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Most people don't consider their skin to be absolutely perfect. But if you're suffering from wrinkles, acne scars, sun spots, or uneven skin tone, then you may be a good candidate for fractional laser resurfacing from Laser Solutions LLC. At our Lewes, DE laser medical spa, we offer fractional erbium laser resurfacing to clients looking for a lighter treatment for sensitive skin and eliminating the signs of aging.
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Fractional Erbium laser skin resurfacing works by using tiny concentrated beams of light that penetrate through the surface layer of the skin to target unwanted wrinkles, scarring, pigmentation irregularities and more. The laser causes tiny micro-thermal healing zones to form beneath the skin. This spurs the natural production of collagen cells and gives the skin a more youthful, vibrant appearance and feeling. Erbium laser resurfacing is especially designed to remove surface-level and moderately deep lines and wrinkles on the face, hands, neck, or chest.
A benefit of fractional Erbium laser skin resurfacing is minimal burning of surrounding tissue. It causes fewer side effects, such as swelling, bruising, and redness. Unlike CO2 Fractional Laser Treatment, which has better results for fair skin, Erbium laser skin treatment may be a better choice for you if you have a darker skin tone.
It's time to give your skin the care it deserves. For more information about fractional erbium laser resurfacing or see if you're a good candidate for treatment, call Laser Solutions LLC today.
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Having born in the first half of eighties, I am one of the millions of Indians who grew up watching Doordarshan, reading Nagraj and Super Commando Dhurv comics, playing WWF Trump cards game, listening Philips walkman and doing many crazy stuffs which would be alien to the children of the current generation. Can you imagine, I spent?my childhood without Play Stations, mp3,? I-Pods, video games,?100s of?Cable TV channels, DVD's, Computers, Laptops, Internet, Mobile?etc. How did I survive growing up in the ?80's and 90's? Today, I am going to share some old memories, images and many other stuffs that will bring back to you some childhood memories. Let's see 50 things that will take you back to your Childhood days.
1. Gold Spot (Used to be one of my favorite drinks in early 90s). It had a catchy punch line – "The Zing Thing."
2. Doordarshan Screensaver :: You remember the "Doordarshan" Screen saver – i.e. nothing on TV , come back later. and the background music— ta na na na na na.
3. Vicco Turmeric Ad :: This is another very common ad that used to be on tv for auyervedic cream, Vicco Turmeric! and the song went like this "Vicco Turmeric, Vicco cosmetic, Vicco turmeric ayurvedic cream "
4. Nirma Washing Power Ad ::??"Washing powder Nirma, Washing powder Nirma Doodh si safedi, Nirma se aayi".
?5. Budiya ke baal :: Remember those pink colored fluffy cotton candies that the street hawker used to bring in a pack of six. He would come after school hours and make announcements in cacophonous though sweet voice,?'budhiya ke baal lelo……'!
?6. Brown Cover on Books :: Do you remember creating brown paper book covers for your new school books at the beginning of each school year?? You make the folds, crease them, and fit the book into the newly made cover.
7. White Bata PT Shoes on Saturdays ::?Everyone wore these shoes for "PT period." on Saturdays. When these shoes were dirty, we would paint them with white shoe paint.
?8. Milton Water Bottle :: Part of every school kid's arsenal – along with a giant backpack and a lunchbox – essential for dealing with hot days at school. Given how hard the insulated shells were, they also became weapons in any fights that broke out. Somewhere around 6th standard it became really uncool to carry one around and everyone stopped.
9. Big Fun Cricket Cards :: Big Fun was one of the most popular chewing gums during the Eighties. It used to offer a series of collectible pictures of cricketing stars along with the bubblegum wrapper. Along with the pictures, there was also runs/wickets which the kids would collect and keep score. At the end of the sales promotion, the kids can exchange the scores with some gifts like comics and goodies. Those were the days of Kapil Dev, Viv Richards, Michael Holding, Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Ravi Shastri etc.
10. Chacha Chaudhary :: One of the most popular Indian comic book characters. An old man whose attire comprised of a red turban, a wooden stick, a waistcoat with a double inside pocket, and a pocket watch. His household consisted of his wife Bini (Chachi), a faithful street dog called Rocket and a giant called Sabu. According to the comic his brain was" sharper than a needle and faster than a super-computer!"
11. Mango Frooti :: Mango Frooti…fresh n juicy!
12. Nataraj Pencil & Camel Instrument Box :: The famous black and red Natraj pencils and Camlin?instrument/compass box.
13. Fountain Pen and Chelpark Ink ::?After Std.?4, I remember, I had switch from?pencils to "fountain pens." Fountain pens had to be re-filled once a day which meant we all carried little ink bottles. This also meant lots of white uniforms with spilled ink!
14. Barf Ka Gola :: Remember eating Barf Ka Gola after school hours.
15. Onida Devil :: The centerpiece of television brand Onida's marketing campaign – a green-accessoried devil for the tagline "Neighbour's Envy, Owner's Pride"
16. Hero Hansa :: I remember, I got my first Cycle, Here Hansa?when I was in sixth standard. My school was 3-4?Km far and I used this cycle to go to school in the morning.
17. Inland Letter Card and Post Card :: How many of you have used these cards?
18. Uncle Chips :: Bole mere lips, Uncle Chips!!!
19. Rasna Girl ::??I love you Rasna.
20. Ek Titli :: This was a video called 'Ek titli' (one butterfly), an attempt at explaining the importance of unity to children. It used to be screened in every possible break on DoorDarshan. It's an elaborate animation of a girl telling her younger brother a story in the form of a song. Highly entertaining and inspirational.
?21. VCP/VCR :: Last time in 1998, I saw a movie using VCP. A VCP is a player only, it can play VHS tapes but not record. A VCR can play and record.
22. Audio Cassettes :: Audio cassettes were a door to a new world of music. These allowed us to take our music from our homes, to our cars and even on walks. This was the beginning of a music revolution.
23. Camera and their rolls :: Each photo clicked after a lot of thought, to ensure no money was wasted when getting a 36 photo roll developed.
24. Old Black & White TV :: We had a 21 inch 10 channel Black & White TV, manufactured by 'Beltek'. Television programs used to come on TV for only 4 hours a day, with only one channel to choose from.
25. Rooh Afza :: Rooh Afza was a bottle of Sharbat filled with water lily and rose extracts, raisins, fruits and a whole lot of other exotic goodies. It's best had with cold milk and one ice cube. This was often served during parties.
?26. Baba Sehgal :: Thanda Thanda Pani, Aaja meri Ghadi mein baith ja. First Indian Rap star.
27. Nandan, Champak, Balhans, Parag, Bal Bharati,?Suman Saurabh, Cricket Samrat, Sportsstar ::
28. Do you remember Raja, Mantri, Chor, Sipahi game?
The game requires you to make 4 paper chits and write Chor (thief), Sipahi (police), Raja (king) and Mantri (minister). The chits will then be folded and one of the 4 players will toss the chits for each one of the four players to pick one. All the players will then secretly open thier chits and read what they have got. The player who gets the chit with Mantri written on it will say…"Sipahi Sipahi Chor Ko Pakdo". The Sipahi has to guess between the two unidentified players so far. If the Sipahi guesses correctly, the chor is punished. His wrist is hit by the Sipahi usually with his two fingers. However, if Sipahi makes a mistake in identifying the chor he is wrapped instead on his wrist by the Mantri.
29. Kanche nahi khela to kya khela ??
30. The great game of Pitto ::
The game begins as one team throws the ball at the tower of 7-8 stones from about 7-10 meters away, trying to knock it over. If the thrower misses the tower, he is out for the rest of the game, and another player from the same team tries to throw.
If the tower is knocked over, the opposite team must retrieve the ball, and throw it at the first team, trying to hit then all out of the game one at a time. In the meantime the team which knocked over the tower must reconstruct it, avoiding the ball, of course. The second team may not run with the ball, but may only pass it around, seeking better position to hit out of the first team. This continues until either the first team is eliminated or the tower is reconstructed, whereupon the team cries Pitto and gets one point.
After this, the teams change positions, and the game may be played for as many rounds as desired.
31. Ambassador Car :: My first car ride.
32. Vivid Bharati on Philips Radio ::? 'Sangeet Sarita', 'Bhule Bisre Geet', Hawa Mahal, 'Jaimala', 'Inse Miliye', 'Bioscope ki Baatein'?'Chhaya Geet' and many more programmes which I used to listen on this Philips radio.
33. Candy Cigarettes:: My favorite Cigarettes
34. He-Man – masters of the universe! tun tun ta tara tun tun. He-Man! I HAVE THE POWER!!
35. Burnol :: A great cream for all type of burns.
36. Complan :: I was a Complan boy!!!
37. Prabhu Deva's dance in?Ham se hai Muqabala ::
38. Ramayana & Mahabharat :: My favorite TV serials.
40. Pranny Roy and his "The World this week"
41. Kites :: I still remember buying and flying those beautiful Kites.
42. School Prayers ::
Hum ko man ki shakti dena http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RLOuiX6_6A
Aye malik tere bande ham http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmYFRNXrPdk
Itni shakti hamein dena daata http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9460ygDVVTA?
