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2013-06-18 23:56:18 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

What do I do when I am cranky and had a not-so good day?  I start a new project.  Oh yes.
I could be working on the 3 other projects I have going, but that would not be so..... ridiculous.
This goes much more quickly than one would think.  the only time I am slowed down is in the two rows when a new pineapple is started.  2.5 motifs down.....
#crochet  
(the picture is pretty! Y No Picture Ravelry?)

2013-06-18 23:51:33 (0 comments, 4 reshares, 15 +1s)

Jedi Mind Tricks

#StarWarsTuesday  

2013-06-18 23:04:57 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 24 +1s)

30 years ago today, Sally Ride became the first American woman to go into space when she flew on the space shuttle Challenger on June 18, 1983. Learn about her life and career here: http://oak.ctx.ly/r/6h1j

2013-06-18 23:02:24 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

a nicely linked blog with references- I have often had this conversation with my husband as to why the gov't subsidizes flood and fire insurance so heavily in places it is most likely to be used.  In ensures that will be many many claims to be fiiled, and many times, repeatedly.
I saw an interview with a homeowner in colorado who has sadly lost his home in the fires- but I was a little less sorry for him when he said it had happened to him at least once before.  (it was late at night and I can't remember if he said once or twice)

2013-06-18 22:19:37 (10 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

More people need to speak up.

http://www.nbcnews.com/health/vaccine-advocate-takes-alternative-medicine-industry-6C10331958

2013-06-18 22:02:21 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

the first 200 #zombies  from +byron rempel 's youtube channel

2013-06-18 15:47:12 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

#zombies  199 and 200 are complete ... marking the project at 20% done. Holy heck its been taking a while to get this far ... will this ever be completed? Only 800 more to go. EIGHT HUNDRED!! 

what did I get myself in to

2013-06-18 15:14:55 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

This both interests me and bothers me.... 

2013-06-18 15:10:52 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

I love it when research data surprises scientists!  Not only is this a validation of the diagnosis of Gulf War syndrome, it appears to actually be two separate forms.

2013-06-18 15:07:22 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 6 +1s)

this is important research as a foundation for finding appropriate targets for drugs to prevent or treat RSV infection.  .  

2013-06-18 14:57:00 (1 comments, 3 reshares, 8 +1s)

Interesting first finding-

"Co-author Dr. Robert Greene, UT Southwestern professor of psychiatry and a physician at the Dallas VA Medical Center, said the study is unique in showing that the need for sleep (called sleep homeostasis) can be separated from wakefulness both behaviorally and biochemically, meaning the two processes can now be studied individually.
"Two of the great mysteries in neuroscience are why do we sleep and what is sleep's function? Separating sleep need from wakefulness and identifying two different proteins involved in these steps represents a fundamental advance," he said.
If borne out by further research, this study could lead to new ways of assessing and possibly treating sleep disorders, perhaps by focusing more attention on the hours before bedtime because the quality of wakefulness has a profound effect on sleep, Dr. Yanagisawa said."

2013-06-18 14:27:38 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

One wonder how doctors cope. A study of oncologists cited by Dr. Ofri found that these specialists learned to compartmentalize their grief. Yet the most striking finding of the study was how poorly that strategy worked. Grief spilled into the physicians’ daily lives and sapped them of their inner strength.

2013-06-18 14:19:19 (13 comments, 0 reshares, 20 +1s)

Ugh I am in a bad mood today... 

I will attempt to rein in the snark today, so that no posts will be harmed in the making of this profile.  It may be the better part of valor to go back to bed and start again this afternoon.

I feel I am sliding back a bit, and I'm not sure what to do about it.  Just keep swimming, and keep using cliche's I suppose.  I feel no creativity in me, and no desire to do my work.  The work has not changed, and it is interesting work but I have no interest at the moment.  

Rain is coming today, all day, which doesn't help.  Maybe I will go make a cup of tea and sit in the reading chair for a while.... 

I certainly hope your day is going better!!  tell me!

2013-06-18 14:10:00 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 11 +1s)

Best to say nothing and just be supportive

2013-06-18 12:38:11 (5 comments, 2 reshares, 8 +1s)

+1 if you're a #yarn fan! 
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2013-06-17 23:34:26 (37 comments, 0 reshares, 35 +1s)

Scooby Doo's Daphne & Velma Get A Modern New Look

Artist Otto Schmidt gives his shot at a redesign of Daphne and Velma keeping most of the elements from their classic Scooby Doo days but giving it a little update at the same time.

