When it comes to writing, many authors are anxious for feedback. The Muse has visited and struck, leaving them with her inspiration. They've scribbled weeks and weeks of notes; They've written and typed their fingers to the bone. Finally, they hit that submit button (without the computer crashing) and bite their bottom lip out of anticipation. What sort of feedback will they get? Where will the general DA verdict fall? The following is a rough guide for submitting writers and would-be critics alike, to assist in the receiving and giving of critique.
DUTIES OF THE SUBMITTING WRITER:
1) Edit your prose before submission
Before submitting any form of writing for public viewing, it is generally a good idea to do some editing yourself. Please check for common errors such as spelling, grammar & formatting. These are issues you can generally fix yourself, rather than wait for others to point them out. Your readers/critics often have limited time and instead of wasting words on common English misuse, they can devote more effort into providing valuable insight. Not only will it help to polish your submission but your readers/critics will appreciate the courtesy. It shows that you have pride and dedication towards your work. ProsePlease strongly suggests you read this article: http://proseplease.deviantart.com/art/The-Art-of-Refining-Prose-74755122
2) Know the value of your own work
It is also important to nurture our own ability in analysing our personal work. While feedback has its obvious benefits, you as the author, should have a general sense of your writings merit. That way, if you receive feedback which isnt particularly helpful or happens to be way out of line, you know this doesnt truly reflect your work. By that same token, if someone points out flaws in your writing, please do not take this personally. Most Deviants are purely trying to give constructive criticism so that you can improve.
3) Set aside your ego
At the end of the day, were all in the same boat. Were all trying to improve our writing. Our first instinct, when someone points out a fault in our writing or prose, is to defend that piece and argue the point. Before you do however, stop and reconsider: Are you here to defend your prose or to listen to other ideas about how your writing could be improved? Why not open your mind, push aside your ego and be receptive? Someone might see exactly where youre going wrong and be able to point this out. By paying some attention, you could greatly improve your prose and avoid the embarrassment of having many people view the fault.
4) When you disagree with a critique
In this, is the greatest lesson of all: Someone, somewhere will always dislike something about your writing. Why? Because it is unlikely (if not impossible) for all people to agree exactly. Just as every writer is an individual, so too is the reader and the critic! So when you receive comments that you feel don't work for your piece, restrain yourself from drawing all your guns and starting a slag-off. Simply respond courteously with something along the lines of, "Why thank you for that. I didn't see it that way and while I'm not sure if it'll work for this piece, I will definitely think about it." This way, you show that you're mature enough to consider another's view, even if you don't necessarily take it on board. Remember, even though you don't have to use every critique given to you, the other person has still taken the time to make a comment so you should at the very least, thank them.
5) Avoid the following excuses
(i) "Oh, I know that reads poorly but I was trying for this writing effect..." Okay, fair enough, writers are free to experiment with various writing styles and effects but when someone highlights something that isn't working, then you need to pay attention. They wouldn't have pointed it out, if it wasn't working. Defending the mistake with your "current writing style" isn't helpful, because if the writing didn't communicate well in the first place, then clearly the writing style needs to either change or adapt. So take note and eliminate this excuse from your vocabulary.
(ii) "But this famous Author did it and got away with it!" It's very easy to fall into the trap of comparing our work against an author we're trying to emanate. And while there is no harm in learning from our peers and superiors, be very wary about defending a certain writing technique simply because it worked for someone else. Firstly, what worked for one writer may not work for another, just as what works in one novel may not work in another. Every prose is a completely different arrangement of words and therefore, may require its own unique brand of style. And besides, we're trying to think outside the square. Don't forget this word either - Originality.
A NOTE TO THE WOULD-BE CRITIC:
Time is a precious commodity but always remember to be kind. Your words of insight have the potential to impact another growing writer. When critiquing, you are in the unique position of being both a reader and a writer. Naturally, you can quickly identify what is and isn't working for the reader. More importantly, you'll have the experience to fix inconsistencies. Perhaps more challenging is when you identify a problem or writing style you haven't come across before - in fact, you may be in a position to learn something. Since you are effectively impartial to the prose and not emotionally attached, you might spot mistakes the author's overlooked - especially if those same errors are the ones you usually make. So in this way, taking the time to critique and comment can prove quite beneficial to your own development. Let's not forget that it's in the spirit of community - everything DeviantArt is about. And never underestimate the power of karma. More likely than not, most deviants are polite enough to leave a 'Thank You' or offer some feedback you may badly need.
What is a Positive Critique?
A critique by definition is a review or an analytical evaluation. In the context of literature, critique is a highlight of the good or bad qualities of a particular prose. The point of critique is not to defame a writer; it is to carefully analyse the merits of prose.
Here are some qualities a positive critique contains:
Is written in courteous language.
Is more than just a one-liner ie "This was a great read." While somewhat encouraging, these brief comments don't provide great feedback so please take the time to elaborate and pick specific examples for improvement or praise.
Provides a careful analysis of the writings strengths and weakness
Praises both the writings good qualities as well as pointing out possible areas of improvement
Doesnt just state that something is wrong. They also include an explanation of why something is wrong or inappropriate.
The Critic also provides some tips or ideas to fix any specific problem. Example: To fix this problem, I would have done this
Doesnt just focus on one aspect of the prose but looks at the overall qualities of the prose
Basically, before giving a comment or critique, please be courteous and place yourself in the writers position. What kind of feedback do you appreciate? What comments or lessons do you find most useful? Please be thoughtful about your comments to ensure they provide valuable feedback to the proses author. As for the author, if you have received some encouraging tips and thoughts, make sure you're polite and at the very least, return a 'Thank You'. For even better karma, return some feedback to some of the Critic's work.
ProsePlease wishes you success in your writings.


Crystal Hughes is mad as hell. . .
No one is going to tear down the farmland that’s been in her family since the turn of the century–certainly not multimillion dollar Welco Industries. And until Welco’s president meets with her, Crystal will wage a fiery one-woman protest to prove it! But when he finally appears, Douglas Wellington III is far from the elderly curmudgeon she expected…
Tall, lean, and fabulous, Douglas is in for a surprise of his own. Crystal’s cafe au lait beauty takes his breath away. Still, if she had any sense, she’d realize his project will save the impoverished community. With battle lines drawn, Crystal issues Douglas a challenge: spend one week on the land he wants to destroy. He agrees, if only to be alone with her. But when nature takes over amid North Carolina’s lush countryside, these two warriors just may discover what happens to even the best laid plans…
He’s One Mistake She Plans To Forget. . .
As maid-of-honor to a friend who’s gone Bridezilla, Winfred “Freddie” Barker is dealing with minute-to-minute drama from her crazy-extravagant wedding. So when the ceremony is over and the reception starts heating up, Freddie blows off steam with a little champagne–and a lot of the best man, Cleveland Alexander. It was definitely going to be just a one-night fling, ’cause no woman in her right mind would fall for that man’s arrogant, self-centered self, no matter how caramel-fine he is. . .
She’s The One Woman He Can’t Live Without. . .
As a hard-core bachelor, Cleveland Alexander was strictly all about beddin’ and forgettin’. And the only reason he let Ms. Winfred Barker call his bluff was to put her stuck-up attitude in check. But once he sees how complicated and caring she really is, he’ll do anything to help solve her problems–and convince her that the love between them is a lifetime of real. . .
When club owner Adrian Bryant discovers his biological father is hotel magnate Elliot Crawford, his life unravels. Shunned by Crawford while he and his mother struggled, Adrian hatches a high-profile plan to destroy the Crawford name–and the reputations of his two half-brothers. But to shield the woman he loves from the hell he intends to unleash, Adrian has to let her go.
Photographer Dana Singleton is heartbroken and confused by Adrian’s behavior. But just when she’s given up on their relationship, she begins to discover the truth–and a dark side of Adrian she never knew existed. As the stakes get higher, she will have to ask herself if she can love a man who is capable of such vengeance–or if he can learn to forgive…
Her Fantasy And His Reality. . .
Classically trained actress Imani Gilliam is gifted, beautiful—and broke. Facing eviction, her only hope of staying afloat is to do the reality TV show, “Let’s Get Married.” The show pairs up single strangers, and viewers vote for who should be united in wedded bliss. Imani is only looking to be united with a paycheck—until she locks eyes with a fellow contestant. . .
Are About To Create A Buzz. . .
Dr. Raymond Thomas is determined to keep his struggling free clinic running—even if it means appearing on “Let’s Get Married.” He can’t imagine finding love on TV—but when he spots Imani, he definitely finds lust. And their attraction isn’t lost on the producers. But as the cameras start focusing on them, Raymond wonders if he’s just a tool in Imani’s career. Only time—and a life-changing choice—will tell. . .
She Makes A Move For His Heart. . .
He’s hot and he’s single, but Antonio Billups has been out of the dating game for three years. Since his wife died, his focus has been on his business–and their son A.J. Enter new-in-town sultry, sexy Serena Jacobs, a woman who just might inspire Antonio to change his mind about being alone. . .
That His Body Can’t Resist. . .
Serena’s new restaurant is about to take off, and so is her heart–to Antonio. But events from her past are about to hit the fan–with a little help from Antonio’s scheming sister-in-law. Soon, Hollywood catfights and long-ago love affairs threaten the steamy relationship between Antonio and Serena, and when their secret histories collide, they must choose between a future with–or without–love. . .


