BLAINESWORLD
#716
6.21.2010
In this issue:
1. Reflections
2. FYI
3. What's fair is fair
4. Reviews . . . THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, etc.
5. TV alert
6. Paperwork
7. Websites
8. Computer tip
9. No help here
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 celebrated my 61st birthday with
a movie (see also Section 4A) and dinner at Sushi Thai . . . however, I'll
most remember the occasion for her oh-so-memorable gift: my very own
Over the Hill Potty Night Light . . . it has a glow in the dark on/off switch and best
of all, the endorsement of Wives Against Stray Wet Spots.
Knowing of my love for massages, Cynthia even provided me with a "Happy
Ending" . . . you can see it for yourself by clicking:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqniV0FqOgA
I received another great gift--this one from our neighbor Julia . . . she brought over
some coconut chocolate chip cookies that did little for my svelte figure,
but were quite delicious.
And a few nights later, we continued the celebration by joining our
friends Carole and Brian for dinner at the Phi Bar and Bistro at the
Hotel Indigo . . . the place features "small plates," which means you
get to try and share several dishes that you might ordinarily not order . . . we
all enjoyed everything that was brought out: the cheese fondue, beef
torunado, fried green tomatoes and chicken flatbread pizza . . . for
more information, please click:
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/in/1/en/hotel/AVLIN/dining?start=1
B. Biltmore Lake, our community, continues to amaze us with all
that it has to offer . . . on one day, there was a School's Out party
for kids that featured rides, games and pizza . . . that's me, helping
set up the event with David Berry--our tireless Recreation Director--on the left.
On another day, the development had its 2nd annual "Suntacular" . . . featured
was barbecue from Luella's, which to give the place credit, was much
better than when we went there a few weeks ago . . . there was also
authentic bluegrass music and a whole host of other activities,
including the chance to support the Council on Aging of Buncombe County
by buying Biltmore Lake clothing items . . . pictured are our friends
Nelson and Mary Lou, hard at work working the booth . . . or make
that, one of our friends was . . . I'll let you draw your own conclusion.
C. CONGRATULATIONS to:
* Hayley Roper on her recent marriage to Damian. May the best of this
couple's past be the worst of their future.
* J. Peter Dominick on his recent election as chairman of the Bucks
County Community College Board of Teachers.
* Kitty Getlick for winning this year's Contest #3, a copy of Queen
Latifah's PUT ON YOUR CROWN . . . it's in the mail . . . all totaled,
there were eight entries . . . stay tuned for future giveaways!
D. CONDOLENCES to Deborah Hoey and family on the passing of Deborah's
husband Allen, a colleague and friend of mine from Bucks County Community
College . . . he was a well-known poet and author, as well as a literature
and language professor at the College . . . for more information, please click:
http://tinyurl.com/372fona
To view the Guestbook referred to in the article, please click:
http://www.allenhoey.com
On Thursday, June 24, Dr. Allen Hoey was scheduled to do a book signing
and reading at the Newtown Library. This event will still be held, with a
number of Bucks County Poet Laureates and others from the poetry
community reading from Allen's latest book, Stricter Means. Please
RSVP to Chris Bursk at burskc@bucks.edu if you are attending.
***** BLAINESWORLD BEST AWARD *****
This week, it goes to Donna Bollinger--a volunteer with the Basilica of Saint Lawrence,
a Roman Catholic church in Asheville.
Cynthia and I met Donna while walking with our friends (see also Section 1A)
in town. We stopped to admire the beautiful flowers she was working on, and she
chatted with us for several minutes. A few hours later, we came back her way and
noticed she was still hard at work . . . but nevertheless, she took the time
to speak to us some more.
Donna also gave us a brief overview of the church's architecture and invited
us inside to take a self-guided tour. After doing so, we found out from her that she
has been taking care of "Ivy's Garden" (named in memory of her daughter-in-law)
for 25 years!
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
A Basilica is a special designation given by the Holy Father to certain churches because
of their antiquity, dignity, historical importance or significance as a place of worship.
Presently, there are 56 Basilicas in the United States. You can find about more about
the one in Asheville by clicking:
http://www.saintlawrencebasilica.org
In addition, the website contains a visual tour of this magnificent facility . . . the only
thing you can't see is Donna's handiwork; for that, you'll have to make a personal visit.
