We know of two mercantile stores in Woodstock at the turn of the 20th century. ID Rose and Layman’s. There was also an Ice Cream Parlor run by Nellie Jane Mower. They were all ready to welcome the artists. Once Byrdcliffe was built, and the Art Students League opened its summer school down the road a piece on route 212, Nellie and her parents kept their ice cream store open on Saturday nights when the Art Student League held dances. Catherine would serve home made oyster stew. Noah and his son Walter had developed a fruit and vegetable route, traveling thru the Mink Hollow notch to the summer houses in Tannersville and Elk Park. They were awarded the exclusive rights to deliver fresh food to the Byrdcliffe Art and Craft Colony.
As so eloquently put by Hervey White’s observations:
Due to economic hard times, not everyone stayed in Woodstock. The youngest sister of Walter and Nellie Mower moved to Rhinebeck at some point and the 1900 census shows that she is working and living as a waitress in a hotel run by Vernon and Sara Lake. ( She may have represented just one two many mouths to feed for the family – Walter has a growing family ) There, Addie as she is referred to met her future husband Patsy Sullivan who was working as a coachman and living in Rhinebeck with his parents and seven siblings.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Signs of Spring from the morning drive
The mounds of snow are receding, revealing signs of last winters garbage along the roadside.
The real estate signs placed last fall are making a reappearance.
The scent of skunk, wafed into my car as I stopped at the red light on route 28.
The air feels and smells different as I walk from my parking spot in the employee lot to the hospital.
The real estate signs placed last fall are making a reappearance.
The scent of skunk, wafed into my car as I stopped at the red light on route 28.
The air feels and smells different as I walk from my parking spot in the employee lot to the hospital.
Day 2 You are not an accident
From Rick Warren Purpose Driven Life page 21
This will be my 5th round of reading thru this book.
It’s part of my public LENTEN journey
Feel free to comment, question, add- this is, as the say at Planet Fitness, a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE.
Chapter Title; You are Not an Accident
Day 2 Thinking about my purpose
Question to consider: I know that God uniquely created me.
What areas of my personality, background, and physical appearance am I struggling to accept?
Janine’s Thoughts;
I know I was an accident- in my parents eyes- but everything turned out ok! LOL
What I can’t accept I work to change. Now, I get into trouble when I try to change things that I just have to accept.
That sounds like the human struggle.
I can diet and exercise and that will change some things, however, my body is aging, and I just have to accept that.
Patience and prayer are good friends.
Rick says “ we discover that meaning and purpose only when we make GOD the reference pointof our lives.” Do we do that? Am I going to work this morning to please GOD or pick up my pay check?
I think it has to be a little bit of both!
This will be my 5th round of reading thru this book.
It’s part of my public LENTEN journey
Feel free to comment, question, add- this is, as the say at Planet Fitness, a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE.
Chapter Title; You are Not an Accident
Day 2 Thinking about my purpose
Question to consider: I know that God uniquely created me.
What areas of my personality, background, and physical appearance am I struggling to accept?
Janine’s Thoughts;
I know I was an accident- in my parents eyes- but everything turned out ok! LOL
What I can’t accept I work to change. Now, I get into trouble when I try to change things that I just have to accept.
That sounds like the human struggle.
I can diet and exercise and that will change some things, however, my body is aging, and I just have to accept that.
Patience and prayer are good friends.
Rick says “ we discover that meaning and purpose only when we make GOD the reference pointof our lives.” Do we do that? Am I going to work this morning to please GOD or pick up my pay check?
I think it has to be a little bit of both!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Commercial Real Estate in Woodstock
I'm here at FreeStyle realty in Woodstock. There are almost a dozen commercial properties available for sale, at reasonable prices, even in this seemingly uncertain economy. You see, I am the eternal optimist. I do believe that there is someone in the universe that would love to come to Woodstock and own a business or buy a building to put their dream business in. The prices range from 600,000 to 1.5 million.
Do you have a dream you would like to put into action?
I'm here and I'm ready!