Scars of the Imperium
Angel of Mystery
Raziel is the third incarnation of Azryael (the second incarnation retained his name and, for the most part, his memories).
Without any of her memories, Raziel is somewhat childlike. After losing centuries of Azryael’s memories, she has lost the cold uncaring stoicism that he embodied. She is very curious yet shy and prefers to hide in the shadows, typically avoiding conversations with people she isn’t familiar with. She hides behind a cloak and a mask and never reveals herself to others.
Since she was unable to retain Azryael’s memories (or barely any at all for that matter), she appears to be unknowledgeable about certain things and terminology. She is unfamiliar with the Imperium and Chaos, but she will learn quickly from the rest of the crew.
However, Raziel is a very devoted individual. When she sets her mind to something, she will do whatever she can to get the job done. She has retained some twitch reflexes from her previous lives and surprises even herself with her abilities. But as the psychic power of such a largely powerful, mutated, and corrupted Chaos Space Marine Sorcerer such as Azryael is compacted into such a tiny vessel, Raziel’s psychic energy increased in concentration and density. Only time will tell if her body will adapt to contain such power, or if she will become a ticking time bomb of raw psychic energy.


"It suddenly occurred to me that this was just the way it must have been for the real Holy Family, stuck away in a barn by people who didn't much care what happened to them. They couldn't have been very neat and tidy either, but more like this Mary and Joseph."
-excerpt from The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
I'm not sure if you're familiar with the story, but The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson is a truly unique Christmas story. The town "dirty kid" bullies come in and take over the local church Christmas pageant. There they are--huge warts and all, acting out the Christmas story. You've got Imogene as Mary threatening to clobber any Wise Man that got near Baby Jesus. Gladys as the Angel of the Lord screaming, "Hey, Unto you a Child is born!" while shoving shepherds down the aisle. Not what we'd typically think of when we picture the nativity.
When we think of the Nativity we picture this idyllic scene, but Mary gave birth in a stable. Traveling, weary and in labor just to give birth among the animals. Not quite so idyllic! There must have been a lot of mixed emotions surrounding those first "Christmases". Shepherds, angels, and wise men-all adding to the confusion and mystery. The wise men had been traveling for a very long time separated from their families and home country. The shepherds leaving their carefully watched flocks to go give tribute to the new King. The Holy Family's flight to Egypt. All the Israelite families who lost baby boys in Herod's frantic search for his usurper.
Joy mixed with grief...
There are so many of us that have a hard time around the holiday seasons. We are surrounded by the idyllic and can't seem to forget the reality. The reality that we've had losses and grief that can be overwhelming. We live in the tension of joy and grief. Some people tell you that's not okay....they are wrong. I'm here to reassure you that it fits right in with those first Christmases. Confusion and grief...mystery and mayhem. Joy and hope...fulfillment and peace.
Be encouraged! Through all those feelings that just don't seem like they go together, you can still feel the presence of that new born baby who came to the Earth as a mysterious gift-- full of hope and salvation.
Think past the idyllic and think about the reality of those first Christmas nights. Realize that it's much the same for us now...dirty, messy lives that are changed when they meet the real person of Jesus!
"After all, that was the whole point of Jesus...that he was born and lived...a real person."
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever


Unveiling the Frailty of LLMs in Critical Reasoning Tasks
Large language models (LLMs), known for their remarkable performance in various reasoning tasks, face a surprising challenge when confronted with premises. Research conducted by Google DeepMind and Stanford University reveals that a deviation from an optimal premise sequence can lead to a significant decline in LLM performance, with accuracy drops exceeding 30% in some cases.
R-GSM Benchmark: Evaluating the Impact of Premise Ordering
To systematically study this phenomenon, the research team developed a novel benchmark called R-GSM, specifically designed to assess the impact of premise ordering on mathematical reasoning tasks. By altering the sequence of information presented to the models, the study illuminated how even subtle changes in premise arrangement could drastically affect LLMs’ ability to arrive at correct conclusions. This methodology highlights the intricacies of how LLMs process information and underscores the limitations of current model designs in handling variably ordered data inputs.
Performance Degradation Across State-of-the-Art LLMs
The findings from this comprehensive evaluation starkly highlight the magnitude of the premise ordering effect on LLM reasoning capabilities. Across various state-of-the-art models, including GPT-4-turbo, GPT-3.5-turbo, PaLM 2-L, and Gemini Pro, the study observed that the performance degradation was not a mere anomaly but a consistent issue that intensified with the complexity of the reasoning task. For instance, in the R-GSM benchmark, all LLMs tested showed a marked decrease in accuracy on premise-reordered problems, with performance degradation of more than 35% for some models compared to their original problem-solving accuracy.
Linear Processing and Back-and-Forth Reading Challenges
This sensitivity to premise sequence poses a significant challenge for the future of LLM development and deployment in reasoning-based applications. The study’s insights into the LLMs’ preference for certain premise orders over others, while mirroring human reasoning patterns to some extent, also reveal a critical vulnerability in these models’ reasoning faculties. The research suggests that LLMs, by design, are predisposed to process information in a linear, forward-chaining manner, struggling significantly when required to engage in back-and-forth reading to piece together information out of its ‘preferred’ order.
Call for Reevaluating LLM Training and Modeling Techniques
In light of these findings, Google DeepMind and Stanford University researchers call for reevaluating LLM training and modeling techniques. The premise order effect, as uncovered in this study, necessitates the development of more robust models capable of maintaining high reasoning accuracy across various premise arrangements. This direction aims to enhance LLMs’ reasoning capabilities and make them more adaptable and reliable across a broader range of real-world applications.
Implications for Future AI Advancements
The implications of this research extend beyond the immediate concerns of model accuracy in controlled tasks. By shedding light on a previously underexplored aspect of LLM behavior, this study paves the way for future


Want to know more about uterine fibroids? The following are links to informational materials, government reports, research studies, and scientific journal articles that provide recent facts about fibroids and their impact on women’s health.
A Visual Guide to Uterine Fibroids. 2016. WebMD Slideshow. Describes uterine fibroids, the symptoms, possible complications, how fibroids are diagnosed, when is treatment necessary, and different treatment options.
Uterine Fibroids. Frequently Asked Questions. 2011. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. FAQ074, May 2011. Defines uterine fibroids and explains who is most likely to get them, the symptoms, possible complications, how are fibroids are diagnosed, when is treatment necessary, and different treatment options.
Uterine Fibroids Fact Sheet. 2013. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Research on Women’s Health. March 29, 2013. Contains basic facts on the the number and characteristics of women who get fibroids, cost, and various therapies used to treat symptoms. The fact sheet also describes NIH-supported research.
Uterine Fibroids Fact Sheet. 2017. Office on Women’s Health. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Explains uterine fibroids, causes and common symptoms, available treatments, and questions to ask your doctor.
Management of Uterine Fibroids: An Update of the Evidence. 2007. Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research (AHRQ). This report summarized published studies between 2000-2007 on the number and characteristics of women who get uterine fibroids, different forms of treatment, the cost of fibroid treatment, and risk factors for this common condition.
Asymptomatic Uterine Fibroids. 2008. Best Practice & Research: Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology. August 22, 2008. Examines the issue of whether and how to treat fibroids before they become symptomatic, especially in younger women who may want to have children in the future.
Two Health Disparities of Uterine Fibroids. 2013. Fertility and Sterility. 2013 Jun; 99(7): 1851–1852. Discusses how uterine fibroids are disproportionately prevalent among African American women and that investments into research are low compared to their occurrence.


