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This year, use Women's History Month to challenge yourself to reach out, try new things and empower others. That's the goal of CompTIA's Advancing Women in Technology (AWIT) Community's Women's History Month Challenge, which we've outlined here as a weekly schedule unfolding over the full four weeks of March starting Monday, March 6.
"We're challenging people to take a meaningful step in areas we're always talking about – mentoring, diversity and the wage gap," said Cathy Alper, AWIT's community manager. "We're focused on these areas for 2017 and we're challenging people to get talking and turn some of their ideas into reality."
"Each week builds on the one prior; to get people's feet wet at first and dare them to be brave later on," Alper said. "This Women's History Month Challenge is a way to start taking little steps toward a larger goal of building company culture that supports diversity and inclusiveness."
The challenges are designed to be simple gestures that either start a conversation or build up the people around you — like validating someone's suggestion in a meeting.
Each week of the Women's History Month Challenge has a theme and a handful of activities to do each week meant to take a deeper dive into some of the themes AWIT is highlighting this year.
Here's a breakdown of each week's themes and some suggestions for how to get involved. "Take them literally or find a related activity that suits you," Alper said. Take screenshots or take pictures on your challenge adventures — AWIT will post them on its Facebook page.
"We'll be posting suggestions throughout the month, and hope people will take up the challenge and share their progress online," she added. Use the hashtag #AWITChallenge and tag @AWIT on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Week 1 (March 6 to 10): Mentoring
Mentoring is important to bringing bright new people into the industry. Use this week to consider how you might connect with someone and tell them the good news about technology or reflect on someone who helped you get started in tech.
"This year at AMM, we're working on building a directory of women and girls in technology organizations," Alper said. "Join us as we discuss ways we can extend our reach and have a greater impact with representatives from potential alliance organizations."
Week 2 (March 13 to 17): The Wage Gap
Google how the gender wake gap affects you and you might be surprised that a disparity in income between men and women has ill effects on everyone.
Week 3 (March 20 to 24): Diversity
Diverse cultures don't happen by accident, so use this week to learn how to consciously create and nurture these ideas in your workplace.
Week 4 (March 27 to 31): Big Steps
Here's the week to really step it up. Talk with co-workers about ways to improve the workplace and say a special thank you to a woman who has helped in your career.
Throughout the month, AWIT will post challenge suggestions on its Facebook page, LinkedIn Group and Twitter accounts, which are good ways to connect virtually with other AWIT members. "The challenge is about getting people moving," Alper said. "We talk a lot about diversity and inclusion and we're hoping these small steps will lead to giant leaps."

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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Apple ( AAPL) and Broadcom ( BRCM) may be working closer together in the very near future, as the Cupertino-based technology giant is set to update new Mac computers with super-fast wireless technology. Apple blog 9to5Mac has found source code that Apple will include 802.11ac wireless in its latest OS X Mountain Lion operating system. This is a much faster version of wireless technology than previous versions, and allows for extended ranges and faster speeds. The source code doesn't indicate whether the new Macs would be MacBook Pros or MacBook Airs. Apple did a major refresh of its MacBook Pro lineup last year, including Retina Display on both its 13-inch and 15-inch models. The MacBook Air does not currently come with Retina Display technology, but many expect that Apple will ultimately include this in a refresh.
In an interview with TheStreet earlier this year, Broadcom, which is responsible for making the chipsets, talked about the possibilities of the 5G wireless technology. "It dramatically speeds up Wi-Fi," Broadcom CEO Scott McGregor said in the interview. He noted that not only does it increase the range of the WiFi, but it's sharply faster, allowing file uploads and content transfers to take place speedier and smoother. I asked him about a potential relationship with Apple during the interview, and he noted that he could not talk about specific partners. But he did say the technology would be coming to specific laptops, as well as high-end television sets. Apple shares were higher in Wednesday trading, up 0.24% to $428.00, while Broadcom shares were gaining 1.42% to $34.22. -- Written by Chris Ciaccia in New York >Contact by Email. Follow @Commodity_Bull
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Fido outs Nokia 5200Saturday, April 25, 2009
Filed Under: Laptop and Mobiles
For the brave souls willing to sign away the next three years of their life to a carrier, Fido's rendition of Nokia's 5200 slider seems like a pretty darned good deal. $25 Canadian (about $23) nets you the music-centric handset, featuring a VGA cam, Class 10 EDGE, Bluetooth, and microSD expansion with Nokia's ubiquitous but solid Series 40 backing up the whole package. Fido sweetens the deal by throwing in a 1GB card, too. Looking pretty good in black, ain't it?
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I've just realised that the new Greek prime minister's name translates as father of the people.
Souvlaki actually means little stick or sword. Aki is the diminutive like chen in German or li in schwyzerdütsch.
I have no other facts other than I am going to have souvlaki this evening and I still miss my favourite souvlakiera that closed its restaurant area last year.


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The HNEC Board of Commissioners issued the Decision No. (26), 2017, on the establishment of the External Operations Section, within the Operations Department.
In its first article, the Decision states: "The External Operations Section shall be established and included under the Operations Department, in the organizational structure of the General Administration".
The second article describes the functions of this Section, including: developing the executive plans for the out-of-country voting process, supervising its implementation, establishing a database of Libyan communities abroad, following up the procedures related to international communication with regional and international organizations, considering the applications for elections observation to ensure they meet the regulations and procedures, in addition to other functions related to developing manuals, studies and reports related to elections observation, locally and internationally.
According to this Decision, it should be noted that the Accreditation Unit, which is supervised by Ms. Hind Azzouz and Ms. Malak Al-Shilli, has been moved to the External Operations Section, headed by Dr. Abdul Ghani Daaboub. Therefore, civil society organizations and election observers can communicate with the mentioned Section.


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I've decided to introduce custom silhouette portraits to my Etsy shop! I love doing custom work, and I am obsessed with digital illustration, so why not create the perfect marriage between the two?
I start with a photograph submitted by the customer. Then I let them choose the background color scheme they want their white silhouette to be placed over. I decided a two-toned background was the way to go, so I have given the customer six beautiful color choices. There's just something fresh and clean about simple colors that I love.
The current listing in my shop is for an 8" x 10" print, but the size can be changed upon request. And at $25, they make wonderful and affordable gifts! To read more about my silhouette portrait listing, click here.
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Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Some photos of the makeover
Here are some of the pictures of the makeover...
The guys finished the framing on Tuesday:
And today when we got home from work, they had put the plywood sheeting on the framing. We have a room!
I don't think the husband is really happy about it though, he is now questioning everything. In the beginning, he had nothing to say, but now, he's concerned about lighting and switches and window size. I am not sure what to make of it.
On the stitching front, I haven't picked up a needle. Honestly, I haven't felt right for the last couple of weeks. The house remodel and the house sale (I am selling my Dad's home)is a weight right now. Work is beginning to get really stressful too.
We have a number of Customer audits coming up and our big registration audit happens in 8 weeks. Plus, a large project that I am team lead for is not going as planned. I think I need a *Calgon, take me away* moment!
Hopefully, this weekend, I will feel better and want to stitch again. I feel badly because I haven't had anything to show you in the last couple of weeks.
I did break down and I ordered the Fancy work's, Lavendar Rose Sewing Case and Hillside Samplings Alphabet Needlebook.
I've been lusting after the Hillside Needlework's piece for quite awhile now. And I just thing the Lavendar Sewing Case is very pretty.
A little retail therapy can cure a world of ills!
4 comments:
- Cathy said...
Joanie - you don't need to apologize for not stitching. I experience these moments from time to time too.
The house project is coming along. I'm sure you're looking forward to having it finished.
- Myrna said...
I'm sure the makeover is stressful enough, along with all the other things going on.
Sometimes, a little stashing is just the pick-me-up that's needed. :-)
Don't worry about not having updates... I sometimes go thru non-stitching times too!
- KarenV said...
You've got a lot on at the moment Joanie - I'm not surprised you're not stitching.
We decorated 2 of our bedrooms last year and I was too distracted to stitch for a few weeks, so I know how you feel. Don't stress about it, you'll get back to it when you're ready.
I'm going to be ordering the Fancy Work sewing case soon - fancy doing a SAL at some point? (no rush since I need to get all the materials together first).
Have a great weekend! Hugs to you :)
- Danielle said...
Sometimes life gets in the way of stitching!! I know how you feel when you can't show any progress photos, but sometimes other things jusrt have to take precendence! It sounds like you are quite busy!! Your room looks like it is coming along nicely though!! Hope you get in some stitching time soon!


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After I watched now my Riesling quite a long while the second fermentation (BSA), he was nevertheless finally aufgeschwefelt this weekend, in hope that no sauerkraut clay/tone remains.
I find, the mild acid do not stand to the wine not badly. But it presents itself definitely differently than its brothers, who did not go through BSA. A strong acid stands for the Riesling nevertheless well to face.
In any case one is characterized the barrel and can be now avoided or used purposefully.


