I just keep thinking that about that. From daily progressions to BIG life ones. The life ones. The ones that make you stop and go, really? This is how it goes?
made to wear one, refuse to wear one because not cool, wear one to hide hair, won't leave the house without one – why would we, it is cold out.
can't wait to feel old enough to wear one, wearing one only by "snapping it in the front and turning it around, to wearing one to appear bigger/attractive, then hate to put one on, have to wear one or you will trip on your parts, finally can not wear one can't reach to hook it.
want a ton. want to be a part of a big group. want all different ones (that way you have more people to go drinking with, fall backs, from different classes that way each day of the week someone can stay out) Next you want that great wedding, need all friends, we all hit the stage of can't tell old/new ones …good from bad. Feeling used by the group. Wanting only a few pals – the ones that are married, or have kids the ones who get it, you can't always get out or call. Now, you crave or want one/two small group that understand the loss of your mother, a bad day and can make you smile. Finally – you want at least one just to feel like you belong, finally your own group.
In your life you think – "I can not ever imagine living without my parents." You are afraid that they will die. THEY can NOT die. No. Then you go through the age that you think my parents know nothing…NOTHING. They don't get it and you cannot wait to get away from them. Then, you can't believe your parents and you have not been best friends this way my whole life? In fact, you at times are semi bummed that you never knew you could have so much fun together. They are blast. Next you have kids and think how did my parents never kill me if this is what it is like? Then you lose a parent and you think – I don't think that I can live without my mom. Then one day you wake up and think "wow she gave me a lot to be thankful for". You strive and hope to give to your kids at least a glimpse of what you did as a kid, were taught. And it turns out the parent(s) you have left are awesome and you should not forget they are there. They are not going anywhere today. Think positive and think they are getting to be your friend now as much as your mom was (albeit a different friendship but you have the luck of sharing what you and your mom did or some silly stories) but it is a great relationship and you see a bright future (all the while still missing your mom – but there is the reason she gave you the "tools" she did).
Progression sometimes are or come from being positive? Which way does it go for you? Do you see the progressions in big ways? Only in small? Do think negative about the small ones and long for the big ones? Or is it all the same? Some of the things in life as you progress go better if your positive.
Every given day is different for me. Some days it is the simple : I got up. I got coffee. I got the kids to school (would like to add, that there are days that I wish they would give out lollipops & stickers that said I survived drop off but that is another days story). I got the wash done…so on: I properly picked at my face, got rid of those crazy hairs…surfed pinterest…you know the important stuff. I think that this is part of being Positive. As long as you see things in a positive light – the little things seem like big progressions in your day/life.
Hoping for positive thoughts and progression to you – whether it be BIG or small.


