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Sunday, January 11, 2009
Acknowledging the Joy in Our Journey
Fortunately for all of us, my mom unknowingly saved the day. She does this often. She sent me this in an email earlier in the week and I really loved it. It is a fascinating story that really made me think (I read it before I got put on the medication). If you would like to read the story in its entirety (it is very long), check here.
A Violinist in the Metro
A man sat at a metro station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour, it was calculated that thousands of people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.
Three minutes went by and a middle aged man noticed there was a musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds and then hurried up to meet his schedule.
A minute later, the violinist received his first dollar tip: a woman threw the money in the till and without stopping continued to walk.
A few minutes later, someone leaned against the wall to listen to him, but the man looked at his watch and started to walk again.Clearly he was late for work.
The one who paid the most attention was a 3 year old boy. His mother tagged him along, hurried but the kid stopped to look at the violinist. Finally the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. All the parents, without exception, forced them to move on.
In the 45 minutes the musician played, only 6 people stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 gave him money but continued to walk their normal pace. He collected $32. When he finished playing and silence took over, no one noticed it. No one applauded, nor was there any recognition.
No one knew this but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the best musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written with a violin worth 3.5 million dollars.
Two days before his playing in the subway, Joshua Bell sold out at a theater in Boston and the seats averaged $100.
This is a real story. Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of an social experiment about perception, taste and priorities of people. The outlines were: in a commonplace environment at an inappropriate hour: Do we perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize the talent in an unexpected context?
One of the possible conclusions from this experience could be: If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing the best music ever written on an almost priceless instrument, how many other things are we missing?
This really hit home with me because it seemed right along the lines of this blog. I began this in an effort to more fully recognize the joy that I know is in my life, but I am somehow missing. I think this story reveals an important key to that puzzle. Sometimes all it takes to find joy is to look. Make time in your life to appreciate what is around you. Especially beauty. We all need more beauty in our lives.
4 comments:
- Jennifer said...
I loved reading that email your mom sent and I think you hit it just right - we do need to look for the joy and beauty if our lives or we'll miss everything.
- January 11, 2009
- Ketchesons said...
I was also very touched by that email mom sent. I started to stop and look and I found so much joy at home when I see my girls eye sparkle because I made something special for them or on Dave's eyes when his girls run to him as he opens the door.
There is so much beauty around and it's the kind of beauty that makes our hearts smile.
- January 11, 2009
- Linda said...
First of all, Miss Piggy's quote made me chuckle. She has such self-confidence, doesn't she?!
Second of all, my resolution for the last few years has been to appreciate each moment and experience as I live it rather than missing the moment because I am planning the future or worrying about the past. I think I've made progress, but it's a challenge still. Since my father passed away a few weeks ago, I've felt like time has slowed down and I'm grateful for that. I have received so many acts of service and many thoughtful words. I am confident that people are like this all time, but I don't think I've appreciated them as much I do now. My increased awareness has helped me recognize their beauty. Thanks for your thoughts. I agree.
- January 12, 2009
- Cheryl said...
A new comment has been posted on "Good Tidings of Great Joy".
- January 14, 2009


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My Sister's Hot Friend 41 with Dani Daniels
Cast: Jessie Rogers, Rikki Six, Brooke Fox, Vanessa Sixxx, Teal Conrad, Dani Daniels
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Running Time: Nearly 3 Hours
Naughty America's long running series relies on the old trope that your sister always has that one friend that is incredibly hot that you just want to get with in a sexual way. You would think this would get tiresome after 40 volumes but Naughty America finds way to keep this trope alive and vibrant. This volume is a fun sexual romp that remains fresh and enjoyable.
Scene 1 Jessie Rogers and Rikki Six
In this first scene Jessie and Rikki are dressed for a Halloween party and walk up to their friend's house and ring the bell. Their friend answers but unfortunately has to leave to help another friend with an emergency. She tells them that if they need anything her brother is home and can help them out. We are introduced to the brother who is fresh from the shower and these girls definitely need something: him. The girls proceed to flirt a bit and eventually get the towel of their friend's brother and the fun soon begin. We are treated to a bit of cock sucking before the fucking begins. The girls definitely enjoy having their friend's brother. Each takes a turn several times over and even enjoys a bit of each other. It's easy to see why or should I say why Rikki Six was included in this scene. During the heights of pleasure Rikki can't help but vocalise the pleasure. I love listening to her moans both as she is being fucked and as Jessie is being enjoyed. Jessie has a wonderful ass that just won't quit. You will delight in watching it bounce up and down especially when riding cowgirl. In the end the brother is left wanting more because the girls decide that it's time to go to their Halloween Party. Ah what a tease.
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Scene 2 Brooke Fox
In this scene we are treated to another blonde beauty. She starts off by playing dumb and needs some help with the bathroom shower. After playing a trick on her best friend's brother she decides it's time to see if she can get him to enjoy her. After a bit of oral teasing the brother gives in and begins to enjoy Brooke. I will say I would melt too if Brooke flashed her longing gaze my way. She is a true beauty. The way this scene differs than the previous is that I found to have a bit more of anal bent to it. It's clear the brother enjoys ass as much as pussy. Though there is no anal fucking you will enjoy a bit of rimming and fingering. So anal lovers will definitely enjoy this scene. It is truly nice to see a bit of a different set-up as the previous scene and a slightly different focus.
Scene 3 Vanessa Sixxx
We open on Vanessa getting ready for a party trying on her naughty schoolgirl costume using the best mirror in the house, which just so happens to be in her friend's brother's room. The brother soon returns home. They talk about why she is there and the party she is going. Vanessa implores him to join him at the party as her bodyguard but the brother wants her to stay and make their own party. This scene is definitely a slow sensual sizzler. There is plenty of kissing and caressing before we get to any of the sex. These two have such chemistry that we don't even miss the sex. In fact, the sex starts 15 minutes into this scene. For all you sex fiends you can be assured that once the sex starts it's nearly non-stop for the rest of this scene with only a few pauses for a bit of oral. This was easily my favourite scene of the DVD. It was so real and enjoyable and not just about the fucking. The performers certainly indulge in each other with a variety of positions and make great use of "the best mirror in the house. This scene is truly a treat.
