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Releasing and Revealing: Embracing the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Hasta Nakshatra

The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on March 25th, in Hasta Nakshatra within Sidereal Virgo, calls for release and renewal. This celestial event invites introspection, spiritual practices, and decluttering. Make an appointment with me today!

As the celestial dance of the cosmos unfolds, we find ourselves on the brink of a powerful astrological event—the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse occurring on Monday, March 25th, at 1 am MST. This potent alignment, taking place in the mystical Hasta Nakshatra within Sidereal Virgo, heralds a profound moment of release and revelation. Let us delve into the significance of this lunar eclipse and explore…

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Retrospective Review: Dalton and Brosnan Bond Era

So finally I am at the era of Bond films that I know a bit more of. I had not seen The Living Daylights or License to Kill in their entirety before, but I had seen all 4 Brosnan movies. He was the Bond I knew first before I saw Casino Royale. But I was looking forward to seeing Dalton's Bond movies because I had heard they were more serious and grounded.

For me, the both the Dalton films are really solid Bond movies. They are a refreshing break from what the Roger Moore had become towards the end. Not to mention, Dalton actually looks like he's in the type of shape and age to be a secret agent, running from country to country. The Living Daylights is good. There is immediately a more grounded story of espionage. But the better Dalton movie imo is License to Kill. Which is the revenge movie that we never got after Tracy Bond's death. License to Kill is really good. There is less romantic entanglement because Bond is more focused on what he wants to accomplish. And there is a slightly unhinged edge to him. Plus, you can tell that the movie is going into some darker stuff compared to previous Bond movies.

When it comes to the Brosnan era, I have a bit of a bias since he was the first Bond I ever saw. I genuinely like 3 out of the 4 Brosnan movies. GoldenEye is arguably one of my favorite Bond movies. It is fast paced, it has a good villain, it moves away from the stereotypical cold war era Bond plot, the Bond girls are good, and the action is splendid. Its the best of the Brosnan era. Given its made by Martin Cambell who also made Casino Royale, it doesn't surprise me. I know people aren't necessarily big fans of Tomorrow Never Dies and The World is Not Enough, but I like both. Tomorrow Never Dies is really fast paced. There are some really solid action sequences, including a big bike chase which is quite fun. I actually liked the news mogul as villain idea. Its maybe more relevant now with the idea of 'fake news'. The World is Not Enough is more classical Bond. Its a more personal plot because M and Bond are more intricately involved with some of the players. Bond also has more of edge and is harsher in this movie which is actually pretty cool to watch. There is also a really disturbing element with the relationship between Renard and Elektra King which is also interesting. Die Another Day is unbelievably dumb for sure. To be fair, its fun in a dumb way but it goes into full blown science fiction with the whole idea of DNA being changed and a Korean man becoming a white british guy. Then there is the whole beam of sun villain plot. It is incredibly cartoonish. Its also the most effects heavy of the Bond movies and the effects have not aged well at all. The Brosnan era is one full of really cringey double entendres from Bond. In every movie, there are at least 4-5 and everyone of them is just so cringeworthy now but it seems that the writers were so proud of themselves when they wrote those lines.

The Bond girls across all these eras were a mixed bag to be sure. Kara Milovy, the Cellist from The Living Daylights is a bit on the dimmer side for sure. But there is some humor there because you see Dalton's Bond get really frustrated with her at times. Pam Bouvier is a pretty good Bond Girl because she is actually quite important to the story and plays an active role in rescuing Bond. Lupe is also not bad. In the Brosnan era, Natalya was pretty good. The romance between her and Bond wasn't really necessary and could have been taken out, but she is at least a competent person who is not dependent on Bond doing everything. We also get maybe the hottest side villain of all time in Famke Janssen's Xenia Onnatopp. I loved how sexually charged and batshit crazy she was. I had a crush on Teri Hatcher in the 90's when she was Lois so I always love seeing her even though she's there just to be killed off in TND. Michelle Yeoh was a badass even then. So she was cool. TWINE has the first Bond girl who is the main villain. I loved Sophie Marceu in that role of Elektra King because you are not sure how much to feel sorry for her in how her mind was warped by her trauma and how much to be a bit disgusted by her. Denise Richards on the other hand is perhaps the most hilarious piece of miscastings in a movie that I have seen. She is so completely wrong for the role that its almost entertaining to watch how bad she is. I would love to hear the casting director try and justify her casting for the role in any way other than to say that she is hot. Rosamund Pike and Halley Berry are probably the biggest names out of all the Bond girls. They have done much bigger and better things since but in Die Another Day, they are basically just there to fight each other and be bedded by Bond.

The villains are similarly a mixed bag. In The Living Daylights, the villains are nothing much to speak of. License to Kill has some good villains because Sanchez has some menace to him as does a young Benicio Del Toro as Dario. I think Sean Bean is one of the best Bond villains. Jonathan Pryce seemed to be having a ball in Tomorrow Never Dies. And I already mentioned that Marceu was damn good as Elektra. Renard is more the physical villain in TWINE but he feels more like a henchman for Elektra by the end. Gustav Graves is just completely ridiculous an a villain that just can't be taken seriously. He also wears a power rangers looking suit by the end of the movie which doesn't help.

One of the big plusses of the Brosnan era is the inspired casting of Judi Dench as M. She was so good that they kept her in the rebooted Craig era, despite a possibility of confusing the audience. M in the past was just a figure who gave Bond the mission and occasionally told him off. Judi Dench brings a personality and a weight to the character. She has a combative relationship with Bond but you still see that they share mutual respect, especially when you see where she admits that he's the best agent she has in TWINE. After the Roger Moore era, there was a refreshing in some cast such as Moneypenny which changed to Caroline Bliss under Dalton, and then to Samantha Bond under Brosnan. We also got the introduction to John Cleese as the new Q in the last two Brosnan films, taking over from Desmond Llewelyn. Robbie Coltraine has an entertaining supporting role in GoldenEye and TWINE. The Dalton era also saw the last use of Felix Leiter until the Craig era.

When it comes to the Bonds themselves, I think Dalton is extremely underrated. I think he is a precursor in spirit to Craig's Bond. I love the darker edge to his Bond. He gets angry and frustrated. It humanizes his Bond so we see he's not a superhero. He doesn't have the suaveness and charisma of a Moore or Connery but he has the physicality for it. He sells the action scenes far more than Moore did. He is really good in License to Kill which played to Dalton's strengths as an actor. Brosnan's portrayal split the difference between Moore and Dalton. He feels very much like a mixture of the two. He has the suaveness and charm to feel like the womanizing Bond, but he also brings out moments of anger and harshness. Even in the goofiness of Die Another Day, you always feel that Brosnan is giving it his all. I really like him particularly in GoldenEye and TWINE. I do feel both Dalton and Brosnan are underrated as Bond because they were both very good.

Anyways, now only the 4 Craig films, coupled wit No Time to Die. Not sure if I should do a restrospective on the 4 Craig Bond films and then do a separate one for No Time to Die or just include them all together to do a Craig era review since those films are so interlinked.

[sensei-aishitemasu]

2019 Black-Owned Gift Guide!

It’s that time again! This Black Friday, try and support a Black-owned business for all your gift-giving needs. For last years gift guide, click here. For the 2017 gift guide, here. For the 2016 gift guide, click here. For the 2015 gift guide, click here. (This is the FIFTH annual gift guide! Time flies!) 

Similar to 2018, I kept every individual item listed under $100! Click on the links to be taken to the websites in order to peruse more yourselves. Every item and brand has been hand selected and curated. Sustainability has been increasingly on my mind, especially when it comes to fashion; as such, several brands on this list are ethically and sustainably sourced. Several also include donations from your purchase being made to philanthropic causes. 

[And as always, this guide has been split into categories to make it easier to get through, but feel free to mix and match for the person in your life that fits all of (or none of!) these categories!]

Gift Guide 2019 Items

For the Homebody:

eLo ‘Gloria’ Cotton Spray, $30

Shea Shea Bakery Candy Cane Candle, $22

Shea Shea Bakery Coffe Mug Candle, $12

Shea Shea Bakery Bowl of O’s Signature Candle, $20 

Shea Shea Bakery Milk & Cookies Bath Set, $16

Shea Shea Bakery Bath Whip - Confetti Cake, $12

Shea Shea Bakery Honey Bear Bubble Bath, $6

Shea Shea Bakery Milk Mates - Salts + Bubble Bath, $16

Shea Shea Bakery Milk + Honey + Syrup Bubble Bath Set, $22

Shea Shea Bakery Cast Iron Skillet Wax Burner, $22

Shea Shea Bakery Sweet Mini-Melt Cinnamon Bun Wax, $10

Shea Shea Bakery Sweet Mini-Melt Peanut Butter Cups, $10

228 Grant Street Candle Co. Amber + Sandalwood Apothecary Jar, $30 (pictured)

228 Grant Street Candle Co. Oakmoss + Amber Jar, $20

228 Grant Street Candle Co. Botanical Garden Gold Travel Tin, $10 

Kicky Mats ‘Don’t Bother, We’re Broke’ Doormat, $50 (pictured)

Jeffrey Manning “You Are” Art Print, $55

Jeffrey Manning “Mellow Bliss” Art Print, $40

Duchess 365 ‘When I Get Home’ Art Print, $23.99 (pictured)

Tactile Matter ‘Safe Space’ Art Print, $45 (pictured)

Tactile Matter ‘Peaches & Coffee’ Art Print, $45

Galerie.la Small Market Basket, $28

Galerie.la Botanica Medium Candle Harvest, $24

Galerie.la Relaxation Rituals Box, $44.95

Galerie.la Botanica Large Candle Nirvana, $32

Galerie.la Rooted Incense Holder In Gray, $68

Galeria.la Calma Herbal Salt Soaks, $20

‘Hypnotic’ Quilt Set by Justina Blakeney, $100 (pictured)

Brass Bette Planter by Justina Blakeney, $ 75

Ida Mirror by Justina Blakeney, $70

Kahelo Black and Gray Rug by Justina Blakeney, $89

Kashmir.VIII ‘The Party’ Pillow, $50 (pictured)

Cards For All People “Angry Moms” Card Game, $17.99

Cards For All People “Black Card Revoked” Card Game, $17.99 (pictured)

Trading Races Card Game, $24.99 (pictured)

Winsults Card Game, $25 (pictured)

For the Foodie:

Zach & Zoe Wildflower Honey, $12  Zach & Zoe Wildflower Honey - Lavender, $15

Zach & Zoe Wildflower Honey - Raspberry, $15 (pictured)

Zach & Zoe Honey with Ginger Root, $15

Soul Fit Grill Assorted Spices, $55.99 (pictured)

Raw Cells Mind Fudge, $15 (pictured)

Raw Cells Calm Cookie, $8

Raw Cells Brain Brownie, $5

Raw Cells Bliss Bar, $7 (pictured)

Chris Cardi ‘H Street’ Apron, $25.03

Cultured Kombucha ‘Flight Glass’ Set of 4, $35 (pictured)

Cultured Kombucha ‘Cultured’ Tote, $15 (pictured)

Kashmir.VIII ‘Ms. Hill’ Mug, $16

Kashmir.VIII ‘Easin’ Mug, $16

Kashmir.VIII ‘We Did It First’ Mug, $16 (pictured)

Kashmir.VIII ‘The Black Power Mixtape’ Coaster Sets, $35 (pictured)

Botanicals on Blush Kitchen Tea Towels by Justina Blakeney, $28 (pictured)

‘B. Smith Cooks Southern-Style’ by B. Smith, $29.99

For the Beauty Guru:

Oui The People ‘The Single’ Rose Gold Single-Blade Razor, $75 (pictured)

Oui The People ‘Sugarcoat’ Shave Gel-To-Milk, $64 (pictured)

Galerie.la Rose Quartz Facial Roller, $28

Galerie.la Jade Mask, $42

Galerie.la Base Coat Nail Polish Vault, $20

Galerie.la Base Coat Nail Polish The Simon Collective, $20

Galerie.la ‘The Makeup Bag’ (Navy), $59

Galerie.la ‘The Makeup Bag’ (Yellow), $59

Galerie.la Mermaid Milk Superfood Moisturizer, $42

Shea Shea Bakery Buttered Pound Cake Body Mist, $5 (pictured)

Shea Shea Bakery Glazed Donut Body Butter, $25

Shea Shea Bakery Detoxifying Charcoal Cleanser, $15

Shea Shea Bakery Antibacterial Apple Cider Toner, $6

Shea Shea Bakery Almond Milk + Chocolate Peppermint Moisturizer, $6

Shea Shea Bakery Scar Healing Serum, $23

Shea Shea Bakery Gentle Foaming Cleanser, $8

Shea Shea Bakery Chocolate Coffee Bean Scrub, $12

Shea Shea Bakery Rose Garden Soap Bar, $5 (pictured)

Monie Squared Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Soap, $8

Monie Squared Brown Sugar Fig Goat Milk Soap, $7

Monie Squared Warm Vanilla Sugar Goat Milk Soap, $7

Monie Squared Leave-In Detangling Conditioner in Blood Orange, $16

Camille Rose Naturals Algae Renew Deep Conditioner, $20

Camille Rose Youth Burst Anti-Aging Night Time Elixir, $18 (pictured)

Camille Rose Seedless Skin Pore-Perfecting Facial Exfoliator, $19

Oyin Handmade Burnt Sugar Pomade, $13.99

Oyin Handmade Boing! All-In-One Coil Styler, $14.99

Oyin Handmade No Ash At All Lotion, $9.99

Hunny Bunny Boutique Hunny Lavender Face Bar, $9

Hunny Bunny Boutique Rose Clay Facial Mask, $8

Bejia Flor Naturals Acai Mango Lotion, $22

Vee + Co. Apothecary ‘Seven’ Aromatherapy Roller, $18

Vee + Co. Apothecary ‘Mellow’ Aromatherapy Roller, $18

Vee + Co. Apothecary ‘Faith’ Aromatherapy Roller, $18

Vee + Co. Apothecary ‘Tisane’ Body + Bath Oil, $25

Jade & Fox Co. Liquid Gold Facial Cleanser, $15 (pictured)

Jade & Fox Co. Neptune Hyaluronic Face Mist, $15

Jade & Fox Co. Flower Power Toner, $18 (pictured)

Jade & Fox Co. Fineapple Face Mask, $22

Jade & Fox Co. Maui Wowie Serum, $17 (pictured)

Jade & Fox Co. Angel Eyes Under Eye Cream, $24

Jade & Fox Co. Crushed Velvet Butter, $26

Jade & Fox Co. Honeysuckle Spray, $14

Jade & Fox Co. Lust Oil, $15

Jade & Fox Co. Crush Body Oil, $17

Jade & Fox Co. Vixen Oil, $15

Jade & Fox Co. ‘Show Girl’ Body Oil, $17

Jade & Fox Co. Siren Highlighter, $18 (pictured)

Makeup/Beauty/Hair Brands:

Plain Jane Beauty (pictured)

Mented Cosmetics (pictured) 

Beauty Bakerie 

Bovanti Cosmetics 

Colour U Cosmetics

Hue Noir 

Gold Label Cosmetics 

Lamik Beauty

Lip Addyct 

Magnolia Makeup 

Lotus Moon Skincare

The Lip Bar (pictured)

Ginger + Liz Nail Polish

Foxie Cosmetics

Blac Minerals Cosmetics (pictured)

Danessa Lyrics Beauty

Lena Lashes

AJ Crimson Beauty

KSquared Nail Paint

Kinky Curly Yaki

Heat Free Hair Movement

Big Chop Hair

Princess Hair Shop

Haute Kinky Hair

Private Stock Kair

Catface Hair

Mischo Beauty (pictured)

Brown Butter Beauty (pictured)

Her Muse Studio

Elo Lipcare (pictured)

Glam Goth Beauty (pictured)

For The Fashion Conscious:

Galerie.la Abbot Corduroy Knit Robe Berry, $98

Galerie.la Denim Crop Bra, $35

Galerie.la Golden Organic Cotton Crop Bra, $35 (pictured)

Galerie.la Recycled Cotton Baby Tee Black, $39

Galerie.la Alicia Crossbody Brown Bag, $85 (pictured)

Galerie.la Stacking Rings Brass, $25 (pictured)

Galerie.la Diamond Stacking Ring, $25

Galerie.la Petite Arch Earrings Brass, $34

Galerie.la Thelma Top Mauve, $48

Galerie.la Silver Hashtag Earrings, $58

Galerie.la Cascade Dress Charcoal, $59

Galerie.la Petra Jumpsuit Charcoal, $65 (pictured)

Galerie.la Sabbath Cocoon Tunic, $98

Galerie.la Flap Wallet Mustard, $79

Galerie.la Zipper Wallet Blush, $69

Glam Goth ‘Goon’ Beanie (red), $25

Glam Goth ‘Goon’ Beanie (black), $25

Glam Goth ‘Goth’ Cap, $30 (pictured)

Glam Goth ‘The Young Angel’ T-Shirt, $20

Instant Vintage - Azul by Giancarlo Bolero, $55

Instant Vintage - Merlot Veiled Hat, $30

Instant Vintage - Turquoise Velvet Bow with Headband, $45

Instant Vintage - Sweetheart Floral Dress, $48 (pictured)

Sir and Madame Striped Wool Split Back Shirt, $75

Sir and Madame Logo T-Shirt, $40

Sir and Madame 'Madame’ Cropped Tank, $28

Sir and Madame 70′s Script T-Shirt, $45

Sir and Madame “A Better Tomorrow” T-Shirt, $40

Sir and Madame Red Wing Engineer Boot, $75

Sir and Madame Jungle Camo Woven Shirt, $45

A Life Well Dressed ‘Artsy’ Statement Cap, $16 (pictured)

A Life Well Dressed ‘Create’ Statement T-Shirt, $20

Gregory Sylvia ‘Farrah’ Watch, $95

Gregory Sylvia ‘Chandler’ Watch, $78 (pictured)

Gregory Sylvia ‘Rosen’ Watch, $105 (slightly over budget but a beautiful watch!)

