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The Grand Budapest Hotel: Cameos Galore!

Hello everybody, Today for our New Movie Show we have The Grand Budapest Hotel.

DIRECTED BY: Wes Anderson

STARRING: Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Edward Norton, Mathieu Amalric, Saoirse Ronan, Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe, Léa Seydoux, Jeff Goldblum, Jason Schwartzman, Jude Law, Tilda Swinton, Harvey Keitel, Tom Wilkinson, Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Tony Revolori

GENRE: Comedy

YEAR: 2014

COUNTRY: Germany, United Kingdom

A teenage girl visits the monument of the writer who penned the book, “The Grand Budapest Hotel”. In 1968, that author was inspired to write the book when he visited that hotel, located in the European mountainous country formerly known as Zubrowka. Once a luxurious hotel, it, in 1968, has fallen on hard times. The author meets the then current owner, M. Zero Moustafa, who recounts the story of how he became the hotel’s owner and why he holds onto it and keeps it open despite it obviously making him no money. Zero’s story begins in 1932, when the hotel was in its golden era. Zero was the novice immigrant lobby boy, who, like all the other hotel staff, was under the guidance of M. Gustave H., the devoted concierge. Gustave aimed to please, he giving the guests whatever they wanted, especially the wealthy blonde women. The story largely revolves around one of those women, the wealthy Madame Céline Villeneuve Desgoffe-und-Taxis – better known as Mme. D. – her opportunistic son Dimitri, the bequeathing of a valuable painting called “Boy with Apple” to Gustave, the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death which is initially pinned on Gustave, and the attempts of Zero, his girlfriend – a baker’s assistant named Agatha – and others to clear Gustave’s name while Dimitri does whatever he needs to get what he believes is rightfully his, namely the painting.

The Grand Budapest Hotel

 The Grand Budapest Hotel came to me well praised, even though I actually had no idea what it was about or even what kind of film it was. To my surprise it is a hilarious comedy film filled to the brim with cameos from hilariously great actors. I do have to give Adrien Brody a real shout out as I normally will not see any film that he is in. Although he actually makes quite an awesome villain. Add Willem Dafoe to the mix and they are an easily stoppable but a hilarious pair of antagonists.

 I do have to point out that I did not find much wrong with The Grand Budapest Hotel. The film is a comedic masterpiece with an ensemble cast for the ages. If I had to gripe, which I guess I have to, it would have to be how little they touch on the The Author and Zero in later years. I know they used it as a framing tool but still.

  • Ensemble cast.
  • Main cast performance s.
  • Dialogue.
  • Hilarious.

  • Framing Tool.

SCORE: 9 / 10

If you have any suggestions for films/TV/Games/Music/Anime for me to review, drop me a comment!

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Alena (ID: 115758)
Kherson 39 years old
Name: Alena
Country: Ukraine
Age: 39
Weight:125 lbs. (57kg.)
Height: 5'7" (1.70m)
Languages: Russian, Ukrainian
Body type: Average
Hair color: Blond
Hair length: Long
Eye color: Blue
Ethnicity: European
Marital status: Single
Children: No children
Life priorities: Emotional balance, Family, long term relations
Smoker: No
Drinker: No
Financial position: Stable income

Looking for (why I have registered for Russian Brides site) : the men who will complete my friend, my partner for mate. my man is a man who is strong in spirit and who is confident enough in himself and ready to be the leader in our relations! were a team together and both do our best to give to each other and of course with gratitude accept what we get from each other! i would like both of us to have one certain way of living and the main aim we should both have will be to try to make each other happy and do our best to make each other smile. you never know what in next and the best thing is to enjoy life at this very moment and never regret about things done in our lives. i can make my beloved man -maybe you- happy!!! can you do the same for your beloved woman?

About me : i believe in old fashioned values. i want a men that will walk beside me, not behind me, one who when i look in his eyes, i will see love and trust, and his will see the same in mine. you know here in Ukraine people sometimes say that a woman is the one who can stop horse while its running or come into a burning house but at the same time i think that a woman should be a weak and submissive person because she has a real man by her side who is the main person in their relations. i would like to be that woman who is clever enough to have her own opinion and thoughts but at the same time she is wise enough to be not the leading but the leaded person in relations and hew only way is to be the one who shows the way- lets say she is a navigator.

My travel destinations (past or future) : of all the places i would like to visit, i would most like to visit paris!

My hobbies and what I'm good at (many Ukrainian women have various hobbies) : i am a rather independent woman and can do many things know as they say a woman should have a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill and a black lace bra – so i want to assure you that i have all these three things! which one do you think suits me the best? so i am a romantic and sensitive soul who knows what family is and what you should do to make it happier and stronger, i am the one who you can trust and always rely on if you're my close friend or beloved man...but you will never know till you try! talk with me and you will see yourself!

Job : Construction / Craftsmanship


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Marina (ID: 269174)
Dnipro 46 years old
Status: I just want happiness, nothing else...
Name: Marina
Country: Ukraine
Age: 46
Weight:135 lbs. (61kg.)
Height: 5'6" (1.68m)
Languages: English, Russian, Ukrainian
Body type: Athletic
Hair color: Light blonde
Hair length: Short
Eye color: Blue
Ethnicity: European
Marital status: Divorced
Life priorities: Emotional balance, Family, long term relations
Smoker: No
Drinker: No
Children: 2 children

Looking for (why I have registered for Russian Brides site) :  I have a very definite purpose of acquaintance. I'm looking for a man who is intelligent, self-confident, self-sufficient and generous. A man who knows how to respect, appreciate, love a woman. A man who wants not only to take, but also to give something in return.

About me : I have a good heart, I'm a romantic woman, true, sincere. My personality is calm, stable, honest. My dream is to have a loving family. And I believe that the greatest value in life is the family. I love and care. My life is happy, but the real man is not hiding next to me.

Qualities that I appreciate in people the most : Loyalty, kindness, responsiveness, Sense of humor, sincerity, understanding

My goals for the future : Make a lot of friends around the world, create a loving and friendly family, get in shape

My travel destinations (past or future) : View the whole of Europe

I spend a lot of time thinking about (or my dream is) : Yes, it's good to dream because dreams always come true

My favorite movies, books, music, shows (many Ukrainian ladies are versatile) : I love good old movies. I listen to different music. I read a lot of detective and fiction

My favorite food (many Russian brides love cooking ) : My favorite cuisine is what I cook myself, I love duck baked in the oven with apples

Pets in my life (many Ukrainian girls adore pets) : I love dogs - a dog is a friend of man

My hobbies and what I'm good at (many Ukrainian women have various hobbies) : I cook in love, I love to sing, to create a holiday

Talking about sports (many Russian ladies like sports) : Sport is health. Rarely I do it, but I try to devote more time

The five things I can't live without : Without people, warmth, travel, understanding, trust

You should message me if : If you are looking for warmth, home comfort, love. I am the one who can make you happy

Job : Nurse


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Why write 30 articles in 30 days?

Being able to easily write 300- to 1000-word articles puts you at the top of the heap and helps make sure you are top of mind for those you want to reach and inform. Some of the many positive outcomes of writing lots of short articles easily and quickly include:

  • Increasing visibility and awareness of your work.
  • Upgrading your standing.
  • Helping others find you more easily and quickly when they search.
  • Positioning you as an expert in your field.
  • Assisting you in finding collaborators for your projects.
  • Networking, e.g., informing and alerting funders, stakeholders, students, and others about the value and impact of your work.
  • Teaching others what you know and may have learned the hard way, thereby saving them time, money, and pain.
  • Leaving a legacy.
  • Transferring knowledge from your head and heart to others.
The 30 Articles in Just 30 Days Self-paced, Self-study Program gives you the structure and instruction to be able to write 300- to 1000-word articles easily and quickly.  You can drop the stress and anxiety and instead find yourself writing regularly – and very possibly – even enjoying it!

Who is the 30 Articles Self-paced, Self-study Program for?