Scene 4 Teal Conrad
This scene presents a scenario of the brother longing for his sister's friend at the end of a vacation to which she was invited to. They both have hung back from a last meal in hopes of getting to spend time together. The brother gets Teal to try on a bikini in which he admits she looks absolutely dynamite in. There is something truly enjoyable to see a girl change into an outfit just to take it off. The sexual tension between these two doesn't last long as they begin to indulge in each other. They enjoy many different positions and breasts lovers will enjoy the way Teal's titties while being fucked. Lovers of a good old-fashioned sloppy blow job will also enjoyTeal's talents in this area. In end both have fulfilled their longing for each other through their pleasures in each other. I will say that the cumshot in this scene is perhaps one of the messiest and most plentiful. You are certain to enjoy the sticky mess left.
Scene 5 Dani Daniels
In this showcase scene we are introduced to Dani after she has spilled OJ on her tank while making breakfast with her friend. Her friend tells her to go change and get a tank from her room. Dani is hesitant because her friend's brother is in there sleeping. Dani timidly enters the room and tries to change but is caught mid-act. It is clear the brother enjoys what he sees. He encourages Dani to take the time and enjoy some time with him. This scene is definitely a slow-burn. The brother definitely enjoys worshipping Dani's body before even beginning with the fucking. I love the slow reveal of Dani's bush. Dani has an AMAZING body that any guy is sure to love, the camera is sure to capture it from ALL angles as she indulges with the brother, i particularly loved the cowgirl position where you could see Dani's bush. Lovers of oral will also enjoy this scene because Dani is very talented and doesn't even need her hands to properly enjoy a cock. One final bit I enjoyed was watching Dani's reactions during the sex. This is my first time watching Dani with a male partner and I loved see her facial expressions during it. That coupled with her vocalisations make for pleasure that is sure to get you going. I will say that in the end lovers of creampies won't be disappointed and are sure to enjoy the results.
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Special Features
It is here where I feel the DVD falls down a bit. The special features are very standard including a slideshow from the scenes and trailers of other releases. There is an interview but it is Aaliyah Love. While it was fun to get to know a little bit about her it was slightly disappointing because she is not featured in any of the scenes. I would have preferred an interview with Dani Daniels instead, after all she is the headliner on this DVD and seems slightly more appropriate.
Final Thoughts
This release from Naughty America is truly a fun and sexy romp. Each scene displays something different. There is a bit of everything, except for anal sex and creampies, in this release. You can find an intense Boy Girl Girl that is sure to leave you wanting more. There is a sizzling sensual scene that slows things down a bit but is still just as sexy. I love how they are able to take something that may seem a tad cliche and manage to make it fresh and exciting. There is definitely thought and time put into what scenes are used and the chemistry of the performers. In the end it's not about wanting your sister's hot friend but the results in that wanting.
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Physics Teacher
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PHYSICS TEACHER - Slough
Secondary Science Teacher - Outstanding School in Slough
January 2018 or sooner depending on the chosen candidates requirements.
Permanent, Full-time
Straight A Education are seeking to appoint a Science Teacher/Physics Teacher (PHYSICS) to join an 'Outstanding' school.
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The rantings of Mike Bradbury on various topics including social care , mental health and life in general
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Children in Care in a careless society
Please read this excellent Blog Children in Care in a careless society – Please READ and SHARE! Today I'm bringing you a post about what I think is the most important issue in our society today – children in care, or "Looked After Children". The post is the edited text from a presentation by child psychologist, Charlie Mead at the Towards a Positive Future SEN conference a week ago. He spoke powerfully about the plight of these 'Looked After Children' or, as it would appear, not very well looked after children. Charlie works in many children's homes in the Midlands and South West of England and if you want to know about how he sees the state of provision of children in care – our most vulnerable members of society – please read on, share it, reblog it, quote it on your own blogs, anything you can do to help highlight it. ** Children are being ignored, abandoned and abused within the care system. The tension between available finances and how they are spent is at the cost of children's development. Children in care are some of the most vulnerable people in this country yet they are given no more priority (in many cases less) than privileged young people from stable and wealthy backgrounds. They are in denied access to the basic rights of most children. The right to security, protection, opportunity and equality. Vulnerable – but not eligible The quote above is from a commissioning officer from a local authority – unable to place a child because they did not meet the criteria of need required to release funds. I will return to definitions later because they are the way that society manages its priorities - We now have over 73,000 children in care in England and Wales – but we are losing some every day. Sometimes physically – they disappear; but also socially and emotionally. We lose them as potential contributors to society – as 'net gain adults' in HMRC speak The number is an increase of 12 per cent since 2008 and rising since the case of Peter Connolly. 56% of all children in care are there because they were abused or neglected 26% are in children's homes. That means more than 17,000 are looked after in children's homes or accommodated in institutions (LA or Private), while the rest are in foster care. More than half of all children in care (53%) leave school with no formal qualifications 13% get 5 A*- C grade GCSEs, compared with 47% of all children. 6% enter higher education. 20% of women who leave care between the ages of 16 and 19 become mothers within a year, compared with just 5% of the total population. Parents who have been through the care system are twice as likely to lose the right to care for their own children. I've seen cases of 14 year old girls serially sexually abused; criminalised boys; neglected young people; children who were heroin addicts from birth. But they DO have a voice and they let it be heard – believe me. They know what they want. And it isn't institutionalised living. They want opportunities to develop relationships to build their own lives. So, I am asking why we can't and won't protect, educate and cherish children in care as our own? They have already experienced degrees of rejection and loss of control hard for others to imagine, before the system neglects their needs to the point of losing them altogether. In the area I work these are the most vulnerable groups of children – many do not have a voice of their own and their parents are ignored or dismissed, especially if they have learning difficulties or addictive behaviours of their own. Their social workers are ignored, their care workers are ignored… They don't have the "opportunity-language" even if they were to be listened to…..they do not have the leverage. They have become part of the system as soon as the system decides they should be! All children need: safety; security; health; continuity; routines; knowledge; opportunities; equality. 73 %of school age looked after children have some form of special educational needs – especially social, emotional and behaviour difficulties In the 2009/10 school year, 130 children who had been looked after continuously were permanently excluded from school. 