Gregory Sylvia ‘Crimson Crave’ Wallet, $69

Tree Fairfax Lois Belt, $40

Tree Fairfax Distressed Wrap Clutch/Wallet, $54

Chris Cardi ‘H St. Nostalgia’ Tee, $30.03

Chris Cardi ‘Bastards’ Tee, $30.03

Sole Rebels ‘The Surge’ Shoe, $90

Sole Rebels ‘The Exodus Ahhh’ Shoe, $100

Sole Rebels ‘The StepUP’ Shoe, $95

Sole Rebels ‘The Exodus RIFF’ Shoe, $100 (pictured)

Sole Rebels ‘TooTOOS Holees’ Shoe, $85

Enbois ‘Jafari’ Watch (Zebra), $85

For the Bookworm:

‘The Water Dancer’ by Ta-Nehisi Coates, $28 (pictured)

‘Deathless Divide by Justina Ireland, $18.99 (pictured)

‘Black Talk: Words and Phrases from the Hood to the Amen Corner’ by Geneva Smitherman, $6.38 (pictured)

‘Talkin and Testifyin: The Language of Black America’ by Geneva Smitherman, $7.77 (pictured)

‘White Negroes: When Cornrows Were in Vogue ... and Other Thoughts on Cultural Appropriation’ by Lauren Michele Jackson, $23.49

‘Mules and Men’ by Zora Neale Hurston, $15.99 (pictured)

‘The Black Book’ edited by Toni Morrison, $35

‘Bloodchild and Other Stories’ by Octavia Butler, $14

‘Rebel’ by Beverly Jenkins, $7.99

‘B. Smith: Rituals & Celebrations’ by B. Smith, $35 (pictured)

Rayo & Honey ‘Eat Words, Drink Stars’ Pin, $12 (pictured)

Rayo & Honey ‘Read More, Writer Better’ Banner, $50 (pictured)

Rayo & Honey ‘Books Change Your Mind’ Banner, $55

Rayo & Honey ‘Hundreds of Books Under My Skin’ Bookmark, $8 (pictured)

For the Kids:

Yinibini Baby ‘Trunk of Hearts’ Elephant One-Piece, $29.50

Yinibini Baby ‘My Neighborhood in DC’ Tee, $26.00 (pictured)

Jade & Fox Co. Fantasy Body Lotion for Babies, $16

Duchess365 Framed Art Print [Ladybug], $57.99

Duchess365 Throw Pillow [Lollipop], $29.99 (pictured)

Duchess365 Framed Art Pillow, $47.99 (pictured)

Herbaceutikals Talc Free Baby Organic Baby Powder, $14.25 (pictured)

‘Party, A Mystery’ by Jamaica Kincaid, $17.95 (pictured)

‘The Last Last-Day-of-Summer’ by Lamar Giles, $8.49

‘Puppy Truck’ by Brian Pinkney, $11.38 (pictured)

‘Libba: The Magnificent Musical Life of Elizabeth Cotten)’ by Laura Veirs, $17.99

‘Little Melba and Her Big Trombone’ by Katheryn Russell-Brown, $18.95 (pictured)

Vee + Co. Apothecary ‘Mamatoto’ Aromatherapy Roller, $12

KaAn’s Designs ‘Living The Dream’ Denim Jacket, $40 (pictured)

Sir & Madame ‘Sir’ Kids Pullover, $55

Amina Abdul Jillil Kids Velvet Sneaker, $89 (pictured)

For the Masculine:

Gregory Sylvia ‘Durham’ Watch, $78 (pictured)

Gregory Sylvia ‘Grayson’ Watch, $95

Gregory Sylvia ‘Fullerton’ Watch, $95.00

A Life Well Dressed ‘Create’ Sweater, $34

A Life Well Dressed ‘District of Champions’ Sweater, $48

Sir & Madame Scratch Goods Beard Oil, $24 (pictured)

Sir & Madame ‘Sir’ Shirt (Blue), $40 (pictured)

Sir & Madame ‘Sir Shirt (Orange), $40

Sir & Madame Classic Logo Beanie (Gray), $40

Sir & Madame Classic Logo Beanie (Orange), $40 (pictured)

Sir & Madame ‘Sir’ Long Sleeve Black Shirt, $55

Sir & Madame ‘Sir’ Lapel Pin, $10

Instant Vintage - Pink and Blue Plaid Pants, $50 (pictured)

Instant Vintage - Camel Leather Blazer, $90

Instant Vintage - Tan Trench Coat, $60

Enbois ‘The Weekend’ Bag, $60 (pictured)

Enbois ‘Cocoa Collection’ Bracelets, $50 (pictured)

Enbois ‘Garvey’ Watch (Black), $70 (pictured)

Vee + Co. Beard Mist, $12

Vee + Co. Beard Oil, $20

Vee + Co. Beard Wash Shampoo + Conditioner, $18

Mr. Blackmans Bergamot & Spice Beard Balm, $11.99

Scotch Porter Nourish & Repair Hair Conditioner, $24.99

Scotch Porter Hydrating Hair Wash, $24.99

Scotch Porter Charcoal & Licorice Moisture Defend Face Lotion, $19.99

Levi Fisher Balm Diggity Softening Beard Butter, $12.99

Levi Fisher Smooth Operator Detangling & Conditioning Beard Serum, $9.99

Levi Fisher Go Tea Herbal Grooming Spray for Short Hair and Beards, $9.99

Sole Rebels ‘exodus Traveller ‘Shoes, $100

Sole Rebels ‘stepUP Ed. 2′ Shoes, $95 (pictured)

Sole Rebels ‘the SURGE any’ Shoes, $90

For The Technologically Savvy:

Enbois Case iPhone 7/7plus/8/8plus/iPhone X/iPhone XS/iPhone XR, $12 (pictured)

Enbois Walnut Case iPhone 6/7/8, $8

Enbois Rosewood Case iPhone 6/7/8, $8

Enbois Power Bank, $15 (pictured)

Enbois Grip Socket, $3 (pictured)

Embrii Shop Iridescent Macbook Case, $49

Embrii Shop Matte Gold Messenger Laptop Sleeve, $39

Embrii Shop Champagne Gold Glitter Macbook Case, $49

Embrii Shop Emerald Tartan MacBook Case, $49

Chic Geeks Black Faux Crocodile MacBook Case, $78

Chic Geeks Emerald Faux Crocodile MacBook Case, $78

Chic Geeks Grey Marble MacBook Case, $68 (pictured)

Chic Geeks Rose Gold Keyboard Cover, $12 (pictured)

Chic Geeks Space Gray Ombre Keyboard Cover, $12

Chic Geeks Emerald Faux Crocodile iPad Case, $78 (pictured)

Chic Geeks Unicorn Sparkle iPad Case, $68 (pictured)

Chic Geeks Emerald Glitter MacBook Case, $58

Chic Geeks Black Marble MacBook Case, $68

Chic Geeks Gray Marble iPad Case, $58

Puku G8 Earphones, $29 (pictured)

Khristian A. Howell Fig Life Sleek and Chic Phone Case, $39.99 (pictured)

Khristian A. Howell Deuces Sleek and Chic Phone Case, $39.99

Khristian A. Howell Buffalo Plaid Sleek and Chic Phone Case, $39.99

Cards, Stationery and Gift Wrap:

Greentop Gifts Clarence Claus Candy Canes & Trees Gift Wrap, $7.50 (pictured)

Greentop Gifts Clarence Claus ‘HOHOHO’ Gift Wrap, $7.50 (pictured)

Greentop Gifts Clarence Claus Close Up Gift Wrap, $7.50 

Greentop Gifts Clarence Claus Gift Bag, $4.50

Sweet Potato Paper Red Plaid Gift Wrap, $9.95

Sweet Potato Paper Yellow Triangles Gift Wrap, $9.95

Sweet Potato Paper ‘Can Swim’ Gift Wrap, $9.95 (pictured)

Sweet Potato Paper ‘No Worries’ Notecards, $10.50

Sweet Potato Paper ‘Sunny Thanks’ Thank You Cards, $1.25 per card 

Sweet Potato Paper ‘Audio Thanks’ Thank You Cards, $1.25 per card (pictured)

Sweet Potato Paper Blotting Paper, $1.25 per sheet 

The DynaSmiles Stationery & Gifts Assorted Christmas Cards Bundle, $28

The DynaSmiles "Fro La La" 4x6 Sticker Sheet, $3.50 (pictured)

The DynaSmiles "Santa's Beard" Christmas Collectible Mug, $20 (pictured)

Addie Rawr ‘A Room Full of Dolls’ Adult Coloring Book, $15

Addie Rawr Fall Dolls Stickers (Die Cut & Sticker Sheets), $6.50

Midnight Reflections Melanin Prima Ballerina Ceramic Ornaments, $15.99 (pictured)

Midnight Reflections Kwanzaa Wrapping Paper Kit, $15.99

Midnight Reflections Black Santa Gift Bag Kit, $18.99

Midnight Reflections Black Angel Wrapping Paper Kit, $8.99 (pictured)

Midnight Reflections Black Santa with Snow Flakes Wrapping Paper Kit, $8.99 

Khristian A. Howell Rosey Holiday Gift Wrap, $8.99

Khristian A. Howell Rosy Twinkle Gift Wrap, $8.99

Khristian A. Howell Ansley Park Gift Wrap, $8.99

Kashmir.VIII ‘Maya’ Notebook, $11 (pictured)

Kashmir.VIII ‘The Marathon Continues’ Sticker, $9-$20

[diaryformytravels]

#16 Toronto (Day 1) [Christmas Day]

Hello to everyone, Jasper here! I have been tasked with the blog write for today as someone is unable to do so!!!

I awoke after a blissful sleep at 8:30am, after going to sleep the previous day at 8:30pm, before Morgs! I was then made aware that the she had not had a blissful sleep and had in fact woken up several times throughout the night, including 1am-2am, and from 5am onwards, unlucky, imagine being bad at sleeping haha, loser 😂

We received a text from Michelle saying she had gone out and bought fresh bagels with fresh ingredients to go on said bagels, so that was a lovely breakfast. But of course not to one (Max- the little bitch) was NOT impressed with how his bagels were prepared for him. Max likes cheese and fresh smoked salmon on his plain white bagel. Mum had presented him with this exactly, a plain bagel with cheese and smoked salmon, which he yelled and complained and stated he simply wasn't eating it, as the cheese was melted. Mum had put it in the grill to warm it up again (putting the salmon on after so the fish wasn't warm). He complained again and then some more and walked out in anger and frustration, mum then forced him to eat it, to which point he then asked after for his next to made the same way because he liked it. What an idiot.

Moving on... at 9:30 we dropped max off at his piano lesson, and dropped Mikko off at the gym, and Morgs, mum and myself went to the equivalent of Scuttis to get some food for Christmas lunch/dinner. Before this though we went and got morgs some drugs from the pharmacy. We got a whole assortment of food, from tiny baked potatoes, various mini-cakes, berries, sliced meats, and two chickens to roast. We then picked up the two Fins (Max and Mikko) and then drugged Morgs up, she then went and had a nap while the Fins went to Max’s hockey training. Mum and I listened to Les Mis while cooking the roast. On a side note, I made the stuffing and I had to physically place my hands inside of two chickens, and fill them. It was so traumatising, imagine if that poor bird was still alive, I would have killed it.

An hour later, the Fins returned and morgs awoke, and we started the presents! Lots of cool stuff was given, which is surprising as usually MMM’s gifts consist very odd and peculiar things that have no use at all. Morgs got some cool hats from London, Kate Spade jewellery. I got some cool Disney socks, and lots of quirky card games. And we both got matching Mickey/Minnie Mouse Christmas jumpers which are very cool, matching Disney plush toys, and we both got a pair of very nice ice skates (???? useful if we lived in a place with snow, but whatever!) Max got spoilt and mum opened a lot of Kate spade bags that she loved and were exactly what she wanted (Because she gave the role of her present buying to herself, Mikko was completely oblivious)

Morgs and I carried our presents downstairs, whilst mum cleaned up the wrapping paper, and the Fins played with their new street hockey sticks and hockey gear. But since it's raining, of course this was inside...

After we had a small break to wind down and then at around 4:00 we had Christmas dinner/lunch which seems like a weird time, but we are all jet lagged so it ended up working for all. Max didn't complain much during dinner which was pleasant and unexpected. He did try to eat all the skin off the chicken, but I wouldn't let him. Because it was mine. Although, after refusing gravy on his plate, he did cut up his chicken and ask if he could dip it in the gravy jug (??? what a weird thing to think of doing. No you may absolutely not do that you rotten child?)

We then had another little rest, morgs had a sauna with eucalyptus (it took me almost 5 minutes to figure out to spell eucalyptus) infused steam to help with her blocked nose, I had a shower and lord knows what MMM did. Now we’re in bed dreading tomorrow as Mikko and Max have decided were going to go ice skating on our new skates, even though morgs can barely function for more than hour, we have to go watch Max’s hockey game and then Michelle leaves us for 4 days to go back to London, which we’re not happy about.

Morgs is next to me with a wet face washer on her head, resting up, we've got some cold and flu tablets (night ones) for her to take so she can sleep through well. Mum has just texted and said morgs can stay home tomorrow, so I guess that means I'm about to have the worst day ever tomorrow!!!!

ps. I hope AM is recovering well from sending it last night, looked like you had a lit night and slapped everyone (is that how you use that word?)

