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everyday-is-brighter-with-you · 1 year ago

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[ ID: 7 infographic slides titled with 6 ways to avoid procrastination, presented by IvyStudying. The first slide is the title and a picture of a smiling coffee cup with a heart.

Number one way is chunking.' with a big, scary task, break it up into tiny pieces.

In other words, the first time that you work on something that you don't want to, give it 15 minutes ,that's all! Then stop

The next day, plan another 15 minutes

Eventually, you'll find that you're into the task

If you start early, 3 weeks before something is due, or even a month, you'll find that that panic about the deadline approaching goes away

Never start writing with a 10-page paper as your goal, always try to do 15 minutes worth of something'

Number two is time not task.' Plan what you have to do by time.

For example you say to yourself: I need 2 hours to read 3 chapters and that's it. At the end of those 2 hours, stop!

Even if you aren't done, say, I'll assign 20 minutes to myself to finish it tommorrow.

Why so strict? 1) you won't trust yourself if you keep breaking your own rules 2) you need to break the cycle of how students frequently work

They work until they're exhausted, it's late, you're burnt out, your brain is shut off

Your energy approach to the task will change; instead of burning yourself out and then trying to get revitalised; stop while you're on top'

Number three is false deadlines.' You have something important due on the 20th, so you say, okay I'm gonna have that due on the 16th, expect you don't listen to those because there's nothing anchoring internal deadlines unlike external

How you make false deadlines work is, you externalise them

Make an appointment with the Writing Centre, so that you should have your paper done by then

The Writing Center won't make you have it done( trading one police for another) but it'll keep you ahead

The other false deadline; you have a friend, not necessarily in the same course, your friend has something due on 18th, you have something due on 20th, you meet up and show each other the work on the 16th.

Mark the fact that I said I would have this done, and here it is- then put it away and have fun.'

Number four is Rewards.' the problem with marks is there is no immediate gratification.

You study for an exam and you come out exhausted and you have no sense of how you did: maybe you did well but you're not sure.

Same thing with taking courses you don't enjoy;I need this course to get my major, my degree

The four year old inside you is not interested

The thing to do is reward your four year old on a four year old level; like by going for a walk, listening to music, seeing a friend

What you need are small, happy, gut level gratifying rewards when you accomplish small tasks

Reward effort, celebrate successes: don't wait for marks to reward yourself, and if you do well on the exam celebrate the later.'

Number five is plan personal time. 'One of the great injustices of being a procrastinator is that we constantly say we're going to work and then we don't

We always steal personal time from work Time

Divide up personal time and work time

The idea that a student shouldn't have personal time is absolutely wrong; unethical and unhealthy

Start by acknowledging that you deserve personal time

This helps plan out work time

for example; I know I'll be taking Thursday off for myself so Wednesday night I should be working. '

Number six is ABC prioritisation 'How it works is you divide any to-do list into categories

A= Crucial- B= Less important- C= I Should Get This Done

The list has to be as close to even as possible

Assign values to each thing in the list and then get rid of the C's

Priority is not to get everything done but to get something done

your goal now is to get all the As done and of you get all the As done you have succeeded! If you have leftover time start working on the Bs.

Not a good way of planning your life, good way to get yourself out of a crisis

The danger is in doing nothing!' End ID]

It’s been a while since I’ve made a post, and I figured that these tips might be extra helpful with exam season approaching. As someone who struggles a lot with procrastination, I do everything I can to fight the urge to put assignments off until the last minute (even though I’m not always successful).

As always, good luck! (ᵔᴥᵔ)

#Reblog #Dealing with brain #Save #Procrastination

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fiftytwotwentythree · 1 year ago

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Wellness Wednesday:

Da Stats

Stats from 2023:

Meal Tracker:

Salads: 185

Bags of Popcorn: 182

Oranges: 165

Leftover Meals: 145

Cans of Soup: 110

Take Out: 0

Candy/Sweets: 0

* I can't believe I went an entire year without eating:

Pizza

Ice Cream

Chips

Candy

Sweets/Desserts

Take Out

Eating Out

Workouts:

TOTAL WORKOUTS: 401

Completed the Most Workouts in December (46 Workouts)

February had the Fewest Only (29 Workouts)

TOATAL WORKOUTS MISSED: 4

- Friday, March 10th - Exhausted/Sleep

- Saturday, May 20th - Traveling

- Friday, June 24th - Exhausted/Sleep

- Thursday, August 25th - Sick

*Note: whenever a workout/day was missed - the following day was met with at least a double workout to make up for the prior day's loss

TOTALS:

Jumping Jacks: 111,000

Push-Ups: 38,300

Glute Bridges: 35,300

Reverse Leg Lifts: 27,100

Leg Kickbacks: 27,100

Sit-Ups: 22,000

Assisted Push-Ups: 23,525

Squats: 4,850

Plank (mins): 1,221 minutes

Leg Lifts: 280

6 Inches (mins): 140

WEIGHT TRACKER:

Starting Weight (Noon, 1/01/2023): 297.6 lbs

Month with Most Amount Weight Loss: January (-22.0 lbs)

Month with Least Amount of Weight Loss: September (-1.0 lbs)

Total/Final Weight Loss: -106.6 lbs

*** Roll That Beautiful Bean Footage ***

ENTERTAINMENT:

MOVIES:

Total Movies Watched: 154

Favorite of the Year:

John Wick: Chapter 4

TV:

Hours Watched: ~ 270

Favorite Show of the Year:

The Bear (Specifically Season 2)

BOOKS:

Books Completed: 7

Favorite Book of the Year:

Best. Movie. Year. Ever. by Brian Rafferty

COMICS:

Comics Read: 22

Trades Read: 102

Favorite Comic/Trade of the Year:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin

Closing Thoughts:

The Good:

I'm Done! Eff Yaas!

The Bad:

I going to reward myself with some Extra Sloppy Gas Station Nachos and Ice Cold Can of Arizona Tea's Mucho Mango - that's no joke - my favorite Nachos come from a Gas Station. May The Lord have mercy on my Bowels.

Also... said Gas Station with Heavenly Nachos is CLOSED on New Year's Day thus prolonging my sweet date of jubilation... I live but dang-a-rang.

The Ugly:

I know, I came so far - I worked hard and sacrificed - put myself through the ringer... What if the Nachos and Mucho Mango are a gateway to me Relapsing on my diet, exercise, and health... Yeah, I'm a tad worried.

#52 in 23 #year in review #weight loss #weight loss journey

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connor-sent-by-cyberlife · 3 years ago

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Ho Ho Ho - I bring prompts for you

Welcome to my sixth Detroit: Become Human Prompt Challenge. In celebration of December and all the winter holidays here is another whole month full of prompts that will hopefully inspire you to get creative.

It will take place from December 1st - 31st, 2021.

As always, I hope for lots of participants and I can't wait to see what you guys come up with this time. Let's get cozy and festive! Or use the prompts in any other way that comes to your mind ;). You know I'm simply happy to see them being used no matter how.

