#chelsie baker

[mdshh]

✨The wedding ✨

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Baker: Chelsie - 1999

[esha-sims]

Finished the first rotation weeks ago already and finally got time to post and play the game again whooop! Next week I will start with ROS challenges. Fingers crossed they will be good.. Stats of round 1 will be under the cut..

the Maora family 

Moza didn’t have a really great first round. Failing her job as mayor, having a lot of failed dates and not really getting anything done didn’t put her in a great mood. Her plan is to only focus on her job next round. Well that is the plan, her next new distraction has presented itself as Xiao..

the Baker family

It was quite a busy round for this family. Lucas and Rosey immediately hit it off and soon got a baby girl named Marie. Balancing growing their garden, the new baby and their little grocery shop is tough but together they are a great team. At the end of the round they got engaged and there were some fireworks ;)

the Farmer family

Chelsy got a new haircut and some make-up because of Eden’s big transformation-plan. She had a few dates with townie Bronti but there wasn’t a really great connection. She can’t wait until the new born babies are grown up to children so she can be a teacher again. Until that time has come she is focusing on her little bookstore/library. The first book she wrote was a disaster, but she wasn’t going to give up quite that easily and directly started on her second one.

the Gold family

Eden threw a lot of parties and had some fun fiddling around with townie Gaspar. But what was supposed to be a one night stand got serious when she found out she was pregnant. They decided to move in together and raise Nora Gold together as friends. Gaspar also decided to take over upgrading the electricity network so Eden could focus on giving transformations. 

Stats.

(Playable) Sims: 8 x 2 (multiplier) = 16

Townies: 8/10

Families:

- Maora

- Baker

- Farmer

- Gold

Babies born:

- Nora Gold

- Marie Baker

Businesses: 

- the Green Bean - lvl 2

- Royal Books - lvl 1

Unlocked:

- Still only basic water & electricity

Taxes: 900

[transaurus]

every time i see a post about the statue that was pushed into the docks I have an ‘oh right that’s his name’ moment and then forget his name immediately. because the name of a slave trader and owner is not information i want stored in my head.

i do remember important names. 

i remember Cherry Groce and Cynthia Jarrett and Leon Patterson and Joy Gardner and Oluwashijibomi Lapite and Brian Douglas and Alton Manning and Christopher Alder and Rocky Bennett and Roger Sylvester and Derek Bennett and Ricky Bishop and Michael Powell and Azelle Rodney and Jean Charles de Menezes and Mark Nunes and Habib Ullah and Sean Rigg and Seni Lewis and Jimmy Mubenga and Smiley Culture and Kingsley Burrell and Demetre Fraser and Mark Duggan and Jacob Michael and Anthony Grainger and Julian Cole and Leon Briggs and Faruk Ali and Aston McLean and Adrian Thompson and Adrian McDonald and Sheku Bayoh and Daniel Adewole and Jermaine Baker and Sarah Reed and Mzee Mohammed Daley and Edson da Costa and Shane Bryant and Darren Cumberbatch and Rashan Charles and Nuno Cardoso and Kevin Clarke and Trevor Smith and Belly Mujinga and Abigaïl Bennett. i remember the names of British POC, ESPECIALLY BLACK PEOPLE, who were killed by a corrupt and racist system.

i remember Mary Seacole and Nanny of the Maroons and Mary Eliza Mahoney and Toussaint Louverture and Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr and Kofoworola Abeni Pratt. i remember the names of people who were wronged, whose legacies are an important part of Black history and global history.

i remember Dr Shirley Jackson and Madam CJ Walker and Lyda D Newman and Marie Van Brittan Brown and Valerie Thomas and Christina Jenkins and Theora Stephens and Lisa Gelobteran and Sarah Boone. i remember the names of Black women whose inventions are an essential part of our lives today, whose names are swept under the rug and hidden by the names of their white male counterparts.

