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This Blog focuses on Ancestor Stories, both the stories themselves about my family's ancestors and discussions of where they come from and how to prepare and share them. These stories may be non-fiction or fiction – we will always tell which is which, of course. Also see my KINNICK blog and The HOMEPLACE Series Blog, left sidebar, scroll down.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
A Festival of Postcards - The LIGHT Issue
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My postcard is the LIGHT at the little glass mountainside chapel, just west of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. It is a favorite tourist attraction. For us, it is where our oldest daughter had her wedding. That makes it extra special for us.
Families are Forever! ;-)
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How lovely. Thank you for such a treat.ReplyDelete
Very pretty! Thank you for sharing.ReplyDelete
I've seen pictures of this before, it is beautiful.ReplyDelete
Bill--Beautiful postcard and wonderful memory to go with it. Thanks for the post. I need to keep searching for an appropriate card for the Festival this month.ReplyDelete
This is absolutely gorgeous. Wish I could see it in person!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 25, 2010 at 6:08 PM
I can say I've been to the Thorncrown Chapel, and it's breathtaking. Should be in the top ten of everyone's list of destinations, along with Eureka Springs. Thanks for stirring a beautiful memory.ReplyDelete
Hello Bill,
Thank you for your second entry in the Festival.
The Festival of Postcards (7th Ed.) Light was published earlier today, here:
Your entry is in the second to last section which includes religious and secular symbols of hope and belief.
Evelyn in Montreal
P.S. When you have a moment, I would appreciate it if you placed the shortlink in the body of your post to ease navigation for readers. Thanks!

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Paint a pattern on flat paint with the same color in high-gloss! – Pinterest DIY & Crafts
Paint the wall in flat color then use the same color but in high gloss for the design! LOVE this idea !!!
Paint a pattern on flat paint with the same color in high-gloss! – Pinterest DIY & Crafts
Budget Kitchen Updates! {Accent Wall and Faux Painted Backsplash!}
The daunting lighting situation was finally resolved and cleaned up, and I had a glimmer of an idea to paint something special on this one wall! I toyed around with lots of different ideas. But in the end, I decided on this subtle swirly pattern. I chose flat paint for this one wall, and bought the same color (Pittsburgh Paints in Deep Emerald) in high gloss… I'm sure you could use a clear urethane and get the same effect. I just love the way it turned out. And it was super easy… took an afternoon to complete.
I photocopied a swirly pattern (stock photo) onto a transparency, and using an overhead projector, blasted the image up onto the wall and traced it with a pencil! If you try this, be sure to use a pencil that's close in color to the wall paint. Otherwise you'll find yourself having to do several coats just to cover up your blasted pencil lines. Does it sound like I learned that the hard way? Well your right. Below is a copy of the swirly image I used! Feel free to copy!
And I only used this much paint for the whole project. Too bad they don't sell paint by the tablespoon!
Okay Okay, here are the after photos. It may not be a 'remodel' since all we did was paint the walls and backsplash and put in new lighting, but we feel like it's a huge transformation! The cabinets, appliances, flooring… all the same as they were before. But man, changing the lighting to recessed can lights made a HUGE difference. Yes? I feel like my kitchen glows!
We'd love to eventually replace our unfortunate kitchen appliances, but that may never happen with us being all frugal and whatnot…and when there are sites like PartSelect.ca that make replacing appliance parts so easy and affordable, well it's kinda a no-brainer for us to just live with 'em!
If you decide to try out a tone-on-tone pattern project, be sure to send us pics! We love to see what other creative minds come up with!
You can click on these pics to see the 'before and after' larger!
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By abstract thinking, I am referring to not only notions of self and identity, but also aspects that can not be directly observed and 'thinking outside of the box'. Essentially, from my own experience as a teacher, where a student gradually develops the ability to go beyond 'concrete' thinking (based on what they can sense), to be able to incorporate abstract ideas and knowledge (based on what can not be sensed).
An example of this is learning chemistry, it has been my experience in the classroom that junior science students don't always get the notion of atomic structure because they can not see or adequately visualise the details necessary; however, the can understand what happens in chemical reaction as it is clear to see.
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In the world of Nor Galad, nothing is as it seems. The empires, seemingly in control, is on the brink of corruption. The Dark Warlocks, ancient in thier trade, seemingly mad and evil, one of the most-non threatening orginzations in all the land. Civilized barbarians and orcs establish kingdoms together, while still being known as Beasts, drow cities in the sky, who have pulles away from the darkness, still known as the Purest of evil? '
This is Nor Galad, where nothing is as it seems.
As a player, you may have learned some of the truths of the world on your travels, or perhaps Old grandpa Dritzil, your mentor from the country side, (who happened to be an epic tier tiefling warlock) told you the Ancient Stories, and you set off to be an adventurer, to cleanse the superstitions of the world.
In Nor Galad, the people of the world, although happy and content, are unwise, and cruel people. They consider most races other than themselves to be inferior and evil: once they have been shown the truth, most realize their mistakes, but are to afraid to stand up against the goverements propaganda. Some old-bartenders may have been friends with orcs, tieflings, and drow, and after there long adventurers, setled down, only to realize that he can't do anything against the goverment.
Most characters roles, in the world of NG, is the not one of a savior, but one who shows the truth. Instead of going against the goverment directly, you may go on quests to the Barbarian lands, or to the sky, to gain the trust of different races. And when gained the trust of, moving on, until you confront the Empires again, and show them there errors.
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Blacksand Uniformity is a new high-end watch brand which prefers to let its strong and enigmatic looks do the talking, for there is little as yet for watch lovers to digest in terms of hard facts or sublime hyperbole for that matter. The manufacture's description of the watch as 'a new watchmaking style that embodies the conjugation of time itself, combining a modern present with a classic future' shows however that owner Alain Maouawad is taking things seriously.
COSC and Chronofiable movement
Blacksand Uniformity's strongly curved case houses a finely crafted movement the Swiss automatic Blacksand calibre 1970 with 35 jewels, a COSC- and Chronofiable-certified movement that beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour and has a five-day power reserve.
