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Q: react native contacts app crash on Contacts.getAll on mobile only Here is my code:
import React from 'react'
import { View, Text } from 'react-native'
import Contacts from 'react-native-contacts'

export default class ContactTab extends React.Component {

    componentDidMount() {

        console.log("Hello", Contacts)

        Contacts.getAll((err, contacts) => {
            console.log("dude")
        })

    }

    render() {
        return (
            <View style={{ flex: 1, justifyContent: 'center', alignItems: 'center' }}>
                <Text>Settings!</Text>
            </View>
        )
    }
}

It works fine on emulator but crashes on phone.
The crash report only says

I/ReactNativeJS(19364): 'Hello', { addContact: { [Function: fn] type: 'async' },
I/ReactNativeJS(19364):   checkPermission: { [Function: fn] type: 'async' },
I/ReactNativeJS(19364):   getAll: { [Function: fn] type: 'async' },
I/ReactNativeJS(19364):   getAllWithoutPhotos: { [Function: fn] type: 'async' },
I/ReactNativeJS(19364):   getContactsMatchingString: { [Function: fn] type: 'async' },
I/ReactNativeJS(19364):   getPhotoForId: { [Function: fn] type: 'async' },
I/ReactNativeJS(19364):   openContactForm: { [Function: fn] type: 'async' },
I/ReactNativeJS(19364):   requestPermission: { [Function: fn] type: 'async' },
I/ReactNativeJS(19364):   updateContact: { [Function: fn] type: 'async' } }
D/ReactNative(19364): ReactInstanceManager.detachViewFromInstance()

As the Contacts.getAll function gets called app crashed.
What might be the issue ? I checked the permission and it returns "authorized".
Any solution to this ?

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import React from 'react';
import {
  SafeAreaView,
  View,
  Text,
  PermissionsAndroid,
  SectionList,
} from 'react-native';

import Contacts from 'react-native-contacts';
class App extends React.Component {
  state = {
    contactList: [],
  };

  componentDidMount() {
    this.getContact();
  }
  getContact() {
    PermissionsAndroid.request(PermissionsAndroid.PERMISSIONS.READ_CONTACTS, {
      title: 'Contacts',
      message: 'This app would like to view your contacts.',
    }).then(() => {
      Contacts.getAll((err, contacts) => {
        if (err === 'denied') {
          // error
        } else {
          console.log(contacts);
          this.setState({contactList: contacts});
        }
      });
    });
  }
  render() {
    var uniques = [];
    this.state.contactList.forEach(item => {
      uniques.push(item.displayName[0]);
    });
    var data = {title: 'data', data: []};
    const dataUniques = uniques.filter(
      (item, index) => uniques.indexOf(item) === index,
    );
    dataUniques.sort();
    var sortedData = [];

    dataUniques.forEach(key => {
      var dataList = [];
      this.state.contactList.forEach(item => {
        if (item.displayName[0] == key) {
          dataList.push(item);
        }
      });
      var objectKeyBased = {title: key, data: dataList};
      sortedData.push(objectKeyBased);
    });
    console.log('sorted data is..', sortedData);

    return (
      <SafeAreaView>
        <View>
          <View
            style={{
              height: 50,
              elevation: 10,
              justifyContent: 'center',
              alignItems: 'center',
              backgroundColor: 'grey',
            }}>
            <Text style={{color: 'white', fontWeight: 'bold'}}>
              Contact List
            </Text>
          </View>
          <View>
            {this.state.contactList ? (
              <SectionList
                sections={sortedData}
                renderItem={({item}) => {
                  return (
                    <View
                      style={{
                        flexDirection: 'row',
                        alignItems: 'center',
                        margin: 5,
                      }}>
                      <View
                        style={{
                          height: 40,
                          width: 40,
                          borderRadius: 20,
                          backgroundColor: 'grey',
                          margin: 10,
                        }}></View>
                      <Text>{item.displayName}</Text>
                    </View>
                  );
                }}
                renderSectionHeader={({section}) => (
                  <View
                    style={{margin: 5, borderTopWidth: 1, borderColor: 'grey'}}>
                    <Text style={{margin: 10, fontWeight: 'bold'}}>
                      {section.title}
                    </Text>
                  </View>
                )}
                keyExtractor={(item, index) => index}
              />
            ) : null}
          </View>
        </View>
      </SafeAreaView>
    );
  }
}

export default App;

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source $(dirname $0)/common.sh

# Add local dir to have access to built kn
export PATH=$PATH:${REPO_ROOT_DIR}

# Will create and delete this namespace (used for all tests, modify if you want a different one)
export KN_E2E_NAMESPACE=kne2etests

export KNATIVE_EVENTING_VERSION="0.21.0"
export KNATIVE_SERVING_VERSION="0.21.0"

run() {
  # Create cluster
  initialize $@

  # Integration tests
  eval integration_test || fail_test

  success
}

integration_test() {
  header "Running kn-plugin-admin e2e tests for Knative Serving $KNATIVE_SERVING_VERSION and Eventing $KNATIVE_EVENTING_VERSION"
  go_test_e2e -timeout=45m ./test/e2e || return 1
}

# Fire up
run $@

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1. Cut a 15" x 22" rectangle from the huck towel fabric.
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6. Fold edges of towel over twice ¼" all the way around back of towel and pin. Include a piece of ribbon in the upper right hand corner for hanging.
Stencils used in this project include Sea Urchin stencil, Sand dollar stencil, CoralStencil, Seahorse stencil, Starfish stencil and Seashells stencil.
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Released: 2001/10/22 by BMG
Rating: -
Charity single to support the victims of the terror on September 11, 2001.
If I Can Dream
How can you review this CD properly. Usually we take a look at the design and the content of the release and try to figure out of the release adds something to the releases already available. With this release it's different. It was not released as an Elvis release but as a response to the tragic events of September 11 in the U.S to benefit the September 11 victims. It were the fans who encouraged BMG / EPE to release this single. Design The design of the CD has been done with care and with the purpose of the release in mind. The U.S. version has Elvis on the cover in a military outfit and of course the American flag on the background. The European cover has a very stylish image of Elvis hands and the American Eagle from the 1973 Aloha From Hawaii concert. In which Elvis wore his famous "Eagle-suit" to show his patriotism to the world. The CD is "enhanced" which means it contains multi-media components. The menu for the video of "If I Can Dream" is done in the style of the U.S. cover. Content Among fans there were quite e few discussions on the release itself and the tracks to use. On the poll we did on ElvisNews 97% of the people was in favour of releasing this single. There were people who wanted songs with a message like "If I Can Dream" and people who wanted another message like "Trouble". The tracks chosen for this special release Are "If I Can Dream", "America The Beautiful" and "Amazing Grace". A fitting selection for this goal of this release. It's strange that a single titled "America The beautiful" has the title track not as the first track. Besides the three audio tracks also the video of "If I Can Dream". The quality is O.K. and we all know the way Elvis brings that song with so much passion it must offer comfort through the message of hope. You'll also find a link to the Red Cross for more information about how you can help and to the EPE Elvis site. Conclusion The reason to add this release to your collection could be to add a special release to your collection, but should be to support the victims of the September 11 tragedy. All proceeds from the sale of this CD will benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.


