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Sunday, 13 March 2016

Shieldwall Rampant

Well, my friend Mike and I organised a game of Lion Rampant set in the Dark Ages and dubbed: Shieldwall Rampant. I wrote up a couple of simple rules to add a bit of Dark Age flavour which became changed after some play and debate during the course of the game. The main inclusion was "Shieldwall" to replace Shiltron. Which ended up giving a armour bonus v's both melee and missiles.

The game went like this:

A warband of brave Saxons led by Æthelguy the Seeker (me) were defending a ford beset by rampaging turd licking Vikings (Mike) led by an un-named Viking whom I shall call Harald Dungbiter just so that I can keep up the desired insult quota.

The main ford is in the center and all other sections of the river can be forded by moving a unit into contact with the bank and then rolling a d6. On a 4, 5 or 6 that section can be crossed. If the unit fails it must move to another river section and try again.

Under the shadow of the imposing, ancient edifice of Polystyrene Henge:

This is the situation after a couple of moves (when I remembered to take photo's). Both sides (the Saxons on at bottom) have moved up to the ford and established their shieldwalls. Time was now taken to hurl insults at each other. The Vikings are attempting to out flank the Saxon position on the right.

The first fight sees two units of husscarls slugging it out in the water with the Saxons coming off the better. That's Harald Dungbiter in the red cloak. One one of Odin's ravens looks on in interest.

Part of the Viking flank move on the right. Here a second unit of Vikings have crossed the river.

On the left this unit of Saxon's (and some skirmishers) are guarding the river bank to prevent more vikings on the opposite bank from crossing. The ship was just there for decoration.

The shield walls face off. Time for more insults and to shout Oot! Oot!

On the right the Viking flank maneuver is taking hold and my little group of skirmishers (biddowers in Lion Rampant terms) repeatedly fail to hurl their sling stones at them. They'll learn their lesson soon.

The Saxon hearthguard/husscarls (whatever) prepare for their next move.

Which is to launch themselves at the Viking shieldwall. They fail in this effort and but a second unit of Saxon husscarls led by the brave Æthelguy the Seeker, himself, crash into the Viking dog lovers and break their formation sending them running.

The Saxon shield wall then attempts to cross the ford only to be beset by hearthguard wielding big axes. Which threw them back to the river bank.

Meanwhile, on the right flank the Saxon skirmishers evaded the first rush of Vikings and managed to smite some of the swine lickers with their sling stones as the fled. A second charge caught them flat footed and they died under a rain of spear thrusts and axe blows.

Æthelguy the Seeker and his brave thegns obviously mustnt' have seen the second unit of hearthguard creeping along the riverbank. These cowardly turd kissers pushed into the river and attacked the brave Saxon warlord.

In any fight your leader is involved in a roll of 'snake eyes' means that he has either been captured or gone to his doom (determined by a second die roll). In this case it was snake eyes followed by death.

Oh how the skald's will lament the passing of Æthelguy the Seeker as he fell in the bloody waters of the ford beneath the dire shadow of Polyurethane Henge. They shall sing his praises in the mead halls and his widow (Judith of Durham) shall weep tears of regret.

Unit courage tests followed with the remaining Saxons holding firm. But there were only two units of spears and another unit of skirmishers left. These had pulled back to a hill to make a last stand where they could easily have withdrawn from the battlefield pretty easily.

It was a great game and it was followed by an equally entertaining second game against Sean. Again I was the Saxons. The fighting was a bit more intense around the ford and it was pretty much on the edge of a sword but in the end it was another victory to the goat foldling, Viking invaders.

  1. Have you seen Dan Mersey's offical Dark Age rules for Lion Rampant? They were published in Wargames Illustrated.

    1. Hi David,
      I have seen them but I'm not keen on them. They seem designed to bring Lion Rampant more into line with his Dux Bellorum rules. While this is good I don't think they capture the later "Viking" (ie: Wessex and Mercia fighting off the Danes, Welsh or Irish raiders etc...). I do like the early Dark Ages very much but I think there is a difference in the early & late periods of this era. Especially the inclusion of cavalry.

      For me, I'd rather depict the early and later Dark Ages differently. There seems to be a bit more faded glory in the early era which I quite like.
      Thanks for your comment and Cheers,

  2. That's a great gaming table. Love your terrain. Cheers, Karl


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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

A Thankful Stitching Post

It seems like an eternity since I have posted.  I have been here and reading your blogs in snippets, but every time I have sat down to start to write, I feel pressure to do something else.  There's always something more important to do.  And it's true, there is always something more important, the girl's, the housework, my new responsibility of helping my sister to home school my niece...I have felt so busy lately, that sitting down to write even a few words has seemed like a job.  I certainly don't want blogging to feel like a job, so I will post when I feel like I can, without any pressure.  Tonight I am posting because Daddy is entertaining the kids, the dishes are done, the house is tidied up, and I am feeling like it's time to share.  I also have to give a very warm thank you to Patti over at Stitching in Lobster Land for the fabulous giveaway win.  5 great charts and 5 beautiful threads.  Thank you so much Patti,  I am definitely planning on using some of those threads in the Sweetheart Tree chart.

I have also been stitching a bit lately.  It seems that crochet has taken over my life this year and it feels really good to pick up a needle a cross those little stitches.  It has been so long since I've had a finish and right now   I am so close I can taste it.  Jenny Bean Halloween Sampler was always on my wish list, and now she is nearly finished.  A little late for Halloween, but it will be ready to hang next year.

Also, I have found a new use for my head lamp!!!!!!  Just climb in bed, prop up your pillows, wrap one of these little beauties around your head, turn on the TV and stitch till your eyes start to droop.  Of course this isn't a nightly ritual, most of the time I'm so tired that I fall asleep as soon as my head his the pillow.  I have enjoyed my bed-time stitching though.

I have a lot of crochet projects that I want to share, but have to finished photographing things, but when I do, I will have a post for that.  I have also been very busy with Christmas gifts.  Just hoping that I can get everything done, that I want to get done.
Until later, thanks for stopping by,

Pumpkin said...

JB looks fantastic Hillery!

valerie said...

Great progress on Jenny Bean and congrats on your giveaway win!

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Dwayne Johnson’s Rampage, based on the video game about monster-sized animals that terrorize a city, is currently filming, and The Rock really, really wants us all to be excited about that. He’s been posting photos from the set for the past few weeks, and his latest comes with one caveat: Don’t you dare tell The Rock that he runs like Tom Cruise.

Because this is a disaster movie involving oversized beasts, there’s going to be a lot of green-screen. Johnson’s latest snap from the set shows him sprinting for his life through debris, dust, and an army Humvee. One of the producers made the mistake of comparing The Rock’s “forward lean” to that of a certain Mission: Impossible star, and Johnson immediately had to take the opportunity to educate us all.

Cruise runs like 6 o'clock. Straight up and down, arms tight to the body like an offensive player running for the end zone.
This is the run of a defensive headhunter. Forward lean, stride long, arms open and pumping. Intense eyes fixated on the target which my warrior ancestors lovingly referred to as your head.

I feel you on that tequila and waffles craving, bud.

For those of you who can’t wait to see The People’s Forward Lean in action, here’s the synopsis of the plot in Johnson’s own words:

I head up an anti poaching unit out of Rwanda. My best friend is a rare albino gorilla named, George. Very bad people infect George, an alligator and a wolf with a serum. All three animals grow at an unprecedented rate. Their size, speed, agility and violent aggression is off the charts. They go on a deadly rampage and want to destroy the world. George not happy. Me not happy. When animals like you, they lick you. When they don't like you, they kill you. I will hunt down the bad people who did this to my best friend. And when I find them, I will not lick them.

Rampage hits theaters April 20, 2018.


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Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Bum Rush The Charts

Not sure our American friends really know the meaning of a bum rush but the concept is good. Glad they've chosen a Black Lab track - Neil Bearse, BL's podcast marketing manager (yeah, yeah, Neil I know it's a made up title - but it's a great one donchafink?) is a good guy and I WILL get that interview one day!

More information here...

  1. We Yanks know what a bum rush is thank you very much :).

  2. and for the non-native english speakers... here's what it means:

    A 1987 recording by the rap group Public Enemy popularized the slang term “bumrush” as a verb meaning “to crash into a show hoping to see it for free,” evidently by analogy with an earlier usage in which it meant “a police raid.” In the hip-hop world to be “bumrushed” (also spelled as two words) has evolved a secondary meaning, “to get beaten up by a group of lowlifes, or ‘bums’”. However, older people are likely to take all of these as mistakes for the traditional expression “bum’s rush,” as in “Give that guy the bum’s rush,” i.e. throw him out unceremoniously, treating him like an unwanted bum. It was traditionally the bum being rushed, whereas in the newer expressions the bums are doing the rushing. It’s good to be aware of your audience when you use slang expressions like this, to avoid baffling listeners.