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The hands and hour-markers light up the shimmering opaline dial, ensuring maximum readability at all times. The case is available in grade 5 titanium, tantalum, 18kt rose gold and sandblasted matt ceramics and measures an impressive 46mm.
The dials are available in black, black gold or white with a choice of rhodium treated hour-markers with blue-emission Superluminova or Arabic numerals made of composite Superluminova in high relief.
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The Uniformity collection is now further enhanced by the addition of a fine jewellery model 'Uniformity Joaillerie', with the lugs overlapping its case encrusted with diamonds.
The purity of no less than 276 Top Wesselton VVS 3.60ct. round diamonds accentuates the distinctively curved rose gold case housing a workshop-crafted movement.
Blacksand Genève founder
The founder of Blacksand Genève , Alain Maouawad, hails from the jewellery business and his stated aim is to create watches worthy of the highest standards of the independent watchmaker. All Blacksand timepieces are entirely manufactured in Switzerland with the maxim "Always rise above the expected".
And with prices anywhere between US$10,000 and $20,000 for the Blacksand Uniformity and considerably more for Uniformity Joaillerie, we must assume this also applies to the price.
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Submitted by AndyW on November 25, 2009 - 12:09am
Yesterday, I was on the phone talking to Nancy Dowd at the New Jersey State Library about the text message pilot program that I am involved in at my library system. We were winding down talking about the program when she told me about what the State Library is doing for National Write Your Own Book Month: they looking to collect 50,000 words of wisdom through messages that are 140 characters are less. After encouraging me to contribute to the challenge, we exchanged Thanksgiving wishes and hung up. I sat at my desk in the work room for a long while, just staring at the notes from the call. Of all the advice and words of wisdom I have been offered in my life, there really wasn't anything that jumped out at me as something I would like to confer. It felt like I was sorting through dozens of fortune cookies, looking for the one little piece of insight that would make me or someone else go "A ha! I never thought/considered/pondered that before!" But nothing came to me last night, so I just let it go. But today, in the place that yields much insight these days (my car), my eyes welled up with tears as the realization came over me. It is the finest piece of advice I have ever been given, kept very close to my heart, rarely repeated till now. But, like all of the best advice, it should be shared with the world. To understand, let me tell you a story. The man pictured to the right is my great uncle Canning Kraft. He was the younger brother of my grandfather, part of a pair of twins. After his stint in the Army during World War II, he came back to New Jersey like many GIs to find work and start a family. I remember as a very small child visiting him at a John Wanamaker's department store where he was a salesman in the house wares department. At the many holiday parties and events hosted at his house on Fairview Avenue, he was the embodiment of a social gentleman. A little hunched, he met you with a strong handshake, his jovial yet mashed "Lookin'goodoldfriendhowareyou?", with a broad smile and a twinkle in his eye. He'd be inquiring on subjects about your life at an ADD rate (the family suspected he was an undiagnosed case) while guiding you over to the food or seating or other family members before excusing himself off to top of a drink or say hello to someone. When he did settle down, the time would ebb away as you talked about anything and everything in the world. An excellent conversationalist and a good listener, he would go back and forth with you on any subject brought to the table. He was a role model to me for his thoughtfulness, his compassion, and his hospitality. But while the picture above is at the prime of his life, the bulk of my memories are from his twilight years. He was diabetic and it had turned bad in his last October of his life. The doctors had amputated one of legs below the knee and were getting him healthy to take the other leg when he decided he was done with hospitals and doctors. He wanted to leave, to die in his own home with his wife and dog, and his family at his side. And so it was. In my mind, I can still see that last visit. I remember climbing the steps up to the painted wooden porch and passing through the front door. There was a hospital bed set up in the dining room, a dominating piece of furniture surrounded by the dark sideboards and medical equipment. Other family members were milling about with intent purpose; some were in the kitchen, making food; other were quietly chatting in the living room; and a few sat at the side of the bed and talked with my uncle. After a few family members finished their talks with him, I took a seat on the side of the bed and began our last visit. It was a good talk where we told each other how much we meant to one another. It was the kind of talk that people everyday wish they had with their loved ones who pass away suddenly or leave their lives for reasons never known or explained. I held his still strong hand while we chatted; I think it was for my own comfort more than for his. Then, the time came where I had to go, knowing that this was the last time, the final moment, when there could be nothing more said. As I leaned in to give him a hug and say goodbye, he quietly spoke into my ear,
"Go with the moment."I nodded, pulling back, and left without speaking. There was no voice for me at that moment as I let the words sink in. I just got into my car and drove, crying so hard I had to stop a couple of times. A couple of days later, I got the call from my folks while I was down at college that he had passed. Until this post, I had not mentioned what he said in that final parting to more than a handful of people. I've meditated on its meaning over the years and how it has been reflected in my life. I have taken it to mean that I should trust my instincts, take a worthwhile risk, and to embrace those changes that pour through our lives. It has lead me to great adventures (like a semester abroad in Australia) and some deep disappointments (a couple of devastating romantic heartbreaks), but it has always made me embrace the choices life has given me. So, for you, Uncle Canning, I have taken your words of wisdom onto a greater audience. For those of you with someone like my uncle in their lives, I encourage you to contribute their words of wisdom to this neat project. From the NJ State Library blog:
How to submit your H2H words of wisdom: 1. Text "H2H" to 51684, hit "space" and type your advice. Standard message charges apply. You'll receive a message to let you know your submission has been accepted. We will keep you updated about the book but we won't send more than 1 message per week and you can stop the messages anytime you want by replying "Stop". 2. Tweet to: @h2hbook We will include your initials or first name to your quote if you include it. All entries must be submitted no later than November 30. 3. Go online: Follow this link and fill out your words of wisdom online. Guidelines: No profanity No personal references While we would love to use all quotes that are submitted, we will be editing the final product and reserve the right to reject submissions. Questions? Nancy Dowd: [email protected]And don't let it stop with you. Share this with your friends and family. Leave them the words that you want them to remember you by and encourage them to do the same. Don't let it stop with you. Let this be a great sharing of the simple wisdom of ages. AndyW
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and a wonderful story, thanks Andy.


