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On the design of a constitution of the RSFSR - Yakov Sverdlov

Soviet Union structure Yakov Sverdlov

Translation of Sverdlov's speech, on the election of a Constitution Drafting Commission. Source: from the report on the meeting of the (All-Russian) Central Executive Committee, 1 April 1918.

There is a 3 volume collection of Sverdlov's articles, speeches and letters: Я. М. Свердлов. Избранные произведения. Тт. I-III. Moscow 1957 - 1959. 396 pp. (vol. I), 330 pp. (vol. II), 274 pp. (vol. III).

Only volume one ("Том 1", up to March 1917) can be found online. Examples of articles Sverdlov wrote: 'What is a workers' party?', 'Mass exile (1906-1916)', 'The split in German Social Democracy', 'Essays on the history of the international workers' movement', 'The crash of capitalism', and so on.

Volume two contains material running from April 1917 up to August 1918 ([url=http://захаров.net/index.php?md=books&to=art&id=3049]table of contents[/url]).

Fortunately there is an older collection online (Избранные статьи и речи: 1917-1919, Leningrad 1939) in which the present document features.

For a detailed overview of how the constitution was written, see this 2003 chapter by O.I. Chistjakov: Конституция РСФСР 1918 года. Basically it seems Sverdlov (as chair of the 15-member Constitution Drafting Commission) efficiently managed the process (taking three months).

Из доклада на заседании ВЦИК IV созыва, 1 апреля 1918 г.

Already at the Second Congress of Soviets the question was raised about the design of a Soviet Constitution and some general provisions were adopted, regarding the establishment by the Second Congress of the body of the CEC [Central Executive Committee (of the Congress of Soviets)], on the one hand, and the Council of People's Commissars [Sovnarkom], on the other. Subsequently, at the Third Congress, the same question stood, but in the period between the Second and Third Congresses we had outlined a small scheme of the establishment of the CEC and Sovnarkom. Those comrades, who were in the CEC at the time, will remember that we exchanged [views] with the peasants and peasant executive committees. We had outlined a scheme, where it was stated, that the CEC may at any time request reports from representatives of Sovnarkom, as well as from the whole Sovnarkom: the CEC has full power to remove and replace the Sovnarkom in parts, as well as as a whole. There was made some distinction between the spheres of activity of Sovnarkom and the CEC. The general meaning [of which] is, that every decree, which carries principal significance, can pass through the CEC, and only decrees having no principle, no general significance, as a separate disposal, can proceed from Sovnarkom, and at the Third Congress some general framework of the Soviet constitution was outlined.

At the Third Congress of Soviets it was stated that the supreme body is the Congress of Soviets, and between congresses – the CEC. Sovnarkom is [/can be] removed and elected by the CEC. A number of general guidelines was specified by the Third Congress of Soviets, but these common basic provisions could be sufficient for us only in the period when we had a common aggressive policy against our bourgeoisie in the period when one part of Russia battled another. Up to the Third Congress the fight with [Alexey] Kaledin was not finished.

The first period of our Soviet life can be considered more or less complete. We have moved into a new period, in the construction phase, and we have come up against a number of questions in view of the fact, that we lack a precisely fixed position on the relationship between a number of existing bodies, and that drives us to design a more detailed constitution of the Soviet republic. I should point out that the Third Congress of Soviets in one of the taken decisions indicated, that the CEC must undertake the design of a detailed constitution of the Soviet republic and submit it for discussion to the next Congress of Soviets. We in this respect have not done anything, because we were busy with other work. The Fourth Congress did not overturn the regulations of the Third Congress of Soviets, and we have to implement the decision of the Third Congress, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, according to the dictates of life, we are forced to put in front of us this question, all the more so, since if you closely look, how work is done, you will notice that there is some contradiction in the structure of Soviet power, which exists at the moment.

I touched the very significant question about parliamentarism. Remember how we disbanded the Constituent Assembly, how we have repudiated the introduction of parliamentarism in the Russian republic. We have repeatedly pointed out in earlier fights the need for a Constituent Assembly, but the time came when we recognised, that the existence of such an institution poses the threat of death to the soldiers and workers of Russia. Such an institution, as the Constituent Assembly, must be dissolved in the interests of the working classes of the population.

We did not draw the logical conclusions about the structure of power, but often and repeatedly from the rostrum of the CEC it was said, that the CEC is regarded as the legislature, and Sovnarkom – as the executive body. And every one of you, if you closely followed the activities of Soviet power, observed, that such a separation of executive and legislative power does not correspond to the activities of the Soviet Republic. Sovnarkom – is the direct organ of power as such: the legislative, as well as the executive and administrative. If you look closer at the work of the CEC, then in reality you will see an element of power.

In addition, the fact should also be noted that similar issues [of policy] are resolved both in Sovnarkom, and in the CEC, depending on where these issues fall. In the CEC one seeks resolution of such issues, which Sovnarkom should resolve. Such issues the CEC should transfer to Sovnarkom. But this is not always done. If we find ourselves in a position, when we are competent to resolve some issue, we solve it. Sovnarkom does the same thing.

A number of decrees Sovnarkom passes; unless there is protest by the CEC, the decree becomes law. It is necessary to more or less accurately distinguish between the organisational work and the activity of the plenum. This applies not only to the center, but relates in full measure also to the local councils. You, comrades who have worked in the local councils, know perfectly well how are entangled there the activities of the working body and the plenary [ie full] council. Hitherto, as long as we do not create any fixed position, in order to distinguish between the activities of the working body and the plenum of councils, we will be constantly confronted with the fact that the two institutions are homogeneous in their tasks, resolve issues both here and there, wherewith if both institutions resolve one and the same issue, that does not yet mean, that they resolve it in equal fashion. There may emerge conflicts, contradictions in resolving one or other practical issues. This is certainly not desirable.

To eliminate such phenomena there must definitely be a more precisely fixed designed constitution.

Finally, let us take such a question, as about the sphere of competence of the various organs of Soviet power. We have central Soviet authorities, regional authorities, local Soviet authorities, and it is necessary to precisely delineate the sphere of activities of these separate authorities – central, regional and local. Very often we can observe the phenomenon where a number of provinces are united in a region and create institutions, entirely similar, parallel to those which the central Soviet authorities created. Very often we can see that these institutions are carrying out competing work. Take, for example, the question of food, we see that there is a regional Soviet association, as for example the Ural Association, the Central Industrial Association, the Moscow one, currently singles out the Northern area as a region, a whole number of other areas create regional food agencies, regional Commissariats of food. Along with the existing Central Commissariat of food, which cares about the proper distribution of the consumer goods across the whole of Russia, keeps a record of the entire inventory in consumption stocks across the whole country, distributing them according to the general plan for the whole of Russia and sends its agents to those places, where they can get these or other consumer goods, the same work with respect to the regions is done by the regional Commissariats, and very often we get the following picture: in some places – in Siberia, as in the grain area, or in the south – there are agents, which were sent both by the central authority, as well as by regional authorities. Each of the agents attempts in opposition to others to buy for their region much larger number of products, than is possible to buy by others. The situation is absolutely intolerable. We need somehow to draw a distinction between the functions, activities, competencies of individual regional agencies. Only in this way we will create something whole. Having developed, fixed the exact position on the functions of individual organs of power, we destroy the confusion that exists in our work.