43. Sketch Pens :: Gateway to art and creativity.
44. Hindi Comics ::??I remember my chlidhood when we all friends waited for new releases of nagraj,dhruv, doga, ram-rahim etc.?I used to rent?the comics of my favorite characters. Now?the tradition of renting comic, story books and children's magazines has almost vanished?from the society.??Reading habit is vanishing among kids. The continuous declining readership is also threatening the survival of these few leftover comics shops that are engaged in the business of rented comic and story books.
45. Rapidex English Speaking Course
46. WWF Trump Cards ::
47. Chaat Samose?ki Dukaan ::
48. Titanic ka Scene ::
49. Sunday evening movie :: The highlight of a typical week of TV viewing was the Sunday evening movie.
50. Plyaing Cricket ::
51. Ludo and Snake :: Ludo??is a board game for two to four players, in which the players race their four tokens from start to finish according to die rolls.
52. Hide & Seek (Chuppa Chuppi ) :: Hiding yourself from the?world.
We didn't have facebook or orkut that time but we had REAL FRIENDS!!!! We called on friends to come out to play, never rang the doorbell, just went around the backdoor – We played with sticks and stones, played Chor-Police, hide and seek, soccer, Cricket, over and over again.
53. Carrom :: The game of carrom, one of the most popular indoor games, is said to be played in India for more than a century
54. World Reciever Radio?:: Pocket-sized world receiver radio imported from China via Nepal.
55. Philips Pocket Radio ::
56. Philips Walkman :: Since the advent of the iPod, we've all come to take this for granted, but it was one of the most popular electronic gadgets in 80s and 90s.
57. Signature Tune of Doordarshan?::
58. Doordarshan News Readers ::
59. Cartoon Days :: I still remember Talespin, Duck Tales, Jungle Book.
60. Baje Sargam :: ?In my childhood, I used to get bored after watching this video again and again on Doordarshan. But now I have understood the its importance. See! how beautifully it captures the brilliant and rich culture of India!
61. Mario Video/TV Games :: Being a kid in the Nineties was so much fun, much before the advent of the PlayStation, XBOX and the PC Games. Some of my favorite games were Mario and Spartan X.
62. CIET Tarang, Tarram too, Katori, Bandar, Laal Bhujakkad Chacha :: Around 10 AM in the morning, there used to come an educational series called CIET's Tarang. I loved the craft shows in it. Laal Bujhakkad chacha was the most popular character of this series. He was a bearded old fellow whom two kids approached whenever they had any query pertaining to how things work .
Tarang http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6fYFAOrblg
Tarram too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6isEjLOJM0
63. Philips Tape Recorder ::
64. Circus :: Great source of entertainment. Had clowns, acrobats, trained animals, trapeze acts, musicians, hoopers, tightrope walkers, jugglers, unicyclists and other stunt-oriented artists.
65. Denga Pani Game :: A very simple game where you need to touch the players from the opposition who are safe only on the higher ground. If they venture on the lower groud, they will be chased by you. Once you touch the person he is out and has to move to the lower ground with his place taken up by you.
66. Aaj Tak on DD Metro :: In 1995, a 20-minute news digest called 'Aaj Tak' started on DD Metro. Those days, people used to actually watch DD Metro! Aaj Tak soon became popular due to its smart presentation in crisp Hindi. From that 20 minutes weekdays spot, Aaj Tak grew into a 24 hours News Channel in 6 years and today Aaj Tak is no. 1 Hindi news channel.
67. Miss World and Miss Universe :: For the first time, I came to know about these titles in 1994 when Sushmita Sen and Aiswarya Roy won Miss Universe and Miss World title respectively.
68. Lambretta Scooter :: When I was very small, I used to go to school on this scooter (with my dad). ??
69. TV Antenna :: Early 80's to mid 90's was the time where buying a Television without antenna was unthinkable and almost all the Indian homes were decorated with these antennas on their roof as if?they were?crowns to their heads.
70. Lantern ::
71. Singer Sewing Machine :: I wonder how many of you have seen this machine in your home.?
72. Old Brands :: They all have lost their old charm and lustre on long run.
Shadi aur tumse huhhhhhhhh kabhie nahi?(gussa vich) (After eating pan pasand) Shadi aur tumse hmmmmm kabhie nahin
sooooooo nostalgic…
73. One more news Reader :: Remember this news reader, a pretty woman with?signature rose in her hair. Salma Sultan, the woman who ruled the small screen (Doordarshan)?as a newsreader for over two-and-a-half decades. A rose became synonymous with her and news reading.
74. Our Superheroes ::
75. Lattu :: Do you remember spinning a lattu on your palm? It is a solid turnip shaped wooden toy with a grooved lower half with two nails dug at the top and the bottom. A cotton string is wrapped around the lower half of the lattu. The lattu is then thrown on the ground with a jerk and the string is pulled out as the lattu moves round. Once you are good at spinning the lattu you can try spinning lattu on your palm.
Below is an excerpt taken off my mail box and it's absolutely correct.
When Gulli-Danda & Kanche (marbles) were more popular than cricket.
When we always had friends to play aais-paais (I Spy), chhepan-chhepai
& pitthoo anytime … When we desperately waited for 'Yeh Jo Hai
Jindagi' (Doordarshan serial)
When chitrahaar, vikram-baitaal, Dada Daadi Ki Kahaniyaan were so fulfilling.
When there was just one Tv in every five houses and…
When Bisleris were not sold in the trains and we were worrying if papas will get back into the train in time or not when they were getting down at stations to fill up the water bottle …
When we were going to bed by 9.00pm sharp except for the 'Yeh Jo Hai Jindagi' day …
When Holis & Diwalis meant mostly hand-made pakwaans and sweets and moms seeking our help while preparing them …
When Maths teachers were not worried of our Mummies and papas while slapping/beating us …
When we were exchanging comics and stamps and Chacha-Chaudaris & Billus were our heroes …
When we were in Nanihaals every summer and loved flying kites and plucking and eating unripe mangoes and leechies …
When one movie every Sunday evening on television was more than asked for and 'ek do teen chaar' and 'Rajani' inspired us …
When 50 paisa meant at least 10 toffees …
When left over pages of the last years notebooks were used for rough work or even fair work …
When 'Chelpark' and 'Natraaj' were encouraged against 'Reynolds
& family' …
When the first rain meant getting drenched and playing in water and mud and making 'kaagaj ki kishtis' …
When there were no phones to tell friends that we will be at their homes at six in the evening …
When our parents always had 15 paise blue colored 'Antardesis' and 5 paise machli wale stamps at home …
When we remembered tens of jokes and were not finding 'ice-cream & papa' type jokes foolish enough to stop us from laughing …
When we were not seeing patakhes on Diwalis and gulaals on
Holis as air and noise polluting or allergic agents …
The list can be endless …
On the serious note I would like to summarize with …
When we were using our hearts more than our brains, even for scientifically brainy activities like 'thinking' and 'deciding' …
When we were crying and laughing more often, more openly and more sincerely ..
When we were enjoying our present more than worrying about our future …
When being emotional was not synonymous to being weak …
When sharing worries and happiness didn't mean getting vulnerable to the listener …
When blacks and whites were the favorite colors instead of greys …
When journeys also were important and not just the destinations …
When life was a passenger's sleeper giving enough time and opportunity to enjoy the sceneries from its open and transparent glass windows instead of some
super fast's second ac with its curtained, closed and dark windows …
I really miss them…don't You?

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How To Apply
St. Frances Cabrini is a Catholic preschool and elementary school dedicated to the education of all who:
- desire to learn more about God and are willing to participate in the faith community;
- demonstrate – through former school records, entrance testing, and student/parent interviews an ability to achieve academically and socially within our curriculum;
- support the mission, philosophy, goals, objectives and rules of the school.
Registration opens in February. Catholic students will be considered first if registration is completed by the end of April, and the above criteria are met. New students (applying for grades 2 – 7) will be screened in mid-March. Screening for preschool, kindergarten and first grade applicants will be scheduled individually. Applications received at other than normal registration periods will be considered on the basis of the above criteria and space available.
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School, mindful of its primary mission to be a witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students of any race, color, national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to the students at the school.
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, age or gender in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and/or other school-administered programs.
While St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School does not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant with special needs, a full range of services may not always be available to them.
All Applicants Need:
- Birth certificate (we must see the original)
- CURRENT Immunization Records. New Mexico State law requires that children who do not have current immunizations may not be admitted to any class, at any school — public or private.
