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Heller An Shapiro
Heller An dedicates her professional life to organizations committed to supporting the arts and people with disabilities. She directed nonprofits, served on boards, and worked as a volunteer. She also served as an executive coach and strategic resource for nonprofit organizations around the country, including advising Executive Directors and board members as they hire the right executive director to replace a founding director.
Over a long and very successful career to date, Heller An managed 750 Friends of the Kennedy Center volunteers, developed and conducted a three-year national volunteer leadership training program for the Foundation Fighting Blindness, and supported local and international arts programs for VSArts. She also founded MVP Arts: Managers of Volunteer Programs in the Arts, a networking and education group. While serving as Director of Volunteers at the Friends of the Kennedy Center, her program received a President's Volunteer Action Award.
Heller An's varied roles with The Kennedy Center, VSArts, the Foundation Fighting Blindness, and most recently, her very successful 10-year tenure as Executive Director of the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation (commonly known as Brittle Bone Disease), positioned her perfectly to take the helm of ArtStream.
Heller An currently serves on The Barrie School Board of Trustees. She also served on the boards of Kidsave International, the National Health Council, and the Association for Volunteer Administration (AVA). She is a member of Leadership America.
Heller An's articles have been published in The Washington Post, The Journal of Volunteer Administration, ASAE Chapter Relations, Fund Raising Institute, and Leadership Guide. She is the author of the Rebuilding Together: Board Building Manual and contributed a chapter in Managing Volunteer Diversity. She collaborated with a team to write two children's books, Jason's First Day and Emily's First Day, both designed to integrate a child with a disability into elementary school classrooms.
Heller An received her BA from Vassar College, and her MA from the American University.
Heller An sees ArtStream as an opportunity to combine two of her lifelong passions: Her passion for the arts and her commitment to serving people with disabilities.
Heller An ShapiroExecutive Director
Marilyn Brown
Marilyn is an administrative professional and has worked in many different settings. Her most recent position was as an Executive Administrative Assistant for the Mid-Atlantic region development office of a national non-profit, American Friends of the Hebrew University. She is experienced with donor databases and was responsible for processing all incoming regional gifts. She also assisted in preparing for galas and smaller donor events. Marilyn also has experience as an estate plan paralegal, chapter relations coordinator, and website specialist. She worked as a special education aide at a local synagogue in their Sunday school program and homeschooled her son during his third-grade year. Previously she worked in admissions at the Art Institute of Boston where she managed student tour guides.
Marilyn is the parent of a soon to be high school graduate with Aspergers. She is a committed volunteer in the disability community as a DC Public School Parent Special Education Advisory Board member and coordinates a regular information sharing breakfast group for parents of neurodiverse teenagers and young adults. Marilyn graduated from New York University with a BA in Philosophy, and received a Professional Certificate in Web Development from George Washington University.
Marilyn BrownDevelopment Assistant
Doreen Cronrath
For more than 25 years, Doreen worked in the administration of nonprofit organizations, or with businesses that provide support to nonprofit organizations. Her interest lies in assisting small, local community organizations to become more efficient and effective in their day-to-day operations and in becoming widely recognized and respected in the community.
Before moving to the area, Doreen served seven years as Operations Manager for Volunteers In Public Schools (VIPS), Baton Rouge, Louisiana; an organization that recruits, trains, places and manages volunteers in the public schools of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Prior to joining VIPS, she worked with The Levy Company, a CPA firm focusing on nonprofit agencies. For several years, she was the Business Manager for the award-winning Steege/Thomson Communications in Philadelphia.
Doreen CronrathDirector of Finance and Administration
Abby Madden
Abby has a passion for helping others thrive and make a meaningful impact on their community and the world, particularly through the arts. She holds a BA in Music Composition from Messiah College and a MA in Theology and the Arts from Wesley Theological Seminary. With years of working in the music business and serving multiple faith communities, Abby brings a wide range of experience in administration and volunteer management. You can find Abby at the ArtStream HQ, or on stage as the Music Director for ArtStream's VA and MD Cabaret companies.
Abby MaddenPrograms Coordinator
Lyndsey Medlin
Lyndsey brings experience in coordinating programs and training, quality assessment, metrics and evaluation, as well as designing newsletters and knowledge of computer graphics.
Lyndsey ranked in the top 5 of the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General student interns over the last 42 years. She received the 2016 OIG Honorary Award, Pathways Intern Award, the M&P Employee of the Month and a Special Service Award for her volunteer work increasing donations to the 2014 Combined Federal Campaign. She is a Welcome Associate volunteer at the Washington National Cathedral, and an event volunteer for Washington Project for the Arts.
Lyndsey MedlinProgram Manager
Sarah Sandifer
Sarah is passionate about community theatre and has experience in almost every aspect of theatre including Stage Manager, Props Designer, Wardrobe, Electrics Crew, Lighting Designer, set building, and Running Crew. She is also trained in stage combat! Sarah graduated from Frostburg State University with a BS in Theatrical Studies and a Minor in Psychology. She received a Frostburg State University Academic Excellence Scholarship and was on the Dean's List for three years. She won a 2019 Regional Award for Stage Management at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.
Sarah SandiferTheatre and Events Manager
Board of Directors
Franklin Myers
Frank Myers joined the ArtStream Board of Directors in 2013. He was appointed as Chair in October 2016. Frank is a Senior Vice President at Navy Federal Credit Unions and is the father of an ArtStream actor. He is proud to provide leadership for this dynamic organization.
Franklin MyersChair
Sari Hornstein
Dr. Sari Hornstein joined the ArtStream Board of Directors in 2013. Sari is an historian who has written extensively on children with special needs, as well as on other topics relating to children's growth and development. She is also the mother of a young man on the autism spectrum who has benefited from the transformative power of involvement in the arts, not least as a participant in ArtStream's programs. Outside of ArtStream, Sari serves on the Board of Directors at The Ivymount School and on the Quality Assurance Committee of SEEC, a DDA licensed agency that serves adults with disabilities in Maryland. Sari also serves on the Advisory Board of the Institute for Afterschool Development, an affiliate of the All Stars Project, a national nonprofit and pioneer in performance-based after school and youth development.
Sari lives in Washington, DC.
Sari HornsteinVice President
Paul Murray, CPA
Paul is a CPA with a broad background and experience in Finance and Administration. He is recently retired from full time work. During his 25-year career, Paul served as Controller or Finance Director of both nonprofit and for-profit organizations in the Washington Metro area. Paul has an MBA and M.Ed. Paul offers experience with budgeting, creating investment policies, managing banking needs, and auditing expertise. Paul is a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace in Arlington. and the Order of Alhambra Porto 104. Paul assisted with fundraising activities in his role as a board member. Paul's daughter, Chelsea, joined ArtStream in 2009 and is an active Inclusive Theatre Company (ITC) actor and class participant. Paul's wife, Connie, founded Connie's Chocolate Confections, which can be seen at many ArtStream performances.
Paul Murray, CPATreasurer
Maggie Haslam
Maggie is a freelance writer and public relations consultant for the University of Maryland. She has nearly 20 years of professional experience in communications writing, marketing and publicity, helping a spectrum of clients — including those in higher education, nonprofit, medicine, and entertainment — share news, showcase significant achievements, and garner exposure from a wider audience. Maggie and her husband Andy have three children. Their son Drew is on the autism spectrum. Maggie first encountered ArtStream when her friend Doreen Cronrath invited her to ArtStream's Gala. She is inspired by the joy and empowerment ArtStream makes possible. Maggie is honored for the opportunity to promote ArtStream's efforts. Maggie lives in Bethesda, MD.
Maggie HaslamSecretary
Eleanor Allen
Eleanor Allen has an extensive background as a strategic researcher and versatile writer for high-profile campaigns and national nonprofit organizations. As Associate Director, Foundation Relations at Children's Hospital Foundation, her duties include strategic planning, project management and cultivation of a $1 million fundraising portfolio.
Previously at Advocates for Youth she was responsible for raising approximately $5.5 million annually to support adolescent reproductive and sexual health through strategic planning, prospect identification, proposal development, grant reporting and grants administration. Prior to that, Eleanor coordinated all aspects of foundation relationships and was primary grantwriter for the National Partnership for Women & Families, a national equal rights organization with an annual budget of $8 million.
Eleanor is co-author (with Jennifer Stark) of Corporate Funding – More Straightforward Than You Think, published in the Grassroots Fundraising Journal, May-June 2016. From 2013-16, she served on the community advisory board of the Teen Alliance for Prepared Parenting Program (TAPP) in Washington D.C. She received her B.A. from Syracuse University and her J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law.
Eleanor AllenMember at Large
Pamela Brown
An ArtStream parent from Germantown, MD, Pam was encouraged by her son Tyler's successes with Gaithersburg Inclusive Theatre Company A to become a more active member of the ArtStream community. She says, "I had no idea how I could help, just that I wanted to help." Pam served as Chair of the Board of Directors from 2013 to 2016.
Pamela BrownMember at Large
Kristen Chou
Kristen has been with Deloitte Consulting since August 2012 after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University with a Masters in Public Policy and Management, focusing on international policy and strategy. Kristen serves clients primarily in the Federal Civilian sector and has developed specialized skills in strategic visioning and strategy development, policy design and analytics, and business process design and transformation.
Kristen has been with Deloitte Consulting since August 2012 after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University with a Masters in Public Policy and Management, focusing on international policy and strategy. Kristen serves clients primarily in the Federal Civilian sector and has developed specialized skills in strategic visioning and strategy development, policy design and analytics, and business process design and transformation.
Kristen's passion for helping those with disabilities started at a young age when she volunteered at the Kilmer Center while attending The Madeira School, in McLean, Virginia. She is also involved in her family's private charitable foundation.
Kristen lives in Washington, DC.
Kristen ChouMember at Large
Mike Cooper
Mike was a practicing lawyer for 42 years before retiring in 2015. Except for three years in the Federal government, he was in private practice and for the last 30 years of his career, he was a partner in Bryan Cave LLP (now Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP), a large international law firm with 900 lawyers at the time of Mike's retirement. His law degree is from Harvard Law School.
Mike's legal practice centered on large scale commercial litigation, principally dealing with economic, financial and accounting issues. This representation frequently involved presentations and recommendations to the boards of directors of public companies.
Mike served six years on his firm's executive committee, including as chairman of the budget committee, and interim chairman of the firm for the purpose of selecting a new permanent chairman.
Mike's daughter, Megan, has been a member of the Gaithersburg Inclusive Theater Company since ArtStream's formation, and a before that, was a member of Imagination Stage.
Mike Cooper
Kirsten Davidson
Kirsten is an ArtStream actor with Gaithersburg Inclusive Theatre Company B. She has worked for the US Consumer Product Safety Commission for 25 years and loves her job. She is currently the treasurer of the Client Council of the Jubilee Association, an agency which provides residential support to people with developmental disabilities.
Kirsten's first experience at public speaking was as a teenager and a member of the Montgomery Exceptional Leaders (MELS) when she visited elementary schools and spoke to the students about disability issues. She became involved in theatre as a child as a member of the Bethesda Academy for the Performing Arts (BAPA), and later as an actor at Imagination Stage in their therapeutics section. She became involved in ArtStream at its inception and has performed in Company B for many years.
In addition to acting, Kirsten takes classes at Spirit Club and participates in activities in the Montgomery County Recreation Department's Weekenders Club.
Kirsten lives in Rockville with a housemate and receives support from the Jubilee Association of Maryland.
Kirsten DavidsonMember at Large, Client Liaison
Cameron Elliot
Cameron has been a federal government lawyer for most of his career, and is now an administrative law judge with the Securities and Exchange Commission. He has been president, secretary, and treasurer of the boards of cooperative apartment buildings, served on state bar committees in New York and D.C., and was the board secretary of his children's preschool. As a pro bono lawyer with Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts he helped clients form arts-oriented nonprofit organizations. He is a graduate of Harvard Law School. Cameron and his wife Carrie live on Capitol Hill with their two children. He is honored to support and promote ArtStream's activities.
Cameron ElliotMember at Large
Adam B. Fine
Adam is the Associate General Counsel and Director of Commercial Transactions for Washington Gas Light Company (WGL). Immediately prior to joining WGL, Adam served as the General Counsel for an energy consulting and energy management company. Adam, a graduate of Northwestern University and the University of Michigan Law School, lives in Bethesda with his wife and two children. He is excited about contributing to ArtStream's mission.
Adam B. FineMember at Large
Lisa Gaffney
Lisa Gaffney has a consulting practice focused on strategic and business planning, and financial management, and is also an an affiliate consultant with the Support Center for Nonprofit Management.
Following a 25+ year career in finance, Lisa transitioned her primary focus to the nonprofit sphere out of a desire to use her expertise to strengthen organizations in the sector. In addition to independent consulting, Lisa has worked for Wellspring Consulting, FINCA International and the Taproot Foundation. During her finance career, Lisa was a securities analyst, on the sell-side and in institutional asset management, and a banker with firms including Credit Suisse, Lehman Brothers, and JPMorgan Chase. Lisa received her MBA with a concentration in finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and her BA in economics from Duke University.
Lisa's son Tom is on the autism spectrum and has been an ITC actor for several years. Having seen the confidence, pride and sense of belonging Tom gets from being an ArtStreamer, Lisa is thrilled to support the organization as a Board member.
Lisa lives in Bethesda, MD and New York City.
Lisa GaffneyMember at Large
Karen Mitchell, CPA
Karen is Chief Operating Officer of the Universities at Shady Grove (USG). She has seven years of "Big Eight" public accounting experience. Prior to her role as COO, she served as USG's Director of Finance and Administration for nine years. She served as Assistant Dean of Finance for the University of Maryland School of Medicine for eight years. Karen is a member of the 2010 Leadership Montgomery class. She consults to nonprofits on financial, organizational, administrative and computing needs. She has an MBA in Finance.
Karen offers experience with marketing, budgeting and financial management, strategic planning, community connections, leadership, team building, nonprofit management, problem solving, and human resources. She is a frequent leader on task forces or committees for the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). She serves on the Montgomery County Green Economy Task Force (appointment by the County Executive). She is a member of Bethesda Green and the Bethesda Chamber of Commerce.
Karen has 2 grown daughters (one a dancer and singer, one an athlete) and two adorable grandchildren (ages 1 and 2). She is a parent volunteer at Winston Churchill High School in Bethesda, MD, assisting with performing arts activities. Karen has a cousin with IDD and worked as a summer teacher's aide in a school for children with IDD. She lives in Bethesda, MD.
Karen Mitchell, CPAMember at Large
Julie Reddig
Julie is a Principal, Employment and Labor Attorney, at Lerch Early Brewer. She has a BA in History, summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh, and a J.D. with honors from the University of Maryland School of Law. Julie helps employers build and maintain productive workplaces by navigating the many federal, state, and local laws protecting employees in the workforce. She counsels management on avoiding and defending against employment claims before administrative agencies and local, state, and federal courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Julie's clients represent a cross-section of the Washington, DC region's employers, with a mix of blue and white collar environments, particularly in construction and related companies, transportation, property management, professional services, and consulting firms. Many of these are government contractors. Julie counsels and trains executives, HR professionals, and front-line managers on compliance with employment statutes and regulations. This includes best practices for hiring and firing, preventing harassment claims, compliance with wage and hour provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), laws that protect ill, injured or disabled employees, such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or state or local laws, and laws specific to the wage and affirmative action obligations of government contractors. Julie volunteers with the Junior League of Washington, and as a Church School Teacher at Westmoreland Congregational UCC.
Julie ReddigMember at Large


