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A story in a communist group's newspaper, obtained by Heritage at Zuccotti Park, implores protesters to "smash" Wall Street..

Shortly after the Occupy Wall Street protests gained national attention, donations from supporters began pouring in. Lacking the infrastructure to manage the hundreds of thousands of dollars reportedly donated, the protest group enlisted the services of a non-profit organization called the Alliance for Global Justice.

The group takes a 7 percent commission of all donations it manages. According to its secretary, the Alliance for Global Justice is processing hundreds of times as many donations as it did prior to partnering with the Occupy protestors.

The AFGJ provides “grassroots” support for organizations that pursue “a socially, ecologically and economically just world,” according to its website. Among its initiatives are efforts to encourage American soldiers to desert and an anti-George Bush organization founded by members of the Revolutionary Communist Party.

The organization’s president, Katherine Hoyt, leads the Alliance’s Nicaragua Network program, which supports the country’s Marxist Sandinista political party – and was founded for the explicit purpose of overthrowing the country’s government. Hoyt previously worked for the Sandinista government, and has written numerous scholarly works lauding the group. The Sandinistas ruled from 1979 to 1990. Their leader, Daniel Ortega, was elected again in 2006.

The Nicaragua Network is one of the Alliance’s four “core” projects, but it also funds a variety of extreme leftist organizations and efforts. Courage to Resist, for instance, encourages American soldiers to “resist illegal war” through tactics that include “going AWOL” and “publicly refusing to fight.”

Another Alliance-backed project, The World Can’t Wait, was founded by members of the Revolutionary Communist Party to oppose the Bush administration. With Bush’s successor in office, its mission statement has shifted to “stop[ping] the fascist direction initiated by the Bush Regime.”

Given the radical nature of many of its projects, it is perhaps unsurprising that the Alliance receives money from a host of progressive individuals and organizations. Chief among them is George Soros’s Open Society Institute, which has given the group $100,000.

The AFGJ has also received tens of thousands of dollars from the Foundation for Deep Ecology, which holds “the emphasis upon economic growth as a panacea” to be “fundamentally incompatible with ecological or biological sustainability.” It is explicitly anti-economic growth, in other words.

Much hay has been made over organizations and individuals that have endorsed the Occupy protests. They include the American Nazi Party, the government of North Korea, the Islamic terrorist group Hezbollah, and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Kohmeini. But the Occupy folks have no control over who endorses or voices support for them.

But in their decision to enlist the Alliance for Global Justice, the Occupy Wall Street leadership affirmed its support for the group and its principles. Those principles are radical, well outside the mainstream of American public opinion, and certainly not representative of the 99% of Americans for whom the protestors claim to speak.

Heritage’s Brian Darling, who spent the day at Zuccotti Park on Friday, said the affirmative support for such a radical group didn’t surprise him. “The Occupy Wall Street movement has embraced the far left like the Alliance for Global Justice,” he said. “I witnessed a sign supporting the movement from the Workers’ World Party and other far left wing groups.”

Critics note that the presence of radicals at a protest does not denote a protest movement’s endorsement. But the affirmative relationship between Occupy Wall Street and the Alliance for Global Justice does – it speaks directly to the political vision of the movement’s leaders.

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This week the Supreme Court rekindled debates at the heart of American politics: civil rights, equality, and the powers of the federal government. Sunday, we’ll talk about the role of the Court and discuss whether these debates, as well as clashes over abortion rights and immigration, signify a return of the culture wars.

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DRAFT – Statewide 21st century learning system

[cross-posted at the TechLearning blog]

Your assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to outline what it takes to get your state or province from ‘here’ to ‘there.’ In other words, what would it take to get from our current system of schooling to a robust, province- or statewide system of 21st century learning? Here’s my first attempt at this task (click on the images for larger versions)…

What needs to be done

The first step is to figure out what needs to happen…

  1. Curricula that emphasize 21st century skills. Instead of simply adding on 21st century skills to our existing content-based standards, put them at the core of new, more focused curricula.
  2. Preservice and inservice training for teachers and administrators. Training in colleges and universities. Training on the job. Regular, frequent, strategic, and ongoing.
  3. Robust statewide online learning infrastructure for students and teachers. Because of resources or geography, high-level and credit recovery courses aren’t available to many students. Training opportunities aren’t available to educators. A vibrant system of online courses can help.
  4. Computing device in every student’s hands. Laptops. Netbooks. Smartphones. Devices that have some power, are mobile, allow students to type, and can access the Internet.
  5. Statewide no-cost or low-cost broadband wireless access. High-speed wireless in every corner of the state.
  6. P-20 coordination, cooperation, and vertical articulation. Curricular, programmatic, workforce development, and other alignment across the P-20 spectrum.

Environmental supports

Some supports need to be in place to facilitate effective implementation…

  1. Federal, state, and local laws, policies, and funding support. A thoughtful, helpful array of legal, policy, and funding supports for what needs to be done.
  2. Monitoring, assessment, and evaluation. Regular, frequent, ongoing. To inform practice, not just for accountability.
  3. Mindset shift. The digital, global age is here. It’s time to learn how to survive and thrive in it rather than being afraid of it or ignoring it.

There’s also a marketing piece to this. Who needs to be informed about what needs to be done in order to facilitate a broad base of support and buy-in?

  1. Parents and community members
  2. School board members and P-12 educators
  3. Postsecondary faculty and officials
  4. Employers
  5. Legislators and policymakers
  6. Media

I’m working on this part…

I could use some help on this not-so-theoretical assignment. This is a draft. I need a final version by November 5.

  • What would your system look like? How would you organize things differently? What did I leave out?
  • How can we calculate some rough, back-of-the-envelope costs of these activities (e.g., just how much would it cost to get wireless broadband across the state)? I could really use some assistance costing this out.
  • How is my thinking flawed? What am I forgetting? What is particularly important to emphasize? What else should I be considering?

Angela Maiers and Mike Sansone have been of great assistance with this first draft (any mistakes or logic flaws are mine alone!). I hope you will be willing to lend your thoughts as well. Thanks in advance!

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17 Responses to “DRAFT – Statewide 21st century learning system”

  1. “Cost

    I’m working on this part…”

    When the budget for our Media Center to buy new books isn’t $0 like it is right now, I’ll be more excited about getting a computing device in every student’s hands. Heck, if we could just get a portable computing device into every TEACHER’S hands in this country, I’d be more excited to start worrying about getting a computing device in every student’s hands.

    We have a district in our state that has spent 1.6 million on edtech. Their graduation rates are still hovering around 55%.

    The fix? We’re spending as much on testing in this country as we are on the Iraq war. Change that first, and then you can change the game.

  2. Another mindset shift…

    The ability to see the value of different school day/year schedules. Our antiquated system does not allow flexibility for all learners. Virtual learning environments and other types of schedules should be valued and encouraged.

  3. I thought it already was the 21st century. Isn’t it kinda late to be asking these questions?

  4. At first review of this, what struck me was the omission of union leaders as an integral part of each component, especially “What needs to get done” and “Marketing.” This would include not only teacher unions but support staff as well because they are affected by the technical aspect of implementation.

    A good person to contact for one-one computers is Leslie Wilson, Director of the One to One Computing Institute in Michigan. Contact information: lesliew@one-to-oneinstitute.org

  5. All very good thoughts! I hate to say this but we have to start at the top to make reform stick. The national agenda on education must change. Education reform needs to be as big a priority as national defense and energy policy! We need our national and state leaders to challenge America to create a system that uses modern technology and 21st Century pedagogy. They not only need to make it a priority and formulate policy, they need to fund it to make it work!

  6. I like what you’ve got going here and it is similar to what we’ve been working to articulate for our own 21c learning initiative. What I’ve bumped up against, though, is that although we’re trying to show the components of this, that the 21c skills/curricula isn’t actually a component. It is the hub. Everything else needs to be in support (and in orbit) of that.

