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The Candy Show
Tune in Saturdays between 8pm and 10pm GMT where you'll hear some of the best Old & New Skool RnB, Soul and Neo Soul with a Mr C's Special Ladies Hour. ... and the End of the Month "Old Skool Candy Show"
A well known and loved DJ for 30 years bringing you the best in music and events all over London.
It started when his best friend Sean Antione R.I.P passed away where a house party in North London was held in his honour.
DJing alongside two other close friend's John and Goodwin. Back then they played under the sound name of Mistral Liberty Sound where he played soul music for the sound.
He was booked to play at numerous house party's, events and clubs together with Deyan and Katan. He was then approached by other DJs; Jazzie D (LA Nights) and Nigel B (Special Touch) who decided to form Special Touch Street Sound, becoming the No.1 Street Sound from North London during their 4 years together.
After taking a 6 month break from DJing he then teamed up with Big Gee, Nasty, Jazzy J and Jazzie D to form The Nasty Boyz, yes The original Nasty Boyz, famously one of North West London's No.1 Street sounds.
Mr C is also the CEO of iLive Caribbean part of the iLive Radio Network which launched March 2021.
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Q: Tab order broken with stripe card-element and vue.js When using Vue.js and having a stripe card-element inside the Vue main element the tabindex is not working properly. Check the following code:

    <input type="text" placeholder="first tab element on page">

    <input type="text" placeholder="tab element after stripe form">

When you tab through it, you end up in the top input box right after leaving the stripe fields. You should end up in the bottom input box. When I remove the Vue stuff, it just works.
I know I could use some js with onfocus, but I'd rather not.
PS: no stripe account needed to test this.

A: You just need to change the order of your Javascript.  Mounting the card element does a lot of crazy stuff to the dom.
var stripe = Stripe("somestripepublickey");
var vue_test = new Vue({
  el: '#stripeDiv'
});
var card = stripe.elements().create('card').mount('#card-element');

That should fix your problem though.

A: I am not using Vue, but the solution I found may apply to your situation as well.  In my case, the code to mount #card-element was being called before the DOM was loaded.  I fixed by wrapping it in code that waits until the DOM is fully loaded before initializing all the Stripe stuff.  Here's an example:
window.addEventListener('load',function() {
    var stripe = Stripe("somestripepublickey");
    var card = stripe.elements().create('card').mount('#card-element');

    var vue_test = new Vue({
        el: '#stripeDiv'
    });
});

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I am fawning over these pretty and beautiful pom-poms right now. They are made from 100% bio-degradable and recycled tissue paper!
They are made by Karen Hsu of Pom Pom Factory!! I cannot get over all these fantastic colors, and how whimsical these photos are! Can I also say that I am obsessed with pom-poms, they are so much fun! I remember making some for my sister's bridal shower, but it was not nearly as extravagant as these beauties!
How do you like them?! This makes me want to get creative ASAP!
this looks so beautiful :) love the shots!
This is such a great idea for DIY and inexpensive party decor!
Those are really pretty..I can totally see decorating with those for a pretty tea party-themed birthday party or a baby shower.
I love the photos of the pompoms. Very artistic and original.


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Ikonen is a Finnish surname. Notable people with the surname include:

 Anna-Kaisa Ikonen (born 1977), Finnish politician
 Ansa Ikonen (1913–1989), Finnish film and theater actress
 Henri Ikonen (born 1994), Finnish professional ice hockey forward
 Jasse Ikonen (born 1990), Finnish professional ice hockey player
 Johanna Ikonen (born 1969), Finnish female ice hockey player
 Joni Ikonen (born 1999), Finnish ice hockey forward
 Juha Ikonen (born 1970),  Finnish professional ice hockey player
 Juuso Ikonen (born 1995), Finnish professional ice hockey player
 Kari Ikonen (born 1973), Finnish pianist, Moog player, composer and Master of Music
 Leander Ikonen (1860–1918), Finnish architect and politician
 OG Ikonen, Finnish rapper
 Oskari Ikonen (1883–1938), Finnish politician
 Ossi Ikonen (born 1990), Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman
 Pasi Ikonen (born 1980), Finnish orienteering competitor
 Pekka Ikonen (1877–1956), Finnish farmer, bank director and politician
 Pentti Ikonen (1934–2007), Finnish swimmer
 Toivo Ikonen (1891–1976), Finnish farmer, bank director and politician
 Väinö Ikonen (1895–1954), Finnish wrestler

Finnish-language surnames

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package org.apache.camel.component.kafka;

import java.util.Properties;

import kafka.javaapi.producer.Producer;
import kafka.producer.KeyedMessage;
import kafka.producer.ProducerConfig;
import org.apache.camel.Endpoint;
import org.apache.camel.EndpointInject;
import org.apache.camel.builder.RouteBuilder;
import org.apache.camel.component.mock.MockEndpoint;
import org.junit.After;
import org.junit.Before;
import org.junit.Test;

public class KafkaConsumerBatchSizeTest extends BaseEmbeddedKafkaTest {

    public static final String TOPIC = "test";

    @EndpointInject(uri = "kafka:localhost:{{karfkaPort}}?topic=" + TOPIC
            + "&zookeeperHost=localhost"
            + "&zookeeperPort={{zookeeperPort}}"
            + "&groupId=group1"
            + "&autoOffsetReset=smallest"
            + "&autoCommitEnable=false"
            + "&batchSize=3"
            + "&consumerStreams=10"
            // If set the consumerTiemout too small the test will fail in JDK7
            + "&consumerTimeoutMs=300"
            + "&barrierAwaitTimeoutMs=1000"
    )
    private Endpoint from;

    @EndpointInject(uri = "mock:result")
    private MockEndpoint to;

    private Producer<String, String> producer;

    @Before
    public void before() {
        Properties props = new Properties();
        props.put("metadata.broker.list", "localhost:" + getKarfkaPort());
        props.put("serializer.class", "kafka.serializer.StringEncoder");
        props.put("partitioner.class", "org.apache.camel.component.kafka.SimplePartitioner");
        props.put("request.required.acks", "1");

        ProducerConfig config = new ProducerConfig(props);
        producer = new Producer<String, String>(config);
    }

    @After
    public void after() {
        producer.close();
    }

    @Override
    protected RouteBuilder createRouteBuilder() throws Exception {
        return new RouteBuilder() {
            @Override
            public void configure() throws Exception {
                from(from).autoStartup(true).to(to).setId("First");
            }
        };
    }

    @Test
    public void kafkaMessagesIsConsumedByCamel() throws Exception {
        //First 2 must not be committed since batch size is 3
        to.expectedBodiesReceivedInAnyOrder("m1", "m2");
        for (int k = 1; k <= 2; k++) {
            String msg = "m" + k;
            KeyedMessage<String, String> data = new KeyedMessage<String, String>(TOPIC, "1", msg);
            producer.send(data);
        }
        to.assertIsSatisfied(3000);

        to.reset();
        //Restart endpoint,
        from.getCamelContext().stop();
        from.getCamelContext().start();

        to.expectedBodiesReceivedInAnyOrder("m1", "m2", "m3", "m4", "m5", "m6", "m7", "m8", "m9", "m10");

