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Thursday, December 27, 2012
Wrightsville Beach Parks and Rec Programs for the Winter
Here's a look at a few year-round programs, courtesy of the Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Department:
Extreme Cross Training - Don't spend the winter months hibernating! Stay in shape by staying active through this challenging but fun fitness class. This program will help you improve strength and endurance both aerobically and anaerobically with a wide variety of training techniques. Classes meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9-10 a.m.
Zumba - What began as a Latin-inspired dance fitness routine has effectively grown into a wildly popular workout for ladies (and gentlemen, too) from around the world. Come see what Zumba is all about Tuesday mornings from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Tennis Lessons - Want to learn to play tennis? Or perhaps improve your technique? The town of Wrightsville Beach offers tennis lessons for adults, youth ages 9-12, and ages 6-8. Group lessons meet on Mondays and Wednesdays. If you're a WB resident, pay only $55 for six one-hour lessons. The fee is $70 for non-residents.
Kids Cooking Class - Does your child enjoy being your "helper" in the kitchen? Encourage those culinary curiosities by enrolling your young one in this fun, hands-on cooking class for kids. from 4:30-6:00 p.m. on Mondays with the upcoming session full of holiday recipes: November 19-December 17, 2012. Pre-registration is required - see below for contact information.
These are only a handful of exciting activities that the town of Wrightsville Beach offers throughout the year. Be sure to visit www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com for more information. To learn more about fees, class details or registration, call (910) 256-7925 or send an email to email@example.com.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Condos in Wrightsville Beach, NC
The Duneridge Resort Oceanfront Condos is one of the most popular communities in Wrightsville Beach. All condos in this resort-style property feature oceanfront balconies, master suites, living and dining areas, so you can enjoy the beauty of the ocean from just about any room in your home! Prices at the Duneridge condos start at $829,000. For more information, visit the website at: www.DuneRidgeResortCondos.com
Shell Island Resort, located right off of Lumina Ave., also offers condominiums for sale. Currently, there is a 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath unit available in this oceanfront property for $249,900. This resort offers private beach access, an on-site restaurant, business center, on-site property management, a fitness facility and much more. For details, visit www.ShellIslandResortCondos.com.
Station One Condos is yet another community of condominiums located in Wrightsville Beach. This property boasts two- or three-bedroom floor plans, an oceanfront pool, secure entry, private clubhouse and, best of all, it's within walking distance to many of the popular shops and restaurants. Prices are around $525,000. Visit this website for more information: www.StationOneCondos.com
The Islander Condos are located on North Lumina Ave. and just a few footsteps from the beach. The Islander offers many of the same great amenities as the above-mentioned properties, including low maintenance oceanfront living, private beach access and a private pool. The Islander currently has a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo for sale at $519,900. Check it out here: www.TheIslanderCondos.com
Last, but certainly not least, Wrightsville Dunes Oceanfront Condos is another popular condo community situated on strand of prime oceanfront property. Enjoy 3 separate ocean beach paths, 2 oceanfront pools, ample parking, private tennis courts and much more at this resort-style community. Looking for a place with enough room for the whole family? You can snag a spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo at Wrightsville Dunes for $680,000. See details here: www.WrightsvilleDunesCondos.com
To learn more about condos for sale in Wrightsville Beach, be sure to contact the local experts at Hardee Hunt and Williams real estate company. They are a well established, well connected team of real estate agents looking out for your best interests. Call today at 910-256-6998
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
5K Jingle Bell Run in Wrightsville Beach
Runners who want to experience something a little more festive than an ordinary 5k should mark their calendars for December 15, 2012, when local runners get in the holiday spirit by dressing in their favorite Christmas garb while competing for the best run/walk time.
The 5K course will take participants around the John Nesbitt Loop and will include a short run up North Channel Drive and back. Runners can enjoy the lovely winter beach scenery, see historic cottages and meet lots of friendly folks from around the area.
Registration for this Christmas-themed race begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Wrightsville Beach Museum. Registration closes at 8:45 a.m. and the race will begin at 9:00 a.m. sharp! Your entry fee will cover your race registration, jingle bells, a free T-shirt for the first 300 registrants, and complimentary refreshments after the race. Proceeds will benefit the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History.
For more information, check out the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History at www.wbmuseum.com and click on the "Jingle Bell Run" tab to the left. You can also call (910) 256-2569 or send an email to email@example.com.
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Now that it is cold out, our feathered friends are in search of food. My son and I had such a good time creating this little pumpkin shaped bird feeder to help the birds out!
To make this feeder you just need two 2 liter soda bottles, a wooden dowel, a pipe cleaner, and acrylic paint. The feeder requires a little adult prep work before the kids can paint and help assemble it.
First, cute the soda bottles. They have a spot at the bottom where they get a bit wider, cut one bottle there and the other about 1.5" above that spot. Then the taller one should fit snugly inside the other.
Make a hole in the shorter one just below where you cut and then directly across from that hole make a second hole. I used a drill to make my holes but then later found that a regular hole punch like you would use on paper works well too.
Put the two halves together with the taller fitting inside the shorter one. Mark where the two holes go on the tall one, you need the dowel to go through both halves so it stays together when the birds sit on it. Take them apart and make the holes where you marked.
Cut larger holes for the birds to get the seeds, I used the bottle top to trace so my holes where fairly round and cut with a craft knife.
Drill two holes in the top to hang.
Cut a leaf shape out of the unused bottle. You want to draw the leaf sideways on the bottle so it lays right after it is cut. Poke a hole in the top of the leaf.
Let the kids paint away! Once the paint drys, you can spray it with a clear varnish if you desire.
Assemble the feeder. String a ribbon through the holes in the top to hang and add your leaf. Curl a pipe cleaner around a marker to make a stem and slip it over the ribbon. Then put your feeder halves together and push the dowel through the holes at the bottom.
Fill with bird seed and hang it out for the birds!

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The recipe I use for making baguettes (as taken from http://www.dk.com/uk/9781409352723-bread/ – I have avoided a link to Amazon).
These get the best shape when cooked on a baguette tray.
Put 1lb strong bread flour in a large bowl and make a well in the middle.
Put 1/4 pint of warm water in a jug. Add 2 1/2 teaspoons of dried yeast and mix together. Leave for 5 minutes.
Stir the yeast mixture and add to the well in the flour. Mix in some of the flour to the yeast to make a batter. Cover and leave for 20 minutes so that the batter starts to froth a bit.
Us a wooden spoon to mix in the remaining flour, adding tepid water, one tablespoonful at a time, to the mixture. It can be a bit tricky to judge when the right amount of flour and water has been added, but for me the dough should be easily workable but not feel wet and stick to your hand.
With all the flour mixed in, turn the dough out onto a clean (!) work surface and knead for about 10 minutes. Personally, the ideal consistency is when you don't need any flour on the worktop and the dough doesn't stick to the worktop but still feels elastic when kneaded; this comes down to experience and simply getting a feel for the dough. Try to avoid the dough being too dry (maybe I'll post a video that shows a good consistency).
After about 10 minutes you should feel a change in the texture of the dough and it starts to stick to the base of your palm as you knead. This is when you know that the kneading is done.
