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Last Monday, December 5, I spoke at Orlando City Council when they had the first reading of the new ordinance to create a domestic partnership registry for the city. Here are my (approximate) remarks:
As a member of the clergy, I have the privilege of accompanying individuals, couples, and families through life's major events, whether joyful or tragic. I bless their babies and witness their adoptions. I officiate at their weddings and counsel them in crisis. I conduct their memorial services and sit with them in grief. As a Unitarian Universalist minster, I serve families of all configurations. I am not concerned with whether a couple is same sex or opposite sex. I don't care if a child has two moms, or a mom and a dad, or two dads. I am not concerned with questions of gender or sexual orientations. I am concerned with their love, their commitment, and their humanity. It is unreasonable that during these life events, some of our citizens have more rights and privileges than others. I applaud the Orlando City Council for taking this important step to mitigate the expense, stress, and distress of our lesbian and gay couples and their families during times of crisis.
Serving in Massachusetts when same-sex marriage was legally recognized there, I had the honor of signing the legal marriage licenses of 20 same sex couples. Some of those couples had been together for 25 or 30 years. We asked, after all that time, whether legal recognition made a difference. They always said yes. Public recognition of our deepest commitments is deeply affirming and truly matters to full equality. In addition, this public recognition is important for young people struggling with issues of sexuality and too often bullied or harassed. This step tells them that there is a place for them in our society and in our community. I believe that in creating the Domestic Partnership Registry, the Orlando City Council will save lives.
I look forward to the day when Florida grants full legal recognition to all its citizens. Until then, I thank you for taking the steps in your power to bring greater equality to Orlando.
The unanimous vote moves the ordinance to a second reading and a final vote next Monday, December 12. I'll be there next week for the final reading. If you are in the area, I invite you to join me for this step forward. Come to City Hall before 2:00 pm to have time to get through security (Bring your id) and wear red – the color of pride in Orlando.


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Ever-increasing numbers of people are joining the "natural energy" band wagon. The web seems to be bursting with systems offering to demonstrate how to economize on electrical power by hooking up to free solar and wind energy. Power4Home is a brand you see more than any other, so I decided to check it out. Power4home is a course of ebooks and videos from a guy called John Russel. Yes, that's "Russel" spelt with only one "L".
On the face of it, the plus points of Power4Home make it a definite no-brainer to buy. It offers instructions how a homeowner can install a high-end home wind and solar power system by following instructions contained in the course. It teaches how to put up a wind turbine and add solar panels to your roof, without needing to bring in expensive expert outside help. I was starting to wonder whether the claims made for Power4home weren't just too good to be true. I decided to get the system for myself and put it through its paces.
Let's look at what solar power is. It's hardly new; in fact is is literally as old as the Sun. Radiation and light from our nearest star has provided life and energy for everything in our solar system, and that includes us. Recently man has discovered how to harness this free energy for our own use. On top of this, the wind, water and the ocean's tides are now also used for generating electricity.
More and more people are joining the Green Energy Revolution every day. The usual method of collecting the Sun's power is to use solar panels. They store this energy inside specially-constructed deep cell batteries. But good solar panels can be very expensive. Power4Home offers to help you make a system that will be cheaper than buying it ready-made.
John Russel claims that by implementing his advice, it is possible that your alternative energy generation system can reduce your electricity bill by as much as seventy-five percent, depending on what appliances you have running at home. It is certainly true that once the cost of installing solar panels and wind turbines has been recouped, Green Energy is virtually free.
Power4home helps you save additional dollars by sourcing individual items of both a solar panel or wind turbine system and put the parts together at home instead of needing to buy a complete system for many thousand dollars. It's a solution in a box and this might justify the relatively high $97 price tag.
The bottom line is that Power4home could well be useful if you have already decided to install solar panels on your home. One of its faults is that it doesn't help you work out whether you can get the best out of alternative energy solutions. How can it? It doesn't know whether you live in Maine or Manilla, on the top of a mountain or deep in a valley. You will also need to know a little more than how to hammer in a nail in order to implement the advice here. Power4home is very US-centric, but as long as you are quite proficient in home improvements, you will probably find most of the information you need to set up your own solar and wind turbine systems.
Here is my advice: don't do anything until you have found out the answer to these really important questions: how does solar power workwork? Is there a better product around than Power4home? I found the solution on this Power4home review site. You really must see it.

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I live on the sixth floor of the college with a bunch of other teachers, now instead of being the sole waego in the city, I blend into the crowd of teachers (at our school) and students at nearby Nanjing University.
