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Sunday, December 25, 2016
MERRY CHRISTMAS one and all!
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IT'S A BOY! - Sabbath Keeping
"For unto us a child is born,
unto us a son is given:
and the government shall be upon his shoulder:
and His name shall be called
The mighty God,
The everlasting Father,
The Prince of Peace."
~ Isaiah 9:6 ~
"Kneel before the Babe of Bethlehem. Accept the truth that the Kingdom of Heaven is for the lowly, the simple.
Bring to me, the Christ-child, your gifts, truly the gifts of earth's wisest.
The Gold - your money.
Frankincense - the adoration of a consecrated life.
Myrrh - your sharing in My sorrows and those of the world.
"And they presented unto Him gifts: gold, frankincense and myrrh." "
~ A Devotional Diary: God Calling, 1945 ~
Jesus Christ is the only reason Christmas is celebrated; Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven. He said, "You must be born again" and "I am the way, the truth and the life." The only way to heaven is to accept Jesus Christ as God's only Son and your Savior. His Holy Spirit will not always woo a person; there will come a time when His Holy Spirit will leave each to their own opinion. When that time comes, hell for all eternity is the future. C. S. Lewis said, "Each day we are becoming a creature of splendid glory or one of unspeakable horror." Choose wisely; your very soul is dependent upon your choice.
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Saturday, December 24, 2016
In the Bleak Midwinter
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"In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,
Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;
Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,
In the bleak midwinter, long ago.
Our God, heaven cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain;
Heaven and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign.
In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed
The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.
Enough for Him, Whom cherubim, worship night and day,
Breastful of milk, and a mangerful of hay;
Enough for Him, Whom angels fall before,
The ox and ass and camel which adore.
Angels and archangels may have gathered there,
Cherubim and seraphim thronged the air;
But His mother only, in her maiden bliss,
Worshipped the beloved with a kiss.
What can I give Him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;
If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;
Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart."
Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;
Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,
In the bleak midwinter, long ago.
Our God, heaven cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain;
Heaven and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign.
In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed
The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.
Enough for Him, Whom cherubim, worship night and day,
Breastful of milk, and a mangerful of hay;
Enough for Him, Whom angels fall before,
The ox and ass and camel which adore.
Angels and archangels may have gathered there,
Cherubim and seraphim thronged the air;
But His mother only, in her maiden bliss,
Worshipped the beloved with a kiss.
What can I give Him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;
If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;
Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart."
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Thursday, December 22, 2016
5-Gift Rule and Gimme Gimme
~ red wing blackbirds here in droves ~
Yep, Abraham Maslow had it right...food, shelter, clothing are needs; all else is want. He also said, "The story of the human race is the story of men and women selling themselves short."
That sure hit home. How many times do we slough off a compliment instead of simply saying, "Thank you", then tucking that compliment inside and pondering it later when we're in dire need of encouragement? I know I'm guilty.
For a lot of decades, I've remembered (a minor miracle!) and sung Mickey and Becki Moore's song called, "Gimme Gimme" and, at some point in time, had the pleasure of seeing them in concert. Mickey and Becki started in Greenwich Village, NYC as professional street singers, becoming part of the Jesus Movement and eventually moved to central Virginia. Theirs is a wonderful story, a testimony to grace, mercy and lashings of love and, in a box somewhere, I have their first album, Mickey and Becki (that's the album name I remember but could be wrong).
"Gimme gimme this, Lord,
Gimme gimme that
I gotta gimme gimme mentality
Oh, I really wanted this,
Instead you gave me that
Lord, you're not listening to me..."
All over the i-net, I'm reading where folks are going into debt, giving Christmas gifts. That is insane! I'm also reading about the 4-Gift Rule...something to wear, something to read, something they need and something they want. That sounds about right but I've made it into a 5-Gift Rule...something to give...as in make small packages of hard candies, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb/brush, hand wipes, wool socks/hat (purchased at Sam's the socks cost about $15 for 3 pair and the hat is 2 for $12) then drop off at a shelter, letting your child hand over the goods. Allowing the child to make the association between the package and helping a real human being goes a long way toward establishing an attitude of gratitude and a lifetime of giving. Also, consider serving food or giving gifts in a Salvation Army or other shelter. This Christmas, what are you doing for heaven's sake?
Remember Gene? He's the Salvation Army bell ringer at Sam's Club and a more cheerful man you'd hardly find. Last year, while shopping at Sam's, I found three pair of wool socks for $15. When I left the store, I handed Gene a pair, starting a delightful, seasonal relationship of rejoicing with him in Christmas. This year, I wanted to up the ante so stuffed a little dollar store bag with tissue paper, a pair of socks and a wool hat. While in Sam's, someone saw me ripping open the packages and, smiling, asked, "Are you cold?" "No, it's a gift for Gene, the bell ringer. It's cold and the wool will help keep him warm." The woman looked at me and said, "That's such a nice thing to do." And, instead of saying "Thank you" I admitted, "Wellllll, it's a very selfish thing to do...you should see his face when I hand him a Christmas gift!" His smile could light up Time's Square!
Sometimes ya gotta break the rules or you'll never have any fun! There are a few days left until Christmas, meaning you've still got time to "be selfish"; click here for some suggestions.
My days are filled with supplying food, shelter, clothing for the animals and myself. Tending to the farm takes more energy and strength than I have yet I plod on, considering it all joy to do the work God has set before me. The hay is sold for this year...IF people come get it, leaving enough hay for my horses to get through the winter and my pantry, freezers and fridges have a few jars, bottles and containers of this and that, put up during summer's end harvest. I've got wool socks, hats, scarves, jackets and am ready to laugh, mildly, at winter.
Yesterday, the first day of winter, was mild and supposed to continue throughout the weekend, into next week. That's good with me; I've had white Christmases and while beautiful, they can add stress to the holy day. If yesterday was the first day of winter, that means today is my favorite day...the day when days begin to shorten with more light than darkness...YAY!
Although, this autumn and winter haven't been very harsh for which is am grateful. Eddie, my wonderful helper, has done a lot of things to make the house, barns, vehicles warmer and safer...he's my new hero!
Maxine, a friend of almost 45 years (!!!), gave this horse collar mirror to me. Her Dad made it, probably 30 years ago, and it was languishing in her home so she gave it to me. Eddie, my wonderful helper, put the pieces back together and hung it in the sun room right beside the
collection of, mostly, animal bells. Most of these bells were purchased in Eastern Europe...Romania, Hungary, Ukraine with one being purchased in Russia. I still have a few to display but have run out of room here.
Beside the bells is my beloved quote from Tolkien.
Yeah. Rather frightening and I'm so very glad the entire thing shorted out instead of catching fire. God is good. Very, very good.
Donald and Eddie replaced the electrical socket and, using an old dog treat plastic jug, they jury rigged and sealed everything.
News from the farm is simple...we've food, shelter and clothing along with oil in the tank, wood for the stove and we are blessed. Dr. Anne comes tomorrow to give cats rabies vaccinations and on Monday "my" computer guy comes to get my desktop set up (OH JOY!), Eddie returns to do more wonderful things and in between is Christmas Eve and Christmas. The cats will be given canned tuna, the horses extra hay and grain, chews for the dogs and I'll be given the greatest gift of all...the assurance God has a plan. He says I am the apple of His eye and He holds my right hand telling me not to be afraid so I am not afraid. For me, faith is a choice and I choose to trust Him. God has a plan.
Ponder this ~ "We need people in our lives with whom we can be as open as possible. To have real conversations with people may seem like such a simple, obvious suggestion, but it involves courage and risk." ~ Thomas Moore ~
I hope you've a few such people in your life; in my life, Maxine is one among several; all are blessings and gifts.
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Sunday, December 18, 2016
Sabbath Keeping
"But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord,
I wait for God my Savior;
my God will hear me."
~ Micah 7:7 ~
"May you live all the days of your life." ~ Jonathan Swift ~
"The truth is, of course,
that what one regards as interruptions,
are precisely one's life."
