USE YOUR RIGHT HANDS

Just look at her face, I think it says it all. Contempt comes to minds .

KEEP IN MIND THAT I DIDN'T TAKE THE PICTURE OR MAKE THE BELOW COMMENTS. I AM JUST FORWARDING WHAT I THINK IS IMPORTANT.

Mr. President and Mrs Obama: 'USE YOUR RIGHT HANDS'.



Gotta be the dumbest fools to ever hold the office of President, anywhere. How
embarrassing it is to have this as our President and first lady! But I guess, when you've

never done the pledge of allegiance, you don't know what to do!

Maybe it's the Muslim way.

At first I thought the picture was reversed, but the wedding rings indicate that it's right, as do the buttons on his suit.

I am so embarrassed to know that this is our President. What have they done to us? He is our President until November 2012!

Disability Audit of Rumors Bar and Grill

Individuals in our society, who do not have a disability, carry with them a privilege that those who have a disability do not. We take advantage of this disability every day without realizing it. We do not worry about how to access a building. We do not worry about being able to use a restroom when we need to. We do not plan ahead to be sure we can enjoy everyday events like everybody else. My project is clear. To find an everyday establishment and audit its accessibility. In order to have a fair and accurate assessment  I did this without this establishment or its staff's awareness of my report. My findings were remarkable. 

Outside:

Over the weekend I had the pleasure of attending my grandsons second birthday party. The party was to be held at Rumors Bar and Grill in Rice, MN. Upon pulling into the parking lot of this small town bar and grill just off of highway 10, I couldn't help but to immediately notice the handicapped parking spaces both clearly marked and positioned directly in front of the door. While there were no sidewalks or curbs of any sort the parking lot was completely tarred and at grade level. Thus being said, I was amazed to see that since I had last been there a couple years prior; the owner had installed a beautiful concrete slab ramp leading into the front door. The ramp which was nice and wide also had handrails on both sides. Although there wasn't any button on the front door I did notice that the bartender could easily see that door and I was assured by patrons that they have witnessed people more than happy to help out. The door which was the desired 36" door was easy to manage and easy to maneuver around. Walking around the building it didn't take me long to decipher that it would be extremely difficult to access either back door. The door leading from the lower level of the bar had a step a person would have to manage before accessing the outside patio area and the door leading from the newly built rear party room led to a set of wooden steps which appeared to be quite old and unstable. Upon getting a closer look I couldn't help but noticing the treated lumber under a rug which lied on top was not only rotting but the carpet was a tripping hazard. While there was a handrail it was extremely wobbly and I wouldn't trust it at all. 

Hallways:

The only hallway I noticed at all was the hallway adjacent to the bar and kitchen area which led to the restrooms and back party room. The hallway, which was roughly 15 feet appeared to be just 36" at most. Although it was well lit and clear of all obstacles it was potentially a rough area as numerous patrons and staff members move through out the area. I did notice a couple fire alarms which were both audio and visual. I did not notice any Braille on any signs or anywhere else nor were there any elevators in this one story facility to report on. 

Bathrooms:

Since this facility only had one set of restrooms I relied on my husbands help to check the men's room for me. Both bathrooms were similar in size and accommodation. The required 36" door requirement was met and doors were easily opened. However, both restrooms were on the smaller side and would be difficult, but not impossible to maneuver around. Both restrooms also had a handicapped stall available for use which was well marked with handrails. I did not notice any exposed hot water pipes under sink area although in all honesty my husband forgot to look and I can only presume both would have been the same. All soaps, dryers, sinks, etc were low enough to be reached. Water fountains at this facility wouldn't be applicable and I did not find any other than at the bar or brought out by the waitresses. 

Other Areas:

I was excited to see the entire lower level of the bar completely remodeled and easily accessible by all. The owner had installed a spacious wooden ramp into the rustic theme and incorporated sturdy handrails on both sides. It was not only functional but beautiful. Table height throughout the bar was perfect for wheelchair patrons and the areas between tables was more than accommodating. Overall, I feel this little bar and grill on the outside of town has made every effort to update there facilities to make their facility more accessible. With just a few minor adjustments to back outdoor areas all areas could be easily accessible and easily enjoyed by all. 

