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By Tori Patterson, Rural Action VISTA Leader
On Saturday, January 19th, ten AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America placed with Rural Action participated in the Good Works Walk for the Homeless. Now in its sixth year, the event raises needed funds for the Timothy House, a shelter serving nine rural counties in Southeast Ohio (click here to read coverage by The Athens News). Rural Action volunteers walked alongside community members to help increase the visibility of rural homelessness as their service project in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Click here for more info on the MLK Day of Service.
Click on the slide show above to see pictures taken by Rural Action VISTAs at the event.
Thanks to All Who Attended Welcoming Reception
Rural Action's main office in Trimble hosted a full house for two hours on Thursday, January 10 as Rural Action supporters stopped by to welcome new Executive Director Michelle Decker. More than 75 people mingled at what some said felt like a Rural Action reunion, and what others said was the perfect opportunity to forge new partnerships. The crowd included representatives form organizations across the region, including the Central Appalachian Network, Green Energy Ohio, and the Urban Appalachian Commission.
While enjoying a nice spread of finger-foods and punch, the guests turned their attention to Michelle as she spoke about her plans as Executive Director of Rural Action.
"I want to thank everyone for being here tonight…especially our great group of members," Michelle said. She also thanked her family, staff and VISTAs, and Mary Steinmaus, who served as Interim Executive Director for the past seven months. Michelle also spoke briefly about the future, and the steps Rural Action will take to design and implement the Strategy for Rural Renewal, the document that will guide Rural Action for the next ten years.
Thanks to everyone who made it to the event!
Linking Learning Circles Summary
By Kelsey McCoy, Rural Action VISTA for Media
Rural Action is in the process of revisiting the organization's guiding plan through the Rural Renewal Strategy. For the past few months, several groups of committed individuals have been meeting to discuss specific areas which communities expressed interest in seeing improved upon in the near future. These groups are called Learning Circles, and cover topics ranging from Energy to Youth. On January 15, the Learning Circles gathered at the home of Mary Anne Flournoy, Chair of the Board of Directors, to share what they have discussed at their meetings, and decide on the next steps of the process.
Katie Durham, an AmeriCorps VISTA focusing on the Rural Renewal Strategy said, "Our Linking Learning Circles Gathering was a huge success. We had a great turnout, wonderful presentation of ideas, diverse and engaged discussion, and most of all a really good time."
The meeting began with a brief introduction by Michelle Decker, Executive Director, who expressed that it is important to outline the desired outcomes of the Rural Renewal Strategy. It was decided that the outcome will be a strategic direction for the organization, ultimately expressed in a document to rest upon for the next 10-15 years. Click here to learn more about the Rural Renewal Strategy, or contact Katie Durham, firstname.lastname@example.com, 740-767-4938, for more information.
The Adventure Auction is Coming
By Cat Fincun, Rural Action VISTA for Events and Volunteer Management
On April 19, 2008, Rural Action invites you to The Adventure Auction at The Inn at Hocking College from 6:30-11:30 PM. The evening will begin with a buffet of culinary delights, followed by a live auction and silent auction featuring adventure-themed packages. After the auctions, prepare to dance the night away to live local tunes.
Proceeds will support Rural Action and the Rural Renewal Strategy, which will guide the organization's work for the next ten years. Rural Action is excited to create opportunities for renewal and growth in Appalachian Ohio. The Adventure Auction is your opportunity to invest in our region's healthy communities, economies and environments.
Experience a night to remember with fellow community members and Break Away from the Everyday at Rural Action's Adventure Auction!
For more information about the Adventure Auction, how to contribute to the event or information about tickets please contact Cat Fincun, email@example.com, Event and Volunteer Specialist at: 740.767.4938

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At Jensen Shoes we developed unique custom shoe inserts that are effective for plantar fasciitis treatment and work in almost every case. As a pedorthist I find plantar fasciitis a very common problem, which is caused by the lack of unloading from your metatarsals (joints your toes are connected to) to your heel. It is very easy to diagnose because the pain (can be either in the arch or heel area) usually happens when you have been off your feet for a period of time (could be in mornings or after sitting a while). It is very important that the custom orthotics actually match the comfort shoes and it is imperative that you comply, by using the combination for most of your activities. The people that have the most problems with Plantar Fasciitis are individuals that have high arches and work on their feet; however, from time to time we find others that the arch is not as high. One very important thought I find, is you must believe in the integrity of those serving you. Without your understanding and belief nothing good happens.
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is when the plantar fascia ligament is strained causing pain at the bottom of your foot. The plantar fascia is a ligament-like band running from your heel to the ball of your foot. This band pulls on the heel bone, raising the arch of your foot as it pushes off the round. If your foot moves incorrectly, the plantar fascia may become strained. The fascia may swell and its tiny fibers may begin to fray, causing plantar fasciits.
- The bottom of your foot may hurt when you stand.
- Pain usually occurs on the inside of the foot, near the spot where the heal and arch meet.
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Last week, on the drive home from nursery school, Alice asked what astronauts eat if everything floats in space.
"Not milkshakes," she said. I agreed. Probably not milkshakes.
"Maybe," she reconsidered, "if you have a special straw…"
At the craft store the next day, buying supplies for her birthday party, I happened to find some astronaut ice cream – that crumbly freeze-dried stuff that comes in a silver packet and feels like polystyrene.
"I have the coolest surprise for you," I told her later. "You're not going to believe it."
She couldn't believe it.
She has been eating her astronaut ice cream, a bite at a time, since then, promising she won't finish all of it because she needs to save some. For space.
"Mama, you'll have to buy more of these when I am an astronaut," she told me. "For my lunch. A lot of them."
(She didn't notice how it knocked the breath out of me, her vast and wonderful sense of possibility.)
"Well, yeah," was all I could say. "Of course I will."
She spent most of this year dragging a step stool around the house so that she could reach things – the light switch, the sink, her bookshelf – without help. She likes to choose her own outfits and comb her own hair, and with exceptions for weather and occasion, it feels like a betrayal to say "No, let me." So she leaves the house in stripes and sequins, with scraggly hair and a crooked part.
She feels proud and beautiful, I can tell.
At the ends of long days, she takes my hand and says, "Let's go lie on your bed and giggle."
She asked David to marry her. (He said yes).
She believes she will travel to space some day as certainly as she believes I will pack her a lunch to take there. That's how I will remember Alice when she was 3.