Pop the dough in a clean bowl – you can use the one it was mixed in if you managed to get all of the dough out – and cover with a damp tea towel – damp does make a difference – and leave to rise for about 90 minutes, until doubled in size.
Knock back, cover with the tea towel and leave to rise for about 45 minutes.
Knock back again, cover with the tea towel and leave to rise for about 45 minutes. Yes, this is the 3rd rising.
Put two baguette trays on a worktop and lightly cover with flour.
Knock back the dough and scrape out onto the lightly floured work surface.
Cut the dough into four pieces and roll out each piece into a long sausage shape and pop it onto the baguette tray.
Cover with the tea towel and leave to prove for about 45 minutes or so. Turn the oven on (gas mark 5) about 15 minutes before the end and put an ovenproof tray in the bottom on the oven and fill with water.
Cut 4 slashes across each baguette with a sharp knife and put both tray in the oven. In my case, this has to be at the very top of the oven having moved the standard oven racks out of the way. They need to cook for about 25 minutes, but after about 12 minutes I take them out quickly and put them back the other way to avoid the furthest in loaf getting incinerated.
Cool on a wire rack and they are best eaten when still crispy.


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Radiohead has been one of the most prolific UK bands since their first release of Pablo Honey in 1993. Over the years their sound has changed dramatically and in this gallery we took a look back at 30 of their singles. (Some countries had releases, others didn't so this is not an official country specific "singles" list).
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I really dislike this song though some of the changes are pretty good. The long drawn out rock moments is a bit too much for me to take. The cheesy piano is just bad. I realize this is kind of meant to be that way, it's just nothing in comparison to the later songs. I honestly haven't listened to this song in 10 years and probably won't for another 10.


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By God's grace, I hope to create an illustration. I don't like to repeatedly use the perpendicular pronoun "I." However, yours truly has experienced almost one year of sickness, stress, and hard work. I recognized it and others recognized it. When I shared with CARE residents that I was planning a brief trailer trip, they encouraged me. "Go get your battery recharged." You've seen all the pictures taken during Little George Havens' Cowboy Camp Meeting. Frequently, I needed to remove the battery from the Canon camera, insert it into the charger, charge until the green light came on indicating it was ready to go again. For this illustration, I had to rely on a picture of the battery because, obviously, I couldn't take a picture without the battery. Conclusion: It makes sense to me that a well-used battery (Lorraine) mustered dwindling energy to get to a power source (Camp Meeting). The battery was charged, the vessel is ready for additional service.
Monthly Archives: June 2014
Little George Havens' Cowboy Camp Meeting – Monday, June 30, 2014
Little George Havens' Cowboy Camp Meeting – (Monday, June 30, 2014) – Departure
5:00 AM; 77 degrees inside; tiny breeze outside. The night was hot: 9:09 PM, 89 degrees; 12:45 AM, 84 degrees; 2:25 AM, 81 degrees. I was "in bed" at 9 o'clock last night, with just a sheet, door and windows open, and two fans—and Citronella candle burning all night. Didn't sleep well, so many thoughts. Up at 4:30, 78 degrees, and made coffee before heading to the shower. (It took three matches this morning… and one match remains.) Almost everything that bounces around has been moved to the bed for a safe ride home. I'm waiting for sunrise so I can unhook the electric cord and depart. Sad to say, I'm ready to put "primitive" away for a while (until the next camping trip??)!!
5:20 AM, 78 degrees and I'm ready to turn off the computer and pack it safely in the car. I'm waiting for "Mr. Sunrise."
I got a late start because the gate was locked. I tapped lightly, twice, on Miss Lucy's door; I didn't want to disturb her. About seven, she responded—and told me Nell had the combination to the lock. So I walked back to Nell's trailer and, gratefully, she was up—and unlocked the gate.
From Cowboy Camp Meeting to Livingston
The pictures tell the story. That old saying "A picture is worth a thousand words."
1:00 PM; 91 degrees outside; extremely windy. At 12:37 it was 96 degrees inside the KIA. I do not travel with the air-conditioner on while pulling the trailer. It might be OK but I don't want to strain the KIA engine.
My GPS failed me this morning; I sensed it was not working correctly. The Garmin took me into Fort Worth—and I hate city traffic and freeways in big cities!! I finally spotted a Mall entrance and searched for a shady area. I worked with the Garmin settings and finally had a small measure of success. I got back on the route toward "home" and Garmin wasn't moving—it was frozen. By unplugging from the cigarette lighter, then reinserting, it finally began to give me the map and instructions I'm accustomed to.
I learned from my trip west to Little George Havens' Camp Meeting that gas stations may be few and far between. First (this morning), gas in Brownwood; second, gas at Love's in Midlothian. Too many cars and trucks at Love's so I selected the nearby Walmart. I'm really tired from the heat, and driving; I've been up since 4:30. The wind, shade, and green grass under my feet all feel so-o-o-o-o good!! ~~ 1:30 PM and 93 degrees in the shade. ~~
It felt like I was "wasting time"—just sitting—so retrieved the laptop computer from the KIA. Nothing more to add so will do "nothing" until I feel like getting back on the highway. 6:30 PM; 96 degrees outside and inside!!
I've been in the Walmart parking lot since 12:30 and do not want to get out on the highway and be buffeted by severe wind. I'm no expert but I speculate at least thirty-five miles per hour. The minute I stand up, the lawn chair blows over!! In a manner of speaking, I've gone from the frying pan into the fire!! Hot at the Camp Meeting, hot here, but now I've added a wind-burn (equal to a sunburn). It never occurred to me—while sitting in the shade of the tree—that I was getting burned. All afternoon I was so grateful there were no insects; I traded one discomfort for another. ~~ The horizon is a cloud of dust; Central and West Texas have suffered a drought. (Cowboys [at Camp Meeting] were thankful for over three inches of rain last Monday.)
Sitting on a little patch of grass, under a nice shade tree, I enjoyed a home-grown bell pepper and a remarkably good-tasting apple. So-o-o-o many meals served at camp, I'm going home with food in the refrigerator (food I brought with me). This morning—for breakfast—I pulled into a picnic-area and enjoyed two hard-boiled eggs and whole wheat sandwich "thin."
I'm hoping the wind dies down tonight so I can complete the trip tomorrow. I won't drive at night. I believe the sensible thing—for this old lady—is the security of a well-lite Walmart parking lot.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
I've been reading an inspirational book titled Thirty-one Days of Praise by Ruth Myers. I recognized myself on page 32.
"I have worshiped the Lord for many years; I know how delightful praise is and how much it stimulates my faith. So why do I ever get so busy, even in my quiet times, that I bypass the delightful opportunity to extol and adore my wonderful Lord? Why do I, time and again, get so busy and absorbed with the pressures of daily life that I forget all about praise? And why do I at times feel reluctant to praise in the midst of everyday trials; when I hear news that makes me anxious about someone I love, or when I face a major disappointment, or when I'm angry or under a lot of pressure?"
Ruth continues: "Could it be that one of Satan's major strategies is to divert us from praise? …."
I (Lorraine) am conscience-stricken as I think of the way I've acted because I was criticized for hanging the Texas flag upside down. Major victory for Satan!! Could I have handled the situation better—ten months ago—when I was ghastly sick due to moth balls in adjacent yard?? (Could-a, should-a, would-a….)