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Well, it seems like I've been away forever. The truth is, I've been really unwell for about a month and have been catching up on work. The good news is, I have loads of exciting events coming up and can't wait to start sharing them with you!
One event that I can share with you is an exciting collaboration with the amazing folk at Brumpic & The Culture Card. On June 9th, we will be hosting a very special 'Photographing Birmingham' workshop. The day is aimed at anybody looking to develop their photography skills and is open to all skill levels. Even those who have never really picked up a camera will gain a great deal from the day including learning about the main features of a camera, the 'rules' of photography and a special opportunity to learn how I edit my images.
The structure of the day will be as follows:
9.00-9.15 Meet (Coffin Works)
9.15-9.30 Ice breaker - what is everybody's skill level? - This is an ideal opportunity to share your current skill level and what you would like to learn.
9.30-10.00 Talk by me - who I am and what I do - A brief introduction to who I am, my photography journey and how I went about learning about photography.
10.00-11.00 Understanding the basics - camera controls & composition etc. - Here we will get into the details of using a camera. It will include an overview of how a camera works, the main functions, an understanding of using auto features and then a discussion about manual features.
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1.00-2.00 Lunch and discussion* - We will take the opportunity to have a break, eat lunch (provided) and have a discussion on what we have done so far.
2.00-3.00 Practical - more shooting - The exciting part, part 2! In this session, attendees will have more opportunity to shoot the streets with slightly more free reign, and we will discuss what type of photography you want to focus on and look at some useful techniques to take away.
3.00-4.00 Back to 'base' and a guided edit - At this point, we will head back to the Coffin Works for refreshments and a chance to walk through some guided edits. This is a unique opportunity to see how I edit my images and look at how I use Lightroom and Photoshop, as well as ask questions about my techniques.
4.00-4.30 Q&A and close - We will close with an opportunity to ask questions about all the things we have learnt and much more. Whether you want to know about the business of photography or simply how to sell your first prints, take the chance to glean some 'insider' knowledge.
The cost of the day is £80 to Culture Card holders and £100 to everybody else. Whereas this sounds expensive at first, this is actually a rare opportunity to spend a whole day learning about photography, getting useful tips on editing and to learn more about how you can improve your own photography.
For more details or to book your place, please visit - EventBrite
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.
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Carinya Tamworth offers individual Music Tuition to students in Year 2 to Year 12 in piano, clarinet, saxophone and singing. Lessons are timetabled to take place on the same day, and in such a way that they do not miss the same lesson each week. In consultation with individual teachers, parents are welcome to come and sit in on lessons. Tuition is conducted in the school's individual music rooms by private music teachers. Tuition is paid directly to the individual teacher and is not included within school fees.
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Students have the opportunity to play any instrument they are learning in the Carinya Concert Band. Membership of the Concert Band is included in school fees. The Concert Band performs at the Gunnedah Eisteddfod and a variety of school functions.
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There is a lot of confusion about whether or not you can get reasonably priced life insurance with celiac disease. Life insurance companies don't make it any easier with their widely varying underwriting guidelines.
There are a few tips and tricks you can use to improve your life insurance health class. (Your health class is the primary factor in addition to age and biological sex that determine life insurance rates.)
How to Save Money on Life Insurance with Celiac Disease
Aside from improving your health class by picking the right insurance company, there are a handful of ways you can save both time and money on life insurance. The following are tried and true methods we've used to reduce life insurance premiums for clients with celiac disease.
To see what your rates could be for life insurance with celiac disease, use the Instant Quotes tool on the left. (Top if you're on mobile.) Under health class, select standard. Preferred is the exception rather than the rule.
Use a Life Insurance Needs Calculator
The best way to save money, hands down, is to take advantage of a free Life Insurance Needs Calculator.It ensures you that you aren't buying more insurance than your family needs. On the other hand, it also ensures that your family won't find themselves under-insured when they thought they would be okay.
A life insurance needs calculator takes into account virtually every scenario which you might want life insurance to cover. From mortgages to credit card debt, from taking care of a spouse to your children's education, the math is there. The good ones even account for inflation.
It's downright reckless (financially) to use the old method of multiplying your annual income by 3 or 5 or even 20 to find how much life insurance you need. After all, someone with four college-bound children and a house will need more life insurance than someone with one child and no mortgage.
Speak with an Independent Agent
We all learn early on in life that shopping around for a product will give you more opportunities to find the best deal. Of course, it's more fun to spend time comparing prices and features on something that will be enjoyable to use rather than life insurance. So, in this case, there is a fantastic secret in the insurance industry and means someone else can do all the work for you.
Insurance companies set the same prices for their products regardless of where you buy it. So if you go directly to the company, you won't save any money. You'll just lose time doing all the comparison shopping yourself.
There are two types of life insurance agents, captive and independent. Captive agents are contractually bound to sell only the products from their sponsored company. Independent agents have no such restrictions. They can offer you products from many companies.
But here's the best part. Independent agents can spend their time shopping the market for you. They can use their experience to narrow down the companies who offer the best rates to people with celiac disease. That way, you don't have to waste your time or money.
Take the Medical Exam
The life insurance medical exam is rarely anyone's idea of a good way to spend time. But if you're willing to spend the time taking the exam, then the policy you choose will be cheaper. Plus if you spend a two weeks preparing for the life insurance exam, you may bump yourself up a health class if you're right on the border.
It works like this. Life insurance companies want to know everything about you and are suspicious by nature. If you opt for a no-exam policy (and there are reasonably priced ones out there,) then the insurance company will have less information about you and have to assume you are less healthy than you may actually be. That's just how insurance companies protect themselves. They assume the worst case scenario unless you show them otherwise.
So by taking the medical exam, the life insurance underwriters can get a good picture of your health and offer you better pricing.
Term is Cheaper than Permanent
Permanent life insurance means the life insurance company will have to pay out the death benefits at some point. (Except for the small group of people who cancel their policies or don't pay their premiums.)
Term policies end which means the insurance company might not have to pay the death benefit. That means they can offer term life insurance at drastically lower rates.
Choosing between term and permanent life insurance isn't as simple as picking the cheaper option. The right type of life insurance for your family will depend on why you are looking at life insurance in the first place.
If it's to pay off a mortgage, a decreasing term policy will make more sense. If it's to cover your working years or to make sure you can afford to send the kids to college, a term policy still makes the most sense.
On the other hand, if you want to leave something to your heirs or ensure your spouse is provided for, then a permanent policy may be better for you.
Choose an Annuity Payout Instead of a Lump Sum
Some life insurance policies offer the option to pay the death benefit to your beneficiary in installments rather than a lump sum. The longer the insurance company can put off paying the full amount, the more time they have to earn money from their investments. This means they can afford to charge you less on the policy.
Again, whether or not this option is right for you will depend on your reasons for buying life insurance. If it's to provide for someone, then an annuity type benefit might be best. If it's to pay off the mortgage or to cover final expenses, then a lump sum payment might make more sense.
Life Insurance with Celiac Disease Success Story
We had a young woman come into our office several months back asking about guaranteed issue policies. She explained that she had celiac disease and while it was under control with her diet, she had been rejected for life insurance the previous year. The agent told her that she should consider guaranteed issue insurance instead.
It had been three years since her diagnosis. She had worked to adjust her lifestyle accordingly. With a good word from her doctor we found her a company offering standard rates. She saved thousands of dollars over the course of what her guaranteed issue policy would have cost during her working years.
How Does Celiac Disease Affect Life Insurance Rates?
Celiac disease (aka Sprue or Coeliac disease) affects around 3,00,000 Americans. It is (for the most part) not life-threatening, although there is no cure. Occasionally celiac disease is associated with more severe health concerns which can impact life insurance rates.
Most people who have encountered problems getting life insurance with celiac disease applied within a year of diagnosis. Insurance companies being skittish creatures, almost always postpone an application if you have been diagnosed with celiac disease within the past year. They want to wait and see how well you respond to treatment. After all, if left untreated, celiac disease can lead to:
- Chronic diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- Bloating
- Anemia
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Dermatitis herpetiformis
- Malnutrition
- Loss of bone density and calcium
- Lactose intolerance
- Intestinal lymphoma
- Small bowel cancer
- Seizures
- Peripheral neuropathy
Insurance underwriters also worry about other conditions you may have. Medical research has shown that celiac disease is more common in people with:
- Family history of celiac disease
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Autoimmune thyroid disease
- Addison's disease
- Microscopic colitis
- Down Syndrome
- Turner Disease
The most important thing is to follow your doctor's recommendations. Little scares an underwriter more than someone with a pre-existing condition who isn't following their doctor's orders. If you disagree with your doctor, get a second opinion.
Underwriting Factors for Celiac Disease
First of all, to apply successfully for a policy, you will need to wait at least one year after your diagnosis before you apply. Underwriters will nearly always want to see how you are responding to treatment before issuing a life insurance policy.
Celiac disease by itself is rarely life-threatening. If you are in relatively good health, don't smoke, and have no other health issues, you are looking at a Standard health class.
(To see what your rates may be, use the Instant Quotes tool on the left, or top if you're on mobile, and set the health class to Standard.)
It is possible to get a preferred rating on life insurance with celiac disease. We have seen this is a few cases where the person is in otherwise fantastic health.
The difference in each health class change works out to about 25% difference in the cost of the policy.
The best way to find the company who will offer you a Standard or Preferred health class is to have all the information available the underwriters will want to know. Then you can take it to an independent agent who can pre-screen the companies for you.
Pre-screening Your Application
Pre-screening is an anonymous and straightforward process. Your life insurance agent will strip all identifying information out of what you tell them about yourself. Then email an underwriter at the potential companies who underwrite celiac disease favorably. The underwriters will look at the information and provide a tentative health class. Your agent will use that info to figure out the company that will offer you the best rates.
The information the underwriter will want is the following:
- Date of diagnosis
- Original symptoms
- Current symptoms
- Medications prescribed
- Dates of any hospitalizations
- Are you following a gluten-free diet
- Any dietary supplements
- Any other medical conditions, especially: type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, Addison's, or Turner's disease
If you have been managing everything well and following your doctor's recommendations, then you shouldn't have any trouble finding affordable life insurance with celiac disease.
You may still qualify for life insurance with a table rating if you have additional medical complications alongside celiac disease. It all depends on how well you are following your treatment regimen and how your body is responding to that treatment.
Term Life Insurance with Celiac
Again, term is the least expensive form the life insurance. It's the best approach if your primary concern is saving money. All you need to do is look at the amount of coverage you need and choose a term length depending on your reason for looking into life insurance.
This form of life insurance provides death benefits only. Term lengths can be anywhere from 10 to 30 years, depending on your age.
Many insurance companies will offer you the option to renew when your term life insurance expires. The new rates will depend on your current age, which can be quite a shock if you are renewing after a 30-year term. Some companies may also look at your current health.
Instead of renewing, most companies offer a conversion feature that will turn your term life insurance policy into a permanent life insurance policy. Typically, you have to do this before your policy expires.
Converting your policy (if you want to continue your life insurance) has two benefits over renewing. First, you don't have to retake the medical exam. So even if your health has deteriorated since you first took out the policy, it won't matter. Second, is that they don't usually ask health questions, so the rates are only based on your age. Meaning, you can keep your current health class.
Permanent Life Insurance with Celiac Disease
Permanent life insurance policies consist of Whole Life and Universal Life. Both policies last for life. At least they will so long as you continue paying your premiums on time.
Permanent policies offer a cash value accumulation feature in addition to the death benefit. This allows you to borrow against your policy. It's a no questions asked loan. The insurance company holds your death benefit as collateral, so it's a good option for people whose banks are changing outrageous interest.
The cash value accumulation grows over the life of the policy.
Families with high incomes or large estates may find a permanent life insurance policy works better for them. Remember, that life insurance benefits are non-taxable.
No-Exam Life Insurance with Celiac Disease
While life insurance is cheaper if you take the medical exam, some people just don't do well with needles. If you want to skip over the medical exam portion of the life insurance process, then a no-exam policy might work best for you.
In general, they only ask about half a dozen medical questions. With the popularity of this type of life insurance, more companies are offering no-exam policies. These additional products entering the market are drastically driving the price down.
Most no-exam policies don't exceed $500,000 in coverage. But we've found one company who will offer up to a million dollar death benefit.
Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance with Celiac Disease
Guaranteed issue policies are for people with severe medical conditions who wouldn't otherwise qualify for life insurance. They guarantee coverage to everyone who applies.
The drawback is the maximum coverage is usually around $25,000. They also have what the industry calls "graded benefits."
Graded benefits mean that if the insured person passes within a time frame outlined by the insurance contract, then the benefit is reduced. Normally this might look something like the following:
- 1st & 2nd year - 110% of premiums paid
- After 2 years - 100% of the death benefit
Life insurance companies set up guaranteed issue policies this way so they don't lose too much money and can afford to stay in business to pay out their standard life insurance contracts many years in the future.
How Abrams Insurance Solutions Can Help
At Abrams Insurance Solutions, we are a group of independent agents working on helping folks with pre-existing medical conditions find life insurance at affordable prices. Our experts examine each unique situation and work with over 70 of the top-rated life insurance companies in the country. That way, we can find the best match for your situation.
We will never ask someone to accept a policy that is unreasonable. We use our experience with pre-existing conditions to ensure that a company is being fair. If an unreasonable offer comes back, then we will shop around for other companies to make sure that someone else cannot do any better for you.
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Prioritizing and Balancing: 5 Easy Ideas!
This is a busy time of year for me at work, so I am really making an effort to find moments to bask in the blue skies and sunshine of the spring. In general, my goal as a working woman is to always strive for balance. My firm belief is that true and real balance equals happiness and health, which, in my opinion, also means less stress! The golden ticket question is: HOW DO WE GET TO BALANCE???
If you talk to some high level execs, they don't believe in work-life balance. Take Sheryl Sandberg (author of Lean In) for example; she says: "So there is no such thing as work life balance. There is work, and there's life, and there's no balance." I simultaneously agree and disagree with her, respectfully. What do I mean? I do think work-life balance is a mountain/valley cycle. Depending on the workload it can be easier/harder to execute. Which is why I think ultimately it's less about balancing and more about prioritizing....
Easier said then done, right? Life gets in the way - the mail stacks up, the house chores are overwhelming, too many emails, texts, phone calls to make, the grocery shopping, the obligations for this and that.... and the list goes on! Truth is that balance is something you create by prioritizing, not something you just "find" on the side of the road....
Here are 5 easy ways to re-think balance and health in your life:
1. Do one thing at a time with full presence. In this age of technology we multi-task to a point of being the Jack/Jane of all trades and the master of none. Spending time mastering one thing gives a feeling of fulfillment that you can't get from doing multiple things all the time.
2. Nurture relationships with family and friends. Close your eyes and think about the best day you have had in a long time... think about the people that were there and the conversations that you had.... How happy did you feel? Did your face hurt from smiling? Did you think about the office at all? Probably not! The lesson is that even when you are "exhausted" and "too busy" to hang out with friends/family, still do it! It will re-energize and re-invigorate you. 9x's out of 10 these people love and prioritize you!!
3. Leave the past where it belongs, in the past! So often an incident will happen at work and I will dwell on it to a point where I over-think and over-analyze instead of just letting it go. Breathe deep and move on!! There is freedom in it, I promise!
4. Find time to be grateful. I have said this before, but 3 things. That's it. Every day - 3 things. Being grateful equates to being mindful.... even if your mind is full. (goes back to #1, above)
5. BREATHE. Breathing deep relaxes the mind and body. It creates harmony between your two worlds and makes you realize that it's not worth it to get so out of balance/harmony/rhythm!
This outfit is so happy and perfectly represents the sunshine and blue skies that I hope all of you find as adults navigating this complicated, grown-up world we live in. It's short, so we need to maximize every second and not get bogged down in the daily grind.


