BLAINESWORLD
#714
6.7.2010

In this issue:

1. Reflections
2. FYI
3. Absolutely brilliant household tip
4. Reviews . . . GET ME TO THE GREEK, ETC. 
5. TV alert
6. Sign at BP station (I kid you NOT)
7. Websites
8. Computer tip
9. Things I learned in the South, Part 1 of 2
10. A quote I like
11. Thought for the day
12. Advance planning department

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1. Reflections

A. Cynthia, my beautiful bride, and I saw a terrific production of THE
FOREIGNER at the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre in Mars
Hill . . . this hilarious farce had us laughing from beginning to end . . . Randy
Noojin was fantastic as the Charlie, the foreigner, who says little
in the first half and then becomes a Robin Williams clone as he
tells a folk tale from his make-believe homeland in a language that
I've certainly never heard before . . . Bradshaw Call (so funny in other area
plays we've seen, including THE PERFECT GANESH and MARRIED ALIVE)
turned in another bravura performance here as Ellard Simms, the dim-witted brother
who's smarter than he seems . . . Bill Gregg's direction was also spot on.

My only disappointment is that by the time you read this, THE
FOREIGNER will have ended its limited run . . . however, should you want
to catch a future production at this theatre, please click:

http://www.sartplays.org

A few nights later, we saw FALLING IN LIKE at the Haywood Arts
Regional Theatre in Waynesville  . . . billed as "an almost romantic comedy," it's the
story about a star who gets injured and must be replaced by the understudy . . . you
can pretty much predict the outcome, which isn't necessarily a good thing . . . however,
some of the dialogue was quite catchy and well-written . . . also, both
David Dvorscak and Shanda Jacobs were excellent in the leading roles.

This play will be running through June 13 . . . for more information, please click:

http://harttheater.com

B. When seeing these two shows, we did something that's a bit unusual for
us; i.e., went to the respective areas with no pre-conceived notions as to where we
were going to eat . . . in Mars Hill, this almost proved a disaster . . . riding
through town, there seemed to be very few eateries that we'd even
want to consider . . . but we were lucky to find Osaka Japanese Restaurant
(828.689.2666) a few miles away, and we were very pleasantly surprised . . . my
hibachi chicken was quite tasty, and Cynthia enjoyed her shrimp with vegetables
dish . . . the prices were very reasonable.

In Waynesville, we had the almost the same experience . . . we walked
along Main Street and not too much was open . . .fortunately, we came
across O'Malley's (828.246.0898)--a tavern where all the food is prepared to order . . . I
liked my grilled chicken sandwich, and Cynthia said her Caesar Salad with shrimp
was excellent . . . our shared order of sweet potato fries was equally as good.

C. Perhaps the highlight of my week was completing the Asheville
Citizens Police Academy (see also the BLAINESWORLD BEST AWARD
immediately after Section 1D) . . . it was a marvelous experience--one that I
recommend wholeheartedly to anybody else living in the area . . . that's Chief William
Hogan presenting my graduation certificate.

D. CONGRATULATIONS to:

* Dr. Jodi Antonelli . . . her research recently won first prize in a  competition
sponsored by the American Urological Association. For more information
about her work, please click:

http://tinyurl.com/2eqy8yg

*  Leadership Asheville for being named Junior Achievement's Volunteer
of the Year. Staffers Gerry Goertz, Brit Lippard and Liz Miller are to be
commended for all their hard work.

* Liz Sette on the birth of her newest grandchild  . . . Benjamin Gregory arrived
around 11:00 last night, June 2, weighing in at a healthy 9 lbs. 14 oz. Mom
and son are doing well.

* Jon Richardson on his new job . . . starting Monday, he begins working
with the team at Axess Communication in Littleton Colorado.

* John and Diane Worthington, proud parents of son Johnny who
received a Bronze Congressional Award for Young Americans for
his work in the areas of Volunteer Public Service, Personal Development,
Physical Fitness and Expedition/Exploration. 

***** BLAINESWORLD BEST AWARD *****

This week, it goes to Officer Allen Dunlap--the individual behind the success 
of the Asheville Citizens Police Academy (see also Section 1C).