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I LOVE my Zenni's! And these classic Zenni cat eye sunglasses are a gorgeous neutral color at a great price. They look great on anyone and so easy and light to tote around. Other sunglasses range from under $20, so you have plenty of choices (and don't we all need more than one pair?) $35.95
This is one of those things that you don't know how much they'll love until they actually have it. The Hanging Secrets bra and panty organizer keeps drawers looking nice while still showcasing intimate wear. $47.60
Burt's Bees products are amazing, and this Burt's Bees favorites gift set has all the best-sellers in one reusable box. They're perfect to keep on hand or in a handbag. $25.00
These Bright Endeavors candles are designed to lift your spirits and the story behind the company is enough to make you fall in love with the product (100% of the proceeds support the young moms in our program). You can't go wrong with the Whitebark Pine. $24.99
Where are my mamarazzis at? This HubMax Battery Charger by myCharge is especially estupendo because you don't need any extra cords! Everything you need, from charging the battery charger to charging your device, is already attached. $99.99
If said it before and I"ll say it again, the Contigo Autoseal Transit is the holy grail of traveling mugs. This product keeps your drink hot for hours, and your drink cold for hours (whichever drink of choice is happening that day). It comes with a lid that keeps out dirt and germs and literally will not spill one single drop. It is absolutely perfect for women to take from the gym (cold water) to on the road (hot coffee) all.day.long. Literally the only travel mug you'll need. $24.99
This cocktail bar gift set by Thoughtfully promises everything except the ocean breeze. Great gift for cocktail enthusiasts or party hosts. The flavors included helps the drinker into the right state of mind for a relaxing and chill evening. $29.99
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mailed off to Warm Woolies. I enjoyed not knowing how it was going to look. It wasn't complicated, but had enough interest to keep me going. I think this would be a nice sweater for a boy. I would knit it again, but next time in worsted. The bulky weight for this purpose was good. My main goal was to have this sweater be nice and warm for those who are in need.
It was also enjoyable that it was daylight when I finished. Nice to take photos of the finished the object outside and in the s.u.n. Don't tell Mother Nature that it is mid-March.


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As we all know Yoga is powerful in many ways! At the Loft Yoga Lounge, we like to share the deep and powerful aspect of the Yoga wisdom.
There's an upcoming 3 part series about how to reach our true potential as taught in the Yoga teachings. Followed by a Vegan dinner!
Part 1: Grasping our intrinsic power!
Part 2: Dawn of the Dead - Is ignorance bliss?
Part 3: Wielding the Sword of Knowledge


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Winning Tall, Dark and Kilted by Allie Mackay was Bullrem, congrats, I sent you an email.
Heartbreaker Blog Hop
Also come look at my review for Falling for Sarah by Cate Beauman, and don't forget she will be visiting tomorrow for an Author Spotlight and giving away her book.
Don't forget we have the Scottish Seduction Tour still going on and you can win both Seduction of A Highland Warrior and The Chieftain. Just click on the link in the side bar.
We will also start the Swept Away Valentine's Blog Hop on the 14th and you can win Courting Carolina by Janet Chapman.
So exciting at our blog this week.
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Wellness Tip
You must rule your mood and protect your mind at all times. Stressful economic times, pressures from family and work, are all factors that can really take a toll on you. Your presence of mind will give you the strength you need to face whatever you encounter. Believe or not, diet and exercise are mood boosters and work instantly.
Keep a positive focus and persevere!


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Black Stars deputy skipper Andre Ayew rescued a crucial point for West Ham United in their English Premier League clash against Watford.
Troy Deeney had put the hosts ahead through the spot on the 3rd minute but Andre Ayew needed to be on the pitch for barely eight minutes before he tucked in the equalizer for the Hammers on the 73rd minute mark after Antonio's strike took a ricochet off both uprights before the Ghanaian attacker pounced on it.
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go with the flow is one my favorite Cousin Matt mixes, mainly because it's all over the place. I don't mean that it's necessarily eclectic and doesn't work as a cohesive mix; rather, it comprises two incredibly distinctive sides, "Go!" and "The Flow." Without even listening to the mix, all one needs to do is examine the tracklist to see that the first side includes 26 tracks compared to a mere 16 on "Side 2." One shouldn't assume that more songs equal upbeat music, whereas fewer songs equates to downbeat ballads. In this case, though, that pretty much seems to be the case.
As "Go!" suggests, this side is busting with garage and retro rock, exemplified by bands like Queens of the Stone Age, At the Drive-In, System of the Down, The White Stripes, The Hives, Rocket from the Crypt, and The Strokes. In other words, it's got 2001 written all over it. Interesting, then, that "The Flow" kicks off with Aesop Rock. Yes, "Night Light" isn't exactly "club" music, but hip-hop of any kind to open the second side is a rather interesting choice.
As is the case with his last mix, the left side of the "sleeve" below represents the inside cover, whereas the right side of the sleeve represents the front cover of the mix:
Just a reminder on the songs below. As is typically the case with some of these mixes, certain "tracks" only like to 30 seconds' worth of music. Again, with iTunes and such, if you like it, buy it. Additionally, I wanted to point out the strangeness of including a song like "Nefarious," simply because it appeared on Spoon's Telephono, released way back in 1996. In 2001, Spoon released arguably my favorite Spoon record, Girls Can Tell. So, what gives, Cousin Matt?
go with the flow (Go!):
1. Queens of the Stone Age – "You Think I Ain't Worth a Dollar, But I Feel Like a Millionaire"
2. At the Drive-In – "One Armed Scissor"
3. System of the Down – "Toxicity"
4. Minus the Bear – "Lemurs, Man, Lemurs"
5. Volta do Mar – "Another Air Strike Called Love"
6. The Battles – "Lycanthropy"
7. Stephen Malkmus – "Troubbble"
8. Ex Models – "She Blinded Me with Science"
9. Grandaddy – "A.M. 180"
10. Clem Snide – "Ice Cube"
11. Rocket from the Crypt – "Carnee Voodoo"
12. Sahara Hotnights – "Alright Alright"
13. The Hives – "Main Offender"
14. The Strokes – "Someday"
15. The White Stripes – "Fell in Love with a Girl"
16. Ben Kweller – "Wasted & Ready"
17. The Waxwings – "Keeping the Sparks"
18. Britt Daniel/Bright Eyes – "You Get Yours"
19. Reubens Accomplice – "We're Not as Big as We Feel"
20. Arlo – "Stoned"
21. Spoon – "Nefarious"
22. Enon – "Pleasure and Privelige"
23. C Average – "Parchmens Farm"
24. The Mink Lungs – "Peep Show"
25. Landspeedrecord! – "Internet Killer"
26. Rye Coalition – "Iron Fist in Velvet Glove"
go with the flow (The Flow):
1. Aesop Rock – "Night Light"
2. Ativin – "Scissors"
3. Interpol – "A Time to Be Small"
4. Spiritualized – "Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space"
5. Radiohead – "How to Disappear Completely"
6. Departure Lounge – "Tubular Belgians in My Goldfield"
7. Lenola – "Black Eyes"
8. Capitol K – "Pillow"
9. Grandaddy – "Everything Beautiful is Far Away"
10. The Black Heart Procession – "A Heart Like Mine"
11. Tristeza – "A Little Distance"
12. kilowatthours – "Almost Alright"
13. Aereogramme – "Motion"
14. Volta do Mar – "Lengua Pivo"
15. Dntel – "(This is) the Dream of Evan and Chan"
16. The Dismemberment Plan – "Ellen and Ben"
Cousin Matt puts a ridiculous amount of time, thought and energy into each and every compilation, so consider yourselves blessed, you ingrates. In fact, back in 2004, Cousin Matt showed up at my wedding with no less than seven different mixes he made just for the occasion. And even though the marriage was a failure, the mixes hold up. Still, Cousin Matt, I blame you!
Until next time, have at it, you vultures!


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We've got a new shipment of Savon de Marseille in and now we carry refills. The most amazing lavender soap ever! From wikipedia: Marseille soap or Savon de Marseille is a traditional soap made from vegetable oils that has been made around Marseille, France, for about 600 years, the first documented soapmaker in the area being recorded in about 1370. By 1688, Louis XIV introduced regulations (Edict of Colbert) limiting the use of the name savon de Marseille to soaps made in and around the Marseille area, and only from olive oil. Today this law still applies.
There you have it and now you can take it home with you- stop by Vintage Scout and pick some up today. It would also make a great hostess gift or a part of a wonderful Mothers' Day basket.


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Midnight Haunts: 7 Places to have Supper in Singapore
In Singapore, human activity continues far into the night: whether it's a few friends out for a late night catchup, or people looking to wind down after a full day's events, supper has become an indelible part of the Singaporean culture and lifestyle. Typically used to describe any meal or gathering after dinner, it usually falls anytime between the timeframe of 9 PM to even 2 AM. With a vibrant food culture being one of Singapore's trademarks, and eating affectionately dubbed an unofficial national pastime, one would reckon we take this 4th meal of the day seriously – and rightly so.
The thing is, there are many places open for supper all across the island, and how is one to choose? Well, let this entry introduce some of the tastiest, heartiest places in Singapore which open till late, zeroing in on good ol' local hawker fare and concentrating mostly along the northeast area of Singapore. Bonus – they are totally affordable too. Prepare to linger a little longer with your buddies.
Ask any Singaporean what the area of Serangoon is famous for, and it is likely that they will mention Chomp Chomp. It is an outdoor cluster of hawker centre stalls with many benches for communal dining, filled with wonderful food smells and sounds. It is perfect for soaking in the hustle and bustle of the local scene. The whole smorgasbord of local Singapore delicacies (aka hawker fare, or "street food") can be found here! These include barbecued chicken wings (do drizzle lime juice over them from the lime offered at the side), various types of satay, hokkien noodles, sambal stingray, sugar cane juice, and more. A must-visit! However, come earlier in the evening to avoid disappointment or having to wait as the public seating spaces get occupied fairly quickly.