Goodnight/Good morning

Lots of love unequivocally,

Jasper

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Closer, February 4

Cover: Michael Landon 

Page 1: Contents -- What I’ve Learned -- Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Joke of the Week -- Zach Galifianakis 

Page 2: Generation Wow -- Wine -- Alyssa Milano, Nicole Kidman, Sandra Oh, Rebecca Gayheart 

Page 3: Halle Berry, Tiffani Thiessen, Amy Adams, Malin Akerman 

Page 4: Kathy Bates opens up about her health battle 

Page 5: Patricia Clarkson takes pride in her age, new clues to Glenn Miller’s disappearance 

Page 6: Liza Minnelli okays musical about her mother Judy Garland 

Page 7: Hellos & Goodbyes 

Page 8: Picture Perfect -- Duchess Meghan Markle 

Page 9: Hoda Kotb, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin on Ellen, Samuel L. Jackson 

Page 10: Paige Hemmis and Debbie Matenopoulos, Christie Brinkley, Sarah Paulson and James McAvoy at Glass premiere 

Page 12: Lisa Ling and daughters, Jonathan and Drew Scott, Gwyneth Paltrow 

Page 14: David Oyelowo and Lily Collins and Dominic West on the set of Les Miserables, Jane Seymour, Candace Cameron Bure and Fuller House co-stars Dashiell and Fox Messitt 

Page 16: Toni Tennille on Captain Daryl Dragon 

Page 18: Cover Story: Michael Landon was a wonderful dad 

Page 22: Carol Channing in memoriam 

Page 24: John Walsh keeps his murdered son Adam’s memory alive 

Page 29: Horoscopes -- Aquarius Alan Alda 

Page 30: Entertainment -- Chris Pine and Patty Jenkins on I Am the Night, John Malkovich on The ABC Murders, In the Spotlight -- Marcia Gay Harden 

Page 32: Movies -- Anne Hathaway and Matthew McConaughey on Serenity

Page 34: Television 

Page 36: Great Escape -- Lori Loughlin in the Bahamas 

Page 38: Food -- Please try a plant-based diet 

Page 40: 5 tips to prevent diabetes 

Page 42: Readers Ask -- Frances Bavier in Sleeping Beauty, Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove, Whatever Happened to the cast of Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer -- Stacy Keach, Lindsay Bloom, Don Stroud 

Page 43: Best Day of My Life -- George Lopez 

Page 44: Who Am I? Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Kaley Cuoco’s hobby is horses, It Happened This Week 

Page 45: Closer to the Heart

Page 46: Kellie Martin -- Being a mom is my greatest challenge 

Page 50: Malin Akerman and Jack Donnelly enjoying newlyweed bliss 

Page 52: Kathleen Turner -- happy on my own 

Page 54: Dr Oz having a great time as a grandfather 

Page 56: Memories of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall from their son Stephen 

Page 58: On the Move -- Jim Parsons

Page 60: The Big Picture -- Shirley Temple 

Page 62: Style -- Please don’t wear fur 

Page 64: The style of Michelle Yeoh 

Page 66: Beauty -- Pop of Coral Color -- Jessica Chastain 

Page 67: Thandie Newton 

Page 68: Best Friends -- Carolyn Hennesy rescued her dog Sophie, Salma Hayek houses an animal sanctuary, Jack Klugman in 1980 

Page 70: My Life in 10 Pictures -- James Spader 

Pager 72: Flashback -- Cowgirl hats worn by Jane Fonda and Ali Fedotowsky-Manno, Adele dressed up as June Carter Cash

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Tracklist for Dance Valley with Pete Bailey on Somer Valley FM, 8-10pm 21st Dec 2018 (Festive Special with Pete Helmore & special guest Maxine Stride from the Instant Radio Mix plus FrustratedDJace from the Friday Floorfiller):

Run DMC - Christmas In Hollis

Steps - Merry X-Mas Everybody

The Shins - Wonderful Christmastime

Julie McDermott - Don’t Go - Gerd Janson Remix

Big Pineapple - Another Chance - Don Diablo Edit

DJ Ease - Cows On Acid

Bobby D’Ambrosio feat. Michelle Weeks - The Day - Alaia & Gallo Remix

Ninetoes - Finder - Carl Cox Remix

Janelle Monae - Make Me Feel - EDX Dubai Skyline Remix

Lizzie Curious & Scotty Boy - Groove Is In The Heart - Tom Staar Remix

ANOTR - Let Me Tell You

Apexape feat. Carla Monroe - Whiskey & Cola - ApeXape Late Night Dub

Biscuits - On The Floor

CASSIMM feat. IDA fLO - The Stranger

Bliss feat. Fem Fel - I Wanna Feel

Simon Adams & Stefano Mango - Funky Spaghetti - DJ Mes Re-Rub

Andrey Exx feat. Terri B! - Been A Long Time

Sneaky Sound System - Can’t Help The Way That I Feel - David Penn Remix

Vanilla Ace - White Lines

Paul Johnson - Get Get Down - Intermodal Remix

Shadow Child - Ooh Tune - Danny Howard Remix)

Wasabi & Hazzaro - 4D World

Camelphat - DMT

Wheats - Original Rebel

Mark Knight feat. The Ragga Twins - Move On

Camelphat - The Solution

The Prodigy - Need Some1 - Wh0 Remix

Scot Project - U (I Got A Feeling) - Eats Everything Reebeef

Scream - Poison - Alan Fitzpatrick Remix

Camelphat & Cristophe feat. Jem Cooke - Breathe

Simon Berry & Luke Brancaccio - I Hear This - Yotto Remix

William Orbit - Barber’s Adagio For Strings - Ferry Corsten Remix

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The Photograph

Hi babes! This is a fluffy oneshot about Peter having a crush on one of Michelle's friends at Midtown High. One day, he spots her reading outside and secretly takes a photo of her because he thinks that she looks too perfect to go unseen, and he pins the photo up in the back of his locker. Everything is fine until Flash Thompson gets his hands on Peter's photo and brings it to her attention. After that, awkward cuteness ensues and I hope that you all like it!

The Photograph

Hot licks of pain seared throughout Peter’s body. His lip was split, there was a purpling bruise on his temple that was accompanied by a headache so powerful that it’s aching refused to be ignored. Even walking from class to class was taking a toll on Peter. He was exhausted and in pain, but Peter remained hellbent on keeping Queens safe, no matter the cost.  

    Peter’s eyes glazed over and his body was ready to shut down. Doing his best to keep himself up on his feet, he focused on the photo that he had tacked up of her in the back of his locker.

    In the photo, the girl was outside, hidden beneath the shade of a rather large tree. She was stretched out on a light pink blanket, a copy of Charles Baudelaire’s, ‘The Flowers of Evil,’ open in front of her. There was a carton of fresh strawberries and a rather oversized iced coffee balanced haphazardly against her backpack on the ground with her, and every so often, Peter recalled how delightedly blissful she looked each time she bit into a ripe berry. The sun’s rays, the soft breeze wandering through the tree’s leaves, and the chatter bumbling down to her from their shared high school didn’t even faze the girl. Her mind remained with the poet’s.

    After a few minutes of watching her, Peter felt soothed. Everything about her made him feel better. He loved the way she licked her lips after she ate, he loved the way that she read her favorite verses aloud, he loved the way that she laughed at herself when she nearly spilled her coffee, and he loved the way that she helped him forget about the constant stress that was now heavily present in his life.

    When Peter finally snapped the photo, she was laying on her side, one hand wound into her silky hair to keep it out of her eyes, and the other hand holding her poetry book open. Her eyes were focused on comprehending the poems on each page, but she wore a soft smile on her lips that made it clear that she wasn’t scrutinizing anything too intensely. The girl was merely enjoying her free period in the sun and Peter longed to do the same.

    Since then, Peter looked for her in almost every hallway, in every classroom window, and everyday at lunch. They’d spoken a handful of times, seeing as they were in the same history class, but other than class discussions, Peter hadn’t mustered up the nerve to say hello outside of an intellectual, in-class debate.

    One day, she was late to history and when she’d walked into the room, she found that her normal seat next to the window had been taken, so she headed towards the first empty desk she saw. Peter, already occupying one of the seats, nearly suffered a heart attack when she placed her binder next to his and offered him a quiet “good morning.”

    It had taken Peter a few seconds to force his brain to form a response to her and then to get his mouth to open and say the words that his brain was attempting to communicate back to her. When he stuttered out, “hey, yeah, good morning,” she didn’t tease him for his weirdness, instead she smiled at him and Peter could’ve melted onto the floor right then and there.

    During that day’s lecture, their teacher was detailing women’s struggles throughout the years to gain the 19th amendment, which won women of all colors, and social standings the right to vote. She scribbled down notes and nodded in agreement with the teacher as she spoke of Ida B. Well’s, Lucy Burns’ and Alice Paul’s courageous actions in the suffrage movement. It was only after Flash Thompson opened his mouth that Peter observed a frown cross over her features.

    “Why didn’t they just keep doing what Florence Kelley advised? If they had followed her directions, they wouldn’t have gotten radical and thrown into prison. Florence Kelley was meeting with President Woodrow Wilson, and he explained to her why he couldn’t grant women suffrage right then, but he said he would going forward. The National Women’s Party didn’t know what they were doing, and furthermore, they set the women’s rights movement back with their crazy antics.” Flash finished, folding his hands behind his head and leaning back in his chair.

    Glancing over at the girl in the chair next to him, Peter knew that not only was Flash painfully incorrect and uneducated, but she was clearly getting ready to put Flash back into his place.

    “Wow, that’s actually so, so, so wrong.” She started, turning slightly in her chair to face Flash, “if Florence Kelley had kept asking President Wilson to recognize women as intelligent, reasonable beings capable of making a decisive decision, it’s unlikely that the 19th amendment would’ve been passed in 1920. The only reason women were granted suffrage is because of The National Woman's Party. These women marched, were beaten in the streets, picketed in front of the White House, and were thrown into jail for the good of women everywhere. President Wilson only granted women the right to suffrage after women were dying in prison due to the hunger strike Alice Paul began. Not to mention, while these women were imprisoned, they were denied basic human rights and the entire reason they were in locked away in jail was because they were blocking traffic on the sidewalk. It took drastic measures to humanize women in men’s eyes and without the heroic antics of these women, who knows where women would stand today. I mean, a woman’s right to her own body is something that could be taken away at any moment, and women are constantly battling the image that men have imposed upon us. Therefore, your opinion is invalid because you apparently cannot grasp the severity of the situation, past and present.”

    Peter, as well as the rest of the class, was stunned into silence. Normally, she didn’t partake in class discussions because she was shy, but now that she had, everyone in the room was shocked by the intellect that she had just destroyed Flash with. Peter wanted nothing more than to hear her speak all day, and maybe to introduce her to Aunt May.

    Peter could barely focus as Michelle began to back her up. Leaning closer to the wonderfully insightful girl next to him, Peter let her know just how clever he found her. “That was amazing, everything you said was perfect and spot-on. That was the greatest thing that I’ve ever seen and I can’t wait for you do it again.” Peter congratulated the girl.

    “You don’t think it was too much?” She asked worriedly, biting her lip and fiddling with the pencil in her hands.

    Peter shook his head, his eyes wide, “No, no! Absolutely not! You would’ve made Alice Paul very proud.”

    Placing a hand atop of his, she thanked him with a smile. “You’re the best, Peter,” she said before turning her focus back to their teacher.

    After that, she had joined Peter on Flash’s hit-list, so Peter should’ve known better than to try and relax with his locker wide open. Peter was knocked out of his daydream of going home to her and simply curling up around her to sleep by Flash’s grabby hand, first shoving him out of the way, and then stealing his photo of her.

    As Flash rushed down the hall, Peter struggled after him, both boys trying to beat each other to where she stood deep in conversation with Michelle about the numerous male authors whose most famous novels were stolen works from their wives.

    “Flash, don’t” Peter shouted, as he tried to ignore the shooting pain traveling up his body.

    “Too late, Penis Parker,” Flash called as he weaved gracefully inbetween students to get to their target.

    “Oh my gosh,” Michelle muttered, rolling her eyes as she nodded her head towards the two boys heading their way. “Losers.”

    “His lip is bleeding,” She said, concern lacing into her tone. “Do you think he’s okay?”

    “Your boyfriend is fine, probably tripped over a lego or something on his way to the bathroom and banged his head into the wall on his way down.” Michelle tried to reason with her friend. She’d detected that her friend and Peter had the biggest of crushes on one another way before either one of them had, and she had made it her mission to mock them every chance she got.

    Flash was the first to reach the two girls, holding up the photo of her that Peter had taken of her reading outside. “Parker, Penis.” He wheezed, “Penis Parker took this picture of you and had it taped up behind his textbooks in his locker.” Bending over to soothe the splint in his side, Flash handed the photo to the confused girl in front of him.

    As Peter came to a stop in front of her and Michelle, he groaned and threw his hands up into the air, uttering a barely audible, “fuck.”

    When the girls saw Peter up close, they found that Peter was barely recognizable due to all of the bruises masking his pale skin. Quickly handing the photo to Michelle, the girl surged forward, lightly grabbing onto Peter’s sweater to steady him. “Peter, what happened to you? You’re hurt,” she questioned, growing a little more distraught as she studied him face to face.

    “The picture, I’m sorry, I know it’s so creepy. I didn’t mean to be a weirdo and I’m sorry if it made you uncomfortable, I swear that I’m not stalking you.” Peter mumbled, trying unsuccessfully to keep his lip from bleeding.

    “Peter, I don’t care about the photo. What happened to you? Oh no, your lip is bleeding,” She rambled, steering Peter towards the bench nearest to them. “Sit,” she instructed, digging through her backpack for a tissue to dab Peter’s cut with.

    “You’re seriously not going to say anything about the picture he clearly took of you?” Flash whined, refusing to accept defeat.

    Michelle raised her eyebrows, “No, I think it’s disturbing too. You’re not alone in that, Flash.”

    “Do you need ice?” She asked Peter, guiding Peter to look up so she could inspect his face for any further damage. “You need ice, Michelle, could you please go get him ice? Flash, could you please go away?” She asked, looking at the pair over her shoulder.

    Flash was nearly beside himself, “it’s weird! You have to acknowledge that it’s weird that he not only took a photo of you without your knowledge, but that he has it pinned up like you are his girlfriend or something? Really not going to say anything about that?”

    “For all you know,” she said, turning to face Flash as she did that day in class, “Peter could very well be my boyfriend!”

    Peter’s jaw dropped so far that she had to readjust his head to keep the tissue on his open wound. Gently prying her helping hand from his lip, “wait, really?” Peter asked. “You’d be my girlfriend after all this?”

    ��This is disgusting,” Michelle interjected. Handing Peter’s photo back to him, she grabbed Flash by the collar of his polo shirt and dragged him down the hallway. “We’ll be back with ice and some band-aids.”

    She and Peter could hear Flash’s discontented grumbles as he followed Michelle down to the nurse’s office to retrieve some medical aid for Peter.

    “Are you really not freaked out?” Peter asked, staring up at her with big, brown, puppy-dog eyes.

    Sighing, she moved to stand in between Peter’s legs to inspect how much further his lip had split. “If you keep talking, the cut is never going to heal. This,” she gestured to Peter’s clearly damaged frame, “freaks me out more than anything. What’s happening to you? If I can help you, please let me. I care about you and I hate that you’re hurt.” She pouted.

    She was so close that Peter could smell all the floral notes in her perfume, and if he wanted to, he could hug himself close to her and never let go. “I can’t tell you what’s happening, but if I stop, things will get worse. Not just for me, but for everyone. I’m trying to help.”

    Running a hand through his hair, she shook her head. “Then let me help you. If you’re helping everyone, you deserve to have someone help you, and I want you to let me be that person, Peter.”

    Pinching the palm of his hand, Peter spotted Flash and Michelle returning with ice, ointment and bandages in hand, and he knew that he had to be quick. “It would really help me if you went out to dinner with me. Just being with you would help me. That’s why I took the picture of you. Every day that I felt like I was drowning, I would look at you, well the picture of you, and it would help me to breath again.”

    “Pick me up on Saturday. I’ll be ready at 7:30,” she agreed, much to not only Peter’s, but Flash’s surprise.

    “Come on!” Flash hissed, “how is it that Parker gets a date with a hot girl after he hides in the bushes and takes secret pictures of her? What the hell is going on right now? Do I live in the twilight zone?”

    “For fucks sake, Flash.” Michelle muttered, turning to him with squared shoulders, “she clearly knew that he was taking the photos of her. Who would smile while reading ‘The Flowers of Evil?’ And beyond that, she’s liked him for months and he’s liked her for months. All you’ve really done is finally bring them closer together. Congratulations Flash, your plan has officially backfired.”

    Flash groaned throughout the rest of the day and Michelle planned on teasing him for the rest of the school year. The girl’s cheeks were flushed pink until she went to sleep, and Peter couldn’t stop smiling, even though it only made the split in his lip worse.

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HottyToddy.com would like to congratulate everyone who made the Honor Roll and Dean’s List this first nine weeks of the school year.