i remember Jupiter Hammon and Wentworth Cheswell and Phillis Wheatley and James Derham and Thomas L Jennings and Alexander Twilight and Macon Allen and Joseph Jenkins Roberts and Charles L Reason and Sarah Jane Woodson Early and Mary Jane Patterson and Dr Rebecca Davis Lee Crumpler and John Willis Menard and Thomas Mundy Peterson and Richard Theodore Greener and Frederick Douglass and Judy W Reed and John R Lynch and Booker T Washington and Butler R Wilson and Lucy Diggs Slowe and Bessie Coleman and Josephine Baker and William Grant Still and James W Ford and William H Hastie and Crystal Bird Fauset and Hattie McDaniel and Bob Howard and Amanda Randolph and Florence LeSueur and Juanita Hall and Ralphe Bunche and Cora Brown and Dorothy Dandridge and Arthur Mitchell and Ruth Carol Taylor and Ruby Bridges and Donyale Luna and Robert Henry Lawrence Jr and Cheryl Browne and Vinnette Justine Carroll and Alan Bell and Teddy Seymour and Barack Obama and Rita Dove and Darnell Martin and Chelsi Smith and Franklin Raines and Venus Williams and Halle Berry and Sophia Danenberg and Karen Bass and Anette Gordon-Reed and Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald and Ruth E Carter and so many more. i remember the names of all the Black firsts who are forgotten, whose accomplishments are ignored.

don’t waste brain space on racists. learn from their mistakes, yes. but learn about the Black people they tried to silence for so long. because i can’t think of a better way to spite racists than by remembering the people they tried to make us forget.

[dfroza]

have you found the letters i sent?

some things of earth get weathered & worn in time, yet i have sought to conserve the heart of these words

(what do you see written in the Trees?)

news of an ancient find returned to Israel

in the reading of the Old Testament we see Israel spiritually “betrothed” to God, and then divorced because of their unfaithfulness

but there is (A new covenant of grace) unveiled in the Son as A new marriage proposal to bring Together both Jews and Gentiles as “One” Israel in A grand end of time

(interconnected to the same living Vine)

the Son as the eternal King is A new Adam (and Lord and Messiah, the Word of God, King of all earthly kings & queens) seeking A pure Bride in the Church as His Body (A beautiful mystery of A new Eve as Queen)

and this is why we also hold to the sacred truth of marriage being a lifelong covenant between a man and a woman when they are faithful to each other

the world wants to define marriage otherwise but it simply cannot be changed from our Creator’s design of humans made as male and female (of which it is impossible to change anyone’s birth gender) and our sexuality, seeing that virginity is pure and the “marriage bed” is pure when shared with respect and trust. having sex with someone outside of marriage becomes unclean, yet there is still grace available to cleanse

the Body (as the Temple of the Spirit) is not following the ways of the secular world where people live however they choose to live since we see illuminated in the Scriptures the path to our True identity as daughters and sons of our heavenly Father which guides our behavior in Love and illuminates the significance of marriage and sexuality as a mirroring of the eternal tapestry

(do you see how words are used as a written proposal conserved through time?)

unearthing more ancient things:

An extraordinary discovery was unearthed in Jerusalem: an assemblage of ivory plaques from the First Temple period, among the few found anywhere in the world, and the first of their kind to be found in Jerusalem. They came to light in the excavations of the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University at the Givati Parking Lot in the City of David in the Jerusalem Walls National Park; the excavations are funded by the City of David Foundation.

The ivories, considered one of the costliest raw materials in the ancient world – even more than gold – were found among the ruins of a palatial building in use when Jerusalem was at the height of its power (the eighth and seventh centuries BCE). Scholars believe that the decorated ivories were inlaid in wooden furnishings that were used by the residents of the building – people of means, influence and power, possibly high government officials or priests.

why do people have to grow old or deal with disease and die?

we must find life in the eternal first in the heart before seeing it beyond the constraints of time.

A post shared by a guy (along with his wife) who i briefly crossed paths with in Redding, California back in ‘11

[The Music Connection - Redding]

Dear Friends of Bernie Baker,

We are heartbroken to say the Bernie's health is in decline. We are so grateful for his decades of friendship, integrity, warmth and kindness. If you would like to write him a note or card, he would certainly love to hear from you.