    I like what you said: “Curricula that emphasize 21st century skills. Instead of simply adding on 21st century skills to our existing content-based standards, put them at the core of new, more focused curricula.”

    But I think we need to include 21st century concepts as well. We need to identify and articulate those concepts and skills first, so that all the other components – be they assessments, instructional strategies, environments, resources (technical, physical, financial), etc. are all in service to those concepts and skills.

    I also generally take issue with technology being a goal in and of itself. It has driven changes in the world our students need to be prepared for and it provides fantastic new learning tools/opportunities but using technology isn’t the goal. I’d suggest that if the identified concepts/skills are appropriate then the assessments and instruction will change in order to meet those. It is at that point that teachers will choose the appropriate tools to get the job done.

    So, “top down?” I suppose so, but “top” meaning the universal concepts and essential skills necessary to be successful citizens in the 21st century needs to drive the boat with everything else in support of it.

    This is a subtle, some may say parsing, way to look at it, but I think the simple difference will have profound ripples in the educational landscape.

  7. Scott, what a great framework. I am working on our district 3 year tech plan. I feel I am working in isolation from our state plan. We do have a state plan, but it is not something that I feel I can use in my district. Something like this would be terrific.
    I am in a district with all professional staff on their second round of laptops. I am in a district where we have teacher technology standards. I am in a district where we have wireless in all buildings.In my elementary it is a 5-1 ratio, In my middle school, where we have a state initiative for grades 7-8, those 230 students have 1-1,however, for the remaining 230, we have a 6-1 ratio. Finally, in my high school we have a 4-1 ratio.
    We are still moving along towards the 21st Century.

  8. Just my opinion, but an element that should be addressed is “why”. What’s the business case for 21st century learning as you’ve defined it?

    Why should a system (local, regional, federal) invest in such a thing?

    What are the socio-economic impacts that will be reaized – not just cost?

    When will we see these results, and why should we do this now (say vs. investing $ in healthcare, or any of the other priorities that that government faces)?

    I don’t believe the answers of these can be assumed because they’re so obvious. They’re equally obvious for that drug addict that would like the state to provide more rehab beds, or a homeless person seeking more shelter spaces, or a community seeking better roads, etc. <– and would you pick (for the short-term politician’s mind) one of these or 21st cent education?

  9. Here is one I created back in 1999….it still has some interesting aspects.

  10. One of the biggest areas that we need to take into consideration in the 21st century is the change from a content-based curriculum to a skills-based curriculum. There is so much information out there these days, and all of that content is available at the tip of our fingers…literally! It’s not so important anymore that students are memorizing information, because they can just look up most of it on the internet. As we all know, kids need to learn more about how to find information and how to analyze it for credibility. However, it’s hard to add these skills into a curriculum that still has so much specific content in it. Who has the time? We only have so many hours in the school day. My challenge to other teachers is to let go of some of the content in order to focus on skills and application.

    Also, it’s okay if not all students are learning exactly the same thing. Allow students to do research and see where their explorations take them. It might take them in several different directions, but that’s okay!! We need to encourage curiosity, something that is lacking in today’s young generation.

  11. Dr. Scott,

    Many thanks for your efforts to improve the current system of public education.

    I mentioned to Angela Maiers that it was participating in civic government while my own kids went through public school, combined with hearing the stories from my wife about the woefully unprepared parents that she was encountering as she administered her large, independent, cooperative preschool that indicated to me an unintended consequence of the current method of public education. It was too expensive for the widely unpredictable results and it fostered a perception that education ended at some point and a person was “done.” Implications of this were everywhere I looked: local budget struggles, lack of adult reading, intolerance, and – perhaps the most troubling – those parents who never read a book in the 9 months before their first child arrived and were winging it off of memory and marketing, the blind leading the blind. The only chance to correct it a hundred years from now was to REBOOT.

    After a few years of thinking this through and asking one question of educators, I launched a website to broaden the discussion. The question: “If you could start over with no preconceived notions or memory of what’s been done, what would public education look like?” The website: http://www.allnewpubliceducation.com – consider this an invite to share your thoughts and suggestions on next steps.

    Thanks again, I look forward to a long, fruitful dialog.

  12. What seems to be ignored in all of this is the fact that so many in both the parent and student bodies are already proficient in technology. We need a place where the community is invited to innovate and improve what the schools sytem already has. Schools have never been a welcomed place for public input. I think that educators need to be reinstalled as the experts in education. We have too long had the opinion that education is too improtant to be left to teachers. the effect of business i.e. brazosport etc. on curriculum has been disasterous. Education is not a business and so efficiency can not be a part of the evaluation. Growth of students can, but not efficency of instruction. one other point, the right to public education needs to become lifelong. Maybe if adults felt that they could utilized the same place that their children work they would be more willing to pay the true costs of a quality education. to often skills they lack can only be procured through a great outlay of their own money. if the right to attend was lifelong they could go back anywhere to acquire technical skills that would introduce them to the concepts that you are trying to bring about.

  13. What are 21st skills, and how do they differ from 19th century skills or 20th century skills?

    The only hint here I get is that “21st skills” are not “content-based” skills. But content is vital. Knowledge in your head is very different to knowledge on google – knowledge in your head is immediately accessible, knowledge in your head can be played with, can be used to make surprising connections, and knowledge in your head gives you an idea of what else is out there. I remember once getting a proposal for tidal-based power systems to avoid putting in a new transmission line. I looked at that and automatically knew that it wouldn’t work because:
    1. The tidal power generator wouldn’t run during the slack of the tide.
    2. The time of the tides change each day, so sometimes the tidal power wouldn’t be running during the times of peak demand (which were on a winter evening between 5pm and 7pm).

    What would be my chances of figuring out those were the two things I needed to know, and googling them, if I didn’t already know them?

  14. I agree with the first comment that Larry made….What seems to be ignored in all of this is the fact that so many in both the parent and student bodies are already proficient in technology…
    If we wait for the educational system to start the process, train the teachers, fund the tech support systems, we will be way behind…oh I guess we are already.
    So rethink the process the way inovators have done over the years of progress. Think the change individually. Reference the book ‘Everything is Miscellaneous’.
    Start with one student with a cell phone and build outward, sideways, anyway possible.

  15. Hi, Scott! Happened across your blog this morning and thought I’d put in a bit of a different view. So, here goes.

    The 21st Century, like the 20th, 19th, 18th, and every century going back tens of thousands of years, is about people. Or, as Chris Peterson of the University of Michigan sums up positive psychology, “Other people matter.” So, though I am using technology now, and do so for great parts of every day to accomplish significant portions of my roles both professionally and personally, it’s the people that matter here, not the technology. You and your ideas. Your readers and their responses. Me. Other people matter.

    The same is true for lots of technology. Cell phones are mostly used to chat with family and friends. Email. IM. Blogs. Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, etc. Even when I’m using SPSS to analyze data, I am thinking about who will care about that data and how I might communicate it. It’s all about relationships — other people matter.

    With that in mind, what does it say about your question of how best to help school systems better use technology and better prepare technology? My suggestion: think relationships first. Here are two specifics:

    You mention professional development. I agree on it’s importance. It’s what I spend most of my time on (CLE for attorneys). In the education world, however, I think the first step is to organize professional development around small teams of teachers working on self-selected topics. I used the term “Lesson Study” when working on it in my system (http://www.shearonforschools.com/books_lesson_study.htm), but other terms work. Regardless of the exact format, technology can support this process in amazing ways. Rapid access to knowledge about subjects teacher-teams might select for study, better dissemination of the work-products of the teams, and sampling of the general direction of team research for policy makers and administrative leaders concerned about particular areas of student achievement.

