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11 Fascinating Poinsettia Facts You Should Know
Poinsettia Day Celebrations, caught my eye this morning. Dec 12th what a great day to have such a day, soon enough to make a decision to get one and not too close to the big celebration day.
The link hightlights a few cool facts. I did not know they came from Mexico and can grow 10 feet tall outside. I kinda thought they were poisonous, they are not super poisonous, very bitter, givn you a warning that slightly not a good idea, you still should not be putting them in your salad, there is better options.
The Christmas Connection ... "When Christianity was introduced by Europeans, poinsettias came to be associated Christmas almost immediately.
Legend tells of a poor young Mexican girl named Pepita who wished to give a present to baby Jesus at the Christmas service. Her cousin Pedro encouraged her, saying, “Even small gifts given with love make Jesus happy.”
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-poinsettia-day-december-12
#NationalPoinsettiaDay
In 16th-century Mexico, the connection between the poinsettia plant and the Christmas season begins. According to legend, a girl wanted desperately to celebrate Jesus's birthday. Worried, the girl feared she would have no gift to offer because she was so poor. An angel tells her to give any gift with love. After gathering weeds from alongside the road, the young girl placed them in the manger. Miraculously the weeds bloomed into beautiful red stars.
The date of December 12 marks the death of Joel Roberts Poinsett, the man responsible for bringing the plant to the United States.
https://www.youtube.com/live/xBUvkcgYfYw?si=YhDPARl1R3gXHXGm&t=5436
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/parable-hot-dog-seller-mark-johnson/
the Hot Dog message starts around 1:30:56 , usually I am able to embed and start there, this one seems to revert back to the beginning, maybe you should listen to it all :) There was a man who lived by the side of the road And he sold Hot Dogs He was hard of hearing so he had no radio. He had trouble with his eyes so he read no newspapers nor did he watch television or have access to the internet But he sold amazing Hot Dogs He put signs on the highway telling how good they were. He stood on the side of the road and cried “Buy a Hot Dog” and people bought. He increased his meat and bun orders. He bought a bigger stove to take care of his orders and he finally got his son home from college to help him. But then something happened…. His son said “Father, haven’t you been reading the news? There’s a big recession on, the European situation is terrible, the domestic situation is worse. Everything is going to pot” Thereupon the father thought, well, my son’s been to college, he reads the news, he listens to the radio, he watches the television and he ought to know. So the father cut down on the meat and bun order, took down his advertising signs and no longer bothered to stand on the highway to sell his Hot Dogs. And his Hot Dog sales fell away overnight. “You’re right son.” The father said to the boy. “We certainly are in the middle of a great recession” - Author Unknown The moral of this story is that we can fall into the trap of the self-fulfilling prophecy by taking too much notice of what we hear or read that can then have a detrimental impact on your business. Through your actions and behaviours, you can directly or indirectly influence the outcome of a prediction. i.e truly believe that there is a recession in your business and behave as there is and you will sell many fewer hotdogs, but believe in the strength of your product and focus on the opportunities that make your business unique and you could be selling many more Hot Dogs than expected. Keep the belief and the mindset on your opportunities to outperform and keep the focus on what you can influence
Firness Tips Walking Into 2025
We all need to get better at fitness, even the olympic champions strive to do a little bit better to gain the prize. We will not be heading to the worlds olypics, but we do want to be the hero in our families. So besure and check out additional articles, resources in the comment section. ~ TLR
Will start this off with some exercises for us old folks that want to do better.
6 Exercises to Keep You Fit Through Your 70s
1. Backward Walking
You’ve spent many decades walking forward and, presumably, did pretty well with it. At this age, though, we are more prone to falling when stepping back from something supportive, such as a counter or table. Such missteps can lead to bruises and soreness or, in the worst-case scenario, a fractured hip or pelvis. The exercise of walking backward can be challenging, but it works to improve stability and balance.
Note: Be sure to stay vigilant with this activity; always pace yourself and place safety first. If you have limited space, doing laps is fine—hallways are great places for that.
Step 1: Allow plenty of space for movement. You can either stand with your arms by your sides or hold them out from your body for better balance.
Step 2: Step straight back approximately 2 feet with your right foot. Then, take a backward step with your left foot. Take your time, and pay particular attention to your balance to avoid falls.
Step 3: Perform backward walking for 1 minute per set for 3 sets.
2. Stepping Jacks
3. Standing Single-Leg Knee Lifts
4. Chair Squats
5. Touch Toe/Touch Sky
6. Single-Leg Floor Touches
Heart of The Matter
I was colaborating on a mini research matter with my wife and I came across this blog that was profiling the heart, the condition of the heart and a bit of questions regarding the heart and why that symbol was of significance, and thus the title the "Heart of The Matter" I decided to add Sand Box as i do not know where this will go. So as always please check out the comment section for additional information and future additions.
https://www.h2hliving.ca/blog/2018/2/10/heartfelt-reflections
"Our culture has a thing about hearts, the universal symbol of love. To show our love, we have balloon hearts and candy hearts, stuffed hearts and necklace hearts. There’s even a heart hand-symbol that has gone viral. Yep, words are no longer necessary. If you want to tell that special someone how you feel about them, curl your fingers with thumbs together, and smile. But when you think about it, why would we choose the symbol of a heart to convey the message of love? Why not a brain? Or a kidney? Or a stomach? (the stomach would definitely work with the men in my family!). Just what is it with us human beings and the heart?"
