When a little light snow falls from the grey sky at this time of year, those of us in the northeast may have a touch of excitement about winter and a traditional white Christmas. I am reminded that I live in a small part of a larger world and this morning I am thinking about the souls who lost their earthly lives in Mumbai this past week.
My son once said, " since tomorrow is not a given, kindness is necessary today"
That's the place that I challenge myself to live. In a world of kindness.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Feeding the Squirrels- Buried Fuel Tanks
As I looked out my kitchen window this morning, I was reminded that the cracked corn in the squirrel feeder was gone. They are much happier when it's full, as are the blue jays and the other little ground feeders.
Near the squirrel feeder, I can see the intake pipes to our buried fuel tank.
We are allowed by law in the state of NY to have a residential buried fuel tank, if I recall correctly from my real estate course, as long as it's under 1000 gallons.
I and others have been assisting Councilman Jay Wenk's subcommittee to contact property oweners in my neighborhood who have buried fuel tanks, to determine the potential risk to the town water supply. You see, 55 years ago, when the Bearsville Gardens was created on land once farmed by the Harder and Yerry families, the houses were placed close together, ( .2 acres) and the developer decided that the best way to manage the asthetics of fuel tanks, was to bury them.
Unfortunatly, there are a number of homeowners who have chosen not to remove or replace the original tanks, and they may pose a potential risk to the municipal water supply. The question at the moment is, how to convince or pursuade the owners of the original tanks to
address this potential problem.
Near the squirrel feeder, I can see the intake pipes to our buried fuel tank.
We are allowed by law in the state of NY to have a residential buried fuel tank, if I recall correctly from my real estate course, as long as it's under 1000 gallons.
I and others have been assisting Councilman Jay Wenk's subcommittee to contact property oweners in my neighborhood who have buried fuel tanks, to determine the potential risk to the town water supply. You see, 55 years ago, when the Bearsville Gardens was created on land once farmed by the Harder and Yerry families, the houses were placed close together, ( .2 acres) and the developer decided that the best way to manage the asthetics of fuel tanks, was to bury them.
Unfortunatly, there are a number of homeowners who have chosen not to remove or replace the original tanks, and they may pose a potential risk to the municipal water supply. The question at the moment is, how to convince or pursuade the owners of the original tanks to
address this potential problem.
Friday, November 28, 2008
What a great American Tradition!
3 million people, in a great spirited mood
What a wonderful experience
Off to work, most nurses work a 24/7 world
Thursday, November 27, 2008
See the world thru the eyes of a child
Wise men tell us to view GOD's world with the innocent eyes of a child.
We are going to do just that today. We are going to ignore the Al Quieda threat on the subway system of NYC and head down by car to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
It's 3 AM EST and the teapot is steeping Lipton Tea, the washing machine is going and I am
excited - visualizing us sitting in the bleachers along 71st street and watching the floats go driving by, the bagpipe bands, the songs of happiness! What a great way to celebrate life.
We are going to do just that today. We are going to ignore the Al Quieda threat on the subway system of NYC and head down by car to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
It's 3 AM EST and the teapot is steeping Lipton Tea, the washing machine is going and I am
excited - visualizing us sitting in the bleachers along 71st street and watching the floats go driving by, the bagpipe bands, the songs of happiness! What a great way to celebrate life.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Woodstock 2009 Budget
Our general fund will rise by 3.6 % over last year. Now, mind you, I and many others haven't had a raise in 3-4 years, so, though this increase in modest, I can't get that excited about it.
The size of local, state, and federal government budgets seem to be on the verge of getting larger, and where will the money come from to fund the increases? Organizations like the Woodstock Library and local School districts become the target, because their budgets are voted on by the public.
The Woodstock Library is now going into their second year without a budget increase. They will enter into 2009 at the same budget level as they had in 2007. ( I'll write more about the Woodstock Library in a future post.)
The size of local, state, and federal government budgets seem to be on the verge of getting larger, and where will the money come from to fund the increases? Organizations like the Woodstock Library and local School districts become the target, because their budgets are voted on by the public.
The Woodstock Library is now going into their second year without a budget increase. They will enter into 2009 at the same budget level as they had in 2007. ( I'll write more about the Woodstock Library in a future post.)