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Cinnamon and Honey

Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. It will do what some call turning to sugar. In reality honey is always honey.. However, when left in a cool dark place for a long time it will do what I rather call "crystallizing". When this happens I loosen the lid, boil some water, and sit the honey container in the hot water, turn off the heat and let it liquefy. It is then as good as it ever was. Never boil honey or put it in a microwave. To do so will kill the enzymes in the honey.

Cinnamon and Honey
Bet the drug companies won't like this one getting around. Facts on Honey and Cinnamon: It is found that a mixture of honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also accept honey as a 'Ram Ban' (very effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of diseases.

Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients. Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada , in its issue dated 17 January,1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by honey and cinnamon as researched by western scientists:

HEART DISEASES:
Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread, instead of jelly and jam, and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also, those who have already had an attack, if they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada , various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as you age, the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and veins.

ARTHRITIS:
Arthritis patients may take daily, morning and night, one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week, out of the 200 people so treated, practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain, and within a month, mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis started walking without pain.

BLADDER INFECTIONS:
Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder.

CHOLESTEROL:
Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, given to a cholesterol patient, was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.

COLDS:
Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and clear the sinuses.

UPSET STOMACH:
Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach ulcers from the root.

GAS:
According to the studies done in India and Japan , it is revealed that if Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.

IMMUNE SYSTEM:
Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacterial and viral diseases.

INDIGESTION:
Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.

INFLUENZA:
A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ' Ingredient' which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu..

LONGEVITY:
Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Take four spoons of honey, one spoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of water and boil to make like tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans also increase and even a 100 year old, starts performing the chores of a 20-year-old.

PIMPLES:
Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.

SKIN INFECTIONS:
Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.

WEIGHT LOSS:
Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.

CANCER:
Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month three times a day.

FATIGUE:
Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens, who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts, are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M. when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, increases the vitality of the body within a week.

BAD BREATH:
People of South America , first thing in the morning, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water, so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.

HEARING LOSS:
Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing. Remember when we were kids? We had toast with real butter and cinnamon sprinkled on it!

A New Perspective on Sharing

There is a sharing policy at my son's preschool. It's a parent-run co-op, so we have to have policies like this so that we will all handle situations relatively the same way. The policy is that a child can keep a toy as long as they want to. If another child wants the toy, they have to wait until the first child is done with it. We'll even "save" toys for the child if they have to go to the bathroom, go to the snack table, etc. so that it won't get taken before they're done. This applies to anything in the yard or school that can be played with, including swings and monkey bars.
At first, it didn't really occur to me to wonder why this was the policy. I just went with it, because that's the rule, and it didn't seem like a big deal to me. The kids all know the rule, so outside of maybe their first two weeks at the school, they don't throw a giant fit when you tell them, "You can have it when Sally Jo is done." But, lately I've been noticing a totally different attitude toward sharing in other places we go, and I'm starting to really know exactly why this is the school's policy.

Two Questionable Sharing Practices

Here are a couple of examples of questionable sharing practices that I've seen recently. The first comes from a good friend of mine. (And I hope she doesn't mind that I use her story as an example.) She and her almost-two-year-old were at the park one day. He had brought a small car from home to play with. Another child, a little bit older, wanted to play with the car and was demanding that my friend's son give him the car. A typical toddler scuffle ensued, and the other mother told her son, "I guess his mom didn't teach him how to share." Never mind the fact that the car belongs to him, and that when someone asks you to share, "No" is a perfectly legitimate response.
My second story happened one morning at the local rec center. Friday mornings they fill the gym with tons of Little Tykes climbing structures and those plastic cars they can drive around, tricycles, big balls, even a bouncy castle. Basically a toddler's dream play room. There's this one red car in particular my son really likes playing with, and the last time we went, he drove it around the entire hour-and-a-half we were there. While most of the moms with smaller kids will shadow their kids as they play, my son is old enough now that I can sit on the sidelines and watch. From there I watched a mom whose son wanted to drive the car approach my son repeatedly, saying, "Okay, now it's time for you to give him a turn!" Of course he ignored her, and eventually she gave up. There were a million other little cars for her son to drive, including one that was almost identical. Or maybe I would have stepped in at some point.

