awards and cords

<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I was hit with the lucky stick twice this week when two of my favorite ladies, Charmaine at <a href="http://mybestfriendcraig.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Best Friend Craig</a> and Laura at <a href="http://elegantnest.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Elegant Nest</a> gave me the Liebster Blog award! Woot woot!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHyJvxjNz4Hp_t1hIfCPF94ypG_Afx4n6KXKLfPSnLKfnpoV0TvREiqg-mTtLbgt5kn3UhsO-tTsUi4zshQNMcPH5B1L9rTF9Bi6BCpMwDS4SnUQ24Z5i3xLLidpx5jlRSAzB3rqpkZrS5/s1600/Liebster+Blog+LOGO.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHyJvxjNz4Hp_t1hIfCPF94ypG_Afx4n6KXKLfPSnLKfnpoV0TvREiqg-mTtLbgt5kn3UhsO-tTsUi4zshQNMcPH5B1L9rTF9Bi6BCpMwDS4SnUQ24Z5i3xLLidpx5jlRSAzB3rqpkZrS5/s1600/Liebster+Blog+LOGO.jpeg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">The Liebster Blog award is given to a blog on the rise. It is a great way to shine a light on those that are making their way in the blog world, and I am truly honored for the privilege. </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">This is probably as close to a Grammy as I'll ever get, so let me take this opportunity to thank my fans, my family for supporting me and of course God. (why do </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">musicians</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;"> always thank God in their </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">speeches</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">?) </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">In all seriousness though I have a great respect for Charmaine and Laura and it means a lot that they even thought of me. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">With this honor, I get to pass on the love to five of my favorite blogs.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Amelia at <a href="http://house-pretty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">House Pretty</a></span></div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Colleen at <a href="http://www.mylemondropdreams.com/" target="_blank">Lemon Drop Dreams</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Emily at <a href="http://www.lucitelavender.com/" target="_blank">Lucite and Lavender</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Meg at <a href="http://nutmegandcompany.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nutmeg & Company</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Erin at <a href="http://erinoutonalimb.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Out on a Limb</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Now with this award comes great responsibility my friends. Please continue the tradition by doing the following:</span><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">1. Link back to the person who gave it to you. Its important to represent!</span></span><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">2. Post the award on your blog for all to see!</span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">3. Give the award to 5 of your favorite bloggers (ideally with approximately 200 followers or less).</span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">4. Leave a comment on your chosen 5 blogs to let them know that they have been given the Liebster award.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 18px;">Now for the 'cord' portion of this post - I'm off to a friends house today to sew some piping (cording). You know what that means - yes, the blasted couch is almost done! Here is a sneak peek.</span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1Uqwclqa5Te-5P9lsNEzkudrK5VLedY52LqIVSBwBTtIdsufCC1QizvoBVQ9zLZVD1rl00Pp-8hadSg5pHKsannmfj_z5eLmgUfXKaJeey7eWdHiYx0-FUqKRIRNiwu716-Wbb5acfmx/s1600/P4185999.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1Uqwclqa5Te-5P9lsNEzkudrK5VLedY52LqIVSBwBTtIdsufCC1QizvoBVQ9zLZVD1rl00Pp-8hadSg5pHKsannmfj_z5eLmgUfXKaJeey7eWdHiYx0-FUqKRIRNiwu716-Wbb5acfmx/s640/P4185999.JPG" width="426" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">Make sure to check in next week for the big reveal! </span></span>

awards and cords

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Obese...

199.6<br /><br />I know how it happened. I just can't believe that I let it happen. This is 100% on me. I did this to myself. There aren't any excuses for gaining almost 30 pounds in the past five months. I was 172 the beginning of November 2011, now I'm almost 200 pounds.<br /><br />I'm trying to claw my way out of this mess. It's really difficult. Everything is harder at this weight. I can't cross my legs. My clothes are all too small. I don't recognize myself in the mirror. Exercise is excruciatingly painful. The StairMaster, which was my favorite cardio machine is now a machine of torture. My knees hurt, my feet hurt, and most of all, my heart hurts. I've asked myself over and over, why?<br /><br />The absolute worse part of this that on top of all the other things I have to worry about in my life, I added being fat to the list. <br /><br />I'm working on it. Two days in a row at the gym, and I tracked my calories today (too high at 2,205). Maybe tomorrow will be a better day.<br /><br /><br />

Obese...

199.6 I know how it happened. I just can't believe that I let it happen. This is 100% on me. I did this to myself. There aren't any ...