Hello! My name is Stan Porter, and I am the founder of Instructorials! I have developed this site to be a resource for those who need assistance with ANY writing endeavor; personal, educational, business, creative…anything!
I currently teaching Writing and General Education courses full-time at the University of California, Merced. There, I integrate technology into each of my courses, and students have always been appreciative to the amount and substance of feedback.
I also teach at two local community colleges on occasion; Modesto Junior College and Merced College. At these institutions, I teach in the traditional classroom setting, as well as fully online offerings in composition.
I have a Master in English with an emphasis in Rhetoric and Teaching Writing. I graduated from California State University at Stanislaus with Honors.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Education with an English emphasis from Missouri State University, Springfield. I graduated with Honors here as well; Magna Cum Laude.
I recently was certified by @One and Fresno Pacific University in Online Teaching. This certification is funded by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office, and has been a catalyst for the implementation of this service. It has provided me expertise in the online possibilities for innovations in writing services. As well as being a graduate, I am currently an Independent Contractor for the @One program, serving in a Peer Guide role for practicum students wishing to become certified.
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I have recently edited the second installment of a new children’s book by an up-and-coming author, Edward Rea. The Adventures of Harmony is the tale of a young, interracial girl, finding her way in the world. Her second adventure will something that young children will enjoy, so don’t hesitate to pick up a copy.
Prior to Rea’s book, I edited and offered revisions to I’m A Brat, by military brat and new author, Jim Odom. The author presents a great narrative following the life of David Boyer, a military brat being shunted once again into a new city. This move forces Boyer to decide which personality he wants to become in this new self. Does he try to be the jock? The nerd? Or, perhaps, the funny kid. Tag along as Odom leads us through some of his early memories shared through his beloved character and perpetual “new kid in town.”
My latest editorial endeavor came about as a result of the work completed on The Adventures of Harmony. I received a glowing reference from Rea, and a fellow writer asked me to review his first book for clarity and cohesion. I was ecstatic to review a first-time novelist, and the story did not disappoint! La Jefa is the tale of two friends, their adventure to the Dominican Republic, and chance encounters that cause them to question the individuals who have befriended them. Is there more to the DR and the mysterious folks who they meet? Find out in Patrick Harris’s novel. It’s a page-turner that won’t disappoint! This novel is based on a real trip to the DR, and Harris will leave you wondering what happened, and what was a creation of the author. He’s not telling.
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We Were Forever
Ember has outlived everyone they know. When they finally die after meeting a person with a pair of fiery wings, they find themself reborn as a child over and over again. Unable to forget the one with the same wings as them, Ember searches for their soul mate.
Living and dying, always finding each other. Forever.
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Enter the Story.
We all have stories. Here’s a chance to know the story of God, which is the story of us all. The Chronicles of God is a Bible Study based on the Narrative Lectionary, to help your congregation enter into God's salvation story.
A Resource for You and the Church to encounter and engage the ancient faith.
The Chronicles of God is a conversation-style resource to help people connect with the biblical story in classrooms and with pastors as they prepare their Sunday sermons.


Christmas is just around the corner and what better way to spend time with family than to snuggle up warm and read or watch fairy tales. Hansel and Gretel is a classic by the Brothers Grimm and a pre-Christmas tradition in many families. As creepy as the old witch may be, everyone has really wanted a taste of her house. And Nobis makes it possible! With the hand-decorated witch's house, the Grimm's fairy tale can be discovered in a whole new way. Give your loved ones a treat and surprise them with a fairytale taste experience.
Did you know: You are still looking for a little something for St. Nicholas? How about a chocolate Printen Santa Claus, for example! Who would have thought that tradition, quality and so much taste fits into one boot.


METHODOLOGICAL AND STATISTICAL PROBLEMS IN EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
Rapid development of experimental technology seems not to be paralleled with a response – change in research methodology and statistical analysis. Still, we are mainly reading about factorial designs and analysis of variance, or the like. Researchers trust that methodological vigor and careful control of external confounders are still good enough to make us relaxed otherwise. Only some are thinking how to respond appropriately to fine-grained though massive datasets that we harvest with new technologies. This is even epistemologically sound question. At the very least, methodological and statistical apparatus should harmonize with each other, and with the specific research question and various ecological factors.
Baayen, R. H., & Milin, P. (2010). Analyzing Reaction Times. International Journal of Psychological Research, 3(2), 12-28. PDF
Milin, P., & Hadžić, O. (2011). Moderating and Mediating Variables in Psychological Research. In M. Lovrić (Ed.) International Encyclopedia of Statistical Science (pp. 849-852). Berlin: Springer. PDF


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If you are a Christian, you might begin introducing your preschooler to the Bible this new year.
There are many lessons within the pages of this historic and fundamental text that teach us to be kind to one another, to forgive, to love our neighbors, and to respect our parents. These are great Bible verses for preschoolers — and all of us! — to learn and understand, as they instruct us to be better people, more capable of living together in harmony and understanding.
But it can be tricky to approach the content of the Bible, with its many translations, books, and parables, through the eyes of a preschooler. Christian understanding should never begin with fear or anger.
That’s why we have chosen some of the simplest, most fundamental verses, for you to get started.
Here are some of the top Bible verses for preschoolers:
John 13:34: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
As we go into a new year, there is nothing more important than reminding our children that they are loved and should love in return. In this verse, Jesus is leaving his disciples with a few final words of wisdom, just days before his crucifixion — his ultimate act of love.
Of all the Bible verses for preschoolers, this one is the most simple and the most impactful. With love comes kindness, empathy, and joy.
Luke 6:31: “Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
This is a fundamental Bible verse for preschoolers! The Golden Rule, as it’s often called, teaches Christians to act with kindness and compassion even to those who scorn them.
Young children will understand it applied to the context of their lives. For example: “You wouldn’t want Tommy to hit you, right? So why would you hit him?”
Ephesians 4:32: “Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other.”
This Bible verse for preschoolers is about something very difficult: forgiveness. Holding onto grudges is unhealthy for all involved. That’s why forgiveness is a skill best learned early.
Remind your preschooler that no one is perfect. You can even point to the many times in the Bible when Jesus forgave humans of their sins.
Genesis 2:15: “The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.”
Whether or not you have begun to explain the story of Creation to your child, this Bible verse about the relationship between man and Earth is useful when talking about the responsibility we have as stewards on Earth.
There are other Bible verses about the environment, and about pollution, but none so simple as this: We should not be destroying the habitat God has given us. We should be working to keep it clean and to care for the other creatures that live here. That is why we were created!
Exodus 20:15: “You shall not steal.”
All of the Ten Commandments are good lessons (especially that one about honoring thy mother and father!), but this one is a great place to start.
Proverbs 19:20: “Listen to counsel [advice] and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.”
You may need to further explain this Bible verse for preschoolers. The Book of Proverbs contains many pieces of advice about being a wise person with integrity. This one means that a person should be humble and open to the advice of others and should not be afraid to admit when they are wrong so that they can grow wise.
These are some great Bible verses for preschoolers to get the year started with wisdom and encouragement. Don’t forget to practice what you preach!