Also situated in the Serangoon area is 8 Degrees Taiwanese Bistro, a cosy Jay Chou-themed place (think wallpaper and menu plastered with images of the Taiwanese pop star) with welcoming décor serving up traditional Taiwanese fare. Choose from the great variety of dishes offered, such as the famous Taiwanese dish of mee sua (oyster noodles), or cold noodles. They also have an impressive array of drinks and dessert, offering a sizeable selection of both hot and cold. A great feature is that they open till 11 pm on Sundays to Thursdays, and till 2 AM on Fridays and Saturdays!
Suriya Curry House
Just around the corner and down the street from 8 Degrees is Suriya Curry House, offering traditional Indian food. Although a relatively small space, it is the go-to for residents living around the area. Order the teh tarik, any kind of prata you'd like, and perhaps share a chicken mee goreng dish. The servers are helpful and attentive, and this is the kind of place to have a quiet moment in the calmness of the night, or wind down with your buddies.
Xin Wang Hong Kong Café
This is another go-to place for those nights where you just want to hang out a little longer with your buddies, especially at a place with creature comforts, such as air-conditioner, waitresses and the like. Xin Wang Hong Kong Café offers a huge (and I mean HUGE) variety of Hong Kong as well as Chinese food, plus drinks and even breakfast items like French toast! If you're up for something new, order their unique type of noodle soup made with papaya fruit. Best thing is, they are open till 4 AM. Bring on the dim sum.
Do we really need more open-air areas selling hawker food, you ask? The answer is YES, there can never be enough! Lau Pa Sat is delightfully located in the Central Business District of Singapore, and likewise, offers many local delicacies, although slightly pricier as compared to the heartlands. However, it is also filled with good ol' local hustle and bustle, and the experience of dining amongst the skyscrapers at tables sprawled across city roads is quite a novel experience. Talk the night away with hokkien mee, satay and many assorted drinks!
There is a saying that there exists in everyone a separate stomach for desserts. I cannot disagree. For those of us with a penchant for sweet stuff, I would recommend Udders Ice Cream. My personal favourite flavours are Earl Grey, Cereal Killer, and Tira-miss-u. Do try their local-inspired flavours like D24 Durian as well! They have a few outlets, such as Serangoon Gardens (a stone's throw away from Chomp Chomp) and Upper Thomson Road. Their outlets have closing times ranging from 11 PM to 2 AM, so it is just the place to satisfy your sweet tooth AND your nocturnal tendencies!
ABC Brickworks Market and Food Centre
For all the westies out there, or anyone who happens to be hanging around the western part of Singapore, ABC Brickworks Market and Food Centre (more commonly known as just ABC market, or even just ABC) is a great place to visit. It is an open-air hawker centre that stays open till late, even on Sundays. Order the huge claypot rice (from a specific stall) for sharing, then finish it off with legendary Chinese desserts offered at another stall here. Perhaps the most well-known dessert would be 'Gangster Ice' – a delightful take on the popular mango ice dessert, topped with a scoop of durian and drizzled with condensed milk. If durian is not your thing, choose from a wide array of other Chinese desserts available! It will not disappoint.
The list here is by no means exhaustive, especially when there are so many more awesome supper places across Singapore, perhaps even more being discovered right now as this entry is being read! Hopefully, though, this offers variety enough for one to try something new or different. Here's to satisfied tummies and meaningful conversations. The night is still young.
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text: CLICK URL for images: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47525-2005Jan29.html Tribe Fights Dams to Get Diet Back Karuks Trying to Regain Salmon Fisheries and Their Health (Kari's report in Tomorrow's Washington Post) By Blaine Harden Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, January 30, 2005; Page A03 HAPPY CAMP, Calif. -- Centuries before federal nutritional guidelines told Americans how to eat healthfully, the Karuk Indians had figured it out. They ate wild salmon at every meal -- about 1.2 pounds of fish per person per day. Isolated here in the Klamath River valley in the rugged mountains of northwest California, the Karuk stuck with their low-carb, low-cholesterol, salmon-centered diet longer than perhaps any Indians in the Pacific Northwest. It was not until the late 1960s and the 1970s, when dams and irrigation ruined one of the world's great salmon fisheries, that fish mostly disappeared from their diet. Salmon are now too scarce to catch and too pricey to buy. The tribe caught 100 chinook salmon last fall, a record low. Eating mostly processed food, some of it federal food aid, many Karuks are obese, with unusually high rates of heart disease and diabetes. "You name them, I got them all," said Harold Tripp, 54, a traditional fisherman for the tribe. "I got heart problems. I got the diabetes. I got high cholesterol. I need to lose weight." On his first day as a fisherman for the tribe in 1966, Tripp remembers catching 86 salmon. Last fall, he caught one. "I mostly eat hamburger now," he said. To reclaim their salmon -- and their health -- the Karuks are using the tribe's epidemic of obesity-related illness as a lever in a dam re-licensing pending before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. In what legal experts say is an unprecedented use of the regulatory process, the tribe is trying to shame a major utility company and the federal government into agreeing that at least three dams on the Klamath River should be knocked down. The dams are quite literally killing Indians, according to a tribe-commissioned report that was written by Kari Marie Norgaard, a sociologist from the University of California at Davis. The report links the disappearance of salmon to increases in poverty, unemployment, suicide and social dissolution. "We can't exist without our fish," said Leaf Hillman, vice chairman of the Karuk, whose 3,300 members make up the second-largest Indian tribe in California. "We can only hope that this will be one of those rare instances where a true look at the cost and benefits of those dams will be a compelling argument." The tribe's demand for nutritional justice presents a prickly new problem to federal regulators at a time of major upheaval in the hydropower industry. Federal licenses for private dams, valid for 30 to 50 years, are expiring in droves, especially in the Northwest, where hydropower accounts for about 80 percent of the electricity supply. In the next decade or so, licenses are due to expire at more than half of the country's non-federal dams -- 296 projects that provide electricity to 30 million homes in 37 states. The Karuks "have raised something that is novel, and FERC commissioners will have to grapple with it," said Mary Morton, a legal adviser to Nora Mead Brownell, one of President Bush's four appointees to the commission that rules on license renewals for private dams. Politically, it is hardly a propitious moment for Native Americans to demand that dams come tumbling down. Power rates have soared in California and across the Northwest in recent years. Bush has repeatedly spoken out against the breaching of federal dams on the nearby Snake River, saying it would be bad for the economy. His appointees as FERC commissioners are considered unlikely to force any utility to remove a dam, and his administration recently granted dam owners a special right -- denied Indian tribes, environmental groups and local governments -- to appeal Interior Department rulings about how dams should be operated. Still, the aging dams on the Klamath River are, at best, marginal producers of power. They were built without fish ladders (unlike most major dams in the Northwest), and there is widespread scientific agreement that their removal would revive several salmon runs. California, which could block a renewed federal license for the dams under provisions of the Clean Water Act, seems decidedly unenthusiastic about keeping the dams in the river. The state Energy Commission has said removing them "would not have significant impact" on the regional supply of electricity and that replacement power is readily available. The State Water Resources Control Board, which regulates water quality and could veto a renewed license, blames warm, sluggish reservoirs behind the dams for "horrible" algae blooms in the river, said Russ Kanz, a staff scientist for the board. In addition, the National Academy of Science and local officials in Humboldt County agree that dam removal is an option that should be examined to bring salmon back to the Klamath. But PacifiCorp, the company that owns the dams, did not list dam removal as an option in its application last year for a new long-term license. In the Clinton era, when tribes and environmental groups used the re-licensing process to force utilities to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to retool or remove dams, PacifiCorp agreed to remove a hydro dam from the White Salmon River in Washington state -- at a cost of $20 million. The company, which is owned by Scottish Power, has 1.6 million electricity customers in six western states. As part of its re-licensing application for dams on the Klamath, PacifiCorp is trying to negotiate a separate settlement with the Karuks and other stakeholders along the river. Dam removal is now "on the table" in those talks, said Jon Coney, a company spokesman, adding that the tribe's health argument is part of the negotiations. Coney, though, said that the tribe's health claims are difficult to substantiate in a scientific or legal way. "How do you separate the health problems out from all the other societal things that have happened to the tribe?" Coney asked. To make their case, the Karuk Tribe offers tribal health statistics and stories of its people who have grown ill in the years without salmon. Diabetes and heart disease were rare among tribal members before World War II. Part of the reason was the super-abundance in their salmon-rich diet of omega-3 fatty acids, which research has linked with reduced risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. "We do know that the nutritional values of subsistence fish are superior to processed foods and convenience foods," said William Lambert, an environmental epidemiologist at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. With subsistence fish all but gone from the Karuk diet, the percentage of tribal members with diabetes has jumped from near zero to about 12 percent, nearly twice the national average, according to the tribe. The estimated rate of heart disease among tribal members is 40 percent, about triple the national average. A number of studies of Native Americans across the United States have shown that the loss of traditional foods is directly responsible for increasing rates of obesity-related illnesses. Steve Burns, a physician for three years in the tribal clinic in Happy Camp, said that diabetes and other obesity-related illness are "a huge and growing problem." "What is happening to the Karuk people is like something you would read about in a book on the destruction of a minority group in the old Soviet Union," he said. The change in the tribe's diet in the past generation has been so great that many Karuk concede that it will be difficult -- even if the dams are knocked down and salmon runs are revived -- for them to return to their traditional healthful diet. "Of course, we won't be able to eat salmon all the time like we did," said Ron Reed, a traditional fisherman and tribal representative to FERC hearings on the dams. But he said everyone in the tribe would eat vastly more than they do now and that children would once again be able to grow up with the staple food that has traditionally kept the bodies and spirits of the Karuk healthy. Last year, because of the record-low catch, tribal elders did not have enough salmon for religious ceremonies. 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Good Morning, or whatever the best greeting is to you, in your part of the world!
