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A Conversation about the Future and the Creative Society

I had the opportunity to chat with two hosts as part of AllatRa TV North America this morning. It was a fun and interesting conversation about the future of humanity, the planet, and prosperity. And, I had the pleasure of meeting two wonderful young leaders who are committed to making the future a brighter and more wonderful place for all people.

We talk about everything from the importance of being entrepreneurial and taking personal responsibility for your life to the need for a new system of education that is more accessible and affordable for everyone at any age. I really enjoyed exploring possibilities of a future filled with more personal fulfillment and fun as well as a healthier planet.

A portion of our interview touched on F*School – the Futures School for women that helps them design and achieve their personal, purposeful vision for the future.

Go Wild with Your Vision for a Better Future & Enjoy the Interview!

-Dr. Connie

PS: They are always looking for more minds. If you would like to make a contribution, please contact them. One of the hosts will provide the details at the end of the conversation.

How to Create Your Purposeful Future with Dr. Connie

Honest Intent Inspires Authentic Goals

We create our future in the present moment, so it is extremely important for us to be honest with both our current situation and what we are willing to do to achieve our dreams.

Intentions influence our actions and behaviors. If intentions are established with awareness, truth, and meaning, they help us experience a life filled with passion and personal fulfillment. Lack of understanding around our true intentions often causes frustration and confusion, which is one reason people oftentimes do not achieve their goals. Many goals are written; however, they are not established with honest intent. It’s time to get brutally honest about your true intentions so you can achieve authentic goals.

Honest intentions become even more important as we age; Our well-being depends on our ability to be authentic and true to ourselves.

Intentions have the power to strengthen your Inner Leader and help you move forward in a meaningful way as long as they represent what you truly want to accomplish and experience. Honest intentions, based on personal fulfillment and purpose, can also keep you motivated and focused while measuring progress and celebrating success.

What we truly intend will happen, so I encourage my coaching clients to create SMARTER Intention Statements that support their personal vision.

Create Your Vision to Guide Your Intentions

When working with clients, I encourage them to create the time and space to create what I call a Vivid Visual Vision.   Why?  When done with emotion and intention, a Vivid Visual Vision serves as a guide. It helps transform your mind and beliefs if it has the following elements:

Vivid:  Authentic, clear and powerful emotionally, physically and spiritually.

Visual:  Imagery that clearly illustrates your wants, needs and desires.

Vision:  Your intentional and holistic dream of the future.

This process can also help uncover what might be hiding below the surface of who and where you are right now —your personal truth and deepest desires. An honest vision also helps guide the SMARTER Intention process and goal setting. Your intentions and goals help create the present that supports your purposeful future – your vision.

SMARTER Intentions

So, what exactly are SMARTER Intentions? They are statements designed to help you achieve your vision while holding your accountable and having some fun along the way because they are Super Cool, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time Bound, Evolved, and Rewarded. Let’s explore SMARTER Intentions in greater detail:

What we intend will happen. Actions support honest intentions; therefore, all true intent is realized. Intentions become the outcome.

What we intend will happen. Actions support honest intentions; therefore, all true intent is realized. Intentions become the outcome.

Super Cool: Write SMARTER intention statements that clearly outline what you truly need and want to do to make your vision a reality. Make sure you think they are super cool! Personalize your intentions so they tap into your sense of personal fulfillment and passion. What does this mean? You should get totally jazzed about your SMARTER intentions when you read and revisit them. Being true to your passion and purpose will help you stay motivated and focused!

Measurable: Take charge of your progress by building in accountability. Use metrics, numbers and other fun ways to monitor your progress (I like to use stars and smiley faces . Monitoring progress helps you determine what works and what needs change. Great metrics also provide a feedback mechanism that super-charges motivation. Realize your progress so you can celebrate success!

Achievable: Create SMARTER Intention Statements that seem doable to you. Each statement is a step forward. Small consistent steps are the key to accomplishing big dreams!

Relevant: Intention statements should move you forward in a way that holds meaning to you. Make sure your Intentions are specific enough to keep you focused yet cool enough to inspire action. Great intention statements support your vision and build on one another. Relevance is focus combined with synergy.

Time bound: Each Intention should be completed in an established time frame. When will you accomplish your Intention? Set a date and establish a time line. Use time as an effective tool to build in accountability and to monitor progress.

Evolved: Your SMARTER Intentions must be designed to fulfill your life vision. Revisit them often (daily, weekly and monthly) to make sure they are still working for you. How do you feel when you reach a goal? If it feels right, you are on target. If something feels off, it may be time to make adjustments. These are your intentions, so be true to yourself and make them work for you! Performance based on passion equals success!

Rewarded: This is the best part of a SMARTER Intention! Celebrations help us realize our progress while building momentum and motivation. How will you celebrate achieving your Intention? Be creative and have fun with this one. Recognize your accomplishments and share your wins with others. Go wild with confidence and celebrate each success!

It’s Time for a Little Practice!

Find a quiet spot where you can still your mind and center your thoughts. If this is new to you, a quick and effective way to center yourself is: 1) close your eyes in a quite place, 2) take 3-4 full, deep breaths (a great way to take full deep breaths is by taking air in through the nose and releasing it out through the mouth making a constant “S” sound) and 3) slowly opening your eyes. Invest some focused time in honestly creating SMARTER Intention Statements that serve as a map on your journey to achieving your personal vision. Your SMARTER Intentions should be Super Cool, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time Bound, Evolved, and Rewarded.

Coaching Tip: Get Creative & Have Fun!

Pictures truly have the power to speak a thousand words. Use images, pictures, stickers, colors and whatever other images or visuals that move you. Using both words and images stimulates your whole brain and is an extremely powerful way to establish SMARTER Intention Statements. Your smarter Intentions may end up being a collage of images with a few words. Be creative and have fun!

The table below is a coaching tool designed to get you started. Remember, what we truly intend will happen. Have some fun with this exercise. Also, make sure you are true to yourself and find fulfillment and meaning in each statement. Write as many SMARTER Intentions as you need. The table below is only a guide with an example of one of my SMARTER Intention Statements for 2021.

SMARTER Intention StatementDue DateReward
1I will create 52 posts based on the most common and profound client questions and challenges in 2021December 31, 2021Social media themed party with my family!
SMARTER Intentions Coaching Guide and Example

Final Coaching Tips on Setting SMARTER Intentions

Remember, this life is your journey. If you need to make changes to your SMARTER Intention Statements, do it. If something doesn’t feel right, fix it. Intentions should be set for you as an individual and based on personal fulfillment, not simply on what you think you should do based on the thoughts and influences of others or society. Your intentions serve as motivation and the source of actions and behaviors. Be brutally honest with yourself when setting SMARTER Intentions. Truly meaningful intentions are powerful and have the potential to grow your Inner Leader and your life.

What you truly intend will happen; therefore, your SMARTER Intentions must be based on your personal truth. Intentions become goals; therefore, honest intentions inspire authentic goals. The more genuine you are about experiencing your SMARTER Intentions, the more likely you are to stick to them. Setting and pursuing false intentions can lead to a lack of interest and motivation, which typically ends in goal abandonment and ultimately in feelings of failure and self-doubt. Feelings of failure and self-doubt can seriously erode confidence and our sense of self-empowerment and success.

My Final Coaching Tips: Set holistic SMARTER Intentions that recognize the importance of the mind-body-spirit connection for different areas of your life, including the areas of self-care, family and relationships, spiritual growth, finances and personal development. Different areas of life ebb and flow together like an ecosystem. Each area of life needs attention. Life should be cultivated and cared for like a plant or flower if it is truly to be enjoyed.