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The James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory, located on the New Jersey shore at Sandy Hook, is a state-of-the-art marine research facility shared by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the State of New Jersey. Federal research at the laboratory is conducted by NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
The primary mission of the Howard Laboratory is to conduct research in ecology, leading to a better understanding of both coastal and estuarine organisms and the effects of human activities on nearshore marine populations.


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Looking for homemade Fudgy Brownies that are moist, chewy, dense, and have an intense chocolatey interior? This recipe is just that and more!
This healthier Brownie recipe uses whole food ingredients to re-create the taste you know and love. While sinfully delicious, these don't contain any gluten, grains, nuts, dairy, and are also lower in carbs. So no matter if you have food allergies, or are just looking for a good brownie recipe I think these will curb your sweet tooth and cravings for brownies.
Hit play to watch how I make them, read the important info below, and get the written recipe.
The majority of the questions I receive from readers is on how to substitute nuts, dairy and eggs in baking. Making these substitutions is not so simple, so in the recipe card below I give some suggestions. I also get a ton of requests for low-carb and Keto options, so these brownies are much lower in carbs than traditional brownies (nutrition info is in the recipe card below). I tried making them Keto-friendly by using erythritol (1/2 cup) as the sweetener, but in my opinion erythritol has a cooling aftertaste that I personally don't like. It also bakes differently, and gives these brownies a hard, crumbly texture. However, using erythritol and stevia to further lower the carb content of these brownies is an option that you can experiment with.
To keep this recipe nut-and-grain-free, I chose to use pumpkin seed flour. As you know, blanched almond flour is my favorite grain-free flour for baking. It gives baked goods the best taste and texture, but for those of you who have nut allergies, a good substitute are seed flours. In particular, pumpkin and sunflower seed flour work well as an alternative to almond flour in baking. You can substitute the almond flour cup for cup with seed flours. Each seed flour has a unique taste that you can distinguish when you make this substitution. And just as a side note, seeds are not as sweet as almonds, so you may notice a mild bitter aftertaste when you bake with them.
As for the texture, pumpkin seed flour gives these brownies a nice chewy, fudgy consistency, somewhere between a chocolate truffle and piece of fudge. It's really delicious. But when I make these for myself, I do prefer to bake them with almond flour. Personally I like the taste more, and the texture is a bit softer and fudgier. I like to describe each bite as chocolate heaven melting in my mouth, dangerously good, and hard to eat just one small square.
Either way, my goal is to show you that even if you have food allergies you can still enjoy a good brownie. So try them with either pumpkin or almond flour.
After you make them please post your photos and feedback in the comments below.
Hope you enjoy. Comment below to let me know!
Also check out the healthy dessert recipes in my cookbook. You'll love them 🙂
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- 1.5 ounces (43g or 1/3 cup chopped) 100% dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup (51g) coconut oil, melted
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons (58g) maple syrup
- 1/4 cup (40g) unrefined coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup (51g) pumpkin flour/powder, or blanched almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon fine Himalayan salt
- 1/3 cup (55g) 70% dark chocolate, chopped (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line a 7x5-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Chop the 100% dark chocolate into small pieces. Add the chocolate to a bowl along with the coconut oil, and melted slowly over simmering water (double boiler).
- While the chocolate is melting, mix in a large bowl using a spatula the egg, maple syrup and coconut sugar. Pour the melted chocolate slowly into the bowl, stirring while you pour until the ingredients are well combined.
- Add the salt and flour, and mix to combine. Stir into the batter the 70% dark chocolate pieces if desired.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan, and bake for 20 minutes or until a stick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove brownie from the pan and cut into pieces. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place like your pantry or in the fridge. Makes 6 to 8 squares.
Recipe NotesSubstitutions: Pumpkin flour: use blanched almond flour Coconut oil: use butter or ghee Egg: use flax or chia and water (1 tablespoon of ground flax or chia seeds soaked in 3 tablespoons of water). Unflavored gelatin powder dissolved in water may also work (1 tablespoon of gelatin dissolved in 3 tablespoons of water). This is a general rule for substituting the egg, and the texture will be different so keep this in mind. Please comment below to let me know how it goes if you try this. Coconut Sugar/maple syrup: use stevia and (or) xylitol/erythritol for Keto. These substitutes don't bake the same and give your brownies a different texture and taste (read my post above). Honey may also be used in place of maple syrup. The baking pan I'm using in the video above is ceramic and if you use a glass, porcelain, or metal pan the baking time may be different but it should be close to 20 minutes, and you can test for donees by using the stick trick. P.S. Nutrition facts calculated with the 70% dark chocolate.Nutrition Facts per servingCalories: 158kcal; Carbohydrates: 17g; Protein: 1g; Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 13gMade this recipe?⭐ Rate it and share your photos in the comments below! Click here!Don't forget Instagram!Mention @livinghealthywithchocolate and tag #livinghealthywithchocolate


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GigaOM, the tech blog network founded by Om Malik, is starting a subscription news and research service.
For $80 per year -- much cheaper than competing research services -- subscribers will get access to research reports, weekly updates, and "curated" links for the green IT, infrastructure, "connected consumer," and mobile industries.
Expect to see more of this from similar companies, such as TechCrunch, as blog networks look beyond advertising and conferences for revenue.
Here's why: Suppose GigaOM Pro gets just 5,000 subscribers. That's $400,000 in annual revenue -- which might otherwise require 20 million Web pageviews to generate (assuming a $20 eCPM, or effective cost per 1,000 impressions).
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Once again Jill Stuart demonstrates her proficiency with color and fabric which blends perfectly with her bold choice in print. Prior to the start of Fall 2011 New York Fashion Week, the prediction was that designers would be focusing on color. Stuart steps to the forefront with her choices. Looking at the overall palette, the tones are ones seen at the changing of the seasons here on the East Coast, and they blend perfectly. It's as if Stuart has literally pulled the colors from nature and placed them on the runway. In addition, the designer shows mastery in blending various fabrics, not only in different tones, but in different textures.
The result is a highly creative and well edited show. In this, and the Spring 11 collection, it seems as if Stuart has raised the bar for her label. She is definitely living up to that vision. Brava!
Here are my favorites from the collection:
Lindsey Wixson walks in my favorite dress.
Take a look at Stuart's Spring 11 ad campaign featuring Wixson. What a coup! It's awesome!