~ C. S. Lewis ~
"Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid. In the past, whenever I had fallen short in almost any undertaking, it was seldom because I had tried and failed. It was because I had let fear of failure stop me from trying at all."
~ Arthur Gordon ~
"May you have the hindsight to know where you've been
the foresight to know where you're going
and the insight to know when you're gone too far."
"The only real battle in life is between hanging on and letting go."
~ Shannon L. Alder ~
"Recipe for longevity:
leave the table hungry.
leave the bed sleepy.
leave the table thirsty."
"May there be sprig enough in your life
to outlast the winters;
May there be music enough to lift your
spirits whenever needed;
May you be gentle enough to comfort those
who are hurting,
But revolutionary enough to bring Jesus to
whose who need Him now.
May there always be laughter in your home
And may God always hold you in the palm of His hand."
"Smiling at death seems like a pretty bold act.
And so I smile like a damned fool."
~ Emm Cole, Keeping Merminia ~
"If you obey all the rules,
you'll miss all the fun."
~ Audrey Hepburn ~
"There are only two kinds of people: those who say to God, "Thy will be done", and those to whom God says, "All right, then, have it your way."
~ C. S. Lewis ~
"There'll be two dates on your tombstone, and all your friends will read 'em, but all that's gonna matter is that little dash between 'em." ~ Kevin Welch ~
"Intentional living is the art of making our own choices
before others' choices make us."
~ Richie Norton ~
"Don't be afraid your life will end
Be afraid it will never begin."
~ Grace Hansen ~
"We're terminal from our first breath. It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when. As much as possible, as God leads, each day make fearless choices that will impact eternity. Give compliments lavishly; bless others; pray for strangers. Opportunities come and go so, starting with the next one, do something about it. Tomorrow will never come so today, live, really live, and live it large!
"Each day we are becoming a creature of splendid glory
or one of unthinkable horror."
~ C. S. Lewis ~
"I have come that you may have life more abundantly."
~ John 10:10 ~
Please pray for ~ folks, especially military, who are alone this Christ season. Better yet, invite someone to share a meal, take someone to lunch or for coffee. Be the Jesus in someone's life in the next eight days. ~
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Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Rescue the perishing...NEVER AGAIN!!!!
I'm so sorry; I'm apologizing ahead of time but I NEED to vent!
I have HAD ENOUGH! I'll NEVER help anyone ever again! NEVER!! I'm either too kindhearted or too stupid...probably both!
Yesterday, it was so freezing cold outside that I took pity on someone and brought him into my home. Yes, out of the kindness of my heart, I opened hearth and home to him as he seemed to be shivering almost uncontrollably. When I got up this morning, he'd vanished; gone without even so much as a thank you or by your leave...simply gone!
To add injury to insult, he'd peed all over the living room floor! I couldn't believe it! So much for being good to someone so NEVER AGAIN will this women repeat that particular kindness!
Please be warned and watch out for this man as he, apparently, cannot be trusted! He's heavy set, wears a scarf tucked 'round his throat and his eyes are black as coal. His nose looks like a huge carrot and his arms are so skinny they resemble sticks!
Under NO circumstances should you take him into your home! The mess he made in my home is unbelievable and will take days to dry out!
You're welcome.
Ponder this ~ a day without laughter is like a week without sunshine ~ MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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Monday, December 12, 2016
Appalachian Winter Approaches
A while back, I purchased this dandy ole timey pick ax for $4.94. As I walked through the thrift store, a man asked me, "Do you know how to use that thing?" I laughed and said, "Well, I live on a farm so yeah, I do know how to use it." On Friday past, said pick ax came in handy when the water in the horse trough froze during the 8 degree F above zero overnight weather. Of course, I went to the barn before learning about the frozen water so spent considerable time walking back and forth from barn to garage. (Yes, the pick ax is now housed at the barn...lol.) Eventually, brain cells thawed and kicked in and the Ranger was put to use, making the dogs very, very happy.
The de-icer should be working except the electricity isn't but Donald said he'd come by tomorrow to fix it and says he has the parts! In the photo above, if you peer closely, you can see the water spigot isn't flowing because it's frozen as well.
Back to the house to boil a kettle of water which was poured over the brass spigot and TaDa! the water began flowing immediately. Thank You, God!
Using the pick ax head, I heaved it up and down until the ice began breaking then cleared the middle all around the trough to allow the horses free access. Even so, by later afternoon, ice had formed again and the process repeated. And again, the next morning but by Saturday afternoon, it was thawed enough it could be plucked out by hand.
Yes, to hard work but yes, as to feeling alive as well! Wool socks and sweater, LLBean boots, scarf wrapped around my throat, warm gloves and Elmer Fudd hat meant I was warm as toast.
The same winter storm that brought the snow and ice also tore tarps off the farm truck, the air conditioner and the camper. The wind was fierce, bringing temps down to wind chills below zero.
This is the road I take when going to the grocery store and farm store. Fortunately, no one was following me so no one got upset when I was driving 15 miles per hour on the right side which is the north side and nothing but a sheet of ice.
By the time I returned home, the snow was already melting.
Saturday, after clearing the trough of ice, someone came to pick up hay and bought all the bales so I gave them one bale free. Rather like lagniappe, eh? lol This was the first time I'd double stacked the bales and felt rather proud of myself.
Many years ago, someone crocheted my farm name, Thistle Cove Farm, in white thread. I mentioned to Eddie, my helper, I'd love to have it put on a piece of old barn or fence wood. Eddie said, "I can do that" and this is the result...fabulous, isn't it?! I simply love it and Eddie said he appreciated the opportunity to "be creative". Hmmm. He may regret saying that; I've bent his ear rather well with tales of what I'd like to do next with farm buildings. Now, to find The Lord's Prayer which the same woman also crocheted for me; Eddie will frame that in old barn/fence wood as well.
Remember the blog books I've had printed each year? This one is 2015 and they all brings me so much pleasure. After Dave died, I started printing these books as a memorial and a visual journal of our lives on the farm. I've been blogging more than ten years and these books are a fabulous reminder of the best one third of my life.
Until tomorrow, Blog 2 Print has a 30% off deal where you can have your own blog printed. I chose to have each year, individually, printed in order to have a dated journal. If you'd like to have your blog printed, use GIFT as the code to receive 30% off. A tip...don't have your comments printed in order to save a ton of money. Not having my comments printed, meant fewer than 200 pages as opposed to about 450 pages and saved a lot of money.
The full moon is the 14th but the moon tonight looks like it's struggling to be full. Temps are supposed to be in the 40's, most of this week, with a 15 degree dip on Wednesday. Time enough to clean ashes from the wood stove, lay a fire and prepare for winter's next storm.
So, nothing much but farm and house work going on; it's all good. What's going on in your world?
Ponder this ~ "It's what you do when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it." ~ Oscar Wilde ~
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Sunday, December 11, 2016
Sabbath Keeping
"I will lead blind Israel down a new path,
guiding them along an unfamiliar way.
I will brighten the darkness before them
and smooth out the road ahead of them.
Yes, I will do these things;
I will not forsake them."
~ Isaiah 42:16 ~
Chapter 1:
I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I fall in.
I am lost...I am helpless.
It isn't my fault.
It takes forever to find a way out.
Chapter 2:
I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I pretend that I don't see it.
I fall in again.
I can't believe I am in this same place.
But, it isn't my fault.
It still takes a long time to get out.
Chapter 3:
I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I see it is there.
I still fall in...it's a habit...but, my eyes are open.
I know where I am.
It is my fault.
I get out immediately.
Chapter 4:
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.
Chapter 5:
I walk down another street.
~ Portia Nelson ~
"Jesus answered and said unto them,
"I am the way the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me."
~ John 14:6 ~
Please pray for ~ Maxine ~ Gina & Steve ~ Mary ~ Bonnie Jean & family ~ Nancy ~ Julie ~ Sandra ~
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Friday, December 09, 2016
TCF Faith Filled Friday
Born February 24, 1902, the oldest of three, into an Anglican family, she was small, even tiny, and with dark eyes and hair stood not even five feet tall. She went into service, becoming a parlor maid to a wealthy family until she responded to a Gospel message to give her life to Christ and became convinced she was to spread the Gospel in China. Some reports say Gladys Mae Aylward questioned God as to why she was so short and dark; physically, she didn't fit in with her London counterparts and she was always shy about her differences.