        //Second route must wake up and consume all from scratch and commit 9 consumed
        for (int k = 3; k <= 10; k++) {
            String msg = "m" + k;
            KeyedMessage<String, String> data = new KeyedMessage<String, String>(TOPIC, "1", msg);
            producer.send(data);
        }

        to.assertIsSatisfied(3000);

        to.reset();
        //Restart endpoint,
        from.getCamelContext().stop();
        from.getCamelContext().start();

        //Only one message should left to consume by this consumer group
        to.expectedMessageCount(1);
        to.assertIsSatisfied(3000);
    }
}

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Saveur: The New Classics Cookbook
More than 1,000 of the world's best recipes for today's kitchen
By Saveur magazine The editors of
From the editors of America's favorite culinary magazine, Saveur: The New Classics Cookbook features more than 1000 well-curated global recipes in an essential collection for home cooks everywhere. This masterful selection celebrates the brand's authority, heritage, and depth of worldwide culinary knowledge in what will become an indispensable and treasured guide for everyone who relishes authentic cooking and SAVEUR's standard of excellence.
Offering authentic, from-the-source recipes for virtually every type of dish (from tapas and cocktails to salads, dumplings, one pot meals, and more), essential techniques, and practical advice, this thorough collection of recipes from the pages of SAVEUR represents a comprehensive foundation for any home cook looking for a go-to guide—and daily inspiration—from a trusted source. Also includes suggested menus for holidays and occasions; illustrative sidebars that showcase groups of ingredients (such as the Mexican pantry, different varieties of tomatoes, what makes a good tagine) or provide easy-to-follow instructions for techniques (like how to crimp a dumpling or fold an empanada); and two sections of gorgeous full-color photographs that bring the cuisine to life.
The 16 chapters are organized by course and food type. A robust selection of pantry basics (DIY condiments, stocks and sauces, spice blends and rubs, and more) is also included. Each recipe includes a headnote (explaining the origin of the dish, offering suggestions for perfecting the method, or a serving suggestion) and there are illustrations and cook's notes, imparting helpful tips (wear gloves when working with hot chiles, use young ginger for the best flavor) scattered throughout the book. Icons call out vegetarian dishes and other helpful information at a glance. Multiple indexes make it easy to find recipes for any occasion.
Saveur magazine The editors of
Since its founding in 1994, SAVEUR magazine has provided vivid and unprecedented access to the world's cuisines, telling the stories of authentic meals and the cooks behind them through impeccable photography, faithfully reproduced recipes, and expertly crafted articles from the world's most celebrated food writers. SAVEUR's editors are passionate about the stories behind the meals, be they classic dishes known to all, or obscure traditions worth sharing with the world. They understand each ingredient, each person, each meal, has undergone a special journey and this knowledge is at the root of every article and image in SAVEUR. Cherished by travel enthusiasts, home cooks, professional chefs, and culinary adventurers alike, SAVEUR is the magazine of choice for people who experience the world food-first, whether they're slurping noodles from a street cart in Vietnam, or savoring the pleasures of a three-star meal in Paris. Honoring both the humble and the elevated, spontaneous meals and those that take days to prepare, every issue of SAVEUR is a celebration of real food made by real people.
For 20 years SAVEUR has sought out stories from around the globe that weave together culture, tradition, and people through the language of food. SAVEUR has received more than 25 awards, including five James Beard Awards and an award for best single-topic issue from the American Society of Magazine Editors.
Publisher: Weldon Owen (October 28, 2014)
Cooking > Methods > Gourmet
Cooking > Reference
Nominated for a 2015 James Beard Award
Nominated for a 2015 IACP award
One of Eater's "Most Anticipated Books of the Year" - 2014
Book Cover Image (jpg): Saveur: The New Classics Cookbook

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Q: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone ( sorting hat) 'And now, before we go to bed, let us sing the school song!' cried Dumbledore.
'Ah, music,' he said, wiping his eyes.
Did Dumbledore really cry....?

A: There are two definitions of cry going on here. In chronological order, they are:

*(transitive) To utter loudly; to call out; to declare publicly.

Dumbledore called out, "Let us sing the school song!"

*

*(intransitive) To shed tears; to weep.

Dumbledore felt emotional about the music, and the emotion made him cry. Or, more accurately, it made his eyes "mist up" or "water," which means the tear ducts activated slightly and made his eyes were wet, but he did not weep.


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AM/FM Radio CD Player Heat Seatbelts Vinyl Interior
GREAT PAINT, GARAGE KEPT, 292 CID, REBUILT, AM/FM/CD, 3-SPEED ON THE TREE, NICE!
Bright red is always the right color for an old pickup, and this great-looking 1955 Ford F-1 has exactly the right look. Aside from the flashy wheels, it's actually quite stock, so it fits in just about everywhere it goes and you'll quickly learn that pickup trucks were pretty darned nice in 1955.
The restoration is a few years old, but thanks to expert maintenance and a sheltered life, it's holding up quite nicely. The high-quality paint job shines up beautifully and the gloss seems to emphasize the F-1's awesome cab-forward shape. These trucks are popular for a reason, and the look is a big one. Looking closely at this truck, you'll be hard-pressed to find any mistakes, from the big hood that fits extremely well to the crisp lettering on the tailgate, making this truck stand out everywhere it goes. Note that correct welting was used between the bed and rear fenders, the unique chevron-shaped taillights, and simple bumpers that were painted to match the body, just to make it a little different. In fact, there's not much bright work on this truck, which is largely how it came from the factory, although the shiny V8 emblem hovering in the grille and Ford badge just above it make a bold ... Please ask for the full description.
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1955 Ford F-1
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The restoration is a few years old, but thanks to expert maintenance and a sheltered life, it's holding up quite nicely. The high-quality paint job shines up beautifully and the gloss seems to emphasize the F-1's awesome cab-forward shape. These trucks are popular for a reason, and the look is a big one. Looking closely at this truck, you'll be hard-pressed to find any mistakes, from the big hood that fits extremely well to the crisp lettering on the tailgate, making this truck stand out everywhere it goes. Note that correct welting was used between the bed and rear fenders, the unique chevron-shaped taillights, and simple bumpers that were painted to match the body, just to make it a little different. In fact, there's not much bright work on this truck, which is largely how it came from the factory, although the shiny V8 emblem hovering in the grille and Ford badge just above it make a bold statement. The wood bed has a bit of patina, but for a truck like this, maybe that's a good thing; you wouldn't want to be afraid to use it, right?
There's a Thunderbird V8 under the hood, so why not dress up the interior in a similar fashion? The red and white vinyl bench is surely a lot brighter than the original upholstery, but it definitely works here. Matching door panels use contrasting white paint that stretches through the dash to brighten the interior, which makes the simple driver's compartment look far more upscale. Gauges are all housed in a single pod and it covers the basics but little else, but that's how they came when they were new. And in 1955, radios were still optional, so they cleverly hid the modern AM/FM/CD stereo system out of sight and kept the stock looking dash. An under-dash heater unit puts out enough BTUs to cook a turkey and rubber floor mats remind you that it's OK to work for a living.
The 292 cubic inch V8 was part of Ford's Y-block family and is easily identified with the unique wrap-around exhaust manifold system. This same engine powered the Thunderbirds, and we believe this is the original engine. It's not totally correct with all that chrome, of course, but given how well this sucker runs and drives, you won't even think twice about it. It was rebuilt to stock specs about eight years ago and for a truck motor, it's remarkably smooth, with a nice V8 sound from the single exhaust system. A 3-speed manual transmission with a column shifter makes it entertaining to drive. The undercarriage looks largely original and in good order considering its age, and with rigid axles at both ends, it delivers that old-fashioned truck feeling that no resto-mod can duplicate. Flashy chrome wheels with baby-moon hubcaps update the look and it rolls on wide 235/70/15 Uniroyal radials at all four corners.
A neat old truck in excellent condition, this Ford proves that you don't need engine swaps and modern suspensions to have a fun, competent, and stylish old hauler. Call today!
F-1 Restomod
3-Window Coupe