Della Davidson Elementary School Honor Roll – First Quarter 2017-2018

Principal’s List (All A’s) Abraham, Luke Elias Adams, Catherine Archer Adams, Indaniya A’myani Albadry, Malak Mohamed Alderson, Michael Rel Alford IV, John Warner Allen, Hardy Vinson Amidon, Annabelle Kristin Anderson, Chloe Ryan Baeshen, Norah Ruth Beard, Bradley William Belk, Rylee Erin Bell, Valerie Denise Blackburn, Collins Brantley Blackwood, Donald James Bodie, Eden Brooks Bouldin, William Maxwell Bowling, Poppy Katherine Bragg, John Lawson Brasell, Thomas Murry Burkes, Avery Jane Burlaka, Anna Campbell, James Bryan Carlisle, Dylan Cerny Carr, Sophie Anne Chambers, Chi Tianna Tameko Chavis, Ruby Maude Chen, Winnie Clark, Hudson Truett Colby, Andrew David Collums, Paisley Isabelle Cooper, Adam Michael Cormack, Madison Leigh Cowgill, Benjamin Garrett Curry, Nilydia Nicole Dale, Lake Reed Denevan, Brody Patrick Edlin, Lydia Catherine Embry, Mamie Caldwell Farese, Alexa Perry Feltenstein, Liza Kimbrell Ferguson, Jordyn Armani Fortyz, Xander Bryce Franks, Addison Elise Fruge’, Benjamin Guy Gandhi, Sanya Manish Gary, Walker Edmond Giles, Harris Fisher Gray, Sadie Alan Green, Mary Bea Greene, Isabel Faye Hale, Mary Elena Hall, Hayden Zackery Hamilton, Judson Silas Hill, Jordan Amir Hipp, Abigail Laura Houston, Zaria Mau’Ja Hyneman, Howard Povall James, Calvin Larry Jang, Jun Jones, Eleanor Claire Jones, Molly Caroline Jones, Sawyer Reed Kariuki, Claire Ng’endo Kava, Luseane Keskin, Adem Keskin, Sibel Elizabeth King, Eleanor Anne Knef, Ava Grace Knight, Evan Dewayne Koestler, Andrew Preston Kosko, Garrett Alexander Kovachev, Martin Evgeni Laporte, Kenton James Lauzon, Kimberly Madison Levy, Lillian Vera Lewis, Julia Slade Lowery, Ellie McCay Luber, Charlotte Allen Lynch, Breannah Danielle Lynn, Tate Alden Mason, Katherine Mims McGinness, Alexandria Eve McLellan, Elizabeth Rose Meyer, Logan Charles Milton, Henry Tucker Moore, Andrew Taygen Moore, Russell Paul Morales-Romero, Brittany Michelle Morgan, D’Nijha Danielle Morris, Wyatt Bryan Myers, Carter Lewis Nemesek, Jackson James Nichols, Kelling Elizabeth Nordstrom, Katherine Crenshaw Odom, Streater Bliss Oliver, Leecie Bella Overby, Hogan Ryan Oyler, Henry Chadwick Pan, Raymond Park, Jinseo Patel, Rishi Rakesh Payne, Peyton Rowe Pegues, Madison Renae Percy, Phinizy Davis Percy, William Strong Perry, Anna Reed Pettis, Jerkeria Amyai Phillips, Preston David Putt, Harrison Gage Rainey, Elijah Edward Rajesh, Saishri Reeder, Ella Grace Reynolds, Madison Nicole Rhodes, Mary Helen Roane, Kathryn Annette Robbins, Michael Anderson Roberson, Ann Lillian Robinson, James Barrett Robinson, Rachel Lynn Rogers, Chanijah Makaila Santiago, Krizhan Wynn Tubale Schuesselin, Nancy Elaine Shaw, Zoe Elizabeth Shelton, John Mack Sherman, Gracie Jackson Sherman, Olivia Cate Shinall, Trevor Dean Shipman, Samuel Aylon Sisk, Trinity Ja’Kiya Smith, Anna Prescott Smith, Collier Elizabeth Smith, JoAnna Maize Smith, Zander Kade Snider, Kylie Anne Stein, Michael Anthony Mack Steinriede, Eleanor Catherine Still, Michael Banks Sullivan, William Russell Tatum, Cohen Hux Thompson, William Wright Toms, Pearce Pegram Tosh, Amanda Claire Trout, Davis Walker Turner, James Talmadge Turner, Sullivan Catledge Urbanek, Evan Harper Van Every, Thaxton Delane Vaughan, Graham Thomas Vega, Isabella Leigh Vincent, Ari Levi Wadlington, Keirra Lynn Waldrop, Cameron Lee Waldrop, Elise Ann Waller, Andrew Hinton Warrington, John Patrick Weaver, Dorian Jacob White, John Wilson Wigginton, Aubrey Mae Wiley, Lorelei Kathryn Wilfawn, Claire Kamryn Wilkes, Alice Gardner Williams, Ellen Kate Wilson, Loughran Samantha Woo, Yewon Youngblood, Cameron Layne Zinn, Dequan Montez

Teacher’s List (All A’s & B’s) Adams, Olandria Lashea A’layshia Agnew, Andrew Laster Alhusban, Ghaith Ali Amaya Hernandez, Noeli Nicole Anthony, Joshua Cole Armstrong, Kylan Lashun Arya, Medha Avdiienko, Anatolii Balderama, Ingrid Yamilet Ball, Camden Jace Barnes, Lela Monae Barrett, Aniston Claire Bass, Eden Derartu Beard, Mary Virginia Beauchamp, Luly Anne Bell, Jacob Taylor Bennett, Callie Grace Blackwelder, Jaxon Xander Bogue, Ali Cheyanne Bolton, Parker Elizabeth Bondurant, Stanford James Booker-Wilkins, Mary Kay Booker, Zaniyah A’Leah Booth, Stephen Armand Brannon, Ca’Mari D’Aisha Brannon, Khalisia Anaya Brownlee, Addison Elizabeth Brownlee, Olivia Gracelyn Burrell, David Lee Carroll, Thomas David Cassidy, William Garner Castillo, Yostin Yarid Cayetano, Caitlin Cayetano, Caylee Denise Centellas, Javier Enrique Certion, Kasidy Allyse Chaney, Elliott Chavis, Bazil Major Cockrum, McKenna Renee Cook, Joe Garrett Cowgill, Isabella Katherine Crain, Kennedy Clark Crouch, Campbell Cathryn Crowe, Clara Darden Cunningham, Harper Ray Davis, Brooklyn Landry Davis, Lyric Alexander Davis, Sierra Niquel Denham, Emerson Grace Dennis, Elijah Daniel Ding, Joanna Donahoe, Barrett Hardy Douglas, Grace Adin Downing, Margaret Caroline Doyle, Sean Riley Elhawy, Abdallah Khaled Elhawy, Sohila Khalid Erwin, Parker Thomas Evans, Hunter Lee Feathers, Reagan Leigh Ferguson, Cade Baxter Fields, August Flowers, Marcus Jerome Foster, Nevan David Fountain, Thomas Whittingtion Freeman, Salayah Samere Frierson, Deslyn Reann Gaia, Wesley Stephens Gammill, Brayden Thomas Gilliom, Aryanna Kenise Ginn, Micah Joseph Gist, Grayson Taylor Gray, Parker Thompson Greer, Micah Alexxander Gregory, Kingston Wells Gregory, London Jules Griffin, Clayton Rusty Wayne Hankins, Deangelo Omari Harbin, Mariah Kionna Hardenburgh, Madelyn Brooke Harrington, Sophia Clair Harris, Lainey Elizabeth Harrison, Taylor Matthew Haymans, George Stouton Helveston, Susan Patton Hendrickson, Carson Alexander Herrington, Carter Matthew Hervey, Adaysia Holcomb, Benjamin Cade Hom, Nathanael Ioan Hopper, Jeremy Campbell Hosemann, Sarah Katherine Howell, LaKayla Lauren Maree Huchin, David Alexander Hunt, Kaden Deshawn Hunter, Riley Claire Jacobs, Da’Niya Rena James, William David Jernigan, Maier Dixon Johnson, Hannah Brooke Johnson, William Jay Jones, Makinzi Gabrielle Jones, William Wesley Kelley, Caroline Jewel Kelly, Jasmine Grace King, Emily Katherine Knighton, Cohen Hoyt Le, Ryan Gia Bao Lewellen, Grady Charles Lewis, Allyson Kate Lilly, Lucy Lujie Love, Caroline Grace Lovelady, William Niles Lowe, Nicholas Wallace Luke, Harrison Thomas Maiden, Simeon Rashad Marzouk, Farida Omar Masinelli, Andrew Charles Mathis, Isaiah Contrell Mayo, John Alexander Mayo, William Bradley McCullough, Brody Cole McEwen, Kennedy Brooke McJunkins, Addyson Auraiyana McKenzie, Layton Rose McThune, Deundrea Rowmel Montgomery, Ann Luckett Morgan, Emma Hardin Najjar, Noah Joseph Nautiyal, Riddhi Neely, Robert Myril Nguyen, Phuoc James Thien Nocentino, Gabrielle May Notestone, Nancy Carole Nuon, Ian Cole Oliver, Robert Eli Owens, Chequila Aeisha MyAngel Perez Alfaro, Itzari Perry, Jamari De’Juan Phillips, Antonio Deangelo Pritchard, Serenity Juliet Radwan, Renad Ramsey, Bradley Wayne Ray, Siobhan Julia Reed, Germaine Emmanuel Roane, Braxton Jewell Robinson, Andrea Nicole Robinson, Cory Brandon Robinson, Jada Sha’Mya Rodriguez-Padilla, Stephanie Ross, Elijah James Russell, John Alden Sanchez, Alexander Cash Sankar, Deekshita B Schock, Kennedy Jo Schornhorst, Lillian Hannah Schweigart, Tryston Scott Scoggins, Ethan Sheldon, George Lawson Shepard, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Shoaf, Jack Hamilton Shows, Anderson Grady Sims, A’niyah Jhana’e Sims, Ja’Niyah Zha’Rai Singletary, Jane Anne Sisk, Hannah A’lise Smith, Chase Manning Smith, Ly’Niyah Smith, Zyterrion Spight, Xavion Y’Urijah Staten, Haley Marie Stewart, Rebecca Ann Striplin, Alli Reese Sullivan, Anna Kate Summers, Brady Eli Terrell, Destiny L Tew, Dashiel Cohen Thompson, Mariah La’Vonne Torres, Miguel Angel Travis, Savannah Grace Trimble, Tristan Nathaniel Turner, Cortez Lamont Urbina, Alex David Urbina, Gustavo Ussery, Lauren Addison Walker, James Radford Wallace, Rakerion Rickyus Watts, Kayla Marie Watts, Madalynne E Webb, Colten Joseph Wells, Reid Thornton Westmoreland, Allie Jaymes Westmoreland, Luke Chadwick Wilkins, Jayden Rashaan Wilks, Alexis Makayla Williams, Cooper Marshall Williams, Olivia Louise Williams, Sarai’ Danielle Wilson, Jussyaih Keeyunnah Wilson, Zanija Alexis Nicole Windham, John Colvin Winkler, Lily Anne Woodard, Audarrius Dewayne Yourn, Kloey Lynn Zhang, Grant Ruiyuan

Oxford Intermediate School Honor Roll – First Quarter 2017-2018

Principal’s List (All A’s) Adams, Lily Belden Alexander, Captain Provine Allen, Hylan Gates Arevalo, Luis Angel Bain, Samuel Stewart Baker, Harley Jayne Barr, Nelson Mandrill Berry, Caroline Lillian Bigham, Ann Hunter Boone, Pharis Louise Bourn, Mary Mills Bradley, Taylor Kate Brown, Ajzah Iyuana-Jakia Bruce, Elliot Olen Bundren, Sara Kate Byars, Mary Dale Campbell, Benjamin Marshall Cancer, Zaria Cannon, Ty’Derrius Quavieon Carleton, Carley Gray Carlisle, Connor Hugh Carroll-Gonzalez, Sophia Jeanette Cassidy, Jillian Everett Claassen, Juneau Cohen, Rachel Cohn, Sofia Grace Coleman, Sariyah Mae-Lynn Colley, Megan Elizabeth Collins, Deandre Quevon Cooper, Nathaniel Harry Covington, Blake Elliot Crenshaw, Jacob D Dabbs, Alice Kathryn Dale, Atticus Darwin Daniels, John Swayze Daugherty, Miller Michael Denham, Evelyne Lee Dennis, Jeffrey Brown Dolan, John Henry Dossett-Bridgers, Elsie James Dossett-Bridgers, Lee Tucker East, Ava Lee Edwards, Lucas David Eubanks, Nikki Mae Farese, Luke William Ferriss, Cayden Quin Floate, Wyatt Matthew Flowers, Alexander Harris Foster, Larcen Michelle Fountain, James Michael Frierson, Camaria Calyse Fruge’, Charles Mitchell Fuller, Andrevion Rayshad Gentry, Claire Renae Gililland, Hayden Claire Golden, Quevyn Javion Golmon, William Bradley Goolsby, Victoria Ann Goulet, Gilad Grafton, Carolyn Chase Grantham, Bradley Wynne Gray, Harper Elizabeth Gray, Madeline Elizabeth Greene, Samuel Thomas Greenlee Doty, Georgia Love Hamilton, Taylor Grace Harper, John Andrew Heard, Parker Madison Helsel, Maci Hemmins, Scarlet Virginia Henderson, Susanna Elise Heuer, Sam Robertson Hill, Jack Westbrook Hill, William Maxwell Hilliard, Xaikeese Deontae Hitchcock, Jonas Grey Hollinger, Christopher William Homan, Madeline Taylor Hooker, Anna Elise Houston, Walker Wyatt Hurdle, Ella Beth Ibrahim, Mennah Mohamed Ali Ivy, Jack Whitten Jones, Henry Tucker Jones, Kamari Danielle Jones, Kobe Isaiah Jones, Madison Elizabeth Jones, Zoey Denise Karahan, Elisa Fonseca Kevin, Bridgette Kirk, Benjamin Carter Koestler, Leland Matthew Langendoen, Isabelle Terezija Lawhead, Christine Elizabeth Laws, Edward Knox Le, Michelle T Lowery, Madeline Grace Luber, Miles Atchison Majumdar, Sneha Makamson, Benjamin Joseph Maloney, Brady Michael Mauney, Ellie Katherine Maxwell, Mae Covington Mayo, Ian James McClellan, Ella Catherine McCready, Carson Neal McLellan, Andrews Mitchell Meagher, Mary Lucile Beatrice Mina-Reyes, Gabriel Alexander Monroe, George Henry Moss, Lucy Claire Murthy, Prajwal Narasimha Nagle, Nicholas Ming-Rui Najjar, Adam Alexander Nichol, Thomas Osborn Noel, Mary Grace Notestone, William King Oyler, Cole Madeline Perry, Lucy Clare Randle, Ava Caroline Rayburn, Thomas Harrison Rayner, Lila Elizabeth Reeder, Emma Kathryn Ritchie, Alexandra Ingrid Roland, Elijah Sessions Salau, Fawaz Olaitan Samuels, Charles Kane Sanchez, Tomas Alessandro Schmelzer, Carson Joseph Schmelzer, Catherine Elizabeth Scott, Anne Bailey Scott, Cooper Aubrey Shaw, Annie Cade Sherman, Evelyne Graham Shipman, Mary Margaret Shorter, Addyson Grace Shows, Emily Crawford Smith, Julia Anne Smith, Sharpe Holiman Smith, Sutherland Ross Solinger, Jordan Maxwell Srinath, Navaneeth Stinnett, Brady Patrick Sudduth, Ashley Lorraine Taylor, Janiya B A Tomlinson, Vivian Anne Tschumper, Katherine Mae Tulchinsky, Jacob Tulchinsky, Payton Ann Urbanek, Kaitlyn Sanders Valliant, Wells Gregory Van Every, Everhett Hawkins Vasilyev, Vivian Scott Vega, Sarah Kendall Vijayasankar, Arjun Vo, Binh Quoc Wages, Mallory Jennings Waldrop, Fisher Wells Walker, Ava Taylor Walker, Samantha Daye Walls, Jason Kendrick Weaver, Alana Ann White, Charles S Wicker, Claire Catherine Wigginton, Georgia Gray Wilkes, Carter Broom Wilkinson, William Pratt Williamson, Alice Lindley Wilson, Ava Elizabeth Wilson, Caroline Rose Wilson, Jeremiah Windham, Byron Pearson Windham, Clayton Page Young, Grant Powell