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Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur
Along with palaces, and other attractions we set our eyes on exploring the most important tourist attractions of the city i.e., the forts. In Jaipur there are 3 most amazing forts - Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort. In this as the title of the post suggests we will explore Nahargarh Fort.
This fort is also known by the name Tiger Fort. When seen from the air it forms marvelous sight along with other two forts. It occupies the Northern part of Jaipur on the Aravalli Hills. It is strategically placed to cushion Amer from the enemy attacks.
According to the legend, this fort was named after a dead Rathore prince, Nahar Singh, whose spirit used to haunt the site and would cause collapse of the construction of the fort. Later a Tantrik's prayer was arranged to drive away the spirit, who agreed to leave on the condition that the fort should be named after him. Hence the name. The entrance of the fort leads one into spacious and impressive main courtyard, with large 'dwars' on both sides embellished with decorative motifs of elephants, warriors on horseback, flowers and birds. There are also weather-worn cannon carriages that have faced the ravages of time.
The Monsoon Palace
This palace was designed by eminent Bengali architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya. Built in two floors, the ground was for summer and the first floor for winter residence. It has nine suites, one for each of the nine queens of the maharajah. There are bathrooms, toilets, and kitchens, all well-lit and ventilated. An interesting feature is the long and architecturally elegant, but narrow, corridors, some with windows overlooking the main courtyard. It is believed that the these corridors were used by the maharajah to access each queen independently without the others having knowledge of his whereabouts, but hopeful of a visit nevertheless!
The doors and windows had colored panes, some of which are still intact. And some of the rooms still have Belgian mirrors adorning the walls. Even the brass door latches work. Each suite has the same design of floral and bird motifs. Even the hooks used for hanging the manually operated fans have painted designs to blend with those on the arches and in the niches. The plaster on the walls is of limestone, clean and smooth.
This is the top of the various suites of the palace.
Next we will explore the Jaigarh Fort.
P.S: December is the month when lot of tourists land in Rajasthan. So if you really want all the arrangements to be done properly this has to be done before October end.
Jaipur, the Pink City and more
After visiting many palaces of the city in Jaipur we continued to explore the city and visited quite a lot of forts and other monuments of the city. As we did not spend much time for shopping on the trip we thought of shopping in the city of Jaipur.
In Rajasthan this is the best city to do the shopping. There are many markets known for the art and craft of Rajasthan. Some of them are Kishanpol Bazar, Haldiyon Ka Rasta, Mahiharon Ka Rasta, M.I. Road, Jauhari Bazar, Bapu Bazar, Nehru Bazaar. Each of these markets offer wide variety of products. Explaining the variety does not make any sense and best enjoyed only by experience the shopping here.
There are several monuments in the city and let us visit few of them and the remaining in subsequent post.
Chokhi Dhani
It is neither a monument nor any heritage site. But it does showcase the Rajasthani tradition. It is a five star ethnic village resort located at Tonk road 35 kms away from Jaipur.
For the tourists visiting Jaipur it provides awesome experience with respect to Rajasthani culture. Every day one Mela is organized in the evening. People can visit Chokhi Dhani Village resort, have dinner, enjoy camel ride, Elephant rides, Bullock cart rides on nominal charges. They can also enjoy traditional dance forms, folk songs of Rajasthan here. There is opportunity for everybody who loves shopping in handicrafts.
Many of the palaces of the rulers of Rajasthan were designed by a British architect, Sir Swinton Jacob. He also designed the Albert Hall. Today, it is home for exquisite collection of sculptures, paintings, objects of art, natural history specimens, an Egyptian mummy and a beautiful Persian carpet.
This is a beautiful place not to be missed during the Jaipur trip. Unfortunately we could not go inside as it was very early in the morning and we had to proceed with our journey as planned earlier. We could take only snaps of the place from outside and proceed further. But on my next visit to the city I surely plan to cover this and many more.
In the next post we shall visit other remarkable forts of the city.
Melkote Ponds
Melkote (High or Superior Fort) is located in Mandya district of Karnataka state in India. It is famous for various temples and ponds. Some of the well known ponds of this place are:
Kalyani Pond
The large pond which is part of the Cheluvanarayanaswamy temple is called Kalyani. It is also known by the name Pushkaranani. The beauty of the pond is enhanced by its location, the steps that lead to the water and the Mandaps built around the pond.
The view of the pond from Yoganarsimhaswamy temple.
The mandapa around the pond.
There are carvings at the bottom of the pillars of mandapa. One such carving on the pillar is shown above.
Akka Tangi Kola
There are a pair of ponds behind the Cheluvanarayanaswamy temple known as Akka Tangi Kola In English it translates to sister ponds. The water of Akka kola is sour-salty and that of Tangi kola is sweet. Only the sweet water is used for the temples.
Jaipur, the Pink City
From Udaipur we proceeded towards Jaipur and by distance this is the longest distance we traveled in a single day on this trip. This city is the capital of Rajasthan. The visually charming city is built in 1727 A.D. by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh Ji. The city is also built of pink stucco, an imitation of sandstone. The houses, shops and havelis through out the city are all pink. The only planned city of its time, Jaipur is encircled by a formidable wall. Even this wall and the huge gateways guarding the entrance to the city are all in pink. Hence the name 'the Pink City'.
The city displays a remarkable architectural treat. It is known for its beautiful palaces, rugged fortresses built on barren hills. Once the palaces of Maharaja's are now the heritage hotels and are excellent place to stay and experience royal splendor. Apart from these there are plenty of beautiful gardens and attractive monuments throughout the city.
The world famous landmark of Jaipur, Hawa Mahal is located to the north of the city's main road intersection, the Badi Chaupad. Built in 1799 by Sawai Pratap Singh is the best known specimen of fanciful architecture. it is an integral part of the City Palace though standing away from the main complex. At first glance it looks rather whimsical in design. When looked from the roadside, it appears as mere facade. But there is much more than meets the eye.
It is a five storied architecture and is constructed of red and pink sandstone, highlighted with white quakeee quick lime. The side facing the street outside the palace complex has 953 small windows, and the breeze (hawa) which circulates through these windows gives the palace its name, and keeps it cool even in hot months.