There one has to point to the circumstance, that very often as a result of this state of affairs one expends a lot more energy, human energy, human material to carry out any work. There are, for example, a parallel number of institutions, that perform the same work, each of these institutions laments the lack of business-like, genuine workers in their institution; parallel with their's there is another institution, among which are heard the same cries on the lack of people, on the need to attract workers, and so on. But by uniting these institutions, we would be able to create a full-fledged institution, tightly knit, perhaps with enough workers. If only these parallel existing institutions merged into one general institution, that performs the same work, which a single institution should lead, if there were no other institutions, that in parallel do the same work, then we would get a huge saving. There should be a likewise strict delimitation of the sphere of activities, only in that manner is it possible to save human material. In addition, it is still necessary to point out another extremely important circumstance, that forces us to put now in a hasty fashion the question on the design of a constitution. We are all perfectly aware, that only thanks to the closest ties with the masses of workers and peasants we are able to carry out all the events, that we schedule: only insofar as we are able to select from the mass a sufficient amount of active, conscious workers, able to practically implement the scheduled events, insofar as we have a cadre of such comrades – can we say, that the matter is secure.

But, in order to have such a trained cadre for business-like work, to govern the country comrades, we need to attract a much larger segment, than at present, into our work, into the matter of running the country, into the nationwide work. Therefore we have to pay attention to those comrades, to whom we entrust the design of the constitution, to that circumstance, that with the drafting of the constitution it is necessary to build Soviet power in such a way, that it not only would make it possible to work, but [also] to attract a much wider range of working people into the direct management of the country. This one can achieve only if we take as a general principle, as general provisions the following: each member of a council, each member of an executive committee, whether it be the CEC, or local authorities, should bear some particular Soviet work and be responsible for it.

I recall that we, in the Bolshevik fraction, carried out these basics. Each member of the organisation, of the fraction bears party work, and outside active participation in bearing the obligations of party work can not be a member of the party, and we have a point in the statute, requiring each member to work in the party. The same principle should be taken with regard to a council and executive committee. Look what is done in the CEC. It is elected every three months. The main core [of members of the CEC] remains unchanged, but the composition of the CEC is changing. If we forced each member of the Executive Committee to take part in the direct work of managing the country, then we at every three months could release a cadre of workers into the field. Each member of the CEC, having carried out responsible work, arriving in the field, can, guided by the experience which he acquires in the course of three months, lead work in the most correct way, [and] on his return to the field can serve as a bridge between the local and central authorities.

Creating a cadre of knowledgeable, smart workers, in practice adapted to the management of the country, will be a huge acquisition.

These basic provisions should serve as material for the design of that constitution, that we need.

With us the dispute does not arise, whether or not to design a constitution. Insofar as the decision of Third Congress was not removed by the Fourth Congress, insofar as the decision is binding for us and should be implemented, likewise was indicated a body, to draft the constitution. In this regard there cannot be a dispute... Maybe, we will not take any guidelines, but limit ourselves to an exchange of opinions, which will serve as material for the work of the [Constitution Drafting] Commission.

Третье заседание ВЦИК, 1 апреля 1918 г.
Протоколы заседаний ВЦИК. Стенотчет, стр. 66—70, ГИЗ, 1920 г.


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Posts Tagged ‘Colombia’

I confess to the temptation, when writing about this subject, to write too much. But I won’t because the argument for a third party is simple. Whether a Republican or a Democrat sits in the White House, working class people get screwed. That doesn’t mean I’m unhappy with the election results; quite the contrary. Romney and his fascist/theocratic supporters scared the crap out of me. However, don’t forget for a minute that it was Bill Clinton who pushed hard for NAFTA and Obama who pushed for a free trade agreement with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. In the case of NAFTA the result has been the loss of nearly one million jobs, a wage race to the bottom, and a trade deficit with Mexico. School is still out with respect to Colombia, Panama and South Korea but it’s unlikely to be any different with respect to lost jobs and continued downward pressure on wages.

So this is a class struggle pure and simple, and the Democratic party and the White House need to know that its two fastest growing constituencies, African Americans and Latinos, will not go quietly into the night after elections are over.  As Paul Krugman said, “This newly effective coalition could be shattered if taken for granted.”

Without this coalition no Democrat will ever again sit in the White House.  That makes a third party not only viable but necessary.

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The Henry Raleigh Collection is now available for use!

By Alexis Peregoy on November 30, 2015

We are excited the announce that the Henry Raleigh Collection finding aid is now available online! Henry Raleigh was an American Illustrator, mostly active between 1910-1940. Known as the Gatsby Era Story Illustrator (Chris Raleigh), Henry created story illustrations for many well-known authors, ...

Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

By Alison Verbeck on November 30, 2015

ADS has a new Beta version of their interface (code name Bumblebee). Bumblebee offers a new way to search ADS: rather than searching only titles and abstracts, like “ADS Classic”, Bumblebee allows you to search the full text of articles as well. Try it out!

Open Access Publishing

By Alison Verbeck on November 30, 2015

What Open-Access Publishing Actually Costs – an interesting and informative article in the November 9, 2015 issue of the Chronicle of Higher Education.

OpenCon 2015

By Ruth Lewis on November 24, 2015

OpenCon 2015 was held in Brussels Nov. 14-16. I didn’t catch much live because of the time difference but several talks and sessions are available online for you now. It sounds like it was an unforgettable experience for the young scholars who were selected to attend. Here are a few selecti...


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Marathon Classic 2018 – Monday

My player is Kristy McPherson.

Played the morning pro-am. Everyone took a looper so it was a good practice round. My gratuity was the contestant badge from one of the guys. Got me in for lunch and a couple brewskies.

This is my first look at the yardage books by No1-Golf. Don’t like them. I prefer Kenny The Wizard’s on the Symetra Tour.

Drove up from Joe’s yesterday morning and checked in to my digs. It’s an Airbnb in Sylvania less than two miles from the course. Here it is.