  1. Entrepreneurs, educators, non-profit leaders, service providers, parents, professors, hobbyists, speakers, salespeople, researchers, and others.
  2. Those folks who have previously written a great deal and those who have not.
  3. People with at least a modicum of self-discipline.
  4. Smart professionals with goals that will be at least partially met by writing.
  5. Individuals who recognize that Meggin can’t just come over to their house for one-to-one instruction and coaching but wanted the next best thing.
Rock-solid content modules (both audio and printed materials) to lead you step by step through the process that has previously only been available to those attending Meggin’s real-time workshops. Examples of the modules included in this program:

  • Let’s Get Started! A Success Overview
  • Why Write Articles?
  • How to Get Lots of Writing Done
  • 4 Questions to Energize Your Brain
  • Working with “The 30s”
  • Run the Numbers So You Know How Much Time You Need
  • Keeping Your Brain Straight (vs. Muddled)
  • Separating Composing & Editing
  • Gremlins, Resistance, & Limiting Beliefs
  • Working with “The Fives”
  • Progressing from 30s to 5s to Articles to ___
  • What’s in Your Content Inventory?
  • Writing in Your Third Place
  • “FRAME” It – A Structure to Prompt & Organize Your Thinking
  • Setting Policies to Protect Your Writing Time, Energy, & Attention
  • And more, of course, including additional bonus modules and materials to support your progress!
  • Here is the Table of Contents if you are interested in how the program is laid out.

About the 30 Articles in Just 30 Days Creator and Facilitator, Meggin McIntosh

Meggin McIntosh, PhD

Meggin McIntosh, PhD, known as “The PhD of Productivity®,” was a teacher, graduate student, university professor, and is now a business owner. Meggin says,

“Throughout my career, it’s been important for me to write and share knowledge and experiences with an audience around the globe. As a professor, I wrote scores of articles for refereed journals, several books and book chapters, as well as the other academic writing expected of someone moving from assistant to associate to full professor.

Once I started my own business, the writing focus changed. Weekly, it’s important for me to write for clients, workshop attendees, as well as short pieces for various blogs. Given the versatility and reach of the internet, one way I’m now able to create and share content is via short (500 – 1500+ word) articles. This current collection of writing includes well over 800 articles at this point, which have subsequently been re-published throughout cyberspace.

This has resulted in being able to serve people in myriad ways and also connecting with a multitude of folks for workshops, teleseminars, and other working relationships.”

To learn more about Meggin and her work, just explore this website – or peruse her curriculum vitae (for a really fun read…).

Are you a professor? Do you want to know if this class is for you?

To find out click here!

“The desire to write grows with writing.” ~Desiderius Erasmus

What people say about learning from Meggin:

“Yes! I would recommend the 30 Articles in Just 30 Days Self-paced, Self-study program. It is so useful and lets you go at your own pace, which is perfect. It helps you become motivated and stay on track. I’ve gotten a lot of writing done, and have revisited pieces I started and abandoned. Or, I’ve pulled from lots of different places. I feel more productive and efficient. :)” ~Tracey Hodges, Hattiesburg, MS

“Meggin, I felt your genuine commitment to be of service in helping to encourage and develop me as a writer.” ~Netrisa Dockery

“In a word? Refreshing. Precise. Gratifying. Actionable. Life-Changing. Okay, obviously there’s no way to describe it in one word. Some of the information may not be new, but the way she presents it makes all the difference in whether or not it gets through. The difference between Meggin’s and other workshops I’ve attended is that, when I complete her workshops, I don’t walk away and forget it. Her language is in my mind when I leave, and it motivates me to actually DO the things she suggested.” ~Stephanie Stripling, SC

“I like the natural way that Meggin introduces the ideas that really helps my writer’s block symptoms, and they work. I wasn’t expecting to find so much inspiration for writing about stuff in my life through her exercises, but I did, and it has opened up my ability to communicate again.” ~Joanne Lau

“The class gave me ‘hope.’” ~Kimberly Smerkers, PhD

“I would like to say that I am starting to think of myself as a writer for the first time in many years.” ~Faculty member who prefers anonymity

“Meggin’s style is warm, friendly, approachable. I like it; that style works very well for me. The materials are deceptively simple; I think it’s because they are ‘elegant’—they convey maximum information with simple, clear metaphors or words.” ~Genie Canales

“Thanks for a great program. I did the live, on-the-phone version once but have not been able to come up with a 4-hour block of time for a repeat session. Now I can keep going back to the self-study version whenever I need to. I find that the exercises really reduce my anxiety level about writing and help me get started.” ~Susan Webb

“Thank you for sending the materials for the self-study package. I did the course and was delighted. I even wrote an article for ezine.com based on the class work. I work in an academic setting, but am trying to expand my Policy Center’s reach to practitioners and interested citizens and students by increasing my writing in non-peer reviewed journals. We publish white papers at the Center on applied policy questions and I am now experimenting with short, informational articles as well. Thanks again for the help. I look forward to putting all that good advice to work.” ~Stephanie Witt


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Mehlville Board of Education Passes Budget

Mehlville Board of Education passes sound budget for 19-20 school year
Posted on 07/03/2019
budget-adoptedThe Mehlville Board of Education approved the budget for the 2019-2020 school year (fiscal year 2020) at their June 27 meeting.

“We are operating with a fiscally sound and responsible budget in the 2019-2020 school year,” said Dr. Chris Gaines, Superintendent of Mehlville School District.

The FY20 budget of $124.5 million allows for staff salary increases. The budget also includes two new positions, an English Learner teacher and a Social Emotional Learning teacher to provide additional teaching support to our students.

“We want to attract and retain high quality teachers to work with our students. Unfortunately, we often lose teachers to higher-paying school districts,” Dr. Gaines said. “In the 2019-2020 school year, we’ve been able to increase our salary budget by $2.5 million, or 3.8 percent. The majority of those resources, $1.9 million, are being used to boost teacher salaries.”

The budget continues to fulfill the promises the district made to the community during the passage of Prop R in 2015 and Prop A in 2016.

Those propositions pay for much-needed capital maintenance and improvements, including new roofs, and improved heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Additionally, Prop R provides for ongoing staff development initiatives and curriculum revisions to improve student engagement and achievement.

The FY20 budget anticipates a $1.1 million operating fund gain, due largely to an anticipated increase in local funding from increases in assessed valuation. Assessed valuation is the dollar value assigned to a property by the St. Louis County Assessor's Office in order to measure taxes.

Non-operating funds show a $1.7 million loss this year due to a planned increase in debt payments. The district has been restructuring its debt in order to pay down principal sooner and save money on interest payments. Learn more about how Mehlville School District is saving money on debt payments.

View the entire budget.

“Despite responsible budgeting, we know we still have far more facilities and maintenance needs than we have money,” Dr. Gaines said. “We have the opportunity to make a significant investment in facilities in 2020 without increasing our tax rate, and we’re looking forward to the recommendations that will come out of our Facilities Steering Committee.”

The Facilities Steering Committee is composed of parents, staff and community members. The committee is currently visiting all Mehlville School District schools to gather feedback on facilities. The committee will identify needed projects and prioritize those projects at each school and across the district. The steering committee will help to make a recommendation to the Mehlville School District Board of Education on what should be placed on the 2020 ballot.
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What Happens In A Criminal Case in Texas?

If you’ve been arrested for a crime for the first time, you probably are wondering what is going to happen next. The criminal justice system can be confusing and overwhelming, especially if you’ve never even been in court before. When my clients come to me after getting arrested, I explain to them exactly what to expect and stick by their sides through every stage of the proceedings. To help you out, I have written this brief and general guide about the stages your criminal case will go through. To learn more detailed information about how your specific case will go, you should consult with a criminal defense attorney.

Stages of your Criminal Case

There are 5 basic stages of a criminal case as it makes its way through the court system. The actual court procedures may be different in your case because no two judges are alike, and no two prosecutors are the same either. However, this a basic outline of the process your criminal case will follow.

Stage 1 — Investigation, Arrest, and Booking

Before you can be arrested and charged with a crime, the police must have found enough evidence to have probable cause to believe that you are guilty of a crime. If you know you are being investigated for a crime but have not been arrested, you do not have to wait until you are arrested to get help. A criminal defense attorney can advise you on how to deal with the police during the investigation and what your rights are during this stage.

