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When Will It? There are events in our lives that in the moment of their "happening" we feel as if there will be no end to it. Nothing could be further than the truth. It might not end as quickly as you might like or want but end it will. In the meanwhile, as the storm is raging and until the eye passes you over, there is something to be learned, something that will transform you should you allow it. This week, as we continue to look at life challenges,
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The Wisdom In Life Challenges
One At A Time Life is full of it, is it not? Challenges that is – and that other thing as well. What to do? Keep moving. Life challenges will come and they will go. "But how?" you ask. Years ago, a woman told me that while she was incarcerated (8+ years) she learned that she had to do better than take things one day at a time. To survive and even thrive during her sentence, she had to learn to take life as it came in every minute. If
How To Be In Partnership With Your Mate
What Are We? What is your understanding of the word "partnership" whether in a business or romantic context? The Free Dictionary has this definition for those in business partnership: "An association of two or more persons engaged in a business enterprise in which the profits and losses are shared proportionally. The legal definition of a partnership is generally stated as "an association of two or more persons to carry on as co-owners a business for profit." Having posed that question, I did a Google search for the word. Funny enough
Unconditional Love Or Nothing At All
What Is It Anyway? Have you ever asked someone if they love you and the response was 'Unconditionally'? Your heart must have melted, your knees got weak and you would have given your everything, including your firstborn child to him or her. Right? But what does unconditional love mean? Did you ask how does that unconditional love look or were the words enough for you? Only once in my life an intimate partner told me their love was unconditional and maybe my mistake was asking that question. Maybe it awoke
5 Affirmations For Intersecting Lives
Because They Are Not Accidents Relationships can be beautiful, troublesome, wonderful or a pain in the rear and heart. When you are in one and your life is intersecting with another, meshing and blending seamlessly, you will most certainly be on top of the world. Then there are those relationships that cause you so much angst that you wonder what did you see in the person at all, at anytime. "Life is a web of intersections and choices. Your 1st choice is to recognize an intersection. Your 2nd choice is
Being Bold In A Scary World
It Takes Guts We all have experienced it. Some of you might be living it now. Truth be told, it is part of life's challenges, one that stretches you possibly as much as it causes you pain and anguish sometimes. It has been known to prevent people from sleeping at nights, causing restlessness and even insomnia. Is there a cure? Indeed there is but it requires you to be bold. If you build the guts to do something, anything, then you better save enough to face the consequences. ― Criss
Power: It's Yours, So Claim It!
You Were Meant To… "Personal power is the ability to stand on your own two feet with a smile on your face in the middle of a universe that contains a million ways to crush you," wrote J.Z. Colby in the book "Journey. And, Jacob Norby, speaker, author and coach, describes not claiming one's power in a most eloquent way: Among the greatest tragedies is a person who believes that they aren't meant to win–by winning I mean find their purpose, passion and joy in life. They believe that other people
Affirm Your Best Life Into Being
I See… Vision Boards are very popular of late since so many celebrities are touting how powerful they have been in their lives. But, you do not have to be a celebrity for vision boards to help direct your life. You do not have to star in a reality show or have your own talk shown to affirm each day, every minute if needs be, what you would like to experience in your life. You do not have to create a vision board at any particular time of the year.


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The Walking Rock Alphabet: Q
Another day that could have been easy to skip, but all of the reasons I could conjure up were actually why I NEEDED to get out today. It was a shitty day all around - professionally, personally, emotionally. What could go wrong certainly did, plus it was a day of self-serving assholes babbling about politics. I had to somehow burn off that negative energy.
Yet this was not an easy day to get outside. For one thing, while the temperature was pretty mild, it was also a day of strong, cold winds. Perfect, I guess, for a day full of blowhards.
There was also the fact that I am now at the worst letter of the alphabet - "Q". There's not much to choose from, and my buddy Jason already used the obvious pick of The Queen is Dead by The Smiths. And, as he noted, there's no way I'd be able to make a sizable dent in The Who's double-disc rock opera Quadrophenia.
By default, today's album is Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! It ended up being the perfect album, as my glimpse of that album reminded me of my introduction to the band. It was Saturday Night Live in 1978, and I had not even heard of the band. Here was this goofy band in yellow outfits with what looked like beehives on their head playing a "Devo-constructed" version of the Stones' "Satisfaction". What the fuck was this?
Time for a rant that has little to do with today's selection. Saturday Night Live used to be a great outlet to discover new music, as the show seemed to book the bands that the cast enjoyed instead of what the record industry wanted to showcase. It was such a wide mix of artists. You'd have obscurities like Devo one week, and then the next would be a household name like the Stones.
Now it's just a mess, as the show's idea of diversity is to have a lip-synching dance-pop twit one week followed by some godawful preppy-dressed fake alt-rock the next. Nobody should be forced to endure a "band" like Fun, who was last week's guest on the disappointing Louis CK episode.
Back to Devo, and today's walking music. I hadn't listened to the full album in years, although various tracks have been on Ledge episodes. First off, I was shocked at how guitar-driven this album is. The stereotype of the band is synthesizers; close to post-punk three years before the term and movement was created.
Instead, this album actually rocks on most of the tracks, particularly "Uncontrollable Urge", "Mongoloid", and so many others. Yet, one still must be amazed at the courage of Mark Mothersbaugh and the rest of the band. Devo didn't come from New York. Or Los Angeles. Or London. No, they were from Middle America - Akron, Ohio to be exact...and they formed long before the advent of punk and/or art rock. I can only imagine the situations they found themselves in throughout not only those early years but up to their first national and international tours.
What a career, though. Early fans included David Bowie and Iggy Pop. They collaborated with Neil Young on his obscure Human Highway movie (and isnpired Neil's classic "My My, Hey Hey"). They were groundbreaking video stars in the early days of MTV, and leader Mark Mothersbaugh has been the go-to guy for not only feature film soundtracks but most of the early Nickelodeon cartoon programming such as Rugrats and Bearkman's World.
Ok, enough of the history lesson. The walk was cold, but the mood has improved. Hopefully, I can now rebuild some bridges. Wish me luck.

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The Coming of Wasichu
Brule Sioux
Iktome was a messenger and a bearer of bad news. He knew something awful was coming and went to tell all the tribes. He would go to one, tell them what was coming, then turn himself into a ball and go to the next tribe. What he told the tribes was this–the Wasichu was coming. He would destroy everything. He would eat up the air. He would eat up the land. He would make the people worship a new great spirit. He would take the land. He would have white skin and a hairy face. He would bring sickness. He would take away everything the tribes had.