Results from the knockout stages of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play.
The 48th seed - who finished runner-up in the event 12 months earlier - never trailed in an uneventful final at Austin Country Club, where he registered a 3&2 win over his American counterpart.
Kisner grabbed the early advantage with a 12-foot birdie at the first and salvage a bogey at the next despite finding water with his approach, as Kuchar three-putted from 15 feet.
Kuchar levelled with a par at the fifth but lost the next hole and then three-putted par-three seventh to slip two behind, only for Kisner to miss an eight-footer to save par at the ninth.
The lead doubled again when Kuchar found water off the 11th tee and increased further when he bogeyed the 15th, before Kisner completed his victory by holing a 20-foot birdie at the par-five next.
Kisner ended Francesco Molinari's unbeaten match play run earlier in the day, with the Italian bouncing back to beat Denmark's Lucas Bjerregaard 4&2 in the third-place play-off.
Molinari drained a 20-footer at the opening hole and added another from half the distance at the third, only for Bjerregaard to pull a hole back with a close-range gain at the par-three fourth.
Bjerregaard responded to Molinari's tap-in birdie at the sixth by holing from eight feet at the next, keeping him within two at the turn, but drifted further behind when the Open champion won the 10th and 12th holes with pars.
The Dane converted from six feet at the 13th to save par and reduce the deficit but missed a five-foot birdie chance at the next, as Molinari sealed his sixth victory of the week with a par at the 16th.


Fiji Airways Drua team captain John Stewart believes ironing out ill-discipline and getting the basics right should put them on the right track come Saturday.
The Drua have so far won two games out of the three in the Australian National Rugby Championship. They face defending champions Perth Spirit at 5pm on Saturday at Suva's ANZ Stadium.


Tonight's guest, Simon Young, is an Australian Yowie researcher, from Sydney. Tonight's show is part 1 of a 2-part show.
You know what they say about being careful what you wish for. Well, late one night, Simon got way more than he bargained for when he was looking for Yowies, in the middle of nowhere, in the Australian bush. Simon's here to talk about that wild experience, as well as other experiences he's had while looking for Yowies, deep in the Australian bush.
It's a show you won't want to miss. We hope you tune in!


For plate (and frame) heat exchangers, the standard materials are EPDM and Nitrile rubber (NBR). EPDM is used normally for non-fatty/oily applications, and NBR for oil/fat applications. However, there are no rules without exceptions. An "oil" and fatty application may have a low fat content, making the application more suitable for EPDM instead of NBR.
Other rubbers used for PHE's are Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber (HNBR), Fluorocarbon rubber (FKM), Butyl, Chloroprene Rubber (GR), Chlorsulphonated Polyethylene (CSM), Styrene Rubber (SBR), Natural Rubber (NR) and Silicone Rubber (Q) are less common ones.


We have to wonder what the Sirens have in store for us after today! Our first flight to LAX was cancelled, our second, to Burbank was delayed. Cortez' suitcase went to LAX anyway, with his concert clothes inside. We drove directly to the hall from the airport, Cortez' car stopping by someplace to rent him clothes ( see below, the vest made him feel as if he were going to the prom) and we were all finally in the hall for warmup by about 6.30pm. Figure out how to orient ourselves on an asymmetric stage. Hall opening at 7pm. It was hotter than, well, Southern California in early September. We choose to think that this was an auspicious start to the anniversary season. BUT -a full house of wildly enthusiastic folks sweated until the air came on, and seemed to love all the narrative turns of our fairly dramatic program "The Siren's Call" lots of music about the lure of love, about ships, the sea and other bodies of water. even a monumental piece about a real shipwreck. It was Michael Bresnahan's first concert with Chanticleer; he says he had fun. Kory had lots of friends and fans in the audience. This was the Artist and Speaker series at California Lutheran College in Thousand Oaks, California, offered free to the university community. Very nice way to start the season. We will see how the Sirens are feeling tomorrow when we head for Denver by way of LAX.


For a detailed 360 GoPro video of this vehicle recorded by Dustin, please visit our website! We have been a small family owned and operated dealership since 1954 and we have extremely low overhead which means less markup and better savings for you!! Kelly Blue Book retail value, $35,041! Kelly Blue Book fair purchase price, $34,041. NADA retail value, $33,100. NADA trade in value, $29,900. Our internet LOW price, ONLY $29,994!! We offer financing thru the many local and nationwide lenders we have established relationships with over the years! For those who qualify, payments are as low as $222 with $0 down (tax,title,license extra)!! Get preapproved for financing using our online credit application today! With our aggressive pricing and online presence, we operate on a very high turnover rate!! PLEASE call/text Dustin at 618-282-3400 to verify availability and to schedule an appointment!! We look forward to the opportunity of earning your business and making you a life long member of the Hi-Way Motor Company family!!
For a detailed 360 GoPro video of this vehicle recorded by Dustin, please visit our website! We have been a small family owned and operated dealership since 1954 and we have extremely low overhead which means less markup and better savings for you!! Kelly Blue Book retail value, $32,607. Kelly Blue Book fair purchase price, $31,707. NADA retail value, $32,250. Our internet LOW price, ONLY $29,976!! We offer financing thru the many local and nationwide lenders we have established relationships with over the years! For those who qualify, payments are as low as $444 with $0 down (tax,title,license extra)!! Get preapproved for financing using our online credit application today! With our aggressive pricing and online presence, we operate on a very high turnover rate!! PLEASE call/text Dustin at 618-282-3400 to verify availability and to schedule an appointment!! We look forward to the opportunity of earning your business and making you a life long member of the Hi-Way Motor Company family!!
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For a detailed 360 GoPro video of this vehicle recorded by Dustin, please visit our website! We have been a small family owned and operated dealership since 1954 and we have extremely low overhead which means less markup and better savings for you!! Kelly Blue Book retail value, $26,259. Kelly Blue Book fair purchase price, $26,009. NADA retail value, $25,500. Our internet LOW price, ONLY $24,996. We offer financing thru the many local and nationwide lenders we have established relationships with over the years! For those who qualify, payments are as low as $370 with $0 down (tax,title,license extra)!! Get preapproved for financing using our online credit application today! With our aggressive pricing and online presence, we operate on a very high turnover rate!! PLEASE call/text Dustin at 618-282-3400 to verify availability and to schedule an appointment!! We look forward to the opportunity of earning your business and making you a life long member of the Hi-Way Motor Company family!!


