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Dancing in Plays and Saving Lives...and all that jazz, Go EMTs!!

on Wed, 10/04/2017 - 02:50
First Responder Classes such as EMT programs are being offered in many communities. Often the people become volunteers or paid responsders. Either way, they could be called AIT (Angels In Training). Thanks to all who pursue these programs and are at the ready to help others. Everyone learning basics like the Heimlich and CPR can be lifesavers.
 
I learned to save someone from choking at Kellogg School and used it without a thought when I was 20 just before dancing in a play at the Sharon Playhouse. A fellow was choking on a roast beef sandwich.

What a Moose on the Loose in CT Got Me Thinking about...Treading Lightly and Keeping One's Thinking KAPP On

on Wed, 10/04/2017 - 02:27

Another moose on the loose...and a good reason to drive slowly..watch for the moose, deer, bear, sows, cows (that can get out if memory serves),frogs and logs (not enough frogs and too many falling branches even when it's not windy.) Willows and pines can snap when they're ready and people may not be by the way.

We had a near-miss miracle occur once when a huge section of the willow in our Sharon yard came down to our front porch door (just as I was trying to figure out what that earth-shattering sound was...)and our three kids were playing happily about 20 feet away on their homemade swing

In response to the idea to 'fight hate with love, small acts of kindness and feel-good dreams..' Yes, but...

on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 03:28
I agree with this yet have learned we need to look at systemic corruption and ineptitude and work to change that Sooner rather than later..and it's a tough job for women to do since we like things to be beautified rather than slugging it out in the trenches.
 
Once someone has to go to the benches of court houses and other mainstream 'problem-solving' legal arenas, likely it's take the garden gloves off and put everything one has to the task of Alerting Other Women (and of course, Caring Guys) to the Malady across the country..
 
It's rather dire yet just like fire, denial only works so

From the 9/23/17 Concert Across America Against Gun Violence..to this time of loss by just that in Las Vegas 10-1-17

on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 02:51

As wonderful as the September 23rd, 2017 benefit for global causes big concert was in Central Park, it's especially nice to realize that it went on without major upsets...Now on October 2nd, 2017, our country has heard of a devastating turn of events at a Las Vegas Concert..all be one misguided man in his 60s...

I was thinking in recent times that most people feel lucky to turn another decade older after 40 and 50 without too many health or personal problems.

Oak-tober is here with time to Think About Tough Things just in case...

on Sat, 09/30/2017 - 02:33

I wanted to share (with End of Life Doulas but now you wider community too...see Doulagivers.org for the latest offerings, some happen at a savings periodically and there are some free programs online and in person as well as monthly payment plans)...so  I am sharing that I met Lois Schaffer who wrote a moving book, The Unthinkable, a story about her daughter Susie who was a victim of gun violence.

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