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Sorry it took so long guys! It has definitely been a crazy few weeks. I was dealing with the passing of my aunt. Was constantly going back and forth to Illinois (3 hour drive one way) for a few days which took away writing time. Started a new job so for a little while I was working 12 hour days 7 days a week ugh. Got engaged! Now things are starting to cool down a little bit thank goodness! I finally had time to finish chapter 7 today. I tried to keep everyone updated as much as I could because I don't want you guys to think I just stopped writing. No No No! Anyway, here is chapter 7! I am starting chapter 8 today! (Also, now it is fishing season so watch out for my fishing and gardening blogs!)
My body is melted into the bed. I couldn't get out of it even if I tried. Even with the smell of bacon and eggs wafting in from downstairs. I roll over and put the pillow over my head to block out the smell. That does smell delicious, though.
I try to lift my body up into a sitting position wipe my eyes, but the pounding headache from lack of sleep isn't helping matters. Even though this bed is so comfortable to the point where it causes my body to melt into it, doesn't mean I slept. My mind wandered all over the place from the events of yesterday to Jason hurting to the thoughts of what could possibly happen today. All of that makes me curl up even deeper in this bed. Maybe the bed will eventually swallow me up and I'll be gone forever…
"Hope," a tiny voice says from the bedroom door. I try to sit up enough to see whom the voice belongs to, but fail at every desperate attempt.
"Are you awake?"
What kind of question is that? Of course, I'm awake if I'm talking…
"Can I come in?" The tiny voice whispers.
A long shadow covers the bed now as the person with the tiny voice walks into the bedroom. My eyes follow the shadow to its owner. Shayna. Her eyes look sad as she stands over me.
"What's wrong?" I ask her.
She sits down on the bed beside me, and takes a few deep breaths.
"It's Jason," she says without looking at me. Her eyes are trained on the floor with her hands in her lap.
"What about him?"
"I'm not supposed to tell you…"
"Shayna! Tell me!"
She closes her eyes as she responds with, "he wants to turn you in."
What?! I am shocked. I feel winded, like I was just punched in the stomach. Hard.
"Are you sure?" I ask her in a choked voice.
"Yes. Last night, I tried talking to him about this whole situation like I promised you. He didn't want to talk about it, so I let him go to bed and sleep on it. Well…this morning he gets up…the first thing he says to me is…he is going to do the right thing. He doesn't want to harbor a fugitive…he doesn't want anything to do with you anymore." Tears are now streaming down her face. She looks defeated. "I can't let him do that to you, Hope. You'll die…"
"Why does he want that?"
"He said he doesn't want to lose his career he's worked so hard for…"
I interrupt her by throwing the covers at her. I am half way out of the bed when she starts asking me what I'm doing. I ignore her by storming out of the room, down the stairs to the bedroom where Jason is at this moment. I push the door open hard, and see him putting on his uniform. He looks at me in surprise, his shirt half way buttoned.
"WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?" I shout at him, walking forward so he walks back against the wall. Exactly where I want him.
"No, don't you dare start with that! You want to feel closer to the dead, right? Is that why you are doing this to me? Why don't you just take your gun and shoot me in the head, then!"
His eyes are wide with fear as he stands in the corner against the wall he backed into; too speechless for words.
"I trusted you, Jason! Yeah, I may have lied to you, and I'm sorry. If I could take it back, I would, but I can't. At least I came clean to you last night! This is how you show your feelings for me? By turning me in? I guess I know where I stand in your eyes. You never loved me the way you say you did…"
"Hope, you're a goddam fugitive! It is my job to turn people like you in…"
"No! It is your job to protect people like me who are hiding from the bad people! Haven't they taught you anything in police academy? Or do they just teach you to be the biggest assholes that only think about yourselves?"
"Hope, you lied to me! How can I believe that you are who you say you are, not to mention innocent…?" Jason counters. The words hit me like knives all over the moment they leave his mouth.
"Jason, you have to understand…"
"No, what I understand is that I fell hard for you. Something I haven't done to anyone since her," he says indicating the ex-girlfriend story he told me a few days ago. "Then, you have to lie to my face about everything you are. What a slap in the face, right? Nice way to make me look like the fool in this situation, Hope. Now, you expect me to protect you?!" He scoffs and walks away not finishing his thought.
I am wounded deep. Deep into the pit of my heart. A wound that will never go away no matter how hard I try to fix it.
"Explain something to me, then!" I yell after him. He stops short in the doorway, his back facing me. "Why did you come after me yesterday?"
He doesn't say anything as he ponders his answer. He takes a deep breath and slowly turns to face me.
"I don't know," he says, then turns and walks out of the room leaving me alone; speechless. My heart has officially been ripped from my chest and stabbed a million times. My chest hurts as I try to breathe in deep breaths to stay calm; my lungs are fighting for air.
The room is caving in around me, and I can't take the feeling anymore so I run. I run for the front door in tears. I make it to the door, swing it open and run. I keep running down the front porch steps, through the yard, and down the street. I don't bother to look back at the screaming from Shayna as she screams after me. I don't bother to slow down until I see the supermarket in my view. I make the rickety steps two at a time, fumble with my apartment keys until I get the door unlocked, and dart inside. I slam the door shut, locking it quick behind me. I lean against the door, breathing heavy, and cry. I cry for what feels like hours, until my tears run dry; my body dry heaving.
What am I going to do, now? I think to myself. I should go to Aunt Bethany, but I don't want to hear the I told you so's. I should go see how she's doing anyway…
I take a moment to compose myself, grab my purse, and make my way back down the creepy stairs. I don't pay attention as I run across the street to the parking lot. Once I reach my car, I am in it and driving down the road towards the highway to the hospital in Madison.
The atmosphere at the hospital feels different today, somehow. I notice there are hardly any nurses or doctors on staff today as I walk down the hallway towards the intensive care units. Aunt Bethany is hooked up to more machines today, I notice as I walk into her room. I have to stop and collect myself again before walking any further into the room from the sight I see.
"Aunt Bethany?" I choke out, walking toward the end of her bed.
"I'm here, honey," she whispers. "Come to me so I can see you."
I walk slowly to the front of the bed. She is looking at me with dark grey eyes that are sunken in now. Her skin a pasty white; a yellow tint to it. I hear her ragged breathing as she tries to keep her breathing even.
"Come to me, dear," she whispers as she sees me. I kneel toward her face close enough so she can attempt to give me a kiss on the cheek.