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It seems that, what was once just a trend, the ombré is now making it's way into 2014. And I think part of the reason for that is because it's incredibly versatile.
Any color, any style, bold or the softest color melting. It's up to you.
I, for one, have noticed that throughout the past couple of years, it seems to be morphing into a much more subtle look. I think that is why is has stuck around for so long. It isn't a one faceted style.
I love the bold ombrés, but find them to be suited for stronger personalities and styles. Not everyone wants their color to be so obvious.
For those who want something more subtle, I think a soft, blended ombré is the way to go.
Lightened ends mixed in with soft highlights, that frame the face, open everything up in a beautiful way. This is a perfect, beautiful combination.
Young or more mature. New to color or chemically addicted. It doesn't matter. it works for everyone.
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Sephora Just Dropped 27 New Shades of This Cult-Classic Product
By Tatiana Bido, Features Editor |
One of my absolute favorite lip products of all time is Sephora's Cream Lip Stain. I first discovered them a few years ago when I chased down a woman at Trader Joe's with a seriously vibrant red lip and asked her what color she was wearing. She pulled out a tube of 03 Strawberry Kissed and since that day I've had the pleasure of owning a handful of equally impressive long-lasting colors (I'll love you forever 06 Pink Soufflé). And at $14 a pop, they're affordable enough to build a nice collection of smudge-proof liquid lipsticks that last for hours (and hours and hours).
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Sephora Collection just upped their game and dropped 27 more shades to play with and the best news is that you can get them right now. From sultry reds (I see you 18 Flame Red) to 90s inspired browns (oh hey 42 Rose Wood), to aquamarine blues and greens (welcome aboard 30 Sea Mist and 31 Siren Song), there's a shade for virtually everyone. There are so many new richly-pigmented colors to choose from, and with a non-drying formula at the right price point, they're sure to fly off the shelves into handbags everywhere. I've already eyed three or four (or five) instant favorites.
So many shades, you almost ran out of arms, @roseandben. ・・・ The NEW @sephoracollection cream lip stains are on Sephora.com NOW! 🎊🎉💋💄 Here's a swatch video Benny and I made ❤ Honestly, this is one of my favorite matte liquid lipstick formulas EVER! 😍 I actually purchased every shade when I first started makeup 😽❤ What shades are you getting??? #sephora #sephoracollection