One of my favorite hobbies
http://www.nationaldayoflistening.org/
One way to preserve our nation's history is to talk to our family members. The holiday time
can be one of those opprotunites to LISTEN!!
One way to preserve our nation's history is to talk to our family members. The holiday time
can be one of those opprotunites to LISTEN!!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Warm yellow glow around the street light
Part of the view from my window looks out on one of the main development streets nearby, and the area is lit by a street light. The rain has been falling all night, and at 2 Am the glow of the light revealed fog and rain droplets making the view a little fuzzy.
There was a big pot bust here in Ulster county last week. The police,who the pot growers are quoted as saying " this is the govenment making war on people and the Constitution does not give them the right to do that" say they confiscated over 45 lbs of " 100 percent organic, chemical free" product ( Woostock Times Nov 20 2009 page 18)
Long story short, the two gentleman are claiming they are growing the pot for medical use.
Which brings to mind the movement by National ORganizationto Reform Marijuana Laws ( NORML) and others who are trying to repeal the Rockerfeller Drug laws here in NY State.
After 30 years of nursing practice, I am beginning to wonder what the fear is about people using
Marijuana as a drug for pain relief. Prescribers so casually write out scripts for chemicals that may not relieve the chronic or terminal pain we experience with illness.
My guess is this idea won't move forward till a lot of the social stigma associatied with pot use are put aside
There was a big pot bust here in Ulster county last week. The police,who the pot growers are quoted as saying " this is the govenment making war on people and the Constitution does not give them the right to do that" say they confiscated over 45 lbs of " 100 percent organic, chemical free" product ( Woostock Times Nov 20 2009 page 18)
Long story short, the two gentleman are claiming they are growing the pot for medical use.
Which brings to mind the movement by National ORganizationto Reform Marijuana Laws ( NORML) and others who are trying to repeal the Rockerfeller Drug laws here in NY State.
After 30 years of nursing practice, I am beginning to wonder what the fear is about people using
Marijuana as a drug for pain relief. Prescribers so casually write out scripts for chemicals that may not relieve the chronic or terminal pain we experience with illness.
My guess is this idea won't move forward till a lot of the social stigma associatied with pot use are put aside
Monday, November 24, 2008
Woodstock Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
What a great lesson in how to sing with other voices!!
The Pastor of the Woodstock Reformed Church, Joshua Bode, gave the lesson for those assembled.
My interpretation, We let the way we think people should act or behave toward us, or life, get in the way of experiencing the grace and gratitude that their actions bring us from God.
Does that ring a bell with anyone?
As I'm reflecting on the evening of song an prayer, I am thinking of my dear cousin who
reminds me to live in the moment and accept the moment, as the moment is all that we have.
I liked Pastor Bode's comment on how the brain can process Gratitude, or Anger.
Only one emotion, but not both at the same time.
The Pastor of the Woodstock Reformed Church, Joshua Bode, gave the lesson for those assembled.
My interpretation, We let the way we think people should act or behave toward us, or life, get in the way of experiencing the grace and gratitude that their actions bring us from God.
Does that ring a bell with anyone?
As I'm reflecting on the evening of song an prayer, I am thinking of my dear cousin who
reminds me to live in the moment and accept the moment, as the moment is all that we have.
I liked Pastor Bode's comment on how the brain can process Gratitude, or Anger.
Only one emotion, but not both at the same time.
From the folks at Christian Foundation for Children and Aged
Please pray:
Accept, O God, our thanks for all the blessings of this life. For our families and friends, for food and a warm place to live. Thank you also for all the things we take for granted in our daily life. Help us to see your son, Jesus, in the poor of the world and serve Him by serving them. Amen. Blessings,CFCA Prayer Team
http://www.cfcausa.org/howyoucanhelp/pray.html
Accept, O God, our thanks for all the blessings of this life. For our families and friends, for food and a warm place to live. Thank you also for all the things we take for granted in our daily life. Help us to see your son, Jesus, in the poor of the world and serve Him by serving them. Amen. Blessings,CFCA Prayer Team
http://www.cfcausa.org/howyoucanhelp/pray.html
4 days till Thankfullness Day
I'll make a public confession, the holiday season is not one of my favorite times of year.
Give me New Year's Eve any day!!
My best advice, be thankfull in the moment for the people in our lives now.