"You're worse," I mention as I stand back up.
"It is God's way," she whispers back. "What upsets you? I see…by your face…you've been crying." This sentence alone takes all her energy away. I see it by how she struggles to say it; like she is fighting her lungs with air.
"I hate seeing you like this, Aunt Bethany. You need to fight this."
"It is my time, Destiny. It has been my time for a very long time…"
"No! Because you say it is? Because you want it to be?" Tears are streaming down my face again.
"Don't be upset…I will always be there right next to you. Even when…you don't know…it."
I take a quick breath and look her dead in the face as I tell her what has happened. "Jason wants to turn me in."
Her breath catches as she tries to breathe. Her eyes never leave mine.
"Aunt Bethany…I saw my father yesterday. The detectives cornered me outside of the hospital when we were leaving…took me to jail. My father came and tried to take me back with him…Jason saved me. I told him everything…now he wants to turn me in because he thinks I'm a fugitive running…because of you I lied to him in the beginning…because of you is why I hurt so much right now…because of you I hurt him…" More tears come streaming down my face as I choke out everything that has happened because of her.
"How…can you…think…that?" She whispers as tears start streaming down her face as well.
"Because it's true, Aunt Bethany. I love him and now I hurt him. I love him and now he is going to turn me in…"
"Listen to me, Destiny…If he loves you…too…he will not turn…you in…"
I am sobbing now. I turn away from her so she doesn't see me cry hysterically.
"I just came by to tell you thanks for everything."
I stop, wipe away the tears, and turn around to face her again.
"Chuck…passed away…last night…" she whispers out in a soft, choked up voice.
No…I start to cry again as I walk out of her hospital room. This is a nightmare. This all cannot be happening…any moment I will wake up…any moment…
I continue walking out of the hospital aware that in this moment, it may be the last time I see Aunt Bethany alive. She is dying fast. A lot faster than expected. Don't think about it, Destiny. You have a lot more to think about right now…
"Hope!" A man's voice yells my name as I'm halfway to my car in the parking lot. The sound of his voice makes me jump and instantly freeze up.
A hand is on my shoulder. I spin around to come face to face with…
"Jason!" I exclaim. "What are you doing here? Are you here to turn me in?"
"Will you listen to me?" He asks in an irritated voice.
"No, I will not. The time for listening has come and gone, Jason. Right now, I've got to get out of town…"
"Not without me, you're not." He retorts in a stern manner.
"Excuse me?"
"You heard me. You are not leaving this town without me."
"Have you gone insane? I confided in you and you wanted to turn me in. Do the right thing, remember?"
"Hope, I'm sorry. I honestly don't know why I'm here because I should turn you in instead of helping you…"
"How are you helping me, Jason? All you've done was get in my way and threaten to take me back to Chicago."
"Hope, I'm scared, OK?"
I take a step closer to him. "You don't think I'm not? Do you have any idea how hard it is to wake up every day and keep pretending to be someone else for ten years straight? I've wanted to tell you since day one, Jason, but I can't get turned in. I can't go back because if I do my father will kill me. That is the only reason he came here yesterday."
"No, but I've never felt this way about anyone before. Not until I met you. You make me want to look up for once in my life instead of down at the shadows. I don't feel the need to be close to the dead anymore, Hope…all because of you. I guess that's why I'm here putting my entire life on the line for you…"
"So, you don't think I'm a fugitive…?" I ask sarcastically as I fold my arms across my chest. This boy is a roller coaster ride, literally.
He takes an exaggerated breath before responding. "I don't know, Hope. I do…but, somehow, I don't. Shayna believes you. She told me last night to follow you, and stick by you because you need it. I'm just not sure if that's what I truly believe…"
"Yes, you do," a tiny voice sounds from the distance behind us.
We both turn around and see Shayna making her way over to us.
"Yes, you do, Jason," she says once more as she reaches us. "Otherwise you wouldn't be right now apologizing to her."
"Shayna, what are you doing here? I thought I told you to stay home," Jason says, angrily.
"Yeah, well, she needs you, and you need me."
"For what?"
"To help you keep your mind straight. We are twins, Jason, remember that. No matter what we need each other. Right now, in this situation, you need me to help you straighten out your thoughts because your scared. You are scared to follow your instincts for once. No offense, but you would kind of fall apart without me," she says matter-of-factly.
"Shayna, sometimes I hate you," he says as he shakes his head.
"I know," she responds with the brightest smile. Anyone could see it from space. Then, she turns to me and says, "Will you please forgive my jackass of a brother so he can be your body guard?"
I can't help, but to laugh at the way she words that question. She always has a way of making me laugh, somehow. No matter if we are in a situation like this or buried in paperwork in my office.
"What is your plan, then, genius?" Jason asks Shayna before I have time to respond to her question.
"We go with it, of course."
"No, that's not how this works. Protecting her means we have to keep her hidden…"
"And not turning her in," Shayna says as she casually interrupts her brother like he was boring her.
I shake my head as they make plans concerning me right in front of me like I'm not here.
"You guys, can we go back to my place and discuss this so I can shower and change my clothes?" I ask, interrupting their bickering.
They both stop and stare at me like I have gone insane. The expression on Jason's face just went from angry to angrier, and I didn't think that was possible. Every muscle in my body clenches tight.
"Have you both gone insane?" Jason exclaims to both of us.
"What?" Shayna asks, clearly confused now as to why Jason is yelling at her, too.
Jason ignores her and continues yelling, not once taking his eyes from mine. "We are going back to my place until we can figure this out!"
"As much as I love you, Jason, you are the biggest pain in the ass ever!" I start yelling back, not realizing the words flowing from my mouth. "I've slept in these same clothes for the last two days! Not to mention I've been hiding for the last ten years of my life, I think I'm OK going back to my place to shower!"
"Absolutely not!"
"Now all of a sudden you want to care when just a few hours ago you wanted to turn me in?!" I'm yelling at the top of my lungs now. "I am going back to my place whether it's with you or without you."
I start walking towards my car, leaving him there to stew.
"I'll go with you!" Shayna shouts after me. She runs to the passenger side of my car. Once we both reach my car, we look at Jason one last time before climbing in it.
"Shayna, make sure you guys get what she needs and head back to my place. She can shower there," Jason says calmly before he turns and starts to make his way back to his car.
Shayna nods and climbs into my car. Once her and I are inside, I ask her where her car is.
"It's at home," she responds.
"How'd you get here if you didn't ride with Jason?"