The tribes kept saying that they didn't want a new kind of person, but Iktome told them that a new person was going to come anyway. He would come on a ship. He was to be called Wasichu because he would steal all.
Iktome finished speaking to the tribes about the Wasichu and then left. Slowly, the people forgot about Iktome's warning. One day they saw a strange man. He was dressed in black. He wore a tall hat. He rode an animal like an elk, but it was not an elk. He had a gun that spat fire. He had water that looked like water, but burned. He spoke a language that did not sound human. When he offered some of his firewater to a woman, disease leapt from him and onto the people. This was Wasichu.
I have to wonder if the tribes did have warning that the Europeans were coming. Did they know something this major was coming their way? Did they have any inkling that it would happen?
This is a story about the fall of the native tribes. This story was most likely invented after the white men came. Maybe Iktome, or some spiritual leader did warn the people, but what could they have done about it? If something is going to happen, it's going to happen and there isn't much you can do about it.
It's a sad story.
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If a spiritual leader told you that some great catastrophe was coming, would you listen?
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FRANCE – Marine Lorphelin. When she won Miss France, most pageant fans and pundits (including myself) felt that she was a gorgeous face but uncertain if she'll sparkle when it counts in international competition. Any doubts were set aside when she set foot in Bali and she sparkled like a superstar in practically all her photos. It is not that surprising that she figured in the finals of both looks-oriented challenge events that pageant fans and pundits place in high regard, Beach Fashion and Top Model. She seems on track of making the Final Five, and perhaps making going as far as making the Top Three. Another bonus: though she fell short of making the official Sports & Fitness challenge shortlist, she got to participate in the Volleyball round of this challenge.
UPDATE: it has been announced she ranked 2nd in Beach Fashion, 3rd in Top Model, and 6th with her Beauty with a Purpose project (involving volunteering to become organ donors). Her status as one of the major front-runners is secure.
GIBRALTAR – Maroua Kharbouch. Arguably she's the best representative fielded by this country since Miss World 2009 Kaiane Aldorino. She didn't figure in any challenge event but she is currently the surprise leader in the People's Choice vote (in a see-saw battle with the Philippines' Megan Young). Reportedly this vote would be a ticket into the Final Five–would she be in striking distance of coming close to Kaiane's surprise victory with this factored in?
GUAM – Camarin Mendiola. She's your typical delegate from this country, bright and sunny personality though lookswise raw and slightly exotic. It's obvious she didn't figure in any challenge event, and her best strategy is simply to enjoy the most of her stay in Bali.
HUNGARY – Annamaria Rakosi. She is an attractive, worthwhile contender with an enviably long neck. She was short-listed in the Sports Challenge event, though she did not participate in the volleyball round (to make way for more experienced volleyball players from their group). But she's prominent in the other rounds like in the Tug of War finale and the Waterbucket rounds.
INDIA – Navneet Kaur Dhillon. Last year, this country was prominent in the challenge events, winning an unprecedented two (Beauty with a Purpose and Multimedia) last year and making the initial shortlists in Beach Beauty and Top Model. This year, this lady failed to figure in any fast-track. Will her Beauty with a Purpose project salvage her fortunes, or will she be considered a pre-arrival favorite who then fizzled? It will be such a shame if the latter scenario occurs as she is good looking and although she has a thick, clipped accent, she is a solid communicator.
UPDATE: It was reported that she won the Multimedia award and placed 9th for Beauty with a Purpose. With this development that I am now upgrading her prospects.
INDONESIA – Vania Larissa. She won Indonesia's Got Talent three years ago, and thus it is obvious that she parlayed her operatic singing prowess to a Talent challenge event victory. Some pageant fans and pundits complained about her Top 11 placement in Beach Fashion and felt she's out of place with the stunners that were selected. They are also speculating that with a likely victory or high placement in Beauty with a Purpose and her excellent communication skills, she might end up winning the pageant and that we are again conditioned for a homeland victory. With the furor that led to inconvenient last minute changes, some pageant fans and pundits speculate that the crown may not be granted to her though she will probably go as far as the Final Five. Let's see how the scenario plays out in the finals.
JAMAICA – Gina Hargitay. Just like last year's contender, she may not be a conventional beauty, but she is the likeliest to garner the Miss World – Caribbean title this year. Yes, she only figured in the Top 11 in Beach Beauty and nothing else, but it is likely her strong communication skills may have impressed the judges in the interviews and thus help her edge out her Caribbean peers.
UPDATE: She ranked 4th in Beach Fashion.
LEBANON – Karen Ghrawi. She is notable for being crowned the national titleholder for her country the day before the activities of Miss World were to commence, so overnight she then had to fly out to Bali after her crowning. She made a positive impression among pageant fans and pundits and her peers, though no challenge event placements thus far.
NIGERIA – Anna Banner. Okay, she's a far cry from the Agbani Daregos and Chinenye Ochubas of yore, but in her defense, she at least isn't bad looking. Enjoying the most of her stay in Bali is her best strategy. Though not officially short-listed in the Sports challenge, she participated in the initial round of Tug-of-War along with Misses Belize and Slovenia.
NORTHERN IRELAND – Meagan Green. In my opinion, she's the prettiest of the British Isle girls in this year's pageant. But the only challenge event she figured in was in Sports–and she missed out of the volleyball round and neither was she in the tug-of-war. She wasn't even short-listed in Beach Fashion (at least England was). I'm still hoping she'll still figure in the Top 30 or Top 20.
UPDATE: She ranked 3rd in the Sports challenge.
SCOTLAND – Jamey Bowers. Well, with Miss Northern Ireland, she figured in the Sports challlenge (though she wasn't in the volleyball round). Normally the strongest girl from the United Kingdom would come from this country but in recent years it seems their grip has loosened. Hope this is just a fallow period and they will return to prominence soon.
SLOVENIA – Maja Cotič . She's actually very good looking, but the closest thing to her figuring in a challenge event was when she participated in the first round of the tug-of-war in the Sports challenge finals with Nigeria and Belize, subbing for the designated finalists.
SOUTH AFRICA – Marilyn Ramos. Pageant fans and pundits were actually impressed when she showed up in Bali, even predicting that she'll make the Top 15. But then she failed to figure in any challenge event. Hopefully, her strong communication skills and her Beauty With A Purpose project would help restore her fortunes.