Prompts:

December 1st - Wednesday: snowman

December 2nd - Thursday: ice skating

December 3rd - Friday: childhood memories

December 4th - Saturday: holiday shopping

December 5th - Sunday: A Christmas Carol

December 6th - Monday: snowed in

December 7th - Tuesday: eggnog

December 8th - Wednesday: holiday traditions

December 9th - Thursday: sharing a blanket

December 10th - Friday: mittens

December 11th - Saturday: Christmas firsts

December 12th - Sunday: hot beverage

December 13th - Monday: mistletoe

December 14th - Tuesday: decoration

December 15th - Wednesday: winter wonderland

December 16th - Thursday: I'm not wearing that

December 17th - Friday: obligatory Christmas photo

December 18th - Saturday: scarf

December 19th - Sunday: Christmas tree

December 20th - Monday: nightmare before Christmas

December 21st - Tuesday: lonely

December 22nd - Wednesday: greeting card

December 23rd - Thursday: last Christmas

December 24th - Friday: Christmas Eve

December 25th - Saturday: Christmas morning

December 26th - Sunday: leftovers

December 27th - Monday: cozy

December 28th - Tuesday: when the lights go out

December 29th - Wednesday: fireworks

December 30th - Thursday: New Year's Eve/New Year

December 31st - Friday: New Year's resolutions

Information and Rules:

The tag for this challenge is #dbhcarolsandcircuits (thanks to @veilder who came up with the name when I struggled to find one). Please use this tag for any of your contributions and follow it in case you want to see what other people do with the prompts

Any kind of art or writing is most welcome

You’re free to choose any character or ship from the D:BH fandom (no OCs) you like

Show/Write what you want, but please make sure to tag your content correctly, so people who don’t want nsfw/gore/a specific ship/whatever on their dash don’t have to see it

Don’t bash anybody for their chosen ship or content!

You can contribute more than one piece per day

Of course you can pick single prompts from the list, you don’t have to do all of them if you don’t want to

If you can’t finish a submission in time, you can always post it belated

Not a rule, but I’d really appreciate if you’d tag me ( @connor-sent-by-cyberlife ) if you contribute something to this challenge

Reblogs to bring attention to this challenge would be highly appreciated

If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask

Thank you for your interest and support!

#Detroit Become Human #dbh #dbhcarolsandcircuits #d: bh #detroit: become human #dbh prompt challenge #detroit become human prompt challenge #dbh characters #connor-sent-by-cyberlife #dbh advent calendar

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toddlazarski · 4 years ago

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Last Suppers Vol. 4

Shepherd Express

“And I try to wash my hands,

and I try to make amends,

and I try to count my friends...”

— Neil Young

I never realized how much white existed on a kitchen wall calendar until we flipped to last month. May 2020: like an endless sea of milk, spilt, all over ripening spring and coming summer and everything between now and the distant horizons sprawling in every direction. The Target-bought spiral-bound hope of organization and forward-thinking adulting now somehow resembles a hanging talisman of the old joke about how to make God laugh: “make a plan.” There it sits, sometimes taking on the sense of a mirror, the unsmudged kind, too well-lit, the Windex-ed type necessitating looking away, the seeking of distraction. And there it remains, post-dentist visit luminous, crisp, unfettered, yawning, as we’ve quieted the ceaseless streaking of Sharpie, the scribbling and jotting and plotting, the road signs of an appropriately lived, full life, like all of us were looking up at the professor, scrunching brows, nodding knowingly, doodling something in the margins to play at attention and appropriate labor. Something to look forward to is the key to happiness, an old adage of sorts, is a wise thing a smiling, knitting grandma would say from a rocking chair, indicating you should get moving, with the plan-cementing and the aspirations of nights out and days together. For now though it is but a march of indistinguishable blocks of vivid pale, a tiny number in the upper left corner of each that means approximately nothing.

March 11th was a date, in hindsight, that stands out. A memorial-type night where, within the half hour it took to put a toddler to bed, the country froze and sought in vain for the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys on a foreign keyboard. The NBA season was suspended. Rudy Gobert was positive. Tom Hanks had it. An impossibly incongruous confluence: Forrest Gump and a tall French shot-blocker I target in every fantasy basketball draft existing together as the collective harbinger of societal doom. It felt like being in a movie, or the first episode of Leftovers, but the part that would pass as an emotional montage, and then move on. March 13th—Friday the 13th, but not soundtracked or jump-scaring, quiet, and directed by a Fincher or Polanski or Lars Von Trier—was where an unspoken contract was entered by sentient and capable-of-critical thought Americans, a day where laying low, taking it easy, became a gesture of care, an act of society. June 13th is a wedding we’ll attend this year. An idea, an event to schedule a haircut close to, a thing to cause ponder on the state of my black suit, something to look forward to that will have too many long-unseen friends and reunion fueled by an open bar. It was a wedding we would attend this year. It’s been moved to the fall. July 20th was once a road trip start date, years ago, the commitment steer-branded on my mind, I remember, because people would ask: “what are you doing this summer?” “When are you leaving?” “When will you be in New Orleans?” Everything else of the fruitful season seemed mere preamble, fun-enough filler before an apex, day-after-day of appetizer or salad, a mere whetting of appetite. A big day was coming, anticipation followed me like cartoon character stink lines. July 4th was a date I saw Tom Petty at Summerfest; June 28th was a date I saw Tom Petty at Summerfest; June 30th was a date I saw Tom Petty at Summerfest. These were constellations, a solid reading of the charts, the blipping beacon the control tower sends up when it is stormy and time to turn off autopilot. Now our plain is mostly like the map you see where dragons are fire-breathing around the edges. I remember the dates, like jersey numbers of favorite players, of all the Fridays in whichever is the upcoming month: aims of nocturnal revelry to make all the Tuesdays and Wednesdays and nothing days pay. This year, so far, May 26th meant something, for a while, and April 24th before that. The end, the other end, of Safer at Home. Instead the political panoply that is supposed to represent us sat at home and decided we don’t need that guidance, or a plan. Public safety is less important than dollars. Our Supreme Court sided with all those guys outside all the Capitol buildings with guns.

So maybe it’s time to get back to this, with the togetherness, the glasses clinking, hugs and unprotected mouth-open laughs at sunny beer gardens, the days you circle on the calendar and hope will have no rain, all the times where there is no greater mark of the specialness of a day than the meal. Like when my mom took me to Max & Erma’s for my 8th grade graduation. I don’t recall where the rest of the family was, but I definitely remember the tortilla soup. I’m not sure where my parents took me after high school graduation, but I remember knee-bobbing antsiness, the polite nods at congratulatory mentions of the future, because I was distracted by the prospect of going to go get very, very drunk. I remember my college graduation, where mom, somehow, before Google maps or Yelp or my Milwaukee food yammering, procured profound reservations at long-lost white table cloth gourmet Mexican southside spot El Rey Sol. Of course, I also didn’t care that much, because it was mostly a pitstop on a day well-deserving of getting very, very drunk.

The rest of my Milwaukee occasion-eating can likewise be charted like a sprawling pinned Google map of identity-carving. La Merenda is where I told my parents my novel would be published. Palomino is where we told my mother-in-law we were having a kid, over Bloody’s and Maria’s, piping curds goo-ing with expectation. It is also where I’ve told my wife everything, through the years, our spot of sanctuary, gut-growing comfort, fingers always slick with grease and cocktail condensation. I began my food writing ventures with a dinner at Braise. Vanguard was dad-rock-appropriate and rightly meaty for my first Father’s Day as a father. Von Trier was memorable for impossibly hard news scrubbing. A liquid yuletide dinner at Jamo’s is where I told a new friend that Die Hard 2 was my favorite Christmas movie, thus cementing an annual tradition, quick-contracting an adult life together of corner bars and such ridiculous conversational ping-ponging. I think of the spots and memories as a kind of incomplete Pinterest board, accomplished peak experiences that add up to an old man’s personality, the only truly prized collections of a weathered damaged person as he ambles down creaky basement stairs to be with his thoughts and his whiskey and his sad music.