"I took the bus," she says casually. "I would've climbed into the backseat of his car, but he would've known. I didn't want him to know I was coming because he would've never come here."
I nod showing her I understand. Then, we drive in awkward, thick silence all the way back to my apartment. Once we are there, I pull the car up to the front of the grocery store, and we both get out of the car. She follows me up to my apartment, and I realize she has never been inside my apartment before. What kind of friend am I? I unlock the door and allow her to walk in first.
Shayna walks in slowly taking in everything around her. Her eyes are wide as she looks around at my tiny, unkempt apartment.
"This is where you live?" She asks in shock.
I nod, afraid to use my voice to answer her; afraid of what she might think of me now.
"Why?" She asks, turning to face me.
My expression grows puzzled at the sound of her question.
"What do you mean?" I ask her.
"I mean, you are the general manager of a good business and you live in a tiny apartment that, no offense, looks like could give you hepatitis," she responds as she continues to look around her.
"It's a nice place to live for now, and cheap…"
"Why not buy a house? You can do that, you know."
"I'm in the process of buying a house, actually," I lie to her.
She looks at me and narrows her eyes. "Really?"
I take a moment before I answer her. Crap, she knows I'm lying…
"Not too far from here…" I say, slowly.
"Why do you insist on lying to me, Hope? I know you're full of shit the moment you start talking. That's how I knew you were telling us the truth about you and your…situation. You are so easy to read it's not funny."
"Look, my plan is to buy a house once I find something I like. For now, this place is home.'
"This place doesn't have wallpaper!" She exclaims.
"Or walls that are painted! Looks like a jail cell in here if you ask me."
"Well, no one did, Shayna," I respond in a flat tone that makes her shut her mouth.
I roll my eyes at her, and make my way to the clothes pile in the corner of the living area/bedroom. I dig through the clothes to find something that isn't horrible smelling or extremely dirty. Once I'm happy with what I find to wear, I take it to the bathroom to shower. I feel dirty. Not like I was outside rolling around in the dirt dirty, but dirty like a…whore? Who am I? I turn the water on as hot as I can stand it, undress, and get into the shower to wash it all off; wash everything off.
Once I'm out of the shower, I get dressed in the new clothes I picked out for today, and go back to the clothes pile to find a few more outfits to last me a few days. I put them all into a Walmart bag along with all my toiletries I'm going to need every day. I am aware of Shayna standing behind me the entire time watching me; watching my every move. I can't help but wonder if she was telling the truth about Jason not knowing about her plan or if he knew all along and meant to send her with me to watch me…
I turn around and look right at Shayna once I'm finished packing my bag. Her face instantly goes red from embarrassment. Caught.
"You lied to me, didn't you?" I ask her in a quiet voice.
She continues to stare back at me without a change of expression or even a blink of an eye. I take a step towards her and repeat my question a little louder this time.
"You lied to me, Shayna, didn't you?"
"I don't understand, Hope…" she starts to say.
"Your brother knew you were coming along, didn't he? It was the plan all along to get you to come up here with me to watch me."
She doesn't say anything. Her eyes are wider than ever. She's shocked that I caught on to their plan.
"I'm not stupid, Shayna. I've been watching the way you hover over me. I'm not dangerous. I'm not going to run away."
"He's just worried…" She says quietly, her eyes trained on the floor the entire time like she's ashamed of herself for lying to me.
"Yeah, he sure seems worried about me," I say sarcastically to her. I am so annoyed at everyone right now. I wish the last two days didn't happen.
We don't talk to each other the rest of the time inside my apartment. As soon as I have everything together, we are walking out of the apartment and descending the rickety stairs. We make it to my car, and all the way to Jason's house without saying a word; all the while the atmosphere is growing thick with awkwardness.
Jason is waiting in the screened in porch when we arrive. He runs to the garage to open it for us so I can drive my car into the garage to keep it hidden from view. Shayna is already out of the car by the time it comes to a full stop, and I'm throwing it into park.
"She's mad at us," I hear her say to Jason as I'm getting out of the car.
He is glaring at me as I shut the car door behind me. I glare back and make my way to the front porch where he is grabbing my arm, making me spin around to face him. I rip my arm away as soon as I am face to face with him.
"You have no reason to be mad at us," he says in a stern voice.
"Yes, I do. Where am I sleeping since I'm not allowed to go back to my place?" I say in the same tone.
"Hope, we need to talk…"
"No, we don't. Not anymore. By the way, my name is Destiny," I spit out at him with no feeling or emotion in my words.
He winces at my words like knives were hitting him.
"You can take my bedroom again."
"I'd rather not."
"Look, you wanted a body guard. Now you got one…"
"I'll sleep on the couch downstairs," I say, interrupting him.
I push him aside, and make my way into the house. I find my way somehow to the living area on the main level, and make myself at home by putting my bag on the floor next to the couch and grabbing blankets from the top of the couch to lay them across the couch in a pallet form.
Jason walks in to watch me. He stands in the doorway with his arms crossed, a straight face expression on his face.
"Maybe I overreacted," he says after a few moments of silently watching me make myself at home.
I'm sitting on the couch taking my shoes off as he says that. I stop in mid-action and look up at him.
"A little?" I ask in a flat tone. "You know, Jason, I would've though you would've done your research after I gave you my statement. That's what good cops do, isn't it? Or do they not teach you that anymore in the academy?"
"Will you stop throwing my job in my face, please?"
"Because, Hope…Destiny, you have no idea what it's like being me or doing what I do on a daily basis. I strive to be the best, plain and simple. I follow the rules and yes, I did my research on you that night you were here and told me your story," Jason explains not moving from his spot in the doorway.
"Then why did you still accuse me?" I exclaim. I am standing now as I throw my arms in the air.
"Because all the reports said was yes, your father was guilty of murdering your mother, but it also stated that you are a wanted felon in Chicago for the attempted murder of your father." I am silent. I think my lungs have left my body because I can't breathe. He goes on. "The report stated that you tried to murder your father after watching him murder your mother. After you stabbed him, you ran away never to be seen again. I follow the law, Destiny. My job is to bring people like you in especially after seeing a report like that."
"Then what am I doing here?" I choke out.
Jason takes a deep breath as he runs a hand through his hair.
"Last night, your father pressed charges against you. He put a price on your head so high the entire area of Madison will be looking for you. I almost lost you once, I'm not going to lose you again."
"What about the law?"
"I don't believe you're a killer, Destiny. Am I confused? Majorly. I need you to tell me everything, and please don't ever lie to me again."