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Three rebuilt & restored British MG beauties from one collection come to auction with CCA
Posted by Auto Digest on January 4, 2023
1954 MG TF 1250 – Winner of 'Best In Show 1946 – 1968' at the Isle of Man Classic TT in 2017 for sale with CCA FRIDAY 24TH MARCH ESTIMATE £18,000 – £22,000
This charming post WW2 original UK-supplied TF, recently rebuilt with Best In Show accolades. Will be sold by Classic Car Auctions on March 24th. As part of a single collection.
An original UK right-hand drive TF finished in Ivory with Red trim it was purchased in 1969 by Gilbert Vickers in a sorry state and in need of a complete rebuild.
A new Naylor Brothers tub was sourced but the project did not proceed at that time.
It was bought in 2016 by our vendor who completed the project including rebuilding the engine, incorporating new carburettors, gearbox and final drive. A complete retrim was also undertaken at this time.
1953 MG TD1250 – MG TD – £18,000 – £22,000
Fully rebuilt on a new Hutson tub and still in its original factory colour scheme This elegant MG is a head-turner.
The TD-Series Midget was the first MG sports car to feature independent double-wishbone front suspension, rack and pinion steering and twin leading-shoe front brakes.
Powered by the proven 1,250cc XPAG engine with a 4-speed manual transmission, it was reputedly capable of 82mph and 26mpg.
An original UK-supplied TD living for some time in the USA in the hands of its US Air Force owner.
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Senator Cornyn: Trump's second impeachment trial "strikes me as a vindictive move"
On Monday, the House of Representatives will deliver an article of impeachment to the Senate against former President Trump. The House voted in favor of accusing Trump of high crimes and misdemeanors for inciting the mob that assaulted the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Senators will be sworn-in as members of the impeachment court on Tuesday, and the impeachment trial is scheduled to begin on February 8.
Since the decision was made to hold a second impeachment trial in the Senate (was there really any question it would happen?) there has been no shortage of elected officials weighing in on if this is the right path to take. Is this the best way to hold the former president responsible for the violent riot on Capitol Hill? Senator John Cornyn, the senior senator from Texas, offered his opinions in an interview with a local CBS affiliate in Houston Friday.
It's important to remember that an impeachment trial is a political act, not a legal trial. The consequences are political in nature. In the case of Trump's second impeachment, it is easy to believe that it is being carried out solely for the reason of stopping Trump from running again in 2024. Senator Cornyn says it strikes him as "a vindictive move" and he's probably right. Donald Trump is no longer the president and legal scholars are questioning if it is even constitutional to impeach a president who is no longer in office. The constitution doesn't specify if a president has to be in office or not to be impeached. John Cornyn calls it "unprecedented". Is losing the election punishment enough? That's a question Cornyn asks. He doesn't think Trump is blameless because any large crowd is bound to have some bad actors.
"This is unprecedented," Sen. John Cornyn said. "Never before has there been a trial of a person who used to be president but is no longer president. And it just strikes me as a vindictive move, you know, say what you will about the president's role in a speech he gave. He's no longer president. He lost the election. That used to be punishment enough in our politics."
"I think it was a big mistake to give that speech in front of this large crowd and then to tell them to go to the Capitol, because unfortunately, when mobs get together, the lowest common denominator usually defines that group of people," Cornyn added. "And that's what happened here. I think what we need to hear is what really the president intended, because incitement is really about your intention. Are you trying to rally people to violence, which would be the definition of incitement to riot, or are you exercising your free speech rights? We need to hear some more detail about that. And the burden of proof is on the impeachment managers to produce that kind of evidence if they expect to get a conviction."
"Based on what we saw on TV and social media and what we saw in person. I'll reserve judgment until after I hear their case," Sen. Cornyn said.
That's the tricky part – how will impeachment managers prove a deliberate intention from Trump to incite a riot on Capitol Hill? If you listen to his words at the rally preceding the riot, he speaks about fighting and never giving up, which are pretty much standard words in his speeches. The House impeached Trump on a mostly party-line vote in December 2019 with three Democrats voting against impeachment and one Independent voting in favor of it. In the Senate, Mitt Romney was the only Republican to vote in favor of impeachment and on only one of the two articles. Trump was acquitted in February 2020 in the Senate.
The second trial only looks at one article and it was quickly passed in the House with ten Republicans joining all 222 Democrats in favor of impeachment. All of that happened on January 11, with tempers and feelings still raw from what we witnessed on January 6. While several Republican senators were quick to say they, too, would likely vote in favor of impeachment in Trump's second trial because of the violent riot that happened after the rally with Trump, now it appears the senators are taking a more measured tone. Senate Democrats need 17 Senate Republicans to vote with them. A 2/3 majority vote is needed – 67 votes in favor of impeachment. A simple majority would then be needed to vote in favor of Trump never holding office again.
I have no doubt that all the Democrats will vote in favor of impeachment. However, I don't think that 17 Republicans will vote with them. Even Mitt Romney sounded cautious on a Sunday morning show today, only saying he'll wait and listen to all the evidence presented at the trial before making his decision. I think most Senate Republicans will think like Cornyn is thinking right now – isn't losing the election enough? Some Republicans may vote against Trump, maybe some of the usual suspects like Romney, Collins, Murkowski. Others may, too, but I think that the probability of not reaching the magic number of 17 means others may join in and yet not suffer consequences in their next elections because the Republicans not voting yes will provide them cover. In other words, those inclined to vote yes to make a statement will be emboldened to do.
Can House impeachment managers make the case that Trump's intention was to stir up a violent mob on Capitol Hill who rushed the building and kill five people in doing so? A lot of other people were injured on the scene, too. It mustn't happen again. The question is whether a simple majority of senators decide if Trump runs for office again, assuming he is impeached a second time, or do voters decide that?
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We're Only Alive For A Short Amount of Time
The Public Theater, New York City
We're Only Alive For A Short Amount of Time
For many who are the products of tempestuous home environments, animals provide a rare instant of peace. Animals serve as a reminder of innocence, an image of inherent goodness, love, and joy in the world, a vital contrast to the dismal reality of their day-to-day. In "We're Only Alive for a Short Amount of Time," the new solo musical memoir co-produced by the Public and the Goodman, our beleaguered narrator, David Cale (who wrote and stars in the piece), finds a similar respite among our dumb friends.
Two aspects of this new piece shine with particular brightness. The first is the story, which, to avoid giving it away, features gruesome childhood trauma. The second is Cale's ability, in his writing, acting (he plays every part), and singing, to summon up vibrant and precise images of the parents responsible for this very trauma. In the latter, he's buttressed by Robert Falls' elegant and simple direction.
Cale relates his story primarily through a series of monologues and songs, told from the perspective of each member of his nuclear family. While shifting between characters, Cale is always an amusing and enchanting storyteller, who captures a nearly conspiratorial tone when he speaks. At the same time, he avoids reducing Barbara, his mother, to an emblem of good. Likewise, he refrains from portraying his father, Ron Egleton, as a force of unchecked evil. Given the circumstances of the story, this is no small feat. Instead, both parents seem like drowning swimmers, dragged down by their own egregious progenitors. They flail out, trying to swim, but only succeed in dealing blows to each other and their children.
According to Ron, what brings him and Barbara together is a shared sense of shame about their mothers. Ron's was a stripper, Barbara's a prostitute who brought her young daughter along while turning tricks. That, and both Ron and Barbara work in a hat factory. While strong marriages have been built on less, this one combusts early. Soon after marriage, Barbara sacrifices a career as a designer at a rival hat factory to work as a supervisor in one owned by Ron's father. They disappear into the monotony of life in dreary, working class Luton, a suburb just north of London, a monotony shattered by screams and smashing plates.
Young David seeks an escape from the turmoil of his home life. Even as a youth, David cannot separate escape from healing. In his first attempts to shut out his parents, David saves a plucked and poisoned chicken from its fate as fox bait. Later, David constructs an aviary, where he resuscitates fallen hatchlings by cradling them in his palms and breathing on them. He, in short, finds his respite in animals.
The birds embody an obvious alternative for escape—migration—and for a while, David latches onto this idea. He dreams of gliding away to the United States, to live as a singer, and, eventually, does just that. To an extent, this works: the distance seems to help, especially in comparison to his brother, Simon, described as being, "At home and depressed."
But he can't leave home at home—his deceased mother follows him. She appears in the form of women diners at the restaurant where David works, whom he mistakes for his martyred mater. This is because, as both parents boast, parts of them live inside of David. David can't outrun them anymore than he can outrun himself.
Indeed, the parents' influence and voice in this show is so great (the show primarily focuses on Barbara) that sometimes it feels like we mostly see David Cale through them. The result is that we see David as an imprint of the parents. Even though David's body is the only one we contend with, and it serves as the conduit for every other character in the play, I still had the impression of viewing a portrait in negative. Of course, no imprint is perfect—and in some places, David peaks where his mother peaks; in others, something goes wrong and the clay becomes smudged, the image completely obscured.
This might partially explain why the show seems to unravel a bit in the backend. As we follow David across the pond, we move away from the two most compelling characters: the parents. The details on David's new life in New York are sparse, and we barrel towards a moment of healing transcendence, of escape, which, nestled in a 22-year old flash-forward, feels a bit rushed and unearned. Cale ends the show singing about a feral boy running naked in the moonlight, a reference to an earlier anecdote told about him by his mother. The boy in the song, (in a representatively rhapsodic lyric, with music to match) shouts, "No-one can tame me/'Cause I'm alive!" It's a hopeful ending in the face of unimaginable hardship. That boy is Cale, and he lives as long as Cale does. But so do the imprints of Ron and Barbara. Perhaps if being alive is what allows us to escape, it's also what keeps us trapped.
Dramedy/Musical
By David Cale
Cast includes: David Cale
Until 14 July 2019