At age 26, she became a probationer at the London China Inland Mission Center but didn't pass the examination so she worked several jobs, saving her money always with the intention to go to China. She heard about Mrs. Jeannie Lawson, a 73 year old Scottish missionary, who wanted a younger woman to help and carry on her work in China, and Gladys was told she would be acceptable if she could obtain and pay her own passage.
The money Gladys saved was not enough to take a ship so she booked passage on the Trans-Siberian Railway (although not nearly as luxurious as now). In October 1930 she left London with her passport, Bible, tickets and two pounds ninepence. The trip was fraught with worry due to an undeclared war between the Soviet Union and China. She arrived in Vladivostok and from there sailed to Japan then to Tientsin, China and again by train, bus, mule to Yangchen, south of Peking/Beijing. (Click here for a detailed account of her harrowing trip to Yangchen.)
Yangchen was an overnight stop for mule caravans on journeys of six weeks or three months, carrying raw cotton, pots, iron goods and coal. Mrs. Lawson and Gladys determined to establish an inn for overnight visitors, offering to sell food, clean beds and entertainment. Gladys would rush outside the inn, grab the reins of the lead mule and lead it into the courtyard; associating the courtyard with food, water and rest, the lead mule went willingly while the others followed. The muleteers purchased food and warm beds and enjoyed the "free evening entertainment"...stories about a man called Jesus. Some men became Christians and many repeated the Jesus stories to others and the Inn became a well known location on the caravan trail.
Mrs. Lawson had a severe fall, suffered complications and died, leaving Gladys to run the Inn with, Yang, her Chinese Christian cook and shortly after, Gladys was approached by the Mandarin of Yangchen who requested she become a "foot-inspector". The government had put an end to the practice of footbinding and needed a woman with unbound feet (so she could travel) to enter women's quarters and enforce the new law. Accepting this new position meant unlimited opportunities to spread the Gospel and Gladys eagerly accepted.
Her second year in Yangchen, her faith was put to a severe test when a riot broke out in the men's prison. The warden said to Gladys, "You preach those who trust in Christ have nothing to fear, go into the yard and stop the rioting." Gladys walked into the courtyard, shouted for quiet so the men could chose a spokesman who told her they had nothing to do. She talked with the warden and was instrumental in setting up looms so they men could weave and a grind stone so they could grind corn. Her name in Chinese became "Ai-weh-deh" meaning "Virtuous One" and she began dressing like Chinese women, learned several Chinese dialects and, in 1936, became a Chinese citizen.
She saved orphans by sometimes buying them and always giving them food and a safe place to live and sleep. The first child, a girl about five years old, had been stolen and used as an aid by a woman begging, was bought for ninepence and named Ninepence. The second child, a boy, was brought to the inn by Ninepence who said, "I will eat less so he can have something"; thus his name, Less.
In 1938 the Japanese invaded China and Gladys handed off messages about the Japanese to the Chinese. General Ley, a European Roman Catholic priest told Gladys, "The Japanese are coming in full force, We are retreating. Come with us." Her response was "Christians never retreat!" He sent her a copy of a Japanese handbill offering $100 each for the capture, dead or alive, of (1) the Mandarin, (2) an important merchant and (3) Ai-weh-deh so she decided to flee to the Sian government orphanage and took about one hundred children with her. They walked for twelve days, sometimes finding shelter, sometimes sleeping in the rough with no protection in the mountains and on the twelfth day, arriving at the Yellow River, they found no boats to take them across. The children encouraged her to pray, then sang songs until a Chinese officer heard them and obtained a boat so they could cross the Yellow River. When Gladys got her orphans to the Sian ophanage, she immediately collapsed with Typhus fever and spent a long time recovering only partially.
Her biography, A Small Woman, written by Alan Burgess, led to the Ingrid Bergman movie, Inn of the Sixth Happiness but Gladys Mae Aylward, aka Ai-weh-deh, wasn't keen on either the movie or Bergman's portrayal, especially since Bergman had just left her husband. The movie was full of inaccuracies, including a totally fictitious love affair between Gladys and a Chinese colonel. Gladys was a humble, chaste woman and suffered anguish over her "soiled reputation" and also suffered much at Japanese hands, resulting in extremely poor health. She eventually returned to London where she lived and talked until her death on January 3,1970.
Click here to see and hear Gladys, circa 1950's, as she talks about her missionary days in China and here to read more.
"I wasn't God's first choice for what I've done in China...I don't know who it was...It must have been a man...a well-educated man. I don't know what happened. Perhaps he died. Perhaps he wasn't willing...and God looked down...and saw Gladys Aylward and God said, "Well, she's willing." ~ Gladys Aylward ~
Ponder this ~ Are you willing to do what God is asking of you? ~
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Sunday, December 04, 2016
Sabbath Keeping
"Do not remember the former things;
neither consider the things of old.
Behold, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs forth;
do you not perceive and know it
and will you not give heed to it?
I will even make a way in the wilderness
and rivers in the desert."
~ Isaiah 43:18-19 ~
"The only way to avoid making mistakes,
is to have no new ideas."
~ Albert Einstein ~
"The way to get good ideas is to get lots of ideas and throw the bad ones away."
~ Linus Pauling ~
"Begin somewhere; you cannot build a reputation on what you intend to do."
~ Liz Smith ~
"There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world,
and that is an idea whose time has come."
~ Victor Hugo ~
"Everything begins with an idea." ~ Earl Nightingale ~
"The difficulty is not so much in developing new ideas as escaping from old ones."
~ John Maynard Keynes ~
"A person with a new idea is a crank until it succeeds." ~ Mark Twain ~
"The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size."
~ Oliver Wendell Holmes ~
"There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth...not going all the way, and not starting." ~ Buddha ~
"Stay hungry.
Stay foolish.
Never let go of your appetite to go after
new ideas,
new experiences,
new adventures."
~ Steve Jobs ~
"A new idea is delicate. It can be killed by a sneer or a yawn; it can be stabbed to death by a quip and worried to death by a frown on the right man's brow."
~ Ovid ~
"Start by doing what's necessary;
the do what's possible;
and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
~ Saint Francis of Assisi ~
"You don't need endless time and perfect conditions.
Do it now. Do it today.
Do it for twenty minutes and watch your heart start beating."
~ Barbara Sher ~
"If all you can do is crawl,
start crawling."
~ Rumi ~
"He who was seated on the throne said,
"I am making everything new!"
Then he said,
"Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true."
~ Revelation 21:5 ~
Please pray for ~ yourself...to have new ideas and the courage to implement them. ~
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Friday, December 02, 2016
TCF: Faith Filled Friday
There are times in life when one feels forgotten, superfluous, of absolutely no use whatsoever...are we making a difference? When those times come (and they will), we've, generally speaking, lost our vision. Sometimes, in the overwhelming miasma clutter of life, this can happen all too often. It's all too easy to do one's work, day in and day out, and lose sight of the big picture. Years past, a shoe salesman would spend his days and evenings, kneeling in front of folks, removing their shoes (from sometimes stinky feet), fitting them for new shoes, then placing the new shoes on their feet. Endless hours were spent stocking the store, doing the same almost mindless work, over and over and over... .
In Boston, a young man named Dwight stocked shoes at Holton Shoe Store, his uncle's store but his employment was conditional upon Dwight attending the Mount Vernon Congregational Church. His Sunday School teacher, Edward Kimball, both taught and prayed for 'his boys' and determined to lead each one to Christ. On April 21, 1855, Kimball visited Dwight at the shoe store, explained the importance of the Gospel and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, then led Dwight L. Moody to Jesus.
In time, Moody moved to Chicago to sell shoes and began volunteering for the YMCA where he established "Mission Sunday". Soon after, he began pastoring his own church and led Wilbur Chapman to Christ and, with Chapman, preached at the 1893 Chicago World Fair.
