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| I just read a good review of Ben Stein's new film "EXPELLED: No Intelligence Allowed". It's written by a brilliant and godly young man, Jason Hughey. I recommend that you go read it for yourself. I'd love to hear what you think of both the film and of Jason's review.
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| [I didn't write this, but I thought it was inspiring & wanted to share it.]
It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80's, arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He said he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am .
I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would to able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound.
On exam, it was well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and re-dress his wound.
While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctor's appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry. The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife.
I inquired as to her health. He told me that she had been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease. As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit late. He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in five years now.
I was surprised, and asked him, 'And you still go every morning, even though she doesn't know who you are?'
He smiled as he patted my hand and said, 'She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is.'
I had to hold back tears as he left. I had goose bumps on my arm, and I thought, 'That is the kind of love I want in my life.'
True love is neither physical, nor romantic. True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.
The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.
"Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain."
Dancing as fast as I can...
P.S. Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff.
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| This girl seems to be pretty amazing. I'm going to research her a bit more, but in the meantime, you may want to view this video about her:
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NEEDED: 12-15 men, ages 14-75; 9-10 women, ages 14-75; 2 boys, ages 7-14. 6 of the women need to be singers.
WHAT: Open auditions for the play "Athalia"
WHEN: January 17, 2008
TIME: 7:00 PM
WHERE: The Stable Theatre at Christ Presbyterian Church, 2508 Dickens Road, Richmond, VA 23230
CALLBACKS: Jan. 18, 2008 – 7:00 PM
"Athalia" is the story of the ambitious and manipulative Old Testament queen who used her influence and power to reshape the ancient nation of Israel for her own purposes. Told as a classic tragedy and based on true historical facts, “Athalia” speaks of God’s enduring sovereign plan that preserved the royal lineage of the promised Redeemer in the face of unimaginably fierce opposition.
The original script was written by the French playwright, Jean Racine, in 1691.
Shaun Baggott, the show director, has adapted the translated script and score for modern audiences.
The play includes a Greek-style chorus, which augments the drama with song and movement.
Actors may prepare a one-minute monologue of classical verse drama. Otherwise, actors will be asked to read from the script.
Actors who are auditioning for a singing part should prepare a one-minute musical selection. Bring your own sheet music and accompanist. A piano will be provided.
If possible, please bring a 8x10 headshot and a résumé of your theatrical experience.
Need more information? Contact Shaun Baggott (srmahky8@wildblue.net) or Lynne Carter (804 264-3396)
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| The Rules:
1. Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
2. People who are tagged need to write a post on their own blog (about their eight things) and post these rules.
3. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
4. Don't forget to leave them a comment telling them they are tagged, and to read your blog.
I've decided to tell some little-known facts about my childhood and family. Here goes....
1. Growing up in Kansas I fantasized about running away to join the circus and become a star on the flying trapeze. My plans always included some way to bring my favorite pets with me.
2. From before I can remember I took dance lessons, first from my mother and then at dance studios. My favorites were tap, modern, musical theater, square dancing, folk dancing and ballroom dancing. I can still "call" the Virginia Reel.
3. In public grade school if I got sick during the day, they'd call my mom
to come get me. While I waited for her to come, the class would say a
prayer together before lunch, and it would always make me cry.
4. Because I was so socially awkward, at age 14 my parents enrolled me in
a boarding school. Before the school year was over they had to bring me back
home because of all the bad habits & bad attitudes I'd picked up
from all those girls who had befriended me.
5. Thanksgiving at our house always included people visiting our town from other countries. I was always delighted when it was my turn to explain the story of the Pilgrims and Indians to them. (No one had told me that the first Thanksgiving really took place in Virginia.)
6. My best friend and confidant while growing up was our goat, Maggie (short for Magnolia because she smelled sweeter than goats are supposed to smell). I picked out all the jelly beans from my Easter basket and fed them to her one by one.
7. When I met my husband I told him that I didn't expect to have any children, and that my life's goal was to become a linguistic missionary with Wycliffe Translators in some foreign country.
8. My closest relatives (siblings, parents, nieces, nephews) live in Norway, California, Hawaii and Thailand.
I tag: KingoftheEskimos, DonnaWW, StaceyTinVa, KyleS, StephS, Angelmose, JasonW, StaceyB
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