las Vegas Boulevard you’ll find the world’s largest hotel, MGM Grand (best known for its superstar entertainment), Aladdin and New York-New York Hotel and Casino. Constructed to mirror the New York City skyline, New York-New York also features the Manhattan Express Roller Coaster, an exciting thrill ride that loops dives and races around the skyline.
Beyond The City of Entertainment and The Greatest City in Las Vegas lies Bellagio and Paris Las Vegas. The dancing fountains in front of Bellagio have quickly become a favorite among visitors. At times propelling water 240 feet into the air, the fountains produce an elegantly choreographed display that leaves millions of Las Vegas visitors breathless.
Cross from Bellagio’s lake and fountains is a half-replica of the Eiffel Tower, the centerpiece of Paris Las Vegas. Visitors can take a trip to the top of the tower for a beautiful view of the vibrant colors and amazing facades of the Strip.
Beyond this elegant stretch of the Strip you will find Caesars Palace and The Mirage, which features one of Las Vegas’ most legendary attractions: the Volcano. Every few minutes, this mountain of cascading fountains begins to rumble with anticipation. Soon after it erupts with pillars of fire and plumes of smoke in a dazzling spectacle.
Next door to The Mirage Treasure Island and the palm-encircled cove of Buccaneer Bay. Every 90 minutes after dusk, the serene bay turns into a swashbuckling brawl. Pirates and sailors wage a full-scale battle, complete with explosions and firing cannons. Across the street in The Venetian, an upscale resort that brings the soul of Venice to the heart of Las Vegas.
What Las Vegas experience would be complete without an eagle’s eye view of the whole spectacle? At the northern end of the Strip, the Stratosphere Tower not only offers this, but also fine dining and the world’s highest thrill rides.
And this is just the tip of the iceberg. However long it takes for you to experience it, no visit to Las Vegas is complete without a trip down the Strip.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Belgrade – beauty in brick and stone

A pedant chronicler has noted that during its tumultuous history Belgrade had been destroyed exactly forty six times. The city had been reduced to ruins by the passing armies of the foe and friend alike, and further ravaged by the passage of time.
Of its destruction, everything is known. It is history. And precisely because of this history, composed of wars, large and small, it has almost been forgotten that Belgrade had been built at least as many times as it has been torn down. Sometimes, it rose again from the ashes, and sometimes it was only dolled-up, with make-up covering its scars which go along with every important historic personality of such stature and standing.
An aesthetics-minded hair splitter may note that the city is, in fact, a huge mish-mash of styles and architectural epochs, wherein a normal person can hardly sort anything out. But Belgrade finds beauty precisely in this diversity. To them, the Baroque perfection and monumentality of a Vienna and a Budapest are somewhat monotonous, the gleam of Paris a mere indiscretion, while Manhattan makes them immediately thinks of elevators…
At the beginning of the 20th century Belgrade started slowly changing from an oriental town – “the last caravan-saray” of the once powerful Ottoman Empire – into a European city. Anticipating future trends, Serbian Prince Milos Obrenovic embarked on the first city zoning mission. The Prince Milos Street, the main Belgrade thoroughfare, does not, therefore, bear his name only by accident: the Prince had really laid out this busy street himself, and it was partly built during his lifetime.
The features of oriental architecture entirely disappeared in the second half of the 19th century, especially after the Turks departure from Serbia. At the time, Belgrade became a Mecca for builders and architects from Italy, Germany, Austria, and Hungary. Each of them left his mark on the capital’s architecture. The most important works of the period have by now almost entirely disappeared from various tour books, but the Serb school of architecture – whose traces survive into the present – its origins then.
This school – of native Serb genius coupled with foreign experience and expertise – involves a beauty tailored to fit the city’s size (and the investor’s wallets, of course), achieving a splendor still to be recognized in the granite facades of the Kneza Mihajla street, the city’s most beautiful pedestrian mall. Some may object by saying that this beauty is merely cosmetics, and that solely the fronts of the ornate buildings have been preserved. But even the awareness that the beauty of happier days may and must be preserved is a sign of spiritual health.
It is a beauty not perceived by many. Much like any other international center, Belgrade is also divided into three horizons, or levels. As of recently, it has begun to grow downwards: fabulous business and shopping malls and train stations have been appearing underground. The street level is made pretty by the cordial smiles and the beauty of the city’s female inhabitants, by the glow of shops windows, and by the greenish patina coating the old monuments. The third horizon consists of the facades and the pigeons. Nowadays, however, in the hustle and bustle of our age, there are not too many Belgrade inhabitants – or even visitors – who can spare a glance and have the patience to enjoy the rich mixture of this everlasting city’s styles. Hence this testimony recorded by the camera.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Novi Sad, Serbia