Little George Havens' Cowboy Camp Meeting – Sunday, June 29, 2014
Little George Havens' Cowboy Camp Meeting – Schedule
9:30 AM; 80 degrees inside; strong wind; bright sunshine. However—even with bright sunshine—I'm sad. I listened for the breakfast bell. None. I walked over to the dining area—with my camera. No breakfast; nobody sitting around visiting. Men were busy working: The inflated "castle" (for the children's enjoyment) was being folded up. A Chuck Wagon was being loaded. The fire-rings and open-fire paraphernalia were gone—only ashes to mark where they had been. Three big cargo trailers (to transport Chuck Wagons) are gone—the area is bare. (At this very minute [9:45], a tractor is being driven into the large storage building. An extremely large fifth-wheel trailer has pulled up to the dump station and may leave the Camp Meeting shortly thereafter.) During the night, the cattle were loaded and are gone. During the week, this campground was a beehive of activity; now there are only a handful of people doing last-minute chores.
Recently, Nell said she wished she could live this life 365 days a year. I understand and agree. Yes, the heat has been uncomfortable; the insects have been a nuisance. But (in my humble opinion) we crave the comfort of fellowship with like-minded Bible-believing folks; we're "fed" by messages from God's Holy Word. We're reluctant to return to the everyday activities in a world that has become increasingly hostile to Biblical principles.
Pastor Sam Stone's message (last night) was about "Spitting in the eye of God." Christians sitting on their hands, allowing prayer to be taken out of the schools, killing babies, legalizing marijuana, accepting homosexual marriage…. (I don't have to list them all; if you are a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ you know our Nation embraces immorality and corruption.)
In Camp Meeting, we get a taste of what Heaven must be like. We long for praise and fellowship to continue 365 days a year!!
2:00 PM; 95 degrees inside and probably likewise outside. The music was good (albeit too loud for this old lady); the preaching was inspired. "What would you do if a poisonous snake bite you?" was the title of the message. Find the scripture in Acts 28:3 and additional commentary.
I started this day saying I'm sad that Camp Meeting is drawing to a close. Since 9:30, I'm even sadder!! For morning worship, there were only twenty-four individuals sitting in chairs listening to the music (four talented artists) and twenty-three attentive to the cowboy preacher. I imagined the parking lot would be full of cars, trucks, and a bus or two—and the tent would have standing-room only.
8:20 PM; 93 degrees outside; blistering hot inside. The evening worship service is over, everyone is gone; I'm the only one on the property right now. Miss Lucy, Nell, and others have gone out to eat and will return. There were very few attending the evening service; I didn't have the heart to count.
I have a heavy heart; I am very sad!! Look at the pictures: The recreation vehicles owned by cowboys are gone; the trailer with extra restrooms and showers is gone; the chairs have been folded and stored in the red cargo trailer and it, too, is gone. As Nell said, too bad we can't have camp meeting all year.
Dear Reader: Are you affiliated with the American Fellowship of Cowboy Churches?? Have you been to Little George Havens' Camp Meeting?? Can you relate to the activities I've enjoyed the last eight days?? Will you join me next year (Lord willing) so we occupy every camp site—and fill every seat at evening worship service?? You've read about the heat and the insects; this isn't a "five-star" resort. Put away your electronic gadgets for a week and receive a blessing. ~~ Not a part of the American Fellowship of Cowboy Churches?? Hey, this was all new to me; I've received a warm welcome.
Every day, there were activities for the children. (I didn't think to write about that earlier.) Come as a family and let the children play with the goats and ride the ponies. Let them participate in "mutton busting and kid's ranch rodeo."
Maybe you are reading this but live in Montana, or South Dakota, or another distant state (or country) and it is physically impossible to attend. You have a tender heart for "the good ole days" when life moved at a slower pace. You grew up watching Western movies and remember names like Tom Mix, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, John Wayne, etc. You followed television series like Bonanza, The Big Valley, Wagon Train, Lonesome Dove, etc. Please make it possible for Miss Lucy's dream to continue; send a donation to Sam Stone, P.O. Box 896, Putnam, TX 76469. Sam's email address: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Now I want to make it indelibly clear: I am not affiliated with the American Fellowship of Cowboy Churches. Nobody asked me to take pictures and write about my visit. If you donate…, I will not see a dime of that money. I'm a senior lady (three quarters and counting [age 79] ) extremely blessed by this new experience in my life. I want to "pay it forward"; I want to "pass it on." ~~ THANKS for reading my blog. Sincerely wishing you God's richest blessings.
Little George Havens' Cowboy Camp Meeting – Saturday, June 28, 2014
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8:45 AM; 79 degrees; overcast and windy. Yesterday I learned biscuits and gravy were served for breakfast. I groaned and said "Wish I'd known; I would have been there." Just for me, this morning, biscuits and gravy, bacon, and jelly. A very small group… fine fellowship.
My next-door neighbor, Nell, arrived in a special outfit–saying she was so embarrassed—ready to have her picture taken. Short story: Nell supports the Republican party and received the bright-color socks from the senior George Bush. The younger George Bush said—in a letter—that he wanted a picture of Nell wearing those socks. I'm very happy to be the photographer!! Special note: Nell has been a long-time supporter, and worker, at Little George Havens Cowboy Camp.
Recap: The cowboys were ropin' until after eleven o'clock last night. The wind rocked the trailer most of the night; I didn't sleep as soundly as previous nights. Eighty-one degrees at 1:46 this morning, Even while I am in bed, insects are biting. First thing today, I was dabbing Benadryl Itch Stopping Cream on welts. Now—so I can face the remainder of the day—I'm heading toward a shower.
10:10; 82 degrees. After my shower and before I was dressed, I took pictures of three areas with bites (waist band, thigh, and under arm). Suddenly, out the window, I saw a Chuck Wagon on a flat-bed trailer behind a pickup truck. I thought it was leaving and wanted to document…. I quickly got dressed!! No, they were just arriving so I was able to capture the scene.
There's a lot of cowboy activity this morning. Men are rearranging portable fence and "gates" in the arena area (in preparation for tonight's "Ranch Rodeo"). ~~ Gotta go; almost time for morning Bible Study.
12:30 PM; 87 degrees; overcast; windy; flies are a nuisance!! Like the cowboys taking care of tasks before "breaking camp," I must do a few things before it gets too hot. I declined going into Coleman for lunch.
1:30 PM, 90 degrees. KIA radiator is full; additional water in T@B fresh water tank. No picture needed to describe my lunch: Organic peanut butter, and preserves, on a whole wheat sandwich "thin," and Oikos Greek non-fat yogurt with craisins (Ocean Spray dried cranberries). Plenty of protein, IMHO, and won't upset my stomach and intestinal track.
The trailer was "too hot" so I went to the screened dining area to read. There was a wonderful breeze and very few flies!! Miss Lucy invited me to take a nap in the old house (with a window air conditioner). I couldn't fall asleep; too many thoughts running through my mind. Back to the screened area after a quick check of the open fire cook area. The men were preparing fajitas—for dinner.