Once the police have enough evidence, you will be arrested and taken to a local police station or jail for booking. Booking is the process of recording information about you in the police database, fingerprinting, taking a mugshot, searching you for contraband, checking your arrest record, and other administrative items. Once you are booked, you will likely be held at the jail until either you make bail or you are taken to court.

Stage 2 — Arraignment

Arraignment is when the prosecutor files formal charges against you. If you have been released on bail, you will receive notice of your hearing date by mail. At the arraignment, a judge will read the charges against you and ask if you understand them. You will also plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest to the criminal charge.

During the arraignment, the judge may also set rules you will have to follow if you want to stay out of jail while your case is pending. For example, if you are charged with DWI, the judge could order that you agree to random drug and alcohol testing or install an Ignition Interlock Device in your car.

Stage 3 — Pretrial Proceedings

Many criminal cases are resolved before they ever get to trial through a plea bargain. A plea bargain is when your attorney and the prosecutor “make a deal”, and you agree to plead guilty to a lesser offense in exchange for not taking your case to trial. Plea bargaining makes developments during the pretrial phase exceptionally important, as they can impact the deal a prosecutor is willing to give you.

The primary components of the pretrial stage of your case are discovery and motion hearings. Discovery is the process that your attorney will use to learn about the evidence the prosecution has that you committed the crime. Your attorney will file a request for discovery with the court, and the prosecutors will have to turn over their evidence against you for you and your attorney to review.

Motion hearings are held when either your attorney or the prosecutor asks the judge to take a certain action. For example, your defense attorney may file a motion to suppress, in which your attorney will ask the judge to restrict the prosecutor from using evidence that was obtained through a violation of your constitutional rights.

Stage 4 — Trial

If your attorney and the prosecution do not agree to a plea bargain during pretrial, your case will go to trial. During the trial stage, the prosecution will present its evidence that you are guilty to a jury, and then your criminal defense attorney will be able to present evidence that supports your innocence.

You can also waive your right to a jury trial and have a judge decide your case. This is a strategic decision that your attorney will help you make based on the particular facts of your case. Whoever is deciding whether you are guilty or not guilty is called the “finder of fact”.

The prosecution has what is called the “burden of proof”, which means that it must prove to the finder of fact that you are guilty “beyond a reasonable doubt.” As a criminal defendant, you are innocent until proven guilty, so you are not required to prove anything. However, you are permitted to have your attorney present evidence that weakens the case the prosecutor has against you.

Once the trial proceedings have concluded, the finder of fact must decide if you are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. If the finder of fact concludes that there is reasonable doubt, you will be found not guilty.

Stage 5 — Sentencing

If you pleaded guilty during an earlier stage of your case, or if you were found guilty during your trial, then you will receive a punishment called a sentence for your crime. Based on the facts and circumstances of your case, and possibly your criminal record as well, the judge will decide a fitting punishment for your offense.

If you have been arrested for a crime in Texas, don’t lose hope. If you have a qualified defense attorney by your side, you can navigate each stage of your case with the guidance of an experienced professional and obtain the best result possible.


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Blogger guide 101 – Part 2

Hello my lovelies, I hope you are doing well. It has been a hard few weeks and I truly hope you are taking a break from social media as we all need to from time to time, and for my white readers I hope you are taking this time to educate yourself and using your white privilege for good.

If you do need me to talk about the black lives matter and educate you about things all you need to do is say yes in the comment below and I will write a blog post on what is going on, what is white privilege, how to use it, books to read and movies to watch, etc.

Okay! now lets dive into this topic if you haven’t read part 1 Click here lovely and catch up so it all makes sense okurrrrr.

Write like you talk = Personality.

Omg, this is the key to your sauce. Write a blog post, caption, etc like you are talking to a friend or a group of friends and that is the only way you can stand out. You know what because no one is you and your voice, style is unique. Mind you not everyone will like how you talk but who cares so loosen up and show your personality. Just be fun with each post (ie I use slang like Okurrrrr, lol, hehe and even my language, etc) as no one likes to read a serious and moody post, the more fun you have with the post the more engage the reader will be and might even subscribe.

Another thing you should keep in mind when starting a blog is to write to educate, motivate or inspire as your blog is 80% for your audience and 20% for you and the same goes for all social media platforms. No one what to read about your life every time with no way of it impacting them on their situations but what you can do is turn that life experience to how it can benefit your reader, for example, losing weight journey it’s about you but you are sharing tricks and tips on what you do daily to reach your goal (hope that make sense hehe).

The truth is with blogging now no one is interested in your situation but what you can teach them so even if you want to talk about your personal struggles find a way to teach them something through it.

I know you have seen and heard this a lot and trust me it is very important but to an extent. Just because you want to be consistent doesn’t mean you should produce a quantity blog post as that doesn’t yield results so always thrive to produce a quality post. However, remember to not burn yourself out so take time to step aside and recharge as that doesn’t make you weak it makes you come back stronger and wiser. For me, when I take breaks from my blog, I still stay active on at least all my social media platforms, so my audience doesn’t get bored or feel forgotten. So try to stay active on the platform that brings more traffic as much as you can.

Prepare to fail so many times and make mistakes as that is what will keep inspiring you to go harder. I have heard bloggers talk about is blog dying due to fewer comments or engagement, Instagram algorithms, not getting traffic, etc, and how it is bringing them down. I have heard and experienced it all but the good thing I see in the blogging community is that they keep posting they keep showing up no matter the struggle so do that too.

Read about other blogger’s mistakes and learn from them so you won’t have to make the same mistake and always feel free to slide into a blogger DM and ask questions. Don’t be shy or feel like they won’t answer so take the incentive to ask first and if they ignore you ask someone else until you get an answer. I will leave you with this quote below!

“Expect the best. Prepare for the worst, Capitalize on what comes” – Zig Ziglar.

I really hope you find this useful and have equipped you in your journey of starting your own blog.

Meilifisayo xxxx

17 thoughts on “Blogger guide 101 – Part 2

  1. Great tips, thank you! I would also appreciate if you did want to do a post about BLM as I’ve been educating myself as much as I can, however I think that as much information as possible is important, especially as you would know a lot about the topic I assume? Thank you so much:)

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  2. You made so much sense, people need to understand that your personality does a lot to how you’re perceived & addressed, it also affects the kind of people that’ll reach out to you. I am personally working on this factor & then consistency.

    Nice one girl. If you really want to go ahead and write about BLM then you’re free but if it’ll be draining kindly skip.

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  3. I couldn’t agree more. Personality I always say to myself I am not being myself then something is wrong. Failure- I always love trying new things. Scary at times but after a few failed attempts I get the hang of things. Consistency- I alway thrive for but I always make sure am looking after myself and family first too. For me a truely believe that asking others for help or guidance is the way to improve yourself always.

    Love this post.

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  4. Your statement at the begining of your blog is quite interesting and somewhat intriguing. Do tell, sis…what is this white privilege and how do I use it? I must be missing something as I always had to work hard for anything I have achieved so far. Please educate me, I must be doing something wrong.

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Breaking Down Breaks and Deliberate Rest

It’s a new year and the time of resolutions and starting over. One of my core goals this year is to take the good kind of rest, the kind of rest that cures and heals and creates space for creativity.

Here’s what I’m talking about:

Basically he says we need time for our brains to back-end process, and that doesn’t mean collapsing in front of the TV every day. It means doing something totally different and interesting enough to occupy the “front mind” so the back-end can keep things going.

Leave space for yourself to clear out your mind clutter this year.

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This week, as part of the growing effort of my cohost DJ LX and I, our show The HeatMix Life helped sponsor the back to school event from the 100 People Project. Some of the other sponsors included Florida Career College who provided the event space, Chef Odle (@ChefOdle) who provided the delicious food, and My Party Supplier (@mypartysupplier) who provided the bounce house.

The event took place on July 27th in Margate, FL and was meant to provide school supplies for students and teachers going into the new school year. The turnout was great and many students will begin the school year with all the supplies they need for a successful school year. Good luck with the upcoming school year.

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Russia | Football Badges | Sports clubs memorabilia | Antiquarian

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Sports badges of football clubs from Russia. In our extensive collection you will find teams like CSKA Moscow, Lokomotiv Moscow, Zenit St. Petersburg, Spartak Moscow and many, many more!