-The Music Connection

[Chelsie Miller]

Our family wanted to share some news. Bernie Baker, our Dad and my mothers Husband, has lung cancer that has metastasized into his brain in the form of multiple tumors. He isn't in any pain, but is experiencing some rapid cognitive decline. At this point we are wanting to support his decision to stop medication and not do radiation. He would like to enjoy what little time he has without the distractions.

We know he is very loved and supported by our amazing community and his love and support spreads even further within the musical community. He has made it clear that he wants it known that he has loved serving this community since 1973, and encouraging and cultivating the talents of musicians over the many years.

Our family has been touched by the generations of stories that go along with interactions with Dad. We love to hear that your daughter's first fiddle was purchased at the shop, or that you loved that advice he gave you on strings, or that your son took his first guitar lesson at the shop. These are the impactful things we love hearing you share.

If you would like to leave dad a note, or a card please drop it off at the Music Connection, my sister and I will be working on regularly stopping by to collect these to bring to Dad.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for allowing our father to find his calling and lead such an amazing and fulfilling life full of music and love.

If you know of someone that would benefit from knowing this information please feel free to share.

9.6.22 • Facebook

[briandrewry]

Chelsie Kyriss: Personal Life, Children, and Relationship of Antonio Brown’s Girlfriend

Recognized widely as the sweetheart of Antonio Brown, who is an American football player, the lady is a popular Instagram personality.

She is a former sales representative and former educational teacher who rose to stardom because of her relationship with Antonio Brown. At the beginning of her career, Kyriss was a sales professional. She was also a day care teacher, a job she was doing as a part-time work.She later worked at Baker’s Footwear as a store manager.

In 2012, she worked as the customer representative of Wilton Brands Inc. While still working for Wilton Brands Inc, she met Antonio Brown and the two started dating.Because Antonio Brown is an established sports celebrity, his relationship with Kyriss became the headline of all the major media outlets. The funs received the news with excitement and everyone wanted to know who the girlfriend was. This is how many people started following her on Instagram. She soon became an Instagram and social media celebrity and she was frequently seen in public with her boyfriend.

Unfortunately, the two called it a quit after being in a relationship for six years.

Family and Personal Life

Antonio Brown’s ex-girlfriend is 32 years old as of 2022. She will be turning 33 on August 31, 2022. The social media celebrity was born in Springboro, Ohio, to Todd Kyriss and Lynn.She was bred in Ohio and attendedthe Springboro High School. She later joined Sinclair Community college where she graduated in 2010. She later attended Georgia State University Perimeter College from where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree.

Children

Chelsie Kyrissis blessed with five children. Among her five children, two are from her earlier relationship. She was married before meeting the sport’s star Antonio Brown. Kyrisis and brown had two children together. Brooklyn Green and Kellen Green are the kids of the relationship Kyriss had with Antonio Brown.

Complications in Relationship

The relationship between Chelsie Kyriss and Antonio encountered a lot of issues and hindrances.

It is alleged that in 2017, Brown had a secret affair with Jena Frumes, an Instagram model. This must have been a bad thing for Kyrisis as she was pregnant. She then decided to leave Antonio because of the alleged infidelity. The couple remained separated for some time before reuniting again after Antonio ended his relationship with Jena in 2018. The couple broke up again in 2019 when Antonio accused his wife of having an affair. For more details visit: https://thebiography.org/the-truth-about-antonio-browns-ex-girlfriend-chelsie-kyriss/

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are married: Here is everything you need to know

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are married! On Saturday, the pair became the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after they exchanged vows at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

Who was there?

The 600 guests arrived between 4:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. ET (9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. BST). Celebrity guests included George and Amal Clooney, Serena Williams, Oprah Winfrey, Idris Elba, Elton John, Victoria and David Beckham, and the cast of Suits.

Amal Clooney in Stella McCartney at the royal wedding with her husband, George. (Photo: Getty Images)

Fergie showed up.

Despite rumors that she hadn’t scored an invitation, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, attended the nuptials. The former wife of the groom’s uncle Prince Andrew was not invited to Kate Middleton and Prince William’s 2011 wedding. 

