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News08/12/2013: Spies and Lies Summer's almost over but there is still a little time for a good beach read. If you like Ian McEwan but always wanted to read John Le Carre, Ian's latest offering will give you a taste of both spies and the literary world with Sweet Tooth. Originally debuting as short fiction in The New Yorker, Sweet Tooth takes on the world of book publishing, book awards, M15 and the Cold War all in one. One can combine reading several entertaining short stories with a novel in this book within a book (think Persuasian or Babel Tower but without the strange pornography). Ironic, sardonic and romantic all in one, Sweet Tooth is a fun literary read - I highly recommend. Speaking of book awards and winners, Claire Messud's Emperor's Children kicked off a trend of post-911 fiction that was respectful to victims while tapping the angst that the rest of us had in that darkest of times. Her latest novel, The Woman Upstairs, is a well-written but somewhat dour look at a single woman in "midlife" (early 40s? Come on!), whose growing obsession ultimately confuses reality and fantasy. Messud is masterful at portraying academic life in Boston (given her own teaching there) and the aura around artists and intelligentsia from farflung places, those everpresent regulars on Charlie Rose and the Huffington Post. She also expertly weaves the story of her own mother (who like mine, died much too young after fighting ALS), giving the novel its truest edge.
08/07/2013: Mirror, Mirror I can tell when a vacation is coming to a close. My mind starts drifting to undone projects at home. Some projects I am anxious to get to and others are a bit mundane. After not seeing my home for a bit I always walk in with fresh eyes and an appreciation for what has been created here. It’s an amazing feeling especially because before I leave I’m always feeling the need to get out and get away from all of it. I developed an exercise with clients that help them look upon their homes with fresh eyes. If a client cannot tell me what they like or dislike about a room I have them look at it in a mirror. The mirror reflects back albeit in reverse the room or section of the room in which we are working. This provides a different perspective of the same space. This exercise really can work to determine where to start a project. If the mirror image provides the client with same feeling of distaste then we have a starting point. Sometimes looking upon the room with a different perspective provides the insight that the room is really o.k. and the focus of redecoration should be elsewhere. Try this in your own home. You may be surprised how a different perspective will make you feel about your home.
06/08/2013: Inspired Design & Decor When I was a newlywed I had a very definite vision of how my home would look. My first and unwavering rule was no big screen TV, ever! They were too big, too clunky, too ugly, too much. We spent all of our wedding money on a gorgeous cabinet that neatly concealed any hint of technology: TV. phone, stereo, subwoofers etc., etc., etc. All of those things did not go with my lovely mauve and blue color scheme. So much for the former awesome bachelor pad! Twenty years later: we couldn’t even get rid of that lovely cabinet on Craig’s List and smack dab in the middle of our family room is a 32 in flat screen. What happened? This is what happened: technology became décor with so few cords, wires and all the unsightly stuff that came along with it. It’s simple, it’s clean and you can even display your family photos and artwork on your television, or not. My point is this: technology has become an enhancement and not an intrusion. Some very clever and creative people make it invisible or make it visually interesting. Bravo! This is what I’m talking about. http://www.cussat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Hi-Tech-Home.pdf This company is based in California but anything can be recreated using local talent. 05/21/2013: Snap this up QUICK!
Snap this up QUICK!
Summer, Summer, Summer, SUMMER! It is upon us and while for some of you the next few glorious months are mapped out, I bet you $1 that you still have weeks unplanned. Wouldn't it would be tremendous to add a new family escape to the mix? But where to go? What to rent? Who knows if it is great or not? Wouldn't it be wonderful to rent a place and just know that it has been 'tried and true tested' for family fun?
Well, here you go! A local family from here, owns a great house up there...there being Maine of course. The state of lobster and still waters, empty beaches, warm days and cool nights. The state where Dark and Stormy cocktails taste just that much better. And, this wonderful local family, is not only renting their house RIGHT ON Pleasant Lake in Casco MEthis July (that be 45 minutes from Portland for you flat landers), it is available....July 4th week! NO WAY! Yup. Suited for two families to share or a family with kids, it comes complete with all requisite lake toys such as canoes, kayaks, fishing gear and...a hammock. Bliss. Horse shoe pit is ready to go, and there is enough lawn space for a wee game of Whiffle Ball.
Not sure about you, but I'm ready. In this crazy carousel life we all lead, nothing quite beats doing nothing by the water. Or in this case, doing everything by the water that will bring out the kid in you again.
Might I suggest that you call them quickly before this Summer catch is gone? Make the photo in this scoop your view this year.