Do you have a dream you would like to put into action?
I'm here and I'm ready!
It all starts with GOD
From Rick Warren's Purpose Driven Life page 21
This will be my 5th round of reading thru this book.
It’s part of my public LENTEN journey
Feel free to comment, question, add- this is, as the say at Planet Fitness, a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE.
Chapter title- It all starts with GOD
Day 1- Thinking about my purpose
Point to ponder- It’s not about me.
Question to consider- In spite of all the advertising around me, how can I remind myself that life is really about living for GOD, not myself?
Janine’s thoughts;
I still rebel against this idea. I want my life to be about me.
However, deep inside, I know better, that I am part of a greater… the word escapes me at the moment. Some days I think the word is “experiment”. LOL And, GOD is experimenting with humans.
I have to remember to change my question from- what do I want to do with my life to
GOD, guide me in where you want me to go. So, I am hearing acceptance and surrender.
Some days it’s easier than others.
I must remain in contact with the higher power I chose to call GOD thru prayer, meditation and surrender. Sometimes, minute by minute! I think the surrender part is where we let GOD use us for the purpose we were intended. Sort of like what we do with REIKI. We are vehicles for the healing energy of the earth to come in contact with others.
This will be my 5th round of reading thru this book.
It’s part of my public LENTEN journey
Feel free to comment, question, add- this is, as the say at Planet Fitness, a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE.
Chapter title- It all starts with GOD
Day 1- Thinking about my purpose
Point to ponder- It’s not about me.
Question to consider- In spite of all the advertising around me, how can I remind myself that life is really about living for GOD, not myself?
Janine’s thoughts;
I still rebel against this idea. I want my life to be about me.
However, deep inside, I know better, that I am part of a greater… the word escapes me at the moment. Some days I think the word is “experiment”. LOL And, GOD is experimenting with humans.
I have to remember to change my question from- what do I want to do with my life to
GOD, guide me in where you want me to go. So, I am hearing acceptance and surrender.
Some days it’s easier than others.
I must remain in contact with the higher power I chose to call GOD thru prayer, meditation and surrender. Sometimes, minute by minute! I think the surrender part is where we let GOD use us for the purpose we were intended. Sort of like what we do with REIKI. We are vehicles for the healing energy of the earth to come in contact with others.
"Sarcasm is the domain of losers "
Joe's Squawk- box wisdom for this morning.
My take on Sarcasm is that it represents hidden anger therefore
anger is the domain of losers
My take on Sarcasm is that it represents hidden anger therefore
anger is the domain of losers
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Ash Wednesday
I think the key to Ash Wednesday, Lent and the Glory of Easter is reflected in the reading for last Sunday from The Book of the Prophet Isaiah, 43: 18
Thus says the LORD- ( to Isaiah and also us in the present moment)
Remember not the events of the past, the things of long ago consider not;
see, I am doing something new!
Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
In the desert I make a way, in the wasteland, rivers.
The people ( us humans ) I formed for myself, that they might announce my praise.
Yet you did not call upon me, O Jacob.
for you grew weary of me, O Israel.
You burdened me with your sins, and wearied me with your crimes.
It is I, I who wipe out, for my own sake, your offenses;
Your sins I remember no more.
And this, my dear friends, is what we are charged to do with one another, in the present moment, as we represent GOD on earth.
Join in my Lenten conversation
Thus says the LORD- ( to Isaiah and also us in the present moment)
Remember not the events of the past, the things of long ago consider not;
see, I am doing something new!
Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
In the desert I make a way, in the wasteland, rivers.
The people ( us humans ) I formed for myself, that they might announce my praise.
Yet you did not call upon me, O Jacob.
for you grew weary of me, O Israel.
You burdened me with your sins, and wearied me with your crimes.
It is I, I who wipe out, for my own sake, your offenses;
Your sins I remember no more.
And this, my dear friends, is what we are charged to do with one another, in the present moment, as we represent GOD on earth.