My favorite model of the day, Hailey Clauson
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Being a tourist means discovering new places, making new friends, and experiencing new tastes. Being a tourist means eagerly telling your loved ones about what you ate, drank and saw. At Hotel Alilass, we strive to be a reliable host and make our guests feel at home on this journey that will remain an unforgettable memory in their lives. In this adventure, it would be our greatest pleasure to offer every kind of service and support that our guests may require.
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Kill Bad Cafe
Welcome to Kill Bad Cafe, what can I get 'ya?
Kill Bad Cafe is a not-quite-pixel-perfect throw-back, retro-style type face. Kill bad is inspired by in-game ads from classics like River City Ransom and Earthbound to name a few.
Irregular sizing, odd accents, and chunky flair is what makes Kill Bad unique and ready to be a part of your design aresenal.
License: Kill Bad Cafe is FREE for personal and commercial use.
Welcome to Sebastopol, cadet, your mission starts now! You've been selected to be part of our elite team because, simply put, you have class.
Sebastopol is a sans-serif powerhouse that is designed to emulate spaceship titling from popular movies and video games such as Mass Effect, Halo, and the Alien series. Curves, sharp edges, and sleek geometry give Sebastopol a special out of this world feel that is still grounded enough to make it easily accessible for any number of projects. The possibilites are infinite.
License: Sebastopol is FREE for personal and commercial use (Enter $0 via the Download for Free Button above).
Headtraffic was originally used as a treatment for a logo that I was creating. Inspired by designs for Horror and Science Fiction movie titles, Headtraffic started out as a modern, tech style font that was then distorted to give it a horror feel.
Headtraffic can be used for logos, large titles, posters, flyers, and much more. The font consists of all capitalized letters, with the lower case being alternates to the capital letters. Headtraffic also works to create a truly unique and stylish body type as well.
We want this font to be the most USABLE FONT EVER. Contact us and request custom ligatures that you'd like to see!
Break Label
Break is a little tech, a little future, a little minimal, a little too much. Break Label is a lower case font that is made especially for logo type, but can be used for eye catching headlines, posters, flyers, and much more. Break sets your designs apart from the rest.
Break Label includes all the bells and whistles a font should: Extensive foreign characters, punctuation, numbers, and class.
Break Label was created for my personal record label logo of the same name, and is used by other record labels as well.
Download a FREE demo to try! This demo is for personal use only, and may only be used commercially buy purchasing the full version.
Sylphie was created to have a look similar to classic vinyl record album cover titling. This style is timeless, and can be used for both a classic or futuristic look and feel.
Download a FREE demo to try! This demo is for personal use only, and may only be used commercially buy purchasing the full version.
MNML FNT is a unique capital font that was constructed specifically for use for record labels, music industry graphics, or anything creative material that needs a unique spin. The uppercase is a complete, stylized sans-serif font, while the lower case consists of the uppercase letters deconstructed. Add deconstructed accents to your titles, or go all out in a deconstructed, post-apocalyptic frenzy.
Download our medium weight for free! The MNML FNT normal weight may be downloaded completely free. The free weight falls under our Free Font License.
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This is a heavy, chest-beating, banana pounding beast of a font. Gorila is futuristic but militant, all the while never skimping on style. Gorila is suitable for logo or header type, but also works well for titling and body text when needed.
Gorilla comes in a light and heavy weight.
Sessions is a workhorse, multipurpose sans-serif font that's ready to grind axes and burn candles at both ends. Sessions has been used for Music Videos, Flyers, Posters, and much more.
Sessions was created especially for music related content, with not only the designer, but the musicians in mind. Give your Hip Hop flyer more pop and lock than if it was holding a B-Boy stance. Make your Underground Techno Party poster look twenty thousand leagues deeper. Get your Sessions started.
Giorgio is a labor of love and dedication. This font is pensive, and apt to the task at hand. Giorgio comes in a regular weight, as well as an elegant light weight version. Giorgio is suited for any labor that you should require, from large type to smaller body text.


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News flash: Mother's Day is next Sunday, May 10. Need a well-designed gift that's just as special as your Mom? Look no further—we've put together a gift guide exclusively featuring items sold on etsy, the online marketplace for independent artists.
For the Mom who loves her kitchen, may we suggest 1) Whale Shaped Cutting Board from Manchester Woodcraft, $27.50; 2) Aqua Pot Holder from TwiggyandOpal, $29; 3) Floral Melody Watercolor Tea Towel from YaoChengDesign, $32.
If your Mom loves the great outdoors, one of these gifts might be just right for her: 1) From the Garden Canvas Chart from littlelow, $52; 2) Modern Faux Grain Birdhouse from Hubler Furniture, $34; 3) Boxcar Succulent Planter from Revolution DH, $70.
Maybe your Mom is up on all the new gadgets and apps. For her, try one of these: 1) Wood Flash Drive from sonofasailorSupply, $36; 2) iPhone Acoustic Speaker Dock from SpeakerBlock, $34; 3) iPad Mini Sleeve from byrdandbelle; $52.
And for the Mom whose favorite motto is "a place for everything and everything in its place": 1) Small Light Rainy Day Bucket from jennarosehandmade, $38.63; 2) Pair of Small White African Baskets from Swahili Modern, $32; 3) Waxed Canvas Wallet by Red House Inc., $28.


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The World According to Bella | "Wintry Greetings"
But looks like dreaming about a warm place by the sea is the closest I will get to it. Last night Mr. C and Mrs. S broke the bad news to me. They've found somewhere warm to go and dogs are not allowed. In fact I am being abandoned for TWO WHOLE weeks. Imagine that. Here I thought we were a team and always sticking together for adventures. I don't think they will have a very good time exploring and visiting places without me. Mrs. S reassured me I'll have loads of fun at Mulligan's house as every day will be a play date.
I'm sure Mrs. S will leave her usual list of instructions: it's a NO-NO to jump up on beds and couches, no whining allowed or begging for early breakfasts and dinners. Lucky for me my dog sitter doesn't follow instructions very well, which is fine by me. Last time I stayed there she didn't care for the size of my doggie bed. She thought I was hanging off the edge too much and looked uncomfortable. So I got a pillow and 2 blankets rolled up and indeed was quite comfy. And then I thought I had hit the jackpot being allowed on my dog sitter's bed next to Mulligan. Maybe it was my sad brown eyes or my best tail wag that did the trick. And guess what we all like the same shows. I do get extra treats but still… a trip without me! What were they thinking planning this escape??
