Tar Heels Look Back On Coach For College Trip Nov 13, 2008
Their house consisted of a dark hut with mud/dirt floors, bugs everywhere, and the farthest thing from a feather bed you could image. I knew we were going to see a lot of poverty, but it didn't hit me how much we have in the U.S. until we saw their house. (Tarheelblue.com)
Post-Election Escape Nov 6, 2008
A white down comforter and Italian linens dress the king feather bed, which can be split into twins. The room connects with the similarly arranged Lookout Room, entered from a separate stairway; unfortunately, sounds of a lively conversation and even livelier romantic activity drifted through our shared wall. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Children's author visits kids at Colham Ferry Oct 29, 2008
Deedy is the author of several books including a nonfiction book about World War II called "The Yellow Star," "The Library Dragon," "Agatha's Feather Bed" and "Martina the Beautiful Cockroach." Deedy, who was born in Havana in 1960, moved to Decatur with her family in 1963 and now lives in Atlanta. Children's author visits kids at Colham Ferry. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hotel discounts up to 35 percent across the U.S. Oct 3, 2008
From your guest room featuring signature amenities such as a W feather bed, down duvet, rainforest shower and Bliss bath products, youll be around the corner the Sears Tower, walking distance to Millennium Park and a short subway ride from the Magnificent Mile. Reservations must be booked online by October 10. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Trip tracker Sep 14, 2008
Hot tub and feather bed in every room. Trip Tracker is compiled by Joy Guest. (Anchorage Daily News)
LST 325 from WWII arrives in Fort Madison Sep 12, 2008
This things floats like a feather bed on the river, it doesn't get rocked like it does on the ocean. not a bit, added Jornlin. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
9 California hotel deals, from $99 Aug 12, 2008
The starting rate covers accommodations in a partial-bay-view room with a king-size feather bed. Upgrades to rooms with full bay views are available. (MSNBC -- Politics)
More of this story Aug 10, 2008
But, the feather bed rests on a regular mattress and box springs and my wife has complained through most of the decade of our marriage that her back is done no good by the mattress. I have tried to fix the problem by inserting about three-quarters of the bed width of plywood to harden the surface for her. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Touchdowns thrilling, but touching lives fulfulling Aug 10, 2008
And when someone playfully tosses him a football, he absorbs it with the gentleness of a marshmallow landing on a feather bed. But it is his eyes that reveal where Burkett is in his post-football march through real life. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Members of Richmond County 4-H recently showed their presentation skills at the club’s District Activity Day held in Laurinburg at Scotland County High School. Shown are club contestants, from front left, Alana McQueen and Kristi Reep; second row, Courtney Miller and Katie Miller. Photo contributed Jul 23, 2008
McQueen clogged to Dolly Parton's Grandma's Feather Bed. She was awarded a blue ribbon. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Pageantry in Polebridge: Unique Independence Day parade somehow happens year after year Jul 5, 2008
Like these people perched on the big old dump trailer, flying a heavily timbered sign that says Grandma's Feather Bed. There's a pig up there with them, for some reason, and a man in redneck-coveralled drag is throwing feathers down on spectators. (Missoulian, MT)
A Summer Night Jun 18, 2008
Just after dark, I would lie in a feather bed and listen as the sounds. of the night came to life. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
My 20-year love affair with skiffle Jun 1, 2008
Feather Bed by Gus Cannon's Jug Stompers, 1928 Lyrics dating back to the American Civil War, given a blues twist by Gus. Railroad Bill by Brownie and Stick McGhee, 1946 The legendary McGhee brothers breathe new life into this old standard. (Guardian Unlimited)
Vermont B&B adds chapters to a mansion's life Apr 20, 2008
Its comforts are hotel-quality: queen-size canopy feather bed, fireplace, down comforter, CD player, dressing room, whirlpool tub, comfy robes. "We love to pamper people," Dorothy says. (Boston Globe)
Pioneering physicist John Wheeler dies at 96 Apr 15, 2008
Among the one-liners he bestows on me are, If I can t picture it, I can t understand it (Einstein); Unitarianism [Wheeler s of-ficial religion) is a feather bed to catch falling Christians (Darwin); Never run after a bus or woman or cosmological theory, because there ll always be an-other one in a few minutes (a profes-sor of French history at Yale); and If you haven t found something strange during the day, it hasn t been much of a day (Wheeler). Lately Wheeler has been drawing his colleagues... (Scientific American)
Living Off The Land Apr 11, 2008
A wall of windows offers views of the waves from the queen-size bed, which has a feather bed, a soft suede comforter and plenty of soft pillows. Earth tones and warm lamplight encourage relaxation and rest. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Disney on our shores: are they taking the Mickey? Mar 5, 2008