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Hello and welcome to my new blog here on WordPress.com. I have been blogging about illustration and my life as an illustrator and a nerd for quite some time now using otther blog providers, but I though that it was time to try WordPress as well.
My name is Anita K. Olsen, I am an illustrator working from a tiny little office space in a tiny little apartment that I share with my beloved fiancée Ole. We don’t have any pets, but would love to have a little kitten. I work mainly in the fields of Fantasy and Children’s illustrations, but I am not afraid to try new things and expand my repertoire.
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The 5th of April 2017 will be one of those days when, one thinks, we will all remember where we were when the devastating and unexpected news was unleashed to the world, without warning.
As for onself, one was in the village pub; The Badger’s Snatch.
One had been sitting for a short time in a freshly upholstered booth reading through a discarded Daily Mail left on the table. It was then one’s dear friend - and owner of the aforementioned drinking emporium - Fanny O’Dour approached.
“Like a refill, Crusty?” Fanny said, while hovering the deliciously designed bottle of Pere Ventura Tresor above one’s crystal flute.
“How delightful, dear. Let’s!”
“You found anything interesting?”
Looking briefly at her, then briefly at the Daily Mail, then back at her one replied, “Good Lord! In this dear?! No, just checking the state of the pages. It’s a perfect publication for lining the bottom of Crotchet’s litter tray.”
Fanny smiled and turned to walk away. Suddenly, she stopped.
“Oh! By the way, did you hear the news earlier? Barry Manilow’s come out.”
“In a rash, dear?” One replied inquisitively.
“No. Come out … of the closet.”
“It must have had very loose hinges, dear. Just now?”
“Yes. I was shocked? Who knew?” She added.
“Not everyone, it seems.” One replied, looking her up and down and slowly sipping one’s Cava.
“Of course, reading the articles over the years about his private life, he’s always been very tight-lipped.”
“Quite, dear and from recent TV appearances, he’s also been very tight-eyed, tight-eared, tight-chinned, tight-cheeked and tight-necked. The last time one saw him hit a high note during Copacabana, his eyes shut and his toes curled up!”
“Crusty! You’re terrible. He has said his fans have been very supportive, which is nice.”
“In fairness, Fanny dear, they have had over 40 years to prepare for the revelation.”
Sometime later and ready to leave, one glided elegantly to the bar to hand Fanny one’s flute.
“Do you know, Fanny, you’ve made one remember something.”
“Yes, one remembers a time when Barry Manilow stayed at one’s beloved Crusty Hall.”
“Stayed with you?! You never brought him down?” Fanny exclaimed, a little miffed.
“Oh, it was a whistle-stop visit, dear. Mr Peppercorn had asked him to judge his prized sausage in the back room of the village butchers and the guesthouse was out of bounds because it had just been fumigated. Anyhoo … one had offered him a suite in the east wing for the night before he flew off to America. We had had dinner and one was reclining divinely on the chaise on the Holly Johnson room …”
“The music room?” Fanny clarified.
“Quite, you gorgeous thing. Barry had just sung a medley of hits, while one fingered through a gents quarterly …Suddenly, his fingers lifted from the keys and the music stopped. One felt a little tension in the air. Chu Me was rigid and his eyes had widened. Nevertheless, one continued fingering one’s flaps and humming Could It Be Magic. One could see him from one’s peripheral vision, walking towards one. He sat next to one and took one’s hand. One could feel him shaking and beads of sweat began to cascade down his face – quicker than one would expect as there were no wrinkles to slow them down – and there was a raspy pant in his voice. “Dame Crusty, there’s something I need to tell you.” He said. “I see.” One said. “It’s something I’ve never told a soul but I feel I can confide in you.” After moment one said, “Don’t feel you need to, dear.””
“Oh my God! What happened?!” Fanny squealed.
“After what seemed like the length of an X-Factor result, complete with the sound of his pounding heart to add suspense, he stood up and said, “I can’t. I can’t. I’m so sorry.” Then off he went to his quarters with one’s pussy, Crotchet, close behind. One looked at Chu Me. Chu Me looked at one, shrugged his shoulders and left the Holly Johnson room with a steady slap of flip-flop.”
“Do you think he was going to tell you?”
“Goodness dear, one thought he was going to tell one he was a vegetarian!! The other wouldn’t have mattered a jot, as one believes his legion of fans will concur.”
With that, one bid Fanny farewell with a kiss on each cheek, headed out of the Badger’s Snatch, into a waiting GUSSET 1 outside, where Chu Me had prepared a selection of nibbles in the armrest and one headed off back to the residence.