The fajitas were delicious; the cobbler was wonderful. I must confess that I bit into a jalapeno pepper and it was so hot I started crying, and dancing down the aisle to get a large cup of water. It burned…, and it burned…, and it burned!! Everyone got a kick out of my response to that pepper.
The music was inspirational; Sam Stone's message was (IMHO) soul-searching and gut-wrenching.
8:25 PM; 89 degrees inside the little trailer. Two windows, and the door, are wide open; two fans are going. The sun is setting and we'll have an enjoyable night. The Ranch Rodeo will start soon.
Moments ago (8:17) I ran out to get a picture of a Chuck Wagon being loaded for a return trip to its home church. Not like the old days!! It travels in a cargo trailer behind a powerful pickup truck. My grandmother was the cook for ranch hands during harvest, in Oklahoma. I wonder if her chuck wagon was as nice as those being used here this week. (I'll never know, but "I wonder….")
10:25 PM; 85 degree inside; windy and "too cool" outside to stay any longer watching the rodeo. A "wind breaker" jacket would feel good. Interesting… but I "lost interest" because same thing over and over. I can still hear the announcer and I have a picture in my mind's-eye of what is happening.
10:15: I ran (no exaggeration)) to get a picture of a van stuck in the mud!! All these days later, we still have standing water and mud. The driver had to "rock it" and eventually got out.
Little George Havens' Cowboy Camp Meeting – Friday, June 27, 2014
Little George Havens' Cowboy Camp Meeting – Schedule
7:25 AM; 78 degrees; dark and gloomy. As I said in an earlier message, I didn't want to get out of bed while it is cool and pleasant. I want to stop "time." All too soon, we'll have heat and insects.
There are many interesting people here; numerous stories. One woman was born in Santa Anna, Texas, and has lived there her whole life. (Santa Anna about five miles east of the Camp Meeting.) Personally, I have "no roots." I've had more addresses than I can remember; I've lived in many states and traveled extensively. Entire families come, annually, to Camp Meeting and fellowship with family and friends. I'm jealous of Grandmothers surrounded by children and grandchildren. (Who knows? Maybe they envy my freedom to travel.)
Wherever I travel, the T@B attracts attention. I've had several folks wanting to see the inside (and, of course, I'm always eager to oblige). One lady owned a T@B with orange trim and momentarily (when she drove in) thought it was hers. She regrets selling… and is planning to purchase a Casita. I have the opportunity to share details of my travels. There is no end to the curiosity about what brought me to Texas. (My "accent" gives me away, [ha!].) I've "talked up" CARE and the Escapees RV Club and Parks. Speaking of accents: Frequently a person will say "You're from California." I question: "How do you know?" Reply: "You have a California accent." Then I pretend to argue with them: "New Englanders have an accent; New Yorkers have an accent, Southerners have an accent; Californians don't have an accent." However, apparently we do. Texans have an accent; I'm hearing it at Camp Meeting. It isn't as pronounced where I'm living (CARE) because the residents (RVers) are from all over the nation.
Interesting people: Earlier, I mentioned Ike Akers. His father was famous–and the son followed in Dad's footsteps until the accident. The business card given to me by Ike says "Donations accepted and greatly appreciated." Yesterday I gave Ike a $20. bill (for the foot and hand massage the day before). Last night I watched him put it in the offering.
8:40 AM and, strangely, 77 degrees—one degree cooler than when I got up. There's a strong wind buffeting my trailer. ~~ OK, I'm on my way to take a shower and embrace the day.
Interesting story (IMHO): Before the American Fellowship of Cowboy Churches started using the site (twelve years ago), Miss Lucy (with others) prepared Camp Meeting meals from this kitchen–in an old building George bought for $300. and moved…. Before that, Miss Lucy prepared meals in the Airstream trailer. (I hope I have my facts straight.)
2:30 PM and, decidedly, nap time!! Extremely windy so 90 degrees doesn't seem unbearable. It has been a day filled with activities!! The pictures tell the story: First my neighbor, Nell, suggested we get Miss Lucy and have coffee and banana bread; second: Bible Study; third: we (three) checked the cabins to be sure they are ready for those folks coming to Hispanic Camp (next week). Most recent: Miss Lucy, Nell, Ike and yours truly went into Santa Anna for lunch. I was told "the best fish dinner in the whole wide world." I took pictures… until another guest insisted he take a picture so I am included. As usual, I argued that "I don't want to break the camera" (by being in the picture [ha] ). But, honestly, I appreciate being documented with an event occasionally. (Last night I asked Sam to take our picture because I thought perhaps my only opportunity to be photographed with Nell and Lucy.)
8:25 PM, 92 degrees inside my little trailer. It was equally as hot, or hotter, under the tent for the evening service. I finally moved a chair out were I could catch a breeze. We've had a strong wind all day but, for some strange reason, it doesn't sweep under the tent. Look at the pictures (taken late afternoon) of the flags standing straight out. ~~ Now (8:45) everyone is preparing for "team roping" in the arena.
The noon meal of fried catfish and french fries upset my stomach. I ate very little for supper but wanted a small portion of the stew (but no beans). Too bad I can't let you sample Darla Stone's prize-winning Dutch-oven open-fire cobbler. Yum-yum!!
I skipped Miss Lucy's evening Bible Study so I could listen to the musicians. I may skip the "team roping" because I'm weary from the heat. This isn't a complaint, just a comment: The heat is awful, the insects would try the patience of a Saint!! I'm extremely grateful for the cool nights and pleasant early mornings. No, I'm not going to "high tail" it home because I'm receiving such a blessing!!
9:45 PM, 85 degrees inside…. I watched some calf roping but have no energy for this late-night activity.
Little George Havens' Cowboy Camp Meeting – Thursday, June 26, 2014
Little George Havens' Cowboy Camp Meeting – Schedule
Up at 7:00 AM but I wanted to stay in bed hoping to delay the inevitable heat and insects. Currently 76 degrees; 81 degrees at 11:30 last night; 78 degrees at 1:30 AM; 75 at 6:20 AM (I'm a "clock watcher"). Furthermore, looking at the clock this morning ("inquiring minds want to know"), I wondered why the alarm awakened me at 5:00 AM the other day. Answer: The clock has two alarm settings!! (Notice 6:30 in the picture.) ~~ Here's another bit of worthless information: There's a skunk in the area.
9:30 AM; 74 degrees inside the little trailer; dark and gloomy outside; perhaps another rain storm; the shower (as in "bath") sure felt good. I may have to reach for a sweater because the strong wind makes it feel cooler than 74. Out the window, I'm watching Ike play ball with one of the boys. The doctors said he would be in a wheelchair the rest of his life–but Ike relies on "the Great Physician."
11:30; 79 degrees inside the little trailer. Time to fix some lunch but want to document that Sam was singing Stuart Hamblen's This Ole House. Later, the young cowboy preacher, Beau Sessums, wove a story about John Wayne (Marion Robert Morrison) into his message, with many scripture references. Beau closed reading the entire fourth chapter of Second Corinthians from New Living Translation. (His message last night was about "discipleship".)
Two o'clock and I was awakened from a wonderful nap because I was too hot (in my sweater), and flies are numerous—and very annoying!! Look, the temperature jumped nine degrees in about two hours. Sun is shining, beautiful sky!! ~~ Maranatha!!