Historians include this city among the younger ones as it was founded 300 years ago, or more precisely in 1694, although the first archaeological sites relive the traces of settlements back to 3000 years BC. The first inhabitants were 12 soldiers with their service on Petrovaradin Fortress and 20 bakers, butchers and other craftsmen, engaged to meet the needs of the garnison there. Perhaps the history book of Once Sad is not to thick compared to other European cities, but since 1694 the actual bridgehead was built opposite to Petrovaradin Fortress, and around it, on the Danube riverbank where the Petrovaradiniense or Rascianica civitas trans Danubium situate, the suburb of Petrovaradin or Raska town across the Danube – the book is written with the constant struggle and striving for the better, useful nice and peaceful life to the advantage of all citizens, at first those were Serbs, Germans, Yews, Greeks, Hungarians and Cinzars… When you say Novi Sad you think of the crossroads of all highways, the centre of the largest river cin this part of Europe – Danube, protected and enriched with beauties of Fruska Gora – Wholly Pannonia – the foundation of the Orthodox religious spirit in the North, the city in which you can see the time from far away buy with no haste, the city of wide boulevards and winding streets – the network with which you can feel each of its quarts, the city of candelabras, special windows, wine and wine cellars, jazz, al sort of clubs, the irresistible Vojvodina cuisine, the city of galleries, off theatres and cinemas, memento collections, monuments, bust and large gates, University and traditional education centre with 13 faculties and colleges, sports treasury with over 200 organizations on land and water, the city of artists and numerous ateliers, the city of congresses and expos..

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Jewellery as part of Serbian national costume

Jewellery is a universal part of human culture; its individuality – social, ethnic and personal – lies only in how its universalness responds to the traditional aesthetic rules and values typical of a particular group, nation or individual.
In view of this, the jewellery loosely defined as Serbian denotes ornaments that were worn (though not necessarily made) in the lands inhabited by the Serbian people. The jewellery was there for adornment, as well as an obligatory part of the traditional dress. The national costume has undergone a series of transformations over the centuries, to go out of use completely in the mid XX century. Fate has decreed that both national costumes to live in museum collections, as carefully guarded valuables, cultural wealth whose historical and financial value cannot be estimated by conventional standards.
Serbian national jewellery was extremely diverse; it differed endlessly in form and shape, in the parts of dress and body which it adorned, in the material it was made from, and it the techniques employed in its manufacture. Some of the ornaments were made at home, from relatively simple materials. However, jewellery properly so-called was made in specialized shops by artisans and craftsmen known as smiths. Smiths made jewellery mostly from silver alloys, often with a thin gold coating. Pieces of coloured glass or more expensive materials, such semi-precious stones, pearls and coral, were often inlaid for effect.
The techniques used were many and complex: forging, cutting, casting, embossing, lacing, enameling, engraving, enchasing, and many others. The most beautiful jewellery, however, was made in the filigree technique. By twisting thin silver wire, with an almost obligatory addition of ornamental studs, the artisans achieved outstanding decorative effects and wonderfully imaginative forms. This technique was used to make necklaces, bracelets, sashes, rings, hairpins, brooches, ear-rings, belt buckles – in fact, all kinds of jewellery worn by girls and young women, as well as men, though in a far lesser measure. Filigree workshops were to be found in all major centers in Serbia, though the highest quality filigree jewellery, unsurpassed to this day, was certainly made by the masters of Prizren. The filigree tradition in Prizren dates from the distant past. In the 19th century, this town had numerous specialized workshops for the manufacture of filigree jewelerry. However, new times and a gradual abandoning of the traditional way of dress has weakened the interest in old jewellery, affecting the supply and quality of the products and finally leading to the dying out of the craft.
Jewellery was worn on formal occasions: feast days visits to the church and, mostly, weddings. It was the custom to bedeck the bride with a large quantity of different jewellery, not only for adornment, but also as protection against evil believed to threaten the bride on her wedding day, jewellery being considered to have magical properties. Greatest attention was devoted to decorating the woman’s head: on the forehead was worn a complicated headdress held in place at the back of the head by hairpins, and the ears were hung with massive earrings. Across the chest were worn strings of chains enchased with coins, at the waist, a webbing belt with silver plates, and rings on the fingers and bracelets on the wrists.
Men’s jewellery, although much less luxurious in terms of variety, was no less beautiful than the women’s. The best known men’s adornments were massive, richly enchased filigree watch-chains worn by well-to-do town tradesmen visibly displayed across the chest; above all hung chains made of row upon row of gilded silver plates, adorned with rosettes, huge metal studs and braids – unique jewellery in kind and look, whose origin is the subject of many ancient legends.
The aesthetic and artistic value of traditional Serbian folk jewellery lies in the endless wealth of form and design. Although there are typical repetitions, each individual artifact is still unique in itself, with its own distinctive stamp bestowed by a detail which makes it an original and inimitable work of art. Some of these pieces of jewellery could take their place alongside the choicest products of the goldsmith industry in the world and be an asset in any elite jewellery collection in Europe and the world.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Southern Maine Coast