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2. FYI
I admit that I'm prejudiced . . . my financial guru, Ed Kohlhepp, is the
BEST . . . he recently sent me the following piece that I'm sharing
with his gracious permission . . . should you want to get in touch
with Ed or his son Ed, Jr., please click:
http://www.kohlheppadvisors.com/
Bernie L. Madoff revisited
About 17 months ago, Bernie Madoff was arrested for perpetrating the
grandest Ponzi scheme ever, believed to be in excess of 50 billion dollars.
From time to time since then, several of our clients and prospective clients
asked us how they can be sure their money is safe. Before we answer that
question, here is some history on Mr. Madoff.
Bernard Lawrence Madoff, a law school drop-out, founded his firm back
in 1960 with $5,000. Quickly establishing himself as a prominent
market-maker and seeking to compete with the bigger firms, Madoff looked
toward using technology as his edge over the competition. He joined the
National Association of Securities Dealers, serving as its vice chairman, and
helped to create the NASDAQ in 1971.
Everyone was shocked that, with such an auspicious background, Madoff
perpetuated such an outrageous scheme for so many years on so many
people that counted him among their friends.
Everyone who talked with Madoff and his wife had nothing but good things
to say about them. Clients told their friends about his consistent returns
and pleasant demeanor, piquing their interest. Madoff used this popularity
to his advantage, creating exclusivity around himself and his fund. It was
a well-known fact that Madoff turned down many investors, and you had
to have an “in” to be accepted. He was so nice that his relationship
with many people was built on his handshake and smile rather than
the proper due diligence which should be associated with a high-level
fund manager.
Madoff reported consistent year-over-year returns in his Fairfield Sentry
Limited Fund, which, when plotted on a graph, resembles almost a
perfectly straight ascending line since its inception in 1990. His “modest”
returns, usually in the low double-digit range, kept him under the SEC radar
just enough to continue his operation.
When a fund manager “guarantees” positive returns--year in and year out,
with no discussion of how he does it --clients should abandon ship immediately.
Virtually no one can avoid the inevitable downturns in the market for so long.
An independent custodian, such as Charles Schwab or Fidelity, helps
safeguard an advisory firm’s assets and reports major activities performed
by the advisory firm, providing an extra layer of security for the clients. Custody
of the assets is usually done by a third party custodian, but Madoff did all
of this in-house. Without an independent overseer, he was allowed to steal
money and easily create false account statements about the “returns”
investors were receiving.
Kohlhepp Investment Advisors, Ltd. is an SEC (Securities and Exchange
Commission) Registered Investment Advisor having only limited authority.
Kohlhepp Investment Advisors, Ltd does not and never has had direct
access to your assets. We are authorized to trade but cannot move
your money around without permission.
Madoff was very secretive about the process through which he created
his returns. He used his “split-strike conversion” strategy (a sophisticated
options trade) as his cover for everything. When people asked too many
questions, they were asked to leave. Madoff made it obvious to his investors
that he did not like too many questions and that it is not other people’s
business what he does with their money.
How ironic it is for the person who fathered the NASDAQ system
of computer-based trading to refuse online access to his clients and
to send antiquated statements with 10-year old technology to his clients.
User-friendly statements and online access is a standard feature among
managers and firms across the board. It is obvious in hindsight why
Madoff’s technology was so outdated: updating his technology would
have meant additional staff was exposed to his charade.
SUMMARY:
In order to protect your investments, always remember the following:
1. NEVER make investment checks payable to the advisory firm, i.e.,
“Kohlhepp Investment Advisors, Ltd.” Your checks should be made
payable to the custodian who “safeguards” the funds, e.g., Charles
Schwab, Fidelity Investments, XYZ Trust Co., etc. The only exception
to this would be for hourly and/or financial planning fees.
2. Always make sure you receive separate confirmations/statements
for your investments (no less often than quarterly) from the independent
custodian, Charles Schwab, Fidelity, etc. If you have multiple strategies
you will probably receive multiple statements. These statements, either
electronic or paper, will confirm your investments and trades and keep you
up to date on your accounts.