Trying to climb and jump over snow piles to explore the woods has been a winter challenge for me, a middle aged dog. But you just never know when the unexpected will come your way. When I dug out what Mrs. S thought was a deer leg she freaked out yelling "Drop it!" which I just ignored. I clenched it tightly in my jaws hurrying back to the house to show Mr. C my prize. Well the last laugh was on Mrs. S. It was not a deer leg but a small loaf of frozen bread.
They made a trade with me anyway. This time I got a few chicken pieces instead of turkey.
I hope to keep up my blogging but just from a different location. I checked my bag carefully to make sure Mr. C wouldn't forget anything. I really like my orange ball but I'm worried I'll have to share. Last time I was at Mulligan's house he chewed off a small piece. I was not happy. Two weeks is a really long time without Mr. C and Mrs. S I just hope I have fun.
Hope you are having a good winter especially with such warm temperatures. Has anyone heard if Lucky got adopted?
Love, Bella
Sue Ready
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So, I have decided to take a break from writing this blog for a while. Although I have much to write about, sometimes the time, energy, and means to write it are not as available. And I'm in a place in my life right now where I don't care to "push the river." I have […]
Twice in the last week, I rediscovered the miracle of choosing different words.
(Note: I so want to share with you the good news of how we can manifest little miracles in our lives. And in order to do this, I have to confess some embarrassing stuff. But the only way to share the "gold" with you is to also confess the dross. So here goes.)
I have been living on the edge financially. This is not a new situation I'm in (as any of my good friends and family members will attest.) I have a great life, and often I'm a bit short on money. Apparently I need to create this situation over and over again in my life until I learn my lessons and "do things right."
Generally I can cope with financial limitations pretty well – that is, until my rent is due, or my cell phone is about to be cut off, or I'm running out of food. Then I begin to sink into my fear and I find myself thinking "I am so broke." Take it from me: these are "bad words" to use.
I was in this position last week. Rent was due on Monday and my roommate was counting on me having half of the rent. I didn't want to let her down, but things were not flowing. For instance, I couldn't seem to locate an affordable, available, appropriate location for my cooking class. In addition, two people who I knew wanted healing sessions with me were not available. I was feeling nervous. Worry about not having rent money was hovering in my thoughts all week long. Then finally, once again, I remembered to remind myself of what I already knew: Our thoughts and words create our reality.
So I chose different words. The words I chose were "Money is coming to me. Money is coming to me. Money is coming to me." I said them within my head. Three times I said the words. Then periodically when I would think of it, I would say them again. Within two days, four sessions were scheduled! It was a miracle. Then two more opportunities for making money fell into my lap. Absolutely amazing.
This has happened many times before, and still I forget. Eventually, I will get it. Eventually I will make this a way of life. Eventually there will be no obstacles in my life because I will stop doubting the power of my ability to co-create my reality. This is something we all can do. Miracles happen when we claim what we want in a positive way and when we simultaneously cease to focus on that which we fear.
(i.e., Focus on the money, not on the lack thereof.)
Then it happened again. I had been very busy this past week – seeing friends in my home town, earning money, spending time with my older parents and family members. In the midst of all this busyness, some other details were falling through the cracks. For instance, I was going to be flying back to Colorado and I hadn't yet figured out exactly how to get from the airport in Denver to my home four hours away.
It's difficult to ask even the best of friends to make an eight-hour drive for you. (Not to mention it's not so great for the environment.) I was more than happy to take a bus back home. The problem was I bought the cheapest airfare there was, and that brought me into Denver at 8:00 pm, however the bus departure was at 2:00 in the afternoon. So in order to catch that bus, I would have to find an inexpensive (preferably free) place to stay for one night. I had put out a few feelers, but nothing was forthcoming. I put out a few more feelers and still, a solution was not readily apparent. I was getting stressed. It was the day before my flight and I still didn't know how I was getting home.
I was feeling stress on multiple levels before I finally remembered the power I have to create a different scenario. I was in the car with three friends at the time and I said out loud something along these lines: "Everything is beginning to flow. Everything is falling into place. There is nothing to worry about. All is well." I felt better immediately. I felt the stress lifting. Then (I kid you not) within minutes, a girlfriend called and reported that she had a girlfriend who was not only willing to let me to stay in her home, but was willing to pick me up if I could just give her a little bit of gas money. In addition, a friend offered to pay for a hotel if nothing else came through.
Just amazing. Then, in addition to that miracle, three different friends gave me money out of the goodness of their heart. And I hadn't even asked! (Because after paying the rent, I had less than ten dollars left.) That extra money was icing on the cake. Three problems were resolved in a fairly short amount of time. Things just totally fell into place.
Such is the power of our words and thoughts.
I hope this inspires you. I encourage you to try this out and then I'd love to hear about your results. We can each create a bountiful and blessed life for ourselves.
Godspeed, friends!


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Today i am a Fart Machine.
It has been loud and rally.
Ridiculously Loud
Today i am a Fart Machine.
Pandji Pragiwaksono
Today i am a Fart Machine.
It has been loud and rally.
Why do people lie?
These days i have experienced in accepting lies
it is in my nature not to confront with lies
I usually do
I rarely front em and say like "Ur lying arent ya?"
or sumthing like "Wait a sec, somethings wrong… you must be lying"
Sumthing inside restricts me of doing such action
Truth is, i dont have the heart to make em feel embarassed
Still, why do they lie?
to answer such question maybe i hafta reflect on me
Why do i lie occasionally?
sometimes im embarassed
sometimes uncomfortable
sometimes fear
sometimes insecure
sometimes protective, self defense mechanisme
or maybe…
"Repressing feeling is a must have. It differs us from Sane to Insane."
We have to lie, otherwise we'd be like scratching a scar
We have to lie, otherwise we'd be out of control, letting loose the dark megativity inside
We have to lie, in order to keep sanity intact
"Repressing feeling is a must have. It differs us from Sane to Insane."
i cant run away from this quote
what on earth is wrong with me?
I am losing my ability to fake.
It use to be one of my usefull skills
… (???)
But now i lost it.
I thinks that is a bad thing
People might think im rude when im just being myself
Its true only Gamila knows me that well
I am tremendously dosed out yet i need companion…
I need to be with people, but i cant fake the fact that i am tired…
"Repressing feeling is a must have. It differs us from Sane to Insane."