Join in my Lenten conversation
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Janine is both excited and nervous
Planning for a panel discussion- the excitement is building and I realize there isn't enough time in the presentation to say all that I would like to - CUT CUT CUT!
Another excerpt from the Hervey White Diary
In despondency came a friend to MR. Brown. He made acquaintances with Levi Harder at Rock City and Mr. Harder understood the situation. He said the coming of the art colony to Woodstock was the only thing that could save it from destitution; that the village was as poor as a church mouse. The farms had been neglected and grown up to brush on account of the quarry business. Then the bottom had dropped out of the bluestone prices since concrete had been substituted for flagging and the only source of income was the crop of summer boarders
Another excerpt from the Hervey White Diary
In despondency came a friend to MR. Brown. He made acquaintances with Levi Harder at Rock City and Mr. Harder understood the situation. He said the coming of the art colony to Woodstock was the only thing that could save it from destitution; that the village was as poor as a church mouse. The farms had been neglected and grown up to brush on account of the quarry business. Then the bottom had dropped out of the bluestone prices since concrete had been substituted for flagging and the only source of income was the crop of summer boarders
Monday, February 23, 2009
From Hervey White's Diary
"The surrounding mountains were wild and a bit sinister. Mr. Whitehead grumbled nervously at this prospect. However he would buy the farm. Doubtless we could use it, but he hoped to find a more pleasing prospect toward the West. He finally decided on five farms that lay above on the upper side of the Glasco Turnpike extended in from Rock City cross roads to the hill above Shady. This decision once reached he returned to his family in California and authorized Mr. Brown to buy the farms. "
This is an excerpt from Hervey White's diary that is in the collection held by the Historical Society of Woodstock. I'll read a selected few paragraphs for the presentation in Rhinebeck on Friday. Look for more tomorrow!
This is an excerpt from Hervey White's diary that is in the collection held by the Historical Society of Woodstock. I'll read a selected few paragraphs for the presentation in Rhinebeck on Friday. Look for more tomorrow!
Friday, February 20, 2009
You have to stand for something, or you'll fall for anything
I am on Rick Warren's purpose driven email list. Below is a partial copy of this mornings essay. It reminded me of the country western song, You have to stand for something or you'll fall for anything. Or, that old saying, if you stand in the middle of the road long enough, you'll get run over.
I do my very best to stand with Christ.
Everybody Surrenders to Something
by Rick Warren
Though he was God, he did not demand and cling to his rights as God, but laid aside his mighty power and glory, taking the disguise of a slave and becoming like men. Philippians 2:6-7 (LB)
*** *** *** ***
Everybody surrenders to something or someone in life.If not to God, you’ll surrender to popular opinion, to money, to resentment or fear, or to your own pride, lust, and ego.
We were designed to worship something, and when we fail to worship God, we create gods (idols) to surrender ourselves to. E. Stanley Jones said, “If you don’t surrender to Christ, you surrender to chaos.” You’re free to choose what you surrender to, but you’re not free from the consequences of that choice: “So give yourselves completely to God” (James 4:7 NCV).
http://www.saddlebackresources.com/en-US/PurposeDrivenLife/PurposeDrivenLifeResources.htm
© 2008 Purpose Driven Life. All rights reserved.
I do my very best to stand with Christ.
Everybody Surrenders to Something
by Rick Warren
Though he was God, he did not demand and cling to his rights as God, but laid aside his mighty power and glory, taking the disguise of a slave and becoming like men. Philippians 2:6-7 (LB)
*** *** *** ***
Everybody surrenders to something or someone in life.If not to God, you’ll surrender to popular opinion, to money, to resentment or fear, or to your own pride, lust, and ego.
We were designed to worship something, and when we fail to worship God, we create gods (idols) to surrender ourselves to. E. Stanley Jones said, “If you don’t surrender to Christ, you surrender to chaos.” You’re free to choose what you surrender to, but you’re not free from the consequences of that choice: “So give yourselves completely to God” (James 4:7 NCV).
http://www.saddlebackresources.com/en-US/PurposeDrivenLife/PurposeDrivenLifeResources.htm
© 2008 Purpose Driven Life. All rights reserved.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
The Carolina Wren
The Carolina wrens have made their first appearance outside my kitchen window. I've heard them singing to the early dawn light for the past week, but today they visited our feeders. I must say, I sure do have quite a mess to clean up from all the sunflower seeds that have been consumed this winter.