"I never intended to hurt you, Jason."
"No, Destiny, you never intended to fall in love with me."


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Westward Bound.
Come and ride along with me as I follow the Steinbeck route from Travels with Charley around the U.S. and "rediscover this monster land."
Steinbeck's route: Somewhere North of Buffalo, Steinbeck tried to cross into Canada to take the northern route above Lake Erie to Detroit. Canadian authorities asked the author if he had a certificate of rabies vaccination for Charley. He did not. He was informed that he would not be allowed to reenter the U.S. with the dog without it. In frustration, he hopped on I-90, which was apparently completed to Madison, Ohio and then I-20 (today's I-90) to Chicago. Oddly enough, he mentions that route taking him into Michigan and, in fact, I-20 did not go through Michigan, it skirted along the top of Indiana.
My Itinerary: I-90 to Cleveland and then Ohio-2 along Lake Erie to Maumee State Park where I camped Northeast of Toledo, Ohio. Four weeks on the road today—5,500 miles.
The Landscape: State-2 along Lake Erie, although flat ("flea-at," a mid-westerner might say), was an unexpected bonus. Bushes and shrubs in autumnal hues tending toward purple and violet, fields of rich brown grasses, produce stands with pumpkins everywhere, and lake views forever.
The Steinbeck Connection: "Now I'm about to hit the ragged centers, the Youngstowns and Detroits etc., crawling with production. I can't avoid them. There they are—right in the way. I only know they make me nervous." Letter from John Steinbeck to his wife Elaine (September 30, 1960) from the border between New Hampshire and Vermont.
They make me nervous too—always have. I grew up a country mouse in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania and have usually lived in small towns or rural areas as an adult. Large "arteries" around cities and my own seem to work in sync, as the urban highways become more chaotic my knuckles whiten and my blood pressure surges.
Thinking that perhaps well-meaning (I'm nothing, if not well-meaning) "rubber tramps" such as I, may have their own special guardian angel, I'm pleased to report that thus far, congested urban areas have not been a problem. I seem to be lucking out and hitting them on Sundays (such as Cleveland, yesterday). Of course, I write this on a Monday morning with Chicago dead ahead (gulp).
Profile: At the tree-covered and quiet North Niagara Falls KOA, I met Rodney. Rod is a floor manager for a casino in Colorado. He and wife Donna were just completing a three-week trip and had been to many of the places I had visited. He was not familiar with Steinbeck. When I mentioned Travels with Charley, he said, "Nope, I'm just getting into 'trailerin'" Then he smiled, and asked me if I was Charley. Later he mentioned dropping out of high school and still having done well, but is adamant that kids must have a good education and computer skills today.
When we met, Rodney was walking his male Maltese, Harley, who acts just like Max—love every human, attack every other animal regardless of size. Rodney was chewing tobacco and spitting while we talked, had a goatee, salt and pepper hair, wore glasses and was short in stature. He is 58 years old.
He said the economy is strong in his town but that is not a good indication because people gamble more during tough times. "Not that that's a good thing," he said glancing up at me.
Rodney is a high energy, short-stab, finger-point for emphasis, kind of guy—sometimes pointing into my chest. He's friendly, loves this country, loved the colored lights on Niagara Falls. "One of the prettiest things I've ever seen."
Rodney and Donna joined me in the Winnie for drinks. We laughed a lot and really enjoyed each other's company. What was striking was how much these two folks who, "have been messing around since we were fourteen," still enjoy each other. Not a critical word was exchanged between them. Donna has black hair, green eyes and a warm smile.
Rodney, "We have to fix this health care situation. This has to be worked out. I spoke with a Canadian today and she says their system works. This is America!"
Rodney, "No matter how old they are, you should tell your kids you love them every day."
As I mentioned, Rodney is the floor manager for a casino, yet he doesn't gamble.
Sweet Notes: I've met many great folks on this trip, Rodney and Donna among them, but as we parted, I felt that this was a couple I would see again. They have promised to ride along. I received a supportive phone call from my friend BJ the other day. Thank you BJ, for the support (I need all I can get) and for riding along.
Thank you for riding along. Let's talk again soon, shall we?
Greg Zeigler
Travels with Steinbeck: In Search of America Fifty Years Later
Copyright © 2009
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* Ruth Ann says:
Sounds like the landscape continues sweet and the people sweeter. Canadian Thanksgiving is this weekend – so much to be thankful for, eh?| Posted 8 years, 7 months ago
ps. Did you know that Abe Lincoln and his right-hand man Seward cooked up the American Thanksgiving holiday and placed it at the end of November as a relief for the dreary weather? Yup.

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ARTIST: Bruzer
ALBUM: Round One
LABEL: Handshake
LINEUP: Paul Frank - vocals * Rick Ramirez - guitars * Jeff Steele - bass * Mitchell Froom - keyboards * Vinny Appice - drums
TRACK LISTING: 01 Something Good * 02 What Love Is * 03 Desperation Girl * 04 Tell Me * 05 Optimistic Man * 06 Carrie * 07 Hot Rod * 08 Take A Chance * 09 Love You Madly * 10 Move Over
An interesting collection of players hooked up for this shortlived outfit called Bruzer. Not really sure what the driving force behind this band was, but some of the personnel came with a pedigree. Ramirez was better known through his equally shortlived exploits with Seattle based Striker who released a one-off album for Arista during 1978. In fact prior to Bruzer, Ramirez was skulking around with Angel's Frank Dimino and UFO's Paul Paymond in a band that would eventually be called The Ruffians. He quit that association once Bruzer had sewn up a recording deal. Elsewhere, Appice was previously with Rick Derringer and associated band Axis, while Froom, became better known through his association with Ronnie Montrose and Gamma (refer their 'Gamma 3' album), and then into the 90's with Australasian band Crowded House.
The Songs
Musically, it was all typical radio rock from the era, though the lead vocals from Paul Frank is an interesting listen, from the Frankie Miller, Steve Marriott school of vocalists I would suggest. This might very well be his band, but 'Round 1' sank like the proverbial stone, and was a commercial flop. In some parts they sound like Aerosmith, Billy Squier and a poor man's Led Zeppelin, in other instances they sound like some early British blues based bands, but the attempt to make this sound fresh and exciting didn't quite make it. One can only assume that the success of a US based act like Billy Squier may have been instrumental in their signing by Handshake. However not to write the whole thing off, some tracks work, like the intro power pop of 'Something Good' with its smokin' guitar solos, or the very Led Zeppelin sound 'Move Over'. They even deliver the track 'What Love Is', better remembered as the track appearing on the Cobra 'First Strike' album the following year.
