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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Monday, August 30, 2021
The Mountain
If the mountain seems too big today
then climb a hill instead;
If morning brings you sadness
it’s okay to stay in bed.
If the day ahead feels heavy and your plans feel like a curse,
There’s no shame in rearranging,
don’t make yourself feel worse.
If a shower stings like needles
and a bath feels like you’ll drown;
If you haven’t washed your hair for days,
don’t throw away your crown!
A day is not a lifetime.
A rest is not defeat.
Don’t think of it as failure,
Just a quiet, kind retreat.
It’s okay to take a moment
From an anxious, fractured mind.
The world will not stop turning
While you get realigned!
The mountain will still be there
When you want to try again
You can climb it in your own time,
Just love yourself till then!
Laura Ding-Edwards
Saturday, August 28, 2021
Jane's History Nook : Most bio-diverse estuary in North America: Indian ...
Jane's History Nook : Most bio-diverse estuary in North America: Indian ...: Loxahatchee River Florida Dept. of Commerce Palm Beach and Martin Counties By Jane Feehan Once called the Jupiter River, the Loxahatchee R...
Palm Beach and Martin Counties
Warning of practice blackouts with due notice through the press and radio.
Students in their last semester will be eligible for diplomas to enter the armed service if their work is deemed up to set standards.
The Broward School Board passes a resolution to pay expenses for Clint Gamble to attend a course on building protection conducted by the University of Florida; Gamble will return to Broward and supervise air precaution work on school buildings.
The defense council asks all taxi and truck owners in the county to register their vehicles with the council.
Also all private car owners who want to volunteer use of their autos are urged to register with the council.
Sheriff Walter Clark conducted a meeting of ex-service men and former police officers to form an auxiliary unit under direction of his office. They will observe and track down illegal activities when paid officers were occupied with other duties.
Palm Beach and Martin Counties
By Jane Feehan
Once called the Jupiter River, the Loxahatchee River flows from the Grassy Waters Preserve, west of
I-95, east to the Jupiter Inlet and out into the Atlantic Ocean. A slow, meandering river, it's the focal point of the Loxahatchee River Watershed. The watershed encompasses 260 square miles; about 63 percent remains in natural areas. Below are some interesting Loxahatchee River facts and, perhaps, reasons to visit or become involved in this river system's preservation.
Source: http://www.loxahatcheeriver.org
Once called the Jupiter River, the Loxahatchee River flows from the Grassy Waters Preserve, west of
I-95, east to the Jupiter Inlet and out into the Atlantic Ocean. A slow, meandering river, it's the focal point of the Loxahatchee River Watershed. The watershed encompasses 260 square miles; about 63 percent remains in natural areas. Below are some interesting Loxahatchee River facts and, perhaps, reasons to visit or become involved in this river system's preservation.
- The river spans nearly 15 miles, 7.6 of it into the Northwest Fork, the segement that’s now designated a Wild and Scenic River.
- The river is comprised of three main forks: Northwest, North and Southwest forks.
- Much of the Wild and Scenic part runs through Jonathan Dickinson State Park, off U.S 1, and through Riverbend Park, west on Indiantown Road.
- Its 260 mile watershed includes Jupiter, Tequesta, Juno Beach, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Jupiter Island, Hobe Sound, and Palm Beach Gardens.
- The river encompasses several ecosystems: cypress swamp, pine uplands, pine scrub, freshwater marshes, hardwood hammock, mangrove swamp, seagrass beds, estuary and coastal dunes.
- With 4,300 species of plants and animals, the river’s Indian River Lagoon is the most bio-diverse estuary in North America.
- Loxahatchee River Watershed is home to threatened species, the Sandhill Crane and Peregrin Falcon, and to endangered species, the wood stork and manatee.
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| Jonathan Dickinson State Park |
Source: http://www.loxahatcheeriver.org
Miami Herald Nov. 12, 1985
Tags: Florida travel, Florida sights, Florida attractions, Florida tourism, Florida rivers
Tags: Florida travel, Florida sights, Florida attractions, Florida tourism, Florida rivers
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Pearl Harbor spurs Broward County and Fort Lauderdale defenses for WWII
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| Fort Lauderdale Beach 1941 Florida Archives |
By Jane Feehan
The focus on Fort Lauderdale and Broward County war relief efforts for England shifted to defense activities after Pearl Harbor. Three weeks after that attack, the Broward County defense council reported the following to the Fort Lauderdale Daily News (Dec. 19, 1941) about its efforts:
Near completion of the air raid warden system and more than 350 air raid warden identification cards issued to volunteers.