SWEDEN – Agneta Myhrman. The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of her name is the blonde singer of ABBA. Now, unlike most people, I don't consider the blonde singer a babe (I preferred Frida, who can look stunningly alluring if she wanted to, like circa 1978). This lady, well, she's far from the babes we tend to associate when we think of this country. She is likely to figure in the bottom half of the 127 contestant roster on finals night.
UNITED STATES – Olivia Jordan. She was a surprising shut-out in the Beach Fashion round, as she's touted as having one of the buffest figures in this batch. Turns out the sarong fashions that could camouflage less-than-buffed figures also sometimes have the same effect on buffed figures, especially if it results in a skinny silhouette like in her case. But she more than made up for it by figuring sensationally in the Top 10 (UPDATE: she ranked 2nd) of the Top Model round, looking impeccably elegant and deserving of her placement. Her charity, Children of the Night, is a long-established charity that I'm familiar with, especially since I listened to a Top 20 Richard Marx hit years back. After missing out of Beach Fashion, she is back on track in making the final cut on September 28.
WALES – Gabrielle Shaw. One thing for certain: she will not duplicate the first runner-up finish of Sophie Moulds last year. She's not bad looking, but she's the weakest link amongst the contestants from the United Kingdom this year. The consolation is she is one of the Talent finalists, and sang the Les Miserables chestnut "On My Own".
All images courtesy of Miss World Ltd, unless otherwise indicated.
Now that the 32 contestants of the Red Team are accounted for, let me trot out my leaderboard and show you how I think they all stack up:


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Leon Tinoco Sanchez, of Agana Heights, died Jan. 8 at the age of 92.
Last respects will be held from 10 to 11:45 a.m. Jan. 18 at Guam Memorial Funeral Home, in Leyang, Barrigada. A final blessing will be offered at noon. Interment will follow at Guam Memorial Park.
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With less than a month until our annual conference in NYC, we'll be taking the next few weeks to share previews of our upcoming breakout sessions, covering a variety of topics both personal and spiritual. Here are the first five which will be available during the morning block on Friday, April 26. StoryMakers present: Imagination, Stories, […]
NYC Breakout Preview: Faith through Imagination
This begins our series of previews for our Mockingbird NYC Conference this April. It comes from the one and only Melina Smith.
Until a character becomes a personality it cannot be believed. Without personality, the character may do funny or interesting things, but unless people are able to identify themselves with the character, its actions will seem unreal. And without personality, a story cannot ring true to the audience. – Walt Disney
We can all recall being small people and being captured through imagination. For me this experience came through vivid stories and films my father shared with me as a child. I can honestly say faith did not come through Sunday School. I can recall being disappointed in the presentation of your average Bible story– they came across as stale, rigid, and lacking in any creativity. As a child I preferred being in the big church; it was there, at the very least,that I heard more compelling and imaginative readings of the Bible. Sunday School felt like a threat–a boring one.
Fast forward to 2007 when I find myself in the basement of the church, working with a couple of volunteers to create Sunday School programing. I call upon my own childhood, remembering the felt board Jesus, watching Salty, and reading through the KJV. I knew going forward we would not be using materials I grew up with. As our small team continued, we bought curriculums, and worked with Godly Play, the programs we used were good, but I found something was missing.
Why is it that in the Christian subculture we miss our opportunity to capture the imaginations of our youngest members during the time when its development is MOST vivid? As children we are not bound to what's "real"–we are open to story. Take Walt Disney for instance: you could argue the world of Disney is its very own religious sphere. Disney said, "Our heritage and ideals, our code and standards – the things we live by and teach our children – are preserved or diminished by how freely we exchange ideas and feelings." He was onto something here. Disney understood the power or imagination, he knew how to communicate the impossible with the hope of plausibility.
Children and grown-ups are captivated by the strength of a story. Sure, the Bible may not include singing lobsters, but each story includes enough drama and risk to capture any listener, if the story is told well.
Join us for "Faith Through Imagination" at the 2015 Mockingbird conference. Jackie DeMarco and I will share how our team has created programing that captures the imaginations of our youngest members. The imagination is the natural way to the heart of our youngest members. Can you imagine creation, the stormy story of Noah, and Jonah's time in the belly of a whale? Children can so long as the story is told well. Join Jackie and I as we share our process, our vision, and hope for sharing the Gospel through story.
Every child is born blessed with a vivid imagination. But just as a muscle grows flabby with disuse, so the bright imagination of a child pales in later years if he ceases to exercise it.
Disarming Parenthood: Love, Joy and Forgiveness in Family Life
April has arrived, AKA NYC Conference month, and so has our latest preview of the NYC Conference breakout sessions! This one comes the lovely and talented Melina Smith, who will be giving her session at 2:30pm on Friday April 20th. When I heard that the theme of Mockingbird's 5th annual NYC conference was "Clear Eyes […]


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Lynn Weiner – Seller
Monica is the BEST! She is hard-working, patient, incredibly pleasant, and thorough. She makes recommendations that work and she gets the job done. She listed and sold a condominium for me in Coconut Grove. She made a brilliant suggestion to stage the unit. She got brokers in who did not know the building and she made herself available to show with little notice when necessary. She SOLD the unit at a FANTASTIC PRICE and made me feel like I was her only client. Could not ask for more.


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Every September, the major fashion capitals host Fashion Week, where designers showcase their Spring 2019 collections. While the shows are exciting, most of us aren't quite ready to think of spring. We want to know what to buy for fall, which is just around the corner. Lucky for us, there's a whole other kind of fashion show going on during Fashion Week: street style. As editors, models, merchandisers, and influencers (the audience) walk to the shows and other events, we get to see their outfits on social media. Though some of these outfits can be theatrical, or even outrageous, most are wearable fall fashion trends. Here's why:
- Street styles usually show us what's available in stores now.
- Those who are invited to the fashion shows often attend many events all over town. Their clothes and shoes have to be practical for walking, and for the weather.
- Influencers, editors, and merchandisers come in various sizes, shapes, and colors. As much as the modeling world has made strides in diversity, models are still much taller and thinner than most of us.
Here's my take on what street style trends are most wearable for Fall 2018…
1. 70s Style / Corduroy
The 70s are back, so this fall you'd need some corduroy in your closet.
- Start with flared corduroy pants, jackets, and mini skirts. If you don't already have them you'll want a few pieces in warm colors (think browns, oranges, and warm reds). Add a turtle-neck sweater and knee-high boots for a complete throwback to the 70s.