Teacher’s List (All A’s & B’s) Abbott, Carolyn Rose Al-Ostaz, Mohannad Ahmed Allen, Walker Harrison Almutairi, Hanin Anderson, Jakeria Anderson, Seger Cappaert Anjanappa, Saurab S Aquino, Zaiden Allen Arnold, Bailey Reighn Atkinson, Landon Kyle Austin, Mariam Catherine Avery, Kanalu Olamana Baddour, Paul Marion Balkin, Gabriela Analise Banks, Cam’Ron Barry, Brooke Padgitt Barton, Katherine Louise Bass, James Tanner Bean, Z’nyla Amor Belenchia, Natalie Paige Benedict, Anna Lauren Bishop, Margaret Ann Blackwelder, Jagger Anthony Blair, Natalie Elizabeth Blount, Levi Daniel Bombelli, Nicholas Boyas, William Joaquin Brasell, Jane Saxon Brown, Madison Ann Buford, Julian Burleson, Dixie Katherine Burns, Hunter Kylen Busby, Jack Garland Busby, Mary Caroline Buschlen, Keaton Vaughn Buzareiba, Raghad Omran Caldwell, Jordan Austin Campbell, A’Yhuna Nakeyia Carmean, Evelyn Rose Carmean, Jane Reeves Carrington, Glenn Elizabeth Carter, Callie Grace Case, Olivia Linton Castillo-Tabora, Genesis Causey, Jacquelynne Jeanne Edith Certion, M’Layjah Jovian Cerveny, Andrew David Coleman, Nadia Bethanie Cope, John Grayson Cormack, Kennedy Reese Cottom, Leiaidra Mi’Joi Crocker, Timothy Ezekiel Dale, Madelyn Sophia Daniels, Annika Marie Davis, Madison Rihanna Doner, Emileigh Grace Dowling, Larkin Bernini Dudley, Jeremiah Lajordan Ealey, So’Nia Carrie Christine East, Michael Ann Eastland, Hiram C Espinoza, Jayda Sophia Estes, Wesley Brett Farmer, Marjorie Elizabeth Fassinger, Kaden Chase Felix, Matthew Ripken Finner, Christopher A J Flaschka, Max Russell Wolf Flaschka, Mollie Blair Ford, Christopher Ezekiel Fowler, Kathryn Presley Franklin, Thomas Gerald Freeman, Wyatte Holden Fuller, Kardesia Janae’ Gaia, John Wallace Gandhi, Syna Manish Gillis, Lindsey Elizabeth Glenn, Raven Tarrell Dee Green, Ladaejah Jeriah Grem, William Miles Gussow, Shaun David Hamilton, Emma Kathleen Haralson, Hannah Lynn Harrington, Chloe Marie Hazlewood, Margaret Elaine Henderson, Evelyn Lynn Herrera, Alexander Santiago Herron, Kentravion Temelle Hilliard, Akevia Leigh-Ann Hilliard, Ryan Glenn Hillmer, Cailey Nicole Hobson, Breuna Cheri Hodges, Makyah Zaire Horton, Auriana Hyche, Avery Lynn Ibrahim, Zeyad Mohamed Ali Jackson, Elise Ann Jernigan, Patricia Bell Joyce, Colby Richard Jubera, Robert Judson, Braylen Terrell Kamman, Barrett Denton Kelley, Madelyn Kent, Reid Andrew Kimbrell, Elizabeth Rivers Knef, Andrew H Knight, Colton Gray Kosko, Bailey Mullins Landry-Rahaim, Rose Latimer, Sarah Ross Le, Kevin Lewis, Avery Pierce Lewis, Elaina Renee Lewis, Jon Allen Lewis, Samuel Wallace Lovorn, Rowan Elliott Lowe, Jane Claire Martin, Colton Andrew Martins, Pedro Machado May, Olivia Helen Mayo, Cait Frances Mayoral, Braden John McCarty, Tamiyiah MoShay McCollins, Zuri Ayana McCullen, Laura Kathleen McCurdy, Sean Thomas McDaniel, Aden Gregory McElroy, Mattie Elizabeth McMillian, Javien Malachi Mercier, Georgia Rose Metcalf, Zoe Abigail Miller, Ana Mitchell, Ameir Mercedes Montgomery, Elizabeth Stewart Moreton, Anders Morgan, Houston Rivers Morgan, Michaela Lynn Mott, William Ross Munoz-Pascacio, Nathalie Nautiyal, Rishi Ndaruhutse, Boaz Tonto Nichols, William Ray Nordstrom, William Davis Norman, Robert Harrell O’Dowd, Brendan Charles Osborne, Annelise Taylor Parker, Elijah Parsons, Madelyn Yahel Pascacio, Joshten Raul Patton, Nyla Danielle Perkins, Anna Claire Pharr, Luke Benjamin Pruitt, Parker Jude Randle, Ethan Monroe Ray, Layton Ramsey Reed, Virginia Lynn Richards, Benjamin Graham Richards, Elijah Davis Rico, Anna Beatrix Rico, Patrick Finlay Robertson, Rivers Burton Robinson, Chance Robinson, Lillian Grayson Roy, Sam Morgan Samaniego, Alexa Itsallana Saxton, Andrew Martin Schardan, Julian Schock, Landon David Schwaegerl, Lena Charlotte Schweigart, Brenleigh Paige Scott, Nicholas Dane Scruggs, Sydney Kathryn Shoaf, Abby Elliston Sipes, Brooks Sipps, Annabelle Grace Smith, Emaleigh Sosa Rodriguez, Franklin Speed, John Thomas Strum, Madison Grace Swingle, Jack Manning Tallie, Kamayia Tallie, Keon’Taye Da’Shan Tatum, Carlisle Emery Taylor, Avaleigh Renee Taylor, Sovient Zantrell Thigpen, Alicia Renee Thomas, Amelia Walker Toles, Noah Elex Tompkins, Lillie Lizabeth Toney, Deriah Elizabeth Treloar, Davis Alexander Tyson, Tara Nicole Urbina, Natalia Elena Ussery, Reed Fowler Valliant, Rebeka Claire Vaughn, Brinnan Jaynes Vaughn, Makinly Grace Wadley, Amari Latrice Wadley, JaMarion Martavis Weathersbee, Mary Carolyn Elizabeth Webb, Elizabeth Riggan White, Kierstan Marcia Wicker, Bryce Chapin Wiley, Violet Nicole Wilkins, Stella Kathryn Wilkinson, Katherine Owen Wishon, Dylan Lee Wymer, Abraham Young, Kasiyah Kevionna Youngblood, Olivia Ashlyn Zachos, Lucian

Oxford Middle School Honor Roll – First Quarter 2017-2018

Principal’s List (All A’s) Abernathy, Sallie Virginia Addy, Aiden Lamar Alluri, Ajay Varma Amidon, Noah Jared Atchley, Andrew Crawford Austin, Katherine Grace Baggett, Kanesha Latrice Ball, Braden Matthew Barksdale, Brianna Denise Barrett, Lealand Gracie Barrios, Emory Caperton Beauchamp, Mattie Hanks Berry, William Wells Bianco, Catherine Louise Bigham, Brock Thurman Blair, Lydia Helen Bland, Hudson Lawrence Boudreaux, Claire Brewer, Joshua Alexander Brown, Jonathan Campbell, William Hayden Caradine, Miles Milton Emett Carter, Elijah Guy Carter, Joseph Andrew Case, Audrey Davis Cassisa, Carolina Grace Clark, Lacey Katherine Clinton, Nora Dean Cook, Madeline Ellsworth Cooper, Ciara Jo Crawley, Carsyn Swayzie Dabbs, Walker Pace Daniels, Dorothy Grace Davis, Farryn Kennedy Dennis, Julia McQueen Devera, Rowan Hayes Douglas, Faith Ann Dyminski, Thomas Randall Farmer, Sadie Grace Fruge’, Rosemary Katherine Giles, Lucian Witherspoon Goulding, Aidan S. Green, Henry Hasselman Greene, Amelia Lea Greer, Allison Reed Habeeb, Reagan Leigh Harper, Hannah Heard, Kaitlyn Paige Heuer, Everett Bowen Hill, John Bailey Hunt, Addison Marleigh Johnson, Josianna Elizabeth Kang, Mina Karthikeyan, Keerthin Kendricks, John Scott Knight, Ethan Tyler Latil, Jacob Walker Le, Johnson Le, Thu Anh Lewis, Louise Anne Ligon, Charles Thomas Little, Rosemary Elizabeth Love IV, John Clark Maryam, Numa Mathis, Kaylin Jennae Maxwell, James Donald McClure, Jeffrey Williams Miller, Saylie Parker Monteith, Savannah Isabel Bel Moore, Sarah Grace Murphy, Patrick Francis Newsom, William Luke Nordstrom, Benjamin Eli Ormon, Ava Kathryn Patel, Aidan Rakeah Perry, John West Purdom, Kara Elizabeth Ratliff, Charleston Edward Rayburn, Cecilia Reed, Vanessa Nicha Reysen, Ember Noelle Rhodes, Katelin Faith Roberson, Riley Elizabeth Robinson, Grant Wilson Rock, Cassidy Nicole Rubenstein, Zoe Elizabeth Sawyer, MacKenzie Lee Sawyer, Madison Nicole Schmelzer, Callie Grace Sharp, Chloe Anne Shelton, Emma Sanders Shipley, Savannah Harlow Shorter, Ashten Dean Smith, Stratton Holt Steinriede, Anne Walcott Stevens, Heath Michael Stewart, Olivia Ellen Sullivan, Aidan Thomas Sweeney, Connor Patrick Swingle, Molly Caroline Thompson, Ella McKinley Tosh, Ella Kathryn Trujillo, Aaron Michael Valdez, Xavier Edgar Wages, Caroline Grayson Walker, Anna Caroline Warrington, James Davis Weathersbee, Jeremiah Davis White, Avery Hannah Wicker, Sarah Grace Wigginton, Luke Lafayette Wilkinson, John Franklin Hassell Windham, William Thomas Woo, Nathan Kyoungseo Yant, Jane Isabella Zhang, Luke Xi

Teacher’s List (All A’s & B’s) Alexander, Zakeri Alan Alger, Anna Aloia, Jonah Grayson Anderson, James Wilder Arizaga, Genoveva Grace Armstrong, Aubrey Laine Austin, Brooks Crockett Baeshen, Andrew Hesham Bailey, Ramey Elliott Barnett, Evelyn Eliot Barton, Grace Anne Beebe, John Robert Belk, Aiden James Bell, Diamond Kierra Bergeron, Molly Merritt Best, Lauren Elizabeth Bial IV, Joseph John Bishop, Steven Matthew Blaylock, Evelyn Isabella Blount, Hope Davidson Bogan, Ticyana Anecia Renay Booker, Kirsten Ja’Derria Bowling, Adam Miller Brazell, Jessica Paige Brewer, Kaitlyn Emma Bruce, Norah Mary Jane Buchanan, Joseph Thomas Burkes, Anna Sophia Burkes, Delaney Grace Busby, Hattie Elizabeth Buschlen, Ethan Gareth Bush, Levi Matthew Byars, Charles Randolph Cabello, Michael Caldwell, Kalvia O’Nealvea Caldwell, Sparkle Ariel Campbell, Alysia Michelle Carothers, Sharenity Lynn Carwile, William Westmoreland Case, Mary McLauren Childers, Eva Ruth Contractor, Ria Zaksis Cooper, Noah Emmanuel Cope, Aiden Saliba Crane, John Spencer Crowe, Ellen Emerson Dabney, Thompson Daugherty, Amelie Parker Dennis, Ivy Suzanne Dennis, Jackson William Dorrell, Colin Semmes Downing, Stephen Matthew Dunaway, Drue Alexis Elliott, William M Ellis, William Vaiden Enfinger, Jena Brooke Fair, Virginia Ross Brown Fiveash, Jayda Grace Floate, Aidan Mark Freeman, Grace Kennedy Freeman, Samari Shani Fyke, Lola Carter Gaia, Madeleine Barnett Gililland, Joshua Alan Grantham, Robert Sharp Hanbury, Lauren Elizabeth Hardy, Julia Brent Harvey, Michael David Helsel, Mia Claire Hemmins, Jude Owen Henderson, Isabel Morrow Hewitt, Mary Alexandra Hickey, Morgan Hill, Anna Louise Ho, Jennifer Hodge, Claire Elise Hood, Catelin Grace Houston, Audria Aerial Huggins, Lylian Douglas Hunter, Sara Grace Hyneman, Henry Lewis Jacob, Katherine Elizabeth Jo, Samuel Hwanhee Johnson, Luke Daniel Jones, Averie Taylor Kincaid, David William Kirkwood, Ryan Tray’Shawn Langley, Avery Marie Lewis, William Goodloe Lipsey, JaMichael Takyland Logan, Vincent Chase Lowery, Charles Gavin Lynch, Robert Michael Madkins, Sariah Monyae May, Sarah Lynlee McGinness, Arkady Walker McInnis, Taylor McKey, Jude McMillan, Andersen Elizabeth Mercier, Audrey Elizabeth Metts, Linley Ann-Marie Mims, Allyson Rhea Mitchell, Makalah Renea Montgomery, Joel David Moore, Hayden Tyler Moore, Kallie McKade Morarie, Veronica Magdalena Morse, Allie Lynn Mott, Tacie Jane Mullen, Bryce Owen Murphey, Archer Smith Murphey, Webb Smith Norphlet, Elijah JaQuon O’Dowd, Davis Winton Owens, Laila Arquel Pasco-Pranger, Asa James Patterson, Michael Elias Perry, Ada Grace Pettis, Keanna Ne’veah Ponder, Michael Stratton Porcha, Quincy Allen Porter, Sania Loronz Portera, Owen Samuel Radigan, Luke Thomas Regan, Natalie Grace Renfroe, Land Harris Rhodes, William Lawton Riddell, Ellis Walker Robertson, Lane Brice Rogers, Currie Benton Rousseau, Helen Reed Rowland, Margaret Herron Rucker, Tyler JaJuan Russell, Drake Alan Saenz-Lopez, Darlyn Karina Sanchez-Garcia, Carlos Sanders, Blake Lee Savage, Michael Baylor Schneider, Emery Kathryn Schove, John Stanley Seicshnaydre, Elizabeth Lee Sharp, Aaron Shipman, Bella Scott Short, Ethan Andrew Shows, Cashe Newell Shows, Ross Alan Shull, Charles Wallace Singletary, Matthew Ray Skipworth, Tyler Wesley Smith, Alexis Grace Smith, Chaffin Elizabeth Smith, L’Asia Shekendrea Smith, Larrmyne Colton Spears Smith, Lewis Wynne Smith, Zaria Tyanna Solomon, Ross Whitlow Stallings, James Kyle Stewart, Christian Hope Turner, John Preston Vaughn, Jakira Sharda Vaughn, Leona Abigale Waddell, Olivia Ann Webb, Dixon Thomas Webb, Wesley Whitaker, Martha Sutton JiLu Wicker, Addie Elise Wicker, Luke McNabb Wicker, Tyler Kent Wilfawn, Keegan Douglas Wilkinson, Mary Katherine Suzette Winters, Taylor Woodfin, Aiden Scott Yerger, Harlan Yoste, John Geraghty

Oxford High School Honor Roll – First Quarter 2017-2018

Principal’s List (All A’s) Abernathy, Frances Hazie Addy, Alaina Kathleen Al-Ostaz, Nadeen Ahmed Al-Sherri, Zynub A. Atchley, Abigail Taylor Austin, Lillian Rose Baker, Ellyn Elizabeth Bartholomew, Gretchen Case Beard, Ashley Paige Bial, Lauren Frances Boudreaux, Christian Thomas Boutwell, Allie Kathryn Buchanan, Niamke Conner Bundren, Megan Leigh Burcham, Abagail Elizabeth Buskes, Anneke Lee Jing Qiu Callicutt, William Houston Chatman, Raven Nichelle Cheng, Calendula Yunong Cizdziel, Claire Theresa Cizdziel, Siena Catherine Cohen, Ross Gabriel Coon, Walker Thomas Crawley, John-Russell Cooper Cromwell, Clay Hollingsworth Crouch, Carter Fox Deese, David Henry Doerksen, Edmund Siwei Duperier, Alfred Wortham Elgohry, Marawan Moustafa Farese, Ellis Kilbourne Forgette, Anna Kathryn Freeze, Jordan McKenzie Fruge’, Don Luis Gershon, Eve Miranda Golmon, Graham Truett Goulet, Gabrielle E Goulet, Nicole Mayan Grafton, Addison Hibbs Green, Johnson McCallum Greene, Mary Emma Heiskell, Lucia Lamar Hemmins, Lilian Carroll Ho, Vivian Thuy Hu, Edward Yang Johnson, Walter Warren Jones, Emma Katherine Jones, Grace Anne Kendricks, Mary Charles Larson, Anna Mathis Li, Qing Yun Ligon, John Allen Livingston, Magnolia B Lizotte, George Britson Logan, Grace Nicole Luber, Kurre Thomas Luke, Cayden Angela Mallette, Pope Dolby Maxwell, Ellinor Minhinnette McEachern, Lorie Jordan McIntosh, Ann Caroline McKey, James Keith McKey, Mia Maureen McPhail, Joshua Robert Meagher, John Micheal Mercier, Marcus Karl Mercier, Mary Isabella Metcalf, Zkyra Monique Meyers, Gillian Elizabeth Mills, Addison Marie Mitchell, Lilian Camille Mobley, Alexander James Moen, Rebekah Hannah Mounce, Abigail Lauren Mullen, Sarah Neely Nagle, Alexandra M Nelson, Lauren Anada Renee Norman, Neal Garner Norris, Joseph Landon O’Keefe, Daniel Ryan O’Keefe, Joseph Thomas Overby, Haeden Ryan Pasco-Pranger, Sadie Charlotte Patel, Karina Rakesh Patel, Suhani Ashok Patterson, George Alexander Pearson, Claire Love Pham-Dao, Albert Phu Pham, Tu Nha Anna Pittman, Cady Grace Quinn, Sophia Adams Randall, Hannah Elizabeth Ratliff, Sarah Ann Renfroe, Anna Lauren Rester, Ann Claire Rester, Sydney Ruth Riley, Katherine Cook Robinson, Joseph Daniel Rock, Katelyn Virginia Rogers, Donald Forrest Roland, Virginia Olivia Roth, Hays Spicer Shelton, Samuel David Simpson, Philip Ryan Smith, Keon De’Morris Smith, Lily McCalla Soto, Lorelai Makenzie Spillers, Hannah Elizabeth Stevens, Emily Elise Strum, Carissa Ann Sullivan, Ann Morgan Swords, Julia Adeline Tann, Julia Elizabeth Tannehill, Jack Rhea Teng, Emmanuelle Rachel Thompson, Addison Mae Thompson, Halford Madeline Torrent, James Thomas Travis, Jaxon Owen Van Ness, Peter Fancher Waller, Mary Marshall Ward, Andreel Ti’Keshia Webb, Jaqaun Darnell White, Ava Camille Williams, Ellen Benson Wymore, Martha Olivia Leigh Yerger, Sarah Jane Young, Carter Thomas Zediker, Charlie Evan