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Best of Honolulu - Services
Best Pet Groomer: PETS IN THE CITY
Anyone who has a pet knows how much nicer Fluffy looks when she's, well, fluffy. The easiest way to spruce her up is at Pets in the City, where owner Starr Sutherland runs a one-stop shop for animal luxury.
Your pet can come in for day care, get its teeth cleaned, get groomed and even go home wearing a new outfit. A pet taxi will pick up and drop off your pet, too (the area covered is from downtown to Kailua).
Look for specialty dips, scrubs and masks, such as oatmeal or avocado masks or a cinnamon-sugar rub. And, "Every Saturday, we have the only pet dentist on the island who can clean teeth without putting the animal under anesthesia," adds Sutherland. She also plans to have revolving services, including a psychic, acupuncturist, trainer and a massage therapist. Not for you, silly–for your pet. 1232 Young St. 593-1505.
Best Musical Deal: GOOD GUYS MUSIC AND SOUND
So you want to learn how to play the guitar, but there's a distinct possibility that this could be a fleeting urge. What to do? Get a great deal on a quality, pre-owned guitar (in case you really do end up sticking to it) from Good Guys Music and Sound. You can pick up a used Franciscan nylon classical guitar for $50 (a new one will run you about $120). This little Kapahulu store carries new and used instruments, equipment and supplies–an assortment impressive enough to bring in local talents such as Jake Shimabukuro on a regular basis.
|Bryan Aoyagi and Clay Nakasone, co-owners of Good Guys Music and Sound. photo: Jimmy Forrest
Beginners, don't worry about getting lost inside, the good guys are here to help. Browse the rows of guitars and 'ukuleles, strum a chord or two and even get a mini course in Guitar 101. So what makes these guys the best? It's the "homey feel" of the store, says local music producer Kenneth Makuakane, citing this store as a musical-must. "You feel like you can just talk story with them." 619 Kapahulu Ave. 732-4663.
Best Place to Try on a Toque: KAPI'OLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
There are plenty of cooking classes on O'ahu, but most focus on watching a chef. If you're looking for something more hands-on, try Kapi'olani Community College. Its Culinary Institute of the Pacific has many non-credit programs open to the public.
"The classes are based on KCC's regular credit format," says Frank Gonzales, the non-credit culinary arts program coordinator. You'll listen to a lecture, then watch as the chef demonstrates techniques and lastly, head into the kitchen to cook three or four recipes. Don't worry; you don't have to sign up for a whole semester–classes are a la carte and start at $45 for a four-hour segment.
Gonzales took over the program two years ago and has been adding new flavors, with classes in Persian cuisine, vegetarian dishes and Southern food, for example. Or try the popular "fundamentals series," which offers classes on knife skills, soups, sauté and pan sauces, roasting, poaching and braising.
A new class catalog comes out three times a year; call the registar's office at 734-9211 or e-mail Gonzales at email@example.com. KCC, 4303 Diamond Head ROAD.
Best Wedding Cakes: CAKE COUTURE
After trying unsuccessfully to find her dream wedding cake for her aisle walk 10 years ago, Carmen Emerson-Bass, who was born and raised on O'ahu, enrolled at the California Culinary Academy. In 1999, she started Cake Couture, and has been up to her elbows in dough ever since.
"My style is out of the ordinary," she says, which explains her more intricate designs, including a mosaic-tile cake. "I get a lot of my inspiration from magazines. My husband is an architect, and he has a magazine about ironwork. I saw a copper finial on a gate, and mosaic blocks and tile." She recently made her tallest cake to date–an elaborate, 5-foot-tall, flowered work of art for the upcoming comedy, You, Me and Dupree, which stars Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson.
Her menu features eight flavors, including a sinfully rich chocolate truffle raspberry cake and a lemon-zested buttermilk cake filled with a thin layer of fresh seedless raspberry preserves and creamy white chocolate lemon buttercream. Prices start at $5 per person. 373-9750, www.cakecouture.com.
Best Dog Sitter: 'OHANA DOGGIE CARE AND SPA
If Rover is treating your Manolos like Milk Bones as payback for being left home alone all day, perhaps it's time for dog day care.
'Ohana Doggie Care and Spa offers overnight, cage-free boarding and grooming services, but it's the canine day care that has Honolulu dog owners excited. They're attracted by the supervised, spacious outdoor and indoor (air-conditioned) play areas. Dogs enjoy walks and snacks, and lounge on kiddie beds. Nervous parents can even spy on their pooch via remote dog-cams.
Anna Doell, who co-owns the business with Michele Jim, says that pet owners enjoy the peace of mind day care offers, but adds that dogs benefit, too. "They learn to socialize, and to share people, affection and toys. They make friends and take naps together."
And your hound is in good company; dogs must pass a four-hour temperament evaluation before being admitted. A five-day day care package costs $105. 611 Cooke St., 791-DOGS. www.ohanadoggiedaycare.com.
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Best Interior Designer: MARY PHILPOTTS
Finding an interior designer is a subjective process, of course, but if you need a place to start, Mary Philpotts has won more American Society of Interior Designers awards in the past five years than any other local designer–six in all. No surprise–she's been designing for almost 50 years, and has become an institution in Hawai'i architecture circles. (Last year, Philpotts wrote the book on Island interior design, literally, with Hawai'i: A Sense of Place). "I try to practice timeless design, which means not going overboard with trends. Our work is centered more on arts and artisans," she says.
Philpotts now heads the prestigious design firm Philpotts and Associates, but has never stopped creating interiors herself. "I've taken on more of a mentorship role, but with my residential clients, I'm very hands-on." 925 Bethel Street, #200, 523-6771.
Best Way to Make the Medicine Go Down: CENTURY SQUARE PHARMACY
It hasn't been open for even a year, but Century Square Pharmacy is already making life a little easier for the sick and suffering. The pharmacy specializes in compounding, which provides patients more options when it comes to taking their medicine, says pharmacist and owner Victor Ung.