    Second possibility: Use technology to provide better data on relationships, positive/negative ratios, and energy networks in schools and schools systems. For example, imagine periodic, random SMS polling of students in a school system about whether they were engaged in the last class they were in, or whether there last interaction with a teacher, coach, or administrator boosted or decreased their energy, commitment, and engagement. Their are lots of possible queries, but technology makes it possible to do this with a frequency and use the results formatively throughout a school year in a way that was not possible before. But it is still the people that matter.

    Thanks for your blog!

  16. The 21st Century Imperative

    Scott McLeod has a very interesting conversation going about a 21st century learning system. One person asked a great question – why all of a sudden is it different? How are this century’s children different from any other century’s and…

  17. The business case for learning

    Very interesting post from Dangerously Irrelevant. One element that is missing is “why”. What’s the business case for 21st century learning? Why should a system (local, regional, federal) invest in such a thing? What are the socio-economic impacts that…

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Rosamond, CA
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January 16, 2011
4:38 PM

Post #8314073

I saw an old garden gate magazine with an idea of how to make a hanging planter for trailing plants. It was genius, cheap and easy, but I'm going to try to take it a step further for a larger garden art project.

GGM idea
Get a 4in piece of pvc pipe, cut it approx 13 in long, glue a cap on one end, drill 3 sets of 4 holes one inch in diameter around the pvc also drill small holes around the top of the uncapped part of the pvc pipe so you can attach a hanger of some sort to those holes at the top of the pvc planter.
Cut a 12 inch long piece of 1 in diameter pvc and glue a cap on one end of it, then glue the bottom of that cap to the inside of the larger cap, centered in the middle.
Fill soil between the two pipes and place tiny seedlings in the holes, water through the center pipe.

I have been wracking my brain for a way to make a verticle garden of petunias through my chain link. This may very well be it. I started WS wave petunias and some other varieties too.

Now here is my expanded idea of this project and maybe you can help me figure it out.
I have some large septic tank pvc tubes, probably 6 feet or more long and never been used. What if I did the same as above and put it upright in cement or a whisky barrell? And I don't know... screen material or something rolled around the pipe or inside of the pipe so planting soil won't come out of the large pvc holes that are already there and I imagine are 2 or 3 inch holes.

That would be quite a plant pole. I could put a lot of cool drought tollerant plants in one that large or vines like MG, spyder plants...I could put one at the top or even put solar lighting on the top of the pole. I think I would put polymer crystals in with the soil to help with water retention. Do you think it would work? Any comments or suggestions would be helpful.

If it worked I would love to buy more and make an arbor with two on the side and one across the top, screwed or tied to the other ones.

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Boonville, MO
(Zone 5a)

May 8, 2001
1:49 AM

Post #4585

What are those tiny red little critters all over the patio outside? I see them every year. They are invading my space! What do they do to plants? Is there a way to get rid of them?
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8b)

May 8, 2001
1:50 AM

Post #73243

Oh, Angel...I just saw a bunch of those too today! Hopefully someone will know what they are!

Elizabethton (Stoney, TN
(Zone 6b)

May 8, 2001
2:06 AM

Post #73246

Don't know. Do you have a picture? Could they be earwigs?
Boonville, MO
(Zone 5a)

May 8, 2001
2:43 AM

Post #73252

No picture... they are tiny bright red dots. If you took a fine tipped red pen and made a dot they would be smaller than that even. If you smash them they make a red splat. They are really common and multiply quickly.
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)

May 8, 2001
3:59 AM

Post #73266

They sound yucky whatever they are!
Cedar Rapids, IA

May 8, 2001
4:11 AM

Post #73269

My first thought was maybe spider mites but I did a search on Google for "tiny red bugs" and every hit came up as "clover mites." I can remember seeing these in South Carolina. Always thought they were tiny spider mites.

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Boonville, MO
(Zone 5a)

May 8, 2001
5:25 AM

Post #73286

Clover Mites... that must be it! The first time I ever saw these was when I was working in Oklahoma at a bank and they entered the building. I remember someone coming out to do a quarterly spray for insects but they said they didnt have anything for these bugs. I think they said what would kill them would be too dangerous or something and that they would die out soon anyway. They seem to love the house.

Ok, now I'm all itchy!! Better switch to a new topic if I want to sleep tonight.

United States
(Zone 5b)

May 8, 2001
8:42 PM

Post #73415

They sound like chiggers to me!
Atqasuk, AK

April 9, 2008
12:03 AM

Post #4778144

They are Clover Mites. See the article by Richard M. Houseman of
Department of Entomology at The University of Missouri at:

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Kansas City, MO

June 3, 2008
6:46 PM

Post #5047137

I managed to get one of the slower ones under a microscope and still not convinced it's the clover mite. Looks like it has more legs and I also found some darker ones.
Sinks Grove, WV

June 3, 2008
7:19 PM

Post #5047272

Adult clover mites can vary considerably in color; it is the nymphs that more consistently are red. The distinguishing factor in clover mites is their unusually long first pair of legs that they often wave about like antennae. BTW, I cannot think of any arthropod as small as a clover (or spider) mite that would have more than eight legs. Even pseudoscorpions (with 10 legs) are larger.
Canton, OH

February 22, 2009
6:23 AM

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If these are the bugs I am thinking of,I've seen them too.They would be extremely difficult (or maybe even impossible) to get a real good detailed shot of them with my camera.But when I go outside in the summer,I see a whole bunch of em when I lift up one of my flower pots.I don't know what they are,but they sure are plentiful!Definately not earwigs-those are brownish in color and have little creepy-lookin pincher things on em.And,compaired to the little red "spider dots" that i've seen,the ear wig is huge.
Atlanta, GA

May 13, 2009
3:56 PM

Post #6543334

It could very well be a red predator mite (e.g., red velvet mite, They feed on many plant pests, so they're friendly!
Columbus, GA

June 17, 2009
12:03 AM

Post #6697842

My first thought was that they are chiggers.
Huntsville, AL

July 6, 2009
9:10 PM

Post #6785898

Probably chiggers, they're all over the place.

July 15, 2009
11:30 PM

Post #6824319

I also have these miserable little critters on everything, and they bite! I would love to know how to get rid of them. We do have a lot of concrete and brickwork in the back yard.
Port Townsend, WA

July 17, 2009
7:05 AM

Post #6829727

I also have tiny red things in my garden, but from what I've read about red velvet spiders, that's not what they are, since my things move very very quickly, constantly scurrying over flower and leaf surfaces. Neither are they red spider mites, since although they are small, they're definitely visible, and I haven't noticed any particular plant damage. They are bright red and leave a red smear when squished. They bite! The bite not only hurts, but later it forms a small red blister surrounded by a large red rash that itches for about a week! I doubt I can rid my garden of them, but I'd sure like to know how to discourage them and maybe how to stop the itch, and I am curious to know what they actually are - spiders or something else?
Valley Stream, NY

May 22, 2010
3:38 PM

Post #7817672

Does anyone know how to get rid of them?
Independence, KY

May 24, 2010
3:41 PM

Post #7823803

Sounds like we all have these little red bugs...we have tons of them..all over the concrete..the rocks walls and in the gravel areas of our back yard. No one seems to know how to get rid of them. Anybody? We want them to go away!! Thanks!
Choctaw, OK

May 27, 2010
4:49 AM

Post #7832377

I have these all over my front porch (concrete), and patio as well. This is the third year that I've noticed them, and there seems to be alot more of them this year! I've been having so many bites showing up on me...and honestly didn't know what they were! They start out like a mosquito bite and itch like crazy...but just won't go away!!! Last summer some of these bites pretty much lasted all summer, and finally went away when the winter came. So now, it really makes me wonder if it could be these tiny red creatures! Our dog will lay on the front porch & back patio at various times during the day, and she sleeps with us at night. We find a few ticks on her from time to time, but we've never seen any fleas. So now I'm wondering if some of these tiny red things might get on her, and end up biting me?! The only thing I've found so far that helps quite a bit with the itching is an anti-itch lotion called "SARNA". I think it can be found in most drug stores, and maybe even at Walmart! We definitely need to find a way to get rid of these pesky critters!!!!
Choctaw, OK