Tina and Louise (the resident cats) left a welcoming gift for my enjoyment. A big ol’ nasty terd in the middle of the floor. Sweet.

Tina and Louise terd

There’s a Roku TV in my room and only gets internet, no normal TV. Will be movie watching this week.

I went looking for some snacks last week and found this protein bar. Who are they fooling? A glazed donut? Come on!

One bar

Then there was this:

Beatriz Recari’s whiff with a driver is the latest example of how tough golf can beâ€”even for tour pros

Support for LPGA Tour has grown since Toledo meeting

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The 2 Types of Shoes Women Should Never Buy

Hi there 🙂

Today, I’m on a mission to save your money and your ankles.

I’m sure that this will most likely result in a loss of any possible affiliate connections with fashionable shoe companies for the foreseeable future. But, to be quite honest with you, having a bit of dignity and a good reputation for honesty here, far outweighs any monetary advances. After all, this is what I seek to do…right?

As I am always browsing blogs, fashion archives and the like – the other day, I was astonished to find an article by a fashionable young woman, telling me that I should wear (exactly one of the items that I’m about to rant against) and nothing else. I could not believe what I was reading. But it continued. And so did my desire to correct it. So, here I am!

As someone who has spent a good portion of my life investing in quality purchases (and quite a few trends), I’m here to do you a service…one which I wish someone had done for me, years ago. That service is to tell you, you are wasting your time with these two types of shoe purchase… and WHY.

  • Mules. I love a slim-lined shoe more than anyone! There is really only 1 reason to stay away from mules and that is….
    • Your ankles. Shoes need ankle support of some kind. True, flip-flops and sandals…I get it. But mules always have a bit of a heel. Meaning that A) you can only shuffle forward and B) One tiny misstep and you’re in the ER with a fractured or twisted ankle.

  • Translucent plastic of any kind on a shoe. Don’t do it! Kardashians be damned. Remember that marketing is exactly that…marketing. Don’t believe for a moment that these women are actually walking around in these shoes. Here’s a few reasons why:
    • Plastic acts like a green house for your feet. Trust me, 1 hour in and your shoes will be fogged up and dripping down. (Eeeewwww!)
    • The get gunky so fast! Feet, people. No matter how clean we keep them, if we’re sweating in plastic, its going to get nasty.
    • It’s virtually impossible to clean the plastic bits. For one, plastic absorbs ick and you can never get it out 100%.
    • If the bacteria doesn’t bother you, the toe marks might. There’s nothing more horrid than taking off your fashionable shoes only to have marks of the tops of your toes remaining – and some dirt thrown in. Translucent shoes have to be kept immaculate in order to look ad-ready. That kind of immaculate means daily upkeep. Are you ready to invest that kind of time into a pair of kicks? Yeah, me neither.

Anyone else have a ‘No-Go’ shoe type? Please let us know!

Thanks for reading

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  1. YES! The translucent shoe thing is killing me. I don’t get it! I dont even wanna think about how nasty those are. I remember wearing those jelly shoes as a kid. UGH.

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    1. mliae says:

      Haha! Exactly! Thanks so much for the back up 😀

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  2. adguru101 says:

    So timely! I was recently eyeing some really cute black and white mules until I remembered why I don’t wear them: your feet slide around way too much and it’s very easy to turn your ankle.

    Plastic’s never been on my list, LOL!

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    1. mliae says:

      Yeah, exactly! I’ve had my moment in mules and they are just ridiculous. Give me something with an ankle strap any day!

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  3. adguru101 says:

    My other no-go are platform sandals. Again, much too easy to turn your ankle when there’s no “give” in the shoe.

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  4. With you on the plastic. It’s always “eww’. And really bad for you health too.

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    1. mliae says:

      Totally! Thank you 🙂

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  5. babl says:

    Thanks. I am sharing your post.:)

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    1. mliae says:

      Awesome! Thank you 😀

  6. Reblogged this on .

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    1. mliae says:

      Thank you so much for sharing!

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  7. So true!! I hate the look too.

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    1. mliae says:

      Nice to be in good company! 😀

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Light Movement 2: Ute Aurand

Light Movement 2.
February 19th, 2015, 20h
facebook event here.

Ute Aurand
with Detel Aurand

To Be Here
2013 38min 16mm color+b&w Optical Sound
supported by Medienboard GmbH

Fadenspiele 3
2013 9min 16mm color Optical Sound
(Detel Aurand, Ute Aurand)
supported by Künstlerinnenprogramm Berlin

The second installment of Light Movement will be a solo screening from Berlin's own Ute Aurand,  from original 16mm prints from the filmmakers archive.
The films of Ute Aurand are something of a journey into the cinematic resonance which she manages to capture and extend in her filming and editing. Finding common ground with filmmakers such as Jonas Mekas and Marie Menken, her films seem to immediately celebrate life, both through what they portray and through the energy and flow of movement emanating from the screen itself. A sense of spontaneity remains throughout, even when studies with the lens are more focused and sustained on their visual investigations. The focus is on the everyday, although there is always a looking out and beyond in the shots and choices of subject, which is often dedicated to friends, sometimes strangers, always with a warm affection and sensitivity to the human spirit in things, balanced by a determined dedication to the constant development of rhythm and the crafting of formally significant impressions.

We are very happy to welcome Ute Aurand in person to introduce the work.

TO BE HERE (2013) is the final part of Aurand's trilogy of recent films focussed on her travels, along with  INDIA (2005) filmed in Pune and JUNGE KIEFERN / YOUNG PINES (2011) filmed in Japan.

"The playful and poignant films of German filmmaker Ute Aurand, a key figure in Berlin’s experimental film scene since the 1980s, emerge from her intimate relationship with people and places. Drawing on traditions of the diary film, feminism and artisanal practices, her handcrafted 16mm films are filled with joy at the small details

of life – from observations of landscapes to friends filmed over many years. Her exuberant films reflect on memory as much as they celebrate the here and now."
(George Clark, Assistant Curator Film, Tate Modern)

Fadenspiele 3
The first film we will show is a collaboration between Ute Aurand and Detel Aurand.