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A short story I have written long ago would barge into my house in the middle of the night, shake me awake and shout, 'Hey,this is no time for sleeping! You can't forget me, there's still more to write!' Impelled by that voice, I would find myself writing a novel. In this sense, too, my short stories and novels connect inside me in a very natural, organic way.
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The Fairest Dapper Day | Fall 2017
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all?
Hi friends! I am so happy and thrilled to be writing this post! I finally got to attend my first Dapper Day and it did not disappoint! I got to see so many lovely people step out in style for a day of fun at Magic Kingdom and I was so proud to be apart of it!
For those of you who may not know, Dapper Day is a day where people come together to show their appreciation for classic style and to strut their stuff. Since many Dapper Day's are held at Disney Parks, lots of people choose to put together dapper outfits that channel their favorite Disney character! That's exactly what I decided to do too!
For my first time attending, I knew I wanted to make it special and memorable so I went with the classic (and my favorite) princess-- SNOW WHITE!
I had a ball finding the perfect pieces and getting just the right styling for this get-up.
Keep reading for all the details...
With any outfits I do, I always try to be as frugal as possible and reuse things I already have or get creative with where I source my pieces!
For this outfit, I reused a dress I had previously purchased from Unique Vintage to add the yellow I needed as the base for this Disney Bound. The 50s style swiss dots on this dress added such a sweet touch and was so flouncy and fun to walk around in!
For the other small, but crucial parts of this I went searching on Amazon. I can't say enough how much I love Amazon for its convenient Prime shipping and VAST options. My gloves, socks, bow belt and blue cardigan all came from Amazon and I spent less than $45 for all 4 pieces! It was so gratifying to me that I was able to find such quality pieces that really just added SO much to the overall vibe of my outfit!
I knew I needed some show stopping accessories to add that WOW factor, so this is where I chose to funnel most of my budget for this outfit.
My sparkly Snow White dress purse is from Danielle Nicole Handbags and what I love most about this is that the shape of it was perfect for the era I was channeling. The glitter, size, and details made this the perfect purse for holding my necessities for the day! (Pro tip: While this purse typically costs $72 dollars, I was able to get my AP discount by buying at Disney Springs! Score!)
My parasol, which was the icing on the cake for this bound and really came in handy when keeping the sun off of me in the parks, was also from Unique Vintage! It really just made me feel so fancy and as if I stepped back in time! The pattern of it features apples, crowns, diamonds, and poison apples and could not have been more fitting!
For my shoes, I wanted to comfortable, but still stay true to the style and to Snow's look, so I decided to wear this $5 pair of flats from Walmart. Yes, you read that correctly! HAHA!
Like I said, even though I planned this outfit for months, I also didn't want to break the bank, so it was important to me to save where I could without detracting from the feel of the look. I felt I achieved that the day I put it on and it just made my heart so full to see it come to life the way I envisioned in it my head!
This look would not have been complete without the beautifully retro style that Mychael from Atelier Salon (located in downtown Orlando) did for me! They were kind enough to do this style for me and I couldn't be more grateful for their kindness and generosity! I LOVED my experience I had while at their salon and if you ever need a cut, color, style, or even makeup application, look no further than Atelier. They treat you so well and go above and beyond to make you feel as beautiful as you all are on the inside.
Mychael took so much time to make sure I had the style I wanted and he killed it! It was the cherry on top and I don't think I would've felt as put together and beautiful without it.
(I just want to mention that I was in no way paid or told to say that and all the words above are my genuine feelings. <3)
I wouldn't have these beautiful photos of my look if it wasn't for Alex of Alexandra Royer Photo. She was a total STAR when it came to taking these for me! She has such a true eye and vision for fashion photography and she captured the details and my happiness so well!
All in all, I had the most dazzling day and I loved seeing everyone! Everyone that attended inspired me so much with their creativity and style and I so look forward to Spring Dapper Day!
I've gotta get to brainstorming on what I will do next!
Until next time...
Hair: Mychael Peters of Atelier Salon
Photography: Alexandra Royer Photo
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A Century of Megagames
"I'm not entirely sure what ever happened to that fresh-faced keen young 32 year old megagamer. But in the intervening 31 years he seems to have run 100 of his own megagames..."
Jim Wallman muses over having reached the 100 milestone running megagames in his blog No Game Survives
It was 1987 and the UK was going through seismic changes. Thatcher was in power and unreasonably popular (50% approval rating), golliwogs had been banned from Enid Blyton books, my neighbour Cynthia Payne had been acquitted of running a brothel, British Rail (yes, we had our own railway back then) abolished Second Class and replaced it with Standard Class and the Channel Tunnel plan was given a green light.
It is true that the past is another country.
It was into that maestrom of change and upheaval that a 32 year old civil servant joined the ranks of a mysterious cult known as 'megagame designers'. He was not the first, of course – he had been recruited and encouraged by the founder of recreational megagames, Paddy Griffith (who had run the first megagame of that ilk in 1983 named, with chracterisic iconoclasm 'Memphis Manger IV' ) and inspired by games by Andy Grainger (who wrote the very successful megagames Kirovograd and Clouds In the West in the mid-1980s). This young enthusiast's first attempt at a megagame was 'Blood & Thunder' involving a load of plastic sailing ships and toy soldiers, cardboard houses , rum, a pig roast and 126 participants. Briefings produced lovingly using 9-pin dot matrix printer and a 'powerful' PCW8256 word processor.