    Side note: Britons laughed themselves silly when they saw Americans wandering around in sportswear with “B.U.M.” plastered in huge letters across their chests. “Bum” means “rear end” in the U.K.


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Who Are You Managing at Work? Your Boss, Your Colleagues or Yourself?

Who Are You Managing at Work? Your Boss, Your Colleagues or Yourself?

Look around the brick & mortar and online book stores today, and you'll find heaps of management books on How to Navigate at WorkTips for Managing upwards, sidewards, downwards... making it 360 and loads more. But how many times do we take a pause and ask ourselves - when was the last time you managed yourself proactively?

Let's use a fantastically simple framework - ME, US and IT.

IT = refers to work related matters. It could be an email, phone call, meetings or simply a project deadline you need to meet.

US = refers to the relationships we have at work. Your colleagues, your friends, your line managers, your direct reports and even the politics at work.

ME = simply refers to yourself. Your feelings, your personal well-being, your development and more.

Do a honest reflection - when you arrived at work first thing in the morning, what is the first thing that you do or comes to your mind? How much time do you spend on IT and/or US vs. ME?

In today's working world, undefended boundaries at work means you'll be absorbed into more IT and US and less time for ME. If you fail to establish your values, fail to be true to yourself, fail to establish solid boundaries defining what you are willing and not willing to do, the people around you - bosses, peers and direct reports will take whatever you have to give. Eventually, you feel tired and you will have no one to blame but yourself because you didn't allocate time for ME.

This article seeks to share some quick tips that is nothing new, but sometimes a necessary conscious reminder for ourselves to develop that discipline to spend more time on ME at work.

Develop Personal Discipline = this is the regular routines you enforce on yourself ruthlessly. It can be gym, time with family, no 8am meetings, strict lunch hours, etc. Plan to plan these for ME, or others will take it for themselves.

Build Support Systems = who are your advice & counsel network? At work and in life, you need 3 types of advisers:

  1. Technical adviser who provide expert analysis. An example of it would be my Asia Pacific Gum & Candy Finance Director when I was with Mondelez International. He was a senior coach to me and taught me how to understand the markets,  strategy and performance of the business.
  2. Cultural interpreters are those who help you understand the new culture of a place. These are the natural historians of a company who can help you navigate at work.
  3. Political counselors are the ones who help you deal with political relationships. With the right Counselors, you'll find time to assess the environment, not lose yourself andcontinue to stay true to who you are with their advice.

Remember, you can be great managing others but if you fail to manage yourself, you are probably not staying true to who you really are. Develop a strong personal discipline and seek out people who can be your advice & counsel network. Be respectful to them and be grateful.

I end this article with a learning & quote I had from a coach,  'We're not here for a popularity game, you're here to be who you are, and do what you believe in'.

With that, I hope this article has been a positive inspiration and I hope you find time for ME on top of US and IT!

This article first appeared on LinkedIn

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Tiberius Dynasty

AftermathAheron Tiberius’s view on the happenings after entering the material realm.

The half-obliterated crew of what was now the wreckage orbiting the planet of Zayth, was fighting to survive. The lucky 100 voidsmen that boarded the troop carrier along with the officers and sarge’s men would be spared of the horrible fate that the rest of the crew suffered. Captain Aheron knew that whatever they left behind probably wouldn’t survive to be rescued later but he fooled himself in thinking that somehow when they’ve found shelter on Zaith, they would send the carrier to get them. Aided by Echo’s projections of loss of their own lives and those of the 100 voidsmen if they stay any longer in the wrecked ship convinced him and they were ready to depart.

Sarge, being the only other remaining pilot in the crew, aside from Aheron himself, proceeded to scout the planet surface in an Arvus, while Aheron sat behind the steering dashboard of the troop carrier. The planet atmosphere was ridden with radioactive sandstorms and maybe thanks to sheer luck, Sarge managed to find a good landing zone. The troop carrier landed near the arvus and the officers were discussing their future advances when suddenly Mordecai detected a psychic beacon somewhere underneath the surface, not far from where they were. It seemed to be the same kind of signal that he’d sensed before, on their hunt for the dread pearl. A team was quickly assembled and sent on an exploring mission, despite the crew’s growing anguish.

Echo and Mordecai were to go with Sarge and a few others to retrieve whatever was giving off the beacon. Aheron stayed behind to provide quick rescue with the averus in case they run into hostiles. Beside that purpose, he was strongly advised by Echo to stay back and mind his injuries as at this time he hadn’t yet recovered from his “death”. This would soon become a very common plea from Echo to Acheron since he had lost touch with his pain receptors and often withstood much damage, yielding only when his body was already heavily damaged and in need of weeks of recovery and medical treatment.

They found the way to the beacon through an apparently dilapidated building, almost completely buried in the sands of Zayith. Along the way they found a few people, indigenous folk that scavenged in the ruins and were afraid that the officers were a gang or other hostile types. But after not that many bolts fired and some negotiation the female scavenger agreed to lead them to the thing that was supposedly the source of the beacon. She said it was a vessel and that she and her partner were trying to get inside for some time. But when the crew got all the way down to the small clearing in the deep sand and concrete abyss, they discovered it to have been just a converted xeno craft, supposedly of dark eldar make. Echo detected that the machine spirit of the craft was probably very unstable or corrupted and refrained from interfacing with the craft, but instead searched the body of a Tech priest found inside. His SD card was still present and the explorator stashed this deeming it for later research, once they were out of the dangerous pit. Unfortunately, at that moment they were ambushed by a huge local gang, counting even a couple of hideous ogryns and some big creatures that Aheron’s crew hadn’t seen before.

Back on the surface, Aheron and his two vessels were surprised by a visit from a quickly aproaching land speeder. To his horror the Rogue Trader noticed a hulking black figure inside the vehicle – immediately he knew that must be what the Emperor’s finest look like, although he had never hoped of meeting one on such terms.

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Best Practices for Building a Tiny House Community

Funny how a short article can illustrate so many way points along the road to success for a tiny house community. Read this article, then return here for our thoughts on how to build a tiny house village!

News Brief: Tiny Home Community in Muncie, Indiana

While this isn't the ideal for many hoping to build tiny houses on wheels (THOW) and live in a community, let's suffice it to say...

This may be the fastest, easiest, and most affordable way to build a community of tiny houses under today's code-based regulations and legal limitations.

Building within Code (on the cheap)

Note how these "tiny homes" for the homeless are simply empty shells. Due to their simplicity they could be built by IRC standards for a simple structure (2x4 walls, rafters centered over studs, 70+ square feet). Having these basics in place before delivery leaves everything open for inspection, which inspectors require in advance.

This simplifies the issues associated with off-site building outside the municipality in which the tiny houses will be used, leaving it clearly within the purview of local building officials and other AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction). This should keep those able to shut it down included in the process (and the press) as stakeholders, and less likely to shut 'em down!

No Trailer -- No Park!

Since these little homes are the same as small garden sheds, they were delivered via a rollback trailer and placed on level pads. As the structures exclude a chassis -- which would constitute them as either an RV (which shall not be used as a domicile in most jurisdictions) or an out-of-compliance manufactured home (due to their being less than 400 sf and not built by an authorized MH manufacturer) -- they more easily comply with existing regulations.

Rather than fight the Big G, they worked within their system. Not for all, but really got these folks going!

Breaking the Rule of Three

From a "master plan" standpoint, the group plans to add a centralized bathing/lavatory and kitchen/dining facilities, so they're really just setting up private rest and sleeping quarters for their residents.

This breaks the rule of three used by most municipalities which define a domicile as a single structure having:

  1. Kitchen
  2. Bedding
  3. Lavatory

In our tiny house seminars this is what I call "Eat, Sleep, & Go Potty" as having all three in one building constitutes a dwelling and opens the door for fussy planning and permitting issues, as well as potential zoning conflicts.

Small Symbols of Success

While not ideal for those seeking a truly "mobile home," these are smart moves on the part of the community, and probably the best way to address the development within existing guidelines for building (planning, permits, approvals, and COs) with approval for siting via a variance for zoning (land use).

Kudos and best to all involved. Tiny house residents in Muncie... Here's to your success!

Live Large -- Go Tiny!


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Sunday, 28 June 2015

"A Wee Little Story - Together"

Well I am back again......this time with another creation created for my Design Team part over at The Scrapbook Store. I think this would have to be my favourite layout done from this collection. When I first received this collection I knew instantly which photo I wanted to use. But it took a long time to find. Thought it was a photo of my own, but it turns out that my mother in law took the photo and it is in her collection. So I kindly asked her to send it over! There were so many of these photos that I could not choose just I went with three!

