![]() ![]() The films and TV shows of the 80s and 90s-cultural touchstones that practically raised a generation-hardly ever featured larger women on screen. “The Trash Heap Has Spoken” by Carmen Maria Machado In a few sentences, we get a clear picture of Warren's fun-loving, gregarious personality and how he fits in with the rest of the group.Ĥ. ![]() What Warren really loved was cocktail hour.” He could not do most of the physical activities required by the trip, but had been on ninety-five Earthwatch expeditions, including this one once before. Each of the volunteer researchers on Hauser’s expedition are distinct and recognizable though Hauser is economical in her descriptions.įor example, Hauser describes one researcher as “an eighty-four-year-old bachelor from Minnesota. With short personal narratives, there isn’t as much room to develop characters as you might have in a memoir so the details you do provide need to be clear and specific. ![]() In her attempts to make herself smaller, less needy, to please her fiance, she lost sight of herself and almost signed up to live someone else’s life, but among the whooping cranes of Texas, she takes the first step in reconnecting with herself. Hauser’s interactions with the other volunteer researchers expand the scope of the narrative from her own mind, reminding her of the compassion she lacked in her relationship. She pulls together many seemingly disparate threads, using the expedition and the Japanese myth of the crane wife as a metaphor for her struggles. In this new environment, she reflects on the toxic relationship she left and how she found herself in this situation. “The Crane Wife” by CJ Hauserĭays after breaking off her engagement with her fiance, CJ Hauser joins a scientific expedition on the Texas coast r esearching whooping cranes. This detail, however small, invites the reader into her private life and frames this essay as a story about her-and not just an exercise in being contrary. ![]() While some might point out that this is merely an opinion piece, Lamott cannily starts the essay by grounding it in the personal, revealing how she did not raise her son to celebrate Mother’s Day. In a personal narrative essay, lived experience can be almost as valid as peer-reviewed research-so long as you avoid making unfounded assumptions. While it isn’t anchored to a single story or event (like many classic personal narratives), Lamott’s exploration of her opinions creates a story about a culture that puts mothers on an impossible pedestal. More importantly, she notes how this Hallmark holiday erases all the people who helped raise a woman, a long chain of mothers and fathers, friends and found family, who enable her to become a mother. Lamott points out that not all mothers are good, not everyone has a living mother to celebrate, and some mothers have lost their children, so have no one to celebrate with them. At once a personal narrative and a cultural commentary, Lamott explores the harmful effects that Mother’s Day may have on society-how its blind reverence to the concept of motherhood erases women’s agency and freedom to be flawed human beings. The author of the classic writing text Bird by Bird digs into her views on motherhood in this piece from Salon. From this, we can see how a certain amount of dramatization can increase the impact of your message-even if that wasn’t exactly the way something happened.Ģ. Shteyngart imagines a Manhattan that physically changes around him when he’s using his iPhone, becoming an almost unrecognizable world. Just because a piece of writing is technically nonfiction, that doesn’t mean that the narrative needs to be literal. The downfalls of technology is hardly a new topic, but Shteyngart’s story remains evergreen because of how our culture has only spiraled further down the rabbit hole of technology addiction in the intervening years. But once he leaves for the country, and abandons the convenience of a cell phone connection, the real world comes rushing back in and he remembers what he’s been missing out on. He’s completely lost to the magical happenstance of the city as he “follow the arrow taco-ward”. In this narrative, Shteyngart navigates Manhattan using his new iPhone-or more accurately, is led by his iPhone, completely oblivious to the world around him. Published in 2010, just as smartphones were becoming a ubiquitous part of modern life, this piece echoes many of our fears surrounding technology and how it often distances us from reality. Personal narratives don’t have to be long to be effective, as this thousand-word gem from the NYT book review proves. ![]()
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![]() Ĭaptain George's is, IMO, the best of the big and expensive buffets. Note, Prossers buffet is not as big as some of the other, more expensive buffets. (I think sodas cost extra.) I have only been here once for dinner, and I think the price was about $13.00 per person, the buffet was basically the same, so I always visit and suggest this buffet for lunch and suggest sit down restaurants for dinner. I love this place for lunch which is ~ $8.00 per person which includes sweet tea. Visitors can use the savings to spend an extra night or two at Ocean Reef Resort.Since I only gave the price for Prossers BBQ in my post above which is the only buffet I would suggest, I will add my opinion on others I have visited and the price to the best I remember.