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2005-2007 M.F.A. Ceramics, Tyler School of Art of Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
2007 Summer Workshop, Temple University Japan, Tokyo, Japan
2001-2004 B.F.A. Ceramics/Glass, Cum Laude, Cal State University, Fullerton, CA
1998-2001 A.A., Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA
Teaching Experience
Aug16'-Present Assistant Professor - Ceramics, and Art Department Co-Chair, Saddleback College, CA
Aug'15-May'16 Adjunct Faculty- Ceramics and 3D Design, Chapman University, CA
Aug'15-May'16 Adjunct Faculty- 3D Design, Santa Ana College, CA
Aug'14-May'16 Adjunct Faculty -Ceramics, Art History & Appreciation, Coastline College, CA
Aug'09-May'16 Adjunct Faculty- Ceramics, Ceramics Sculpture and Mixed Media, Chaffey College, CA
May'12-Dec'15 Contract Instructor, Irvine Fine Arts Center, CA
Jan'10-May'15 Ceramics Instructor, Fountains at Sea Bluffs, CA
Aug'08-Dec'12 Ceramics Instructor, Muddy's Studio, CA
Aug- Dec'11 Adjunct Faculty- Ceramics, Orange Coast College, CA
Jan- May'11 Adjunct Faculty- Ceramics, Whittier College, CA
July- Aug '07 Arts and Crafts Director, KenMont & KenWood Camps, CT
Aug'06- May'07 Instructor of Record - Ceramics, Tyler School of Art of Temple University, PA
Sept-Dec'05 Ceramics Instructor, Tyler School of Art Weekend Workshop, PA
Aug-Dec'04 Art Instructor, All the Arts for All the Kids (Nonprofit Art Organization), CA
Feb'03-Aug'04 Youth Art Program Instructor, Irvine Fine Arts Center, CA
Jan-Mar'03 Ceramics Instructor (contract), Advanced Education Programs, CA
Exhibitions & Commissions
2017 Past and Present, Saddleback Art Gallery, Mission Viejo, CA
2016 Biomorphic, American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, CA
BIRDIE Invitational, Coastline Art Gallery, Newport Beach, CA
2015 SFO|SNA, City College Art Gallery, San Francisco, CA
SFO|SNA, Coastline Art Gallery, Newport Beach, CA
Commissioned sculptures for Red Rocks Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV
Pedagogic Clay 2, Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion, Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA
2014 Faculty Show, Coastline Art Gallery, Newport Beach, CA
FARM| 2 fork, Coastline Art Gallery, Newport Beach, CA
January's Featured Artist, Art Cube Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
2013 Commissioned sculptures for Harrah's Hotel & Casino, Rincon, CA
2011 Commissioned Chess Set lobby sculpture for Marriot, Warner Center, CA
2010 Commissioned sculpture for Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, NV
Temples, Merz Hall, Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, PA
2009 *Macrobiolgy, Solo Exhibition, Dutzi Gallery, Cal.State Univeristy, Long Beach, CA
2008 Commissioned permanent installation for Aliante Station Casino & Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
Selections from the Sixth Bureau: an exhibition of works by alumni of Tyler School of Art (invitational), Sullivan Hall at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
2007–08 Wind Challenge Exhibitions (juried), Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia, PA
2007 M.F.A. Biennial (juried), D.C.C.A., Wilmington, DE
Tyler School of Art Summer Workshop, ZAIM Art Center, Yokohama, Japan
*Convection, Solo Exhibition, Tyler School of Art Penrose Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
*Confabulation: A Field Guide to Electromagnetic Mycelia, Solo Exhibition, Big Jar Books, Philadelphia, PA
Constructions, CAA New York MFA Exhibition, Juror: Christian Rattemeyer, Hunter College/ Times Square Gallery, New York, NY
2006 *Wholey Installation, Freeman Yoga, Fullerton, CA
2005 7 Muses Open House, 7 Muses Gallery, Fullerton, CA
Ceramics Show, Grand Central Art Center, Santa Ana, CA
2004 Kiln Opening 2004 Invitational, American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, CA
*Punch & Pie, Solo Exhibition, CSUF Exit Gallery, Fullerton, CA
Get It Off Your Chest, Women in the Arts Group Show, CSUF Exit Gallery, Fullerton, CA
CSUF Student Art Show (juried), CSUF Center Gallery, Fullerton, CA
Something Organic, CSUF Exit Gallery, Fullerton, CA
*One 1/2 Pots, Solo Exhibition, CSUF Center Gallery, Fullerton, CA
2003 You Break It, You Bought It Again, Grand Central Art Center, Santa Ana, CA
CSUF Student Art Show (juried), CSUF Center Gallery, Fullerton, CA
2003 Earth, Fire, & Ashes, CSUF Center Gallery, Fullerton, CA
*The Wholey Pots, Solo Exhibition, Ristrow/Miller Gallery, Santa Ana, CA
Endangered Masses, Santa Ana Art Village, Santa Ana, CA
CSUF Student Art Show (juried), CSUF Center Gallery, Fullerton, CA
2002 Good Things Come In Small Packages, CSUF Center Gallery, Fullerton, CA
2001 Orange Coast College Student Art Show (juried), Costa Mesa, CA
2000 Clay Academia 2000 Invitational, Tustin Renaissance Gallery, Tustin, CA


