Yearly Archives: 2009

Bio Magnetic Touch Healing

The idea of this method is based on the fact that there is a neurological association between the surface cells of the skin and the autonomic nervous system of the body (the sympathetic nervous system), which controls all the biological functions and internal organs, the endocrine glands and the immunity system of the body. Bio magnetic touch healing is one method used for complementary medicine using the bio magnetic energy of the healer. This trend appeared in the United States of America via the International Organization for Bio Magnetic Energy (I.F.B.M.). Nevertheless, there were some researching attempts to prove that this trend appeared before in ancient Egypt. However, these researches have not finished yet.  This method, due to being modern and effective, and after conducting researches on it, is taught in some of the nursing schools in the United States of America and in some of the advanced countries of the world. Continue reading

Notice The Ads Are All Geared To A Young Audience? That’s Not A Problem, That’s Opportunity

If you’re among the many baby boomers and beyond who are noticing that the ads in the media and the shows on tv all are quickly becoming irrelevant for our age group, get used to it. In Retailers turn away from baby boomers, focus on younger customers, we are reminded that the purpose of marketing is to attract dollars, and so it’s only smart to use the shotgun approach and talk only to the audience who is spending.  Of course, that leaves out entire groups of consumers who can’t find what they want.  Not everyone is in business to provide a service or product to their fellow man; most are in it just to make a living.  Rather than complaining about this, because the older you get, the more prevalent it may become, realize there is great opportunity here. This leaves many opportunities for savvy entrepreneurs to fill several niche markets.  Clothing is just one of them. Continue reading

Going Rustic In Suburbia

It’s such beautiful cool weather, I’ve had my windows open since yesterday.  At 2:00pm, it was  84 degrees but only 59% humidity so it felt like 70 degrees.  Actually, anything less than 80% humidity is a relief big time to us here in Florida.  My entire house is under a heavy oak and pine tree canopy, so once the humidity lifts, my place stays nice and cool.  My Uncle Jimmy, who built my home for me back in 1984, put extra insulation in the walls and under the roof and I’m sure that has saved me a bundle in the past 25 years.  In fact, last month when I had my giant head and chest cold, I kept the a/c on 73 degrees for two weeks’ straight because I was fevered.  I got the electric bill today and it was only $116.  I usually keep the a/c on 76 during the day and down to 73 or 74 at night and my Florida Power and Light bill for my little 2,000 square feet cottage is usually about $90.  I know that’s cheap.  When winter comes, I usually keep the thermostat set to come on automatically if the temperature drops to 55.  I rarely have the heater on.  I enjoy the cool air, and especially like to sleep with the windows open at night when the cool air is blowing through.  That’s because being cold in Florida happens so seldom that it’s a novelty.  I’m sure I wouldn’t want to sleep with windows open in Montana. Continue reading

On Twitter: I’m In A Board Meeting, Having A Miscarriage

On Twitter: I’m in a board meeting, having a miscarriage. In Tweeting Your Miscarriage: Is Nothing Sacred? Melinda Henneberger writes: “Thus did 43-year-old Penelope Trunk, CEO of the aptly named “Brazen Careerist” blog, Twitter her recent miscarriage: “I’m in a board meeting. Having a miscarriage. Thank goodness, because there’s a f***-up 3-week hoop-jump to have an abortion in Wisconsin.” (The asterisks are mine, not hers.)  It seems a lot of people have the judgment that was too much information and were offended by it.  To them, I say, then don’t have that person on your Twitter stream.  And don’t care who else does.  Isn’t the point of a free country to be able to say what we want when we want?  It’s the same as tv: I have the right to mute or change channels when anything comes up that I don’t want to be subjected to.  And the broadcasters have the right to broadcast what they do and the producers have the right to have the actors say what they do.  People have a right to say what they want to say, and to share whatever intimate details of their life they want to share.  It is up to them to decide what is appropriate to share.  Just because it’s not something you want to know about them, doesn’t mean it’s not appropriate for them to say it.  And I personally would be much more offended by the violence on the news than by someone blogging the details of her own personal life.  I think she’s bold and courageous to be so open.

And after the media exposure, it’s gotta be good for business.

Or maybe that was the point.