For patients who are allergic to preservatives or dyes, for instance, Ung, with a physician's consent, can remove potentially allergenic, nonactive ingredients. He can also combine multiple drugs into one dose; add flavorings, such as tutti frutti and piña colada, to disguise bitter-tasting medications; and place prescriptions in lollipops, lozenges and creams. Hospice Hawai'i relies on Century Square to prepare pain medications as transdermal gels that are applied on wrists, which can be much easier for patients than pills or suppositories.
"I want to give patients more alternatives," Ung says. 1188 Bishop St., #2303; 536-0260.
Best Place to Cut your Own Record: EXCLUSIVE MUSIC STUDIOS
Jason Miller, owner of Hawaiian Express Records, has been working with indie and punk bands (read: not exactly rolling in dough) for more than a decade. His recommendation for a quality recording studio that won't break the bank? Exclusive Music Studios, in Pearl City. He cites its bargain recording rates and its array of professional equipment, which includes full drum sets, microphones, monitors, effects pedals and amps. The starting rate is $55 per hour, which includes the services of veteran sound engineer Dean Wakatsuki, but proprietor Garrett Lee says he's open to negotiation for longer recording projects. "A lot of the people we deal with are high school or college kids, so I try to help them out as much as I can. I kind of have a soft spot for up-and-coming bands who are trying to make it on their own." And if your neighbors don't cotton to the nightly rock shows you've been putting on in your garage, EMS's three studio rooms also double as rehearsal space. 98-1234 Ka'ahumanu St., 488-7534, exclusivemusic201.com.
Best Party Supplies: FLORADEC
Whenever HONOLULU Magazine throws a shindig, it's the enviable job of marketing and promotions director Gwen Trowbridge to plan it and make sure everything goes off without a hitch. Her favorite place to pick up party supplies? FloraDec. On our last visit, we found: piñatas, pinwheels, sombreros, maracas, noisemakers, flags, plastic and kukui nut leis, ribbons, crepe, tulle, sisal, themed cake picks, candles, a 36-inch "natural tiki dude," inflatable palm trees, banners, centerpieces, fake persimmons, mushrooms, peppers, pineapples and starfruit, origami paper, a garden of silk flowers, a jungle of fake potted plants, a galaxy of rubber and mylar balloons, mardi gras beads, party favors, award ribbons, paper lanterns, a huge martini glass and a real (but preserved) blowfish. It was a hell of a party. 373 N. Nimitz Hwy., 537-6194.
Best Pedicure Value: SPECIAL SPA PEDICURE
In the land of sandals and slippahs, a pedicure is less of a treat than it is a basic necessity. We asked several local modeling agencies where they send their models before photo shoots. We then tested those salons, comparing them by getting the same service, at the same time of day. The winner is Honolulu Nails Salon, where perks include free, easy parking; nail colors by OPI and Essie; and a simple, airy décor with live orchids.
We selected the Special Spa Pedicure, which included a five-step application of scrubs, rubs, masks and cooling gels. The cooling gel is particularly nice, refreshing the lower legs for almost an hour after the treatment. The nail technician wore surgical gloves and kept checking to see if she was being too rough.
The whole procedure took 55 minutes, but the results have lasted a week and a half and are still going strong. Our bill came to $32, with tax and tip. 2570 S. Beretania St, #101. 949-1600.
Best Bathroom: HO'OKIPA TERRACE
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Rykrof Enloe Chapter 32 - THE FINAL COMMAND
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This is the conclusion to
The Enloe Chronicles
Caught completely unaware, the Jedi Order has been betrayed by the Republic...
The few that managed to survive are on the run...
...and most Separatist holdouts have been eliminated.
Meanwhile, Commander Rykrof Enloe has returned to Coruscant.
Below on the surface, he and Freelo enter the Senatorial District.
With the war over, the citizens of the newly organized Empire go about their normal routines.
But Rykrof knows all too well that the galaxy may never be the same again.
To his surprise, he and Freelo are quickly greeted by Senator Tame Heem.
"Commander Enloe," the kind Ithorian says softly.
"I have been eagerly awaiting your return."
"It's great to see you old friend," Rykrof smiles.
"But I don't have much time right now. The Emperor is expecting me."
"I will get to the point," Tame Heem whispers.
"Your friend, Jedi Master Kala Mly Shundi, survived the purge. And he is here; on Coruscant."
"Are you certain of this?" Rykrof asks.
"He will meet you tomorrow at 0800 hours at the Ugnaught merchant stand in the Pojer District," Tame says with a nod.
"You must keep this information close to your chest," the Ithorian hisses as he turns away.
"Palpatine's spies are everywhere."
"Keep your eyes open, Freelo." Rykrof says to his friend.
"I don't like this."
Soon after, Rykrof arrives at the Emperor's chamber.
," the supreme leader greets him warmly.
"Seeing you alive and well brings me tremendous satisfaction."
"Thank you," Rykrof replies as he notices distinct changes to the leader's face.
," Palpatine points out sadly.
"A testimony to the treachery of the Jedi."
"Yes, I heard what... they did," Rykrof admits.
"We are fortunate their coup was stopped in its tracks."
"Indeed!" the Emperor says with delight.
"You do understand we can
allow for them to regain standing... the risk is far too great. Just look at what your friend, Kala Mly Shundi was doing... the Jedi Order was poisoned by corruption."
"Yes, I realize that... and if you don't mind me asking, your Excellency, is this what you wished to see me about?" Rykrof asks.
"I also wanted to personally congratulate you on your defeat of the Badoo Corba terrorists on Dantooine!" Palpatine tells him.
"It wasn't a real victory," Rykrof admits.
"Their leader, Mubaas Fuuda, escaped. All we did was inconvenience them for the time being."
"I beg to differ," the Emperor says.
"Thanks to your efforts, Admiral Gere's scientists were able to retrieve essential data from their central processor."
"What data?" Rykrof asks.