7.9 % of looked after children who were aged 10 or over had been convicted or subject to a final warning or reprimand during the year 4.3 % were identified as having a substance misuse problem during the year 2010. Why are these simple basic rights not only denied children in care but are routinely flouted by a whole range of agencies? Even safeguarding issues are ignored if Duty Officers and social workers make wrong decisions based on lack of knowledge – and then D.O decisions are rarely rescinded For example: The child who is allowed to return to their abusive and neglectful parents because they have made significant progress in care and the money is tight. The child who absconds, arrives home and is left there because there are no Social Workers on duty. What is it that makes adults lack any sense of what they are doing and abdicate responsibility for the care of children.? Much of the answer lies in the stories of the children themselves. As a psychologist, I am driven by empirical evidence that is usually supported by strong theoretical hypotheses. In this case it is my theories that have been formulated and are driven by observable and measurable data taken from the circumstances around children in care. So, what evidence is there? These are the circumstances of just nine of the children that I am currently working with – when we can find some of them. They reflect the overall pattern and range of difficulties they face – some made more so by the response of adults who should be providing them with opportunities – not further rejection. Child 1: Secure unit – Children's Home – disappeared Child 2: Looked After Child – drug runner – sexually exploited Child 3: Subject of physical abuse from boyfriend Child 4: Missed schooling – now costs the authority £1,500 a week Child 5: Withdrawn, self-harmer – low self-esteem Child 6: Sexually abused, absconds – returned home Child 7: No awareness of risk – in independent living Child 8: Intelligent – but no school will take her Child 9: Neglected, also bright – no support available Where does it all go wrong? They have parents who are addicts or criminals, they are abused and have early exposure to that abuse and to criminality. For example two year old girls sold for drugs, five year olds who rob and steal. They live in an environment where failure, abuse and lack of normal behaviours are normal. They have a very low socio-economic status. The full range of normal opportunities can be denied children and they are constantly being rejected. And rejection results directly in lack of control… Examples include: Failed parenting – even though children might not realise it at the time. Failure by the extended family: abuse, or relatives not believing children Failure of Social Workers: so many changes and missed appointments. Part-time staff with large case loads. Courts who have no understanding of what sending child in care to secure accommodation means. Schools that won't let them in - 'had one like you and it caused so much disruption' Friends – generally they don't have many. Parents of peers are wary. Fellow children in care want to control them. If they don't comply they are then bullied – possessions stolen etc. It's about regaining control in an uncontrollable environment. Themselves: they've lost faith in their own abilities, except how to survive – so allow themselves to be exploited – sex, drugs, alcohol….and so on. AND THEN REPEAT THE CYCLE. We MUST break the pattern – but who will do this? Not the targets of my evidence. This is the system… Government – not prioritising its resources for those most at risk; not supporting those that want to effect change and challenge the status quo; using its agencies (Ofsted, inspectorates) to create fearful institutions; and all the while definitely not doing what it preaches! Local Authorities – Child and Family Services – a multi-agency approach that is dysfunctional and buck passing – child deaths in Birmingham; CAMHS waiting lists; Education – refusing to encourage collaboration outside its own self-interest. Placement Panels…..hiding the gatekeepers. Communities: for tolerating complacency and not getting involved to enable change – for perpetuating bias and discrimination (targeting children's homes for drugs in the local press) Agencies – who exploit the state of confusion in all of the above to suit their financial needs Charities – for putting their image before either its core clients or the people who work with them at the lowest paid levels. For presenting one face and delivering another Private providers who charge high fees and deliver low levels of service Complex needs demand a complex solution and each of these points could be an area of research on its own. But to give an example, asked whether it was an appropriate use of government and national funding to support children in care achieve in school the answer was put in financial terms by the Minister for Children. All questions about costs for anything would be referred to as part of the national debate on the deficit – budgets being the principle behind all policy decisions. So, children in care are better not educated, especially after 16 – but kept in residential care units where costs can be kept down. It is symptomatic of a complete lack of understanding – even of simple financial expediency of children able to work paying taxes! This is short-termism – based on today's budget NOT tomorrow's costs. These are the dynamics – or lack of them – that come out of the evidence gathered around children in care. Simply put, decisions appear to be made and situations developed based on Assumptions and Opinions, Financial demands and Exclusivity. Not on research, need and the idea of doing the best for all. Generally the children in care themselves would prefer not to go to the types of school they find themselves in – mainly because they don't see how those schools can help them. PRU's, specials, units, PLS etc. They have been failed again and again. They don't see the CARE they are supposed to get so why should they bother? The Problem is they can't get into proper schools. Nearly all CiC are within the average band of intelligence and achievement and would be able to access the full national curriculum. However, many have missed school and are behind with reading, spelling and maths. Even if they are willing to catch up, schools won't take them for fear of it affecting their results. Even those who are ahead of their peers in Literacy and Numeracy are not allowed in because of the fear, prejudice and discrimination against children in care. Schools, in my experience, go out of their way to find reasons NOT to take children. So these children get access to ASDAN and work experience at best – at worst – nothing. So it's no wonder that private educational companies charge £1,500 a week for 1:1 programmes for young people unable to access any form of education. How can that be right in any sense – for either the child or the tax payer? The System There is the full range of quality of provision for CiC – from excellent to appalling. In the worst, children are locked up for eight hours a day with poor nutritional food – and the provision is different because no one provider, authority or government has a shared view of what constitutes a child in care and his or her need. Organisations are oppositional; Placement Panels are highly secretive and make fallible decisions. Commissioning officers then have to place children based on highest level of provision for the lowest cost – which is then not delivered by children's homes. Children's details are then circulated to a range of providers who make bids to deliver the resources able to be paid for. This will vary from residential care and may expand to include education, therapies, medical provision with varying levels of security and safeguarding needed. Costs vary from £1,500 a week to £7,000 a week. And if you can guarantee a minimum of 3 places from any one LA then bulk reductions in fees take place – but the provision is the same for all three children irrespective of their need. In an interview with CEO of a major provider of care homes she made the following comments: Local authorities want more for less; children in most need are having provision withdrawn as money is reduced – and this affects holidays, education, therapy, training for staff and even food; Education should be supporting children in care and social services, but they are opposing factions in a multi-agency joined up world that is fast becoming dysfunctional. So, this is what I have seen over the past year. These are the difficulties children have faced in care. Some children not in care also face these difficulties – but not at the frequency or severity of CiC. This is why the system is not working – Lack of principles Simplistic Solutions Wrong funding priorities Lack of engagement with children Lack of aspiration Lack of creative thinking Outdated measures and targets So it is not a system then! The only part of the process that appears systematic is the inspection process that is beginning to flex its authority in the interests of children but is still pre-occupied with health and safety detail rather than addressing the issues