- Baptismal Certificate (if applicable)
- First Holy Communion Certificate (if applicable)
- Decree of Custody or other valid Court Order affecting the child, whether permanent or temporary
- Reports of any earlier testing, including Special Education testing
- Names, Addresses and Telephone Numbers of at least two persons designated as emergency contacts; they must have available transportation during school hours
- Verification of no outstanding debts to St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School
- Signed Parent/Student Contract from the Parent/Student Handbook and/or Registration packet
- Signed Family Involvement Program agreement, which is part of the contract.
- Registration Form, which includes providing the current address and telephone number of the legal caretaker
- Home Language Survey
New Enrollees and Transfer Students
Interviews may be held by the Administrator and designated teachers, with:
- New parents/guardians seeking admission for their children.
- Former students and their parents who seek readmission.
- Students transferring from local schools and students whose academic and/or discipline records from previous school appear ambiguous will be placed on nine (9) weeks of probations.
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The Melancholy of Tender Green Leaves
I've always thought that autumn was the most melancholy season with the its dying flowers and falling leaves, weeks of sweeping rain, and the ever plummeting temperatures but over the last few years of my life, Spring has stepped forward as a possible contender.
There is something brutal in the racing green, the tender spring flowers leaping forth before they're smothered by the emerging foliage of tree and brush overhead. Birds and animals are racing too, hurrying to carve out territories, find a mate, build a home. Rainstorms and occasional snowstorm cause the river to overflow its banks and the parks flood, ducks go floating by in puddles turned to ponds. Spring is the rush season.
Over the last few years as I've struggled with chronic joint issues, Spring has been a merciless time, it's hurling push more like a joke than anything else. In the beginning years of unrelenting joint pain, I shut myself away, ignoring the season and reading instead. But even under the weight of immense pain, being locked away became boring and unbearable and so I sat outside last Spring, unable to walk but content to look and listen. I settled into my chair every early morning and watched the treetops, noting the first emergence of light green, the tiny buds unfurling, and finally the spread of a gorgeous green canopy, all the more momentous because I had watched it emerge every day over the course of weeks. I listened to the birds too noting who was new, local, or just passing through. At last came the buzzy bumblebees, ponderous and loud, like dizzy helicopters on a mission to gather pollen.
This Spring I graduated from sitting in my backyard to walking through my neighborhood, joint pain eased over time due to correct diagnoses, correct treatments, and my own on-going work with drawing boundaries and practicing self-care. I take walks in deep gratitude, admiring the greening grass, the children and dogs passing by, and my neighbors' tulips, daffodils, and blooming magnolias.
But as Spring works hard to cover-up winter's pulverizing blow, I find that I cannot forget the past. Time is passing and each day shoves us forward whether we're ready for it or not. Some go forth happily but for many, going forth is complicated, complex, and more painful than easy. And so there is a melancholy in the soft green leaves backed by the dark bark of trees, in the bright tulips springing forth out of the dank heavy mud, and in the cold breeze that causes magnolia petals to fall just after blooming. Already everything is passing, clearly illuminating the transient nature of life which sometimes is sweet and other times too painful to behold. Holding both of these emotions at once is the place where poetry emerges and who better to linger in this in-between state but Li Qingzhao, the great immortal poet from China's Song Dynasty. Below are a few of her ci poems, translated by Kenneth Rexroth and Ling Chung.
The Day of Cold Food
Clear and radiant is the splendor
Of Spring on the Day of Cold Food.
The dying smoke of aloeswood incense
Floats above the jade burner.
My dream is broken and hidden
like my flower hair ornaments
Buried in a pile of cushions.
The swallows have not come back
From the Eastern Sea, but already
People are gathering wild flowers and herbs
In the meadows. The plum blossoms by
The river are gone. Catkins
Appear on the willow branches.
And then—in the orange twilight—
Fall widely spaced drops of rain.
I Gave a Party to My Relatives on the Day of Purification
Tranquil and serene, the night
Seems to last forever.
Yet we are seldom happy.
We all dream of Ch'ang An
And long to take the road back to the capital,
And see this year again the beauty of Spring, come with
Moonlight and shadow on the new flowers.
Although the food is simple, as are the cups,
The wine is good, the plums sour.
That is enough to satisfy us.
We drink and deck our hair with flowers
But do not laugh,
For we and the Spring grow old.
Fading Plum Blossoms
Spring is hidden in my studio,
Daylight locked out of my window,
My painting room is profoundly secluded.
The seal character incense is burned out.
The shadows of the sunset
Descend across the curtain hooks.
Now that the wild plum I planted myself
Is blooming so well this year
I do not need to climb the waterfall
Seeking wild plum blossoms.
No one comes to visit me.
I am lonely as ever was Ho Sun in Yang Chou.
I know that although my plum blossoms
Are lovelier than all others
The rain will soon scatter them away.
The sound of the horizontal flute fills the whole house
With a melody of dense sorrow.
I will not feel badly when their perfume dissolves
And their jade snow petals fall.
When they have all been swept away
The memory of my love for them will remain.
It is difficult to describe the beauty of their shadows
Cast by the pale moonlight.
Ouroboros in the Park
Japanese anemone flowers open blush pink petals in the park. Their tall, delicate stems hold up the tender flowers, and in the centers glow tiny pistil-laden suns. Furry carpenter bees buzz in a frenzy, adoring the tiny suns. Like all true worshipers, they circle round and round the yellow centers, smearing themselves in joy and pollen.
I also circle a center, but the object of my adoration is the park itself. As the path guides me around and around, my body, full of the usual tensions and distresses, takes the cue, finds the beat and the measure and walks to it.
The English Romantic Poets of the early 19th century were great walkers and believed that walking was essential to writing to poetry. With the body busy, the mind can walk freely, investing in its visions and tunneling down into what were previously subterranean thoughts.
This small park is my open field, my verdure, my ramble through hill and dale. My feet move on, sometimes slowing to a near pause, other times hurrying, suddenly propelled by a new and vivid notion.
About the fifth time around, a sort of mesmerism occurs and I fall under the trance of the day. The circle becomes a mantra uttered by my feet—knees, hips, shoulders, and arms follow along and we head down the path. I must walk, I must keep walking, I must continue to walk and the resolution becomes a reassurance as a cool breeze fills my lungs; I am alive and refreshed.
I pass under the oaks and dodge their falling acorns. Sometimes I entertain the notion that squirrels are hurling them, but when I catch sight of their small triangular faces they look as startled as me. It is the oaks themselves that are throwing the acorns down. I momentarily consider bringing an umbrella, opening it when I walk under the oaks, but this an old consideration that I've been contemplating for years of autumns and I've never acted on it. Instead, I dodge and the squirrels stare hard.
Finally I have to go but the revolutions and bees in the park stay with me even after I leave, continuing with their wheeling. They pass through the days and nights, rapturous and serene, monotonous some days and a miracle on others, and on most days both. They exist in the circle that is sometimes opened, sometimes closed. Within the circle, everything changes and nothing changes each time we pass through.
west tree
In the shade of a huge chestnut tree at the edge of town, a monk made his hermitage a refuge from the world. Saigyō's poem about gathering chestnuts deep in the mountains refers to such a place. I wrote on a slip of paper: The Chinese character for "chestnut" means "west tree," alluding to the Western Paradise of Amida Buddha; the priest Gyōki, all his life, used chestnuts for his walking stick and for the posts of his home.
Almost no one sees
the blossoming chestnut
under the eaves
An excerpt from Bashō's Narrow Road to the Interior, trans. Sam Hamill
It is resting to read about Bashō's account of his travels through Edo period Japan during this fever pitch time of ours. He quotes famous poetry and writes his own, recounts the weather, mountains, landmarks, legends, and friends he visits along the way.
His haikus are numerable and they begin to sink into the soul. Nature becomes a deep, rich place, the surest area to connect with the finest thoughts and feelings.
And when I look up from reading, I remember one moment in earlier in the day. I was driving along and I beheld: the black arm of a streetlight become a tree branch of iron beauty, a perfect blue sky hung like a backdrop behind it.
I drove underneath the iron tree and was full of gratefulness that I was alive enough to see such everyday wonder.
I wish the same for you.
Artwork: Lingering Snow at Asukayama (Asukayama no bosetsu), from the series "Eight Views in the Environs of Edo (Edo kinko hakkei no uchi)", c. 1837/38, by Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川 広重, color woodblock print, http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/artwork/25293
My dreams, my works, must wait till after hell
This is the opening quote in White is for Witching. Here is the full poem with title:
my dreams, my works, must wait till after hell
I hold my honey and I store my bread
In little jars and cabinets of my will.
I label clearly, and each latch and lid
I bid, Be firm till I return from hell.
I am very hungry. I am incomplete.
And none can tell when I may dine again.