- Corduroy handbags are a fun alternative to traditional suede and leather bags. Frances Valentine (the company started by the late Kate Spade) has a number of shapes and sizes, and my favorite is their small bucket-bag. For an under $50 corduroy piece, Zara has a cross-body circular corduroy bag.
- Corduroy shoes come in a variety of styles from slip-on sneakers to designer clogs.
- If you want something subtle, try corduroy accessories like this hair scrunchie from Free People.
2. Animal Prints
The leopard print is a fall fashion staple, and this year is no different. If you're buying something new, look out for zebra prints and colored snakeskin.
- You'll find leopard prints in coats, dresses, shoes, sweaters, and pants. The most interesting piece I have seen in stores is this Shrimps Martini clutch handbag with heart-shaped handles, perfect for the animal (print) lover!
- I'm also seeing a lot of zebra prints such as this J.Crew cardigan, this Zara shirt-dress and this handbag from Frances Valentine.
- If you like snakeskin, designers are adding touches of color such as a yellow stripe on this snakeskin print top or black and red stripes to this snakeskin clutch.
3. Scarf Prints
I wrote about scarf prints in this post and I'm mentioning them again today as they are an easy way to make a big impact.
- My favorite scarf shape is long and skinny. You can tie it in a simple knot around your neck or wrist, or on your handbag. If you want to be really fashion forward, Anthropologie has some stunning heels with silk scarf ties.
- Anthropologie also has a gorgeous scarf print dress in neutral colors.
- If you want something more subtle, try a camisole top and wear it with pants and a blazer.
4. Wide-Leg Pants
70s style pants have a flared hem but are slim through the hips and thighs. The other wide-leg style is looser in the hips and thighs, and down to the hem.
- Early in the fall, wear wide-leg cropped pants. I mentioned Athleta's Tribeca pants in my last post but if you're looking for more options, try these J.Crew cotton poplin wide-leg pants with a tie-belt.
- Later in the fall, switch to full-length wide-leg pants like Athleta's Chelsea Wide-leg pants or Chriselle Lim's Lola wide-leg pant.
- For weekends, try wide-leg pajama-style pants.
5. The 80s And 90s Style Oversized Blazers
How can we be inspired by the 70s, 80s and the 90s too? That's just how the fashion world rolls! What goes around comes back around, over and over. I'm seeing a lot of oversized blazers, high-waisted jeans, and solid t-shirts.
- If you're feeling bold, try this Joie ruched sleeve blazer or this Sandro plaid blazer.
- For work, skip the jeans and try a double-breasted style. Remember the 90s "power suit"? Theory has a pretty serious power blazer for your important work days.
- For evenings try a metallic or a velvet blazer.
What Didn't Make My List Of Wearable Fall Fashion?
If you're curious about the trends that I considered, but then passed over, they were:
- lime green
- going bra-less under lightweight blouses and dresses
- Prada's flame wedge sandals
We'll leave those for the supermodels!
What's on your list for fall? See more of what's available in-store and online, in my NEW Pinterest board Fall/Winter 2018/2019 Fall Style.


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Anchor AIR is the newest addition to the Anchor Audio portable sound system and portable public address (PA) system product line. These speakers offer a completely wireless portable PA system that is battery powered and operates six to eight hours on a full charge.
The Anchor AIR is currently available in the Bigfoot, Beacon, Liberty, Go Getter, and MegaVox.
An AIR transmitter unit is designated by an X in the SKU (i.e. LIB2-XU2). It has one antenna on the back panel and sends the audio signal to the companion speakers.
An AIR receiver speaker is designated by an R or AIR in the SKU. It has two antennas on the back panel and receives the audio signal from the main unit.
If you still have questions, please call us today. We are happy to help.
The Anchor AIR transmitter and receivers operate on the 902 – 928 MHz frequency with 100 user-selectable channels. When set to the same channel, the receivers pick up the audio signal from the transmitter.
Yes! The Bigfoot and Beacon AIR units can be daisy chained to one another by using the line out to the line in jack. The units must have charged batteries. They will not work if batteries are dead.
The Liberty, Go Getter, and MegaVox have the capability to also operate in 'Wired Mode,' which allows the AIR wireless companion speaker to be used just like an unpowered wired companion speaker. Power and audio signal are sent from the main unit to the AIR companion speaker with a cable. Simply power off the companion speaker, flip the switch into 'Wired Mode,' plug in your speaker cable (SC-50NL for Liberty and Go Getter, SC-50 for MegaVox), and the main unit will power the companion.
Yes! Any 8000X series can wirelessly transmit to an unlimited number of AIR receiver speakers. All units should be set to the same frequency to receive the signal. When setting up your arrangement, be sure to place the main transmitting unit in the center and point the systems facing the same direction – pointing the systems directly at one another may cause distortion.
AIR units can be placed 300+ feet (or more in ideal conditions) from the transmitting main unit. You can place the systems further, however, be aware of physical latency and/or interference. If you are using multiple AIR systems, be sure to center the main unit between all AIR companions.
You can mix and match your Anchor AIR products for your perfect audio solution! Just make sure you have one transmitter speaker and as many receiving speakers as you need. And be sure to set them all to the same channel.
For example, you can use a Bigfoot X transmitter speaker (i.e. BIG2-XU4) with a Go Getter AIR (GG2-AIR) and/or Beacon receiver speaker (i.e. BEA2-RU2).
Yes! Since the Anchor Audio Assistive Listening devices are also on the 902 – 928 MHz, they can work together to create a simple and reliable ADA compliant sound system.
All 8000X series units will transmit to the AIR companion speakers as well as the ALB-9000 Assistive Listening beltpack(s). Since all systems are shipped out by default on the 902.000 channel, simply power on your transmitter and receivers (beltpacks and AIR wireless companion), and you instantly have an ADA compliant sound system. Did you know that the ADA requirements mandate compliant assistive listening systems for any theater using audio amplification or with a capacity of at least 50 audience members? Try this set up for the easiest solution.
Cables can snare. Upgrade to the AIR! Learn more about the Anchor AIR here. Or email us today!


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Pokémon GO has put its foot down on the gas and is just doing event after event this month. In the last week alone we had:
The Lunar New Year event has players catching Poochyena, Growlithe, Snubbull, Eevee, or Electrike for bonus Stardust (not sure how much yet), which as you might note, are all "dog type" Pokémon, or something close to it, I guess (Eevee? Questionable). That would be because it's the Year of the Dog, in case you're not keeping up on your Chinese New Year's.