The entrance opens onto a courtyard with a double-storied building on three sides, and one on the eastern wing with three more stories, which is just one room wide. There are no stairs to reach the upper floors, only ramps.
City Palace
Strategically located in the heart of the Pink City of Jaipur, the architecture is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthan and Mughal art. Sprawling over the one-seventh of the walled city, it is divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. It is home to several palatial structures like the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple, Mubarak Mahal, and the City Palace Museum.
Mubarak Mahal, built by Maharaja Madho Singh, is one of the more important palaces inside the City Palace Complex. It has a beautifully carved marble gate with heavy brass doors on either side of this gate. Beyond this gate, lies the 'Diwan-E-Khas'- a meeting place where the Maharajahs used to entertain a select few. Shri Govind Dev Ji temple is highly revered by the erstwhile royal family. Sawai Man Singh Museum was founded in 1959 by Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II. The exhibits comprise of the ancestral collections built up by the successive rulers of Ajmer and Jaipur.
Jal Mahal Palace
An 18th century pleasure palace, hovering over Mansagar Lake, is noted for its convoluted design and magnificent structural design. Situated across the cenotaphs, there is a land bridge that leads one to the Jal Mahal Palace.
In the next post we shall visit other remarkable monuments of the city.
Udaipur, City of Lakes and more
Apart from the City Place, this city has lot more to offer. There are beautiful temples and parks that are worth a visit.
Lake Palace
Lake Palace is one of the most beautiful places. The Palace situated amidst the scenic Pichola Lake. It was constructed by Maharana Jai Singh II in 1746. Raised in white marble, the magnificent palace stretches across four-acre island. Other name of this palace is Jag Niwas named after the King.
The wonderful architecture of the Lake Palace comprises of may courtyards. Each of these courtyards are aligned with numerous columns, terraces. The palace has many beautiful fountains and well laid gardens. The palace has several beautiful rooms by the name of Bada Mahal, Khush Mahal, Ajjan Niwas, Phool Mahal and Dhola Mahal. These exotic rooms are decked with carved arches, paintings, crystal work, stained glass work, inland stones of pink and green lotus leaves.
Currently, this palace has been transformed into a five-star hotel that is managed by Taj Group of Hotels. Special thanks to my friend Raghu for this picture. When we had visited the place there was not much water in the lake. He had clicked this snap on his earlier visit.
Jagadish Temple
The temple is located 150m north of the entrance to the City Palace. The temple was built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651.
Sajjan Niwas Garden
This city is famous not only for lakes, but also gardens. There are lot of gardens in the city and we had time to visit only one of such garden.
It occupied around 100 acres of land and this garden famous for the roses. For the same it is also known as rose garden.
From Udaipur we traveled to Jaipur, the Pink City.
Distance: Udaipur ---> Jaipur 405 kms
Melkote
Melkote (High or Superior Fort) is located in Mandya district of Karnataka state in India. It is in a hilly area comprising of the oldest rock formations on the earth's crust. It is a a religious and a pilgrim center for Hindus, and is home for various famous temples and ponds. The origin of the town is lost in antiquity, but it rose to cultural and religious importance in the 12th century AD when the great philosopher and teacher, Sri Ramanuja lived in the town for twelve years.
Some of the well known sites here are:
Sri Cheluvanaryanaswamy Temple
Sri Yogansarasimhaswamy Temple
Other places of interest nearby are:
Srirangapattana
This place is located interior to the Bangalore - Mysore 2 lane highway in the right side while going towards Mysore. Just after crossing Mandya one can see a road on the right and directions are available on highway. It is 37kms from this highway and from Bangalore it is around 130kms. The roads are very good and people do drive here at good speed.

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Justified Season 3
I finished the third season of Justified a few days ago and I am already half-way through season four. From the start Justified has been great, with its interesting characters and surprising flourishes of violence. In my opinion the third season was the best so far, but a lot of that is due to the foundation that was built through the first two. Raylan Givens and Boyd Crowder are two of the best characters on television today.
Justified has managed to make each season feel new, yet very familiar by keeping the cast of regulars. I'm worried at some point they are going to run out of ways for the same bad guys to be interesting, but they have been able to pull it off so far. In season three there were a lot of characters with a lot of shenanigans going on and it was hard to keep track of sometimes. There were moments in S3 when I felt like the show would benefit by simplifying.
The most notable bad guy from S3 was newcomer Robert Quarrels. Now he was an interesting guy. A first he seemed evil, but in a calm and organized kind of way. Then he got crazy. And by the end he had totally spun out of control and it was almost sad. Looking back on the season he didn't succeed at anything he was trying to accomplish… but he was a really good antagonist from beginning to end.
We find out Quarrels is tied to a criminal overlord in Detroit. It is amazing how much stuff is going down in Harlan County Kentucky. First it was Miami and now Detroit. It is crazy how one little patch of the Kentucky backwoods can harbor so much crime. I guess it is a good thing Raylan is there.
Season three of Justified was fun to watch. I already know season four is just as good. I've been able to sit down and marathon this show even more then LOST or Breaking Bad[1]. It is right up there with the best tv I've seen[2]. I can't wait to see what goes down in season four and then get started on season five. I am glad I'm watching it after-the-fact. I can't imagine waiting a whole week between episodes.
In retrospect LOST as a whole was not good, but those first 3 seasons were great. ↩
I haven't seen The Wire, or Sapranos, or Game Of Thrones, or even True Detective. ↩
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MSGUNIQ

Section: GNU (1)
Updated: November 2007
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NAME

msguniq - unify duplicate translations in message catalog

SYNOPSIS

msguniq

[OPTION] [INPUTFILE]

DESCRIPTION

Unifies duplicate translations in a translation catalog.
Finds duplicate translations of the same message ID.  Such duplicates are
invalid input for other programs like msgfmt, msgmerge or msgcat.  By
default, duplicates are merged together.  When using the --repeated option,
only duplicates are output, and all other messages are discarded.  Comments
and extracted comments will be cumulated, except that if --use-first is
specified, they will be taken from the first translation.  File positions
will be cumulated.  When using the --unique option, duplicates are discarded.