No man can give me any word but Wait,
The puny light. I keep eyes pointed in;
Hoping that, when the devil days of my hurt
Drag out to their last dregs and I resume
On such legs as are left me, in such heart
As I can manage, remember to go home,
My taste will not have turned insensitive
To honey and bread old purity could love.
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By: David Smyth, September 17, 2018
As you may know, this month we're talking about life insurance in conjunction with
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even before you pass away. Today, I want to take a different angle and talk to those of you who probably won't qualify for life insurance.
Now wait, you're thinking. What? What does life insurance have to do with those folks who can't even get it? Well, obtaining life insurance is all about assessing risk. In fact, I always encourage our clients, even those who are unlikely to qualify for life insurance, to apply anyway, because then, we know how long the professional gamblers for the insurance company (the actuaries) think you're going to live. Every client should get tested, and even if you don't take the coverage or don't qualify, it helps us anticipate how long your money needs to last. The news isn't all bad - this might mean you could live a little higher on the hog, for a shorter amount of time. And for you who do qualify, we may need to stretch your money a little longer.
Now, before you think I'm being too morbid, or callous, there are a couple of things I want you to keep in mind, even if you're told that your life expectancy is perhaps not as long as you'd imagined. First, we humans are living longer and longer as time goes on. The life expectancy in 1950 was 66 for men, and 71 for women. By 1975, that had grown to 69 and 77. Today, that number has grown to 80 for men and 84 for women. Second, no matter what life expectancy you've been told you're facing, the longer you have already lived, the longer your expectancy.
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"...for it is to such as these that the Kingdom of God belongs."
Something to be learned from Jesus' teachings and the public education system is that the earlier we set a "firm and continuous foundation" for our children, the more likely they are to thrive. The same can be said for faith formation as it happens most intentionally in a community of people who gather together to learn from one another. There are certain aspects of a learning community that are integral to the learning of each member. Ellen Galinsky, in her book Mind in the Making, explores essential life skills for children. These skills are applicable in Christian context.
As we plan for the year, the tenants of our faith should guide our planning and practice, even in our own lives. Great teachers know that we learn from one another, as each of us possesses specific gifts from God. Learning communities meet monthly in person or via internet, and include teachers, leaders, and parents in the discussion. Remember that everyone brings his or her own gifts to the table; focus on a rich faith formation of our children.
As a public classroom teacher for many years, I know that there is no perfect curriculum. My colleagues and I used the curriculum that we were given, and we worked creatively to make it what the children needed to reach their goals. Each year, we shared those ideas with one another for future use. Unlike public schools, we may not have a formal assessment of what children learn in our congregations, so it is important that we understand the developmental needs of children. Remember to research current curriculum and trends in child development and hold informal conversations with parents and guardians.
John Wesley UMC in Cincinnati, Ohio, helps children to understand the importance of reaching out to those in need by making "Linus blankets" for children in crisis. This is a simple, but powerful ministry that children understand because they have their own "Linus blanket" for times when they are afraid. Remember, that as Christians, we need to look at our community to see who is in the most need and find ways to serve those people.
Providing opportunities for teachers to experience times of self-reflection will strengthen their ability to engage with the children they serve. One of the attendees at FOCUS 2009 expressed her concern over the absence of back-to-back workshops from morning to night. As I talked with her about the opportunities provided for self-reflection and self-discovery, she reluctantly accepted my explanation. At the end of the conference, she shared a renewed sense of her ministry as she practiced the spiritual disciplines that she recommends for the children and families she serves. Remember that taking time to deepen our sense of who God is calling us to be can change how we engage with others.
Media, used wisely, can create sustained learning communities with a balance of gathering in person and over distance. One way that we use media to our advantage is the UM Ministry with Children Group on Facebook. This group is a place for people engaged in ministry with children to find support in a role that can be quite isolating. Members bring their questions, concerns, ideas, and burdens to this group; and others respond with support and a genuine love for serving children. Our new discoveries and experiences equip us with what we need to serve others. Remember that the learning can continue by sharing those experiences with teachers and leaders through our digital connection.
Keep in mind that children learn so much from older adults, while older adults share in the wonder of children at different developmental stages. St. Luke's UMC in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, sees ministry with children as a shared responsibility of all. Age-level leaders meet and plan with one another to meet the needs of children as they transition from one stage to the next. Intergenerational learning is an important focus in the congregation, and the youngest to the oldest engage in ministries and programs that help children feel loved and secure.
Finally, remember that lifelong learning is a part of teaching. The day of the teacher holding all the information has passed thanks to advances in technology. As one of my college professors told all of his students before the first day of student teaching, "There will always be students smarter than you. Accept that, and you will learn more than you ever imagined." Embrace the God-given gifts of the children we serve, and do everything to equip them with the resources they need to learn and to teach others… even you! Blessings on a wonderful year!
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Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs
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Understand your large amount of stool change symptoms, including 8 causes & common questions.
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8 Possible Large Amount Of Stool Change Causes
The list below shows results from the use of our quiz by Buoy users who experienced large amount of stool change. This list does not constitute medical advice and may not accurately represent what you have.
Constipation from not eating enough fiber
Constipation is defined as having stools which are large, hard, and difficult to pass. This leaves the person feeling bloated and uncomfortable. Many things can cause constipation, and a common one is lack of fiber in the diet.
To determine whether lack of fiber is causing the constipation, all other causes are first ruled out:
- Not drinking enough water, sometimes to the point of dehydration.
- Lack of exercise, which helps increase blood circulation and therefore motility (contraction and movement) of the bowel.
- A very low or no-fat diet.
- A need for probiotics, which replenish the "good" bacteria in the gut.
- Medications, or certain illnesses, which have a constipating effect.
- Constantly ignoring the feeling of needing to move the bowels, and delaying going to the toilet.
If fiber is needed, the best sources are fresh vegetables; fresh or dried fruits; and whole wheat and brown rice, because those include the fiber-rich bran. Over-the-counter fiber tablets can be tried, though laxatives should only be used if recommended by a medical provider.
Rarity: Common
Top Symptoms: constipation, constipation, pain in the lower left abdomen, pain when passing stools, feeling of needing to constantly pass stool
Symptoms that always occur with constipation from not eating enough fiber: constipation, constipation
Symptoms that never occur with constipation from not eating enough fiber: vomiting
Urgency: Self-treatment
Normal variation of constipation
Constipation means bowel movements which have become infrequent and/or hardened and difficult to pass.
There is wide variation in what is thought "normal" when it comes to frequency of bowel movements. Anywhere from three times a day to three times a week is considered normal.
As long as stools are easy to pass, laxatives should not be used in an effort to force the body to a more frequent schedule.
Constipation is usually caused by lack of fiber in the diet; not drinking enough water; insufficient exercise; and often suppressing the urge to have a bowel movement.
A number of medications and remedies, especially narcotic pain relievers, can cause constipation.
Women are often affected, due to pregnancy and other hormonal changes. Young children who demand low-fiber or "junk food" diets are also susceptible.
Constipation is a condition, not a disease, and most of the time is easily corrected. If simple adjustments in diet, exercise, and bowel habits don't help, a doctor can be consulted to rule out a more serious cause.
Rarity: Common
Top Symptoms: abdominal pain (stomach ache), nausea, stomach bloating, constipation, constipation
Symptoms that always occur with normal variation of constipation: constipation
Symptoms that never occur with normal variation of constipation: vomiting
Urgency: Self-treatment
Traveler's diarrhea
Traveler's diarrhea is a digestive tract disorder that commonly causes loose stools and abdominal cramps. It's caused by eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water.
Rarity: Common
Top Symptoms: diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain (stomach ache), fever, stomach bloating
Symptoms that always occur with traveler's diarrhea: diarrhea
Symptoms that never occur with traveler's diarrhea: anxiety
Urgency: Self-treatment
Possible early irritable bowel syndrome (ibs)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is very common problem that affects the large intestine. It can cause stomach pain, cramps, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea. Doctors think that IBS is caused by the brain sending wrong messages to the bowels, such as during times of high stress, causing physical changes. The formal criteria for this diagnosis requires 3 months of symptoms. Therefore you may have an early presentation.
Rarity: Common
Top Symptoms: fatigue, abdominal pain (stomach ache), nausea or vomiting, stool changes, constipation
Urgency: Primary care doctor
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Lactose intolerance
Lactose is a sugar that naturally occurs in milk. Someone is considered "lactose intolerant" when the small intestine cannot produce enough of the enzyme that digests lactose called lactase.
In primary lactose intolerance, the enzyme is produced during childhood but declines sub...
Irritable bowel syndrome (ibs)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder of the large intestine. It is characterized by recurrent abdominal pain and bowel movement issues that can be difficult to treat. Signs and symptoms of IBS are usually not severe or life-threateni...