"Data that is vital to the survival of the Empire," Palpatine replies smoothly.
"There is a great opportunity awaiting you with this. I want you to attend a private discussion here with Admiral Gere and myself tomorrow at 0800 hours."
"Commander Enloe," Palpatine continues.
you want to be done with fighting, but this is an important matter. We need men like you to set an example as we regain stability..."
"This is not what I agreed to," Rykrof counters.
"What you agreed to was to serve this government," Palpatine hisses.
"I need loyal men now more than ever... tell, me, Commander. Do you think there is more you could have done to have fully accomplished your mission on Dantooine?"
"What? You have no reason to question my loyalty," Rykrof says.
"Up until recently, I had no reason to question the loyalty of the Jedi, either. And yet, we discovered corruption at their very core... I wonder what your mother would have thought of the Jedi if she were alive today?"
"What did you say?" Rykrof asks spitefully.
"I know all about your mother," Palpatine continues.
"Who she was, what she believed... how she
while you were just a child."
"She was a
. Her blood is yours..." Palpatine smiles.
"If your father had allowed for you to be taken by Kala Mly Shundi when you were a child, would you have betrayed the Republic too?"
"That's absurd," Rykrof says defensively.
"Whatever the Jedi were planning now, I would have no part with an overthrow of the Senate."
"I'm relieved to hear it," Palpatine replies smoothly.
"But, I'd like to know how an old man managed to fend off someone as powerful as Master Windu," Rykrof inquires.
Taken aback by Rykrof's boldness, Palpatine's eyes darken with hate.
"Perhaps a
is in order," a deep voice responds.
Rykrof then finds himself looking up to the most intimidating being he has ever encountered.
"I hope that won't be necessary,
Lord Vader
," the Emperor cackles.
"It would be such a tragedy if anything were to happen to Commander Enloe... or his family."
"No demonstration is needed," Rykrof insists as the dark being stands next to him.
"Good," Palpatine says.
"I will see you in the morning, Commander."
As Rykrof swiftly exits the chamber, Darth Vader turns to his master.
"That one can not be trusted," Vader advises.
"Patience, my friend," the elder Sith smiles.
"Commander Enloe's true loyalty is about to be revealed."
Early the following morning, Rykrof chooses to enter the Pojer District to meet with Jedi Master Kala Mly Shundi rather than accept Emperor Palpatine's invitation.
A dangerous district of the Coruscant underworld, Rykrof has been in these deep levels before and knows all too well of the countless dangers that await unprepared visitors.
"Relax," Freelo says to Rykrof.
"If anything you should be relieved that Kala survived the war."
"Of course I'm relieved, but we have to get out of here right after this," Rykrof tells his friend.
"Let's just hear what he has to say, then get off Coruscant..."
"Because you would not believe the conversation I had last night in the Emperor's chamber."
Freelo then looks around and shrugs.
"Are those the junk dealers?" he asks.
"No...," Rykrof hesitates as a seedy Quarren eyes him.
"We're looking for Ugnaughts."
"Now listen," Rykrof then says.
"We haven't seen Kala in a long time. He's not the same person that we knew."
"Let me do the talking."
"I don't understand," Freelo replies.
"Kala is our friend. You make it sound like he's an enemy."
"He's an enemy of the Empire," Rykrof explains.
"We have to be cautious in how we approach this."
Soon after, Rykrof spots the dealer outlet.
"Come on," Rykrof says to Freelo.
"And keep your eyes peeled for Imperials."
"Uh... Kala?" Rykrof asks as he approaches the stand.
"I almost hoped you wouldn't show," a voice replies.
"I should have known," Rykrof hisses as the figure turns to face him.
"Yes, I thought you would be more careful," Admiral Tylin Gere replies as he points a blaster at Rykrof's chest.
Rykrof then looks to his right and sees several Clone Troopers have arrived on the scene.
"It's a trap!" Freelo exclaims in desperation.
"So what is this?" Rykrof demands of his former friend.
"A confirmation of my suspicions all along," Tylin replies.
"You've always done things your way, Rykrof. Regardless of orders."
"Always giving the Jedi the benefit of the doubt... regardless of their actions."
"For all we know, your friend Kala Mly Shundi was even responsible for Kollen Mane's death in this very district..." Tylin snaps.
"You're insane," Rykrof vents back.
"Enough," Tylin growls.
"The Emperor will decide your fate."
"Run for it, Rykrof!" Freelo shouts as he fires his weapon!
The blaster bolt strikes Tylin in the chest!
Slow to react to this fast turn of events, the closest trooper to the group is brought down by Freelo!
"Son of a...!" Rykrof yells as he instinctively shoots one of the clones aiming for Freelo!
Just then a towering Elom charges into another of Tylin's troops!
Several other aliens then reveal blasters and open fire at Rykrof's pursuers!
"Now who are all these people?" Freelo shouts as another of the clone troopers is brought down.
Who cares
?" Rykrof roars.
"As long as they're keeping them busy! Let's get out of here!"
As Rykrof and Freelo run for their lives, several more citizens reveal blasters and open fire on the Imperials!
However the clones are veterans of the war, and while outnumbered, begin to take control of the situation.
"Sir!" a trooper says as he helps Tylin to his feet.
"Are you alright?"
"Kill them!" Tylin growls, ignoring the officer's concern.
Kill them all!
" Rykrof then yells at the top of his lungs.
Get over here!
"But those people... they need our help!"
"There's nothing we can do to help them!" Rykrof shouts.
"Tylin's got the upper hand!"
Amidst the chaos, the two escape!
Later that day, protocol droid B-3PO watches as his master paces nervously about his quarters.
"This was not supposed to happen," Senator Tame Heem mutters.
Oh my
!" the droid suddenly shouts.
"We have a guest!"
Realizing there is a blaster to his back, the Ithorian cautiously turns around.
"Rykrof... I can explain..." he pleads.
"You set me up," Rykrof counters.
you?" Rykrof growls.
"After all I've done for you... for your people..."
"It's not what you think," Tame cries.