Broward County defense council advises residents not to be alarmed by sudden power shut downs.
Warning of practice blackouts with due notice through the press and radio.
Students in their last semester will be eligible for diplomas to enter the armed service if their work is deemed up to set standards.
The Broward School Board passes a resolution to pay expenses for Clint Gamble to attend a course on building protection conducted by the University of Florida; Gamble will return to Broward and supervise air precaution work on school buildings.
The defense council asks all taxi and truck owners in the county to register their vehicles with the council.
Also all private car owners who want to volunteer use of their autos are urged to register with the council.
Sheriff Walter Clark conducted a meeting of ex-service men and former police officers to form an auxiliary unit under direction of his office. They will observe and track down illegal activities when paid officers were occupied with other duties.
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Thursday, August 26, 2021
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Kathleen Battle - Mozart Opera Arias
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Kathleen Battle - Mozart Opera Arias
00:00 W.A. Mozart - Il Re Pastore - L'amero, saro costante (Kathleen Battle, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, André Previn) 07:09 W.A. Mozart - Le nozze di Figaro - Porgi amor, qualche ristoro (Kathleen Battle, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine) 11:23 W.A. Mozart - Zaide - Ruhe sanft, mein holdes Leben (Kathleen Battle, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine) 17:54 W.A. Mozart - Die Entführung aus dem Serail - Ach ich liebte (Kathleen Battle, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine) 23:08 W.A. Mozart - Cosi fan tutte - Una donna a quindici anni (Kathleen Battle, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine) 26:35 W.A. Mozart - La clemenza di Tito - S'altro che lacrime (Kathleen Battle, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine) 29:28 W.A. Mozart - Don Giovanni - Vedrai, carino (Kathleen Battle, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine)
37:16 W.A. Mozart - Die Zauberflöte - Bald prangt, den Morgen zu verkünden (Kathleen Battle, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine)
43:05 W.A. Mozart - Le nozze di Figaro - Deh Vieni, Non Tardar (Kathleen Battle, Wiener Philharmoniker, Riccardo Muti)
Taking Action> You think you have more time...
The trouble is, you think you have time. ~ Buddha
Buddha: Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
“It is not impermanence that makes us suffer. What makes us suffer is wanting things to be permanent when they are not.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh #Buddhism
"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do." ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Inside your heart is a tiny place where all knowledge and wisdom resides. ~ Hopi Proverb
“Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.”
~ Mother Teresa
"One has to fabricate their own world, we must create the steps that will move us forward, that will pull us out of the well. Let’s invent life, because it ends up becoming the truth."
Ana María Matute
“Within you there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” ~ Hermann Hesse
"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in and day-out." ~ Robert Collier
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.
Start now
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Bed Headboard Bookshelf
"What does the money machine eat? It eats youth, spontaneity, life, beauty, and, above all, it eats creativity. It eats quality and shits quantity."
William S. Burroughs
Monday, August 23, 2021
Gestalt Prayer
Gestalt Prayer
'Fritz Perls' = Frederick Perls
I do my thing and you do your thing
I am not in this world to
live up to your expectations,
and you are not in this world to
live up to mine.
You are you
and I am I
and if by chance we find each other,
it's beautiful.
misc
If someone living in 1921 could see our world today, he would think there can’t possibly be scarcity.
But he’d be wrong. Because hedonic adaptation ensures that human society will never, ever be satisfied. It’s what drives progress forward. But individuals can opt out anytime.
“Life did not intend to make us perfect. Whoever is perfect belongs in a museum.” Erich Maria Remarque
#KnowYourWorth
There are no seasons for us
It was not night or morning
But the dawn stopped in place
And he held it in a beautiful sunrise.
_. Emily Dickinson.