Mandatory arguments to long options are mandatory for short options too.

Input file location:

INPUTFILE

input PO file

-D, --directory=DIRECTORY

add DIRECTORY to list for input files search

If no input file is given or if it is -, standard input is read.

Output file location:

-o, --output-file=FILE

write output to specified file

The results are written to standard output if no output file is specified
or if it is -.

Message selection:

-d, --repeated

print only duplicates

-u, --unique

print only unique messages, discard duplicates

Input file syntax:

-P, --properties-input

input file is in Java .properties syntax

--stringtable-input

input file is in NeXTstep/GNUstep .strings syntax

Output details:

-t, --to-code=NAME

encoding for output

--use-first

use first available translation for each
message, don't merge several translations

-e, --no-escape

do not use C escapes in output (default)

-E, --escape

use C escapes in output, no extended chars

--force-po

write PO file even if empty

-i, --indent

write the .po file using indented style

--no-location

do not write '#: filename:line' lines

-n, --add-location

generate '#: filename:line' lines (default)

--strict

write out strict Uniforum conforming .po file

-p, --properties-output

write out a Java .properties file

--stringtable-output

write out a NeXTstep/GNUstep .strings file

-w, --width=NUMBER

set output page width

--no-wrap

do not break long message lines, longer than
the output page width, into several lines

-s, --sort-output

generate sorted output

-F, --sort-by-file

sort output by file location

Informative output:

-h, --help

display this help and exit

-V, --version

output version information and exit

AUTHOR

Written by Bruno Haible.

REPORTING BUGS

Report bugs to <bug-gnu-gettext@gnu.org>.

COPYRIGHT

Copyright © 2001-2007 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
License GPLv3+: GNU GPL version 3 or later <http://gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html>

This is free software: you are free to change and redistribute it.
There is NO WARRANTY, to the extent permitted by law.

SEE ALSO

The full documentation for
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info

and
msguniq

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info msguniq

should give you access to the complete manual.

Index

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SYNOPSIS

DESCRIPTION

Input file location:

Output file location:

Message selection:

Input file syntax:

Output details:

Informative output:

AUTHOR

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COPYRIGHT

SEE ALSO

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No, I havn't blogged "Office Hours." This is a painting depicting one of the worst moments of my life.
When Fred was in the hospital, I spent weeks asking for information and getting very few answers. During the second week of hospitalization we desparately needed Fred's disability paperwork filled out. Fred's oncologist rarely came to the room, so the social worker said she could fill most of it out for the doctor. The doctor became very angry that we had gone around him to get the paperwork completed. He was also angry that I was asking questions. He went to my husband and saying, "I understand Little Miss A-Type Personality has been asking questions about this case." Fred said yes, that I had been asking questions. The Doctor said, "Well, if she wants answers about this case, she should come to my office hours." When I arrived to Fred's room, he was very angry with me and worried that his care may become worse, since I had asked so many questions. I felt very torn, between wanting to please my husband and knowing that something was going very wrong in the way he was being cared for.
The next day I went to the Doctor's office hours.
I looked up at him as hid behind a computer screen. I looked at his medical degrees and awards on his right side and his family portrait on the wall to his left. I looked at that family portrait on the wall and I saw our little family. I saw him shatter our family like glass. We weren't an important part of his day. A moment that changed my life forever was only one more appointment in his over-scheduled work-week.
So that is the story of "Office Hours." And I think it is important that you know that story before you see my jacket for The Walking Gallery. It is important that you know about it, even before you consider the concept of The Walking Gallery.
For the last two weeks people have been asking me why paint business jackets and women's blazers. Why not paint on a jean jacket or a tee-shirt? Why ruin a perfectly good suit? We paint on dress jackets because it is disruptive and somewhat wrong. Anyone who lived through the eighties can remember painting on jean jackets and tees, and recognize the societal approval of painting on such low class items. I still remember begging my Mom for a jean jacket for Christmas, and I seeing my mother's consternation that I would want to pay good money for a garment that looked like something a farm hand would wear.
When I first began my advocacy work, I would attend events in my best Church dresses. It didn't take long for me to feel completely out-of-place. I was not wearing the right uniform. I soon invested in the appropriate women's blazers and felt an appreciable difference in how I was treated at events. I had adopted the conference uniform and now I could play with the form. To Paint on jackets that are worn at medical conferences, is to bring street-art into the c-suite; this introduces the gritty urban danger, the unpredictable element into the room. This is keeping it real.
And the business suit art that forms the body of The Walking Gallery is far more subversive than just gaining entry into the ivory tower and boardroom. This is taking a care paradigm and re-interpreting it. I know so many patients who suffered in silence while the world turned its back on their suffering. Now, when you turn your back on a patient you are actually communicating at a far deeper level, for on your back you portray the patient voice.
So, a doctor who wished to keep me small named me "Little Miss A-Type Personality." I will embrace the moniker, and I will walk the halls of medicine wearing a scarlet letter. I will wear an "A" for the artist I am. Any artist with a capital "A" suffers greatly for her art. I will paint my pictures with pigments mixed with tears.
This painting harnesses darkness, as I painted this jacket utilizing the power of negative space. As defined by Wikipedia."Negative space can be used to depict a subject in a chosen medium by showing everything around the subject but not the subject itself. Usage of negative space will produce a silhouette of the subject." I think this method of painting is very applicable to patients, as we are often left out of the big picture, and our presence is often defined by the space that is left empty and HIPAA compliant.
This is why I paint. This is why I speak, so others shall not suffer as we did. I hope is so doing to take a negative space and turn it into a positive one. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. I hope the work we are doing this day can respond to all those other days when we suffered so.
Simply awful...and you painted it so beautifully. The detail and symbology. We need to make a book!
The artwork makes this terrible story more poignant.
I think you should name this doctor by name so others can be aware of this.
Another moving collection of images and words, and a powerful demonstration of aikido.
People tend to ask themselves the wrong questions. And if you ask yourselves the wrong question, it doesn't matter how good the rest of your work is. Great answer! Wrong question.
What I see often is that the more expert the individuals are, the better doctors they are, the better engineers they are, the more learning they have, the more reputation they have, is that they tend to ask questions that they already know the answers to.