Now Velma is giving Daphne a run for her money.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=318728134927206&set=a.185158128284208.43710.165066126960075&type=1&theater

2013-06-17 22:16:34 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

New bead destashes, too.  This one is malachite from Africa. https://www.etsy.com/shop/LifesAnExpedition?section_id=11142061&ga_search_query=bead

2013-06-17 20:50:11 (11 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

save 20% until 8:00 pm pst time today- that would be about $8 on this waterbottle!

SUNSET20DEAL

This bright white daisy with a swirly yellow center and a green background looks so cheerful on the yellow bottle! The lightweight bottle holds 28 ounces or water, perfect for taking along to your workout or on your morning run. Everyone will know which bottle is yours with this great photo on it! A great gift for a woman on the go: a mom, an athlete, a nature-lover! Are Daisies part of your wedding theme? These make great bridesmaid/groomsman gifts
http://www.zazzle.com/marykz*

2013-06-17 20:41:54 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Nice, but I see a loophole,, as usual....

The court did not address whether the agreements, called pay-for-delay or reverse payments, were presumptively unlawful. But it laid out a number of possibilities under which the contracts could be attacked by antitrust officials.

2013-06-17 20:39:52 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

2013-06-17 20:26:39 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

20% off all orders- only until 8:00pm PST tonight!

Need a little peace in a personal space? ponder this poster of a dragonfly perched on a branch of a maple sapling, with the blue sky reflected behind. The details of the dragonfly, and the colors of the leaves will beautifully grace your favorite spot: be it the bedroom, yoga area, dressing area, bathroom, office, or kitchen. http://www.zazzle.com/marykz*

20% off code: SUNSET20DEAL

2013-06-17 20:01:25 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 24 +1s)

First Arctic Fox Cubs Born at Hellabrunn in Zoo's 102-year History

Ronja, a two-year-old Arctic Fox at Munich's Hellabrunn zoo, gave birth to cubs on April 26 in the privacy of her den, but only now – roughly seven weeks later - are keepers and zoo visitors getting their first glimpse of the babies! Initially five cubs had been counted… but then, keepers spotted a sixth! The individual cubs can be identified by the color of their fur - one has white paws, another a white bib, and one is completely grey. It's still too early yet to know what sex each are. These are the first Arctic Fox cubs to be born in the entire 102 year history of the zoo.
The cubs spend most of their time cuddling up to their mother in their den. Although the little ones still sleep a lot, they are getting more active all the time. About five times a day Mom and Dad (named Yaqui, also two years old),show t... more »

2013-06-17 20:00:01 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Bio-computing. Carbon nanotube style.
A fast Lyme disease detector

2013-06-17 14:38:58 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

If you missed the free ebook kick off, Amazon has slashed the price on the paperback edition almost in half.  So if you are interested, and you are like me, you still like both ebook and paperback, take advantage now! Yesterday we ranked #316 in some 750,000 Kindle books and #20,000 of over 1 million Amazon books, magazines, etc.  Reviews are coming in, and the feedback warms my heart, making it all worthwhile.  We have many loyal readers of all our books.  A huge thank you!

2013-06-17 14:21:51 (18 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

2013-06-17 14:09:53 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Thought I'd let folks know who savor a heaping side humor with their sci-fi, that  _There Goes the Galaxy_ is $0.99 again. And I've (hopefully) got it set up so it's proportionately cheap in countries other than the US, too. The book is available for both Kindle and Nook. Here is the book's official summary:

It's the age-old tale of boy meets alien abductor. Boy meets stun-gun. Boy learns he's the only one in the Universe who can save the Earth from extreme world makeover by inter-stellar landlords.

(Yeah: he thinks it's a bit much, too.)

Like everyone else on his planet, Bertram Ludlow hasn't paid much attention to fluctuations in the intergalactic real estate market. But as a cognitive psychology grad student, he has given some thought to what a complete mental breakdown looks like. And this is pretty close.