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In our experience, most Will disputes can be settled at or before mediation, therefore reducing the costs and stress on family relationships.
Sanford Legal is committed to working with you to address your concerns, assess the relevant issues and give you sensible, practical and candid advice about the legal options available to you.
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In NSW there are many different grounds to challenge a Will. The most common Will challenge claims occur because a person was left out of a Will totally or was not adequately provided for by the deceased in their Will. These are called Family Provision Claims.
A family provision claim is made, by an eligible person who has been inadequately provided for under a Will, or not provided for at all.
The Succession Act 2006 ("the Act") contains the laws that govern the procedure for making a claim for Family Provision.
A claim must be made within 12 months of the deceased's death. The court may allow a claim to be lodged after this time if there is "sufficient cause" shown.
How do Courts determine Family Provision claims?
Under the Will, is there inadequate provision for the Applicant's proper maintenance, education and advancement in life?
If so, what provision needs to be made out of the estate in favour of the applicant. This is a discretionary exercise.
Any other matter the Court considers relevant, including matters in existence at the time of the Deceased Person's death or at the time the Application is being considered.
Although cases where an Applicant is completely shut out on these grounds are rare, estrangement between a child and parent is often an issue in family provision cases. The cause of the estrangement will be important, and it should be observed that there is no presumption that the estranged Applicant was at fault or that the testator acted with reasonableness. It may be appropriate to look at the causes of the estrangement and whether the actions of the parties can be justified (such as a testator's reasons for treating a beneficiary in a certain way under a will or excluding them entirely).
The property that may be subject to a Family Provision order is property that, on a grant of probate or letters of administration, vests in the executor or administrator.
The notional estate provisions are set out in the Act. These provisions empower the court in limited circumstances to designate property "notional estate" from which a family provision order or costs order may be made. It is a form of claw-back.
The court must first be satisfied that the estate, if any, is insufficient for the making of the Family Provision order, or any order as to costs, that the Court is of the opinion should be made, or provision should not be made wholly out of the deceased person's estate because there are other persons entitled to apply for family provision orders or because there are special circumstances.
An order may designate as notional estate property only to the extent that is necessary for provision to be made or costs paid or both.
Property that may be designated notional estate includes, for example, property disposed of for less than full valuable consideration by the deceased in the 3 years prior to his/her death with the intent of denying or limiting provision being made out of the estate, and property of the estate that has been distributed.
The claim must be made no later than 12 months after the date of the deceased's death.
Most claims are brought in the Supreme Court. The District Court has limited jurisdiction over Family Provision claims, only up to $250,000.
A further affidavit setting out an estimate of the Plaintiff's legal costs and disbursements, on a party/party basis, up to and including mediation.
The Plaintiff's affidavit-in-chief is filed and served with the Summons commencing the proceedings.
If you are married or in a de facto relationship, you must also file a further affidavit with evidence of the financial and health circumstances of your spouse.
At the first directions hearing, the defendant (the administrator or executor of the estate) will be ordered to serve affidavits.
The gross distributable estate (leaving out costs of the proceedings).
A person holding property as trustee or otherwise.
An affidavit of service of a notice of claim on various persons in accordance with Schedule J of the Supreme Court Rules and paragraph 9.2 of the Practice Note.
An affidavit setting out an estimate of the administrator's costs and disbursements, calculated on the indemnity basis, up to, and including, the completion of the mediation.
Once the parties' affidavits have been filed with the Court and served on all parties, the matter will be referred to mediation. Mediation is an informal, confidential meeting between the parties to discuss possible resolution of the matter.
The Supreme Court provides a "free" court-annexed mediation facility. One of the Court Registrars is allocated as mediator and the use of mediation rooms is provided, at no charge to the parties.
If the parties retain a private mediator, the mediator's fees are generally between $4,000.00 to $6,000.00 plus GST and are to be paid equally by the parties.
The court has a very wide discretion in relation to awarding costs in Family Provision proceedings.
As a general proposition, an executor's or administrator's costs will be paid out of the estate or notional estate if they have been reasonably incurred.
Usually, an unsuccessful applicant will be ordered to pay the estate's costs, however, the scope of the discretion in these type of cases is wide to allow a departure from that result in the circumstances of a particular case. For example, some cases may warrant an order that an unsuccessful Plaintiff's costs be paid from the estate.
The court may order a cap on the amount of costs that may be recovered. The circumstances that may warrant a cap on costs include, but are not limited to, cases where the net distributed value of the estate in question (excluding proceeding costs) is less than $500,000.00.
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Zoli's Is Dead. Long Live Zoli's.
Almost Two Years After It Closed, Jay Jerrier's Pizza Joint With A Cult-Like Following Returns With A Completely New Space In A New Part Of Town.
All photos by Terri Glanger.
I, like many of you, mourned the death of Zoli's Pizza in Oak Cliff when it shut its doors in February 2016.
But whether it's the Grandma Pie, the New York slices or those blessed garlic knots you miss the most, we've got good news for you: The adored, wide-ranging pizza parlor from Cane Rosso pizzaiolo Jay Jerrier has finally, mercifully returned with a new dedicated home in Addison.
With an official opening date slated for November 3 and the restaurant operating in "soft open" form for dinner until then, we recently visited Pizza Church (read: Zoli's 2.0) and sat down with Jerrier to discuss his spot's new home, why it took so long to open and what he really thinks about ranch dressing.
First of all, tell us about the new place. Here we are, almost two years after Zoli's 1.0 closed, and now 2.0 is raring to go. What can people expect from the new spot?
It's basically an Italian restaurant that should have awesome pizza. There's a lot we liked about Zoli's in terms of the type of food and the base recipes. But what we didn't like was the by-the-slice model. There was a lot of waste with the 20-inch pies, and it made the pies too expensive. It was hard from a business standpoint. The high-quality ingredients made the food cost out of control, and people would start choosing Papa John's or Jimmy John's. And I get it! We took all of that into consideration. We knew we liked the food, but we wanted to do more of a sit-down restaurant. We grew up in the northeast with restaurants that had great pizza but also had pasta with vodka sauce, chicken parm, eggplant parm and roasted chicken. We had that idea in our head.
[Chef] Lee [Huntzinger] spent some time out in Portland with Brian Spangler at Apizza Scholls during the gap. Brian's a legend. He has a very bread nerd-approach to dough, and Lee has learned a lot. There are temperature probes and humidity level checks, graphs and charts and A, B and C dough — all that. Those guys are here, learning about non-round pizza stuffs from us too, so we're doing a sort of knowledge exchange. We traveled extensively in our gap time. We went to Fortina Pizza, Pig Bleeker and Emmy Squared in New York, and Fidel's and Barbuto in Nashville. We're looking to do something with Northeast Italian DNA but also that feels at home on a table in Texas, where we can kind of do whatever we want.
One thing we've been working on that we could never get to catch on at Zoli's is our sandwich program. Our sandwiches are amazing. Lee finally got this seeded hoagie roll dialed in, so we'll do a meatball parm, chicken parm, eggplant parm and a true Italian combo on good crusty bread. That's one of my favorite sandwiches. We're going to be doing some great, authentic sandwiches that I think will be compelling. You can come in here and say, "I had pizza yesterday; I think I want a sandwich today, or pasta today." It's gonna be a really fun place.
We are also going to have art on our walls by local artist Clay Stinnett, and Sarah Reiss did the woodwork on the tables. We want it to be a really fun place to come eat.
I keep saying, "There's no way people can hate this pizza, but I'm sure there will be." They'll hate it because I'm involved with it somehow.
That brings me to my next question. I'd describe you as part pizza pioneer, part philanthropist, part dance mom, part sarcastic jerk and part dog whisperer. Who's the real Jay Jerrier?
That's actually pretty good! I'm like Shrek. I'm an onion with layers. Yeah. Obviously, I love pizza. The other things that dominate my life are dogs and my family. Luckily, we have two girls, and my wife does all the heavy lifting for the little one, and I get to just show up to watch her dance. My other one, when she's not obsessed with getting asked to homecoming, is a pretty competitive lacrosse player. So I am usually trekking her around between practices. And now that she's in ninth grade, there are actually college recruiting tournaments we travel to. Then there are the dogs, which are obviously are a tremendous amount of work, but what are you gonna do? When you're in a position to do something good, that's how the rescue started. At first, we thought we would just use our social media reach — because we have a lot of passionate followers who also love dogs — to help other rescues find home for their dogs, and use our patios for rescue events. And that just sort of morphed and then we started fostering, and we realized how desperate the need is, especially for hunting breeds. So we opened our own rescue center in the City of Carrollton. I can't say enough good things about the City of Carrollton; they're amazing, not only from wanting a rescue to succeed, but anytime you want to do something that's good for the community or society, they find a way to say, "Yes." The dogs are a lot more stressful than the restaurant business. There's always a dog in need. It all started with that famous Lily Tomlin quote, "I always said somebody should do something about that, and then I realized, I am somebody." It's kind of taken on a life of its own thanks to great staff, great volunteers and great support from our restaurant goers.
You sort of skipped over the sarcastic jerk part, but we'll let that slide for now. Our last question: Would you rather drink an entire bottle of Hidden Valley Ranch for breakfast every morning or attend a Lakewood Elementary PTA meeting every afternoon for the rest of your life?
Oh, I'd go for the PTA meeting. I mean, I like ranch dressing. But Hidden Valley? That's really thick and rich. But the jalapeño ranch at Snappy Salads? Or the ranch at Neighborhood Services? I like it. I'm also a chicken tender connoisseur. But, yeah, definitely the PTA. I like kids. We have a lot of Type A parents who run in the lacrosse and dance circles. The parents of the little angels who never do anything wrong? They can drive you insane though. But I can hang with the parents.
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Hi! It does not need to be HA, bin i would definetly appreciate it i would take one without HA aswell! and you´re welcome!
sure if i am able to find it in oras, which level is your nidoran?
oh okay, sorry then, anyways have nice day!