This is a photo of my eldest daughter sitting quietly listening intently whilst her Dad reads to her. These are the photos that pull on the heart strings for me. They recall the moments that we will never have again..............

So I hope you enjoy this, I have titled it ...

"A Wee Little Story - Together"

My starting point with this layout believe it or not was this beautiful Chipboard Brittania Flourish from Blue Fern Studios. I wanted to create an aged feeling with this flourish. But firstly I cut it at 3/4 of the way down to elongate the chipboard piece. I then started to dress the piece using three acrylic paints to create a rusting effect. I did many layers of paints drying in between to create a bubbling effect on each layer. Once finished I framed my matted and inked photo with the chipboard flourish anchoring it with mounting tape to the right middle of my background piece.

I have printed off two extra photos from this day in a smaller size and matted them as previous.
I then poked them in to sit at the top right and bottom left of the main photo.

As seen here I have clustered my flowers to run from the right photo through the middle and down to the third and last photo at the left of the page. I used a chipboard title piece from the Prima Marketing Bedtime Stories collection to adorn the base of the Brittania flourish. This was firstly inked with Walnut Stain and mounted.

I have included a few more close-ups for you.

Well that's all from me today. So hope you have enjoyed your stay here today. I will be back tomorrow with the last of my DT creations for the month of June. Please find below the list of materials used for this project.

Thank you so much for visiting me here and happy Scrapping ......

Tina xx

Materials List

Prima Marketing Inc. Bedtime Stories Collection - Storytime Friends #847074
Prima Marketing Inc. Bedtime Stories Collection - Baby Doll #847043
Prima Marketing Inc. Bedtime Stories Collection - Chipboards & More
Prima Marketing Inc. Bedtime Stories Collection - Ce Ce - flowers
Prima Marketing Inc. Bedtime Stories Collection - Lizzy - flowers
Prima Marketing Inc. Bedtime Stories Collection - Ettie - flowers
Prima Marketing Inc. Bedtime Stories Collection - Lenorah - flowers
Prima Marketing Inc. Butterfly Opuscule - flowers
Prima Marketing Inc. Something Blue - Ring Bearer - flowers
Memory Maze Chipboard Title - Together
Blue Fern Studios - Brittania Flourish
Folk Art - Metallic Inca Gold
Tim Holtz - Distress Paint - Antiqued Bronze
Liquid Pearls Bisque
Kaisercraft Kaisercolour - Raw Umber
Kaisercraft - Paper Leaves
Green Tara - Leaves
Distress Ink - Walnut Stain
Liquitex Gesso
Heat Tool
Pussy Willow Strands (green)

Special Guest

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Introducing Q Drink Healthy, a quercetin-based powder drink mix designed to bolster everyday health, energy, and performance that delivers electrolytes to help the body recover! This new drink mix comes in convenient travel-ready packets, so you can tuck them along in your gym bag or backpack for quick energy & hydration on-the-go!

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Q’s synergistic blend is a superior alternative to high caffeine or sugar performance drinks and carries with it a laundry list of benefits such as increased endurance, a stronger immune system and decreased fat cell production. The best part – all the energy and health benefits come without the painful crash! Plus, it comes in 3 delicious flavors, including Wild Berry, Orange and Lemon Lime.

The quercetin, a naturally occurring compound found in fruits and vegetables, is accompanied by eight different vitamins and herbal extracts including potassium, B vitamins, green tea extract (catechins), ginseng, gingko biloba and rhodiola. You can view a full list on ingredients on their website.

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I found the Wild Berry to be my favorite flavor, and it was easy to take along the packets in my gym bag to enjoy post-workout, along with the handy shaker cup that Q Energy provided! I weight lift daily, so Q Energy has provided a much-needed boost at the end of my training session!

*Company generously provided samples and images for this article. All thoughts expressed herein are my own.*

ID-10069058Tips for Preventing Childhood Obesity

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and obesity is an epidemic that everyone in the family can help combat!

Did you know that in a study researching the trend of childhood obesity, an estimated 43 million children around under the age of 5 were overweight or obese, globally, in 2010. This number is staggering, but in honor of Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, here are a few tips to help prevent any more children from becoming part of this statistic.

Designate Family Time for Getting Active

Whether it’s a walk together after dinner or getting together in a park on a Sunday afternoon, there are always times to get in some time for physical activity. Doing this together holds you all accountable, sets good examples for kids, and gives you more time to be with your loved ones!

Limit TV and Video Game Time

Sitting in front of electronic screens for prolonged periods of time isn’t good for kids—it makes it easy for them to fall into couch-potato status instead of getting outside and playing sports or meeting friends outdoors.

Cook Meals Together

Here’s another easy opportunity to stay fit as a family. Cooking homemade meals together increases bonding time with the family and prevents you from picking up take-out or pizza on your way home from work

Make Sure They Get Proper Nutrients

Following the idea of cooking meals together, you have to make sure what you are feeding your kids will help them continue to grow strong and healthy. Try to limit sweets, increase veggies, and make sure they get all of the vitamins and nutrients they need. Incorporating a children’s multivitamin like USANA USAnimals into your kid’s daily routine can help ensure that this happens.

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UsananimalsAs the kids start back-to-school, a nutritious breakfast is a wonderful start to the school day, and to make sure they are receiving all of the proper nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, choosing a high-quality vitamin is essential. “Mom” was recently introduced to Usanimals by USANA, which has a wild berry flavor that her little one enjoys! No struggles to ger her to take her vitamin every morning – it is delicious and easy to chew! Science-based and free of artificial flavors and sweeteners, Usanimals daily multivitamin helps support development for children ages 2 to 12.

Why Choose USANA Usanimals?

Provides excellent nutritional support for growing children*
Supports healthy immune function with vitamins A, C, E, and zinc*
Includes vitamins B6, B12, folate, and choline for healthy brain function*
Includes calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D for strong bones and teeth*
Includes iron, thiamin, and B12 for energy*
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To learn more about USANA Usanimals, or the other various supplements and products offered by USANA, visit*

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2022582_CSVeggie_Sport_Protein_VNL_85Tub_stg2Mom” starts every morning with a protein smoothie complete with chia seeds, rice or soy protein, strawberries, 1 banana and all-natural peanut butter. So when she learned of the new CleanSeries™ line from Twinlab, she was excited to test it out! This new high performance line is Non-GMO and banned substance tested, certified gluten-free, and formulated without artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners.

The CleanSeries line features five products, two of which have “Mom” raving – the Veggie Protein and Soy Protein Isolate. Although “Mom” is not a vegetarian, but traditional whey protein powders cause her belly to bloat and feel uncomfortable, so she sticks to vegetarian-based powders for her smoothies. She also loves the fact that the Soy Protein Isolate contains no sugar!

The five new products in the CleanSeries™ line include:

CleanSeries™ Sport Protein
· 23g of high quality protein per serving to support lean muscle growth*
· Promotes muscle repair and helps aid recovery*
· Enzyme-assisted formula to aid digestion

CleanSeries™ Whey Protein Isolate
· 23g protein per serving from premium cross flow ultra filtered Whey Protein Isolate
· Promotes muscle repair and helps reduce recovery time*
· No fat and only 2g sugar

CleanSeries™ Soy Protein Isolate
· 30 grams of superior quality protein per serving
· 100% soy protein isolate, a complete vegetable protein source
· Zero cholesterol and sugar free

CleanSeries™ Pre-workout Activator
· Total energy activator features clinically-studied herbal complex plus caffeine to deliver energy you can feel*
· Concentrated formula helps fight fatigue and boost endurance*
· Timed-release carb blend fuels intense, extended exercise*

CleanSeries™ Veggie Protein
· 21g vegetarian protein per serving to promote muscle repair and recovery*
· Enzyme-assisted formula to help aid digestion
· No cholesterol and no lactose

You can learn more about the new CleanSeries™ line on

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Vitazorb Purple BottleThe company’s motto is “You Are What You Absorb” and it is so, so true – when nutrients, vitamins and minerals can be properly absorbed from your food, and waste products broken down properly, it means a healthier (and happier!) you! “Mom” recently had the opportunity to try a new chewable probiotic supplement called Vidazorb®, which offers several chewable varieties of probiotics to aid in gastrointestinal health. For those unfamiliar with the overall health benefits of probiotics, you may wish to visit the Vidazorb website to learn more!

Vidazorb® is available in 5 distinct formulations for both children and adults, including:
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+OPC – Pomegranate Flavor
Super C – Orange Pineapple Flavor

The Super C, +OPC and Plus varieties all tasted great – easy to chew and swallow, and “Mom” loves that this particular brand of probiotics does not require refrigeration, which is wonderful for traveling. For those who travel to other countries frequently, taking a probiotic supplement daily is a must to help with traveler’s diarrhea!