"Who ordered this?" Rykrof demands as he shoves his blaster under Tame's throat.
"It was Palpatine," the Ithorian explains.
"He ordered me to... but I tried to help! I sent secret contacts to step in on your behalf if the situation got out of hand..."
Out of hand
? " Rykrof laughs.
"Do you not realize what you've
"I had no choice..." Tame gasps.
! Where's Master Kala Mly Shundi?" Rykrof then demands.
"He was never even here... I don't know where he is."
"I am so sorry," the senator pleads.
"But Palpatine has gone mad. You must understand the position I was in!"
"I don't care about your situation," Rykrof snaps.
"Never cross me again... if you do, you won't live to regret it, Senator."
"But Commander..."
?" Rykrof asks sarcastically.
"I'm through with commands."
That evening, a cruiser blasts off the planet headed for the Outer Rim.
Stowed away in a cargo hold, Rykrof and Freelo find themselves unsure of the path ahead of them.
"Not exactly first class, is it?" Rykrof says to his friend.
"I've ridden in worse conditions," Freelo replies grimly.
"Well, I'm just glad to have Coruscant behind us," Rykrof says.
"And I still can't believe that stunt you pulled back there," he continues.
"I never knew I had it in me," Freelo chuckles.
The two friends share a laugh before Rykrof's mood turns serious.
"You do realize there is no turning back," Rykrof tells him.
"But where will we go?" Freelo asks.
"My family is on Urelia," Rykrof answers.
"It'll be safe enough for now. Far from Palpatine...and his new
"But they'll be looking... we won't be able to make contact off planet."
"But... what about the others? Aren't we going to look for them? Master Shundi? Or Teltuu Stabo?"
"We don't even know which Jedi are alive," Rykrof sighs deeply.
"And if either of them survived, they don't need our help. And I know I can't stop Palpatine... but my family... at least I can protect them."
"It doesn't feel right," Freelo whimpers.
"I'm sure Master Shundi survived..."
"No more missions, Freelo. I've spent years fighting this war. And for what? Look at what's happened. After how much pain, how many lives? And we didn't win a damned thing."
"There's nothing left to do. But my wife and son have been waiting for me to come home. And I'm not going to let them down again. They're all that matters now."
"But that's my responsibility, not yours. Maybe you shouldn't come with me to Urelia. It'll be safer for you to return home."
"That is a hell of a thing for you to say to me," Freelo counters.
"I'm a renegade too!"
Rykrof regards his old friend before breaking out in a wide grin. Underneath, however, he knows that the galaxy has truly been changed, and the road ahead has never been more uncertain.
But he is not alone...
...and hope lives on.
I hope that everyone who stuck through this series enjoyed what you saw. I know it's not perfect, but with what resources and time that I have, this what I was able to do.
And as I've hinted before, I don't intend for this to be the end of the Enloe story. Just the end to this series. I have something in mind for the future, and it's a ways off. I'd like to introduce something new next Fall... the timeline might be too aggressive, and it might be a good two full years until I get it up and on its feet.
But... until then...
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Nicely done as always!
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Thank you - the new series premier is now ready. I'll post that here now.
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HealthQuest will Introduce High School Students to Careers in Health Care
ITHACA, NY — Young people interested in health care fields will have the opportunity to explore career possibilities while getting a taste of college life at HealthQuest, a weeklong program being held at Ithaca College. Running from July 9 to 13, the residential camp is for central New York high school students entering grades 10 and 11 this fall.
The participants will be...
Gerontology Institute Distinguished Speaker Will Address New Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program
ITHACA, NY — Robert B. Hudson, professor and chair of social welfare policy at the Boston University School of Social Work, will review the Community Living Assistance and Supports Services program (CLASS) — a part of the recent health care reform act — in a free public talk at Ithaca College on Thursday, Nov. 4. Beginning at 7 p.m. in Emerson Suites, Phillips Hall,...


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[Updated at 7:04 p.m. ET] The U.S. Supreme Court's announcement Friday that it will soon tackle the contentious issue of same-sex marriage is "a major event in American history, not just in Supreme Court history," CNN senior legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin said.
"The Supreme Court is not just going to decide whether the Defense of Marriage Act is constitutional, they are also going to decide whether Proposition 8 in California - whether the ban on same-sex marriage there is unconstitutional, and that could affect all 50 states," Toobin said.
The court says it will hear two appeals: one involving the federal Defense of Marriage Act or DOMA, which denies federal benefits to same-sex couples legally married in their own state; and one involving a challenge to California's Proposition 8, a voter-approved referendum that took away the right of same sex-marriage that previously had been approved by the state's courts. Read more about these cases.
Oral arguments in the high court appeal will likely be held in March, with a ruling by late June.
Here's some of what's being said about Friday afternoon's announcement:
Edith Windsor, who had a 42-year partnership with Thea Clara Spyer and is behind the DOMA case, told the Guardian's Adam Gabbat that she is "delirious with joy."
"I think it's wonderful," Windsor, 83, of New York, told the UK publication. "I think it's the beginning of justice like I imagined in fourth-grade civics. I'm thrilled at how it's gone."
In October, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found, in Windsor's favor, that DOMA violates the Constitution's equal protection clause and thus she shouldn't have had to pay an inheritance tax after her partner's death.
Some opponents of same-sex marriage also welcomed the high court's intervention. The National Organization for Marriage, a group that helped lead the effort to pass Proposition 8 in California, said it was confident of prevailing.
In February, a federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled the measure unconstitutional.
"We believe (the Supreme Court's decision to take the case) is a strong signal that the court will reverse the lower courts and uphold Proposition 8," said John Eastman, chairman of the National Organization for Marriage. "That is the right outcome based on the law and based on the principle that voters hold the ultimate power over basic policy judgments and their decisions are entitled to respect."
Salvatore Cordileone, archbishop of San Francisco and the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' marriage defense subcommittee, said the high court's decision to consider the cases "is a significant moment for our nation."