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Landlords, are you ready for selective licensing?
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One month to go until the introduction of selective licensing in Nottingham which will affect 94% of landlords in the City.
The clock is ticking down to the introduction of the much-debated selective licensing scheme in Nottingham, with just under a month to go until the scheme becomes compulsory from 1 August 2018.
The scheme has been introduced with the aim of raising standards in the private rented sector and ensuring that all tenants are able to enjoy a safe, comfortable, well-managed home. In Nottingham, an estimated 30,000 homes lie within the designated selective licensing areas making the scheme the largest of its kind outside of London.
Registration for the scheme opened this weekend (1st July 2018) so landlords whose properties are in the designated areas, except those which are 'Homes in Multiple Occupation' (HMOs) already licensed under an existing scheme, need to ensure that their preparations to meet the requirements of the selective licensing scheme are well under way.
Whether managing the process themselves or by appointing an agent to act on their behalf, the process should be completed by 1 August 2018. Failure to comply could lead to a civil penalty of up to £30,000, or prosecution on summary conviction which carries an unlimited maximum fine. Landlords may also be prevented from holding a licence in the future.
With a license being required for each property in a landlord's portfolio, assembling the required documentation and completing the application may be a complicated task.
Adam Kingswood, director of Kingswood Residential Investment Management offers the following advice: "Our advice to landlords is to keep a close eye on the Nottingham City Council website for updates and to use the guidelines which are located on the site to help steer a course through the process.
"Whilst there is undoubtedly plenty of work involved in the process of applying for a licence, reputable landlords will already have most of the required documentation. For example, proof of buildings insurance, gas safety certificates and EPC's are required amongst other documentation."
"The difficult requirement may be in providing evidence of 'landlord training' which is required but this should not delay the application process. Where this has not been undertaken, the Council will make this a condition on the licence for the licence holder to complete within 12 months and details of suitable training will be required."
Nottingham City Council have made it clear that there will be no discounts for having multiple properties. However, a discounted fee by having accreditation with bodies such as DASH or Unipol is available.
This means that landlords need to have the budget available to meet the costs of the licence for each property which currently stands at £780 for non-accredited landlords and £480 if accredited with the Nottingham Standard (either Unipol or DASH).
Adam adds: "The introduction of the licensing scheme requires work from all landlords in Nottingham City to take action and register, whether they rent one property or have a large portfolio. My advice is to check if your property falls within the licensing area asap and seek professional advice from an ARLA regulated agent if you need assistance."
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After visiting Volda kyrkje, you can look over the menu at this restaurant. At Naustet grill, clients can have perfectly cooked burgers. You will be satisfied with the good service But the rating for this place isn't high on the TripAdvisor site.
Veldig bra mat og service, men kan være litt skittent på bord og gulv til tider.


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Q: Issues regarding form and view
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Issues regarding field types in Django

I am making a User registration form in Django,but the password field shows the password in its original format,I wanted it in dot format.
The coding is not completed yet,but it is enough to do the work which I want.
so please sort out my problem.
the code of model.py is
from django.db import models

import datetime
from django.utils import timezone

    class Registration(models.Model):
        first_name=models.CharField(max_length=50)
        last_name=models.CharField(max_length=50)
        user_name=models.CharField(max_length=50)
        password=models.CharField(max_length=50)
        retype_password=models.CharField(max_length=50)
        date_of_reg=models.DateTimeField('date published')

        def __unicode__(self):
                return self.first_name
        def __unicode__(self):
                return self.user_name
        def was_published_recently(self):
                return self.pub_date >= timezone.now() - datetime.timedelta(days=1)

the code of form.py is
from django import forms
from django.core import validators
from models import Registration

    class RegistrationForm(forms.Maniupulator):
        def_init_(self):
           self.fields=(
              forms.PasswordField(field_name='password',
                                    is_required=True),
                  forms.PasswordField(field_name='retype_password',
                    is_required=True,
                                    validator_list=[validators.AlwaysMatchesOtherField('password',
                                                                                'Passwords must match.')]),
            )

and view.py is
from demo.registration.forms import Registration
from demo.registration.forms import RegistrationForm