This is where I ponder them all these days, because, of course, we can’t congregate. Not fully. Not at any more than 25% capacity. Not yet. We must continue to backlog the graduation and retirement celebrations; the birthdays, the date nights, are heretofore banished to arrears. Zarletti has long been a favorite for such big deal days: something so classic in it’s brand of old-school, low-lit, cozy, big-ish city downtown class; a spot from the Billy Joel song, the one about the bottle of white and the bottle of red, that turns drastically halfway through, and always reminds, surprises, wow, Billy Joel is really good. The spot to bring parents, when they are in town, and making a night of it, destination-dining for before a Jerry Seinfeld show. Or James Taylor. Or maybe another Paul Cebar night. Something at Riverside or Pabst or Turner or one of the other venues we sometimes forget about downtown because we only go downtown a few times a year that aren’t Giannis-related, the kind deeming it appropriate to bring parental credit cards and parental-type wine knowledge and the from-out-of-town desire for every appetizer. It was a New Year’s Eve, frigid beyond reason, a reservation and a window seat gazing on Milwaukee Street’s exhibit of amateur night: illegal-looking mini-skirts scooting by, vehement disregard for jackets, everyone flying trashily against the indifferent wind, quick to get to wait in line, outside, at a place called Dick’s. It was a night where I realized all I wanted was to eat, eat more, chase and maintain a wine buzz, and go home to cozy pants and couch hibernation. I realized I’d turned nearly full adult. Zarletti is currently offering curbside, another step in this direction during our time of being grounded, suspended. It’s a bit of make-believe, like when I put a pinky up in the air while pretend-sipping from an impossibly small cup at a tea-party, playing at elegance, it can be a reason to take a shower, put on non-elasticized pants, and be in the world.

Of course, it’s not as easy as it once was. In our DIY celebration experience there was an unexpected iIrritability over what to order across the homefront, unease, uncertainty about such a menu existing on my phone—phone menus generally more of the realm of pizza and tlayudas and short rib melts, the unrefined domain within which I thrive. But, it’s also this: I simply love asking a waiter what to have. The guidance, the expertise, a cultivated person who knows how to pronounce aglio e olio, one who has probably been to Italy more than once, who can do the whole wine presentation rigmarole with appropriate authoritative nonchalance while maintaining white shirt. I was reminded of the crisp, professional Zarletti service and all that our curbside culture leaves me wanting for. All of the plan and the know-how and the guidance that our political system leaves us all wanting for, too. I sought out the phone server’s recommendation, not knowing what to expect—-this is a person answering the phone, this is a person freaked out about job security, this is not your guidance counselor. And, still, there it was, a cheery, helpful rundown of appropriate Chianti’s, clear-voiced reassurance on precise pick-up time, an unabashed endorsement of the bolognese, lending conviction and a jarring reminder of days where you could talk to people who knew more than you, when you could be led, by a leader, united, when somebody in a place of esteem and prominence knew to steer with a gentle hand on back. As if you could talk to a favorite grandma again, count on the chief of your country to pretend to care or know how to think or speak in coherent grown-up sentences.

Even the server seemed to take part, ushering our fare outside before my brakes could even squeal, everything in a crisp stapled bag. Donning a medical mask and gloves, he seemed to have my best interest at heart: “I was starting to worry about you,” he said, coyly indicating my tardiness. You and me both, bub, I thought, but didn’t say, because it’s the kind of banter that doesn’t quite translate that well through a mask. Also, I simply felt slow. My interaction-ability, my small talk, seemed to have grown rust, an attempt at rapport seemed foreign, even dangerous. The languor was likewise synonymous with the entirety of downtown around me, dreamily desolate, like an hour of a city where only criminals are out, it all sucking me down, sponging inertia and energy for big weekend night specialness. In the backseat my daughter didn’t care, she was insistent only on seeing the monstrous inflatable lobster or crab or whatever it is atop the Milwaukee Public Market. I obliged, willingingly, thinking, honestly, it was actually probably the hottest thing going in town at the moment.

By the time we cracked the bottle, lightly re-warmed polpette di carne, veal and beef meatballs in bright pomodoro sauce, started guzzling old unpronounceable grapes, began twirling linguine flecked with pecorino and chile flakes, lacquered with olive oil and garlic, began greedily sponging bolognese stew with torn bread pieces because the all-day-seeming simmer of beef and pork had too much heart for rigatoni-conveyance, everything was right, and, somehow nothing seemed quite right. It was not just the takeout containers, needing to be dumped into real bowls. Or the fact we couldn’t find a candle. Or the dimmer switch in our dining room that buzzes subtly when romantic-levels are sought. Or the presence of a baby monitor between us, where a candle should have been. Or that I had to sweep up my own crumbs, and I don’t even have one of those special server crumb-shovels. Or my Nespresso machine, usually seeming quite nice, adequate for after-dinner digestif-ing, was now somehow not noisy enough, not old enough, not machine enough, more of an espresso app, really, compared to any real Italian joint. Or that I still had white paint crusted on my hands, because I’m at that point in quarantine of wandering around the house, simply wondering what else I might give a coat to. Maybe it was that, mostly, being home after all, I didn’t feel particularly rude looking at my phone mid-meal, and thus ruined the moment like the obvious bad date guy in every Nora Ephron piece. The food could not have been better—and yet it underscored that I’ve never missed a restaurant so much.

Of course I can just as much be a liability in a restaurant. My Clark’s always look too scuffed, I don’t know how or when to tuck in a shirt, when we go through the wine tasting, testing bit—so formal, a pretentious thing all our 18-year-old selves would loathe us for—I feel that I’m suddenly sitting in my father’s borrowed and oversized suit, that I’m about to be called out as a fraud, politely asked to leave the place, be told, “this is for the grown-ups.” But if anybody likes the whole charade more—the welcome of the owner, as Frankie Valli seemingly always hits overhead, who kind of puts out his arms like he’s been waiting, the accepting nod from the host when she finds my name, validates my existence in the tablecloth world, the cocktails at the bar stoking expectation, being handed a menu like a fresh Choose Your Own Adventure but after a two-Negroni buzz, the recitation of clandestine specials from the server like a def jam poetry flow where I feel like snapping fingers, the big night conversation so much more potent, charged, so much less small, the feel of spotting your waiter across the room, seeing his hands full, knowing this is it, your time is now—they have a serious problem.

Places like Zarletti don’t exist solely for special occasions. Under now unimaginable normal circumstances, we could go on a random Wednesday. Or for lunch. But, looking back, what did we ever do to deserve that? Did we get good grades? Memorize enough things in school to progress, avoid the margins of society? Did we have all our vaccines as a tyke and eventually quit smoking and go to the doctor once a year-ish and the dentist twice-a-year, more or less? And so now, yes, we should be good, barring car accident or one of those freak early cancer diagnoses that only really happen to other people anyways? Or are we all, the ones here, now, looking forward to going back to a lifetime of memorable meals so numerous we barely notice them, just incomprehensibly lucky?

As of this writing June doesn’t look much better than May, and July—who knows? I notice a chiropractor appointment has sprouted like a weed in an innocuous white cube a few rows from now, making me wonder how the quarantine time warp has trapezed us into our late middle ages. But otherwise there is certainly space to contemplate, reckon, know and grow expectant of how the Sharpie will be ready—so unused, so hard-up—as to come out in those satisfying soaks where you have to write fast to keep from bleeding out, and then keep going, on to the next weekend. For now, out of nostalgia, out of caution, also out of reasonable hopefulness, I’m setting sights again on New Year’s. There will be reservations, and Milwaukee Street a-twinkle with clamorous revelry and mini-skirts like glorified handkerchiefs going by, the biggest fears of everyone just catching a cold, all of us ready to burn 2020 to the ground, dance on the ashes, drunkenly, irresponsibly, appreciatively clinking glasses, and here will come the waiter, expectant of all my wishes, eager to help, ready to hold my hand.

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kansascityhappenings · 6 years ago

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Joe’s Weather World: Shocking! Maybe some “real” spring this week! (SUN-5/12)

Our wet spring of 2019 continues and so does the cooler weather as well. This May (so far) is an eye-popping 5° below average and today will add a bit more to the negative side. Another day where highs may struggle to get above 65° and maybe in some areas above 60°. Rain is also possible at any time today as radar this morning is showing some rain out there and more is possible this afternoon. There is good news coming though…from a rain standpoint and temperature standpoint.

Forecast:

Today: Occasional showers/storms today with lots of clouds. Temperatures will struggle in the 60s but drop into the 50s with rain.