"I pray the Court will affirm the fact that the institution of marriage, which is as old as humanity and written in our very nature, is the union of one man and one woman," Cordileone said in a statement from the conference. "Marriage is the foundation of a just society, as it protects the most vulnerable among us, children.
"It is the only institution that unites children with their mothers and fathers together. We pray for the court, that its deliberations may be guided by truth and justice so as to uphold marriage's true meaning and purpose."
More reaction from politicians, organizations and others:
In '86, Justice Powell, swing vote, told his law clerk he had never met a gay person. Times have changed. #scotus #ssm—
Jeffrey Toobin (@JeffreyToobin) December 07, 2012
Big news as #SCOTUS takes up Prop. 8 case & DOMA. Show where you stand. Be part of @HRC's #MajorityOpinion: bit.ly/QQfa9Y #LGBT—
HumanRightsCampaign (@HRC) December 07, 2012
We're going to the #SupremeCourt! #SCOTUS takes review of #DOMA and Prop 8! Read up on Edie's case against DOMA: bit.ly/Q99jeQ #LGBT—
ACLU National (@ACLU) December 07, 2012
Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson:
SCOTUS to rule on #DOMA and Prop 8. Here's hoping they confirm that #gaymarriage is a constitutional right. Long overdue! #equality—
Gov. Gary Johnson (@GovGaryJohnson) December 07, 2012
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.:
V plsd #SCOTUS will review constitutionality of #DOMA & #Prop8! Congress must still act & pass Respect For Marriage Act repealdoma.com—
Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) December 07, 2012
California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom:
Supreme Court here we come. SCOTUS to hear #Prop8 case. Love will triumph over fear!—
Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) December 07, 2012
Justin Mikita, co-founder of TieTheKnot.org, which advocates "for the civil rights of gay and lesbian Americans":
Historic that SCOTUS will be hearing cases on Same Sex Marriage for the first time. This IS good news!—
Justin Mikita (@JustinMikita) December 07, 2012
Jessie Tyler Ferguson, another TieTheKnot.org co-founder and Mikita's finance:
Marriage Equality has finally made its way to the Supreme Court AND I'm on my way to @JimmyFallon to talk about @TieTheKnotOrg! What a day!—
Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) December 07, 2012
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi:
I'm confident Supreme Court will discard DOMA and Prop 8 into the dustbin of history. Let's get this over with and on to the future!—
Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) December 07, 2012
Gay-marriage case: Financial benefits at stake
Same-sex couple sues federal government in DOMA case
Catholic Notre Dame announces services for gay students
Victory for lesbian, years after her longtime partner's death
As soon as I can afford a leather condom, I'm gonna marry that bale of hay over there.
What? I'm an American citizen! Both Christ and US TROOPS have died so that we could be free to do whatever we want in a free country.
God bless America, Semper-Fi, and find yourself a butt buddy. You are FREE to do so.
What part of "informed consent" is throwing you? How do you get a bale of hay to sign anything?
You are not the brightest bulb on the Christmas tree, are you?
"What's next, people marrying ____" is straight out of the 1960s playbook, and looks no less antiquated or ignorant when you use it in earnest in 2012.
I'm happy to live in a country where I am FREE to hump boys even in my old age. All that God&Country require of me is 50 or so Hail Mary's, and I be forgiven and FREE to go at it again.
I am a tad jealous of my non-denominational friends who are FREE *and* Saved. No matter how many boys they hump after being "saved", they get to goto Heaven! They don't even have to say Hail Mary! for what they done. Whatta cakewalk for them. Sheesh!
and if you are so against pedophilia, you can help by telling the police which priests have been molesting children.
Any priest knows who they are.
There are over 500 comments posted here. If "on-topic" is your bag, your 'cup of tea', there are literally a hundred or more on-topic comments for you to reply to.
So pick one of them, not me. ty
*Wuv, wather. 🙂 LMAO
Of COURSE I am Philip. Who else could possibly come-up with this sh/t? 🙂
Good Morning @banasy. Long time no-see/talky to. How ya been?
Which should be the Supreme Court's biggest concern: gays marrying gays or a usurper in our Oval Office? Gays have been living together for centuries as "man and wife", but Barry Soetoro aka Barack Obama is the first usurper in our Oval Office.
We need to stop this venture for future usurpers before they become a "normal" president.
Your guy lost.
It is apparent you feel much bitterness over it still to be calling the POTUS abnormal.
The purpose of the SCOTUS is to decide if a law, any law, is unconsti tuional, and leave religious views out of secular law.
Discrimination of any kind, whether or not you personally agree with it, is not to be tolerated.
Bigotry is bigotry, no matter what spin one puts on it.
Let's see if this even posts.
We have a black president. Deal with it better.
What's with this "usurper" stuff? Did you stumble across that word recently and are still unclear as to its meaning?
Reading these comments more carefully before dinner Sunday, I realised that some writers must think that the Supreme Court's consideration will concern the requirement that all USA citizens, including members of the clergy, who wish to marry someone must choose a spouse of the same gender.
This is not the case.
Hi, JIF!
I agree with your post; it amuses me that some people think that by giving gay people the right to legally wed, it somehow takes away hetero rights to wed...absurd.
Democrat version - "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
Republican version - We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men Unless your Gay, black, poor, Female, Funny looking, fat, skinny, bald, A Laborer, Etc Etc Etc are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Yep. If you're a white male over 40 (as most republicans are) – this is a great country!
what hapen in sodom and gomorah is going to come
I don't understand why conservatives are trying to ban two people who are in love from getting married. LOVE. UNITY. PARTERSHIP. Those are all good words. If they were fighting to be able to torture puppies or something, by all means – fight against it. But all gays want is the right SAME THINGS heteros have. Not more, not less, just the same. How is that bad again?
Bottom line – the lady wants to use a loophole (marriage) to weasel out of paying her "fair share" of taxes. Democrats should be outraged.
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Acerbic funny man Dennis Miller used an appearance in Chicago Thursday to critique Kanye West's now-infamous interruption of Taylor Swift.