Say no, think out of the box, the celebration doesn't have to take place on the traditional day,
( wasn't the first Thanksgiving feast said to be 3 days long? )
take a walk outside in nature, kiss a child, watch an old movie, put real whipped cream on all the pies, pray for PEACE!
Give me New Year's Eve any day!!
My best advice, be thankfull in the moment for the people in our lives now.
Say no, think out of the box, the celebration doesn't have to take place on the traditional day,
( wasn't the first Thanksgiving feast said to be 3 days long? )
take a walk outside in nature, kiss a child, watch an old movie, put real whipped cream on all the pies, pray for PEACE!
Non partisan candidates night
A history making night, hosted by the Woodstock Democratic Committee and moderated by
Woodstock Town Supervisor and member of the Woodstock Democratic committee, Jeff Moran.
Tues Dec 2 at 7PM at the Woodstock Community Center.
This will be the first ever candidate nights for Fire company elections.
Woodstock Town Supervisor and member of the Woodstock Democratic committee, Jeff Moran.
Tues Dec 2 at 7PM at the Woodstock Community Center.
This will be the first ever candidate nights for Fire company elections.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Honesty is the best Politics
We stayed up way past our bed time last night and watched Laurel and Hardy in " Sons of the Desert" Well worth the time as it was good clean fun, and the moral to the story- Honesty is the best politics.
How did it come to past that when we speak of polititians, we talk of people who we believe we can't trust?
I ran for office in 2007 as a moderate Republican, and I have to be very careful about not using that phrase " can't trust polititians". If I do, I am referring, in some ways, to myself.
What happens to a person after they are elected into office, that then makes them untrustworthy?
How did it come to past that when we speak of polititians, we talk of people who we believe we can't trust?
I ran for office in 2007 as a moderate Republican, and I have to be very careful about not using that phrase " can't trust polititians". If I do, I am referring, in some ways, to myself.
What happens to a person after they are elected into office, that then makes them untrustworthy?
Saturday, November 22, 2008
We will probably all live to be 90 years old
That's my standard line with young 70 year old women who are discouraged because they have to slow down in life. I met just such a woman yesterday at work. I would not have guessed she was 70. She was feeling a little down because of back pain, foot pain, knee pain, ( and I work in a mammogram center!) All the doctors could offer was pain pills, which she didn't want to take because, ( you guessed it) she didn't want to be addicted to pain medication.
But, I say, you must do what you need to do to be able to continue your active life!!!
Have you tried massage therapy? Stretching, patience, aromatherapy, periodic rest, re adjustment of your schedule, ask for help?
As it turns out, the woman was struggeling with the idea that she was beginning to feel like her elderly aunt, who she had to counsel to slow down.
We left the conversation with the agreement that - safety first, use hand rails, be mindful of where she was walking, stairs, outside, stay away from stools, was the priority to prevent more falls. Consider alternative pain management, cause it's not likely to go away magically, use the pain medication as needed and LIVE LIFE TO IT"S FULLEST.
But, I say, you must do what you need to do to be able to continue your active life!!!
Have you tried massage therapy? Stretching, patience, aromatherapy, periodic rest, re adjustment of your schedule, ask for help?
As it turns out, the woman was struggeling with the idea that she was beginning to feel like her elderly aunt, who she had to counsel to slow down.
We left the conversation with the agreement that - safety first, use hand rails, be mindful of where she was walking, stairs, outside, stay away from stools, was the priority to prevent more falls. Consider alternative pain management, cause it's not likely to go away magically, use the pain medication as needed and LIVE LIFE TO IT"S FULLEST.
Look, the deer are in the field
There is no flea market today, 30 degrees is a little to cold to do outside selling. We are awake anyway, and while standing at the kitchen sink, waiting for the water to boil for tea, I notice the deer in field. The early morning sunlight makes it possible for me to see the deer, grooming each other. Licking ears, chest, back, I don't believe I've ever seen this behavior before. After I pour the tea water, I notice 4 deer, no bucks, all doe foraging in the field.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thank You Ujjula
Many thanks to Ujjula for being a guest on my tv show on
Channel 23 Woodstocktv.org
The tape will be on the carousel at random times for the next two weeks.
Channel 23 Woodstocktv.org
The tape will be on the carousel at random times for the next two weeks.