Normal occurrence of diarrhea
Diarrhea can be an indication of serious illness – especially in young children – but in some cases it has a much simpler cause and can be easily cured.
If there are simply frequent loose stools – three or more times per day – without other symptoms of illness, the most common cause is food or drink.
Overuse of caffeine, beer, or wine has a laxative effect on some individuals. The artificial sweeteners sorbitol and mannitol are known laxatives, as are some herbal supplements and some over-the-counter vitamin and mineral preparations.
Lactose intolerance, or the inability to digest the natural sugar in milk, causes digestive upset and diarrhea.
Diarrhea can cause dehydration and mineral imbalance no matter what the cause, so it is still important to manage it.
The best treatment is to remove some items or supplements from the diet and watch the results. This will show which items are causing the diarrhea.
It's always wise to use any new supplements in moderation so that if the trouble recurs, the cause will be plain.
Rarity: Common
Top Symptoms: diarrhea, mild diarrhea
Symptoms that always occur with normal occurrence of diarrhea: diarrhea
Symptoms that never occur with normal occurrence of diarrhea: bloody diarrhea, severe diarrhea, worsening diarrhea, being severely ill, ill appearance
Urgency: Self-treatment
Diarrhea caused by a bacteria called vibrio
The Vibrio genus of bacteria causes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea that can be very serious. Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus are two of the species that cause this illness, which is also called vibriosis.
The primary risk factor is eating raw or undercooked seafood, especially oysters from any coastal waters and from the Gulf of Mexico in particular. People with weakened immune systems or liver disease are especially vulnerable to this infection.
Symptoms include fever, vomiting, and diarrhea, sometimes with mental confusion. These symptoms in a person who has recently eaten raw seafood, or has been swimming in ocean or bay water, are considered a medical emergency. Take the patient to the emergency room or call 9-1-1.
Some types of Vibrio-caused illness can worsen very quickly and lead to dehydration and septicemia, which can be life-threatening.
Diagnosis is made through patient history, physical examination, and lab tests on blood, urine, and stool samples.
Treatment will usually involve hospitalization for intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and supportive care.
Rarity: Rare
Top Symptoms: diarrhea, nausea, stomach bloating, headache, abdominal cramps (stomach cramps)
Symptoms that always occur with diarrhea caused by a bacteria called vibrio: diarrhea
Urgency: Self-treatment
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Questions Your Doctor May Ask About Large Amount Of Stool Change
To diagnose this condition, your doctor would likely ask the following questions:
- Have you experienced any nausea?
- Have you had any changes in your weight?
- Have you been feeling more tired than usual, lethargic or fatigued despite sleeping a normal amount?
- Any fever today or during the last week?
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Large Amount Of Stool Change Symptom Checker Statistics
People who have experienced large amount of stool change have also experienced:
- 21% Hard Stools
- 8% Rectal Bleeding
- 6% Abdominal Pain (Stomach Ache)
People who have experienced large amount of stool change were most often matched with:
- 33% Constipation From Not Eating Enough Fiber
- 33% Normal Variation Of Constipation
- 33% Traveler'S Diarrhea
Source: Aggregated and anonymized results from Buoy Assistant (a.k.a. the quiz).
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Flowcharts are a great way to visualize data and we've taken a look at the best flowchart and diagramming software for Mac in 2020.
The best flowchart and diagramming apps like the amazingly automated SmartDraw make it easy for Product and Project Managers to map out ideas, mindmaps, process flows or workflows to help optimize business processes.
This is an essential addition to any project management tool as its crucial for communicating clearly visually and brainstorming.
Many Windows users use Visio for flowcharts and diagramming but since it's only available for PC, Mac users will find the software here make an excellent replacement
You'll find all the apps here however are particularly well suited to making flowcharts or diagrams compared to Visio, easier to use, inexpensive with tons of templates and automated features that do the hard work for you.
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Here then is our list of the top flowchart and diagramming software for Mac of 2020 in order of ranking.
1. SmartDraw (Online)
The main reason we like SmartDraw so much is simply because it makes drawing professional looking flowcharts unbelievably easy and fast.
SmartDraw has been in the diagramming software business for over 20 years and makes it very easy to create eye-catching flowcharts in half the time it takes with most apps.
In fact, SmartDraw is superb at pretty much any type of diagramming and has rapidly become a popular replacement for Microsoft Visio on both Mac and PC.
Here are some of the reasons that make SmartDraw our top choice.
- SmartDraw easily has the biggest selection of flowchart templates of any diagramming software with templates including Business Process Mapping, EPC Diagrams, Influence Diagrams, Swim Lane Diagrams, Workflow Diagrams and many more.
- SmartDraw has a slick, polished interface and uses high quality vector graphics whereas most online flowchart software uses pixelated bitmap graphics. This makes flowcharts look extremely professional and eye catching compared to other flowchart drawing apps.
- It's incredibly time saving because SmartDraw automatically "smart" formats diagrams for you. Whenever you add or subtract parts of your flowchart, SmartDraw automatically adjusts and re-balances diagrams all swimlanes and boxes so that it always looks clean and organized. There's no need to spend time manually going through diagrams or flowcharts and re-balancing them after you've made changes.
- SmartDraw has a crazy number of shapes and objects. There are more than 34,000 shapes and objects to choose from, all as high quality vector graphics.
- We really like the nomination and confirmation flowchart template. SmartDraw will automatically suggest and insert nomination processes for each stage which you can keep or delete as appropriate. For instance, in this flowchart for the U.S. Supreme Court Nomination and Confirmation Process, SmartDraw automatically provides the steps which are most commonly used in such processes which you can then move, delete, edit or keep in the flowchart as needed.
- If you need to import flowcharts created in Microsoft Visio, you can import Visio VSD and VSDX files easily. SmartDraw is also the only diagramming app that can export into the VSDX format used in Visio 2016.
- Since SmartDraw is cloud based, it saves all flowcharts on its own servers but you can also choose to save to online storage solutions such as OneDrive, DropBox, Google Drive and G Suite.
- There's no noticeable lag when using SmartDraw. Dragging and dropping is as smooth and fast as any desktop app. You do always require an internet connection to use SmartDraw though – you can't work with it offline.
SmartDraw Cloud costs $5.95 per month for teams of 5 or more and $9.95 per month for individuals.
You can get started now with SmartDraw for free to judge for yourself.
You can also check out our full SmartDraw review for more on everything it can do.
Price: Single User $9.95/month or Team $5.95+/month
2. Lucidchart (Online)
Like SmartDraw, Lucidchart is a cloud based diagramming software that makes it easy to create flowcharts on Mac. Lucidchart doesn't require any installation and since it's cloud based, works on any version of macOS.
Lucidchart isn't quite as slick as SmartDraw as it doesn't use vector graphics and there are far fewer templates. It is however very similar on many levels.
On the plus side, it is better integrated with Microsoft Office as it has an Office plugin which enables you to create flowcharts directly within Microsoft Office apps such as PowerPoint, Word and Excel. Lucidchart also allows you to work offline via a free Google Chrome plugin and you can create Lucidchart flowcharts within Google Docs too.
Lucidchart can import Visio flowcharts in VSDX and VDX format but it can only export to the older Visio VDX format used in Visio 2010 and older. It can't export to VSDX format used in Visio 2013 and above.
Creating flowcharts with Lucidchart is very straightforward. You simply need to enter your email address to go straight to the editor or you can use your Google account to sign-up.
When you sign into the editor, Lucidchart will ask you what type of industry you're in so it can customize the interface for you.
Once you've selected an industry, you'll then be given a choice of things you'd like to visualize. Just select the type of diagram you'd like to create such as flowchart.
Like all flowchart creation, creating flowcharts with Lucidchart is easier if you approach it methodically as follows.
Step 1: Make a list
To help you make your flowchart, start by writing down every step in the process you're trying to capture. For some steps, you may be unsure of the order in which they should be listed. Ask yourself what decisions need to be made before future steps can happen; this will help you flesh out the process.
Step 2: Begin drawing shapes
Lucidchart offers a variety of flowchart templates which do the hard work for you such as the business process template below.
However, you can simply start from scratch. In Lucidchart, the flowchart shape library is automatically turned on.
Begin your flowchart by dragging an elongated rectangle shape into the upper part of your canvas. Double click the shape to add text and label it "Begin" or "Start here."
Step 3: Add more shapes and symbols
One you have your starting shape, you can click on any of its edges to drag out a line, which will then prompt you to choose another shape to connect to. The two most common shapes you will use for your flowchart are:
• Rectangles, which represent processes
• Diamonds, which represent decisions
Depending on the complexity of your flowchart, you may want to add other types of shapes. You can also refer to the flowchart glossary for more flowchart shapes and their meanings.
For the last shape in your flowchart, use another elongated circle like the one you began with; this signifies the ending. To make things easier, if you hit the F1 key, you'll see a list of Mac keyboard shortcuts that will speed up your diagramming.