Meanwhile, William Sunday began his baseball career with the Chicago White Stockings, striking out the first thirteen times at bat...not quite an auspicious beginning and was led to Christ by Mrs. Sarah "Ma" Clarke, at the Pacific Garden Mission, still the oldest continuously operating Gospel rescue mission in the USA. In 1888, Sunday was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates and set a record for ninety bases stolen in one hundred sixteen games. Cincinnati offered Sunday $500 a month to play ball but he accepted an offer of $83 a month at the YMCA.
In 1894, the Pirates returned, offering Sunday $2000 a month but he went with evangelist Chapman as advance man; his salary $40 a week. In 1903, Sunday became ordained by the Presbyterian church and, as an evangelist, preached to thousands, among them Mordecai Ham.
Mordecai Ham, hear him preaching here and here (prepare to have your toes stepped on), wrote "there are three reasons men [women] run from Christ: love of gain, love of sins that make them shun the light, and fear of what others will say. "The best way on earth to study human nature is to hold up Christ to your crowd and note how He affects them. Each man or woman can be judged by his or her attitude toward Christ. If their deeds are evil, they will shun His light." " Even in his day, Ham was extremely controversial, proving God [still] uses flawed men and women in His grand plan.
In 1934, Ham began a series of sermons in North Carolina and said, "...he knew for a fact that a house of ill repute was located across the street from the local high school and that male students were skipping lunch to visit the house across the street." Some high school students decided to attend the meetings with an intention of disrupting the meetings; a teenager called Billy Frank among them.
William Franklin "Billy" Graham has preached to an estimated 215 million people in his world wide crusades and evangelistic rallies. He has met with every U. S. President since Truman and is, possibly, the only Gospel minister who has never been tarnished by any wrong doing. Decades prior, God used Edward Kimball to plant a seed but Kimball would be long dead without seeing the harvest.
In a recent post I asked, "Do you see the mystery?" A cut apart apple showed the apple seeds with the Welsh proverb stating, "a seed hidden in the heart of an apple is an orchard invisible." In a Christian's life, one plants, one waters and God reaps the harvest. Most likely, we'll never know the impact our words and deeds have on others (maybe ourselves). Do you sell shoes? Are you raising boys and girls to be men and women after God's own heart? Is your job keeping the pasture cleaned of thistle, burdock and other weeds? Do you clean the corridors of a public building? Are you the president of a company or are you retired? Whatever you do, do an excellent job because you're doing it for God; it is Him you are serving and He is aware of everything. He knows all our sorrows and keeps our tears in a bottle and, when we ask forgiveness, forgives us as far as the east is from the west. No one, save God, knows the orchards in an apple; no one, save God, knows the reach of our lives...for good or ill. God has a plan, as I'm fond of saying, good plans to give us a future and hope. It's that hope that gives me courage and a glimpse of a vision that sustains me until I'm called Home. Does it you?
Ponder this ~ I am sure God keeps no one waiting unless He sees that it is good for him to wait." ~ C. S. Lewis ~
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Every year since the inception of this blog, my last posting of the year has been a reflection looking back over the year that is ending. This year's reflection marks the completion of eight years of this blog, and writing this year's posting feels different. This is no doubt because this blog has been very much tied into the key events of informatics over the last decade, in particular the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act and other actions emanating from the Presidency of Barack Obama. This has been a period of activist government with respect to our field, and now the US electorate (at least according to the rules of the Electoral College) has chosen a different path going forward.
Fortunately, the need for informatics is not going away. Even if the Affordable Care Act is repealed, the underlying problems in healthcare that led to its passage are still a challenge. Healthcare in the US is still the most fragmented, expensive, and inefficient of any country in the world. This does not mean I would want to get seriously ill anywhere else in the world, but I still believe there is also an ethical imperative to provide basic healthcare to all citizens in the least costly manner. Medicine is supposed to be a calling for physicians, and not just a job. Although I no longer care for patients directly, I view my work as a physician-informatician to support the delivery of more universal and efficient care by supporting the data, information, and knowledge needs of healthcare delivery and patients.
Informatics also supports other aspects of health that will also continue to be important even if reform of the US healthcare delivery system takes different directions. Informatics should support the health of the population through public health. It can support expansion of our knowledge and best practices by enhancing basic, clinical, and translational research. It can extend the reach of healthcare through telehealth and telemedicine. And because the US is still a prosperous nation to whom many still look for leadership, we can share our knowledge and tools for better health and healthcare with our fellow planetary citizens around the world, especially clinical and informatics professionals.
As for the blog itself, it continues to thrive. I am always gratified when people tell me they find it a valuable source of information, especially for key topics in the application of informatics as well as for issues for people seeking to start or advance careers in the field. The number of page views continues to increase, and in this last month, the total barreled through the 400,000 mark for the (including this) 267 posts I have made over the eight years. I have no plans to change anything with my approach to the blog any time soon.
There is no question that for people who work in academia, in research, and in health IT that there is uncertainty as to the future. Nonetheless, I am grateful that I have a loving family, wonderful colleagues, and a great many other friends who bring happiness and stability to my life.
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A Different Annual Reflection For This Past Year
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Vickers' Banking Reforms: Yay or Nay?
23 September 2011. Sir John Vickers recently unveiled the Independent Banking Commission's proposed reforms for the United Kingdom's bloated and dysfunctional banking sector. In the 358-page article, neither the words "ethics" nor "ethical" are mentioned once. Is it any wonder that many have lambasted the report as a "total waste of time"?
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Point your kids in the right direction—when they're old they won't be lost.~Proverbs 22:6 (The Message)
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I Heart Target's Dresses
Zakiah spent the past weekend with her second family (close Church friend's house who Zakiah truly sees as her family especially since they have a son and daughter who she loves to play with). I forgot to pack up her Sunday dress so asked my friend if she can find her a nice dress to wear to Church that's anything BUT pink or purple. She said sure, no problem. Well, when I saw Zakiah after Sunday School, she had on this gorgeous white and blue polka dot dress with a hot pink bow. What an awesome combination! Of course it had to come from Target because Target makes some of the CUTEST dresses for little girls. I haven't been there recently to see what is out for little girls, but I know a couple months ago, they had some really pretty winter dresses on sale.
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"This is a phenomenal program that I truly believe helps everyone…I am a female disabled vet that can no longer work due to my disabilities. Project Healing Waters has taught me to trust, men , and women as I obtained PTSD and Military Sexual Trauma during active duty from males and females in charge of me. A huge part of the program was the first time ( three years ago), I went on a trip. I was in awe when my guide put the trout back in the water, making sure it was alive, before swimming off. Since no harm was done to the trout , I was relieved. With PTSD you live with seeing and experiencing many harmful or threatening things in the military to yourself or someone you know. This still reigns as one of my favorite memories in the program…Through the program I am slowly regaining confidence emotionally and physically. Many trips they always say thank you to the veterans…which is so humbling as I left active duty no one said thank you."
"It is such a joy sharing some beautiful parts of our wonderful State with wonderful people. Everybody is so kind, generous and fun to be around. It's the people not the place which turns the beauty of where we are into a joyful experience. I'm so thankful and humbled having this opportunity."
"I joined because I believe very strongly in taking care of veterans. When my son came back from Afghanistan, it really hit me. I was just doing my job in the military and wanted to make the world better for my kids. My son gave so much, as well as all of our veterans. We need to respect and honor our veterans and Healing Waters seems like a great program to help heal them."
"It is such a joy sharing some beautiful parts of our wonderful State with wonderful people. Everybody is so kind, generous and fun to be around. It's the people not the place which turns the beauty of where we are into a joyful experience. I'm so thankful and humbled having this opportunity."