Keep your SMARTER Intentions in front of you; refer to them many times per day until they become part of your subconscious mind. Take inspired actions daily, change course when needed and enjoy the journey!

Rural Health Leadership Radio: The Importance of a Purposeful Future

I am so excited!!!

Dr. Bill Auxier, host of the Rural Health Leadership Radio podcast, invited me to be the last guest of 2020 on his very successful and informative show. We talk about factors influencing the future of healthcare, including the longevity economy and Purposeful Future. So, what exactly is a Purposeful Future?

Purposeful Future: The desired future we choose to pursue with conscious intent because it is both significant and meaningful.

What’s Next? The Importance of a Purposeful Future in 2021

One of the questions I continue to get almost daily is: What is next? My answer: Take some time to develop a Purposeful Future for yourself and/or your company. COVID has been a monumental wildcard. It has changed the trajectory of the future, so now is the perfect time to create the future you truly desire. We have seen the importance of living, working and earning with purpose in meaning in 2020 – and this megatrend will not slow down anytime soon.

Please take some time to listen to this episode of the Rural Health Leadership Radio podcast to learn more! And, contact me if you are ready to create and pursue your Purposeful Future!

Rural Health Leadership Radio with Dr. Bill Auxier

In this final episode of 2020, we are honored to have Dr. Connie Reimers-Hild as a guest. Dr. Connie shares her perspective on several timely leadership topics: the impact of history on the future, purposeful futures, systems thinking, and leadership of the future.

“My research on leaders repeatedly revealed one major finding; people are motivated by personal fulfillment and purpose.”

— Dr. Connie

Dr. Connie Reimers-Hild, Wild Innovation’s Founder and Chief Futurist, is on a mission to help leaders and organizations intentionally create a more prosperous future in the exploding longevity economy, which is expected to be valued at $28.2 trillion by 2050.

Prior to launching Wild Innovation as a full-time venture, Dr. Connie worked at the University of Nebraska for twenty-five years. In her last position at the University, she served as the Executive Director (Interim) and Chief Futurist for the Rural Futures Institute at the University of Nebraska where she published an invited journal article, strategic foresight, leadership, and the future of rural healthcare staffing in the United States https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5916469/, which was the first of its kind published in the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA).

Dr. Connie is a Certified Futurist, Professional Coach, and Gallup Strengths Coach with a doctorate in Human Sciences and Leadership Studies.  She loves firewalking, snow sledding, swimming with sharks, and spending time with her family.

What 100 Things have You Accomplished in the Last 10 Years?

We are ushering a new decade, which means it is a great time to reflect on the past while preparing for the future! It is easy to move on to the next goal, intention or resolution; however, I encourage all of you to take the time to remember, honor and celebrate what you have already achieved – in the last 10 years. Yes, you read that correctly – the last 10 years!

What 100 Things Have You Accomplished in the Last 10 Years?

Why 10 years? This decade stretching coaching exercise is designed to tap into your memory banks while providing a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment. Investing time and effort into this process will also strengthen your motivation and confidence. This can be especially important for high-achieving individuals who feel like they are getting older and are interested in or working towards a life transition or transformation. Achievers tend to move quickly and overlook what they have accomplished. This exercise was intentionally designed as a slow, yet insightful, process that helps us see how much we have grown and changed over the course of a decade.

The first few may or may not come easily to you. Expect the process to get a little more challenging as you add more accomplishments. Ten years goes by quickly, and we tend to forget all we have experienced and achieved. If you get stuck, refer to your planner, calendar and pictures for ideas. Use your social media accounts, colleagues and friends to trigger your memories. Think back to fun times and feelings of joy. And, think broadly! This is not an exercise focused only on work or career. Think about the whole of your life as you go through this exercise. Below are a few thinking prompts:

  • How did you invest in yourself?
  • Where were you, and what were you doing, 10 years ago?
  • Where are you, and what are you doing, now?
  • What experiences did you enjoy?
  • Did you have a child(ren) or grandchild(ren)?
  • Did you try a new hair color?
  • What type of physical exercise did you try or grow?
  • Did you write your first blog post or record a podcast?
  • What romantic encounters did you experience?
  • What vacations did you experience?
  • What classes did you take?
  • What hobbies did you develop?
  • How did you volunteer or freely contribute your talents?
  • What did you do for exercise or self-care?

Stretch your thinking and have some fun with this exercise. You may just surprise yourself! Download the 100 Things I Have Accomplished in the Last 10 Years Coaching Tool below by clicking on either the text or the 100 graphic. Make the time to complete the list, and then let us know all about the 100 accomplishments you have achieved in the comment section below. We look forward to hearing from you!

Cheers to all of you!

-Dr. Connie

What 100 things have you accomplished in the last 10 years?

It is Almost 2020: Give Yourself Permission to Pursue Your Desired Future

The end of the year – and in this case the beginning of a new decade – is a great time to take stock of where you have been and where you want to go!

Milestones in time create the ideal moments to clear the challenges of the past, celebrate our wonderful memories and launch our dreams. Listen to your internal compass. Maybe you have been feeling stuck or have an internal knowing that it is time to do something different. If so, it is time to give yourself permission to consciously create and pursue the future you truly desire.

One of the first lessons we cover in F * School is giving ourselves permission to do whatever we truly want to experience, try or pursue on the path to our preferred future – the future we truly desire.

I have noticed the need to “give permission” in both individuals and in organizations, so I created a lesson to address this need. Many people tend to keep themselves mentally stuck or wait for someone else to give them permission to move forward with an idea, project or vacation (Yes-sometimes leaders really struggle with taking time off to recharge and renew).

I have been guilty of choosing to stay stuck at times. My amazing executive coach, Elise Auxier, pointed this out to me as I transitioned from my job to my business. Instead of waiting for some external person or force to give me permission to leave a long-time career that was no longer serving me, I had to take ownership of my life and do it myself. It took a series of bold, baby steps. And, it took a lot of support. Ultimately, I had to be the one to take action. I gave myself permission every step of the way. Was it always easy? No. Has it been totally worth it? Yes!

The process of giving yourself permission to move forward with your dreams and desires can be especially important if you are going through a time of change or transformation. I used the Permission Slip several times to help with my midlife metamorphosis. It took me a year to leave the place I had been at for twenty-five years. As a mentioned earlier, it was a process of bold, baby steps. It has taken some time; however, I am finally emerging as the person I have always wanted to truly become.

Give yourself permission to take steps forward, no matter how big or small, to experience your dreams and desires. Don’t choose to pursue what I call the Purposeless Future.

The Purposeless Future

Too many people keep their desires inside of them.  They pursue what I call the Purposeless Future. This is the future that “just happens” because people opt to stay on the hamster wheel of life rather than taking the time to develop and pursue a purposeful future that they truly desire.

The future is not a straight path forward.  Rather, there are many alternative futures. In the world of strategic foresight (futuring), we us a tool called the Cone of Possibilities to help people understand this concept.  In the cone, there are multiple futures that can be described as:

  • Preferred:  The desired future we choose to pursue
  • Possible:  The wide range of events and possibilities over the course of time
  • Plausible:  Futures that are possible but unlikely
  • Probable:  Events and future scenarios that are likely to happen
  • Purposeless:  The future that occurs without conscious intention

There are also two key assumptions about the future:

  1. There are multiple futures.  It is important to clarify your preferred future through a visioning process; however, you must also be willing to change course when necessary.  Remember, life is not simply about achieving in the future — it is also about enjoying the present.
  2. You influence the future through your true intent.  Once you establish your preferred future, you must develop the beliefs, behaviors, mindset and actions to make it happen.  If you do not truly believe in your preferred future, you will not consciously or subconsciously pursue it with true intent.