Scoop Contact: Steve @ 609-751-6237 or scbristol@gmail.com Do tell Steve I said hello. 02/10/2013: Princeton Public Schools 12/03/2012: Time To Decorate! Holiday decorations always represent a bit of a challenge for me. Here is why: I love to decorate my home for the season but I hate, maybe that word is too strong; dislike the combination of red and green. I love both red and green but not together, ever. For those of you that celebrate Christmas and enjoy decorating your home for the holidays remember red and green is only a suggested color palette. You can use other colors, colors that compliment the style and palette of your home. It’s ok, go ahead, do it. Take inspiration from nature, focus on browns, whites, creams and beiges and add a little sparkle or hint of red with berries. Pinecones abound in Michaels, Hobby Lobby etc. Use what you have in your back yard. Use what you have in your home! This year I have used mercury glass, burlap, pinecones, and twigs, ha!! This looks great because it compliments the rustic nature of my décor and the mercury glass ads a little faded elegance. You do not have to look too hard to find examples. A Wisteria catalog arrived the other day with an abundance of sliver, blue, cream and soft green. The combinations were so beautiful!! Here’s something else to noodle: Keep it simple!! I have used fewer decorations and like the results more. My home looks like a place for family to gather and enjoy instead of looking like a gift shop! A nod to kitchens; a big bowl of apples, pears, or oranges may be enough for a centerpiece or an island. Leave your working spaces clutter free especially if you are entertaining. Let go, even if it is a little, you may love the results!! Here are a few images to ponder!! http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/holidays-occasions/christmas-table-decorations-00400000060853/page6.html http://www.homejelly.com/diy-design-tips-quick-simple-holiday-decor- 09/17/2012: Golden Autumn Somewhere in the middle of September I let go of summer and embrace the return of autumn. Autumn is truly my favorite time of year. I love the changes to my wardrobe, my cooking, and my decorating. I move away from the crisp summery blues, greens and whites to everything awash in golden hues. The change starts as a feeling and ends in a transformation on my dining room table kitchen table and fireplace mantle. I have always used gourds, pumpkins, pinecones, dried flowers, mums, leaves, branches and rustic bowls and vessels. It’s warm and comfortable. This year I am thinking about the color palettes that are popular right now. If you have chosen to redecorate or redesign your kitchen or other common area lately you may have chosen grey, greige, or beige. How do the jewel tones of the season fit in with this color palette? You can make this work by keeping is simple. The colors in nature are plentiful, look to the muted, more subtle shades. The softer side of autumn may fit your home better and they will be just as warm and inviting. Pumpkins and gourds come in white, and soft green. A contemporary glass bowl will look fantastic filled with pinecones or dried seedpods. You can mix soft browns, beiges and whites with anything to achieve and autumn look. Follow Blue Lotus Kitchen and Bath on Pinterest and delight in some wonderful autumn images in a variety of colors and shades. It’s the golden moments of autumn that I love the most……… 07/16/2012: Rocky Hill Community Group 02/03/2012: Baseline Testing: Obtain the data before Injury Strikes In the last few years, concussions have become the hot topic in athletic health care. Baseline testing has been implemented in many high schools, colleges, and professional teams prior to the start of the athletic season. Testing involves a computer based exam that measures cognitive functions such visual memory, verbal memory and reaction time. The objective data is compiled and saved. If an athlete sustains a head injury (concussion) during the season, he/she must repeat the test. Objective, quantitative post-concussion results are then be compared to the pre-concussion results. This aids athletic trainers and physicians in determining if the athlete has fully recovered from the head injury and if the athlete can safely return to play. Why Objective Data is Important Obtaining objective, quantitative data allow health care providers to confirm subjective findings. Many athletes are driven to get back onto the playing field. Often times, they are even willing to jeopardize their health in order to return to play. Therefore, they will tell their health care provider “I am fine. I feel great. I am ready to return to play.” This subjective information is relative. Yes, they may feel better compared to yesterday, but do they feel better compared to the pre-injury date? This is why we need objective data that can be cross-examined. Depending on the source, roughly 400,000-500,000 concussions occur each year. However, according American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, there were 132 million physician visits for musculoskeletal symptoms in 2006. To me, the question arises what can we do as health care providers to baseline test for musculoskeletal injuries? After injury, athletes go through rehabilitation process which involves taking measurements (objective data) for range of motion and strength. However, what are those numbers compared to? The uninvolved side? The textbook “norms?” Not to mention, these numbers are obtained post-injury –when body will compensate and skew the data. Possible Solution What I am proposing is baseline testing athletes prior to injury. Let’s test athletes, prior to the start of their season. If injury occurs, we will have empirical data to compare to throughout the rehabilitation program. This will ensure full strength and range of motion has been restored and return to play can safely be implemented. By being proactive and baseline testing, we may find imbalances in your kinematic sequence that may predispose you to injury. To increase your chances of staying healthy and out of the doctor’s office, all you will need to do is make adjustments in your strength and conditioning program. Implementation If you are an athlete and/or a weekend warrior, come in to Performance Spine and Sports Medicine for your baseline test. We will have you perform sport specific motions, record the data on our Performance 3D or Optogait systems, and save it for future reference. Be proactive with your health! 01/07/2012: Farewell to a great toy store I have mixed emotions about this Scoop as it is a business closing but hey, let's help them close with a bang shall we? Help your budget, plan ahead on the gifts you need to give and get thee to Learning Express in Hillsborough before they close their doors at the end of January! Only this location is closing. Farewell Learning Express Hillsborough. Thank you for the years of fun. |