Now he’sdi... more »

2013-06-17 12:43:15 (9 comments, 4 reshares, 33 +1s)

zomg my girl is making me crazy this morning!  It is her first day of camp and she is SO EXCITED she is talking really fast, long run-on sentences, about anything and everything on her mind and omgdidyouknowthatthisismy7thyeargoingtocampthisisgoingtobesoawesome!!   #babel   'tis the speech of a pre-teen and I am not ready for it this morning!  coffee please!

Beyond work, I am not sure what I am doing today.  I didn't sleep well, and I am beat.  But I also have a ton of stuff to do.... we shall see what wins.

2013-06-17 12:21:36 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 21 +1s)

2013-06-17 12:14:32 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 12 +1s)

Rodent-sized suit of armour for Guinea Pig

2013-06-17 12:12:40 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 6 +1s)

Sources of DNA for Forensics Investigations

DNA can be an effective identifier if used intelligently. What are some potential sources of DNA investigators can use?

•  Blood is an excellent source of human DNA. DNA is present in white blood cells of humans, but not red blood cells which lack nuclei. A dime-sized spot of blood, approximately 50 µl in volume, is enough DNA for a typical VNTR analysis.

•   DNA from sperm heads is usually the most important source of DNA evidence for sexual assault cases. Five µl of semen contains approximately the same amount of DNA as 50 µl of blood. Special extraction methods are required to release DNA from sperm heads. Consequently sexual assault samples can be differentially extracted. The first extraction yields primarily DNA from epithelial cells of the victim, and the second extraction yields primarily semen DNA.
•  Sal... more »

2013-06-17 11:54:13 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 16 +1s)

Good Morning Google+

Today we celebrate the birthday of M.C. Escher, the Dutch graphic artist, book illustrator, designer, and printmaker born on June 17th, 1898. 

There are probably not many who haven't seen at least some works by Escher, whether it be his lithographs or woodcuts of impossible realities, his landscapes, or his works belonging to his Division of Planes series, so full of ingenuity and playfulness, such as this, his _Circle Limit with Butterflies._

Therefore, I am dispensing with further comments about Escher and  would like to dedicate this post to the memory of +J.C. Kendall , a wonderful man and great spirit, who passed away unexpectedly and much too soon two days ago.

I believe this quote captures the zest for life and love passion that J.C. shared with us here:
“I almost wish we were butterflies and liv'd butthree s... more »

2013-06-17 00:02:16 (17 comments, 1 reshares, 16 +1s)

I...... I  just couldn't.  it seems very wrong.  even the Peep in the package is questioning its own flavor.
#peeps  

2013-06-16 23:49:07 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

another US Open is in the books- finally, the remote is mine again!  Congrats Mr Rose.

 Give your favorite golfer a reminder of the beauty of the golf course with this photo of a golf cart on the way to the green, on a gorgeous summer day. A great gift for the golfer in your life- a Father, brother, Groom, Groomsmen, Uncle, AND don't forget the lady golfers!! 
http://www.zazzle.com/marykz*

2013-06-16 23:40:13 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Could this be the perfect card to keep in your desk for almost every occasion?
Send someone a cheery daisy on a lush green background and you are sure to get a smile. Birthdays, Thank You notes, Congratulations, Shower gifts, Thinking of you.... What else?

See other listings in my shop for a coordinating sticker for the back of the envelope! http://www.zazzle.com/marykz*

2013-06-16 23:23:09 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)

Next round of quilt photos.... still 4 or 5 left I need to re-do from round 1.  then I might be done with what I have.  Then there are still more at Mom's!
Mom is a maniac!   #quiltallthetime  

2013-06-16 21:50:10 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Last chance, FREE Kindle e-book! Summer Devotions of the Broken Body, Wounded Spirit: Balancing the See-Saw of Chronic Pain Series, June 16, Sun, PDT 11.59PM, EDT 2.59AM. #415 ranking of over one million books, magazines, etc. on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D665FPK
Don’t have Kindle? Get a free app here http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000493771

2013-06-16 21:34:36 (6 comments, 7 reshares, 45 +1s)

2013-06-16 21:21:56 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Give your favorite device a Daisy Makeover! This sturdy iPhone 5 case will protect your phone in style.

Personalize it with your three initials and make it extra special! This bright white daisy with a swirly yellow center and a green background looks so cheerful, perfect for taking along with you wherever you go.