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It Got Me Thinking…About Empowerment in the Media
By Kathleen Guthrie Woods
Over the past couple of months, it feels like childfree women have been stepping out of the shadows and speaking up—quite publicly. Several friends have asked me, "What do you think of all this?"
I think the question should be, "How do you feel?" and my answer would include: supported, acknowledged, comforted, encouraged, vindicated, empowered.
I applaud these women for making their—and our—voices heard. I am encouraged that, in doing so, they negate the shame so many of us have been forced to feel for our choices and/or our circumstances. I think, as a society, we are making good progress.
Here's a sampling of some of the articles. If you have come across other good news, please share links in the Comments.
25 Women on Childlessness
Jennifer Aniston on Pressure to Have Kids: "It's rude, insulting, and ignorant"
I'm 40. I Don't Want to Be a Mom. Now What?
Kathleen Guthrie Woods is a Northern California–based freelance writer. She is mostly at peace with her childfree status.
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Janet T says
Thank you for these articles. It's so important that a mega star like Jennifer Aniston spoke out about this issue. Maybe that will help raise awareness among "ordinary" people that it is rude and insulting to ask questions or make assumptions about those of us with no children.
Frannie Paton says
I think it's good that it's coming up more in the media in a much more positive way, but I get annoyed and feel under-represented as there seems to be only two acceptable narratives. It's ok to be childfree if you got caught up focusing on some fabulous career and it's ok to be childfree if you are one of the women who has gone against the norm by accepting that she never really wanted children anyway and have fought for your right to have that choice. But I did want children, tried everything in my power to achieve it and grieved for a long time when I had to accept, for no Damn good reason why, that I probably wouldn't. But I'm ok with that now, and welcoming a new way forward in life. But who out there is speaking to that story? You never hear women say, yes, I did want children, was broken-hearted when it didn't happen, but learned to accept it and move on and this is what happened them in my life. Those are the stories I want to see.
Mali says
"supported, acknowledged, comforted, encouraged, vindicated, empowered" – what a perfect list, Kathleen. I too like seeing these conversations.
I think we're all doing our bit – we might not get the high profile (though I'm thrilled to have my latest post featured on BlogHer right now that talks about how brokenhearted I was, but how life has turned out to be very good). And you and Lisa of course help a lot of women here feel supported, acknowledged, comforted, encouraged, vindicated, and empowered too. Thank you for that.
Klara says
"you never hear women say, yes, I did want children, was broken-hearted when it didn't happen, but learned to accept it and move on and this is what happened them in my life. Those are the stories I want to see."
I couldn't agree more with Frannie!
It's really important that childless women speak up in public.
But obviously only women who already have a public platform, i.e. are famous, get to do that. We end up with a narrative which was already there in the early 19th century! "Ok so you girls want to have careers? Go ahead, but you can't be mothers or even wives at the same time. You're probably all lesbians anyway".
I know the individual women who made those statements don't want to say that but repeating these as collections again and again leads to this outcome.
It is such a huge pressure one makes for oneself after accepting childlessness, that at least, there has to follow something totally amazing in my life. Being single, I don't even have the option of constructing my identity as part of a "family of two" (or maybe including the pet). I am just after hearing that no, I didn't get my dream job, after putting all this time and energy into the application and competition for it. And it's not the first job application that results in a "nearly, but sorry, we decided for someone else in the end". It nearly breaks me the way childlessness does and makes my life look empty and worthless. I try hard to find a purpose and a passion but my reality is it is 2mpm on a sunday afternoon and I am sitting on my couch in my pijamas looking around on my online dating platform to maybe at least find a shoulder to lean on if anything else is rubbish. I couldn't be further from being Condoleezza Rice.
I want to hear that too and more awareness that babies and pregnancy is not a comfortable subject for every woman to be asked about by strangers
Jane Pritchard says
Hi Frannie – I agree with you and feel under-represented. Every post; refreshing as it is to read; is about a choice to be childless, this is not the same as childless by circumstance or the result of endless fertility treatment that leaves more sadness and heartbreak. I really want to read about the recognition of those of us who endure years of struggling to become pregnant and still have to put on brave faces for everyone else when no-one gives a flying fig that we fight to focus on the positives in life every day that don't include, child bearing, sleepless nights; toddler tantrums; birthday parties; first holidays, first days at school; ballet dancing, football training (i would take any and all of these) …………. I do my best to join in and not run away as I used to – it would be good though for someone (inlcuding my mother) to occasionaly say – how are you Jane – what's going on in your life and actually wait and listen for an answer. sorry turned into a bit of a rant – unexpectly so – was feeling calm for the compassion and understanding I see here every week and realise I need it from friends and family and it will never come. thank you for this site. I guess we need to speak out more – its not easy, it hurts too much – I guess that's why.
MC says
An excerpt from a longer blog post which is about being single but fits with many of these issues.
http://humandramathing.com/2014/12/06/what-my-single-friends-taught-me-about-love/
"It only occurred to me recently how much I have grown because of my single friends who turn their love and compassion outward instead of focusing it intensely on one other human being, as I and my husband instinctively do for each other. If it were just my husband and I, we would go on loving each other as spouses for forever, but it would be like two mirrors facing each other, an endless regression of reflections. This is a good thing, but a limited thing.
But the beautiful thing about love is that we almost always reflexively return it, and so these three single women are teaching me how to show deeply affirming love to friends and even not-yet friends. It has yet to become second nature to me, as it is to them, and so I know I have much to learn. They do not say nice things they do not mean. They scour others for the deep good within. These women do not worry about coming on too strong. They simply see value in a human being and say so."
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Ford Dam To Marshall Ave. Bridge, Catfish?
I am new to catfishing, and live near the stretch of the Mississippi river above the Ford lock and dam to the Marshall Ave. bridge. I have walked along the shore, and found some spots I think would hold some catfish. My only concern is how shallow the river is here. I will be trying these spots within the next two weeks. I am curious if anyone has had success in this section, or will I be wasting my time?
Try the Search tool in the upper right and you'll find a lot of older threads about people fishing around the Ford Dam for various species. Putting "Ford Dam" in quotes will help weed out a lot of irrelevant threads that mention Ford trucks. I'd post links to some of them for you, but I don't know the area at all and think you'll be able to tell which ones are close to where you plan to fish based on the conversations. There was at least one that mentioned catching a lot of small catfish there. Many are old posts, but at least you'll know if people have caught anything there in the past. Good luck.
one would think the river might be a little tough to fish this time of the year with the current flood situations and raised water levels along the river.
Lots of people fish at Hidden Falls Park. It is currently closed due to high water. Also another place to fish is Crosby Park off of Shepard road under the 35 bridge. Please wait a few weeks until the river goes down.
The river area above ford Lock and dam, has some deeper holes but many in more to the center of the river or near the lock area. You could try fishing under 35w bridge area of cats, try either side, I have fished this area in the past and done fairly well.
Tons of potential between Ford dam and St Anthony Falls, better or worse depending on water level. Hit the current seam with a bait rig on the bottom, some kinda meat (crawlers, cut suckers, etc). Channel cats should be perking up soon as water warms.