For more information, see below for the report card grade that I submitted to the
ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES:

"A" grade to Officer Allen Dunlap with the Asheville Citizens Police Academy . . . he
headed this enlightening program that gave some 30+ citizens of the Asheville area the
chance to visit the police department over a 12-week period . . . in addition, he arranged
meetings with numerous other officers that gave all participants a greater awareness of how
demanding (and important) is the job done by the brave men and women of the police force.
Kudos, too, to Chief William Hogan for both his availability and support of the Academy
that's slated to run again in the fall. If you'd like to apply for the next program, call
552.1517 or send an email to: ADunlap@ashevillenc.gov.

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2. FYI

THANKS to Berta in New Jersey for this email:

Here is a quick 1-minute a creativity exercise for today. Think of possible
titles for the book(s) you'll write some day. I got this idea from a friend,
Coach Joel Remde . . . to get his ezine, please click:

http://energyleadershipsuccess.com/coachjoel/ezine.htm

***** MR. CURIOUS HERE *****

Please feel free to share the titles of books you might write some day, and
in return, I'll share mine. This is a fun activity that will get you thinking, too!
 
FYI, part 2

* Pat in Pennsylvania:

My Mother's Aunt was a maid at the original Haddon Hall ( Now Resorts
Casino Hotel in Atlantic city) probably back in the 1920s and 30s . . . so
my Mom made us aware of the obligation to be sure to tip the maid
at an early age. And my parents made us aware to be respectful and
appreciative of all service people. I remember as a kid in the early 60s going
to the Ambassador hotel in DC and watching my Mom and Dad write out
a thank you envelope and putting money in it for the maid. (And back then
I think they left them like $3.)  Funny how lessons and values that you
learn early stick with you for the rest of your life. Teaching values and respect
for others was something that my parents were great at!!  I think people would
tip hotel staff more often but sadly I think a lot of people don't recognize
the value they provide. And unfortunately hotel service people and what
they do are often sort of invisible to guests.

But nice that you brought this up to your readers. I often tip my trash
haulers, especially at Christmas. In fact, the trash guy now honks his horn
as he is coming up the street to make me aware that he is there in case
there was something I forgot to put out. Ha!! And recently, I recognized that
although I tipped the Trash people, I never tipped the recycle guys who pick
up our cans, bottles, and newspapers. So this year I tipped the recycle guy
too. And laughing here but in a respectful way . . . you would have thought
I gave him a Mercedes Benz as he was so happy and thankful for my small gift.
It made me think how few people probably tip them? But for me the tip gift I
gave made me feel great as someone was reciprocating by being so sincere
and very appreciative of my gift. So who really got the reward?? Think about it.

* George in Pennsylvania:

[Check my website] George Bruno's page--Christian actors . . . it's
a virtual casting network for Spokespersons, Hosts, Actors, and
Voiceover Artists...and those interested in exploring the industry.

http://tinyurl.com/28ax5hq

* Linda in North Carolina:

I found a great little natural pet food store right here in Candler, 
called "Moondoggies". Turning left onto Smokey Park Hwy from 
Sandhill Rd, it is about a mile down the road on the right, 1263 
Smokey Park Hwy.

The owner, Linda, opened last November, and has food, treats, toys 
for dogs and cats, all natural.

I have been driving to Hendersonville Rd to get my Before Grain food, and was 
surprised to see it on Linda's shelf!  She will be having seminars 
and is herself a dog trainer.  A nice person trying to make Candler a 
"Pet Blue Zone", where our best friends can live a very long and 
healthy life.

If you don't have a pet, tell someone who does.  If you do have a 
pet, give it a try. I know I am happy she is here!

THE REST OF THE PICTURE:

Premium or otherwise, the first five ingredients of every kind of dog
and cat food are generally the same, says the co-author of new book
on pet food. For more information, please click:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/01/health/01brod.html?emc=eta1

* THANKS to Jean in Pennsylvania for sharing this well-written piece about
community colleges that appeared in the BUCKS COUNTY COURIER
TIMES . . .it was written by John Strauss.

http://tinyurl.com/2enpwbd

* Glenn in Pennsylvania:

I recently started a blog to put out for view and comment my non-fiction
writing on food, wine and history. I will also document my journey to find
my purpose. Writing has been my lifelong passion, and I am enjoying
the exploration.

http://gburd1.wordpress.com
 
* Julia in North Carolina graciously shared the following cheesecake recipe that
I recently got to taste at a gathering of our neighbors:
 
I've made this cheesecake about 7 times now. I've altered it, using pineapple
and orange. The strawberry is best.  