"Colourful ribbons stretching between trees in the birch grove, white balls are dancing in the yellow rapeseed field, paper, wood and plastic forms are moving in surface and space. The film renders visible the transformation – we see how one emerges from the other and continually forms the new."
(Text from: Distribution Catalogue 2004, 50th International Short Film Festival Oberhausen)

"Wir sind Schwestern. Die eine malt, die andere filmt. Seit 1999 haben wir drei Filme zusammen gemacht,
in denen wir mittels Einzelbildschaltung Dinge in Bewegung versetzen. In “Fadenspiele 3” haben wir im Sommer und im Winter draußen in den Flumser Bergen (Schweiz) gearbeitet." Detel Aurand, Ute Aurand

Fadenspiele 3 (Ute Aurand & Detel Aurand)

Ute Aurand
1979-1985, studied at the Deutsche Film und Fernsehakademie Berlin (dffb).
Since 1985 producing her own films.Her films were shown amongst others at Toronto International Film Festival (Wavelengths); Berlinale (Forum Expanded); International Film Festival Rotterdam; Kurzfilmtage Oberhausen; Media City Film Festival; Österreichisches Filmmuseum; CCCB Barcelona; Tate Modern London.
Work as curator: "Filmarbeiterinnen-Abend" (Women Filmmakers Evenings) 1990-95; "Sie zum Beispiel" (She, for Example) 1995/96; 1997-2007 co-founder of the group "FilmSamstag" (
Films: (selection)
Schweigend ins Gespräch vertieft (Deeply Absorbed in Conservation)1980; OH! die 4 Jahreszeiten 1988 (in collaboration with Ulrike Pfeiffer); Terzen (Thirds) 1998; India 2005; Der Schmetterling im Winter (Butterfly in Winter) 2006 (in collaboration with Maria Lang); In die Erde gebaut (Building under Ground) 2008; Junge Kiefern (Young Pines) 2011; Paulina/Fran/Maria 2011; Susan+Lisbeth 2012; To Be Here 2013.

Detel Aurand
Born 1958 in Frankfurt/M. Germany
Studied 1978 - 83 politics at the University of Berlin
Since 1984 she lives and works as a visual artist in Berlin
Between 1987 and 2004 Iceland became a second residence
1996 three month residency in New Mexico, USA
2009 residency in Sanskriti Kendra, New Delhi

Many thanks to Ute Aurand, Detel Aurand, Adam Nankervis and David Medalla

Light Movement 2.
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I’m back from Guadeloupe Islands. What a breath of fresh air!

An unpretentious, surprising archipelago with incredible soul and passion—reflected in the people, the food and landscape across seven islands. Colors, flavors and magnificent vistas bursting out of every corner. I can’t say much more yet on the blog, as I’m working on material for other outlets, but I’ll share what I can in a few postcards from my trip—including my experience diving outside of Belize for the first time.

In the meantime, here are publication updates from the past month:

  • “MOON BELIZE CAYES” for Moon Travel Guides: I am thrilled to share that I’ve signed a second contract with Moon Guides, to author a new edition focusing on Belize’s offshore islands. “Moon Belize Cayes” has a planned release date of Fall 2014. The guidebook adventures continue!
  • Jamaica Destination Guide for  (AFAR Magazine’s online guide): This was an absolute treat to write. As much as I know and >> love Jamaica, I hadn’t yet shared my numerous tips on how to best experience the island, from sights to jerk stops and cultural events. Doing it for AFAR was worth the wait. This digital guide—also featuring my photographs—will be released around March 2014, and syndicated on another major site that I’ll reveal when the time comes.
  • Jamaica’s Best Beaches e-book: I’m in the last chapter of my own mini guide on Jamaica’s best beaches and recommended nearby sights and accommodations. I plan to self-publish by the end of Summer 2014.

Last but not least, if you’re headed to Belize this winter—an ideal, nearby getaway—remember to take your trusted expert with you!

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    Oh my! So much goodness in one post. i LOVE AFAR, BTW. Congrats on all your good work! Enjoy the sun!

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    Thanks so much, Monica! I appreciate your support, as always. Yes, writing for AFAR was exciting! Hope all is well in Korea.

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Recently during a training session I was asked to instruct on correct posture. I was a little taken back initially because I thought this was an automatic thing that we just did. But it’s true, as humans we struggle with this. If you observe people in public you’ll see a lot of slouched shoulders, slumped backs and on the other side of it most people at their desks tend to be either slouched or in a constant shrugging form with their shoulders. No wonder we hold so much stress in this part of our bodies. So in brief I would like to give you the rules of sitting and standing properly. How to sit properly

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawyer for Britney Spears’ father told jurors Friday that the singer’s family went to heroic efforts to save her during a well-chronicled public meltdown that included shaving her head and other bizarre behavior.

Spears’ father, Jamie, in particular went to great lengths, attorney Leon Gladstone said during opening statements in the trial of a lawsuit Spears’ former manager Sam Lutfi has brought against Spears and her parents.

Gladstone said Spears’ life began to spiral out of control after a painful breakup with childhood sweetheart Justin Timberlake.

Jamie Spears worked tirelessly, Gladstone said, to rescue his daughter from drug addiction, mental illness and the hold that Lutfi had on her during that time.

Gladstone told of Jamie Spears’ going to the hospital where his daughter was in a psychiatric ward, staying up with her all night and trying to bring her back to normalcy.

“To Jamie, this is a battle for life or death, and Britney is at her most vulnerable,” Gladstone said.

He told of another day that Jamie Spears rushed to a hospital, where he found Britney strapped to a gurney, screaming and yelling. “She is completely unhinged. He stays with her, walking the floor. He is scared out of his mind. He’s thinking, ‘My daughter has lost everything.'”

The attorney said Jamie Spears expected to turn on the TV one day and learn that his daughter had died.

During this period, Gladstone said, Lutfi was of no help. Jamie Spears confronted Lutfi in the kitchen of Britney’s house and told him “leave my daughter alone, get out of our lives.”

“And at that point Jamie touched Lutfi. For that, Jamie is being sued for battery,” Gladstone said. He said Lutfi was not hurt and was out that night with Britney.

Gladstone added that when Jamie Spears went to court and asked for conservatorship of his daughter it was immediately granted and remains in effect.

Jamie Spears and Britney’s mother, Lynne, sat in the courtroom listening to the opening statements.

Another lawyer, Joel Boxer, who represents the conservators of the star, described Lutfi as a man who exploited his friendship and trust with her and styled himself as her manager when he knew nothing of the business. Boxer said that during a deposition, Lutfi was asked how he knew about the world of music, and he said, “It’s something you learn by osmosis living in LA.”

Lutfi never told Spears’ lawyers or her business manager that he was in charge of her affairs, never arranged any business deals for her, and now claims he’s entitled to 15 percent of her gross income during his tenure as manager, Boxer said.

“He was a destructive voice in her life. Sam Lutfi tried to take advantage of a very vulnerable Britney Spears,” Boxer told the jurors. “Whether he gets away with it is a chapter written by you, ladies and gentlemen.”