"I can say with all honesty that it's been one of the best opportunities to serve others that I've been involved with. Even though I never served in the military, most of my friends and other family members have or are still serving. Seeing and sensing the pride in the service that others have for our great country is both motivating and inspiring. Being able to come along side veterans to assist them in a life activity is my way of saying; "Thank You" and to show my deep gratitude for their service…To say the least, I was a bit intimidated on my mentor training weekend but I was quickly put at ease by others in attendance. The genuine respect and desire to serve as a team overcame any concerns I had. I have since been involved in my first PHWFF weekend as the photographer and am hooked on being a part of PHWFF. Besides having an opportunity to impact participants by recording their weekend in photographs, I came away with some awesome friends; new friendships that impacted me personally over the course of the weekend. Thank you PHWFF for the opportunity to serve you!"
"I've been volunteering since 2015 and like to serve as a mentor. I always found fly fishing a relaxing stress reliever in my personal life. Spending my time with the vet passing along what I know while standing in a beautiful outdoor setting is reward enough. The conversation during the day is a huge bonus for me. At the end of the day, I often debate whether it's more rewarding when my vet lands a fish, than it is when I catch one on my own. I'm leaning towards the former!"
"When I participate in PHWFF events I receive a small sense of giving back to those who have given so much for my safety and protecting our country. It is pure joy to assist in any way in making the lives of our veterans even a tiny bit better. Being part of PHWFF mends all souls."


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Meet the Animal Hospital by the Sea's
Experienced Veterinarians & Staff
Jean Dieden DVM
"Dr. Jean" Dieden has nearly 30 years of experience as a small animal veterinarian. She first started working on Whidbey Island in the late 1980s, shortly after moving to Western Washington from New England. Not surprisingly, it did not take her long to fall in love with the island's natural beauty as well as its "pet-centric" community. In 1999, she came to live here as a full-time resident. Since then, she has worked in mainland emergency hospitals and busy day practices until she was able to finally come home and create a new facility here in Langley.
Aside from her official career as an animal health professional, Dr. Jean has been active in the dog sports community since her early teens. She began walking to dog training classes at the local YMCA, and at 14 years of age, she put her first obedience title on the family miniature dachshund. They finished their Companion Dog title in style, winning a runoff and five separate trophies. Once Dr. Jean was on her own, her pet brood quickly expanded and she has had the pleasure of living with multiple dogs and cats ever since. With her Belgian Tervuren and a houseful of wirehaired dachshunds, she has trained and competed at a national level for almost 40 years, together earning more than 100 title certificates from the American Kennel Club, including advanced show, field, obedience, tracking, agility, and earthdog titles. Hathor Farm has been graced with Best in Show and multiple national field trial winners, as well as one of the country's few triple champion, champion tracker dogs, CT DC M'I Spy of Hathor Farm SW, CD RN OA AXJ NAP OJP OF JE.
Dr. Dieden has traveled throughout the country as a popular tracking, field, and earthdog test judge and has served on several national committees and as an officer of the Dachshund Club of America, as well as president of the local specialty club. Her involvement in dachshund field trials and earthdog tests earned her the ultimate recognition when she was honored with the 2012 AKC Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance Events. Not content to limit her canine experiences, her interest in extreme veterinary medicine was piqued when she first attended Alaska's Iditarod Dog Sled Race as a checkpoint veterinarian in 1992. Now, more than 21 years (and 21 races) later, she continues to make the annual trek to the great north to volunteer, working right along with the participants and the hundreds of volunteers associated with the Iditarod family.
Dr. Jean is a graduate of New York's Cornell University and the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Her practice experience runs the gamut from shelters and small rural farm community clinics to referral hospitals that incorporate the latest cutting-edge technical care. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Society for Theriogenology, International Sled Dog Veterinary Medicine Association, American Association of Feline Practitioners, the Whidbey Island Kennel Club, the Dachshund Club of America, Cascade Dachshund Club, and the Puget Sound Earthdog Club.
Dr. Dieden is dedicated to working with owners to find the best possible solutions tailored for all their pet care needs. She has special interests in small animal reproduction services and health screening tests.
Stacie Schmidt
Stacie has more than 12 years' experience as a veterinary technical assistant. She grew up in Tucson, Arizona, and lived in Waukesha, Wisconsin, for a short time before moving back to Arizona. In 2011, she and her family made the move from Florence, Arizona, to Whidbey Island. She loves reading and spending time with her family and friends, and especially enjoys being a mother to her growing daughter. Stacie and her family have a household of pets including three dogs—Sam, a 15-year-old Italian Greyhound; Libby, a 12-year-old cattle dog mix; and Bubba, a 6-year-old coon hound/cattle dog mix—and two cats, Lynx and Babs.
Liz Stenning
Liz has been in love with Whidbey Island for years. After visiting friends who lived here she decided to make the move. Originally from Texas, Liz has worked in a variety of animal care related jobs, from wildlife rehabilitator, to vet assistant, as a shelter worker and manager of a natural pet supply store in Seattle. Liz is an avid sheep herding enthusiast, training and competing with her Australian Kelpie "Crick" and a Border Collie "Rye." However, Liz admits to being owned by several Australian Cattle Dogs and a Pixie Bob cat named "Steve." Taking to the island life, she now lives with them all on some property here along with her sheep and chickens, and is thrilled to join the dedicated team at the Animal Hospital by the Sea.
Megan Besst
Megan was born and raised here on Whidbey Island. Starting in Coupeville, she has enjoyed growing up on the island surrounded by animals and has become actively involved in the South end community activities, including WICA and the Island Shakespeare Festival. Megan is currently attending PIMA Medical Institute in training to become a licensed veterinary technician. She lives with her Rat Terrier (Biggie) and her two cats (Audrey and Tybalt).
Animal Hospital by the Sea rocks! Jean is a fabulous veterinarian, the environment is warm and relaxing and there is great communication between Jean and her staff. We are all so very happy to have found them!
—Jodi Starcevich, Matt Costello, Groovy Roux and Salinger
Dr. Dieden's surgical technique allowed our dog a quick and trouble free spay recovery without the stress and discomfort of an Elizabethan collar (head cone). We are very grateful to Dr. Dieden and staff who assisted with Rena's surgery.
—Bob and Jayme Holmberg
Meshuggeneh was the most relaxed cat during her visit to Dr.Jean that I think she would have stayed longer. Thank you both Holly and Dr. Jean for your time and help. Best find in Langley... a great vet!
—Jeanniemaria Barbour
Jean and staff Thank you so very much for the care given to our Lab, Lily We are so appreciative of your time, concern and love given to our pet. Lily is forever grateful and so are her humans, Nina and Chris We hope the next visit will be just the standard check up and not an emergency, again thank you for the excellent care. Animal Hospital By The Sea, you rock!
—Chris Skatell
Dory a Golden on the island says thank you.
—Louise Long
The staff and Jean are fabulous. We are so lucky to have them on the Island.
—DeLaine Emmert
Thank you Dr Jean Dieden for taking such good care of my labrador, Kinsey. Kinsey had a raging hot spot. Thanks to Dr Dieden's caring and effective treatment, Kinsey is much more comfortable and on the mend.
—Lia Bijsterveld
It doesn't get any better than this animal hospital for care for your pet. Jean Dieden and her team of Holly and Stacy are top notch and they are genuinely caring. I also like the fact that this is a animal hospital and part of that terminology means they do their own blood work.
—Rob Felding
Dr. Jean held my hand throughout it all and, had it not been for her professional intuition about a prescription Lena was given during emergency treatment, my little girl would not be the happy, healthy kitty she is today. As for how my other cat Dexter feels about Dr. Jean, you can see for yourself around this website.
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Calhoun, Georgia Passport Office Information
Residents of Calhoun in Gordon County, Georgia have only a single location from which they can get a passport application sealed at. The passport agent in Calhoun can provide you with passport forms or witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you don't need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent). Besides the 1 location there are 211 other locations in the state of Georgia from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport in Calhoun for a least (3) weeks, you can visit the sole passport acceptance agent listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than (3) weeks we have provided the closest regional passport offices to Calhoun, Georgia and Expedited Passport service options for Calhoun.
Regional Passport Offices Close to Calhoun:These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.