May 28, 2010
5:01 PM

Post #7837501

Google a product called Talstar. It sounds like a safe product to use on shrubs and around pets to get rid of clover mites. It just might be worth a try!
Warren, OH

May 30, 2011
9:35 AM

Post #8596802

This is the first year we have had the little red bugs/spiders/ants on our patio and when they are killed they leave a red streak. We can't even sit out anymore because they crawl up your body. Any suggestions...other than not sitting out.
Quay, OK

July 25, 2011
8:02 AM

Post #8713952

Use a mixture of soap and water to spray them down. Should drown them and doesn't cause any harm or damage. Good on aphids and spider mites. I don't think you can see chiggers, so they probably aren't chiggers. Spider mites are pinpoint small and red and prolific. Try the spray. Ask your garden center for insecticidal soap.
Petaluma, CA

May 27, 2012
4:10 PM

Post #9140849

They are Chiggers and they come at the same time every year by the thousands if not millions. The most effective way to kill them is using a product I use on almost all insects. Dragnet or other potent pyrethrin. Dragnet is much better then the generic tengard which is dragnet spelled backwards. Other pyrethrins have a chemical smell, but dragnet smells like fresh flowers. The poison comes from the Chrysanthemum plant, so that is why Dragnet is so pleasant to use indoors and outdoors. I do it on the weekends for extra cash as a semi professional exterminator. Anyone want a treatment in Sonoma County CA, email me.

Why Dragnet, it only does harm to insects, you can drink it (wouldn't recommend that though:) and it wont harm most people. It wont harm kitties or doggies, or or other little trouble makers -KIDS. Unfortunately it wont harm mice or other critters, but it will kill any bug it finds and will last for months. You shouldn't spray near water supplies, as it will harm small fish.

To treat for Chiggers you want to use a fine spray and shake the wand back and forth to cover the entire area. It is easy and does not take that long to do a average sized lot. Do not spray flowers if you can avoid them, it will kill bees and that is not good. Spray everything else, cracks and crevices and (((bark))). Use a strong mixture, usually it is an ounce of concentrate per gallon, I use 2 ounces per gallon for Chiggers. Treat 3 times in 2 weeks, and the only chiggers you will see are ones that find their way over from the neighbors, but they will also likely die from the treated area too. You will likely not kill 100% as they are everywhere, but you will kill over 98% of them. Whereas you see them everywhere prior to treatment, you would have to go around the property and you would be lucky to find 10 Chiggers after the initial treatment.

Also, this is the second leading termite treatment so spray around your foundation once a year too. I also use 1/2 ounce Dragnet per gallon of water in an old gallon jug, and put a barrier around the home's soil. I use about ten of these per side of home, it will stop any termites in their tracks.

Now that my neighbors know my side business they alll allow me to treat their homes too, and I'm glad to do it. I treat my immediate neighbors and that drastically lowers other pests in my yard too. The next door neighbor is a doctor and he said this is what they used to use for kids hair for lice, so he has no problems with me spraying his yard down as he knows it is safe for kids. Get rid of those pesky Chiggers, don't let them over run your yard and home. It is easier then you think!!!

Tecumseh, MI

May 28, 2013
5:14 PM

Post #9537576

Cant be Chiggers as I have them in Southern Michigan and no chiggers this far north.
Watermill, NY

April 26, 2014
6:11 AM

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Could they be bird mites?

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Minot, ND

April 26, 2014
7:18 AM

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Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Kellogg's Breakfast'

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon) (Info)
Species: lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum) (Info)
Cultivar: Kellogg's Breakfast
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4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure:

Full Sun

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Seed Collecting:

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Ferment seeds before storing

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Growing Habit:

Fruit Shape:

Fruit Size:

Medium (under one pound)

Large (over one pound)

Days to Maturity:

Mid (69-80 days)

Fruit Colors:

Seed Type:

Fresh, salad

Fresh, slicing

Disease Resistance:

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Type:

Regular Leaf

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Auburn, Alabama

Madison, Alabama

Queen Creek, Arizona

Springdale, Arkansas

Bishop, California

Chico, California

Corte Madera, California

Fullerton, California

Lomita, California

Los Angeles, California

Menifee, California

Oceanside, California

Santa Clara, California

Santee, California

Temple City, California

Lafayette, Colorado

Clinton, Connecticut

Westbrook, Connecticut

Miami, Florida

Dacula, Georgia

Lilburn, Georgia

Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Benton, Kentucky

Ewing, Kentucky

East Jordan, Michigan

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Omaha, Nebraska

Vineland, New Jersey

Espanola, New Mexico

Elba, New York

Raleigh, North Carolina (2 reports)

Cleveland, Ohio

Springfield, Ohio

Troy, Ohio

Chepachet, Rhode Island

Easley, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Leoma, Tennessee

Elgin, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas

Ashburn, Virginia

Weyers Cave, Virginia

Richland, Washington

Middleton, Wisconsin

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Gardeners' Notes:

On May 3, 2015, Lucky66 from Lafayette, CO wrote:

I'm growing this for the second year with seeds I saved from last year. I only got 70% germination rate, which is low for the rate I get from seeds saved from other varieties, but the plants look good.

I'm in Boulder County, Colorado, and got a fantastic yield from vigorous plants last year. They were medium, large and extra large, with sliceable though not perfectly round fruit. I agree with the description of "meaty" and not watery. Mine had lots of sweet flavor and even the ones I froze made very tasty soup and sauce.

The plants were about 5' high with heavy fruit that needed support. I will continue to make room for these every year. I limit myself to 3 orange varieties, so this, along with Amana Orange and Golden Jubilee, makes the cut.

On Oct 15, 2013, TheButtermilkyWay from Raleigh, NC wrote:

Delicious yellow beefsteak tomato -- thrifty, robust plants. Mine bore relatively early, then someone else's landscapers ripped it out of the ground just as my main crop was coming in, drat them.

Regarding the single NEGATIVE review posted here, it seems IRRATIONAL to blame the plant for the weather and downrate it for not setting fruit in a heat wave of over 100 degrees.

I do not know of any tomato variety that will perform and set fruit under those circumstances. Maybe that person should grow prickly pears or something.

On Apr 4, 2013, mesimarja from minneapolis, mn
United States wrote:

I had trouble with seeding this tomato last year and had to reseed. Used the pack up this year and the weeny seedlings that came up just aren't robust enough to make it. Last year (2012) the second seeding produced a few viable plants and they were spectacular in both production and flavor, etc., despite a very hot summer in the Twin Cities area and little rain. Has anyone else experienced that the seeds for the KB tomato are less viable than other tomatoes? I grow mostly heirloom tomatoes and never have trouble seeding other varieties; Or maybe I was sold older seeds without knowing it ....?

On Jun 29, 2012, k09sa from Mead, CO wrote:

I live on the front range of the Colorado Rockies. We have had an unusually hot summer, temps over 100 degrees for several days and very dry. The kellog's breakfast tomato plant is huge and loaded with blossoms. But the plant won't set fruit. I googled the problem and came up with a response that with prolonged heat, it won't. Would suggest this tomato for folks that live in a cooler climate. Very disappointed.

On Jan 21, 2011, Californian from Fullerton, CA wrote:

I love that this tomato is not juicy, but instead is almost solid meat. That means no juice or jell dripping out of your sandwiches. I also like the way sun scald or decay does not spread through the whole tomato, just cut the bad part off and the rest is good. My Kellogg's Breakfast did better than the KBX I also planted. I will definitely plant this tomato again.

On Jan 9, 2010, hydroponicwizz wrote:

Grew this variety hydroponically last year. The results were nothing short of fantastic. This robust plant produced giant persimon orange fruit with one hitting 1.09kg (2.40 lbs) It was actually too big for one slice of bread as another member mentioned and had to cut the slice in half. Taste-wise, may be the nicest sweetest tomato I have ever had. Juicy beyond description and not as much seed as other beefstake types. One warning though, make sure your plants are well staked as these puppies get big and heavy.