This is just…a ton of stuff going on. I guess that Niantic had a lot of things they wanted to do all at once, and there's really no reason to complain about non-stop activities, other than the fact that where I live it's about 15 degree and slushy so going outside to constantly play all these new events is rather unappealing.
These spawns should be starting up shortly, if they aren't live alreaday, and if it's anything like the Luvdisc event, these dogs should be everywhere. What everyone is really wanting to know about this event is whether or not there's going to be a new shiny, as the Luvdisc event recently debuted a shiny version of that Pokémon. The crown jewel here would be Eevee, who has five different shiny forms he could evolve into, but I'm not holding my breath for that one.
I don't know how long Niantic can keep up this pace, but they are really going all out this February for event after event, addition after addition. Given that we've reached the end of major Gen 3 releases, perhaps we're going to slow down now. Or perhaps instead this is part of Niantic's plan to reportedly "double down" on Pokémon GO, even as they take on new projects this year like Harry Potter.
So, get out there are start catching some dogs. Let me know if any of them are shiny.
Update: It appears the shiny is Poochyena. Also, the Valentine's event has been extended a day so these are overlapping. Crazy!
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The Smoothie We're Loving This Summer
After seeing the smoothie Ellie Goulding called a "winner" on Instagram| we knew we had to re-create it on our own. The combination of ingredients might seem a little all over the place| but the result after a blitz in the blender is a refreshing| hydrating| and not too sweet smoothie that's a perfect stand-in for breakfast. High in vitamin B6| protein| and fiber| this tasty smoothie can help stabilize blood sugar and support digestion| making it the perfect recipe for an active woman looking to lose weight in a very delicious way.
Inspired by Ellie Goulding
Coconut-Water Smoothie
1 1/2 cups coconut water1/4 avocado1/2 banana1/2 cup frozen blueberries1 teaspoon spirulina1 tablespoon cacao nibs1 scoop protein powder1 tablespoon almond butter


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Toyota Brake Repair Service near Mount Vernon
Toyota Brake Repair Service near Mount Vernon
If you're looking to find Toyota Brake Repair Service near Mount Vernon, then the service center at Foothills Toyota is the place for you. Your brakes are vital to your safety and vehicle performance, and our quality team of expert technicians and advisors is here to make sure that you have everything you need to keep your Camry, Yaris, or Venza in proper working order.
Toyota Brake Repair Service Info
The brakes on your vehicle may not exhibit symptoms of wear and tear, but it's always a good idea to stop by our shop for an inspection if you don't recall where you are on your maintenance schedule.
However, you may have noticed a spongy or grinding sensation when coming to a stop. This could mean that you are in need of Toyota Brake Repair Service near Mount Vernon. Or, the stopping distance itself may be longer than it used to be. And there is always the squealing that indicates you may need new pads. Either way, we have you covered here at our conveniently located Burlington, WA dealership.
Performing the Toyota Brake Repair Service near Mount Vernon
The procedure itself is simple thanks to our Toyota expertise. We often start by checking the master cylinder and the brake lines. If the cylinder isn't pushing fluid properly, then you could have problems. It's also important to keep the brake fluid clean, and a well-working cylinder may be rendered moot if the fluid has contaminants.
Even if your brake system needs more than pads, we can help with our available Toyota Brake Repair Service near Mount Vernon. If your rotors are damaged, we can turn them on a lathe to fix the problem many times. However, no matter the degree of repair needed, you can trust us to get the job done right and at a fair cost.
Any extra parts needed are covered as well, thanks to our well-stocked and friendly parts department. Our prices and promotions are friendly, and we always have just what you need straight from the manufacturer.
We are proudly located in Burlington, WA and are glad to serve the greater metro areas of Alger, Sedro-Woolley, Concrete, Marysville, Everett, Fairhaven, Bellingham, Birch Bay, and Arlington. Our hours are convenient, and both our sales and parts departments are here from Monday through Saturday to serve you. We look forward to helping you with all of your Toyota brake system needs and earning your business.
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"I don't know what to do, I'm at my wit's end really I am," Tony stared down into his half full glass of lager. "It's that bloody kid of mine."
"What Shane?" his pal munched on a potato crisp.
"No the older one, Dwayne," Tony sipped his tepid drink and wiped his mouth with the back of his hand, clearly distressed.
"What's up. Not in trouble with the law?"
"Soon will be the way things are going. I don't know what to do," Tony drank heavily.
"What did he do this time?"
"Everything," Tony drained his lager and stared down at the foam in his glass. "He hasn't done a day's work since he left school last summer. Nothing. It's not like there ain't jobs out there." He peered across the gloomy bar to his pal who nodded agreement. Encouraged, he carried on, "I wouldn't mind if it was just a burger bar, or filling shelves at Tesco. It wouldn't have to pay much."
His pal interjected, "Just to bring some money in. They can learn stuff on the job, then get a better one later."
"Yeah, yeah," Tony was relived to have a sympathetic ear, he had become quite depressed in recent weeks over the antics of Dwayne. "It might give him some self-respect." He swirled the dregs of beer in his glass, silently recollecting. "He stays in bed to all hours of the day and then goes out until God knows what time. Treats the house like a hotel and gives his mother lip all day long."
"I know the feeling mate," his pal stood up and headed for the bar. "Let's have another drink and you can tell me all about it."
Fortified by alcohol, Tony recounted the tribulations. "He's driving Sharon up the wall, even said she wouldn't mind chucking him out."
"Onto the street?"
"She don't mean it of course, she's just at her wit's end. Me too."
His pal broke into a broad smile, irritating the hell out of Tony. "I don't see there's anything to laugh about," he fumed. "It ain't no joking matter."
"Nah mate, nah," his pal waved his hand through the air to calm Tony. "I just mean I know what you're going through; we had exactly the same trouble with Wayne."
Tony leaned forward across the table to hear more, trailing his shirtsleeve in spilt lager. When his pal stayed silent, Tony prompted him, "Well what happened? What did you do?"
His pal's face flushed and it wasn't the beer. It was the memory of his solution. "I don't think I can say," he blustered. "It was all a bit weird."
"What d'you mean? Tell me." Tony couldn't hide his irritation.
"No, well, I dunno. I might get into trouble." He blinked hard, debating with himself whether to continue, "You know with the social workers, or police, or somethink."
"What the bloody hell you talking about? You can't get me going and then not tell me what happened," Tony grinned.