3. Above all, your investment advisor should be a fiduciary. He or she
should be schooled in the area of fiduciary duties and operate pursuant
to a published code of ethics. It is evident that Madoff was unethical
and illegal. He stole from his investors and broke the law.
We at Kohlhepp Investment Advisors, Ltd. are fiduciaries, always acting
in your best interest. The fiduciary standard is a legal concept, but its core
idea is not complicated. To act as a fiduciary means we professionals have
to put aside our own financial interests, and also put aside the
business/financial interests of any company we work with, and give
recommendations that are solely and completely in the best interests
of people like you, our clients.
In other words, our recommendations have to be made with only one concern:
Is this the best thing I (the professional) can do for you (the client), given
what I know about who you are and what you want and need?
We encourage questions about your investment strategy. We follow
guidelines placed upon us by you and the regulatory agencies. Though
almost all registered investment advisors act in the best interests of their
clients, the few bad apples taint the credibility of the whole investment
industry. Should you have questions or concerns, we encourage you
to contact us.
We truly hope this eletter is helpful. Feel free to pass it on to friends
and family. Let’s try to prevent any further Bernie Madoff scams
from occurring.
Best regards,
Edward J. Kohlhepp, CFP®, ChFC, CLU, CPC, MSPA
Edward J. Kohlhepp, Jr., CFP®, MBA
FYI, part 2
* Berta in New Jersey:
It is never too late to fulfill your dreams. You must see this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAwOZvvGsRs
FOR THE ORIGINAL VERSION OF THE SONG (one of my favorites):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFRuLFR91e4
* Jean in Pennsylvania:
Just finished GEOGRAPHY OF BLISS [by Eric Weiner]. Had you read it
before you chose Asheville? Amazed that so much of the U.S. chapter
was about your new hometown. Gotta admit I felt cheated that he didn’t
delve more deeply into Americans and happiness. Ch.10 felt like an
afterthought, after the lengthy chapters on Dubai, India, Bhutan, etc.
Still loved the book, though.
So, is Asheville the same as you found it, the same as described in the book
or is it quickly changing?
ANSWER:
YES, it is changing--for the better. After all, the Greenfields now live here!
Seriously, we do love it here. And I agree with you about the book. I liked it
very much. As I was reading it, I kept wondering: What about Asheville?
Then, I was very pleasantly surprised to read the last chapter that
highlighted Asheville.
We had already decided to live here when I read the book . . . but it
did much to make us happy with our decision. Since then, the town
hasn't changed too much; in fact, in many respects, we like it
even more than when we originally moved here.
For those readers still not yet familiar with Asheville and would like more
information, send an email to bginbc@aol.com and put ASHEVILLE
INFORMATION in subject line.
In addition, feel free to check this article that appeared in STYLE magazine
in 2008:
http://www.baltimorestyle.com/index.php/style/travel_article/tr_asheville_so08/
* Natalie in Pennsylvania:
So glad you got to see this play [THE FOREIGNER]. This was one
of the funniest plays I’ve ever seen. We saw it at the Bristol this past
spring, and I laughed until I couldn’t hold my sides anymore. Ivan and I
still laugh when we say “thank you” to each other. The man who
played Charles was incredible. Thank you for putting this in your
newsletter. I hope many more people get to enjoy it.
* Sue in Pennsylvania (with an interesting idea on what can be
done to help with the BP crisis):
How about an Angel Project that doesn't need you to open your
wallet? This project just needs a little of your time attention and heartfelt
energy. This came from a friend, and I hope you will be moved to follow its
suggestion. It is certainly better than feeling helpless and angry.
Today we read a letter from Dr. Masaru Emoto who many of you will recognize
as the scientist from Japan who has done all the research and publications
about the characteristics of water. Among other things, his research revealed
that water physically responds to emotions.
Right now, most of us have the predominantly angry emotion when we consider
what is happening in the Gulf. And while certainly we are justified in that
emotion, we may be of greater assistance to our planet and its life forms, if we
sincerely, powerfully and humbly pray the prayer that Dr Emoto, himself, has
proposed.
I am passing this request to people who I believe might be willing to
participate, to set an intention of love and healing that is so large, so
overwhelming that we can create a miracle in the Gulf of Mexico.