Īs mentioned, Prossers BBQ has very good seafood and BBQ/southern food options. Remember, the early bird gets a lot more than the worm in Myrtle Beach. Main courses include the 6 ounce sirloin, the 10 ounce chopped steak, fried chicken, pork chops and three different dinner salads. and choose from nine different meals for only $7.99, which includes two side items and a salad. Texas Roadhouse: For those who prefer a good old-fashioned American meal, it's hard to beat this steakhouse for early bird deals. The adjoining sushi bar also has good happy hour deals. The hibachi meals are usually more than anyone can finish, so the smaller portions are hardly missed and usually mean you carry home a smaller to-go box. Featuring talented and friendly hibachi chefs performing stunts while preparing your food tableside, Miyabi offers a discount between $5 to $10, depending on which meal you order. Miyabi Japanese Steakhouse: Enjoy a great dinner and show at a greatly reduced price by being seated at this Restaurant Row hot spot between 4 and 5 p.m. so you really don't have to be too early to enjoy the discount. An early bird could easily make a meal out of the half-priced appetizers, which include Buffalo Shrimp, Texas Cheese Fries and a Nacho Platter that's big enough to feed the masses. Yes, the house special drafts are reduced to $2, but the food is the main draw. Liberty Tap Room: Located only two blocks from Ocean Reef, this steakhouse and brewery is home to one of the best happy hours in Myrtle Beach. As an added bonus for arriving early, you can usually get a table overlooking the lake in the back, and you might even see an alligator sunning on the banks. Offering the same nightly specials and menu favorites at a discounted price, the Chesapeake House has been packing in the early birds since the 1970s. Just don't fill up on the hushpuppies.Ĭhesapeake House: If you prefer your seafood in smaller portions and at cheaper prices, this Restaurant Row institution offers an entire early bird menu from 4 to 5 p.m. ![]() The best part is you can stay as long as you like, so arrive early and enjoy a seafood feast at a leisurely pace. on Saturdays if you want to beat the weekend rush. Make it through the door between 4 and 5 p.m. But if you want to get out on the town and take in the full dining experience at a less than full price schedule, here are our top five early bird specials:Ĭaptain George's: The best seafood buffet in town also offers one of the best early bird specials or as the Cap'n calls it, the “First Catch” special. The on-site Banana Boat Bar & Grill offers happy hour drinks and reduced appetizers. Ocean Reef guests don’t even have to leave the resort to enjoy some excellent food and drinks. The early dining time will allow you plenty of opportunities to take in a show at a local theater or visit one of Myrtle Beach’s fun attractions. ![]() Just as the airlines offer discounts for travelers with flexible flight schedules, Grand Strand restaurants also serve cheaper meals for those who don’t mind dining a tad early, usually between 4 and 5 p.m.īeat the dinner rush and enjoy a delicious and discounted meal for a fraction of the normal price. Dining out in Myrtle Beach can be a little tricky for folks on a budget, but affordable and delicious meals can be found if you are willing to be a bit flexible. ![]() ![]() ![]() What’s funny is I went into Aesop a few weekends ago and got a new fragrance (Aesop-Tacit), which I like, but it’s not me! I can definitely smell it when I wear it, so it feels foreign.” I can hardly even smell it on myself anymore it’s just part of my morning routine! I like having a ‘signature’ scent, but I also like when people switch depending on the season. Maybe it’s because of how it mixes with my shampoo or soap, but I can’t get away from it now. I actually love it because even though I know many people who wear it, it smells different on everyone. What she said when Haley texted her about it: “I’ve been wearing Chloé since college, so about a decade. How long has she been wearing it: Since college The consistent familiarity of her scent makes her a very cozy person to me. Who came to mind: My friend Stephanie ALWAYS smells exactly the same, and so good! She’s a meet-for-dinner friend, so whenever I smell someone else wearing her perfume, I get a flash of giving Steph a hug by the door of a restaurant. Turn on your JavaScript to view content Haley Nahman, Deputy Editor And while it has gained popularity in the past decade, it’s such a complex scent that I feel like it smells different on everyone.” I think at this point, Santal is part of my blood type. He told me to wear Santal 33 with such conviction that I have never looked back. He smelled me - not in a weird way, but more of an artist-painting-a-subject way. ![]() I went down eventually and met the founder of Le Labo. ![]() I looked down to see a perfume store in the works, set to open in a few days. One afternoon, I opened the window and this waft of magic air flowed into the room. What she said when Leandra and Abie texted her about it: “11 years ago I was living with my then-boyfriend on Elizabeth street. She uses 5-6 sprays and says it lasts all day without ever smelling harsh. ![]() How long has she been wearing it? Every day for 11 years. And when she’s there, smiles are being spread. Why Abie chose here: You immediately know when Claire enters or is in a room. Why Leandra chose her: I chose Claire because when I smell Santal 33 on or near anyone else I feel like she is being photocopied, which is such an impressive feat on her part! To me she owns one of the most popular scents in New York. Who came to mind: Fivestory owner Claire Distenfeld Leandra Medine, Founder, and Abie Cohen, Leandra’s Husband Thankfully, almost all of their friends divulged. As such, I asked members of the Man Repeller team to text that one friend in their lives who always smells good - whose presence they can identify by scent alone, or who they instantly associate with a certain smell. No one wants to tell you the name of their smell! And I get it: scent is personal.