The Power of Honest Intentions

Our honest intentions are naturally supported by our beliefs and actions; therefore, all true intent is realized.  Intentions become the outcome — they become your future. Your intentions serve as motivation and the source of actions and behaviors. Setting and pursuing false intentions can lead to a lack of interest and motivation, which typically ends in feelings of failure and self-doubt. Feelings of failure and self-doubt can seriously erode confidence and our sense of self-empowerment and success. Be genuine about your desired future and your intent to pursue it.  If you honestly and consciously establish your true intentions, your beliefs, behaviors and mindset will align to create the outcome.

Dealing with Wild Cards

Sometimes, we experience Wild Cards — those unpredictable, unexpected and unforeseen happenings that can impact our present and future.  We might lose a job or have an unexpected health emergency. We might inherit a large sum of money or land a big client.

Wild Cards are a part of life, and we have to learn to deal with what comes our way.

Life is Not a Straight Line

There is no straight line to any future. As leaders of our own lives, it is important to take risks, learn from the challenges and celebrate the successes. Our preferred futures may ultimately look and feel a little different than we imagined; however, they may be even better than what our minds are capable of creating!

The Pace of Change

Wild Cards are unpredictable, unexpected and unforeseen happenings that we must deal with throughout the course of our lives; however, we are also living in a time of unprecedented change.  Not only is technology evolving faster than ever – life is too.  We are living longer and experiencing careers and families differently than ever before.  We also feel like we need to always be “on” as we are constantly bombarded with the demands of life.  This is especially true for people who are creating new ways of living and working.

All of this change can feel overwhelming and cause stress that undermines your potential.  Don’t give into the hype! Change will continue to happen. The intention here is to create the positive change, and preferred future, that works best for you and your life. So, get give yourself permission to pursue your desired future!

WIN with Action!

Giving yourself permission to pursue your dream future is not about striving, working hard or struggling to make it happen.  It is about the freedom to make decisions that work best for you. This exercise is about exploring how you personally WIN, and by WIN I mean let the process feel —

W = Wild = Free, Fulfilling and Fun!

You have the freedom to choose how to spend your life. Put your ego, external validation and the thoughts of others aside so you can be totally free and honest with yourself.   Let your transformation be guided by self-honesty, personal fulfillment joy and fun!

I = Inspired = Explore with Energy and Excitement!

Anytime is a great time to explore new possibilities, so pursue your desired future in a way that gives you energy and feels exciting!  If you are feeling a bit stuck, start asking yourself some questions designed to increase your self-awareness:

  • Where does your energy naturally flow?
  • What saps your energy?
  • What do you want to let go of doing, feeling or thinking?
  • What have you always wanted to do but have not yet tried?

This should be a process of experimenting and exploring.  Remember, your true intentions will naturally lead to inspired actions.

N = Natural= Totally You.

Have you ever tried on a piece of clothing, looked in the mirror and thought, “Wow!  This looks amazing!” It fit perfectly and the color made your face light up naturally.  That is what the “N” in WIN should feel and be like. Write, do and explore what feels totally and completely like you.  What comes to you without thinking about it? What have you been covering up or avoiding that is begging to be set free? What comes to you naturally — without effort or striving?  What makes you feel alive and excited — taps into your intuition (that inner wisdom we all possess) and aligns with your soul?

It’s Time to WIN!

Download and complete the Permission Slip below.  Take the time to give yourself permission to consciously create your future and experience your life by taking big leaps or bold, baby steps. Do whatever you need to do to give yourself permission to WIN and pursue your desired future!

Use extra Permission Slips if you need them. After you finish giving yourself permission to take consciously create your future by intentionally taking action, share your thoughts and ideas in the comment section below!  What steps did you decide to take? How did it feel? Whatever you want to share is absolutely welcome!

I look forward to hearing what you gave yourself permission to do, feel and experience to make your desired future a reality!

-Dr. Connie

How to Create Your Desired Future on the Leaders of Transformation Podcast

I have to admit that I was super excited to do an interview with Nicole Jansen as part of her Leaders of Transformation Podcast. We talk about the future, the importance of a vision and how work and leadership are evolving; however, my biggest moment was actually diving into my own transition! I have not said or written a lot about why and how I left a twenty-five year career to pursue my own desired future. Honestly, it has been a hard to talk about for a number of reasons. We discuss it a bit in this interview, and it felt awesome just to voice my truth as well as my new adventure in midlife!

Enjoy the show, and let me know what you think! I would love to know what topics you want to know more about in the future. Make sure to download the free

Start creating your desired future today by enjoy the Dream Life 2025 exercise that is mentioned in podcast! After you complete the Dream Life 2025 exercise, let me know what your desired future looks like in the comments section below!

The Future Leadership and Women on Pure Nebraska

I had the wonderful opportunity to stretch myself yesterday on Pure Nebraska with Jon and Taryn Vanderford.  I was all set to discuss the future of leadership with a focus on women.  My goal was to point out the important contributions women have been making for a long time in the area of leadership.  I also wanted to note that their contributions have often gone unrecognized, and that it is time to change the mindset and conversation around women and leadership.   It is critical for us to redefine leadership while realizing  that people want to connect with their purpose and issues that matter to them.  I also wanted to talk about their participation in the growing #GigEconomy.  Research by the National Women’s Business Council noted that 91% of female entrepreneurs are in businesses for themselves.  I related this to their participation in growing #GigEconomy.  Women are participating in the #GigEconomy  in an effort to make economic gains while building lives they enjoy, which often involves balancing income generation with family time.

Let’s just say that the three minute segment went faster than I thought, and I did not make my key points very well.   It was so different from recording videos that are edited. However, it was an amazing experience!  I left thinking about all the ways I should have/could have, etc.  Then, I realized how much of a stretch experience this was for me.  Recording a live, three-minute segment was a first.  I had fun, learned a lot and would love to do it again.

My experience yesterday reminded me of the importance of taking risks and enjoying the ride.  I tend to be very critical of myself but also realize it is hard to do well when taking on new experiences.  The point is to have the new experience!   Being entrepreneurial requires us to take risks, learn, tweak and repeat.  Was it perfect?  No.  Was it cool? Yes!

I am not sure I have been living entrepreneurially lately. The Pure Nebraska interview was a great reminder that I need to intentionally incorporate more risk into my everyday life!  And, I have to live my mantra:  Be You & Do Something Cool!  Life should be lived as an amazing adventure.

Thanks Jon, Taryn and the Pure Nebraska crew for the opportunity!  And, a BIG thanks to the Rural Futures team for your support and help getting the interview out to the world.  You are all amazing!

Go Wild, Take Risks and Have Fun!

-Dr. Connie

PS:  Check out the Pure Nebraska segment below.

Watch more on Pure Nebraska here:  http://www.1011now.com/purenebraska

Also, connect with the Rural Futures Institute at RuralFutures.Nebraska.edu and Nebraska’s Community Vitality Team at CVI.UNL.EDU

To Change Yourself, Change Your World (and Your Brain)

Science can help people stick to their goals.  I posted a SMARTER Intentions coaching guide on Ask Dr. Connie on December 31, 2015 to help people set their true intentions for 2016.  If you are already struggling a bit, brain science offers a little help!