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Lorena Gonzalez Quits Assembly, Takes Top Job at California Labor Federation
by Ken Stone January 3, 2022 January 4, 2022
Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (with Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, her husband, in background) was nearly 55 percentage points ahead of her nearest rival in 80th District in March 2020 primary election. Photo by Chris Stone
San Diego's progressive powerhouse Lorena Gonzalez announced Monday she would resign from her Assembly seat Wednesday and become the leader of the California Labor Federation.
"Her long history with the labor movement combined with her legislative record of relentlessly championing the rights and protections of working people perfectly positions her to build on decades of success for workers led by the Federation and affiliated unions," the AFL-CIO group said in a statement.
Thank you for your continued service to the working class @LorenaSGonzalez #CALeg pic.twitter.com/eMxHyZDWeg
— People for Bernie (@People4Bernie) January 3, 2022
Gonzalez, recovering from breast cancer, faced a potential Democrat-vs.-Democrat race against first-term Assemblywoman Akilah Weber in a new district they share — the 79th. In her new job, Gonzalez will work alongside federation staff and Executive Secretary-Treasurer Art Pulaski "to advance the federation's 2022 agenda at a critical moment in labor's history."
According to Nonprofitlight.com, Pulaski's salary as executive secretary is $163,854. As an Assembly member, Gonzalez has a base salary of $114,877.
In a series of tweets, Gonzalez, 50, listed her legislative accomplishments since her election in 2013, from raising the minimum wage to ensuring "every California has paid sick leave and expanding overtime laws to farmworkers."
"We expanded workplace rights for grocery workers, hotel workers, warehouse workers, janitors and home healthcare workers, paramedics, nail technicians, construction workers, clerical staff, delivery drivers, gig workers, garment workers, disabled workers and more," she said.
She said: "'First in the nation' described countless laws we wrote pertaining to worker rights and more."
She concluded: "We did a lot. But the only way to truly change the lives of working Californians is to empower them at work. No law is ever as powerful as a union contract. So, now, I will simply continue my service by singularly focusing on strengthening the labor movement."
I just announced my resignation from the State Assembly so that I can accept a job with the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO in preparation for becoming its leader in July. This move will allow me to continue my life's commitment to serve & empower working Californians.
— Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher (@LorenaSGonzalez) January 3, 2022
Minutes later, former San Diego City Council member Georgette Gómez announced her campaign for Assembly in Gonzalez's 80th District.
Gómez said in a statement: "We're facing incredible challenges and it's more important than ever to elect leaders we can count on to put working people first, not special interests. I'm running to make a real difference for families struggling with healthcare, childcare, and skyrocketing housing costs, as well as build on Assemblywoman Gonzalez's remarkable legacy. From expanding affordable housing to taking on corporate polluters to protect our health and climate, my life's work has been fighting for a better San Diego for all and that's what I'll fight for in the state Assembly."
On Dec. 21, former councilman (and San Diego mayor candidate) David Alvarez announced he would seek the 80th Assembly District seat.
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT! #dreambigworkhard https://t.co/Tvjm3Z7VHl pic.twitter.com/K7CNkaXQM3
— David Alvarez (@AlvarezSD) December 22, 2021
Former San Diego Councilman Carl DeMaio crowed about her exit, noting in a tweet an ethics probe he demanded.
His PAC, Reform California, filed an ethics complaint with the California Fair Political Practices Commission demanding Gonzalez resign after a Politico story in October alleged "employment negotiations" between Gonzalez and the California Labor Federation.
"Gonzalez quickly took to Twitter after the story broke to claim she has not yet accepted the job — but provisions in the California Political Reform Act make that immaterial to whether she has run afoul of state ethics laws," DeMaio's site said.
As CA media celebrates Lorena Gonzalez getting a cush new job, maybe they will address the corrupt way she got the job offer? https://t.co/Ykmfw7weJb @JeremyBWhite @lara_korte
— Carl DeMaio (@carldemaio) January 3, 2022
The labor group's Executive Council on Monday announced its intent to have Gonzalez succeed Pulaski as chief officer of the federation — representing 2.1 million members of 1,200 manufacturing, transportation, construction, service and public sector unions..
"A formal vote by the Council will occur upon Pulaski's retirement," the labor group said. "Pulaski has served as Federation executive secretary-treasurer since 1996."
Said Pulaski: "I couldn't think of a more qualified, passionate and committed leader to continue the critical advocacy of working people at the nation's largest state federation of unions.
"Assemblymember Gonzalez lives and breathes union values every day. We couldn't be more excited for Gonzalez's return to the labor movement and look forward to her trademark tenacity on workers' issues helping to advance the Federation's pro-worker agenda for years to come."
My wife leaves a legacy of accomplishment as a legislator that will not be matched—a fierce fighter for the working class, farm workers, immigrants, environment and more. Her commitment will never waiver and impact will only grow in the new role. https://t.co/6df8aTCKbh
— Nathan Fletcher (@nathanfletcher) January 3, 2022
Gonzalez, who had been leader of the San Diego Imperial Labor Council, was elected in May 2013 to fill a seat vacated by Ben Hueso's election to the state Senate on March 12, 2013.
The redistricting of state legislative seats wasn't the first time Gonzalez found her political ambitions scrambled.
In February 2019, she announced a race for secretary of state — California's top elections official. But in December 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom chose Assembly veteran Shirley Weber (Akila's mother) as secretary of state after Secretary of State Alex Padilla was nominated will fill the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
San Diego Union-Tribune columnist Michael Smolens wrote: "That the appointment went to Weber made for an awkward moment…. The two were seatmates at the start of their Assembly tenures — Weber took office in December 2012 and Gonzalez in May 2013."
Gonzalez, the first Latina to chair the Assembly Appropriations Committee (since 2016), was raised by a single mother, a nurse.
"Her father immigrated to California from Mexico and initially worked in the strawberry fields in North San Diego County," says her district bio. "Lorena is a graduate of Stanford University, has a master's degree from Georgetown University, and a law degree from UCLA. She remains a member in good standing of the California State Bar.
"Lorena's most cherished title, however, is that of mother and wife. She lives with her husband, San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego. Together, they have a blended family with five children."
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Lightning strike twice: Tampa wins back-to-back Stanley Cups
The Tampa Bay Lightning did it again, struck twice if you will, taking the Stanley Cup for the second year in a row.
Tampa rookie Ross Colton will go down as the hero after scoring the Cup-winning goal at 13:27 of the second period, in a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 at Amalie Arena on Wednesday night.
It was a madcap finish, with Montreal's Josh Anderson charging so hard on one play that he lay by the boards after a collision with the net with about 12 minutes to go. Tampa's Barclay Goodrow limped off the ice after blocking a Shea Weber slapshot, laying it all on the line, with about eight minutes left.
But even as Montreal pulled Carey Price through most of the final two minutes, Andrei Vasilevskiy stood tall in the Tampa net, posting the Cup-clinching shutout. Vasilevskiy was named the Conn Smythe winner as the most valuable player in the playoffs.
The Lightning did not lose consecutive games in the post-season, and a big reason was Vasilevskiy: 7-0 after a post-season loss. He also closed out four consecutive series with shutouts. He had five shutouts in all and allowed one goal or less in 10 of his 22 starts.
Captain Steve Stamkos raised the Cup for a second time, but this time at home, before a supercharged crowd that had chanted "We Want The Cup" through the third period.
The Lightning won last year in Edmonton, in a pandemic-induced bubble. This win ensures the team would be remembered as one of the great franchises in modern history. Instead of being a one-and-done team, they became the first since the 2016-17 Penguins to win the Cup in back-to-back seasons.
Nikita Kucherov led the playoffs in points for the second year in a row, with 32. He joins the likes of Mario Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky in that regard. Brayden Point led in goals with 14.
Hey, rookie! Colton scored the only goal, finishing off a passing play with David Savard by getting to the slot and redirecting the puck past Carey Price. Tampa had won a four-person battle along the boards, with Ryan McDonagh getting a loose puck and passing across to Savard.
Colton was playing in Alex Killorn's spot on Tampa's second line, with Anthony Cirelli and Stamkos. That line hadn't produced much since Killorn left the series blocking a shot in the second game.
Colton was the 13th different goal scorer for Tampa in the series, a sign of their depth.
The team that scored first won each game this series, and the Lightning went 16-2 when scoring first in the playoffs. Montreal finished 1-7 when the other team scores first.
Hope for Habs: The Canadiens didn't go down without a fight. Price returned to form to backstop a win in Game 4, and he was just as good in the losing effort in Game 5. But that was as far as it went.
Still, Habs fans can't be disappointed at all. This Cup run felt like it came out of nowhere, a gift to the province that was hit hardest in the earliest days of the pandemic and sacrificed the most — through strict curfews and other measures — to get the sometimes deadly virus under control.
They had fans in the stands and a party in the city as the team shockingly upset the Maple Leafs in seven games, swept the Jets in four and took down Vegas in six.
If ever there was a team that was just happy to be in the Stanley Cup final, it was these Montreal Canadiens — the last team to qualify for the post-season, in part because COVID disrupted their season. They used three coaches: Claude Julien was fired, replaced on an interim basis by Ducharme, who was temporarily sidelined by COVID with Luke Richardson taking over for two weeks.
They manage to leave their fans smiling, with the emergence of young players Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki.
Super Coleman: There were moments in both of Tampa's Cup runs where it felt as if the title was their destiny. Last year against Dallas, it was a remarkable two minutes and 47 seconds played by Stamkos in Game 3. Having rehabbed from sports hernia surgery only to injure himself again on the eve of the playoffs, it was the only hockey he played through last summer's bubble, and Stamkos scored a goal on his only shot.