Vitazorb Orange Bottle

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Flu season is in full swing, with influenza activity remaining elevated in the US! Though the risk of influenza is decreasing in some areas, it is still a good idea to keep your immune system in tip top shape! One good way to do so is with what Dr. Oz calls the “miracle berry” — sea buckthorn! This small berry boasts a multitude of health benefits, and is quickly becoming “Mom’s” go-to supplement for well-being!

A cherished Asian health and beauty secret, the sea buckthorn berry is well-known for its impressive nutritional profile which includes the rare Omega 7, as well as Omega 3, 6, and 9. In additionto the essential fatty acids, sea buckthorn contains a host of vitamins and minerals, super-charged anti-oxidants, and more than 190 phytonutrients to support the immune system during this brutal cold and flu season.

SeabuckWonders offers USDA certified-organic products that are available in gel tabs or oils, so they can easily be added to juices, smoothies, yogurt, salads and more. “Mom” prefers the Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil® in her morning smoothie – such an easy addition that her little one doesn’t notice!

To learn more about this small and mighty berry, visit The product line can be found online as well as natural retail stores nationwide.

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Like every mom, “Mom” is on-the-move with a toddler in tow – running errands, working full-time, tending house, cooking meals, doing laundry, going to pediatrician’s appointments – the list goes on, and that is all before bathtime and bedtime! It can be hard to remember to take care of yourself when taking care of the rest of your family, and to help women stay healthy, Skinnygirl™ has created a convenient and simple nutritional option – Daily On-the-Go Vitamin Power Packets!

Mom” loves this idea – just add to cold water and mix! For your dose of daily vitamins and electrolytes, Skinnygirl™ Daily Vitamin Power Packets are available in four tasty flavors, each with their own beneficial function: Energy & Alertness, Immunity, Stress Relief & Calm and Hair Skin Nails. (Ummm… “Mom” needs all four!) On any given (busy!) day, the single-serving packet will provide essential nutrition without slowing you down. Simply choose your desired health effect, mix in cold water, and drink. The packets are small enough to tuck in a purse, backpack, diaper bag or even pocket for when you are out and about during the day. For those who want to try all four flavors, the Variety Pack is an excellent option!

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Mom” has discovered an amazing tasting nutritious meal replacement from Amazing Grass that combines Organic Green Superfoods with plant-based protein, fruits and veggies. Amazing Meal offers 100% whole food nutrition with 10 grams of complete protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving, but the best part is that it actually tastes delicious and can be enjoyed, not choked down!

Amazing Meal is available in four varieties: Vanilla Chai Infusion; Original Blend; Chocolate Infusion; and Pomegranate Mango Infusion. “Mom’s” favorite is the Pomegranate Mango Infusion, which tastes fresh and fruity when mixed with mango or orange juice! New to the line – Vanilla Chai Infusion! Mix it with soy milk or almond milk in the convenient shaker cup for an instant boost during the day All four varieties provide apowerful and satisfying blend of organic green superfoods, plant-based protein, phytonutrients and vegetables, digestive enzymes and probiotics.

Ingredients in all varieties of Amazing Meal are certified organic and include wheat grass, kale, barley grass, alfalfa, rice protein, hemp protein, acai, carrot, blueberry, goji, rose hips, maca, banana, flax seed powder, cane juice, guar gum and Madagascar vanilla.

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Mom” was recently introduced to Linwoods Superfoods, which offer a variety of nutritionally dense combinations of ground flaxseed with ground berries, nuts, or seeds to help you supplement your diet for a range of health benefits!

Linwoods Superfoods are delicately ground and blended to protect the essential fatty acids and allow for easy absorption of the nutrients. It’s easy to add any of the blends to your diet throughout the day – add to oatmeal, granola, cereal, muffin or bread mixes, smoothies, salads, and even pasta or rice dishes! Due to the very fine grind, you cannot taste the superfoods in your food at all! “Mom” prefers to add the Flaxseed & Goji Berries superfoods blend to her morning Peanut Butter & Jelly smoothie!

Another delicious idea for breakfast that incorporates the Flaxseed & Goji Berries blend is Linwoods’ recipe for Buckwheat and Flaxseed Berry Crepes!

Buckwheat and Flaxseed Berry Crepes

1oz Linwoods Ground Flaxseed Cocoa & Berries

1/2 cup Buckwheat Four

1/4 cup Cane Sugar

1/4 tsp Salt

1 1/4 cup Milk (“Mom” prefers organic or almond milk)

2 Eggs

2 tbsp Melted Butter Vegetable Oil for frying

2 Cups Fresh Strawberries

1 Cup fresh Blueberries

1 Cup Sour Cream (“Mom” prefers organic)

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the buckwheat flour, Linwoods Flaxseed, Cocoa and Berries mix, sugar and salt. Whisk in the milk and add the eggs. Add the melted butter and whisk until fully incorporated.

2. Heat a lightly greased frying pan over a medium heat. Ladle or pour a little batter (depending on your frying pan size, just enough so it will thinly coat your pan) into the pan and tilt and rotate the pan until the batter coats the bottom evenly. Cook over medium-high heat until the edges start to brown. Flip the crepe and cook the second side for a few more seconds.

3. Remove the cooked crepe from the pan and place it on a plate. Fold each crepe into quarters and fill with sour cream and fresh berries.

Serves 4.

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How to Prepare Food Ahead of Time for a Camping Trip

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors. One of the best ways to really do that? Camping! Few sports immerse someone so intensely into nature. And while it is great (for some people) that you’re isolated in the beautiful wilderness, it does mean that you’re disconnected from a lot of things, too. Like, for instance, an easy means to prepare food. If you’re not prepared to hunt all your food yourself, you’re going to need to bring along some pre-made meals that will travel well and keep you nourished. The next time you and your friends are getting ready to enjoy the great outdoors, try preparing some of these camping-friendly meals ahead of time!

America’s Test Kitchen has given some examples of easy-to-prepare meals that you can get ready before you leave civilization!

Note: Most of these will require a fire (which we hope you have on your camping trip, anyways!), so make sure you know what you’ll have at your camping site before you prepare these meals.

1. Hobo Packs – This tin foil meal involved potatoes, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, oil, and green onions, wrapped in a tin foil packet. Pop it over your campfire for 45 minutes and enjoy a nice hot meal!

2. Coffee Cake – This works for any baked good! Prepare the mix in a plastic bag, then label it with what it is and how much liquid you need to prepare it.

3. Steaks – While you can’t prepare these ahead of time, they’re still so simple to bring. Keep your steaks in Ziploc bags, put them in a cooler surrounded by ice packs, and then just grill them up when you arrive! Make sure to bring your grill grate to cook even easier.

4. Eggs – Bringing eggs in shells? A mess. But if you crack your eggs into a container with a firm lid, you have no mess and as many eggs as you want! Bring your cast iron skillet or Dutch oven to make these.

Which one of these prepared camping meals will you make? Do you have go-to foods you rely on when you’re camping? Share your ideas in the comments section below.


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Money & Marriage : Money lessons for newly weds

Money issues is one of the top reasons why many couples call it quits.

It may be because of inability to provide, some face conflict in sharing their wealth, while others simply do not have enough time to flourish their marriage because they’re both busy making a living and as they say, they forget about living.

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Health & Life Insurance : Rethink the way you knew it

If there’s one thing sure about life, that is Death. There’s a time to be born and a time to die..

In the Philippines, its a taboo topic. Almost all of Filipinos won’t talk about it. As Coach Aya said, we are a happy ethnic or race that even after facing calamities as a country we remain positive about life. Most of us don’t want to talk about problems that much and maybe that’s why we are not comfortable with topics like Health & Life Insurance.

These topics are subjects that we always put on hold and inside a box.

Only few Filipinos have health and life insurance, that’s why it is a common scenario in our country that a child becomes an instant bread winner after a love one’s death and relatives become in debt because of hospital expenses.

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Saturday, March 31, 2018

Day 39/40 Doxology:  Hey!  No one noticed I got off count!

So, this season of Lenten doxologies ends as it began...with the help-mate God gave me to traverse life.   We have this joke in our house about Shannon's alter-ego named "Vacation Shannon"!

"Vacation Shannon" can gets some stuff done.  She cleans, cooks, stays up late, organizes, throws stuff away, and is crazy project-oriented.  But, she only visits when real-life Shannon is off work like spring break or during the summer. Regardless when she visits, she is amazing!

This week Shannon has been on spring break, and she has been consumed with J-2's wedding tasks.  However, she showed up just in time to knock out a project that has been on our list -painting the stairwell at our parsonage.