here. The system, in its complexity: Abdicates responsibility by passing the buck Blames the children for who they are Refuses them opportunities to develop Does not engage with local people and communities or allow CIC to take part in local activities Where staff even buy into the failures…"There's no point in getting her up-she's late for school already" So, what would work and how can we replace the problems with solutions that may have a more positive impact on the outcomes for CIC. Research suggests CiC respond best to localised, dynamic groups of adults that focus on their needs. Complex problems need complex solutions – which means individualised assessments and recommendations that can be delivered immediately and locally. We need to give care staff responsibility for the outcomes of CiC – how much they are involved in local community for example. We should fund the child not the place. With flexibility to move if necessary. And we should involve the children – and not just lip service. If it's working – keep children where they are. We have been putting this model into practice for the past three months and have already seen positive outcomes for children. Vulnerable children are by their nature the most vulnerable people in our society – but we continue to under resource and under prioritise their needs. Apart from the waste they have a right to a life. Positive change can be made when priorities are identified and addressed. Resources can be limited but positive management can influence outcomes for the better . This leads to hope, high expectations, self-esteem and value for money! It also increases educational and work prospects, decreases crime and addiction, improves individual and group safety and security. Children develop the ability to build relationships and improved social behaviours. These positive changes also lead to improved health and increased life expectancy all of which helps break the cycle of failure and despair. What is stopping this happening? I would suggest it is mainly the lack of will and the dishonesty of governments and agencies to face up to the fact that they have continually failed. By giving the appropriate weight and resources to this issue they would flag their own failures even more. As if that were possible. So, we must make a change – it could be any type of change but it cannot be the same system that has failed for so long. Because if we don't, children will continue to be lost, uncared for and barely provided for. It is absurd that we are still having to fight for the rights of anyone in this day and age – but if we can't do that for children we can't do it for anyone. And if we can do it for children – we can do it for everyone. Charlie Mead, June 2012 CPS For Children
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Sunday, June 24, 2012
Be brave on NHS
I came across this excellent article on the BBC news page , its well worth a read ___________ Be brave on NHS, politicians told By Nick Triggle Health correspondent, BBC News Politicians need to be braver when it comes to putting the case for change in the NHS, particularly over the closure of services, health leaders say. Mike Farrar, of the NHS Confederation, which represents managers, said there had been a "chronic failure" so far. He said politicians had been putting short-term electoral interests first. And he warned if the issue was not addressed the health service could find itself in real financial difficulty and patients would suffer as a result. Mr Farrar was speaking ahead of the confederation's three-day annual conference which starts later in Manchester. The group also released details of evidence they had collected from more than 250 NHS trust chief executives and chairman. It showed many believed the health service was facing a very serious financial situation with some describing it as they worst they had ever experienced. 'Danger' Many also predicted it would get worse without radical change, such as hospital closures and mergers and greater integration with community services, which can keep costs down by helping patients manage their conditions. Mr Farrar said the NHS was doing well in meeting its financial challenge - it has been asked to save £20bn by 2015. But he said if the health service was to thrive in the long-term it needed politicians to show more leadership. "The NHS is like a super-tanker heading for an iceberg. The danger is clearly in view and looming ever larger. "It is clear that what the NHS desperately needs is public support for planned change to services. "But politicians have consistently failed over many years at national and local level to put the long-term interests of their population's health above their short-term electoral interests." Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said he accepted the NHS was facing a financial challenge, but said standards of care remained high. He also said the health service had the full backing of this government in pursuing changes. "The NHS needs to change to match the needs of a changing population. "We will not shy away from difficult decisions involved in that."
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The US Environmental Protection Agency wants to boost the ethanol blend in fuels in a misguided bid to cut emissions
The EPA has to decide whether or not to allow more ethanol to be blended with gasoline. At the moment the limit for ordinary motor gas (petrol) is 10%. The agency is inclined to raise this to 15%. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers is trying to prevent or postpone it. I'm with the car makers, though not for the reasons they cite; ethanol's effect on a vehicle's performance is not what keeps me awake at night. Since 2004 I've been banging on about the impact of biofuels on the environment and global food supplies, and I've been horribly vindicated. In 2008 the expansion of biofuel production was directly responsible for the decline in global food stocks, which caused grain prices to rise, catalysing famines in many parts of the world. Cereal stockpiles declined by 53m tonnes; the production of biofuels, mostly by the US, consumed almost 100m tonnes, according to a piece in the Economist on 6th December 2007. As the UN's special rapporteur, Jean Ziegler says, turning food for people into food for cars is, "a crime against humanity".
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MILLVILLE, Pa. (AP) - January 28, 2009 --A hunter is facing a $2,300 fine for killing an albino deer considered a neighborhood pet in a rural central Pennsylvania community. Maple Grove residents say they watched out for the snow white deer with its pink eyes and hooves. And several say they saw 26-year-old Eric Crebs of Stillwater shoot the deer from his van.
The shooting occurred about 9 a.m. on Dec. 11, within sight of a half-dozen houses. One resident, Ray Tucker, says he followed the van and confronted Crebs.
Crebs acknowledged Wednesday that he killed the deer. He told District Judge Ola Stackhouse there were other deer nearby and he shot the albino accidentally.
In addition to the fine by Stackhouse, Pennsylvania Game Commission Officer George Wilcox says he will recommend that the commission revoke Crebs' hunting license for three years.
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Saturday, August 31, 2013
Controversy continues to trail demolition of Onitsha hotel where human heads were found
Class Hotel, 8 Market road, Onitsha , Anambra State, to witness its
demolition, following the discovery of two human heads and ammunitions
by operatives of the Anambra State Police Command.
Consequently, proprietor of the hotel, Mr Bonaventure Mokwe, alongside
13 of his staff were reportedly arrested.
Controversy has however begun to trail the demolition action allegedly
on the directive of the Anambra State Government and the continued
detention of the suspects.
Although the hotel proprietor's wife, Mrs Nkiru Mokwe,had earlier
cried foul over the demolition of her husband's hotel, even as she had
raised alarm that her husband's life was in danger.
Throwing its weight behind Mrs Mokwe's cry of injustice, the Network
on Police Reform in Nigeria, NOPRIN, comprising 46 civil society
organisations spreadacross the country,with the aim of promoting
police accountability and respect for human rights has described the
continuous detention of the suspects without trail as
Taking a swipe on the state government, NOPRIN also accused operatives
of the state command's Special Anti-Robbery Squad,SARS for working for
the interest of politicians, rather than the Nigeria Police Force. It
therefore, called on the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed
Abubakar to re-organise SARS with a view toinsulating them from abuse
of office.