Let Daddy Take Care Of You
Title: Let Daddy Take Care Of You
Warnings: Roleplay (little!Blaine and daddy!Sebastian), ageplay, daddy kink, innocence kink, spanking as punishment, a little dirty talk/humiliation, also it’s very fluffy
Summary: Sometimes college can be stressful, and Sebastian is more than willing to help Blaine forget about it by being his daddy who takes care of his little boy. Written for the Seblaine Biweekly Challenge.
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For this Glee Kink Meme prompt, which wasn’t, um, too hardcore for me. Also thank you for Amy for encouraging me to write it. And thank you for Marisa for giving me a picture of Blaine’s shirt because sometimes I like to visualize the small details in my fics but I couldn’t find any picture with Google
I hope it’s okay I used it for this fic ahaha oh god.
"Daddy, welcome home!" Blaine launches himself at Sebastian, wrapping his arms around his neck. Sebastian laughs happily, letting Blaine cling to him. He wasn’t expecting Blaine to want to play tonight; he thought Blaine will be too busy studying and cursing his professors to do anything but maybe let Sebastian kiss him as a greeting before going back to his computer.
But it’s definitely a pleasant surprise.
"Did you miss me, baby boy?" Sebastian grins sweetly down at Blaine.
Blaine nods, looking so very serious Sebastian’s grin widens in adoration as he reaches out to ruffle Blaine’s cute little curls. “I missed you very much. I hate that you have to leave me so much.”
"I’m here now, I’m all yours tonight," Sebastian says, aching to kiss Blaine’s pout away. "Did you really miss me so much? Show me, baby."
Blaine’s lips quiver and his eyes widen. He stands on his tiptoes and presses a barely there little kiss against the corner of Sebastian’s mouth. Blaine lowers his head, staring down at his bare feet like he expects Sebastian to scold him for doing something naughty.
"I missed you too," Sebastian tells him. "Do you want me to show you how much? Later tonight?"
Blaine gasps loudly. He quickly presses his palm against his lips, his eyes filling with shame at his own reaction. Sebastian smiles indulgently and takes Blaine’s hand into his own before walking into the kitchen. Blaine’s fingers curl around his hand as Blaine follows him silently.
"Are you hungry, baby boy?" Sebastian asks with a soft smile, letting go of Blaine’s hand to open the cupboard.
Blaine nods eagerly, already licking his lips. Sebastian laughs at him gently.
"What about rice pudding?"
"Fish fingers," Blaine pouts, clasping his hands together in front of his chest and blinking up at Sebastian with huge, pleading eyes. "Please, daddy?"
"We had fish fingers on Tuesday, we can’t have the same thing twice a week," Sebastian reminds him, trying not to laugh when Blaine glares at him. Blaine can glare at him in ways that freeze the blood in Sebastian’s veins when he is actually mad at Sebastian, but now he is the cutest little thing Sebastian has ever seen. “You have to eat everything. Because you have to eat a lot if you want to be as tall as me one day.” It’s quite remarkable that Blaine doesn’t break character at that to give Sebastian the finger. “And if you eat it all you can choose the game, alright?”
Blaine hesitates, but he finally nods and extends his arm, his pinky sticking out for Sebastian.
"Pinky promise, daddy?"
"Pinky promise," Sebastian agrees.
It’s strange, that they have this one secret they would never ever tell anyone, Sebastian thinks as he looks for the raisins. Blaine is watching The Fairly Odd Parents orSpongeBob SquarePants or perhaps Totally Spies, Sebastian can’t tell for sure from the cacophony he can hear coming from the living room. Sebastian loves to talk about their sex life shamelessly, making Blaine blush as Kurt buries his face into his hands while Rachel looks utterly traumatized, but he would never even think about mentioning this to their friends.
It’s not something he could explain.
Sebastian liked the bashful schoolboy thing in high school and this is like that except more, so much more innocence and inexperience in this adorable little boy – a grown man every other time – in his cute baggy shorts and his white shirt with that puppy on it, barefoot and trusting his daddy to take care of him, letting his daddy do anything to him because he knows daddy would never hurt his little boy…
"It’s done!" Sebastian shouts, turning the stove off and finding two plates. Blaine is already next to him, looking for his bright green plastic spoon.
"Did you wash your hands?" Sebastian asks, his tone stern. Blaine looks up but Sebastian doesn’t let him speak before he continues. "I know you didn’t, don’t even think about lying to your daddy. You got here too quickly."
"But I’m sooo hungry!" Blaine throws his arms up, his voice annoying and adorable at the same time and Sebastian is pretty sure only Blaine can pull this off. Actual children Sebastian has met before just sound annoying. “Fine. I’ll wash my hands.”
After dinner Blaine wants Sebastian to read a book for him, and he curls up in Sebastian’s lap on the couch. At least Blaine didn’t forget to turn the television off and he ate everything, so Sebastian can’t find any reason to punish him. Yet.
"Which story do you want me to read?" Sebastian asks, opening the book as Blaine rests his head on Sebastian’s chest. "Hm, what about The Princess and the Merchant? That sounds interesting, doesn’t it?”
"No," Blaine says simply. "I want dragons!"
"Aren’t you afraid of dragons, baby boy?" Sebastian asks, his voice teasing but kind.
"Not when daddy is here to protect me."
Sebastian can’t help but break character just for a moment, knowing Blaine can’t see his face, and he lets his lips curl into a goofy smile. He kisses the top of Blaine’s head softly. His little boy is just so adorable.
"Alright," Sebastian whispers, finding the table of contents. He shifts the book so Blaine can see it too. "Look here," Sebastian puts his fingers to The Dragon Castle. “You can read what is written here, right, baby?”
Blaine doesn’t answer.
"Is it too difficult for you?"
Blaine shakes his head, but he still remains silent. Sebastian sighs and closes the book with a little more force than absolutely necessary, letting Blaine know he is starting to lose his patience.
"What is wrong then?"
Blaine snuggles closer, his cheek pressed against Sebastian’s shirt and his fingers grasping his forearm as he yawns and his eyes drift closed.
"Baby boy, you can’t fall asleep yet," Sebastian chides him, watching Blaine open his eyes reluctantly, his lips puckered up in annoyance. "You said you want me to read a story. It is not a nice thing to promise someone something and then not do it." Sebastian stopped counting a while ago all the times Blaine said they should go shopping because he needs new cute pants and just when Sebastian convinced himself that it won’t be that bad, at least he can grope his boyfriend in the changing room Blaine told him he would rather stay at home and watch one of his favorite musicals. “So even if you are sleepy you have to listen to the story. And I will ask what happened to the dragon in the end.”
"I don’t want to," Blaine turns in Sebastian’s lap until he is completely facing him, his hands curled into fists. "I can listen tomorrow to your story! I promise I won’t be tired tomorrow."
Sebastian just gives him an unimpressed look. Blaine huffs in displeasure, and then he decides to try pleading, his shining huge golden eyes so heartbreakingly adorable they could melt the coldest ice, but Sebastian just firmly shakes his head.
"You’re the worst daddy ever!" Blaine cries suddenly, his eyes filling with tears and Sebastian actually feels a stab of pain in his heart, even though he knows it’s all just a game. "I hate you so much!" Blaine starts to hit his chest weakly with his fists. Blaine can pack a punch when he wants to; Sebastian has seen him beat the shit out of his punching bag enough times to know. But when Sebastian takes his wrists into one hand and glares down at him Blaine freezes and doesn’t struggle, his eyes filled with fear and shame, but Sebastian can see the thinly-veiled anticipation in them too. It makes Sebastian want to smirk and screw his little boy right into the couch.
But he knows Blaine has to be punished before that.
"I’m so sorry, daddy," Blaine buries his face into Sebastian’s chest and wraps his arms around Sebastian’s shoulder, trying to be as small as possible. "Please don’t be mad at me, I didn’t mean it, I love you the most, daddy, I’m so sorry for saying those horrible things."
"You know your apology is not enough," Sebastian says, and Blaine is already scrambling out of his lap, standing in front of him with his neck bowed and his fingers twisting the soft fabric of his shirt, his toes curling against the carpet. "You know you have to be punished for this."
"But you don’t hate me, right?" Blaine asks, still not looking up, his voice quivering in terror, like the worst thing he can imagine is his daddy hating him.
"Of course I don’t hate my baby boy." Sebastian presses the tip of his index finger under Blaine’s chin, gently forcing him to look Sebastian in the eye. Sebastian smiles warmly. "I always love you. But I love you the most when you are an obedient good little boy."
Sebastian doesn’t want to spank Blaine raw, because he wants to fuck his ass too tonight, and he knows Blaine couldn’t take that much. Just ten smacks – maybe fifteen if Blaine feels like protesting – with his palm. Sebastian uses the hair brush only when he actually wants to make his little boy cry.
He tugs Blaine’s shorts down to his thighs when Blaine is lying over his lap. He doesn’t warn Blaine before the first blow falls at the curve of Blaine’s left cheek. Blaine yelps in surprise before starting to mutter a desperate apology for not staying quiet, but Sebastian cuts him off with another smack. Blaine makes a muffled moan and his hips stutter forward. Sebastian can feel his erection slide against Sebastian’s lap, the tip already smearing pre-come all over the rough fabric of Sebastian’s jeans.
"Does my little boy enjoy his punishment?” Sebastian coos, aiming for the center of Blaine’s ass. Blaine shakes his head, but his eager wriggling across Sebastian’s lap betrays him. Blaine raises his ass higher, and Sebastian grins before giving him two hard smacks on each cheek, knowing Blaine thinks he will pause so striking again twice, even harder this time. His voice turns cold, all gentleness gone as he continues. “Good little boys shouldn’t.” Another smack, and Sebastian absent-mindedly wonders how difficult it will be to get the pre-come out of his jeans as Blaine continues to rub his dick against Sebastian’s jeans shamelessly. “This is your punishment, yet your sweet little cock is making a mess on my jeans, aren’t you ashamed of yourself?”
"I’m sorry," Blaine gasps out, his round ass tensing and Sebastian gives it another blow, not so hard this time, accepting the apology. "I can’t help it, daddy… I’m sorry for not being a good boy…"
Fuck the ten smacks. Sebastian can’t wait any longer.
"You did good, baby." Now that he is no longer focusing on Blaine squirming on his lap he realizes his own dick is straining painfully against his jeans. "You took your punishment for daddy without protesting, and daddy is proud of you. I will show you exactly how proud."
Blaine even bought special bedclothes for their game after the third time; a bunch of cartoon rabbits jumping merrily and eating carrots on the blanket Blaine crawls onto, still wearing his shirt, his shorts left on the couch.
Sebastian takes off his clothes hastily, opening his mouth to tell Blaine to take his shirt off too before changing his mind.
Sebastian takes his own dick into his hands, stroking himself slowly as Blaine stares at him, his eyes glued to Sebastian’s fingers moving on his cock. “Daddy feels just like you.” Sebastian glances down at Blaine’s cock, curved against his stomach and a lovely shade of dark pink. “Do you want to taste it?”