Unionism
It's funny, the things that are on your mind as soon as you wake up. I didn't even have the tea kettle full of water and my early morning thoughts are full of the the Kingston Teachers Federation.
http://ktf781.tripod.com/
My dad and I are working on his thoughts of his union organizing work in the 1960's and 1970's.
He had the job of traveling throughout New York State, visiting school districts and assisting when votes were taken to join the Empire State Federation of Teachers. Details to follow.
I grew up in a union household, but I'm not sure I'm in favor of Unions. Each time I look at my school tax bill, I do see the teachers union and pensions mixed in the tax bill total in many ways.
I'm faithfully going into the process at Benedictine Hospital. Registered nurses voted 2-1 to join New York State Nurses Association. Contract negotiations will begin at some point, and then my
union dues will come due- as far as I can tell- roughtly $900.00 will be my fee.
http://www.benedictine.org/index.php
Registered nursing is a great rewarding job, and it is also demanding personally and professionally. If you are looking for a good paying career with crazy work hours, become a
registered nurse. The science is facinating, the patients- customers need nurses to be their
advocates, work is available all over the country!!
http://ktf781.tripod.com/
My dad and I are working on his thoughts of his union organizing work in the 1960's and 1970's.
He had the job of traveling throughout New York State, visiting school districts and assisting when votes were taken to join the Empire State Federation of Teachers. Details to follow.
I grew up in a union household, but I'm not sure I'm in favor of Unions. Each time I look at my school tax bill, I do see the teachers union and pensions mixed in the tax bill total in many ways.
I'm faithfully going into the process at Benedictine Hospital. Registered nurses voted 2-1 to join New York State Nurses Association. Contract negotiations will begin at some point, and then my
union dues will come due- as far as I can tell- roughtly $900.00 will be my fee.
http://www.benedictine.org/index.php
Registered nursing is a great rewarding job, and it is also demanding personally and professionally. If you are looking for a good paying career with crazy work hours, become a
registered nurse. The science is facinating, the patients- customers need nurses to be their
advocates, work is available all over the country!!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Spiritual Friendship
I received an email from a woman who I consider a spriritual friend. We've only met three or four times, over the past 5 years, but we click in an interesting way. I'll paraphrase Alison's email;
Three things in life, once gone, never come back
Time, Words, Opportunity
Three things that can destroy a person
Pride, Anger, Unforgiveness
Three things to never lose sight of in life
Hope, Peace, Honesty
One thing that is constant in life
The Great Spirit that we can reach thru
Prayer.
Prayer and meditation are an important part of my daily life
Thank you Alison for being an angel and reminding me to
stay on track
Three things in life, once gone, never come back
Time, Words, Opportunity
Three things that can destroy a person
Pride, Anger, Unforgiveness
Three things to never lose sight of in life
Hope, Peace, Honesty
One thing that is constant in life
The Great Spirit that we can reach thru
Prayer.
Prayer and meditation are an important part of my daily life
Thank you Alison for being an angel and reminding me to
stay on track
Morning Quiet
The only noise is the hum of the hard drive and the tick of the clock. It's so cold out, even the
birds and the squirrls are tucked away in their little nests.
Thanks to Ujjula from the Oncology Support Program at the Benedictine for driving up to Woodstock and being a guest on my TV Show. The phone number to reach the Support Progam is 845-339-2071. I look forward to joining the Senior group for socializing and community building. We are so very fortunate to have the Oncology Support group here in Ulster County!
Support the SUPPORT GROUP.
birds and the squirrls are tucked away in their little nests.
Thanks to Ujjula from the Oncology Support Program at the Benedictine for driving up to Woodstock and being a guest on my TV Show. The phone number to reach the Support Progam is 845-339-2071. I look forward to joining the Senior group for socializing and community building. We are so very fortunate to have the Oncology Support group here in Ulster County!
Support the SUPPORT GROUP.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service Nov 24th
Have you ever been to the Shady Methodists Church? If not, this is the perfect opportunity to
visit and spend an hour with friends and neighbors in prayer and thanksgiving.
The church building is beautiful and dates back 100 years or so. Many local residents attended the one room school house that stands next to the Church building
Monday November 24th at 7 :30PM. If you like to sing, there is choir practice at 6 15.
Copies of the music is available from your local choir director.
Refershments will be served after the service.
visit and spend an hour with friends and neighbors in prayer and thanksgiving.