Three o'clock and 92 degrees; time to abandon my little trailer. Awful observation: The "dump" station is only a short distance from my trailer. In addition to livestock on the property, that is probably one more source for flies.
9:30 PM; 90 degrees inside the trailer. After the evening worship service there was a "sortie." Hey this old lady doesn't know a thing about Texas ranch events so folks patiently explained. I haven't any pictures of the event because too dark. Prior to…, I took pictures of cattle, men and boys on horseback, and pictures of the many horse trailers. Nothing spectacular; just a record of a cowboy and cowgirl activity.
FYI: I spent the afternoon in the screened dining area visiting with the folks who prepared our meal. (A very nice breeze blowing through….) "They" called it by another name but I call the meal "taco salad." I had a very tiny portion of ground meat and lots of lettuce, tomatoes, onions and cheese. I was near the end of the line and the guacamole was gone. The cherry-pineapple cobbler was delicious!!
Then, woman's Bible Study with Miss Lucy. She is an awesome person; a great teacher; an unsung hero of the faith. She has a remarkable memory at 90 years of age. She advocates memorizing scripture and is a marvelous example. She recites whole chapters with scripture reference.
After the evening worship service, and before the "ranch sortin," a girl about ten or twelve years old approached me with a zip-lock bag in her hands. "My mother and I make these crosses. Would you like one?" Truthfully, I said: "I don't have any money with me." She assured me they are free and I can take my choice. The first one I picked up has Galatians 2:20 as a scripture reference. I've claimed that scripture since I was saved under the ministry of Miss Lucy's husband sixty-four years ago.
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No. 2 Longhorns roll over UL Monroe in men's hoops
Austin, TX (Sports Network) – LaMarcus Aldridge scored 21 points and pulled
down 11 rebounds, as second-ranked Texas throttled Louisiana-Monroe 90-55 at
the Frank Erwin Center.
P.J. Tucker added 19 points on 9-of-9 shooting from the field and made his
first career three-pointer for the Longhorns (5-0), who shot 50 percent from
the floor. Connor Atchley and Mike Williams each contributed 12 points, and
A.J. Abrams added 10 for Texas.
"I just got all of my open shots," said Tucker, a junior forward. "They are
the shots I have practiced, The guys set me up for them, especially the three-
pointer up in the corner. I got some shots in the paint, some five and ten-
footers. There were just open shots, and that's what we practice."
Cecil Hood had 15 points to lead the Indians (3-3), who made 40.4 percent of
their shots from the field.
"(The Longhorns) are going to be very tough to beat for a lot of teams this
year, because they can beat you inside and they can beat you outside," said UL
Monroe head coach Orlando Early.
The Longhorns scored 13 straight points to lead 17-4 and were ahead by a
comfortable margin the rest of the way. Aldridge started the spurt with a
jumper and Abrams ended it with a three-pointer with 13:05 left in the half.
A Hood layup had the Indians within 19-12 with 10:42 remaining in the first
half, but Texas scored the next eight points. Another three by Abrams started
the run and Aldridge followed with a dunk.
Texas led by as many as 20 in the opening half and was in front 43-29 at
intermission. The Longhorns stretched their margin to 57-35 following a three-
pointer by Gibson with 13:58 remaining.
The Longhorns' biggest advantage came at 88-52 with just under a minute left,
following a layup from Williams.
Game Notes
Texas was 8-of-26 from three-point range, while UL Monroe was 4-of-14…Texas
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Labour Day today will be the perfect day to revisit my old 'stomping ground' Los Angeles, with a spot of shopping on Rodeo Drive ....of course! Might squeeze in a trip to Hollywood but really looking forward to Beach time in Manhattan Beach!!
Dressed in some of my favourite LK Kaftan's, can't wait to head out on the town for a much needed catch up with friends after, an epic day of travelling.


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It was a February to remember.
His image was that of an unemotional, no-nonsense leader whose countenance was always as stone-faced as the giant carvings on Mount Rushmore. Tears from Tom? Nah. He was a man who would never cry. But he did, and so did the players he told goodbye.
It was a very cold North Texas day as drizzle and fog enveloped Valley Ranch and the home of the Dallas Cowboys. It would be a long time before old man Sol would provide enough sunrays to thaw the frozen hearts of Cowboy fans and melt the frigid actions of new team owner Jerry Jones.
February 27th, 1988, is a date etched into the minds of Texans and faithful Dallas football fans when the Arkansas millionaire made one of the biggest public relations blunders in NFL history by informing Thomas Wade Landry he was fired. It wasn' t so much replacing the only coach in the 29-year history of the Cowboys, but the manner in which the former Razorback football player delivered the termination notice. A "faux paux" he admitted and wishes he had been more diplomatic. But then, how do you fire a legend and beloved coach?
True, the 1987 Cowboys were a league worst 3-13, and Tom Landry was 64 years old, but you just don't axe a team's Clint Eastwood when he's playing a round of golf.
Jones had paid more than 140-million for the franchise to a money-strapped H.R. "Bum" Bright and the one-time teammate of Jimmy Johnson and Barry Switzer, also informed General Manager Tex Schramm that he, meaning Jones, would become a hands-on owner and would be the one to attend NFL meetings and cast the team's vote.
Landry, the hero from Mission who served his country in World War II and whose brother was killed when his B-17 was shot down over Europe, displayed more emotion in a five minute farewell to gathered players,than he had in the years he guided the team to two NFL titles and 20 consecutive years of winning seasons.
As Tom left the lecture room, hugs, handshakes and moist eyes were evident and as the coach with the reputation of smiling about as often as Queen Elizabeth stepped into a long, dark Cadillac, long-time Cowboys including Danny White and Doug Cosbie waved goodbye for the last time.
As one reporter commented, "I felt like I did the day President Kennedy was shot".
Tom and Tex became a team so successful it was difficult to imagine that a new era was being written in Dallas Cowboy history and the two NFL Hall of Fame members would be just faded names in the scrapbook of memories.
Ironically, February was also the month that signaled Tom Landry's final days.
Funeral services were held at Highland Park Methodist Church on February 17th, 2000. Tom had died from effects of leukemia three days earlier.
It resembled a state funeral as dignitaries, former Cowboys and NFL Hall of Famers gathered to pay tribute to a man whose Christian faith and leadership had propelled him to the pedestal of class and dignity.
Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, Tex Schramm, Cowboy legends Don Perkins, Bob Lilly, Drew Pearson, Randy White, Dan Reeves, Rayfield Wright and Roger Staubach eulogized the man who once played for the Texas Longhorns and New York Giants.
The Reverend Charles Swindoll, who was President of the Dallas Theological Seminary conducted the final tribute to the 76-year old coach.
Quoting from Romans 8:28, "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose" was Swindoll's message that day.
Well, if there was ever a man called to serve God's purpose it was Thomas Wade Landry who, to me at least, will always be the chiseled face of the Cowboys etched into an imagined Mount Rushmore of North Texas.
The month of February … when he was fired and when he died. But most of all when he cried.


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I checked my WR-300 yesterday when it did not alert for a thunderstorm warning and it is doing the EXACT same thing... high pitched squeal on the weather channels. It sounds like a feedback loop. Mine is about the same age as yours.