īut there are a bajillion potentially intoxicating perfumes in this world, and as with “cool new music” or shows on Netflix, sometimes you need someone you trust to help you out with a recommendation. Sometimes they get away, which is sad, and when they don’t, it is never not awkward. As a woman on a quest to define her own signature scent ever since the sixth grade when a friend made Clinique Happy undeniably hers, I have literally chased people down the street to ask them why they smell so good. One of the funniest things Mindy Kaling has ever said is that, if she were to create an app, she would make “Shazaam for perfumes.” In case you missed it the first time around and/or are in search of a scent that makes the people in your life remember you more fondly than you deserve (same), please enjoy the below. Nothing brings me more pleasure than being told I smell good, which is why this story, originally published April of 2018, is what I consider aspirational content. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Our cash offers are accurate, however, we are happy to do the price match on request. 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![]() ![]() Younger chose him as his chief deputy in 1966. He was assistant district attorney when Dist. He was a detective in the Central Burglary Division before joining the district attorney's office in 1951. He also participated in the ROTC program and entered active service in February 1943 at age 21.Īfter the war, he became a Los Angeles police officer and worked his way through Loyola Law School. (Jackie Robinson was a teammate in both sports.) Compton started at guard in the 1943 Rose Bowl game against Georgia and was selected all-conference catcher while captain of the baseball team in 1942. He majored in physical education and minored in education at UCLA, where he lettered in both football and baseball. Tracy Compton said her father thought McDonough "did a wonderful job" portraying him and that "he laughed and said Neal was better-looking than he ever was."Ĭompton was born in Los Angeles on Dec. "He did extraordinary things in his life and never took credit for it." "He'd say that's what soldiers do," said McDonough, who kept in touch with Compton and nicknamed his 6-year-old son Morgan "Little Buck" in his honor. "When you play a historical figure, you have to do it right and tell the truth," McDonough told The Times this week, recalling that Compton would tell him, "I didn't really do anything I was just doing my job." McDonough recalled meeting with Compton in Burlington the day before he flew to London to begin filming "Band of Brothers" and later peppering him with "phone calls at all hours" with more questions about his time during the war. and Neal McDonough, who portrayed Compton in the miniseries. The crowd included four actors from "Band of Brothers": Michael Cudlitz, James Madio, Richard Speight Jr. We're celebrating longevity more than anything." "We didn't expect anything more than those other guys. "All I can say is it's flattering - and kind of embarrassing," the Skagit Valley Herald reported Compton as saying. His family estimated that nearly 400 people showed up in January for a 90th birthday celebration for Compton at the Skagit Regional Airport in Burlington, including children of other "Band of Brothers" veterans. He also continued to receive fan mail from around the world. In the years after "Band of Brothers," Compton was asked to speak at local schools and at military bases in Germany and South Korea. "I don't think any of them in their wildest dreams thought at 80 years of age they'd be getting this attention." "I think it probably shocked all of them," she said. Syndee Compton said her father was surprised by suddenly being in the spotlight. Then it became more about him being in the military rather than his being a judge or a prosecutor." "Not too many people knew about his military heroics until the miniseries," said Tracy Compton.Īs her sister Syndee put it: "His career as a prosecutor and a judge overrode his military career until 'Band of Brothers' came out, and then it just went crazy. He fought at Carentan, participated in Operation Market Garden in Holland and helped defend Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.īefore the war was over, he had been awarded a Silver Star and a Purple Heart ![]() He was 90.Īfter parachuting into Normandy during the early hours of D-day in June 1944, Compton was part of the assault group that destroyed the German artillery during the battle at Brecourt Manor. ![]() 11, died Saturday at his daughter Tracy's home in Burlington, Wash., said his family. Ambrose's 1992 bestseller.Ĭompton, who suffered a heart attack Jan. Ronald Reagan appointed him to the 2 n d District Court of Appeal in 1970, he was known as one of its most conservative jurists.īut it was long after he retired from the bench in 1990 that Compton became known for something that previously had been mentioned only in passing in newspaper articles about him: his World War II military service.