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An endless expanse of breathtaking turquoise water is just about the only thing that might lure you from the white sands of Coquina Beach, Holmes Beach and Bean Point. Make sure to remember to browse for starfish, decorative fishing net at the many shops along either Bridge Street, and Central and North Anna Maria Island's shopping districts, and sleuth out some of those little bottles of amazing orange scented perfume that are known as being the 'scent of Florida' (refills for which, once you're hooked, I've made sure to have handy for you here)!
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"The Pre-Existents: Number 3"
"The Pre-Existents: Number 3," by scifiguy3553. Shakespir. Copyright @ 2017.
Jaimie Manuel, David Chance, and the rest of the San Antonio Awakened cell, have a rude awakening, themselves! Jaimie and David find themselves in a, truly, cloak and dagger situation. One that will change their lives forever…
San Antonio, Texas; USA. 2023…
"They call themselves the Awakened," the strong female voice said over the internet. "That's it. Just the Awakened…they've convinced themselves that they're in some kind of résistance against the evils of the private insurance industry; that it's some kind of dark empire ruling the American proletariat. That our wonderful insurance corporations are out to cherry-pick only the young; only the wealthy; only those who virtually never need any medical care. While the industry scrubs out those poor, lil' ol' free-loading pieces of meat we call the Pre-Existents!
"America, don't be fooled by these unpatriotic traitors! Have you heard what they've been planning for the last five years? If they haven't already started…those ungrateful slimes have been in the works to found their own nation-state…that's right, Mr. and Mrs. America; those disabled, high blood pressure-having, cancer-toting, pregnant-menstruate, walking-snot-bags-of-diabetic-sugar traitors, actually have the gall to even think about creating anything at all—much less a nation!
"So, who's going to be their president? Probably some damn Millennial—are those kids still called that these days? It's been a few years, now. They're not getting any younger. Hell, in a couple of years, maybe our beautiful insurance chiefs will purge them from the system, too! Ha!
"But seriously, though; how could they even start a nation? If their pre-existing medical or psychological conditions are so bad, who the hell is going to work in this fantasy-state of theirs…?"
And the assault went on…Cassie Pumwell-Harris was one of the most popular right-wing internet personalities by 2023. She was one of those new generation of American nationalists that had taken power in the US in the several years prior. One of Jaimie Manuel's co-workers at his cubical was watching her on his portable device during his lunchbreak. Unfortunately, Jaimie couldn't do a thing about it since his lunchbreak was still another twenty-minutes away!
For the past five years Jaimie had been working at the, now, international-powerhouse insurance corporation called Eagle's Shield. That same insurance company that David Chance, Jaimie's one-time handler, had suggest that Jaimie try for when they first met. It was during a mandatory health-screening that Jaimie's former job told him he had to do, in order to maintain his insurance or he would've been dropped! That was five years ago. Jaimie was an IT tech for various companies in San Antonio for all his adult life. He was, now, putting that education and experience to use for not only Eagle's Shield, but, secretly, for the Awakened movement! That very same political movement that political commentator Pumwell-Harris was maligning on the Social Net that day.
Things had changed a lot for the Awakened movement in the past five years. Just the very fact that a nationally-renown personality like Pumwell-Harris even knew about the movement meant that either the Awakened activists were having a big impact behind the scenes in American politics, or the movement needed to do a better job of staying out of the media!
During those five years of working at Eagle's Shield, Jaimie and David—whom had gotten a promotion at the job!—both had to juggle their official duties as employees there with their subversive tasks for the Awakened movement on behalf of the, now, 250 million Americans with various pre-existing conditions! That underground work consisted of taking down or copying information on civilians whom were at the very threshold—indeed, risk!—of being purged from insurance coverage because of various changes in their personal lives. Jaimie and David would, then, take that information on the citizens and either enter those data into the Awakened's own meta-network, or they would do it themselves… Basically, from that point within the Awakened's cyber-system, various activists would do the same type of work that claims processors do in the insurance industry and would actually obtain insurance coverage for said Pre-Existent!
All activists had their respective areas of expertise, such as the 'claims' portion. For Jaimie, with his already-long career as an information technologist, his was helping with the Awakened's meta-network of firewalls, hack-blocks, hacking insurance agencies' meta-ware, patches, and everything else associated with the internet infrastructure! Jaimie was an expert at all this, and he was pretty good at covering his tracks—until this particular day…
"Uh, oh," Jaimie said to himself while working on his terminal. As in, doing the real job associated with his IT position at Eagle's Shield.
"What's the what, Jay, my man," that same co-worker that was watching Pumwell-Harris asked; still seated at his terminal while typing.
But there was no way Jaimie was going to tell someone like Cory, one with nationalistic leanings, what he was encountering. This was a problem that implicated Jaimie as an Awakened!
Without responding to Cory, Jaimie's hands went on automatic drive on his terminal's keyboard as he quickly went through the process of not only logging out and shutting down, but he commanded his terminal's system to do a deep scrubbing while it was shutting off…
Someone was on to him!
Panic was now coursing through Jaimie's entire body! He began to sweat and his hands were shaking…he had to get out of the office—permanently!
"Hey, Cory," Jaimie put to him; forcing himself to look at the enemy, "I almost lost my lunch just now, so I better talk with HR and see if they'll let me go home."
Cory took on a serious face. "Ok…well, hopefully see you tomorrow."
"See ya," Jaimie simply said. He, deliberately, left everything on his desk a bit scattered and cluttered. That way it looked as though he was planning on coming back. Plus, of course, just being in a hurry to leave the premises!
A thought occurred to Jaimie as he walked down the rows of cubicals. Several thoughts, actually: What about the cameras perched all over Eagle's Shield? Was it possible that Cory had something to do with the hacking of his terminal, and was he going through Jaimie's terminal at that very instance? Was he getting sloppy after five years of working, basically, two jobs? And, should he risk trying to contact David? Because chances are, if Eagle's Shield and/or the government had just hacked Jaimie's work-terminal, most likely they've already gotten into his personal devices!
Then Jaimie noticed one of the emergency exit doors…
David Chance had just grabbed some coffee from Eagle's Shield's cafeteria when the fire alarm started to blare! This was not a tornado drill. Given that the agency was in Texas, all the employees knew that the agency always gave them a heads up on when the drills would take place and tell them how long they would stay outside the building…it was tornado alley, after all!
Nevertheless, David found himself in a fast-moving stream of humanity; coffee mug in hand, while its cream-tinted content sloshed all over the place! But his personal things were still at his office! Like any other good spy, David began to worry about the insurance agency's IT people snooping around while everyone was outside for the fire drill; trying to flush out any bad actors. Given that David was an Awakened, he would be classified as such by Eagle's Shield's owners and their management team!
That human stream David was in finally snaked out of the building's stairwell and went outside. David was just about to take a gulp of his, now, cold coffee when someone grabbed him from the side and started to usher him toward the Receiving area for truck deliveries. It was Jaimie.
All David had to do was look at his old friend and he knew exactly what the younger man was up to, and why! They had practiced this, for such occasion. The fire alarm was original, but the San Antonio cell of the Awakened were detailed and ran a tight ship. So far, everything was going according to their plans!
What was next in their escape plan was for either of the two men to hotwire one of the company's several trucks. By the time the duo had reached one, the San Antonio city emergency responders were just arriving at the facility. Again, as part of Jaimie and David's emergency planning, they already knew that there weren't very many security cameras in Receiving—just enough to watch over what happened at the delivery doors. The wide space outside of those doors were neglected by the agency's security team.
After they found some extra work shirts in the back of the truck, Jaimie and David slipped them on and both hopped into the truck; Jaimie being on the driver's side. In just a few minutes, the two Awakened spies were off the grounds of Eagle's Shield.
The Historic Market Square; downtown. Headquarters for the Awakened's San Antonio cell…
In the five years since Jaimie had joined the San Antonio branch of the Awakened movement, the once-tiny cell of six now had over twenty members! As part of the cell's by-laws, once they were discovered, the very second the members knew about it the San Antonio Awakened cell was officially dissolved! There was simply too much at risk for the whole Pre-Existents cause! It wasn't just the San Antonio cell, but the entire movement's network all over the United States! All it took was for one cell to be apprehended by the US government, or one of the states, and all the years of information of the Awakened's files on most of the 130 million Pre-Existents in America would be discovered! And with that discovery, from a more pragmatic view, so would some of the Awakened members!
