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["03/14/09 President Obama Weekly Radio Address: Reversing a Troubling Trend in Food Safety"; as submitted to You Tube by ieverything on 3/12/2009;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8M1wSnhce0]
"Next time you drink a beer, remember where the leprechaun likes to dance...
["Leprechauns in Beer"; as submitted to You Tube by Playpunk on 3/16/07; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOWiMZ436J4]
Tomorrow - Sunday, March 15, 2009 - Kingston, NY - is the "Shamrock Run" and the St. Patrick's Day Parade. The Shamrock Run precedes the parade, which starts at 1PM at the uptown Kingston Plaza. Please check out the AOH website for more information:
http://www.ulsteraoh.com/
If you drink - remember to do so responsibly!
Happy Saint Patricks Day! Remember (in the parade) to look for Chips'NDips!
My husband was asking about asthma triggers and since I've had trouble with this over the last twenty years, sometimes more-so and sometimes less-so, I figured I'd put up a video for informational purposes.
["Understanding Asthma (Asthma #1)"; as submitted to You Tube by illumistream on 11/15/07; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82gn_rDRpHk]
For me, asthma is associated with mold, certain cleaning chemicals, abrupt weather changes, hot humid days, rainy periods - and most of all (I think) stifled tears...
In fact, there was a period of time when I could not cry at all - and would end up at the emergency room instead, where after a shot of steroids (prednisone?) I would start crying my eyes out... which I only seemed to be able to do with medical supervison (?)...
Which is probably relational - since I spent most of this last winter crying (some kind of horrendous breakthrough? / a living, breathing oxymoron?) - and my asthma seems ("knock wood") a bit better as a result - to the issue presented in the following video:
["Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD"; as submitted to You Tube by edyer01 on 7/25/08; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT8vs5P_bFs]
PTSD, depression, anxiety, phobias, eating issues, a history of revictimization - and trying to learn better / healthier coping mechanisms...
Yep, that is me...
The "confessional" (out of vogue) poet, philosopher, writer, dreamer and clown...
Trying, so very hard (whether others believe it or not!) to grow up...
["Depression. You are not alone"; as submitted to You Tube by AnorexicDream on 4/29/07; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CfirTk4PnI]
And thus, I bounce - attempting for this moment - "a day at a time" - to tackle everything at once - flood myself - get over myself - rise above myself...
Sometimes succeeding.
Sometimes failing.
Periodically thumbing my nose at the mental health system that has sucked up my history (to the degree I have remembered it) like a hoover vacuum...
Taken a few vacations on my account...
Offered me drugs [my neurotransmitters appear to be plenty "snappy"] that I want NO PART OF... [usually drugs associated with whatever phamaceutical company is handing out the most free tablets of paper and annointed pens at the time...]
Whilst I have - thus far - kept pushing on (extremely grateful to a few of the more sincere therapists, to be sure!) --- like some of the gals I consider heroes...
Because they didn't give up --- they NEVER gave up --- and their LIGHT still (These are a couple of absolutely amazing women!) shines...
["cher tina tarner_tina_turner_shame_shame_shame"; as submitted to You Tube by goldimeem on 3/3/08; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWIuGywIkvc]
There is no shame in suffering from mental and/or emotional disorders... but one must, in this society, either hide the fact and/or push at the barriers until either the barriers break or --- you do (read the stats...)
So, if you are anything like me --- try to be gentle (I'm speaking to myself, as well) even as you try to push...
And if you want to join a sad silly "leprechaun" or "freedom fairy" (I haven't decided :) for Sunday's St. Patricks Day Parade (an attempt to chase away the blues!) --- send me an email at wingedbirdinflight@live.com
The children love it!
And I've found that to be (no matter what others think) a tremendous incentive to carry on...
[I am speaking from my personal experiences here --- and yours (experiences and/or opinions) may differ. Please do NOT take any of this as "expert" medical advice... and please don't take ANY action that your doctor, therapist and/or psychiatrist would advise you against!]
1. According to a post on the KingstonCitizens.org site the Department of Public Works (DPW) is reputedly going to start picking up yard waste (leaves, etc.) around March 15th. Residents are to put the waste out on the curb (regular can labeled "yard waste") on their regular trash pickup day. For additional information and/or confirmation please contact DPW and/or the City of Kingston.
2. The following information was also offered - on behalf of moderators and/or contributors - for the public's interest
a. Link to information regarding "Kingston Digital Corridor":
http://www.kingstondigitalcorridor.org
b. Link to here about some important Kingston issues "on the air":
From my personal email [as received from Marilyn J. Keefe, Director of Reproductive Health Programs; National Partnership for Women and Families ( info@nationalpartnership.org )] - Modified [bracketed info and bold print mine] for inclusion here:
"Thousands of you sent messages over the past few months to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expressing your outrage over a harmful regulation issued in the final hours of the Bush Administration that undermines women's access to reproductive health care... President Obama took the first step toward rescinding this unnecessary and dangerous regulation today by publishing a proposed repeal of the rule... But the fight is not over... [If you are interested..] Email HHS (Department of Health & Human Services Attn: Rescission Proposal Comments) to express your support for the full repeal of the 'conscience' regulation...