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Library Assistant - John P. Webster Library

<strong>Library Assistant </strong>- The <span style="color: #48286d;"><strong>John P. Webster Library</strong></span> of the <a href="http://www.whfirstchurch.org/" target="_blank">First Church of Christ Congregational</a>, UCC, West Hartford, is looking for part-time library assistant. The JPW Library has a religious and secular collection of over 7,000 resources and is open to the public. This position reports to the Library Director and is responsible for a wide variety of library technical support, including circulation using an automated system, cataloging, Interlibrary Loan (holdings on ReQuest), providing story-time to preschoolers and assisting with other library programs and services including the church archives. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, have excellent customer service skills to serve the church community as well as the public, have the ability to handle diverse responsibilities and have relevant library experience. This is a non-exempt, 52 week, approximately 24 hours per week position. The work schedule is: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and one Sunday morning (9:00 a.m. – noon) per month. Additional evening and weekend hours may be required for special programs. Candidates are invited to send a resume, cover letter and contact information for three relevant references to <a href="mailto:jpwebsterdir@snet.net">jpwebsterdir@snet.net</a> by <span style="color: red;">May 13, 2012</span>.

Library Assistant - John P. Webster Library

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Library Director - Town of Windham

<strong>Library Director</strong> - <span style="color: #48286d;"><strong>Town of Windham</strong></span>. Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates library; directs a comprehensive program of community library, informational, educational, cultural, communications and related services; oversees the care and maintenance of the Town Library building, equipment, and systems; and formulates library policies and programs for review by the Library Board and direction by the Town Manager. The Library Director is responsible for development of the library's budget, overseeing technology and collection development in the library and for maintaining positive relations within the community with patrons and community partners. Masters of Library Science and public library experience. Salary $70K / negotiable. Application Process: The position is highly responsible, professional and an administrative position that reports directly to the Town Manager. Additional information and application for position available at <a href="http://www.windhamct.com/" target="_blank">www.windhamct.com</a>. Please submit a cover letter, completed application and resume by <span style="color: red;">May 18, 2012</span> to: Office of the Town Manager, Town of Windham, 979 Main St., Willimantic, CT 06226. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Position posting will remain open until filled. EOE/ AA.

Library Director - Town of Windham

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Webmaster/Network Services Assistant - Wilton Library

<strong>Webmaster/Network Services Assistant</strong> - <span style="color: #48286d;"><strong>Wilton Library</strong></span> seeks a full-time Webmaster/Network Services Assistant (afternoon/evenings with full benefits: Mon-Thurs, 1-8 pm; Friday 11-6 pm) to manage its website, cover help desk functions, set up audio/visual presentations and maintain equipment. Excellent computer skills, including WordPress, DreamWeaver, Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), web browsers, web-based email, and photo editing software. Duties include daily updating of website, setting up/operating audio/visual equipment (computers, projectors, microphones, movies, etc.); providing exceptional help desk support for patrons and staff; updating and maintaining computers, iPads, Nooks, and Kindles; rebuilding computers and replacing/repairing peripherals as directed; and other assignments as required. Successful applicant will be eager to learn, flexible, creative, a team player, and have proven interpersonal and teaching skills, along with problem solving abilities. Position available immediately. Email resume and cover letter to Mary Anne Mendola Franco, Head of Network Services, at <a href="mailto:mamfranco@wiltonlibrary.org">mamfranco@wiltonlibrary.org</a>. Wilton Library Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Webmaster/Network Services Assistant - Wilton Library

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Library Director - City of Danbury

<strong>Library Director</strong> - <span style="color: #48286d;"><strong>City of Danbury</strong></span>. SALARY: $96,000 - $101,000. “Leading, Achieving, Succeeding” The City of Danbury is accepting applications for the position of Library Director. For a complete list of position requirements please obtain an application and job description available from the Human Resources/Civil Service Department, Danbury City Hall 155 Deer Hill Ave Danbury, CT 06810 or at <a href="http://www.danbury-ct.gov/" target="_blank">www.danbury-ct.gov</a>. Completed original application plus 2 copies & $25 fee due Monday, <span style="color: red;">May 7, 2012</span> no later than 6:00 P.M. EEO/M-F/D/V.