So, when the radio stopped working for you, did the WX alert function still work?
Oh, if you have the option to return it, then do so. The WR-300 not supporting EoM was more than enough for me to never want to see that thing again. I even felt guilty giving it away.... In hindsight I would have felt better to have taken it to my local transfer station for recycling. I should never have gotten it. I learned my lesson to do my research before purchasing. So if you return it you'll have $8 to put towards a proper NOAA alert weather radio.
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NYX Cosmetics Butter Gloss Cup Cake Photos & Swatch
Hello gorgeous girls,
How are you all? I am here again with a swatch post today to lure you all. Today I shall give you a brief about a lip gloss by NYX cosmetics from their Butter Gloss range. The shade is called Cup Cake. The name all of a sudden reminded me of the song "Cup Cakeâ€, many of you might get their sweet tooth talking by just hearing the name.
NYX has very wisely given names to the glosses of this range, if not the shades, the names will attract you. Cup Cake is a beautiful hot pink lip gloss, read on to know more.
About NYX Butter Gloss:
Buttery soft and silky smooth, our scrumptious new Butter Lip Gloss tastes as sweet as a sugar cookie—and makes your lips look downright luscious. Swipe it on alone or over your favorite lipstick for creamy sheer to medium coverage that melts onto your lips and is never sticky.
- What it is: It's buttery lip gloss with a sweet scent that provides sheer to medium coverage on your lips without that sticky feeling.
- What it does: Provides nourishment with a flush of color on your lips giving you the perfect pout.
- Why we love it: Adore that it can be worn alone or over your favorite lipstick! It's delicious and gorgeous at the same time.
Directions For Use: Apply on lips with the applicator included alone or over your favorite lipstick making your lips appear more voluptuous.
Ingredients: Mineral Oil / ParaffinumLiquidum / Huile Minérale, Polybutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Beeswax / Cera Alba / Cire d'abeille, Ceresin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polyethylene, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance / Parfum.
MAY CONTAIN/ PEUT CONTENIR (+/-):Â Â Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI77499, 77491, 77492), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake(CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Yellow 5 Lake (CI19140).
Price: $ 5
Net Wt: 8 ml
Packaging: The NYX butter gloss comes in a sleek cylindrical tube which screw opens and has a doe foot applicator wand attached to the cap itself. The plastic body of the gloss is color coded and depicts the color of the gloss making it easy to race it in your kitty. I find the packaging very sturdy and travel friendly.
Texture: The gloss is non sticky and is very moisturizing. It has a very buttery feel just like its name.
Shade: NYX describes Cup Cake as a Hot Pink shade. Well the shade looks like a hot pink shade to me as well and I love such shades. I am still to use this gloss.
Pigmentation: The gloss on its own goes sheer in a single swipe while two swipes will build up to provide medium coverage. NYX suggest using it over a lipstick, I have not used it this way but I feel that using it that way the gloss would look very beautiful.
Fragrance: The gloss has vanilla notes which is not very over whelming and stays only for a minute or two.
I have not used this gloss yet so talking about its performance will not be a good idea. Stay tuned for the review coming up soon.
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mp3: Say Lou Lou cover Tame Impala's "Feels Like We Only Go Backwards"
We're pretty enamored of the Australian twin sister duo Say Lou Lou thanks to the lovely dream-pop singles they've released so far, but their next taste isn't another piece of original music. Check out their cover of their countrymen Tame Impala's gorgeous "Feels Like We Only Go Backwards," which definitely has our vote for best cover you'll hear today. The girls' sweet and simple harmonies perfectly overlay a synthy, dreamy backdrop, and that anthemic chorus section sounds beautiful. You'll probably find it pretty easy to put this on repeat all day.


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Bishop Francis DiLorenzo and the Diocese of Richmond have embarked on a five year journey for the New Evangelization from 2014-2018.
This Year (2014) is the theme: Personal Encounters with Jesus Christ
Bishop DiLorenzo states:
The work of the New Evangelization is an essential part of our own baptismal role as Catholic Christians. Pope Paul VI in his apostolic exhortation 'Evangelization in the Modern World' states: "We wish to confirm once more that the task of evangelizing all people constitutes the essential mission of the Church."
"It is a task and mission which the vast and profound changes of present day society make all the more urgent. Evangelizing is in fact the grace and vocation proper to the Church, her deepest identity. She exists in order to evangelize…" and that same mission of evangelization is our essential mission as baptized Catholics.
Encounter the Joy of the Gospel: Set the World Ablaze (pdf)
A Prayer for the New Evangelization:
we give You thanks for the gift of Your Son, Jesus.
We thank You for the unity we find in Him.
We ask You to send Your Holy Spirit upon us
…that we might boldly proclaim Your love
…that we might courageously speak Your truth
…that we might humbly live as Jesus did,
ever faithful to You, ever joyful to Your service, ever hopeful the Your Kingdom will burst forth in this moment.
Send us valiantly forth with the Good News that in this place, in this parish, Jesus is alive, welcoming the lost and leading us all to lives of merciful compassion!
We ask this through Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit as one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Recommended Reading:
Forming Intentional Disciples by Sherri Weddell
Available locally at The Sycamore Tree http://www.sycamoretreestore.com/
Amazon Link for book: http://www.amazon.com/Forming-Intentional-Disciples-Knowing-Following/dp/1612785905
Video by Fr. Robert Barron about Forming Intentional Disciples
New Evangelization Reading List (suggestions from Fr. Robert Barron's Word On Fire Team)


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Businesses, non-profit organizations, and bachelors take note: desperation will not get you what you need. Some fight feel empathy for you, some might even take pity and give a charitable donation, but desperation will not get you a lifelong customer, donor, or mate!
People like to invest in success. There's a reason why a busy restaurant with a line out the door will attract more customers than the empty one next door with plenty of seats still available. A hungry person will usually be willing to wait in line because they assume that the food will be fresher and probably tastier. In fact, a line will attract someone who isn't even hungry because they want to see what the commotion is all about. An investor or potential sponsor wants to be careful who they align their brand with. A donor wants to make sure that their money is effective in the cause that they're trying to support. If there is an air of despair, customers will assume that there is a legitimate reason for your lack of success.
When a person roots for the underdog, they do because they still believe there is a fighting chance even if the odds are stacked against them. On the other hand, if the situation seems hopeless, they'll just assume that nothing can be done. If there is a great or immediate need, it is vital to remove any association with despair but instead frame it with success and optimism. Here are a few suggestions:
- For the non-profit: Highlight your past successes or focus on progress made with the immediate goal ("Only $5,000 left until we can build the new building, be a part of helping us make it!"). You can highlight why it is a privilege to support the organization, how their gift will be used/appreciated/recognized, or even how their gift will give hope to a dire situation.
- If you are a business: Talk about how you are the best kept secret about to take over the world. If you're new, affirm your fresh ideas, products, or service and how they will can solve an old problem.
- For anyone: get your biggest supporters (even if its just your friends and family) to start talking about you, blogging about you, or writing a simple review on a relevant site. Just like a moving stream is more attractive than a stale swamp, fresh new ideas or activity will beckon potential customers more than old content.