During his opening statement on Thursday, Lutfi’s lawyer said his client never took advantage of Spears.

Lutfi himself was trying to help Spears, attorney Joseph Schleimer told jurors, but lost control as her behavior became more troublesome and she was eventually hospitalized and put under a court-ordered conservatorship.

Lutfi is seeking millions of dollars from Spears and her family, claiming a book her mother wrote detailing that time lied about him drugging and isolating the pop superstar. He is also seeking a portion of Spears’ profits from her recording career, claiming he was a key player in her 2007 album “Blackout” and had the right to serve as her manager for years.

The case is the culmination of years of acrimony between Lutfi and Spears’ family and conservators, who successfully obtained a restraining order against him to keep him from contacting the singer or trying to intervene in her life. The order has expired, but conservatorship attorneys are seeking repayment for more than $93,000 in legal fees — a judgment Lutfi is appealing.

Lutfi sued in February 2009, roughly a year after Spears was hospitalized and placed under the conservatorship to take control of her health and finances. The move by Jamie Spears came after months of erratic behavior by his daughter, including shaving her head, speaking in a British accent, attacking a car with an umbrella and other bizarre incidents. She also lost custody of her two sons with ex-husband Kevin Federline during that time.

Jurors aren’t expected to hear from Spears during the trial. She remains under the conservatorship, which is overseen by a judge who has ordered her not to appear for trial or a deposition.

She has since made a remarkable comeback and is a judge on the Fox television show “The X-Factor.”

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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Hundreds of Walmart workers and community supporters Thursday were taking part in a nationwide protest calling for improved jobs and better wages.

Protestors began marching at 11:30 a.m. at Pershing Square on S. Olive and W. 6th streets.

Supporters and workers are demanding higher wages and better treatment by Walmart as part of a long-running campaign of unions and activist groups targeting the retail giant.

Martha Sellers, an employee at the Paramount Walmart for the past 10 years, told KNX1070 she will be taking part in the protest.

“An average Walmart worker makes $8.80 an hour – that’s not a livable wage,” she said. “I am a Walmart employee, I have been there 10 years, I can’t find another job. The economy is that bad, but I’m not paying my rent. I am behind on every bill because my paycheck is not big enough to pay my rent and my bills.”

A Walmart Vice President, David Tovar, told KNX1070’s Jon Baird the average hourly wage for workers is a lot higher.

“Our full-time hourly wage at Walmart across the country is $12.83 and in LA it’s just over $13 an hour,” Tovar said.

The protest proceeded through downtown to N. Broadway and W. Cesar E. Chavez avenues where a mass rally took place, officials said.

Organizers of the protest said 21 people — including seven current Walmart employees, two former Walmart workers and 12 members of the clergy, were arrested.

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LOVE LETTERS: We’re Engaged!

I have some amazing, incredible, exciting news!! (I really don’t think there are enough exclamation points and adjectives to describe how I feel right now typing out this post!!) Saturday night David asked me to marry him and I could not have been happier to say yes. Saturday was the perfect day of relaxing for me, I went shopping and got a mani and pedi while David golfed. We had planned to go to our favorite restaurant in Dallas (the spot David took me on our very first date) Campisi’s (the original one on Mockingbird!) I like to get ready for our dates in our guest bedroom while David gets ready in our room. I always love to pretend that its our very first date and David gets to see me when I am all ready. I usually walk down the stairs and David will tell me I look great and we will be on our way for our dinner plans. Well this Saturday was a little different, I got all dolled up and I walked down the stairs where David met me, got down on one knee and told me ever since he waited for me from the first time he took me to Campisi’s he was hoping this day would come, he said a ton more sweet and heartfelt things, and then asked me to marry him! Of course I said YES! We shared a champagne toast (he had a bottle chilled and waiting– this guy thinks of everything!) then we went to Campisi’s and shared the same meal we shared on our first date. Afterwards, we came back to our house where we celebrated the good news with our very good friends and neighbors, drinking champagne, laughing, and loving the moment. Thank you to everyone who has loved and encouraged us while we were dating, we can not wait to start this journey together!

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Outside the original Campisi’s

OBSESSED. I can't even describe how lucky I am!

OBSESSED. I can’t even describe how lucky I am!

Our huge after party celebration with our dear friends!

Our huge after party celebration with our dear friends! We have the best friends! Everyone brought a bottle and I definitely think we had plenty! haha

David and I have so much moving and unpacking to do, but all I can think about is planning a wedding (come on everyone has a secret Pinterest board) I am so excited to share every moment with all of you! xoxo

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Stress Eating: How to Overcome

  It’s no secret that we Americans struggle with too much stress in our lives. As a nation, we work longer hours and spend less leisure time than essentially any other developed country in the world. We place great demands on ourselves and find that…

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The 2013 Martha Stewart Living’s American Made Awards

Dear readers and friends,
I am happy to tell you that, once again, I am a nominee for Martha Stewart Living’s American Made People’s Choice Award!
This year they’re doing things a little differently over at MSL. Last year entries were reviewed and a set of 100 finalists was selected before voting by the general public began. (I was thrilled to be among those finalists.)

This year, there is no first round. What that means, is that instead of a pool of 100 entrants to choose from, there is now a pool of more than 1,000! So the competition will be fierce and I’ll need your help more than ever!

But you, dear friends, have a powerful new weapon in your arsenal and that is that instead of the once-per-day vote that you were given last year, this time you will be able to vote up to SIX times per day. That’s right, SIX TIMES! So vote early and often!

The winner (I hope that’s me!) will receive $10,000 to grow their small business.

Here is the link:

Thanks so much to all of you for your continued support, it really means a lot to me!

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People need our help!

Last year we were struck by a hurricane in August and a massive snow storm in October. During both storms our power was out for several days. Since we have well water with an electric pump, that means that, in addition to no lights or electronic conveniences, we have no running water. We do have a gas stove that can be lit with matches instead of its electric start, a wood stove for heat, and plenty of flashlights, candles, and oil lamps. So during those storms we could stay warm, eat, and read even if we couldn’t shower or flush the toilet.

In addition, we live on the side of a hill so, while there is a small river at the bottom, we’re reasonably safe from flooding. Sure, our basement got some water in it but it wasn’t much and was short work for the sump pump once the power came back on.

But we’ve written about that before.

This week we experienced another hurricane. The rain wasn’t nearly as heavy and the winds didn’t seem as bad as Irene. Nevertheless, we were without power for three days. As with the storms mentioned above, this was, thankfully, not much more than an inconvenience.