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted  I use 6  tablespoons. It sticks a bit better.
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 eggs
1 tablespoon water

Directions:

Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom
of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. In a blender
or food processor, combine strawberries and cornstarch; cover and process
until smooth. Pour into a saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes.
Set aside 1/3 cup strawberry sauce; cool. Cover and refrigerate remaining
sauce for serving. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy.
Gradually beat in milk. Add lemon juice; mix well. Add eggs, beat on low
just until combined. Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over crust. Drop
half of the reserved strawberry mixture by 1/2 teaspoonfuls onto cream
cheese layer. Carefully spoon remaining cream cheese mixture over sauce.
Drop remaining strawberry sauce by 1/2 teaspoonfuls on top. With a knife,
cut through top layer only to swirl strawberry sauce. Bake at 300 degrees
F for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack
for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool
1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove side of pan. Thin chilled
strawberry sauce with water if desired; serve with cheesecake. Store
in the refrigerator. 

SOURCE:

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Strawberry-Cheesecake/Detail.aspx

NOBODY ASKED ME, BUT:

Julia makes one delicious cheesecake. I could follow the recipe, exactly
as presented, and doubt that it could come out 1/2 as well as when she
made it!

* Bettina in New York:

'Sex and The City II' is tragically disappointing. The script is banal, the outfits
border on clownish and at the risk of sounding anti-feminist, the ladies are
just too long in the tooth!  

* Janet in New York:
 
You said something [in a review of DIET AND EXERCISE book]
about the type of Vitamin E someone should eat; i.e., do not use
synthetics.  As a matter of fact, nutrients which occur naturally 
are usually better utilized by the body than nutrients in pills. FYI: I'm
trained as a nutrition/food/wellness professional.

* Leslie in Canada [about a "thought for the day" on the Canadian
health system]:
 
Yes, you are much better off being an animal than a human for wait times. 
It is though very expensive for the owner. As for being a patient . . . I am all
for our health care system. I don't have any private coverage and I feel safe
and secure without. There are some waits at times, though they are not
to the extreme. And if I was to feel I absolutely needed to skip the wait then,
I would go to the emergency room which . . . yes, you will wait some hours
there too but at the end of the day, it doesn't matter if I am a dishwasher
or if I am bank executive, the wait is the same.  I have had family with cancer
and other health problems and they have had no problems getting in
with specialists and having their procedures performed (free). I love our
health care system!

* Cynthia in North Carolina (see also Section 1A):

Try peroxide on mosquito bites. It really helps with the itching.

AS USUAL:

Cynthia has some great advice here . . . for more information on the topic,
please click:

http://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/t084800.asp

* Susie in New Jersey:
 
I hope you don't mind . . . this is from Blair who was my therapist
for 5 years.  She is trying to win this contest to create a reality TV show
about drama therapy . . .  pretty cool idea, check it out and vote if you like!
 
Would you like to see an inspiring, healing, entertaining, funny and
dramatically different kind of reality show? Please visit the website
(below) to watch and vote for my little trailer for a new show called
"Dramatically Different" that features me doing drama therapy with
individuals, couples, and groups like inner city kids and Iraq veterans.
 
In this technological world where we seem to relate to each other less
in person and more in type, creative arts therapies can help people feel
alive and connected to their bodies and each other.  I need your vote to raise
consciousness about the power of drama therapy and its ability to help
people recover from trauma and/ or simply improve their chances of "living
their best life."
 
Vote now by clicking:

http://tinyurl.com/25nygj2

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3. Absolutely brilliant household tip

Always keep several get well cards on the mantle . . . so if unexpected
guests arrive, they will think you've been sick and unable to clean.

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4. Reviews
A. I thought Russell Brand stole every scene in FORGETTING SARAH
MARSHALL . . . he is funny, too, in his latest film (GET ME TO THE
GREEK)--in parts . . . but the story about an uncooperative rock legend
coming to Hollywood for a comeback concert dragged in other parts,
and overall, I was disappointed . . . Jonah Hill co-stars, and he also
had some moments that made me smile . . . yet it was Sean Combs
as the record executive from hell who almost made GREEK worth
my recommendation . . . oh, and lest I forget . . . part of the soundtrack
contained a French version of "Happy Together," arguably the greatest
rock song of all time . . . rated R.

B. SHUTTER ISLAND is now out on DVD . . . it's a thriller, starring Leonardo
DiCaprio, that's been directed by Martin Scorsese . . . that's why I saw
it initially, despite not being very interested in the story about a federal
marshal who investigates the disappearance of a woman from a mental hospital
for the criminally insane . . . I should have followed my gut and stayed away . . . it
was barely watchable . . . rated R.