Pay increases for Governor Paterson’s inner circle
The Kingston Daily Freeman posted an AP story about pay increases for the Governor’s inner circle staff. The Governor blows off the criticism stating that it is part of a “ net cut in executive chamber pay” because he “ eliminated some jobs and cut executive spending by 10 % over all.”
It would seem to me that if he held the line on the salaries of the remaining staff, he could have increased his budget cut the $ 250,000 figure referenced in the article
Those of you who are private sector business owners and employees would love to have a pay increase in 2009 wouldn’t you.
It would seem to me that if he held the line on the salaries of the remaining staff, he could have increased his budget cut the $ 250,000 figure referenced in the article
Those of you who are private sector business owners and employees would love to have a pay increase in 2009 wouldn’t you.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Can you forgive A-Rod?
Lent begins next Wednesday February 25th. For me, Lent is a time to reflect and learn more about the process of forgiveness.
Was taking performance enhancing steroids wrong?
Yes.
Did A Rod make a mistake?Yes. Was he trying to cheat? Yes. Would he have confessed if the SI writer hadn't investigated thoroughly enough to uncover his past actions?
Only A Rod and his conscience knows the answer to that question.
But does that matter in the present moment?
" Judge me only from this moment forward." he asks.
I believe he is asking for FAN forgiveness.
Let's stop crucifying him
Let's forgive him and move forward to another baseball season
Was taking performance enhancing steroids wrong?
Yes.
Did A Rod make a mistake?Yes. Was he trying to cheat? Yes. Would he have confessed if the SI writer hadn't investigated thoroughly enough to uncover his past actions?
Only A Rod and his conscience knows the answer to that question.
But does that matter in the present moment?
" Judge me only from this moment forward." he asks.
I believe he is asking for FAN forgiveness.
Let's stop crucifying him
Let's forgive him and move forward to another baseball season
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
The Middle Class in 2009
A recent article in the Parade magazine provided me with figures regarding the definition of the “Middle Class”
“According to the census bureau, the median income of an American family in 2007 was $ 61, 355.”
The article later states- President Obama defines the middle class as families that earn up to $200,000. And, New York Senator Chuck Schumer defined middle class families as those earning up to $ 160,000. (For purpose of a tax credit for college tuition)
According to figures used by RUPCO, the 2008 median area income (surrounding Woodstock) is $ 46, 050
At first blush- the 2008 median area income is significantly below the 2007 median income of the American family. And, it’s quite an income stretch from $46,000 to $200,000. It’s time to head to work- that’s what us middle class Americans do every day.
“According to the census bureau, the median income of an American family in 2007 was $ 61, 355.”
The article later states- President Obama defines the middle class as families that earn up to $200,000. And, New York Senator Chuck Schumer defined middle class families as those earning up to $ 160,000. (For purpose of a tax credit for college tuition)
According to figures used by RUPCO, the 2008 median area income (surrounding Woodstock) is $ 46, 050
At first blush- the 2008 median area income is significantly below the 2007 median income of the American family. And, it’s quite an income stretch from $46,000 to $200,000. It’s time to head to work- that’s what us middle class Americans do every day.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The first reading at Mass today was from the Old Testament, the book of Leviticus.
Leviticus 13: 1-2
To paraphrase- The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, if someone has on his skin a scab or pustule or blotch which appears to be the sore of leprosy, he shall be brought to the priest. If the man is leprous and unclean the priest shall declare him so, and the man shall forever keep his garments rent and his head bare and cry out Unclean -Unclean. He shall dwell apart, making his abode outside the camp.