That quote is haunting me again..
Ahh the surprises you get from life…
It turns out that i began to love today
The Meeting was Funny
The 2005 Meeting was okay
Buddy's coming to teach me how to do more with this Blog thing
I had several funny SMS's from Mila
I like the weather
Today's okay…
I like today…
Im expecting alot of things today.
Like Emal's DVDs
2005 Program Meeting
Going home and get sum rest
after i wonder around BSM…
i feel like i wanna look for a surprise for Gamila
Tomorrow she'll be coming home 🙂
i cant wait
what im not expecting (but i have to do anyway) is
Giving away evaluation for my broadcasters
Meeting this FAKE with LIES written all over his face
Though his calm and sinless face tries to cover it up but the stinks smells a thousand miles
i cant wait
Because i have to watch over this Erwin Gutawa interview on Backstage
"Dont yo hafta rest so you can go to work in the morning with full fit?"
I shouldve, but i cant.
This man is to HUGE to let alone
I have to make him feel welcome by having the pressence of a senior officer
"Okay, so afterward you'll go straight home?"
Yea of course though there's another problem
"And that is…"
I cant sleep early
"Okay… are you talking to your self again"
I guess so… who are you?
"Im you"
Well then yea, im talkin to myslef again
"Arent you afraid that you might be losing ur mind?"
No… im okay
"Then why talkin to ur self?"
Simple, i felt lonely
"But there are Iwan, Marco, Anou and everybody else…"
I know, sadly, they're not exactly who i want to meet
"I know who"
Of course, ur me…
"yea… i miss her too…"
"So when are we going home?"
In about 15 minutes…
"Has it been 15 minute?"
"Oh, okay…"
"How about now?"
NO.. ummm.. Yea.. lets go
(now that's freaky… a journey in to an obssesive mind…)
Who are YOU!?
(im … umm you)
Oh, fuck so there's 3 of us now…
< well not exactly...>
(Okay, this would be number 4)
OKAY ENUFF!! i gotta go home
< Buh Bye...>
If ur not in to reading loveey love love stuff
Go away
Im about to tell a story of how Gamila is to me
Why? 1st of all because im sure noone would read this
2nd because i want to. Because i miss her.
Gamila is very interesting. U dont have to be a longtime shrink to know that
I've seen her pictures as an infant
Her gestures never changed.
It never changed since she was like 5 till today.
When she's mad, she's upset, she's sad, happy, when she's infront of the camera
To me that is very interseting. After all the glomy scenes in her life. She manages to keep one of her precious treasure.
Her purity. Her self
If you were me you'd agree that you'd never let her go
People would laugh at me
They'd never believe me if i say she's the one
I wanna be with her all the time
I wanna close and open up my eyes with her
I want her to be tha last thing i see every night and the 1st thing i see or feel every morning
She can make me feel so secure
so safe
she has this way of treating me that makes me think that is exactly the kind of treatment i want for my child
For me she's perfect
She's warm, sexy (VERRRRRRYYY sexy) smart, talented, amazing voice, loveable, loves to love, passionate, caring, daring, beautiful if not stunningly gorgeous, tender and everynice thing you can ever think of
Gosh, am i being real with this
i think i am
im not making this up…
i love her for the quality she posses
both physically and mentally
i love her inner and outter beauty
i love the way she smells
i lvoe the way she giggles and laugh
i love the way she talks
i love the way she dresses
i love the way she takes care of me
i love the way she write SMSs for me
I love the way she sings
I love the way she says "Oh, baby…"
I love the way she looks when sleeping
I love the way she talks about things
i love the way she thinks
i love the way she eats with her small hands
i love the way she kiss
i love the way she hold my hand
i love the way she holds me down
i love the way she looks at me before we get freaky
i love the way she sings the way you look tonight
i love the way she's so dependent on me
i love the way she makes her self feel good using me
i love the way she broadcast and sometimes its turning me on
Oh i really cant stop but i hafta…
im sorry hafta stop
i just gotta
stop now
Before my fingers starts to hit these keys, i was wonderin around the city alone. I felt like i wanted to eat "something american". Not knowing what to do, i returned 5 dvd's that i rented, and wonder off tryin to figure out what i wanted to eat.
But the best part of this strange tale is, all along that journey… i was talkin to myself NONSTOP. I didnt stop AT ALL untill my head (which is moving partly from my mouth) figured that i didnt want rice for dinner instead i wanted CHeeseBurger, Fillet O Fish, Soda, French Fries, and 2 Chickens.
Eventually in front of this monitor i ate:
BIGMAC, SODA (a tall one) LARGE FRIES, and 2 CHICKENS
Now, i am as full as Noah's Arc
Suddenly i remembered this Quote i got from Gothica. Halle Berry's late suspenseful movie.
Never thought i'd found a good quote from such movie.
Anyway it said
"Repressing feeling is a must have. It differs us from Sane to Insane."
Or sumthing like that. What it meant was Repressing what we hv in mind is actually important. Because otherwise we'd be like all those sorry ass Crazy people wondering around this city.
They fail to repress their feelings and problems inside.
What went out was something horrofying.
They went bezerk.
So on normal basis, if we cant hold down our emotions (of course better it be the bad ones) we are not so much different from Crazy People.
I had this "thing" early on today.
Someone told the BIGGEST LIE i have ever heard.
I asked that someone 3 times to be sure
Still, he lied
I wanted to Hit hard by opening that STUPID lie.
Oh how i wish i tore down his lies coz i am tired of being lied and making him think that all of us are stupid
But then again… "Repressing feeling is a must have. It differs us from Sane to Insane."
i am human being. I have been blessed with the ability to tell what is right from wrong
I realize that even though he did bad, doesnt mean it's right for me to do something with that same level.
I chose to be sane.
I promise my self not to whine about it anymore.
Let him deal with his sins
Another example. This afternoon i had a problem with my previous blog account.
The error is unbareable i decided not to took care of it.
Instead of making another account i went down on it and make myself being washed out.
I need my girl to be sane
That is the truth
She helped me get a grip on reality and in life
today without her i felt very lost.
It took me 3 hours to get myself to make another account.
Now, i say goodbye to pandji.blogspot.com
i am not gonna go back.
Still i need this Blog thing. I am a messed up man with a messed up mind
I have a lot of things to say but i dont feel like telling it to people.