You'll do much better off by renting THE DOCTOR, a 1991 film about a surgeon
(William Hurt) who doesn't have much of a bedside manner until he becomes
a patient himself . . . Christine Lahti and Elizabeth Perkins also star . . . I only
wish that all doctors had to see this; i.e., before they began practicing
medicine . . . rated PG-13.

C. I enjoyed reading ATLAS BLACK: MANAGING TO SUCCEED
by Jeremy Short, Talya Bauer and Dave Ketchen, a graphic novel
that was illustrated by Len Simon.

It's an attempt to do away with the typical boring college
textbook . . . instead, if you read this, you'll encounter an
interesting story about a college student (who is a bit of a slacker)
and his struggle to finish school and begin a new life . . . with the
help of his friend, the local barista, his wise management professor
and a mysterious character who appears unexpectedly throughout
the book, Atlas attempts to fund his college expenses and
start a new business.

I liked how ATLAS BLACK managed to bring together key concepts
from principles of management, organizational behavior, strategic
management and entrepreneurship . . . I also liked how it:

* Summarized salient points from many books, including Sun Tsu's
THE ART OF WAR.

* Presented definitions, such as this one explaining the difference
between Type A and Type B personalities . . . "A Type A person
is competitive, always in a hurry, and often irritable and loud. A Type
B person is the opposite--calmer and more relaxed."

* Motivated me to want to learn more; e.g., to read a poem
Mirsoslav Holub called "Brief Thoughts on Maps" that was briefly
mentioned in the book.

What I didn't like was how ATLAS BLACK ended--incompletely . . . if I
want to learn if Atlas was successful in his business venture, I'm going to have
to read the next episode!

D. Heard TAPPING YOUR INNER PASSION, a taped program written and
read by Dr. Alan Loy McGinnis.

To quote McGinnis, "The great achievers in history have always known
what they wanted. By that I do not mean merely that they have clear cut
goals, important as they are. This is something deeper. If these people are successful
more often than others, it is largely because they want success more than the
average person."

The author then proceeds to show how to tap this passion and to combine
it with self-discipline and commitment, thereby developing a formula for lifelong
success. He does so by using case histories and psychological insights, as well as
by incorporating timeless wisdom from people he's met and numerous books
he has read.

I've heard some of the principles before; nevertheless, they served as a reminder
to do such things as:

* Be grateful for the trouble on your job because they provide about half
your income. Because if it weren't for them, somebody could be found who
gets half of what you get paid. So start looking for trouble.

* Make few promises, then scramble to keep the ones you make.

* The Nobel laureates, in science, are much more likely to collaborate with others.

* The first trait of good collaborators is that they're straightforward in asking for help.

* Always ask for help. Say: I want to buy a couple hours of your time. Almost
everyone will say yes, and most won't even take any money from you.

* Say this to children, "I need to ask a favor."

* If there's a problem (say crime), there are always opportunities (such as electronic
monitoring bracelets).

* If there's change, use it to your advantage. For example, if there's a new compensation
system that's been installed, don't just complain. Instead, see what you can do
to make it work to your advantage.

TO OBTAIN THE ABOVE: 

This fine program is available for purchase or rental . . . if you want to get it,
please click:

http://www.achievementlibrary.com/

I am a longtime member of the Achievement Library . . . this a great way
to hear CDs or view DVDs.--all for a fraction of what it would cost to buy
them . . . call the head of the firm (Paul Arroyo) directly at 1.800.735.3660
and mention my name . . . that way, you'll be sure to pay even higher
prices . . . NOT. 

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5. TV alert

A. WORK OF ART is a new reality series about 14 aspiring artists who
vie for a solo show, a cash prize and the title of "The Next Great Artist" . . . it
premieres on Wednesday at 11 p.m. on BRAVO; repeated this week
on Sunday at 9 a.m. and Monday at 3 a.m.

B. THE GREEN ROOM WITH PAUL POVENZA has comics like
Roseanne, Drew Carey and Bob Saget talk shop--and crack jokes--with
host Provenza . . . premieres on Thursday at 10:30 p.m. on SHOWTIME;
repeated this week on Friday at 12:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.

C. I'm ordinarily not a big soccer fan, but I'll be interested in catching
at least part of Saturday's match . . . USA battles England at 2 p.m. on ABC.