The second reading at Mass was from the New Testament, St. Paul letter to Corinthians, 10: 31
To paraphrase- Do everything for the glory of God
The Gospel- according to Mark- 1: 40-45
To paraphrase- A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, “if you wish, you can make me clean. Jesus touched him and said, “I will do it. Be made clean.”
I thought, well, the leper showed great faith in Jesus. He spoke to the man he knew as Jesus and told his troubles to him. And, they were resolved.
I’m glad that most days I can live in what I call New Testament thinking.
Leviticus 13: 1-2
To paraphrase- The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, if someone has on his skin a scab or pustule or blotch which appears to be the sore of leprosy, he shall be brought to the priest. If the man is leprous and unclean the priest shall declare him so, and the man shall forever keep his garments rent and his head bare and cry out Unclean -Unclean. He shall dwell apart, making his abode outside the camp.
The second reading at Mass was from the New Testament, St. Paul letter to Corinthians, 10: 31
To paraphrase- Do everything for the glory of God
The Gospel- according to Mark- 1: 40-45
To paraphrase- A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, “if you wish, you can make me clean. Jesus touched him and said, “I will do it. Be made clean.”
I thought, well, the leper showed great faith in Jesus. He spoke to the man he knew as Jesus and told his troubles to him. And, they were resolved.
I’m glad that most days I can live in what I call New Testament thinking.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Thoughts from the memoir festival
All of the panelists were very different in their life experience and this was made evident by their participation in the panel discussion.
A few insights that I gleaned from some of the panelists;
Fred Poole- Few people know their story till they begin to write it.
Martha Frankle- What’s off limits? It’s all fair game.
Abigail Thomas- What story are you going to tell? Feed it what it wants.
Memoir is about clarity, not about sticking it to someone. You figure out what you have been trying to not know.
Abigail Thomas - Go thru it and come out the other side.
Janine Pomey Vega- Pursue the truth in the essence of the character
Malachy McCourt- It’s best not to hurt people with your writing, make amends.
Malachy McCourt closed a very fine evening with “Let’s have a song”
and proceeded to lead the attendees in an impromptu Irish song.
The other panelists had insightful offerings, they just did not strike a tone in my heart at the moment.
A few insights that I gleaned from some of the panelists;
Fred Poole- Few people know their story till they begin to write it.
Martha Frankle- What’s off limits? It’s all fair game.
Abigail Thomas- What story are you going to tell? Feed it what it wants.
Memoir is about clarity, not about sticking it to someone. You figure out what you have been trying to not know.
Abigail Thomas - Go thru it and come out the other side.
Janine Pomey Vega- Pursue the truth in the essence of the character
Malachy McCourt- It’s best not to hurt people with your writing, make amends.
Malachy McCourt closed a very fine evening with “Let’s have a song”
and proceeded to lead the attendees in an impromptu Irish song.
The other panelists had insightful offerings, they just did not strike a tone in my heart at the moment.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Friday the 13th
What a better way to spend a chilly Friday night after a splendid full moon?
at the Woodstock Memoir Festival
http://www.woodstockmemoirfestival.com/
I'm just itching to have another writing success!
at the Woodstock Memoir Festival
http://www.woodstockmemoirfestival.com/
I'm just itching to have another writing success!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
SQUAWK Box
http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1031293351
An interesting way to start your day- This interview with Richard LeFrac of
The LaFrac Organization has a few tidbits worth listening to.
An interesting way to start your day- This interview with Richard LeFrac of
The LaFrac Organization has a few tidbits worth listening to.
Penny Social Feb 14th
I like penny socials. They are an economical way to purchase items and support the non profit at the same time.
The members of the Shady United Methodist CHurch are a group that sets a wonderful example of service to the community that one lives in.
Benefit for St Judes Children's Research Hospital
Penny Social
Feb 14th
Open at 1 PM calling at 2 PM
for your convenience, the kitchen will open at 12 for Lunch
Lake Hill Fire House
Sponsored by the
Shady United Methodist Church
The members of the Shady United Methodist CHurch are a group that sets a wonderful example of service to the community that one lives in.