The most entrancingly curious new aspect of live here, I pay for electricity. The apartment comes as part of the contract, but I can't help but stare and obsessively watch the meter tick down towards zero, knowing I'll have to add more Yuan to my card.
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Jarret Johnson is "a little sick of football" right now — at least when it comes to watching on TV.
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Welcome to my home! I like to keep things simple on the © Shalom Schultzhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932830611660172622.post-52166518714725845822014-12-05T12:18:00.003-06:002014-12-05T12:18:32.867-06:00Festival of Trees 2014 I took my family to Festival of Trees last weekend and my 3-year-old son, Connor, was just as fascinated with all the sights and sounds as I'd hoped he would be (especially the train!). Next, year we might all have to bundle up and head downtown for the parade. While we were browsing through all the displays something caught my eye...MY display had already sold (all profits going to support © Shalom Schultzhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932830611660172622.post-56531858712950312472014-11-25T12:40:00.000-06:002014-11-25T12:54:11.528-06:00Joy to the World! Unusually early rounds of snow and cold seems to have put everybody in the mood to decorate early for Christmas and I'm no exception. 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All rights reserved.© Shalom Schultzhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932830611660172622.post-86069321048908526992014-10-22T15:22:00.000-05:002014-10-22T15:22:29.057-05:00Shop Additions: Upcycled EarringsIt's fun to watch my shop filling up with cute little gems like these...hoping they will find their way into someone's stocking this Christmas. I just wish I had more time for making them. Most of these earrings contain elements that have been upcycled from old jewelry and probably have a story of their own to tell. If anyon'e interested you can find them here. Genuine turquoise nugget (© Shalom Schultzhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932830611660172622.post-8134255593316553192014-09-20T13:21:00.002-05:002014-09-20T13:21:53.717-05:00The Last of Summer's Bounty: Sunflowers Grew all of these beauties from seed and faithfully watered aaaaaaaaalll summer long, then staked so they wouldn't fall over. 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We've been blessed with a cool front that has had temperatures dipping into the low 70s all week, ensuring you need a light jacket to be comfortable. It's been a wonderful respite from the heat, but when I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy sitting around in my hoodie, it seems all I want to do is read a book or browse Pinterest for hours on end while I sip© Shalom Schultzhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932830611660172622.post-21177377723932485222014-07-10T15:39:00.005-05:002014-07-28T10:30:55.957-05:00July and Purple Coneflowers All year long, I look forward to July, when my Purple Coneflowers finally bloom and all of the sudden my garden is an explosion of color. These last til the end of summer too, making them an especially welcome addition. Up next, Zinnias and Sunflowers! © Shalom Schultzhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932830611660172622.post-44661649350544090682014-07-07T12:40:00.002-05:002014-07-07T12:44:53.931-05:00If You Have a Garden and a Library You Have Everything You Need I have had this quote in another style pinned up in my office for a while now. Obviously, it's meant to be kept in a certain context, but at it's heart it is a great reminder to me that sometimes the simplest things in life can bring you the greatest pleasure (especially when that's all you have at the moment...you learn to be very grateful for every good thing). Words of wisdom from Cicero, © Shalom Schultzhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932830611660172622.post-82663779374166729182014-07-05T12:30:00.000-05:002014-07-05T12:32:09.770-05:00Making Mini Display Pillows We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful Independence Day yesterday, so I supposed it's only fitting that today is cool and cloudy with more thunderstorms onthe horizon. Still, it's a nice opportunity to just relax indoors after all the excitement. A good day for a long bath (for the little one) while I work on my next sewing project. I made these 'LOVE' pillows back in February for my © Shalom Schultzhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932830611660172622.post-60811912453982220562014-07-03T11:22:00.001-05:002014-07-03T11:22:28.137-05:00No-Bake Cool & Creamy Berry Dessert for the 4th of July Looking for a quick & easy dessert for your 4th of July party? Try this cool & creamy, no-bake dish topped with fresh berries in festive red and white. I know what I'm making this Friday!! © Shalom Schultzhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932830611660172622.post-35362260971983966942014-07-02T13:15:00.000-05:002014-07-02T13:15:21.131-05:00Appreciate Life As It Happens...Black & White Art Quote Wherever you are I hope you have plans to make some memories with friends and family this weekend. Challenge yourself to enjoy every good thing - the sun on your face, the laughter of children, the taste of good food, bright lights in the sky, and the aura of freedom. Drink it all in. © Shalom Schultzhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932830611660172622.post-8256815611145606862014-07-01T11:31:00.006-05:002014-07-01T11:31:50.646-05:0010 Easy 4th of July DIY Decorating Projects Here are 10 of my favorite Easy 4th of July Decorating Projects. Whether you're 'crafty' or not, there's something here that everyone can do with just a little time (or hardly any). Happy Independence Day week everyone!! 