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Have you ever read something in a book—or have maybe you read an entire book—then found yourself almost immediately having forgotten what you read the moment you put the book down?
It can feel like a wasted effort, to invest any amount of time to learning something new, only to feel like you learned nothing afterward.
Of course that's not how the brain works. We know that there's a lot happening in our brains than our higher level consciousness is unaware of. Our brains are using billions of neurons to process billions of little pieces of information in any given moment. When you read, or experience something, the changes these things make on your brain occur whether you feel it or not.
You may not consciously be able to pull certain, precise, bits of information from that book you read last summer, but your brain was undoubtedly influenced by it.
When it comes to creativity, the more information we have to pull from and smash together, the more capable we are of imagining new and unique possibilities. Yet, if we can't pull that information readily to mind, does it have the same impact?
I believe the answer is unequivocally yes. Because what you experience—whether it's reading a book, chatting a stranger, or starting a new hobby—physically changes your brain. You cannot reverse the change, as the information has already influenced your brain. Even if you don't exactly retain all of the knowledge from the experience, your brain is forever going to be imprinted with the experience.
Maybe the information will percolate up when you least expect it. Perhaps, when it does, you won't even be able to recall where you first acquired the knowledge. You'll believe things yet struggle to remember when you first came to believe them.
Not being able to recall everything from what you ready is a powerful excuse to avoid reading in the first place, but the impact reading—or traveling, or trying something new, or meditation—has on your brain is very real.
If you want to think more creatively, give your brain the fuel it needs to make as many connections as it can. Reading is a good place to start.


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Learn to identify covert narcissists and take back control
Most people have some familiarity with more overt narcissistic behaviour. Covert narcissism however can be so much harder to spot and yet just as damaging to those on the receiving end.
Covert narcissism can slip under the radar and even though you feel something isn't right, it is a struggle to identify the toxic behaviour. This toxic behaviour can be so subtle and sophisticated.
Having further insight into what to look out for can really help you begin to take some level of control back in the dynamics and hold your space in a healthy way.
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Thanks to Bethanie Mattek-Sands, tennis fans will be able to experience Wimbledon through an entirely new perspective this year.
The 28-year-old American was one of about a thousand "explorers" chosen to test Google Glass, the new wearable computer, and what better place to try out the new accessory than the world's most storied tennis tournament?
Mattek-Sands has donned the glasses during her preparation for Wimbledon -- everywhere from her practice session to the player party. And the accessory is more than just a cool way to document the tournament, Mattek-Sands says the glasses could also help her development as a tennis player.
"My coach really liked the viewpoint," Mattek-Sands told USA Today. "We had a chance to look at it on the computer and it was a cool training tool."
As you can imagine, there's a lot that a professional tennis player must remember. So Mattek-Sands has used the glasses to keep track of her racquets, meals, flights and much more.
Check out the video she filmed in the days leading up to Wimbledon:
As the glasses may provide a competitive advantage, Mattek-Sands won't be able to wear them during the tournament (her first round match is Tuesday against Angelique Kerber). But if the above video is any indication, it's not hard to see how this technology could be a huge game-changer in the world of sports.
Thanks to @projectglass for making the best accessory for the red carpet and @Wimbledon player party. So fun to use! pic.twitter.com/nQ9EG6c3Pi
— Bethanie MattekSands (@BMATTEK) June 20, 2013
Just shared a photo #throughglass pic.twitter.com/2kKJWOi5FL
— Bethanie MattekSands (@BMATTEK) June 20, 2013


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Situated a stone's throw from a pristine surf break with consistent year-round waves on Playa Guiones, the Harmony is ideal for a surfing adventure. But it is much more than that. It is a place for community and ideas—an ideal space for contemplation and deep relaxation.
The Harmony's restaurant showcases the bounty of the Nosara area. We are located in a region full of farms, fisherman and fruit trees. Lucky us. Lucky you. We use fresh, local ingredients whenever possible and work with producers who share their sustainable values. They also source some of their produce from their very own nearby farm.
The Harmony is situated a two-minute walk down a jungle path to Playa Guiones where you'll find consistent year-round waves. Warm air and offshore breezes make for great conditions at this sandy beach break with tasty lefts and rights. Swells vary from waist high to double overhead. With a long, shallow bottom at low tide, it's a great place for beginners to learn, while seasoned surfers get their ya-yas out on the outside. No wonder National Geographic named Nosara one of the world's top twenty surf towns. Surfers of all levels won't want to miss the glassy late afternoon waves when the sky explodes with color as the sun dips.
Designed as a place of restoration, nurturing and peace, the Healing Centre offers a Menu of Treatments inspired by Costa Rica's natural bounty and beauty. The Centre is operated by experienced therapists who are expert at soothing tired travelers and sore surfers.
These ten rooms surround the swimming pool and are nearest to restaurant and front desk and each 240 square foot room has a large private patio with outdoor sunflower shower, hammock and seating area
Thirteen one-bedroom bungalows are situated throughout the property's gardens. Each bungalow has a large private deck with outdoor sunflower shower, hammock and seating area
Two-bedroom suite (700 square feet) with a large, light-filled bathroom with shower and tub. Sofas in each of the two bedroom may be used as twin beds. A wide wooden deck with a privacy wall wraps around the two-bedroom suite and features an outdoor sunflower shower, hammock and seating area


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GEOGRAPHIC Dr David T. Day, Chief of the Division of Mineral Resources of the U. S. Geo logical Survey, has been elected a mem ber of the Board of Managers of the National Geographic Society to fill the unexpired term of Mr Henry Gannett. As Mr Gannett will remain in the Philip pines for a year or more, engaged in the census of the islands, he has resigned temporarily from the Board. )r Day was a member of the Board 1896-1899. LITERATURE 463 In November, 1902, the remains of Christopher Columbus were buried with great pomp for the fifth time. Their last and, it is hoped, permanent resting place is a special mausoleum in the grand Cathedral of Seville. From Valladolid to Seville, from Seville to Hispaniola, from Hispaniola to Habana, and from Habana to Seville again, is the strange story of the journeying of Columbus' remains. GEOGRAPHIC LITERATURE Father Marquette. By Reuben G. Thwaites. Illustrated. Pp. 244. New York: D. Appleton & Co. 1902. $I.oo net. The work of Father Marquette as an explorer of the Mississippi, as a preacher, and a friend of the Indians won for him a prominent and lasting place in the hearts and imagination of the American people. His name stands for what has been best and noblest in the history of white men's dealings with the Indian. This biography by Dr Thwaites is especially welcome, inas much as, except for brief biographies of Father Marquette by Sparks and Shea, no other has been published. The volume consists mainly of an ac count of the long canoe voyage (1673) of Marquette and Joliet from Lake Michigan to Portage on the Wisconsin River, thence down the Wisconsin to the Mississippi, which they descended to the mouth of the Arkansas, and then back again up the Mississippi to the mouth of the Illinois, and up the latter and the Chicago to the west shore of Lake Michigan, a journey of over 2,500 miles. By this vo3 age the explorers proved that the great river of the west flowed to the Gulf of Mexico and not to the Pacific or to the southeastward through Virginia. Marquette was so weakened by the fearful hardship of the four months' canoeing that he died in 1675, at the early age of 38 and after only nine years of service in America. Joliet lost his narrative and maps of the exploration, but the journal and maps of Marquette were preserved long enough for a copy to be made of them, and this is the only record we have of one of the most remarkable explora tions in American history. The Land of Nome. By Louis McKee. Pp. 260. New York: The Grafton Press. 1902. Mr. McKee gives a vivid picture of the blindness of the stampede to Nome of 18,ooo fortune-hunters in the summer of 1900. The past neglect, the present needs, and the untold resources of our wonderful Alaska are described. To quote from the author : " Uncle Sam's record in Alaska has not been one to be proud of. A taxed, unrepresented people, who, under the greatest adversities, have shown to the world the enormous and varied resources of a supposedly barren land, have for years had to bear the additional burden of incompetent and unscrupulous offi cials who have been foisted upon the country. The rush to Cape Nome has attracted attention to only a compara-
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Microsoft has announced the General Availability of its Live Encoding service as part of several of updates announced for the Azure Media Services suite.
Live Encoding allows broadcasters to send a single video stream to Azure Media Services, where it is encoded into an adaptive bitrate stream, which then allows it to be delivered to different types of devices in MPEG-DASH, Microsoft Smooth Streaming, Apple HLS, or Adobe HDS formats. Ultimately, this means that video producers can send high-quality broadcast streams to the cloud, which then lets users stream in lower quality on slower bandwidths. The tool has already been proven in its use by US broadcaster NBC at the Sochi Winter Olympics 2014, where Azure provided end-to-end live streaming entirely in the cloud for the first time in history to great success.
To learn more about Live Encoding read the announcement in full on the Azure Blog here.