David had sent out a cryptic message to all the cell members, via their phone devices. Some innocuous message about him getting out his shopping list and he'd be out all night…this was the official disbanding message from David for the group.
The Awakened San Antonio cell was dissolved!
Jaimie had parked their stolen Eagle's Shield truck in an area far enough from the former cell's location—but close enough for them to run to it so they could zip into the suite and start a massive scrub of their cell's computer system! Jaimie had come up with his own receipt for killing off the cell's meta-network. It, literally, took Jaimie just a handful of keystrokes and the cell's entire system was cybernetically dead!
David and the whole team had always kept the suite bare. That way they did not have to worry about an unexpected guest showing up in the former cell's suite and giving them away. To David's and Jaimie's knowledge, none of the cell members had a criminal record, including themselves. So, they weren't particularly worried about the cell members' fingerprints left behind. There was no need for Jaimie and David to do anything else…except to quickly say goodbye!
"We did a lot of good here, Jaimie," David said as he gave his shoulder a good pat.
"If I run into any other Awakened in the future, I'm going to make sure that they know of your leadership, Dave!"
They both gave a quick look around the silenced suite.
"So, we can't tell each other where we're going, huh," Jaimie asked.
David was already shaking his head. "Plausible deniability, my friend…I guess we're both lucky we don't have kids or a significant other to make this more complicated, huh?"
Jaimie gave a face. "Well, we could now…"
David's head snapped out of surprise at Jaimie's point. "I guess I didn't have time to think about it that way! Which brings me to a good point for us both to think about: Whomever may come into our lives after this, Jaimie—especially you, since you're still young, we can never let them know about what we did here!"
"Unless they were one of the Awakened?"
David thought on that for a few seconds. "You'd have to verify that somehow."
Jaimie saluted David; he saluted back. The two men disappeared in their own way.
The National Health Service office; London, England; 2023…
"Dr. Lowell," the young aide called out to the doctor as she was walking and reading charts at the same time!
"Yes, Anne…?"
Anne struggled to keep up with the lanky doctor as she power-walked her way through the facility; deftly dodging other white coats and green scrubs! "There's an American here for that interview you told me to schedule for that IT position."
"Right…where is he now?"
The young aide tried to refrain from laughing. Dr. Beatrix Lowell looked up from her computerized notepad to see what was so funny. The young man was standing right in front of them. Indeed, Dr. Lowell hadn't realized that she had been in the lobby for the past several feet!
"Thank you, Anne," she said with a hint of annoyance.
The American, dressed in a contemporary suite and tie, was the first to reach out his hand so they could shake in greeting. "Hi, Dr. Lowell, I'm Jaimie Manuel…I really appreciate you taking the time."
She had flung one of her hands in a direction that she wanted to take him. Jaimie followed; a professional folder in hand.
"I've read your resume that you emailed, Jamie—"
"Uh, actually, ma'am, it's Jaimie, with an 'H'-sound—"
"Jaimie…you've got an impressive work-history for your age…Anne, whom you've just met, did all the calls on your references and everything checks out…"
They were, now, at an elevator and it took just a few seconds before the door opened and a virtual convention of the medical industry spilled out! But in Jaimie and Dr. Lowell's case, they were the only ones to step into the elevator once it cleared. She pushed for the second floor and turned to face Jaimie.
"…all except for how you left Eagle's Shield."
Jaimie's heart stopped! This was not good! "I worked there for five years and had nothing but good reviews—"
"Indeed; I've read them after I had to put in a request over the phone myself. No, your service was impeccable, Jaimie…I mean, what happened to you?"
Jaimie was doing the best he could to stay calm. The elevator door opened and she politely held up a hand to show him where to go for the interview. Jaimie took a glance at the digs; which was sparse, like the rest of the facility. Yet, clean; efficient…almost like a –
"The HR office at your former job mentioned something about a former co-worker saying you had gone home sick one day, but you never showed up again after that!"
Cory Dale, the cubical-mate that was watching that nationalist, online political commentator on the last day of the San Antonio cell! This was, now, beyond sinking hopes of Jaimie getting a great job at the famed-NHS. He was worried that the regressionist US government was the one that had hacked into his terminal at Eagle's Shield before he fled to the UK. And, now, it looks like they got INTERPOL in on the game! How the hell was Jaimie going to answer this one?
"Dr. Lowell, I don't know what to tell—"
"Relax, mate; you've got the job already…"
Jaimie was stoned-shocked! He, still, had to work at keeping his composure. This would be something he would have to do the rest of his life. The doctor went on.
"I, honestly, was worried that something happened to you—health-wise, you understand?"
A slight, inquisitive frown from Jaimie. "Yes, ma'am."
She leaned forward; her voice, now, furtive. "We want you healthy here, Jaimie…it's not every day that I run into an awakened one…"
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Elvis Costello's memoir: Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink
August 2, 2016 August 8, 2016 Leave a comment
Autograph by Elvis Costello.
Elvis Costello was the featured guest for an interview with Evan Smith at Book People in Austin, Texas on October 20, 2015. Recently, Costello wrote a memoir titled Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink. This exclusive interview was part of his book tour. Entering the room with a light-colored hat, dark suit and vest, black-framed glasses, one gold ring on each hand and slick, black leather shoes: Elvis Costello descended the stairwell from the third floor to discuss the book and his life lived in music thus far. The entire second floor of Book People was filled with attendees and so many people were present that quite a few were listening in the back without a view of Elvis Costello; only able to hear voices echoing over the microphones. Fortunately I was able to grab a front row seat and sit on the floor.
Music is clearly the anthem of his life and the focus of his career. He's been part of the industry over 40 years. The book is a collection of memoirs entailing his entire life, with a emphasis on his career. During the interview Elvis Costello answered numerous questions and mentioned various musical stories regarding Paul McCartney, The Beatles, T Bone Burnett, Tony Byrne, Jimmie Vaughan, and Jimi Hendrix. Reluctantly, he even rehashed the old SNL incident back in December 1977 that got him banned from the show for nearly 12 years. Additionally, he spoke of his favorite gigs played in Austin and the time they performed at the Armadillo Festival in 1978.
To much delight, Costello was also very open and willing to share the more personal stories of his past about family, his love and lust for women, or the curse of memory. Costello mentioned that memory, and the fear of losing memory, were two strong factors that compelled him to write the book. He discussed the long process of writing his autobiography and how the process was simplified with the patient support of his wife through her assistance to help organize old memories. Many of his relatives, he said, suffered dementia and Costello didn't want any memories stolen away in the event that time or health altered his mind. Unafraid to go behind-the-scenes and express life offstage, it was interesting to listen to him speak about how he's changed over several decades from when he began his musical career as a young man in his 20's until now in his 60's. "I wanted my stories to be told by me, in accuracy. I didn't want them retold in a way that didn't hold true to my life," he stated to Evan Smith.
In regards to Elvis Costello's past, the topic of family and his memories of childhood were predominant, reoccurring themes throughout the interview. Many old photographs of times past were presented on a large screen, even a heartfelt video of his father performing live on television and dancing on stage whilst singing "If I Had A Hammer". Elvis Costellospoke fondly about both his parents and there was great love and adoration in his voice when he shared old memories and his love for family. Nonetheless, there was a huge emphasis on his father, Ross McManus, a well-known musician and trumpet player. In fact, Costello made a point to inform the audience that October 20th, that very day, was indeed his father's birthday. A particularly poignant memory of childhood included Costello telling the audience how he peeked around the back of the TV as a small boy to see if he might find his father behind the machine, only to realize that his dad was on stage in a studio. I found those sorts of memories to be the most endearing because only a child could think someone or something could transform into a miniature size and fit inside a TV. Costello's honesty and his ability to tell old memories as if he were reliving it that very moment humanized his life story and made the interview all the more refreshing to hear.
Growing up in a house of music, all my life I'd heard the name 'Elvis Costello' and I knew he was a musician, singer-songwriter and record producer from England. I knew he'd been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and I knew he'd been to Austin many times to perform. The city of Austin has always loved hosting Elvis Costello shows and over the past 20 years: I'd seen his name printed all over line-ups in the press. But to be quite frank, I really had no idea how in-depth his career was or how influential he was until this interview and until I began reading his memoir. Not only did I walk away that night learning and absorbing new insights about a famous musician born in Europe. That evening I became an Elvis Costello enthusiast. Just listening to the stories during the interview had me intrigued, eager to finish the rest of his book I'd only obtained one day prior to the event. However, the moment when he surprised us with live music and began to play "Everyday I Write the Book" and I heard those lyrics for the first time only a few feet away from Elvis Costello in the flesh and blood: I felt a strong connection to the music. I wanted to hear more. My heart was so deeply moved by the words in his lyrics that it almost made me want to cry, in a good way. Since then I've started to read many of his lyrics and it's clear to me now why he's become a global success for 40 years. Elvis Costello is an artist whom posses a distinct voice and an edge. An artist that followed his heart and writes from the heart. A one-of-a-kind artist with innate gifts of articulation, imagination and passion. Gifts that cannot be taught nor bought.