Remember, you don't want anyone's pity; you want his or her support. The first and only transaction with a customer shouldn't be during your "going out of business" sale. You want to create a lasting relationship with the prospect. Whether you are in retail, play in a band, or are part of an organization that fights cancer, you want lifelong fans who will support you and spread your message.
It's also important not to make any false claims. If your marketing language cannot match your product or service, customers will feel deceived. If you rely on marketing buzzwords or artificial hype, constituents will see right through it. Failing a customer does not cost you one sale; it will cost you a lifetime of business from that one person (and most likely business from their circle of contacts as well).


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Saturday, 4 August, 2001, 06:38 GMT 07:38 UK
China confirms mine disaster
China has confirmed that more than 70 miners died in a flooding accident in southern Guanxi province last month.
The admission followed days of denials after state-run media reported that more than 200 miners died in flooding in a tin mine.
The main Communist Party newspaper, People's Daily, said the owner of the mine has been detained.
On Saturday, the People's Daily said that "initial investigations indicate more than 70 people died" in the accident.
The mine was flooded when the workers drilled into a disused shaft that had been filled with water to prevent it from collapsing, the newspaper reported.
The miners "had no way to escape", it said.
Chinese state media on Monday said the mine's owners and regional authorities had tried to cover up the extent of the disaster.
The Shanghai Youth Daily alleged local officials were playing down the scale of the disaster and said the mine company had paid the victims' families 20,000 yuan ($2,400) to stop them talking to the media about what had happened.
A local villager told the Wenhui Daily there were five groups of 40 miners and 10 safety supervisors underground when the accident happened.
A pit official said the mine is worked 24 hours a day by miners who dig for tin in three shifts 700 metres (2,300 feet) below the ground.
Poor safety record
A BBC correspondent in Beijing says mining accidents are common in China - it has the worst record for industrial accidents in the world - and local officials often try to cover them up.
Mining accidents claim as many as 10,000 lives in China each year.
Last week, 92 miners were killed after an explosion at an illegal coal mine in Jiangsu province in eastern China.
Last month, the government launched a crackdown on tens of thousands of illegal, privately-run mines and ordered all small, state-owned mines to close for safety checks.
Most miners come from poor rural areas with high unemployment, and are willing to jeopardise their lives to earn a living.
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Enemies No More
Matthew 5:38-48[1]
We as a people seem to have a "terrible love of violence."[2] Many of us have grown up watching TV programs and movies that are essentially based on the premise that there are "good guys" and "bad guys" in the world. And the natural instinct is that we want the "good guys" to win—even if it means using violence. We have been taught to believe in what one scholar has called the "Myth of Redemptive Violence."[3] We've seen the story played out hundreds of times: the "bad guys" threaten innocent people; the "good guys" confront them; the "good guys" overcome the "bad guys" through some kind of violence; and the innocent people can live their lives in peace as a result.
This idea is something that is so ingrained in us that we believe it with the fervor of religious faith: when our safety is threatened, it takes some kind of violence to restore it. Whether that violence may take the form of war, or execution, or the excessive use of force, we believe it is the only way to ensure our safety. And yet the truth that has been repeated to our deaf ears throughout the ages is that violence can never overcome violence.[4] It's like a virus: when we use violence of any kind it only breeds more violence. If we want to know the source of the violence in our society, I think we have to look at the hostility in our own hearts.
Our lesson from the Sermon on the Mount for today is the central text that has inspired a completely different way of being and living with our fellow human beings. Instead of dividing up our world into "us" and "them," Jesus challenges us to approach the differences between us from the perspective of a basic recognition that we all are children of God. When we look at it from that perspective, there are no more "friends" and "enemies," but only brothers and sisters in the one human family.
This section of the Sermon on the Mount continues Jesus' call to those who would follow him to embrace the values reflected in God's ways and purposes. In our lesson for today, he continues to teach us that obedience comes from the heart. It might seem initially that Jesus contradicts the teaching that said, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth." But actually, he's following the same pattern as before. We can see this when we realize that "an eye for an eye" did not require retribution, it actually limited the extent of vengeance that was considered appropriate. "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" meant that you were not allowed to execute someone for taking an eye. If you did take revenge, its extent was to be limited by the extent of the injury.
The way in which Jesus goes to the heart of this matter is to teach those who would follow him not to take revenge at all. He says it this way, "Do not resist an evildoer" (Matt. 5:39). That might seem confusing on the surface of things. How can we not "resist an evildoer"? If we see someone committing a crime, or endangering a life, surely we have a responsibility to prevent it. But that's not the kind of "resistance" Jesus was talking about. As the examples he uses make clear, he was talking about not retaliating against those who insult or humiliate or attack us personally. We're not to take revenge against those who treat us wrongfully.
Many have debated whether Jesus' surprising instructions here are actually practical enough to follow in real life. I would say it's simple enough to "turn the other cheek"—in principle at least. But how can we give in to an unjust lawsuit or outright abuse by authorities? I think the answer lies in that Jesus was, to some extent, speaking ironically. The strategies he proposes are meant to shame and even ridicule the one who is in the wrong. This can be seen with the lawsuit over garments. What we may not realize is that to literally do what Jesus recommends would leave a man standing naked in court. But the point was that such an action would shame the person who failed to recognize the dignity of a brother by taking advantage of him in the first place.
All of this leads up to what Jesus has to say about the great commandment, "you shall love your neighbor as yourself." We find many ways to limit the concept of our "neighbor" to those who are like us. But Jesus makes it clear that truly following this commandment means loving those who are different. It even means loving those whom we may consider our "enemies." The most important reason for this is that it's the way God treats people.[5] We're to love others in the same way as our heavenly Father, without making distinctions between "us" and "them," or "friends" and "enemies."[6]
One consequence of our belief in violence as a means of ensuring our safety is that we tend to see the world in terms of "good guys" and "bad guys," "friends" and "enemies." Unfortunately, when we do that we fail to recognize that approaching our world in that way leaves us not with more safety, but with less. I think one of the easiest ways to reveal the error in that mindset is by asking "Whom would Jesus consider an 'enemy'?" As Jesus pointed out, God pours out the blessings of his love on all people equally. As people who seek to follow Jesus, we can do no less. At the heart of his challenging teaching is the call to "see that every human face is the face of a neighbor."[7] When we really take that challenge to heart, we can only respond to others as friends, with love. When we follow Jesus, we can be "enemies" no more.
[1] ©2017 Alan Brehm. A sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Alan Brehm on 2/19/2017 at Hickman Presbyterian Church, Hickman, NE.
[2] I adapted this phrase from James Hillman's A Terrible Love of War.
[3] Cf. Walter Wink, The Powers that Be, 42-43, where he describes the "Myth of Redemptive Violence" as "the dominant religion in our society today"! Cf. ibid., 39, where he describes the "domination system" it is intended to support: "unjust economic relations, oppressive political relations, biased race relations, patriarchal gender relations, hierarchical power relations, and the use of violence to maintain them all."
[4] Cf. Wink, Powers that Be, 134: "violence can never stop violence" because its very success only breeds more violence. See further, Martin Luther King, Jr., Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? , 67: "Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Cf. also Dhammapada 5: "Hatred is never appeased by hatred in this world. By non-hatred alone is hatred appeased. This is a law eternal."