Kira Newman, from the University of Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, suggests changing your environment.  Newman suggests some simple tips, and I added a few more of my own.  The real goal here is to create new habits and behaviors that will ultimately influence your subconscious mind.

A few key takeaways from the article:

Map your goals and support your transformational journey by using the following techniques:

  1.  Add goals and reminders to your calendar and keep them posted where you can see them.  Newman notes that 10% of people forget their resolutions, so consistently keep them in front of you!
  2. Steer clear of temptation.  Notice obstacles and roadblocks that get in your way and move them!
  3. Surround yourself with inspiration (and I would add others who have the same mindset).  Create living and working spaces (I also have to add social networks to this list)  that fuel your soul and your goals.  Use cues that you see and hear throughout the day.  Newman suggests finding a piece of jewelry that holds meaning to you.  I have used this idea for years!  I wear a ring with a large, light blue stone that reminds me to play big and follow my dreams each and every day.

In addition to surrounding yourself with great people, or your social networks, I have to add another coaching tip:  Celebrate Your Success!  Many of us women over 40 are extremely busy and rarely take the time to recognize and celebrate our progress.  Get creative and do something for you!  Celebrating your success will keep you motivated and energized while helping you stay connected to your purpose.

Get the details from Kira Newman, editor and web producer at the Greater Good Science Center online: To Change Yourself, Change Your World

If you missed the SMARTER Intentions Coaching Guide on December 31, 2015, you can download it here:

AskDrConnie.com 2016 SMARTER Intentions Coaching Guide 12.31.15

Happy New Year

Join Me Today on 1110 KFAB Radio!

Status Update: I will be on from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM today, and Clint will be taking callers!

In addition to the topics I listed in the original blog post below, we will be discussing the 3 Mega-Trends I recently wrote about and presented on: 1) The Rise of the #GigEconomy, 2) Living with Purpose and Meaning and the 3) Decentralized Global Marketplace.

Plan on calling in with your questions!

Looking forward to hearing from you all!
-Dr. Connie

I am counting down the hours to my interview with Clint Bellows this afternoon on 1110 KFAB (www.kfab.com). I will be in the studio at 2:30 PM.

Our conversation will focus on creating your desired future in the current economy. We will touch on the power of your beliefs and talk about how your brain impacts finances, the future and of course fun!

Let me know if you have any questions you want me to answer on the air. Clint talked about taking live calls. I would love to hear from you if he opens the phone lines!

Going Wild!

Tune in to 1110 KFAB this Wednesday!

My radio connection, Clint Bellows, invited me to “appear” on 1110 KFAB this Wednesday afternoon!  Tune in after 2:30 PM and join the conversation about leading your own life with purpose, passion and fun!

You can listen live by going to KFAB.com.  Looking forward to having a great conversation on Wednesday!

Go Wild with KFAB!

-Dr. Connie


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While not a Christmas tradition per say, tomorrow will see me performing one more ritual for the holiday season. This one is relatively new, a scant nine years old, and it is a tradition that i would be much happier without. You see, tomorrow, i will place all my Christmas music to the side and spend the day listening solely to decidedly non-seasonal tunes laid down by The Clash, The 101ers and The Mescalero’s instead. Why you ask? Especially this close to the blessed babe’s birth? Well, it’s because all three of the bands noted above were at one time led by a certain Joe Strummer, and tomorrow just happens to mark the ninth anniversary of his death.

“So? Big Whoop – it’s not like you knew the guy or anything, right?” Right. i didn’t know him, but i could swear that he knew me. At least it seemed that way, since he so often spoke almost directly to my concerns, my fears and my outrage. Across space and time he – along with his band mates – helped me to understand at a tender age not only the world around me, but my place in it as well. As i mentioned previously, Joe and the boys defended my right to be me, only after first helping me understand who i was in the first place. Prior to their introduction, i was lost – well, more lost than afterwards – in a sea of confusion, with my floundering about wondering who i was exactly, and why i couldn’t seem to fit in anywhere. Joe helped me to see that we’re all in the same boat. That no one truly ever “fits in” anywhere, so you just have a find a somewhere to your liking. And if none exist that you’re partial too, then just go out and make your own. Sooner or later others will join you, and in the end, you’ll either find your “fit”, or it will find you.

Musically speaking, years before Darin would solidify the thought, Strummer planted the seed in me that it was OK – cool even – to dig all kinds of music, instead of simply keeping to one narrow tunnel or another. Through him, i was introduced not only to punk of the intelligent variety, but also reggae, dub, garage, rap and the groundwork for what would many years later would be called “revival swing”. I could almost make a case for his dabbling in gothic music as well, but my argument just doesn’t have enough teeth to pull it off. Regardless, as a result of his example, i can now enjoy both my punk and my broadway, my metal and my bossa nova. Heck, i could even like country if it wanted to. i just don’t want to.

Regardless of the musical style used to best get his point across at any given time, Joe also helped me to understand that it’s quite all right to announce your disgust over injustices that you see. It’s fine and/or dandy to stand one up against a hundred, as long as you know that the hundred are wrong, and that the One is right. He helped me to recognize that my voice was important, just by it’s mere existence. However, he also let me know that my voice shouldn’t be heard until it was informed, committed, and capable of having a positive effect over a negative one.

Now, did Joe have the same impact on me as other arms-length luminaries such as Martin Luther King, Jr., C.S. Lewis or Jesus even? No. But he certainly let me know – with a very cool British accent by the way – that inspiration doesn’t only come from history books or the bible. It can come from your shoulder-slung boom box or scrawled across the back of a record sleeve as well. He let me know that intelligence is a right that must be exercised by every citizen regardless of their social standing, and complacency is not an option. In short, he – along with a long string of others – helped me to become the man i am today. And while he may be no more deserving of praise than anyone else in that long string, today just happens to be the anniversary of the day he died unexpectedly of heart failure, leaving the world a little poorer in the process. As such, i feel it’s right and proper to celebrate his life – and his impact on mine – by placing all my Christmas music to the side and spending the day with The Clash, The 101ers and The Mescalero’s instead.

i could go on in even mushier detail about the impact Joe has had on me, all while trying desperately to describe his ideology further (and my kinship towards it as a result), but i think he said it much better than i ever could, and as such, i’ll allow him to wrap up this post in words befitting:

And so now I’d like to say – people can change anything they want to. And that means everything in the world. People are running about following their little tracks – I am one of them. But we’ve all got to stop just following our own little mouse trail. People can do anything – this is something that I’m beginning to learn. People are out there doing bad things to each other. That’s because they’ve been dehumanized. It’s time to take the humanity back into the center of the ring and follow that for a time. Greed, it ain’t going anywhere. They should have that in a big billboard across Times Square. Without people you’re nothing. That’s my spiel.

― Joe Strummer, 1952 – 2002

* The title of this post is a comment made by Joe Strummer when being asked how he would like his name to appear during the introduction to the documentary about him called “The Future Is Unwritten.

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Packaging design and construction

Here, the customer’s need is turned into a real product. Specialists develop a structure that protects the product on the store shelf and in transport. They will also give it character to tempt the customer to reach for a given assortment: graphics, construction solutions, and an intriguing finish. If necessary, they will prepare a prototype or ready packaging. All this while minimizing waste and protecting the environment.
Here the customer decides.