Step 4: Add color
Once you've finished drawing, connecting, and labeling your shapes, you can color code your chart. The paint can on the top panel will help you add color, or you can choose a set theme from the Graphics option on the right-hand panel. Having color will help your chart stand out and give it a professional touch.
Step 5: Review
Once you're done with your flowchart, it's always a good idea to have a colleague or friend review it for you. The most important thing they should look out for is that each step in your process is clear. You can do this easily by clicking "Share" in the top right corner of Lucidchart. Note that anyone you share the flowchart with will require a Lucidchart account in order to view it.
After you've had your flowchart vetted, you can save it as a PDF, print it out, export to Visio or show it off in Lucidchart's presentation mode by clicking "Present" in the top right corner.
If you want to lighten-up a presentations or document, it's also worth mentioning that Lucidchart can also be used to produce fun pop-culture flowcharts such as Which Dungeons & Dragons Character Are You?
For individuals, the Pro plan costs $9.95 per month if billed on an annual basis but if you're working in a team of 3 or more, the Team Plan works out cheaper at $6.70 per user, per month.
You can sign-up for Lucidchart free for 7 days (which can be extended on request) to see what you think for yourself.
We also recommend reading our full review of Lucidchart as there's a lot more to it than we've covered here.
Price: Single $9.95/month or Team $6.70+/month – Free Trial
3. OmniGraffle Pro (Desktop)
Unlike SmartDraw and Lucidchart, OmniGraffle is a desktop diagramming software for Mac. For those that prefer a native desktop flowchart app for Mac over web based apps, OmniGraffle is definitely one of the best diagramming apps for Mac out there.
Like Lucidchart, OmniGraffle is also a powerful and design oriented alternative to Visio on Mac capable of everything from wireframes to industrial prototypes but if you don't need all that, it's also an excellent tool for creating attractive flowcharts.
OmniGraffle can import flowcharts in VDX and VSDX format from Visio but it can only export to VDX used in Visio 2010 or older.
There are thousands of stencils and templates for OmniGraffle although the slight drawback is that some of them are part of Graffletopia which costs $24 per year but for this you get a choice of over 10,000 templates including hundreds of flowcharts. There are however other free OmniGraffle templates and stencils resources which don't cost a cent. Most OmniGraffle stencils and templates are uploaded by other users with very diverse diagramming and flowchart needs meaning there's a huge variety of themes.
The Standard version of OmniGraffle is $99.99 and is more than enough for most flowcharting needs. However, if you need Visio import and export, you'll need to upgrade to OmniGraffle Pro for $199.99. There are generous discounts for educators and students. There's also an iOS app for OmniGraffle which allows you to edit flowcharts on iPad or iPhone although this is sold separately for $49.99.
You can try OmniGraffle free and even if you decide not to upgrade, you can still use OmniGraffle for an unlimited time as a useful free desktop Visio viewer for Mac.
You can also check out out review of OmniGraffle Pro for more.
Price: $99.99/$199.99 (Pro) Mac App Store – Free Trial.
4. ConceptDraw Diagram (Desktop)
ConceptDraw Diagram (formerly ConceptDraw Pro) is another professional desktop flowchart software for Mac that works natively on both Mac and PC. Although ConceptDraw Diagram is aimed more at those with advanced diagramming needs, it's very complete when it comes to creating flowcharts on macOS.
If you work in a mixed Windows and Mac environment and don't want an online flowchart tool, ConceptDraw Diagram could well be your best bet.
ConceptDraw Diagram is very good at guiding you through flowchart creation and provides tool tips and explanations of how to construct flowcharts and what individual shapes and symbols should be used for.
When it comes to Business Process flowcharts, ConceptDraw is particularly adept as it features a "RapidDraw Interface" designed specifically for this task. This helps you find objects and shapes and link them together to create business process flows faster and more professionally
If you need to import a flowchart from Microsoft Visio, you can import files from all versions of Visio into ConceptDraw Diagram including Visio Stencils in VSSX format. You can also export flowcharts to Visio VSDX format plus other major formats such as vector graphics (SVG, EMF, EPS), bitmap graphics (PNG, JPEG, GIF, BMP, TIFF), web documents (HTML, PDF), PowerPoint presentations (PPT) and Adobe Flash (SWF). You can also export directly to third party productivity apps such as Microsoft Word, Project and Evernote.
One slight drawback is that the number of objects, symbols and templates is limited in the app itself but you can download more from ConceptDraw Solution Park which also includes audiovisual clips and tutorials to enhance your flowcharts.
ConceptDraw Diagram offers a fully functional 21 day free trial and if you decide to purchase it, one license costs $199 which you can use to install on both one PC and one Mac.
You can see some examples of flowcharts and diagrams created with ConceptDraw Diagram and you can also watch how to create a flowchart using ConceptDraw Diagram for Mac below.
There's also our full review of ConceptDraw Diagram for more.
Price: $199 – Free Trial.
5. Draw.io (Online)
If you're looking for something that doesn't cost a cent but still packs a punch, Draw.io is definitely worth a second look. Draw.io is completely free to use for individuals (it only requires payment for team plans) but includes premium features such as Visio VSDX import and export.
Although it's Cloud based, you can still work offline thanks to a Google Chrome extension which syncs diagrams and flowcharts when you go online. Draw.io is integrated with most major online cloud storage solitions such as Dropbox, Google Drive and Dropbox so you can choose where your diagrams are stored.
Draw.io doesn't have a huge choice of templates or shapes but the basic are there to enable you to create straightforward flowcharts.
Price: Free / Teams $10+ per month
6. Gliffy (Online)
Gliffy is an easy to use cloud diagramming app that's similar to Draw.io but with more restrictions on the free version. The interface is similar to Draw.io although unlike it, it doesn't support importing or exporting of Visio VSDX files.
Gliffy is very team focused and like Draw.io, also supports offline flowcharting via a Chrome extension. Gliffy uses HTML5 to provide a very quick and snappy diagramming experience with smooth, fast and quick drag and dropping of objects.
There aren't many templates in Gliffy but there are more than enough shapes to create flowchart diagrams as you can see below.
Gliffy is free for students but individuals must upgrade for $7.99 per user per month with team plans starting at $4.99 per user, per month.
You can read our full review of Gliffy for more information.
Pricing: $7.99/month for individuals. Teams start at $4.99 per user/month. Free for students and 50% off for academic institutions.
7. Creately (Online)
Creately is another easy to use cloud diagram software that can import Visio files and make impressive flowcharts in minutes. If you want the option of both a cloud and desktop app, then Creately is a good choice because it has an app you can download for both Mac and PC.
The Creately interface is slimline and elegant and really looks at home on Mac. All tools are in the top menu and adding flowchart shapes and symbols is fast and easy.
There are thousands of Creately templates and to speed-up diagramming, there's a 1-click create and connect function which automates much of the process.
You can create up to 5 diagrams for free in Creately but after that it costs $5 per month. Note that all free diagrams are made public so make sure you don't create anything that you don't want sharing.
Watch how easy is to create flowcharts with Creately below.
You can also check-out our Creately app review for more.
8. Mindcab Incubator (Desktop)
Mindcab Incubator is a much simpler and inexpensive flowchart tool for Mac designed specifically for macOS.
Mindcab is more a free form flowchart drawing tool than the other applications featured here but is excellent if you need more flexibility than just adding shapes.
Mindcab Incubator allows you to easily organize ideas and draw flowcharts without a complicated interface that overwhelms you.
You can drag text and images from other applications installed on your Mac such as Safari, MS Word and add them to your flowcharts and link to external web pages and desktop documents. There are also tutorials for using Mindcab Incubator in English, French and German.
Mindcab Incubator is otherwise very basic and hasn't been updated since OS X 10.9 Mavericks but for just $10.99, it's a very cheap free form flowchart creation tool.
Price: $10.99 Mac App Store.
9. Whimsical (Online)
Whimsical calls itself a "visual workspace" but it's primarily used for creating flowcharts, wireframing and writing sticky notes on Macs. Whimsical is Cloud based and is used by some pretty big names including Netflix, Microsoft and Salesforce.
Whimsical is extremely simple and all you require is a Google account or email address to get started. Whimsical is extremely fast to use, creates elegant flowcharts and allows you to collaborate with other users in real-time.
The main drawback is its limited to flowcharts, wireframes and sticky notes but for elegance and simplicity, it's a wonderful tool.
Whimsical allows you top create 4 flowcharts and diagrams for free but costs $10 per month for unlimited diagrams.
10. Google Docs (Online)
Did you know that Google Docs and Drive now offers a free way to draw flowcharts on your Mac. Like most of the Google Docs toolset, its quite simple and basic but very easy to use and works on any platform. All you need is a free Google account in order to use it.