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The internet marketer lifestyle is a wonderful one.
Being an internet marketer does take work. Don't let anyone tell you different.
There is so much you need to do in order to make your online business work.
It requires full time solopreneurs to be online many hours each and every day.
Even when we have an assistant, a well planned time management schedule, and lot of cool technology… it still requires work.
Let's face it, the online world is where many people come to play, but where internet marketers and other solopreneurs show up to put in a full day's work.
You may be at the very first stage of marketing or perhaps you're a master marketer.
But wherever you stand at this moment, I'm sure you've learned that your consistent and focused presence online is required to become successful.
To make marketing profitable, you could start with a simple blog. From there, you learn to build an email list.
You may have several niche sites.
You may even have your own product you are marketing.
Whichever way you look at it you are spending most of your time with your readers, followers, other marketers that are in your niche and so on.
You work hard to leverage all these relationships into a growing business.
But what about the rest of your life? Your kids, pets, family? How much time are you spending with them?
And when you do, are you feeling anxious about getting back in front of your laptop or answering your phone whenever it goes ding?
Why are you here, in this sometimes crazy, always hectic world of Internet marketing?
The answer for most people is… the freedom it brings.
But my question to you my dear readers is are you using that freedom? Can you tear yourself away and truly focus on your freedom, when you are taking a walk, spending time with your kids, and so forth?
Or are you just forcing yourself to take some time off while you're mind is still on the job… thinking about your next blog post or Facebook ad campaign?
I would like to share with you a little story.
About two years back, I would drive myself crazy if I had to leave my business. I got the "What If's." The anxiety of peeking into my phone "just to see" what is going on used to over take me. I wanted to be connected at all times.
I think we can agree on that. But what kind of freedom is it if we cannot switch ourselves off?
Now most of my loyal readers know that I live in "vacation land." The southern beaches of Maine are full of vacationers most of the year, especially during the summer.
But the particular weekend that just passed, was a three day Memorial Day (U.S.) holiday. People came up in droves.
It was the traditional grand opening of summer!
But I had to travel away from vacation land.
My daughter, Julia, had decided to go back to her religion and renew her commitment by receiving confirmation. It was important to her to be focused on her spirituality.
It was a special day for her.
She wanted not only the spiritual celebration, but also a time to reconnect with family. She wanted to have all of her family together at one of my favorite restaurants for a gathering to follow the formal ceremony.
I do have to admit that a 7 hour drive to New York wasn't a pretty picture, and I did peek into my Facebook now and then.
But, eventually, I let go.
I was enjoying every moment of the trip. David and I stayed at a hotel on the beaches of Brooklyn. The ocean air was different than it was in Maine, but it was familiar from my childhood, and made me feel like I was home.
I had to get to the church early in the morning (not my favorite time of the day).
What a grandiose building it was.
If you never heard this, Brooklyn NY is often called the city of churches.
I was focused totally on Julia's happiness.
It was the first time in many years I saw my ex's family.
What a joy it was to re-kindle with my sister in law and her two sons. I only knew them as babies.
I didn't even give a thought to my business.
The dinner lasted 5 hours.
That's how we do it in Brooklyn… Italian style lol.
I just had to take a picture with Chef Tommaso.
I have been going to his restaurant for years and it sure beats every high priced restaurant in Manhattan. I've been to them too.
For me, though… there's nothing quite like Tommaso's in Brooklyn.
So here is me and the chef!
Now this restaurant not only has the most incredible food, but live opera and show tunes are performed at your table side while you eat.
The same piano player has been there since I can remember. I was so surprised.
We left the restaurant and went to visit my husband's ex wife. We stayed at her house over night. She is one of my best friends and I had a blast seeing her after a year.
We talked into wee hours in the morning.
We bonded like sisters, as we usually do.
I enjoyed every minute of my little trip and actually gave no thought to my online chores, home awaiting my return.
Being an internet marketer requires long hours and hard work.
It's not about finding an automatic fix, or a "silver bullet" software that will put your business on auto-cruise.
It's about building a solid, sustainable business, one brick at a time, over period of time.
You just may find that the internet marketer lifestyle is worth every bit the effort.
I loved the back ground story about your daughter's communion. I had seen the pics on fb but didn't understand really what was going on.
"Being an internet marketer requires long hours and hard work.
I do agree with that. I work every day at my computer or laptop or phone. It's work of a different kind, creative and inventive. Using your imagination. I just love it. Being able to take time off when you want to though, is so great.
Just getting back from a few weeks vacation and catching up. Indeed, the best part of this virtual business is to use our laptops or phones to keep up. Taking time out of our day for ourselves whenever we want.
How wonderful to hear more about your Memorial Weekend fun Donna!
I visited Brighton Beach in Brooklyn last year and walked the broadwalk and explored the area. I love to travel around and we do a fair bit of that, sometimes 1 or 2 days and sometimes longer.
I have learnt to give it my all until we go… then enjoy my time away. One thing I will say from my old lifestyle of having a JOB is that I love to set a deadline, work like crazy… then enjoy Free Time.
We drive through Europe too, and are able to connect to phone networks in some countries, so can see emails, but cannot 'tether' laptops, so have to wait till we hit the hotels and wi-fi. But like I say, I do all I can creative-wise before I leave, and get to check in at some point each day to catch up on e's, messages and update statuses etc.
I guess I have an Online Travel Plan!!
It is so easy to get swamped with work, and with both our businesses there is always too much to do… and some things have to give… But, that's where the choices come in, and taking time out is Very Important.
Most of our trips are business orientated, but we take time to relax too, and visit sights and restaurants and me to visit the shops!! I love taking photos on our adventures.
What's great is that tomorrow Bernard is 60… so we are taking the day off and going to play in London (hence the late night tonight)… just a few more parcels to pack!!
Ahhh..Brighton Beach, I remember that place so well as a child growing up. Not too far from where we were staying.
As David and I are planning a trip to the West Coast soon, we aren't sure if we will be online much. We are seeing family, but also taking a hike up Mt. Renier. No wifi there lol. We will be visiting his grand children and phones will be turned off at that time.
Now that we have planned it all, we are writing our blog posts for the entire Summer. One day at a time. When we are away 2 blogging friends will be holding down the fort, by guest blogging for me.
The rest of the Summer I want to enjoy the beaches where I live. So we are working like busy bees writing our posts for the next two months. All I have to do is push publish an keep up.
Yes…it is important to keep in mind the WHY we do what we do. We only need to apply it.
I am so glad you took time off for your daughter Julia's big event! Being in business for yourself and working online does provide freedom but you also can get so involved with it that you forget to find time for family and friends. I have finally learned this year to take more time off and it has made me so much happier and more balanced. Thanks so much for sharing your personal story and the pic with you and the chef is great!