Benefit for St Judes Children's Research Hospital
Penny Social
Feb 14th
Open at 1 PM calling at 2 PM
for your convenience, the kitchen will open at 12 for Lunch
Lake Hill Fire House
Sponsored by the
Shady United Methodist Church
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
THere are no rich Democrats
Check the internet. Google Bernie Madoff and ask what his voter enrollment is.
For years, we’ve been fed this bear doo doo that Republicans are rich and everything that goes on in government benefits rich Republicans.
Bernie Madoff is an enrolled Democrat. A very rich Democrat who has contributed money to campaigns of many elected officials who are rich Democrats.
So, my friends, what are you going to say when the current administration continues too promote the fairy tale that only Republicans are rich?
For years, we’ve been fed this bear doo doo that Republicans are rich and everything that goes on in government benefits rich Republicans.
Bernie Madoff is an enrolled Democrat. A very rich Democrat who has contributed money to campaigns of many elected officials who are rich Democrats.
So, my friends, what are you going to say when the current administration continues too promote the fairy tale that only Republicans are rich?
Monday, February 9, 2009
My Latest speaking engagement
Rhinebeck Historical Society
Feb 27, 7:30 pm
Starr Library, Rhinebeck Local History Room (lower level)
A Tale of two Communities
"The Evolution Of Rhinebeck and Woodstock"
A Panel Discussion featuring:
Richard Heppner - Woodstock Town Historian
Janine Fallon - Mower - Author of several books on Woodstock History
Cynthia Owen Philip - Author of books on the history of Rhinecliff and
a Rhinecliff Resident
Dick Hermans - Owner of Oblong Book Store - Member of one of the first
families of Rhinebeck
Free All Welcome
Feb 27, 7:30 pm
Starr Library, Rhinebeck Local History Room (lower level)
A Tale of two Communities
"The Evolution Of Rhinebeck and Woodstock"
A Panel Discussion featuring:
Richard Heppner - Woodstock Town Historian
Janine Fallon - Mower - Author of several books on Woodstock History
Cynthia Owen Philip - Author of books on the history of Rhinecliff and
a Rhinecliff Resident
Dick Hermans - Owner of Oblong Book Store - Member of one of the first
families of Rhinebeck
Free All Welcome
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Holy Cow- it's the January thaw in Februrary
Yes, we are in the balmy 40 degrees F. The snow piles are melting, now the little squirrles will not be able to leap up to my bird suet cake bird feeder. The wind is blowing like an early March day.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
It's flea market cabin fever day
Check out the video at the Woodstockflea blogspot. You can find it on the side bar to the left
Friday, February 6, 2009
Woodstock Commons Proposal
I admit to turning off the public hearing after two hours. I heard many residents speak for and against the project. The wisdom from Tom Collins, who sat on our original affordable housing committee almost 25 years ago- and I paraphrase- If this was the type of project we could do ourselves as a town, it would have been done a long time ago-
I empathize with my friends and neighbors whose neighborhood will change if the complex is allowed to be built. I hear the concerns about the wet lands and the wild life. It's my understanding that with today's technology- most- if not all wet land issues can be mitigated.
Sasha Gillman, in quoting President Barak Obama, - " lets not let perfect get in the way of the essential " And to quote Sasha,( former Woodtsock planning board chair)
" if we don't approve this project, let's stop talking about affordable housing in Woodstock."
I agree with Tom 's observation, the common theme echoing from opponants of any affordable housing project is ......we all want affordable housing, just not here, or here, or here, or here......
What's a community to do?
I empathize with my friends and neighbors whose neighborhood will change if the complex is allowed to be built. I hear the concerns about the wet lands and the wild life. It's my understanding that with today's technology- most- if not all wet land issues can be mitigated.
Sasha Gillman, in quoting President Barak Obama, - " lets not let perfect get in the way of the essential " And to quote Sasha,( former Woodtsock planning board chair)
" if we don't approve this project, let's stop talking about affordable housing in Woodstock."