Asserting that there was more to the demolition of thehotel than the
alleged discovery of human heads, NOPRIN's Programme and Advocacy
Coordinator, Mr Okechukwu Nwanguma , while briefing newsmen on the
development, stated that : " the Anambra State Government 's policy of
extralegal demolition of properties of persons accused of crime in the
state is condemnable. The state government's rationalisation that such
clearly illegal and primitive action is in line with its policy to
sustain the fight against crime and criminality , is preposterous and
unfounded in logic and law.
While violent crime plagues Anambra State as most other states in
Nigeria and daily assuming a n alarming proportion, nothing whatsoever
can justify any crime fighting policy or measure that is contrary to
the fundamental law of the country that violates human rights,
subverts due process and observance of the rule oflaw..
" Among the hallmarks and cardinal principles of democracy include
respect for human rights, principle compliance with the due process
and observance of the rule of law . Any law enforcement or crime
fighting approach that compromises or falls foul of any of these basic
democratic principles, will not only be unlawful andcriminal but will
be counter productive. Democracy is protected by the rule of law. The
absence of it will be anarchy which is a threat to democracy.
"The prevailing situation in Anambra State, whereby thestate
government demolishes property of any person accused of a crime,
without any judicial process or valid order of court amounts to
lawlessness. It is a policy that promotes self help. It is susceptible
to abuse and creates room for the persecution or witch hunting of
political opponents or personal vendetta.
Illegal arrest "Mr. Mokwe and 13 of his workers arrestedalong with
him,including a Doctorate Degree student atthe Nnamdi Azikiwe
University, who works part time in the hotel to pay for his studies
have remained in detention at SARS Awkuzu till date without any
indication from the police as to what next step they want to take.
"Following complaints received by NOPRIN on August 4, that Mr. Mokwe
was detained, chained and being tortured, with fears that he may be
extra judicially killed in custody, we called and inquired directly
from the OC SARS, CSP Nwafor on the condition of Mr. Mokwe in police
custody. He only confirmed to us that Mr. Mokwe was still in their
custody and alive. He however, refused to state how soon the police
will chargehim to court or free him. Since then, we were informed,
hehad been unchained and his wife and counsel allowed to see him some
times of the day.
The police violated Mr. Mokwe's rights to due process and presumption
of innocence by detaining him indefinitely. Mr. Mokwe's family insists
that he was framed up by business rivals and enemies who had earlier
threatened to plant incriminating objects and use the police to deal
with him. They contend that the demolished hotel was a commercial
property that was accessible to anyone who could pay for room rental
and could implant human skulls there.
Conflicting report"The Mokwe's family said that although the Police
claimed to have recovered fresh humanheads dripping with blood from
the hotel, what they actually displayed to the media were two dried
NOPRIN believes that if the police have credible evidence to prosecute
the accused persons, they should not delay to charge and arraign them
before a competent court of jurisdiction. His continued detention in
SARS cell without trial is illegal, unconstitutional and condemnable.
NOPRIN has already petitioned the Inspector-General of Police on this
The Nigerian Constitution guarantees, among others: rights to life,
liberty, fair hearing and due process. It prohibits torture,cruel,
inhuman and other degrading treatment, and gives victims of human
rights violations a right to seek redress in court. The African
Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights {Ratification and Enforcement)
Act, which makes the African Charter part of Nigeria's domestic law,
reinforces these human rights guarantees which are essential for
effective policing.
Indicts operatives of SARS
"We have received information about an unholy alliance between the
Anambra State Government and the authorities at SARS in Awkuzu whose
operatives operate as if they are above the law and accountability.
The use of SARS to provide security for illegal demolition of people's
property appear to underscore thisunholy alliance.
SARS is under police Force Criminal Investigation Department
specifically charged to combat armed robberyand other heinous crimes
nationwide. But SARS in all parts of Nigeria has gained embarrassing
notoriety , tainting the image of the Nigerian Police locally and
internationally, and should either be scrapped or comprehensively
reformed to conform to modern standards of policing or human rights
compliant policing.
"SARS operatives are known for arresting people for all manner of
alleged offences, torturing,and executing suspects, and detainees in
their custody are secretly ill- treated. They also dabble into civil
We therefore, call on Anambra State government to discharge its
governance responsibilities lawfully and puta stop to all illegal,
barbaric policies and actions," Nwanguma stated.
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They proclaimed the deaths of nine men convicted of murdering people during the racial violence that convulsed the remote city of Urumqi in July. No details were released of the condemned men's last moments and few dared to mourn them.
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In the back the silent auction was running and most all of the items sold. One item that sparked a bidding war was our own Issac the fox who was put up for an adoption sponsorship. We look forward to having the winner out too meet their new friend in the coming weeks.
Billy's is donating all of the cover charges from last night, and with a packed house this is going to help Circle D Wildlife quite a bit. We also had a donation box, shirts for sale, and a masseuse that was there all going to benefit the refuge.
We also cannot forget to thank each and everyone of you that came out to this event. Your support goes to some very amazing animals and will help us a lot. This was a great, and exciting night for all of the staff of Circle D that were able to attend….. it warms our souls to see so many people of all backgrounds come together to support us.


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Police have intensified search operations in the forest regions in North Kerala's Wayanad district following Sunday's exchange of fire between police and suspected Maoist activists. On Sunday evening, police had fired several rounds at a Maoist gang in a forest tract under Vellamunda police limits in Wayanad.
Since the above-stated forest belt is situated close to forest regions in Kozhikode and Kannur districts, police forces from those districts too are engaged in the combing operations in their respective areas, police said.
Kerala's special police force, Thunderbolt, is assisted by local police. As last night's search drew nothing, more forces have joined the operation on Monday morning.
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala told the state assembly that the police were equipped to tackle Maoist menace. "The Maoists have concentrated in the forest region which is a tri-junction of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Hence, the necessity of a combined operation would be raised with home ministers in other two states."
Chennithala said the Maoists had fired at the police while they were on a routine combing operation.
A tribal youth at Chapra colony at Vellamunda told TV channels that he had heard gunshots from the neighbouring forest region on Sunday evening. Local people at Chapra claimed that strange persons used to visit their colony, which do not have basic facilities. They said Maoists were trying to cash in on the poverty and underdevelopment in the colony.
Sunday's gunshots and reported Maoist activity in the region suddenly spurred the people to think about development. On Monday, people at Chapra waylaid people's representatives of local village panchayat as protest against their failure to bring in development.
Although police and intelligence agencies confirm Maoist presence in North Kerala districts of Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Attappadi tribal belt in Palakkad, so far they could not nab anyone.