Packaging construction

Based on the customer’s product, e.g. a set of burgundy glasses, we will propose a design that will professionally secure the product

Selection of materials

From thin solid cardboard to multilayer corrugated cardboard, a range of options will allow you to properly secure the contents of the packaging

Each idea must be tested before implementation. This task is just right for the plotter

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You can’t avoid the slogan here: “on the store shelf, the packaging is what sells the product” but it is only true for the packaging with graphics that properly engage the senses, i.e. sight, touch, hearing, smell and taste


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Maintenance of fire and security services in accommodation blocks and amenity centres The accommodation of workers for the Hinkley nuclear site is a huge undertaking and we were honoured to be awarded the 8 year contract to maintain the fire alarms, fire extinguishers, CCTV and intruder alarms at Hinkley Point C and Sedgemoor Campuses. The […]

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Installation of intruder alarm in working site After the successful installation, at night, of a comprehensive intruder alarm at the first site in Bridgwater, we have been commissioned to install CCTV at several Environment Agency sites from Bridgwater to Launceston.  We have worked in conjunction with the risk surveyors at all of the sites accommodating […]

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Full site maintenance of all security systems A family run estate for over five generations, Aldwick Court looks to maintain tradition and push innovation. The estate’s vineyards have delivered various prize-winning wines, and the grounds are perfect for weddings and private hire. Accommodation is also available on site. We are responsible for the maintenance of […]

Junction 24 (M5)

Takeover and upgrade of CCTV system Junction 24 is a truly flexible space offering facilities for conferencing and meetings, music, entertainment, and exhibitions.  We carried out a full audit of the CCTV, fire and intruder alarm systems and suggested upgrades and improvements while working with the systems in place. There has been a gradual increase […]


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Evidence found for ‘giant comet’ theory of Pluto’s origin

A huge nitrogen-ice glacier fills the Sputnik Planitia region of Pluto – the left lobe of the now-familiar heart-shaped feature first seen by the New Horizons spacecraft. Image: NASA

Whether you believe Pluto is a planet or not, its origin and history in the cold outer reaches of the solar system is a mystery that likely holds profound insights into the evolution of the Sun and its retinue of planets, comets and asteroids.

Scientists at the Southwest Research Institute have come up with a possible explanation based on data from NASA’s New Horizons Pluto flyby mission and the European Space Agency’s Rosetta spacecraft, which spent two years orbiting Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.

They call their theory the “giant comet” cosmochemical model of Pluto formation.

Studying nitrogen-rich ice in Sputnik Planitia, a huge glacier forming the left side of the heart-shaped region known as Tombaugh Regio, “we found an intriguing consistency between the estimated amount of nitrogen inside the glacier and the amount that would be expected if Pluto was formed by the agglomeration of roughly a billion comets or other Kuiper Belt objects similar in chemical composition to 67P,” said Christopher Glein of SwRI’s Space Science and Engineering Division

The researchers also assessed a “solar model” in which Pluto formed from cold ices with a chemical composition similar to that of the Sun. But the “giant comet” model appears to better explain current levels of nitrogen and carbon monoxide.

The research “suggests that Pluto’s initial chemical makeup, inherited from cometary building blocks, was chemically modified by liquid water, perhaps even in a subsurface ocean,” Glein said.

“This research builds upon the fantastic successes of the New Horizons and Rosetta missions to expand our understanding of the origin and evolution of Pluto,” he said. “Using chemistry as a detective’s tool, we are able to trace certain features we see on Pluto today to formation processes from long ago.”

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A Trip Back: Italy Part 2 – Florence

We arrived in Florence via train and after a series of somewhat confusing bus rides, finally made our way to our hostel, the Tasso Hostel in the Oltrarno quarter.

The hostel was within walking distance to everything we wanted to see in the city. It was also very clean, had a full bar and a stage where local musicians and actors sometimes performed and a wonderful outdoor patio with a nightly happy hour.

We opted to stay in a three person room to save on costs. Our mystery roommates (we ended up with two throughout our 5 night stay) could have gone either way but both ended up being lovely people who we became fast friends with, but more on them later. After becoming acquainted with the hostel, we wasted no time hitting the streets of Florence to do a little exploring!

I quickly got the impression that Florence is a city that always has a lot going on and thus quite fun to visit at all times. Several big events were taking place during our time there, the first of which was one of the tri-annual Calcio Fiorentino (historic football) matches. A team from each quartiere of the city is represented, each with their own specific colors/emblems etc.

Apparently the matches can become really violent with choking, punching and head butting all being allowed, but before the games, everyone takes to the streets for a very civilized parade.

We enjoyed the parade but opted out of the match and did a little evening sightseeing around the Duomo instead.

Our sightseeing was interrupted by yet another parade, this one seemingly with Hindu origins?

After parade number two our stomachs were rumbling and we decided to find a restaurant nearby. We opted for the Ristorante Caffe Giotto, a reasonably priced pizza/pasta restaurant just outside of the Duomo.

We split a caprese salad and Haley ordered the fettucine with smoked salmon while I opted for the lasagna.

I never order lasagna when I eat out in the states since portions tend to be huge which is often a direct negative correlation to the quality; lots of chewy noodles, very little yummy fillings. I’m not sure what made me step out of the box (probably the fact that I was in actual Italy instead of at the Olive Garden) but boy am I glad I did! The noodles were paper thin and the meat sauce super flavorful. Hands down the best lasagna I’ve ever eaten!

We stopped by the Basilica Santa Maria Novella before heading back to our hostel for the evening.

We woke up early the next day and made our way to the Piazza della Repubblica for our first walking tour of the day.

The tour was fabulous and informative and took us through many of the most famous sights of Florence; squares filled with famous sculptures, palaces that once belonged to the wealthiest Florentine families, famous churches and the iconic Ponte Vecchio.

We then took a tour of the Uffizi Gallery, I enjoyed the art but this was by far my least favorite tour of the entire trip. Not nearly as interesting to me as the architecture, sculptures etc. Do it if you are an art buff but if you are on a limited schedule I’d skip it. We stopped for a pizza and to do a little shopping while we waited for our next tour to begin; The Official David Tour.

You can’t go to Florence and not see Michelangelo’s David. This is definitely worth buying a tour ticket for as the lines can be extra long otherwise.

No photos of the real thing allowed (the one above is a replica statue) but there are about a billion on the internet if you need a David refresher.

The next morning we had to be up bright and early for our tour of Tuscany, and that’s where I’ll pick up next time!

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Who The Hyde Amendment Really Hurts

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Lately, politicians and policy makers have been continuously discussing the importance of the women’s economic agenda. This is a good thing because even though women earn most of the college and advanced degrees in this country, and are two thirds of their family’s breadwinners, forty-two million women, and the 28 million children who depend on them, are living paycheck to paycheck, one disaster away from economic ruin. Paid sick days, paid parental leave, and raising the minimum wage are among some of the important policy changes being discussed, but not access to reproductive health care, a crucial component to women’s economic success in the U.S.

Today is the 39th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment. Every year since 1976, Congress has passed the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal coverage of abortion for women enrolled in Medicaid. Over 60 percent of women who obtain abortions have incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty line, meaning many of those 42 million women living paycheck to paycheck.

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Friday, May 09, 2008

Does Armstrong have any eligibility left?

BC guy, former Heights editor, and current writer Kevin Armstrong went under cover at one of those high school camp/combines as a QB. It's a good, light-hearted piece. As a follow up, I'd love to know more about the selection of participants and who picks up the tab for the event.

You can see Kevin's work here.