"Well," his pal took a long draught of beer and settled back to tell his tale. "Wayne was exactly like your Dwayne. Lazy, no job, never did a stroke around the house. A real pain in the arse." He broke off and laughed. "Yeah, that's about it, a real pain in the arse. I was going mad, didn't know what to do. I spoke to my brother about it and he tells me that he had exactly the same problem with his kid. No job, sloppy, rude, the whole nine yards. So know what he did?"
Tony shook his head and his pal continued. "He only gave him a right good spanking."
Tony frowned; had he heard correctly? "A spanking? What you mean like …" he struggled to find the right word, so gave up, "… a spanking?"
"Yeah," his friend leaned in closer in case the girls at the nearby table overheard. "Yeah, as in whacking, walloping, y'know."
"But Wayne's eighteen."
"So what. His lad was nineteen if he was a day."
"But …." Tony trailed off speechless.
"Yeah," his pal spoke in a whisper, "That's what I thought. Besides, even if I reckoned it was a good idea, how could I do it? Wayne's built like a brick outhouse and look at me." There was no need for Tony to look, he knew his pal was running to fat. Too many nights supping lager in the pub. He wouldn't stand a chance in a stand-up fight with his son.
The subsequent silence went on for too long, so Tony thought he'd better say something, "So nothing happened then?"
"Nah, I didn't say that. I couldn't get it out of my mind. Ken, that's my brother, he swore it was the best thing he ever done. His boy's now at college, he's gonna be a plumber. So you can see I was tempted." He took a swig of beer, looked Tony squarely in the eye, and carried on. "Then one night, my Louise is at bingo and I get home about seven and you'll never credit it." He paused for effect and when Tony stayed dumb he filled in the details.
"I gets into the kitchen and what do you think I see, it's only Wayne. And he's as pissed as a fart and he's only half naked. No trousers, no pants. Nothing down below. And he's only got a bottle of my booze in his hand. Stolen it out of the kitchen cupboard. So I says something like 'What you doing?' and he turns round and tells me to fuck off. Yes! Really."
Tony's mouth gaped open; he tried not to laugh. Even his Dwayne had never sworn at him like that. "What did you do?"
His pal shook his head as if he couldn't believe himself what he did next. "Well, I just flipped. I went apeshit. I never planned it, I swear." He waited to get a nod of consent from Tony and carried on. "There was this board on the kitchen counter. Y'know the thing you use to chop vegetables and the like. So I just grabbed hold of it. It was no bigger than a DVD cover and I just hurled myself at the brat. He never saw me coming."
Tony gaped, he had guessed what happened next. "You never did."
"I did. I grabbed him by the neck and before he knew it I had him bent over, face down over the table. He was really effing and jeffing now. But I didn't care. I just whacked that board across his arse. He was stark naked of course and his bum was as red as a pillar box after I walloped him two or three times."
He refreshed his mouth with lager, "But I didn't stop at that. I was whacking every inch of his bum. Really hard. And I was telling him about all the bad things he had done and how he needed to get a job and make something of himself."
"Didn't he fight with you?"
"I think it was the drink … and the surprise. I don't really know. I had him pinned down by the shoulders and he wasn't going nowhere. Anyway at last I let him go and he ran back to his room hollering."
Tony shook his head in disbelief. He could see why his pal didn't want the Social or the police to know. It seemed like his pal had finished his story, but Tony thought there must be more to it. "What happened next? Didn't he just carry on like before?"
His could see his pal's eyes twinkle. "You know what," he said, "I'm no head doctor, you know a trick cyclist like, but I think I touched a nerve." He grinned at his own joke, "I mean not just the nerves in his arse. It was the first time I'd really showed him that I cared. The next day we had a good talk about it and I told him that there were rules in life. You have to put something in to get something out."
"Did he understand? Did he change?"
"Well, no. Not straight away. But I told him that if he didn't buck up his ideas, I'd do it again. The spanking like. And, I'd keep on doing it until he grew up and learned how to behave proper."
"I bet that went down a storm," Tony remarked sarcastically. His pal drew on his beer and peered at Tony over the rim of his glass. "You know what, it did. I really think he tried. He even went out looking for a job (or at least he said he did)."
"Good for him."
"I really thought things were going to get better. Then, suddenly, it was like nothing had happened. He stayed in bed all day, was surly around the house, y'know."
"So what happened?"
His pal blushed and his eyes misted. "Well, we had a right heart-to-heart. Y'know, proper like. Father and son. And, I said I loved him." Tony could feel his own face warming. He could never talk to his own son that way. His pal continued, "And, I said I promised him that if he didn't buck his ideas up, I'd give him another spanking." He was nodding his head vigorously now.
"You didn't."
"I did."
"What did he do, punch you in the kisser?"
"No. I told you I had hit some nerve or something. I told him I was going to give him a good hiding with my belt. 'Right, I said. Go and get a chair from the kitchen and bring it here. He did that." He paused, enjoying having Tony's rapt attention. "Then I said, 'Take down those jeans and bend over the back of the chair'. You should've seen his face. What a picture."
Tony gulped down a mouthful of lager too quickly, he choked it back up, covering his mouth with his hand to stop it spewing over the table. His pal continued his tale. "And, he only went and did it. No argument. He just undid his belt, pulled down his jeans and leaned over the back of the chair, pointing his arse at me. Meekly. No questions."
"And …?"
"Well, I gave him a right leathering. On his underpants. He ooohed and argghed, the way you would and just stayed there, head down, bottom up and let me get on with it. Whack. Whack. Whack." Tony stared in fascination as his pal drained his glass.
His pal smacked his lips. "D'you know what. By the next week he had a job, he started paying us rent. He was a changed lad. Because we showed him the way. Set boundaries. Self-respect, you see. Now he's doing City and Guilds or some-such in electrics and soon he'll be a skilled man and," he winked jovially, "rolling in money. Loadsamoney!"
Tony collected their glasses and headed for the bar wondering whether he could ever find the courage to do the same.
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For many agencies, fire department staffing takes up a great deal of time and energy. Getting the right number of people on shift and making sure that rigs meet minimum staffing requirements can be a huge hassle.
As we approach the new year, it is always a good time to evaluate what in your department could use some improvements. Here, we'll discuss three fire department staffing practices that agencies need to get rid of as they modernize and innovate moving forward.
1) Checking Rotations at the Station
In today's world, we have complex technology that fits in our pocket. With 77% of US adults owning a smartphone, there is no reason that departments should require firefighters to go to the station to check their monthly rotation. This practice is outdated, impractical, and generally makes life more difficult for firefighters at all ranks and seniority levels.