On Sep 1, 2009, DonShirer from Westbrook, CT (Zone 6a) wrote:

One of my favorite yellow tomatoes, big, juicy, fair yield, and it survived the late blight epidemic this year. Assorted pesky critters like it too, but don't bother it as much as red varieties.

On Aug 9, 2009, aspenbooboo41 from Whitehall, PA (Zone 6a) wrote:

First time growing Kellogg's Breakfast and have to say this tomato lives up to the rave reviews ! First one picked was 1lb 5oz, a beautiful golden orange color inside and out, and oh-so tasty. Can't wait til the next one is ready to eat! Looks like the average size of the tomatoes is about 1lb or a little over. Some catfacing, but despite all the wet weather this year no cracking yet (I am picking when they start to blush though just to be safe). Not the most prolific plant in my patch, but with the fruits being so large it makes up for less production. I will grow this variety again for sure.

On Feb 3, 2009, Cleo1717 from Knoxville, TN (Zone 7a) wrote:

If I could only grow three tomatoes, this would be one of them. Amazingly sweet and complex flavor with gorgeous color. Not my most productive plant but it's reliable and worth planting, even in my small city lot. Would never be without it.

On Apr 23, 2008, dancingbear27 from Elba, NY (Zone 6a) wrote:

A tomato I grow every year. Gorgeous orange color. Huge tomatoes. Very productive. Excellent flavor. Plant and fruit does get big so does need good staking.

On Jan 21, 2008, bmuller from Albuquerque, NM (Zone 7a) wrote:

We've had excellent luck here with 'Kellogg's Breakfast.' It is productive, delicious, hardy--by far the best yellow tomato we've grown.

On Sep 13, 2006, sonofgoom from East Jordan, MI (Zone 4b) wrote:

This is my absolute favorite tomato! Amazing size, very high yields, and a dense, meaty juicy flavor that can't be beat. In my opinion, no other tomato matches this unique beauty in our garden. I will always grow this and highly recommend it!

On Sep 7, 2006, tropicalaria from Tri-Cities, WA (Zone 7b) wrote:

Robust, meaty tomato. The plant grows vigorously here, with a very sturdy vine and lots of large fruit. Excellent for eating fresh. Makes wonderful spaghetti sauce.

On Aug 1, 2006, dlnevins from Omaha, NE wrote:

I've found this plant to be a heavy yielder of large, strongly-flavored orange beefsteak tomatoes. The flavor is complex and quite intense, truly delicious. The fruits can be a bit misshapen, and I've seen some cracking at the stem end, but have had no problems with blossom end rot. It matures earlier than the other orange beefsteak I grow (Persimmon), but not as early as my standard red varieties. The plant is tough and has held up well in the heat. All in all, this one's a must-grow for me.

On Jan 6, 2006, Zeppy from Shenandoah Valley, VA (Zone 6b) wrote:

Lovely flavor; enormous fruit. Lots of catfacing but we don't mind that. Very vigorous vines.

Edited to add that, as seedlings, Kellogg's was very very runty: much smaller than the other cultivars I grew. I was told this was not unusual for this cultivar and that the problem would remedy itself at planting. Within two or three weeks, this cultivar had indeed reached the height/breadth of the other tomato plants.

On Oct 15, 2005, cottonpicker from Audubon, PA (Zone 6b) wrote:

I give it "Thumbs up!!"..... delicious, large size, sweet, no disease problems. A winner for taste!!! Will definitely grow again.

On Aug 9, 2005, hurono from Troy, OH wrote:

A terrific orange tomato. Our son is a chef, and Culinary Institute graduate, he was surprised and impressed by it as well. Much more flavorful than other orange toimatoes that I've tried. Grew easily, few blemishes, and none had blossom end rot which has been a problem in Ohio this year with the erratic rain due to near drought conditions.

On Jul 25, 2005, guessica from Brooklyn, NY wrote:

When I bought two organic Kellogg's Breakfast plants to be grown in pots on our rooftop in Brooklyn, I was pretty skeptical that they would work out. To my surprise, they thrived there, although the fruit are somewhat smaller and less plentiful than I imagine they'd be in the ground, they are amazingly flavorful and juicy. They totally exceeded my expectations for a yellow tomato, which normally seem sort of bland. Highly recommended!

On May 19, 2005, Jazzpunkin from Springfield, OH (Zone 5b) wrote:

This is my favorite orange tomato. Lots of good flavor unlike many that are bland. Makes excellent spagetti sauce. It does tend to crack radially about the stem but I found that if you picked it while the shoulders were still green, you could avoid this and it didn't negatively impact the taste.
OOps..did I mention that these produce huge tomatoes? I had several 2-3 pounders. The slices were so large that they had to be quartered to make them small enough for sandwiches. yummy

On Jul 30, 2002, melody from Benton, KY (Zone 7a) wrote:

An American family heirloom from the Kellogg family of Michigan.

These deep gold monsters have a wonderful fresh taste that isn't bland at all.The texture is firm,not mushy, and it can cover a piece of bread with one slice.

They are a favorite in my garden and everyone I've given them to.


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Lablab purpureus 'Ruby Moon'

Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Lablab (LAB-lab) (Info)
Species: purpureus (pur-PUR-ee-us) (Info)
Cultivar: Ruby Moon
Synonym:Dolichos lablab

Vines and Climbers

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:

Full Sun

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:

Bloom Time:

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Grown for foliage

Other details:

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Flowers are fragrant

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Soil pH requirements:

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting:

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Tempe, Arizona

Anderson, California

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Longmont, Colorado

Walsenburg, Colorado

Davenport, Florida

Commerce, Georgia

Cumming, Georgia

Evans, Georgia

Lavonia, Georgia

Anderson, Indiana

Hanson, Kentucky

Hammond, Louisiana

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Blue Springs, Missouri

Rolla, Missouri

Williamsburg, New Mexico

Crown Point, New York

New York City, New York

Saugerties, New York

South Mills, North Carolina

Akron, Ohio

Williamsburg, Ohio

Tishomingo, Oklahoma

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Haverford, Pennsylvania

Mifflintown, Pennsylvania

Nashville, Tennessee

Denton, Texas

Elgin, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Hutto, Texas

Kyle, Texas

Lufkin, Texas

Quitman, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

Spring Branch, Texas

Nellysford, Virginia

Charleston, West Virginia

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Gardeners' Notes:

On Aug 29, 2013, LanfrancoLeo from Harrisburg, PA wrote:

Incredible vine!!! Actually I planted two separated varieties, the ruby moon and the white version. Although I am lover of white flower the purple plant are the best. I transplanted early this spring and transplanted in mid-spring. I planted several plants great part of which were able to fully develop.The plant grow slow during spring but at the beginning of the summer it really speed up!!! Beautiful the foliage, beautiful the bloom, beautiful the see pod. Very prolific, drought resistant, disease resistant...
I really cannot understand why is not that popular, if you have a fence or a trellis I strongly suggest to have one.
Anybody interested to this vine can contact me for having some free seed!!

On Feb 8, 2008, CurtisJones from Longmont, CO wrote:

Information compliments of Botanical Interests, Inc. (www.botanicalinterests.com): "Annual. Blooms in summer. 6' to 20' vine. Full sun. Purple stems with dark green leaves and purple to white flower clusters, followed by eye-catching velvety purple bean pods. Makes an attractive fast growing screen. This exotic tropical looking vine can be grown up arbors, trellises, fences, in hanging baskets, or as a groundcover. It is used as an important forage crop in the tropics. The immature bean pods are edible, but probably not as good tasting as many other garden beans. The purple color will turn green when cooked. Mature bean seeds may be eaten, but they must be boiled and drained at least twice to discard the toxic cyanogenic glucosides. We do not recommend eating them. The common name is misle... read more

On May 1, 2006, Suze_ from (Zone 7b) wrote:

Easy and fast to grow, especially when the weather warms up in spring. May as well direct sow, imo.