The 'conscience' regulation reinterprets existing laws to allow nearly any employee in a federally-funded health care setting who claims a religious objection to refuse to provide information, referrals, or access to a range of health care services including birth control... If not repealed, this regulation will dramatically reduce access to family planning information and health services, particularly for low-income women, because it elevates the rights of providers over those of patients... The official period for collecting comments starts today and runs for thirty days..."
"America's political leaders are eagerly anticipating your voice on Capitol Hill. Power Shift 09 Lobby Day, Monday, March 2nd. Register Now at: http://www.powershift09.org...
["America's Politicians Want a Power Shift"; as submitted to You Tube by energyaction on 2/11/09; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1wEmW6toSY]
"Power Shift '09 will bring 10,000 young leaders to Washington in what is bound to be an historic turning point for America. The youth of our country are about to take the lead in demanding that our...
["Power Shift '09"; as submitted to You Tube by energyaction on 1/26/09; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ4qnGHSCX0]
"Over 12,000 young people were part of Power Shift '09 in Washington, DC, and thousands more joined in from around the world in solidarity via video. This is what they sent us...
["The Global Power Shift"; as submitted to You Tube by energyaction on 3/6/09; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=den2NFkqKLk]
"Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi thanks all Power Shift participants for making history at the Power Shift '09 conference - "You are the leaders of the next American energy revolution, one that w...
["Speaker Pelosi - Thank You Power Shift"; as submitted to You Tube by energyaction on 3/6/09; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzfOORx0hm0]
A couple of videos in honor of International Women's Day... from Pre-Election (featuring Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton) to a March 8, 2009 Video sent from afar...
["Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton Discuss Women's Issues"; as submitted to You Tube by BarackObamadotcom on 9/17/08; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h1pLEqI3Pw]
["UNICEF: Young voices speak up for women's/girls' equality"; as submitted to You Tube by unicef on 2/28/07; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFUPi-RSQ9M]
["Jackson Browne Live - Lives in the Balance Mar, 17, 2007"; as submitted to You Tube by ProgressiveTV on 3/25/07; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFy9GMFb4Iw]
["Jackson Browne - For America"; as submitted to You Tube by Blueshenry on 12/16/07; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK8ydcnaVnw]
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Return Visit: North Brother Island in the Summer
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The small transformer room and storage building located right off the
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Not Normal
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It is not normal that the president of the United States seemingly has
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Election 2015
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Is it me, or is this like the third year running that while trying to find
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For hou...
BROADWAY TREES
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So, who is responsible for the maintenance of the trees along our Broadway
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Oh, thats right. We have a tree commission don't we?
I...
Memorial Day 2013
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IMHO, the best way to remember and honor our fallen men & women in uniform
is to practice democracy. The concepts of "liberty and justice for all"
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"WE THE PEOPLE"
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Good Morning America:
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Gov. Christie to Keynote GOP Convention
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Gov. Chris Christie will keynote this year's GOP convention. While I am
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Proposed New York Senate and Assembly Districts
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Well folks the State as done it. I present to you links for both the New
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Hope: One Word Says It All... Obama-Biden 2009" [Click Photo to Link to "One Hope.." / You Tube]
Photo / Copyright by NS
To My "Sisters": I received this on MySpace and it was so beautiful I wanted to pass it on...
"... The lady reading this is beautiful, classy and strong... Help her live [] life to the fullest [] Promote her and cause her to excel above her expectations [] Help her shine in the darkest places [] Protect her at all times..."
My Inaugural [Barack Obama 2009] Poem (Copyright, NS)
My New Year's oath To you and me Was to become All I can be
To live my muse Pursue my dreams With every drop Of energy...
And courage Drawn up from My toes...
The fear I've known... The fear I've known...
Handcuffed and chained To walls of pain This year, I say, "No more."
And, as I stand Before you now A poet, dreamer, Silly clown...
To celebrate Obamas day...
I have to say... I have to say...
Though I am white My oath is true
My commitment firm I've much to do
For I am, indeed, A lot like you...
My freedom card Long overdue.
And, although each day Can be tough to face
It is worth the price Because all our fates
Depend on you... Depend on me...
On everyone struggling To be free...
From the pain That holds us back
(So much locked up inside)
Speaking its truth... Speaking its truth...
Through all the tears We've cried...
I really tried to hide... I really tried to hide...
But this is the year... This Is the year...
That I've been Waiting for...
This is the year... This is the year...
I finally say, "No more."
And join The chorus Of voices Singing...
"We can!"
NS [MoveOn.org Civic Action Member / Inaugural Party (Obama 2009) Host] [Copyright Jan. 2009]
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