“If I had a flower for every time I thought of you...I could walk through my garden forever.”
― Alfred Tennyson
“The secret to living well and longer is: eat half, walk double, laugh triple, and love without measure.” ~ Tibetan proverb
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
C. S. Lewis
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How Do I Know if I Have Adult A.D.H.D.? The signs and symptoms that you might need an evaluation.
How Do I Know if I Have Adult A.D.H.D.?
The signs and symptoms that you might need an evaluation.
By Christina Caron
Published Aug. 6, 2021
Updated Aug. 9, 2021
Q: How common is adult A.D.H.D.? What are the symptoms and is it possible for someone who was not diagnosed with it as a child to be diagnosed as an adult?
— Tim Cole, Portland, Ore.
A: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or A.D.H.D., is a neurodevelopmental disorder often characterized by inattention, disorganization, hyperactivity and impulsivity.
It is one of the most common mental health disorders. According to the World Federation of A.D.H.D., it is thought to occur in nearly 6 percent of children and 2.5 percent of adults.
In the United States, 5.4 million children, or about 8 percent of all U.S. children ages 3 to 17, were estimated to have A.D.H.D. in 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.
For decades, experts believed that A.D.H.D. occurred only among children and ended after adolescence. But a number of studies in the ’90s showed that A.D.H.D. can continue into adulthood. Experts now say that at least 60 percent of children with A.D.H.D. will also have symptoms as adults.
It’s not surprising that so many people are now wondering whether they might have the disorder, especially if their symptoms were exacerbated by the pandemic. The Attention Deficit Disorder Association, an organization founded in 1990 for adults with A.D.H.D, saw its membership nearly double between 2019 and 2021. In addition, Children and Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or CHADD, reported that the highest proportion of people who call their A.D.H.D. help lines adults seeking guidance and resources for themselves.
What is adult A.D.H.D.?
Childhood A.D.H.D. is often associated with fidgeting and difficulty sitting still. In adults, “typically the hyperactivity is less pronounced,” said Dr. Lidia Zylowska, a psychiatrist at the University of Minnesota Medical School and author of “The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD.”
Adults with the disorder often struggle with lack of focus and disorganization, “the so-called executive function skills — planning, organizing, time management — basically, skills needed for ‘adulting,’” Dr. Zylowska added.
When adults ignore tasks that require these skills, it can create chaos. Bills pile up; lateness at work can lead to being fired; health appointments are delayed or neglected; accidents happen.
In educational and workplace settings, adults with untreated A.D.H.D. often feel unmotivated and tend to have poor planning and problem-solving skills when an obstacle emerges, said Russell A. Barkley, a clinical professor of psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and the author of “Taking Charge of Adult A.D.H.D.”
“I call them time-blind,” Dr. Barkley added. “They just can’t manage themselves relative to time limits.”
Kylie Barron, an A.D.D.A spokeswoman who has A.D.H.D., called it a “disorder of performance.” For her, this means “always unintentionally messing up, sticking your foot in your mouth and doing the wrong thing at the wrong time.”
These concerns are common among those with A.D.H.D., Dr. Barkley said.
“They set goals and they mean to accomplish them,” he added. And although they truly are sincere, they don’t usually follow through, especially when it comes to long-term aspirations, he said.
Many adults with A.D.H.D. also have problems regulating emotions, and may display anger, impatience, an inability to get along at work, self-doubt and difficulty managing stress.
With treatment and the right support, however, people with A.D.H.D. can be highly successful.
Can you be diagnosed with A.D.H.D. for the first time as an adult?
Yes, but adults who are diagnosed with A.D.H.D. must have also experienced significant symptoms of the disorder before the age of 12, even if they were not formally diagnosed during childhood, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or D.S.M.
“There’s all kinds of reasons why people can get into adulthood without being diagnosed or detected,” Dr. Barkely said.
Girls, for example, are less likely to be diagnosed than boys, which is part of the reason the prevalence of A.D.H.D. among women has typically been underrecognized, he added.
In addition, the D.S.M. criteria for the disorder is subjective, said Dr. Martin Teicher, a psychiatry professor and the editor of the Harvard Medical School guide on adult A.D.H.D. You have to draw some arbitrary distinctions about which behaviors happen “often,” he added.