Ĭompton was a first lieutenant in Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment in the Army's 101st Airborne Division - one of the true-life characters who gained late-in-life renown when they were portrayed in "Band of Brothers," the 2001 HBO miniseries based on historian Stephen E. "Buck" Compton was known for heading the three-man team that successfully prosecuted Sirhan B. As a Los Angeles deputy district attorney, Lynn D. ![]() ![]() ![]() meeting, where two speakers (or maybe lecturers) themed their talks on “God as I understand Him.” Their attitude oozed arrogance. I pray that I may rely on His grace to carry me through.Ī very tough-minded prospect was taken to his first A.A. Gratitude to God and true humility are what make us effective. So we should try to walk humbly at all times. But people are impressed by true humility. People do not care much for those who are smug and self-satisfied or those who gossip and criticize. Remember that we could do little by ourselves, and now we must rely largely on God’s grace in helping ourselves and others. Gratitude to God for all His blessings will make us humble. We should try to be grateful for all the blessings we have received and which we do not deserve. And neither gossip nor criticism helps anyone to stay sober. to keep sober ourselves and to help each other to keep sober. ![]() Gossip and criticism are sure ways of disrupting any A.A. If we’re going to be saved, we’ve got to pull together. We’re like a group of people in a life-boat after the steamer has sunk. To avoid these divisive things, we must realize that we’re all in the same boat. Two things can spoil group unity–gossip and criticism. As long as I have the humility to be grateful for what I have, God continues to provide for me. Now my gratitude seems to be directly linked to humility. I no longer need God each minute to rescue me from the situations I get myself into by not doing His will. Today my prayers consist mostly of saying thank you to my Higher Power for my sobriety and for the wonder of God’s abundance, but I need also to ask for help and the power to carry out His will for me. During this process of learning more about humility, the most profound result of all was the change in our attitude toward God. ![]() ![]() The 2022-23 schedule includes 12 Saturday home dates, featuring visits from the Flyers, Capitals, Rangers, Lightning, Blue Jackets, Senators, Panthers, Jets, Kraken and Blues. Video: Nashville Predators 2022-23 Home Divisional Matchups Nashville concludes the 2022-23 regular season at home on April 13 against Minnesota. Vegas), the Predators host Carolina on April 6 and play their final two games away from home on April 8 at Winnipeg and April 10 at Calgary. Following a road-home back-to-back on April 3-4 (at Dallas and vs. Nashville will take on a Central Division opponent in four of their final seven games of the regular season, starting with a noon contest against St. Another stretch of three straight home contests, featuring two consecutive tilts against Seattle, awaits from March 23-26 the Predators close out March with road games against Boston (March 28) and Pittsburgh (March 30). After completing its final trip out west, Nashville returns home for three games against Detroit, Chicago and Winnipeg from March 14-18 and heads back out on the road at the New York Rangers (March 19) and Buffalo (March 21). The month begins with a season-long six-game road trip from March 2-12 that spans 11 days and will see the team go coast-to-coast, with contests against Florida, Chicago, Vancouver, Arizona, Los Angeles and Anaheim. March is both the busiest month overall and on the road for the Predators in 2022-23, featuring 16 games total and 10 away from home. Pittsburgh and contests at San Jose (Feb. Florida and on the road at Minnesota - before rounding out February with two games at Bridgestone Arena on Feb. A relatively light travel month, Nashville will play its first of two home-road back-to-backs on Feb. The Predators will play 10 times in February, including a stretch of just four games in 10 days to begin the month, with contests against Vegas (Feb. ![]() Following the road-heavy start to January, the Predators will play five of their next six games on home ice, taking on Buffalo, Calgary, Los Angeles, Winnipeg and New Jersey from Jan. 5-12 with games against Carolina, Washington, Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal. ![]() 3 before embarking on another five-game road trip from Jan. 30-31, Nashville rings in 2023 by taking on Montreal at home on Jan. 21).Īfter closing out 2022 with a back-to-back at Anaheim and Vegas on Dec. Edmonton) home contests against Edmonton (Dec. The Predators conclude the month with a smattering of home and road games, featuring a road-home back-to-back (Dec. 10, the first afternoon game of the Preds' season. 8) - Ryan McDonagh's first game back in the city where he won two Stanley Cups - before hosting Ottawa at 12:30 p.m. Nashville will then travel to Tampa Bay (Dec. Anaheim.