Tales of the Heartland: "Finding compassion and Stephono"

JDC America's Heartland: From the melodious voices of the Oak Ridge Boys rises a greater musical understanding: "We all are part of the story of an American family," with all that makes or breaks our relationships, influenced by imperfections and our "silly ole pride."

Like the echo of soft whispering winds, I still hear mother's gentle matriarchal voice: "Life is short-lived 'dumpling' glutted with agitation in need of the blossom of compassion, and my dear, the only road to peace and reconciliation."

"Ya sure mom." How many times before had I heard this lady with a sophisticated flair basically tell me I would be sorry someday if I threw "compassion" out the window just to satisfy the state of my hurt feelings.

Stephono and I grew up to understand: Compassion is a road to be traveled, which develops from within the vine of family love. Sprouting its shoots as we travel down the different streets of life, we hope to gain the inner strengths that build our character of humility, long-suffering, endurance, spiritual goodness and a mildness of speech. Stephono and I were a continuous work in progress often waylaid by our emotional state and a vain enemy. . ."justifiable pride."

Our mother's love helped us to translate compassion and concern for others into concrete action, and to not have an "I don't care" ideology in life. She gave us the warmth of her love lifting us up with motherly compassion, showing us one of the secrets of life. . .happiness and joy.

When trouble wiggled its way into our sibling lives mother could be heard in a sweet yet authoritative voice, "Life isn't fair children even when you are compassionate and try hard." How true rings the echo from days gone by as Stephono and I have allowed a breakdown and fracture of compassion for each other to be made brittle by time and distance.

Ridiculous how we allowed a waterfall of misunderstandings and hurt feelings to be fired by our pride and a larva of building anger. Neither of us willing to give into the other, neither of us willing to give of the compassion from our childhood, we had given so freely to others.

My brother Setphono was always a laid-back gentle soul, of soft-spoken wisdom and heart. I on the other-hand to this day, feel the fire in my belly, grabbing life by its tail ready for a roller-coaster ride. Both of us have been nurtured by the one person who can explicate the art of "caring," an emotionally sensitive mother, a counselor of love, of altruistic values and support, who if anything, gave too much of herself to so many.

So how did Stephono and I get side tracked off the balanced road of life onto the side-street of broken compassion? Pure stubbornness.

Most of us preach a good talk, but when it comes down to enduring, we fall short. So it is before Stephono's passing our heartfelt childhood compassion flowered once again into moments of laughter, and days filled with the joy of living. Barriers melted away by a brother and sister's return to their childhood roots overriding the foolishness of the heart and adulthood.

Our children have seen our division and rebirth. They have learned sometimes with difficulty, to climb out of their own skin into an other's, channeling . . . "I see your need" into an unselfish act of moral awareness to impact the world and themselves.

I would like to believe Stephono and I have given our children the gift of being able to forgive themselves and others and not waste precious moments of life. Whenever we give, we always feel its reward somewhere along the way, as "compassion road" curves, zig-zags and cuts into the road of life.


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Book Reviews: "Top Ten Myths of American Health Care, The Compleat Gentleman, Shakedown"

JDC Book Reviews: The timing and relevancy of these three books is in the now. Three critical issues that continue to change the face, freedoms and financial stability of the American Republic.

"The Top Ten Myths of American Health Care," by Thomas Sowell

When a myth is repeated enough times people tend to believe it. Unfortunately, at times it is to their own detriment. Affecting the masses, it becomes a tragedy of unending consequences.

The two sides of the American debate over health care is a pending double-edge sword of financial mayhem, that could very well bankrupt the country and cause tax burdens in excess of 50% per individual taxpayer by 2020. The independent Congressional Budget Office in the analysis of the administration's health care program, indicated the plan neglected to consider cost factors in their "projections."

The American health care system remains the best in the world, according to Sewell. Learn the truths in this eye-opening book by a Canadian immigrant to the U.S., who has seen government-run health care close up, and offers cost-effective alternative solutions to fix it...not replace it.


"The Compleat Gentlemen," by Brad Miner

In the current lifestyles of broken homes, single parenthood, latchkey kids and societal mixed messages, there lies, the three masculine archetypes: the warrior, the lover, and the monk, and questionable versions in-between.

The Compleat Gentleman contains the wisdom that can bring healing and renewal to an increasingly uncivilized age of man. . .one gentleman at a time.

In amusement, Miner touches on the difficult and unpopular truths with discretion and decorum. The elements of the gentlemanly character would have been obvious to any medieval knight. Today, like a lightning bolt it awakens an awareness of the lack and the need for a model of gentlemanly masculinity more than ever. What it takes to be a real man.


"Shakedown," by Ezra Levant - "A warning for America. . ."

While President Obama continues to revise the lexicon of the American political vocabulary, Canada's human right commissions have turned from protecting rights to prosecuting politically incorrect "thought-crimes."

The publisher calls the book shocking, sobering and scrupulously documented. Shakedown is a powerful plea to Canadians to reclaim their basic liberties. . .and an urgent warning to Americans how vulnerable their First Amendment rights are to "political manipulation," and control.

What George Orwell called "thought-crime" is live and thriving in Canada and coming to your neighborhood. Political opinions are monitored, fines are implemented against people for expressing viewpoints; even the permanent banning of people from saying certain things.

If you don't think it could happen in America, you may be missing the subtle points of persuasion infiltrating society like the Trojan Horse of Troy, allowed to quietly move forward by a trusting people; ultimately affecting life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.