This was most certainly not the case in the New York metropolitan area. The storm there left an unimaginable wake of destruction. The images that we saw in the news and the stories that we heard from friends and family were heartbreaking. Many people lost their homes, their possessions, and even their lives.

We no longer live in New York City but Lucky Duck was born there and we have many, Red Crossmany loved ones in and around the New York/New Jersey area. So, for the entire month of November, Lucky Duck Press will donate 10% of all sales to the American Red Cross’s Disaster Relief Fund.

The important thing here is to get financial support to those that need it, so if you don’t happen to need any printed matter PLEASE donate on your own.

Donate here:

Please give as generously as you can secure in the knowledge that someone would do it for you if the roles were reversed.

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October Unprocessed 2012!

This is not a food blog.

Nevertheless, we love to cook and eat and read and write about food. And so, at the risk of food-related posts outnumbering letterpress-related posts here we’d like to announce that we will be participating in October Unprocessed this year and hope that you’ll consider doing so as well.

October UnprocessedWe were a little late to the game last year and so didn’t truly commit to a month of eating unprocessed foods. This year we’re on time and ready!

October Unprocessed was created in 2009 by our friend and food guru/blogger Andrew Wilder. In a nutshell, participants pledge to eat no processed foods for an entire month. Deciding which foods qualify can be a bit tricky and ends up being a personal decision but Andrew offers much guidance and strategy on his blog. With that said, I’ll let him explain the rest. Here is a link to his October Unprocessed page and all the details:

Have a look and participate if you can!

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Martha Stewart’s American Made Awards

We’ve been all smiles and giggles over here at Lucky Duck this weekend since we found out that we’ve been selected as one of the finalists in Martha Stewart’s American Made Awards!

From nearly 2,000 entries, the good people at Martha Stewart Living have chosen Lucky Duck Press as one of the 100 finalists in the Audience Choice portion of their American Made Awards!

American Made Finalist BadgeThe winner of the Audience Choice Award, as you may have guessed, is selected by the general public — you, me, everyone! That’s right, YOU get to vote too! Not only that, but you can vote EVERY DAY until September 24!

And so, we need your help! Please cast your vote (each day until the 24th) for Lucky Duck Press and give us a little push toward victory. Please also spread the word, we can use all of the help that we can get.

Use this link, or click on the image:

Thanks so much for your support!

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How to: Paper Moon Photobooth

When we began planning our wedding, we knew we had to decide how it would be documented. Of course, we knew we wanted to have a photographer, but we also loved the idea of our guests contributing in a unique way to the memorabilia. We thought about providing disposable cameras, researched renting a photo booth (it’s very expensive), and even considered buying some old video cameras and some 8mm film to allow our guests to get some moving images. Somehow none of it felt quite right (or affordable).

On top of that, of course, was the fact that we were aiming for a Gatsby-esque, garden party vibe to the affair. It wasn’t the strictest of themes, but we did want people to feel, even for just a moment, that they had stepped back into another era.

Finally, in a “why didn’t we think of that before!?” moment, it hit us: We’d build a 1920s-style paper moon backdrop, set up a camera with a remote control, and let people take dreamy, starry photos of themselves!

Vintage paper moon

A paper moon

While information is a bit hard to come by (on the internet, anyway), it seems that paper moon pictures were popular in the early part of the 20th century – especially in the 1920s and 30s. To achieve these floating-in-space images, a painted background and set were created in a photographer’s studio (or a circus tent or a booth on a boardwalk) and an individual or group would be arranged to look as though they were sitting upon the crescent moon. Some settings were simple, barely realistic, with nothing more than a moon painted on canvas (or perhaps paper, I suppose) while others included multiple layers of clouds and stars.

We had intended for our paper moon to be a self-serve, photo-booth-style affair, but when we asked our photographer for some advice on setting up a camera, flash, and remote, he loved the idea so much that he offered to take the photos himself!

With the photography logistics in very capable hands, we were able to turn our attention to designing and building a paper moon. For the sake of anyone wishing to have a paper moon at their wedding too, I will go into some detail about how we did it. You CAN do it yourself with not much time or money spent. If you have questions that aren’t addressed here, please get in touch and I’ll be happy to help if I can.

Paper Moon Drawing

Paper moon drawing (shown without the grid or dimensions; both are important)

First, as with most aspects of our wedding planning, we spent a good deal of time doing internet research. We collected a number of vintage photos and decided what we liked (or didn’t) about each. From that exercise we had a pretty good idea of what we wanted our moon to look like.

Next, I set to work sketching the construction details — first on paper and then on the computer. I created a fairly simple construction drawing for us to work from, then I created a grid (not shown here) over the image and printed it to scale to make the transfer from paper to plywood more accurate.

Plywood with grid layout

Plywood with grid layout and the moon taking shape

Our first step was to transfer the shape of our moon. On a sheet of plywood, I created a series of 6-inch squares to create the grid to match the one on our drawing. Creating a pencil mark at each point that the outline of the moon crossed a grid line gave me the initial shape. Then, using a bit of freehand drawing, I connected those points, matching the drawing as accurately as possible.

Our moon was rather large and so required two sheets of plywood. Before drawing the moon on the wood, I lined up both sheets and created reference marks (the arrow at the right in the photo) to be able to line up the pieces later. Make sure that your reference mark(s) land inside the moon and not on the scrap portion of the plywood.

Cutting out the moon

Cutting out the moon

Once the moon’s outline was transferred to the wood I simply followed the lines with a jigsaw and our moon’s shape was complete! (Please use proper safety equipment when using power tools — in this case, eye and ear protection are a must).

Obviously, a simple moon-shaped piece of plywood will only get you so far. You’ll also need some sort of seat upon which the photo subjects will sit.

Assembled moon

Assembled moon with the front of the bench attached

I’d devised a bench that would be built along with the moon, but because we needed to transport the moon in a car (it just barely fit into our rented SUV it turned out – whew!) it needed to come apart and be re-assembled on site. In order to keep the number of pieces to a minimum, I opted to permanently attach the front portion of the bench to the moon. I built this out of 2×4 legs attached with 1x3s held together by trusty drywall screws.

Because our moon was created out of two pieces of plywood (try to use one if you can, it simplifies things) we needed a way to connect the two pieces. We accomplished this using rectangular steel plates and screws. It was a little wobbly, but it did the trick.

Assembled bench

Assembled bench framework

To finish the bench framing, I cut two more legs from the 2×4 and screwed it all together with the 1×3 cross pieces. In hindsight, this bench could have used some diagonal bracing, so, if you build one, I’d recommend adding that to the design.

As you can see in the photo, I labeled all parts carefully as I constructed them to ensure that we’d be able to get the moon back together properly at our wedding venue.