In Summary
As mentioned, Bruzer didn't amount to much in the end, the members moving on elsewhere once it became known that this album wasn't going anywhere fast. Appice moved on to Dio, and Froom to Gamma. Unfortunately Bruzer would not even rate a mention for a CD re-release, the material just not doing enough to make for repeat listening unfortunately.
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So, today is the day that I share a recipe with you that's versatile and chock full of health. It also happens to be vegan for all of my vegan loves! I'm not vegan but I love this smoothie. Not only does it taste divine but it's also very good for you physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually! lol…No joke! I'll tell you about it tomorrow 😉 Now you see why this is my favorite smoothie hands down! About a year ago I discovered the goodness of that which is cacao due to a simple recipe for chocolate banana smoothie. Here's the simple recipe:
Chocolate banana smoothie:
Blend about 3-4 frozen bananas and add 1 tablespoon of raw cacao powder, about 1 1/2 cups (approximately) of almond, coconut, or any kind of nut milk you prefer. You can also add ice if your bananas aren't frozen. This may not yield as creamy results as you'd get with just using frozen bananas. You may need to play around with it until you get the desired consistency.
I've only tried it with almond and coconut milk. If you love chocolate milkshakes, ice cream etc. you may just wanna try it…Just sayin'! Oh, by the way you can make it as an ice cream as well. Yes, just use less milk to give it a thicker consistency which is how I usually make my smoothie anyway.
So, you can make this smoothie in the morning and it's like eating ice cream for breakfast! BOOM! Doesn't get any better than that! Thank me later 😉
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Glad it went well
What were you carrying?
Thread: 1st open carry in Boone County
Well i open carried for the first time today. I live in Boone County KY and i had no issues with a variety of places i went to.
I went to a local park for an hour or so with my family, Lees Chicken and ate inside, i also went to Christmas Tree Shops and bought some stuff.
I then went to my local walmart in Florence, KY and no issues there.
Not even one person asked me anything. There were kids everywhere at the park and no one seemed to care.
Good to know i can open carry while i wait for my CCDW permit to process.
Glad it went well
What were you carrying?
I have a S&W Sigma SW40VE in a nylon holster for right now.
Waiting for my CCDW and i have a Crossbreed Supertuck with combat cut on the way. Also ordered an Uncle Mikes instructor belt should be here before anything else.
Carried again today openly. I went to the mall, Meijer, Speedway, and Sears and it was not a problem anywhere. Haven't seen anyone open carrying in the 2 days i was. No questions asked or anything that i noticed.
A cgirl today at Speedwas was very uneasy about me carrying a gun when i approached her at the cash register. I was cashing in a lottery ticket and she walked across the other registers to the machine and said outloud "hes got a gun" to the other associates, of which none seemed to care. I guess it wasn't loud enough for any of the other customers to hear because no one else seemed to care.
She came back over and started asking questions and told me she was not allowed to own a gun. It became more apparent why she was startled as she went on to say she has 4 more years before she can own a gun....5 years total because of being committed, so she was mentally unstable to begin with.
I have openly carried in Boone County for years. No one has ever questioned me about it.
Speed is fine
Accuracy is final
Cool, i live in Florence too
901-Memphis wrote:Out of curiousity, which mall were you OC'ing in?Carried again today openly. I went to the mall, Meijer, Speedway, and Sears and it was not a problem anywhere. Haven't seen anyone open carrying in the 2 days i was. No questions asked or anything that i noticed.
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Florence Mall, have done it a few times now without issue. Carried at the Fayette Mall in Lexington Today without issue either, one of the 20 something guys at the food court was even asking me questions about my gun and liked it.
Congrats my friend! What is your current sidearm of OC choice, my good man?
Got SIG? MOLON LABE
I only have 1 gun as of now, its a S&W Sigma SW40VE got it for $299 + tax at budsgunshop and the rebate covered 2 free magazines, so i have 4 magazines with it.


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Sunday, October 01, 2006
Sunday Brunch. . . The Sweet Smell of Success. . .
It was exactly eleven years ago today that I first made the New York Times Bestseller List. The List. THE BIG TIME. October 1, 1995. A day which will live in-- well, at least my memory.
The news came at a terrible time in my life and was most welcome. But it all felt a little unreal until a group of my writer friends in Minnesota decided to throw me a party to celebrate. And what a party it was!
But the focus of this blog is the idea of success. Our definition of it and our reaction to it. If you think back, you'll probably remember a number of times in your life that you thought: "if only X would happen. . . I would have it made."
But would you? What are the real effects of success? How long does it last? And how does it change you? A surprising number of people fear success; even the thought of it takes them into unknown territory. They have no models for it in their lives and don't trust themselves to handle it. Or they fear the inevitable changes that come with it. . . failing to realize that even if you're not successful, sooner or later, you'll still have to cope with change. That part is not an option. Change happens.
What did it change for me? The first and most lasting effect was that the money got better. Vastly better. And right away. My publishing house didn't wait for the book I was working on (the last in my contract) to be turned in. They offered me another three-book deal with great money and good options. And I got respect from people both inside and outside the industry in a way I'd never experienced. (Even my neighbors knew what the New York Times List was!) People, including editors, knew my name and wanted to meet me at conferences. . . I began to see the subtle ebb and flow of "influence." I also got congratulations from people I couldn't believe knew my name. . . other writers who had made the list before me. Really interesting. There were also requests for speeches and workshop talks and they asked me to run for Pan Liaison for the RWA board. . . flattering stuff. . . none of which had anything to do with my writing. Except that it sometimes interefered with my actual writing.
Did it change me? Sort of. I saw the world of publishing in a bigger way and understood more of "what happens and why." I saw that I could handle success, that it wasn't a nightmare or corrupting or disruptive of my life and relationships. I saw that my values and my ideals and behavior stayed steady. My primary and most important concerns --always my family, faith, and friends-- were still at the core of my life. All good things to know.
But I have to say, in the intervening years my definition of success has changed. I still want to be able to have a comfortable income and some financial security. (More and more difficult for everyone in this changing publishing climate.) But what is increasingly important to me is fostering a sense of community wherever I am. . . on line, in my neighborhood, my church, my writers' groups. More than ever, having the chance to love and be with my family seems like the goal I should be striving for. And I want to help others realize their potential and follow their dreams, too. Intangibles. Much more important than they used to be.