Some children who are extremely bright can “sneak under the wire” without their A.D.H.D. being detected because they are doing well academically, but they will generally have other problems like being very fidgety, Dr. Teicher said.
How do you know for sure if you have it, and what does treatment look like?
A.D.H.D. has a spectrum of severity levels and symptoms can become more (or less) pronounced in different environments.
If you believe that you have adult A.D.H.D., you might consider using a screening tool. It isn’t meant to provide a diagnosis, however it can help you recognize the signs and symptoms of adult A.D.H.D.
Afterward, it is essential to get a comprehensive evaluation from a clinician specializing in A.D.H.D. This will help determine whether you have the disorder and a second (or third) one. As many as 50 percent of adults with A.D.H.D., for example, have an anxiety disorder.
If there is more than one issue going on, “it may be difficult to tease out what is causing what,” Dr. Zylowska said. “It is important to take a developmental history and create a timeline of when A.D.H.D. behaviors started.”
The disorder tends to run in families, meaning that if one of your parents had A.D.H.D., there is a much higher likelihood that you might have it too. One small study, for example, found that among parents of 79 children with A.D.H.D., 41 percent of mothers and 51 percent of fathers had the disorder. Typically, A.D.H.D. is treated with stimulant medications like Adderall, however there are also non-stimulant medications like Strattera. People with A.D.H.D. also use therapy, coaching, mindfulness-based training, nutritional interventions and exercise to manage their symptoms.
What are some online resources for people with adult A.D.H.D.?
Education and self-compassion are both important parts of A.D.H.D. treatment. If you’re looking for a general overview of the disorder, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute for Mental Health are good places to start.
For a deeper dive, ADDitude Magazine has a wealth of articles about the disorder. And CHADD, the A.D.H.D. advocacy organization, includes many offerings beyond its telephone help line, including online support groups and courses; free webinars; and a resource page for adults with A.D.H.D.
A.D.D.A. also offers online support groups, including one for the partners of people with A.D.H.D; and a “productivity powerhour,” where participants support one another in completing a specific goal. In addition, A.D.D.A. has volunteer ambassadors who will give you a call to answer any questions you might have and offer support.
If you are looking for a provider, both CHADD and A.D.D.A. have directories where you cansearch for a health care professional.
Finally, people with A.D.H.D. often have conflict in their romantic relationships and friendships. For relationship advice, check out the websites ADHD & Marriage and ADHD Roller Coaster.
Do you have a health question? Ask Well.
The A.D.H.D. Experience
Find out more about diagnosis and life with A.D.H.D.
Christina Caron is a reporter for the Well section, covering mental health and the intersection of culture and health care. Previously, she was a parenting reporter, general assignment reporter and copy editor at The Times. @cdcaron
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Thursday, August 19, 2021
Think
“I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.” -Galileo Galilei
Insomnia
Insomnia can become a form of contemplation. You just lie there, inert, helpless, alone, in the dark, and let yourself be crushed by the inscrutable tyranny of time.
--Thomas Merton
Pacquiao returns to the ring against Yordenis Ugas
'Never underestimate your opponent because he can punch also. Always keep in 100 per cent condition mentally, physically and spiritually.
He went on to add: 'I hope you're going to watch this fight, don't miss it.
'It's going to be a good fight – it might be my last fight, or more, we don't know. God knows. Thank you so much for all your support.
- Manny Pacquiao
Change your perspective, and you change your life.
Change your perspective, and you change your life.
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Three Mark Twain Quotes:
Three Mark Twain Quotes:
1. The report of my death was an exaggeration.
2. The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them.
3. The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.
Work on the Right thing
If you want a significant change in your results, then you probably need a significant change to your strategy. Working harder on your current strategy is unlikely to move the needle.
Before you work harder, work on the right thing.
Play better games. Win better prizes.
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Monday, August 9, 2021
Financial Market Ideas
Absorb what is useful, discard what is not, add what is uniquely your own.
“It’s obvious that if a company generates high returns on capital and reinvests at high returns, it will do well. But this wouldn’t sell books, so there’s a lot of twaddle and fuzzy concepts that have been introduced that don’t add much.” - C. Munger
If you want to understand a person, do not listen to his words, observe his behavior.