I actually find this to be fairly drought tolerant, especially compared to other annual vines I've grown from seed in the past.

On Oct 25, 2004, jakestick1 from New York, NY (Zone 6a) wrote:

Great vine, plant seed 5/15 in zone 6A will grow to 20 feet in 80 days.Flowers like sweet peas out of this world in NYC will start to flower 7/15 if seed plated by 5/15

On Apr 20, 2004, schmehl wrote:

Gorgeous flowers and red pods. A lot of plant per seed planted, and a lot of seeds generated from only one plant. It didn't generate pods for quite a while (early blooms just fell off), but once it decided to generate seed pods, there were lots. Flowers came in late summer, so it was a nice addition of color when so much else was done for the season. (Phoenix, Arizona)


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The writers know SAFE is hot right now that's why they are focus so much on them and the fanbase is soaring! That's why the promo from week 2 week lately usually focuses on Sami/Rafe. People deny it because they hold a love for a different couple but reality is SAFE is the IT right now and think it's just building more n more. I personally love the couple. I was so tired of the Ej/Lucas/Sami triangle. It needed something fresh and back to romance the way DAYS use to be when it rocked! I think it's heading back to the good ole days, thank goodness someone woke up! I'm ready for the days of SUPERCOUPLES again. Like when JACK/JEN use to be on every other promo. I have a feeling SAFE is gonna take us there. :applause:
I don't hold a love for any of the current couples on the show. You can blah blah all over that if you want to, but it's not going to change my feelings. The promos the last several weeks have not focused just on SAFE. EJAMI have been a big focus, too. I hate all three of them. It's just a crappy promo. If they had put this promo together like this with Bo and Hope, it still would have been crappy. I'd have liked it better only because someone different would have been in it.

And the supercouple writing is gone. It's been gone for years. They don't even write the supercouples as supercouples anymore. They like to have warring fanbases because it keeps people talking (though it pisses people off and alienates fans eventually) and gives them more options with the characters because they are not capable of writing happy couples, and they no longer do adventure stories.
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I can't help feeling they're putting Nick in a completely negative light just to make sure Will is the rootable person in the apparent upcoming custody battle and I'm starting to resent it. It would be more interesting to me if both sides were equal to make me conflicted on which party I would like to win (although joint custody makes the most sense).
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75-Unit Residential Project Planned For 14th Street Corridor

  • July 10, 2013

by Shilpi Paul

Courtesy of PGN Architects.

A nine-story, 75-unit residential project is planned for the intersection of 14th and Wallach Street NW, UrbanTurf has learned.

Developer Madison Investments is planning on submitting plans to the Board of Zoning Adjustment this week for the approximately 75-unit development just below U Street NW (map).

The developers will be building up and around two existing buildings, which will both be preserved, Jeff Goins of project architect PGN Architects told UrbanTurf. A nine-story glassy, modern building (see rendering above) will go up on a vacant site adjacent to the existing buildings. One level of underground parking will be built, and the exact number of units is still under consideration. No word yet on whether the project will go rental or condo, but given Madison Investments’ past projects, we suspect it will be condos.

The new development joins a slew of other residential projects coming to 14th Street NW. Check out the rest here.

This article originally published at http://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/another_residential_project_for_the_14th_street_corridor/7298

  1. John said at 12:59 pm on Wednesday July 10, 2013:

    I would bet money this is going to be reduced to maybe 7 stories. Especially on Wallach street. They will fight this tooth and nail.

  1. David said at 1:47 pm on Wednesday July 10, 2013:

    Like all things DC, let’s just consider this an opening to negotiations with the neighborhood NIMBYs instead of what the developer actually thinks the building will look like.

  1. Bob said at 2:24 pm on Wednesday July 10, 2013:

    I can smell the panic and rage on Wallach Place—aka “The Village of The Damned.”

  1. Tom in Michigan Park said at 2:31 pm on Wednesday July 10, 2013:

    Given how frustratingly constipated this town is when it comes to modernism, I’m certain this conceptual design will get watered down.

    That, of course, is most unfortunate, as the initial design and massing (while a tad clunky), has the prospect of being very cool.

  1. David Garber said at 2:36 pm on Wednesday July 10, 2013:

    Agree with Tom.

  1. Aaron said at 2:49 pm on Wednesday July 10, 2013:

    I was hopeful a developer would come in and save the corner building (it’s such an eyesore right now) and incorporate it into the overall design of the main development, so I’m quite happy to see it being preserved.  This type of height is entirely appropriate for a location less than 2 blocks from a Metro station, though I’m sure the others posting here are correct in assuming the NIMBYs in the area will raise hell over the height.

  1. Bob said at 3:35 pm on Wednesday July 10, 2013:

    They are plotting right now in The Village of The Damned to turn that into a… they have no idea what they want. Actually they do: Whatever they tell the rest of us they want. If they could ever decide. So for now, they will take… nothing.

  1. Tom Lewis said at 3:35 pm on Wednesday July 10, 2013:

    Nine stories seems kind of high and the building really towers over its neighbors. That being said, I think the design looks pretty cool! It beats the empty parking lot that has been there forever.  Does anybody recall the height of Louis 14th?  I think that is nine stories.

  1. Mary Quite Contrary said at 3:56 pm on Wednesday July 10, 2013:

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  1. Team Wallach said at 3:56 pm on Wednesday July 10, 2013:

    Keyboard commandos talking tough, continuing to trash some great people who live on one of the area’s best blocks. Jealous much? Enjoy your studio apartments.

  1. Logan Res said at 4:13 pm on Wednesday July 10, 2013:

    Here’s a rundown of what the band of 3 NIMBYs [part of this comment has been removed due to its libelous nature] have fought in the past developments near 14th & U which should give us an idea of what to expect.

    Building height no taller than 3 levels

    Building cannot be a hotel

    Building cannot be an office

    Building cannot be condos with square footage less than 1000SF

    Construction can only occur between 2 and 4 PM

    Building must have 2 parking spaces per unit

    Building cannot be rental

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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Appendicitis Sucks

About a month ago my life was super busy, as every springtime inevitably is, and I really didn't have time for surgery or sickness or anything else but on May 28th while I was watching Nash's baseball game I started feeling sick. Actually, I really started feeling sick about five days earlier while we were on vacation for Atley's birthday.  I just ignored it.  In fact, I tried to do the same thing during Nash's game, attributing the pains in my stomach to the McDonald's fries and Diet Coke I had just scarfed down.  (Truth be told that healthy diet could have contributed to my impending condition.)
When we got home that night I was undeniably feeling terrible. I took a few Tums, mumbled about how we needed to eat better and laid down.  Around midnight I woke up with pains in the center of my stomach. I got out of bed and felt nauseous.  The pain increased, I had a horrible case of the chills and I started vomiting.   Gradually, the pain became worse and it began centralizing on my right side.  I walked upstairs and told Scott that I thought I needed to go to the hospital.  He didn't respond so I started making lots of noise looking for my shoes and bra.  Yeah, I'm even passive aggressive when I'm deathly ill. He woke up dazed and confused and I told him again that I was going to the hospital.  I grabbed my keys and headed for the door. Of course, he tried to stop me and told me I was obviously not thinking clearly, driving one's self to the hospital was ridiculous.   So, just for everyone's information and for the sake of our posterity, Scott wanted to drive me to the hospital.  He did not want me to go alone, BUT we had three kids sleeping upstairs and I was in too much pain to deal with all that. I had to get there quickly, so I just left him bewildered, standing in the doorway. He was perhaps a little unsure whether he was awake or asleep.

