Vassar Days in the 1980s, Part One, Two and Three all here but pace yo'self

Submitted by livfully
on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 03:02

This good news about Vassar College in Poughkeepsie in NY being in the NY Times for providing great aid to folks in need and promoting diversity was music to my ears.  I was happy to attend Vassar College (which was co ed by 1970) with a lot of aid back in the 1980s.  The news of more colleges aiming to be inclusive warms my heart as its a dream I have held for a long time, even since the 1980s when I realized Vassar and others were seeking to recruit capable African American students to attend in larger numbers.

Wonderful students showed up and encouraged each other and more besides.One of

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abortion

Part One of the Next Two Posts (so 3 total): From the hopeful and lovely to the uglier and legally nightmarish or worse, sorry to share, but really what choice do we have if we want to solve the problem and not just be a silent, complicit part of IT?

Submitted by livfully
on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 02:58

Lovely greeting to Beautiful You (or Me in the letter I received from an online group called Powerful You, so thanks for that folks there). I know that word Beautiful is one growing in advertising, but as many know, Kaelan used it too as a greeting to folks...Hello Beautiful.

When I thought on that as well as the intention he was affirming in the person as a good soul..I asked 'what is the real meaning of the word, energetically, soulfully..." and came up with Be You to Full...I realize others have heard it that way or worked it into ads since my own insight into that meaning..and it can

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PLANS
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A few ideas about PLANNING for Romance and taking Healthy Breaks, having Support and More..

Submitted by livfully
on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 02:54

There are a few posts here that 'go together, this is the middle one.." but each makes sense and merits attention from those living with others, even working together or getting romantically involved or in the family way.

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preventing abuse

Don't overlook value of National Conference for DV Custody Issues in Albany NY in May 2016, see www.barrygoldstein.net

Submitted by livfully
on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 02:47

The Battered Mothers Custody Conference is an important national conference for serious advocates or victims in need of information to find support particularly during custody battles...seewww.civicresearchinstitute.org for two books Barry Goldstein worked on with many others...one about Representing the DV Survivor..get ready to have your Eyes Opened Fully to not only tragic patterns in the courts and society but thankfully some wisdom on how to repair the travesty for coming waves of women in need and their precious children.

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Battered Mothers Custody Conference

Special support needed this Easter 2016 and as we know throughout the year...as life can deal harsh blows.Donating to a www.gofundme.com or www.youcaring.com can bring hope like a rainbow after a storm..or fire

Submitted by livfully
on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 02:03

Very hard to hear such sad news about a housefire on March 19, 2016 in which Tom and Lindsay McKinnon of Roanoke VA lost their two young sons, Logan and Patrick. See the fundraiser sites in the title of this post to donate. Over 100K has been raised with a goal of 250K. 

Donations can be mailed to McKinnon Fund PO Box 3094 Roanoke VA 24015.

 

 

Let's value the time, health and safety we have as we work together to help this couple be strong for their beautiful boys who graced their lives and our world, and yet are now in spirit...It helps to hear that spirits live on, and we transition yet

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Easter time to give and heal
McKinnon Fund Roanoke VA

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