There has been a pattern for Maoist story in Kerala. Four or five men would troop into a tribal hamlet. They would lecture against government machinery and would leave after taking rice and some other basic provisions. They would also distribute some leaflets containing Maoist stuff.
As the report reaches them, police would rush to the tribal area, where the Maoists had visited, and start a combing operation. Police would show photographs of few Maoists leaders to the tribal men or farmers and police would claim that these local men had recognized the strangers as dreaded Maoists, who are facing lookout notices. After search for a day or two, they would return to the camp empty handed.
A few days later or a few weeks later, a similar drama would be heard from another village in North Kerala. In many occasions, several innocent persons had been suspected as Maoists and detained by police. Last year, a teacher working at tribal school at Nilambur in Malappuram had gone to Dalit colonies to inform them about an event in the school. She distributed some notices in the colonies. As the report about the outsider distributing notices at tribal colony spread, police rushed to the spot only to face the embarrassing situation. In another incident, police had suspected a few research scholars as Maoists and detained them for several hours in Wayanad.
In April this year, the State Intelligence unit in Wayanad had issued a lookout notice for Maoists, which included 40 persons. The list had drawn widespread criticism as it included several political leaders and human rights activists. Those in the lookout notice included CPI leader Boby Thomas, anti-endosulfan agitation committee leader N Subramanian and People's Union of Civil Liberties state general secretary advocate P A Pauran.
In July this year, police had arrested a Swiss national named Jonathan Baud, after he attended a public meeting held in memory of a Maoist leader. Last week the high court had quashed the case against him and criticized the state police for falsely foisting the charge of violation of visa condition on the foreign national. He was slapped with sections of visa rules as police could not establish his Maoist relation.
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And finally a relatively quiet week. I don't know if it's the ridiculous cold, or just general exhaustion from the past few months pace, but Monday and Tuesday I took it easy. And it was nice.
I went two entire days without a glass of wine (or anything), cooked healthy lunches, forgo running (8 degrees, no thank you!) and just chilled. Twas nice.
Cool balloons at CWBCC. Afterward, I went to the American Club to meet with the somm there. Another lovely club and another lovely meeting.
I went home, put on socks and pants, and parked up next to the mini-heater. When with this anti-inferno end?
Since we had plans on actual Valentine's Day, we had a mini Thursday celebration. Stinky cheese, leftovers from Nicole (thanks!), and a gorgeous glass of 2007 Alma Rosa Pinot Blanc. It was absolutely stunning and as it opened up gained more nutty flavors which were awesome with the cheese and Black Sails, our new favorite, albeit incredible cheesy, pirate show.
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We have a night junk with Courtney in celebration of her brother's arrival tonight. Unlimited Mr. Bing Beijing style pancakes is a huge plus, sub 20 degree weather is a huge minus. God help us all.


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A homeless man who set up a Christmas grotto in a bus stop has been given an ASBO that prevents him from entering Cardiff, Penarth and Barry if he is intoxicated.
Gary Cooper, 50, set up his grotto in a Cosmeston Lakes County Park bus shelter after receiving a number Christmas decorations from the general public last year. The grotto was later taken down by the police shortly before Christmas Day.
Cooper will be in breach of his ASBO if he is found to be in possession of "an open alcohol container", and is prohibited from "urinating in a public place or abusing the police or any member of the public".
Cooper is a recovering alcoholic, and Pastor Jennings of the Cosmeston Church (where Cooper once worshipped) claims not to have seen him for several months.
"I saw him in the summer when he got a place at an alcohol rehabilitation centre, but he left. As I understand it, he has been in and out of prison. I haven't seen him for a couple of months.
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When you stand
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In the nakedness
Of who you are,
I am currently reading Elizabeth Gilbert's "Eat, Pray, Love". Today I reached a point where Elizabeth was trying to find a word that described the essence of 'being Elizabeth', and she couldn't find a word.
So I asked myself, "what's your word?" That's when I discovered that I did not have a word that described the essence of 'being Christina'.
There was a time till about a year ago when if someone asked me me the same question, I'd have have answered easily, "integrity". Yes integrity will always be what I live for, but I can no longer say with that some unflappable uncertainty that is who I am. Even if there are moments only few and far between, I too have compromised.
So what is my word then? After much thought, today I would say that it is 'traveller'. I travel, literally and symbolically, to seek experience and push the boundaries of who I am. If I had to seek a character to describe me, it would be Ulysses for whom "all experience is an arch wherethrough gleams that untravelled world".
So that's my word… Take a minute to think about it… What's your word?
There've been many moments in my life that have made me stop and ponder over the meaning of globalisation. One such moment was when I stood before a boat at Kovalam and saw the above sign. My first impulse was to grin, but then the impact of it hit me… Snorkling in Kovalam and Curry in the UK… Even as both countries also borrowed from a foreign tongue.
Many years earlier, I'd had a similar experience as I struck up a friendship with a Spanish colleague Isabella (name changed) at a job fair (who happened to be Buddhist). It was she who pointed out to me that it showed the impact of globalisation when an 'Isabella' was Buddhist and a 'Christina' was Indian.
But more recently I got back to the working life. How it happened is a long story, and how I fared on my drifter's bucket list will be the subject of another post. But anyway, here I was joining a leading American IT firm, which happens to be a huge global brand in the hardware space.
Last week, Gartner's Research VP came over to meet my boss to share his insights on enterprise marketing. His next destination was China. A clear indication of the growing economic significance of both countries to global markets.
Yet as we sat together… An Australian hard selling to Indian clients, who in turn represented an American multinational corporation… I couldn't help thinking that the global village had truly arrived 🙂


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The genealogy of the Easterbrook family name
Easterbrook Name
West Country (excl.Devon)
South East England
Rest of British Isles
Rest of World
Other Surnames
Ancestor Trees
Monumental Inscriptions
Life Event Registration
Census Transcriptions
Document Transcriptions
The towns falling between Dartmoor and the coast, such as Totnes and Newton Abbot, are covered by Torquay Coast except for families that are substantially Dartmoor based.
See South-east Dartmoor (page 2) for Dartmoor families for which I have very little information.
The earliest I can trace this family back is to William EASTERBROOK and Jane WESTAWAY living in Holne, on the edge of Dartmoor.