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To make locating objects such as comets easier I have written a spreadsheet that creates an Object List from an ephemeris.
An account of this is here: http://geoastro.co.u.../objlistgen.htm
I believe a new version of Sequence may make this redundant but until then I am using it.
If anyone wants a copy please ask.


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Some studies suggest that tocotrienols can reduce cholesterol levels in the blood, but further research is needed to confirm this claim. Additionally, tocotrienol supplementation has been used in the elderly to help reduce the risk of bone fractures and protect the body during aging. Preliminary research found that tocotrienols may protect against cognitive diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, but this claim has yet to be verified.
Tocotrienols Benefits:
- Antioxidant properties
- Protection during aging
- May protect against heart disease
- May reduce cholesterol levels
- May prevent Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases
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- The group of tocotrienols contains several isomers, so the molecule may also be referred to specifically as alpha-, beta-, gamma-, or delta-tocotrienol.
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- Vitamin E enhances the effects of certain anticoagulants such as Warfarin. Consumption of tocotrienols should therefore be monitored if also taking anticoagulants.
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- Daily doses range from 140-360mg
- Studies typically used doses of 200mg per day


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Communications Director
RoiAnn approaches communications with a dual passion for social justice and a good story. After managing HC One's website, eNews, print and social media communications for eight years as a team of one, she is delighted to play a more strategic role in amplifying the voices of HC One's community partners, and showing the impact of HC One's values in practice.
Prior to her role in communications, she co-coordinated the national Birth, Breastfeeding and Beyond Conference, and acted as Project Coordinator for HC One's Message and Messenger Project to increase the donation of umbilical cord blood among low-income minority families. In 2011, she gained media attention from WBEZ for the Illinois Breastfeeding Blueprint, and was recognized by Public Narrative for this effort. She has also been published and profiled on the Nonprofit MarCommunity blog.
RoiAnn brings to HC One over twenty years of non-profit experience. Her past roles include Outreach Associate for Lambda Legal, Program Associate for Zonta International, and a brief and delightful stint as a "stay-at-home" mom. She is also a performance poet and family blogger.


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Yoga and Prayer: Breathe
So, off and on for the past few weeks I have been doing yoga and prayer with a few other women (see Here for more on the original idea). I am still figuring out how to do this and what's really going to work but it's been a wonderful experiment for me so far. Over the next few months I will be leading yoga and prayer for women (everyone's invited, so if you are in Prague and would like to be included in this please let me know). I would like to share on this blog what we do each week and a little about how it goes. So, here's a little about today…
Today's yoga time ended up just being me and my good friend, Carrie, which was a little disappointing for me, but God knows what we each need. So, I stuck with what I had planned and we had a nice time of reconnecting with our breath, our bodies and our God.
I started the yoga time by sharing what I've been calling God this week, "God who is". That's who I needed God to be this week… I needed him to just exist, to be. I needed to know and experience that God is. I needed Him to be with me and in me and with those I love and in them.
Then we watched the Nooma video, Breathe, letting the thoughts sink into our minds and our bodies with each breathe. Breathing in the blessing at the end, "May you come to see that God is here right now with us all of the time. May you come to see that the ground you are standing on is holy. And as you slow down, may you become aware that it is in 'Yod,' 'Heh,' 'Vav,' 'Heh' that we live and we move and we breathe."
After that we did this yoga routine with a the cd Sigur Ros ( ) for music. (Disclaimer: I made this one up and I have no formal training or teacher's certification. I researched the poses and did the best I could putting together a sequence but if you choose to use this sequence on your own do so knowing that it was not made by a certified professional):
(Repeat mountain pose and upward salute 3 times - inhaling as you come into upward salute and exhaling as you come back into mountain pose)
(Repeat downward facing dog and upward facing dog 3 times – moving smoothly from one to the other as you breathe)
Upward Salute on an inhale
Mountain pose on an exhale
Eagle Pose (without crossing the legs)
Upward Salute on an inhale
Mountain pose on an exhale
Upward Salute on an inhale
Mountain pose on an exhale
Bharadvaja's Twist to the right
Bharadvaja's Twist to the left
Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose with right leg straight
Head-to-knee forward bend with right leg straight
Half Lord of the Fishes Pose with right leg over left
(Repeat last 4 poses on left side)
Pull knees to chest and rock back and forth
While lying in corpse pose I read this quote from the book With Open Hands by Henri Nouwen:
"The man who lives from God's breath can recognize with joy that the same breath sinks into the lungs of his fellowman, and that they are both drawing from the same source. At this mutual realization, the fear of another disappears, a smile comes to the lips, the weapons fall, and one hand reaches out for the other. He who recognizes the breath of God in another can truly let another enter his life, too, and can receive the gifts which are given to him."
Peace be with you.
Rejoicing in the journey - Bethany Stedman


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Complete 1.74 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
14K yellow gold diamond engagement ring designed and created by Reis-Nichols Jewelers. The ring features one oval cut diamond weighing 1.07 ct and 48 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing .67 ctw. Size 7 in stock now. Special order sizes also available.
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On The Local's menu, they have this incredible soup called Baked Cheddar and Tomato Soup. This soup is amazing! Creamy, tart, cheesy.
So of course, as soon as I came home I decided to make my own. Overall, I think its a pretty close replication of the Local's recipe. I think next time I make it, I'm going to also roast a potato or two with the other veggies so that I can get some of the creamy/starchy-ness from them.
Cheesy Roasted Tomato Soup
7 Roma/Plum tomatoes
1 Red bell pepper
1 Medium Red Onion
6-8 cloves garlic
2 medium potatoes, peeled (optional)
Olive oil
Balsamic Vinegar
4 leaves of basil
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 small can of tomato paste
32 oz veggie broth
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese + more for serving
salt & pepper
French bread
immersion blender
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Oil the bottom of a 13x9 pan, and place veggies (tomatoes, pepper, onion, garlic, potatoes...largely chunked) into it. Drizzle a little more oil on top. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, then sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss to coat. Put the pan into the oven for 20-25 minutes until well roasted, stirring once.
While the veggies are roasting, prepare the soup base. In a large soup pot (I used a large dutch oven for even heating), drizzle a few tablespoons of oil in. Put all of the tomato paste into the oil and stir over medium heat to smooth out. Pour in 3/4 of the carton of broth, and stir until well combined. When the veggies are done, use a slotted spoon to put them into the broth (you don't want too much of the oil from the roasting pan in the soup). Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15+ minutes until all the veggies are soft. Tear up the basil leaves and add into soup. If you want, you can add 1/4 cup of dry white wine (I did not do this). Add 1/4 cup of heavy cream and shredded cheese. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until thick and creamy. Serve with more cheese and a large chunk of french bread.
Big pot o' yummy!
Update: I made this soup again... this time without peppers and added a good sized clump (~1/2 cup) of sundried tomatoes and a few tablespoons of pesto! Amazing!


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Can the modem but upgraded
My son wants to increase his speed on his xbox one. I have told him how to get better internet speed working with the prover but wanted to know if the wi-fi card can be upgraded. Or are there other ways of kicking the processor speed up on this baby.
Bu iyi bir soru mu?


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Gulistan Films - Melbourn (Australia) based production. Established in 1979 in Afghanistan, the firm has several featured films including Jenayat Karran, Khanai 555, Gumrah
Karimi Production - Produced the movie Tarss
Afghan Movie Review (AfghanLand.com) - Review of several Afghan movies including their posters
Bod na bod - a brief history of Afghan cinema, actors and directors
Faces of Change - Documentary films, made in the 1970's, depict Afghan culture produced by Documentary Educational Resources (DER)
Film-Area.com - web-portral designed by Toofan Khan Rahime (Afghan) and Hasnian Bokhari (Pakistani) containing coverage of bollywood and links to Afghan videos.
The tragedy of Film Maker Jawed Wassel
Afghan Movies:
Afghan Documentaries
History of Afghan Cinema


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When you visit Whistler, you should make a point of venturing out of the village and experiencing the mountain splendour. On your way, you may come across one (or four!) of Whistler's spectacular lakes. These local watering holes feature all kinds of activities and all set against a breath taking mountain backdrop. From paddle boarding to canoeing, there are a number of ways to cool off and have fun on a sunny summer day. We've got the inside scoop on where and what to play when visiting the many lakes of Whistler.
Alta Lake
Alta Lake is one of the more popular lakes in Whistler and is just 4km away from the Village. It is the second largest lake with four parks lining it's shores: Lakeside Park, Blueberry Park, Rainbow Park and Wayside Park. Lakeside and Rainbow tend to get the most traffic. At these parks, you will find sandy beaches, lots of activities and docks to launch non-motorized boats from or swim off of.
What to play: Try stand up paddle boarding (SUPing) or rent a canoe and float down the River of Golden Dreams!
Green Lake
Green Lake is the largest and most northerly lake in Whistler. It is the source of the Green River and is fed by the infamous River of Golden Dreams. Green Lake is said to be the coldest of the lakes and due to it's size, it is the only lake that allows motorized boats. What's more, it also serves as a piece of Whistler's airport!
What to play: Take a float plane flight from this colourful lake and see the rest of Whistler from the sky!
Alpha Lake
Alpha Lake is located in Creekside. This lake is dog friendly and even features a dog park for your pup to play in the water with it's furry friends. There are walking/hiking trails all around as well as tennis courts, basketball courts, a kids play park, and a floating dock.
What to play: Play a round of basketball at the nearby courts or beach volleyball!
Nita Lake
This tranquil little lake is also in Creekside. It has a small gravel beach with a creek flowing through it which generally allows for good fishing.
What to play: Try your hand at fishing!
Lost Lake
Lost Lake is just a short fifteen minute walk from Whistler Village, making it very popular! In summer, you will find a free shuttle bus that runs to and from the Lake. Not only is this park close to the village, it also features a swim area, docks, barbecue stands, accessible washrooms, and a concession stand! Before you go for a swim, check out the surrounding hiking or biking trails.
What to play: More like what not to play, here you will find swimming, biking, hiking and eating- our favourite!
Whistler is full of things to do and visiting the many lakes surrounding the town should be on your list. Looking to book a trip to experience summer in the mountains? The Adara is a boutique hotel nestled in the heart of the village and guaranteed for next level fun!