"I don't know if he's a drinker or not, but in AA they would call this hittin' bottom," Miller said to NBC's Marion Brooks at Gibson's Steakhouse, where he was helping to raise money for USA Cares, which helps military families in needs.
"I saw him swiggin' Hennessy. I don't know if he's a drinker or not ... ," Miller said. "If you don't home that night and think 'jeez what has happened to me?! ..."
Miller also waxed vitriolic on other public figures who've embarrassed themselves recently, including Serena Williams, who Miller said has probably grew up in a "bubble."
"These kids go into a bubble from age 12 on," said Miller. "When you get dumped out at 26 and you still think the sun rises and sets on your behind ..."
He trailed off, on his face an expression of disgust.
But per usual, Miller saved his best lines for the political establishment.
Asked about Joe Wilson's outburst during Obama's health care speech last week, Miller said he was just clamoring for attention.
"To me, politicians are guys who never mastered a musical instrument and weren't good in sports.
"Going to the capital was, quite frankly, their last chance to get laid."


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LC Davis, 87, of Stockton passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2013. He was born to Noah and Esther Davis on June 30, 1925 in Civet, Oklahoma. They came to this area in 1939. LC served in the United States Marine Corps in World War II and was wounded in action on Iwo Jima. He was a building contractor in Stockton for many years.
Mr. Davis is survived by his son, Larry Davis (Cheryl) of Valley Springs, daughters, Linda Owens (Gary) of Manteca, Donna Welch of Oroville, Brenda Warren of Grants Pass, Oregon, daughter-in-law, Shirley Spearman of Stockton, grandchildren, Shannon,
Jason, Mischa, Todd, Amber, Greg Jr., Dawn, Cindy, Melysia, Brent, Denise, Kim, Richie, Jamie, Dale, Nathan, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, Marie, Janise, and a nephew, Earnie. He was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor, parents Noah and Esther Davis and a step-son, Greg


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All graduate classes are being delivered online through the end of the semester. All administrative offices and student services are available as usual but also operating online. Learn more about the COVID-19 response.
December 4In a recent article for the journal Rethinking Schools, Linda Christensen—director of the Oregon Writing Project, editor, and author—explains how teachers can use Myrlin Hepworth's poem "Ritchie Valens" to engage students with social justice issues.
August 13The grant will allow the graduate school to expand its new – and rapidly growing – free clinic for problem gamblers, the only program in Oregon to offer weekend services.
April 30A Fulbright-winning professor explores nonfiction in Mexico
April 30Student commencement speaker Kimberly Schiewe, M.Ed. '13, is motivated by family and a commitment to serving others.
October 18Professor Kim Stafford talks about suicide, memory, and family—the topics of his new memoir.
June 4Michelle Fine, a prominent feminist scholar, spoke at the Graduate School of Education and Counseling's commencement ceremony on June 3. She focused on the erosion of national commitments to public institutions, especially schools, and exhorted graduates to become "activist-scholars and practitioners of human sustainability."
October 28In a recent interview with The Skanner, Brown talked about his youth, the state of young black men, and his current collaboration with a Portland pastor seeking to end domestic violence.
October 17Elena Garcia-Velasco M.A.T. '97 earned Oregon's top teaching honor.
July 26Longtime graduate instructor Paul Copley receives a fond farewell in this tribute celebrating his impact as an educator.
July 6Former pop star Debora Iyall M.A.T. '07 discusses her professional renaissance in this Sacramento Bee profile.
May 25Deborah Peterson, Ed.D. '11, talks about the challenges facing teachers, students of color, and the politics of education.
May 2Community-driven efforts to prevent domestic and sexual violence can, and should, include men and boys.
November 18Linda Christensen, director of the Oregon Writing Project, believes writing gives people power over their lives. See how social justice informs all Lewis & Clark Graduate School programs and inspires community collaborations. Watch the videos ►
October 7Students and faculty work to advance culturally appropriate counseling in Uganda and America.
May 26Commencement addresses hopes and trepidations of graduating educators and counselors
May 6Bruce Reynolds '02, principal at R.E. Jewell Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, was named Oregon Principal of the Year.
Sustainable Horizons: Stories of educators and counselors taking risks and finding rewards in exploring sustainabilityMarch 29In honor of Earth Day, we take a look at stories of educators and counselors taking risks and finding rewards in exploring sustainability.
March 8Education Instructor Bill Layton discusses how parents can encourage children to succeed without being overbearing in this Oregonian podcast.
March 3Education professor Ault named Outstanding University Educator by Oregon Academy of Science
February 4Instructor Thomas Doherty, who coordinates Lewis & Clark's ecopsychology studies area, has earned major media attention for his leadership of the field.
January 26Sara Exposito and Alejandra Favela have published a chapter in a new book on reading strategies for second-language learners.
January 13New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that employment in all areas of the counseling field will grow significantly in the next decade. This news follows a U.S. News report ranking marriage and family therapy as one of the 50 best careers for 2010.
January 5U.S. News has ranked marriage, couple, and family therapy as one of 50 best careers of 2010. Learn more about our program.
January 5Peyton Chapman M.A.T. '95 reflects on the challenges and rewards of her work as a Portland high school principal in this Oregonian article.
December 21Tens of thousands of website visitors read stories, watch videos, and listen to podcasts that highlight the success of our students, faculty, and alumni. Here are the top ten stories that visitors spent the most time viewing in 2009.
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Collaboration is key for Oregon's Middle School Principal of the Year, Chris Mills M.A.T. '84. Mills discusses his leadership approach in The Oregonian.
November 20Associate Professor Stafford forsakes car, walks through city to show Portlanders a hopeful future
November 18Margaret Doherty, M.A.T. '76, is a former teacher and education advocate. She will focus on education issues in her new role as representative of Oregon House District 35. Read a profile of her.
October 26Students and faculty of the graduate school gathered on September 8 to reflect on our core values: Compassion, Creativity, Commitment.
October 15Professor Gordon Lindbloom discusses how he has brought the topic of religion into the counseling psychology classroom in order to help future counselors broach the subject in their work with clients.