Tonight: Rain ends then variable clouds with lows by daybreak 40-45° (chilly)

Tomorrow: A better day…with milder temperatures and highs well into the 60s

Tuesday: Warmer with highs into the 80° range…a bit breezy as well.

Discussion:

It’s been a wet spring so far…it’s been wetter but the constant rain, especially this month has gotten rather annoying for outdoor plans. The soils are saturated and really won’t hold much more water, so everything goes into runoff. Look at all the moisture since 3/1

To update the above chart…so far we’ve had .11″ today and more is likely so we’ve moved up from 20th…to at least 19th. So it goes.

What’s interesting is when breaking down that data a bit more and looking at the frequency of precipitation of at least .01″ or more…including today (since 3/1) we’ve had 25 days of .01″ or more. How does that stack up in history…all these days with at least .01″ at least through the end of May?

So through the 12th…we’ve had 25…the record is 51…and you can see to the bottom number above is 35…so we’re about 7 days away from getting to the bottom of the above chart…in other words it’s been wetter (from a frequency standpoint) in 2013…15…16…and 17! The number of wet spring days seems to be increasing over the last 10-ish years overall. Here is another way of looking at it.

Again remember the data for 2019 is incomplete compared to the data for the previous years that takes into account the entire month of May. Our 10 year average is 32 days…so in the end we’re going to be near that which seems counter-intuitive to what many “think” right now at least with all these days of rain.

This week we’ll actually get a bit of a break most days.

There may be some scattered activity on Tuesday or Wednesday but a lot of coverage at this point is a push. Temperatures though this week will come back to near or even above average starting on Tuesday (finally).

The EURO model seems to have a good grasp of the potential over the next 10 days or so…

So finally things are going to warm-up rather nicely…

Now as we head into next weekend…the brief drying trend may wind down…there is likely more severe weather setting up towards the western and southern Plains next Saturday and/or Sunday. I’m still not convinced this will be a significant issue for us locally…rain maybe…lots of clouds…possible…but the severe parameters and set-ups may be more traditional much farther west/southwest of KC than loser to home. In the end we may end up with more residual and leftover rains than being the focus for severe weather in eastern KS and western MO. A lot of speculation in this though. In the end though next weekend may be wet at times.

What I think the bottom line is…after a pretty quiet work week thought the 17th or so…things will start getting wetter again heading into the last 10 days of the month…we’re not done with the wet spring weather…not even close.

Cooper Smith has the feature photo today of some of the hail that moved in the Metro this morning…

Joe

from FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports https://fox4kc.com/2019/05/12/joes-weather-world-shocking-maybe-some-real-spring-this-week-sun-5-12/

from Kansas City Happenings https://kansascityhappenings.wordpress.com/2019/05/12/joes-weather-world-shocking-maybe-some-real-spring-this-week-sun-5-12/

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vincentpennington · 5 years ago

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Skinnytaste Meal Plan (August 19-August 25)

A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers SmartPoints®.

This week we have Lighter Eggplant Parmesan, Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce, and Madison’s Favorite Beef Tacos on the meal plan, to name a few. Also don’t miss the Skinnytaste by Vremi Air Fryer and Air Fryer Cookbook giveaway on Instagram this week. Ends August 20th.

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day.

There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.

Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing! If you wish to get on the email list, you can subscribe here so you never miss a meal plan!

Also, if you don’t have the Skinnytaste Meal Planner, now would be a great time to get one to get organized for 2019! There was a print error last year, but it’s perfect now! You can order it here!

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Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!

The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.

And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!

MONDAY (8/19) B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) and 1 cup strawberries (0) L: Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce* (8) D: Lighter Eggplant Parmesan (4) (½ recipe) with 1 ½ wedges Vegan Caesar Salad (5) Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17, Calories 986**

TUESDAY (8/20) B: 6 ounces nonfat plain Greek yogurt (0) with a sliced peach (0), 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (3) and 1 teaspoon honey (1) L: Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce (8) D: Madison’s Favorite Beef Tacos (9)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 21, Calories 1,003**

WEDNESDAY (8/21) B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) and 1 cup strawberries (0) L: Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce (8) D: LEFTOVER Madison’s Favorite Beef Tacos***(6) over 2 cups Romaine (0) with Zesty Avocado Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing (2)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 863**

THURSDAY (8/22) B: 6 ounces nonfat plain Greek yogurt (0) with a sliced peach (0), 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (3) and 1 teaspoon honey (1) L: Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce (8) D: Chicken and Zucchini Stir Fry (3) with ¾ cup brown rice (5)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20, Calories 1,026**

FRIDAY (8/23) B: 2 scrambled eggs (0) with 1 ounce avocado (1) and 1 piece whole grain toast (3) L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwich (5) and an apple (0) D: Tuna Noodle Casserole (7)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 985**

SATURDAY (8/24) B: Easy Bagel (3) (recipe x 2) with 2 tablespoons light cream cheese (3) and an orange (0) L: Barbeque Chicken Quesadilla (5) (recipe x 4) D: DINNER OUT!

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 11, Calories 599**

SUNDAY (8/25) B: Easy Bagel (3) with 2 strips bacon (2), 1 egg (0) and an orange (0) L: Summer Corn, Tomato and Avocado Salad with Creamy Buttermilk Dijon Dressing (3) D: Sloppy Joes (2) on a whole wheat bun (3) and Quick Cabbage Slaw (2) Totals: Freestyle™ SP 15, Calories 803**

*Prep Sunday night, if desired.

**This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc. ***Omit taco shells.

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jeepsister72-blog · 5 years ago

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Slow Cooker Summer Chili + Weekly Menu

Oh, hi.

I’m a slacker and have been having way too much fun – I’ve been away from my computer and so, apologies! This past weekend was spent with my podcast co-host, Gina, and her family. We interviewed our oldest littles in our most recent podcast episode – be sure to check it out! They’re incredibly cute and officially good friends!

Despite the weather, we had a good time. Probably not as good a time had we been able to do the beach and the pool, as planned. But, hey. I’m trying (and failing) to be patient with summer.

Yesterday LITERALLY felt like fall. Long sleeves and goosebumps. It’s now mid-to-late June and we’re yet to see a truly summer-like day. We’re going from impatient to downright hateful, if I do say so myself.

Admittedly, I’ve been in a bit of a funk all-around, especially when it comes to all things cooking. Having Gina’s husband Nick, whip up homemade strawberry shortcakes in my kitchen was like a dream come true. Who wouldn’t dream about such a thing? Is this what it’s like to be married to someone who loves to cook? If so, lucky husband I’ve got!

With all of these questionable weather days, the grill has been under-utilized and my motivation for seasonal fare is completely confused and thus, underwhelmed. I figured I’d be safe to choose a recipe that is literally a dump-and-go slow cooker recipe – little-to-no effort on my end. In fact, it would’ve been perfect in a cookbook such as my last, The Easy Heart Healthy Cookbook for Slow Cookers.

Packed with fiber, lean protein, and tons of flavor this recipe was perfect! As you may already know, I deem chili the most perfect food there ever was for its big flavor, endless variations, and overall balance of macronutrients. This summer-appropriate chili checked all the boxes and the best part: my kids devoured it!

Slow Cooker Summer Chili

Author: Nicole Morrissey

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 8 hours

Total time: 8 hours 5 mins

Serves: 5 servings (~2 cups each)

Ingredients

8 oz tomato sauce

1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

10 oz frozen corn

1 onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 jalapeno, seeds removed, minced

2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes

3 Tbsp chili powder

2 Tbsp cumin

1 Tbsp dried oregano

1 tsp black pepper

1¼ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

Combine tomato sauce, pinto beans, black beans, corn, onion, bell pepper, garlic, jalapeno, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and pepper in a 6 quart slow cooker. Place chicken breasts on top and cover with the lid.

Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours. Before serving, remove chicken and shred using two forks. Return to chili and stir well. Serve topped with your favorite chili toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: ~2 cups Calories: 410 Fat: 5.4 Carbohydrates: 58.4 Sugar: 14.2 Sodium: 819 Fiber: 16.6 Protein: 36.4 Cholesterol: 55

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Weekly Menu: June 16th – 20th

Sunday: leftovers

Monday: Sausage and Pepper Rice Skillet

Tuesday: out for dinner at the pool

Wednesday: leftovers / eat from the freezer

Thursday: pasta with pesto, shrimp, and veggies – whatever is on hand. Cleaning out the fridge!

Be well,

Source: https://preventionrd.com/2019/06/slow-cooker-summer-chili-weekly-menu/

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connor-sent-by-cyberlife · 3 years ago

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Only two more weeks to go!!!

Ho Ho Ho - I bring prompts for you

It will take place from December 1st - 31st, 2021.

Prompts:

December 1st - Wednesday: snowman

December 2nd - Thursday: ice skating

December 3rd - Friday: childhood memories

December 4th - Saturday: holiday shopping

December 5th - Sunday: A Christmas Carol

December 6th - Monday: snowed in

December 7th - Tuesday: eggnog

December 8th - Wednesday: holiday traditions

December 9th - Thursday: sharing a blanket

December 10th - Friday: mittens

December 11th - Saturday: Christmas firsts

December 12th - Sunday: hot beverage

December 13th - Monday: mistletoe

December 14th - Tuesday: decoration

December 15th - Wednesday: winter wonderland

December 16th - Thursday: I'm not wearing that

December 17th - Friday: obligatory Christmas photo

December 18th - Saturday: scarf

December 19th - Sunday: Christmas tree

December 20th - Monday: nightmare before Christmas

December 21st - Tuesday: lonely

December 22nd - Wednesday: greeting card

December 23rd - Thursday: last Christmas

December 24th - Friday: Christmas Eve

December 25th - Saturday: Christmas morning

December 26th - Sunday: leftovers

December 27th - Monday: cozy

December 28th - Tuesday: when the lights go out

December 29th - Wednesday: fireworks

December 30th - Thursday: New Year's Eve/New Year

December 31st - Friday: New Year's resolutions

Information and Rules:

Any kind of art or writing is most welcome

You’re free to choose any character or ship from the D:BH fandom (no OCs) you like

Show/Write what you want, but please make sure to tag your content correctly, so people who don’t want nsfw/gore/a specific ship/whatever on their dash don’t have to see it

Don’t bash anybody for their chosen ship or content!

You can contribute more than one piece per day

Of course you can pick single prompts from the list, you don’t have to do all of them if you don’t want to

If you can’t finish a submission in time, you can always post it belated

Not a rule, but I’d really appreciate if you’d tag me ( @connor-sent-by-cyberlife ) if you contribute something to this challenge

Reblogs to bring attention to this challenge would be highly appreciated

If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask

Thank you for your interest and support!

Please also check out my #dbh advent calendar project. I'm still looking for a few more participants to make it happen.

#Detroit Become Human #dbh #dbhcarolsandcircuits #d: bh #detroit: become human #dbh prompts #dbh characters #dbh december challenge #connor-sent-by-cyberlife

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sentrava · 6 years ago

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What’s On in Stockholm: January 2019

Who needs New Year’s resolutions when you can be inspired by all that is going on in Stockholm? This January you could invest in a museum pass, pick up your old ice skates again, or find your new favorite music spot.

Let us show you all the possibilities that this month, and the beginning of 2019, can provide. We hope to see you out and about!

Here are the best events in Stockholm this January:

Tuesday 1st January

New Year’s Day Charity Swim at Ängbybadet

Brave the cold and help support victims of domestic violence. And if you don’t want to swim, the swimmers would welcome your support and cheers!

Wednesday 2nd – Sunday 6th January

The Moderna Exhibition at Moderna Museet

Joa Ljungberg and Santiago Mostyn have curated work from nearly forty artists connected to the Swedish art scene. Admission is 150 SEK, and includes admission to the Warhol 1968 exhibit. Admission for students and seniors is 120 SEK.

The Wonderful World of Disney on Ice at Ericsson Globe

The nostalgic songs, the classic characters; it’s a perfect evening of fun for kids and kids-at-heart! Everyone from Mickey Mouse to Rapunzel to Olaf will be there. Tickets for this Disney festivity range from 215 to 490 SEK.

Saturday 5th January

Fire & Ice Evening at Kungsbro Strand 21

Skate your way along the fire-lit track! There will be a grill near the track so that you can refuel with hot dogs. The instructions will be in English, a meal is included (hot dog and soup), and the full tour is about 3 hours long. Pricing is 890 SEK for adults, 490 SEK for youth (8-17), and free for children. Missed this Saturday? You can catch the same tour on the 12th, 19th, and 26th of January.

Frank Martini’s Party of the Century at Nalen

Begin this New Year by celebrating the good ole years of the roaring twenties! Nalen is transformed into a speakeasy, with live music and the DecaVita Sisters as dancers. Tickets are 295 SEK, and they’re selling fast!

Sunday 6th January

Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh Concert at St. Jacob’s Church

This classical concert follows the story of the three wise men and the gifts they brought to Christ: gold, incense, and myrrh. Tickets are 80 – 250 SEK.

Winter Cinema at Brunkebergstorg

Bundle up in your warmest clothes and head to Brunkebergstorg for a free movie night. In true Swedish fashion, some blankets will be available. First Sunday of the month to the last, these are the movies that will be shown: Frozen River (6th Jan), Where The Wild Things Are (13th Jan), Into The Wild (20th Jan), and The Shining (27th Jan).

Wednesday 9th January

CEV European Championship Qualification at Eriksdalshallen

Both the women’s and men’s volleyball teams play their final match of the qualification process. The men will play Azerbaijan, followed by the women’s match against Czech Republic. Tickets are 150 SEK for adults, and 65 SEK for children (4-17).

Thursday 10th January

Organ Matinée at Koserthuset

Organist Mathias Kjellgren performs a rich program, including works from Mozart and Bach, as well as the piece Lux Aeterna, a work that Karin Höghielm dedicated to Kjellgren in 2017. Tickets are 60 SEK.

Monday 14th January

Free Solo at Skandiabiografen

Jimmy Chin co-directs the beautifully done film of Alex Honnold’s free solo ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Honnold’s feat of free soloing this renowned climb has captured global attention.

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Thursday 17th – Sunday 27th January

Emerging Sensation at Reaktorhallen R1, KTH Campus

Enter and become part of this art installati by Malin Bobeck Tadaa. She has created a world underground with smart textiles that change color and respond to touch, with the use of sensors, LEDs, electronics, and astounding creativity. Early bird tickets are 100 SEK; regular tickets are 180 SEK.

Thursday 17th January

TEDxKTH: Non Nobis Solum at Nymble

In this TEDx talk, the speakers will inspire the audience to be the change they want to see. One of the speakers will be Elin Mohlander, an entrepreneur who has co-founded Residus, a company with a focus on creating long-lasting clothes with leftover fabric. Moving away from quick trends in favor of sustainable fashion, her company produces clothes that are both sustainable and chic. Tickets to this TEDx event are 250 SEK for students, and 400 SEK for general admission.

Saturday 19th January

Women’s Wave

On the Women’s March anniversary, this year’s theme is ending violence against women. According to WHO, 1 out of 3 women are subjected to violence during their lifetime. Consider making a sign, joining the march, and supporting women.

Grand Opening Party at Stockholm Brewing Co.

Stockholm Brewing Co. are opening their doors and offering a cellar tour. Included at the new location is the FARM Restaurant and Bar, offering local and organic food to go with the brews.