[5] Cf. Davies and Allison, Matthew 1-7, 562, where they say, "To obey Jesus words ... is, therefore, to love utterly: no more can be asked." They further observe (p. 563) that "The motivation for being 'perfect' in love is grounded in the Father's 'perfect' love, in his giving without measure." See further ibid., 560, where they suggest that what actually lies behind the "be perfect" of Mt. 5:48 is the command to "be holy" in Lev. 19:2.
[6] Cf. Cf. Jürgen Moltmann, On Human Dignity: Political Theology and Ethics, 128, where he quotes the 1981 Declaration of Peace by the Society of Protestant Theology: "There are no conflicts of our life, neither personal nor political, which are not embraced by God's will for peace with human beings and his whole creation. There are no enemies, neither personal nor political, for whom God's will for peace does not apply." Cf. also Jürgen Moltmann, Ethics of Hope, 202: "We are not the enemies of our enemies; we are 'the children of our Father in heaven', ... . If we do not react to enmity with enmity, we creatively make it possible for our enemies to turn away from their enmity and to enter into the life we share."
[7] Cf. Henri Nouwen, The Wounded Healer, 41: "compassion … breaks through the boundaries between languages and countries, rich and poor, educated and illiterate. This compassion pulls people away from the fearful clique and into the large world where they can see that every human face is the face of a neighbor."


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Everybody's talking about Snapchat…
"Wait a second, there is just a snap coming in. – Laughter – Sorry friend, now you can continue, I am listening again."
But what is the whole Snapchat hype actually about?
Snapchat is an App which enables you to show your friends every single step of your daily routine in a kind of light speed. You can take photos from your family's visit, the delicious pasta dish you had for lunch or your new pyjama before going to bed. The topic of your content doesn't play any role. The point is to visualize parts of your life to your friends and family, in order to give them the chance to take part in your life even over big distance.
What is so special about this channel?
Of course you could send your photos via Whatsapp or Facebook but the upload on Snapchat is even faster. But the decisive difference that makes Snapchat unique from all you have known until now, is that you have to restrict the time to let other's see your content. That means for example after 5 seconds the content is not available any more and deletes itself after being viewed, thus gone "forever". It's not possible to save the pictures to your image or video gallery. Every time someone takes a screenshot of your sent picture, you will get noticed by Snapchat. BUT you are able to create "longer lasting" content by adding your snaps to your daily story. The story will be available for 24 hours and can be repeated by your friends as often as they want.
What at first seemed to be a popular and funny pastime for private people, turns out to be another option for businesses to provide content for fans.
Here are a few facts to give you insights in the presence and relevance of Snapchat on this planet.
100 million: daily active users
8796: Average number of photos shared on Snapchat every second
6 billion: Number of daily videos on Snapchat
84 percent: of Snapchat users are between 16-34 years old
Reasons for your company to use Snapchat
Snapchat supports you to …
… show your human side
Snapchat is no messaging tool to present yourself as immaculate as possible. Here is no need for perfectionism demanded. The more casual and cool your pictures and movies are, the better they go down well with your fans. Snapchat makes you more reachable for the people and can also enhance the process of identification with your brand or company. For example you can show your employees to let them see who is behind your company. To sump it, the content you provide on this channel appears more personal and at eye-level.
MLS publishes funny videos and pictures for example from their players during their training, before or after their matches. Thus fans are able to have insights in their favourites' lives.
… let your fans feel special
A good strategy for your Snapchat marketing is to convey the feeling, that the audience watching your snaps, is special for them. Things you show on Snapchat are only available there and nowhere else. Especially if you provide codes for discounts or special offers, you can improve your customer-bonding.
… meet your audience's needs
Smartphones and social media are playing a huge role in today's world. As most people spend most of their daytime at work and on public transport, the way of communicating and searching for news changed. It doesn't matter if one is using the phone for writing messages, sending photos, scrolling through someone's timelines or playing any games, the significance of this device is huge. Due to the fact that people prefer mobile phones for their daily information supply, you can meet the right channel for their information demand and moreover it is a mobile optimized format. CNN for example feeds its fans with news in a totally different and interactive way. At the moment they keep their readers – among other things – up-to-date with news around the election.
CNN Snap from 11.02.2016
… create unique visualization
Needless to say that pictures and videos convert better then dreary texts. You can mix up pictures and short video clips to give your audience variety – and that's not all. You can add emoticons and different filters to your snaps. What seems to be kind of amateur-like is very well received among your audience.
… grow your brand and fanbase
Snapchat is a new way to advertise, build your brand and improve the engagement of your followers. Since the fun factor is a core part of this social media channel there is no limit for creative and crazy ideas. The more funky and special, the merrier people keep watching your content every day. A daily quiz, nice and motivational quotes, jokes or special offers can help your company or brand to be more attractive and interesting. National Geographics and Tastemades are doing a good job by triggering the engagement of their fans.
National Geographics Snap from 11.02.2016
Tastemades Snap from 11.02.2016
… be up-to-date
Regarding to the facts about the growing usage of Snapchat, you should jump on the train and be one of the first companys recognizing their chances.
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The Cook Next Door
And many thanks to Nicki at Delicious Days mixed the ingredients to this wonderful food meme!
What is your first memory of baking/cooking on your own?
My father helped me make my mom toast, eggs and bacon when my baby brother was born. (shall we say...a tad on the toasty side)
Who had the most influence on your cooking?
My mom. She had no idea how to cook when she got married at 18 but constantly was reading cookbooks and trying things out.
Do you have an old photo as "evidence" of an early exposure to the culinary world and would you like to share it?
If I did, I would burn it! (like my early cooking attempts)
Mageiricophobia - do you suffer from any cooking phobia, a dish that makes your palms sweat?
Anything that involves my killing an animal. I can't stand to battle crabs in pots. (oh...but they are so tasty...)
What would be your most valued or used kitchen gadgets and/or what was the biggest let down?
I love my little garlic skin remover. A little tube of yellow silicon. Nothing much. But I use it all the time and I love it. The Cuisinart still has to be my biggest let down. Sure it's great for many things, salsa, etc., but it really is clunky and a pain in the a** to clean.
Name some funny or weird food combinations/dishes you really like - and probably no one else! hmmm...I don't know really....peanut butter and banana sandwiches, I suppose. (thanks to my Dad.)
What are the three eatables or dishes you simply don't want to live without?
Ice Cream, Mac & Cheese, beef steak tomatoes (weird, eh?)
The quickies section:
Your favorite ice-cream - pistachio
A dish you will probably never eat - rattle snake anything
Your own signature dish… cookies!
A common ingredient you just can't bring yourself to stomach - not really an ingredient, but there is no way in h*** I can ever get near LIVER. (I gag)
Any signs that this passion is going slightly over the edge and may need intervention? my cookbook collection is growing to NYLibrary proportions
Any embarrassing eating habits? Not that anyone has warned me of anyway....
Who would you want to come into your kitchen to cook dinner for you? TYLER FLORENCE! (of course!)
(The computer is down again today....thanks to Kinkos I'm finishing off this "meme" so posting may be sporadic again.)


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