In order to make things a bit more comfortable, we added an upholstered seat. We cut another piece of plywood, some batting, and some faux leather cloth to size, and stapled it all in place. We cut the batting and cloth large enough to overlap the plywood to ensure splinter-free edges and allow us to staple it all to the bottom of the seat. After these photos were taken, I added another, smaller piece of plywood to the bottom of the seat that was notched in the corners so that it fit inside the bench frame and we could secure the seat from sliding sideways.

Seat material

Seat material

The finished seat

The [bottom of the] finished seat

At this point, our moon was complete — structurally. Now all we needed to do was to make it look like a moon!

Applying muslin

Applying muslin to the rough plywood edge

In order to create the illusion that a person is sitting in the moon, the seat needs to be behind and slightly below the moon itself. The only problem with this is that the seated person’s legs, draped over the edge, will touch the rough edge of the plywood. Knowing that folks would be in their finery, we decided we’d better finish that edge somehow. To start, we sanded the edge (in fact, we sanded all of the edges as well as the front face of the plywood to create a smooth surface for the paint). Then we applied strips of cotton muslin over the edge with watered-down white glue. This created a safe (and also paintable) edge at the bench.

Priming the moon

Priming the moon

Next we smoothed out the face of the plywood for painting by filling all of the holes, cracks, and gaps with Spackle and sanding everything again. Once the Spackle was dry and we’d brushed all of the sanding dust off, we applied two coats of primer to the moon’s face in preparation for its final paint job.

At this point, our work was done so we stepped back and let the primer dry. Alessandra’s cousin (an illustrator and puppet designer who currently works for Sesame Workshop) had agreed to do the final paint job of the moon — which, as you’ll see below, was an incredible gift.

Final Painting

Cousin Matt came by a few days later with his paints, brushes and some reference material and set to work.

After just a short amount of time, the real moon began to appear.

Base colors

The moon emerges…

Soon the finishing touches were added and the moon was complete!

The completed moon

The completed moon

Wedding day!

One thing that we loved about the paper moon photos we’d seen is that no matter how well executed they are, they still look a little phony. To embrace that, we decided to cover our black cloth backdrop with planets, stars (both shooting and stationary), and the occasional rocket ship made of cardboard painted silver. These we pinned haphazardly to the cloth and we were set to go.

Most of our guests posed with the moon and had fun with it. Not only did this give us a unique set of photos of the day (in addition to our “traditional” photos), but we were able to print and frame many of them and give them as thank-you gifts to all of the friends and family that helped to make our wedding perfect.

Paper Moon

Sitting amongst the stars…
Photo by Toby Morris,

We printed and framed ours as well and it hangs in our house as a happy reminder of the day, the fun we had researching and creating elements that felt very much “us”, and the handiwork of so many people who helped us put the day together.

UPDATE: We just learned that our excellent wedding photographer, Toby Morris, has started a new venture: Fantabulous Photobooths. Check out his new website at

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Save the dates

Well, we’ve written about the history of Lucky Duck Press, typecasting machinery, hurricanes, small business, and even foraging. So now it’s time to delve into the world of wedding planning — at least as far as the paper goods are concerned. This post will be the first in a series that guides you through the process of envisioning, planning, and ultimately purchasing your wedding invitations.

Some of our favorite pieces to design and print at LDP are wedding invitation suites. The main reason is that they tend to be longer-term, carefully considered projects that entail a tremendous amount of concentration and attention to detail. Perhaps we’re nuts, but we love it. (By the way, an invitation “suite” refers to an entire package of invitation related pieces and sometimes beyond into other paper goods for your wedding day and may be as simple as an invitation and envelope or as complex as the invitations, reply cards, information cards, maps, menus, table/escort cards, thank you notes, and “at home” cards. More on all of those later.)

When you’re newly engaged, everything about your wedding and the planning process probably feels exciting and exhilarating — and completely overwhelming! We know. We’ve been there. The first thing that many people will tell you — and it is good advice — is to simply enjoy being engaged for a little while before you dive into wedding planning. Do that. Really. But be sure to set a date that you want to start your planning in earnest.

Don’t worry, this time will not be “wasted.” You will still be thinking about your wedding. Perhaps you’ll notice inspiration for it in places that you least expect. Without the pressure on yourself to get the guest list finalized, the menu worked out, or the venue booked, your mind will be open and receptive to all of the ideas and images that will later make up the palette for creating the wedding that you want. If you see something that interests or inspires you (or even something you want to be sure NOT to do) write it down, snap a picture, or pin it to your inspiration board on Pinterest and then move on.

We won’t write much more about the planning for your actual wedding here. There are many many great websites, books, and magazines that can guide you through that process. But once you do get started with serious planning, there is a question that the two of you should ask yourselves fairly early on: Do we need Save the Date cards? There are a few primary considerations that should go into answering that question.

Brooklyn Bridge Save the Date

Brooklyn Bridge Save the Date

First, how far will guests need to travel to join you on the day? Will most be coming from across town or from the other side of the world? Is yours a destination wedding in Tahiti or will it be at the family compound within three miles of everyone’s house? Obviously, the farther guests will have to travel, the more important and useful a Save the Date will be. You may not know exactly which beach you’ll be on, but if guests know they need to get to Hawaii in late September, they’ll be pleased to know that well in advance so that they may book travel or request vacation time.

Similarly, if your wedding is on or near a holiday a Save the Date is a good idea. Just think about how much further in advance you make plans for Memorial Day weekend than any other weekend in May, and you’ll understand completely.

The next thing to consider is who will receive a Save the Date. Ideally, you’d have your guest list all ironed out and simply send one to each guest or couple. But that won’t happen. Since your A-list of guests likely will be a bit more set in stone than whether or not you’ll invite your college roommate’s ex-boyfriend (probably not, by the way) you can send Save the Date cards to those that you know for sure you’ll be inviting. Getting a save the date will increase the chance that your guest will be able to attend but be careful, once you send one to someone, you really can’t not invite them even if you end up way over the capacity of your venue or have a change of heart.

The last thing to consider when deciding whether or not to send save the date cards is, “Do you want to?” Even if you think you don’t need them you may decide that having another piece of printed matter associated with your wedding is too appealing to pass up. That’s what we did – but I am sure that doesn’t surprise you. If you think that you couldn’t possibly stand another piece of paper well … that seems strange to us, but it’s okay too.

Bicycle Built for Two

Daisy, Daisy... a bicycle built for two save the date.