Furthermore, Costello read a few chapters from his newly released memoir, Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink. Ending the evening on a high note, that's when he played a bit of live music for the audience. We even got a little history lesson about his guitar in-between songs. A short video of his performance that I recorded from my seat can be found here on YouTube: Elvis Costello playing music at Book People.
Elvis Costello's memoir was released in October 2015. The nearly 700 page story hasn't been on the bookshelves that long but it's already receiving quite a bit of positive feedback and attention from the media. Posted verbatim on his official website, "Born Declan Patrick MacManus, Elvis Costello was raised in London and Liverpool, grandson of a trumpet player on the White Star Line and son of a jazz musician who became a successful radio dance-band vocalist. Costello went into the family business and before he was twenty-four took the popular music world by storm. Costello continues to add to one of the most intriguing and extensive songbooks of our day. His performances have taken him from strumming a cardboard guitar in his parents' front room to fronting a rock and roll band on our television screens and performing in the world's greatest concert halls in a wild variety of company. Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink describes how Costello's career has endured for almost four decades through a combination of dumb luck and animal cunning, even managing the occasional absurd episode of pop stardom. This memoir, written entirely by Costello, offers his unique view of his unlikely and sometimes comical rise to international success, with diversions through the previously undocumented emotional foundations of some of his best-known songs and the hits of tomorrow. It features many stories and observations about his renowned cowriters and co-conspirators, though Costello also pauses along the way for considerations of the less appealing side of fame."
Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink can be purchased online or at your local bookstore. For more information regarding Elvis Costello, his book tour, list of albums or other miscellany: please visit the website at www.elviscostello.com.
"Don't tell me you don't know what love is. When you're old enough to know better. When you find strange hands in your sweater. When your dreamboat turns out to be a footnote. I'm a man with a mission in two or three editions. And I'm giving you a longing look. Everyday, everyday, everyday I write the book. Chapter One we didn't really get along. Chapter Two I think I fell in love with you. You said you'd stand by me in the middle of Chapter Three. But you were up to your old tricks in Chapters Four, Five and Six. The way you walk. The way you talk, and try to kiss me, and laugh. In four or five paragraphs. All your compliments and your cutting remarks. Are captured here in my quotation marks. Don't tell me you don't know the difference. Between a lover and a fighter. With my pen and my electric typewriter. Even in a perfect world where everyone was equal. I'd still own the film rights and be working on the sequel… Everyday I write the book." – Elvis Costello
Note: This story is originally published on Rank & Revue in July 2015.
Tears of Diamonds & A Heart of Silver: The Legendary Bill Carter and The Blame
Bill Carter. Photography by Pat Kondelis.
Walking into The High Road to see Bill Carter play music, I knew I would recognize him on stage but I was ambivalent whether or not he would recognize me in return. For six years at a distance, periodically on Wednesday nights I've seen and heard Bill Carter perform with other artists in the annex at Z Tejas on West 6th street in Austin, Texas. Everyone always loves the nights they perform at the Z, even the staff. Sometimes you cannot even get a seat because it's so full. From a distance I noticed Mr. Carter always wore glasses, a hat of some sort, and I detected that he possessed a lot of tattoos on his hands and forearms with heavy-looking, silver and metallic jewelry adorning his wrists, fingers and neck. He looked like a rock star, and I always thought he must've been a cool cat to talk to. Come to think on it, I never actually had a direct conversation with Mr. Carter, or the band, even if polite hellos and friendly smiles were exchanged. Until today.
Stepping back in time a moment, there was one particular night at the Z when I was sitting at the edge of the bar, people watching. Musicians were on stage, silently setting up shop with their guitars, amps and other miscellany. Pretending to listen to my headphones and iPod so no one would bother me, when in actuality no music was playing at all. I heard a group of older men complimenting the musicians. Pointing out who Bill Carter was amongst the group, I also heard the men say that Johnny Depp once joined Carter on stage to play music at The Continental Club, which I found most interesting and exciting.
Finally, after six years of watching from the crowd, I set forth to interview Mr. Carter, and he was kind enough to oblige after the show at The High Road on March 14, 2015. Walking into the room for an early daytime show, behind the stage were giant glass windows that opened up to a swimming pool and a lovely view of downtown Austin. The sky was so blue and there wasn't a cloud in sight. Palm trees blowing in the wind. I was sitting and listening to Bill Carter's first song – "Richest Man" – which almost made me cry, in a good way, and I had to fight the urge to show intense emotions of sadness and bittersweet nostalgia at the table before it's even dusk. Something about the lyrics and the mood of this track reminded me of my favorite song by Bob Dylan titled "Boots of Spanish Leather".
"If teardrops were diamonds from the African mines. If heartaches were silver.
My whole life would shine. And I'd be the richest man.
I'd be the richest man. In the world." – Bill Carter
Right at that moment, I looked up the lyrics of Bill Carter's song. I was reading the words as he was singing them at The High Road, something I had never done before at the Z. Suddenly it dawned on me that I had yet to do my research on his background – or even read his website – which I had intended to do later on in the day. Regardless, as I was reading his website off my iPhone and other various articles about him on the web while he music echoed in my heart and ears. Suddenly I realized just how gifted and innovative Bill Carter is within the world of songwriting and music. Suddenly I felt stupid for never having personally introduced myself to him before to show respect, artist to artist. Until then, I was unaware that I was in the presence of a legend, a keystone to the songwriting and music industry the past few decades. Even if I had known I was in the present of a talented musician.
According to his website, "Bill Carter and The Blame has been a pillar of the Austin music scene for nearly three decades, helping shape the city's rich musical history along with songwriting partner Ruth Ellsworth. Over 200 artists have found gold in the songwriting genius of this Texas Troubadour, including Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Robert Palmer,The Counting Crows, Storyville, Omar and The Howlers, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Ruth Brown, John Anderson, and Waylon Jennings. Bill Carter and The Blame's evolving lineup has hosted some of the world's greatest musicians, including guitarists Charlie Sexton and Denny Freeman (Bob Dylan Band), Chris Layton (SRV Double Trouble), Dony Wynn (Robert Palmer), Mike Thompson (The Eagles), Johnny Depp, Billy Gibbons, Brian Setzer and many others. Carter is also a founding member of the famed Hollywood band "P" with Gibby Haynes of The Butthole Surfers, Johnny Depp, and Sal Jenco. They released the eponymous album 'P' in 1995 on Capitol Records, featuring Steve Jones from the Sex Pistols, Flea, and Ruth Ellsworth."
Bill Carter and Johnny Depp on The Late Show with David Letterman.
As the show at The High Road came to an end, I was almost too timid to walk up to the stage to introduce myself and kindly ask for an interview once he broke down his equipment on stage. Though I am glad I mustered up the courage to make a proper introduction and ultimately write a story about this great artist. Secretly I was also relieved that he recognized me from Z Tejas, which made the introduction less intimidating.
Nicolette Mallow: From the perspective of a songwriter and musician performing in the official SXSW showcase, do you enjoy the festival and how have you seen it change over time?
Bill Carter: Yes. I think it's great and I think it's come full circle from how it all began. SXSW has evolved so much over the years. I've been in Austin since 1976 and when the first festival took place in 1987: it was predominantly local musicians and it was very small in comparison to what it's become today, a million times bigger than the start. As time went by, more and more big names came into town, which was nice because it built the festival into something much more powerful. As time went by, however, it seemed to become more about mainstreams artists and less about the local music scene. Now it seems to be an infusion of both, and I am certainly happy to see more local artists performing this year. My wife (and songwriting partner, Ruth Ellsworth) and I first got involved with SXSW through our mutual love for songwriting. She and I have written hundreds of songs together. Honestly I identify most with being a songwriter and I prefer to be recognized as a songwriter more so than I like to be described as a musician or performer.