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Politics: "The Case to Impeach the President?"

JDC Government Machinations: With rumblings exploding across the nation, are happenings in Washington unconstitutional as President Obama pushes his humanistic values for good into a misguided socialistic agenda?

The buzz of discontentment has hit the fan as it blows reality into the minds of voters and the Liberal Press.

Judge Andrew Napolitano responds on Fox and Friends AM to a question of "unconstitutionality." The judge believes actions taken by President Obama in his first 100 plus days in office are unconstitutional, and the courts will intervene as they did during the reign of FDR to reverse actions that infringe on guaranteed freedom of choice rights and issues that affect the U.S. cornerstone of free enterprise.

No matter how well intentioned the czarist administration may be, the experience in running a business the size of the United States Government is lacking and is evident in the fostered existing chaos affecting every sector from main street to the federal government.

The desire of the American people to believe in a charismatic voice of hope and change has been referred to as a meddling power-play affecting everything the forefathers of this country fought for. ...That each of us might have the freedom of "choice" unencumbered by government; to be kept in tack by the check and balance of a dual political system.

A system that has currently developed into a dynasty of ineffective stimulus packages, unemployment in excess of six million, preferential union treatment, the new REEP program which will dictate what Americans must do in order to meet "green" standards in order to sell their homes, and Cap and Trade considerations. . .critics say will cost the average consumer hundreds of dollars more in heating and cooling bill.

There has been scripted control of the free press who are now fighting back, and since the February inauguration, the Obama administration has implemented the largest outlay of borrowed money, than all previous administrations combined according to national news report sources.

Ironically, for the first time, on the eve of this past Fourth of July weekend, there was a display of ire by the White House Press Corps, who has covered this sitting president since he started his stump-walk to the White House.

Guru reporter Helen Thomas who has covered the Washington beat for close to 40 years, took issue with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, and his refusal to answer questions on pre-scripted town-hall meetings and attempts of this administration to control the Press. "You are pumping the answers. . .It's shocking, really shocking. . .It's a pattern of controlling the press," states Ms. Thomas.

Columnist Jonah Goldberg of the L.A. Times, takes it one step further: "The Press is being treated like a patsy."

Where does it all stop? Will the radical agenda of President Barack Obama be stymied by the 2010 elections? Will there be a public movement beyond the Tea Parties in favor of impeachment? Will our country be delved into the pit of dependency under a government controlled socialism as murmurings imply? Or will what appears to be ineptness, turn out to be a successful strategy? Only God knows and he isn't sending in the Cavalry.

America will sink or swim in the waves of the next four years.

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Poetry: Death of a Child, A Mother's Lament

"The Reward of a thing well done is to have done it." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

A mother's child is precious, and a child no matter what the age. We are all someone's son or daughter. For mother's everywhere:

A mother's strengths, legendary to a fault
Keeps one going because we must
And yet, in the dusk of the dark night's pain
My heart bleeds of tears and my soul questions,
Should I have done it at all?

Were thou but a child again
That I could touch your brow
And kiss away the teardrops,
as the melted "dew."

And help thee walk but just once more
The road of life that you must go.

Could I trade thy pain
For the vessel of my heart
Gladly that I would my "dear,"
And snatch death from thy door.

Oh my love, my flesh and blood
Though thou be gone
The windows of time shall not erase
My every thought of you.

Life's wealth of mysteries cannot surpass,
The greatest gift of all -
No greater pearl or precious stone
Has God created that I know
Than my baby "Angel Love" so many years ago!


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National Do Not Call List: Telemarketers Will Be Back If . . .

Washington - AP: Here we go again ...

Are you one of the millions of people who originally registered their home and cell phones in the National Do Not Call Registry back in June 2003? Numbers registered on the List are valid for five years and will start dropping off next June if the numbers are not re-registered.

It's been wonderful, peaceful and a pleasure to live without those phones ringing off-the-hook disrupting with unwanted callers and annoying solicitations. That's about to change if: you and I don't re-register.

Representative Mike Doyle (c) Pennsylvania believes the public should not have to keep re-registering, and is introducing legislation this upcoming week, with bipartisan support, to make all registrations permanent. -- "I don't understand why Congress didn't think to do this the first time around. It seems so simple: register once, and re-register only when a phone change is needed."

There remains standing issues: those groups exempt from the List, Charitable Organizations, Survey Companies, and Political contact. -- Companies that you have established a business relationship with or purchased from - can continue to call for 18 months after the last purchase, payment or delivery.

Where appropriate to counter these individuals or companies from contacting you further . . . when called, do not hang up. Ask: "to have your name and number taken off their calling list effective immediately." Many computerized calls allow you to press number 2 on the phone pad to be removed from a companies list. Non-compliance could mean $11,000 assessed for each violation. -- Many individuals have indicated they hang up in anger...this does no good, as you have just delayed the inevitable, another callback.

To file a complaint or to register again visit: http://www.donotcall.gov/ or call (888) 382-1222. The process is easy and quick and takes less than five minutes. Remember: an email will be sent back requiring confirmation on your end before activation can take place. If your still having problems you can contact the FTC's bureau of consumer protection in your local area.


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Pets: Online Puppy Scam

We are compassionate beings affected by the sweetness of an adorable ball of fluff known as a "puppy." Who could resist their cuteness, their frolicking manner and their trusting innocence.

Let me weave a real tale about a foiled puppy scam.