My scouting report. Kevin lacks the ideal size for a QB and his release is slow. 1 star.

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Atom Bombs Atom Bombs, The top secret inside story of Little Boy and Fat Man, by John Coster-Mullen. (self-published), 2004.

Chugoku = Chugoku Shimbun News Co., Hiroshima.

DT = At Work in the Fields of the Bomb, photographs and text by Robert Del Tredici. Douglas & McIntyre Ltd., Vancouver, Canada. 1987.

HIMAT = Hiroshima In Memoriam and Today: A testament for the world. Edited by Hitoshi Takayama, with the cooperation of Hieroshima citizensd. The HIMAT Group, 2000

HN = Hiroshima and Nagasaki: The physical, medical, and social effects of the atomic bombings. Basic Books, Publishers, New York, 1981.

Impact = The Impact of the A-Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki, 1945-85. Iwanami Shoten, Publishers, Tokyo, 1985.

H.--- Hiroshima Collection

HIMAT.-- Hiroshima In Memoriam and Today (see above)

Nag.--- Nagasaki collection

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Digital Vision: COP26

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Building tomorrow’s city

Albert Seubers, Director Global Strategy in Cities, Atos & Pierryl Massal, Global Head of Business Development and Customer Engagement, Atos

Engaging householders and communities in action towards net zero.

As smart cities evolve, they are valuable testing grounds for anyone who wants to get involved in shaping a more sustainable society and while digital innovations are key, the real challenge is a human one – how to engage populations in making sustained positive change.

Change is most powerful when it starts with something relatively simple that is highly visible and in high demand, such as transport and energy use. Experience shows that people are most likely to use tools that are accessibly designed, secure and have an obvious benefit to them. That’s the thinking behind new initiatives to harness and share data with city decision-makers and householders.

Gathering and using data

As France’s largest urban area, the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis has been gathering and using data from sensors and systems across its territory to help enhance quality of life. In this context, it launched the Digital Alliance for Aix-Marseille Sustainability project, deploying a digital platform for exchanging and using data on air quality to enable everyone (city leaders, experts, partners and householders) to be involved in developing coordinated action plans at individual, regional and national levels. To make this a reality, 2,000 mobile sensors are being made available to citizens and public service decision-makers, who can each become actors in pollution monitoring and control in the city. Air quality data is collected through a digital platform, using Atos’ Urban Data Platform, and made available as open data to enable and promote the creation of new applications.

Empowering citizens

As part of another smart city initiative across the Grenoble Metropolis, a portal called Métroénergies enables citizens and local authorities to track – and reduce – consumption of natural resources aimed at citizens and local authorities. It shows citizens, among other things, their consumption of gas, electricity, water and wood. Built in collaboration with Gaz Electricité de Grenoble, using an Atos data platform, dashboards give every householder an up-to-date picture, not only of what their current consumption is, but also where they can reduce it, and how they can set about doing so and there are links to online communities and forums with practical advice, help and support to implement actions for saving resources and improving comfort within their homes.

Platforms like those in Marseilles and Grenoble have a critical role to play in speeding up the transition to net zero. Utilities, cities, public authorities and other agencies can deploy them in combination with other initiatives, such as smart metering or mobility, to encourage and enable positive action. Crucially, any initiative like this needs the trust and confidence of citizens if they are to take part. They need to understand and provide their consent for how their data will be stored and used.

Accelerating early success with urban data platforms will build confidence and create an appetite to expand and diversify citizen engagement. Most importantly, initiatives like this help to connect citizens and inspire communities into action, with a shared vision of the future and ways to learn and work together for a more sustainable future for all.

Five lessons for effective citizen engagement

  1. Citizen engagement is essential not only from the political and change management perspective, but also because citizens are a key source of ideas and innovation. Take advantage of existing community groups, with their direct knowledge and experience of local need.
  2. Open data is a powerful driver for innovation and the creation of new services where the local authorities have a fundamental role to play, both as a major supplier of data and as a regulator.
  3. Avoid over-complicated consultation: this can be difficult to initiate and is often frustrating. Instead, work with focus groups, for example, to beta-test systems and validate ergonomics.
  4. Apply the principle of ‘Privacy by Design’ and ensure continuous needs analysis around data use to anchor the initiative in clear governance and trust of citizens.
  5. Identify early quick wins and use confidence in those to gradually build functionality and complexity.

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Monday, November 15, 2010

The terrorists win

This is just so f*cking wrong.

Yes, that IS a moslem molesting a nun.

A moslim, the same reason we have this entire Kabuki theater that never once stopped a hijacking.

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  1. Yep, it is the reason I have stopped flying to visit my wife's family up north, but rather drive the 1800 miles instead.

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Jun 8, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA;  Calvin Kattar (blue gloves) defeats Ricardo Lamas (red gloves) during UFC 238 at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Calvin Kattar says he ready to fight in hostile territory Saturday. (Jerry Lai-USA Today Sports).

Calvin Kattar (20-3) was set to face fellow UFC featherweight contender Zabit Magomedsharipov (17-1) near his home in Boston last month. The Massachusetts native says that fans, friends and family of his purchased several hundred tickets to the Boston Garden event, and that they also purchased dozens of flights and hotel rooms to watch him fight.

Then, weeks before the bout, the UFC announced that Magomedsharipov was being pulled from the Boston card. No reasons were given.

Kattar says that he was eventually told Magomedsharipov had a blood illness. Nonetheless, he and the Dagestani warrior’s matchup was rescheduled for just a few weeks later in Russia.

Now, Kattar and Magomedsharipov headline UFC Moscow on Saturday (2 p.m. ET, ESPN+). He’s clearly enthused at the opportunity, though he hasn’t exactly forgotten all the trouble he and his team and family and friends have had to go through, and the thousands of dollars they’ve lost after the Boston date was canceled for him, and now that he has to fly cornermen all the way across the world at his partial expense.

“It’s been something,” Kattar told Yahoo Sports of the winding journey of having his training camp and life twisted up so much in short order. “He had a rare blood illness that forced him out of a fight but was cleared up in three weeks. It’s OK. I’ve never gotten less prepared for a fight that I had three more weeks to prepare for.”

Kattar will of course go from being able to fight in front of a friendly home crowd in Boston to fighting in hostile territory much closer to Magomedsharipov’s home, in Russia. The American isn’t much concerned about that, in fact he seems to welcome it.

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - NOVEMBER 07:  (L-R) Zabit Magomedsharipov of Russia and Calvin Kattar pose during UFC Fight Night Ultimate Media Day at Arbat Hall on November 7, 2019 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
(L-R) Zabit Magomedsharipov and Calvin Kattar pose during a news conference at Arbat Hall on Nov. 7, 2019 in Moscow. (Getty Images)

“I love getting to go into someone else’s territory and beat them there,” he reasoned.

Kattar also likes being able to headline a card, as he and his opponent will do Saturday. With that having been said, he wouldn’t have minded if he got a scheduled five rounds to work against Magomedsharipov.

The two will face for a scheduled three rounds instead of the usual five rounds that UFC main events have typically been booked for in recent years. Kattar says that the move was yet another concession to the wishes of his opponent.

“I love that we’re fighting in the main event. I would’ve liked it to be five rounds but he didn’t want it to be five rounds. He wanted three rounds,” Kattar said.

“Whatever makes the guy more comfortable, you know? Whatever I can do to make his life better and more comfortable. We’re doing some ‘Rocky IV’ stuff here, and I can’t wait for it.”