This year, it was Blake Coleman's Superman dive to redirect a pass and score in Game 2 as time was expiring in the first period. It was Montreal's best effort of the final, but Coleman's buzzer-beater deflated the Habs, helping Tampa to a win it probably didn't deserve. Coleman scored a goal very much like it last year in the playoffs.
"How often does that happen? Score a goal like that in back-to-back playoff years?" said Cooper. "It's just been a ride. Watching some of these players rise to the occasion."
School's out: Cooper has been calling the final the "last day of school." It's a theme he's come back to time and again, an awareness by the players that this is the last time many of them will play together.
They got a bit lucky in being able to keep so many players from their Cup win in 2020. It looked as if the band would be breaking up. New contracts taking hold on top of old generous contracts in a flat-cap world appeared to put the Lightning in a salary cap hell.
It looked as if GM Julien BriseBois would have to trade assets to get other teams to take expensive players off his hands, much like Leafs GM Kyle Dubas traded a first-round pick so that Carolina would take Patrick Marleau and his $6.5 million hit two years ago.
But Kucherov's hip injury — investigated by the league and determined to be legitimate — meant his $9.5 million could essentially come off the books via long term injured reserve and the band could have one more run at the title.
Teams change every year, but this year could be more drastic.
"It's one of those things that, you understand the situation, so let's go out and do (the best) we can as a group because most likely, in a cap world, this group probably isn't going to play together (again)," said Stamkos. "All of that stuff kind of figures itself out in the summertime."
Poetic justice: In a way, it was fitting that the Lightning won their second Cup in a row. The restrictions of the pandemic meant they couldn't really celebrate their last win with fans, friends and families. Now they get the chance to do it right.
"When I first got here, it always felt like Tampa was everybody's second favourite team, because somebody was from somewhere else and that was their team and when they got knocked out we were the second favourite. But now it feels like we're everybody's favourite team," said Cooper. "The town, it's a sports town. It's passionate, from the Lightning to the Bucs to the Rays. It's a unique situation of camaraderie between not only the athletes and the franchises but the fans. There's a lot of pride in the town, and I'm proud to be a part of it."
Kevin McGran is a Star sports reporter based in Toronto. Follow him on Twitter: @kevin_mcgran
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Cranberries Are So Nice, You Should Buy Them Twice
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'Tis the season...to hoard cranberries in your freezer.
By Janet Rausa Fuller
My sisters always say that when you find a top or a pair of shoes you really love, buy two. I say do the same with cranberries.
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If there's one fruit suited for stockpiling, it's cranberries. Only a small slice of the harvest—3 percent—is sold as fresh during the months ending in "er," said Tom Lochner, executive director of the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association. The rest are dried or turned into something else, like juice or sauce.
Since cranberry season coincides with cranberry sauce season, you'll probably put all that festive fruit to good use anyway...unless your method involves a can opener, which means more berries for the rest of us, so thanks!
If you still have a surplus after your holiday calendar has cleared, that's fine, too. Cranberries are practically made for freezing.
Our native fruit
Cranberries are one of only three truly American fruits (blueberries and Concord grapes are the others). Their native habitat extends from the Northeast, between Massachusetts and New Jersey, to Wisconsin, which produces more than half of the U.S. crop, Lochner said. They also grow in Oregon and Washington.
And they're strictly a fall fruit, with harvest starting in September. After December, the fresh ones basically disappear from stores. Consider this your second warning.
How they grow
Contrary to what that commercial with the guy standing in a sea of bobbing red would have you think, cranberries don't grow in water. They grow on dense vines in dry beds, which are flooded during harvest as machines strip them from the vines.
So yes, they float. And yes, fresh ones will bounce when dropped.
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As it ripens and the good-for-you pigment in its hardy skin develops, the cranberry goes from green to white to deep crimson.
Late-season cranberries tend to be darker, though that doesn't mean they're any sweeter or riper. The deeper color is just the fruit's natural response to the cold and sunlight, Lochner said.
There is a direct correlation between a cranberry's redness and how much juice it will yield. That said, if you're making cranberry sauce, Lochner said lighter red berries are actually better suited for the task, because the pectin level in the fruit is higher and the sauce will thicken more easily.
Give a bag of cranberries a thorough once-over to make sure there aren't any soft or mushy berries, or liquid that hasn't collected inside the bag.
At home, keep cranberries cold. In the fridge, they'll stay fresh for a good month. "I've kept some longer than that," Lochner said.
Or pop the entire bag—I mean bags, because you're buying in multiples, remember?—in the freezer, where they'll keep for a year. I should know. There are two in my freezer right now.
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Fourth Annual WCRE Celebrity Charity Hockey Game Raises $78,000
The Fourth Annual WCRE Charity Hockey Game was a huge success, raising $78,000 to be shared by several charitable causes.
The game, which was played At the Flyers Skate Zone in Voorhees this past Saturday, is the brainchild of Philadelphia Flyer legend and WCRE director of strategic relationships Brian Propp. Blending community fun with sports fantasy camp, WCRE brought several Flyers Alumni fan favorites back to the ice for a game alongside thirty area business leaders. Over its four years, the WCRE Foundation has successfully raised $315,000 from its community fundraising efforts which also includes its annual golf event.
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Joining The WCRE Foundation for this year's event were former Flyers Brian Propp, John LeClair, Riley Cote, Doug Crossman, Andre Faust and Todd Fedoruk. Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame inductee Lou Nolan, public address announcer of the Philadelphia Flyers, served as emcee. This year Kerry Fraser served as referee. Fraser was a referee in the NHL for 30 seasons, including officiating 12 different Stanley Cup Finals series.
All proceeds from the event will be shared among Bancroft, the American Cancer Society, CARES Institute at Rowan Medicine, the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, Philadelphia Flyers Alumni Association, Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice and Susan G. Komen-Philadelphia.
Additionally, each of these organizations benefits from WCRE's long-standing practice of donating a portion of its proceeds from transactions to an area charity. Learn more about this program at https://wolfcre.com/community-commitment/.
"This event gets better every year. We had over 100 sponsors, more spectators, more raffle prizes, a $10,000 puck shot contest, and most importantly, more money going to our charitable partners," said Jason M. Wolf, managing principal of WCRE. "The WCRE team thanks our friends, neighbors, and business associates for their involvement in our efforts to improve the lives of others in the community."
See a video recap of the game featuring comments from the participants, sponsors, and beneficiaries below:
Donations can still be made @ https://bit.ly/2kPn1tQ
Watch a Video from the Event
About WCRE
WCRE is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in office, retail, medical, industrial and investment properties in Southern New Jersey and the Philadelphia region. We provide a complete range of real estate services to commercial property owners, companies, banks, commercial loan servicers, and investors seeking the highest quality of service, proven expertise, and a total commitment to client-focused relationships. Through our intensive focus on our clients' business goals, our commitment to the community, and our highly personal approach to client service, WCRE is creating a new culture and a higher standard. We go well beyond helping with property transactions and serve as a strategic partner invested in your long term growth and success.
Learn more about WCRE on Twitter & Instagram @WCRE1, and on Facebook at Wolf Commercial Real Estate, LLC. Visit our blog pages at: www.southjerseyofficespace.com, www.southjerseyindustrialspace.com, www.southjerseymedicalspace.com, www.southjerseyretailspace.com, www.phillyofficespace.com, www.phillyindustrialspace.com, www.phillymedicalspace.com and www.phillyretailspace.com.
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What's It Like to Retire in Sequim WA?
What would it be like to retire in Sequim WA? A lot of retirees and soon-to-be-retirees have been contemplating what it would be like to retire in Sequim WA. I'm typing "Sequim WA" because that's what so many of you type in your Google search. You've been working for 20 to 30 years or longer, and now you are thinking about settling down in Sequim WA in your retirement home. Your move is a major transition. It's the next big phase in your life.
I drove to look at beautiful waterfront property today, and while there I met a neighbor who was outside in the sunshine. We struck up a conversation. This gentleman and his wife bought their waterfront property a decade ago and built an incredible retirement home. They're from Seattle and absolutely love their life in Sequim. They had their home built to take full advantage of the panoramic water view. I was struck by how relaxed and healthy they look and by how happy they are.
Later I met the other neighbor, a couple who sold their farm in Oregon and retired in Sequim. They told me that this is the fulfillment of a long dream for them, too. While standing outside in the spring sunshine, we had a very pleasant conversation about Sequim and living here.
What Will I Do In Sequim WA?
I've said before that if I could make a checklist of 100 of the most important reasons to live in a community, Sequim would have more items on the checklist than any place I know. Many retirees obviously feel the same.
Not to wax too philosophical, but have you ever asked yourself what you would do if you could live your life over again? I have, and for me at 57 years old, I don't think I would waste most of my life in education and practicing law. I'm glad I had all that real estate law experience for my real estate clients today, but it wasn't worth half my life. I think I spent too much time working, too much time being stressed out by the challenges of striving to get ahead, and not enough time enjoying living.
What about you? I cannot think of a better place to live than Sequim, and I can't think of a better way to help others improve the quality of their lives than being a buyer's agent here. I'm glad I live in Sequim WA.