So you want a puppy. You click on the computer and search, and search, and search. - So many puppies. Lo and behold your heart is beating faster, and you have a smile on your face. You have just found one of God's creatures, that special little "girl" or that "roly-poly" little boy. - Your new family member.

Now, the children may become involved and the pressure mounts. Soon everyone important to you may be involved. You can't resist having everyone look. Excitement and feelings may heighten. ... You start emotionally identifying with a puppy that may not exist. You are now in the state of "puppy euphoria" - a prime target for the scammer of puppies.

Nothing is wrong with buying off the Internet: But, some of us are so enamored with what we see on the Internet, that blindly we allow our emotions to override our silly common sense. It seems to go right out-the-window!

So, how will you protect your impressionable children from heartache? How will you keep a scammer from putting his hand into your pocket? Not easy by any means.

The Internet puppy scammer is banking on your emotional connection to the pictures put up on the website. Banking on the fact that you will be less inclined to "wait" to purchase. That you will make a foolish and critical move - wire funds as a down payment to "hold" that little darling you are now emotionally invested in.

DON'T LEARN THE HARD WAY! Mr. "C" contacted me for help in the purchase of two puppies. Everything about the potential Internet sale seemed fine. The puppies were irresistible, and appeared to be a good fit for his family. The seller was local and seemed to be sincere.

Email negotiations started and over a period of a few hours, Mr. "C" was ready to purchase two puppies. That is when the scenario for purchasing the puppies changed sending up a "red flag" alert to me, and a warning to him to proceed with extreme caution.

SIGNS OF A POTENTIAL SCAM: If the seller appears to have a story too strange or too emotional or is overly friendly. It is more than likely you are about to be scammed. It is an attempt to lower your defenses.
If you are asked to wire a down payment to secure and "hold" a puppy, it may be the second sign you are about to be scammed. - Never send funds to someone you haven't dealt with before no matter how much you want the puppy. Step back from the situation - reevaluate.

LOCAL LISTINGS DON'T MAKE A DIFFERENCE: A listing may appear as local to your area, but wiring funds may end up just about anywhere. Once funds are wired scammers generally go onto the next victim. They are interested in getting as many down payments as they can on one pup, or on puppies that don't exist.

NO EXCUSES: If the seller gives an excuse why you cannot look at the puppies and give your down payment at that time. You're in trouble. Look for another breeder.

Equally important: Never purchase puppies unless you have seen them. People travel great distances to find that one special new member of their family. Dogs, like humans need to have the right emotional fit or it doesn't work.

A FINAL PITCH: The scam artist will make one last attempt to convince you that the puppy may not be available by the time you come to look at it. Or, if you are selecting two which so many of us do, will tell you that one is already gone.

Sometimes scammers are so caught up in reeling-you-in, they may slip and forget the time frame in which communication is being done and end up making statements like: The puppy is gone or one of the two your interested in is gone. Gone at an hour of the day that is unrealistic. Say between 10:00 p.m and the next morning. The scammer may panic out of frustration because he is not being successful and before you know it - the website pictures and sale of puppies is removed from the Internet. To show up perhaps another day or in a different way.

Mr. "C" was able to checkmate the situation. I am happy to say he didn't lose the $500 down payment he was considering to wire. Because he was so emotionally spent in his puppy quest, he was almost added to the list of the Internet scammed. He is continuing his search, but viewing that search in a whole different way.

Don't be afraid to purchase off the Internet. It is a wonderful opportunity to view a world of information and things you may never find otherwise. Just trust your gut instincts and don't rush into an emotional sale that may come back to haunt you!

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Poetry: Princess Diana an English Rose

One of the most famous, and beloved, by many around the world is Her Royal Highness, the Princess of Wales. In response to Prince William and Prince Harry's commemoration celebration of Princess Diana and their mother's life...the following poetry was written and graciously acknowledged by the two princes.

"Diana, An English Rose"

An English "rose" of Royal blood
Ceases yet to be --

The Queen of Hearts mourned by all
For the entire world to see
Full of pain and mystery
Why is she never more to be?

Of warmth and joy, and growing pains
With such vulnerability
The blush of youth the shyness blooms
To the highest elegant maturity --

England's pride forever more
Shall always live in Britain's history

England's pride well known across the sea
God's splendor worthy to be Royalty
Draped in lions a coat of arms
Red, yellow and black I see
A princess now in Britain's history

A mother's love forever gone,
To guide, to love, and just to be
Has trained two princes to know
The Common and the Royalty

No "naive of hearts" to warm thy soul
It's life's trickery
True loves been lost in life's unfair scheme
Never more to be

Rest in peace my love beneath the Willow tree
Of angels and birds and gentle winds
Sunlight and warmth never more to be
Diana, Princess of Wales,
On your "island" you are now free

Ironic is the path of life
We know not where we shall be
But in the hearts of many
Britain's Queen you will always be!


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Dating Services: Should You Take a Chance?

On-line Dating Services, are they worth your time and effort? Do they improve the odds you will meet that special someone?

* Does this sound like you? My thoughts travel far and wide, my emotions up and down...the many parts of me each seeking a different type of person. -- Some of established wealth and success, some of handsome profiles, physique or beauty, some of power and a sense of danger, some of a stable and nurturing character, some who possess the ability to deeply love, and appreciate the me that is -- the me that needs space to grow; the me with my inherit imperfections.

* There is nothing wrong with wanting it all in a relationship. But, it is rare we ever get it all, if at all. It seems fickle, how so many of us change our personality throughout the dating game. It's like going through a turn-style and seeing the many faces of you, from circumstances that change our personality in the positive and negative experiences of dating.