Thomas EASTERBROOK was born in Holne, married Elizabeth PULLING in Dittisham, near Dartmouth and Torquay, lived in Crabtree, parish of Egg Buckland, near Plymouth in the early 1820s. The next record shows him and Elizabeth living in Clerkenwell, Middlesex in 1841. He died in Lewisham in 1867.
Thomas's youngest son John Pulling (named the same as the first son who died young), born in Crabtree, was recorded with his parents in Clerkenwell in 1841 but died in the Torquay area in 1849.
This family lived at Lower Whiddon Farm, Ashburton. Son William moved to East London.
Of Elias and Elizabeth's children, Samuel and Joseph were farmers together and never married, William moved to St Pancras in London and then to Durham, and George moved to Torquay.
John was a widower when he married Elizabeth in Islington, London. Their children were born in Ashburton.
Henry emigrated to Canada.
Thomas moved to Plymouth.
William and Susan did not seem to have had any children and William died before 1891.
John and Sarah, both born in Ashburton, moved to Poplar, Middlesex. Their last two children were born in Poplar.
William married Mary from Norfolk and they lived in many places including Hampshire, Nottinghamshire and Devon.
Mary was a widow in 1851 living with her parents.
Married in Holne in 1770.
Married in Holne in 1794.
Married in Holne in 1711.
James and Joan are the common ancestors of many families covered on this site. These familes are descended from:
Elias and Elizabeth lived in Dean Prior. Their son James moved to London.
James is the son of James EASTERBROOK and Joan TOLCHARD of Holne.
John and Betsy lived in South Brent and North Huish. Their son Elias moved to Torquay, son John Thomas to City of Plymouth, Alfred to Bickleigh, near Plymouth, and Henry to City of Plymouth.
John married a widow with children.
As all of John and Mary's sons died childless, there are no EASTERBROOK descendants from this branch.
Elias is the son of James EASTERBROOK and Joan TOLCHARD of Holne.
Elias and Joan operated Holne Park and Staddicombe Farm, but emigrated to Ontario, Canada in 1831 with 6 of their children to join their eldest son, James, who had moved to Canada several years earlier. In 1835 Elias and Joan returned to England with their 2 youngest children, George 13 and Ann 9. They returned to Nassagaweya in Canada in the spring of 1840. Their visit to England prompted other relatives to also migrate to Canada including Elias's sister, Susannah (married to Nicholas NORRISH).
Their children and families are:
Susannah, daughter of James EASTERBROOK and Joan TOLCHARD of Holne, and her husband Nicholas, with their four children, emigrated to Nassagaweya in Canada in 1843.
Nicholas, son of James EASTERBROOK and Joan TOLCHARD of Holne, moved to Widecombe where he farmed Lizwell Farm. He is buried in Widecombe graveyard. The following trace his children and their descendants.
Daniel married Jane and moved to Staffordshire and then to Yorkshire.
George Hamlyn married Mary and had a son John.
George then moved to Staffordshire where he married Elizabeth. Son John stayed in Devon living at Lizwell Farm. There is no trace of what happened to his first wife Mary.
John did not marry and took over Lizwell Farm from his father.
Research note: Both Nicholas and his son William married a HAMLYN, but I haven't established or disproved any links between Elizabeth HAMLYN and Ann HAMLYN.
In the 1851 census James and Jane have unmarried children John and Elizabeth and grandchildren Susan and William. Susan is the base child of Elizabeth. I cannot find a birth certificate for William but it is likely he is also Elizabeth's child.
Elias did not marry.
Thomas moved to Thanet in Kent and then to London. He used the variant Eastbrook and this has been passed to his descendants.
Elizabeth does not seem to have married but had 3 children.
William was born in Plymouth and moved to London where he married Mary.
Susan moved to Islington where she married.
Married in 1795 in Buckfastleigh. Their children were all baptised in Buckfastleigh.
James and Joan moved to Tavistock in the 1820s.
John and his son John were both Blacksmiths.
Margaret married William FISHER. After Margaret died William remarried and moved to Australia with the children.
John was a farmer in Holne. His son John Hewitt was a Publican/Licensed Victualler and ran the Commercial Inn, Highweek Street, Highweek, Devon.
Grace married James EASTERBROOK therefore linking two Holne EASTERBROOK families by marriage.
This is either Mary (b1777 Holne) daughter of James and Grace
Family 42
Family 123
or Mary (b1780 Holne) daughter of Thomas and Mary
Family 230
The children's baptisms are recorded in the Buckfastleigh parish records.
Margaret is a widow by 1841 living in Buckfastleigh with her children John, William, Elias, James and Jane. In 1851 only John still lives with Margaret.
Thomas was baptised in Holne but possibly born in Buckfastleigh. This may be the same Thomas as this one who married Anne HATHERLEIGH.
Joan married Samuel CHAFFE. After Joan died Samuel married Eleanor STENIFORD, the widow of William EASTERBROOK.
Nicholas was born in Holne. No further information.
James and Grace lived in Holne and all their children were born there.
Priscilla's daughter, Mary ANN HANSFORD married James Furneaux PEARSE.
John and Jane moved to the Tavistock area.
Elias was possibly born in Buckfastleigh, but his children were all born in Holne.
Son Elias EASTERBROOK (b1810) was a miller living in Holne village, and then a gardner in Ivybridge, Ashburton and Tavistock.
Note: There are two Elias and Ann Easterbrooks living in Holne at this time with similar birth years. The other Elias is a farmer/yoeman.
Francis Richard died 26/Sep/1916 in the Great War. He is buried in the Grove Town Cemetery, Meaulte
Elias and Eliza moved to Plymouth.
Daniel was a Carpenter and Inn Keeper living in Holne village.
Sisters Mary and Tryphena married brothers William and Robert ROWLAND.
Daniel Easterbrook ROWLAND, Coachman, moved in the 1880s with his wife and children to Chilworth, Hampshire. The rest of this family all lived in the Holne area.
Observations: Rowland ROWLAND (i.e. first and surname the same) the second son of Daniel and Emily appears on two censuses, so it is probably correct.
Thomas may be the son of Nicholas EASTERBROOK and Joan.
Son John moved to Chivelstone.
Son Thomas and his wife Mary moved to Torquay.
James and Jane moved to Plymouth.
George moved to Plymouth.
Josiah married Elizabeth ELLIOTT but the marriage does not seem to have lasted long and Elizabeth's children use her maiden name. Mary Jane Elliott was registered at birth with Elizabeth's married name but is unlikely to be Josiah's son.
George emigrated to Canada.
After William died, Eleanor married Samuel CHAFFE, the widower of Joan EASTERBROOK.