"But it’s dirty," Blaine whispers, scandalized, but his little tongue slides out curiously to lick his lips. Sebastian’s cock jumps in his hands and Blaine whimpers, his eyes widening.
"No, baby, it isn’t dirty," Sebastian smiles, and Blaine’s eyes are unsure but full of trust as he leans closer, licking at the tip carefully, scrunching his nose at the taste adorably. "It’s too big, daddy."
"You don’t have to put it all into your mouth," Sebastian tells him, breath hitching as Blaine gives the head another little lick, his wet lips sliding tentatively against it. It’s amazing, how good Blaine is at acting innocent, when Sebastian remembers cramming his whole dick into Blaine’s mouth in the back of a movie theater, Blaine swallowing every drop down when Sebastian came with his hands pressed against his mouth. "Just do what you want to. It feels good, I promise."
Blaine’s mouth is so clumsy, fuck, his tongue moving messily against his cock, and Sebastian almost laughs as he grabs Blaine’s face with encouraging hands when Blaine tries to swirl his tongue around his tip and it ends with his teeth bumping against Sebastian’s cock.
"Okay, that’s enough," Sebastian murmurs, pulling his cock out of Blaine’s mouth, wiping the corner of Blaine’s lips gently with his thumb.
It drives Sebastian crazy, spending so much time opening Blaine up when he knows Blaine could take his dick with less preparation. But he doesn’t want to hurt his baby boy, so he pours half the bottle of lube onto his fingers, waiting for it to get warm so that his little boy won’t feel the uncomfortable coldness before finding his sweet little hole, sliding one finger in carefully.
"How does it feel?"
Blaine’s lips tremble as his hole clenches around Sebastian’s finger, and he makes a soft little sound of surprise when Sebastian pushes his finger in deeper.
"Funny," Blaine whispers weakly.
"I want to make you feel good," Sebastian smiles, and Blaine smiles back after a moment of hesitation, a bit confused but completely trusting his daddy. Sebastian slowly adds a second finger, stopping halfway in when Blaine whines quietly and presses his face into Sebastian’s shoulder, waiting until Blaine relaxes around his fingers before pushing them all the way in. Blaine’s soft curls tickle his chin and his cock twitches as the sweet scent of vanilla shampoo hits his nose. It’s like the smell of innocence. It would be boring if only it wasn’t so fucking hot.
He pulls his fingers out, shushing Blaine sweetly when he groans in disappointment and pouring even more lube onto his fingers before pushing three inside at once. Blaine flinches, his head falling onto the pillow, his eyes closed. Sebastian kisses the tip of his nose in apology, and continues to pepper his face with sweet little kisses that tug Blaine’s lips into a happy grin.
"Let daddy show you how your special spot feels," Sebastian crooks his fingers carefully, wrenching a questioning groan out of Blaine. "I want to make you feel really good, baby. You are such a good little boy, you deserve to feel good." Blaine beams proudly at the praise, and then he whimpers helplessly when Sebastian rubs his prostate hard, his eyes widening and his legs falling open even more. "Does this feel good too? I know it does, just look at you. Don’t even think about lying to me, baby boy." Blaine nods, raising his hips off the bed to get more of the fingers inside, shaking his head desperately when Sebastian pulls them out. Sebastian gives him an apologetic smile before his eyes wander down, to Blaine’s stretched open hole clenching around nothing.
Sebastian’s fingers are shaking in excitement as he grabs the lube again, Blaine watching him silently. Sebastian shifts between Blaine’s thighs and rubs the head of his aching cock against Blaine’s hole, waiting for Blaine’s unsure nod before pushing in.
“Ooh, daddy,” Blaine breathes as Sebastian fills him, sinking into that welcoming heat easily, finding no resistance at all. Sebastian stops when he bottoms out, watches Blaine squirm on his cock, his eyes still so vulnerable and sweet with his ass so tight around his daddy’s dick, and Sebastian feels lightheaded with it all, the smell of Blaine’s shampoo and his adorable little face and the snug grip of his ass around his cock and the way Blaine sounds, awestruck and bashful. “It’s so much.”
"But it’s good, right?"
"It’s funny." Blaine looks thoughtful, his thumb finding his lips and slipping inside, like he needs something to comfort him among all these new, confusing feelings. He glances up at Sebastian, giggling shyly, his voice quiet like he is sharing a huge secret with Sebastian. "But it’s a good funny."
"My naughty little boy," Sebastian grins proudly. Blaine hides his face behind his hands. Sebastian laughs at him. His wraps his hand around Blaine’s neglected cock, his fingers moving easily with the remains of the lube and Blaine’s pre-come. Blaine’s cock is big and thick, with a patch of dark curls at the base, and it could never be mistaken for a real little boy’s penis. “It’s okay, there’s nothing wrong with you, baby boy. Just let daddy make you feel good. That sounds good, right?”
Blaine nods, but he still doesn’t lower his hands.
Sebastian tries to find a rhythm that’s slow and sweet, something that wouldn’t feel scary for his little boy, like the way he rocks him in his lap after a nightmare or the way the hammock moves when they are curled up together in it, Sebastian teaching him the ABC with colorful cards.
Blaine at least tried to stay quiet during the spanking, but now he can’t stop making little moans and whimpers for his daddy, half-muffled by his hands, the drag of Sebastian’s cock over his prostate forcing a louder groan of pleasure out of his throat every time, followed by a terrified little sob as he realizes good little boys should never sound like that.
"Baby, don’t hide your pretty little face," Sebastian asks, wanting to sound teasing and in control but his voice comes out pleading. He just wants to see Blaine so much. "Pretty please? Show daddy how good he is making you feel?"
Blaine’s face, the coy little blush, the pink lips trembling around silent moans, the eyes filled with a million things – confusion, shame, worry, trust, joy, and above everything else pure pleasure –, it’s too much, and Sebastian can’t help but grind his hips into Blaine, the words ‘Little boy’ falling from his lips, half-chocked and full of his love for Blaine, as he comes inside him, his eyes closing, gasping helplessly for air.
"Daddy?" Blaine asks, his voice soft and concerned. Sebastian opens his eyes as Blaine’s fingers brush against his face. "Are you okay?"
Sebastian laughs quietly, his voice wrecked after his orgasm, and he continues to stroke Blaine’s cock sloppily. “You liked daddy’s cock, didn’t you? You took it so prettily, I’m really proud of you, little boy. How does my come inside your fucked open little ass feel? Was daddy too rough with you? I tried to be as gentle as possible, because I would never hurt you, but you are a greedy little thing for daddy’s cock, and…”
When Blaine comes with a whiny little cry his dick spurts everywhere, coating Sebastian’s fingers and splattering onto Blaine’s shirt, onto the little puppy. Sebastian draws his eyebrows together, feeling a little shameful because the puppy looks so cute, staring at Sebastian with this happy expression, and fuck.
After they both orgasm it’s always a little awkward, falling out of this secret world and going back to being Sebastian and Blaine instead of daddy and his baby boy.
"Babe?" Blaine asks, sounding like a college student and when Sebastian glances down he is a grown man again, that sweet innocent confusion and inexperience all gone. "What’s wrong?"
Sebastian shakes his head and leans down to kiss Blaine briefly on the mouth, grinning against his lips as he feels the taste of his own pre-come on his boyfriend’s lips.
Blaine sighs, wrapping his arms around Sebastian’s shoulders and pulling him down to lie next to him. “Shit, my fucking professors think we are slaves. Thank you, Sebastian. I just… sometimes I need something different. To make me forget about it all. Just for a little while… Sometimes I wish I could be a little boy. No college then. You would take care of me, always cook me dinner and never ask me to do the dishes. I would be spoiled rotten.” Blaine falls silent before he gives Sebastian a teasing grin. “I can’t fucking believe you didn’t let me eat fish fingers, though.”
Sebastian just snickers at that.
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Hello! I extend the deepest gratitude for allowing me to teach your child this year, we have much to look forward to.
There is much learning in store for your young adult this year. In the English I course, we will continue to develop our skills as writers, readers, speakers, thinkers, and people. In class, we’ll discuss a variety of critically acclaimed novels/plays, including:
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The Bluest Eye, by Toni Morrison
Zeitoun, by Dave Eggers
Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury
Mythology (including Oedipus Rex, by Sophocles and excepts from Metamorphoses, by Ovid)
Macbeth, by William Shakespeare
Because of their sensitive treatment of difficult but topical issues, we consider these novels an important and enriching part of the curriculum. I do want to let you know, however, that some of them contain adult language and situations, which I feel are appropriate when discussed responsibly in class.
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Excerpt from Sir Joshua Reynolds
But it hardly becomes me to criticise a work from which I have derived so much assistance, and without which a great deal of the information I here lay before my readers must have been withheld.
I must also acknowledge my obligations to two valuable articles on Reynolds which appeared in the Quarterly Review for April and July, 1866, and to Messrs. Redgrave's Century of Painters.
My own work has no pretence to originality. All I have endeavoured to do is to sum up in a short form the results of the investigations of others, and to arrive at just conclusions respecting the merits of Sir Joshua's work.
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The New Way to Design Your Home
Looking for a good book to read on this dreary day? Check out Interiorology: Home Design from Within, by Laurel James. Laurel is a successful interior designer who uses the book to share her strategies when designing someone’s dream home. The book is perfect for someone looking to design or renovate his or her home without having to go to the trouble of hiring an expensive designer, or anyone interested in learning how to better connect with their home. The term “interiorology” was created by Laurel to describe a method for people to use when transitioning their homes, while also experiencing a major life transition. Homes are our most comfortable spaces and should reflect each person’s individuality and interests. The idea of interiorology also encompasses the art of applying one’s true inner-self into a living space through physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual awareness. Each chapter explores a different aspect of interior designs and works to motivate the reader to rethink their own home designs to better suit the needs of themselves and their families. The book provides step-by-step instructions to inspire readers to craft new ideas that can be turned into beautiful spaces they can be proud of and allow them to feel like the best versions of themselves.
Laurel currently lives in the Sarasota/Bradenton area and is a featured guest In Real Magazine. She will share some of her expansive knowledge regarding interior design, and how to create a home environment that reflects someone’s true self. Laurel is an expert at helping people flourish within their own homes. If you’d like to learn more about Interiorology, please feel free to explore http://www.interiorology.org.