Im tired
Thats all
After dawn i lose my mood to talk. Maybe my concious tells me to keep myself intact and hold my breath for tomorrow. I need it for GMHR
I need to make my listener happy, want to
I want to make them fresh in the morning
all because i like to do it.
I like to make people happy
Back to what said before, i need to tell people what i have in mind.
Or bury it deep.
Either way, my lovely Gamila is my only answer.
How i miss her today
Those Garutian is having a Ball with her over there.
Its okay tho.. i dont mind
i know she's mine
So here i am writing what i have in mind in this blog thing
Im almost done
at least for this one
Its just Another Everyday for me…
I'll see you tomorrow or Tonight
i dont knowm we'll see…


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Comparisons to Other Profiles of ASD
The Autism Spectrum is a complex and overlapping pattern of strengths and difficulties that affect individuals to varying levels and different degrees, therefore it can sometimes be very difficult to differentiate between the different profiles.
However, making the distinction between a PDA profile and other profiles of ASD, and identifying individuals for whom this profile is the most appropriate descriptor is particularly important because of the signpost that this distinction provides to the most appropriate interventions.
While PDA is relatively uncommon it is important to recognise and understand the distinct profile because it has implications for the way children are best supported and managed. The PDA Development Group - What Makes A Good Diagnostic Assessment for a Child with a PDA Profile.
However, due to long waiting times for appointments and assessments (and the difficulty with securing an assessment in the first place, for those with a less typical ASD presentation such as females on the spectrum and those with a PDA profile) it is often necessary for families, individuals and clinicians to explore different ASD profiles as part of the decision making process regarding appropriate interventions and support.
We hope that the following information will help in determining whether the PDA profile of ASD appears to be the most accurate descriptor of an individual's presentation. However please note that this can only be properly identified during an ASD assessment undertaken by an experienced multi-disciplinary diagnostic team.
Brief guide
As we have already discussed in About PDA
- Individuals with the PDA profile will share similar difficulties to other individuals on the autism spectrum.
- Individuals with the PDA profile will present with many of the key features of PDA rather than just one or two.
- Many of their difficulties in the areas of social understanding & communication, plus repetitive and restricted patterns of behaviour, activities and interests may be less obvious at first; and may present as an atypical profile of ASD.
- Demand avoidance can be seen in the development of all children, including those on the autism spectrum. But it is the extent and extreme nature of this avoidance that differentiates the PDA profile from other profiles of ASD.
- Individuals with the PDA profile tend to use strategies that are 'social in nature' (rather than just ignoring or withdrawing) in order to avoid demands.
- Strategies that tend to be successful for other individuals on the spectrum do not tend to be beneficial for those with the PDA Profile.
Detailed discussion
Overlaps and differences between the PDA profile and other profiles of ASD
Individuals with the PDA profile of ASD are particularly vulnerable to falling through the ASD diagnostic net, due to what is often termed as an atypical ASD presentation. It is often this atypical profile of ASD that can confuse professionals regarding an assessment for, or a diagnosis of, ASD.
It is important to remember that we are still at a very early stage in our understanding of PDA. There is continuing debate and research over the exact nature of the profile and how it is described alongside other diagnostic terms. When profiles, or conditions, are defined by a number of behavioural features there will obviously be connections and overlaps between them. Similar behaviours can be seen within other conditions and for other reasons. For a clinician teasing out the underlying causes can be very difficult. This underlines the importance of detailed assessments including the taking of a developmental history, direct observation and information from all those concerned. The PDA Development Group - What Makes A Good Diagnostic Assessment for a Child with a PDA Profile.
Social interaction and communication
- People with PDA can appear to have better social understanding and communication skills than others on the spectrum, described by Newson et al as 'surface sociability but lacking in depth'.
- Individuals with the PDA profile appear to have learned (at an intellectual level rather than an emotional level) many social niceties. They may seem well tuned to what might prove effective as a strategy with a particular person, and appear social or 'people-orientated' at first. However, they might not really have as good an understanding of social matters as it seems.
Newson et al identified many areas of difficulty that these individuals displayed in relation to social interaction and communication. Recent research by O'Nions et al has noted that these difficulties appear to be quite common across the autism spectrum, but those with the PDA profile also display additional features that appear to be exclusive to the PDA group.
A number of traditionally identified 'PDA features' are in fact quite common across the autism spectrum. These include lack of co-operation, changed in mood, anxiety, blaming others and making embarrassing remarks in public. Whilst these characteristics are present in Newson's descriptions, they may reflect a much broader pattern of behaviours that are very typical of ASD and reflect poor social awareness egocentricity, rigidity and social anxiety. In contrast, other features characteristic of PDA clearly differentiated PDA-like individuals within the ASD group. These included (amongst others) apparently manipulative behaviour, difficulties with other people, harassment of others, fantasising, lying, cheating, stealing and socially shocking behaviour. O'Nions, E., Gould, J., Christie, P., Gillberg, C., Viding, E., & Happé, F. (2016) Identifying features of 'Pathological Demand Avoidance' using the Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders ('DISCO'). European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 25, 407-419.
- People with the PDA profile often have a more socially accepted used of eye contact (other than when avoiding demands) and conversational timing than others on the spectrum. However, although expressive language can be fluent and articulate, their receptive language may not be so robust.
Emerging Themes from Clinics
- Despite fluent expressive language, understanding is often not so robust
- The individual can have difficulties with the time it takes to process information
- Fluency can mislead those communicating with them and contribute to behavioural issues
P Christie 2015.
- Difficulties reported by parents or others involved with the individual, such as challenging behaviour, signs of anxiety and the person's refusal to do anything that is asked of them, may not always be evident across different settings and with different people.
- Individuals with PDA, as with others on the spectrum, are often able to hold in their anxiety, difficulties and challenging behaviour with certain people and in certain situations, which is known as 'masking'. Masking is not a feature that is limited to those with the PDA profile of ASD, but it does appear to be more of a prevalent feature for those with the PDA profile.
On the one hand there are some children who seem to have learnt that keeping a low profile can reduce pressure and they are relatively compliant at school (usually, though, at the expense of behaving much worse at home).' Phil Christie, Good Autism Practice Journal published by BILD, 2007
Children with PDA can also be very variable themselves in how they appear at different times, with different people and in various settings.' Christie, Duncan, Fidler & Healy Understanding PDA in Children, p.g.18
Further information about 'masking' can be found at:
- Children who 'mask' or 'camouflage' their Autism and It's not only girls who can mask written by Dr Judy Eaton – Consultant Clinical Psychologist
- Different Behaviour between school and home - The National Autistic Society
Imaginative play
- Another feature that can often be confusing for professionals is the presence of a vivid imagination typified by being comfortable in role play and pretend, which was noted in Newson's early studies. This is often to such an extent that the person actually takes on the role and style of other people or animals.