This was a family of Copper Miners. The family lived in Buckfastleigh.
Son William was a blacksmith and moved to Bristol
Son Thomas moved to Lincoln and then Yorkshire.
Son John moved to Lancashire
Mary remarried when Nicholas died.
William was an inn keeper in Widecombe town when his children were born and later a farmer. Son Thomas moved to Harberton and daugher Eliza to Stoke Gabriel.
Son James and family are buried in Buckfastleigh parish cemetery.
John Stephens EASTERBROOK is recorded in the Holne parish records as a base child, son of Susanna Stephens. Susanna married Francis BARNET in 1833 but in the 1841 and 1851 censuses there is no sign of John.
Henry is son of Henry from Exbourne, he lived in Totnes in the late 1880s then moved to Wales. In 1901 he was in Wales with his oldest sons and wife Mary was in Bristol.
Richard was base born in Buckfastleigh and then married Mary Grace and adopted her base born daughter. There is no trace of Richard and his family between 1861 and his death in 1906.
The family emigrated to Massachuetts via Canada in the 1820s,
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I'm a middle-aged woman determined to get out of debt. My husband and I are going through Financial Peace University (again!) through our church. As Dave Ramsey says, this isn't a microwave, it's a slow cooker. Come with me on my journey!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Day 283 and I went to the pity party
Then came today and a call from a bill collector. Now first let me back up by saying that I was woke up at 2:00 a.m. with a horrible coughing fit and made the mistake of taking 12 hour cough syrup which in retrospect probably wasn't the greatest idea. LOL. But at the time I wasn't thinking, I was just desperate to stop coughing. So coupled with being tired anyway from waking up in the middle of the night, I was kind of groggy from the cough medicine. Plus this has been a rough month (financially and emotionally) with Tom and I both being sick and my openings still being well...open and I just felt emotionally raw this morning. So when the lady calls, I answer the phone, she asks for me. I told her it was me and she asks about our payment for this month. I said, well, it's not even due until the 25th to which she replied that she has it down for the 20th. I said well, I don't know what to tell you. When I started sending payments to you back in April, I told you that I would send a payment by the end of each month. You arbitrarily put a date of the 25th on that and have now apparently moved it to the 20th. So anyway, she very kindly (said sarcastically!) offered to move it to the 30th. I told her I would get a payment in the mail by the end of the month to which she yelled at me that the payment had to be in their office by the end of the month. That went back and forth a little bit with her yelling at me and me trying to talk to her. Finally, I just said "I'll do the best I can do. I will have a payment in the mail to you by the end of the month. Once it is in the mail, I have no control over how long it takes to get there. Thank you and have a good day" and I hung up. She was still talking. So anyway, after that, I was crying and frustrated and feeling like giving up. Sometimes this all gets so overwhelming. Even though we've paid off over $9000, we still have such a long ways to go and sometimes I wonder if we'll make it. So anyway, I went to the pity party. After some prayer and some deep breaths and a talk with a friend, I felt much better. I know we can't do this alone but we are not alone. We are doing what God wants us to do, we are doing what is best for our family, and we have God on our side, and the support of family and friends.
4 comments:
- Mom Thumb said...
I don't know why people have to get nasty, it doesn't accomplish anything and just makes for hard feelings. Especially when you are busting your rear end to better your lives. Be proud of what you have done, it's not trivial.
- October 22, 2008 at 6:22 PM
- Heidi said...
Oh my ... do NOT let people like that get you down.
I think that some bill collectors are trained to act like this. I remember about 10 years ago when I was single and struggling financially, one such person called me at my office and started screaming at me on the phone. Everyone around my desk could hear this person and what she was saying. I was humiliated.
On reflection, I really think you're in your right to call them and ask for a supervisor. Explain to the person what happened. Do you know this woman's name? Explain that you want to cooperate, but you won't tolerate being treated worse than a dog. If you get the same attitude, I'd actually enlist the service of a lawyer that will handle the situation for you. We actually hired a legal firm to handle places that had scourged our credit rankings. Wow, you wouldn't believe how fast our credit reports were cleaned up, and we didn't even have to go through the stress of that. It was worth EVERY PENNEY.
If that's not an option financially for you, then continue to pray for strength. Do not beat yourself up. Only you and God know your pure motives and efforts. You only need to answer to Him.
God bless you -- YOU ARE DOING GREAT! Don't let them get you down.
- October 22, 2008 at 8:57 PM
- Denise Ryan said...
Lack of sleep will get you everytime! Add being sick and talking to a bill collector - you couldn't escape!!!! Don't worry, all you can do is your best. Keep the faith!! (And sleep - sleep is the BEST!!) We're all cheering for you!!!
- October 23, 2008 at 8:08 PM
- KiddoKare1 said...
Thanks, Linda! Heidi, a lawyer isn't really an option right now. We'll just keep doing the best we can do. I will not let them talk to me like that again. At the time, I was just too tired and couldn't think straight. Denise, sleep is the best! I love sleep. LOL.
- October 23, 2008 at 9:14 PM


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For the uninformed readers, that would be "Not So Much National Blog Posting Month". In which bloggers attempt to blog every day of the month, but it doesn't quite happen. The weekend simply got away from me, but I'm going to look at Saturday and Sunday as simply blips on the blogging radar.
Back to business.
The Tweenager has an awesome teacher this year. He's had a few really good teachers since kindergarten. I was thrilled when I heard that this year's teacher has developed a reputation for being the "tough one" at the fifth grade level.
He was less than thrilled, but it has all worked out.
The Awesome Ms. A. has been great about keeping us up-to-date on his progress. He has some difficulty with organization and writing (the creation of documents, not the actual handwriting…except that I can barely read it, but that's another story), and after two years of continuous questioning of the teachers and school (and with the help of another awesome teacher in third grade), I finally managed to get some answers and assistance.
So beginning last year, he was able to get additional instruction from the "specials" teachers. Of course, with all of the bureaucratic
bu!!sh!t craziness in our academic system, he had to get "labeled" to get additional assistance. So he did.
"Non-specified learning disability."
A non-specific label which requires the district to create a specific Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for him. Okay, so the process was tedious and irritating and brought up all kinds of rants from me as to what is wrong with our public school system, but I was able to get my kid the assistance he needs to succeed.
And we're fortunate that he has a teacher who sees education as a partnership with the parents.
Three cheers for The Awesome Ms. A.! I wonder if she'd consider moving to the middle school with us? 🙂


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