And there's the wet'n'wild Bronco Beth, where you dress like a nice planning officer and lie back on what looks like a feather bed, only to find yourself whizzing naked down a slippery slope and landing in the shit. In the fabled Animal Kingdom, participants get intimate with a range of truly savage and extraordinary creatures, from the creepy-crawly Scimone-bug, always ravenous but never able to get off its back, to a range of giant reptiles including the lumbering, small-eyed Costasaur, the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
At one time, iron furniture reflected wealth Feb 10, 2008
I thought a feather-bed smoother was for smoothing a feather bed ... Some collectors today call smoothing boards by another name, "feather-bed smoothers." That's because they can also be slid over a feather bed or comforter to remove lumps. (Albany Times Union)
I don't want to miss a thing about CW's 'Supernatural' Feb 9, 2008
If you have ever thrown yourself into a television show like it was a big feather bed, then you know what it is to have a TV crush. And you know there is no way you are ever letting that good thing pass. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Adventurous presents: 2007 holiday gift guide Dec 13, 2007
But if a sweet pair of skis helps someone move that much more swiftly, or an inspiring book helps pry a person off that feather bed, then a little smart shopping will go a long way. Here are some of our picks. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ex-HMRC chief lands 200000 Whitehall job Dec 4, 2007
Confessing to be "very surprised" by the move, John McFall, the Treasury Select Committee chairman, said: "Instead of falling on his sword he's fallen on a feather bed.". Vince Cable MP, the acting leader of the Liberal Democrats, told Channel 4 News: "It makes the whole resignation look absolutely cynical.". (Telegraph.co.uk)
Eluding the "Freshman 15": students stay fit at Midd Sep 26, 2007
How does one get motivated to climb out of a comfortable feather bed, layer on the Under Armour and trudge to the gym. If exercising is not your forte, establishing a routine for your daily college life is key. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Aiming to please Aug 5, 2007
Though these eyes didnt actually witness the event (because of a bad head cold, the entire day was spent in a feather bed), my best friend, the legendary William Tell, once shot an apple off the head of his son with an arrow in a successful attempt at keeping both he and his son from being executed. If memory hasnt failed, that was back in Switzerland oh, around 700 years ago when we were both in our prime. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Bisher's column Jul 22, 2007
The Royal & Ancient thought they wanted a golf course, not a feather bed. You know how the pros always say, We are professionals. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Anna Degraf, Northern Pioneer Jun 6, 2007
She sold her established sewing business in Seattle and boarded a steamship heading to Alaska with her load of necessary possessions; along with her feather bed and her sewing machine. Her sewing machine enabled Anna to make a good living as a seamstress in Juneau, Alaska for several years. (Suite101.com)
Our View: About to sail and dragging anchor Jun 5, 2007
Of the 25-30 elders on the students' "Local Heroes" list, some were involved in the political fight for fishing rights while others passed on to the teenagers traditions such as making a feather bed and hunting. In a society that worships youthfulness a bit too much, it's pleasant to see high school students reaching out to the generations that came before them. (Daily Triplicate)
Illustrator draws in kids interest May 7, 2007
The illustrator treated the group to a sneak peek at cover art for his upcoming book, based on Denvers Grandmas Feather Bed ... -- Adaptations of John Denver songs including Take Me Home, Country Roads, Sunshine on My Shoulders, Ancient Rhymes: A Dolphin Lullaby, and Grandmas Feather Bed (2003-present). (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Child in hidingHow a quick-witted neighbour saved a girl from the Nazis Apr 29, 2007
While she was in the house her neighbour, Anna Mayovska, came and took my mother to her house and ordered to my mom to hide under the feather bed so Polish soldiers would not kill her. Later the Polish Army surrouded the forest and took the Ukrainian families to train station, put them on to cattle box and sent to the Ukrainian border. (BBC News -- Europe)
Textile defines bedroom style (Jen Waters) Mar 28, 2007
A down or down-alternative feather bed can add comfort. A silk quilt or dramatic throw at the foot of the bed is a nice touch, especially because two people don't always like the same temperature, she says. (Washington Times, DC)
Artsfest ends on high note Mar 28, 2007
Should public utilities such as railroads, pipelines and power companies have unchecked power of eminent domain to condemn and take private property for rights of way (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
A fine bed rests on more than sheets and shams Mar 20, 2007
(1) Buy a feather bed. They're back with a vengeance. (AZCentral -- Home)
Pretty As A Picture Mar 16, 2007
Cozy coastal comfort / Dennen's Victorian Farmhouse (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
The Bucket Brigade Feb 14, 2007
I remember the soft feather bed all ready for me but I had to go back. I needed to sit up with the rest of the family by that "Warm Morning" stove all night to make sure the fire didn't break out again and I would be near to rescue my bunny family if need be, again. (Carthage Press, MO)
Sand-Free In Santa Cruz Feb 9, 2007
UNDER COVERS / Cozy in Santa Cruz / Babbling Brook Inn (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