We are not powerless. We are powerful. Our united energy, aligned
daily . . . multiple times daily . . . can literally shift the balance of destruction
that is happening.
We don't have to know how . . . we just have to recognize that the power
of love is greater than any power active in the Universe today.
Please join me in often repeating this healing prayer of Dr. Emoto's. And feel
free to copy and paste this to send it around the planet. Let's take charge and
do our own clean up!
"I send the energy of love and gratitude to the water and all the living
creatures in the Gulf of Mexico and its surroundings. To the whales,
dolphins, pelicans, fish, shellfish, planktons, corals, algae and all living
creatures. I am sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you."
* Walter in Pennsylvania:
Can't think of a 1/2 comedy that I have enjoyed in 10 years as much
as the first 'Hot in Cleveland' on TVLand. Betty White is still terrific,
and the other girls are funny.
* Sharon in North Carolina:
Went to see The A-Team with Danny as a "pre-father's day" gift. Of course,
being a fan of the original series it was not a hardship at all. HIGHLY
recommend it for fans of the original show. It was hilarious and fun. It had
everything the series had with a bigger budget and not such a strict time
limit as the TV show did. I will OWN this on DVD when it comes out. Or
go see it again.
I should recommend it also for those who have not seen the original show as
it is just as good if you have not seen it. And there IS stuff AFTER the credits.
* Edie in Pennsylvania:
Just saw the new Karate Kid movie tonight and enjoyed the interplay
between Jackie Chan's spiritual mentor character and Jaden Smith's (son
of Will and Jada) pre-teen living in China. Themes around friendship, inner guidance
and that of trusted friends, redemption and overcoming fears.
[Also] Watched one of my all-time favorite movies tonight: LA Story (Steve
Martin, Victoria Tennant, Sara Jessica Parker) Funny, spiritual, heart-opening,
soul-stirring all at once. "Let your mind go and your body will follow."
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3. What's fair is fair
When my friend's daughter, Kelli, said her bedtime prayers, she would
bless every family member, every friend, as well as every animal (current
and past). For several weeks, after finishing the nightly prayer, Kelli
would say, "And all girls." This soon became part of her nightly
routine--to include this closing.
Finally, my friend had to ask: "Kelli, why do you always add! The part
about all girls?"
She responded, "Because everybody always finish their prayers
by saying 'All Men'!' "
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4. Reviews
A. Catch THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, a captivating
Swedish thriller about a disgraced journalist who is hired to find out
what happened to girl who disappeared 40 years ago . . . the acting
is superb, and though it's violent in spots, you'll find yourself caught
up in the tale for all of its 154 minutes . . . an American version comes
out sometime in 2011; what a waste . . . I can't see a single thing
that can be done to make this film better . . . rated R.
B. THE LAST STATION is now out in DVD format . . . my review
from BLAINESWORLD #701 follows:
Enjoyed THE LAST STATION, which is a biopic that focuses on the
marriage between Tolstoy (Christopher Plummer) and his wife Sofya
(Helen Mirren) in its final years . . . they love each other, but they also
have financial issues made worse by Tolstoy's financial adviser (Paul
Giamatti) . . . all three actors were outstanding, as was James McAvoy--one
of my favorites--who plays a young man that is employed by the couple . . . unlike
many current films, this had the "feeling" that it was actually shot during
the time when the writer lived . . . rated R.
C. FOOD RULES by Michael Pollan had me hooked in the very beginning
with this statement:
* I realized that the answer to the supposedly incredibly complicated question
of what we should eat wasn’t so complicated after all, and in fact could be boiled
down to just seven words: Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.
Pollan then presents a series of 64 "rules" he shares in an all too brief 140 pages
that can probably be read in an hour . . . however, I believe that this book is
one that I'll be revisiting often--if just to be reminded of the wisdom of this advice:
* Avoid food products containing ingredients that no ordinary human would keep in the pantry.
Ethoxylated diglycerides? Cellulose? Wanthan gum? Calcium propionate? Ammonium
sulfate? If you wouldn’t cook with them yourself, why let others use these ingredients
to cook for you? The food scientists’ chemistry set is designed to extend shelf life, make
old food look fresher and more appetizing than it really is, and get you to eat more. Whether
or not any of these additives pose a proven hazard to your health, many of them haven’t
been eaten by humans for very long, so they are best avoided.