Duchess Sarah Ferguson makes surprise appearance at royal wedding. (Photo: Getty Images)

As were Fergie’s daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

They both made surprising style choices.

Princess Eugenie, left, and Princess Beatrice, right, joined father Prince Andrew for the wedding. (Photo: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

And two of Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriends, Chelsy Davy and Cressida Bonas, were invited as well. 

Cressida Bonas at the royal wedding. (Photo: Getty Images)

But all eyes were on the royal family.

Prince Harry and his brother and best man, Prince William, were among the first members of the royal family to enter the chapel. They were followed by cousins, including Zara Tindall, and Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip (who walked without assistance after recently having undergone hip surgery).

The Duchess of Cambridge rode to the ceremony with the wedding party.

With Prince George and Princess Charlotte serving as pageboy and bridesmaid, the Duchess of Cambridge went along for the ride to the ceremony. She is wearing what Kensington Palace called “a primrose yellow wool silk tailored coat” by Alexander McQueen with a hat designed by Philip Treacy and shoes by Jimmy Choo. 

The Duchess of Cambridge with the wedding party. (Photo: AP)

Meghan Markle walked into the chapel with the pageboys and bridesmaids.

Viewers got a first look at Markle’s gown when she exited the Rolls-Royce she traveled in from the Cliveden House hotel to the chapel with her mother, Doria Ragland.

Meghan Markle making her entrance. (Photo: Getty Images)

The dress, designed by Givenchy’s first female artistic director, Clare Waight Keller, ‘epitomizes timeless minimal elegance.’

According to Kensington Palace, “the pure lines of the dress are achieved using six meticulously placed seams. The focus of the dress is the graphic open bateau neckline that gracefully frames the shoulders and emphasises the slender sculpted waist.” 

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at St. George’s Chapel. (Photo: Getty Images)

The veil features embroidered flowers from all 53 countries of the British Commonwealth.

On the embroidered trim of the wedding veil, Markle also included wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox), which can be found at Kensington Palace, and the California poppy (Eschscholzia californica), which is the state flower of California, to honor her birthplace.

Meghan Markle wore the Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau Tiara. 

The piece is on loan from Queen Elizabeth. Markle also accessorized with earrings and a bracelet from Cartier.

Meghan Markle on her wedding day. (Photo: Getty Images)

Sarah Jessica Parker’s hairstylist did her hair.

Serge Normant styled her hair in a low bun. Daniel Martin did her makeup.

Prince Charles walked Meghan Markle down the aisle.

But only halfway — she made a statement by choosing not to be “given away” but to do it herself.

Prince Harry was beaming when he saw his bride for the first time.

 “You look amazing. I’m so lucky,” he said to Markle after he lifted her veil when they first met up at the altar. 

American Bishop Michael Curry stole the show.

The Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, the 27th presiding bishop and primate of the Episcopal Church, traveled from Chicago to speak during the ceremony. “We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love. And when we do that, we will make of this old world a new world,” the bishop said. “Love is the only way. There’s power in love. Don’t underestimate it. Don’t even oversentimentalize it. There’s power, power in love.”

A gospel choir sang ‘Stand by Me.’

Karen Gibson and the Kingdom Choir, a London-based gospel choir, performed the song as the couple sat holding hands and watching. 

The royal couple had their first kiss outside, on the steps of St. George’s Chapel.

They kissed right in front of the floral arch that was decorated with white roses to honor Princess Diana.

Princess Charlotte waved to the crowd.

As the newlyweds made their way to the horse-drawn carriage, members of the royal family stayed at the top of the stairs. All eyes were on Princess Charlotte as she waved to onlookers.

Princess Charlotte gives her famous wave, as the newlyweds ride away from the chapel. (Photo: Getty Images)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex make their public debut!

Now officially known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the couple traveled in a carriage through Windsor for 25 minutes before heading into the lunchtime reception.

Her Majesty the Queen hosted the lunchtime reception at St. George’s Hall in Windsor Castle.