It is so good to know you have learned to take more time off for yourself this year. It does make us much happier, and balanced.
When we return, we get more productive.
The internet lifestyle comes with hard work, endurance and lots of learning curves. It doe pay off when it is done correctly.
Freedom comes with that because a we work, we are passionate and then we can put in some time of ourselves.
The internet marketing lifestyle is a wonderful one; however, it doesn't come easy as you said. With that said though, every bit of work that you put in pays off; provided that you're going in the right direction of course.
I just had to put those pictures up on Facebook! Wanted to share the joy lol.
I am glad you liked this story. Just sharing a real life experience so that others can be able to unplug too, without anxiety.
had a great time with your daughter and family.
So really cares how hard you have to work to enjoy that type of freedom Donna!LOL!
And it must of have been so rewarding to be able to be there for your daughter!
I know she treasured that!
All in all, I'd say the Internet marketing lifestyle is definitely worth the effort i takes!
Thanks so much for sharing some of your experiences!
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I must say that restaurant is my favorite one in the world. Now I've been to those class act ones in NYC….two of which I was invited to dinner for 4 and the bill was 2K. Believe me, it sure wasn't worth it at all.
But I digress….the world of internet marketing is one that gives us freedom. I learned just 2 years ago, it is not about the money at all…it is about the lifestyle itself. Living that lifestyle….the money follows.
For quite a while I was spending all hours online because I wasn't focused enough. I started to consolidate and reduce the amount of things I was involved with but even then I got sidetracked. There was always something new to learn or explore.
It's as if I had blinkers on and didn't see anything past the screen. Apart from times when I felt overwhelmed by all I'd taken on, I enjoyed every minute of it, especially interacting with others online.
Having had an enforced break because of house renovations, overseas visitors etc the blinds have been taken off. I think I'm now working smarter and less hours to achieve the same results.
One of the reasons I can do this is because of the amount I've learned now. I'd do it differently a second time around though. I'd invest in some good training right from the start. I wasted so much time not doing so.
Next week, my daughter, who lives a long way off, is visiting for the first time in 4 years. It's two years since I flew over to stay with her. It;s both our birthdays while she's here. I'm taking the week off and work will be the last thing on my mind.
I sure know what you mean..I have gone the same route as you have in the past. I spent countless hours in front of my screen. But the more we learn, the more we can work smartly.
You sure have a lot going on in your personal life with house renovations, and overseas visitors that require much of your attention.
Now your daughter is coming to visit for the first time in 4 years? I sure would unplug for that! I'm so happy for you and being with her is more important than giving your workload a second thought.
Your Internet marketer lifestyle is very motivating for the newbie bloggers.
Everyone is saying, and I must also admit that, FREEDOM is the most important thing to continue in this space. I have been in the 9-6 job for years, definitely I was earning money without much hassle. But the actual hassle is from inside. I was feeling guilty of not giving enough time to my kid, not being able to be there when he says "don't go today". When I need few days leave to take my parents for medical attention, my official work gets hampered.
Obviously internet marketing has its own hurdles as it takes longer time & patience than a regular job. The earning is not constant or I must say much uncertain in early days. But…. Money is not the true motivator to work. The content faces of the members in the family gives me huge strength.
Welcome to my blog. Having a family and working a 9-6 job is very frustrating, especially when your child is begging you to stay. Then we have our family to take care of….medical attention comes up and does hamper your job.
Having a job requires a certain amount of time one can take off for their own needs. That is the most painful part of it all. This is why I had to start my own offline business years ago to grow up my child, and have the opportunity to be with my family.
But many have to keep their jobs and work on the internet until they can make enough of money to quit. I've seen many people do it! But it does take time. Working on the side, giving as much time as you can to your own business, and never giving up will eventually work. But in the meantime, the reality is you need that job sometimes in order to survive.
Yes, Internet Marketing does have it's own hurdles. Any self business does. But when you get used to it, you learn how to handle the money coming in…and save some for the times it doesn't.
I have to admit, I continued with IM solely because of the freedom.
How wonderful to know that you knew you were an entrepreneur at 8 years old Dennis!
Back in my day with no computers, it was more difficult, but inside me I knew I was a round peg in a square hole when it came to that job mentality. I seen my parents work hard doing that with not much reward.
I did enter the corporate world for about 3 years. In a way I'm glad I did because a taste of that just reinforced me to get out on my own. Which I did with an off line business.
Now, here on the internet, we have limitless ways to support ourselves. Have the freedom to unplug when we want and live that life of freedom from the beginning.
First, congratulations to your daughter, Julia, for renewing her commitment by receiving confirmation. What a wonderful thing for her to do, and I know you wouldn't have missed it for the world. I saw the photos you posted on Facebook. Julia is beautiful! You and David must be so proud of her!
Your article hit home with me. I absolutely love what I do. It is amazing that I can actually "work all over the world".
Thank you for sharing your story with us. Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!
Thanks for your kind words. No I wouldn't miss that event for the world! She took it upon herself to get back to her religion and since the has been more peaceful. Something she really needed in her life.
Indeed, being an internet marketer takes our time, commitment and persistence. But the great thing is we can take time off when we want to.
I have applied taking breaks a while ago. Now all anxiety is lifted and I can be able to unplug with ease. All I have to do is notify my clients in advance…sometimes sending 3 emails lol….. and I am OK.
What a wonderful occasion you have had – I saw the pictures on Facebook, and yes – having the freedom to "take off" is certainly what most of us are seeking.
I have just had to take time off for a very bad reason, Mum's death, but at least I could do so without worrying if my "job" would still be there when I got back. Sorry not to have kept up with your blog for a few weeks now, but I know you'll understand that my Dad had to come first. I have a huge backlog of off-line work to catch up on too – but at least I can do it in my own time, and my clients have been very understanding.
On the nicer side of freedom, what I tend to do is take time of during the day to do things I enjoy and then work into the wee-small hours when I'm unlikely to be disturbed.
So – I'm not completely "there" yet, but working at it!
I was so sorry to hear about your Mum. You sure needed time for yourself and for your dad. That always precedes business. The good part is that you didn't have anyone to answer to – You took as much time well needed.
People are so understanding when things like this happen and that is one thing I too am grateful for.
I don't know what I would do if I had a job and they gave me only a few days to mourn and have to return to work or else! I cannot live my life that way.
Take your time getting back into the groove of things. We love you and support you Joy.
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I just had to take that pic with the chef. I've been going there for so long and compared to many top notch restaurants in NYC he is the best yet!
I used to be a wreck not being online, but little by little I got so used to it and it s a breeze.