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After a great morning at the San Clemente Outlet Shops Cars and Coffee several members: Greg Aden, Phil Caliva, John Hummer, Dex Kaytis, Chuck Lakowski, and Tom Spangler took a leisurely drive up PCH to Jim Liberty’s shop in Costa Mesa for lunch, a tour of his shop and cars and a quick tech session. Joining us at the shop were Gary Barmore, Chick Linde, Tim McNiff, and Bill Wilkman.

After viewing Jim’s beautifully restored cars and eating some great sandwich’s Greg Aden demonstrated the GPS speedometer system that utilizes the cars original speedometer that he installed in his newest Bugeye. Then the group reviewed a handout on the “Differences in British and American Fuses” and a chart that compares the heat ranges of various manufacturers spark plugs.

Jim Liberty then detailed his preparation for and experience during in the 2018 California Mille Miglia in his beautiful 1953 Morgan plus4, as well as his business in restoring Porsche 356’s.

As the group broke up Phil, Dex, Chuck, Tim and I decided to drive home via the Coast Highway. When the group reached the Circle in Long Beach Tim broke off and headed up to the 405 Fwy for his return trip to Glendale. The rest of us continued on Highway 1 to the South Bay.


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Dolcelisir by L’Erbolario 2010

Erica Golding

Scented greetings to all of you lovely people out there!

How do you feel about sweet, gourmand perfume? Do you enjoy radiating deliciousness, or are you nauseated by cloying fragrances?

Love them or hate them, sugary vanilla scents are still as popular today as they were when Angel and Pink Sugar came onto the scene. Personally, I have fun wearing candied perfumes, although I am fairly selective (perhaps even picky). The scent I chose for today has been the subject of many conversations in the fragrance community. It’s been compared quite frequently to Hermés Ambre Narguilé. It also reminds some people of scents like Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, L’Occitane Ambre, and more.

Dolcelisir by L’Erbolario 2010

Fragrantica gives these featured accords:
Top: Bergamot, orange, caramel, rum
Heart: Jasmine, rose, immortal, lily of the valley, cinnamon, sugar cane, cocoa powder
Base: Patchouli, vanilla, benzoin, tonka, amber, musk

Ahhhhh, sweet elixir indeed! Warm apple pie. On my skin, Dolcelisir is very similar to Ambre Narguilé. I deathmatched them side by side on my skin several years ago, and found them to be scent siblings. If you’re obsessed with every facet and nuance of Ambre Narguilé, then Dolcelisir probably won’t serve as a substitute for you; however, if your appreciation is casual, Dolcelisir is an excellent alternative at an affordable price point.

Dolcelisir is a warm, boozy, syrupy-sweet vanilla spice perfume with a healthy dose of musk. The throw is very loud and intense, and wearlength is over 6 hours on my skin. I don’t typically categorize scents as seasonal, but this beauty is perfectly suited for cool autumn days. Dolcelisir is a celebration for those of us who still ride the pumpkin spice train when the first leaves change color, despite the haters!

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On the Run

Many readers have been asking why I haven’t written much about My Little Pwdin lately and, I’ll be totally honest, it’s because things have been, to use the accepted term, challenging. Closer to the truth is to say it’s been a bit of a nightmare recently. Developmentally, things seem to have stalled in some areas and gone backwards in others. Physically, the boy is coming on in leaps and bounds.

Pwdin has had a growth spurt and a concomitant strength spurt. His gouging at my boobs, neck and face, although not in anyway aggressive, have become very determined and increased in force and he has recently taken to pinching very, very hard. I spend most of my time with the Pwd in my pyjamas or old clothes as he will stretch and tear whatever I’m wearing to get a handful of flesh. Thankfully, he seems to have stopped biting when we are trying to get him in his buggy or car seat but then, I think that’s because his kicking and bucking more than suffice to impede our progress. We have reached the point where taking Pwdin anywhere is a two person job.

With his increased size and strength, it’s a breeze to push furniture around and my not very little Pwdin has taken to diving over the units separating the kitchen from the dining room and into the kitchen. We chose this house because we loved this open plan area but now, we are going to have to put a wall between the two rooms. The legs have been sawed off Pwd’s bed as his bouncing on it was turning into diving off it and now this is the only piece of furniture in his room. Oh, and the poo painting has resumed and he’s not consistent with his chewing anymore.

Though it might sound like Pwdin’s exploits are driving me crazy, it’s the boy who keeps me sane. He is bigger and stronger but that makes his hugs bigger and cwtchier too. As well as the gouging he’s big into giving kisses. There’s nothing I can’t forgive when he comes over and squishes his cheek against mine (even if he is hanging on to my hair). He is, and always has been, a very loving little boy.

No matter how difficult his behaviour might be I would never want to be without my Pwdin. That’s why the events of last week were so terrifying. I had planned on naming the company involved but as I have had nothing but the most courteous and attentive response to my complaint from the very highest of places I will only refer to them as the Utility Company. To tell the story, here is a redacted copy of my complaint:

… Yesterday, due to the carelessness of [an individual working on behalf of the Utility Company] I could have lost my three year old son forever.
My child is severely autistic, has three words he uses infrequently and inconsistently and understands no language whatsoever – not even his own name. A [contractor’s employee] came to our home and though he appeared to shut the porch and front doors behind him, neither were closed firmly and my boy, [Pwdin], exited the house alone. I was assisting the meter reader and believed my son to be in the lounge.
When the [gentleman] left, I went to attend to my child but he was gone. Frantic, I phoned the police and flagged down a passing motorist (there was no one in the street) and asked him to stay outside my house until the police came while I searched…for [Pwdin]. I alerted anyone and everyone I saw and two young men took to their car and set about searching for him as did a few other neighbours. After about thirty minutes, though, it seemed infinitely longer, those two young men returned my child to me totally unscathed.
[The] operative was aware that a child was in the house … [Pwdin’s] behaviour is by no means typical of an almost four year old, so, it would surprise me if it wasn’t obvious that this child was disabled. Your operative also made a comment, the exact words of which I do not recollect, to the effect that he was concerned our small dog would get out as he entered my home.

The number one cause of death of autistic people under the age of 18 is accidents that occur from wandering off, most commonly drowning. Of course my hubby and I have gone to great, sometimes excessive, lengths to ensure our home is safe and secure for our beautiful boy. Pwdin is a fast, fit and healthy little man with boundless energy and covered quite a distance very quickly – he was found playing in gravel in a front garden some way up the street. Though very able bodied, Pwdin’s mental capacity is estimated to be, on average, akin to that of an eight to nine month old baby. He has no road sense, sense of direction, sense of danger nor receptive language. The awful potential consequences of him being in the street alone were the visions going through my mind as I frantically searched for my boy, all the time on the phone to the police.
Pwdin was found by two young men who I’d alerted to his disappearance. They jumped into their car and searched the neighbourhood for him. The very fact that two strangers could lead Pwdin to and put him in their car with no resistance is testament to how vulnerable a little boy he is and multiplies the “what ifs” in my mind. Thankfully, those two young men, to whom I owe so very much, had only the intention of bringing my boy back home. They are heroes to me.
I hope, very much, that the Utility Company in question, who are fully investigating, will look at procedures of the companies to whom they contract various operations and have them look at their standards for customer safety. This isn’t just a matter that affects families and people with autism but any with young children as well as those looking after people with dementia who are also liable to wander. The terrors of those frantic thirty odd minutes are emotions that I would not wish anybody to experience. I’m so grateful that I have my boy back to paint his room in poo, gouge me, chew my phone, tear up my floors and bite the dog. I don’t think I ever held him as tightly as I did that afternoon.