Guests dined on Scottish langoustines wrapped in smoked salmon with citrus crème fraîche; grilled English asparagus wrapped in Cumbrian ham; garden pea panna cotta with quail eggs and lemon verbena; heritage tomato and basil tartare with balsamic pearls; poached free-range chicken bound in a lightly spiced yogurt with roasted apricot; croquette of confit Windsor lamb, roasted vegetables and shallot jam; and farm asparagus spears with mozzarella and sun-blush tomatoes.

Guests ate cake made with elderflower syrup.

California-born baker Claire Ptak created the cake, which was cut by the newlyweds at the luncheon. 

The wedding cake is to be served at the Reception. It was designed by Claire Ptak and features elderflower syrup made at The Queen’s residence in Sandringham from the estate’s own elderflower trees, as well as a light sponge cake uniquely formulated for the couple. #royalwedding pic.twitter.com/kt5lE4tEn9

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018

Elton John performed.

“Prince Harry asked Sir Elton to perform at the reception, which was hosted by Her Majesty the Queen at St. George’s Hall, Windsor Castle,” Kensington Palace confirmed in a tweet. “Sir Elton performed for the newly married couple in recognition of the close connection he has with Prince Harry and his family.”

Sir Elton John has performed at the lunchtime reception for the newlyweds, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. #RoyalWedding Find out more here > https://t.co/4hbJn39Jq2

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018

The Duchess of Sussex changed into a Stella McCartney gown.

After the lunchtime reception, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had a few hours to rest and change. Markle swapped out her Givenchy ceremony gown for a custom gown designed by Stella McCartney featuring a bespoke lily white high neck gown made of silk crepe, according to Kensington Palace. She has on Aquazurra high heels made in silky satin with the soles painted baby blue. Her hair was done in a low bun with loose waves and tendrils framing her face by George Northwood.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex heading to their evening reception. (Photo: AP)

The couple rode in a Jaguar to the reception at Frogmore House hosted by Prince Charles.

For the short ride from Windsor Castle to Frogmore House, the couple rode in a silver blue Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero. Kensington Palace says that while the car was originally manufactured in 1968, it’s been converted to run entirely on electric power.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex depart Windsor Castle for a reception hosted by The Prince of Wales at Frogmore House, in a silver blue Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero. This vehicle was originally manufactured in 1968, and has since been converted to electric power #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/hRrxEUlFlJ

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018

For all things royal wedding, from details on Meghan Markle’s dress to cute pictures of Prince George and Princess Charlotte, click here. Want to relive every moment? Watch it all here.

[tikiunderground]

We established a new partnership with a local baker Desserts by Chelsie! The first dessert launches tonight, White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, only $6 for a slice. It was delivered this afternoon so fresh is an understatement. Chaz and Tara are serving it up all night, with Cleveland Awesome Trivia at 7pm - TU #tikiunderground #tikiohio #tiki #tikibar #akronbars #dessertsbychelsie #akron (at Tiki Underground) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5oDV2pg0rF/?igshid=nbpg47ch28ez

[cjohnsonrealestate]

It's all about making Dreams Come True! Congratulations to the Baker Family on the closing of their new custom built home in Azle. This beautiful family has come a long way to home ownership. God is definitely in the blessing business! Special thanks to our lender Chelsie Andrews who did a magnificent job helping the Baker Family with the loan to purchase the home & Paula Sanders for finding them this beautiful custom home. God is good! #Titanrealtygroup #TitaneXp #eXprealty #Teamsupport #TeamTitan #Xnation #Titansinourownright #thexfactor #teamwork #dreamhome #exprealtyproud #sellwiththebest #makingdreamscometrue #customhomes #closingshoes #24kgold (at Fidelity National Title - Fee Attorney) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1q_5HDDIbf/?igshid=1dogd2aoyp0zf

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Chelsi Baker Photography RN GRADUATION PICS http://bit.ly/2PR4E31

[mdshh]

It was a sunny warm day and Elise decided to meet with her two best friends, with whom she used to live together

Cameron decided to do homework in the swimming pool apparently 😂

[historynerd15]

Hi! Once you get this you have to say five things you like about yourself, publicly, then send this to 10 of your favorite followers (non-negotiable) SPREAD POSITIVITY! 💖
Since I was tagged by the wonderful @yourenotevenirish