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I follow the blogs of many photographers and the link list on the left side of my blog is only a fraction of all the websites I visit frequently. All of them provide education and inspiration, and most of the time it is just fun to read what other photographers have in mind. One blog I never miss if a new post is released is the one of Moose Peterson. He is certainly the photographer I learned the most from for my wildlife and landscape photography. His writing style is fun to read and he inspires me greatly.
One of his recent posts was titled "Can One Click Tell The Story?" and he answers that question with a great image of the Grand Canyon and a video sequence that makes you understanding his thoughts.
I haven't been able to go out and shoot during the last four days but I still have some unfinished business on my hard drive. The photo above was made last September in Rocky Mountain National Park during a rainy day and a fast moving cloud scenario. I have several shots of this mountain range and they are all ok, but this one, taken at a brief moment when the sun kissed the mountain in the foreground while anything around got really dark, is the image that tells the story of that day and it is the only one I like to show you. No, I haven't asked myself the question "Can One Click Tell The Story?" while I was making the click but I'm sure will in the future. Thanks Moose!


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Location: Abacoa Town Center in Jupiter, Florida – Central Boulevard between Main Street Circle and Fredrick Small circle & University Boulevard.
14th,15th & 16th 10am-6pm
This is the 30th anniversary of a very special show for me and one of the premier fine arts shows in South Florida. Something *BIG* is in the works so stayed tuned!
Three day event. Only $8 advance tickets or $10 at the gate day of.


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Life lately. Let me give you a few snapshots in words before I share pictures. How can I describe it? Fall. Digestion issues. Upcoming Travel. Learning love. Learning to be more honest and less of a people pleaser. Those are all some of the things that have been going through my head and mind lately, and God is teaching me sooo much, I don't quite know where to start. I'll start with the lighter thoughts first, and then I'll move onto heavvyyy. Is that ok? Ok, let's get going.
Life Snapshots #1: Puppies. All things puppies. Lat week the last 7 puppies that we had with us went to be with their new families, and it was bittersweet. Y'all, I get so attached to baby animals; they're so fun and cute and crazy and chaotic, and they find such wonder in everything. THey're always exploring. They're always reminding me of God's incredible care for His World, how they don't worry about what they're going to eat or where they're going to sleep and how much I shouldn't worry about those things especially when I can rest 100% safe in the care of my Heavenly Daddy's arms.
Life Snapshots #2: Running – After training for my 3rd marathon, I am so grateful to say that I also was able to get my 4th period this year after doing some marathon training for about 2-3 months. The marathon is coming up in about 3 weeks, and I'm so ready for it to be here and get back to my 2-4 miles runs.
But these runs have taught me so much about where God has me in my relationship with exercise. I don't love to work out for hours like I used to; I don't love spending my life in the gym or on the weights like I used to; I love the energy I get from running a few miles, but I'm not sure …. yet that I love the tiredness after a marathon run.
This has been a good training cycle for me, because I have seen how God has worked in my heart and showed me that I don't HAVE to train like other girls or guys. I don't HAVE to run 4 days a week or even over 35 miles a week. In fact this whole training cycle, I haven't run more than probably about 30 miles a week.
So I'm enjoying running, and I am looking forward to traveling to another state for the marathon, but I'm also looking forward to going back to shorter runs and doing a bit more weight lifting than cardio.
#3: Life Snapshots #3 – Speaking the Truth on Instagram even more- I love Instagram, but for a long time I think I've really fought the temptation to be concerned about what people will think about me being an open Jesus lover on Instagram.
But why would I hold back the truth that sets men and women free? Why would I be ashamed of Jesus Christ who gave His broken bleeding body to make me free, to bring me, to bring lost sinners from sin to God?
I shouldn't be. I shouldn't be ashamed. I shouldn't be a proud hypocritical Christian either, but I shouldn't be ashamed of my Jesus Christ who gave ALLL for His beloved bride the church.
So I'm learning to be unashamed and share the Good News on Instagram as it applies to me being delivered from my idolatry, as it applies to recovery, body image, food, relationships, and soooo much more (aka: every part of life.)
Romans 1:16, 'For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.'
#4: Life Snapshots #4 – I don't have pictures to go with this, but I have been loving these podcasts lately.
And you might wonder why I don't have a longer list of podcasts I listen to, but I must say that I very quickly get information overload if I listen to too many podcasts or follow a lot of Instagram accounts or watch a bunch of different YouTube videos.
I've found, with the way God made me, it's better if I focus on less, so these are the 'less' podcasts that really fill my soul, encourage me to seek Jesus, and remind me of the beauty of the gospel of Jesus!
#Life Snapshots #5 – Just enjoying life. I'm really enjoying learning more about my sweet sisters, having some hard heart to heart talks, learning about life patterns that I've been struggling with and learning just how much I need Jesus Christ to wash me and help me overcome my tendency to people please, to lie by omitting the truth (because I'm too concerned about pleasing people), and I'm learning that that the process of God working on me is never easy but ALWAYS always good.
Enjoying life has also included so much baking, because fall for me = baking. So I've been baking scones, cookies, bars, brownies, and I don't think it's stopping any time soon.
I'll leave you with some of my very favorite food blogs especially for fall recipes and my Pinterest if you want to follow:
What's a snapshot of your life you can share with me lately?


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Happy Lord's Day, my friends! At times on Sunday I like to take us into Messianic worship of Yeshua (Jesus) our Lord. Since we are in the midst of the joyful Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, let's turn to a beloved Messianic Jewish worship leader, Marty Goetz, to take us to a different place today!
Listen as Marty explains Hanukkah (as only a Jew can!), then blesses us with the Hanukkah song. (Be sure to listen to his explanation beforehand to understand the Christian meaning behind the song.) Worship the Lord, dear friends, and may this song be your prayer!


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Thursday, November 23 is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. I look forward to time with family, turkey and dressing (and all the other good stuff), and football. The day also causes me to think about some of the things for which I am thankful.
I am thankful for...A slow, soaking rain when the earth is dry. God's love that sent His Son, Jesus, to redeem us. The beautiful colors of Fall (when they come). Laity who serve Christ faithfully through the church. The Astros winning the World Series. Good health. The call of God upon my life. Medical advances and personnel that save lives. Opportunities to travel and experience God's people and the good earth. The hymns of the Church. Worship services, regardless of worship style, that are well planned. Ice cream. The fellowship of the saints through the United Methodist Connection. Kind words and deeds. Coffee in the morning. Forgiveness from God, always available, for all my sins. A wonderful woman who loves me and has been my wife for almost 31 years. Laughter. Young clergy who hold the future of the church in capable hands and tender hearts. The privilege of being a United Methodist minister. A reliable automobile. People with a good sense of humor. Parents who claim their role of teaching their children to love God and love people. Email (but not all the spam). Music of (almost) all types. Honest politicians (and yes there are some). The ability to still take the stairs 2 or 3 at a time. A device (smart phone) that does just about everything but cook my breakfast--and it will probably be able to do that before long. Good preaching. People who can disagree without being disagreeable. Those who understand that it is always too early to quit. Counselors, therapists, and other mental health professionals. Freedoms that are afforded us in this great country. The presence of God with me in good times and not-so-good times.
The Apostle Paul instructs us: "In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." (I Thessalonians 5:18). I don't believe that everything that happens to us is not God's will, but I think that God wants us to have an attitude of gratitude regardless of our circumstances.
In the words of the liturgy for Holy Communion, "It is right and a good and joyful thing always and everywhere to give thanks to (our) Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth."
Happy Thanksgiving to your family from mine.
In everything give thanks.
Thursday, November 23 is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. I look forward to time with family, turkey and dressing (and all the other good stuff), and football. The day also causes me to think about some of the things for which I am thankful.