This morning is absolutely gorgeous! The large leafy tree outside our bedroom window, is now a rich 'golden' colour; and you should see how radiant the sun's glow shines upon this 'special' tree! There is not another tree like it; and unfortunately, I do not know the type of tree it is; save that it is old, very big and unique. Also, many other leaves of the trees in our compound, are changing from their spring / summer greenery to the striking autumn coulours of yellow, red, and orange. Fall is such a beautiful time of the year; and when we are Blessed with a glorious morning like this, your spirits soar and you feel 'extra' thankful! Plus, Alan brought me my cup of elixir; and the savoury coffee tastes 'extra' good this morning.
Last night quite late, we had a bit of an emergency. A few telephone calls, as well as the police were involved. It seems that our custodian's master set of keys were stolen; no joke! And to boot, the 2 'culprits' are denying their part; and even told the policeman 'where to go', when he was questionning them. We are hopeful that this matter will be resolved asap; and that the keys are returned forthwith. It is a tid disconcerting when that type of bizarre thing happens. You feel as if your privacy has been totally 'invaded'; particularly since the keys were taken right off the table - quite literally. We had not planned to 'go up country' this week; but we may need to, to get to the bottom of this, if the keys are not 'mysteriously' returned etc. Of course, it 'never rains, but it pours', as the expression goes.
Tidbit - Take everything in stride; even when dealing with the 'unexpected' and the 'not so nice' surprises. Always, 'be ready' and have a positive attitude, along with a calm and confident outlook.
Bittid - 'Praise Him in ALL Things'. Appreciate and enjoy the little things in life; and keep things simple. I love the above photo image, which is very similar to the wonderful tree outside our window!
We are Prayful too, that the financial crisis / melt down in the United States, will be addressed sooner rather than later. The whole country is at stake, it would so appear; and this is gravely affecting the entire world. And, the various Americans in power to veto, need to 'leave their egos at the door', and 'step up to the plate', and do what genuinely is best for the future of the Nation and not for themselves. Both the Democrats and Republicans have to put aside their partisan politics, and resolve the issues fairly and equitably. They both need to penalize the rogue incompetence, avarice, greedy CEOs' and their minions, who started this roller coaster ride in the first place!
God Bless.
Tuesday, 30 September 2008
A positive attitude and a calm and confident outlook
Monday, 29 September 2008
All to the Good!
Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!
It has been a full bittidz of a day! Phone calls, setting up appointments, fruition of projects, you name it!
Wanted to share with you a tidbitz of yesterday's messages from the three inspirational International Bible teachers. (You can refer to yesterday's post if you wish).
With Robert Schuller Jr, he was sharing that ' Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do!' ( you can see and order his book, if you wish), plus ten basic pointers about how to deal with things positively!
With Joyce, she was saying that we are as 'Soldiers of the Lord; armed and dangerous' . In other words, 'Be on guard, as in 'Eagle Christians' and have discernment and wisdom', against the lies and deception of the devil, as he is a Deceiver. To have peace in your lives, change a few things - ie not to always be in such a hurry; and if need be, choose better friends; and instead of having a job that demands all your time, pick a less paying job that gives you more time to spend with your family. Also take joy in what you can do for someone else; not always being concerned about you. And, if you are going to to disagree, disagree agreeably (spouses etc). When you Pray, Pray in His Name and in FAITH - Jesus; because of the POWER in His name. He wants you to dream BIG and come BOLDLY before Him! I liked what Joyce said about her 'being a kid in her old age!' ie. If you have had a poor and / or sad childhood, decide to 'change' and not let your past feelings / situations dictate the rest of your life. Because, the evil one wants you to be constantly downtrodden, feeling guilty, angry etc. Or if someone offends you, just think, 'NO, I am not going to be offended'; and the devil thus will have less of a 'grip' on you.
With Charles, he was giving his insights on demons. In case some of you are not aware, 1/3 of the angels (hence, fallen angels) joined 'Lucifer' ( who was the Morning Star) in his rebellion against God; and thus were cast out of the Kingdom of Heaven. As a result, the demons try non stop, to tempt people to sin and / or to possess people. Eventhough, the devil (Lucifer / Satan) is well versed in the Scriptures (the Bible), he deliberately takes things out of context; to corrupt and deceive those who are 'non believers', as well as those who no longer believe in Jesus. Satan is also present in many Church pews. Charles suggests that you show Respect, you Resist, and that you are in constant Readiness, to take your FIRM stand against the devil and his demons. The 'Armour of God' is awesome; (you can refer to my post of Sept 25th, if you like; I LOVE this photo image of the 'Armour of God'); and take STRONG comfort,in knowing, that the devil has already been DEFEATED by Him. Have CONFIDENCE always in the TRUTH, as 'The Truth sets you free!' (The evil one does not like to be exposed to the Truth and runs away).
Methinks, it is better for you, if you can glean from the T.V. programs on the Vision Channel, or even from the online / radio broadcasts; because then you can genuinely appreciate their messages first hand.
It has been a beautiful 'Indian Summer' day here; warm and pleasant temperatures; and our tid colourful flowers are still blooming magnificently!
Tidbit - 'Praise Him in ALL Things'; each and every day!
Bittid - Step back a bit, and reflect upon your Blessings; and have the FAITH, that He will Provide Solutions, that are to the good, and in the end, the best for you.
Love the above happy photo image! Reminds me of my late wonderful friend! (You can refer to my blog of March 14/08 and later posts if you wish some background on the plate etc). The gleeful facial expression and amusing antics, reminds me of my dear friend, 'Mr. Almond Roca Man'.
Good Night and God Bless.
Sunday, 28 September 2008
A glorious Sunday 'Indian Summer' Afternoon!
Good Afternoon, or whatever the best greeting is to you, in your part of the world!
And, a sunny warm afternoon it is! An absolutely gorgeous 'Indian Summer' day!
Before I forget, I will give you the tidbit recipe for the 'Plum Crisp'; Alan thought it tasted awesome! And we served it with ice cream...Mmmmm. If you prefer, you can use whipping cream. The 'Apple Crisp' is taken from the cookbook, 'Food that Really Schmecks', by Edna Staebler. There is also a second book (that we are fortunate to have on our shelf!) called 'More Food that Really Schmecks'. I have made mention about her book(s) in one of my earlier posts; but apologize for not putting my bittid finger readily on the date. Perhaps you can find the blog; I may have included a mouth watering recipe for peanut butter cookies! (They are the best!)
Apple Crisp (can use any tid fruit, methinks!) And Edna Staebler is right; this is 'a delicious old stand-by'.
8 apples, sliced and peeled
1/2 cup white or brown sugar (I used brown sugar!)
1 TBSP flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup flour or rolled oats (I used flour; but perhaps the rolled oats would be good as well; we did not have any rolled oats handy)
1 cup brown sugar (I really love brown sugar!)
1/4 melted butter (our microwave was great!)
Combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt and mix with the sliced apples. Put all in a greased baking dish and cover with the topping mixture which you have rubbed into the crumbs. Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 30 minutes - or until the top is nicely browned and the apples are soft. Serve with sweet or whipped cream.
At this time of year, an 'apple crisp' seems to be that much nicer; and inasmuch as we had plums, thought why not 'improvise!' Plus, it is a very economical dish; so for those that may be feeling the 'pinch'; try the recipe, as it is sure to bring smiles all around the dinner table! Love the word, 'Schmecks'.
Also, I will give you another bittid recipe. - Alan's homemade soup. A friend of ours was over the other day; and she loved it. I had made mention of the soup, within the last week's posts (if you wish to refer to it; however, here is 'Al's Soup', from 'Al' himself. (I call him Alan). This also is good for those 'watching their pennies' and perhaps this will also give you a tidbitz of extra cheer; AND it is easy to do!
Al's Soup
2 chunky soups (meat & vegetable - already prepared)
1 can of water
1 small can of corn
4 medium sized potatoes cut into small pieces (cook separately)
1/2 cup fresh carrots chopped
1 TBSP lea & Perrins Worchestershire Sauce
1 TBSP Maggi
1 tsp dry 'Colonel Mustard'
1 TBSP 'Bisto' (mix in hot water)
1/2 tsp Tabasco
Oregano, Rosemary, Marjoram, Sweet Basil, some seasoning, salt & pepper.
My tidbit on 'Al's Soup' (delicious!) The potatoes should be cooked separately only to soften them a bittidz, so when added to the pot, they are somewhat cooked! That helps! Also, 'Colonel Mustard' knows what he is doing; provides excellent flavouring. LOL! The herbs are from our garden; which made 'Al's Soup', 'extra special!' Nothing like appreciating and enjoying your own home grown produce!
I think with this period of angst that we are all facing around the world, perhaps these 2 recipes will give you a bit of positive 'pick me up'. Also, I enjoyed watching the Vision Channel this morning; and I heartily recommend listening to the Schullers (Hour of Power), Joyce Meyer (Enjoying Everyday Life), and Charles Price (Living Truth). Their messages are such a wonderful encouragement! Interestingly enough, Charles Price was sharing in earnst about the Armour of God. (I wrote a short bittid on the 'Armour of God' on Sept 25th; and I was further enlightened by Charles' teaching this morning!)
Am going to go for the moment to enjoy the warmth of the sunshine with Alan; so I will be back later today and / or tomorrow, and will share the insights I learned from these 3 remarkable people. However, apart from my tid introduction (see November posts of 11th/18th/25th 2007, for a bit of background if you wish) re: these International Bible Teachers; it is best, methinks for you to check them out for yourselves; to further your growth in Him.
I love the above photo image!
God Bless.