I agree with Tom 's observation, the common theme echoing from opponants of any affordable housing project is ......we all want affordable housing, just not here, or here, or here, or here......
What's a community to do?
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Ulster County Big Brothers And Big Sisters.
Many thanks to Colleen Mountford for coming out on a chilly night last night to appear live on my local cable access TV show. She is not only the executive director of the local chapter of Big Brothers and Big Sisters, http://www.bigbrothersbigsistersulster.org/Colleen volunteers as a big sister as well. If you have an inkling that you would like to begin, or renew the habit of giving back to your community, call her at 845-338-0431 and make an appointment for an interview.
If you decided to commit one year to Big Brothers and Big Sisters, you will be matched with a child how has similar interests to yours. Your life will be enriched in ways that you can't imagine at the moment. Make the call today.
If you decided to commit one year to Big Brothers and Big Sisters, you will be matched with a child how has similar interests to yours. Your life will be enriched in ways that you can't imagine at the moment. Make the call today.
The former Gitmo Prisoner
Was found heading an army in Yemen. Let's release a few more and see where they end up.
Monday, February 2, 2009
The Beauty of marriage
The beauty of marriage
John reminded me today that we have been celebrating my birthday since I was 19 years old.
We will celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary this year.
This week celebrates World Marriage Week and CFCA ( Christian Foundation for Children and Aging) is grateful for the gift of loving relationships. Societal, cultural and economic pressures have placed a heavy strain on marriage both in the United States and in developing countries where CFCA serves. But there also are shining examples of marriage to celebrate.
In El Salvador, one couple has remained together for more than 58 years. Miguel remembers when they were very young seeing Maria getting water for her family. He finally got up the courage to talk to her and they have been together ever since.
Miguel makes about $6 a day as a laborer, and their adobe home is owned by a kind neighbor who allows them to stay there. Maria, now blind, depends on Miguel to guide her. They find comfort and support attending monthly CFCA meetings. The love of Miguel and Maria shines through their souls by the companionship, understanding and support they give each other.
Please pray:
O God, you have consecrated the covenant of marriage. Send your blessing on Maria and Miguel and all married persons that they may love, honor, and cherish one another and be a beacon of your love in the world. Amen.
Blessings,
CFCA Prayer Team
Watch a short video of Maria and Miguel at their home in El Salvador.
John reminded me today that we have been celebrating my birthday since I was 19 years old.
We will celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary this year.
This week celebrates World Marriage Week and CFCA ( Christian Foundation for Children and Aging) is grateful for the gift of loving relationships. Societal, cultural and economic pressures have placed a heavy strain on marriage both in the United States and in developing countries where CFCA serves. But there also are shining examples of marriage to celebrate.
In El Salvador, one couple has remained together for more than 58 years. Miguel remembers when they were very young seeing Maria getting water for her family. He finally got up the courage to talk to her and they have been together ever since.
Miguel makes about $6 a day as a laborer, and their adobe home is owned by a kind neighbor who allows them to stay there. Maria, now blind, depends on Miguel to guide her. They find comfort and support attending monthly CFCA meetings. The love of Miguel and Maria shines through their souls by the companionship, understanding and support they give each other.
Please pray:
O God, you have consecrated the covenant of marriage. Send your blessing on Maria and Miguel and all married persons that they may love, honor, and cherish one another and be a beacon of your love in the world. Amen.
Blessings,
CFCA Prayer Team
Watch a short video of Maria and Miguel at their home in El Salvador.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
The Avon Lady
Avon is fun, it's work, but it is independant work. I establish a relationship with the customer, and adapt to their needs. I offer advice and provide access to many of the best affordable skin care products for sale in the world.
I am my own best customer!!
http://jmower.avonrepresentative.com/
click on the link and become a customer today
http://jmower.avonrepresentative.com/
click on the link and become a customer today
25 years of AVON sales
Every two weeks for over 25 years, I have submitted an AVON order. The company is right on top of their plan to remain in the game in these tough economic times.
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