In Other News…

Pwdin’s speed and stamina were put to good use in a sponsored triathlon. His class often go out on trips and because, like Pwdin, many are “flight risks” and too big for average buggies the class is trying to raise money for some new, special needs ones. I’m not sure just how much has been raised so far but thanks to everyone who sponsored our little athlete and helped him raise over £70.

And finally…

After pretty much growing a mullet the boy’s got a haircut and his Daddy and I have no bruises or broken bones to show for it. Pwd’s beautiful golden hair was getting more than a bit girly. He hates having his hair cut with a passion and each attempt we’ve made be it with scissors, electric clippers or thinning combs met with tantrums, kicking, screaming and tears all round. However, a member of staff at his school managed to get the job done for us. He looks lush!

  1. Oh Autismum, you have had a busy week. You would never know looking at the Pwdin “before” or “after” photos, that he has gotten into such mischief.

    It is a problem to deal with safety issues when your child just doesn’t understand the dangers inherent outside of the home…he just wants to run, play and explore!

    Recently, here in the United States, I’ve seen signs put up to alert neighbors, tradespeople and drivers to the presence of an autistic child in the area:

    Might these signs, be appropriate for Pwdin?

    I’ll let you get back to Pwdin-proofing your home and send hugs to you and Pwdin

    XXX lilady

    1. Yes, he has the face of an angel but a mind made for mayhem!
      We’re trying to get to the bottom of why the tradesman didn’t know there was a vulnerable person in the house as it was in the company’s records. I’m thinking of getting alert signs as well as little cards to hand to “starers”. As for the latter, I think I’ll make my own, all those I’ve seen are far too polite.

  2. I can just imagine the terror in your heart for too long a time!

    My younger son (who is not autistic) had times where he came too close to absolute danger. On a hot summer day my dear hubby fully opened an upstairs window over a small dresser, even though there is a latch to open it only about three inches. I walked into the room and found my two year old son on the dresser about to peer out the window, which is about five meters from the ground. As a college student he has discovered he has a fear of heights.

    My older disabled child had a tendency to rush off, especially when I was occupied with his baby brother. That is when I had to get a harness with a leash. I have been criticized for it, but I don’t mind as long as my son does not get hit by a car. It also kept him from crawling out of the stroller.

    I actually used it on my two younger children. It was very useful, especially around water. I was never given a bad time about it on a ferry, especially when there was no railing on the dock for a foot ferry.

    1. Thanks for the reply. I was on full adrenaline rush when he was gone but when he got back I kind of went into shock. I haven’t slept properly since. We have used harnesses in the past but Pwd has a habit of just pulling his legs up and crashing to the floor if he doesn’t want to go anywhere. I think I’m so angry because this just shouldn’t have happened. It’s pretty basic manners that if you come into someone’s home you don’t leave doors open so than anyone can walk in, never mind about people getting out.

  3. I can empathasize with you Autismum, it’s been a rough month here. The main difference it hasn’t been due to Troy but one of my ‘normal’ children and a father who has been diagnosed with bone cancer and accepting no chemo.
    I felt guilty not posting, which is ridiculous that I add that to my guilt list.
    With regards to your son’s behaviour, I remember taking my son to a Behavioural Therapist, as Troy consistently pulled on my hair and at times ripping some of it out. The Therapist asked what happens when he does this and I said ” I look him directly in the eye and say Troy “NO”.
    Ahh, so Troy pulls your hair and he gets your immediate attention. Sounds to me your non-verbal son is talking to you.
    Well there we go, that was an hour long visit for a one minute answer.
    It took me a while to get his attention without pulling my hair, but eventually we have moved through that stage and I have long locks again.
    It’s only been the last 5 years, I have realized the pain and frustration he must go through at times. I know myself, I have slammed a door shut, locked the door and screamed or thumped or banged or cursed like a sailor. Now when I see he needs those moments, i take him to a safer area of the house and let him work through it and then we sit down and snuggle.
    For the jumping thing, I suggest one of those mini-trampolines. It worked wonders for us, especially the whole stimming thing.

  4. Lovely, you’re really going through it! Cwtches xx
    Pwdin’s birthday is coming up and a trampoline is top of the list. I’ve seen a cute haircut I might try but I’m afraid it will expose the gouges on my neck. If I wear my hair up it gets pulled out by the roots.
    I’m all for letting Pwd have his moments, too. Instead of medicating (which we tried) to help him sleep we’ve accepted that he needs to get up an run for a while at night and have got him a TV and DVDs of tropical fish. We’ve padded up his room so he’s safe to run. I can’t sleep when he’s awake but we’re not battling him anymore, he isn’t getting upset so the adrenaline isn’t kicking in and the length of time he spends running at night has decreased and so have our stress levels.
    Please look after yourself as well as you look after Troy xx

  5. Your story is truly terrifying. It’s probably my greatest fear for my little boy. He can be so quick and is getting more & more clever (opened a locked door the other day) and is totally door obsessed. I have no doubt that your quick thinking and actions kept the time he was away from you to a minimum. I bet you aged about 20 years in those 30 minutes. I’m about to upgrade my security – a 6ft high fence just doesn’t cut it anymore. And yes, I get pinched, scratched, and (a new one) hit. The hair is exclusively for the 9m baby who is obsessed with pulling, sucking & biting my hair as he goes to sleep – oh help me please!!

    1. Wow, you’ve got your hands full!
      I’ll be writing an update to this shortly as the companies involved have been nothing short of terrific xx

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Associations of rs4810485 and rs1883832 polymorphisms of CD40 gene with susceptibility and clinical findings of Beh double dagger et's disease

Inal E. E. , RÜSTEMOĞLU A., İNANIR A., Ekinci D., Gul U., YİĞİT S., ...Daha Fazla

RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, cilt.35, sa.5, ss.837-843, 2015 (SCI İndekslerine Giren Dergi) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 35 Konu: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2015
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00296-014-3171-3
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.837-843

There are evidences that besides geographic tendency, interactions between genetic and environmental factors play an essential role in the pathogenesis of Beh double dagger et's disease (BD). In this study, we have evaluated the associations between rs4810485 and rs1883832 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)s of CD40 gene with the susceptibility and clinical findings of BD. Two hundred and eighty-five patients with BD and 225 age-matched healthy controls were enrolled in this study. The clinical findings of patients were noted. The distributions of genotypes, alleles, combined genotypes and haplotypes of these two SNPs in BD patients were compared with those in healthy controls. In further evaluation, we evaluated the patients with and without any of clinical findings with regarding to distribution of genotypes and alleles of these two SNPs. There was no significant difference concerning frequencies of genotypes, alleles, combined genotypes and haplotypes of rs4810485 and rs1883832 between patients and controls (p > 0.05 for all). Frequency of GT genotype of CD40 rs4810485 polymorphism was found to be significantly higher in patients with skin lesions (p < 0.05, OR 1.65, 95 % CI 1.02-2.64). Also, we have found significantly higher frequencies of CC genotype and C allele of CD40 rs1883832 polymorphism in patients with genital ulcers (p < 0.05 for both, OR 2.30, 95 % CI 1.07-4.94 and OR 1.78, 95 % CI 1.06-2.97, respectively). However, these significances were disappeared after Bonferroni correction. We suggest that differences in the expression levels of CD40 because of different genotypes of these two SNPs may take part in the development of skin lesions or genital ulcers in patients with BD.