- But, on closer inspection, recent research has reported that the presence of good imaginative play may often be steeped in repetition and/or copied from books, TV or other people. This play can also be rigid and inflexible, especially when children are playing with peers, where they may need to control and dominate the play.
In contrast with the emphasis Newson placed on strong imaginative abilities in PDA
- 6 out of 24 in the PDA groups for whom ratings were available were rated as not showing pretend play
- 2 had some learnt play
- 3 engaged in pretend play that was copied
- 5 engaged in creative but repetitive pretend play
- 7 engaged in shared/pretend role play, but dominated/insisted on it being done in a particular way.
- Only one exhibited flexible/age appropriate play.
These pro-portions do not differ significantly from those within the Non-PDA group. These results could be due to clinicians using the DISCO having greater sensitivity to difficulties or abnormalities in pretend play.
Alternatively, it could reflect differences in gender ratio in our PDA groups and Newson's work. Indeed, reports have suggested a link between better imaginative abilities in females versus males on the spectrum.
Impairments in pretend play in PDA reported here provide further evidence for the over-lap between PDA and ASD.
O'Nions, E., Gould, J., Christie, P., Gillberg, C., Viding, E., & Happé, F. (2016) Identifying features of 'Pathological Demand Avoidance' using the Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders ('DISCO'). European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 25, 407-419.
Obsessions, rigidity and repetitive activities
- Strong fascinations and special interests are very characteristic of people with all autism profiles. Newson noted that for individuals with PDA, obsessions tended to be more social in nature, and tended to focus on other people, either fictional or real, and from a love or hate perspective. The demand avoidance also had an obsessive feel as did their love of role play.
The "pathological" nature of the demand avoidance means that it always has obsessional force; but role play is the second major obsession, which gives the impression of more socially oriented obsessions in PDA than in autism/Asperger's syndrome. E Newson, K Le Maréchal, C David, Pathological demand avoidance syndrome: a necessary distinction within the pervasive developmental disorders, 2003
More recent research by O'Nions et al has supported the findings by Newson, suggesting that individuals with the PDA profile do have similar difficulties with others on the spectrum in terms of obsessions, rigidity and repetitive activities, and that these may be displayed in an atypical way when compared to their non-PDA ASD counterparts.
The apparent usefulness of novelty, humour and flexibility as strategies to encourage compliance, as described by Newson et al, is very different from the routine and predictability at the heart of ASD strategy. These differences could suggest that individuals described as having PDA are less rigid than their non-PDA ASD counterparts.
However, data suggests substantial levels of rigidity in the PDA groups. In terms of ratings of past behaviour.
- 7 out of 26 with PDA features for whom ratings were available were described as engaging in only repetitive activities
- 18 having some varied interests, but with prominent repetitive activities. Groups did not differ significantly from the non PDA ASD section of the cohort for past and current behaviour.
One interpretation of these observations is that in PDA, rigidity could centre on having control over one's activities in the context of social interactions, as opposed to the temporal order of tasks or location of objects. Avoidance itself could be a manifestation of rigidity (e.g. an aversive response to the change in status from being in control to submitting to someone else's will)
O'Nions, E., Gould, J., Christie, P., Gillberg, C., Viding, E., & Happé, F. (2016) Identifying features of 'Pathological Demand Avoidance' using the Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders ('DISCO'). European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 25, 407-419
The quality and nature of the demand avoidance
The extreme nature of the demand avoidance and the strategies that an individual uses to avoid demands is also a key aspect in differentiating between those individuals with a more typical profile of ASD who display some degree of demand avoidance and those with a PDA profile.
Demand avoidance in a typical presentation of ASD
- Triggers for demand avoidance
Individuals with a more typical presentation of ASD will often avoid some demands or situations that are likely to include triggers which will increase their anxiety, such as busy social occasions, changes in routine or sensory overload. It can also often be difficult to engage people with ASD in activities or events that they don't see the point of, or have a specific interest in.
- How an Individual with a typical presentation is likely to avoid the demand
The individual may initially avoid the request, demand or an anxiety provoking situation by saying no, running off or withdrawing.
- Strategies to reduce the demand avoidance
Often, this avoidance can be helped and reduced with the use of traditional ASD strategies which would focus on addressing any sensory issues, helping the person adjust to new situations, keeping to a predictable routine, giving the individual plenty of warning if a routine is going to change and providing them with suitable support during these stressful periods.
'Extreme' demand avoidance in the PDA profile
- Triggers for extreme demand avoidance
The demand avoidance, typified by individuals with PDA, is more pervasive when compared to those with a more traditional presentation of ASD. For individuals with PDA the avoidance will also stem from situations such as those described above, but extends to all everyday demands, expectations and suggestions, including activities that the individual would usually enjoy or want to do.
- How a person with a PDA profile is likely to avoid the demand
As with other individuals with ASD the person with a profile of PDA may avoid demands by refusing, saying no, running off or withdrawing. But, unlike many individuals with a more typical presentation of ASD, the strategies that a person with PDA often first employs tend to be social in nature, such as giving excuses, using distraction, incapacitating themselves, drowning out the request with constant interruptions or adopting the persona of another person or character. If these initial strategies are unsuccessful some individuals, but not all, may begin to use more extreme avoidance strategies such as shouting, swearing, socially shocking behaviour (such as removing their clothes), hitting and damaging property.
- Strategies to support those with PDA
The recommended strategies for individuals with the PDA profile would be a flexible and adaptable approach that is constantly in sync with the individual's current level of anxiety and ability to tolerate demands. This would involve offering limited choices, being flexible, phrasing demands in a non-direct manner and using negotiation to allow the person a sense of control and autonomy. It is also important to address other areas of difficulty which could be contributing to a person's demand avoidance, such as sensory overload, emotional overload, communication difficulties, fear of uncertainty and so on. But the strategies used, while often stemming from traditional ASD strategies, would need to be considerably adapted so that they are delivered in a non direct and PDA manner.