Grab a towel and sunscreen, we’re headed for the beach. Unlike the rest of the coast, where rocks, ledge and cliff define the landscape, along the Southern Maine Coast, from York through Old Orchard, miles of wide sand beaches are the rule. Build a sand castle, go surfing, play beach volleyball, swim or simply walk for miles.
Equally magical and plentiful are the region’s nature preserves. The Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve at Laudholm Farm comprises 1.600 acres. The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is divided among 10 sites. Bird watchers flock to the East Point Sanctuary, a Maine Audubon preserve in Biddeford. For a quiet retreat, try Saco Heath, a 500 acre preserve operated by the Nature Conservancy where trails lead through woods and fields.
Off the beach, antiquities and architecture buffs can tour the Sayward-Wheeler House, in York Harbor, and the Georgian-style Hamilton House and the Federal-style home of writer Sarah Orne Jewett, in South Berwick. Legend has it that the ornately decorated Wedding Cake House, in Kennebunk, was built by a sea captain for his bride as a substitute for a wedding cake when he was called to sea. The Brick House Museum leads architectural walking tours through Kennebunk’s historic district.
Immerse yourself in Colonial history in the Old York Village Historic District. For a taste of 19th century village life, spend a day at Willowbrook at Newfield. Military history buffs should begin in Kittery at the Kittery Historical and Naval Museum. Nearby Fort McClary is an 1846 hexagonal blockhouse. Delve into the region’s maritime history at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and the Kittery Historical and Naval Musem.
The arts are well represented here, too. The Ogunquit Museum of American Art shows works by Marsden Hartley, Rockwell Kent and others; don’t miss the sculpture garden. Catch a play at the Hackmatack Playhouse, in Berwick, or the Ogunquit Playhouse, a classic summer stock theater that regularly attracts well-known actors. The beautifully restored Biddeford City Theatre is listed on the National Historic Register.
Maine’s southern coast has plenty to entertain kids. There’s the Wild Kingdom zoo and amusement park in York. Amusements parks in Saco and Old Orchard Beach deliver big thrills with roller-coasters, carousels, waterslides and other riders. A gentler ride is available at the Seashore Trolley Museum, in Kennebunkport, where you can view more than 200 streetcars and take a four-mile ride on one.
Shoppers take note: Kittery has more than 125 outlet stores; antiques stores are plentiful in Wells; and boutiques, galleries and specialty stores crowd Perkins Cove, in Ogunquit, and Dock Square, in Kennebunkport.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Maine – Mid Coast