And yet, isn't that exactly the way so many of us are? ... Playing different rolls with each new romantic adventure? Trying to adapt to the dating scene, while searching out the one very special individual that sets off an alarm - an alarm that let's us know this is the one?

In an ad by one of the Match Making Services, Dr. Neil Warren states: "he did it his way for 30 years - he did it eHarmony's way for three months, and he has found that special someone." -- Sounds good - but, is it the hype and excitement of the search that makes you think it's for real, or is it truly something special? ... Dr. Warren admits his service does not track back on matches that may end up in marriage.

...So are dating services really worth the time and effort? -- It all depends on you, and what you want out of it: fun and games - companionship - a serious relationship? What do you think? -- Is it a game we play so as to detach ourselves from commitment and having to put up with "stuff?" -- Have we become so self-absorbed and inconsiderate, that all that matters is what we want? -- Are we afraid to commit, because it requires too much of our selves, our time, our emotions or perhaps with previous baggage not dealt with? Are we looking for the wrong thing? -- It is definitely easier to just pick our selves up and walk out - no strings attached, by keeping the turn-style door of dating revolving.

...Part of the problem is that many of us never really learn to fully trust, love and develop a relationship. Dating can be a good experience, but it can also be so inequitable, untrustworthy, and even down right emotionally exhausting. -- It's taking a chance on a roller coaster ride. With highs and lows, going around and many times ending in a dead-end, whether we use a dating service or are engaged in a casual meeting.

Our relationships become like commodities. Liken to disposable paper plates, we're used - enjoyed as a convenience in the moment, and then discarded as one looks for another style plate, at the drop of a hat.

It certainly looks like we may be wasting a lot of our life with one failure after the other, and missing-the-boat when someone fine comes sailing by. It all depends on what you are looking for and what you are willing to invest of yourself, your time, emotion and energy. -- Then there's the question of: " Do you really know what you want and are you playing the game the right way? Are you being truthful to yourself on what you're ready for?

* In on-line dating, be open about what you want and don't want in a relationship. Keep in mind: good communication and conversation will allow you to gain an insight into the personality, character, and whether a person may be a good fit, and worth a first or second date. -- " Playing games and trying to be what you are not will only bring disaster and heartache."

* If indeed you are looking for that someone special, you may be sending out the wrong vibrations in your behavior and the things you say: -- The person may understand the dating scene with you as totally different from your viewpoint. Alas, you both end up unhappy. You both may be playing at the dating game instead of enjoying the relationship and growing with it. ... "You can catch more bees with honey than vinegar - but, going overboard may turn both parties off. Don't over the BS, try a little more sincerity - you may just be surprised at what will happen.

A good quality Dating Service may have its advantages for the following reasons:

• You have an informal and relaxing private atmosphere in which to search out that special someone who shares your values, beliefs and attitudes.
• You have the opportunity to review many possibilities on your own terms with no commitment - no embarrassment - no fear of rejection.
• A dating service allows you to get to know someone from their profile and makes your selection easier based on realistic expectations.
• A dating service can allow you to be true to yourself, or not... The "profile" will allow you to narrow the field based on likes and dislikes, and backgrounds. -- Even the emotional feel of the way in which the profile is written can be a clue to a personality. A dating service will help you to "please yourself." -- If visual is your thing, you'll see upfront who may be your date.
• A dating service will offer you so many opportunities...that the odds are, somewhere along the way, you will end up lowering your guard, opening your heart and dating with a genuine heartfelt purpose.
• A dating service will give you a plethora of potential mates. It will all depend on your needs at a precise time... Love is forever searching its mate. -- I have loved four men in my life, married a second after the death of the first. -- So, I can say unequivocally, "you can love more than one person, and each one will be loved in a different way. -- Each will invoke the excitement and heart palpitating feelings of emotion and desire - the alarm will go off. You will have a mutual attraction in many different ways, -- but, the bottom line is, you will want to be together all the time, because you have loved again!

Dr. Neil Clark Warren of eHarmony.com stated: "that out of millions of his users, there have been over 10,000 marriages." - through 2006. -- That statistics doesn't seem extraordinary and much different from marriages that could develop from a casual meeting. -- What is significant is: the opportunities available in an on-line dating service that can help you t have a happier and better dating experience, which just may lead to that special long-term relationship.

As in all things, proceed cautiously. Let your heart rule only after your brain has cleared the way. -- Don't second-guess yourself: make sure you are heading in the right direction for the right reasons. And most of all, -- don't let previous fear or rejection stop you from seeking out real happiness. ... It's life happening; so enjoy the journey, enjoy the different type of dates, and you will know when the right one comes along, because he or she will send shivers down your spine and light up your life.


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Bath and Body: The Luxury Health Benefit!

Pamper yourself – rejuvenate your soul – your mind and calm your emotions ... from the stress of every day living. Treat the mind, body and spirit in just 30 wonderful precious minutes. Indulge yourself, just do it – stop giving yourself reasons why you can’t. You are worth it aren’t you?

Your body will thank you, because you took the time to give it a break, and a chance to unwind. – You will have more energy, you will be more relaxed and most of all you won’t be a raving maniac – if that ‘s the kind of day you’ve had. After all, life can be brutal even if you are a precautionary type. And if you are an “A” typical personality, should I say any more? -- And for those who are low on the list of pressure – one was born an imperfect human being, even the arms of every day living can grab you, shake you up a bit and then leave you hanging wondering why you don’t feel quite well enough.