Saturday, 27 September 2008
Grateful for 'home sweet home'
Good Evening, or whatever the best greeting is to you, in your part of the world!
We have had a good day; and am glad it is the evening! We were up early today; enjoyed the morning and went to Costco and our favourite Produce Farm in the early afternoon. Came home with a larder full of wonderful goodies!
Just finished a delicious dinner! Devoured roast beef and roasted baby red potatoes cooked in a stoneware pan (a Pampered Chef creative invention!) seasoned with fresh herbs (from our bittid garden), which enhanced the wonderful smell, that had permeated throughout our house. Mmmmmmm! Also our home grown tidbit cherry tomatoes and farm bought snow peas, gave our repas a bit of tid colour! Also, prepared a delicious dish (or so I hope!) of an Apple Crisp nature; only substituted plums instead; and when it is ready, we will enjoy; along with some French Vanilla ice cream! Mmmmmmm.
We received a couple of lovely invitations for tonight; however, we are happy to 'stay in' and just 'chill out'; and appreciate being home all the more. With all the financial fear happening in the United States, our country has been affected as well. Now, we just have to 'wait it out' and are hopeful that things will 'settle down' before too long. We watched last night's Debate between Senator McCain and Senator Obama; and time will tell.
Tidbit - Do your best to be positive and upbeat; even during these negative times. Go
out of your way to do something 'special'; be it cooking a good dinner, or whatever makes you and others feel better!
Bittid - Appreciate the little things; and do things as 'simply as possible'. It makes your day a lot easier to deal with; and at the end of the day, give Him Thanks for all your Blessings; and enjoy a good night's rest.
Love the above photo image; - that is us tonight; glad to be home. Will let you know tomorrow, how the dessert turns out; and if 'yummy', will share the recipe with you!
Good Night and God Bless.
Friday, 26 September 2008
Fear Not!
Good Morning or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!
Was up early; put on the coffee, did a tid tidying up of our house, geting it in 'ship shape for the day, lit a fire and enjoyed a quiet time with 'Him'; giving Him Thanks for our all Blessings, as well as Praying for His Guidance and His Solutions. It was so peaceful; feeling the warmth of the fire, and appreciating the rain gently falling upon our skylight.
Am going to get my hair done this morning - long overdue! LOL! I like going first thing in the morning; and then apart from the 'before and after' look, I have the rest of the day to enjoy and do. Alan and I have a lot happening at this particular time; and we are simply Waiting and Relying on Him to bring our various projects to 'fruition'. The sub prime in the United States, the possibility of a financial 'melt down', credit crunches throughout, fearful banks, etc have hindered us for a bit; call it timing. However, we will weather the storm; as He says, 'Fear Not, For I have Overcome the World'.
Tidbit - 'Praise Him in ALL Things'; regardless of where you find yourselves.
Bittid - Be appreciative for your Blessings.
Hope this is a bittid of a tidbit encouragement. It will be interesting to observe what happens in the United States; our banks are also 'standing by'. In my post of Sept 24th,, 'DO what is Fair, Right and Equitable', I thought at the time, it was more prudent for Senator McCain to deal with the 'financial crisis' at hand; and thus, to postpone the Debate. However, Obama also has a good point; that a leader must be able to deal with many tasks at the same time; and that the Debate should go on, as per the previously arranged schedule.
I have to go for now; however, Be of good cheer and continue to have FAITH. He always PREVAILS. 'Seek and Ye Shall Find'.
God Bless.
Thursday, 25 September 2008
Armour of God
Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!
Thought this tidbit would be of 'good cheer' to you; particularly during these times of trials and tribulations. You can refer to my post of May 25/07 if you would like a bittid of background.
Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins
with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be
able to extinguish all the flaming missiles of the evil one. And take the
helmut of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
(Ephesians 6: 14-17)
God Bless.
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
DO what is Fair, Right, and Equitable
Good Evening,
Perhaps I am making up for 'lost time'; inasmuch as we have been more 'out of town' (as of late) than in town; thus not daily postings.
It is now a very nasty day out there; literally pouring with rain; grey skies and blustery winds to bit boot.
It has been a very weird quiet day; however, we have turned that around to get some long overdue 'house stuff' accomplished; whilst 'waiting' for the fruition of our various tid projects. Alan has made 'homemade soup' and it smells so good throughout the whole house! Basically, he has employed two prepared tins of vegetable / meat soup; and then added the tidbitz of green onions, cherry tomatoes, green peppers and savoury herb spices from our bittidz patio garden and seasonings (garlic, salt & pepper). Also, grocery bought baby red potatoes, baby carrots, canned corn, and blessed Bisto Mix (a tidbit thickening ingredient for soups, gravies and stews). A couple of pieces of garlic buttered toast, and a glass of red vino (Two Oceans; a very lovely and affordable South African Wine) will be perfect! Perhaps a bittid green salad as well!
We will be watching President Bush's Address to the Nation this evening; and we are looking forward to hearing what he has to say. Personally, I think it is strongly prudent of Senator John McCain, wishing to postpone the Debate between himself and Senator Obama at this crucial time, in favour of addressing the IMMEDIATE needs of the people. The campaign trail for both parties, can continue AFTER things have been resolved appropriately. Senator McCain wants to deal with the current financial situation first; and if I were an American, I would have to agree full heartedly. The Nation and the needs of Americans FIRST! Plus, Senator McCain has had more experience and feels he needs to be a courageous Representative in Congress; powerfully dealing with the very serious crisis that the United States finds itself in.
Also, we are glad that Senator McCain has selected Sarah Palin as his running mate; so much for the so called 'age' problem, of him being considered as 'too old' to run for President etc. And, 'the bridge to nowhere?' in Alaska? Sarah Palin's hands were tied at the time, as it was already committed to by Congress. when she stepped into office. Albeit there is a lovely road / highway built; AND, that is not to say that a bridge could not be built down the road. If and when she has more flexibilty as per her actions, words, and deeds as Vice President of the United States. We think she has what it takes to be the 'running mate'; regardless of what the press may wish to suggest otherwise. (CNN appears to be 'slanted' towards the Democrats; however, I do not think I am alone in this observation).
Tidbit - One must take a stand for what is fair, right, and equitable.
Bittid - The 'Truth Sets you Free'.
Love the above photo image with its genuine message; very true.
Good Night and God Bless.
Simply Fall
Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!
This morning, is typically Fall; cooler temperatures, overcast grey skies, and rain. There is still lots of lush greenery (the trees); and we are the only ones that have colourful flowers BLOOMING in our window boxes as well as on our patio. Everyone else's window boxes etc are bare. Alan also brought me my freshly brewed elixir of coffee; and I am extra appreciative of it this am; as I ended up watching some 'goofy' but hilariously funny movie, into the morning tid hours!
Am glad too, we do not have any appointments set for today; it is a perfect day to attack the tidbitz task of organizing our files and correspondence, as well as vacuuming our house from 'head to toe'. The vacuum person was here not so long ago; and he checked and cleaned our vacuum & power system; so apparently, this will make a noticeable difference, with a better result!
We have a lot of 'irons in the fire' at this time; but then, who doesn't? Particularly during these bittidz times. We are 'in the storm'; however, we will weather it. We have calmly resigned ourselves to be patient; and to enjoy the journey while we wait for Him to Provide Solutions to our earthly needs. We also look to Him for Guidance, His Words of Wisdom; and we have the Faith that He always has our best interests at heart.
Tidbit - If you can 'Thank' Him daily and 'Praise Him in ALL Things' (the positive as well as the negative experiences), it makes your day an easier one to live and enjoy to the fullest. Know that He is there (when you genuinely invite Jesus into your heart) and that He will never leave you; as He will reside in you forever. He always has a purpose for you; and it is always to the good; because He LOVES you.
Bittid - Anticipate His Goodness and Him Providing your needs and Solutions; even if you do not know how it is going to happen. Just be calmly content and joyfully confident that you will be taken care of by Him. It may not be immediate; but He always has the best plans for you.
I feel that during these trying times, a bit of FAITH goes a long way; and just by asking Him to 'carry your burdens', gives you a major lift and 'sets you free'.
I LOVE the above photo image of a " Misty Fall Morning'; it looks so peaceful and quite artistic. You can refer to my post of 'Saturday Morning' - A Good Morning!', dated November 24/07, if you wish. In our community, eventhough there are a few scattered trees that herald the glorious Autumn colours; most of the trees are still a prevalent green.
God Bless.
Tuesday, 23 September 2008
Falling into Fall happily
Just remembered! Yesterday, was the first full day of Fall! I wrote a tid of a post on the 'First Day of Fall - Sept 21/07', last year; if you wish to refer to it. Methinks because it was a 'Leap Year' in February of this year, Fall was considered to be 'official' yesterday. There very definitely is a change in the temperatures; after 9:00 am today, it was not even a bit 50 degrees F!
It was overcast earlier this evening; now it is dark; with showers forecasted overnight; which makes staying home all the merrier! Our repas 'hit the spot'; and our bittid kitchen, having been 'rearranged' earlier, is definitely a tidbit nicer to the eyes and also roomier for the 'creative chefs'. LOL!
Tidbit - Appreciate your home; particularly after you have done a 'Fall' cleaning of shelves, cupboards, and drawers. Items that you have not used or seen for a bittidz, are like 'gifts' that provide a 'refreshing' tidbitz touch to your abode.
Bittid - Welcome a quiet evening at home; and reflect upon your Blessings; particularly with all that is going on around the world. When you 'Fall' off to sleep with a 'thankful heart'; you can enjoy a good night's rest.
Good Night and God Bless.