1. I’m a great listener 

2. i am a good baker

3.  i enjoy helping other

4. i can put a smile on someone face

5. I can adapt to change well as long it is a good change

i tag @silhouettedswallow , @ericajanebarry ,@chelsie-carson  , @latchingontoallofyou , @cathyoramy @csota and anyone else who wants to do this

[shadowlineswriting]

Shinn

You know how sometimes a story touches your heart so completely that you can’t believe the rest of the world isn’t aware of it? I own a trilogy by Sharon Shinn that falls into this category.

It started in high school, when my best friend Chelsie gave me a book called The Truth-Teller’s Tale. It’s the second book in a trilogy that includes The Safe-Keeper’s Secret, The Truth-Teller’s Tale, and The Dream-Maker’s Magic. The three books are connected, but you can easily read one without having read the others.

I read The Truth-Teller’s Tale and it quickly became one of my very favorite books. In fact, the book nearly made it onto my Top 10 list. I loved it so much that I didn’t want to read anything else by Sharon Shinn, because how could anything else possibly measure up?

Chelsie pointed out that I was taking a ridiculous approach to the written word, and of course she was right, so six or seven years after I first read The Truth-Teller’s Tale, I read the other two books...and loved them just as much.

This will be a long post because the books have a special place in my heart, but before I tell you why, let me explain a fundamental aspect of the three plots.

The stories are set in a town not unlike towns from our history. There are innkeepers, cobblers, seamstresses, merchants, sailors, kings and queens, bakers, one-room schoolhouses...you get the idea. It’s a perfectly common setting.

However, there’s just one fantasy element to this story. You see, in this world, there are three kinds of people who are extraordinary. There are Safe-Keepers, who are completely trustworthy. Many people seek out the Safe-Keepers so they can get something off their chest, or ask for advice. Safe-Keepers are well-liked among the people, but they bear a terrible burden. They have to carry everyone else’s secrets, and no matter how terrible a secret is, they cannot reveal anything until the secret is ready to not be a secret anymore. Their lives are tough, but they are gentle people.

Then there are Truth-Tellers, who are exactly what they sound like. They cannot lie. People go to Truth-Tellers when they want to know if their spouse is cheating on them, or if their neighbor really did steal that sheep, or if the shopkeeper is scamming his customers. Truth-Tellers always know a truth, and they do not hesitate to voice it. People tend to avoid them unless they need something, because there’s nothing like running into a Truth-Teller by accident and then having a truth about yourself revealed that you really would’ve rather kept quiet.

There can be any number of Safe-Keepers and Truth-Tellers, but there is only one Dream-Maker. The Dream-Maker has the power to make dreams come true, though not by choosing to do so. She may walk through a town and find out later that a blind man woke up with his sight back, or that a plague that was hurting the townspeople suddenly faded after she came through. Everyone wants something from the Dream-Maker, and since there is only one, her life is generally exhausting.

It is important for you to know about those three types of people before I launch into the stories themselves.

All three of the stories have wonderful characters. They have beautiful plots and fantastic settings and happy endings. Each of them has a characteristic that I adore. The Safe-Keeper’s Secret tells a story of perfectly ordinary people, and that’s tough to do. Not just any writer could take a perfectly normal person and create a lovely story out of their life. The Truth-Teller’s Tale, which remains my favorite, I think, is about twin sisters...one of whom is a Safe-Keeper, and the other twin is a Truth-Teller. This story is about sisters, and since I have two sisters who I love very much, this book always speaks to me. And The Dream-Maker’s Magic, which is close to being the best in my estimation, is about a boy who becomes the Dream-Maker. But he’s not just any boy. He’s crippled. Just as no ordinary writer could make a story about a normal person, so no ordinary writer could make a hero out of a disabled boy, yet Shinn manages to do them both. I have huge respect for her.

But the real reason I love them so much is because Sharon Shinn weaves magic with her words, and that’s what brings the stories to life.