Tuesday 22nd January

Ella Mai at Berns Salonger

Ella Mai performed on The X Factor in 2014 as part of a trio. The group broke up soon afterward, and Ella Mai started writing and singing on her own. DJ Mustard found Mai’s talent through Instagram clips, and now her song “Boo’d Up” has reached the Billboard Hot 100. Tickets are 380 SEK.

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Saturday 26th January

GORE-TEX Winter Run at Skansen

This event is both for people who have already discovered the joy of running in the winter, and those who want to check it out. The event will be fun, with contests (who has the best light up costume), and two different courses (5 KM and 10 KM). The earlier you sign up for this event, the cheaper it is.

Free Photographer’s Branch Opening at Kulturhuset

For the third year, Kulturhuset will present photographs from 50 people, ranging from professional photographers to beginners. The exhibit opens Saturday 26th January, and closes Sunday 17th February. The opening event is free and features a DJ. Ordinary price to the exhibit is 40 SEK; the exhibit is always free on Mondays.

Chelsea Cutler at Nalen

This singer/songwriter started out by blending songs from different genres and releasing her covers on Soundcloud. She went on a national tour supporting Quinn XCII, and is now on a tour of her own. Tickets are 220 SEK.

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Sunday 27th January

Schindler’s List at Bio & Bistro Capitol

On the Holocaust Memorial Day, Steven Spielberg’s film Schindler’s List (1993) will be shown. It is in English with Swedish subtitles. Tickets range from 160 to 210 SEK.

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Thursday 31st January

Aminé at Debaser Strand

The American rapper who had the hit song “Caroline” is on world tour, with one night in Sweden! Tickets are 270 SEK.

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Ongoing in January

Cirkus Cirkör: Epifónima at Dansens Hus

In this piece, with a title originating from the Greek word for exclamation, seven female circus artists perform pieces that they have created together. The seven women originate from Greece, Canada, Palestine, Poland, Sweden, and Switzerland. Tickets range from 275 to 440 SEK.

Instagram Tour

Whether you’re visiting Stockholm, or just want to get the perfect picture, this tour will take you to the trendy spots, the hidden gems, and picturesque places so you can get professional-style photographs. The tours are in English and guided by a professional Instagram influencer. Tickets are 600 SEK.

The Last Testament at Fotografiska

Magnum photographer Jonas Bendiksen followed seven different men, who all consider themselves to be the Second Coming of Christ, for this photography project. Tickets to Fotografiska are 155 SEK.

Dora Garcia: I Always Tell the Truth at Bonniers Konsthall

Garcia’s exhibit highlights her interest in performance, psychoanalysis, and politics. Garcia uses film, drawing, text, and performance to explore the questions “What is truth?” and “Who is telling the truth?” Regular admission is 100 SEK, and free for everyone on Fridays.

Jenny Nyström at Sven-Harrys Konstmuseum

Jenny Nyström was a pioneer in Sweden. She made her profession in children’s book illustrations; one of the first to do so. In this exhibit, about 100 works of Nyström’s appear, ranging from her time at the Academy to some of her last illustrations. This exhibit closes mid-February. General admission to Sven-Harrys is 120 SEK.

The Great Gatsby Cruise

Hop on the Tallink Silja Serenade ship from downtown Stockholm and head to Helsinki in Gatsby style! Tickets are 120 SEK per person.

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Weeks 2 - 3, I’ve already done so much! and I (somewhat) remembered to take photos!!

The second Sunday since my arrival, the first full weekend. In the morning Hans and I went for a run through the lakeside forest, the beauty of the trails makes the running tolerable.

Sunday evening, Hans and I went to an FC Copenhagen game. We played a Danish team from Southern Jutland and won 3-2 if I can remember. I can’t consider myself a sports fan, but I recommend attending one of these games if the opportunity presents itself. Being amongst the crowd of rowdy Copenhageners is a lot of fun. If you really want to get into it, figure out what the cheers are before going… and if you’re feeling confident, maybe book a seat in the rowdy section.

Another view of the stadium, rowdy section pictured to the right. They seem to have a great time swaying, jumping, chanting, shouting, and cheering to the beat of the drummer for the duration of the game.

I spent the beginning of Week 2 working on the two old bikes my family had in the side yard in preparation for biking to my first field study on Wednesday. The black one had a frayed gear cable and the grey one had two broken tires, a broken tire-lock, and a broken front-brake. I replaced the broken grey bike parts with the black bike parts and removed the front brake of the grey bike entirely. I really had no idea what I was doing, what seemed simple at first became a two-day project (a tiny handsaw and a hammer were involved in the operation, I lacked finesse and turned to forcing my will upon the old and rusty bike parts).

The next three photos are from my first field study with the Urban Ecology course. We traveled to four areas within the city: a shore-side seating area at Sankt Jorgen Sø, Axel Hedes Gade, a small park between some apartments near Axel Hedes Gade, and on a dock in Island Brygge. The field study served as an introduction to the Field Journal assignment we will work on for the entire semester.

Our professor simply asked us to fill the journal with any content relating to our observations of the environments we find ourselves in over our time abroad. Notes, sketches, photos, field samples, anything... we just need to mindfully observe each space. We focus particularly on 3 topics when assessing an environment: (1) Its pros and cons as a habitat for non-human organisms. (2) Pros and cons as a space for human beings. (3) Pros and cons as a space that influences biogeochemical cycles of the city and greater area.

Here is a sample of the garbage scattered around the shore of Sankt Jorgen Sø. I also found broken glass, old clothing, wrappers, bits of plastic, etc. I was also curious about the effect shoreline-type (concrete vs. vegetation) has on the presence of birds.

Axel Hedes Gade, the 2nd area that we met at. Our 3rd area is around the apartment buildings off in the distance. This road runs with many others through this very large field I believe to be part of Amager Vest.

The dock within Islands Brygge we finished our field study at.

Going North (photo taken facing south) up the dock would take you to the Islands Brygge Harbor Baths, one of my favorite spots in the city (Be sure to go during the first 2-3 weeks if you’re here for Winter Semester, its only going to get colder and darker outside! WoOOo!)

I visited the Danish Architecture Museum with my 20th and 21st Century Danish Architecture class. We had an hour to be toured through the current exhibition “Welcome Home,” a historical survey of the Danish home.

I cooked a meal for my host family on the Friday of the 2nd full weekend. I picked up pretty much everything at Torvehallerne, the rest was stuff from home.

Trout stuffed with lemon, red onion, dill, and garlic... basted with a sauce made from butter, dark beer, and leftover stuffing. Artichokes filed with one of the many kinds of cheese I found in the fridge and garlic. I also made some caprese salad.

It was simple and delicious, my host family loved it... there were barely any leftovers between just three of us.

Saturday of full weekend #2. Stopped at the National Museum of Denmark for a few hours. If you really love museums, make this an all-day event... 4 hours only gave me enough time to somewhat thoroughly go through the 1st floor (there are 5 if I can remember).

Lur Horns

Nordic wind instruments. They were used to create an atmospheric background sound for Bronze Age rituals. All of these lurs were found in bogs and are from 1200 - 700 B.C.

This might be what they sound like.

Tirsted (10th century AD)

The plate beside the stone lays out an attempt to translate the inscriptions.

“Asråd and Hildvig raised this stone in memory of Frede, their kinsman. And he was then (the terror of men) and he died in Svitjod (Sweden) and was (the foremost of Frigge’s host); and then: all Vikings.”

Doesn’t make much sense, but this room was one of my favorite in the entire museum. About a dozen of these stones are laid out in the room. I read that when these were first erected they were fully painted in bright color. I find the way the words are etched and stained to be fascinating.

The woman of Himlingøje

From the 1st half of the 3rd century AD. 40-50-year-old woman. Within the woman’s mouth is a piece of gold, called a Charon’s coin. The piece was meant to pay for passage to the realm of the dead. Jewels, beads, bangles, rings, a comb, earthenware vessels, a bronze pail, a dish, ladle and sieve, glass cups, and a silver coin were laid among her. (Information from plaque)

This room and a number of others were filled with remains and the variety of items that were placed beside them at the grave.