Started from a book "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" written by Marie Kondo, tyding your home has become an art. The method is called as the Komunitas Gemar Rapi Method, a holistic art of home tidying. It teach us to ask before we start cleaning, what is our goal in tidying up this house? does your belongings make you happy? Many have implemented this method of tidying up and experienced great transformations in their lives. Find out more through workshops with Komunitas Gemar Rapi Indonesia and transform your life now!


At the heart of our school is the library that is well-stocked with an assortment of fiction, non-fiction and graphic novel books of high interest to students. This fantastic space has been configured to allow students to enjoy the solitude of reading or quiet group work as well as supporting teachers through class lessons and borrowing sessions.
A weekly library visit is incorporated into the class timetable. Students are also welcome to exchange books outside of their allocated class time - at lunchtimes on Tuesday and Thursday, and after school Monday - Thursday.
Students from Kindy to Year 2 are able to borrow up to 2 books and Year 3-6 may borrow 4 books for a fortnight. Students can exchange books more frequently if they prefer, or renew them. Extra items can be loaned by arrangement with Mrs Mannolini, the Library Officer. Borrowing is also encouraged during school holidays, when loan limits are increased.
To ensure care for borrowed books, students will need to bring their library bag for borrowing. These are available from the Uniform Shop, although any plasticated bag will suffice.
Please make sure you know when your child's library day is and encourage them to share their books with you, even the older students. There has been a lot of research which shows that reading to your child, even long after they can independently read, helps them with all areas of learning.
CBCA Book Week is celebrated each August with displays, incursions, activities and a dress up parade (find easy, low cost costume ideas here). The theme for 2022 is "Dreaming With Eyes Open...".


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7 Ways To Make Everyone Hate You On Facebook
Ironically I've seen this article from Huffpo called “7 Ways To Be Insufferable on Facebook” posted like 10 times on Facebook already this morning. It's long but fully worth your Adderall.
Here's a preview to get you into it.
To be unannoying, a Facebook status typically has to be one of two things:
You know why these are unannoying? Because things in those two categories do something for me, the reader. They make my day a little better.
Ideally, interesting statuses would be fascinating and original (or a link to something that is), and funny ones would be hilarious. But I'll happily take mildly amusing — at least we're still dealing with the good guys.
On the other hand, annoying statuses typically reek of one or more of these five motivations:
1) Image Crafting. The author wants to affect the way people think of her.
2) Narcissism. The author's thoughts, opinions, and life philosophies matter. The author and the author's life are interesting in and of themselves.
3) Attention Craving. The author wants attention.
4) Jealousy Inducing. The author wants to make people jealous of him or his life.
5) Loneliness. The author is feeling lonely and wants Facebook to make it better. This is the least heinous of the five — but seeing a lonely person acting lonely on Facebook makes me and everyone else sad. So the person is essentially spreading their sadness, and that's a shitty thing to do, so it's on the list.
Facebook is infested with these five motivations — other than a few really saintly people, most people I know, myself certainly included, are guilty of at least some of this nonsense here and there. It's an epidemic.
Read the whole article here.


When I stepped outside office, to drop into the courier service shop, I noticed an old man, probably working in some construction site, in his early sixties squatted outside the entrance. The place was swarming with flies, people littered everywhere on the ground, the place smelt bad and it was literally like a garbage dump. As I waited for the courier guy to write the receipt, I observed the old man outside. The old man was still in the same squat position - I was surprised because that is a hard posture to assume for long, especially for elderly people. He had a battered plastic water bottle with around 200ml of tea on his left hand. He poured a little into an equally shabby looking plastic cup and sipped from it. In five sips he finished the cup and poured another cup of tea from the bottle. You would say the scene was deplorable but I found something fascinating amidst the gloom - maybe it was the way he relished his cup of tea squatting on the muddy ground hardly worried about the grim surroundings - flies, litter, garbage, sweat; focusing fully on what he was doing and least worried about the background. It reminded me of Arjuna, the master archer in Mahabharata, who when taking aim at the eye of a wooden bird on a tree said that he could see only the eye of the bird and nothing else.
I don't know when was the last time I relished a cup of milk like that - forget a drink, I don't know if we ever relish anything the way he cherished that bottle of tea. He was truly enjoying those few minutes - poignant.
We spend our time in worry,
and time runs in a big hurry.
Our mind cooks many a curry,
later for lost time we feel sorry.
We think so much abt future and pension,
and add to our daily dose of tension.
We ignore our real passion,
and follow the crowd's fashion.
Our time out here is limited,
out of which many days we've wasted.
I wish we break free from our fears,
from others faces wipe away sad tears,
work daily bright and cheerful,
and progress to our dream zestful.


The world is in a time of transition. Globalization, increasing movement of people across national boundaries, environmental challenges, religious conflict, emerging economies and a multi-polar world all demand shifts in thinking to resolve age-old human dilemmas and problems.
Many of the solutions offered for resolving today’s challenges, seem tired, dated and inadequate. They and the institutions created to propagate them stem primarily from the worldview of the West, which has been dominant in world affairs for almost half a millennium. This worldview in turn has been profoundly shaped by the history, myths, intellectual traditions and religious beliefs particular to Europe and America.
As the pendulum swings once again towards Asia and emerging economies and powers stir and find their cultural voices, we stand at a moment of opportunity. Many of us could be dismissive of the world’s diverse voices as we are used to - especially when they challenge long-held beliefs. Or we could admit new paradigms, disruptive as they may be to the privileged position of the West, yet promising in their ability to shape the world anew not only for the benefit of Westerners, but for all humanity.
One of the old paradigms which we have all heard is presupposed in the phrase "good news" used by Christians. (The phrase “good news” is a literal translation of the word gospel, which refers to the accounts of Jesus’s life in the bible.) The Christian Good News is usually associated with the saving acts of God through the sacrifice on the cross of his only son, Jesus Christ, for the atonement of the sins of humanity. Yet Hindus find such atonement unnecessary. For man is not sinful at all, but divine. And we, every one of us, is endowed with the same potential as Jesus, to uncover this divinity within ourselves in here and now - without the need for someone else's past sacrifice. To explain this empowering idea we have coined the term, “Hindu Good News”™
Such glad tidings are only a glimpse into the Hindu Good News™, which exalts man’s own potentialities, emphasizes the essential unity of God, man and the cosmos, and insists that diversity rather than uniformity are the truest understanding of reality. Some of the key promises of such a worldview include the following:
This website https://beingdifferentbook.com offers essays and discussions on a wide range of such ideas, assumptions and practices, all under the umbrella of Hindu Good News™. These postings include and reflect the philosophical and metaphysical views of all of India’s dharmic traditions – Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism. With the above as our guideposts and through ongoing discussions and debates, we hope to usher a new era of interfaith relations, relations between faith and science, and relations between humanity and nature.
The recent book, BEING DIFFERENT: An Indian Challenge to Western Universalism (Harpercollins, 2011), examines how this worldview is different than mainstream Western thought, including the Judeo-Christian variety, the secular variety based on the European Enlightenment, and the postmodernist thought.


This is an explosive long form interview with Breitbart London editor Raheem Kassam talking about his new book, Enoch was Right.
Raheem, following up on the success of his last book No Go Zones, has now produced a book that should have sparked a national debate.
However he has been largely ignored by the MSM as clearly what he believes is very uncomfortable for the Political Classes to engage with.
But this is a debate that needs to be had and had urgently with the escalating violence in London and the way some communities are clearly leading separate lives.
You do not have to agree with the conclusion that Raheem comes to in the book but surely we need to discuss this important political thinker and this moment in our history?
Raheem and Jon also discuss the future of the Brexit movement and the question of "why is it now wrong to be Right?"
Raheem shoots from the lip and Jon now wants to hear what you think on Twitter and Facebook.


Write your way to your dreams simple writing exercises. You get to decide exactly how you want your life to unfold in every detail.
Draw two images on the paper which represent you and your love, on drawn images below write down the names of both you and your love.How to manifest on paper.Your emotions and feelings are written down on the paper.Everyone has a right to their personal sovereignty.
Use the new language of ‘i am’ to instill this as your new reality.Scripting is the act of writing down what you want on a piece of paper or in a journal to set your intentions.The place seemed like a warehouse for recycling.Let yourself feel the feelings that arise and revel in these feelings for a time.
Decide what you want and why you want it, and write that on a piece of paper.This could be a friend or someone you used to speak with.Choose something specific that you want, like finding a new job or meeting a partner with the same.You will write their name three times.
Before you know it, you'll be manifesting at the blink of an.How to write manifestation lists quora.On your first piece of paper write down in a few descriptive words of the present situation you are experiencing, you can write down details of the physical situation or your emotions surrounding it.How to manifest a specific person with the law of attraction.
Now that you have a clear picture of the exact person you wish to manifest in your life (of course, you also need to release your limited thinking), start brainstorming ideas.When i say “manifesting,” i just mean bringing into your reality or making real.I like to write it as if it has already happened.Write down everything you know and avoid limiting yourself.
A pen and a piece of paper are so powerful.Pick your notebook or paper and write down every aspect of the person you wish to manifest.You have to be specific as much as possible.This could be a crush;
To solidify this intention (both to yourself and to the universe), write it down on a piece of paper and sleep with it under this pillow.Put the paper in the box.“i’m so happy brandon has sent me a text!” then put it under your pillow every night as you sleep until your text comes through.Send the message to yourself;
As you go about your day, take a few moments at a time to stop whatever you are doing and see and feel this desire wholly.Manifest a specific person principle #1:Open your texting app and write out the message word for word you wish to receive;This can also be someone you would like to work with.