NM: Regarding the upcoming SXSW show at The Continental Club, which other musicians will be performing with you?
BC: Accompanying me that night will include artists like Will Sexton, Dony Wynn and Charlie Sexton.
NM: Is the Continental Club your favorite venue in Austin to perform at?
BC: (He smiles.) Yes. It is my favorite venue. Many of the venues I grew to love are now long gone. The original Antone's on West 5th was another place I loved to play music but then it was relocated and it wasn't the same. They are going to reopen a new Antone's downtown and I am anxious to see what it is like and if it will have the same vibes as the original location.
My next question was more a question of curiosity. Even though I worried it might seem counterproductive to ask Carter about another artist in the few minutes I had to interview him. I couldn't help but wonder about the Johnny Depp rumor. I formed a silly, girlish crush on Johnny Depp decades ago after the film "Cry Baby" came out in the 90's when I was a kid and was saddened when suddenly every girl in the world had a crush on him, too.
NM: I remember hearing at Z Tejas that Johnny Depp once accompanied you on stage at The Continental Club for a musical performance. Is this true?
BC: Yes. I've been playing music with Johnny for decades. I'm the godfather of his children and he's a great friend of mine. We once formed a band in the spur of the moment in the 1990's called "P". We were the headlining band for the Austin Music Awards for SXSW. Johnny was in Texas, nearby Austin, filming "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" and he came into town for the gig. The band included Gibby Haynes of The Butthole Surfers, Johnny Depp, Sal Jenco and I.
NM: You've won many awards and have obtained many prestigious recognitions, your career is remarkably full. I'm very impressed by all I've read and heard. Therefore I am curious, what aspect of your artistry and your career are the most rewarding and fulfilling?
There was a brief pause before he answered.
BC: Well, my wife and I have written so many songs together. Many of those songs we wrote have later on been covered by artists I respect and admire. Stevie Ray Vaughan covered our song "Crossfire" and Robert Palmer covered "Why Get Up". To be acknowledged, appreciated and respected by great artists like these whom I esteem, value and respect has been the most rewarding and fulfilling aspect of my career. There was also one night on David Letterman I particularly enjoyed. Johnny Depp and I played "Anything Made Of Paper" together, which is a song my wife and I wrote. It's about the West Memphis Three case. A case that involved three teenage boys who were accused of murder and placed in jail for life before they even hit adulthood. It's a powerful story, check it out.
NM: Austin has changed so much in the 20 years I've lived here, off and on. Since you've been here so much longer than I, and have seen a lot more growth. Do you think you and your wife will stay in Austin with all the vast changes in the city?
BC: That's a good question. The growth in Austin has been difficult for me over the decades. The venues changed. The music scene changed. The people changed. It used to be a funky, intermingled town that was quiet and serene with a booming music scene. It was cheap and easy to get around. It was so beautiful then. Around the late 80's, maybe 1988 or 1989, that city died out and something else began to evolve. I'm sure you've seen the changes since the 1990's. Even people who've only been here five years can see changes. Now there are 30 story buildings and it's crowded, expensive and it's just not the city that I came to know decades ago. I don't know…I only come in town for shows. I am from Seattle and sometimes I think I would like to keep a place here, and have one there. But I really don't know.
NM: My last question is a bit random, but is there a reason you're only wearing two rings on the same fingers of each hand?
BC: (He laughed) Only because I didn't feel like wearing the others. I own a lot of rings, cuffs and metalwork that I like to wear. It depends on the day or the mood I am in what I will wear. But there is one ring that I almost always wear, aside from my wedding ring. (He says as he extends his right hand). Johnny Depp gave me this ring when the first "Pirates of the Caribbean" was being filmed. It was the first ring made for the movie, and he told me that he wanted a new one made for him with a gold bandana and a pair of eyes made of rubies. So I got this one and I wear it everyday.
Be sure to catch Bill Carter at his upcoming SXSW performance at The Continental Club on South Congress from 11:00 PM to 11:40 PM on March 21, 2015. The official SXSW artist statement for Bill Carter entails the following: "Legendary songwriter and Austin Music Hall of Fame inductee Bill Carter has been a pillar of the Austin music community for over three decades. His songs have been covered by over 200 artists from Waylon Jennings to Robert Palmer. Winner of an Austin Music Award for "Best Song of the Decade" and BMI's Million-airs Award for Stevie Ray Vaughan's only #1 hit "Crossfire" Carter and his world class band, The Blame, serve up a wicked stew of slyly crafted Americana. Look for a new album slated for release in 2015."
For more information regarding Bill Carter, future shows and bookings – please visit his website at www.billcarterandtheblame.com.
Art by Eya: Dreamscape artist and local Texan beautifies the city of Austin
July 28, 2016 August 2, 2016 Leave a comment
"Tiger Lady" by Eya Floyd.
Born and raised in Austin, Texas—Eya Claire Floyd is an artist and local Texan whose work is found at many local artisans fairs and retail boutiques around town. Creating whimsical, introspective and playful pieces that illuminate the room with their vibrant colors. There is something magical about Eya's work, too. Intertwining nature, animals and people in a mystical way that could only happen in our dreams—such as a bird with a woman's head or a fierce tiger with giant wings like an Egyptian deity— it seems as if her characters are shape shifting at times. Transforming into creatures that appear in fantasies or myths and not reality. Many of the characters within Floyd's art pieces also seem to be floating in time and space – adding to the allure of the dreamscape theme.
Floyd's ability to integrate a plethora of fanciful creatures, nature and scenery into her pieces is endless, just like her imagination. Would you like dinosaurs digging in the sand? She's got it. A monkey riding the back of a dragon? She's got that, too. Or maybe you need a bird girl carrying a red heart in her claws. There is something for everybody's taste.
The paintings and illustrations she designs are so beautifully simplistic and yet so intricately detailed – it leaves the eyes with an equal sense of peace and excitement. Another positive trait about her art is that it's beloved by audiences of all ages: children and adults. A lot of her artwork is reminiscent of childhood with its light-hearted spirit, and yet other pieces are adult-oriented. The universal aesthetics withn her work evokes endearing emotions of love, humor and happiness whilst admiring Eya's artwork.
Nicolette Mallow: Can you tell me a bit about your involvement with the Austin art scene and the local community?
Eya Floyd: My first exhibition as an adult was in the 1990's and since then I have been creating and showcasing my art, mostly paintings. I find painting to be the most challenging and I think that's why I like it so much. But I also like to create ceramic sculptures. Regardless, last year I assisted the group SprATX in an outdoor mural at the HOPE Outdoor Gallery. The mural was then featured in a full-spread on the inside, back cover of a book, "Hope Outdoor Gallery: Lost and Found Volume I". Recently I also became involved with Little Artist Big Artist and that has been very rewarding to me, too.
NM: Your booth displays at art fairs always showcase a ton of items to purchase far beyond paintings. What are your best-selling pieces?
EF: Yes, in addition to a mass amounts of prints and paintings in various sizes that I do sell. A lot of my art I've turned into various forms of merchandise: pendants for necklaces, coin purses, bags, matchboxes, magnets, postcards and temporary tattoos. My best sellers are certainly my necklaces, the temporary tattoos and the miniature prints that I've framed. People love miniature art.
NM: You are well known and appreciated by the locals for participating in so many artisan fairs and art shows around town. Will you be partaking in any upcoming art-related events?
EF: Yes. On August 8, 2015 I will be at the Austin Flea, hosted by The Highball adjacent to Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar. And on August 16th, next month I will have a booth set-up at East Side Pop Up, a traveling art showcase that primarily supports local artists in Austin.
For more information regarding Eya Floyd's artwork, please refer to EyaClaire on Etsy or Art by Eya on Facebook. Floyd's artwork can be also found in various shops in Austin, Texas such as A-Town on Burnet Road, or Prima Dora on South Congress. SprATX Street Art Collective also carries her art in their east side gallery.
Note: This article was originally published on Examiner.com in July 2015.


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The breakfast bar is currently open until 3pm Wednesday to Sunday each week. There is a small patio out front for the summer months and if you choose to sit inside, there are approximately 5 booths lining the left of the restaurants, with bench seating on the right. The kitchen remains an open concept in the back so you can feel free to take a peak into how the food is prepared.
Presentation is key at Around the Corner. Whether it's the arrangement of the fresh fruit side serving or the chocolate drizzled on top, each dish looks like a masterpiece. You almost don't want to ruin it. Then you take that first bite and wonder if you're really being served gluten-free food. Well, eat up! It's all gluten-free.
Around the Corner is owned by Mark, who also owns the Village Butcher at 2914 Lakeshore Blvd W. Village Butcher offers a wide range of organic meat and other yummy food - you can even find some gluten-free pasta, sauces and more.
I highly recommend Around the Corner for anyone from the Toronto area or those who are planning a visit to Toronto. Don't have time to stop in to eat? Not to worry - they also do take out!
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