Atlanta Passport Agency - 51.2 Miles, New Orleans Passport Agency - 377.8 Miles, Arkansas Passport Center - 404.7 Miles, Chicago Passport Agency - 461.1 Miles, Washington Passport Agency - 461.2 Miles
Fast Rush Passport Expediting Service in Calhoun, Georgia3rd Party Passport Expediting in Calhoun GA: Expedited Passports & Visas are the experts for expediting passports in Calhoun, if you're in a hurry, this is probably going to be your best option. Passport servces offered for Calhoun: Expedited Passport Renewal, Expedited New Passports, Fast Passport Name Changes, Expedited Child Passports, Expedited Lost/Stolen Passport Replacement
How to Get a Passport in Calhoun, GeorgiaGetting a passport in Calhoun GA depends on what type of passport application you are needing. The process in these guides assumes that you are applying at a local Calhoun Passport Office in which case it will take you 4 to 6 weeks to get a passport in Calhoun.
Please select the appropriate guide from the list below to get started:
Passport Office in Calhoun, GA
The single passport acceptance agent (local passport office) located in Calhoun is listed below:
- Calhoun Post Office
401 Court St
Calhoun, GA 30701
Other Passport Offices Near Calhoun, Georgia:Listed below are additional passport offices that are located within 50 miles of Calhoun Georgia:
Sugar Valley Post Office - Sugar Valley - 6.3 Miles
Adairsville Post Office - Adairsville - 7.3 Miles
Dalton Post Office - Dalton - 16.8 Miles
Chatsworth Post Office - Chatsworth - 17.6 Miles
Rome Post Office - Rome - 19.1 Miles
Trion Post Office - Trion - 19.7 Miles
Cartersville Post Office - Cartersville - 20.6 Miles
Lafayette Post Office - La Fayette - 21.6 Miles
Summerville Post Office - Summerville - 21.7 Miles
Superior Court Clerk Jasper GA - Jasper - 23.8 Miles
Passport Service for Cities Near CalhounResidents of the following closeby cities looking to get a passport should consider using the passport office(s) located in Calhoun for document sealing and 3-week passport expediting. Be sure to check other nearby passport offices listed above, as there may be a closer passport office to your city.
Resaca Georgia, Adairsville Georgia, Plainville Georgia, Kingston Georgia, Acworth Georgia, Chickamauga Georgia, Rockmart Georgia, Woodstock Georgia, Cave Spring Georgia, Kennesaw Georgia, Mentone Alabama, Rossville Georgia, Trenton Georgia, Harrison Tennessee, Roswell Georgia, Alpharetta Georgia, Powder Springs Georgia, East Cleveland Tennessee, Smyrna Georgia, Austell Georgia


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Gallery: Goodwood Revival 2014
Fans of all things tweed - bad news. You've missed the world's biggest gathering of like-minded jacket fanatics.
We jest, of course, but last weekend saw the really rather excellent Goodwood Revival. Held every year at the storied Goodwood Motor Circuit, the Revival is home to literally all the tweed. And a bit of racing.
Ah yes, the racing. The Revival celebrates British motorsport from the 1940s through to the '60s, and offers up the chance to see extremely rare, extremely cool motors going wheel to wheel. Nothing gets your blood flowing quite like racing a £12 million Ferrari around the old circuit.
The racing is typically spectacular. Sure, some drivers come off a bit timid, but most seem to possess a genuine hunger to cross the line first, irrespective of whether the car they're driving is worth £10,000 or £10m.
This year saw a number of motoring milestones to celebrate, too; Jackie Stewart's F3 test drive from 1964, the 60th anniversary of the Jaguar D-Type and of course, the 60th anniversary of the rather delightful Maserati 250F, beloved of one Juan Manuel Fangio. Throw in a pair of Lancaster bombers escorted by Spitfires, and you have an excellent event.
At its core, the Revival may be a weekend of historic motor racing. But if you've ever been, you'll know it's far, far more. Spectators are encouraged to dress in period costume and as you meander around the paddock, you'll undoubtedly encounter fantastically weird displays of Sixties verve.
Have a flick through our gallery of the best pics from a truly stupendous weekend. It's called 'Glorious Goodwood' for a reason, after all.
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Before studying biology, I served my civil service at Schutzstation Wattenmeer, an environmental organization working in the area of the Wadden Sea National Park in Schleswig-Holstein in Northern Germany. As a ranger, I was responsible for the protection of thousands of birds in the park. One very important field for all employees and volunteers in the Wadden Sea National Park is environmental education. The tasks and duties include guided walks, slide shows, mapping plants and animals, and planning visitor centers.
Influenced and fascinated by the abundance of birds and the tremendous width of this unique landscape, I remained faithful to environmental conservation and science in my work life later on. During my biology studies, I majored in zoology and limnology, and seminars at the Max-Planck-Institute for Limnology in Plön led me to the lakes of Holsteinische Schweiz. We were rowing across the lakes, doing sonar profiles and fishing for plankton. Eventually, this led to further knowledge in ecosystem research and limnology.
Aside from my studies, I was a volunteer for the German section of the World Wildlife Fund, trying to protect cranes. Today, this endangered bird species has returned to many areas where it did not occur 20 years ago. This is the reward after hundreds of hours of volunteer work.
After completing my master's thesis in 1994, I started as scientific and executive employee in the project "Protection of white-tailed sea eagles in Schleswig-Holstein." Since then, I am responsible for the scientific and financial management of a prestigious species conservation project in Germany.
Starting with only four breeding pairs in the late '70s, we were able to constantly increase the population to 31 pairs today. By means of 24/7 surveillance and massive security measures in the nesting areas, disruptions were avoided and the eagles successfully raised their young again. Volunteers from all over Germany participated in these efforts. A major campaign also lead to the recognition of DDT and its still toxic byproducts as food chain toxins. Due to DDT, egg shells were thin and broke apart or embryos died in the eggs at an early stage. For years, the white-tailed sea eagle population remained without any offspring until it was diminished to an alarming state. DDT was eventually banned throughout Europe in 1976. Within a 10-year delay, the eagles' reproduction rate increased considerably.
Today, scientific monitoring of toxins and pollutants ensures the positive development of Germany's white-tailed sea eagle population, it also benefits the environment as a whole, including human health. Parallel to the developments in Germany, the bald eagle was also recognized as a bioindicator in North America. Since then, the bald eagle population is being used as an important indicator for the state of nature in a long-term environmental monitoring program in the Great Lakes area.
To further ensure that the potential risk from chlorocarbons and heavy metals is being investigated, a joint plan to fight all "creeping environmental toxins" was adapted at an international symposium "Sea Eagle 2000" in Stockholm. Toxin monitoring and ecotoxicological assessment as a basis for political lobbying in licensing processes for toxic substances will be the center of attention in the future.
As an eagle conservationist, I am on the road for most of my work time because it is still necessary to create a sense of understanding for the species' habitat needs. Sea eagles only breed in remote forests, preferably in old-growth trees. But these trees also have a high materialistic value because harvesting lumber is one of the forest owners' major economic income. Therefore, we have a situation of rivalry on the same resource between the birds and humans. Without consideration by the latter, the eagles would most likely lose the majority of these battles. In these negotiations, it is sometimes difficult to mediate between the different interests and to create sympathy for the demands of a sensitive species. Knowledge, persistence, and a certain skill to negotiate are important prerequisites to be successful.
One of my tasks also is the distribution of knowledge and creating awareness about the white-tailed sea eagle. With slide shows and guided tours, I am trying to give an insight to the eagles' life and to demonstrate environmental interrelations. In many cases, children show deep interest in these majestic birds. They are curious about biological details, but also question human behavior regarding the environment. One of the children's favorite stories is the adventurous defense of eagles' eggs against egg robbers as recent as in the '60s.