After the museum visit, I had dinner at BÆST, a restaurant that's whipping out freshly fired pizza, fresh veggies, and carefully crafted charcuterie and cheeses. A majority of the ingredients they use come from the eastern Farm of Ideas, a farm founded by Christian F. Puglisi, the lead of BÆST and others like Ralæ, Manfreds, Mirabelle... etc.

Swiss chard, Russian kale, grilled fennel, dried olives, and really really good ricotta. Some GOOD sourdough bread.

Margherita. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil. (This was good, but I’d get something with their charcuterie on it if I go another time.)

The view of Peblinge Sø from the bridge of Nørrebrogade. On a weekend night, get together some friends, grab something to go from the great variety of food stops nearby and head on over to the many spots that border these lakes.

I took a stop here after my dinner at BÆST, on my way back to Nørreport Station.

On my Sunday morning run, I found an apple orchard near my house. Off in the distance is a bunch of beehive boxes, some of which contain colonies.

Aarstiderne Farm Harvest Market. A nice festival with food stands to showcase their fresh produce; tours of the farm; local artisans crafting things like chocolate, sea-buckthorn jam, charcuterie, clothing, coffee, etc; a produce market; and general good vibes. Its a bit quite a ways north but was really awesome, I recommend checking in this event and ones like it during your time here.

A stand near one of the produce fields. Showcasing some of the freshly picked produce.

A view of the crowd amongst flowers and produce. This photo and the one below show two different farm areas, both containing pretty much the same vegetation. In this photo they are planting everything together. In the other, they are planting uniformly in rows... perhaps they are testing to see the two different methods effect on how well the plants do.

Ørstedparken a nice park near Torvehallerne. We went here for an Urban Ecology session, continuing our exploration of urban environments as a habitat, a human space, and an influencer of urban biogeochemical cycling.

This is one of many parks that were originally a part of the old defense fortification ring decommissioned in the 1870s. A section of the mote has become the lake and bastions have become small hills within the landscape.

The second field study, this time with my 20th and 21st Century Danish Architecture Course. This is Grundtvigs Kirke, dedicated to N.F.S. Grundtvig, built from 1927 to 1940. The architect is Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint... His son and his grandson were involved in the work as well. The church is a centerpiece of a village of similarly styled residential buildings and small storefronts. The style is a mix of Expressionist and Gothic architecture.

The glowing interior of Grundtvig's Kirke.

Bagsværd Kirke. Architect: Jørn Utzon (you know him, Sydney Opera House). We were to compare and contrast this church with Grundtvigs despite their great contextual and stylistic differences.

The greatest part of the interior is the vaulting, a sprawling wall of concrete curved into a smooth wave of linen-like white that softly carries light downwards into the room.

The natural lighting works really well with materials and colors. There is a cool, cloud-like softness to the otherwise clean-cut and industrial structure.

Last Saturday night, I decided to try my hand at making pasta from scratch. It was fairly easy, just 400 grams of wheat flour, 4 eggs, salt, and olive oil for the dough. I let it sit, rolled it out, and then cut it into strips. The small meatballs, or pallotine, are just beef, salt, pepper, olive oil. This was my inspiration, I am far from it.

Everything coming together. Pasta’s cooking in salted water, the red sauce has been cooking for around 3 hours, and the meatballs are frying in olive oil.

It’s not beautiful, but it was quite delicious. I’ll be ready for next time!

Prolog Coffee Bar over in Kødbyens District, the best coffee I have had in Copenhagen so far. 2-3 workers serving up stupid good coffee in the small alley-like interior amongst a number of other really cool food stops. I HIGHLY recommend coming here to get a cup and check out the other spots nearby.

This is it. A cortado.

I did not get my own photo of this place, La Banchina, my current favorite spot in Copenhagen. The place serves up a variety of natural wine, beer, baked goods, snacks, and really good, creative meals out of this unusually wonderful place (the kitchen is in a mini greenhouse building). Take a dip into the harbor water, jump into their sauna (50 Kroner), and make some friends. I hope to find myself here many more times, even as the days become dark and damp. (This place is in its full glory during the summertime).

The surrounding area of Refshalevej is worth checking out on its own, I’ll be back to revisit the place in a post sometime later on.

Everyone gathered around for some Snobrød, a Danish tradition of baking bread on a stick. This was available to everyone that stopped by, you just had to find your own stick... this beats roasting marshmallows.

Cabbage, roasted buckwheat, cured egg, fresh creme, chives, and a couple other things. I started eating it before I remembered that I should take a photo of it.

There is never a set menu, they decide what to serve based on what's available and what's on their mind.

Sunset on Vejilesø near my train stop at Holte.

I’ll be posting about Core Course week next!

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jonnyopinion · 7 years ago

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The Cost of Living: 15th-21st July 2017

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I've nothing particular to say this week on the subject of my living costs. That's mainly because this is the week in the month in which most of my 'unavoidable' expenses are paid, and as they're monthly expenses, it's fairly meaningless to include them in a post about my expenses over the course of seven days. Anyway, that's what I've decided to do, so there you go. Time to crunch the numbers:

Saturday 15th

Breakfast: Baked potatoes with spring onions, basil, pea shoots and cherry tomatoes. All the non-potato items were home-grown. Pretty pleased about that. The potatoes were reduced the night before at the Co-op to 71p for 4. I bought two packets. A most satisfactory breakfast.

Lunch: Burger and a beer (my only alcoholic drink this month) at the legendary V Rev in Manchester. And well deserving of its legendary status it is. Everything it serves is 100% vegan. Somewhere to take a sceptical meat eater if you want to impress them with how yummy vegan food can be. £11.45 well spent.

Tea: pasta and sauce. It was a very carb-heavy day. I slept well.

Bought some new plants at the Flourish stall on Tib Street: £13

Here's my little indoor "forest" -

Food shopping (Pasta, sauce, oil, tinned peas) - £7.05 I bought olive oil again. Olive oil is very expensive now. I really shouldn't buy it anymore. The forecasts were correct. Sometimes I forget.

Also bought some more dried peas and beans to grown into microgreens. And some other household things, from Tesco. £13.39

Today was also Council Tax day. So there goes £82.

Day total: £126.89

Not exactly the most frugal day of my life. Then again, hard to say anything I paid for money today was really "unnecessary", whatever that means.

Sunday 16th

Brunch: A soup made of scraps (version 2)

Tea: At Sarah and Jon's. Sarah made pasta with lots of veg, and we made pesto, using some home grown ingredients from the garden. Sarah very kindly gave me some pesto to take home. I ate it almost as soon as I walked in the door. It was yummy. Bought a couple of hand towels and suction hooks to hand them on from a local pound shop. Towels were actual £2 each. False advertising. £5 Rent day today: £350

Day total: £355

That's the way it is. Living rent free would be nice, but there you are. £350 a month isn't half bad though. People sometimes say it's "amazing" I found somewhere that cheap to live. It's not amazing. It's just quite good. £3.50 a month - now that would be amazing.

Monday 17th

Brunch: Baked potatoes with rambo radish microgreens. This one tray has gone a long way.

Tea: Fried rice with onions. Plant pot: £10 Food: £6.39 Monthly broadband bill: £19.50 Day total: £35.89

Tuesday 18th

Breakfast: Lukewarm porridge with cinnamon

Lunch: Rice with spices

Tea: Bread and pickles £3.70 from Bury market Tickets for the RHS Flower Show: £29 I'll get round to posting about this next week. It was quite good. Here are some pictures I took:

Look at the size of these fucking cabbages

Some kind of outdoor office space

An LGBT friendly bus stop.

Carnivorous plants. Do not stick your cock in one of these, if that's what you were thinking. Which you were, don't lie.

An enormous wicker wasp for some reason.

Normal people behaving normally.