Not that I wouldn't welcome another million dollar contract. ;)
And not that I'm perfectly adjusted and confident. I still get freaked out about the prospect of writing new things and moving genres, and I wonder if I'm on the right track-- personally and professionally. But I'm not afraid. Not of success.
I have looked it in the eye. And I'd like to think neither of us blinked.
So. . . what are you working toward? What's the brass ring you most want to grab? I think it's true that you have to set goals and state them concisely and often. A sale, a multi-book contract, an award, a contest win, a nomination, a great review, a list, an invitation to speak, a meeting with an editor, a wonderful contract, mention in People or Entertainment Weekly, a film option, a foreign edition, an author tour, a special promotion put on by your publisher. . . reaching a certain number on a bestseller list. . . what's your goal?
Maybe your definition of success has to do with being able to pay for whatever college your kids want to attend. . . or saving for that lake cabin. . . or having people recognize you and line up to get you to sign books. . . or holding your new grandchild and saying to your grown-up kid, "well done."
Whatever it is. . . state it. . . share it. . . make it real for yourself somehow.
You can start right here. Snag a cup of coffee and a croissant and pull up a chair.
We're your Sunday Brunch bunch. We'll listen.
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- Helen Brenna said...
Betina, I remember your party and I remember wishing, too, that it had come at a better time for you. But is there ever a better time for good things or bad things to happen? Life just is ...
I was raised with a definition of success that had everything to do with money and nothing to do with happiness. The old German, you work hard and then you die style of life.
As much as things have changed for me over the years and I recognize the importance/necessity of people and relationships in my life, now that I've finally published, I still find myself wanting it ALL. The NYT, the big contract, the movie deal, ALL of it.
And while I'll try to satisfy myself with earning a living wage and being able to put something away for retirement, I would LOVE a lake cabin, occasional extravagant travel, and a Jaguar!
In the end, the only part of it I can control is writing the best book possible. So, yep, that's my goal.
Heavy thinking for a Sunday morning. Now we're going out for breakfast!
- Debra Dixon said...
Betina-- I think you've uncovered a great truth about success. You have to own it. You have to put a name to it, think about it, puzzle over it, recognize that success is not synonymous with money.
Money is certainly a lovely blue ribbon pinned on success but it can be holding that grandchild, raising a great kid, finding time to exercise.
Success comes in so many small ways that I think we forget to enjoy all the successes of our lives while we run so hard after the big success of our life.
For some people success is never sweet because it is the struggle, the game of getting there that they enjoy. Once having reached the top of their game, they look around for another game.
Right now for me, success is time. My dad died unexpectedly last year and that made me rethink a few things. So, I'm working on finding time to enjoy life. That'll be my success...this year.
- Betina Krahn said...
Oooh, I hadn't intended it to be a major heavy. Sorry. I guess I was in a contemplative mood. Sunday mornings can be kind of bittersweet for me.
I was raised in a tradition where "the world" and "worldly success" were considered highly suspect, if not downright evil. Yeah, there was religion involved. We were exhorted to choose a life of service and noble poverty over a life of comfort and corruption.
Still, everybody I knew aspired to a better life and my parents had seized the opportunity to go to college and better themselves, so I guess their view countered a lot of the negative stuff from the tradition. They were very supportive of me and my choice of career. . . even proud.
And Helen, I have a sneaky feeling the "all" of it will find you. I can't wait for your book to be out! I know it will be a great success and give you (and us!) a lot of joy.
- Betina Krahn said...
Deb, I'm working on that too, keeping things in balance. . . taking time/making time to do the things I feel strongly about.
I'm so sorry about your dad. But as you pointed out, even such a loss can lead us to good things if we let it.
:) Betina
- Kathleen Eagle said...
What happened to the croissants? Oh, I see. It's well past brunch time. I've been under the weather for a couple of days, which is unfortunate since the weather is gorgeous now.
This is a scary time in the writer biz, and there's lots of debate about the nature of success. It seems that we're a reflection of the rest of American society at the moment--big gulf between the have lots and have lots lesses. I've always said that writing the best book I can write and getting it published is my main goal, but I can't deny that I want to make a good living at it. I've made gradual but steady progress over my 22 year career, and I've tried to be aware of the market and consider it in choosing my next project without trying to hop on a bandwagon that is totally not me. I'm not sure that's the way to go if you want the big career these days. The other thing that isn't really me is self-promotion, and I struggle with what to do, how much, whether anything I can do makes any difference.
This writing life is one of high highs and low lows. Without the 3 f words Betina mentioned--family, friends, faith--it would be hard to keep our sanity through it all lo, these many years.
- Betina Krahn said...
Kathy! Glad to hear you're feeling better. How was MBA? How did the MFW celebration go?
Details! Details!
- Jaye Wells said...
Debra said: "For some people success is never sweet because it is the struggle, the game of getting there that they enjoy. Once having reached the top of their game, they look around for another game."
Oh, man. Guilty as charged. I'm just starting out on this crazy ride, but that's already me. But I'm also trying to learn to enjoy the dips and curves of life.
But since Betina asked, the ultimate goal is to be able to afford a villa in Tuscany where I can live part of the year with my family and also do writing retreats. Inherent in this is the money to afford such a thing. NYT and influence are part of this equation.
But, failing that, I'd be content making enough money to afford a maid.
- Debra Dixon said...
"the ultimate goal is to be able to afford a villa in Tuscany where I can live part of the year with my family and also do writing retreats."
Yes. Exactly. Part of the BelleBooks oft stated success milestone is "the beach house." Decisions can sometimes be decided by the simple question-- "Is this going to get us closer to the beach house?"
- Jaye Wells said...
I like that litmus test, Deb!
- Betina Krahn said...
Jaye-- afford a maid-- yep! That AND a villa or beach house. But I'll settle for being able to fly to visit anywhere I want, when I want, without having to find a supersaver fare! Dang, I should have married a pilot!


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So a writer sent me a quick tweet question regarding my reference to 3rd person Omniscient.
Yes, in that style of writing, the "speaker" would know everything. The problem I think I meant to express was that many authors are not writing in 3rd person omniscient but in 1st person narrative. While they might not be using the full level of 1st person, the perspective of the scene is in a single character's mind. In these cases, the writer cannot treat it as 3rd person Omniscient.