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Di Nero

Alonso Shirt

Made in Europe, this printed casual shirt from Di Nero offers a break from the usual stripe shirts in your wardrobe. An exciting geometric print with contrasting navy trims, allows it to be worn open collar under the Cutler & Co linen jacket. Finish the look with tan leather shoes.

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Meramec Celebrates the Solar Eclipse

On Monday, August 21, 2017, Meramec employees gathered outside to enjoy the spectacular solar eclipse.  Meramec’s hometown of Cuba, Missouri was in the path of totality for 1 minute and 46 seconds, which means the spectators got to view an amazing show!

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a congenital abnormality in the septum between the left and right sides of the heart
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a hole in the septum, which is the muscle wall that separates the heart's left and right chambers


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  • For those who have had the pleasure of meeting Sessin, you are probably familiar with his enthusiasm for forging metal and his knack for storytelling. His stories are boisterous, hilarious, and always have you at the edge of your seat (both in an anticipation, but also because you might fall out of your seat laughing). […]
  • Through the thick early morning fog, shine the rays of morning sunlight, and the silhouette of the neighboring mountains. With lush greenery right outside her studio window and the crisp mountain air, Laura Wood’s newest adventure has her settled in for a 3 year residency at Penland Mountain School, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of […]
  •   We sat down with artist, maker, and Metalwerx instructor Paulette Werger to talk about the origins of her interest in metalsmithing, her career in teaching, and how she keeps things fresh in the studio. What was your first introduction to Jewelry and Metals? When did you know that you wanted to be a metalsmith? […]
  • A day in the life of Victoria Lansford is multifaceted to say the least- it is a masterful balancing act, consisting of business work, writing for one of her many books or blogs, creating instructional videos, and most importantly creating stunning work in metal.   For those of you that are not acquainted with Victoria’s […]
  • Over, under, over, under, over, under…. music quietly running threw her head phones. All you can hear is the sound of metal wires lightly brushing against each other. The level of concentrations is palpable as Sharon’s fingers carefully bend and manipulate the metal wires of the woven pod she is sculpting. It is a process […]
  • This fall Metalwerx celebrated it’s 20th year anniversary! Over the past two decades Metalwerx has evolved from a small in-studio classroom to the hustle and bustling nationwide know school for jewelry and metal arts.  So how did Metalwerx manifest into the school it is today?  The answer is pretty simple, it’s because of you!  Students, […]
  • On Wednesday November 22, 12 artists assembled in the Metalwerx studio to complete a project in the spirit of giving and of gratitude. The task was to complete 15 gold wedding bands for a group of women who live in Haiti and are to be married in December 2017, but do not have the resources […]
  • Our Friends of Metalwerx Scholarship program provides opportunities that enable qualified students to attend metalsmithing and jewelry making classes and workshops at a reduced cost. This program has seen immense growth in the past year thanks to the generosity of individual donors and the Waltham Cultural Council in 2017, and our organization is looking to […]
  • Metalwerx Marketplace 2017 offers a diverse group of merchants and service providers catering to jewelers, metalsmiths and makers.  The 3-day event features a special opening celebration on Friday evening, followed by two full days to shop, stock up on all the products you need, find new resources, and attend informative lectures and demonstrations in our […]
  • Laura Wood was first introduced to jewelry as an undergraduate at the University of Georgia where she graduated with a BFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing. From there, she studied at East Carolina University earning an MFA in Metal Design. During her time at ECU, Laura was the founding voice of the annual ECU Symposium, a […]


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  Shrimp cocktail is perfect for this time of year and is great served as an appetizer or as the main course. It’s usually served with crackers, lemon wedges, and hot sauce such as Tabasco. Serve this chilled cocktail at your next cookout with your favorite ice-cold beer. Salud! Serves 4 appetizer portions Ingredients: 20 fully cooked large shrimp, tails removed 1 cup peeled, seedless cucumber, chopped into small cubes 1/2 cup… Read More


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Everyone is familiar with shingle roof systems. They’re on our houses, the neighborhood shops, churches, restaurants, and more. It’s hard to look around without seeing shingle roof systems.

And of course, since we’re a roofing company, you can bet we know how to do shingles. We do mainly commercial applications of shingles, for larger building types. In fact, many commercial buildings have more than one type of roof system, with shingles just being one section. With Meyer Roofing, you can be assured that no matter how those sections overlap, from flat roof to shingles, we’ve got you covered. So instead of having to call a separate company to handle the shingle section, we can be your solution.


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There has been a greater focus on saving energy consumption in the world, and with the new regulatory requirement in Europe related to energy savings, there is a need to find new solutions. Grepi Plast AS developed and patented a new special clamp for insulated pipes, which meets the latest regulatory requirements in Europe related to energy saving.

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Taha Whānau

Family and social wellbeing

Recharge with others / Whiria te muka tangata

Today’s whakataukī: Ehara taku toa i te toa taki tahi, engari he toa taki tini. My strength is not that of one but that of many.

What is taha whānau?

Taha whānau is the people we care about, who recharge us and make us feel we belong. Whānau isn’t just our immediate relatives. It includes our friends, hoamahi/colleagues, iwi or community – the people who are close to our hearts.

Why is taha whānau an important way to wellbeing?

Spending time with whānau, doing things for them and getting involved gives you a feeling of purpose, connection and wellbeing. It benefits you and builds the strength of your whole whānau. As a core source of strength, support, security and identity, whānau plays a central role in your wellbeing.

Reimagining wellbeing through taha whānau

Schools and kura
  • Ask tauira/students to sit with someone they don’t usually hang out with for the duration of the class.
  • Think of five people you're grateful to be connected to and why. This can be your biological whānau, the whānau you live with, caregivers or whāngai/foster whānau, circle of friends, school or wider community, or even your fur whānau!
  • Run the Fruit Salad icebreaker game, which encourages diversity, with tauira.
  • Share your favourite recipes to make a cookbook with your hoamahi/colleagues!
  • Ask staff to talk about someone they feel a connection to outside of work. Draw a tree and add photos of everyone’s connections to it. Share it online with #MHAWConnectionTree
  • Hold a DIY sandwich competition kanohi ki te kanohi/face to face (or over Zoom).
Whānau, community and individuals
  • Reconnect with whānau you haven’t talked to in awhile via text or by kanohi ki te kanohi/face to face.
  • Offer your time to help whānau in need of tautoko/support. It could be looking after their tamariki or taking their rubbish bins out.

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Taha Wairua

Spiritual Wellbeing

Rediscover everyday wonder / Whāia ngā mīharotanga o ia rā

Today’s whakataukī: He oranga ngākau, he hikinga wairua. When it touches your heart, it lifts your spirit.

What is taha wairua?

Wairua is about taking notice and appreciating the beauty around us. It’s about rediscovering things that make you feel awe, hope, strength, unity and connection. Wairua is your relationship with the environment, people and your heritage. For some, wairua is faith or a higher power. There’s no wrong way to think of or experience wairua.

Why is taha wairua an important way to wellbeing?

Feeling comfortable in your identity, values and beliefs helps you feel secure in who you are and what you stand for. When you are content with yourself it is easier to cope with challenges, build strong whānau relationships and discover the things that uplift you.

Reimagining wellbeing through taha wairua

Schools and kura
  • Start your day with mindfulness – check out these Māori mindfulness or videos on YouTube.
  • Make and share a playlist of songs that make you feel good.
  • Identify someone or something that has helped you through the last six months and find a way to express appreciation.
  • Ask your team to share a song that makes them feel good to create a playlist that uplifts and inspires! Share a link so you can listen through headphones.
Whānau, communities and individuals
  • Go for a walk in nature and take notice of your surroundings – the birds singing, leaves rustling and clouds moving.
  • Sing a waiata/song that makes you feel good.
  • Set some goals and think about the things you are proud of, challenges you’ve overcome, people who are important to you and what you hope to achieve in the future.

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Connection to the land and roots

Return to nature / Hono ki te taiao

Today’s whakataukī: Ko te whenua ko au, ko au ko te whenua. I am the land and the land is me.

What is whenua?

Whenua is our connection to the land. It’s soil, plants, animals and people – tangata whenua. It’s the earth through which you are connected to your tūpuna/ancestors. Whenua is a place of belonging and it’s comforting that it is never too far away.