Instead, many departments now send messages to firefighters' email accounts or smartphones, so that they can check their schedule from any location. This makes the entire process more efficient and accessible.
Some fire departments will use crew scheduling apps to make rostering even simpler. With these smartphone applications, scheduling administrators do not even need to send out a mass email or message. Instead, firefighters can log into the app and check their rotation whenever they want, from any device.
Forcing your crews to come into the station eats into firefighters' personal off-the-clock time. Generally, departments will have happier and more productive staff if they enable responders to check their schedules without having to be in the physical building. If your agency is still requiring firefighters to come by to see when they're working, this is a fire staffing practice you should consider dropping or changing in the new year.
2) Choosing Vacation via Paper Calendars
Another frustrating part of fire department staffing can be choosing vacation and paid time off. When some of our staff members worked as firefighters, there was a physical paper calendar that was passed around the station, based on seniority. When the calendar got to you, you could see which days had already been chosen. You would then mark your next preferred options based on what was left. It could take days or even weeks to cycle through everyone.
If you needed a specific day off for a pre-planned vacation or special event, it was incredibly stressful to wait for the calendar to get to you and see if your dates were still available. This process is both frustrating and a waste of valuable time.
While some departments still use a paper calendar, many are turning to more innovative and practical ways to choose and schedule vacation. Some agencies are adopting firefighter scheduling software as a tool to speed up the process. Instead of using a paper calendar, firefighters simply log into the online system to choose their days off. Most digital scheduling programs can still be configured based on seniority or a department's business rules.
Instead of taking days or weeks, allocating vacation time for an entire department can be done in a matter of hours. If your vacation scheduling process is still being done on paper, it's time to look into other more efficient options for choosing PTO.
3) Individually Calling for Overtime Bids
When an agency has a breach, that slot needs to be filled as soon as possible. Otherwise, there may not be enough firefighters on duty to fully protect their communities.
This can lead to overtime opportunities. However, overtime hiring processes can be complicated and time-consuming. Often, overtime processes are based on departmental policies. Sometimes, agencies have strict rules on who qualifies for certain positions. To find qualified staff to fill the breach, some departments are forced to manually call each firefighter in the list and see if he/she is available.
As you can imagine, this process can be slow if the first couple of people contacted are unavailable to take the shift. This means that the breach continues, and some rigs may be unable to leave the fire station and respond to calls.
Instead, many agencies are using automated hiring software to process overtime bookings efficiently. This software can quickly identify which employees are eligible for overtime and send a message to each staff member and check their availability. Once someone accepts, that person is added to the roster for that day immediately. With a computer doing the work, the system can find the right crews and get firefighters scheduled without taking time out of a battalion chief or scheduling administrators' day.
Bidding and assigning overtime becomes easy, and agencies can meet minimum fire department staffing requirements.
With these systems available, departments can make their overtime bidding processes more efficient and effective. Manually calling each employee is a practice that it's time to give up.
Fire departments and other public safety agencies are continually working to improve their operations. One area where we see several outdated practices is fire department staffing. By eliminating unsafe, inefficient, and impractical scheduling tactics, departments can save time and money. In addition, they can implement rostering policies that truly benefit their staff and position themselves as innovators in the public safety industry.
If your department is doing any of the crew scheduling practices identified above, consider if it's time for a change. Many departments are moving away from pen and paper to affordable online scheduling options, and it may be time for your agency as well.
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It's that time of year when big stores provide stunning Christmas window displays for all to admire.
Retailers in the festive season aim to create a buzz surrounding their Christmas themed store displays. By grabbing passer-by's attention with amazing Christmas displays many stores are turning admirers into customers.
Bergdorf Goodman, a luxury department store located on Fifth Avenue in New York City provides incredible holiday displays. Some would say they are the best but it all comes down to a matter of opinion.
The 2018 display looks like something from Willy Wonka's factory with the range of vibrant colours mixed in with delicious goodies which tie in with the theme.
One of London's famous department stores, Harrods, never fails to impress. Their 2018 window displays provide a unique insight into Christmas day rituals where they have captured the importance of the day.
In Paris, Le Bon Marche usually opens their holiday season themed store from November creating a festive experience throughout the build-up to Christmas.
Harvey Nichols, London, have adapted their 2018 displays to coincide with the launch of the new Disney Mary Poppins movie. With original costumes being incorporated within the Christmas displays and in-store this one is not to be missed.
Selfridges, London revealed their Christmas themed "Selfridges Rocks Christmas" which has been displaying since October. Despite being early to the Christmas party their imaginative rock n roll theme is pretty fun.
Festive displays are not only attracting customers they create a buzz online which gives the store free exposure. Many of us would take a photo and post it on social media which is great publicity for the retailer.
Location tagging on posts is another huge benefit for retailers with immense displays. Any posts relating to the stores Christmas displays would also appear in searches within the social media platforms.
Department stores worldwide go all out to showcase their displays which are more like pieces of art but never the less they create an experience for all to see in the holiday season.
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"In June 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, led by Senator Sinclair, set out 94 Calls to Action to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation. Challenging government to move from recommendation to action, from conciliation to reconciliation and from apology to policy, the calls of the TRC are historic for a number of reasons. They are about honouring agreements with Indigenous Peoples nation-to-nation and committing to those agreements nation-to-world. They are about rejecting the silencing of Indigenous histories and cultures, repairing the gaps between mainstream knowledge and Indigenous ways of knowing, and providing the resources, respect and collaboration needed to do so." - from the Tommy Douglas Institute 2018 website
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Kolhatkar, Madhuri (1999) Web-mediated communication at workplace : a case study at US WEST Communications. Masters thesis, Concordia University.
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Information technologies such as the Web-Mediated Communication (WMC) are changing the way people think, work, collaborate and coordinate at the workplace. Corporations and organizations seeking to gain competitive edge are looking at Web-mediated communication technologies to make organizational communication more effective. Whereas the impact of Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) technologies has been studied extensively (Hiltz & Turoff 1978, Sproull & Kiesler 1991, December 1996), the impact of Web-mediated communication technologies on the workplace is relatively a new phenomenon, and as such has received little attention (Jackson 1996). This paper examines the effects of using the intranet-based Web as a medium of communication through a case study at US WEST Communications Inc.--a telecommunications company based in Englewood, Colorado. It examines the human impact on employees at the workplace and discusses the threats and opportunities of Web-mediated communications.