 Luckily, there wasn't a lot of traffic at 2 AM and I made it to the Emergency Room Valet without inflicting further injury upon myself or anyone else.  I felt a little dizzy as I stood at the front desk, filling out the endless paper work and the next thing I remember I was slumped over in front of said desk with a nurse and an orderly trying to get me into a wheelchair.  The whole passing-out nonsense turned out to be a blessing in disguise. They realized quickly that I was pretty sick and rushed me back to triage. Nurses took my blood and urine samples and put me in a room next to a stab wound victim who had  lots of suspicious visitors and a few police officers milling around both our doors which was totally exciting. I kept pretending I wasn't really sick but undercover trying to find the victims would-be murderer. I have a very healthy imagination.
  I explained my symptoms to doctors and nurses and residents and was promptly hooked up to an IV and given something for nausea and pain.  I was carted down the hall for a CT scan with and without contrast and was feeling pretty fantastic with the cocktail of drugs coursing through my veins. The drugs were so wonderful I was pretty sure I must have just had gas and that I was miraculously cured of my flatulence and would be going home in a matter of minutes.  Much to my surprise, the doctor came in and stated that I had an appendicitis and would be requiring surgery soon.

"Oh, okay. Well, I'll be back in a few days then." I said this while attempting to stand up and grab my purse.  I believe this was that FIGHT or FLIGHT response I read about in Biology freshman year.

"No, actually, you will be going into surgery in about 20 minutes, or as soon as we can get that antibiotic drip bag into your veins."

"Wait, what?"

At this point I thought I might need to call Scott and explain to him what was going on. He certainly couldn't make it before my surgery began and I was feeling pretty scared and pretty alone.  I had about 15 minutes of conscious thought to say my prayers.  Truthfully, I am not afraid of being cut open.  In fact, this was going to be the 5th time my stomach would be sliced and diced. I even jokingly asked if they could just install a zipper while they were in there. What I am terrified of, is anesthesia and horrible doctors. I prayed more sincerely than I had for quite sometime.  I prayed for comfort, for a feeling of peace and calmness to accept whatever was going to happen.

Flash back almost 11 years to the day-Atley's birth was extremely difficult for both of us.  He still carries the scars of a traumatic birth in the form of a brain cyst.  After more than three days of trying to have him, we were both in distress and taken in for an emergency C-Section.  Of course, I was scared then too. As they wheeled me into the operating room Scott said,  "It's going to be fine.  I'll see you on the other side."  I remember not knowing whether to laugh or cry at his poor choice of words, "I'll see you on the other side."  It sounded like he thought I was about to meet my maker.   Since that time we have always laughed and joked about the incident and it has become a part of my vernacular. When the kids are facing something difficult, I will whisper to them, "It's going to be fine. I'll see you on the other side."

So, as I lay in that hospital bed, alone, early that morning, awaiting surgery, praying for comfort, I remember saying something like this, "Please help me to know that you are with me and that I am going to be okay."  Soon after I finished that prayer I was being wheeled down the hall to another operating room in a different state, eleven years later. My husband wasn't there to offer me any infuriating words of comfort. It was just me. Suddenly, a young nurse approached and tapped me on the shoulder.  He uttered a few words that were sent to me directly from heaven and were nothing short of miraculous. He said, "It's going to be fine. I'll see you on the other side." A feeling of peace warmed my entire body.

I will never forget that tender mercy from a most loving Heavenly Father. There were certainly others in that hospital on that early morning who were in more dire circumstances than I, but He took the time to comfort me in a very personal way and I am eternally grateful to Him for that reminder of His love for all of His children.  I am also grateful to the young nurse who showed compassion and was willing to be an instrument in our Father's hands.

When I woke up from surgery Scott and Harley were there.  Harley was happily taking pictures of me on my phone and I was so grateful to see both of them.
What I thought would take a week to recover has taken nearly a month. I have had a few complications, including an allergic reaction to the surgical glue, a re-opening of my incisions, an infection and countless disgusting things I won't share, BUT I think I am on the mend.
Fingers crossed anyway!
 My mother-in-law flew in for a few days and was such a tremendous help to our family. She organized kitchen cabinets and closets, kept us fed and did enough laundry to last a lifetime and most importantly kept the kids and animals at bay.
Harley's favorite part  of the whole ordeal was hanging out with me in the hospital.  Every time I would get up to use the bathroom or walk around she would jump at the chance to put on my leg compressors.
Her smile is always a bright spot during hard times.
Nash wrote me countless get-well cards and was as sweet and tender as possible. Here is one of my favorites.
(Translation:  I have the best mom ever. But isn't that obvious. Also get well soon. P.S. This paper looks like Utah.)
 Atley kept it real. One day he came up to my bedroom and explained how he had just read a study about kids with concussions.  Apparently, the quicker they got out of bed and resumed normal activity the faster they healed.  Perhaps I could take that same advice with my problems.  Hey, it's hard on everyone when momma is sick.
And if you will humor me for a moment-my sweet husband has been so good and kind to me this past month.  He has had to do much more than his fair share of the work while I got better and I am so thankful for his efforts.
 I hope this post doesn't sound overly dramatic. I am fully aware that in the grand scheme of  the world's problems an appendectomy is not terribly serious, but it was certainly serious enough for me to realize that maybe all my busy-ness was misspent on insignificant things. I am reevaluating my priorities and gaining a whole new sense of gratitude for my good health.

Friday, June 19, 2015

Atley's 11!

I am going to refrain from all the usual birthday clichés like, "How did this happen?"  "It seems like only yesterday when he was born." or  "I can't possibly be old enough to have an 11 year old." And head straight into how this child wanted to celebrate his big day.  His first request was a cheese cake topped with French Macaroons from his favorite bakery, Fluffy Thoughts.
Atley always wants to be on the go.  He loves to travel, loves history and really loves gift shops.  This year Grandpa and Grandma Butler came up and we all headed to Williamsburg for the Memorial Day weekend.  He had a great four days planned for us and we just followed him around providing the necessary cash.
Our first stop was Norfolk where we took a cruise on the Elizabeth River.  We were able to cruise around the Naval Station and see all the ships at dock. An aircraft carrier even went right by us with the sailors manning the rails.  It was a perfect day.

 On our second day we visited both Jamestown Historic Site and Jamestown Settlement.  Harley socialized with Pocahontas, Nash was too lazy to walk himself and Atley corrected the tour guides whenever they provided misinformation.
We also spent some R & R at the resort swimming and working on our calligraphy.

Day 3 found us at Yorktown Victory Center.  The boys enlisted in the Continental Army until Nash panicked when he thought he had actually joined the ranks. He attempted to tear up his enlistment papers but we told him a contract was a contract. He spent the next three days asking us if he really had to go to war and when he had to report to duty.

We spent our last day at Virginia Beach and thus ended Atley's Birthday trip extravaganza.
We love you Mr. Beans and can't wait to see where you take us next year.

Monday, May 18, 2015

Market Fair at Claude Moore Colonial Farm

After 7 years of living only a mile from Claude Moore Colonial Farm we were FINALLY able to go to the tri-annual Market Fair. Claude Moore Farm is a living history museum. Actors "live" as a country family would have lived in the year 1771. They farm crops native to Virginia in the manner taught to them by the Powhatan Indians.  It is like a miniature Colonial Williamsburg but way more manageable.
Nash took to heart the idea of "putting aside the routine chores and cares of life," by practicing a little meditation.
Our first order of business was exchanging our 21st century money for some 18th century Spanish Coins.  Apparently the colonists were not able to import English money so they used Spanish silver. Each silver coin was cut into 4 bits.  At the fair each bit was worth a dollar.
Next task-FOOD!  We had bread and cheese with blood sausage and roasted chicken, pecan pie and homemade pickles. DELISH.
The kids talked to the interpreters of all ages, played colonial games, shopped for colonial wears, made candles, scent satchels, and Harley painted a lovely fan and made a Corn Husk Doll.