So, I want to stop, and praise God for this moment, and all the moments that we've spent over the years like nailing on siding in the shadows of the humid summer evenings, or blowing insulation on the early Saturday mornings, hanging sheetrock, or even painting anything and everything.

This doxology might not be as clever or impressive as some, but for me it's my greatest.  Praising God for "Vacation Shannon" is second only to the celebration we will all celebrate tomorrow morning!  I promise was worth a rib!  #TeamAdam

The Better Parent

Day 38 Doxology:  What??  If I'm going to get this doxology in, I'd better hurry.

In my defense, I've been mudding sheetrock (don't forget sanding), drilling and tapping Jamie's wood burning thing-a-ma-jiggy (By which, Jamie, you are going to need a new thing-a-ma-jiggy), and I've driven 4-plus hours today alone!

But...that's the way it is with life!  We are almost at the end of my 40 days of doxology moments (point in which I praise God), and I cluttered my day with so much stuff that I am having a hard time to fit God in my day.  Why on earth would God want a relationship with me?  Then I was reminded of the power of love.

Jonesy sent this picture to the world.  She and J-3 have put life on hold to go to the Lion King.  What an investment in the message of love? While she was investing in our children I was obliviously driving home searching for the next open lane so that I can make driving home like a chess match!  The first step to solving your sickness is admitting you have one!  I have a huge disdain for inconsiderate drivers!!!!  But, I'm working on that!

In light of my sin, I look at this picture and realize the absolute important element that makes our family work...she is the better parent!  However, please listen...My doxology is not that I stink at being a parent, but that God has blessed me with a wife for me...and a mother to my children that makes me want to be better!

What better way to close out holy week, and a season of doxologies, than to thank God for my mate...My wife...the mother of my children...the person in my life that has continually makes, and has made, me "want"to be better!   The God I serve is soooooo good!

BAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!  (That's supposed to be the sound the guy makes when he raises Simba to the sky)...

Happy almost Easter!

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Abundance of Connection

Day 37 doxology: I think about my dad most ever day, but today I was able to feel a connection with him in a way I haven't felt in a while.

Even during St. Patricks Day, I didn't think of my dad who passed away July 30th, 2007 the way I did today.  Our family was taught that we have ties to The Island of Wales.  In short, we were thought to be Welsh!  Even though the only thing it shared with Ireland was the Irish Sea, I always felt that our family were very much a part of everything Irish!

That is why today's doxology has lasting memories.  When I was kid, I can remember my dad always straddled over a clover patch eagle-eyed for the next 4-leaf clover.  He always found one!  There was a time when I thought, they must be extremely common....Then my thought were corrected after I set out to find my own!  I was discouraged regarding my discovery!  That is why today I felt a huge connection to my roots!

As I aged, and my family grew, I brushed off my dad's gift to the "luck of the Irish!"  When he found his next discovery at his visits to our home, it was more about my faulty ability to spray out the unhealthy foliage in my top-shelf bermuda sod around the pool than my dad consistent ability to search, then find, and pluck the next 4-leaf clover.

So today...this week is all about connection!  I am connected to my earthly dad; which connects me and my daughters to their roots.  In a similar way...I am connected through the sacrifice of Jesus to my spiritual father...and throughout His sacrifice, I am gifted with the assurance of eternal life!   In the end, it's not about's about the connection of love!

Thank you father, and thank you father!  Today, I found a 4-leaf clover that sparked a whole plethora of memories and an abundance of connection!

Monday, March 26, 2018

Prayers of Hope

Day 35 Doxology:  I bet that if I did a small poll that most of my doxologies were about food, and of those, they were about food with friends.  Today's doxology is no different.

This is spring break for sweet Jones, and it's been a time spent with friends.  We have laughed, and we have cried, but more than anything other than normal...we ate.

On our phone were messages from people crazy-close that reminded us that this time of the year has become a diary of memories of which it has been our blessing to share together.  In our time with friends, that we've done everything together, we spent late nights remembering and sharing over great food.

When I went to bed, my prayer immediately fell to a prayer of hope for my daughters, and your children, that they have friends and relationships as deep as ours!

So, tonights doxology is a picture of hot wings but is really a picture representing years of relationships.  What is your Holy Week doxology, and does it involve others?

Friday, March 23, 2018

Extra Crazy

Day 33 Doxology: Tonight Jonesy has traveled south to spend a health day with J-1.  So, J-3 and I were left alone to do the Friday evening thing.  We elected to do it in style -Italian Style!

She ordered her favorite, and I did the same except my favorite include an adult no-no...Crazy Bread!

As we age, we try to become more healthy by eliminating breads and sugars which is in reference to our greater goal of eliminating "muffin-tops".  We also try to turn back the clock by exercising enough.  So, when Jonesy is out of town, my freedom-facade reminds me of when my parents were gone for the weekend...a time when I might get crazy...up in the hoooouse (Too Much?)!

Crazy then is different than crazy now (Can I get a thank ya Laud)?  Since my children read my blogs...crazy then meant long hours of reading novels like War And Peace, or Moby Dick.   It mean that I would spend hours researching stock and bonds, or Studying the latest moves of Bobby Fischer (learn your history, guys!). All of this is simply the life of a crazy teenager!

Today, crazy has a new face!  Usually it means that is comes with a super-size of calories minus the afternoon walk or exercise. Tonight, I got crazy!

I called Little Caesars and ordered their Deep, Deep, Deep Dish Special and a side of "Crazy Bread"!  You are thinking...Oh, I get it!  Nope, you really don't!  When I get adult-like crazy...I order Crazy Bread with extra crazy! (Notice the grammatical emphasis on Extra and Crazy.)

Somehow just ordering crazy bread and telling the teenager taking my order that I want "Extra Crazy"...just feels so good!  If you look closely, it's printed on the label, "extra b & c".  This is a direct reference to the young man's question, "Sir, you want extra butter and extra cheese?" Then I say, "Yes!!!! I want Extra Crazy!!"

That's simply the way we role, here on the adult-edge...Extra Crazy!

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Baked Dish of I Love You

Day 32 Doxology:  Today's doxology is a bit of bate and switch.  The point being's really Jones' doxology.

As many of you know, I enjoy cooking for my family, and one of Jones' favorites is my dressing.  The joke is ALWAYS, I cook the dressing, and Shannon cooks the homemade cranberry sauce.  I've included a picture of her "homemade" technique of cranberry favor.  At the end of the day...there is joy all around!

After she fixed her plate, she grabbed my phone and snapped this picture to which she exclaimed...this is today's doxology!

Is this not the way it should be for those that we love?  We should live our day in such a way to honor God by out-loving those that we love.  We are called from the depths of our "Notebook" heart to cut onions and celery, sauté them in butter, mix them with cornbread, chicken broth, sage, salt and pepper to have a baked dish of I love you!

When your done...if your loved one Praise God then you have your day's doxology!

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Joy to the Girl

Day 31 Doxology:  I spent most of the week singing Three Dog Night's 1970's hit, "Joy To The World."  So, it must be on the brain...

Tonight, I came home after church to join J-3 playing catch-up on our family's recordings when I caught a glimpse of this image -J-3's socks!

She cracks me up...she has always cracked me up. She has the most pure, simplistic, authentic attitude that makes everyone smile when she walks into the room.  It's been a tough year for a number of reasons, but because of her, and her joy for life, I look forward to the future.

So, whether she wears different socks, regardless if she mumbles to herself then laughs, whether she thinks she has made a bet with you then wants a fist pump because she won...she is a huge joy in my life.  Which means, my life is incomplete without her.

All of these reasons and so much more makes me want to sing, "Joy To The Girl!"

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Seasoning of Your Life

Day 30 Doxology:  Holy cow!  So much has happened in my absence.  At the top of that list is "Life!" Go Figure!  I think today's doxology is something that has been on my heart for a while.

This is what has been on my mind...

My brother-in-law had a large iron skillet that he found in the dirt.  It was rusted and corroded to the point that it couldn't be used for cooking anymore.  He and his wife were going to throw it away when Shannon said, "Tony will fix it!  He can re-season it so that you can use it the way it is intended"

She brought it home, and I started to remove the past and raise up the future!

So, over the past couple of days, I have been thinking about cooking with my iron skillets.  I was telling Shannon, "There is something spiritual about cooking with my iron skillets."  To cook with an iron skillet takes time.   You have to season it then take time to clean it properly and not just throw it in the dishwasher.  There becomes a deep connection.  Our greatest deficiency in cooking with iron skillets like our grandparents is that we don't use them enough.