D. THE TONY AWARDS are on Sunday night at 8 p.m. on CBS . . . Sean
Hayes, also a nominee for his role in PROMISES, PROMISES, is the
host . . . I would have preferred Hugh Jackman or Billy Crystal, but alas,
nobody asked me!
  
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6. Sign at BP station (I kid you NOT)

My hope is that BP practices what it preaches!

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7. Websites

A. There's never been an easier way to reject a friend or enemy . . . follow a
few simple steps to send your own rejection letter . . . first, pick your own
template and then use the fields below to personalize your rejection
letter for optimal effect:

http://www.randomhouse.com/crown/features/other-peoples-rejection-letters/

B. Children often inspire very touching songs from rockers . . . one
of my favorites has always been John Lenon's "Beautiful Boy" . . . you
can see the video of it, along with Harry Chapin's "Dancin' Boy" and
18 others, by clicking:

http://www.spinner.com/2010/04/12/baby-songs/

C. BLAINESWORLD, the website, remains up and running . . . to view
it, please click:

http://www.blainesworld.net

For a quick overview of what you can find at the website, take a look
at the box at the very top of the homepage.

D. Are you on Facebook? In the unlikely event we have not yet contacted
as friends there, please feel free to send me an invite by clicking:
 
www.facebook.com/blainegreenfield

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8. Computer tip

As a follow-up to last week's tip on canceling a print job, consider
these two other options:

* If you see that there are no current print job, it means the job has spooled
off your hard disk and is at the printer running from the printer's memory.
The only way to kill the job is the direct approach. After you cancel the job
in the Printer window, just turn off the printer to clear the print job from memory.

Generally, this process causes a paper jam, but it's worth the time to clear
a paper jam in order to save a few trees.

* And THANKS to Pat in Pennsylvania who wrote:

When I want to stop printing a long document, I just pull all the paper out
of my printer, except the sheet that's feeding at the moment. The printer
tries to print, then a screen comes up saying "out of paper," and there's
an option to "cancel printing'." I click on that, then reload the paper.

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9. Things I learned in the South, Part 1 of 2

A possum is a flat animal that sleeps in the middle of the road. 
 
There are 5,000 types of snakes and 4,998 of them live in the South. 
 
There are 10,000 types of spiders. All 10,000 of them live in the South,
plus a couple no one’s seen before. 
 
If it grows, it’ll stick ya. If it crawls, it'll bite cha. 
 
"Onced" and "Twiced" are words. 
 
It is not a shopping cart, it is a buggy! 
 
"Jaw-P?" means Did y'all go to the bathroom?"
 
People actually grow and eat okra. 
 
"Fixinto" is one word. It means "I’m fixing to do that."
 
There is no such thing as "lunch." There is only dinner and then there
is supper. 
 
Iced tea is appropriate for all meals and you start drinking it when you're two.
We do like a little tea with our sugar. 
 
Backwards and forwards means "I know everything about you."
 
The word "jeet" is actually a phrase meaning "Did you eat?"
 
You don’t have to wear a watch, because it doesn't matter what time it is, you work
until you’re done or it’s too dark to see. 
 
You don’t PUSH buttons, you MASH ‘em. 

(To be concluded next week.)

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10. A quote I like

Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing
it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.--Buddha (around
560 BCE-480 BCE), spiritual teacher from ancient India who founded
Buddhism

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11. Thought for the day

I was saddened to learn of the death of John Wooden (1910-2010),
legendary basketball coach . . . shortly after I heard the news,
my good friend Brian Biro shared the following piece with me that
he has given me permission to use:

Goodbye Coach Wooden . . . God Bless You 

John Wooden, the greatest of them all passed away peacefully last night
at age 99.  As great a coach as he was (and just this year he was voted
by coaches from all sports as the greatest coach in history), he was a
better father, husband, friend, and human being. It has been said that you
can judge the quality of a person by the way he/she treats those who can
do nothing for him/her. Coach Wooden passed that test of character with
flying colors. One of the great gifts of my life was the chance to know
this humble, gentle, wise, and above all, KIND human being. That he wrote
the forward to Beyond Success and gave me guidance as I worked on the
project is a gift I will treasure for the rest of my life. He showed us all that
you can do it RIGHT!  He always GAVE credit and accepted responsibility. 
He moved quickly, but never hurried. He lived his life focused on CHARACTER
not reputation. As a result, his reputation is legendary. Beyond all of his

accomplishments I will most of all remember the way Coach Wooden
showered his loving spirit on my daughters when they were little girls years
ago when they had a chance to meet him at a book signing we did together
in Encino.  As he did for all who met him, Coach made those little girls feel
that they were so very special. Coach Wooden always remembered that
he coached PEOPLE much more than basketball.  He is finally reunited
with his beloved wife Nellie--the greatest light now in his ETERNAL life.   
You have made the world better because of the way you lived.