Craggy fingers of spruce-clad land reach out for the sea. The fragrance of beach roses permeates the air. Traditional fishing villages survive in the shadows of more cosmopolitan towns. Choose among fine restaurants and lobster-in-the rough; large resorts and cozy inns; galleries and boutiques; antiques and flea markets; nationally renowned museums and historic meeting houses. Add in a wealth of offshore islands, a handful of beautiful sand beaches, an abundance of lighthouses and historic forts, and scores of postcard-perfect towns. Top it off with a rich cultural scene including frequent festivals, concerts and live theater. The blend makes Mid Coast Maine shine.
A trip through the Mid Coast will dip you into Maine’s maritime history, from past to present, from five-masted schooners to Aegis cruisers. It all began at the Popham Colony at the mouth of the Kennebec River. Popham’s settlers abandoned the colony in 1608, after building the first English ship constructed in the Northeast. Listen for the ghostly footsteps of marching soldiers as you clamber through the ruins of Forts Popham, Edgecomb, William Henry, Pownall and Knox. Maine’s shipbuilding and seafaring heritage is documented at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, and at Searsport’s Penobscot Marine Museum. Learn about Maine’s own Civil War hero at the Joshua Chamberlain Civil War Museum in Brunswick. Stop by the Shore Village Museum in Rockland to view the world’s largest collection of lighthouse memorabilia.
Artists have long flocked to this region, inspired by the natural beauty of soaring headlands, rugged shores, cozy harbors and sleepy villages. You can view their works at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art in Brunswick, the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland and Rockport’s Center for Contemporary Maine Art. Take home a treasure from a Belfast gallery, a Wiscasset antiques shop or an area arts and crafts show.
Mid Coast Maine is a great to get physical, too. Hike to the summit of Mt Battie for a birds-eye view of Camden. Explore the coast by sea kayak. Take a swim in the clear waters of Damariscotta or Megunticook Lakes. Explore the peninsulas of island by bicycle. Most of Maine’s historic windjammers are based in this region, and you can take a cruise on one of a few hours or a full week. Ferries from several ports carry passengers to the islands; excursion boats from Boothbay Harbor and other ports take visitors out to see seals, puffins and whales. You can even go out on a working fishing boat. End your day with a lobster dinner, either a traditional one at a dockside shack or an inspired rendition created by one of the region’s nationally recognized chefs.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Maine Lakes & Mountains

Few places offer so many ways to enjoy the seasons as does Maine’s Lakes & Mountains Region. Mother Nature displays her artistic side in fall, painting the countryside with brilliant reds, oranges and yellows, using the deep greens of Maine’s towering evergreens as a counterpoint. Autumn’s pleasures are many: Country fairs, antiques and artisans’ shops, apple orchards, covered bridges. Have lunch at a general store, take a brisk hike or a leisurely paddle, and then wile away the evening by the fire at a country inn or a lakeside cabin.
When snow blankets the region, skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and ice skating become the outdoor pursuits of choice. At Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley, alpine skiers and snowboarders enjoy the only above tree line skiing in the East. Sunday River, in Bethel, sprawls across seven peaks. In Rangeley, Saddleback Mountain shares its ridgeline with the Appalachian Trail, providing a remote wilderness experience. Hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails lace the region. Cross-country skiers and snow-shores have their own back-country trails as well as modern centers with maintained trails.
When spring arrives, so do the fishermen. The crystal-clear lake waters are home to legendary brook trout and landlocked salmon. Then there are those lazy days of summer, perfect for sailing, canoeing, hiking and bicycling. Nine-mile-long Rangeley Lake is the centerpiece for 112 smaller lakes and ponds that feed into it, including beautiful Flagstaff Lake, the state’s fourth largest. Sebago, Maine’s second-largest lake, with waters so pure that it provides drinking water for the city of Portland, is popular with water sports enthusiasts and justly famous among anglers for its landlocked salmon. Long Lake is prized for its majestic White Mountain views. Rivers and stream delight paddlers as well as fisherman. The swollen Carrabassett challenges kayakers and canoeists in the spring while the peaceful Saco is a summer family favorite.
Outdoor recreation may be the region’s calling card, but there’s much more to do and discover here. Visit the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Community and Museum in New Gloucester, the only Shaker village still functioning as a religious community. Immerse yourself in 19th century rural life at the Norlands Living History Center in Livermore. Learn about America’s first international diva at the historic Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center in Harrison or view the works of Marsden Hartley, Lewiston’s most famous artist, at the Bates College Museum of Art.


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