Why is whenua an important way to wellbeing?

Everything in the Māori world has a life force, the mauri, and when our natural resources are not looked after, this life force is weakened. This has a direct impact on mental health and wellbeing.

Reimagining wellbeing through the whenua:

School and kura
  • Start the class with a karakia acknowledging the whenua. Here’s an example:

Korihi te manu - The bird sings

Tākiri mai i te ata - The morning has dawned

Ka ao, ka ao, ka awatea - The day has broken

Tihei mauri ora -  Behold there is life

  • Ask tauira/students to take care of the whenua by picking up rubbish each day.
  • Spend time in your own backyard with your tamariki, and remind them that the whenua is where our kai comes from! Find activity ideas here.
  • Ask your team to bring in a photo of a place they are connected to that gives them strength. Put the pictures up on a wall or create an online space where you share the photos.
  • Go outside and see how many native plants you notice! Can you spot any harakeke/flax, pūriri, tōtara or rengarenga/native lily?
  • Get your team to draw a ‘must see taonga’: a local map of places that make them feel good!
Whānau, communities and individuals
  • Sit in your backyard and watch the world go by. Take your shoes off and feel the grass under your feet.
  • If you’re not from where you live, discover the name of the local iwi/tribe, hapū/sub-tribe, maunga/mountain, awa/river and moana/sea.
  • Cook and share kai you love or you’ve grown in your garden with your whānau.

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Taha Tinana

Physical Wellbeing

Refuel your body / Whakamarohi i tō tinana

Today’s whakataukī: Mauri tū, Mauri ora. An active soul for your wellbeing.

What is taha tinana?

Taha tinana is about how your body feels and how you care for it. Refueling your body helps you to feel mentally well. Sometimes your tinana might not be where you’d like it to be and this might be beyond your control. What’s important is that you do what you can to nurture it.

Why is taha tinana an important way to wellbeing?

Trying to nourish and strengthen your physical wellbeing will help you to cope with the ups and downs of life. Having strong taha tinana means we can be there for our whānau and take leadership in helping our loved ones live longer, healthier lives too.

Reimagining wellbeing through taha tinana

Schools and kura
  • Be grateful for your tinana. Ask tauira/students to write a letter to your body (e.g. thank you arms for helping me hug!).
  • Adjust your classroom with books, mindful colouring and beanbags so it's a calmer space for tauira. Sensory activities can help to reduce anxiety and stress.
  • Challenge tauira to set a goal related to their tinana. It could be to do with mindful breathing, swimming, or waka ama – whatever makes them feel their best.
  • As a team, design a wellbeing space that will help people relax. If you work remotely, discuss what this looks like at home, and how you balance work and lifestyle in a confined area.
  • Take five and check-in with yourself to see what your body needs – stretching, mindful breathing or a walk around the block. Challenge your colleagues!
Whānau, communities and individuals
  • Been to the doctor lately? Consider visiting your local GP or hauora for a general check–up.
  • Kai nourishes your body. Why not cook one of your favourite meals this week? You could hold a whānau MasterChef competition!
  • Make a commitment with your whānau to improve your physical wellbeing. E.g. Support one another to quit smoking or drink more water.

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Taha Hinengaro

Mental and emotional wellbeing

Refresh your mind / Whāngaia tō hinengaro

Today's whakataukī: Ki te wātea te hinengaro, me te kaha rere o te wairua, ka tāea ngā mea katoa / When the mind is free and the spirit is willing, anything is possible.

What is taha hinengaro?

Taha hinengaro is your mind, heart, conscience, thoughts and feelings. Just like your physical health, your hinengaro needs to be nurtured. Hinengaro is what you do to stimulate and refresh your mind so you can better cope with the ups and downs of life.

Why is taha hinengaro an important way to wellbeing?

Taking care of taha hinengaro is important for everyone, regardless of whether or not you’ve experienced mental illness or distress. When your taha hinengaro is strong, you can express your feelings and reach out for support from friends, whānau and hoamahi/colleagues if you need to.

Reimagining wellbeing through taha hinengaro

Schools and kura
  • Ask tauira/students to take five to think of five positive thoughts or good things that have happened this week.
  • Create a compliments jar and ask tauira to write compliments or notes of aroha to their classmates. Kaiako/teachers and other staff can do this too! It’s a nice idea to read these aloud at the end of the day or week.
  • If tamariki or tauira are feeling restless or over–energised, head outside for five minutes and encourage them to take deep, slow breaths and listen to the sounds of nature.
  • Reflect on the challenges you overcame as a team and what what strengths you discovered.
  • Map your daily energy levels – when do you feel most energy? Morning or afternoon?
  • Try something new or rediscover an old interest (e.g. the guitar!).
Whānau, communities and individuals
  • Share your thoughts and feelings with someone you trust. Expressing our emotions can help us to understand them better, and to feel less alone in what we're going through.

  •  Practice gratitude and write down three things you’re grateful for.
  • Read books that talk about feelings and emotions. Buy them online or head to the library!

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Manny riffs on theme parks, nerds, and using the fast pass on the Miami Comedy Podcast.

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Tune in and get together with the Miami Comedy community.

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Youtube Channel Encore Resurrects Canadian Tv Shows Films For A

Well, “The Littlest Hobo” has finally been let out of his kennel. After years of development, the Canada Media Fund and Google Canada have teamed to launch encore+, a new YouTube channel giving viewers here and around the world access to decades of Canadian film and TV gold.


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What Happened To Hashtag Save The Children, A Human Trafficking Effort

Human Trafficking is alive and well. Why aren’t efforts to stop it? At least, that’s what someone might ask if they had observed the disappearance of the Hashtag Save The Children.

It’s not as if the efforts to stop Human Trafficking have ended. If you do a search for headlines, you’ll find that Florida police and Feds arrested nearly 200 in November. A sex trafficking couple was convicted and sentenced this month. Also this month, a lady in New York was arrested for trafficking minors. The leader of a sex ring was sentenced to over 30 years for trafficking minors. And the list goes on! You can read many headlines from the Department of Justice Press Room.

A few months ago though, the Hashtag Save The Children was all over my Facebook feed and I don’t see it anymore. I thought people lost interest. Human Trafficking is not something we can afford to lose interest in. There are children out there being stolen every day. The headlines that show how much our Department of Justice is working to fight Human Trafficking are the same headlines that should alert you that the problem still exists.

So, where did the Hashtag Save Our Children go! Tech Crunch has an idea. Actually, they know. In their article published on Tech Crunch, Facebook Is Limiting Distribution Of Save Our Children Hashtag Over Qanon Ties, Brian Heater and Taylor Hatmaker point out that conspiracy theorists were using the hashtag to point to a powerful network of people involved in human trafficking. Because of this, Facebook halted the reach of content that was being shared with the hashtag.

What drives the conspiracy theories is the death of Jeffrey Epstein and the arrest of legal proceedings involving Ghislaine Maxwell as well as their connections to both the Clintons and the Trumps. Of course, Qanon followers think Trump is about ready to expose this huge network of human traffickers while theorists on the other side of the aisle think Trump’s right in the middle of it.

Regardless of where you fall politically, we need to keep our eyes on the big picture. We can never let our passion to end human trafficking fade. It should be a priority with our energy and our resources. In fact, I’m following my own advice.

Yes, The Deeper Dark is a gripping thriller that readers can’t put down. But, a theme in the book that it brings to light is the issue of human trafficking. These are deeply disturbed people who financially gain from kidnapping and selling other human lives. The fact that so many headlines exist about it is all the evidence that you need that this evil still exists in our world.

So while I love writing, it is my passion, I’m using it to keep the issue of human trafficking fresh in everyone’s minds. That’s what I can do. That’s what I’m doing. If everyone had a small part to do, share articles on your social media, report things that look suspicious, any part that you can play, this beast could be slayed and fileted with no chance of coming back!

Will Decker has this to say about my book, “Allen has a unique writing style that almost borders on ‘documentary’, but there is no disputing the fact that he writes an exciting thriller that once started, you won’t be able to put down. It’s fast pace, non-stop suspense, and clean editing all combine to make it a very entertaining read. This is my first by Allen, but it won’t be my last.”