Being calm and enjoying a peace within
Good Afternoon, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!
Wow! Today has just 'zoomed by'. We were up early and I will be glad to see our bed tonight! LOL! Hope there is a good movie on!
We had a bittidz of things to get caught up on; inasmuch as we had been out of town; and primarily Alan was the designated one to deal with our business projects. I welcomed the 'house stuff'; and ended up being on a 'roll'; by cleaning out cupboards and shelves etc. Voila! Our bittid kitchen has now been 'transformed' to avail easier accessability and enjoyment. It helps to have your dishes, pots, pans, utensils all close by; rather than stacked up on shelves, in a high cupboard, only reachable via a step ladder. Plus, I want to use our kitchen items; as opposed to just having them 'sit' unutilized, gathering dust on the shelves. Am sure some of you, can relate. It was also quite 'therapeutic'; because apart from reorganizing, I had the luxury of appreciating a calm within; eventhough the global financial market etc is not at ease.
Alan is going to cook up some prawns (we bought them frozen, on sale) with garlic and butter(Mmmmmm) for dinner; and I will happily use up our produce both from our fridge and our tidbitz garden! Bit red potatoes, snow peas, cherry tomatoes, whatever there is! 'Waste not, want not'; is very true; an expression my Mum always said to me. There are so many people starving around the world, that there is no way, I am going to throw anything away; and I can just season things with an extra tidbit of fresh garden spices! I throw a bit of brown sugar and butter into the frying pan, when I cook up the cherry tomatoes and snow pea pods; and they are a very tid treat! Plus a Caesar Salad, with freshly seasoned croutons, and a glass of South African Red Wine - sounds good to me; all with an 'International flavour!
Tidbit - Keeping a calm, and a joyfulness, while you wait on Him to Provide Solution is good; because when you genuinely anticipate His Solution,(whatever it is going to be) you are filled with peace and a confidence.
Bittid - 'Praise Him in ALL Things'; even during these tougher times. I know I have mentioned this quite a few times in my posts; however, it is very true! Also, you feel so much the better for it, when you say those words!
Took the above photo with our digital camera, my son gave us! It is of our beautiful Queen Elizabeth Rose, in a Norwegian silver vase (from my grandparents); in a neat bowl, on our coffee table in front of our wonderful fireplace!
God Bless.
Monday, 22 September 2008
Glad to be home!
Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!
We are now home; and as you know, there is 'no place like home!' We left early on Saturday morning for Pasley and it was a rejuvenating R & R for a bittid of two days. We did experience rain; but it was brief; save for at night - ie last night in particular, when there was a huge storm of winds of over 50 miles per hour! Thought for a moment, the sleeping house was going to 'take off'. The temperatures were cool; and thank goodness for a tidbit fireplace in the bedroom. Alan lit the fire early in the evenings and the room was toasty warm for most of the 2 nights. We (Alan) managed to get a few 'fall' projects accomplished. The 'tree faller' had been over and we counted 11 trees that he took down; as they were a danger to the buildings; given the fierce storms that we have had, within the last couple of years. Also, the gas fitter / plumber was over to give us his insight for future plumbing / propane needs. So, all in all, it was a very good weekend; Saturday to Monday! LOL!
We have a full week coming up; so this was a perfect way to recharge our batteries. Whilst at Pasley, we enjoyed 'gourmet' meals (LOL!) that were 'creations' of whatever was in the larder, along with the food we brought with us. And a good bottle of red wine (South African - Two Oceans) was an excellent choice for both evening meals. On the Saturday night, we lit a cosy fire in the main house; and it brought back wonderful memories of many a night, spent in front of a warm fire etc. We had great conversations, the light of the fire and a large flickering candle was awesome, and of course the wine was key too!
Tidbit - We like to leave Pasley (or wherever), in the same state or better, than we we generally find it. ie Leaving a place cleaner than you find it, always makes you feel good, doesn't it? 'Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you', is such a true message. Alan left the fireplace 'ship shape' - invitingly ready for my brother, who will be there next weekend. We will be going back for our Canadian Thanksgiving, and that will be so awesome! It is beautiful up there, at that time of year; with Autumn and all its splendid colours.
Bittid - When you have some time away, take the time to appreciate being away. It is amazing how issues become easier to deal with; ie less petty and thus more clear. Keeping things simple is good.
Have to go now to unpack and prepare dinner. Love the above photo; it is of a glorious sunset at Pasley. (You can refer to the posts of July (28th) and also of mid to end August, if you wish re: actual Pasley photos).
Good Night and God Bless.
Friday, 19 September 2008
Glad it is Friday & Here is to 'Happy Memories!'
Good Afternoon, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!
Today is rather cloudy, bleak, and overcast; with rain beckoning on the horizon. We are going to go to Pasley tomorrow am; regardless of the poor weather forecast. As mentioned yesterday, we have a fair bittidz of 'stuff' to attend to before we can leave comfortably for a tidbitz few days.
We have much to be thankful for; and a lovely friend of mine wrote a comment in my post of yesterday. I responded to her questions; and it brought back many a happy memory for me! ie wonderful moments spent at Pasley. Hopefully, the photos (since July 28/08 to recent) helps show how breathtaking and special a spot it is to our hearts. My friend lives in beautiful Alaska; however, she was intrigued by our little 'mini' Alaska; or that is how I described our beloved 'little isle' of Pasley! If you wish to read a bit about Pasley, just please refer to the tid comment section from yesterday. Plus, she writes a most refreshing blog, for those interested in expanding their knowledge!
I have been going to Pasley since a small child; my own children were given the same opportunity as I had, to enjoy idealic and carefree summers there. Things have not really changed all that much; save for the new Panabode, new deck with bench seats, and wood shed. Pasley is very rustic; that is the exquisite charm of the place. When I was little, I loved to go fishing with my Dad and we waterskiied, the works! It is amazing that these years have gone by so quickly!
Tidbit - Cherish good memories; and happier moments; particularly if they feel as if they were just like 'yesterday!' It is like a close friend; someone you may have not seen for awhile, or even lost touch with; and yet when you meet or talk again, it is as if, you had never been apart.
Bittid - These are tough times for us all (or for most people); however, keep your mind and spirits focused on living one day at a time. Try not to 'fret' about tomorrow; although it is easier said than done at various times!
Further tidbits / bittids - If you genuinely place your FAITH in Him, He DOES Provide your needs. We have some challenges (who doesn't?); and eventhough we do not know the 'when', the 'where', or the 'how' etc, we know He will come through in the end. He may not always give you exactly what you Asked / Prayed for; and / or as asap as you would like; but He DOES step in, Blessing you with an even better plan than you could ever imagine.
Further bittids / tidbits - Also important to 'Praise Him in ALL Things'; and to Thank Him for what Blessings you already have; even when experiencing rough moments. Also, to appreciatively Thank Him in 'good times;' as well as in your times of need. You can have a direct daily communication with Him; thus both your spirits and your burdens are steadfastedly uplifted and carried by Him; which in turn gives you a confident calm and a joyful peace within.
Here is wishing you all a nice weekend; and we are glad it is Friday! May write a bit later today or a tid tomorrow, before we are away for an extended 'long weekend'.
Love the photo image! Cheers to enjoying 'Happy Memories'.
God Bless.
Thursday, 18 September 2008
Hang in there!
Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!
Was up a tid early; and rain has been forecasted for the next few days. It is quite overcast, a bit windy, and cool this morning; however, our climate is such that we are Blessed with water and lush vegetation; as well as living in a beautiful global location.
We are still going to Pasley this coming weekend; however, it may be on Saturday morning; depending on how much we can accomplish in these next two days. That being said, we can return home on Monday, possibly Tuesday; and then we are into an 'on the go' mode.
With these tough times, ('in the storm', so as to speak) we are all experiencing worldwide, I will refer to my post of 'Appreciate the Little Things' (Sept 9th), when Robert Schuller shared, 'When you are down to nothing, God is up to something for you'. I believe that to be so; we just have to patiently 'wait' for Him to 'step in'. Also, in my post of 'Be calmly confident' (Sept 16th), I think we all need to not 'lose our heads' and to 'keep on trekking'. It is easier said than done; however, we may as well enjoy each tidbit day as best as we can. When you have made it through one day (living one day at a time), you can appreciatively reflect that you 'made it through' that day etc. And keeping things bittid simple works best.
Have to go for now; but wanted to share a bit of bittidz with you; hopefully, this tid of tidbitz has been of some encouragement to all those who read my blogs.
Love the above photo image; we have that plate and all the several times I walk daily by it, it makes me smile. "Smile and the world laughs with you; Weep and you cry alone". My Dad always used to say that expression; and it is very true.
God Bless.
Wednesday, 17 September 2008
Sleeping on things is a good idea!
Good Evening! We are now home after a full day! No complaints; although, we are glad to be at our chez maison, for the night!
'Sleeping on things' for a night, generally help provide clarity. I have been 'sleeping on things' since September 11/08.
Have you ever been in a situation where you are questioning someone's comments, supposedly to be the truth; wherein past experience has shown that there is deceit and confusion!? ie You really want to believe it to be the truth; but it may not be? Like, there may be a hidden agenda for manipulative purposes? Hmmmmmm 'They' are completely aware of your 'soft spots'; and 'they' know that you wish to always look on the bright side of things, and yet, 'they' do this to further their agenda?