A really cool part of the iron skillet connection comes from previous generations.  In fact, the best iron skillets come from not your mom, but your grandmother.  Generations of cooking makes your iron skillet cook better than the best of today's new technology - Teflon whatcha-ma-call-it!

This is a great metaphor for life?  God takes what we think is worthless and ready for discarding only to re-season it for His glory!  That makes me think of the song, "He Makes All things New..."  Wow, allergies really prevented me form singing that song!  Let's just go with the scripture that comes to mind, "Therefor, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creations, the old has gone, and the new has come."  (1 Cor. 5:17)

So, what is it that you are rushing through life trying to achieve without thought to what is being unused?  Are you taking the time to have a deeper connection in the simplest of actions?  And, what are you working on that you are willing to hand down to the generations that follow?

I think if you are doing these things then you understand the real "seasoning" of your life!

Friday, March 16, 2018

Day 27 Doxology: If you were raised in the south then you've heard, "Thank you Laud!" Which might offer more praise than you originally thought.  An exhausted search determined it was all about "praise."

Tonight brought to surface a throw-back praise, or doxology.  For years, if you took the time to research, our family and friends spent valuable time on the back deck or near the fire.  It's amazing the healing that takes place next to the fire pit...what happens at the fire stays at the fire!  It's a very sacred place!

I miss those days...

So, tonight's/ today's doxology is a praise throw-back!  It's time to look forward but remember all the great stuff that has happened in the past.

We all have a story..what is your story and what throw-back memory will help you look forward by looking back.

Thank you Laud!

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Attitude Check

Day 26 Doxology:  Sorry about yesterday...I needed to check my attitude?

Tonight we had the closing celebration for our Upward Basketball season. The special guest speaker was Kevin (something-or-other), and he combined the special message of God's free gift and the attraction of magic for all the Upward teams.  There were 41 teams that participated in this year's season -Praise the Lord!  How many seeds were planted?  We may never know, but, there is something I do know...yesterday's absence of a doxology post and today's doxology was synonymous with something he said throughout his program!

Kevin started with lite simple magic, then he tried a little advance trickery to keep the different age groups engaged.  Next he had volunteers.

The pictures I included are of a princess picking her husband which was the best part of the program for the adults, because of the reactions of the kids to the thought of having a husband of a wife.  Clearly, a fun-loving time!  However, still not the doxology for tonight.

Kevin started early in the program by saying, "What do we do when we need an attitude adjustment?" He prompted us with the answer, "We Praise the Lord!"

Yes!  That's it, I thought!

That is the whole point of this Lenten Blog...Praising the Lord should be at the heart of everything we do.  Kevin would say, "Attitude Check?" And, we respond with, "Praise the Lord!"

In short, praising the Lord is the perfect antidote to anything that ails us in life.  If we are sad, "Attitude Check! Praise the Lord!"  If we are happy, "Attitude Check! Praise the Lord!"  If we are mad, "Attitude Check! Praise the Lord!"  I think you get it!

It reminds me of the Psalmist, "I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live." And, "I will always extol the lord at all times, His praise will always be on my lips."

How can we realign our life in such a way that whatever we face, our praise the Lord will rest comfortably on our lips?  I believe we start by checking our attitude!

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Still Doing Things Together!

Day 24 Doxology: This time of year J-1 and I would fill out our NCAA College Basketball Brackets.  We never submitted was just something we would do together.

Today's doxology is a simple phone call.  J-1 called to say she had post-college plans...she was accepted into the CYMT program.  Which means, she will be working in youth ministry at a church large enough to pay both her salary and educational cost while she obtains a masters in youth ministry.

J-1 is going into ministry!  It will be her heaviest burden and most wonderful joy!

A really cool part of this doxology is the unending blessing that God rains down.  She was recommended by one of my past youth who was her youth minister,  and now a husband, father, and the youth minister at the church I served when he was a youth.  So, God impacted me; I had a small impact on him; he influenced my daughter!   She will soon make possible the kingdom of God by impact someone God puts in her path (maybe his son?).  A beautiful circle of God's grace offered to change the world one youth at a time!

As it turns out J-1 and I are still doing things together!

Monday, March 12, 2018

Day 23 Doxology:  Well, if you're doing the math then you know that I took Saturday off.  I'm sure by now you realize that God is still in the business of praise, I just was too tired to have eyes to see all around me!  But, I'm back!

Today, I travelled to Hartselle to visit with a church member that had moved in with her family when I ran across this extravagant gate entrance.  I thought to myself, probably the same thing everyone else thought...What is on the inside of that gate?

It made me think of the word facade.

What pretense did the enormity of this gate entrance communicate in the middle of nowhere-Alabama?   When I got home the exuberance of the gate was still on my mind, and then it dawned on me..."Google it!"  I went online and clicked on the satellite image, and to my surprise there was nothing down the road.  There was no large business district to match the luxurious gate entrance that had attracted each passerby.

So, what's the point?

Today's family is more taxed than ever to hold the family together.  There is more wealth, more technology, less time, and less communication to break down the characteristics of family health!   Moms and dads are forced to work more and more to maintain a lifestyle that doesn't contribute anything to family health!  We purchase facades of cars, houses, clothing, phones, and just stuff that impresses absolutely no one!  Other families are so self-consumed that they don't even care when you buy a truck that cost more than my first home because a 97 month vehicle loan is now the new norm!  If you can afford it then get it, but if you cannot don't stretch yourself.  Proverbs 22:7 warns us "...the borrower is a slave to the lender."

Where does it end?

1 Cor. 10:13 reminds us, "No temptation has overcome you that is not common to man.  God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptations he will provide the way of escape, that you will be able to endure it."

It ends where it started..."I am the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end."

It's time the family overcomes the facades of life...but with God's help!

Friday, March 9, 2018

Closing Time!

Day 21 Doxology: Wow!  Just over the half-way point on our tract toward Easter.  Today's doxology comes at a different realization...

I was cutting grass today after our Face to Face Encounter at church, and I began thinking about a certain song!  The Semisonic's are credited with a song called "Closing Time"!  Before you turn your nose or click "back space" hear me out...

I was mowing grass today after a very important and amazing ministry ended geared tower the elderly (for a lack of better terms).  I couldn't help but to have this consistent theme of thought..."Every new beginning comes from some other's beginnings end!"

Wow!  Poetic!  Does that come from the Bible...Psalms, Proverbs, maybe Romans?   No!  Not at all!  It comes from Minnesota in 1995, from a band called the Semisonic!  Regardless of the words, they are completely true whether in Minnesota or Athens, Alabama!

As a pastor, I cannot help but to think about what must die for something new to be born!  I was reminded of that today while listening to the song "Closing Time"!  I mowed grass for hours, and as I looked at the countless rows of crab-grass, thinking I need to spray this out, I remembered that the heat of summer will burn it out and make way for the new growth of healthy grass!

The cycle never ends...something must die to make room for something new!  It's true whether in the church or your executive suite!  It's that way within us all!  We have to die to self, before we can take on the righteousness of Christ!

Mark 8:35 reminds us of our greatest doxology, "For whoever will save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel will gain it!"

As I mow, the winter rash must die and be removed to make way for the Fescue and Bermuda that comes with the spring. And, if we are totally honest..the neatly mowed lines created is a sense of order that we've been missing as we wait!

Come Lord Come!

Thursday, March 8, 2018

Life of Lemon Pies

Day 20 Doxology:  Do you and wife (or husband) have a special fast-food place?

If anyone knows Shannon, they would know that she loves Milo's.  She likes the special sauce, the toasted bun, 3 maybe 4 french fries, and loves, loves, loves the lemon pie!  We laugh every time she opens the little lemon pie container and say in unison..."closure!"

Since we moved to Athens, the nearest Milo's Hamburgers is in Cullman, we thought!  I was in Decatur for a funeral last month when I ran across a new Milo's Hamburger location-only 25mins from home.

I knew that I would have to surprise Shannon.

A couple of days ago I made plans.  I told her that I was going to take her to dinner, but it was going to be a surprise.  She tried to guess.  She asked so many questions.  However, before some of you think this is the cheesiest entry this year, and you might be right, I do have a point!

I praise God today for this reminder...I think it's the small things that make our relationship great!  Who said that a surprise dinner had to be some huge, expensive, or extravagant ordeal?  The small things that we do over and over when no one is looking or without some Mariachi band playing in the background are the gentle reminders for those that we love that we are still IN love.  Anyone can do the big stuff, but the people that can do the little things day-in and day-out win the mate race.

Do this...try to out-do your wife, husband, girlfriend, boyfriend, or maybe even mom or dad.  Make life a series of Lemon Pies for those that you love.  Who knows, it may come back to you 10 fold. Today's lemon pie might be tomorrow's morning coffee.

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Right Side-Up!