Since your Save the Date cards should be sent about six months before the wedding (or as many as eight months before, if your location is very popular or distant) you may not have the design of your formal invitations finalized yet. That’s okay. Save the Dates can typically be less formal than the invitations and are an opportunity to put a bit of fun into your stationery package. If you have a theme or even one element that you’re sure to use on your invitations, include it. That will tie the whole thing together stylistically without matching exactly. Or, if you have an idea that seems a bit too whimsical or informal for your invitation, now is the time to showcase it.

Arts and Crafts Save the Date

Our Arts and Crafts themed Save the Date card

Even if you don’t have a finalized design for your invitations, it is often worth signing a contract with your stationer at this stage as you will often be able to get the Save the Date cards for a slightly lower price when you buy them, in advance, as a part of a larger package.

While we love paper and things printed, we understand that often something has to give way in the face of budget concerns. If that’s where you are but still want to make sure that your distant family in New Zealand gets your wedding on their calendars right away, there are some other options.

Consider an electronic save the date such as those offered by Or you might consider a telephone call. While everyone certainly loves to get a beautiful piece of mail or even electronic mail, your guests will be truly touched to receive a personal Save the Date telephone call. Divide your guest list with your fiancée and then make a several calls per week until you work your way through the list. Just be sure not to put anyone on the spot to agree to attend; just make it a friendly, informational call.

However you choose to let people know, have fun with it. People will be thrilled to hear of your engagement and will likely be as excited as you are about your upcoming wedding!

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We don’t just love to print here at Lucky Duck Press. We also love to eat. And we love to make food.

Since our move to the country, we’ve been growing and making things that we used to buy at the grocery store (bread, yogurt, sauerkraut).  I guess we just like trying to do things in traditional ways. We print like it’s 1910 and we try to make food like it’s … well, just about any time after the mid-20th century. We’re not really purists about it, but we do feel that some things can be better if we take a step back in time. A giant leap backward in time is our newest endeavor — trying our hands at foraging.

Last week I was working in the office on some designs. Things were not working the way I’d wanted them to. You know those days? When things just won’t click? So I decided to take a break and take a little walk in the woods. Since it’s April in New England, I decided to also do a little foraging and look for ramps.

I have been and reading about foraging for wild edibles for a few years now, but have had limited opportunity to try it. Sure, we raced the birds for the blackberries last summer in our backyard, and spent many an hour hulling buckets of black walnuts (those we got to before the squirrels) that fell into our yard this past fall. But apart from looking at some unfurling ferns last year and thinking, “Hmmm … I wonder … ,” that’s been it.

Ramps (also known as wild leeks or wood leeks) have leaves that look lily of the valley (which are poisonous!) and a scallion-like bulb just below the ground. They are delicious, with a flavor that is a mix onions and garlic. (Be warned: As with those cousins, the flavor can be intense and lingering — not recommended for a first date).

Ramps in the forest

Ramps in the forest. Can you spot them?

Ramps are some of the first greens to return to the woodlands of eastern North America after winter, peeking up above the dried leaves on the forest floor in early April. They must have been a welcome sight and highly prized in hunting and foraging cultures for the vitamins they contain that were difficult to come by during the cold months. By mid-May (as the trees’ leaves open up and begin to block the sunlight) the ramp leaves wilt back and the plant expends its energy growing its bulb below ground. So, in early spring one can harvest the leaves (not too many so the plant can live and grow back) and, in early summer, harvest the bulbs.

Ramps in their native habitat

Ramps in their native habitat

They tend to grow in groups of several plants and can, therefore, be initially identified from a distance by the pool of deep green that they create in a dull-colored, early spring forest. Positive identification is simple; a broken leaf will have a strong garlic-y smell*.

As I walked, I scanned the ground, stopping now and then to examine a small green shoot to see if it looked ramp-ish. Having no luck and needing to get back to work, I prepared to turn around and head back. Before I did, I stood, for a while, taking in the silence and scanning the middle distance for green. It turns out that my all my reading about foraging for ramps paid off because, sure enough, I spotted a group of small plants close to the ground and somehow knew, instantly, that I’d found some! During my walk back, I found two or three other small colonies and took a few leaves and a bulb or two from each so that, by the time I got home, I had a nice handful of delicious food from the forest floor.

Ramps in our kitchen

Ramps in our kitchen

Ramps may be eaten raw in salads or cooked; they’re delicious when sautéed in butter or olive oil. They are also tasty in soups and stews. I ate some that afternoon in a salad but my favorite way to eat them is gently cooked in olive oil over pasta.

Here are a couple of recipes that I’ve found but haven’t made yet. If you try them, let me know what you think.

Do you forage for anything? There are a lot of edibles out there. It’s a great thing to do while enjoying the outdoors. Here’s to a happy and successful foraging season!

* Please be careful! Do not eat anything that you are not absolutely certain is safe. Read books and websites extensively before heading out — in fact, I recommend concentrating on one wild edible at a time until you can positively identify it every time you see it. Better yet, take a foraging tour or class with an expert before you head out on your own. “Wildman” Steve Brill is one expert in the greater New York City area. Try to find one of his walks near you.

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Sincere apologies for not posting lately. The holidays kept us busy, and January brought a welcome break with a little vacation in Ireland where our good friend just moved with her family.  We relaxed in her tiny seaside town in Co. Cork, visited family in Limerick, heard lots of great music, and took in vibrant green scenery – in short, it was perfect!
As we push ourselves back into some semblance of blogging discipline, here is a photograph from our trip to hold you over:

Coast view

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Happy New Year!

All Both of us here at Lucky Duck Press wish you a wonderful 2012 … typos and all!

Holiday card

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Small Business Saturday

Tomorrow is the second annual Small Business Saturday®, and although this day to support small businesses was created (and registered as a trademark) by American Express (most certainly NOT a small business), the idea that we should make an extra effort to support the small businesses all around us is a good one.

Not only a good idea but they look cool too!

Our new home is located at the base of the Berkshire Mountains, just a half mile from the Massachusetts border, where many small businesses accept Berkshares, the local currency of Berkshire County. Available in exchange for regular USD at local banks, Berkshares are a great reminder and motivator to shop locally and keep revenue circulating within the community. To celebrate Small Business Saturday®, Lucky Duck is pleased to announce that we will begin accepting Berkshares* for payment. (Berkshares are accepted for in-person purchases only since it is not a good idea to send cash in the mail).

To celebrate Small Business Saturday® with a wider audience, we’re also offering a 15% discount on anything purchased in our Etsy shop on Saturday (26 November)! Just use coupon code SBS2011 when you check out.

Finally, we want you to know that we are truly thankful for all of you out there and sincerely hope that you (in the States) have had a happy Thanksgiving!

*Read more about Berkshares at and about local currencies in general at

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