On a side note, I have met writers lately claiming they write everything in 3rd person Omniscient. While this sounds good, there would be no introspection or depth to the characters and it would become all telling and no showing. Not one of the strongest ways of drawing a reader into the story.
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Adjacent to the property are the ruins of the castle of St Catalina, once a Moorish fortress before being transformed under the power of Ferdinand of Castille. A stone pathway leads you from the castle to a large cross, which is claimed to be the site where the captain of one of Ferdinand III's troops embedded his sword in the ground, in victory, after seizing back Jaén from the Moors. There is a great view over Jaén and its cathedral from this viewpoint.


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I can hardly believe it is June 1st, the kids are almost out of school. I love the warm and sometime sunny days, spring just brings new life to so many things, but also brings new first which I have to crawl through each one. Some are so much harder than others, but hopefully the second time around it will be a tiny bit easier. I have found that the change of season, winter to spring and then sliding into summer is much harder than I was expecting. I expected Christmas, his birthday to be gut wrenching days, but sunny warm days are much tougher than I thought it would be. I find myself expecting to hear his fourwheeler racing around the backyard, and Taylor loved loud noises, so the louder the muffler the better, sometimes it was so loud we would have to shut the windows if we wanted to carry on a conversation without yelling. I find myself thinking it is just so quiet, I miss that loud noise zooming by the open windows. Just so quiet, and I always thought I liked quiet, but it now can make my heart ache. He had made himself a jumping ramp out in the back yard, I use to do dishing watching him go around and around jumping that ramp, and yes, each time I said a little arrow prayer that God's angel would be jumping with him, and have their arms around him to keep him safe. Now, when I look out that same window doing dishes, I see the path going to that jump and the ramp itself growing all up in grass---it just makes my heart so sad to see that, so now instead of saying a little prayer for Taylor, I say a little prayer for myself, that God will just come a little closer and hold my hand for awhile.
Memorial day weekend----what would make this a hard first? I really never thought too much about this holiday, and no it was not nearly as hard as some. Yes, we missed him terribly at the family picnic's. We were at Amber's last year and again this year we were at her place. We remembered where he was sitting what we talked about, Amber said I remember talking with him in the kitchen, then when we were outside standing by his truck, we were teasing him about his truck and all the funny stickers he had on it, we looked at some pictures, but I think it was the element of life's uncertainty that struck me the most. Almost every memorial day Diane and I would make a trip to the cemetery, which in those days that was the only time I ever went through out the year. We would walk around looking at the new graves, and so often would say, who do you think will be next, or even who do you think will be first in our families---last year we even said, just think we will be buried out here somewhere, just where do you think that will be--just one year later we all know where that is going to be. We never in our wildest dreams thought that taylor would be first. He was so young, so full of life, and we thought so much time to live, but in all reality he only had 2 in half months----in our minds, his time table was just at the beginning, but we were clueless to God's time table, which was almost to the end. This year when I went out to the cemetery, I just knelt by tay's grave and found myself saying, tay, what are you doing out here, you are not suppose to be here-----but as I looked up into the sky, I knew I was once again in my own time table, but God's ways are so much higher and bigger than ours---I said, yes, God I know you are in control of all of this---You understand my breaking heart, and will be my Rock.
The weekend of the 22nd, Diane and I went back to mom's, Ron was there from Florida visiting. In fact, Warren and Dawn were there too. We could not remember the last time all us kids were home visiting mom and dad all at once---God truly blessed that weekend. Ron is always encouraging to talk with. Ron made a comment to me that I found real comfort in. He said, just remember, you are just one heart beat away from Taylor. I know to some that may sound like I am wishing for death, I am not, it just makes me feel close to Taylor. It makes him not feel so far away. There were so many staying at mom's that we decided that some of us would go stay at the nursing home apartments----the same ones we stayed in the night of Taylor's accident . I said, there are just too many horrible memories for me to stay there, but Diane thought she could, and Bill and Dawn went with her. I went along to help them take their stuff---I was sorta shocked at all the emotions that hit me full in the face when I walked through the door. As we rode the elevator down to the rooms, my mind went racing back to that night. As we walked into the bedroom, my body wanted to take to shaking. It is amazing how a smell can trigger so many memories. I think the smell of that room almost provoked more memories that actually seeing it, but the more I stood there looking around the memories did start to flood back even faster. I remembered how my cell phone was laying on the floor by my bed and how it started ringing so early Sunday morning with several close friends leaving heart wrenching messages----how Diane and I just laid in bed, saying very little, except---we will never get through this------as we did not realize quite yet, that yes, we would never get through it by ourselves, but God was standing right there with us and getting ready to hold each of us in his arms. Then we went into the bathroom, I just stood there remembering how I walked into the bathroom that Sunday morning, just looking in the mirror and saying, This can't be happening----How can I ever live without Tay, he can not be truly gone, my heart was breaking into a million pieces---and then I walked out of the bathroom to find Brooke standing in the hall---that was the first time I think it really hit us that yes this is true--Taylor is gone----that was the first time since we heard about the accident that reality actually got past the fog of shock and hit our hearts. Brooke and I sobbed so hard we could barely stand up. As I stood there months later, I had to think, yes, all those memories came rushing back, and yes, they were as clear as if they were happening right then, yes, I could stand there and feel the extreme pain, but I could also see the power of God. He brought us down a very rough and steep valley, but He is slowly bring us through. I had one more first to get through, and I was rather dreading it. I had to go back to the Forrest Church--- No, the church did not have bad memories, in fact I love the people there---many I have known all my life, alot of my relation goes there-----it was more along the line of--can I go and not be a puddle on the floor when they come up and hug me and are so kind to me. I thought if i could prepare myself somewhat then maybe I would be OK. Almost as soon as I walk into the door, Paul comes over to us and when he gets to me, he gives me a hug and says "this hurts does it," as tears start to flow down my cheeks---he knows all too well what I am feeling. He is just about to mark the second year anniversary of his 21 year old son that died of a brain tumor. I remembered talking with him in depth last summer in July about the death of his son, and just how horrible it was---he had to watch him die inch by inch, but little did I know that less than one month later I would understand his level of pain and grief a lot more clearly, more clearly than I ever wanted to know. After talking with him, I fought tears all morning, but had a continuous prayer on my heart---Please God just give me enough Grace to get through this day without sobbing on every body's shoulder. As I sat there through morning service I seen another friend that had lost a grandson a year or so earlier and knew she would be very hard to talk without sobbing. As I found out over the fellowship time at noon, it was very painful, but God did give me the Grace to not be a sobbing noodle. I did talk with the one that lost her grandson, and yes some tears were shed, but seen God was there through all the pain. I talked to a classmate of mine 23 years earlier she lost her 7 year old son---he was riding his bike and was hit by a car. She said I just want to tell you even though it has been 23 years, it really does not get any easier-----I am not sure how encouraging that was, but I think she probably meant there will always be moments that will hit a painful memory. Another lady, her son was also killed in an accident---I spent all my time talking to mothers' who have lost one of their children---I was shocked how many in that Forrest Congregation have had such grief and pain of losing a child. By the time I left church, yes, I felt drained, but seen that all of us had something in common besides our broken hearts---we all knew God was our life line and He would never let us go, we just had to hang on with both hands. Yes, I have had a lot of first, and they are all hard in different ways, but God does walk right with me. through each one. I think God wanted me to not loose sight of that thought, because just the other day when I was spending time with Him, I opened the devotional book--"Today in the Word" and was reading it when I came to the place I knew without a shadow of a doubt God was wanting to remind me of His presence. It said "God is near to you today. He knows you and your circumstances. He knows what you will do and say. He goes before you." Then the verse that went with it was Phi:4:4-9 which says "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understand, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" I could think--in everything give thanks---just how can i do that. I realized God was not expecting me to thank Him for what happened, but to just close my eyes and think on God's character, His faithfulness, just Be Still and Know that He is God---I can trust Him to carry my burdens, I can cast all my cares at His feet, and I know He has a perfect plan for me, and just let the perfect peace of God which transcends all understanding seep into my heart. Yes, this is easier said than done on some days, but I am trying to keep this verse on my heart every single day.