 Everyone will know which iPhone is yours with this great photo on it! A special gift for a woman on the go: a mom, an athlete, a nature-lover!

Are Daisies part of your wedding theme? These make great bridesmaid gifts.
 http://www.zazzle.com/marykz*

2013-06-16 21:13:30 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 13 +1s)

What, what?! These large red ceramic cups, inspired by the ubiquitous red plastic ones we all know from parties, hold a full 12 ounces and - being ceramic - are sturdy, reusable, and AWESOME.

More photos and info here: http://www.haldecraft.com/collections/ceramics-functional-mugs/products/red-plastic-cup-large

2013-06-16 21:08:46 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)

At first glance, this dragonfly seemed to have the mark of Zorro!  (or is it Z for Zeman?)  and the markings looked like little skeleton bones.... It was interesting to watch.  

#maydale  
#wildlifephotography  
#dragonfly  

2013-06-16 03:19:43 (1 comments, 3 reshares, 42 +1s)

Playtime

Here is a little #autoawesome  from today.

(4 month old tiger cub at the  #sanfranciscozoo  playing with mom. Luckily, her mom tolerates her daughter's antics and even played for awhile!)

2013-06-16 03:18:04 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)

Give your favorite device a Daisy Makeover! This sturdy iPhone 5 case will protect your phone in style.

Personalize it with your three initials and make it extra special! This bright white daisy with a swirly yellow center and a green background looks so cheerful, perfect for taking along with you wherever you go.

 Everyone will know which iPhone is yours with this great photo on it! A special gift for a woman on the go: a mom, an athlete, a nature-lover!

Are Daisies part of your wedding theme? These make great bridesmaid gifts.
 http://www.zazzle.com/marykz*

2013-06-15 22:40:22 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 30 +1s)

A moment's rest

The dragonflies are starting to come out now, but it isn't quite hot enough for them to be resting for longer periods.  

#maydale  
#wildlifephotography  
#dragonfly  

2013-06-15 22:33:18 (4 comments, 3 reshares, 21 +1s)

"Bunny Bunny Bunny Bunny!!!!"
Know the cartoon reference?

Seeing all these bunnies lately makes me want to reread Watership Down....

2013-06-15 22:18:11 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 35 +1s)

You never know..

2013-06-15 22:00:46 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 25 +1s)

Cat Floyd

2013-06-15 21:55:50 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)

Big metal chickens and whiskers on kittens

First.  I must find my Sound of Music DVD, because I really want to watch it.

Second, apparently there are people, including +Carrie Canup, who do not know the story of Beyonce the big metal chicken.  Apologies Carrie, for sending you to the Bloggess' site last night, but not the specific post! 

Anybody who has not read this, you should.  It's an older post, and once you read it, make sure you read (or re-read) the rest of +Jenny Lawson's site.  It's hilarious in places, touching in others, sometimes both at once.  She is a wonderful story-teller, and some of those stories are about mental health and other serious issues.  And others about cats, or taxidermy, or big metal chickens.  Warning, there is liberal use of the word "fuck."  Just so you're prepared. 

Picture and storyat http:/... more »

2013-06-15 21:53:03 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Today, and tomorrow, the book of summer devotions by RN Celeste Cooper and Dr Jeff Miller is FREE for the kindle on Amazon.  you can use the in browser reader if you do not have a kindle.

My Review: If you have to live with Fibromyalgia, do it better., 

This affirmation by C. Cooper near the beginning of this daily inspiration book really strikes a chord with me:
"I am enriched as a person by the relationships and self-awareness developed by my journey with chronic pain."

There is no cure for Fibromyalgia. If you have it, it will not kill you, but it can make you miserable for long stretches of time. If your life must be spent with FM, you have to accept it, accept the changes it brings to your life, and find a way to live despite it.

This book contains daily inspiration and advice on how to become more aware of your body, and how youra... more »

2013-06-15 21:01:09 (1 comments, 5 reshares, 32 +1s)

A laugh for your Saturday.  I thought this one was pretty funny and a perfect Caturday post.  #caturday  

2013-06-15 15:56:04 (3 comments, 4 reshares, 32 +1s)

#GrumpyCat #Memes