~ A mosaic of musings and ramblings ~
Earth Day, celebrated throughout
the World with a Lights Out for Energy Conservation..was.a symbolic
gesture toward taking action for our planet.
Horizon Utilities stated, “Earth Hour 2014 (for one hour in the evening)
decreased 17 megawatts or 3.2%...enough to power 737 homes for 24 hours.”
My concept is that we should consider every day Earth Day...and
in the words of Finn, a Grade 8 student from Spencer Valley Public School, I
share UNLESS with you:
For years we have
walked through long iridescent grass.
We have experienced the
glittering sun, warming our faces with the heat of each beam.
The never ending ocean, that
with each wave, unrolls a new story.
Fantasies should be colossal
castles, bold courageous knights, graceful princesses & magical fairies.
Our children should be dreaming of soft snow blankets,
towering trees thriving and a strong healthy civilization! UNLESS:
We open up our eyes and perceive the imperfect world we
really have, our society will get lost; dissolve into the mess that we've
created. UNLESS we repair the damage
done, we will be destroyed.
If you feel
differently, well, your future waits.
Best Sermons are Lived: Today, I witnessed a 27-year-old breast
cancer patient hysterically laughing at
her 2-year-old daughter's antics. I
suddenly realized that I need to stop complaining about my life...and start
celebrating it again. (Courtesy of a collection from Carolyn)
Bizarre, Amazing Facts: In Mexico, the act of escaping prison is
considered legal...the law recognizes that 'all people have a
fundamental desire to be free.' (This
fact, I've not verified.)
Community Acknowledgments: MoneySense magazine has named Burlington the
best-mid-sized city in Canada. Within
the GTA (Greater Toronto Area), it is defined by both significant urban and
rural areas...a city where people, nature and business thrive.
Victory ~ Burlington's NEXXICE
took top spot at the recent International Union's Synchronized Skating
Championship (a team of 20 skaters). This event was the first held in Canada..
Three Argyll Officers to Meet
Queen Elizabeth on May 19 at Buckingham Palace...she is the Colonel-in-Chief of
the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
One of its members, Corporal Nathan Cirillo, was killed on duty in Ottawa, October 12, 2014
by a gun-toting man. The Queen's condolence letter was the first received by
the Hamilton's Regiment.
Farm Milking: Cow Spa?
Some dairy farmers are using rotating cow brushes to give their cows extra
care and comfort. After all, cows love a back massage! This revolution in 'cow comfort' helps
improve cow health and welfare. Cows
will even line up to use the rotating cow brush!
Good Samaritans: Acts of Kindness Helped Personal
Recovery: Nusrat Mir of Hamilton wrote,
“I had an awful panic attack in front of a cafe...hyperventilating and shaking.
A man held my hand while another patted my shoulder soothingly as he gently
told me to 'breath in and out slowly'...a paramedic who knew exactly what to do
in my situation. Two girls, seeing me
out in the cold sobbing, brought me a bottle of water and said, Good Luck
with whatever you're dealing with. I'm
sure you'll do great! Later my friends calmed me with tight hugs. These
people will never know how much they helped me and how much I thank them for
encouragement. These strangers saw
someone in distress and rushed to help. I hope, if I see anyone in need, I'll
be able to do the same.”
Health is Wealth: Brain Food! 9 nutrients that boost the
function of those 'little grey cells'! New research shows... nutrition has
just as vital a role to play in mental health as it does in physical health.
Omega 3: fatty fish like salmon and sardines, walnuts
and flaxseed.
B Vitamins: meat, eggs, dairy; beans, green leafy
vegetables and grain products.
Coline: beef, soybeans, wheat germ, broccoli and
brussel sprouts.
Iron: red meat, poultry, seafood, dark leafy green
vegetables and beans.
Zinc: meat, poultry, seafood, nuts and whole-grain
products.
Magnesium: whole grains, nuts and seeds, leafy green
vegetables.
S-Adenosyl Methioninec
(SAME): from supplements.
Vitamin D: sunlight, fatty fish, egg yolks and beef liver.
Amino Acids: meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, dairy, beans,
nuts and whole grains.
Wildlife: Did you
know the Northern Leopard Frog has dark spots with light border that covers its
back and sides; these spots resemble those of leopard?
Atlantic Puffins have difficulty
becoming airborne…and often crash when landing. They are superbly adapted to
swimming underwater, being compact, strong…their legs and feet act like rudders
in water.
MBK’s NewsBits: Space Station Getting Italian Espresso-
maker! Aboard Space X supply ship
is an authentic espresso machine from Italy.
The unmanned rocket will also carry 1800 kg of food and other equipment. The espresso machine is for International
Space astronaut...Samantha Christopher of Italy.
Burger-King Wedding to be a
Whopper! Burger King is paying expenses
and providing gifts for the wedding of an Illinois couple when Joel Burger weds
Ashley King on July 17, 2015.
Cat to be Reunited with Owner
after 6 Years! A calico cat, stuck in Mud
Animal Rescue of Belleville in Eastern Ontario, will be flown to Edmonton,
Alberta, where she'll be picked up by her owner who had lost the cat while at
college in Kemptville, Nova Scotia.
The Villarico Volcano, one
of South America's most active, erupted in early March in southern Chile,
spewing heavy smoke into the air; lava surged down the slopes. Thousands of people moved to safety.
The Stratford Strut! A flock of 20 white swans and a few geese
paraded from their 'winter home' to the Avon River in Stratford, Ontario. Hundreds of people lined the streets to watch
the Annual Spring Swan Parade as they honked their way to their 'summer
retreat'.
Luke Fillion is planning to walk
from Hamilton to Toronto on Friday, today, to raise funds for the Palliative
Care Unit at St. Peters Hospital in memory of his mother, Janis.
Notable Dates: May 8 (Friday) ~ World Red Cross Day
May 9 (Saturday) ~ International Migratory Day
May 10 (Sunday) ~ Mother's Day
May 12 (Tuesday) ~ International Nurses Day
May 18 (Monday) ~ Victoria Day; Patriot's Day...Quebec
May 22 (Friday) ~ International Day of Biodiversity
May 25 ~ (Monday) ~ National Missing Children's Day
Spiritual Advice: Shamans On Call for Rites Near Machu Picchu.
In the highlands surrounding
Machu Picchu in Peru, luxury hotels are calling Andes shamans to spiritually cleanse
their guests...renew wedding vows...and lead ceremonies to offer gratitude to Mother
Earth. A local shaman may arrange
morning hikes to explore sacred elements to develop a deeper understanding of
the ancient Inca civilization's customs and spiritual beliefs.
Merle
Baird-Kerr...crafted April 13, 2015
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