Everything was so adorable and educational.  It was great fun!

Monday, May 11, 2015

Remembering V-E Day

May 8th marked the 70th anniversary of V-E Day (Victory in Europe).  To commemorate this important event the air space over the National Mall was opened and a plethora of World War II planes flew over the city in formation and in order of their appearance during the war.  I really had no choice but to take the boys out of school so we could enjoy the festivities.
The airplanes were amazing and even included the only operating B-29 Superfortress in the world.  This is the same type of plane that dropped the bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
 Atley adopted a grandma at the event.  She was very impressed with his knowledge of airplanes. She asked him questions all afternoon and he was in heaven. As the P-51 Mustangs were flying over, Nash said, "It's pretty cool to be an American isn't it mom?"  Yeah, it's way cool buddy.
The following day we went to the Air and Space Museum at Dulles where the same planes involved in the flyover were scheduled to land at the museum.  Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate but there were lots of other activities for the kiddos. They learned so much about life during the war.
They learned all about planting Victory gardens and even planted some seeds of their own.
Harley learned all about Rosie the Riveter. They designed and launched their own aircraft and even made paratroopers that they dropped into a war zone.
They played in restored WWII military jeeps, used the sometimes primitive instruments that were the only things available to the soldiers at the time and also learned how to spell their name in Morse Code.
The most special part of our V-E Day experience was visiting with the WWII veterans.  Nash has always had a tender place in his heart for the elderly.  I feel like it is a spiritual gift for him. At one point in our day I discovered Nash with a man named Ernie Krause.  People were gathered in front of him and Ernie was explaining his role in the war.  He was born in 1921. He and his brother both enlisted in the Navy. However, his brother was shot down somewhere over Europe and never made it home. He told some incredible stories and people asked him questions and shook his hand. He was amazing to listen to and as sharp as a knife. During his story Nash quietly slipped behind him and the rest of the crowd.  I noticed Nash silently standing behind this hero with his chubby, grubby, little boy hand resting gently on the old gentleman's shoulder listening intently.  I was so touched by the image that I failed to snap a picture.  I later had him return to Ernie for a quick picture.  It was such a sweet moment and something I will always cherish.
Of course, we spent the rest of the weekend recreating the Battle of the Bulge on our dining room table and streaming war documentaries on Netflix.

Monday, May 4, 2015

Refinishing Our Kitchen Table

We have this kitchen table that we bought when Atley was a little baby. It has been used and abused, moved and moved again.  It has been written on, spilled on, burned, carved on and repeatedly stabbed with forks. It fact, it has been so maltreated that it probably should have been replaced long ago. But, this same table is the place where we have eaten almost every meal.  It is where the kids have done their homework, where they have learned to write their names, where they have completed dozens of crafts and decorated cookies each Christmas. It is where I bathed two of my newborns. It is easily transformed into a fort with just the unfolding of a bed sheet.  I just can't bear to part with it. This kitchen table is part of our family institution and perhaps the only piece of furniture I am sentimental about.  However, it was turning into an eyesore.
When I finally decided something had to be done I knew that I was way to lazy and much too impatient to go the whole sanding-stripping route when it came to refinishing.  After some research I discovered a product on the market called Annie Sloan Chalky Paint. Not to be confused with chalkboard paint.  These two things are totally different.  I am sure Annie Sloan's paint is wonderful but it is also extremely difficult to find, doesn't come in a ton of colors and is astronomically priced.  So, I opted for making my own.  The best part of this process, is you don't need to sand or strip anything just make sure you begin painting on a clean and dry surface.
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(I used Behr's Builders Grade Paint $14 per gallon at Home Depot)
1/2 Cup Plaster of Paris
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I put three coats on the kitchen table and chairs.  Waiting about 15 minutes between coats.  The mixture dries well and adheres like a dream.  When the paint dries apply a few layers of Minwax Finishing Wax to seal and protect the furniture.

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Harley Belle's 5th Birthday "PAW"ty!

Belle turned 5 today.  (Tear, Tear)  She requested a puppy themed birthday party and her wish is almost always our command. Yes, we have indeed created a monster. It was lots of work but tons of fun for the whole family.
I'm a firm believer that the key to any successful kid party is keeping them occupied at all times or else you will lose them forever.  We set up a table with puppy coloring sheets and crayons for the kids to work on while all the party guests arrived.  Every child was given a pair of puppy ears and took turns getting their face painted, along with temporary tattoos while they were coloring. Of course, they all had to take a turn on the trampoline as well.
After everyone finally arrived and all of those who wanted their face painted were painted-up, we gathered around for a story all about puppies.  We pretended to be puppies by digging in the sand where there were lots of doggie treasures buried.
Once the kids knew all about what it meant to take care of a puppy it was time to adopt one of their own.
After the adoption paper work was completed and their dogs were given a proper name, each puppy had to be checked out by our local vet, Dr. Atley.  He was very thorough in his examination and equipped each new owner with a free sample of puppy vitamins.
When the puppy was given a clean bill of health their owner could visit Nash's Tee-Pee Pet Shop where each child purchased a collar, puppy chow, a blanket, and a ball for their new pet.
Next the kids decorated puppy houses.
By this point our new pet owners were famished.  We plopped them in front of the TV with a carton of "PUP"corn for an episode of Paw Patrol while we got their Hot "DOGS" ready.
I used a bone-shaped cookie cutter for the water melon and each child had their own doggie dish to eat from.
Harley's cake looked like a giant bowl of dog food.  It was obviously Nash's favorite part of the whole evening.
Last, but not least, the little kids whacked the puppy piñata with all their might but it took the brute strength of Nash to fully decapitate the poor fellow.
By the end of the evening the party got completely out of hand when the party-goers stripped to their underwear and jumped into the hot tub.
Happy Birthday Princess! You are a precious gift to us and we love you more than you could possibly imagine.


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DeceptivelyQuick to NY

No, not to cover the seemingly imminent Z-Bo trade (assist to Slam), although maybe I should. It is pretty amazing that someone will still trade for Zach Randolph given everything we know, right? But hey, you get 20ish and 10! And this is what else you get!*
Sounds great! See you Monday.

*Defense, passing, and winning not included.

Anonymous said...

In Zbo's defense, he does create match-up problems on the wing....for himself

Maybe its his nice crib? Didnt know he was jewish though, per the pool table.

Jack Brown said...

The rumor since that cribs episode has always been that Portland PD kept it on file because there was so much gang related stuff in there. Fucking Zach.

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 Published 20.05.2015

Less bailout backing bangs bank ratings

Finance: Credit scores for BIL and several other Benelux banks took a minor hit after a big ratings agency said it expects less state support should European banks run into financial straights. One ... arrow

 Published 20.05.2015

Groups’ 7th food bank opens

Social cohesion: The Luxembourg Red Cross and Caritas Luxembourg have started operating a food bank in the west of the Grand Duchy. The Luxembourg Red Cross and Caritas Luxembourg have opened their ... arrow

 Published 19.05.2015

Should foreigners get the vote?

Media: Delano’s June edition tackles the key question--for the international community--on the upcoming national referendum. Luxembourg citizens head to the polls on 7 June to decide, among other ... arrow

 Published 19.05.2015

Exposing their “I” for fashion

Design: Two photographers share shots of Icelandic and Israeli creations from a pop-up fashion event in Hollerich. Earlier this month Ronen Fadida, a fashion photographer based in Tel Aviv, and ... arrow

 Published 19.05.2015

Catching up with… Stojan Rudan

Entrepreneurship: The CEO and co-founder of Wondermags is planning on making the company a world-wide success. Things are off to a good start for Stojan Rudan. Wondermags recently won €50,000 ... arrow

 Published 18.05.2015

Food is information

Health: The growth in overweight and obesity rates among adults is a major public health concern, says the OECD. Where does responsibility lie and what can be done to combat the trend? It seems to be ... arrow

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