I actually marked about 8 quotes from the books that I wanted to share with you, but I’ll reign myself in. Here are a few examples from Shinn’s exquisite writing, so you can see why I am so in love with these books.

Some of her simplest lines are profound.

“There is really nothing like having your mother nearby when you’re sick to make you feel as if the world is not quite such a miserable place.”

and

Chase shrugged. “Kindness is a form of magic,” he said, “so everyone should be capable of at least a little.”

How true!

I’ve decided to only share two actual passages of the book with you. The first is from The Truth-Teller’s Tale, (***spoiler alert!***) when one twin finds out that her sister is in love with their friend, Micah. She can’t understand why--Micah is so boring, what could her sister ever possibly see in him? She wonders this for a good portion of the book, and then comes the moment when she understands (though she does not fall in love with him herself, for the record):

“What a good man he must have been all this time, though I had never known it, if the two people I loved best in the world had been made so happy by his return. I found myself studying his face and finding in it all sorts of virtues I had never realized he possessed--strength of will, and courage, and kindness. It was the face of a decent man, I realized, one who could be trusted never to fail you. His face was lovable, even if it would never be handsome. And then he looked at my sister, and his face changed, and I realized I had been wrong again. At that moment, he was beautiful.”

This second portion is from The Dream-Maker’s Magic, and it’s a lovely passage about the crippled boy, told by his best friend. I think it’s so eloquent and wise, and I return to it again and again:

“The incident reminded me of how fragile Gryffin could be--something, oddly enough, I had forgotten as soon as we became friends. His mind was so lively, his conversation so informed, that he had a palpable presence; his personality always struck me with an almost physical force. It was true he couldn’t walk or run or play like other boys, but I never thought about that when I was with him. With Gryffin, it was so easy to overlook what he couldn’t do--or, at least, it was easy for me. I suppose other people saw him as broken and a little sad. I saw him as astonishing.”

I’ve never read anything else by Sharon Shinn, and I’m not sure I ever will. I want to, I think--I know other books may not measure up to these three, but as Chelsie pointed out so long ago, it’s foolish not to give them a chance. I’m a writer, after all. This is in my blood, and it would be ridiculous to deny it. If I stumble across another Shinn story in the future, I promise I’ll pick it up!

For now, these three books stay, and I reckon they always will!

[taberio-muwbato]

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[delicatelysublimeforester]

Jane’s Walk

Yorkshire Terrier

Boxer Dog

“The dog alone, of all the brute creation, seems capable of a disinterested, self-sacrificing affection; and this, united with his usefulness and adaptedness to all climes and countries, has made him a favorite in every quarter of the globe.”~ Richard L. Allen

Celebrating: Be Kind To Animals Week 4th-10th, Pet Week 5th-11th, Pet Month, Wildflower Week – May 2 -8 Year, Jane Jacobs 101st Birthday!!! (May 4, 1916 – April 25, 2006) Birthday party!!!

Who is Jane Jacobs? What is a Jane’s Walk?

South West Off Leash Recreation Area D.O.G. YXE

Meet Sparky . Dog Walkers Off-leash Get-together. Celebrate pets. Discover Richard St. Barbe Baker legacy, Swale & Afforestation Heritage Led by Julia Adamson, , Sparky Saskatoon Fire Department Mascot, Chelsie Schafer May 5, 2017, 10:00 AM, 1-1/2 Hour D.O.G. YXE ~ South West Off Leash Recreation Area Led by Julia Adamson, , Sparky Saskatoon Fire Department Mascot, Chelsie Schafer

Sutherland Beach Off Leash Recreation Area D.O.G. YXE

Meet Sparky @ D.O.G. YXE~ Dog Walkers Off-leash Get-together Celebrate pets at a 101 birthday party! Discover Sutherland Beach History Led by Julia Adamson, Chelsie Schafer, Sparky Saskatoon Fire Department mascot. May 5, 2017, 2:00 PM, 1.5 Hours D.O.G. YXE Jane’s Walk ~ Sutherland Beach Off Leash Recreation Area Led by Julia Adamson, Chelsie Schafer, Sparky Saskatoon Fire Department mascot.,

“D.O.G. YXE ~ Dog Walkers Off-leash Get-together Gala in Saskatoon YXE.”