- Albert Einstein
Most of the successful people I've known are the ones who do more listening than talking. - Bernard Baruch
Hope for the best, prepare for the worst, and take whatever comes your way.
We are given a finite amount of energy on our life journey. Use it wisely - on the right people & the right things.”
Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way - on purpose, in the present moment, and without judgement. ~ Jon Kabat-Zinn
Saturday, August 7, 2021
Willkommen by Joel Grey
https://youtu.be/AKvTfpRmnj0
Kit Kat Club, Berlin 1931.
Willkommen im Kabaret, as presented by the Master of Ceremonies.
Excerpted from Bob Fosse's "Cabaret" (1972).
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
9 Life Lessons From Plato (Platonic Idealism)
lves nothing
03. Choose the people you spend time with wisely
04. Find your other half
05. Get involved in politics
06. Learn to be a follower, then a master
07. Be content with little
08. Be in charge of your own happiness
09. Work hard to accomplish great things
I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope these 9 Life Lessons From Plato will add value to your life.
Plato is one of the most famous philosophers of all time. He represented the philosophy of ancient Greece, belonging to its Classical Period. He was born into an aristocratic and influential family in Athens, where he founded the Academy, the first institution of higher learning in the entire Western world. Along with his mentor Socrates, and his student Aristotle, Plato is one of the most influential individuals in the entire history of humankind. It can even be said that he is one of the pillars of Western civilization. His philosophy is often referenced as Platonic idealism and his biggest contribution is the Theory of Forms or Doctrine of Ideas, which asserts that the physical world is not the real world. Instead, ultimate reality exists beyond our physical world, in the world of ideas. Plato was not only a prominent figure of philosophy, but also of religion and spirituality; so-called Neo-platonism deeply influenced Christian theology. Plato invented the written dialogue and dialectic form of philosophy. Some of his most famous books are The Republic, The Symposium, The Apology of Socrates, Allegory of the Cave and The Dialogues of Plato, in which the main character is Socrates, who influenced Plato’s philosophy to a great extent. His entire work has survived for more than 2,400 years and has remained very popular the entire time. Like his mentor, Plato was a practical philosopher and there are many life lessons to learn from his philosophy.
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Monday, August 2, 2021
Read
Build your arsenal of knowledge and perspective. Be aware. Be patient. Be resilient. If you take action with these you're bound to see results.
Brene Brown on The Power of Being Vulnerable
https://youtu.be/Sd3DYvBGyFs
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Good Life Project founder, Jonathan Fields, interviews Brene Brown on the power of vulnerability, daring greatly and being brave. Topics explored include what it takes to live a good life, the power of vulnerability, the daring way of life, what it means to be brave, how people handle judgment, the intersection between human nature and entrepreneurship, how to decide whose opinions matter and so much more.
Listening to shame - Brené Brown
https://youtu.be/7jtZdSRst94
Isolation is the dream-killer, not your attitude | Barbara Sher | TEDxPr...
https://youtu.be/H2rG4Dg6xyI
Barbara Sher says we have to change our common understanding of why we so often fail to bring our dreams into reality – blaming bad attitude, negative thinking or lack of effort. Heartfelt, funny and surprising stories told by a lady who's been helping other people's dreams for many decades.
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The Power of Changing Habits
https://youtu.be/xQ3mkaQWR7E
Lauren Lai shares her journey to maximize her personal potential by making changes in her life choices and developing good but “powerful habits” in order to live the life she wants. Lauren Lai is an EdUHK alumna and speech language pathologist who currently works in a private clinic. She has an inherent desire to bring joy and positivity to people and communities. After going through a self-help journey, she has adopted a strong belief that life is full of opportunities and that everyone can achieve their full potential through love and care. Lauren is now helping people with language, communication, and swallowing challenges on a daily basis. She is fond of public speaking and is also an active member of the Hong Kong Toastmasters community.
10 Essential Keys To Make Habits Stick (99% Success Rate) ► How to Develop Good Habits
How to Develop Good Habits for Life
https://youtu.be/AL-5nP9efIU
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