Many environmental and conservation projects suffer from the lack of sufficient funding. Despite its successful history, our project is no exception. The future mainly depends on additional fundraising, such as donations or corporate sponsorships. A part of my work is dedicated to "ecosponsoring." These new paths for eagle protection bring me to a bunch of receptions and waiting rooms of wilderness-affected bank or corporate managers. In many cases, meetings with advertising and public outreach experts, who are always hunting for easy-to-sell "nature events," follow. The white-tailed sea eagle is a symbol of high publicity value. This means I am always in search of additional "sea eagle allies," and I am trying to convince other people to join us. Most important to succeed in this field are the conviction of correctness of personal actions and a major commitment to a "good and common cause."


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Obamacare Déjà Vu: Yet Another House Vote Set
Congress is poised to take a vote-again-to repeal the nation's new health care law next week.
It will be the 37th time, according to Congressional officials, that such a vote has taken place. It is not only a symbolic effort by House Republicans, it's also a case of political déjà vu.
"We've got 70 new members that have not had the opportunity to vote on the president's health care law," House Speaker John Boehner told reporters on Thursday. "Frankly, they've been asking for an opportunity to vote on it and we're going to give it to them."
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi mocked the effort by Republicans as a waste of time.
"I think it represents the bankruptcy of their agenda," Pelosi said. "They don't really have anything to talk about."
The Affordable Care Act has received the blessing of the Supreme Court-and, effectively, a majority of Americans, who had the chance to reject it by denying President Obama a second term last year. But even though the health care law is steadily moving forward, some Democrats have raised stern warnings about the challenges of putting the new rules in place.
Sen. Max Baucus of Montana, chairman of the Finance Committee that was key to writing the law, has said he is deeply concerned by the lack of information for small business owners who are trying to implement the law. He warned of "a huge train wreck coming down."
With Democrats controlling the Senate and the White House, along with a majority Supreme Court ruling that found the health care law to be constitutional, even critics like Boehner concede the Affordable Care Act is here to stay. But that doesn't mean Republicans won't go ahead and take another vote to try to overturn the law.
"I want to repeal the law of the land," Boehner said Thursday. "Is that clear?" When asked if it would be more productive for Congress to try and make changes to improve the current law, he replied: "I don't believe there's a way to fix this and to make it acceptable to the American people."
The White House on Thursday also sharply criticized the move.
"The fact that Republicans have continued to push for the repeal of the Affordable Care Act," press secretary Jay Carney said, "demonstrates how out of touch they are with the American people, who are tired of efforts by Republicans to re-fight the political battles of the past."
ABC News' Arlette Saenz and John Parkinson contributed to this report.


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Visual Arts
Manifest Creativity
Our visual arts program is designed to spark students' imaginations, promote their skill development, and encourage them to take risks as they engage in the creative process. Students create visual problem-solving projects that incorporate fields of study including ceramics, fiber arts, painting and photography. The projects are then bridged across the curriculum and integrated into a variety of subjects. The program empowers students to develop and refine their visual communication skills through the application of the elements and principles of art along with exploration of historical and contemporary artists. Students learn to discuss their own work and to think critically about art and its place in the culture and society.
Theater Arts
Living Literature, Arts in Action
Students can discover and pursue their passions through theatrical productions, with integrated units of study that allow them to explore the history and impact of the performing arts on society and culture. Productions during the year and the added Drama Club give hands-on experience in developing new skills around chosen forms of expression. Emphasis is on developing individual craft as well as team-building while assembling the necessary elements to create a complete production.
Joy through Motion
Dance is a student-centered program of study that allows children to discover how they naturally use artistic forms of communication through movement. As students come to realize that art and dance are not only accessible but are intrinsic to their day-to-day existence, they learn to become more efficient and effective at utilizing their natural artistic ability. Students learn a variety of styles including ballet, jazz, tap and modern dance. Through the introduction of skills and techniques, our dancers gain a working vocabulary and memory of movement that will help them progress into improvisational work as well as choreography. Students of all grade levels have a chance to perform throughout the year.
Costume & Fasion Design
Needle, Thread, Create!
Students are active in designing and creating costumes for our drama productions, as well as in the study of fashion as part of a visual arts emphasis. In costume design, students learn basic construction and design techniques and apply them in the conception and creation of costumes for theatrical productions. The fashion program draws on elements of art and design and incorporates contemporary and historical references to inform the creative process. Our designers work individually and collaboratively to produce a fashion show every year.
Explore Your Passion
Our music program supports students in pursuing their passion for singing and instrumentation, from assisting those who are just learning to those who desire to advance their skills. Students apply knowledge and experience in the appreciation of diverse musical styles and cultures, and are challenged to integrate musical understanding into other academic disciplines. Our musicians create, develop and perform music for the school and local community, providing them with exciting opportunities to present their talents. Students have the opportunity to mix with the world of professionals by having guest musicians visit and go see live performances in the community. The program invites each student to make discoveries and take risks, reminding them that they are already a musician when they step into the studio.
Culinary Arts
Voir, Sentir, Goûter
Our culinary arts program is a collaboration of students and chefs, focusing on a student-directed model. Our student chefs offer their opinions, ideas and suggestions in constructing both the school lunch menu and the content of culinary classes. Culinary learning is integrated into other academic areas through the appreciation of cultural diversity in food, nutrition and cooking concepts. In addition, culinary elective classes are offered in areas such as pastry arts and classic culinary techniques combined with modern innovations.


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Oral and maxillofacial surgery requires up to 6 additional years of hospital based surgical and anesthesia training after graduating from dental school. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Elder and Dr. Roth are extensively trained in maxillofacial trauma, facial reconstruction, orthognathic surgery, preprosthetic surgery, temporomandibular joint surgery, aesthetic maxillofacial surgery, craniofacial surgery, exodontia and other surgery as it pertains to the specialty.
Before surgery the doctor will examine your mouth and discuss the findings with you. This examination will include x-rays and a complete health/medical history with particular attention to allergies, medications or health problems that might affect surgery and/or the administration of anesthesia. The doctor will examine your mouth for any signs of swelling or infection, and check your blood pressure and other vital signs. It is important that you provide complete information, including the names and dosage of all medications you are taking, so an accurate assessment of your health can be established prior to recommending surgery.
Modern anesthesia technology now makes it possible to perform even complex surgery in the oral and maxillofacial surgery office with little or no discomfort. During surgery, one or more of the following is used to control pain and anxiety: Local anesthesia that numbs the surgical area; nitrous oxide-oxygen (sometimes called "laughing gas") for analgesia to relax you; intravenous sedation for increased relaxation; and general anesthesia that puts you to sleep. The surgeon will discuss the available anesthetic options and will recommend the most appropriate choice to ensure your comfort during the procedure. In addition, practicing Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons must comply with individual state rules and regulations on anesthesia administration. As a member of AAOMS, our doctors must periodically undergo an onsite anesthesia inspection or reevaluation as part of association's office anesthesia evaluation program. AAOMS requirements are strict and often exceed those mandated by the state law.
Financial Info
We prefer not to send bills because the cost of paperwork and postage affects our fees. If you have insurance, we file your forms promptly, and request that you pay your portion when services are rendered. You may pay by check, Master Card, or Visa. If you need to arrange a payment plan, our staff will assist you.
Insurance Information
We request that you bring your insurance card and forms with you. Insurance plans vary and may cover from zero to 100 percent of your dental, medical, and surgical costs. You are responsible for any amount not covered by your plan. If your insurance plan pays you directly, please know that payment may take up to three months. We will be happy to help you complete and submit your forms, but you should address any questions or complaints regarding your coverage to your insurance carrier.
1. Eat a light dinner.
2. Get a good night's rest
2. A RELATIVE OR FRIEND MUST ACCOMPANY YOU HOME. Do not plan on driving a car or returning to work after intravenous anesthesia.
3. Wear short sleeve clothing.
4. Minors MUST be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian.
6. Please remove dark nail polish from fingernails.
NOTE: Please notify the office of any change in health: i.e.: stomach upset, cough, cold, or post nasal drainage prior to surgery appointment.
Instruction For Care Of Mouth After Extraction
1. DO NOT RINSE MOUTH TODAY. Tomorrow rinse mouth gently, especially after meals. Use one-quarter teaspoon of salt to a glass of warm water. Continue rinses for several days. Brush and floss as usual the day after. Do not use mouthwash!