ĭecember also will see the Predators play 14 games, six of which will be in the form of back-to-backs, beginning with contests at New Jersey and the New York Islanders on Dec. 25-26 against Colorado and Columbus the month concludes Nov. ![]() 23 precedes three more November home games, including the first of 11 scheduled back-to-backs coming Nov. Nashville will take on the New York Rangers, Minnesota, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay and Arizona during the homestand, its longest in a traditional schedule since 2019-20. Then, the schedule shifts back to Tennessee as the Preds will play eight of the final nine games in November at Bridgestone Arena, starting with a season-long five-game homestand from Nov. 10 showdown against the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche. The month begins with the Predators taking a five-game road swing - the second-longest of the season - with stops in Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver and Seattle before the trip ends with a Nov. November features 14 contests with eight scheduled at Bridgestone Arena, the most home games in a single month on the 2022-23 docket. ![]() ![]() ![]() This group also includes individuals who seek refugee status upon or after their arrival in Canada and remain in the country pending the outcome of processes relative to their claim.Ĭanada's population clock provides information on the pace of population renewal of the Canadian population. A non-permanent resident is a person who is lawfully in Canada on a temporary basis under the authority of a valid document (work permit, study permit, Minister's permit or refugee) issued for that person along with members of his family living with them. This variation can be positive or negative. Net non-permanent residents represent the variation in the number of non-permanent residents. Some demographic events of the population clock (emigrants and non-permanent residents) are modelled as a net number in order to facilitate the calculations.Ī net emigrant is calculated by adding emigration and net temporary emigration and by subtracting return emigration. The location in which events are occurring may differ due to the randomization of the modelled data. ![]() Note that discrepancies may be observed when running more than one instance of the tool.
![]() ![]() The farm has wagon rides and beverages onsite for purchase. The final time slot for the day will be 3 p.m. Tickets are $4.95 per vehicle Monday-Friday and $8.95 per vehicle Saturday and Sunday. to 4:30 p.m.Ĭhristmas Mountain will have two-hour ticketed entry. All trees are $60, any size.īeaverton Holiday is located at 5365 SW 209th Ave. The farm specializes in pesticide-free Douglas fir trees. This tree farm is open for one weekend only! Beaverton Holiday U-Cut Tree Farm has been family owned and operated since 1978. 2022 Christmas Tree Farms in Portland Beaverton Holiday U-Cut Tree Farm ![]() Before visiting, m ake sure you check the farm websites for the most up-to-date information on inventory and open days. I recommend scouting out a farm now and planning your visit early. Many of these Christmas tree farms and lots in and around Portland are open while supplies last. They’ll also supply saws for cutting your desired tree. Most of the Christmas tree farms and lots include shaking, baling and twine to help you secure the tree to your car. Now that we’ve found each other, stay up-to-date on everything that’s happening this holiday season by signing up for my daily newsletter.Īfter you find the perfect tree or wreath, there are some simple steps you can take to help your greenery shine throughout the season. Drive through the sparking displays at the Oregon Zoo or see our rivers come to life during the Christmas Ships Parade. While you’re in the holiday spirit, plan a night to visit the must-see holiday light displays in Portland. Find the perfect tree at a location near you. It also means there are plenty of options for Christmas tree farms and lots in Portland. We’re fortunate to live in an area where trees are plentiful and grow by the foot. Nothing rings in the holiday season quite like the smell of a fresh cut Christmas tree. Soak in that sweet pine smell at Christmas tree farms and lots around Portland. ![]() ![]() Forge precious memories as you weave your own generation-spanning tale of friendship, family, and farming. ![]() That's fine, though, because they're often asking for complicated items that might take you a while to get, but the quests don't disappear, so you'll always be reminded. Put down roots on your new farm in the peaceful town of Forgotten Valley. This is a special request that will be presented on gorgeous paper and the request has a long or no time limit. When the person giving the reward reaches max friendship, they will soon post a request to the bulletin board. This could be clothing you can't find anywhere else, a book with useful information, or even a tool upgrade that completely changes your life on the farm.Īll of these rewards are given at maximum friendship, which means you still have several seasons of gift-giving before you start to see the rewards. While the joy of talking to all the townspeople in It's a Wonderful Life is a reward in itself, there are some characters who are rewarded for being friends. Because improving your friendship often comes with its own rewards outside of those feel-good vibes. Remade from the ground up, A Wonderful Life will be familiar to returning players as not too much mechanically, anyway has changed. Your favorite villagers will take food, flowers, crafts, and animal products on the same day, so keep giving until they stop taking for more friendship points. Enter our Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Beginner’s Guide. ![]() There are too many to list out here, so we've got a full gift-giving guide to help you out with this.Īlso, you can give multiple gifts per day, as long as the gifts are in different categories. ![]() |
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