Useful resources
Extreme demand avoidance questionnaire - this questionnaire was designed by Liz O'nions to identify individuals with possible PDA for research purposes. It is not a validated tool for diagnostic purposes. It should therefore be used as a guide to identify possible PDA traits and point to the need for further evaluation which should be based on a multidisciplinary assessment.
Further reading and information about PDA
If you are concerned that your child may have PDA: Please view our 'Does My Child Have PDA'? section of our website.
Adults with PDA: There is very little research that looks into the adult presentation of ASD with a profile of PDA. Therefore, much of the information below is based on our understanding and knowledge of children with PDA. For further information about how this presentation of ASD can manifest during the adult years please view adult life and our adult case studies.
Further information about PDA can be found in the following areas of our website.
The National Autistic Society also provide an increasing amount of information about PDA.
Please note that the PDA Society are not making any recommendations nor is responsible for the content of sites and links that are external to the PDA Society.
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Nepal has a countless number of children who are blind, deaf, or physically disabled with many of them developing their disability under the age of five due to malnutrition and lack of medical care. They face numerous challenges in addition to having to cope with their impairment from a society that has traditionally viewed them as outcasts and people to be avoided. And are still considered to be a punishment for the sins of previous lives by many of the older generations but there is hope at the end of the tunnel with attitudes slowly changing.
This prevailing view has contributed to a shockingly low education rate for the disabled in Nepal and a recent study showed that nearly 60% of disabled men and nearly 78% of disabled women had no education. And without education, Nepal's disabled children face a bleak future, with little hope of supporting themselves or using their talents to contribute to their communities.
Another factor that contributes to the lack of education is the economic hardships faced by Nepali families. Because even in government schools there are a certain amount of financial expenditure many families have to make hard choices and educate the able bodied first. This becomes more apparent when the schools that can accommodate the needs of disabled students charge a higher price of tuition, sometimes equalling more than the annual income of a Nepali family.
Why are EHN involved?
Over the last few years EHN have faced many problems relating to so called genuine projects that really want to make a difference. But one of the best we have been introduced to is the Maitri Griha because from the founder down to the lowest member of staff these guys really care about their work. And the best way to see this is with a visit the day care centre and see these children's smiling faces you will know why. They have the passion and after 8 years of building such a strong organization they are really making a difference to these children's lives. And this has been proven time and time again over the last couple of years EHN has been working with them.
Now as we become a UK registered charity we really want to do more by building a closer working relationship with the this centre by bringing more support directly to them.
Why the do we support them?
Nepal has many registered organisations that support mentally challenged children in Nepal but one of best must be this organisation. Having spent the last 8 years working from nothing and developing a system that over has been tried, adapted and adapted again you will find they achieved a system that works. They will openly admit there have been times when they have struggled, had setbacks but each time this organisation has picked themselves up and carried on. Now they offer a vital service for the mentally challenged children from poor families in the surround area of the centre. Allowing the families the opportunity to work if possible to support themselves and giving the child a safe friendly place to stay in daylight hours.
The aim of this centre is.
There is to provide a safe environment in the day time hours when their parents are busy for a number of years and help develop their personal skills to gain as much independence as possible. They focus on developing practical abilities like personal hygiene, eating, cooking, dressing, dealing with money and gardening. And also social skills like self-confidence, interaction and cooperation with others. This project is run under the auspices of the Buddha Jyoti Himalayan Nepal youth club which has been a Non-profit organisation working in the social sector for the last 8 years. Fully registered with the Nepali government and the Social welfare council it provides a welcome haven for all challenged children.
Their Mission,
- Providing a safe atmosphere of love, acceptance and personal care.
- Encouraging each individual child to grow and live with respect and dignity
- Helping to achieve personal independence as much as physically possible.
- Providing council, guidance, emotional and social support for the parents and family members.
- Promotion of care for mentally handicapped children in general.
- Social reintegration of mentally disabled children in the community.
- Working with handicapped girls.
How you can Help?
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- Doing volunteer work depending on your skills and interests.
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- Organizing activities
- Making a donation
Future plans
We would like to open a counselling centre for the parents where basic training would be available relating to working and living with mental disabilities. And to organize a training plan for the staff whenever possible in order to provide the best care for the children.


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As I sat working on my second suspense novel, I got bogged down verifying some of the details. Whenever I hit a hump during my creative writing time, I surf other blogs and articles related to what I'm writing.
I found an interesting, yet over simplified article written by a man who claims that suspense novels are the easiest type to write because they just follow a simple formula:
1: Decide on your topic
2: Start at the end, rather than the beginning
3: Wait as long as possible to reveal the bad guy/killer
Although these ideas are all good ones, I don't believe that just by doing these three things a writer is guaranteed a great suspense novel without too much trouble. In fact, I think this is a major oversimplification of the entire process.
Yes, you have to decide on the type of suspense novel you want to write, ie "woman in peril", "a whodunnit", "psychological thriller", "the killer is someone you know and you don't suspect" etc. etc. etc.
And yes, knowing how everything should end can be helpful when putting together your plot points and ensuring that you dangle tidbits of evidence throughout the chapters to entice the reader to continue turning the pages.
I had trouble with number three. Some of the best suspense novels begin with us already knowing the killer.
But I had the most trouble believing that by doing these three things, it would be easy to create suspense novels.
What about the characters? We have to have a reason to care what happens to the protagonist and we won't care if that character doesn't engage us in some way. We also have to believe that the antagonist is really a source of danger to the protagonist.
Then there's the matter of the plot. Just by choosing the type of suspense novel, we do not have a well thought out plot that dangles bits of information cleverly throughout the chapters so that the smart reader can perhaps guess the identity of the antagonist even before we've revealed it. And we do not have a series of events that all move our plot forward.
Anyone who's ever attempted to write a suspense novel knows that they must research any relevant procedures, ie police, medical, legal etc. Readers aren't stupid. They won't fall for plots with holes in them because the writer didn't do the research.
Then, there's the setting. Having someone follow your protagonist is suspenseful, however, if it's in a department store in broad daylight while surrounded by other shoppers it's not nearly as frightening as if it's down a dark alley at 2:00 a.m. during a rain storm.
So my advice is this: Don't believe everything you read and don't think that writing a novel of any kind is going to be easy.
But, with hard work, dedication and a great deal of revising, you could be the next Mary Higgins Clark.
If you'd like to read the article to which I refer, here's the link:
You be the judge!