1) With a little paint and a little tape, and possibly a stencil for the stars, you can turn every-day mason jars into wow-worthy and reusable vases for your 4th of July © Shalom Schultzhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932830611660172622.post-83946577120526417502014-06-28T12:03:00.003-05:002014-07-28T10:31:37.816-05:00New BLOOMing artwork and a summer sale! In between gardening projects, I finally found time to finish my 'Bloom Where You're Planted' prints and list them in my Etsy shop. This is the 1st piece of brand-new artwork I've created since before I got pregnant with my son (over 3 years ago). Woot! Woot! To celebrate, I'm offering 15% off all purchases from my shop (with Coupon Code: BLOOM. Good through the end of August). Happy Day!!! :© Shalom Schultzhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932830611660172622.post-18811931861360445742014-06-20T14:19:00.001-05:002014-07-28T10:31:57.823-05:00My Bargain Shade Garden Back in April, I promised I would share a pic of my flea market planters that I scored for just $16, once they were all filled in. Now that it's mid-June, they are looking quite lovely, if I do say so myself. The two long wooden ones sit on either side of my porch, where a blend of New Guinea Impatiens, regular Impatiens, Vinca Vine and Coleus thrive in the shade. Didn't get the big metal tub © Shalom Schultzhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932830611660172622.post-4433231231247899252014-06-19T14:55:00.002-05:002014-06-19T14:55:18.523-05:00A Negative Mind Will Never Give You A Positive Life This is so true, in life as well as in business. You can't prevent setbacks and disappointments, but you CAN choose to believe that better things are on the horizon. Find something that interests you and immerse yourself in it. Enthusiasm and positivity will follow. Beautiful print by vol25 on Etsy. © Shalom Schultzhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932830611660172622.post-37402553581078809152014-06-10T12:19:00.005-05:002014-06-10T12:19:54.605-05:00Be Yourself. Everyone Else Is Taken Good reminder. Don't fall into the trap of constantly comparing yourself to others...we are all meant to be unique. Art print by emilymcdoweldraws. © Shalom Schultzhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932830611660172622.post-15948824992189169552014-06-03T10:39:00.001-05:002014-07-28T10:32:13.839-05:00My Russian Sage and The Scent of Summer The Bluebells are gone and my Irises are already starting to fade, but while I'm waiting for my Purple Coneflowers to explode into bloom in July, I have purple, wavy and deliciously-scented Russian Sage.© Shalom Schultzhttp://email@example.com


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We are pleased to announce that our NEA Fine Arts Caucus Co-Founder Has Been Honored by the NEA and the Fine Arts Caucus at the 2011 NEA Represtative Assembly in Chicago, Illinois—We are Humbled by Your Contributions to OUR Students Bob
Robert A. Lague is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education and a Master's degree in Applied Piano. He studied Choral Direction with Lorna Cooke DeVaron and piano with Alfred Lague, his father, and Howard Goding. Alfred, a former RIMEA President, and Bob gave many duo-piano concerts together.
Bob has taught in Massachusetts' public schools for 40 years and retired as Program Supervisor of Fine Arts in the Stoneham Public Schools. He has directed more than 30 student plays and musicals and has written a book entitled "Musical Director Handbook for the Secondary Music Teacher," which was presented at the MMEA All-State Conference. His school choruses have performed at the MENC All-Eastern Conferences and MMEA All-State Conferences.
He conducted the Stoneham High Chorus at Disney World in April of 2003, 2005 and 2007. Mr. Lague was the first conductor of the MMEA Northeastern District Junior Festival Chorus and conducted Festival Choruses in Central and Western Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. He last conducted the Northeastern Junior Boys Chorus in March 2000. He was the accompanist for the Massachusetts Music Educators Association All-State Chorus in 2003 and
He has conducted the Lexington Pops Chorus since its inception in 1982 and is the Choir Director and Organist at the Second Congregational Church of Beverly. He was an accompanist for "Maria and Luis" of Sesame Street in various children's concerts around the country and in Bermuda. He is the "Official Organist" for both the Massachusetts Teachers Association and the National Education Association. He has been a delegate to the NEA Representative Assembly
for 36 years and its organist for the past 21 years. He was also one of the founders of the NEA Fine Arts Caucus.
At the 1999 MMEA All-State Conference, Mr.Lague received the Lowell Mason Award for outstanding work in Music Education. He is the Past-Chairperson of the MMEA Northeastern District.