Perhaps, I have 'enabled' them to do so (entitlement - posts of Aug 23rd & 30th etc); and that being said, NO MORE. Complete clarity and genuine upfront communication is what is vital. The problem it would appear, is that 'they' ARE avoiding, ignoring, and dodging the 'truth' or issues, hoping that 'it will go away'; and that everything can be 'glossed over' and forgotten. As I have mentioned in previous posts, 'Yesterday is gone ( no sense crying over spilt milk), tomorrow is promised to no one (no need to fret or worry), and today is the day that counts' (living joyfully in His Service); however, that is meant in a 'Spiritual Sense' ONLY. If something is NOT right, deal with it asap; 'clear the air', to help put 'things right'. However, it is a challenge when 'they' run away and not choose to deal with it; for whatever 'their' reasons.
The two movies that I enjoyed late last night, endorsed a few messages home to me. And that is, to simply stand up for what is right and honourable, to take a stand for what is equitable and just. Fortunately, we can all make choices; it is just a matter of making the 'right' choices'.
It is my son's birthday today; won't tell you how old he is; because that might suggest my age! LOL! Alan and I wish him all the best on his very special day. He is a very popular fellow; (must come from his mother! LOL!) so ENJOY this day to the fullest, and, 'Happy Birthday!'
We were out and about earlier today; and in fact, popped into our 'club' for a quick bittid lunch. Well, did we ever receive a 'tidbit!' We saw Serena Williams! She was in the parking lot and entering the club; apparently she had a match to play; but was practicing prior to it, at our club. We watched her and her coach practice on the tennis court, and WOW! So, that was a wonderful gift; an unexpected treat! We had to utilize our 'food bill'; inasmuch as we had not been there for a bittidz; so this was a perfect tidbitz to the day!
Have shared some tidbits / bittids with you; hope they are of bittids / tidbits encouragement.
Love the above photo image; that will be Alan and I tonight! LOL!
Good Night and God Bless.
Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!
It is yet another tid lovely 'Indian Summer' morning; Fall is very definitely on route; as felt by the bit crisp temperatures in the mornings and during the night.
We ended up watching two movies last night (from our cozy and warm bed); one was 'The Bucanneer', and the later one, was 'Solomon and Sheba'. Yul Brynner (was a wonderful actor) starred in both films; and he looked quite different when he had a full head of hair! But then, that goes for any of us! LOL!
The first movie, 'The Bucanneer' was about a Caribbean pirate (joined the United States in defending New Orleans, Louisianna, from the British) who was smitten by a beautiful woman; and he was influenced to become 'honourable' as he belonged to no country; as the seas had been his only home. He believed in the American Constitution; and volunteered himself in the fight to represent the United States. Thus, when Yul gave his word, he kept it (even when some others (the 'elite') he made a pact with, did not honour their word). General Andrew Jackson (Charleton Heston) kept his word with the pirate, to give him and his men a full pardon, once they supplied the much needed ammunition (gun powder and muskets)and men to defeat the British Red Coats. What I appreciated, was a man of his word and integrity; and eventhough his profession was that of a pirate, he had shining qualities that put some of the 'elite' to shame.
The second movie (which ended at 2:00 am!), 'Solomon and Sheba', was excellent; and at the end of the day, Sheba changed her FAITH to Him. The Israelites defeated the Egyptians by their blinding and glaring shields, as they stood still on the hilltops. 'He IS the Way, the Truth, and the Light'.
Tidbit - Keep your focus on Him; as He always Prevails.
Bittid - When you pray, ask for an 'understanding heart'. I love the above photo image of, 'Seek and Ye Shall Find'.
God Bless.
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
Be calmly confident
Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!
And, indeed, it is a good morning here! So much to be thankful for! The tid lush trees outside our bedroom window are still a vivid green, along with our pink, red, and white thriving geraniums in our bit balconey planters! Today's morning sunshine is glorious; and there is a magnificent glow on all the trees; particularly the ones that are 'with Autumn'.
Alan brought me my coffee in bed; and I am most appreciative of all our Blessings. I said my Prayers in the early morning quietness; and you do feel so much better when you leave everything to Him and simply ask Him to Provide Solutions. We have some challenges (but then, who doesn't it?); and we are 'waiting' with anticipation and joy; KNOWING that He will step in at the right time. Also, Pray for both your friends and your foes; for Him to 'touch their hearts'; so that they might enjoy a better life.
I have been reflecting (for some time) upon what is happening throughout the world; and have just started to read 'Revelation Unveiled' by Tim LaHaye. It is a book telling of the start of the 'End Times'; when wars, rumours of wars, political confusion / unrest, weather disruptions (earthquakes, volcanic activity) etc. start happening very quickly. Hmmmmmm. And now, with what is going on in the United States; interesting. Our country (Canada) is affected, but we are 'bystanders', in the sense that we can 'hang tough' and NOT panic. Basically we should 'keep our cool' and not give in to the Fear that is going around - be it with the oil and gas scenarios, real estate, mortgage companies, the works.
Tidbit - He says, 'Fear Not, For I Have Overcome the World'. I think during these times of trials and tribulations for us all, we need to have the FAITH, the size of a mustard seed. 'When you have the FAITH, the size of a mustard seed, you can move mountains'. I believe that to be so.
Bittid - Everyone should 'keep their cool' and THANK Him for their Blessings, and 'Praise Him In ALL Things' each and every day. I know that this is repetitive; however, it is the ONLY and BEST way to keep a calm, throughout all these turbulent moments.
Hope this has given you, a bit of tid hope to have a confident calm. Just turn to Him for Help, Guidance; and joyfully and patiently await His Solutions for you.
I love the 2 photo images of both the Mustard Seed(s) and Mustard Tree. Do you know that ONE seed produces such a majestic tree? Wow! Is all I can say!
We have a full day ahead of us; however, if there is more tid of a bit to share, I will, later in the day.
God Bless.
Monday, 15 September 2008
Good Afternoon, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!
My apologies! I did not have even a bittid of an opportunity to write a tidbit before we left for Pasley on Friday afternoon. The rest of Thursday and Friday morning were 'spoken for'. However, am back, as we returned this morning. We were up early for the boat 'pick up' at 8:00 am, to be on time for the 9:30 am ferry, and we were home by 10:30 am; with no rush hour traffic to contend with! We have since unpacked, and appreciating our washer and dryer re: the laundrey. LOL!
The 'Indian Summer' weather is absolutely gorgeous today! Ran into our 85 year young neighbour doing her gardening; and she very definitely is 'young at heart!' May we continue to think in that positive mode, when we hit that ripe old tender age! LOL!
The tid time at Pasley was greatly refreshing and our bit batteries are recharged once again! On Saturday and Sunday mornings, it was windy with choppy waves of approx 3 to 5 feet high; and in the afternoon, we enjoyed the gentle warmth of the sunshine and much calmer waters. Fall, however, is definitely in the air! Nonetheless, the sunsets were glorious; as were our 'creative' meals! For some tidbitz reason, our repas always taste better there; as well as having the best sleeps! We went for walks, and just literally 'chilled out'. We are going back this coming Friday afternoon; and all being well, we may stay a bittidz longer - ie til Tuesday ish. It depends how much we can accomplish when we drive 'up country' for our business.
Alan's knee was bothering him (the doctor did various gymnastic 'cart wheel' movements with his knee); so it was bittidically stiff and sore. Plus my brother suggested to leave the job of completing the turquoise primer, til the Spring; so perhaps Alan's discomfort was a 'Blessing in Disguise'. We are hopeful by next weekend, that Alan can do the other tidbitical tasks, he had planned to do this past weekend.
Tidbit - Take time to reflect on Him and Praise Him In ALL Things.
Bittid - Be joyful for each and every day!
The above Pasley photo (with Alan in it) was taken in the first part of August /08, and it shows the new beautiful deck ( built by my son and his friend) for the two older cabins. The bench seats have since been added (by my brother's brother-in-law) and will be finished by the end of this month; so I will have a picture of 'the whole 9 yards' at a later Fall date. We will be spending the Thanksgiving holiday up there; and apart from celebrating this wonderful occasion, we feel that each and every day is like a special ' Thanksgiving!'
God Bless.
Thursday, 11 September 2008
A bit of an uplift! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD9KAz7xdjQ&feature=related
It is now afternoon! I just received this wonderful song from a good friend of mine; and here is an appreciative thank you to him! Thought this happy song might catch your ears and you might wish to pass it along to others! It picks up your tid spirits a bit; as well as your feet! LOL!
Since I last wrote (earlier today), we have been working through various bittidz projects. We can now see the fruition of our labours (His); as in the 'light at the end of the tunnel'; eventhough, things have taken a tidbitz of time.
Hope you enjoy this upbeat song too; and it may be an encouraging uplift to some today. I love the above photo image - 'Seek and Ye Shall Find'.
God Bless.
Good Morning, and a Good Morning it is!
Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!
It is a gorgeous sunfilled morning! Already took our Blue out for his 'constitution'; and am presently enjoying a large cup of freshly brewed coffee and writing my blog.
Am still enjoying these wonderful silver fish earrings (you can refer to yesterday's post about them, if you wish); and in the next little bit, I will be packing again for Pasley, as we leave tomorrow afternoon and return home Sunday or Monday. The forecast is for sunshine; which means that Alan can properly continue with the turquoise trim as mentioned in the September 10th blog.
Also, I hope the group of ladies come by again; they were such fun; and if I lived on the island where they are from, I would be a keen and regular participant with them! What a great way to enjoy exercise and to explore the allure of all the tid islands! We have given them a standing invitation; to pop in for coffee or whatever is going (creative lunch!); and if we are not there, then come ashore and rest; plus the outhouse privy is accessible should they wish. (I just suggested though, that they bring their own 'T.P' LOL!) We have also been invited to visit a couple of the ladies; one in particular, with whom I clicked intstantly with! She was also closer to my age; but age is only a number and it is how you feel! I just 'celebrated' my birthday and I am thankful for all my / our Blessings! I believe there are NO coincidences; so when this large 'Hawaiian' outrigger canoe landed upon our shore, it was, indeed, a wonderful gift! We enjoy meeting new people; as well as appreciating our good friends and family.