Teacher’s List (All A’s & B’s) Abel, Elijah Taylor Abraham, Katherine Louise Adams, Margaret Pepper Adamson, Michael Joel Addy, Elias James Alexander, Breiana LaShaye Andrews, Daniel Logan Archer, Thomas Neal Arnold, Madeline Jean Baggett, Tamyra Alicia Baker, Wilson Benton Barrett, Anna Katherine Beard, Brittni Gail Berry, Eleanor Alexander Best, Aubrey Caroline Bianco, Andrew Joseph Bianco, Samuel Marquette Bishop, Aubrey Reed Bishop, Mary Katherine Blake, Christian Quin-Maronye Boone, Morgan Taylor Boudreaux, Keith Anthony Boughton, Aaliyah Bourn, Gracie Caroline Bradley, Brandon DaShun Bradley, Connor Blake Bradley, Zachary Mar’Tez Brewer, Timothy Hutson Brines, Lawson Henry Brown, Ryan Edward Bruce, Owen Wulff Buskes, Elsie Lee Hua Da Byars, Kathryn Culpepper Byars, Wilton Vance Calderwood, Kathryn Rose Caldwell, Deijanee Nicole Campbell, Saniah Nicole Caraway, Savannah Eve Carothers, Karen Elise Carrington, William Tucker Carwyle, Davis Monroe Case, Catherine Bryan Case, Lucy Catherine Chandler, Lauren Claire Chiniche, Lucy Dale Cipkowski, Leo O’Neil Clark, Abigail Lynn Coleman, Alijah Montana Collins, Alice Cofield Cook, Mary Ellen Coon, Russell Connor Cooper, Jessica Lynn Copley, Jessica Elizabeth Cousar, Reece Franklin Creekmore, Catherine Elizabeth Crosby, Madison Elizabeth Culpepper, Robert Fallon Dabney, Sally Kate Davidson, Adrian J’Quarie Davis, Arden Alicia Davis, Emily R. Davis, Hallie Jane-Lord Dawkins, Anna Gabrielle Dear, Jackson Kent Desler, Elizabeth Brooks Douglas, Jonathan Michael Dukes, Kylin Maurice Durham, James Taylor Dyer, Grace Thompson Easley, Colby J. Eastland, Mary Allyn Edge, Jesse Clifton Evans Elgohry, Kareem Moustafa Evans, Christina Camilla Evans, David Aitken Farese, Emma Reed Farmer, Nolan Scott Field, Catherine Newell Finn, Matthew Evan Flowers, Ty’Derriya J Fogerty, Daryl Charles Franks, Sarah Grace Freelon, Khyan Marquee Frierson, Demarius Ja’Shoun Fuller, Brooks Brown Fulton, Joshua Grey Gardner, Andrew Stephens Gililland, John Michael Gordon, Kyle Dekendric Gordon, Taylor D Gough, Mary Mobley Goulet, Yaniv Liberman Goza, Meredith Tatum Grafton, Daniel Cole Gul, Sharjeel Waseem Gunn, Elizabeth Abigail Hakim, Benjamin Stewart Hale, Benjamin Lewis Hall, Daniel Louis Hardy, Sarah Katherine Harrell, Logan Andrew Avant Harris, Keiona Aaliyah Hartnett, Eli Curtis Hartnett, Samuel Mark Harvey, John McCormick Hayward, Mary Clark Henderson, Andrew Hollensworth Hester, Andrew David Hester, Emily Amanda Hill, Caroline McLain Hillmer, Carter Neil Hitchcock, Grayson Chance Hitchcock, Kaden Presley Hitchcock, Landon Grant Holben, Ethan Clay Holley, Abigail Rose Hollingsworth, William Thomas Holmes, Klaria Ernese Hooker, Preston Alexander Horton, Khaniaya Raquakkia Taylor Hubbell, Hayden Elizabeth Huggins, Nicholas David Hughes, Patricia Kathleen Hultman, Emerson Moffatt Hunter, Lilly McKay Huynh, Kelly Hyche, Nathan Howard Ivy, Anthony Clay Jackson, Charles Julian Jekabsons, Mathew Elias Jenkins, Ruth Anne Johnson, Grace Elizabeth Jones, Khloe Tzion Joyce, Grace Ann Kamman, Caroline Wood Kennedy, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Kimbrell, Avery Ryan Kincaid, Caroline Grace Koestler, William Downing Lamar, Elizabeth Merrill Langendoen, Noah Patrick Lewis, Desiree Nicole Little, William Jacob Longnecker, Alex Jeffery Loper, Michael Blake Lopez, Frida Esparza Madlock, Antonio Dewane Bailey Madlock, Kyndal Camille Marsh, Jeffrey Coleman Marzouk, Heba Omar Marzouk, Mohamed Omar Mayes, Tamara Octavia Divin Mayo, Thomas Hayes McCormick, Parker Keen McCready, Campbell Elizabeth McCullen, Mary Alice McCullough, Tajah Brianna McDaniel, Emma Kate McKeown, Lucas James McKinney, Savannah Rene’e Merrell, Aubrey Kate Metcalf, Zharia Dominique Meyer, Olivia Nicole Mims, Addison Grace Mitchell, Julia Braden Mitchell, Lilli-Grace Camille Moore, Martha Mikaela Moore, Robert Cole Morales Romero, Luis Antonio Morgan, Joshua Carr Morrow, Dolnesha Ka’Jettie Morse, Emily Elizabeth Mott, Matthew Dean Mullins, Ann McCall Munoz, Aldrin Harvey Munoz, Esmeralda Alondra Murphey, Carole Addison Murphy, Anna Lea Murthy, Srujana N. Nalls, Makayla Antoinette Nash, Bo Thomas Neilson, Marjorie Ann Nelson, Olivia Claire Renee Newsom, Anna Grace Newsom, Caroline Virginia Nichopoulos, Alexis Athena Norris, Christian Graham Norris, Niles Spencer O’Neill, Griffin Elliot O’Reilly, Felicity Rose Oliver, Corey Vincent Overby, Ryleigh Grace Parker, Landon Wyatt Parker, Sara Grace Patton, Kathleen Sampson Pearson, Joshua Eli Perkins, John Seton Perrier, Justine Elodie Perry, Knox Nelson Peters, Ann Fava Pettis, Darius Jordan Pittman, Anne Elizabeth Ponder, Stetson Lane Powell, Charles Obie Prillerman, Egypt Ayanna Purdon, Elinor Claire Rankin, Randi Elizabeth Ravishankar, Anish Reynolds, Evangeline Marie Reysen, Summer Victoria Roach, Tejeland Renee Robbins, Lydia Bailey Ross, Taylor Brooke Roth, Andrew Evan Rousseau, Jacob Louis Rowland, Whitman Morse Roy, Jackson Medwick Russell, Abby Grace Rychlak, Olivia Claire Salau, Farid Schove, Mary Dewitt Scott, Tucker Rhodes Scruggs, Michael Andrew Shinall, Ally Virginia Shorter, Tristan Dean Sisk, Syrena Victoriah Smith, Andrew Hartley Smith, Evelyn Gates Smith, Graham Benjamin Smith, Tyler James Smith, Virginia Madeline Smith, William Alexander Sockwell, Ryan James Solinger, Eli Charles Southern, Derrius Ke’Shaun Spears, Sydney Nicole Sterling, Benjamin Dakota Stewart, John Franklin Stinnett, Parker Joseph Stone, Anthony Cade Sudduth, Margaret Ann Sudduth, Virginia Kathryn Surbeck, Collin Queiroz Tann, William Harrison Tannehill, Margaret McKenzie Tatum, Julien Rundell Thompson, Grace Jean Thompson, Julie Marie Tidwell, Vasilios Zachery Tingle, Brooklyn Noelle Toma, Emily Anne Torrent, Charles Joseph Torrent, David Allan Tosh, Dennis Stone Treloar, Avery Elise Trott, Joseph Howard Tyner, Susan Rebecca Upton, Morgan Mackenzie Urbina, Alenys Van Ness, Morgan Alexandra Vijayasankar, Akshaya Wadlington, Hiram Donavon Waller, Sara Katherine Wang, Qi Hang Warrington, Wesley Anne Watts, Ana Brooke Watts, Brandon Hugh Waxler, Elijah Latimer Webb, Hollin Sebastein Webster, Lindsey Marie Wheeler, Kayla Kaprice Wheeler, Sophia Pauline White, Brian Garrett White, Jammie Marcell White, KeMariaha Elise White, Lindsey Cameron Whitehead, Dalton Garvis Whitwell, Davis Carroll Wicker, Eli Scott Wilfawn, Quentin Carter Wilkins, William Thomas Williams, Tyler Jamal Wilson, Paschal Peolia Woodard, Niquisha Monquie Yerger, Frank Montague Young, Jalon Kershun

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August 28, 2019

Michele Moore Veldhoen

Do You Have A Summer Secret? I Do.

Hello! Good to be back writing after a long rest in the mountains. I hope you too, have enjoyed some time in your favourite place this summer.

As you know, the best things in life are free, simple, and found in everyday experiences. Do you start each day by looking out the window at the sky? Then there’s the scent of the tea or coffee you prepare, or the crunch of cold cereal if that’s your preference. Infinite possibilities follow. Sleeping in! Dancing! Bare feet in warm sand! These small things deliver such big doses of joy, don’t they?

And then there’s wild berry picking. What would life be like without wild berry picking?

Okay, this one may not be on every person’s list of essential free and simple things. Picking wild berries does take some effort and can be uncomfortable. This kind of thing can perhaps be a separate category – ‘Free and Simple Things That Take Work’. Cleaning the car, weeding a garden, climbing a mountain. These are all ‘small’ things that go on somewhere every day, yet think of all the effort they require. Then think of the deep feeling of satisfaction when you look at your car or garden, or take in the view from the summit.

 For me, it’s the same with wild berry picking.

Every summer I look for and pick wild berries, and this year, in BC, I hit the jackpot. There were many easy pickings, huckleberries, several varieties of blueberries, red raspberries, black raspberries (that was a new one for me), cranberries, gooseberries, currants. I felt like I was in the Jam Berry book I used to read to my kids. In that story there was a bear of course, devouring berries of every colour and flavour, often while lounging on its’ back or planted on its’ behind in a bush dripping with berries. Which in truth is not at all like the real experience. That bear was never swatting at mosquitoes, dripping in sweat, or swearing at the thorns scraping its’ arms.

Sweat, mosquitoes, and thorns. That was my finale experience in berry picking this summer, because I was after my all time favourite: wild blackberries.

About wild blackberries. There is not a single word in the English language that can properly describe the taste of a truly ripe wild blackberry found in B.C’s west Kootenays. It is a flavour like no other. The only other taste I have ever experienced that comes within range is port. Imagine a lively youthful port infused with sunshine and crisp mountain air scented with fir, cedar, and cold lake water. You see?  You must taste them. There is no other way.

We were in a campground at the south end of a lake in the Kootenays. I cannot find the strength to overcome my selfish desire to keep the exact location to myself. You see, this campground, as it turned out, is at the centre of the wild blackberry universe, and all serious wild berry pickers have this particular flaw of not wanting to share. It’s like the cook that won’t give out the recipe for her famous meatloaf, or homemade pickles. It’s awful, I know. I’m sorry. (My spaghetti sauce is pretty popular, I’ll give you my recipe if you want.)

Wild blackberry patches were scattered throughout the campground, I even had my own private patch right in my campsite. Eating a few ripe berries each morning picked just outside my camper door elevated my stay in this campground to a level previously unknown in my camping experience.

When Rogerio and I found the mother patch, loaded with tens of thousands of berries spreading beyond the boundary of the campground at least fifty metres along a low ridge above the lake shore - I was launched into a state of nirvana. “How lucky can we get!?” I said to Rogerio. “Look at this! Look look look!”

Once I had recovered, I made a critical assessment of the patch. “This will need one big session of picking before we leave,” I told Rogerio. “The berries are close, but not quite, at peak ripeness.”

In the meantime, each morning, I tested the berries in ‘my’ patch, picking only those that had hit that soft, squishy point that meant the port like juices inside were present. There were always more than enough for eating on the spot, and mashing a few on toast and sprinkling with sugar. Oh my God I’m salivating now just thinking of it.

On our last morning at this most generous berry studded campground, I prepared to tackle the mother lode. Jeans, leather boots (old ankle ones for cold camping days), and Rogerio’s heavy nylon jacket, the material strong enough to resist the blackberries defensive thorns which, on the more mature canes, could easily puncture an eye or carve a quarter inch deep trench in exposed skin. I don’t know why blackberry bushes have evolved such wicked thorns, but I suspect it has to do with the other animal that delights in these berries – I’m speaking of bears, of course.

I grabbed my largest bowl and headed out, early enough I hoped to avoid overheating. We were enjoying great summer temperatures, around 30 every day.

As I arrived at the centre of the universe, I noticed all the easy pickings were gone. Locals had been coming down in the evenings, cleaning off the berries within reach. The bears too had been feasting, I had stepped over large plops of seedy poop on the trail. But I wasn’t concerned, the patch, as I mentioned, was enormous.

I assessed my options before settling on one area where the canes reached seven or eight feet high before arching, as blackberry brambles do. The locals, or more likely the bears, had created tunnels through the brambles but even inside those, most easy pickings were gone. However, in the middle of the canes and leaves and thorns dangled big beautiful blackberries, ripe to the point of glistening.

I had to have some. I would have to break new ground.

I examined the nearest high arched cane, then chose a spot between thorns and pinched the branch between thumb and forefinger. Firmly I pulled the cane up and sideways, then down toward the ground which was buried under old dry canes. I repeated this technique until the clusters of berries below were exposed. Next, I had to execute some martial art type kicks into the brambles at waist level and below, in order to create a reasonably safe space in which to maneuver my body.

Ten minutes of this assault on the canes and I was ready. Leaning into and onto the mass of brambles, I stretched up and forward, positioned my bowl under a bunch of berries, and with my free hand began testing each berry for ripeness before tapping or gently coaxing each chosen berry into the bowl.

Yes, this is hard and dangerous work. But it’s worth it!

Two and a half hours later, I had tackled those brambles in this fashion from three or four different angles and had the bowl of berries you see above, and naturally, a few more had already gone down the hatch. Is that all, you say? Don’t laugh! I was ecstatic with my haul! Every single berry was fully ripe and promised a transcendental experience to my taste buds.

Drenched in perspiration, hands and wrists scratched and studded with the tiny thorns that hide on the backs of the blackberry leaves, (Rogerio suggested gloves but bare fingers are required to test each berry for ripeness), I walked back to our campsite, repeating over and over the mantra I had said throughout the entire picking session: Don’t drop the bowl. Don’t drop the bowl.

I got the berries safely back to our campsite, where Rogerio was waiting. “Taste! Taste! Take any berry, every single one is perfect!” We sat down in the sun and luxuriated in my bowl of treasures. Then, before it was too late, I made jam for pancakes for the grandsons, saving enough berries for Rogerio and I for the next couple of mornings. That’s about as long as they would last. Great delicacies are, well, delicate.

So, I have found blackberry paradise. Blackberry bliss. The location of which is my biggest summer secret.  However, if you are equally passionate about wild blackberries and feel you absolutely must know the location of this campground, write me a note. I can be persuaded. 

www.thetreeswallow.com

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Exploring the Splendor of Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Radiance, Creativity, and Passion

Purva Phalguni Nakshatra, ruled by Venus, radiates luxury, sensuality, and artistic expression. Individuals born under it possess charm, creativity, and a love for romance, excelling in arts-related careers. Click the link to learn more!

In the celestial tapestry of Vedic astrology, each Nakshatra (lunar mansion) carries its unique essence and significance, offering profound insights into our innermost qualities and aspirations. Today, we embark on a journey to discover the enchanting realm of Purva Phalguni Nakshatra, a celestial abode brimming with beauty, romance, and artistic expression. Unveiling Purva Phalguni: Purva…

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Blueberry Chèvre Cheesecake Popsicles

When you need cheesecake but it’s too hot to bake, these creamy chèvre cheesecake popsicles marbled with fresh blueberry compote and topped with graham cracker crumbles satisfy on the warmest of days. Thanks to Vermont Creamery for sponsoring this post!

When I was nineteen, I spent a few delicious days in the Loire Valley touring castles, fawning over the scenery, and falling in love…

…with cheese.

After each meal, a cart laden with local delicacies would be wheeled to the table. The regional specialty was aged goat cheese the likes of which I’d never before tasted. They came in different shapes and sizes, each geometric beauty boasting a center of crumbly chèvre, an aged outer rind sometimes rolled in ash to give it a blue-gray hue, and in the middle of the two, a gooey layer similar to baked brie. I was smitten.

Back in the US I looked in vain for something similar, eventually giving up and making do with cheddars, bries, and goudas (did I mention I really like cheese?) It wasn’t until a friend brought a Vermont Creamery Bonne Bouche home from the fancy food show a few years ago that I discovered my cheese soul mate.