Day 19 Doxology:  How much do you love the messages that people put on the back of their vehicle?

When I was growing up it was bumper stickers that share some clever message of one's belief or passion. As got older, the method of sharing one's message expanded.  Soon there were magnets that said Roll Tide; window stickers that adhered on the inside to last longer, and still the old school bumper sticker.  I saw a window sticker on a Jeep recently that became my favorite...maybe because I was a father of 3 girls!  It stated clearly:

I am a teenage girl,
parked on a hill,
in a jeep with a stick-shift.
Should you be close enough to read this?

The advance method now is to have tire covers on Jeeps that act like the bumper stickers of old...which is today's doxology :

The message is clear -If you can clearly read the "problem" message then the Jeep is in trouble and likely to be upside-down!

How many of us find ourselves "upside-down" in life?  I promise if you are there, you don't need a tire cover to name the moment for you! And, to carry the thought further, I bet each of us have felt upside-down at some point in our life.

The message that sparks hope is clear...and it's not so much found in very familiar John 3:16 like most think (even as important as that message is for us!).  However, I think the message that can initiate hope for those that find themselves upside-down in life can be found in the next verse...John 3:17.

John 3:17 says, "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn world, but to save it through him."

If you find yourself "upside down" in life or in any know you are in a problem.  I bet what you need to know is a way to start a process of becoming "right side-up?" Then maybe you'll be open to the idea of a church that can share what Jesus did for us all.

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Bar Codes

Day 18 Doxology:   Do you know how important it is to get some sun these days?  This time of year it's almost like we stretch our necks to find any hint of sunlight to warm our post-winter bodies.

It's reported that sunlight exposure helps the body synthesize Vitamin D which helps aid in the function and development of our muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems.  As a pastor I see that light works similarly in our spiritual life.

In's the light that makes us the best us!

Today's doxology made me think about the wide use of "barcodes" in our lives.  I was on an afternoon bike ride (6.5 miles, can I get a witness?) when I saw on the trail the rays of sunlight broken by the shadow of trees.  I thought this looks like barcodes if you rotated the picture below?

Did you know that the way barcodes work is different than one might think?  When we look at the vertical lines of the code all we see is the dark vertical lines that run parallel with one another.  When in actuality, what we need is gathered from the white spaces in between the black vertical lines -the spaces of light!

We have so many examples in this world that point toward the importance of our need for light.  In scripture, light is synonymous with God and the hope for a broken world.  In John 8:12 we are told by Jesus, "I am the light of the world.  Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have light for life."

Spring reminds us that we need the light!  Not just for our body's health, not just because it's Easter, not just so we can scan an object, but more than anything we need "the light" for our broken world!

Monday, March 5, 2018

"Wuv....Twue Wuv!"

Day 17 Doxology:  It's been a really long day, and even though it was a 16 hour work-day, I can't keep from smiling.  The reason is simple and is today's doxology!

One of the hardest and greatest joys of my life is being a parent!  The times that I have failed have far outweighed the times I have done it right.  I look back and think of all of the things I would do differently if given the chance, but as it is I am laying in the bed that I've made. Through it all, my greatest hope, other than they're having an unwavering faith, is for my daughters to be happy.

So, although I'm out of energy for my day, I am distracted!  All my daughter's life I've told them to "stay away from boys because they are distractions!"  So tonight, I am the one that is distracted...because my middle J is getting married.

The reason I keep smiling is...because she is happy!  I keep thinking maybe I'm not as bad a parent as I thought?  And in my mind all I keep hearing is the priest in Princess Bride say, "Wuv....Twue Wuv!"

Congratulations to J-2 and that boy...because of you both and your love for each other, I praise God!

Saturday, March 3, 2018

Pork = "Upward" Love

Day 16 Doxology: Today's 15 hours of Upward Basketball provide countless times of doxology moments as we close out our Upward Basketball season.-thank you Charles Deiter!

Today's doxology could have been the joy of serving alongside fellow Christians.  More often than not, it was present as the children heard encouragement from their coaches and parents as they were less than perfect!  A semi-mountain top experience of praise was when everyone in the room cheered for that child that scored their first goal of the season on their last game of the year regardless of which team you pulled for!  It was clearly present when our church matriarch stayed for the last two games of the day to give a devotional for all the young parents at halftime regardless whether they were connected to Isom's.

I can share images from a game where girls dribble underneath the goal and pass to a friend so they can make their first bucket.  I can include pictures of pork and remind you that at the table amazing things happen.  Pork = Love!  And finally, I can include a group of young women that are not confined by age but connected by the single act of service! It made today's doxology a true praise God moment!

So, there is this mosaic of mental images of how God was visible throughout my day that I cannot share!  However, I bet if you could have eyes to see you could remember how vivid God was a part of you day!  What I have done is included just a few real images that brought me great joy in many different ways of my Isom's peeps and a wonderful season of Upward Praising God!

God's Grace is good!

Friday, March 2, 2018

Private Words of Grace!

Day 15 Doxology:  I realize there is a lot of day left for other "Praise God" moments, but I am certain nothing can beat what I've already experienced.  Nothing trumps words from a friend!

Some things simply transcend any words I could add to describe the way I feel from hearing from a loving friend even if you question their taste in cards!  Is that a belly-ring, and what is MSV?

Thursday, March 1, 2018

It's Good To Be Me!

Day 14 Doxology: What is the day to you?

Did you know that today is National Peanut-butter Day?  That's a good way unless you enjoy it too much!

At the end of my day, I was surprised to find out that today was MY Day-a day after my own heart!  I was also a surprise to find out that this evening I would be treated with everything peanut butter!

So, this doxology is more about National Peanut Butter Day than it is about me (or, Jones, or J-3), but at the end of the day I can't lose!  A simple example  of my joy is when J-3 got home and decided that NPD is a day worth celebrating.  She decided to cook me the Ultimate Skillet Peanut-butter Cookie!  If you top this gift with Hershey's chocolate, ice cream, and crunchy peanut butter then you become a poster-child for diabetic insulin.

In short, you mix two passions: a day set aside for your love (Peanut butter), and your loves that set aside a day for you (Jessie cooking the Ultimate Skillet Peanut Butter cookie)...then it's your day, and it's good to be me!

With these two additions to my day, It becomes is a moment to praise God!


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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple apologized for secretly slowing down older iPhones, a move it said was necessary to avoid unexpected shutdowns related to battery fatigue.

Many customers had interpreted the move as a way to for Apple to juice demand for newer iPhone models, their suspicions fueled by the fact that the company didn't initially disclose the slowdowns or its reasons for them.

Apple also said it will cut the price of a battery replacement by $50 to $29 through next year. New batteries had previously cost $79 for those who didn't purchase the Apple Care maintenance plan.

"We apologize," the company said on its website . "We have never — and would never — do anything to intentionally shorten the life of any Apple product, or degrade the user experience to drive customer upgrades."

The replacement plan begins in late January for anyone with an iPhone 6 or later that requires a new battery.

Apple said it will also issue an update to its operating system early next year to give users a better understanding of the health of their battery, so they can see if its condition is affecting performance.

Hostile customer reaction was swift after a report this month uncovered the intentional slowdown in speed tests. Only then did Apple acknowledge that the slowdown was due to a fix it rolled out last year. Shares dropped 2.5 percent Tuesday — also dinged by analysts predicting lower-than-expected demand for the iPhone X — and only partially recovered by Thursday.

At least five groups seeking class action status, involving consumers in Texas, Illinois, California and New York, have also sued the company in the wake of the slowdown revelation.

Ben Bajarin, an analyst with Creative Strategies, said Apple found itself in a tough spot by having to explain what it did to cope with the reality that all lithium ion batteries degrade over time.

"The error — if anything — was not being more transparent," he said. "They were legitimately trying to make people's iPhones last longer."


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Use plants to increase your air conditioner's effectiveness. An AC unit fully shaded by trees and shrubbery can operate up to 10 percent more efficiently. However, do keep spacing in mind. Air flow must not be constricted, and technicians need room to work when they come out to service your unit.

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When you are looking to buy a new air conditioner, consider your climate. If you live in a hot, dry area, then an evaporative cooler will be your best bet. If you live in a humid area, opt for a compressor-style unit as it's the only one which will work.

Call in a contractor to find out if you can install an air conditioner on your current forced-air system without having to install new duct work. This can save you a ton of time and money, plus it takes up less space in your walls and rooms to boot.

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Consider having a programmable thermostat installed whenever you have an HVAC system installed, serviced or repaired. You will reduce your electric bills, as it will rest during the night.

Every season inspect the outdoor condenser unit of your HVAC system. Remove any weeds and leaves that may be obstructing air flow to the unit. Hose off the inside and outside of the unit to remove any dirt build up. Cover the motor with plastic bags prior to rinsing the unit so that you do not get it wet.