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Coinbase, one of the biggest Bitcoin consumer wallets and merchant processing platforms in the world, just acquired Kippt, a two-person YC-backed startup that had been working on a platform to share and store content.
Both companies, which came out of Y Combinator, had been collaborating informally for a long time. On the side, Kippt's main designer Karri Saarinen had been doing a lot of work on Coinbase's branding and visual look. Kippt's other co-founder Jori Lallo also had worked on a Coinbase app gallery as the company builds out a Bitcoin-centric app platform with hundreds of developers.
This deal, done with a combination of cash and stock, is clearly one for talent. It shows that while many Y Combinator companies understandably don't pan out, founders and engineers who go through the program have many soft landing opportunities elsewhere. Kippt is Coinbase's first acquisition after raising more than $30 million in venture funding from firms like Andreessen Horowitz and Union Square Ventures.
Kippt originally was a consumer tool where users could intelligently bookmark and share links, and then they pivoted toward being more of an enterprise-centric tool called Inc that was comparable to Yammer or Convo. It ended up being used by companies like Teehan+Lax, Betaworks and Swiggle.
The pair said they'll keep the free versions of Kippt and Inc running as a side project, but the pro versions will get discontinued.


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india's culture charactaristics
Subject Hero,
Category Culture, Sociology
Topic Indian Culture, Power, Society
India's civilization is one of the world's oldest living civilizations (Messner,178). The Indian society, as seen through the prism of the six-dimensional paradigm, provides a description of the main drivers of Indian culture in comparison to other cultures around the world.
The power distance dimension is based on the fact that everybody in society is equal. It reflects the culture's stance toward inequality. It is the degree to which the less dominant in society accept the existence of fair power-sharing. India has a good score in this dimension, with approximately 77 percent of the population supporting the top-down hierarchical system of the community (Hofstede,Geert,123). It presents a society that the bosses are the unquestionable source of direction. Un equal rights for the power privileged compared to the less privileged. Here communication is top to down and usually taking a directive form with negative feedback not an option up the ladder. The employees always depend on clear directions as to what is expected of them with the managers expecting a clear formal attitude from those below their rank.
Masculinity and femininity
Masculinity is described by mostly male ways of conduct which involve a society running on competition, success and achievement while femininity describes a society dominated with values considered to be feminine like, caring for others and good qualities of life(Hofstede,Geert,78). Here success and power are shunned. India has a higher rate of masculinity thus considered a masculine society. The Indian culture highly values ambition, competition and assertiveness. India is characterized with high rate of power and success show off. India is also a religious state, commanding a large number of religious philosophies. Being an ancient country with one of the oldest cultures which emphasize on values such as humility and abstinence. The citizens are therefore discouraged from indulgence in masculine show offs, this has helped reduce the level of masculinity in India.
Collectivism versus individualism
Indian society celebrates a collective characteristic. This indicates a general preference for being a member of a large social network by the members of the society. Individuals are expected to always act in ways preferred by their groups. Most members of the Indian society have a prescribed future mainly by their government, religious groups or their families(Hofstere,Geert,167). In this situations the individual decisions and actions are directly influenced by opinions of their families and the rest of the society they are associated with. In a collective society relationships are very important as it extends even to the jobs where hiring and promotions are always based on relationships.
Avoidance of uncertainties
This is seen as a measure of the extent to which a society belonging to a culture feel threatened by future unknown situations and their preparedness to tackle the situations. India with a score of 40 is seen have a low preference to avoiding uncertainties(Hofstede,Geert,205). In India there is tolerance to imperfection since no everything has to be perfect or preformed as planned. People are usually reluctant to taking initiative actions but easily settle for the established duties and routine. The culture is always to adjust to the changing situations and it has contributed to some of the country's breakthrough in seemingly impossible situations.
This is a dimension to measure the extent to which people control their desires. On this India is seen as restraint. Such societies do not value much leisure time, there is a feeling of being restrained by social norms and indulgence is wrong.
Orientation to long term issues
A measure of how cultures maintain links to past issues wile dealing with the present. India has an average regard on long term issues, time not being a very important issue in India and the fact that they believe in existence of a wide range of truths they tend not to link the past to the present.
Comparison of U.S.A and India's cultures
Power distance
In power distance U.S.A has a lower score meaning power is properly distributed while India has a higher score meaning there are large gaps between the locals and the ruling class.
U.S.A have a high rate of individualism thus it has a culture where the members of the society mainly operate independently while India has a culture of communism.
Both U.S.A and India have masculine cultures. This indicates that both values competition, power and success.
Both U.S.A and India scores low in this, meaning their actions are always based on the current issues not future expectations.
While Indians are restraint in their culture, U.S.A has a very indulgent culture.
Americans have a normative culture thus always relate to the past while the Indians do not really relate much to the past.
These cultural dimensions as measured in India can have effects in a decision to open a business in the country. Large power distance can affect the consumption of services since it must be according to different classes. Restraint culture leads to low consumption. Masculine culture can provide good environment for business. Communism can cause low consumption for outsiders. Low uncertainty avoidance culture is not agog business practice. Finally, low long term st for business. orientation can work be
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Charise Creates: Give away! Fat Quarter Shop "Fat Quarter Style" and "Great Granny Squared"!
Give away! Fat Quarter Shop "Fat Quarter Style" and "Great Granny Squared"!
It has been a bit quiet on the blog, I've been working on lots of things but nothing I'm able to share so I thought I'd take the opportunity to have a little give away.
My sponsor, Fat Quarter Shop, sent me copies of "Fat Quarter Style" and "Great Granny Squared" to give away to one of my readers!
I love the quilts in Fat Quarter Style. My favorite quilt is the Primrose which would be so cute in these Lecien Flower sugar prints.
The book includes layouts and instructions to make a crib up to a queen size quilt and all are fat quarter friendly.
And of course you know how much I love everything Lori Holt designs! I am a big fan of her fabric and her newest book, Great Granny Squared, is wonderful!
and I will pick a winner Monday August 4th. The comments will be open until 9:00 pst on Sunday August 3rd. Give away is open to domestic and international commenters! Good Luck!
I have several projects on the go as usual, but one of my newer ones is placemats for the kitchen table which I just refinished.
I'm walking. I moved mid-July and since I spend hours each day out walking and exploring.
Hope to be back to sewing soon.
Finally trying to finish my Quilt Guild sponsored Falloween BOM from 2012. Three blocks done and more to go. Love to catch up with your blog.
I am working on finishing up a few bee blocks, pattern testing and making a few pouches. I seem to sew more in the summer - my body doesn't like sun!!
I'm making donation baby quilts for my quilting group. I have several tops completed. Just have to buckle down & get them quilted. Thanks for the giveaway.
I'm working on a few different projects at the moment including cross stitch pictures and some paper pieced quilt blocks.
I'm working on twin sized quilts for my boys.
Currently working on quilts for Christmas!! Almost finished with the quilt top for my mother. Have finished quilt for 1 great nephew and need to get started on the quilt for my other great nephew (his brother).
Would love the Fat Quarters Style Book ... I definitely have plenty of FQ's to work with...LOL!!
I'm working on a dress for my daughter's wedding (high priority!), plus a couple baby quilts for friends who are pregnant. Then there is the usual - cleaning, gardening, organizing, cooking, etc.
Hi! I'm working on Christmas quilts. Current one for nephew. Hope he likes it. Thank you so much for this chance.
I'm finishing up baby quilts for sweet ones due in August and running kids to activities. Thank you for the giveaway.
I've been working on a Lucy Boston Patchwork of the Cross for about a month or so.
I working on a quilt for my granddaughter's birthday.
I am working on a rag quilt.
A baby quilt for my new grandchild due in August.
Primarily, I'm working on working-out. Yep, I've finally dug deep and have been focusing on working out with a trainer a couple times a week, as well as training to run a 5K. So far, so good!
I am making quilts like a mad woman - being unemployed helps. :) Just finished an all polka dot quilt.
I'm working on a giant star using Jeni Bakers pattern with colorful Amy Butler prints. ...it really is giant!!!
I am working on a quilted Dresden tablecloth and curtains for my kitchen. When they are finished, I want to get a head start on 2 flannel rag quilts that I am giving as Christmas gifts. Busy, busy. Thanks!
I am working on exploding blocks using vintage 36 inch fabric.
I am working on a quilt that is going to be a Christmas gift. Thanks for the chance to win!
I've been working on a never ending hexagon project...the quilts in these books look like they would be terrific diversions! Thank you for the chance to win them!
I am working on some gifts for friends. Thanks for a great giveaway.