It should have been no surprise that the co-founder of Vermont Creamery, Allison Hooper, also had a torrid love affair with the cheeses of France. She modeled hers after those traditional gems when she founded the creamery in the mid-80’s. Since then, Vermont Creamery has accrued over 100 awards for their dairy, and when you taste it, you’ll know why. Their butter is cultured, European-style, full of rich flavor and boasting a golden hue. Their crème fraiche is thick enough to stand a spoon up in; the vanilla bean version is worthy of eating straight from the carton. And their aged cheeses – Cremant, Coupole, Bijou, and St. Albans – rival my taste memory of that summer in France. No small feat.

In addition to aged cheeses, Vermont Creamery sells award-winning fresh goat cheese that boasts a clean, bright flavor and creamy-crumbly texture. I’ve used their classic chèvre in mac and cheese, pizza, pasta, and salads, and I also love it in sweet applications. Vermont Creamery recently released versions flavored with smoky pepper jelly, clover blossom honey, and blueberry lemon & thyme, the latter of which inspired these popsicles.

Adding chèvre to cheesecake plays up the savory-sweet notes inherent in the dessert, and this frozen version keeps your kitchen and yourself cool on a hot day. Blueberries simmered with a bit of sugar and lemon and pureed into a simple compote offset a creamy base of chèvre, cream cheese, and milk flavored with lemon and vanilla. Swirl those together and top the pops with crumbled graham crackers (the recipe for the homemade GF grahams shown here is coming soon!) The grahams soften in the freezer but maintain their toasty sweet flavor, making the pop taste like the most sophisticated cheesecake, frozen.

Last fall I had the pleasure of attending Cheese Camp – three blissful days spent with some of my favorite foodie friends (Sarah M, Sarah F, Michelle, Lily, Amanda, Judy, and Carey) exploring Vermont, enjoying local sips and bites, and (naturally!) gorging ourselves on cheese.

In addition to making delicious dairy, Vermont Creamery has been a certified B Corp since 2014 and continually develops new ways of supporting their employees, community, and the environment as best they can. They source their cow and goat dairy from small, local farms where the goats and cows are given plenty of space, fresh air, and good stuff to eat. The freshness of the milk translates into cheeses that boast clean, bright flavor, and by buying local, Vermont Creamery strengthens their community and saves on fossil fuels. A sustainability committee monitors water and energy usage, developing new ways of conserving both. 50% of the management roles in the company are filled by women, and employees are paid to volunteer at local organizations during work hours if they wish.

Do you love chèvre forevre? Let me know your favorite ways to use it in the comments below! And do yourself a favor – pick up some Vermont Creamery goodness at a store near you and make a batch of these blueberry chèvre cheesecake popsicles while fresh blueberries are in season. You won’t be sorry.

*Bojon appétit! For more Bojon Gourmet in your life, follow along on Instagram,  Facebook, or Pinterest, purchase my gluten-free cookbook Alternative Baker, or subscribe to receive new posts via email. And if you make these blueberry chèvre cheesecake popsicles, I’d love to see. Tag your Instagram snaps  @The_Bojon_Gourmet  and  #bojongourmet.*

Blueberry Chèvre Cheesecake Popsicles

Yields: 10 (3-ounce) popsicles

Bright berries, a hint of lemon and vanilla, creamy fresh goat cheese, and a crumble of graham crackers make these popsicles little addicting treats on a warm day. Feel free to swap the blueberries for any fresh summer berry you like.

1 ½ cups (215 g) fresh (or frozen, thawed) blueberries

zest of ½ medium lemon

2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice

3 tablespoons (37g) organic granulated sugar sugar (more if your berries are on the tart side)

⅓ cup (78 ml) water

3 ounces (6 tablespoons or 85 g) Vermont Creamery fresh goat cheese, softened

3 ounces (6 tablespoons or 85 g) cream cheese, softened

1 cup whole milk

½ teaspoon vanilla paste or extract (or seeds from ½ vanilla bean)

zest of ½ medium lemon

1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice

6 tablespoons (75 g) organic granulated sugar

⅓ cup crumbled GF graham crackers (~35 g)

Combine the blueberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the juices are reduced by half and bubbling thickly, 5–10 more minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then puree smooth. You should have about 1 scant cup.

In the pitcher of a blender, combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, milk, vanilla, lemon zest and juice, and sugar and puree smooth.

Divide the blueberry puree among 10 (3-ounce) popsicle molds. Gently pour the cheesecake layer over the blueberry layer, leaving a scant half-inch of space at the top. Use a chopstick to swirl the layers together slightly. Crumble the graham crackers on top of the cheesecake layer and press the crumbles into the mixture so they stay put when frozen. Place popsicles sticks in the molds and freeze until solid, several hours or overnight. Remove from the molds and serve, or store airtight for up to a week or two.

Source: https://bojongourmet.com/2018/08/blueberry-chevre-cheesecake-popsicles/

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These groups/singers really need more love and I can guarantee that you will find something you like! You can add more too!

Female Groups

Brave Girls: Deepend, High Heels, Yoohoo 

Stellar: Crying, Mask, Sting

FIESTAR: Mirror, You’re Pitiful, Apple Pie

MelodyDay: Kiss on the Lips, Color, #LoveMe

Berry Good: Don’t Believe, Angel

MATILDA: You Bad! Don’t Make Me Cry, Summer Again

BULLDOK: Why Not? 

GIRLS GIRLS: Juicy Secret, GirlsGirls

D.Holic: Color Me Rad, Chewy

2EYES: Pippi, Don’t Mess With Me

BESTie: Excuse Me, Thank U Very Much

HELLO VENUS: Mysterious, Wiggle Wiggle, I’m Ill

Dorothy: Purple Lips

Oh!Bliss: Bunny Bunny

WANNA.B: Why?, Hand’s Up, My Type

UNICORN: Blink Blink, Huk

Sol T: Bad Girls, 돌직구

4TEN: Tornado, Why, 지독하게

Purfles: Bad Girl, A Bad Thing

Mercury: Don’t Stop, Let’s Party

BADKIZ: Hothae, BaBomba 

Laysha: Party Tonight

Bambino: Moonlight Shower

Male Groups

MASC: Tina, Strange

24K: Bingo, Still 24K, Super Fly

Boys Republic: Get Down, The Real One, Party Rock

TOPP DOGG: Follow Me, Arario, Rainy Day

VROMANCE: She, I’m Fine

B.I.G: 1.2.3, Aphrodite, 타올라

BIGFLO: Stardom, Delilah, Obliviate

BEATWIN: Stalker, Your Girl, Don’t Leave

L.A.U (former LU:KUS): Guys Can’t Forget Love, So Into U

JJCC: Fire, At First, Insomnia

MADTOWN: Emptiness, OMGT

UNIQ: EOEO, Born To Fight, Falling In Love

VAV: Venus, No Doubt, Brotherhood

BIGSTAR: Run&Run, Full Moon Shine

IMFACT: Lollipop, 니가 없어, Feel So Good

SNUPER: It’s Raining, Platonic Love

INX: Alright

Cross Gene: Black or White (tw blood+violence), 나하고 놀자

MYNAME: Just Tell Me, Message, Baby I’m Sorry (tw violence)

Heart B: Beautiful, Remember

HOTSHOT: Watch Out!, Midnight Sun

N.Sonic: Excalibur, Black Out

MAP6: Swagger Time, Storm

DGNA: Rilla Go!, Why Goodbye

100%: Better Day, Beat, Bad Boy

HALO: While You’re Sleeping, Fever

Solos

John Park: U, Falling, Thought of You

Kim Feel: 성북동, Stay With Me

Eddy Kim: Apologize, The Manual 

Roy Kim: Cloudy Day, Home, Love Love Love

Jung Joon Young: Spotless Mind, Me and You

Anda: Touch, Like Family, Taxi

Punch: Spotlight

Lee Michelle: Without You, I Can Sing

NC.A: Next Station, My Student Teacher

J-Min: Ready For Your Love, Shine

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Trend Spotting: Soft Serve

Considering its inherent associations with smoke-belching Mr. Softee trucks, and corporate franchises such as Carvel and Dairy Queen (not to mention that it’s typically a pre-mixed, highly-processed, low quality product, composed of up to 60% air), soft serve has long been low on the totem pole on the ice cream world — it’s somewhat nostalgic and satisfies a sugar craving, but generally nothing to get roused about.

So it’s certainly no surprise that its hard-packed, milk fat-saturated sibling was first to attain artisanal glory, becoming the Madagascar vanilla and Michel Cluizel chocolate-flavored focus of contentious indie shops around New York.  Yet since there’s nary a subject left unexplored, in the city’s current quest for constant culinary innovation, soft serve has nonetheless been thrust smack into the spotlight.

It started with a few early innovators such as Big Gay Ice Cream (home of the infamous Salty Pimp) and the avant-garde Dominique Ansel, who expanded his repertoire from epicurean cones (burrata, olive oil, cold-brew), to whimsical constructs such as “What-A-Melon,” whose interior ribbons of piped soft sorbet actually help keep its outer watermelon shell crisp.  But within the past year, machine-dispensed swirls have inspired a slew of dedicated businesses, from Milk & Cream (which merges soft serve with another burgeoning trendlet, cereal, to produce signature sundaes like Froot Berry Bliss, Apple Jack Avalanche and Chocolate Cocoa Crunch), to Asian-inspired, Instagrammer favorites like Soft Swerve — whose vibrantly-hued sweets are stained with black sesame, green tea and ube purple yam — and Taiyaki, where the feather-light ice cream gapes from the mouths of fish-shaped pancake cones.

Soft serve is at peak popularity in Brooklyn, where it’s the thrust of Andrew Carmellini’s William Vale-located food truck, Mister Dips (try the “Berry Gibbs,” with boozy strawberries and whipped cream), and a new favorite at both Roberta’s and Lilia’s casual, adjacent café’s (look for coconut-culantro custard at the former, and soft gelato at the latter).  But the fact that it’s taken over the borough’s top-tier restaurants as well is a whole lot more telling; the James Beard-acknowledged Olmsted funnels its garden-to-table ethos into vanilla-violet and strawberry-rhubarb cones (culled from a machine that lives in its very own shed, next to the eatery’s tub of crawfish), while at no-waste trailblazer, Sunday in Brooklyn, soft serve is refined enough to make the in-house dessert menu; think dairy-free dark chocolate, crowned with sugar crisps and toasted marshmallow, and black raspberry paired with citrus meringue and mint.

Forget about hard ice cream, it seems that Mr. Softee has some stiff city competition.

Big Gay Ice Cream 125 E 7th St (212) 533-9333 biggayicecream.com

Dominique Ansel 189 Spring St, New York, NY 10012 (212) 219-2773 dominiqueansel.com

Milk and Cream 159 Mott St (201) 509-2667 milkandcreambar.com

Soft Swerve 85B Allen St (646) 476-6311 softswervenyc.com

Taiyaki 119 Baxter St (212) 966-2882 taiyakinyc.com

Mister Dips 111 N 12th St mrdips.com

Roberta’s Moore St (718) 417-1118 robertaspizza.com

Lilia’s 567 Union Ave (718) 576-3095 lilianewyork.com

Olmsted 659 Vanderbilt Ave (718) 552-2610 olmstednyc.com

Sunday in Brooklyn 348 Wythe Ave (347) 222-6722 sundayinbrooklyn.com

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Red wines have the comforting ability to warm us up, which makes them just right for winter. Plus, they have a knack for elevating an already special meal, enhancing the flavors at every stage—from the hearty manchego and aged cheddar on your charcuterie board to those decadent pies and cheesecakes for dessert. Of course, reds easily go with the main holiday meal staples, too, like beef tenderloin and ham.

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So, whether you’re hosting a feast and figuring out perfect pairings or you just want to be a gracious guest and bring some vino to share, you’re probably wondering which red wines deserve a spot on the table this holiday.

How to Make Sausage-Fennel Lasagna Rolls With Béchamel Sauce

We asked wine experts to share their favorite holiday reds, including some you’ve probably never heard of—like a país that pairs beautifully with salmon and veggies. Plus, they’re giving us some tasting notes so you can decide which varietal is the ideal pairing for any get-together.

From adaptable red blends that can jive with pretty much anything on the table to pinot noirs with warm spices, here’s what our experts suggest you bring to holiday parties or serve at your own gatherings this holiday season.

3 Champagne Cocktails Your Holiday Parties Need

1. Tenuta Dei Sette Cieli Yantra

Holiday parties can go in a couple different directions: A table filled with appetizers for non-stop grazing or a full-on, sit-down feast. Thankfully red blends tend to be versatile enough that they can adapt to any situation, as each varietal in the wine will play off the many flavors on the table, says Dan Allen, wine director at Panzano in Denver, CO. His recommendation is Tenuta Dei Sette Cieli Yantra, a cabernet and merlot blend from Tuscany. It has ripe, juicy notes of plum and blueberry and leaves a smooth, velvety feel on your tongue.

[$29.39; winefolder.com]

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2. La Pitchoune 2015 Holder Vineyard Pinot Noir

We often gravitate toward bold, heavy red wines at the holidays. But a light, dry pinot noir is a fantastic option because it can complement creamy, rich sauces. Its earthy layers pair well with a variety of meats, too. La Pitchoune’s 2015 Holder Vineyard Pinot Noir has aromas of blackberry and wild strawberries mingling with notes of lavender and cardamom. “Its exceptionally silky finish pairs perfectly with roasted meats and fresh herbs,” says Tracy Nielson, La Pitchoune’s assistant winemaker. Her tasting tip: Think of your glass of pinot as a condiment. Taste the wine, take a bite of food, then taste the wine again.

[$68; lapitchoune.com]

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3. Roberto Henriquez, País Rivera Del Notro Tinto Valle Del Bío-Bío, Chile 2017

Love light red wines that have a gentle fruitiness? “País brings all that, but with a hint of spice,” says Trey Bliss, the general manager and wine director at Sunday In Brooklyn in Brooklyn, New York. “Think dried cranberries, fresh strawberries, and a hint of savory, spicy white pepper.” It pairs well with fatty fish dishes, and duck- and veggie-forward meals.

[$26; d-vino.com]

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4. 2016 Darioush Pinot Noir

With ripe fragrances of black cherry, anise, and red currants, the 2016 Darioush Pinot Noir creates a warming sensation at first sip, says Tommy Girrbach, the food and beverage director of Bambara in Salt Lake City, UT. Keep it nearby throughout your dinner. The nose exudes notes of tobacco that goes great with bison tenderloin, elk chops, ham, or even turkey. Then, fill up your glass again once dessert rolls around. “The soft, floral notes allow the wine to be easily paired with holiday desserts like pumpkin or apple pies,” he says.

[$72; solanocellars.com]

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5. Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino 2014

Sangiovese is Italy’s most commonly planted red grape, and it's a good match for a special holiday dinner. It was cooler and rainier than usual in 2014, which ended up being a blessing in disguise for Brunello di Montalcino, a family-owned winery in the heart of Southern Tuscany, says Elizabeth Sammuri, wine and beverage director at Flagstaff House Restaurant. The winery’s 2014 Uccelliera has aromas of leather, tobacco, and cherry. “It's a great pick because it has incredible structure, tannins, and acidity—but won’t overpower holiday dishes,” Sammuri says.  

[$66; englewoodwinemerchants.com]

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6. Daou Cabernet Sauvignon

Dark cherries, a subtle touch of mocha, and nuances of truffle are the well-rounded flavors in DAOU’s cabernet. It feels on-brand for the holidays, right? Winemaker Daniel Daou suggests pairing it with beef, lamb, or venison.

[$21; vivino.com]

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7. Domaine des Braves Régnié Beaujolais 2016

“If you enjoy pinot noir and have never tried gamay, you're in for a treat,” promises sommelier and bartender Michelle Hamo of Brabo Brasserie in Alexandria, VA. Domaine des Braves delivers lush plum, red cherry, and berry flavors but is structured with a subtle tannic backbone, she says. “Because of the flexibility of this grape, it pairs well with white meats and herb-flavored dishes, making it a perfect accompaniment to Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Eve dinner.” It also syncs up nicely with a charcuterie plate that has hard, nutty cheeses like gruyère, comté, and manchego.

[$21; compasswines.com]

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8. Cooper and Thief Red Blend

You could sip it by itself, but since this red blend has a little more of a boozy flavor, it’s also excellent in a cocktail says Will Witherow, beverage director of Live Oak in Alexandria, VA. “Think about scaling back on the sweet vermouth a bit in your Manhattan and adding a little of this,” he says. The blend also pairs nicely with juicy steaks or braised short ribs.