This 90 minute festival will begin with a kick-off celebration first; meet “Sparky” the Saskatoon Fire Department mascot . The (1.7 km) walk will include information on Saskatoon’s off leash recreation areas, an insight into the wildlife habitat, health benefits of dog walking, celebrating special occasions in the city you love and providing opportunities for participants to share their own stories. This walk will surely be fun and informative. Representatives from the City of Saskatoon Animal Services Dog Parks will speak to the City’s off leash recreation areas,, the Saskatoon Fire Department will talk about keeping your dog safe around the water.

Bring your pooch, or borrow one from your neighbour and join us for a walk around the South West Off Leash Recreation Area at 10:00 a.m. Friday May 5, 2017 (this walk) OR the Sutherland Beach Off Leash Recreation Area at 2:00 p.m. Friday May 5, 2017! Dress for the weather ~ on average 11.2 Celsius~ please bring a collar, and leash, insect repellent and a bottle of water, and wear proper footwear for walking along a packed dirt roadway…. However, you do not need a pooch to participate! … D.O.G. YXE Jane Walks are free and designed for all residents of Saskatoon and community members. Join us for a walk and be eligible for some give-aways. (while quantities last).

“A city street equipped to handle strangers, and to make a safety asset, in itself, our of the presence of strangers, as the streets of successful city neighborhoods always do, must have three main qualities:

First, there must be a clear demarcation between what is public space and what is private space. Public and private spaces cannot ooze into each other as they do typically in suburban settings or in projects.

Second, there must be eyes upon the street, eyes belonging to those we might call the natural proprietors of the street. The buildings on a street equipped to handle strangers and to insure the safety of both residents and strangers, must be oriented to the street. They cannot turn their backs or blank sides on it and leave it blind.

And third, the sidewalk must have users on it fairly continuously, both to add to the number of effective eyes on the street and to induce the people in buildings along the street to watch the sidewalks in sufficient numbers. Nobody enjoys sitting on a stoop or looking out a window at an empty street. Almost nobody does such a thing. Large numbers of people entertain themselves, off and on, by watching street activity.” ~Jane Jacobs

The dog is peculiarly the friend of man. ~ Richard L. Allen

SW OLRA JANES WALK D.O.G. YXE Friday May 5 2017 10:00 a.m.

Sutherland Beach DOG YXE Friday May 5 20172:00 p.m.

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South West Off Leash Dog Park Jane’s Walk D.O.G. YXE

Sutherland Beach Off Leash Dog Park Jane’s Walk D.O.G. YXE

Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area is located in Saskatoon, SK, CA north of Cedar Villa Road, within city limits, in the furthest south west area of the city. Wikimapia Map: type in Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area Google Maps South West Off Leash area location pin at parking lot Web page: https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com Where is the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area? with map Facebook: StBarbeBaker Facebook group page : Users of the St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area Facebook: South West OLRA If you wish to support the afforestation area with your donation, write a cheque please to the “Meewasin Valley Authority Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area trust fund” (MVA RSBBAA trust fund) and mail it to Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area c/o Meewasin Valley Authority, 402 Third Ave S, Saskatoon SK S7K 3G5. Thank you kindly! Twitter: St Barbe Baker Pinterest richardstbarbeb

The dog we have always with us; if not active in the garden or passive on the best bed, then gracing or disgracing himself in other domestic capacities. For the dog is a curious combination, wherein heredity constantly opposes culture; and therefore though your dog be a woolly dog or a smooth dog, a large dog or a small dog, a house-dog, yard-dog, hunting-dog or farm-dog, he will be ever a delight and a scandal according as he reveals the complexities of his character. Just as soon as you have decided that he is almost human, he will straightway unmistakably indicate that he is still very much dog.~Edward L Sabin

Out for a Festival Walk Jane's Walk "The dog alone, of all the brute creation, seems capable of a disinterested, self-sacrificing affection; and this, united with his usefulness and adaptedness to all climes and countries, has made him a favorite in every quarter of the globe."~ Richard L.

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