Library Director - City of Danbury

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garden stools for everyone

The more I see garden stools, the more I want one. They have been around forever, and I'm a sucker for a good classic.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggq2flw2uTY39hKVSw9CNA4Ub4zldvw6hzfvWgQVk7MGMfAwqMit5R8_SkDtJPkmB-Sc3dXWR_yVdvaeAmdZHm4mcCHRExhfkYydH3MC3VJjRY57yoifTN7P2WxDvXUlY7BiLqyEKz7_Q2/s1600/356.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggq2flw2uTY39hKVSw9CNA4Ub4zldvw6hzfvWgQVk7MGMfAwqMit5R8_SkDtJPkmB-Sc3dXWR_yVdvaeAmdZHm4mcCHRExhfkYydH3MC3VJjRY57yoifTN7P2WxDvXUlY7BiLqyEKz7_Q2/s320/356.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.skinnerinc.com/index.php" target="_blank">Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers</a> via <a href="http://boxwoodterrace.blogspot.com/2012/02/chinese-blue-and-white-garden-seats.html" target="_blank">Boxwood Terrace</a></td></tr></tbody></table>With all the fresh colors and finishes though, maybe mixing up the traditional is the way to go.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXzqdEfKE1zCAs0DQYoYmMhwiIiNb-sGLRhfWEgzre7BedeMP54jrdfy7RAmfq6e3sitzJ0RyoRSdfORc6zqE4KLToajV8xS5n9Sv38cUES2x9CipnMQzMur7cvr4BP3QdGEMKSMczsyQx/s1600/W2060.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXzqdEfKE1zCAs0DQYoYmMhwiIiNb-sGLRhfWEgzre7BedeMP54jrdfy7RAmfq6e3sitzJ0RyoRSdfORc6zqE4KLToajV8xS5n9Sv38cUES2x9CipnMQzMur7cvr4BP3QdGEMKSMczsyQx/s320/W2060.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wisteria.com/Chinese-Garden-Stool-Light-Green/productinfo/W2060/" target="_blank">Wisteria</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9LhwsDqeGf8mZH8asF2fMq4Dy4eaP07YIdjqmvA02D84x4tbqzF1rJkgBbdKTMvqhBYs7Z71moJYALDtMgcicc-RJG7hcO9zc6CwULn7_Dmzx2-lU7PSR6Deo8aiocGzRUAl9WiLrR6hC/s1600/urban-trends-garden-stools.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9LhwsDqeGf8mZH8asF2fMq4Dy4eaP07YIdjqmvA02D84x4tbqzF1rJkgBbdKTMvqhBYs7Z71moJYALDtMgcicc-RJG7hcO9zc6CwULn7_Dmzx2-lU7PSR6Deo8aiocGzRUAl9WiLrR6hC/s320/urban-trends-garden-stools.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rednook.com/" target="_blank">Red Nook</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXQ0W6iBP34LkFOlq1rVd5phLCO1ml8CXdImy_okk5SAb6xZOPl_71Tk__fW00dqmwuJKsiw52T5jtQr17wS7DVu-kgmsmGMhoB-sYYtTpPV2KiXxMFruoUm6KjzUoTlSVQVcv71oLFCSW/s1600/w5398-zoom.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXQ0W6iBP34LkFOlq1rVd5phLCO1ml8CXdImy_okk5SAb6xZOPl_71Tk__fW00dqmwuJKsiw52T5jtQr17wS7DVu-kgmsmGMhoB-sYYtTpPV2KiXxMFruoUm6KjzUoTlSVQVcv71oLFCSW/s320/w5398-zoom.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wisteria.com/Diamond-Pattern-Stool/productinfo/W5398/" target="_blank">Wisteria</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrunW71Pt4Cu9DIAYxIMH7pToHcoRq0oxFtlq9flHqLRx_yLtmJ62JyH7R67QHKSRKz58O2lbVh2vJQwNvoZ9oOy8fi12olVHFvRUPq6wk-wqa_QZD60aFSybuNZ63z3rhcWpfmXqvIvb/s1600/022309_stool07.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrunW71Pt4Cu9DIAYxIMH7pToHcoRq0oxFtlq9flHqLRx_yLtmJ62JyH7R67QHKSRKz58O2lbVh2vJQwNvoZ9oOy8fi12olVHFvRUPq6wk-wqa_QZD60aFSybuNZ63z3rhcWpfmXqvIvb/s320/022309_stool07.jpeg" width="293" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/" target="_blank">Neiman Marcus</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Do you have a garden stool? Know a great place for a budget friendly option?

trends garden stools for everyone

The more I see garden stools, the more I want one. They have been around forever, and I'm a sucker for a good classic. Skinner Auctionee...

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