How a FODMAP Trained Dietitian Can Help
The low FODMAP diet is complex and can be confusing, which means it can take a while to get your head around the diet. Luckily for us there are FODMAP trained dietitians who can help us transition onto the diet, with fewer hiccups.Always remember that the low FODMAP diet is a specialised area of nutrition, therefore, if possible, it is important for you to seek help from a FODMAP trained dietitian (1 2). The low FODMAP diet has been designed to help reduce the gastrointestinal symptoms present in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This means the low FODMAP diet is not appropriate for healthy individuals who do not suffer from gastrointestinal issues.


25th Apr 2019
Our Andrew McHale was delighted to speak at the launch of the Memoir of Mr Joe Kennedy “On the strength of a ten bob note” on Wednesday night at the Irish Association Social Club.
Andrew wrote one of the forewords to the book and is pictured here with another of the guest speakers Sir Alex Ferguson and Mr Kennedy and his wife Kathleen. On the night, Mr Kennedy’s fundraising efforts raised £20,000 for St Anne’s Hospice. We congratulate Mr Kennedy on both the book and his charitable endeavours.


French painter Nadine Alexandre (nom de plume) uses deceptively simple, matter-of-fact language to tell her incredible life story, from orphaned Holocaust survivor to successful artist. She describes war-torn Paris as if she were sitting at her easel painting it on a Sunday afternoon; her account of the disappearances of her father, mother, and older brother during German raids of the Jewish ghetto are heart rendering for their coolness. Through all the hopeless tragedy of genocide and war, Alexandre paints a portrait of a young girl’s unflagging hope and, later, drive and ambition-a girl who manages to soak up an education and develop her talent while being ferried between homes and orphanages.
The adult Alexandre’s life is every bit as glamorous as the child’s was destitute. She describes the libertine life aboard the cruise ships where she worked as art director, the cities and landscapes of Asia, Africa, and Latin America that she painted, and, of course, her romances and affairs with men of various nationalities. Nadine Alexandre’s Self Portrait, illustrated with her charming sketches, is by turn tragic and entertaining.
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Targeting the Achilles Heel of Ewing Sarcoma
Our lab focuses on Ewing sarcoma, since the tumors contain a unique target that is not found in non-tumor cells. This unique target offers an opportunity to create new medicines that will more specifically eliminate tumor growth while sparing normal cells. In 2009, Dr. Toretsky and his team revealed the molecule called YK-4-279 that targets Ewing sarcoma with an article in Nature Medicine. YK-4-279 has the potential to be a potent new strategy in the fight against not only Ewing sarcoma, but also other cancers and diseases with similar characteristics.Direct screening for small molecules that bind to EWS-FLI1 required recombinant protein along with surface plasmon resonance technology. Once a lead compound was identified, a network of collaborators in medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, structural biology, and pharmacology helped advance the molecule YK-4-279, as an inhibitor of EWS-FLI1, towards a clinical trial. Significant efforts failed to obtain a commercial partner to license YK-4-279 due to the extraordinarily rare incidence of Ewings sarcoma. Therefore, in 2014 Dr. Toretsky cofounded Tokalas, Inc. to advance an analog of YK-4-279 to a clinical trial that is commencing in the spring of 2016.
The emerging role of the spliceosome in Ewing Sarcoma
Alternative splicing has been implicated as an oncogenic process and provides both a categorization of cancer as well as an opportunity for more effective targeted treatments. Spliceosomal network interactions, including proteins that recognize splice enhancer and silencer regions, are critical for the regulation of alternative splicing leading to oncogenic protein isoforms. Interrogation of complete protein networks remains challenging because it is difficult to modify single interactions while preserving overall network architecture. We hypothesized that EWS-FLI1, Ewing sarcoma (ES) oncoprotein, modulates post-transcriptional gene regulation through novel protein interactions. EWS-FLI1 has multiple connections to the spliceosome and reduction of EWS-FLI1 alters significant numbers of exon skipping and intron inclusion events identified from RNA-seq. Assessment of aberrant splicing driven by EWS-FLI1 may inform oncogenesis and reciprocally, EWS-FLI1 activities may inform splicing mechanisms.
Liquid-liquid phase separation
A deeper investigation into the mechanism of YK-4-279 has led Dr. Toretsky into the world of phase separation and soft matter. He is particularly interested in understanding how phase-separated protein complexes occur and how they function in RNA processing. Small molecules may be useful in disrupting local biochemistry to prevent or induce phase separation


Tonight is a true night of empty nest experimentation. The Boy is away at a sleepover. The house is very quiet. I’m not quite sure how I will ever get used to this. It feels very cavernous.
For my entire adult life, I have had my son with me. I don’t really know how to be alone. In some ways it will be adventurous finding myself, learning new hobbies, developing new routines. But in most ways, it just sounds lonely and creepy and boring. I’m a little afraid I will kill all my nights zoned out in front of the TV, gaining weight, and letting everything around my deteriorate. If I live up to my hopes and expectations, I’ll start a new hobby (scrap booking), read more books, and get back into a healthier eating and exercising routine. I can have my crafting supplies out all over the table and not have to worry about others disturbing it. I can read books in bed at night and on weekends. I won’t feel the need to make a full dinner every night and supply The Boy’s ice cream habit that I find very hard to resist. Plus, I can move my exercise bike back into the living room so I can watch TV while exercising without feeling self-conscious while troops of teenagers march through my house. Fingers crossed. We’ll see.
In the meantime, while I try to relearn how to live my life, I am very thankful to have several little souls around the house. It does feel better to have some loving, loyal, fluffy creatures to keep me company. Meet my brood.


Mjorn, who was being inspected and kept watch over by Arithon, managed to escape and had completely changed her appearence to that of a youthful women. Before leaving she had left a small, magical, wooden box behind as a gift to Arithon.
Raime, Virtue and Lelouch went to report what they had found to Captain Gilneas, who sent Virtue back to the Chapel with 3 members of the city guard, but when they arrived Mjorn was already gone.
During that time, Raime had gone to see the new Meyvn of the Magic School to inquire about the strange silver coin they had found on Mjorn, all they managed to learn is that the coin is enchanted with a powerful magic that almost no one knows what it does, and that it can potentially curse people as well.
They also recieved a magical amulet left to them by the previous Meyvn. Shortly after their conversation Virtue had come back to the Spire with a Guard to talk to the Meyvn about the strange box left to Arithon by Mjorn. Midway through the conversation a Bat had arrived, as an animal messenger, to tell the two that Mjorn had also change dher appearance


The Levels of Existance
Awake does the first level beckon the soul
A time when all K’inti absorb their new role
The second a dream taken only by day
A flickering sense of states far away
The border of sleep can drift to the third
where real and all other are twisted and blurred
The fourth is a slumber most deep, twisting minds
A love of all else means escape you will find
The fifth reveals all, spirits welcome you here
though you may loose yourself to the stream I do fear
Prescience gifts a mind which is freed; on the sixth
you are timeless, though don’t tally, take heed
This state is a playground, the seventh you see
long will it not last, to enjoy is the key
Immersion may take you on finding the eighth
for He will await one remained in this state
The ninth is pure darkness for here do not seek
there are few that control it and not those are the meek
It’s an end for the many, the tenth conjuring dread
but the K’inti see home in the stream as it threads
Our World is one level within the Stream.
The Tenth overseas all, controls all, allows all.
Our true Gods are rarely seen and never recognised.
These masters are K’inti. Masters of all.
“I see shadows. The study darkens. There is a blue mist. I hear voices, many voices.”
6th day of September the year of our Lord 1620