Real World Lessons

I don't agree with the approach of the mothers in either of these situations. I think it does a child a great disservice to teach him that he can have something that someone else has, simply because he wants it. And, I can understand the desire to give your children everything they want, we all have it. But it's a good lesson for you both to learn that this isn't always possible, and you shouldn't step all over other people to get these things.
Furthermore, this is not how things work in the real world. In your child's adult life, he's going to think he's owed everything he sees. This is already happening in the next generation. I read a fascinating article about how today's teens and twenty-somethings are expecting raises and promotions at their jobs for reasons like, "I show up every day."
If you doubt my reasoning, think about your own day-to-day adult life. You wouldn't cut in front of someone in the grocery checkout line, just because you didn't feel like waiting. And most grown adults wouldn't take something from someone, like a phone or a pair of sunglasses, just because they wanted to use it. (Well, maybe some of you would. In which case, this post may not be for you.)
It's hard, as with so many things about parenthood, but let's teach our kids how to cope with disappointment, because it happens. And we won't always be there to fix it for them. Let's teach them how they can get things they want through diligence, patience and hard work.
How do you feel about the concept of sharing where young children are concerned? I know you likely don't have a "policy," as I sure didn't before the preschool told me they had one. Now, I notice a variety of different takes on the subject from the parents I see around. Makes me wonder if we need to be talking about this issue a little bit more.
By very bloggy beth
http://www.circleofmoms.com/cms/display_content_user?id=3871&author_id=21477143995&trk=article_byline

Letter from a Mother to a Daughter

To wonderful not to share. As my mothers caregiver this is so true.

My dear girl, the day you see I’m getting old, I ask you to please be patient, but most of all, try to understand what I’m going through. If when we talk, I repeat the same thing a thousand times, don’t interrupt to say: “You said the same thing a minute ago”... Just listen, please. Try to remember the times when you were little and I would read the same story night after night until you would fall asleep. When I don’t want to take a bath, don’t be mad and don’t embarrass me. Remember when I had to run after you making excuses and trying to get you to take a shower when you were just a girl? When you see how ignorant I am when it comes to new technology, give me the time to learn and don’t look at me that way... remember, honey, I patiently taught you how to do many things like eating appropriately, getting dressed, combing your hair and dealing with life’s issues every day... the day you see I’m getting old, I ask you to please be patient, but most of all, try to understand what I’m going through. If I occasionaly lose track of what we’re talking about, give me the time to remember, and if I can’t, don’t be nervous, impatient or arrogant. Just know in your heart that the most important thing for me is to be with you. And when my old, tired legs don’t let me move as quickly as before, give me your hand the same way that I offered mine to you when you first walked. When those days come, don’t feel sad... just be with me, and understand me while I get to the end of my life with love. I’ll cherish and thank you for the gift of time and joy we shared. With a big smile and the huge love I’ve always had for you, I just want to say, I love you... my darling daughter. "

Happy Mother's Day!
By: Spring in the Air

Life is a Journey

No matter how hard we try to stay connected or focussed on family; life doesn't stand still nor wait for the operative moments like we wish.

My husband and I have talked about going back down to Oklahoma the past 5 years to see his grandpa. It seems when you have the money, you don't have the time and likewise. All the kids now grown, truly dreamed of the little ones meeting their great great grandfather. It was a matter of everyone getting vacation at the same time and convoying down. Just last week we committed to making it a priority in early June.

I can't emphasize enough that life does not wait for that golden moment. That moment for my husband came on good Friday when he received the call that his grandfather wasn't expected to make it through the night. Despite our greatest efforts and a 14 hour trip before we could even attempt to get my husband on a plane time stood still and the lord took him home.

His journey, at least here had come to an end. He had led a wonderful life. Full of love. Love for his family, his friends, and his country. A man who served 20 years and 2 wars as a level 7 Chief before eventually retiring only to then continue by volunteering with the neighboring Tinker Air Force Base. He loved to volunteer and truly believed in service to others. He was one of the Founders of the Ronald McDonald House and was very involved with Special Olympics, even traveling so as not to miss any events.

Rest in Peace Grandpa Frank. Your work here on earth is done. You have touched the lives of so many. Your memories and lessons will live on through everyone you touched.