The church building is beautiful and dates back 100 years or so. Many local residents attended the one room school house that stands next to the Church building
Monday November 24th at 7 :30PM. If you like to sing, there is choir practice at 6 15.
Copies of the music is available from your local choir director.
Refershments will be served after the service.
Fire Commissioner Vote Dec 9th
Tuesday Dec. 9 at Fire Co # 1 there is the annual vote for Woodstock Fire Commissioner.
Fire Commissioners are elected by Woodstock voters and are responsible for setting the budget that oversees the greater Woodstock Fire Company Budget. ( a master budget for all 5 companies)
Current members are Stewart DeWitt, Aj Rose, Donny Allen, Jim Brunner and one set is vacent as a result of the death of Bill VanKleeck.
Running for relection, Jim Brunner is being challenged by Jim Hanson. Steve Dallow and Mike Lourenso are running for the open seat.
Take a moment and give each of the canditates a call, ask them why they want to be fire commissioner- what their thoughts are on paid firemen, how soon do they think we will have a paid crew ready at Fire Co # 1 to respond to our fire needs. Ask them, now that we have paid paramedics, how soon they think we will have a paid crew at Fire Co # 5 ready to dispatch the ambulance. Ask them what their philosophy is on woodstock dispatchers. Do they expect that we will continue funding 24 hour dispatch, will this role be transfered to county 911, even if the dispatch is transfered to county for the midnight shift? Each of these items plays a role in how the fire tax is affected.
There is also a challenge to the Fire District Treasurer- Karen Shultis. Judy Peters has mounted a campaign to unseat the incumbent.
Fire Commissioners are elected by Woodstock voters and are responsible for setting the budget that oversees the greater Woodstock Fire Company Budget. ( a master budget for all 5 companies)
Current members are Stewart DeWitt, Aj Rose, Donny Allen, Jim Brunner and one set is vacent as a result of the death of Bill VanKleeck.
Running for relection, Jim Brunner is being challenged by Jim Hanson. Steve Dallow and Mike Lourenso are running for the open seat.
Take a moment and give each of the canditates a call, ask them why they want to be fire commissioner- what their thoughts are on paid firemen, how soon do they think we will have a paid crew ready at Fire Co # 1 to respond to our fire needs. Ask them, now that we have paid paramedics, how soon they think we will have a paid crew at Fire Co # 5 ready to dispatch the ambulance. Ask them what their philosophy is on woodstock dispatchers. Do they expect that we will continue funding 24 hour dispatch, will this role be transfered to county 911, even if the dispatch is transfered to county for the midnight shift? Each of these items plays a role in how the fire tax is affected.
There is also a challenge to the Fire District Treasurer- Karen Shultis. Judy Peters has mounted a campaign to unseat the incumbent.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Oncology Support Program at Benedictine Hospital
CAll 845-339-2071 for further information about
Women's Cancer Support Groups
Daytime, EVERY Thursday 11 amd - 1 PM
Evening , EVERY other Thursday from 6-7 30 PM
Nove 20- Dec 5 Dec 18
As they say, Any stage, any age.
also, yahoo support network
midhudsonwomen@yahoogroups.com
CAll the support program for further information- 845-339-2071
Because, as they say, YOU ARE WORTH IT!
Women's Cancer Support Groups
Daytime, EVERY Thursday 11 amd - 1 PM
Evening , EVERY other Thursday from 6-7 30 PM
Nove 20- Dec 5 Dec 18
As they say, Any stage, any age.
also, yahoo support network
midhudsonwomen@yahoogroups.com
CAll the support program for further information- 845-339-2071
Because, as they say, YOU ARE WORTH IT!
Gas prices in Roanke Va
I have it on good authority that the price at the pumps
is $1.79 a gallon.
Now, at Getty in West Hurley this morning, the price was $ 2.29
Could it be an additional 50 cents of our price goes toward
transportation and state tax?
is $1.79 a gallon.
Now, at Getty in West Hurley this morning, the price was $ 2.29
Could it be an additional 50 cents of our price goes toward
transportation and state tax?
Which is worse?
I was in a great discussion last night with a group of friends, and we were talking about how to
raise the awareness of Woodstockers who are in need due to the economic downturn. I admit to not having first hand knowledge of people who can't pay their utilitiy bills or their mortgage.