It will help you pull your emotions together, force you to reflect on you and your needs, as you sense the calming of your whole being, floating away any pain and doing one of the best and inexpensive things for your overall health…soaking with Bath and Body.

There is a difference between using bath and body products, and the luxury of pampering yourself. Indulge in personal time, gaining back your peace of mind and availing yourself of the world of aromatic and natural fresh scents.

Pampering yourself with bath and body knows no age barrier. In all age brackets, many do not take the advantage of the relaxing health benefits and the psychological aspect of pampering themselves. They look upon the world of bath and body as a waste, and view it, as if it were a necessity like a bar of soap and nothing more! Others believe their schedule won’t permit the time to indulge themselves, even feeling guilty that they should even consider it. – Nonsense. Like everything else, one must make time.

In today’s hectic – even lunatic style world, we all have to “make the time.” -- Stop! Do what you need to do to fit into your schedule 30 minutes once a week or every day. If your frazzled, if you look warn out, if you can’t sleep, if you can’t take it any more … your body in crying out – pay attention to me – and that me is “you.”

Take care of yourself. Pamper: create your own personal oasis away from the frantic paced world. Relax, unwind in the alluring bubbles of a frothy bubble bath, or the creaming body wash that not only soothes your skin, but makes you feel refreshed and anew, ready to face the rest of the day.

Women throughout history have pampered themselves from head to toe in one form or another from Cleopatra to Queen Nefertiti, to Jacqueline Kennedy. – “Humanity has sought for millennia the healing powers of water for spiritual, psychological and physical ablution.” (*)

Cleopatra used baths of milk and oils to stimulate the psychic awareness. The sweetness of Lotus associated with a genteel woman. The softening and aromatic scent of Myrrh, considered a natural aphrodisiac.

Jacqueline Kennedy was said to have treasured the use of “almond oil” It was her preference, and considered by many to be an effective emollient.

Queen Nefertiti used facial masks made of milk, flowers and honey.

You don’t have to be considered Ancient or American royalty to enjoy the luxuries and benefits that nature affords. -- Whether you choose aroma and sensual scents or 100% natural bath and body skin care,
the sensation and experience is equally relaxing in the bathtub or the privacy of your shower.

Wrap your skin in the soothing and softening light and fresh aroma of “baby powder” skin care products. …a scent that men seem to find alluring - euphoric - fresh and clean.

It’s more than just a revitalizing experience. It’s a special moment in time to reap the benefits of stress reduction and pain relief in your hot tub, sauna or shower.

Dr. William Arnold, a Rheumatologist at the Illinois Bond and Joint Insitute and chief medical editor of the Arthritis Foundation’s Guide to Alternative Therapies (Longstreet Press, 1999) stated: “Hot water relaxes the joints while increasing circulation to reduce muscle spasms”. --

If you ache, and haven’t tried soaking in a bath of Dead Sea Salts, you are missing a wonderful therapeutic treatment and a chance to unwind. Unwind from the stress of the office, the drive home, a crazy day with the kids, and whatever has gotten your dander up.

Decompress, relax the muscles, shoulders, and lower back. – It doesn’t hurt to add a candle or two and bring in the portable radio. Isn’t it worth 30 minutes of your time to get back your piece of mind? Remember – if your not happy nobody’s happy. Bath and body helps get you back to that you, - you “really” want to be.

“Dead Sea mineral therapy relaxes and restores the body and assists in the natural relief of life’s most common aches and pains”. The aromatherapy of Dead Sea Salts is hard to describe … it is airy and has a unique psychological calming and ache and pain relieving affect. Bathing your skin with Salt Scrubs is a natural exfoliate – detoxifier, and great body treatment. (*)

What ever your favorite flavors, whatever your favorite scents and colors, it exists now somewhere in the world of Bath and Body. Be it fragrances or all natural. It is an inexpensive treat for men and for women. For personal use, for romantic gifts or a thoughtful gift – just because. Indulge yourself, and then decide if you are worth it! ... Life is too short not to enjoy its many little treasurers.

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References (*)
Schiff; Magazine article, Psychology today, Vol. 34, September-October 2001, Waters
Wonders: Steaming or Soaking, Hydrotherapy Soothes as It Heals.
Masada - Bath and Body - one of the very first companies to provide authentic, all natural and unprocessed Dead Sea Mineral Salts from Israel.

Writing: Write Mystifying Content!

JDC Art of Writing: "In response to your many emails expressing your frustration and confusion of what content is...I hope the following article composed from years of business and personal writing; blogging, will provided valuable answers and encourage some outstanding writing..."

What composes content - the essence of writing? -- It's the words and subject matter richly applied, that sings out to the reader entrancing and fostering one's desire to read-on. It's word magic.

* I have found it to be those selective thought-provoking words, of information, vital subject matter and profuse expression and style, that leads to writing with clarity of purpose and emotional content. Those sentences of words, should leave a positive lasting expression even when dealing with negative issues. -- Your selection of words should always elevate your writing above others showing the professional you are or can be.

Words by themselves are dead. Words used to create content in writing are brought alive with a breath of color and play-on-words for whatever writing purposes designated. ... Understand what you want to say or what action you desire, and give it "life," and meaning. -- Anticipate your reader's questions and needs; what you want to express and then make them feel it. Keep them emotionally connected and reading by using the right words.