2. BLEEDING. Some bleeding is to be expected. Bite firmly on gauze for 45 minutes. If persistent bleeding occurs, a dampened tea bag wrapped in gauze can be replaced on surgical site with firm pressure. Repeat if necessary.
3. SWELLING. Ice back or chopped ice wrapped in a towel should be applied to the face, 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off, as much as possible for the first 48 hours. Warm moist heat may be applied after 48 hours to relieve muscle soreness and stiffness.
4. PAIN. Take medication as directed. An over-the-counter medication can be supplemented between doses. For example, Ibuprofen or Tylenol. Do not take prescription pain medication on an empty stomach.
5. FOOD. Modify diet as necessary. DO NOT USE STRAWS!!!
6. BONY EDGES. Small bone fragments may work up through the gums during healing. These are not roots. If annoying, return to this office for their simple removal.
7. SMOKING. DON'T. (Smoking is an irritant).
8. If any unusual symptoms occur, call the office at once.
9. The proper care following oral surgery procedures will hasten recovery and prevent complications.
10. If wearing a retainer, resume use the next day, if it does not irritate the surgical site.


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May 07, 2013
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So cute! My little girl's been playing more with her stuffed animals like this lately too. She puts them to bed and covers them up. Today, she had Daddy put her shoes on each of them. Sweetness.ReplyDelete
Beautiful. :-) Your posts always make me want to hug my little man a little tighter. :-)ReplyDelete
Oh this is just the sweetest. What a little angel you have on your hands there :) Love this song, too. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
Such a beautiful way to see your little girl! Since we only have our little boy right now I'm just working on getting used to being around him - but it's so exciting to imagine life with girls as well!ReplyDelete
Precious in every way!! :)ReplyDelete
What a beautiful little nurturing girl!! Somethin' tells me she learned it from you :)ReplyDelete
Jean //What Jean Likes
You write so beautifully what your daughter does. I can see you have great love for your family.ReplyDelete
The sweetest!ReplyDelete
Immitation is the highest form of flattery...ReplyDelete
She's learning great thing from you, Mama. :)
Absolutely beautiful.
i'm excited to have a little girl someday :) and great job for being such a wonderful example of love to your littles. you are inspiring, my friend.ReplyDelete
How absolutely precious! I remember Anika being that age and I miss it so much. I can't wait till Annalee starts pretending and playing but of course I'll keep her little as long as I possibly can!ReplyDelete
This makes me SO excited about having a little girl. I had a boy first too and at the moment my baby girl just loves everything he does, but I can't wait until the time she plays babies. I think she'll make her big brother softer just by being here. And I know she's already melted me completely, I thought I had the boy mama thing down and having to be girlier seemed scary. Turns out I love getting to do both! xReplyDelete
That is too adorable! She must have it from her Mommy :) She is such a little Cutie!!! :)ReplyDelete
Sweetness, so pureReplyDelete
I love to see this in my children :) I think my son plays "baby" more than my daughter. He's so rough and loud, but he settles down enough to rock his baby or stuffed animal and put them to bed. He's going to be a good daddy one day :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 8, 2013 at 8:26 AM
So, so, precious!ReplyDelete
This just makes me smile (:ReplyDelete
gorgeous space!ReplyDelete
kw ladies in navy
so sweet. i read teh other day that how we talk to our children becomes their inner voice. i bet our actions have even more of an impact!ReplyDelete
My heart! What a gorgeous little girl. Can't wait to have daughter stories of my own. Thank you for sharing. xoxoReplyDelete
Such a sweet thing to watch your little babe turn into a caring, nurturing little soul. :) I love it when Moo kisses and cuddles her doll.ReplyDelete
Cutest baby girl EVER. Seriously.ReplyDelete
Oh wow. This is so so so terribly sweet. Gosh. xoReplyDelete
could that be any more gorgeous xReplyDelete
Too cute. My son does the same thing. Love it.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 9, 2013 at 3:27 AM
How sweet is she! She reminds me of myself when I was a little girl... so maternal. I even had that baby doll basket and bed! You're a great role model and mommy for showing her how it's done.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 9, 2013 at 3:28 AM
How precious is she! She reminds me of myself when I was a little girl... so maternal. I always had to take care of my babies and of course my real baby brother :) I even had that baby doll basket and bed! You're a great role model and mommy for showing her how it's done.ReplyDelete
So precious. :)ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness! So cute!!! I love your blog. your home is amazing and your kids are the cutest!!!ReplyDelete
xoxo kerri
This is SO sweet and so heartwarming.ReplyDelete
I can totally relate. . .
I've noticed the same about my little girl lately
and it's a beautiful thing.
It's encouraging to know that she's learning to love on her "babies"
because of the way mommy loves on her.
It reassures me and lets me know,
no matter how imperfect I may be,
at least I know that she feels loved.
It's a precious cycle...
[These photos are beautiful!]


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Many persons profess to receive much comfort from the hope that they shall not die. Certainly there will be some who will be "alive and remain" at… Read more "To Die Is Gain!"
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This is what I saw when I pulled into my driveway this evening. I know who made this and I thank Him that He has made me… Read more "God Is Beautiful"
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Before my Generator was an issue, I got a good service through this service vendor, His service is Quite good, There was a starting trouble in my Honda Generator, Now the vendor corrected it the starting trouble issue and Loading trouble,This is the residential purpose generator, They charged me 7000 for this service, Which I feel the service is average, But his service is Good and he is professional
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No word of a lie, this was the highlight of my working day. This woman was waiting in Reception for her son. There is an advert from the Holiday Shop about trips to Mexico.
So she says to me, "They shouldn't be advertising holidays to Mexico to young people".
"Oh," I reply, "Well at £1704 per person they'd need to save up for a
"No, they have bodysnatchers there. Kidnap people for bodyparts."
"Yes, didn't you know?" She seemed incredulous, as if it were common knowledge that bodysnatchers lurk on every street corner in Mexico,waiting to pounce on unsuspecting teenagers and relieve them of their fresh young kidneys and livers.
"I can think of a few people I could put their way, actually," I pondered.
Her face was a picture of horror.
"Only joking!" I said, brightly.
The woman gave a thin laugh and backed slowly away from the counter.
I then proceeded to deal with the following person, who looked like he was trying not to burst out laughing.
Wednesday is my early finish, so I logged off at 2pm. Actually it was nearly five past before the next person came to relieve me of my duties. I joked that I would start charging them overtime, but I didn't really care as I am not back there until Monday next week. Having said that, five hours of pretending to be nice to people meant that I chose the "Pay at Pump" option at the petrol station on the way home, as I'd had enought human interaction for one day. As it turned out, I had earned enough loyalty points to earn 6p a litre off my fuel, making it £1.03 per litre. I'm gonna party like it's 2009! 😀


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Helen Ginger is an intelligent, caring, versatile person who keeps busy with her writing career. She pens the blog, "Straight from Hel" with insight and humor. From her web site:
I'm a freelance editor, book consultant, and writer. I teach public speaking as well as writing and marketing workshops.
In addition, my free ezine, Doing It Write!, http://helenginger.com/diw.htm, which goes out to subscribers around the globe, is now in its ninth year of publication.
I'm also an Owner/Partner and the Women's Marketing Director for Legends In Our Own Minds®. http://www.legendsinourownminds.com/
Of course, what I get asked about most often are my three years as a mermaid at Aquarena Springs. Swimming with a shimmery tail, picnicking underwater, performing synchronized ballet, blowing air bubbles … all year round, even in the winter.
I'm actively involved in the writing community. I was the Executive Director of the Writers' League of Texas from 2003 – 2005. Currently, I serve as a Committee Chair for the Texas Book Festival, and volunteer as a gift wrapper for the Bess Whitehead Scott Scholarship fund.
Stop by her web page at http://helenginger.com/
Stop by tomorrow and hear her talk about her career, with advice on editing your work, and what every new author should look out for.