I found myself wondering- what's worse, losing your home from a financial disaster or a natural disaster, like the fires in souther California that are blazing this week.
I'll bet it's easier to process through to emotional recovery from the natural disaster.
I do know that Woodstockers have access to a well stocked Food Pantry( in the basement at the Reformed Chruch on the Green) that is open on Thursdays 10 AM. Please don't be shy this month, St. John's Roman Catholic Church is the sponsor and Father George tithes the tithe and goes shopping at Aldi's each week to make sure the pantry is well stocked.
There is also the delicious soup kitchen, serving on M- W- and F, I think at 4 PM from
Christ Lutheran Church.
Yes, I am a member of St. John's Roman Catholic Church. I sing in the choir at 8 am Mass most
Sundays. I agree with Father George- who ever sings, pray's twice. I did decide to vote pro life this past election day. I find it puzzling to know my fellow parisioners who, with great excitement, decided to vote for the candidate who says he intends to make abortion a right
under the United States Constitution. I've had the opprotunity to ask them about how they can be so very pro life at church, but vote in opposition to the philosophy.
They assured me that they don't believe the constitutional change will ever happen.
Only time will tell on that issue.
raise the awareness of Woodstockers who are in need due to the economic downturn. I admit to not having first hand knowledge of people who can't pay their utilitiy bills or their mortgage.
I found myself wondering- what's worse, losing your home from a financial disaster or a natural disaster, like the fires in souther California that are blazing this week.
I'll bet it's easier to process through to emotional recovery from the natural disaster.
I do know that Woodstockers have access to a well stocked Food Pantry( in the basement at the Reformed Chruch on the Green) that is open on Thursdays 10 AM. Please don't be shy this month, St. John's Roman Catholic Church is the sponsor and Father George tithes the tithe and goes shopping at Aldi's each week to make sure the pantry is well stocked.
There is also the delicious soup kitchen, serving on M- W- and F, I think at 4 PM from
Christ Lutheran Church.
Yes, I am a member of St. John's Roman Catholic Church. I sing in the choir at 8 am Mass most
Sundays. I agree with Father George- who ever sings, pray's twice. I did decide to vote pro life this past election day. I find it puzzling to know my fellow parisioners who, with great excitement, decided to vote for the candidate who says he intends to make abortion a right
under the United States Constitution. I've had the opprotunity to ask them about how they can be so very pro life at church, but vote in opposition to the philosophy.
They assured me that they don't believe the constitutional change will ever happen.
Only time will tell on that issue.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Early morning moon light
Most mornings find the alarm going off at 5 AM. This morning, the moon, the waning full moon, was shining brightly behind a few dark grey clouds. The stars/planets twinkle in the distance.
The air is chilly, crisp, quiet.
We watched President elect and Mrs Obama on 60 minutes last night. This is a historic moment for so many reasons. During the interview, they come across as solid, down to earth people. Part of the discussion was about keeping their young daughters in a normal routine. A routine that will include, probably, a daily trip to a private school. Mrs. Obama was very adept at deflecting an answer to the question, will you send your daughters to a public school in Washington?
Kingston Freeman contributor Cal Thomas had an essay about just that topic. I agree, it doesn't make sense to send children who may be in harms way to a public school. Cal Thomas was questioning whether or not the Obama administration and Democratic controlled House and Senate would take away the parental choice of private school. If I read the essay correctly, that would be unless you had the private funding to pay for it.
Kingston Freeman contributor Leonard Pitts chided all African Americans for not supporting
gay marriage legislation. His rationale, American blacks suffered similar discrimination as gays, therefore, American blacks should be more supportive. I've often wondered, along a similar train of thought, how American descendants of Irish could act with prejudice against another human being, knowing the history of terror their family members experienced in 17th and 18th century Ireland.
How does that song go - " When will we ever learn? when will we ever learn?"
Time to go pack some of my AVON orders!!
The air is chilly, crisp, quiet.
We watched President elect and Mrs Obama on 60 minutes last night. This is a historic moment for so many reasons. During the interview, they come across as solid, down to earth people. Part of the discussion was about keeping their young daughters in a normal routine. A routine that will include, probably, a daily trip to a private school. Mrs. Obama was very adept at deflecting an answer to the question, will you send your daughters to a public school in Washington?