There are an increasing number of Google Docs flowchart stencils and templates to choose from which you can download for free and preview before using.
There's no automated formatting, Visio import or vector graphic support but if you're looking for something simple and free, it does a very good job.
You can see just how easy it is to create flowcharts on Mac for free using Google Docs and Drive below:
11. Shapes (Desktop)
Shapes is an elegant cost effective Mac diagramming tool that produces impressive flowcharts. Shapes focuses on the bare essentials of diagramming and that's ideal for good looking flowcharts, wireframes and visualizing model relationships. Shapes is also well integrated into macOS and supports Quick Look, Full-Screen Mode, Autosave, and Version Browsing. There's no Visio import or export support but it does export to SVG and major image formats such as PNG, JPG and TIFF.
You can free trial of Shapes. To upgrade to the full version costs a very reasonable $9.99.
Price: $9.99 – Free Trial
12. Textografo (Online)
Textografo is an intelligent online flowchart software that uses syntax to construct flowcharts on your Mac.
Textografo is designed specifically for businesses flowchart creation and has specific templates and tools for Process Analysis, Business Operations, Software Development, Sales & Marketing and Customer Service flowcharts.
Textografo has a Flowchart Maker, Mindmap Maker, Decision Tree Maker, Organizational Chart Maker and a Sitemap Maker.
Textografo requires you to type processes along the left hand margin and then automatically constructs flowcharts in the main canvas on the right of the screen. For example, if you type "#decision" it will automatically insert a decision diamond in which you can then add text.
Textografo automatically aligns objects and processes via different layout templates that you can select at the top of the screen although you can manually drag and drop objects.
Textografo in an interesting and clean approach to flowchart making.
Textografo Essential is $4 per month but limited to 5 diagrams and 40 shapes per diagram. Textografo Premium costs $8 per month with unlimited diagrams and other features such as export to PDF and revision history.
You can try a 7 day free trial before having to purchase a plan.
You can also read our full review of Textografo for a closer look.
Price: $4 or $8/month – Free Trial
13. MyDraw (Desktop)
MyDraw (formerly known as Nevron Draw) is a cheap Mac desktop diagramming software inspired by Microsoft Office.
MyDraw is also one of the few desktop diagramming apps for Mac that supports both Visio VSDX import and export as well as the older Visio VDX format and even Visio VSSX stencils.
MyDraw uses the familiar Microsoft Office ribbon interface which makes it easy to get going with.
MyDraw has plenty of objects and templates, and is ideal for cross-functional flowcharts, workflow diagrams, data flow diagrams and sketching out process flows.
You can try a free trial of NevronDraw or download it from the Mac App Store.
You can also read our full review of MyDraw for more.
14. EDraw Max (Desktop)
EDraw Max is similar to MyDraw in that it's a cheap desktop diagramming software for Mac and PC. EDraw looks very similar to Microsoft Visio and can import or export Visio files.
EDraw Max supports vector graphics and has around 1300 objects and 100 different flowchart templates to choose from.
You can add attachments, notes and comments to flowcharts, expand and collapse shapes and collaborate on diagrams via the Cloud. There are many easily accessible flowchart shapes to help illustrate your flowcharts with.
Other useful touches are that Edraw Max automatically aligns swim lanes and flowchart objects and can also create double page, super sized flowcharts.
Edraw Max is a surprisingly powerful tool considering the cost although like MyDraw, it does feel a bit like it's been ported directly from Windows to Mac.
You can try a free trial of Edraw and licensing costs vary from $179 for 3 years to $99 per year.
You can also read our full Edraw Max review.
15. Sensus BPM (Desktop)
Sensus BPM is a highly specialized business process management flowchart software for business and enterprise environments. Sensus BPM is designed to continually help businesses to improve processes and share them across the entire organization.
For most general users, it won't be suitable but for those in fast moving and changing corporate environments, Sensus BPM is a very powerful business process focused flowchart software for those that need to manage cmplex organizational structures.
Note that Sensus BPM is only available on an annual subscription starting at $120 for the most basic version although you can try a free trial first.
Price: $120+/year – Free Trial.
16. DRAKON Editor (Online)
DRAKON is a free online flowchart software that's unusually based on the DRAKON visual language that was designed for the Russian aerospace industry. DRAKON has stood the test of time however and makes it surprisingly fast and easy ti create flowcharts on Mac or mobile devices.
DRAKON has a very simple and easy to use interface and allows you to invite colleagues to collaborate with you on any DRAKON flowcharts.
All you need to do is create a DRAKON account to start using it although the free version is limited to 3 diagrams and one user. However the Extended version is just $5 per month and allows 200 diagrams and the Team version costs $12 per month and allows unlimited diagrams and 3 or more users. Students and educators can use all of DRAKON's features for free.
Price: Free Basic / $5 or $12/month plans.
17. Microsoft Office (Desktop/Online)
If you're a Microsoft Office user, it's useful to know that if you already use Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac, you can create very basic flowcharts in Microsoft Word. The toolset, shapes and functionality is very limited however and if you intend on making flowcharts regularly, you're much better using a dedicated flowchart software like one of the ones featured in this article.
The process for creating flowcharts is slightly different in Office 2011 compared to Office 2016 but assuming you're using the latest version of Office, here's how to draw a flowchart on Mac in MS Office.
- Click on Shapes:
- You then get a choice of several shapes. For guidance, Rectangle for processes, Diamond for decisions and an Elongated Oval is a terminator to start and end the process.
- You then simply drag the shape you want using the crosshairs. To connect shapes, you must ensure that the crosshairs are aligned and then on the Shape Format tab, select Align to get a choice of connecting lines.
- Then simply choose the type of connecting line you want to use.
The flowchart features in Office are very limited but suffice to create basic flowcharts.
Price: Free For MS Office Users
18. Pages (Desktop)
Pages is Apple's alternative to Microsoft Word for Mac and also allows you to create basic flowcharts within it. Pages is designed for word processing but it includes basic shapes, ability to add text and connect it with lines and arrows to allow you to create simple flowcharts on your Mac.
To create a flowchart using Pages, simply click on the "Shapes" icon in the toolbar and drag it where you want to place it on the page. You can change the style of the shape by clicking the "Style" tab in the Format panel and add effects such as shadows and change the opacity of shapes.
The same applies for adding text – just click the "Text" tab in the Format panel and choose the font and color that you'd like to use. You can also insert lines using the "Insert" option in the toolbar including lines with arrowheads.
Pages is very basic and simple for creating flowcharts but if you don't need anything fancy, it's a good quick solution.
Price: Free Mac App Store
Mac Flowchart & Diagramming Software Tips
There are a few important things to consider when choosing which Mac flowchart software is best for you. There are some specific aspects to flowchart software compared to other types of diagram software to bear in mind when you make your decision.
- Simplicity: Flowcharting isn't like creating wireframes or prototypes. It's a much simpler process of generally linking shapes and processes, therefore you want something with a simple interface. A lot of flowchart for Mac software is designed for more than just creating flowcharts and can get unnecessarily complicated. Look for something that makes flowchart tools easy to access.
- Less Is More: Likewise, you don't need hundreds of objects and shapes to create an effective flowchart. A lot of flowcharting tools on Mac offer thousands of objects, shapes and template and while these can be useful, the likelihood is that you won't need most of them. Think about what you're going to be creating flowcharts for before deciding whether you need to choose a software just because it has thousands of objects to choose from.
- Automation: One of the most time consuming aspects to creating flowcharts is connecting objects and shapes. Any software that helps automatically align objects and speed-up this process is extremely useful. One reason we like apps such as SmartDraw for example, is because it does exactly this and saves a surprising amount of time messing around trying to make sure your flowcharts are aligned and look professional.
- Online vs Offline: Almost all the best flowchart apps nowadays are Cloud based. This means that in most cases, you need an internet connection in order to use. Some like Lucidchart have a Chrome plugin that allow you to work offline but if needing a constant internet connection is going to be a problem for you, you're better off going for a dedicated desktop Mac flowchart software such as OmniGraffle. The advantage of desktop flowchart software is that it usually doesn't require a monthly subscription. The disadvantage however is that you have to pay for upgrades and you may have compatibility problems when new versions of macOS are released by Apple.
- Collaboration: If you're creating a flowchart or org chart alongside other colleagues then you'll need something that support multiple users. Pretty much all online flowchart software have team collaboration pricing plans which allow multiple users to edit and comment on diagrams simultaneously. Desktop software makes this much harder as you'll normally need a separate license for each install so consider how many people are going to be using the tool before you decide which is best for your needs.
- Free Diagram and Flowchart Software: There are many cloud based diagramming software for Mac and PC that allow a certain amount of free use and in some cases unlimited free use. However the catch is often that your diagrams and flowcharts are made public – you have to subscribe or buy the app to make it private. Watch out for this if you're creating confidential diagrams or flowcharts.