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The Deeper Dark is the story of a fighter pilot who spends a few years in a POW camp. When he returns to civilization, he realizes how much has changed as life just seemed to move on without him. His wife remarried and his daughter learned how to grow up without her father around. When he finds out there’s more to the story the day his jet went down, he finds himself in the middle of unimaginable corruption. Trying to keep their secrets hidden, his invisible enemies threaten the one person he has left in this world. But they have no idea how far he’s willing to go to save her life.

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Funkin Fists of Fu

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MWD21 - On a Stretch of Highway in Middle Tennessee

Or why my twitter handle is fiftytwowest

Welcome to Midweek Dinner. If this is your first time here, feel free to poke around and ask questions (but not about the attic; we don’t talk about the attic). Perhaps you’d be interested in seeing the very first edition? Or maybe you missed last week when I revealed the secrets behind my secret identity? If you like the look of the place, sign up here to receive a new issue every Wednesday, delivered piping hot, right to your doorstep.

This morning, I stood outside the soon-to-be Gaining Ground Grocery, the first major project of the new Chattanooga Food Center. I chatted with the founder, learning that a grocery wasn’t her original priority, but the pieces just kept falling into place, leading her to this little storefront which should open in the next few weeks. We shared an appreciation for the way a path can bend in unexpected ways even as the destination never changes.

Like this newsletter. The way I originally intended it to look and feel has given ground to something unexpected, a place to be transparent about my story and the process I’m undertaking to make myself a writer. The vision hasn’t changed, but the path has bent. Recently, I tried to explain the purpose of the newsletter like this:

I have always been a writer. I am still a writer. This is me saying, here I am, being a writer.

Even better may have been: This is me saying, here I am becoming a writer. This week, here’s what that looked like:

  • submitted a nonfiction piece to several outlets

  • sent an query for a piece on a Nashville Public Library exhibit opening in August, and the editor wants to pick it up (!)

  • in development on two bigger ideas: one a nonfiction book series for teens and the other an article

  • flipped back and forth between two open tabs on my desktop with calls for submission that I want to work toward

  • created a research document for the short story I’m working on that might be outgrowing its short story-ness

  • finished a book that needs a review, reached out to an author about an interview, followed up with another who already has questions in hand, shared some Sunday poetry, and otherwise neglected the website

Here I am.

And sometimes I’m on twitter being a writer and a reader and all the rest. If you are also there, you’ve probably wondered why my twitter handle is @fiftytwowest? Highway 52 West runs through a little town north of Nashville, and right up against that highway is where my grandparents made their lives together. The part I know anyway. They had rich, complicated histories before they found each other, whole marriages and families, jobs and wars and heartbreaks, all before I was ever part of the equation. But their home off that highway has shaped me, continues to shape me.

My grandfather made their house, which started its life as a trailer. By the time I knew it, he had added a front room, a bedroom, my grandmother’s sewing room, and a garage. There was a barn that housed his workshop, where he cut off one of his fingers, and where I worked with my dad to replace the roof when I was in high school. There was the storm cellar dug into the side of a hill, where my grandmother stored all the green beans and corn and beets and potatoes she put up in the summer and also where she would go with her little dog anytime a big storm blew through when Papa was on the road. It was the highest part of the property, where we could run up one side and then perch on the top with our legs hanging down over the cellar door. There was a little woodshed and a covered patio and a pond, and my grandmother’s clothesline between the shed and the cellar.

They are the starting spot for every time I think I can do whatever anyone else can do. Cut hair? Sure. Groom that horse? Probably. Make a piece of furniture? Oh yeah. Turn an old shirt into a dress for my daughter? Yep. Become a writer? Hmmm….

They are why I put up refrigerate pickles and freezer jam. They are why I hang my sheets on a line. They are why I close the blinds in my bedroom as soon as dusk settles in. They are why I make chess pie for my siblings and why I love stories told around the dining room table.

They are also the voices I hear in every painful discussion about racism or about whether a woman should be President or about what makes this country great. They were wrong in countless ways. They were dear in countless ways. They taught me so much.

So. Here I am. Becoming a writer. Thanks for being here with me.

A few choice links:

Alan Jacobs via The Hedgehog Review writing about - of all things - garden shears.

Someone built a bird feeder platform that looks like a library and then put a livecam on that thing, and my heart - it is so full.

Patricia Lockwood wrote an account of her experience with the coronavirus, and it is somehow difficult and dark and also hilarious and wonderful, and you should read it.

Oh, and if you’ve ever wondered if a mourning dove could repurpose a robin’s nest, now you know:

Thanks as always for reading and thinking with me. Have comments, suggestions, or questions? Reply to this email, and I promise a response.


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Object Constraints weren't relinked correctly when duplicating both the target and the owner.
Bug since 2.35.

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How To Live With Someone Else’s Clutter

Living with a non-minimalist

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When you minimise your own possessions and you’re the only minimalist in a household, you will inevitably start to notice other people’s stuff. You will have all sorts of ideas in your head about what should go and what should stay.

Why does your husband insist on keeping that set of weights when he hasn’t worked out in years?

Why does your daughter have so many shoes?

Why can’t your room mate just throw away their bulging collection of ragged t-shirts?

Surely they can see the mess they’re living in. Why won’t they understand the benefits of being a minimalist? If only they would stop and listen to you!

Unfortunately, nagging, preaching or removing their stuff without permission will not only cause them to hold onto more stuff in an act of defiance and security, but can end up driving a wedge between you and the people you love.

Everyone has possessions which are important to them for a variety of different reasons. Maybe it’s for security, perhaps they grew up with nothing, maybe they grew up drowning in stuff like I did. Whatever the reason, you should never badger and pester someone to get rid of something they’re not comfy doing so.

My husband, son and I share a house with my parents. The only minimalist in the house is me, so for the longest time I felt frustrated by what I considered to be clutter from other people.

It seemed that no matter how much of my own stuff I got rid of, they accumulated even more. I became hyper aware of everything that was coming into the home, especially since we all share a kitchen and bathroom.

Where was I going wrong?

It’s embarrassing to admit, but I had turned into a preacher of minimalism. I was so encouraged by my new outlook on life that I wanted everyone else to experience the joy, and I wanted to minimise even more.  Suddenly, every marketing tactic was clear to me, every needless item on a store shelf, every meaningless trinket left on my shelves.

It’s so easy to fall into this ‘I know best’ mindset when you’re feeling so renewed and energised from such a lifestyle change. But that attitude didn’t do me any favours, and it won’t do you any.

It’ll strain your relationships and do the opposite of simplifying your life.

Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash

I had many disagreements with my husband and parents. Nothing I said seemed to work and I was getting fed up. But in the end, it wasn’t worth the heated arguments.

Then I remembered that I was doing this for myself, and that pushing for results from others was stressful and counter-productive. Everyone around me had their own stories, and it wasn’t fair that I was interfering. So I stopped. And I realised how overbearing I had been and that the message of minimalism was being lost.

To my surprise, after a few months, not only did my husband start actively supporting my new lifestyle, he identified some clothes he no longer wanted. Even my mum had a random clearout and filled several charity shop bags.

Think about the last time you were shouted at or lectured. Were you angry? Did you feel inspired to do what the other person wanted?

I thought not.

But don’t worry. As human beings we’ve all been there.We want something from somebody who refuses to play ball and become desperate, convinced that we know best. Of course, all that serves to do is drive people away or cause them to rebel.

The best way to persuade someone is to always be friendly and sympathetic, and to lead by example. Minimalism is one of those concepts that’s better observed over time.

Once people see how much happier, lighter, and more relaxed you are, and how much more time and space you have, you’re much more likely to see a gradual change. The keyword here is gradual

If you’ve come so far in your minimalist journey, you’ll know that change doesn’t happen overnight, or even in a few months.

It’s a learning process where decision-making skills are sharpened and mindset is improved or altered.

You’re even more likely to persuade the ones you care about by spending that extra time doing something you love, or spending time with them.

Photo by S&B Vonlanthen on Unsplash

Everybody wants more time in their day, and everybody wants to feel important.

Whatever you do don’t pester someone or suggest to them what should be kept and what shouldn’t be. How can one sharpen their own decision-making skills and feel empowered if the decisions are being made for them?