Kingston Freeman contributor Cal Thomas had an essay about just that topic. I agree, it doesn't make sense to send children who may be in harms way to a public school. Cal Thomas was questioning whether or not the Obama administration and Democratic controlled House and Senate would take away the parental choice of private school. If I read the essay correctly, that would be unless you had the private funding to pay for it.
Kingston Freeman contributor Leonard Pitts chided all African Americans for not supporting
gay marriage legislation. His rationale, American blacks suffered similar discrimination as gays, therefore, American blacks should be more supportive. I've often wondered, along a similar train of thought, how American descendants of Irish could act with prejudice against another human being, knowing the history of terror their family members experienced in 17th and 18th century Ireland.
How does that song go - " When will we ever learn? when will we ever learn?"
Time to go pack some of my AVON orders!!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
HIstorical Society Event
John and I attended a lecture given by Glenn Kreisberg at the Historical Society Museum today ( aka the Eames House) at 20 Comeau Drive. Glenn spoke passionately for an hour and a half about quarried, cairn fields, chambers , megaliths and solstice alignments in the Hudson Valley.
The Historical Society will have an Exhibit and Sale on Saturday Dec 6th at the Eames house from 10 - 3. I have it on very good information that my friend Kathy Anderson will be baking tins of delicious cookies, and I highly recommend attending the sale and making a purchase of one of her cookie filled tins. Kathy makes the tastiest cookies I have ever had!
The town historian, Richard Heppner, will have a book signing on Tues Dec 9th at Barnes and Noble at 7 PM . He has edited a collection of Woodstock essays, Remembering Woodstock, and it was published as part of AMERICAN CHRONICALS, a History Press series.
The book is lovely, and will be welcome under every Woodstockers holiday gift tree.
The Historical Society can be reached at wdstkhist@yahoo.com
www.woodstockhistory.org
The Historical Society will have an Exhibit and Sale on Saturday Dec 6th at the Eames house from 10 - 3. I have it on very good information that my friend Kathy Anderson will be baking tins of delicious cookies, and I highly recommend attending the sale and making a purchase of one of her cookie filled tins. Kathy makes the tastiest cookies I have ever had!
The town historian, Richard Heppner, will have a book signing on Tues Dec 9th at Barnes and Noble at 7 PM . He has edited a collection of Woodstock essays, Remembering Woodstock, and it was published as part of AMERICAN CHRONICALS, a History Press series.
The book is lovely, and will be welcome under every Woodstockers holiday gift tree.
The Historical Society can be reached at wdstkhist@yahoo.com
www.woodstockhistory.org
Program for Wed Nov 19th 8 :30 PM EST
Our view on life is framed by what we hear and see every day.
Announcements: TV show live on Woodstock Cable Channel 23 or streaming live via ustream
at http://www.woodstocktv.org/
Ulster County Mended Hearts meeting Thurs Nov 20 3:30 ASB at Benedictine Hospital
CYO Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast Sunday Nov. 23 830-11AM
St. John's Church Holly Hills
Craft Fair Sunday Nov 30 1-5 PM St. Johns Church- Centerville
Family of Woodstock- Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday Nov 27
1-4PM Free and Delicious call 845-679-2485 to volunteer food or time
All are Welcome to the feast
Wed Dec 9th Fire Commissioner Election, Woodtsock Fire Company
Special Guest
Ujjal Schwartz of the Oncology Support Program at the Benedictine Hospital
105 Mary's Avenue Kingston NY 1241 845-339-2071
Announcements: TV show live on Woodstock Cable Channel 23 or streaming live via ustream
at http://www.woodstocktv.org/
Ulster County Mended Hearts meeting Thurs Nov 20 3:30 ASB at Benedictine Hospital
CYO Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast Sunday Nov. 23 830-11AM
St. John's Church Holly Hills
Craft Fair Sunday Nov 30 1-5 PM St. Johns Church- Centerville
Family of Woodstock- Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday Nov 27
1-4PM Free and Delicious call 845-679-2485 to volunteer food or time
All are Welcome to the feast
Wed Dec 9th Fire Commissioner Election, Woodtsock Fire Company
Special Guest
Ujjal Schwartz of the Oncology Support Program at the Benedictine Hospital
105 Mary's Avenue Kingston NY 1241 845-339-2071
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)