* I try not to forget, that writing content is the ability to not only satisfy oneself ... but also satisfy the reader's expectations by design in the way any subject matter is expressed and presented from life's experiences. The frosting...is the labored research of topics, ideas, and facts that adds depth and credibility, and can add emotion and energy.

* -- Content becomes much more, than just writing on a specific subject, or wanting to make a statement, or entice to action. ... It's the magic of the right words played out in the right manner, adding value, making for memorable and desired reading.

Be exact. ... Less actually does become more in terms of quality! Eliminate fluff. -- Revise, eliminating unnecessary words and phrases. Use words that remain true to the direction and ultimate end result being sought...For your reader.

* How does that mystifying content emerge? It may start from the unexpected process of a couple of ideas, words, sentences, or can explode out of the subconscious in paragraph form. There are times of confusion where thoughts are vague needing to be deciphered. The subconscious does not always relay in an easily identifiable form. You have to work for it. -- The exciting part is: what your creative juices can come up with!

Some of the best content reels itself when least expected, suddenly awakening like a sleeping giant. Keep pencil and paper handy in several places, to capture from the moment, that treasure of future composition.

A REMINDER: Be aware of the way you express your thoughts and phrase your words. It is the reader you wish to impress and please. Not your self-ego.

Mark Twain once said: "The difference between the right word and almost the right word is the difference between 'lightning' and 'lightning bug.'" Writing content goes beyond grammatically correct sentences. You are constructing meaning, which must leave the reader with the ability to interpret. -- "The meaning to a reader is not just in the text ... but, in the reader's ability to connect as if playing an active role - mentally envisioning, or emotionally feeling." (*)

* I keep a framed card on my desk ... "The devil is in the details." The quote reminds me how important it is to pay attention to the process and content of what I am doing and to not worry about what I don't need to add, such as careless repetitions. It helps me to discipline myself not to rush an article, so there are no surprises that may make the article less then it can be.

Milo Ogden Frank a nationally acclaimed authority on communication skills and strategies writes: It is: "what allures, entices, tempts, tantalizes, fascinates, captivates, enchants, attracts, bewitches, catches, hypnotizes - that makes you remember and gets you to keep reading." ... So, hook with the magic of the best words. The better your article in the way you present it, the more successful you will be.

* All good writers share a key ability: That they present themselves and their ideas effectively with rich and exciting content of words. -- Challenge yourself the next time you sit down at the computer. Don't rush - look at how much you can tweak the original draft. Eliminate less significant words and phrases, playing up the powerful. -- Polish it and put it aside overnight and continue fine-tuning and revisions the next day. You may just be surprised ... You will be mystified with the winner you see before you. A diamond carved out from the rough of the keyboard!

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References: (*)

• Frank, Milo O. - How to Get Your Point Across in 30 Seconds or Less, Simon and Schuster 1986, Chapter 5, pg 40 - 1. Communication in management HF5718.F74, 1986 658.4'5 85-2782

Car Buying Help: Save an Average of $1900

JDC Insite: Save an average of $1,900 to several thousands of dollars off the price of that new car you've been eyeing. How good of a negotiator are you? Could you use a little help?

One of the toughest deals to make is the purchase of a vehicle. Too many times one is swayed by the dealer with the so-called best possible price ... the bottom line. But is it the best? What you don't know and what you don't do could cost you thousands... Yes, thousands.

The world of car buying is latent with inflated pricing and designed to daze and confuse the consumer. Take the fear out of your purchase...walk into the dealership, and walk out with a great deal!

Arm your self before you step onto the showroom floor. You may be aware, that both the MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price), and the dealer invoice are artificial numbers designed to serve as a buffer for the negotiating process. But, have you discovered the following?

* ... Don't negotiate down from the MSRP to the dealer invoice to close your deal. -- The sales representative is banking you will do exactly that. -- Instead, you need to find out the real price the dealer paid for the car. Knowing the actual dealer pricing will give you a true picture of how much room there is for negotiations.

* ... Dealers have listed paper "holdbacks," which is nothing more than a supplement to the dealer's cash flow by the manufacturer that artificially inflates the dealership's paper costs - which is then paid back. Understand how to use this and you have a few more dollars in your pocket.

* ... Those extras in detailing or undercoating ... before you buy those add-ons from the dealership, do some legwork with companies in your area before hand, to find out what their pricing would be to provide similar services like those that will be pitched by the dealer.

With the right information and negotiating process, you can enjoy the experience of the purchase. Remember, the sales person is always tuned into the emotional aspect of the sale. The individual who gets so excited that the idea of negotiating seriously, is lost, will never get the best deal.

Even if you get excited but are prepared to wheel and deal, the sales person will realize you have done your homework and will approach the deal from a different perspective, because he or she knows you will buy, and they want that sale.

* ... If you have a trade-in, don't mention it. You can add the trade-in after you have an agreed upon bottom line price for your new vehicle. If you have a trade-in make sure it is cleaned up and shinny. The extra work may add a few hundred dollars more to the deal.

One of the hardest things to do is WALK AWAY FROM THE DEAL. There are times when this will work. The sales person knows you want the vehicle, and he or she wants the sale ... so, if you have flexibility use this technique, if not work with everything else listed above. Important - before you decide to "walk," ask how long the bottom line price given is good for. ... The use of this technique to get the representative to meet your negotiated price may not be advantageous if you've done the rest.

If your were in the market for a Jeep Liberty and could save $5,757 in your negotiations, what would it be worth to you?