More pictures here. Day total: £32.70

Wednesday 19th

Breakfast: porridge

Lunch: Fried rice

Tea: Linda McCartney veggie sausages. These come in a cardboard box, making them zero waste. They are also vegan. Well done, Linda McCartney.

Food shopping: £4.95 They finally wore me down, did the Co-op. That assistant who asks me every single time I shop there "are you interested in becoming a member?" has won. I now have a Co-op card. Bastards. You get money back when you spend money, like with a Tesco clubcard or whatever. Thinking about it, as frugal enthusiast, "couponing" is something I should look into more.

Income from book sold on amazon last week: £13.68

Day total: +£8.78

Thursday 20th

Brunch: Rice, spinach and peas

Tea: Bagel and coffee at Infamous £6.45

Dinner: Fried rice with spinach and peas, plus an onion (leftovers from this morning).

Day total: £6.45

Friday 21st

Breakfast: Coffee and porridge.

Lunch: Lentils with home grown green things.

Tea: Roasted chick peas.

Birthday present: £7.68 Food shopping: £2.05 Monthly mobile phone bill: £51.46 Day total: £61.19 Salary: +£255.70 Total outgoings this week (minus non-salary income) £609.34 Total outgoings not including rent and bills: £106.38 WEEK END BALANCE: -£353.64 Running total for the month so far IN: £799.73 OUT: £829.80 BALANCE: -£30.07

So that's that. Sometimes life costs money. I wish I didn't, but it does. Still waiting for Utopia. Should be any day now. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Follow @apossibleworld Subscribe to RSS ****** Please consider disabling your adblockers when reading this site. I make every effort to ensure no inappropriate, rubbish or offensive advertising appears here, and nothing that is contrary to the spirit of this blog. So it's really nothing to be afraid of. Cheers. from Blogger http://ift.tt/2gS89bs via IFTTT

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Crossroads residents, KCPD discover piles of trash left by food truck used to feed homeless

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Crossroads District had a big mess on its hands.

Police said they found trash everywhere around the bridge at 20th and Oak streets on Wednesday morning.

A spokesperson for Kansas City police said it’s leftover food rubbish — styrofoam plates, cups and rotting food — provided to homeless people by a Salvation Army truck on Tuesday. That truck, according to the Salvation Army, delivers meals to that location three nights per week.

A nearby business operator said messes like this happen often.

“The trash from them eating was left, and it’s blowing all over the neighborhood,” said Jeff Owens, Crossroads Community Association vice-president.

Owens said residents and merchants complain frequently about well-intended nonprofits that deliver meals, but fail to clean up after their homeless clients. Police and city inspectors said they weren’t sure if the Salvation Army and other nonprofits could be cited for doing this.

“There’s plenty of places, brick and mortar, where the homeless can go and eat and keep everything controlled. When you come out to the public right-of-way and feed folks, there’s no accountability for the trash or anything,” Owens said.

Kansas City Police Officer Andy Hamil, a community interaction specialist in the neighborhood, said he’s never seen such litter from a food truck. Hamil added that business owners feel powerless to prevent this kind of trouble.

“I understand their passion and their motivation for what they do. I respect it, but you can’t leave this. This is absolutely ridiculous,” Hamil said.

Doug Donahoo, a spokesperson for the Salvation Army, said that truck makes 8-10 stops per evening, including 20th and Oak. In a statement sent to FOX4, Donahoo said the nonprofit aims to be a good neighbor while providing relief to people in need.

“We leave a trash bag at each stop and encourage people to clean up after they`re done eating. We have offered and returned to pick up trash bags and provide additional assistance cleaning up when contacted by the community,” Donahoo said in a statement via email.

Sure enough, late in the afternoon, our FOX4 cameras spotted a Salvation Army employee who’d been sent to 20th and Oak to clean up. Donahoo said that man collected eight bags of trash.

from FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports https://fox4kc.com/2019/11/20/crossroads-residents-kcpd-discover-piles-of-trash-left-by-food-truck-used-to-feed-homeless/

from Kansas City Happenings https://kansascityhappenings.wordpress.com/2019/11/21/crossroads-residents-kcpd-discover-piles-of-trash-left-by-food-truck-used-to-feed-homeless/

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mrlylerouse · 8 years ago

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April 13, 2017

Community Bulletin

School News

Dear Concordia Community,

Spring break is over and we are on the home stretch for the 2016 – 2017 academic year! It's hard to believe that our conversations are turning towards the upcoming High School musical, end of the year celebrations and graduations! It is a wonderful time of the year!

While these events are meaningful and exciting, I wanted to invite you to attend the upcoming Easter Assembly on Monday, April 17th at 2:15 PM. We will join as a community in the PC Ford Gym to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and rejoice together in that victory! The meaning of that event lasts for an eternity. I hope you will be able to attend!

Sharing Easter Joy!

Dr. Mary Scott

Head of School

» The Concordia High School Theatre Program Proudly Announces the 2017 Spring Musical

'OKLAHOMA!' by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein

"The road to true love is anything but smooth, but there is no doubt that Curley and Laurey will succeed in making a new life together, in a brand-new state; O K L A H O M A!"

Tickets are on sale from April 11th through April 19th in the Phoenix Center Commons: 11:30 AM to 1 PM and 3:30 to 4:15 PM

Adult–100 RMB

Student–75 RMB

It is anticipated that this show will sell out. Buy your tickets early.

Show dates/times...

April 20, 21 & 22, 2017 at 7 PM

April 22, 2017 at 1:30 PM

Oklahoma! is presented, with special arrangements via R&H Theatricals of New York City, in the Rittmann Fine Arts Center on the Concordia International School - Shanghai campus.

About Oklahoma!

Oklahoma! tells the story of young lovers growing up in Indian Territory at the turn of the 20th century. When Laurey, an independent farm girl, falls for a charming cowboy named Curly, their romance is threatened by Jud, the sinister farmhand who claims Laurey as his date for the town social and, ultimately, as his possession.

Meanwhile, the flirtatious Ado Annie considers marriage with two suitors, one a Persian peddler named Ali Hakim and the other a longtime love interest, Will.

As the town prepares to auction off dates at the box social in celebration of a school-house raising, tension rises within the love triangles. Dreams — and nightmares — present themselves, but there's no telling which will become reality. Will the couples part ways forever or will they unite in the light of their brand-new state? OKLAHOMA!

The 2017 high school music and theatre programs of thirty actors, fifteen crew members, thirty-three instrumentalists, four faculty directors,designers and dozens of parent volunteers began working on this classic American musical five months ago and are itch'n to present the show to our international community. More information about the show can be discovered here: http://ift.tt/2oaaOQr

» MAP, AAPPL, and AP testing will soon begin in Grades 3-12.

You will receive more information about these tests soon. For your reference, below are the dates for the tests by division:

Elementary School

MAP (Grades 3/4): May 22-26

Middle School

AAPPL (Mandarin/Spanish): April 11-May 5

MAP (Grades 7/8): May 8-12

MAP (Grades 5/6): May 15-19

High School

AAPPL (Mandarin/Spanish): April 17-21

AP (Grades 9-12): May 1-19

MAP (Grades 9/10): May 22-23

» Time to Win an Apple Watch! Here's How!

Enter the 2017 #ConcordiaLive Video Contest and show us life at Concordia through your eyes. The contest is open to all in the Concordia community (student, staff and parents). Individual or group/class submissions welcome. Videos accepted from now until May 1.

See guidelines below.

Please submit videos either through the social media channels below or directly to the Marketing Department. To be considered for the photo contest you must submit the original video to the Marketing Department. Once submitted all video submissions will be considered property of the Marketing Department and we will not be able to attribute videos given due to the venue.

Prizes:

Individual: Apple Watch

Group/Class: Pizza & Slushie Party

Video Length:

Minimum: 15 seconds

Maximum: 5 minutes

Deadline:

May 1, 2017