I'm sure you will get used to it too when you take a few weeks off this summer. Just stay focused on what you are doing when you are away.
I can imagine the great ideas you will come back with.
What a great time you had getting away and for such a special occasion. I find myself when I do get away, I'm still thinking about what I need to do as soon as I get back, etc.
I do try now to turn it off. No internet connection on my phone unless it happens to be a free wi-fi connection from somewhere.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful trip with us.
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I used to feel the same way Monna…thinking about what I needed to do when I got back. But practice makes perfect lol.
Now, I can get away with ease and a clear mind. I do find that when I immerse myself in Me Time….even if it is a part of the day, not thinking about what I have to do is a pleasure.
I get back with a fresh perspective.
Nothing beats the internet marketer's lifestyle. Nothing!
If I ever had doubts about this, the immediate past two weeks have corrected that: losing my mother in law, the woman I had loved and cherished like my own biological mum, I had to go completely offline to comfort my wife and run around in preparation for the funeral.
For two weeks, no new post on my blogs and no update on Twitter or FB. Nothing.
But, you know the amazing thing? I still made money during this period and used a substantial chunk in running around. Now, what manner of business model can guarantee such freedom and flexibility?
You were mentioned in my last entry at my blog…it's virtually impossible ignoring your posts – you write damn too well!
I just read your post that I was mentioned in and I thank you for that. My goodness…you sure had your share of difficulties during the month of May. I so sorry for the loss of your mother in law.
I'm sure you had to console your wife and that does take time. We need that time to mourn our loved ones.
And all the other things that have happened. But what inspired me the most is that you did not give up!
Wow can I relate to the challenges of living in "vacation land!" There is no place to hide from the tourists on my little island. But more to the point – occasionally I look back and have a good laugh at myself because the one thing that held me back from becoming a full time writer was simply that I wasn't sure how I'd do without the constant pressure to perform that comes from the corporate world. Well, I didn't have to worry because as a full fledged Type A workaholic I discovered that I need absolutely no external pressure to work my buns off – the difference is I love what I'm doing now.
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I sure resonate with you. I used to be that type "A" personality…driven and so focused. It did catch up to me and I crashed and burned out. A good thing it did because I found out so much about myself.
I remember the day my hypnotist asked me "If I visited your house and asked for the mustard, what would you say?" I told him exactly where it would be. As we delved into other things I was so regimented about, I was hypnotized to let go.
As a changed woman, even though I love my business, I know now how important it is to step back. When I do I come back so refreshed and with a new outlook.
I do schedule time out every day in my appointment book. It may sound silly, but the more I train myself to do something for ME, the better I get at it.
I am planning to be away the first two weeks of July to travel. Not sure if I'll completely unplug or not but as the time gets closer, I'll make that decision.
Go on that trip my friend…it sounds like a dream come true.
So nice to see you. Marketing is a slow process and requires dedication and many learning curves. But once we achieve that, or in fact, any business we own, freedom comes with it.
But freedom also comes with responsibility. As a solopreneur, one must have things in place and notify clients and readers that we will be off line for a while.
It is like putting a "closed for vacation…will be back on ____" on a shop keepers door.
I remember when you took the trip a couple of years ago and you saying that you didn't give the internet or business a second thought. That's what the internet marketing lifestyle does for all of us solopreneurs!
We all want to build a sustainable business where we could take trips and vacations like that. There's no feeling like the feeling where we can leave our businesses for a week or two and come back to it where not much has changed.
This is the feeling that we all one. Time Freedom for me is the most valuable. I just love the idea of taking a break to dpend time with friends and family while still getting paid. It is definitely posSibley and I look forward to getting to that point in my life!
Thanks for sharing Donna! I hope you had a great Memorial day weekend! Take care!
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The first time I unplugged, I was full of anxiety and my mind kept going to all the what ifs. It was a red flag for me. I had to sit myself down and realize exactly what I was doing. Creating a business for freedom.
It took me a while to get it through my thick head, but ever since then, I can unplug and enjoy what is most important in life. My family! I must admit I peeked in Facebook, but that was it.
But as an internet marketer, we can do it whenever we want.
How exciting!!!! I'm so happy for your daughter and what an incredible journey she must be going on; and to have the support of her family is nothing short of AWESOME!!!!!
I get exactly what you are saying. For years I had to constantly check on things and it becomes not just a bad habit but a bad lifestyle.
We are made to disconnect just as much as we are to be disconnected.
Personally, I took 4 days off and it was a GREAT decision!!!!
I so appreciate your story and perspective and I'm glad you got some much needed time for both yourself and your family.
Have a great end to your week Donna!
I've seen that you too have taken time off this weekend and caught up with our status on Facebook. Looks like you had a wonderful time.
Once we break through that "checking in" and can unplug, we sure can enjoy the things we well deserve working so much on our own business.
Plus, we come back and don't have to be in a frenzy about it. Just take our time to catch up and people do understand.
It sure was great seeing my daughter choose her faith. I had left that decision up to her as a child because she just wanted to do it for the party. Since she began learning more deeply about her own spirituality, she has a new job and loves it. She is finding her way. It is a great joy for me.
Getting together with family was a great experience. Also going back to where I grew up made me realize how far I've come with my own life's decisions.
Sometimes as an internet marketer/blogger we want more than 24 hours a day. But that can be counter-productive.
When we consider time management…get the most important work done first, and then the rest. Then we do have to write in time for ourselves.
We can choose our work to own us or us to own it!
I still do a lot of work offline (mostly speaking), but like you said, freedom is a big reason why I keep doing what I do. I really enjoy adjusting my schedule and working with different clients on different projects and to able to work when and where I want to.
I am now focusing on the results and the process, much more than how many hours I'm working, and that's made a huge difference for me.
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It is great to adjust your schedule working with clients when you want to. Clients will always be there, but it is up to us to schedule them to fit into our life style.
I can see how you focusing on the results and the process more than the time you are working made a difference to you.
We do have to look at things that way!
I'm SO glad you had such a great time seeing everyone and I know that Julia loved you and David being there for her big celebration. Sounds like so much fun.
I use to do what you did, feel guilty for being away from my computer and not online responding to people or making those necessary connections. I felt that's where I needed to be and I wasn't where I needed to be at that time.
I had to finally take a step back like you and realize what the heck I was even doing this for. The freedom that it gives me to take off and go enjoy life or in many of my cases lately, be there to take my Mom to appointments.