It's all within your power "to get help step by step through the negotiating game with professional new-car buying advice just a phone call away. -- And when it comes to options and safety equipment, you'll know what's really worth your money, versus 'dealer extras' that do nothing except cost you extra money. You can even get that trade-in information." Or, You can always get the blue book trade-in value from your banker or insurance agent or on-line. (*)

From one of the trusted product analysis companies ... call: The Consumer Reports New Car Service at 1-800-693-8714. It will be the best $14.00 you ever spent. ... Have your ace-in-the-hole. Play your hand with Consumer's help and win big time. A marvelous opportunity to level the playing field.


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References (*)
... Consumer Reports May 2007, The Consumer Reports New Car Service at: 800.693.8714 (back page)

Will Text Messaging Kill You?

JDC Parent's Legacy-Commentary: Food for thought, for adults and parents of teens!

Our world is truly a wonder and marvel of the natural, and man-made technology. -- In the covered wagon days, the strong willed risk takers of the West, would never have envisioned what we deem, the tools of modern day prosperity. Things placed in plastic casings with chip memory capability to do just about anything, perhaps even future genius secretly able to rule the world.

In the perfectibility of things, man too often forgets: that it is the human element of an imperfect being, lack of experience, the stress of the times or just pure stupidity that changes the equation of how one's reaction to a situation can change the course of one's life.

Why is it one bypasses common sense in lieu of expediency? What can't wait? In place of practicality we vie and cultivate patterns for the advantages of the "now-in-time" - haste!

* Modern technology of text messaging appears to have played a significant part in the loss of life of five cheerleaders. -- Beautiful girls, the light of beauty in their faces, with prized long hair and the air of pride beaming back from class pictures. The sadness of such a tragedy is the loss of the potential of five women the world shall never get to know, nor what special gifts they may have contributed to the betterment of society.

Herein lies a lesson: The accident investigation at this point is leaning toward the fact that the driver may have been at fault in text messaging while driving. Somehow in a matter of seconds: a message was sent, replied to and in the course of those actions, the driver lost control and hit another vehicle. Several seconds later, a call to 911 was made for help --- seconds of time recorded on modern technology and then silence.

* We are all someone's son or daughter. -- We are a legacy to our parent's love, their instruction, guides, both by word and - example. When our children complain: because they have heard it before, how can one assume they truly get it? The fact that there would actually be severe consequences to their actions, floats obliviously through their brains, perceived as innocent nothings, being low on the gage of importance.

Sharon Montgomery a safety advocate recently interviewed on The Newsroom has indicated how serious and ever increasing the situation of cell phone and text messaging use while driving has become. Presently there are only five states in the country that have restricted cell use and one restricting text messaging. In the State of Illinois the only place where restrictions are in force is in the City of Chicago.

The question arises: as adults do we need to be forced into restrictive practices? -- Apparently with our precious children, yes, we do. Man has to find the happy medium between expediency and common sense so that anyone of us is not the next victim. Maybe like the issue of seat belts, this issue too, will require a mandated law unless man can better monitor himself.

* If we refuse to let our common sense guide us - what good is it? Do we as a society wait for that knock at the door, opening it to a sinking feeling down to the pit of our stomach - the palpitation of a pounding heart - the outcry of a loving mother ... to two men in uniform, with badge numbers and holsters belted, billy clubs of protection and the proud stance of an officer of peace? -- No officer wants to be at that door for you to open, but it is part of their job to not only protect, but to bear the ugly burden of notifying a parent of the loss of a precious child.

"Is your life worth losing over a few minutes of delay to do something?" Is it worth it to continue to breath and enjoy all that life has to offer, by pulling over for a few minutes to answer a cell phone or text a message?

What seems to be missing in the equation of why accidents and deaths happen is: The perception that one can do more than one thing at a time while driving. On the road the pressure mounts, distractions occur, delays and setbacks affect our psyche. It only takes "one second" in time, - to kill you or mangle your body forever and tear a family apart. Are you willing to take that chance? -- For just a few minutes saved? If you are ask yourself why?

How sharp or stupid can a driver be? -- As Forest played by Tom Hanks in the movie, "Forest Gump" says: "stupid is what stupid does."

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Jesus: Last Will and Testament

JDC Bible Talk: For Bible Lovers - What is the inheritance of Jesus and what does it mean for you? What do you think his Last Will and Testament would include for humankind? ... The Bible provides more than an inkling!

......................."Last Will and Testament".......................

* I am the Lamb, Jesus Christ, The, Jesus of Nazareth, and hereby do bequeath those things that belong to Me by right of Royal Birth and first-born inheritance right and covenant, to you, my beloved child: -- And, by the means of my sacrifice that you might receive "the forgiveness of your sins." -- Colossians 1:13,14,15 "and everlasting life." -- John 3:36, Mark 10:30

* I am always with you - "I leave you peace, I give you my peace. I do not give it to you the way that the world gives it. Do not let your hearts be troubled nor let them shrink for fear." -- John 14:27

* Further, that I, Jesus, the promised Messiah, the Christ, the Anointed One, "the first born of all creation," -- Colossians 1:14,15, lovingly has chosen to give of my life that you might be released from sin and death. That, you may also know of the personality, love and character of my Father...for I am a reflection of my Father. So, how could I not have an intense love you, and pay the ultimate price to release you from inherited sin?

* I, who have been made a sacrificial lamb, "have sacrificed once for all time" -- Hebrews 10:10, and endured the slashing pain of flogging, the piercing blood letting of cutting thorns, the inhumanity of a cruel impalement and lancing unto an agonizing death...For I have born humiliation that you might live.