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Healthy Outcomes Integration Team
- Need: To provide integrated treatment planning and coordinated healthcare services to rural residents.
- Intervention: This program was designed to treat adults who have a serious mental health condition and those who have, or are at risk of developing, chronic health conditions.
- Results: Thus far, 84 clients have received integrated health and mental health services.
Promising (About evidence-level criteria)
Healthy Outcomes Integration Team (HOIT), was created by
the County of
Nevada Health and Human Services Agency in
partnership with 7 consortium members to serve Nevada
County, California. The HOIT program identifies adults
ages 18 and older with a serious mental illness who also
have chronic health conditions or are at risk of being
diagnosed with chronic health conditions.
HOIT delivers bi-directional, integrated healthcare services to these patients by integrating primary care services and behavioral health services at the Nevada County Behavioral Health (NCBH) Clinic. It also integrated behavioral and psychiatric services at FQHCs. The HOIT team supports clients to receive integrated care including health, mental health, and substance use treatment services.
HOIT providers work closely with nurses from each FQHC in
the consortium to coordinate care. To facilitate this, a
health home was created for each patient and an
information sharing process was implemented. These
services linked individuals and their families to the
comprehensive care they needed.
These members included Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), a local community hospital, substance use treatment programs, a mental health outpatient contract provider, a Peer Run Welcome Center, and the county Behavioral Health Outpatient Program.
This program originally received support from a 2012-2015 Federal Office of Rural Health Policy Rural Health Care Services Outreach grant and continues today through Medicaid funding.
The HOIT team assisted patients in the following ways:
- Conducted a health and mental health assessment on
each client and used the results to identify a
person-centered healthcare home.
- Assisted clients in developing a written Wellness and
Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) that supports clients in
achieving positive health outcomes.
- Coordinated care services between the FQHC primary care providers, mental health psychiatric services, as well as specialty outpatient mental health and substance use treatment services to support clients in achieving their goals.
- Case management for clients, linking them to needed services including substance use treatment services, and supporting clients to make healthy choices and develop skills to help improve their health.
- Service coordinators accompanied clients to appointments, provided transportation when needed, and served as their coach/mentor.
- RNs and service coordinators offered health and wellness activities and assisted clients in understanding how to manage their chronic health conditions, reduce tobacco use, develop skills in nutrition, purchase healthy foods, and plan healthy meals using simple ingredients.
- An Individual Wellness Report (IWR) display the core
health indicators for individuals, comparing the
individual's score on these health indicators with
standard measures. Clients can then identify which health
indicators they want to address, and staff will link them
to workshops, classes, and activities to help meet their
HOIT has enrolled 84 clients in the program, all of whom now have a person-centered healthcare home.
Results for participants included:
- 100% were offered and most developed a Wellness and Recovery Action Plan
- 20% received substance use treatment services
- 45% received crisis services prior to the program
- Following discharge from program, only 26% of clients received crisis services
- 3.5% were admitted to psychiatric inpatient hospitals while enrolled
- Following discharge, only 2% were hospitalized
- Of the individuals who smoked at admission, 87% showed improved Breath Carbon Monoxide Measurement
For clients who had a baseline score of "At Risk" on a health indicator when they enrolled in HOIT:
- 78% improved Systolic Blood Pressure
- 86% improved Diastolic Blood Pressure
- 33% reduced Body Mass Index
- 40% improved Fasting Plasma Glucose
- 50% improved Hemoglobin A1C
- 67% improved Total Cholesterol
- 63% improved Triglycerides
HOIT is featured in RHIhub's Access to Care for Rural People with Disabilities Toolkit Program Clearinghouse.
Some challenges faced by HOIT include:
- Co-locating FQHC services at the NCBH clinic, due to FQHC regulations and California licensing requirements
- Sharing electronic health record information between consortium members
- Improving access to services for the most remote communities
In order to create a similar program, it is important to:
- Create a Memorandum of Understanding between organizations to outline roles and responsibilities, as well as develop confidentiality agreements
- Develop a Multi-Agency Release of Information to allow information sharing across programs
- Generate Individual Wellness Reports for clients to track health outcomes every 6 months
- Share data and progress on health indicators across providers to support an integrated healthcare team
This program was modeled after the evidence-based IMPACT model.
Rebecca Slade, LMFT, Behavioral Health Director
Nevada County Behavioral Health
Care coordination
Federally Qualified Health Centers
Health conditions
Integrated service delivery
Mental health
Substance abuse
October 26, 2015
November 20, 2017
Please contact the models and innovations contact directly for the most complete and current information about this program. Summaries of models and innovations are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. The programs described are not endorsed by RHIhub or by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. Each rural community should consider whether a particular project or approach is a good match for their community's needs and capacity. While it is sometimes possible to adapt program components to match your resources, keep in mind that changes to the program design may impact results.