May the road rise to meet you Coach Wooden,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your kind face,
And may the rains fall gently upon your fields.
And, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His Hand. 

With love,
Brian Biro

IF YOU WERE A WOODEN FAN LIKE ME:

Get a copy of Biro's excellent book, BEYOND SUCCESS: THE 15
SECRETS TO EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP AND LIFE BASED ON
LEGENDARY COACH JOHN WOODEN'S PYRAMID OF SUCCESS . . .  as
I noted in my review in a BLAINESWORLD #618:

Don't negate BEYOND SUCCESS because you think it is only about
basketball . . . though the sport is often mentioned, this fine book
has applications to business, education and just about any other
field you can name . . . I look forward to sharing it with my students,
as well as with my daughter and future son-in-law.

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12. Advance planning department

A. North Carolina events:

* Sunday, June 13th
Radio Controlled Racing Sailboat Regatta 

12-2 p.m.

Boathouse at Biltmore Lake

Come to the lake front at noon Sunday, June 13th (rain date: Sunday,
June 27th) for a seminar on radio-controlled racing sailboats. Long present
on Beaver Lake in north Asheville, members of the Asheville Yacht Club
will be on hand with racing sailboats of a few different classes to introduce
you to the activity--the boats, the equipment, racing basics--and to give
you a chance to see the boats in action sailing around a course. Feel free
to take the helm that afternoon and try it yourself! 

The fun starts at noon near the boathouse dock. Contact Bob Butcher
at 667.8203 or bob.butcher@yahoo.com with questions. Sail fast!

* Saturday, June 19 from 12-1 p.m.

Come to The Hop for great ice cream and, also,
FREE ADMISSION to Keowee Chamber Music . . . this
extremely talented group of musicians will be performing
two interactive classical music sets for children and adults.

And on Tuesday, June 22 from 6:30-7:30 p.m., come see
a FREE performance by Professor Whizzpop . . . loads of
fun . . . this talented children's musician returns to The Hop
with his all-out hilarity.

For more information about The Hop, please click:

http://www.thehopicecreamcafe.com/

***** NOBODY ASKED ME, BUT . . . *****

You'll enjoy the ice cream at The Hop and, also, all that owners
Ashley and Greg do for the community . . . I got a special kick
of the following link, in that it shows a recent event for kids--and the
girl who volunteers to go on stage is Amanda, Cynthia's "little sister."

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheHopIceCream#p/search/0/BwzZBQJqXfI

B. Pennsylvania/New Jersey events:

* Natalie in Pennsylvania:

Did I tell you I saw "Ragtime" finally at the Kelsey?  It was better than
a Broadway performance.

YOU CAN CATCH THIS PRODUCTION, TOO:

It runs through Sunday, June 13 at the Kelsey Theatre in West Windsor,
NJ . . . for more information on this excellent show, please click:

http://www.kelseyatmccc.org/schedule.shtml

* The Doylestown Bookshop's 12th Anniversary Celebration!!

Friday, June 11, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.; ends on Sunday at 5 p.m.

End Time: Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.

The Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S. Main St., Doylestown, PA

Jim Donovan, one of my favorite motivational speakers and authors,
will be there at Sunday on 2 p.m. to sign books.

* Just a reminder about the following opportunity to work with an incredible
Australian Medicine Woman. She will guide you in every step to create
medicine tools . . . medicine bags, smudge fans, whatever fits your tradition
(use your raw materials or ours). 

June 12 and/or June 13, 2010 Bring your Nature Finds to Cyndy's Studio
in the rolling hills of Landenberg, PA
 
To see some of  Morning Star's beautiful creations, please visit her website:

http://www/.AnimalSpiritMedicine.webs.com
 
To register or for more information, please contact Cyndy at 610.274.3109
or email: SnakeDancer@RhythmOfTheEarth.com.

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PS. Methinks that we all need to pray for the folks who died in the BP
oil spill, as well as for our remaining soldiers in both Iraq and
Afghanistan . . . while we're at it, include those in Israel and her neighbors
who are seeking peace . . . and perhaps most importantly: Make it
a great week, too!

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