And then there was this passage that I don't always follow, but should:
* Don’t get your fuel from the same place your car does. American gas stations now make
more money inside selling food (and cigarettes) than they do outside selling gasoline. But
consider what kind of food this is: Except perhaps for the milk and water, it’s all highly
processed imperishable snack foods and extravagantly sweetened soft drinks in hefty
twenty-ounce bottles. Gas stations have become “processed corn stations”: ethanol
outside for your car and high fructose corn syrup inside for you. Don’t eat here.
The book may appear to be simple . . . however, it packs a real punch and will
at least get you thinking some more about what foods will make for a healthier you.
D. Heard THE LANGUAGE GOD TALKS by Herman Wouk.
Curious about the title because the author wrote two of my favorite
novels (THE WINDS OF WAR and WAR AND REMEMBERANCE), I found
out that I got a clearer idea by reading the book's subtitle: ON SCIENCE
AND RELIGION.
Wouk proceeds--at the age of 94--to take a somewhat autobiographical
journey though his many writings, people he has met in life and world
events . . . in addition, he cites the Talmud and other books he has
read that have helped develop his religious beliefs.
I was most interested in the tidbits that dealt with his fascinating
life, including his friendship with physicist Richard Feynman, as well
as conversations he's had with such other scientists as Murray Gell-Mann,
Freeman Dyson and Steven Weinberg . . . also, I liked reading about
the other influences that influenced his writing.
Less interesting to me were Wouk's philosophical musings on the
meaning of life.
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5. TV alert
A. MEMPHIS BEAT takes a look at a soulful detective, played
by Jason Lee, who has a passion for singing--especially the
songs of fellow Memphis native Elvis Presley . . . the fact
that Alfre Woodard co-stars makes this new series worth
a visit . . . I'll also be curious to see DJ Qualls, who is as unlikely
a police officer as you'll ever see . . . Tuesdays at 10 p.m. on TNT;
pilot episode repeated on Saturday at 1 a.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m.
B. BOSTON MED has its series premiere on Friday at 10 p.m.
on ABC . . . three Boston area hospitals will be featured, along with
the second face transplant to ever be attempted in the United States.
C. ELLEN'S SOMEWHAT SPECIAL SPECIAL has Ellen DeGeneres
returning to host her fourth comedy, music and chat special that
was taped in Chicago . . . Sunday at 9 p.m. on TBS.
D. HUNG, the gigolo drama, returns for its second season on Sunday
at 10 p.m. on HBO . . . this guilty pleasure is something that is
definitely NOT for the kids to watch.
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6. Paperwork
This guy's wife thinks he has a serious medical condition,
so she nags him until he agrees to see a doctor. Once there,
he was handed a mountain of forms to fill out. Next to "Reason
for visit," he wrote, "My wife made me."
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7. Websites
A. Jo in North Carolina:
I don't know if anyone has struggled with helping kids/grandkids
with homework or if they are taking classes themselves, but I would
recommend:
http://www.tutor.com/
I have been taking an online college physics course and this site has been
a Godsend. You buy the minutes you need, and have access whenever
you need help. They cover all subjects.
B. Pat in Pennsylvania found this REALLY important information
about a bill in Congress, requiring IHOP to be open 24 hours a day . . . now
this is something that I hope we all can support, regardless of political
affiliation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF184_T_eWw
C. BLAINESWORLD, the website, remains up and running . . . to view
it, please click:
http://www.blainesworld.net
That dapper guy on the right is yours truly . . . make sure you
follow my eyes as you move your cursor to the left to see anything
else that's available at my website.
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
How secure is your password?
The following website lets you know approximately how long it would
take a desktop PC to crack into your computer.
http://howsecureismypassword.net/
So, for example, if your password were "password," it would be cracked
almost instantly because it is one of the 500 most common passwords.
Change it to "passsword7," and see what happens; then make it
"password 7a" . . . well, you get the idea.
BUT BE FOREWARNED:
While using this website can be somewhat informative, it can also be
very addictive . . . and it is not foolproof by any means, given that
computer hackers can figure out things that the ordinary user can't.