* By enduring faithfully of my own free will, I have kept my perfect integrity to my Father, and give to you this "example" as my gift...that you too may prove Satan a liar, and that I have not died in vain. So, that you my child shall gain eternal life, happiness and peace.

* "I am the Way and the Truth," John 14:6 - "...and, I am also able to save completely those who are approaching God through me (Jesus), because I (Jesus) am always alive to plead for them." -- Hebrews 7:25 -- "Ask and it shall be given to you, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you." -- Matthew 7:7 - 11

* But, my dearest child remember, when you "call upon my Father and you shall find him only when you shall seek him with all your heart." -- Jeremiah 29, 12-14. “Approach him through me with faith, for "Faith is the assured expectation of things hoped for, the evident demonstration of realities though not beheld." -- Hebrews 11:1 ... "NO ONE, comes to the Father except through me!" -- John 14:6, ... And, this help I promise and give unto you as "the one mediator between God and my Father and men." -- 1 Timothy 2:5,6

* Because, "you were faithful over a few things, I will appoint you over many things. Enter into the joy of your master." -- Matthew 25:21 ... It is I, Jesus the Faithful Witness of my Father. Know me, know my father, and so it shall be, know my father and you cannot help but know me.

* Therefore, through the shedding of my blood, through my ransom sacrifice "the dead shall live again." -- Isaiah 26:19, and ye shall inherit the goodness as follows:

... It shall be that the dead loved ones will be restored to life. "That all those in the memorial tombs will...come out." -- John 5:28,29

... Whereby my Father's original purpose shall be accomplished through my ransom sacrifice. That you, whom I dearly love shall possess and live in an earthly paradise and reside forever upon it." -- Psalm 37:29, and my father "will exalt you to take possession of the earth, when the wicked ones are cut off…” – Psalm 37:34, Proverbs 2:21,22

... That it shall come to pass, that "the whole earth will be made a paradise and the inheritance from my Father to you through me, - he shall open his hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing." -- Psalm 145:16

... Be it known that God my Father: "will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. -- Revelation 21:4

... Further, wickedness, war and evil shall be removed - "the wicked one will be no more - Psalm 37:10, 11, and peace on earth shall be given you - Psalm 46:9, Isaiah 2:4, and you shall live in security - Isaiah 32:18; Micah 4:4

... It shall be given unto you that sickness will vanish. "The lame one will climb up just as a stag does." And, "no resident will say: I am sick." -- Isaiah 35:5,6 - Isaiah 33:24

... And so impairment shall be vanished. "The eyes of the blind ones will be opened, and the very ears of the deaf ones will be unstopped." And, "the speechless one will cry out in gladness." -- Isaiah 35:5,6

... It shall be that food shortages will not exist. "There shall come to be plenty of grain on the earth." and "the earth itself will certainly give its produce." -- Psalm 67:6

... Whereby, I came to earth in human form to fulfill Bible prophecy, but also to know the human imperfections. Therefore, I give to you from the blood of my sacrifice true forgiveness so that you may worship with a clean conscience and spirit.

... Heretofore, come to me like the little children and through me, The Christ, and I shall plead your case with my Father always in supplication. This is my gift to you - a doorway to the heaven of my Father. -- Remember, " "if anyone does commit a sin, there is a helper with the Father, Jesus Christ, a righteous one." -- 1 John 1:8, 2:1

... I have given my soul - my life, because in my whole being and my heart, it overflows with love for humankind. A love, that is beyond human comprehension. And, that despite your imperfections my child, my hand is open to catch you as you fall, to impart courage and to support you through troubled times. To be your source of perseverance, and the strength to make up for your lack...that can bring peace and carry you through each and every day.

... And my child, I give and bequeath to you the knowledge and wisdom beheld within the pages of my Father's written word of which I am an author ... that when read, will help you to cope successfully with problems in life, giving its own fruit in its season. -- Psalm 1:1-3

... And, now and always, "Become doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves with false reasoning..." -- James 1:22-25. And, as "the Bereans received the word with the greatest eagerness of mind, carefully examining the Scriptures daily as to whether these things were so.!" -- Acts 17:11

... Through this gift I give, "You will gain wisdom, insight and understanding, which will help you to 'restrain your feet from every bad path.' -- Psalm 119:98-101, -- Knowing and understanding my Father's purpose for the earth will make your life more meaningful and will brighten your hope for the future. ... My Father did not create the earth for nothing." -- Isaiah 45:18, John 17:3

... You will be bequeathed: the "wisdom that is for protection the same as money is for a protection; but the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom itself preserves alive its owners." -- Ecclesiastes 7:12

... You are joint heirs in Christ, who "suffered for you leaving you a model for you to follow in his steps closely." - 1 Peter 2:21 "You will be repaid in the resurrection of the righteous ones." -- Luke 14:14

And, so it is heretofore written, that he who would CONTEST, he who denies the Father and the Son - he who deliberately turns away from the truth, and chooses to walk the wide path of destruction, -- "shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains upon him." - John 3:36, 1 John 2:22, 23, 24, 25

I give, devise and bequeath all of the residue of my estate and property, real, personal and mixed, of every kind and character and wherever located in which I may have an interest as promised and given unto me as my inheritance as the Son of God, the "first born of creation." ... With all the promises that must come to pass, through the Written Word, and in genuine love, I joyfully gift to my heirs, with all the future blessings these precious gifts, and with all, - that thou shall be free from the imperfections of this world...

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