I no longer feel guilty although I will admit that I miss everyone. Yep, I confess… I LOVE all my connections I've made online and it's like not talking to a good friend for too long. Like you though, I'll be taking much needed time off next month and will totally unplug. Not taking my computer with me at all. I'll regret it once I get home of course with all the backup I'll have to deal with but that's okay. We all need to unplug.
Thanks for this message and again, glad you guys had fun and are back home safely.
I think at first when we go off line for a while the guilt creeps in. So does the anxiety. But we are here in our own business to have to freedom to do what we want.
But once we do it, it gets easier and easier. I remember a while back I had written a blog post somewhere that the more work I was doing, the more I was taking time off for myself.
It is all about balancing our lives. I know that we do miss our buddies online when we do, but we need to immerse ourselves in the most important aspect of life….our loved ones and our selves.
It will be great for you to be unplug and not taking your computer with you. I will be doing the same in July. Two weeks on the west coast! A well needed time to connect with family and I don't want to be distracted.
That's right! I can't agree with you more.
Yesterday I visited the majestic city of Edinburgh, capital of Scotland, and I went on the top of the 882 ft mountain called Arthur's Seat where I enjoyed and meditated on my new life. There's nothing like it.
I've seen your beautiful pictures of you and your daughter on Facebook, and you both looked gorgeous.
I'm glad that your trip inspired you to write this.
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I am so glad you made the choice you did. Here you are in Scotland, having more time to relax and dedicate to your work without the distraction of the boring job you had.
That job took so much of your energy. Now, living so free, your business will boom as your life is balanced.
This a lovely story you've shared to illustrate a very important point. It's all too easy to become self-obsessed with ones own business. I've done it. I still do sometimes!!
I find you only get a complete break when you remove yourself from normal surroundings like Harleena mentioned.
Having the freedom 'to choose' is the big bonus of working for yourself. BUT you have to choose rest as well as work. Having a rest often means you create your best work afterwards.
Because we are in a business that absorbs our time and energy, we all need that break. One without guilt!
Indeed, when we do break away from our daily surroundings, we do come back refreshed. And many times have a new perspective on our business.
As we do have that freedom to chose as a bonus to work for ourselves, we must also include the time to choose to give ourselves a rest.
Thank you for sharing such an important part of your life with us, Donna. I saw your pictures on FB and your daughter is just as beautiful as you.
I don't know if I want to live the life of an internet marketer, but it would definitely be fabulous to be able to work from home doing "something". I'm still trying to find out what my "something" may be.
Thanks so much for the compliment. Julia is my only biological child. It was worth the 7 hour drive back to the Brooklyn lol. It also was great to see the long lost ex family members.
The life of an internet marketing is great! Once you find your "something" and slowly replace that with your job, I know you would love it.
Being online and working, whether you are a writer, blogger, or entrepreneur means you have to work round the clock to make it all work. But you also have the freedom to take the little breaks each one of us needs!
I love the way you and David take off so often, as you share your wonderful pictures on Facebook, and that's exactly how it should be – being in the moment and enjoying life, besides working to only earn money. Both the things have to go side by side.
Enjoyed your lovely pictures and family reunion- and I am sure Julia would be so thrilled to see you too. As parents, we have to think of our families, and they come first, no matter what!
You know I always take it off once a year, and this year too, I'm going to take a nice long break for Summer very soon now because my kid's already started their vacations, and there could be no better time to be more with them, than now.
Yes, I tried last time, and totally disconnected with the online world, as I'd mentioned in last years post, if you remember, because we were travelling and wanted to have fun being together, thus there were NO posts for a month on the blog. I am so glad I took that break and came back all rejuvenated.
This time I'm not going anywhere for long, but would be working behind the scenes as there's a lot of pending work to be done on the blog, The ABC, interviews to be done up for people and what all not! One doesn't get time away unless one takes a break for work, and of course, with the kids on vacation, a little travel might be on the cards too.
rejuvenated. Feeling this way gives us the important perspective in our business. We can take time off without guilt or anxiety, and when we come back, we can see our business in a new perspective.
The first time I took time off I was full of guilt and feeling like everything will go down the drain. But once you make that step and realize everyone is there when you get back, it becomes easier.
The real reason why we work like we do is for freedom. And the most important part of it is to be with our families.
We can keep in touch via Facebook and share our adventures and people do understand.
Thanks so much and have a lovely time with your children.
I am enjoying blogging, internet marketing lifestyle as I have so much of freedom which I never had when I was doing day job. Even when I have to do some personal offline stuff, I can get away and do it without asking for leave to anyone.
Liked your story very much. 🙂 God bless.
That is it in a nutshell…..I am my own boss! We can take time off whenever we need to. Not like having a job and they will tell us when it is appropriate to take our time.
This is what I enjoy the most also!
Hi Donna, yes someone who works from home is doing so for the freedom. I can totally agree with that. But, as you pointed out, there are many things that have to be done. For every occupation there is a pay-off. Until the day when I can painlessly stay at home and work a business, I will trudge to my "job". Hopefully when I retire, I will have put in enough brain equity to have a nice income. Keep up the good work.
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Being an entrepreneur for most of my life, I will never forget when I had a "Job" and I was a round peg in a square hole.
I just couldn't fit into any kind of work unless it was from my own doing. Yes, there is a trade off. I won't have a pension, nor anything else for that matter.
But I had to create that "safety net" by myself with other investments. I love working from home with my husband.
There is a lot of responsibility doing what I do, but the freedom part is something I couldn't trade in.
You asked a very interesting question. I sometimes wonder what I am doing online; with my phone, laptop and tablet but you gave the answer and that is Freedom.
I guess there is Freedom as an Internet marketer although I am not yet one but I do have a glimpse of the benefits of being an online marketer. I love your pictures and reading your post, even though you were so vigilant of your business, eventually you had so much fun with your family.
This is the beauty of having an online business. Even though there is so much work, there is also so much fun and freedom. I love your this statement " It's about building a solid, sustainable business, one brick at a time, over period of time." as it resonates with my goal.
Yes, you are the first to comment! I was a little late in posting this week, but I'm only human lol.
There are times when we need to be with our family…an occasion, a get together. Whatever it is, I chose to be an internet marketer to have this freedom.
It was difficult at first. I used to unplug and nagging thoughts filled my mind. I need to write my blog on time, I need to keep up with my friends, I need to check what is selling and what is not…..
Now it is a different story. I can walk away with ease. I came to the point in my business that I need that me time and family time. This is the why …..why I chose to do this in the first place!