When I was a child, there were times my mum despaired at my toy and magazine accumulation, but when she screamed and shouted at me about it, I held on even tighter because I felt like my stuff was important to me. As a spoilt only child, I was defined by my stuff.

In the end it doesn’t matter if you’re twelve, twenty-eight, or sixty; if you get spoken to badly, nagged and preached at, there will be rebellion instead of results.

Put yourself in the other person’s shoes and try to understand them, but most of all, live happily with your own values. If people like what they see, they’ll soon follow.

Just remember, that not everybody wants to be a minimalist, and your goal shouldn’t be to convert them, but to demonstrate a simpler way of life and bring out the best in yourself and everyone you meet.

To Summarise:

Don’t nag

Don’t shout

Don’t remove other people’s stuff

Don’t preach

Don’t forget what minimalism is all about

Do be understanding

Do be friendly

Do be patient

Do be sympathetic

Do lead by example

Do focus on you

Do remember the true meaning of minimalism

The meaning of minimalism? To remove excess stuff in your life so that you can enjoy an abundance of whatever is important to you

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Get to Know an Agent in Attendance: Carlisle Webber of Fuse Literary

Carlisle Webber is a literary agent at Fuse Literary.

Carlisle refused to major in English in college because she didn’t think there was anything fun to read on the required lists. No Stephen King? No R.L. Stine? No thanks! After college, she took her love of commercial, YA, and middle grade fiction to the University of Pittsburgh School of Information Sciences, where she earned a Master of Library and Information Sciences. She worked as a public librarian for years before deciding to move to the business side of publishing. She attended the Columbia Publishing Course and holds a Professional Certificate in Editing from UC-Berkeley.

Carlisle is looking for: high-concept commercial fiction in middle grade, young adult, and adult. If your book is fresh and exciting, tackles difficult topics, reads like a Shonda Rhimes show, or makes readers stay up late turning pages, she’s the agent for you.

Diverse authors are encouraged to submit their fiction. Within the genres she represents, Carlisle is especially interested in stories by and about people of color; with both visible and invisible disabilities and illnesses; who are economically disadvantaged; who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer; or who are members of religious minorities. Take a look at her manuscript wish list. But if you don’t write exactly what’s on her list, don’t worry! She’s happy to look at any work that falls into the categories she represents.

She wants:

Middle grade (any genre)
Young adult (any genre)
Women’s fiction
Pop/mainstream fiction

She does NOT want:

Picture books
Early chapter books
Graphic novels
Science fiction for adults
Fantasy for adults
Literary fiction (unless it has a strong commercial hook)
Historical fiction
Any work that has been previously published, including self-published

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If you visited Minsky’s Pizza on Southwest Boulevard and 31st Street during late November or most any time in December of 2020, you undoubtedly noticed some colorful activity taking place on the south exterior wall of the restaurant.

That activity was artist Ruthie Ozonoff painting a massive new mural celebrating Southwest Boulevard in Kansas City. A full 22 feet wide and 13 feet high, the bright and bold mural depicts a Minsky’s Pizza as a stylized sun – radiating out vibrant waves of orange and pink sunshine across Minsky’s restaurant – and beyond!

The bright mural is topped off with customized typography, created by Ruthie, greeting all who drive by: “Welcome to the Boulevard!” and “Kansas City” – and, of course, a “Minsky’s Pizza Café & Bar” logo. According to Minsky’s founder and president Gregg Johnson, “That intersection is really one of the most traveled entrances to the Southwest Boulevard area, we wanted to welcome visitors to this really vibrant area of Kansas City in an equally vibrant way.”

Johnson continued, “We reached out to artist Ruthie Ozonoff as she had recently completed a mural for Minsky’s and our other two restaurants  – eggtc. and Osteria IL Centro – at South Plaza and asked her if she might like to take on the project. Even though the seasons were changing and cooler weather was moving in, Ruthie said, yes, that she was in. I know there had to be some pretty cold days painting out there, but she got it done – and her new mural is spectacular. It’s exactly what we wanted.”

Minsky’s Founder, Gregg Johnson, and Artist Ruthie Ozonoff at the new SW Blvd mural.

Beyond recognizing Minsky’s, the new mural also pays tribute to another business that calls Southwest Boulevard home: Boulevard Brewing. The center of the mural features a larger-than-life bottle of Boulevard’s 30th Anniversary Pale Ale – complete with popped bottle cap and frothy suds foaming from one of Kansas City’s most iconic adult beverages. On the far right of the mural a frosty can of Minsky’s own Burlesque Lager is featured (also slightly larger than actual size!). The two beverages bookend a refreshing top-shelf Minsky’s margarita and a few brighter-than-bright neon green lime wedges. The margarita glass also features an inscribed welcome in Spanish across its salty rim: “Bienvenidos!”

The mural was designed and painted by local artist, Ruthie Ozonoff. Longtime fans of Ruthie’s work recognize her as the creator of the iconic “Kansas City I’m so in love!” mural in the Crossroads area. The new Minsky’s mural at Southwest Boulevard is the second Ruthie has created for Minsky’s – the first being her bright blue and white, “Eat. Play. (Love) South Plaza” mural at Minsky’s South Plaza location at 51st and Main in Kansas City, Missouri.

According to Ruthie, the Boulevard mural is one of her largest murals to date – and certainly the brightest. Said Ruthie, “I wanted to use a bright color palette on the Minsky’s Boulevard mural – to pay tribute to the Latin community and Latin feel of the area. Using the pizza as a bright and shining sun just felt right, and the orange and pink rays blazing from the pizza-sun really popped.”

Ruthie continued, “It’s one thing working on a small layout for a mural – but bringing it to life at scale can be a little nerve-wracking. I’m just really pleased with how this turned out. The weather cooperated and the final art really depicts what I think we were going for. And working with Gregg Johnson and the Minsky’s team has been great. They gave me a lot of freedom in painting this really bold and bright art on the side of their restaurant! It makes me happy to do something like this for what has always been my favorite pizza place!”

Ruthie Ozonoff is an artist and illustrator in Kansas City where her murals have become popular backdrops for countless Instagram selfies. She is likely best known for her “Kansas City, I’m So In Love” mural at 2010 McGee, and her “Where Kansas City Plays” mural in the West Bottoms. More of her work can be found on her Facebook and Etsy pages as well as her Instagram: @designedbyruthie.

Why not check out Ruthie’s newest work in person? Stop by Minsky’s on Southwest Boulevard, order up your favorite Gourmet pizza and pair it up with a top-shelf margarita, Pale Ale or Minsky’s Burlesque Lager. And, while you’re at it, show Ruthie and Minsky’s a little love by taking a photo, posting it, and tagging us (@MinskysPizza) and Ruthie (@designedbyRuthie) on social! (We might even reward your post with a FREE large Minsky’s Pizza!)

Minsky’s would like to offer a sincere “Thank You” to Ruthie for creating this one-of-a-kind work of art for one of our restaurants – Ruthie, you are the best! (And, you never know, another mural may be in the works!)

Browse the gallery below – or click on our video interview with Ruthie on the occasion of completing her latest mural!


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New Radio

Just Kidding, just new media (for me).

I’m wrapping up my Currents Scarf. I literally have the bind-off left to do: tomorrow.

My patient piece.

Moving forward, I want to have companion videos for techniques used in my patterns. I have a tripod that holds my phone (which takes surprisingly good quality videos) and a white background for good contrast. I spend a few hours this morning setting up, and recording, re-recording, and re-re-recording videos. These were my first attempts at making video. I don’t dislike them! It was weird to watch my own work for clarity, content, and framing as I was knitting the less contrasting color for the shot I just finished! I ran out of day light (good lighting) and compliant children, so tomorrow I can finish up the last part and get my ends woven in!

Part of my goals moving forward is to re-work and re-imagine some of my favorite previously unpublished designs. The Currents Scarf is the first of these projects! It hails from 2011/2012. I had knit 2 of these scarves in Malabrigo Worsted (single ply). One for me (that I still wear), and one for my spouse (that is practically new). I had written the pattern down for a friend and she typed it up for me. I’ve used the old pattern in a plied yarn, with equally beautiful results!

Hers and His “matching” scarves.