Tidbit - To help you enjoy a happier day, 'talk' (literally!) to Him and / or say your Prayers at the beginning of the day! Thanking Him and being joyfully confident of the good things that are coming your way! I had a wonderful bath this am; and I find that if you have a quiet spot to share your thoughts and concerns with Him, He is ALWAYS there for you. He is your Best Friend and Confidant; and by asking Him for His Guidance, it is amazing to see what unfolds each and every day for you. It is great to have good friends to ask their input etc; however, if you approach Him first and foremost, He gives you the best advice! And, things become a lot simpler! Am sure some of you know of what I write! Actually, I 'talk' to Him throughout the day and then say our Prayers of Thanks again at night; which ensures a good solid sleep. Plus the 'Patience' I was referring to, in yesterday's post; along with a sound sleep, is vital in making the right choices and / or decisions.
Bittid - Appreciate each and every day and have a joyful heart! Keeps you 'young at heart' too!
Also, today is September 11th; and I believe we have all been imprinted forever, with discerning awareness for this particular day, when so many lives were needlessly and horrifically lost. May God Bless all their Souls; both of the perished, (and their families), and the survivors. However, humane and financial steps have been exercised to repair the global loss, and move life forward as best as possible. If this is of any solace, He is always there to Comfort you; you just need to genuinely invite Him into your heart; ask Him to carry all your burdens and sorrows, and He will uplift you. One day at a time; and each day that passes, becomes a little easier to bear for those that are sad, downtrodden, angry, or whatever emotions that transpire.
Have to go for now; however, may write a tid in a later bit today; when there is a bit of a tid to write! I love the above photo image; such a cheerful morning portrayal! Cheers, with a cup of coffee!
God Bless.
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Enjoying the moment
Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!
Whew! It has been a full day (which is good), as we have had a tidbitz of appointments and we are thankful to be home! It has been a beautiful sunny summer / fall day; and my Dad's old trusty outdoor thermometer, is now showing a pleasant 75 degrees Fahrenheit in the sun.
Alan went to see the highly regarded surgeon / specialist today about his knee; and the appointment was an illuminating one; save for the lack of results from the MRI from last night. Upon the receipt of those results, (takes a week to 10 days), the doctor will be calling Alan back to discuss the next step.
I mentioned that I would share our past bittidz week up at Pasley; and we are looking forward to returning there for this weekend. Am hoping our 'Indian Summer' will continue throughout September. I love the Fall! There is 'something' refreshing about the start of Autumn isn't there?
We were gone for one week; from Sunday to Sunday. The weather, unfortunately, was 'iffy'; very cool temperatures, along with winds and rains. We were most appreciative of our cosy old brick fireplace; that greatly helped with the cooler bit temperatures. Whilst there, we (I should say Alan) captured 14 mice (on Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, and Thurs nights) with two mouse traps, laced with peanut butter. (Apparently, mice go crazy for peanut butter!) My brother was correct in suggesting where the mice had access (ie under the tid kitchen sink drain pipe); however, Alan was able to plug the tiny tidbit hole (the size of his baby finger!)with a metal contraption of sorts and duct tape, which replaced the chewed out SOS pad, that had originally been placed there. Should include too, that the mice were wonderful food for the swooping seagulls and a mink family in the bittid beach cove next to ours.
Celebrated my '39th and holding birthday' (LOL!) also; and Alan prepared a simple but wonderfully tasting breakfast brunch (Crisp bacon, fresh farm brown eggs sunny side up, bakery bread toasted by our old fashioned toaster, and my beloved Norwegian Goat Cheese). Mmmmmmm.
I have a dear friend (and she knows who she is!), from whom I purchased an exquisite pair of silver fish earrings. I have had so many compliments on them; and for some reason, I feel an extra tid 'special' when wearing them. It makes me think of Jesus Christ, when he was choosing His Disciples. ie When He went down to the Sea of Galilee and fell upon Peter and the Fishermen, He said, 'Come with Me, and I will make you Fishers of Men'. That is pretty neat, methinks!
Had an interesting experience on Saturday morning! A group of ladies (5) in their 60's / 70's, who were in a large outrigger canoe (holds 6) landed on our beach to rest. Apparently, they belong to a club on a nearby island (part of the Mainland) that they live on; and for $100.00 per year, they can enjoy canoeing around the various islands, whenever they wish. There are different sizes of these types of 'Hawaian' outrigger canoes; that can hold 2, 4, or 6 people; and as long as there is the 'steerer', who knows what to do, it is 'smooth sailing'. They get together quite regularly and then enjoy a nice bit of lunch afterwards. Sounds like a lot of fun to me!
Alan was able to put a bittid of the turqoise primer trim on the windows and doors, after he sanded and filled in the various defects. This weekend, he is hoping to complete the rest of the priming etc; and on the following weekend, he will apply the first coat. He is concentrating on the front part of both buildings; and will attend to the sides and back in the Spring; as the fronts are exposed to the ocean, wind, sun etc. So, this will be an extra tidbit of a sealer and protective coat for the front of both cabins.
During all the while, (and we are not the only ones; perhaps some of you), have had some ongoing challenges and we are Waiting and Relying upon Him to Provide the Solutions. I am currently reading an excellent book, written by Joyce Meyer ('Woman to Woman') and she is sharing that she "wants us to be encouraged; and that we believers are MORE THAN CONQUERORS and gain a surpassing victory through Him Who loved us". 'More than Conquerors means that before the trouble ever starts, we already know who wins'.
Tidbit - Being joyful and patient 'in the journey; can be hard to do at times (even when on holidays, other matters can be pressing or stressful); simply step back and put your FAITH in Him; AND Praise Him in ALL Things. It is amazing the 'inner' calm and peace you receive, and you KNOW that He will not let you down; as He has a good and even better Plan for you, more than you had ever imagined!
Bittid - Another quote from Joyce's book - "It is important to realize that patience is not only an ability to wait, but also how we act while we're waiting. We are encouraged to enter into patient waiting - not just waiting but 'Patient waiting'". "Patience is required to see the fulfillment of God's promises'.
Personally, I recommend her book; very insightfully awesome! Have to go now to 'create' our dinner; actually we will be feasting on some wonderful 'leftovers!' from two nights ago!
Love the above photo; it is of Alan and I at Pasley (taken 3 years ago, LOL!); and you can see the front of the cabin; which overlooks the wonderful bay. (You can refer to earlier posts if you wish; July 28th, August 13th etc re: pictures of Pasley)
Good Night and God Bless.
Tuesday, 9 September 2008
Appreciate the Little Things
Good Afternoon, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!
We are back; at least for the time being! We returned home on Sunday evening; and yesterday was a bit of a blur! Went non stop from early morning to about 4:30 pm, getting 'caught up' with things, until a dear friend popped in. It was the right timing! She happened to bring a bottle of champagne (chilled!) for me, to celebrate my recent birthday! It was a nice tid touch; and was greatly appreciated and enjoyed by us. She left around 7:00 pm. Had a roast (covered with fresh basil and rosemary from our bittid patio garden)cooking and it provided such a wonderful smell throughout our house! The roast was on sale; so with a tidbit of seasonings, it was delicious; along with roasted baby potatoes, a Caesar Salad, and a glass of our South African Red Wine. International evening again! Then we fell into our bed, like tired little puppies; and watched a James Bond Movie.
Just reread my last post (August 31st); and basically what I wrote, was what I learned from those three wonderful people. I do not think I can add anymore to their messages; save that check them out and 'check Him in!'
Has been a full day thus far; and we are about to head out for an appointment; about an hour's drive away. We have a few more committments this afternoon; before going to the hospital where Alan finally is getting an MRI for his knee; the one that was injured when he fell through a piece of rotting deck on Pasley last summer - Aug 27th, to be exact!
Tidbit - Appreciate the little things; and Praise Him in ALL Things.
Bittid - Have the FAITH that He always Provides; and as Robert Schuller said (see my post of Aug 31st, if you wish)'When you are down to nothing, He is up to something for you!' It is about having and taking the courageous 'Leap of Faith' in Him.
Have to go for a tid of a bit now. Hopefully will write later today and share a bit of tid re: our past week up at Pasley.
Love the above joyful photo! Methinks, you can refer to my earlier posts of March 14th etc. about the 'Almond Roca Man' if you wish.
God Bless.


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Friday, July 18, 2008
Ralph Lauren Rugby Varsity Cardigan
Pure bangin' !!!!! The Ralph Lauren Rugby Varsity Cardigan is a 100% cotton knit two pocket sweater with buttons and Rugby fabric logo on the lower left side of the sweater. The Varsity Cardigan is $148 at the Rugby store near you.
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so i got some lovely immortals and an Ark for xmas.... and then i got sammael on his jetbike, then i went and bought a barge and destroyer (to make into a destroyer lord) and now ive just ordered some parts to let me assemble my deathwing (forgeworld shoulder pads and culln+lugft have great parts for Belial!) along with a few ebay purchases here and there.
and my lovely beserkers continue to stare at me from their primer'd eyes....
*sigh* not enough time in the world
in a similar vein ive got 2 metal wraiths, and some wfb stuff i think ill get rid of. it wont help me with this crippling addiction to the GW franchise but it will help liquidate some assessts as a business person would put it.
p.s Necron Barges are a biatch to put together!