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Probe into prescription drug addiction will be launched amid fears millions of Brits are hooked
The Public Health Minister said its' worrying how quickly addiction takes hold
A PROBE into prescription drug addiction will be launched today amid fears millions of Brits are hooked.
The number of scripts for opioid painkillers and antidepressants has doubled in England in a decade to 88.7million a year — 10,125 an hour.
And there are warnings the problem is now bigger than the illegal drugs market.
Harry Shapiro, from addiction charity DrugWise, said: "We are in the midst of a great public health disaster, happening in plain sight and ruining the lives of millions.
"Addiction to prescription drugs has far eclipsed addiction to illegal drugs, such as heroin and crack cocaine, and it's time something was done."
Public Health Minister Steve Brine has asked Public Health England to investigate.
He said: "What is troubling is how quickly an addiction can take hold, sometimes for entirely innocent reasons as people increase their dose to manage pain without telling their doctor."
Many opioids, mostly used for pain relief but also as tranquillisers, should be taken only for a matter of weeks.
But some users are on them for years, or even decades.
Addicts can turn to crime or the black market.
One patient in 11 was prescribed a potentially addictive drug last year.
The problem is huge in the US, where more than 200,000 people died from opioid-related overdoses from 1999 to 2016.


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June 6th Open House with free workshops! | Events
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Light, healthy refreshments will be offered as well as free half-hour informative workshops and presentations and complimentary 5-minute chair massages. The workshops include "Self-Myofascial Release" with Joy Wilkins of Body and Soul Movement Arts, teaching techniques to relieve soreness, prevent injury and improve exercise quality and athletic performance.
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cute pics:) I just ordered one of the (seconds) shirts from your etsy store!! Can't wait to wear it!!!
Jammies and a cowboy hat, too cute! The Southerner in me is so proud, and has totally made me realize our little one is going to need her a cowboy hat! Thanks for sharing the pictures!!
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Lets face it, you don't get to 50-0 in the ring if you don't know what you're doing. In the build up to his fight with Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather showed showed another integral part of his regime: Yoga.
He's not the only one. Many boxers and athletes alike consider yoga a key part of their training schedule. Check out this article on stack.com.
Here, Anthony Crolla sums up perfectly: "I've been doing yoga three or four years now and it has played a big part in my training. It helps with breathing and makes you more flexible and supple. "If anyone thinks it's a 'soft' thing to do, all I would say is go and try and then tell me it's soft."


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Step UP! summer program
Third-grader Dien Huerta uses both hands to saw as Alex Rofoogar puts his weight on the saw guide while they cut the next piece of wood during a hands-on math activity to learn about angles at the Step UP! summer program at Bowie Elementary. Daily Record photos by Denise Cathey
Fourth-grader Eric Duran uses a crayon to color in multiples of zero to help form a mystery picture during his math session.
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So this is Christmas
And what have you done
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so this is Christmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young
A very merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
John Lennon, Happy Christmas (The War is Over)
And so this is Christmas!
After all the shopping, baking, singing, decorating, laughing, eating, stressing, wrapping, and merry making another Christmas Day is upon us. There is so much to be grateful for and happy about. Everything is not perfect but it is as good as it is going to get for today.
The house is quiet, except for the sound of Dad's walker moving slowly down the hall. I can smell the balsamy eucalyptus scent of the wreath that hangs over the mantle. The stockings are filled waiting for people to gather around and see what's stuffed inside. The table is set for a family meal, dysfunction is knocking at the door. Grabbing just a few minutes to herself the cook sits here with her computer trying to think of a new way to say Merry Christmas.
By writing this blog I've noticed that I've paid way more attention to the merriment and holiness of the season. I've opened my eyes and ears and heart to the sights and sounds and people around me. I've read and witnessed how other people take/make the time to celebrate. For sure it is a crazy time of year. There is way too much focus put on the buying of things, and I've been caught up in that too. Still, I've tried to stay focused on the importance of giving - not things so much as my time and focus. I haven't always succeeded, but I've come closer than I expected to.
Here are some other thoughts I'd like to share with you on this blessed day. I couldn't decide which I liked more, so I decided to include them all. Enjoy:
"Merry Christmakwanzakah!
No matter what path you walk on in your life,
religious, spiritual, atheist, yogic, nature,
or none of the above
I feel that today is a very special and symbolic day.
Far too often we use our differences to divide us.
This group believes this, this group believes that -
look how different we are.
And while variety is indeed the spice of life
and different points of view all help
to push us forward to see the many sides of life;
I think the most important thing to focus
on this Holiday season,
this Christmas is what our similarities are.
We may have a million differences,
but if we can find even one similarity
that is enough of a bond to rally
and unite around.
My belief is that the one thing we all share,
above anything else,
is the strong desire to Love and be Loved.
This is what moves us, binds us and keeps us moving.
To feel love in action is to feel and be alive."
Mastin Kipp, The Daily Love
"There will be no peace
in the word at large,
or the world in which you
live until you are at
peace in your heart.
Seek your peace in all
the areas of your life,
leave no soul unfound
or love left unspoken"
jdc, 12/25/09
"May the spirit of Christmas bring your peace
May the gladness of Christmas give you hope
May the warmth of Christmas grant you love."
"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas
if you stop opening presents and listen."
Author unknown
attributed to a 7-year-old named Bobby
"Do not be afraid;
for see - I am bringing you good news
of great joy for all the people ..."
The Christmas angel
(Luke 2:12)
So to each of you who visit me here at Random Thoughts I thank you for the lessons you teach me. I thank you for your examples, your words, your humor, your comforting comments. May each of you be filled with the special joys of the season.
Merry ME
(Ed. Note: Back when my Dad was in his photography phase he took pictures and made his own Christmas cards. When we cleaned out closets a few months ago, I found a box full of old photographs, and contact sheets. This picture, sized 11x14, was in the box. I did not intentionally crop out my sister, Jo. The picture was way too big for the scanner and this was the best I could do. The little girl looking quite angelic is the child I know as Little ME)


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"Rules of Thumb" for Sovereign Debt Crises
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KeywordsFinancial crisis; Default; Sovereign debt; crises; debt crisis; external debt; short-term debt; debt crises; International Monetary Arrangements and Institutions; International Lending and Debt Problems; International Finance Forecasting and Simulation;
JEL classification:
- F3 - International Economics - - International Finance
- F4 - International Economics - - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance
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