I am working on my second all-scrappy king-sized hexagon quilt. It consists of over 4,000 1" side hexagons, all basted, then sewn together by hand. I have finished basting all my pieces and have now started sewing them together! The first one I did, is for myself and my hub's bed and this new one is for my teenaged son. He requested it, which came as a complete surprise!
I also hope to get a Layer Cake Lemonade quilt done, as I have a layer cake all ready for it!
I'm getting ready to start green tea and sweet beans quilt. Other than that nothing specific.
making lots of baby quilts this summer! also working on embroidery and other crafty projects. thanks for the chance to win these great patterns!
I have been working on my ufo's and doing a lot of gardening.
I am working on Baby Shower gifts now...a quilt almost finished, couple receiving blankets & 2 sets of lil' flannel Jamme's! :) I am also working on two Appliqued wallhangings (Christmas gifts)...are my first try at Hand Applique giggle...am slooooow!
I'm working on a few Christmas (WHAT?) gifts and a few items for myself.
I am working on 2 quilts, a knitted top and a knitted blanket this summer. I will be happy to finish the knitted top.
I am working on a quilt for the guest room. Thank you for the chance to win.
Thanks for the opportunity... I'm working on a sort of bumper thing to keep me sweet little nephew from eating his crib, and a gift for my yoga teacher who's having some tough times- a Sarah Fielke -inspired mini quilt!
I'm working on finding a job, a baby quilt for a friend in "Goodnight, Moon" fabrics, and knitting allot of socks. Please wish me luck on any or all of them!
We just moved house - so as soon as the sewing room is sorted again we will be making pouches - lots of them! Yipee!
I've been working on a cushion using my fiance's old military uniforms! Thanks for the chance!
Have just finished Bonnie Hunter Mystery - Celtic Soltice, One more UFO then a wedding gift quilt for my neice. The flower quilt looks great.
Also trying to improve my FMQ-skills. Next week I get to play with a long arm machine for the first time! How exiting!!!
I have been finishing some of my many UFOs during this cold winter here in Australia. Time for some new fresh projects.
I'd love a copy of this book, Lori's work is always stunning. This summer I'm working on a quilt for a new niece, just onto the hand quilting - it's slow work, in between I've done some garment sewing and finished a voile Sorbetto for me last night.
Thank you Cherise for having this book as a giveaway prize... Making a Granny Square Quilt is on my "quilting bucket list". This summer I have been touring Europe and for the final part of our holiday, visiting with my French relatives!!! It has been amazing!!
I am working on several projects, mostly a mandala English paper piecing quilt so I can out on the deck enjoying the sun. Beautiful book!
I am one of these quilter's who work on multiple projects at a time and get none of them done. :) Don't feel guilty a bit about it either. I follow several blogs and do lots of BOM's, and BOW's. Making Barbara Brackman's Threads of Memory, Faerie and Fibers Value Proposition (hexies), Your Vintage Quiltalong, and mystery quilt in Quiltmania by Di Ford, Montmellick, Esther's Love Entwined, just to name a few. Thanks for the giveaway.
What a fab prize! They both look like lovely books. I am working on my WIP list, I have managed to get it down from 17 to 14 so far, still a way to go!!
I have been working on my scraps. Doing the purge by sewing up old things and giving away others. I am trying to change out some old for some new. I used to work in a fabric store long long time ago so I have some old looking calico that needs to be used up or donated. My piles seem to grow overnight so the more I sew I hope equals better. I want to sort of revamp my sewing room one of these days too. Just finished a sampler of scraps and orphan blocks and now making up kits for Quilts for kids charity at the county fair.
I have been working on bibs and pouch sets for our etsy shop...and pulling weeds. Ah, summer in the South. My big win has been to finish the hand quilting on my Betsy's Closet in Stitches quilt. Now for the binding.
I've been working on quilts for all the little ones in my life for birthdays this year. Turns out I've got 9 of them. I've got 4 done so far ~ 3 to get done this month! and 2 for September and October. It's been fun to pick out the fabric for each child and I've enjoyed every stitch! Plus, I've been working on my own projects ~ a medallion quilt along for PMQG and the Marcelle medallion for Patchwork Society (Modern Domestic) and a bee I'm in ~ I've been busy!
I am relocating. In between I am working on my WIP's.
I just finished a 42 inch round wall hanging Tatanka by JoAnne Hoffman. You can see it on my blog.
Thanks for a chance at a great prize!!
i finished my butterfly quilt and now am making a going away to college quilt for my grand daughter.
OH Charise! working on so many things! but it takes me forever. working full time and getting everything done takes so much longer as I get older! Thank you for all the wonderful things you do!
For some reason I have a run going on ABC Quilts...go figure!
I'm working on 5 miniquilts (at the same time! ) They both are ready, I'm hand sewing their binding!
Hello! What am I not working on! From ready squares to vintage to butterfly quilts to theme quilts. I like to keep busy even though my family likes to keep just as busy. I love your work, and thank you for the chance. Happy quilting through summer and all the seasons to come! Off to the quilting room or I may never get anything finished!
I'm currently working on an "Ohm Sweet Ohm" cross stitch for my fiance. He normally doesn't want anything crafted for him, so I was super happy to get started on this project!
We are slowly making progress in my room. We had a few set backs and had to deal with life; but, progress is being made. Thank you for a chance to win!
I am working on a Halloween table topper. Thanks for the giveaway.
I made a quilt for my sons 30th birthday and it is still waiting for me to sew on the label and binding. Mostly I have been tending to my garden when I am not at my paying job and finding ways to use up what comes from the garden so sewing time has not been at the top of the list...looking forward to fall though I do love summer!
I am working on a project for the sister's swap, a quilt for 100 Quilts for Kids, and I hope to get a Christmas plan going by summer's end!
I am working on several in progress quilt projects ..namely completing quilt blocks that had been cut years ago and newly discovered! I find that I still love the fabrics and so now have almost two hundred blocks (two projects) ready to be pieced together.... I am notorious for creating quilt tops...have at least 20 that need to be sandwiched and quilted.... hopefully before I die! I will. Love your blog.
I am working on sleeping as well as swimming and get rest. And some stitches here and there.
Working on getting the our house ready to sell next year but stitching my hexagons at night.
Not a lot of time for quilting this summer. I've been hand sewing the binding on the same quilt all summer. I'm just coming up to the fourth corner - hopefully it will be done before fall! Thanks for the chance!
I have several projects going on at the moment. I'm making a set of six dish towels for my sister, 2 baby quilts, a purse for myself, finishing a quilt for my mom, and trying to catch up on several BOM's!! Have a great summer and thanks for the great giveaway!
I have been taking an online crazy quilt class and loving it! Plus I've been doing cross stitch, embroidery, cross stitch and crocheting.
I'm finishing up some swap items and would like to make a quilt for my mother!
I'm working on recovering from a chest infection - not much fun !!
I'm working on lots of craft projects - sewing, knitting and beading.
Working on just keeping up with life at the moment... trying to carve out time to quilt.
Im working on tying some old quilt tops i got from garage sales. Thanks for the giveaway!
Fun give-away! I'm working on keeping up with the Primitive Gatherings summer block of the week--so far, so good!
I've just started a quilt for my daughter using 2 inch hexagons and EPP.
Thanks for the chance of winning such a great giveaway.
I'm working on an epp lap quilt.
Right now I'm working on felt finger puppets theme'd for Jake and the Neverland Pirates for a Disney Cruise at the end of the month for some gift exchanges... Also making some minnie mouse tissue covers.
I am working on Elsa, Anna, and Malificent costumes for my granddaughter!
I'm machine quilting a folky patriotic quilt, piecing a dresden plate wallhanging, and longing to ignore these two projects ( as well as the ironing) to cut into a layer cake and start a new quilt!
While relaxing at the lake I am hand stitching my vintage design Hexie quilt. Thank you for a chance to win!
I'm working on getting ahead with baby quilts :-) thanks for the chance to win, I love the look of. Both books!
This summer I'm working on finishing up a couple of quilts and some other WIPs so I can give myself "permission" to start something new.
This summer I have been working on my steampunk quilt and a swap package. Oh and I've been taking care of my 4 month old which is a huge but amazing project!
I'm having a busy summer! I've finished two quilt tops, have another almost finished and just finished a mini quilt swap. Need to knuckle down and get binding on 4 quilts, too!
I am stitching from Gail Pa's new book. There are some lovely projects in it.
I am trying to finish some UFO's this summer, but recently I pulled out my tiny tin of and and a half inch hexagons, and decided to do "a few" of them while watching tv in the evenings. EEEEK! I have twice changed to larger sized containers to hold the sewn hexagons, and I have stacks and stacks of fabric cut for more hexagons, and stacks of papers for more hexagons -- had no idea that they are so addicting! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
I have been pretty lame on my sewing projects this summer. I don't get much done till it is cooler outside! I am working on a project bag - the pattern was purchased on Craftsy. I only have the final zipper and binding to finish.
I have been reorganizing my sewing space and trying to decide on a quilt pattern for my Cotton + Steel fat quarters. Thank you for the chance to win!
I am trying to finish some quilt UFO's so I can start some new projects, Thanks for the great giveaway. I would LOVE to have both of those books!
Here in Australia we are in the middle of winter and it has been the coldest it's been for a very long time! Besides swap gifts, I am working on my double wedding ring quilt. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
I wish I was working on my tan BUT it is winter here in NZ. I am doing an applique quilt called Spring Spectacular which is brightening up the winter and making me long to see the daffodils flower in the garden very soon - their little heads have started to poke out of the ground so bring on Spring.