I guess with my foray into new content creation that means new learning goals. My immediate goal includes some basic video editing to cut out the couple seconds of silence as I stop the video. I LOVE learning new things!

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Enthusiastic teacher. Voracious fiber artist. Perpetual creator.

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The Misfit's Guide to Writing Indie Romance

Jul 31, 2018

Where do you write? From desk to parking lot and everywhere in between, Adrienne and Eliza talk about all the places where they get the work done.

Jul 24, 2018

It's the sexy times episode! Eliza and Adrienne discuss the good, bad, and downright embarrassing parts of writing sex scenes.

Jul 17, 2018

Eliza talk (and name) their inner editors before discussing ways to shut them up in order to get words on the page.

Jul 10, 2018

Some writers love it. Others hate it. Eliza and Adrienne talk networking.

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It took two tries, but Adrienne and Eliza finally manage to share their different methods of creating and tracking character motivations in a coherent way. And they said it couldn't be done...


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A Fundraiser For Charlie

This is my Charlie. I say my Charlie, even though he’s not my horse. He’s just the first horse on whom I began my lessons last year, learning to ride.  I’ve written about him here and here!  Charlie is sweet, patient and loving. He’s brought great healing to so many people, to so many riders, young and old, big and small and to little old me.

If you have experienced the healing power of horses, you understand how I feel. If you haven’t tried horseback riding or haven’t been around horses yet in your lifetime, I highly recommend their incredibly kind and patient nature’s as a healing source. I’m proof that they’re magical!  💕🙏🐎

Charlie shines his heartlight on all of us and by his loving way of being, he helps us all to heal.  I’ve never asked for a fundraiser before, but I’m sharing this one. If you feel inclined, you’d be doing a really good deed by donating so that Charlie can come home to continue to bring love, joy and healing to all who know him. Every little bit helps!

Charlie has shown that he never gives up on new beginner riders nor on himself. He’s been through a lot and he’s ready to come home to the barn and to those of us who love him.

Thank you for reading…and if you can, thanks for donating!  Stop over on Facebook to The Presents of Presence to donate!

Shine On!

Story From Facebook from his owner:
This past year has been a tough one on our most beloved lesson horse, Charlie. Charlie has been a member of our lesson program for about four years, and is the most loving, willing and well-mannered horse that I have ever come across. He has taught everyone from three-year olds to adults. He has taught children to trot and post, and others to jump and count strides. Most importantly, Charlie is a horse that loves to be loved and regardless of what’s happening, he is still the happiest horse. Charlie has had a few surgeries over the past few months and has had to stay at the clinic and now he is finally better and ready to come home! We are asking for help to get Charlie home. His bills have added up as we try to do all we can to help Charlie get better!


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Share Your Coach for a Day Pep Talk and You Could be Going to the Grey Cup

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15 Vancouver Grey Cup Photos from the Archives

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Vancouver is the home of the 102nd Grey Cup Festival later this month and this town is no stranger to football greatness and good times. The 1955 Grey Cup game in Vancouver was the first to be held outside of Ontario and Vancouver has also hosted the Grey Cup Championship in 1958, 1960, 1963, 1966, […]

102nd Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver

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Last week the logo was revealed for the 102nd Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver where the best of the CFL will face off for the season’s top prize on November 30, 2014. The logo — designed by the BC Lions’ own Keron Williams — features BC Place, the North Shore mountains, and this year’s slogan: […]

Super Bowl Party Vancouver 2013

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Last year over 3,400 Canadian NFL fans packed into Official Super Bowl parties north of the border to have an ultimate fan experience. Returning for 2013, football festivities will one again take over the Commodore in Vancouver on game day. Vancouver’s Official Super Bowl XLVII Party presented by Bud Light takes place at the Commodore […]

BC Lions Tailgate Empire

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Although it’s prevalent in America, you don’t see much pre-sport game tailgating in Vancouver — that is unless you find the right group on BC Lions game day. “The point is to get together with friends before the game to celebrate and partake in the long time football tradition of the tailgate party, which includes […]


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Segments and Requirements

Opening Number: (Delegates are not Judged here)
All contestants will perform together in an opening number which may be in the form of a dance routine. The music will be chosen and choreographed by Miss Ebony World subcommittee. This opening number will set the tone for the competition and the entire evening’s event. Right after this,

Introduction: (10 Points)
Contestants will briefly introduce themselves by mentioning a salutation, their name, age, country, profession and platform

Platform/Western Gown: (30 pt) 3 min

Each contestant is allowed three minutes to discuss the platform in which they’d like to educate the community on and it should be presented in a western gown. Ensure that you choose a platform in which you are well versed in, and that you dress modest and appropriately.

Performing Talent: (10 points) 3 min
The talent appearance has always been an integral part of the Miss Ebony World Pageant. It is in this segment that the true Ebony is displayed in whatever talent performance the contestant exhibits. It can be a chosen talent or a combination of talents e.g. (Singing, drawing, dancing, drumming, dramatizing etc)

A member of the committee is required to see talent at least 3 weeks before show.

This is your opportunity to shine! Each contestant is allotted 3 minutes to demonstrate whatever talent that they so choose.

Please pay special attention to the content of the talent performance as it should be something that the audience can appreciate. It should also be appreciated overseas as a wide audience listens to the pageant via the World Wide Web.

Chaperones should speak with stage management ahead of time to ensure proper and smooth execution of the talent, if props are involved. They should also assist with the layout of the props. Please remember that Human props are not allowed.

Please ensure that music is well recorded and in sequence, if music is involved.

*Descriptions: A type written description of Talent is required and would be read before contestant appear on stage. (Description will be read by a person selected by the committee) Write up and music should be emailed to on the 1st of August  2020 no later than 1:00pm.

Music should be in mp3 format

(All those who would be coming on stage to assist with props are required to wear White)

Evening Gown/ African Haute Couture: (10 pt)  2 min
Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your personal style in an elegant full-length evening gown! Your statement making gown will be what you are crowned in if you should be chosen as the winner so be sure to chose something timeless. Judges are rating you based on style, elegance, and poise while you rock this western-fashion design.

  • Style & fit of clothing
  • Appropriate accessories
  • Makeup and hairstyle
  • Dress well made
  • Creativity
  • Originality – not a recently worn dress
  • Creativity of the dress
  • Modeling
  • Carriage
  • Confidence
  • Grace
  • Style and variety of poses.
  • Overall finished look.
  • Contestant’s overall look.
  • Contestant looks admirable.

Administration Point: (10 pt)
All contestants are subjected to follow administrative rules and regulations. Anyone who does not follow rules and regulations will loose point. During orientation and rehearsal all contestants must follow instructions and no one should leave the building. Therefore all contestants MUST come prepared and ready for the pageant weekend. NO EXCUSES!

On-Stage Question (10 pt):  30 sec
Only the top five and top 3 will answer the On-Stage Questions. The answer should be clear and precise.

Personal Interview  (10 pt) 5 min

All contestants will dress in a business attire, beauty queen looking ready to spend 5 min one on one interview with the judges on Friday to share why they are ready for this job. The judges will only ask questions relay to your platform and you. Be ready to share with the judges who you are.

May I fund-raise, or seek sponsors?
Seeking sponsors and fundraising are perfectly acceptable in this competition. In fact it is a great way to spread the word about the pageant throughout the community!

Am I required to stay at the hotel?
Yes. One of the goal of the pageant is to create a Sisterhood and bonding among contestants, staying together in the same hotel during pageant week help facilitate that process.

For What Are the Application Fees Used?
$400 application fees from each contestant, are used to pay the costs of processing contestant applications. For example, in order to respond to a sister’s specific questions regarding the MEW it involves work from an institutional executive, a local and national clerical staff, the electronic mailing departments. In addition to helping defray the high cost of processing applications, the fee serves as a deterrent to Those who would waste the MEW’s time and money in processing their applications, when, in fact, they are not serious about entering the pageant as contestants.

Miss Ebony World Most Humanitarian
Every delegate, as part to her humanitarian work, is required to request and put aside humanitarian supplies (not money) to be donated in Africa by the winner

More questions?
If you have a question that is not addressed on this page, please feel free to contact the director vial email at or 443-939-8133

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