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Vacation Time In Sunny Central Florida

MMM Sweet Honeysuckle

Mmm sweet honeysuckle

Autumn has officially arrived here in central Florida. Just before sundown yesterday, I noticed it was cooler outside than in, so I turned off the a/c and opened up all the windows.  That means we had only five months of summer heat and humidity this year – yay!  Right now it’s down to 65 degrees and 65% humidity – ideal snoozing weather!  Actually, anytime it’s less than 80% humidity, I like it, no matter what the temp.  Less than 70% – heaven!  One nice thing about getting to sleep with the windows open is that I can hear all the night critters as they make their way along the trails; the raccoons, the armadillos, opossums, squirrels and bunnies.  I can hear the frogs and the crickets, and the occasional car on the road.  I can hear the bamboo rustle and creak and I can smell the night blooming jasmine and honeysuckle growing outside my bedroom window.  All these things I miss for 5-6 months each year as I live inside in the a/c.  So when the first cool of autumn hits, to me that means vacation time. Continue reading

October 3rd Festival Celebration in High Springs, Florida

This Saturday, October 3rd, High Springs Emporium is having their 5th Anniversary Celebration.  Food, Music, Gifts, Readings, Massage, Healing Work and Big Fun for everyone! High Springs Emporium, Sharron Britton Owner, is located at 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd in High Springs, Florida 32643.  Their number is 386-454-8657.  There will be readers and healers: Cheryl Brainard-Detox Footbath; Sharon Docktor-Orthobionomy; Rose Dotson-Craniosacral Therapy and Reiki; Steve Henry-Buddha Card Readings; Janet Idayoga-Massage and Reiki; Mary Alice Warren-Astrological Tarot; Donna aka Lady Tara-Fairy Card Readings; Jenny Westlake-Crystal Acupressure.  They’ll also have custom stone wire wraps done while you wait by JD Hallowell in silver or double gold-filled wire.  Omialadora Ajamu will be here with her band to stir it up with blues, jazz and reggae throughout the afternoon, and Jah Irvin will provide us with a Rasta drumming and poetry invocation.  Everyone will receive a free crystal gift, and every half hour we will draw a name for one of these great prizes: Silk Butterfly Wall Hanging; Bamboo Wind Chime; Etched Glass Vase; Arkansas Quartz Crystal; Carnelian Heart; Large Brazilian Black Tourmaline; Celestite Egg; Polychrome Jasper Sphere; Selenite Cathedral Lamp; Angel Wing Calcite Cluster; Large Lemurian Quartz Crystal and our grand prize, a Tabletop Amethyst Cathedral. Continue reading

Is John Travolta Leaving Scientology?

The headline reads: Is John Travolta Leaving Scientology? The article begins: After John Travolta took the witness stand last week and testified that his late son Jett was autistic, people wondered if The Church of Scientology would soon lose one of its high-profile members. Until then, Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston said their son had Kawasaki disease, a rare condition that causes arterial inflammation because autism is not recognized in the church.  Because autism is often treated with the types of mood-stabilizing drugs that Scientology opposes, the article alleges the child is believed to have gone without appropriate treatment for years because of the church’s teachings.  Back in July, People Magazine reported Travolta denied reports claiming he was abandoning Scientology following the death of his son Jett.  But now, he’s keeping quiet and refuses to comment on his relationship with the church.  Continue reading

Don’t think you know how someone processes grief. Accused Murderer James Ward Seen Dancing During Prison Visit

You probably saw it on the news or read about it: Jail house video just released reveals new details James Ward, charged in the high profile Orange County, Florida murder of his wife in their upper-class Isleworth home. Dancing During Their Prison Visit. Accused of Killing Wife, Man Goofs Off With His Daughter: Unsettling Footage Ward was cutting up and dancing for his daughter as she visited him in jail. The news reported that his behavior seemed to be very callous that his wife of 23 years is dead. The defense attorney said prosecutors will argue the laughing and dancing seen on the video recording is inconsistent with grieving. Even the daughter was seen making flippant, unemotional and surprising conversation with her father.  “Your sense is, ‘This is inappropriate.’ That’s not uncommon, believe it or not,” Winter Park psychologist Dr. Deborah Day told Eyewitness News.  Day, who testifies in criminal cases, says you can’t judge guilty or innocence from just watching the visits.  “People respond in very unusual and often unpredictable ways.” Continue reading

Losing My Signal When My Modem Needs To Be Replaced

Modem connection

Modem connection

Yesterday I was working away and all of a sudden my internet connection went down.  After taking time to check all the connections, make sure all plugs were plugged in, and rebooting several times, I spoke to Bright House and Roadrunner and told them the situation.  They had me talk to Joe and Erik, and both were quick and pleasant.  They determined my modem was offline because I had no signal.  They asked if I’d had the modem replaced since the original installation in 2006.  I had not.  So I guess three years is a good life span for a modem.  They told me a Bright House office was on Palm Bay Road, and to take my old modem and power cord to them and replace it for a new one.  An hour later, I was back in business with my new modem.  Yes, even with Mercury retrograde, I was only inconvenienced for an hour 🙂 Continue reading

Relaxing, Playing and Finding A New Rhythm

I had a nice, relaxing trip to Ocala yesterday, when I went to visit Catherine Wendell of Ocala Ghost Walks.  Cat does the Ocala deliveries for Horizons Magazine and is a really interesting person to talk to.  Check her website to learn about her paranormal investigations, ghost walks, new carriage walks, and psychic readings.  I drive the magazines to Ocala and Cassadaga each month myself, simply because I like the drive.  It’s a fun way to unwind after final layout. Continue reading