[$21; totalwine.com]

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9. Pax’s North Coast Syrah 2017

Cool-climate California syrahs, like Pax’s, are a slam dunk for holiday dishes, says Rick Arline, sommelier at auburn in Los Angeles, CA. The wine's medium body and tannins—combined with the fresh red fruit and black pepper flavors—make the syrah a stellar match for foods like prime rib and turkey. This particular bottle boasts aromas of blackberry, black pepper, and pomegranate. Your tastebuds might pick up on green olive, too.

[$36; wine.com]

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Glee Fans Will Get a Kick Out of the Name of Lea Michele's Striped Honeymoon Bikini

Lea Michele didn't need to pack much for her tropical honeymoon - just some bikinis, cover-ups, and the newest piece of jewelry to join her collection. The actress is currently celebrating her recent nuptials to Zandy Reich at an undisclosed beach destination, and she's been sharing pictures of her breezy vacation wardrobe along the way, which includes Solid & Striped's The Rachel Bikini ($158). (Glee fans will particularly get a kick out of that, considering she famously portrayed Rachel Berry.)

In another shot she shared on Instagram, Lea covered up her striped scoop-neck bikini with a matching striped maxi dress. Check out her blissful photos ahead, and browse a few similar striped bikinis.

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A Week In New York City On A $65,000 Salary

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A Week In New York City On A $65,000 Salary

Welcome toMoney Diaries, where we’re tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: fund. We’re asking millennials how they expend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar.

Today: a kindergarten teacher who makes $65,000 per year and spends some of her money this weekend on strawberry gelato.

Occupation: Kindergarten TeacherIndustry: EducationAge: 28 Locating: New York, NYSalary: $65,000 Paycheck Amount( 2x/ month ): $1,935

Monthly ExpensesRent: $1,475 for my half( I share a one-bedroom with my boyfriend, and we divide household expenses evenly .) Student Loan: $168 minimum, though I usually pay a little bit closer to $200 Netflix: $10.99 Phone: I pay my mommy $79 for the family planInternet: $45 Energy: ~$ 30 HBO:$ 0( We use my mom’s boyfriend’s account .) Spotify: $0.99 thanks to a three-month trialThe Be.come Project: $35 Retirement: $110 with 6% employee match Savings: $300 – $400( I put about $200 in a high-yield savings account and $100 into a separate account for travel/ big buys. I also use a credit card for almost everything, which I pay off monthly, and transfer all the money back into this account .)

Annual ExpensesAmazon Prime: $119

Day One

7: 30 a.m. — I wake up to my boyfriend, R ., up and about before our alarms go over. It’s Saturday, but we both have to work this morning. We teach at the same school, which requires educators to attend a few admissions-related events per year, and today happens to be one of mine. He coaches basketball, and they have a game this morning. I start getting ready and try to feign it’s not the weekend, even though I was up until 2 a.m. I hold cold spoons under my eyes to try and minimize the puffiness caused by one too many glasses of wine at last night’s happy hour( s ).

9 a. m. — After a shower, some granola, a cup of coffee, and making myself fairly presentable, I take the subway to the school, where a few of my teacher friends are also running the event. I feel energized when I see them, and we expend the next 3 hour schmoozing and answering parent questions. I feel really aligned with the school’s philosophy and enjoy working there, so it isn’t too hard for me to sell it, but the constant mingling and smiling is tiring. I didn’t think I’d ever work for a private school but I applied here when I first moved to New York and was still in the process of switching over my out-of-state teach certification, a very slow process because I was struggling to pay for all of the requirements. Fast forward a few years, and I’m still here. It can definitely be tough to navigate the fine line between business and education at a private school, but this works for me for now and, while the bar is high and a lot is expected of us, I’m grateful for being treated relatively well.

12: 30 p.m. — Eventually done! I call R. to see if he’s wrapping up too so we can start our weekend. He fulfils me at school, and we defy the recommend to skip out of the building out of sheer excitement to get a break from it after being there for six days in a row. We take the develop home, and I’m back in my pajamas within 30 seconds of walking into our apartment.

3: 40 p.m. — We decide to order this week’s groceries online. We do this pretty often because there aren’t any big grocery stores in our neighborhood. That is something that allows us to get everything all at once and split it down the middle, without leaving the sofa. I place an order of orange juice, chicken sausage, almond milk, cheddar cheese, ice cream, cauliflower crust pizza, clementines, frozen berries, bananas, a rotisserie chicken, gluten-free pasta, tortilla chips, salsa, pesto, chickpeas, coffee, rice cakes, granola, avocados, buzzer peppers, carrots, broccoli, and sweet potatoes, then send R. a Venmo request for half. $84.04

7 p. m. — I expend the afternoon lounging in bed with our cat. Eventually, R. and I order from our favorite taco place. We take turns paying for Seamless orders, and today it’s my turn. We order a bunch of tacos, rice, beans, and maduros. This place is a splurge, but it’s SO good. $45.73

8: 30 p.m. — My mom is coming for a quick visit tomorrow, so R. and I expend some time cleaning the apartment. I go to bed around 10:30 with the intention of reading my volume, but pass out before I’m able to open it.

Daily Total: $129.77

Day Two

7: 15 a.m. — Why does my body insist on waking up before 8 on weekends? I scroll through my phone for a while before eventually get up to attain coffee and feed a bowl of granola with almond milk.

8: 30 a.m. — I realise we didn’t do a very good job cleaning yesterday and spend most of the morning sweeping up cat hair, which I find so satisfying.

12 p. m. — I leave to meet my mom at Penn Station.( I’m too nervous to let her take the metro to Brooklyn by herself .) I jump on the train to basically pick her up and turn back around. She pays close attention, in hopes that she can do it by herself next time. I use my Metrocard for her metro fare and mine. Somehow, we end up stimulating brunch schemes with my dad’s first wife/ the mother of my half-siblings because she’s also in the city today. She and my mama have become close friends since my parents’ divorce, and this is my first time hanging out with the two of them without my dad. I don’t “know what youre talking about” to attain that sound less weird without going into too much detail, but it feels totally normal and turns out to be a lot of fun. I offer to split the bill, but the mamas treat.

3: 30 p.m. — Exceedingly full from the heavy brunch, my mom and I walk back to my place so she can say hi to R. It’s supposed to snow afterward, so she calls an Uber to Penn shortly after. We hug goodbye and hold back tears because we always go a little too long without watching each other.

6 p. m. — R. and I get simultaneous alerts that tomorrow is a snow day! It feels like a gift after working on a Saturday, and we both do a happy dance around the living room. Nothing like a snow day to construct stressed out teachers feel( and act) like kids again!

8 p. m. — I still feel so gross from lunch, so I decide to do a quick Be.come Project workout. I recently became obsessed with Bethany C. Meyers and their app. I love the “body-neutral” approach, and I’m ultimately enjoying a consistent and convenient workout for the first time in my life. It’s also much cheaper than therapy and has a similar effect. Afterwards, I feel so much better, and R. is happy because he’s been waiting for me to stop feeling bloated so we can eat dinner together.

9 p. m. — I’m craving something light, so I make us some quinoa with sauteed veggies, salsa, cheddar cheese, and avocado. We spend the coming few hours cuddling on the sofa, blissful that we don’t have to wake up early, though based on my track record lately, I likely will anyway.

Daily Total:$ 0

Day Three

7 a. m. — Called it! Up early again but I don’t care because SNOW DAY! I cuddle with R. and the cat for an hour before get up to induce coffee, cheesy eggs, and gluten-free avocado toast. I generally do most of the cooking between the two of us, and we both opt it this route even though I’m not very good at it. R. is a messy cook and gets stressed with even the simplest of recipes. I like to be in control of what I’m eating, thanks to some lovely digestive and inflammation issues.

11 a. m. — I look out the window and the roads are completely clear. We definitely could’ve had school today. Oh well! I devote my plants some TLC because they’ve been struggling in our dry apartment this wintertime, then relax on the lounge and scroll mindlessly through internet articles while R. plays video games. I snack on a clementine and enjoy the quiet with no schemes of being productive today.

3 p. m. — I throw in a loading of laundry and do this week’s Be.come routine, then take a shower and get back to lounging. I snack on some tortilla chips and start the first episode of The Umbrella Academy.

6: 20 p.m. — Okay, I initially found this reveal way too weird, but now I’m into it. I take a break to feed the cat and start cook dinner, which is the rotisserie chicken from yesterday’s grocery order with roasted sweet potatoes, rosemary, and broccoli. I make way too much, but R. plays in sports leagues throughout the week and I know he’ll eat it after his games. While everything’s in the oven, I sort the recycling and R. takes it out, along with the compost.

8: 30 p.m. — We feed — way more than I thought we would — and then watch Last Week Tonight. I program the coffee maker to run as soon as my alarm goes off in the morning and then curl up with Michelle Obama’s Becoming for a little bit. R. joins me in bed and we go to sleep around 11.

Daily Total:$ 0

Day Four

6: 30 a.m. — Ugh, I slept horribly. I guess that’s what I get for doing absolutely nothing yesterday. I snooze for 20 minutes and then take a quick shower. I throw on a professional-but-can-sit-on-the-floor outfit, apply some light makeup and CBD lotion to a psoriasis patch I’m trying to get rid of( it’s running !), then sit for a few minutes with a beaker of coffee and granola with almond milk while checking my email. R. leaves while I’m getting ready because he follows a different class schedule and kisses me goodbye. I grab my lunch, a banana, and a clementine.

8 a. m. — I catch the develop to school. For some reason, I woke up with John Legend’s “Stinky Booty” song in my head — really constructs me wonder what I was dreaming about? — so I listen to this week’s Discover Weekly playlist on Spotify to try and replace it with something else. When I get to work, I fill my travel mug with the coffee the school offer. I’d rather get more sleep and take my period at home than get at school early to prepare, so I usually walk in about 15 minutes before first period and scheme and prep after school. I also try to get quick chores done as much as possible throughout the day. I have pretty limited prep periods( and don’t take breaches) compared to my coworkers in older grades, but the school day is a little shorter for the younger ones so I’m usually okay with it. It’s taken a few years, but I can finally say I rarely take run home.

10: 30 a.m. — I snack on a banana and quickly respond to a mother email while the students feed their morning snack and talk about sharks. So far, we’ve had math this morning and started a division on measurement, which is a fun theory to teach, but the kids are a little all over the place after yesterday’s snow day and we have to rushed a little to make up for the lost time.

12: 20 p.m. — The students eat their lunch in the classroom followed by some quiet time, which means I get to eat my lunch. I have leftover quinoa and veggies at my desk and work on report card comments. Kindergarteners don’t like being quiet, and my job computer isn’t functioning properly, so I don’t get much done.

4 p. m. — I leave a little earlier than usual because I have a doctor’s appointment. It’s not easily accessible via public transit from my school, and it’s cheaper and easier if I go home first. I take the develop home while watching the new Game of Thrones trailer, which gives me mixed feelings of excitement and dread because I know this last season is going to be brutal. I drop off my work container and spread some almond butter on a rice cake for a quick snack. I check all three of my ride-share apps and call an Uber because it’s the cheapest ($ 6.86 ). When I get to the doctor’s office, I pay my specialist copay ($ 60 ). $66.86

6: 30 p.m. — I decide to walk a few blocks and wait for the bus. It’s so cold! Hard to believe it’s almost spring. When I get home, I feed the cat and stimulate gluten-free pasta with pesto, chicken sausage, tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella. R. will probably be home late, so I set some aside for him and for myself for lunch tomorrow.

8 p. m. — Not satisfied with that pasta, I eat some ice cream and watch the latest episode of Crashing on HBO, then follow it up with High Maintenance. R. comes home and we talk for a few minutes about our days. He’s truly emphasized and burnt out, and I feel a little helpless. We both read in bed until about 10:30.

Daily Total: $66.86

Day Five

6: 30 a.m. — My cat jumps up to lay on top of me as soon as my alarm goes off, constructing it even harder to get up. After about 15 minutes, I’m successful but not happy about it. I go through my usual routine, drink some coffee, and head out to catch the train.

10: 30 a.m. — Snack time! We’re having a really productive and busy morning. I eat my banana standing up and several students get excited because they have bananas, too.

12: 30 p.m. — I eat last night’s pasta and work on my weekly parent newsletter. I’m feeling good because one of my struggling students just read her first entire book to me. Her face lit up when she got to the last page and my heart is full.

3: 40 p.m. — Wow, this afternoon was draining. The kids are all in their respective after-school activities, so I eat a clementine and prep for next week. I construct transcripts and try to get organized. Organization is my greatest weakness as a teacher.

5 p. m. — I get home and realize there is an urgent need for olive oil, so I head back out to the pricey bodega across the street. I wander around and forget what we have, then end up with route more than olive oil: newspaper towels, eggs, gelato that seems good, granola, tomatoes, and more chips and salsa for some reason. I don’t send a Venmo request to R. because these one-off trip-ups tend to even out, and I take full responsibility for my impulse purchases. I do a Be.come workout when I get home. $47.42

6: 30 p.m. — I remember that I have a medical bill for $140 due soon, so I pay it online. My school offer an HRA debit card with $2,000 towards my deductible, and I have plenty left, so I use that and then start construction dinner. I’m so tired from the working day, so I decide to throw rice, black beans, salsa, green peppers, tomatoes, corn, and some spices into the Instant Pot.

8 p. m. — R. gets home after coaching a basketball game. The Instant Pot beeps, and I shred some cheddar cheese on top of everything. We feed and talk about a party my sister-in-law is hurling for my brother this weekend. We put on Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj and try the gelato I bought today( strawberry Gelato Fiasco ), which is delicious. Then we watch clips of the R. Kelly interview with Gayle King until I decide I’ve had enough for one night. I head to bed around 10 and merely read about two pages before passing out.

Daily Total: $47.42

Day Six

6: 45 a.m. — I scroll through my phone in bed and realize my eyes are still closed while my thumb is moving. Why is it so easy to wake up when I don’t have to, but next to impossible when I do? I force myself up to shower and do my morning routine. R. is going in a little later today and tries to pull me back in bed, but I resist.

12: 15 p.m. — I can’t even put into words how much I detest indoor recess. Kids need to run and be loud and, if they can’t, it messes up the whole day. Their behavior has been awful this week, and it feels like it should be Friday, even though we didn’t even have school on Monday. I blame it on the cold weather, but I suppose the weeks leading up to spring transgres are always hard. I scarf down last night’s leftovers and respond to an email from the dean of students. I need to finish my newsletter and submit it for acceptance, so I try to get that done, too, so I can focus on grades after school.

4: 45 p.m. — I work on report card commentaries for a while and make a note to update my grades in the online gradebook tomorrow. I’m struggling to focus, so I head home. Waiting for the train, I scroll through Instagram and consider a friend has posted a TBT about a well-known celebrity who happens to send their kid to my school. I chuckle to myself because I simply assured them at drop-off, looks a lot like every other parent in sweatpants, calling after their kid to have a good day and be a good listener.

7 p. m. — I do this week’s Be.come routine again, which feels astonishing now that I’ve practised it a few times. I feel more energized but still don’t feel like cook, so I put two Caulipower pizzas in the oven. I remember it’s my brother’s birthday and send him a text because I’m afraid I’ll say something to ruin this weekend’s surprise party if I talk to him in the phone.

Daily Total:$ 0

Day Seven

6: 40 a.m. — I wake up with a headache, but at least it’s Friday! I take a shower and set some CBD lotion on my head. It has a really nice allaying sensation, but I know it’s not going to be enough so I take Advil, too. I go through my routine and end up taking a Lyft to school with R. He pays. I get a text from my family friend about devoting us a ride to the party tomorrow, which will save us from either a long develop ride or a super expensive Lyft.

3: 30 p.m. — I send the kids off, enter some grades, and get my room ready for Monday. Then I head to a bar nearby with a few coworkers, where we catch up over a couple glasses of wine. $19.20

8 p. m. — R. and his friend end up in the same place. We all hang out for a while and then R. and I decide it’s time to get some food. I call a Juno ($ 11.61) to a restaurant near our apartment, but when we get there we’re told there’s over an hour wait. It’s too cold to stray around between eateries, so we decide to simply stroll home and order food. We struggle to settle on something we both want, so we just place a Seamless order of pad thai for him and a Postmates order from a Venezuelan place for me.( I get another rice bowl, this time with delicious Gouda cheese, steak, avocado, pico de gallo, and rice .) We order from our own accounts, so I pay for mine. ($ 17.94 ). $29.55

10: 30 p.m. — We end up is speaking to how our relationship has been sort of on the back-burner lately. R. has been really busy, and we both seem to be pouring from empty cups at work, with little left for each other at the end of the day. This is not the first time, and I know it comes with us both being educators. Most of the time, we appreciate having someone who understands, but it can be hard to lean on each other when we’re both depleted at the same period. I know we’ll feel better after the weekend because we always do. He gives me a big hug and goes to bed. I watch The Umbrella Academy until I can’t maintain my eyes open, then join him.

Daily Total: $48.75

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