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9. No help here
A helicopter loses power over a remote Scottish island and makes
an emergency landing. Luckily, there’s a cottage nearby, so the pilot
knocks on the door. “Is there a mechanic in the area?” he asks the
woman who answers.
She thinks for a minute. “No, but we do have a McArdle and a McKay.”
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10. A quote I like
Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.--Daniel
Patrick Moynihan (1927-2003), American politician and sociologist
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11. Thought for the day
When you thought I wasn't looking
When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator,
and I wanted to paint another one.
When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw you feed a stray cat,
and I thought it was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw you make my favorite cake for me,
and I knew that little things are special things.
When you thought I wasn't looking,
I heard you say a prayer,
and I believed that there was a God to talk to.
When you thought I wasn't looking,
I felt you kiss me goodnight,
and I felt loved.
When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw tears come from your eyes,
and I learned that sometimes things hurt,
but it's alright to cry.
When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw that you cared,
and I wanted to be everything that I could be.
When you thought I wasn't looking,
I looked . . .
and I wanted to say thanks for all the things
I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.
Author unknown
(if you know who wrote this and/or the source, please let me know)
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12. Advance planning department
A. North Carolina events:
* It's the last week of performances for A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at the
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre in Mars Hill.
Performances are Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m.;
Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.
DISCOUNT SEATS (limited number):
For Friday and Saturday night . . . just $18. To obtain them, call box office and mention
this "special offer." The number is 828.689.1239 . . . or for more information, please click:
http://www.sartplays.org/
MY TWO CENTS:
I just saw the play and loved it; you will, too. It seems that the productions at this theatre
keep getting better and better.
* We hope you can join us for "AmericaSpeaks: Our Budget,
Our Economy," a Community Conversation
When: June 26, 2010 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Southern Community Bank & Trust's Boardroom, located
at 1751 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC
AmericaSpeaks: Our Budget, Our Economy is a national discussion
to find common ground on tough choices about our federal budget.
Americans from across the country will come together to weigh-in
on strategies to ensure a sustainable fiscal future and a strong economic
recovery. As a part of this national discussion, thousands of Americans
across the country will participate simultaneously in an unprecedented
National Town Meeting.
For more information about AmericaSpeaks: Our Budget, Our Economy,
please visit the website by clicking:
http://usabudgetdiscussion.org/
For more information, you can also email programs@leadershipasheville.org
or call 828.348.0673.
* Saturday, June 26th from 3-4 p.m. The Jolly Balloon Smiths will be taking
balloon twisting to the next level by incorporating original music and stories
into their craft. Word on the street is they have even perfected The Jolly Balloon
Smiths Theme Song! These guys are so artistically inventive. We are very
fortunate, in addition to their regular Friday night gigs from 7-9 p.m. to have
them perform their music/balloon show at The Hop. For more information,
please click:
http://www.thehopicecreamcafe.com/The_Hop/the_hop_home.html
And when you check out this establishment (located on 640 Merrimon Ave.
in Asheville), make sure you check out its newest flavor: chocolate-covered
bacon ice cream . . . YUM!
B. Pennsylvania/New Jersey event:
Coalition for Peace Action will be having the annual Peace is Patriotic Picnic
on Saturday, July 3 this year. The picnic will be held at Pennsbury Manor
in Falls Township, PA. Further details will be forthcoming, but I wanted
to let you know the date so that you can put it on your calendar. We plan
to have a picnic first, which will include games and crafts for kids, and
then a presentation of Peace is Patriotic Awards inside Pennsbury Manor.
For more information, contact Cathy at cfpabuxmont1@aol.com.
C. Other event:
* GETTING UNSTUCK taught by Janet StraightArrow
Saturday, June 26, from 2-4 p.m.
MIRABAI, 23 Mill Hill Road. Woodstock, NY
There are hidden hooks and reasons we do not move ahead in our lives.
Janet demystifies our blocks and helps us see and choose truth and freedom in
simple easy ways. Learn how to discover and release hidden causes
interfering with your health, purpose, relationships, career and life with
immediate results.
Cost: $15 if registered and prepaid by June 24th; $20 if registering after
the 24th. 845.679.2100 or www.mirabai.com for class.
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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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