- Visio Import/Export: Many PC users use Visio to create diagrams and flowcharts. If you're going to be working on flowcharts and diagrams with Visio users, make sure the software you choose can both import and export Visio VDX or VSDX file formats (VSDX is used by Visio 2013 or later). We've indicated here which ones can but if this is a particular concern, you'll probably find our look at the best alternatives to Visio for Mac more helpful.
As we've seen, there's plenty of flowchart software on Mac but the best apps make life much easier at creating them. SmartDraw is the best we've used in terms of templates, automated diagramming features, high quality graphics and professional full Visio VSDX export support. Particularly when it comes to quickly drawing process flows, it's the best process mapping software for Mac we've tried.
Lucidchart is excellent if you need Microsoft Office integration with useful plugins that allow you to create far better flowcharts in MS Office than Office itself can.
If you want a native desktop flowchart application on your Mac, then the options are considerably more limited. OmniGraffle is easily the best desktop diagramming software designed specifically for Mac but it doesn't come cheap. The same goes for ConceptDraw Pro which may be a better solution if you want a desktop flowchart software on your Mac which also works on PC desktops too.
If you're looking for something less powerful and cheaper, then Draw.io, Gliffy and Creately are also excellent budget diagramming software for Mac users.
If you just want something really simple and economical meanwhile, Whimsical, Mindcab Incubator and Shapes are easy to use if more limited solutions.
If you have any questions, comments or experiences you want to share about the flowchart solutions covered here, let us know in the comments below.


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NEW MOON IN LEO ♌ 💖 amazing pic by @naturabruta
I wanted to expand upon what I've written on instagram because I want to write freely without having to chop my word count and replace all the ands with ampersands!
Here it goes…
This a fragrant, kaleidoscopic, rambunctious hot new moon.💛
Just minutes before Mercury stations direct the moon dips into a bath of glamour, love and glory. Ready to enter the dressing room, have blow dry 💁🏽♀ and step out on to the stage to give the performance of their lives. 💃🏽 Full of heart, courage and warmth. This is a confident energy and optimism breeds wildly.
The big fly in the ointment is Uranus square to this lunation. This can mean an unexpected turn of events or it could indicate that you will be upstaged, the plug is pulled, or change your mind or decide to "drop the act" and use this opportunity with the microphone to express what you really feel. (The audience may not approve!) I'm always a big fan of such Uranian energy where AUTHENTICITY is the order of the day. However, the square aspect is tense and means we can overdo it, being difficult for the sake of being difficult. Controversial for controversial's sake.
Address the truth with nobility, not aggression.
The temptation could be to drop verbal bombs!
Both Mercury and Jupiter are humming in limbo, neither really moving forwards nor backwards. They have that intense feeling when watching something in slow motion, where every word, expression and movement is almost painfully slow in its execution. Time slows down. As you watch the trainwreck or have your breath taken away by the sheer magnificence of it all. What will it be? Well that depends on the Gods, on fates, on your decisions… whichever you choose!
This is a BIG POINT that I couldn't go into on the gram. Two very slow planets that are emphasised with their slow motion, high definition movie. Two opposite principles; Jupiter and Mercury but both of them are concerned with information.
If a New Moon is always a moment to pause, disconnect, turn off the phone and tap into your intentions (you MUST do this.) Then with these planets very slow in the sky then these intentions are extra poignant. There is more oomph to what you can do. Not as much as an eclipse, but still some turbo charge. Also, because we are dealing with REGAL LEO, this requires us to put our shoulders back, stiffen our spine and be confident in our choices and decisions. Uranus CUTS OFF, to decide is to CUT. There is some clarity and sure-ness to this lunation.
Jupiter is forming a JOYFUL and happy trine to the new moon just AMPING UP the colour. Which means that Neptune is challenging this aspect with delusions and dreams that are entirely unrealistic. We need to apply DISCERNMENT to all that we do right through to October, for the duration of this Jupiter – Neptune aspect.
MAKE YOUR INTENTION TO be HONEST, LOVING & BRAVE. Roar like a lion and shoulder the responsibility of leadership. Be NOBLE.
This song popped into my head as I wrote the Instagram post: it has the stage presence of the Leo, the shock factor of Uranus and the fun of Jupiter with a hint of Neptune (because The UK won Eurovision in 1981!) Watch it here! Ha!
You gotta speed it up
And then you gotta slow it down
'Cause if you believe that our love can hit the top
You gotta play around
But soon you will find that there comes a time
For making your mind up
You gotta turn it on
And then you gotta put it out
You gotta be sure that it's something
Everybody's gonna talk about
Before you decide that the time's arrived
For making your mind up
Don't let your indecision
Take you from behind
Trust your inner vision
Don't let others change your mind
And now you really gotta burn it up
And make another fly by night
Get a run for your money
And take a chance and it'll turn out right
But when you can see how it's gotta be
You're making your mind up.
As Venus in Leo, Olivia Newton John said in Greece #tellmeaboutitstud 💃🏽 it doesn't take much to lift your confidence, just a change in ATTITUDE.
What do you have planned for this new moon? 🌚
A few thoughts on what you can ponder at this lunation according to your sign:
Leo or Rising Leo
What you give is what you get – upgrade your vibe and watch the world unfold around you. Your IDENTITY is refreshed.
Virgo or Rising Virgo
Is this the time to look at your dreams? Intuitively you know there are things to address. It doesn't have to be a long process. Your SUBCONSCIOUS is refreshed.
Libra or Rising Libra
Get a group together and ENJOY yourself. The eclipses have been heavy. Throw a party at the Full moon. Your FRIENDSHIPS are refreshed.
Scorpio or Rising Scorpio
What's happening at work? Your career is being refreshed. If you're the quiet sort, it could be time to break the mould. Your LEGACY is on the cards.
Sagittarius or Rising Sagittarius
HOLY GUACAMOLE Ain't this a party. I don't know where to begin other then. DO YOUR THING. Take August for every last drop of joy it has to offer. Don't waste a second.
Capricorn or Rising Capricorn
Time to celebrate with your most intimate friends and focus on where you invest your time and energy. Your most private self is GOLDEN.
Aquarius or Rising Aquarius
Single? Get dating! I mean it, internet dating, speed dating… anything? Go meet people. In a relationship, book something unusual or surprise your partner at home. Your RELATIONSHIPS are revamping.
Pisces or Rising Pisces
How is work? Do you gym? Do you have a good routine? Think about changing things around? Perhaps you want to be more mindful? Your ROUTINES are revamping.
Aries or Rising Aries
You're on fire with creativity and the desire to work independently! Try it out, show people your full potential and don't be afraid to lead. Your CREATIVITY is ignited.
Taurus or Rising Taurus
Your home and relationship with the family is of utmost priority now. Can you bring more colour and life into your home? Want a new environment try now whilst your ROOTS are being renovated.
Gemini or Rising Gemini
Communication is your THING and with all this fire in your mind, it's time to speak with confidence and shake up a few taboos. Say what's on your mind, Mercury is Direct. It's safe(r) to be candid.
Cancer or Rising Cancer
Your personal finances are looking interesting. Have some issues been highlighted since the eclipse? Now is the time to get your house in order. Your value system is highlighted!
THANKS LADS! More coming soon. If you'd like to book a reading head to my consultations page.


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Miso Enthusiast to Dedicate Easy Japanese Recipes Periodically
Hikari Miso today released a new recipe contributed by popular home cooking blogger Namiko Chen of JustOneCookbook.com. Known as "Nami" on her blog, she created "Miso Glazed Eggplant" by using M1nute Miso Organic, a liquid miso product Hikari Miso has developed for the international market.
The dish, eggplant slices glazed with miso, can be made easily with the use of a broiler. In tune with the season, it features a savory aroma of miso and cilantro and delivers a refreshing summer flavor. Home cooks and their families are sure to appreciate this healthy item as an everyday meal.
Hikari Miso has partnered with Nami, miso enthusiast who uses it daily, to release a new recipe periodically. The concept behind her creation is "Healthy Recipes Using Organic Miso." Nami's recipes will make use of fresh ingredients such as tofu or vegetables that are readily available in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Hikari Miso hopes that these recipes will further the reputation of miso as a healthy food and make it a favorite in the home kitchen.


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Tasting Notes: clean and crisp, fresh moss, delicate florals with constant performance across steeps.
Farm Location: Ali Mountain (Shan) Chiayi, Taiwan.
Elevation: 1,600m (5,250ft)
Cultivar: Qing xin
Spring Harvest 2019
Alishan is always amongst my top 3 favorite teas. Good on a sunny or cloudy day, regardless if I'm happy or sad, it always pleases me. Pro tea taster or a self proclaimed "coffee person" this tea is sure to please most pallets. This season the experience is delicate onset to long lasting flavor and a more complex mouthfeel that i usually experience.