If you want to buy a new HVAC unit or system, ask a contractor to come up to size up your home and tell you what options you have. They'll have the best advice as they know what sort of systems work in your area or in a home like yours.

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Monday, September 5, 2011

EcoImagination: Water Recycling

GE's "Imagination Network" has a new video on water recycling from an Australian viewpoint (following on from their recent Smart grids video) - The Water Recycle".

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Why should I bother advertising to seniors?  After all, they don’t have any money, do they?  And even if they did, how would I promote my business to them?
By Rick Priolo

Today’s seniors aren’t the same as yesterday’s seniors.  Seniors of today are living longer, and have the money, the desire, and the ability to fully enjoy life.  Did you know that Americans that are 50 and over control 70% of all US wealth.  And did you know that they own more homes than any other age group and account for 50% of discretionary spending.  In other words, they are the ones with disposable incomes to buy what they want, when they want, and have the time to go where they want, when they want!

Now that you have decided that perhaps it would be a wise investment to develop a marketing plan that is designed to reach the senior population, what is the next step?  The simple answer is to utilize target marketing to reach them.  Pick and choose your source of advertising carefully.  Running TV or radio commercials in areas that don’t have a large senior population isn’t target marketing.  The same with placing expensive ads in newspapers that are read by mostly people that are under 50 isn’t a wise investment.

This leaves specialty publications that target specified demographics.  But be sure to pick a publication that reaches the senior population.  There are many throughout the nation, and most reach different segments of the senior population.  Be sure to utilize easy to read eye-catching ads when you start your marketing campaign.

Rick Priolo is the publisher of Today’s Senior Magazine at  He can be contacted at  Today’s Senior Magazine is the most read senior publication in the areas of their distribution.


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The late Bobbi Kristina Brown's boyfriend Nick Gordon is finally ready to share his side of the story.

Gordon sits down with Dr. Phil for a new two-part interview airing Thursday, April 29th, and we're getting a sneak peek of the candid conversation.

Check out the clip above to see what Dr. Phil has to say to Nick, who's been battling some serious substance abuse issues since losing Bobbi.

In the clip, Gordon reveals that he developed the drug problem partially because of Bobbi, who he calls Krisi, because he "could not deal" with everything that was going on around him.

"I could not deal with what was happening to Krisi," he says in the sneak peek. "It mentally broke me, you know. That's the lowest part of my life right there."

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Dr. Phil also asks Nick about Brown's own issues with drugs, which eventually contributed to her death.

"Did she have a drug problem?" Dr. Phil asks in the clip. "Krisi? Yeah," he admits.

"Did you ever see her do drugs while her mother [Whitney Houston] was alive?" Phil asks. "Socially," Nick responds.

Though the family seemed to blame Gordon for Bobbi's death, calling him a "bad influence" on their daughter, Nick says her father Bobby Brown is the one to blame.

"[Bobby] hurt his own daughter, not me. I was the one there for her while she was dealing with him not being there," he reveals in the episode. "He's not a reasonable person so I'm not planning on talking to him and I really don't want to."

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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Enjoying Rhodes Holidays at the beach of Kallithea

Location of the Kallithea Beach
One of the astounding Rhodes beaches Kallithea beach is located at about 11 kilometers’ distance in the south towards Rhodes town and around 7 kilometers in the east towards the beautiful Koskinou Village and the City of Rhodes. You can have best Rhodes holidays while enjoying medieval infrastructures of the spa that date back to the Italian domination period. You can have top Rhodes holidays ideas here.

The exotic vegetation as well as a range of beautiful palm trees along with a pebbled coast will collectively make your Rhodes holidays excellent. The scenic beauty of the landscape and facilities like public transportation, sun beds, umbrellas and food will amuse you during summer Rhodes holidays. Apart from this, you can enjoy famous Scuba Diving activity of the area during your next Rhodes holidays.

Being quite near to the Rhodes town with the charm of a beautiful sea, the beach provides numerous opportunities like delicious cuisines, accommodations, entertainment and shopping, which can be enjoyed both in the surrounding areas as well as in the main town of Rhodes. The rocky cove with its amazing sea also fascinates seabed, which is quite ideal for underwater activities.

You can find many of the facilities here like the sun beds, umbrellas, cabanas and shower. On your entrance to the beach, you can also locate a card-operated phone with a cantina, where you can enjoy having snacks and refreshments. Moreover, the neighboring Koskinou Village is the best site to wander around, which is about 7 kilometers in the west to this beach.

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You can also avail addressing to the related services of the town of Rhodes, in case of emergence, which is perhaps 7 kilometers towards the West from Koskinou. Approaching this beach is quite easy from the town of Rhodes, where you can find public buses with frequent services during your Rhodes holidays 2010. You can also avail cabs, private or rented cars and motorbikes to enjoy all pleasures of your life.

Kallithea beach is such a place, where most of the locals often gather on daily basis. The attraction is because of its little distance from Rhodes town, the alluring Italian-Baths, the obvious mezedes delights as well as the little bays and coves along with their monumental rocks and crystal green waters. This resort attracts a variety of local visitors especially after the peak season for swimming activities.

However, you are advised not to mix it up with the mini-beach, which is available below the Baths. It gets crowded with the visitors coming in little boats from the town of Rhodes town to avail brimming Baths facilities, which are currently under renovation process. If you are feeling hunger, the signs at various places will guide you about the location of various petite holes of the area.

Moreover, you can locate a variety of pine-surrounded coves and bays, where you can also find stone pools with beautiful pebbles. Be very much careful while diving into the sea as it is quite deep, so you must be a good swimmer to meet the challenges.
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Friday, May 23, 2008

RIP, Sallie Jordan Rohrbach

Re: My previous post, I very sadly report that Sallie's remains were found and identified on May 21.

She will be sorely missed by many!

Her killer is in jail, being held without bond. It seems they have collected a fair amount of evidence quickly.

I have set up this little page with a few collected links:

Monday, May 19, 2008

A friend of mine is missing in NC: Sallie Jordan Rohrbach

Sallie Rohrbach of Angier, NC
I do not know if I have many readers of my blog or not, but on the off chance that this might be helpful if some of you readers are in my "home" area of North Carolina...A friend of mine from high school, Sallie Rohrbach (pictured at right) of Angier, NC (near Raleigh), is missing and now apparently presumed dead, since someone has been charged with her murder. She was last seen in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday May 14.

This appears to be a good page for the "big picture" of the story as it progresses:

I've posted a picture/info and some relevant links here:

Anyone who has information or has seen Sallie is asked to call the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department at 704-336-2311 or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Sallie is a lovely person -- very sweet, happy, funny, loving and kind. I hope everyone will offer some prayers or positive vibes for her well-being.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

I was named INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR at the 2008 Madison Area Music Awards! [See some pics on the photos page of my web site - more coming soon!] This award was for my acoustic guitar work. A HUGE THANK YOU to those of you who partcipated in the voting process for this year's MAMAs! The ceremony was a blast and I was very, very honored to receive the award. (Incidentally, I have been nominated five times previously in the MAMAs, but this was my first win. I'm glad it didn't take me quite as long as it took Susan Lucci to win an Emmy!)
Congrats also to... manager/producer Randy Green who was a winner with recording artist Robert J for the song that Randy wrote, "Home Movies," which won Folk/Americana Song of the Year.
...Ben Johnston-Urey (Classical Song and Classical Album) - Ben is my church bandmate (Cornerstone)
...the Mud Angels (Blues Artist, Blues Song, Female Vocalist - frontwoman and fellow Tar Heel Laura England) - I assisted Randy Green in the studio (Randy's Recording) during the recording of their latest album and am a big fan.
So...if you are looking for some great tunes, pick up the latest CDs from these artists! (See links above for Robert J or Mud Angels; Ben's CD is available at Ward Brodt in Madison or contact me for more purchase options.)
Thanks again for your support and help!


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moj wrote:Thanks for that jim , next question is do we know yet if the whistler range has the same feature with scanning ras enabled transmissions or is it only the unidens that can do this ?
I've been investigating. Not speaking from first hand experience, but my understanding from colleagues across the pond is that it cannot decode RAS-enabled systems in scan mode, and definitely not trunk track a RAS-enabled CAP+ system. It can decode RAS if the scanner is sat on a specific frequency. Seems like it has some catching up to do vs. where Uniden is.

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Post by moj » 10 Sep 2016, 12:33

I wonder if any uk dealers are considering selling the uniden digital scanners then like the whistler range that has appeared here in the uk , would be a cheaper option for us users instead of buying from the states , fingers crossed anyway jim :)

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