As I work through this, turns out I need to do a update on my phone for the operating system, sounds simple enough, so I figure that can do its thing while I do this, so click , but it doesn't click. The memory is too full, too much data on the phone, needs 13 G's and I only hve 12 , so something has to go, now we have to do a purge, the heart of the matter. So I have to decide wht goes , what stays, what can be rehomed ? For curiousity, I check out the updates, 4 pages of improvements. That is a lot of future reading. Off the printer that goes for future review or simply stack it on the blog post for posterity purposes. Where is the love , its a bit about being curious, how do things work, intereact , the heart of the matter.
Curious, I went for the delete on the email file, millions of bits of data, alread stored on my computer at work. Poof, not needed on my phone. Will see if that makes a difference. Took some time to do. Refreshed.
Still not enough, need 12 and I only have 8 GM available ,4 more to find.
Baby time, will have to return to this mission. later
Fishing is a wonderful experience, catching food to eat, sport for entertainment, examples of wisdom and how one may conduct our life. Will filet this out going forward, tag Fishing, Fish, Thinking, Planning,Fun,Family
Be sure and check out comments for more info as it accumulates.
Next question, is my licence current ? I think a renewal may be required, where did I put that card, the search begins !
8.8 Million Views, that is a well baited hook :)
Matthew 13:47-51 The Message (MSG)
“Or, God’s kingdom is like a fishnet cast into the sea, catching all kinds of fish. When it is full, it is hauled onto the beach. The good fish are picked out and put in a tub; those unfit to eat are thrown away. That’s how it will be when the curtain comes down on history. The angels will come and cull the bad fish and throw them in the garbage. There will be a lot of desperate complaining, but it won’t do any good.” Jesus asked, “Are you starting to get a handle on all this?” They answered, “Yes.”
Matthew 13:47-51 King James Version (KJV)
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, and shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.
Happiness can be multiplied by sharing it with others without diminishing the original source. It is the one asset that increases when it is given away.
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With happiness, the more you give, the more you get. The greatest rewards in life do not come from the accumulation of financial assets; they result from the psychic gratification that accompanies helping others achieve happiness. Those who acquire the greatest riches in life have discovered how to link the two; they have learned how to provide a service that creates satisfaction for customers and generates profits for themselves.
When you approach your job with exuberance and a determination to make yur customers glad they chose to do business with you, great benefits will accrue to you. There are never enough happy people who share their joy with others.
** Basic Balance
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by Jim Stovall
Modern-day life here in the 21st century puts me in mind of a high-wire juggling act. It seems there are far too many things demanding our attention, and the consequences for missing a priority are very high.
Years ago, I heard a radio ad featuring a second-grade child leaving a voicemail for their father. I don’t remember what the ad was for, but I will never forget the voice of a seven-year-old saying, “Dad, it’s me. Today was my school play. I was a flower on stage and did a good job. Maybe the next time I’m in the second grade and am in my play, you can come.”
These words are haunting because we all know the second grade and the school play only happen once. Life balance is a matter of establishing and focusing on priorities. If we live lives of success and significance, there will inevitably be days, weeks, and even months when we are out of balance. In my business, I get involved with book, movie, or television projects requiring a great deal of focus and energy for several months. After those projects are concluded, I always strive to focus on other priorities in my life for several weeks or months.
Regardless of these seasons of intensity and focus, we’ve got to be prepared to create a parenthesis or an oasis for extreme priority events or activities in other areas of our lives. I’ve discovered that even the demands of a movie project involving hundreds of people and millions of dollars can be flexible enough to accommodate a wedding, a funeral, a graduation, a friend or colleague in need, or a second-grade play.
Anyone familiar with my work will likely know about me because of a bestselling book I wrote that was made into a movie entitled The Ultimate Gift. This story features a billionaire who, late in life, comes to understand that he and his money have negatively impacted his extended family. He discovers that even though we may go to extraordinary lengths to rectify the problem, we can never retrieve those magic moments in life that we’ve lost.
As a consultant, I get to interact with many high-level corporate leaders. Hopefully, I am able to impart some wisdom and knowledge to them, but each of them inevitably teaches me many things. One CEO of a direct sales group with forty-thousand distributors struggled with time management in order to hold various events across the country. When we went through her calendar, there were several days each month blacked out long before the year began. When I inquired about them, I learned that those were the priceless priority days she had dedicated to family, friends, and causes that matter to her. No amount of success or money could ever take their place.
As you go through your day today, establish your priorities and manage the rest of your days.
Today's the day!
from my Napoleon Hill Foundation email
https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/caffeine/
As I contemp;ate education for my son, homeschooling is on my mind. This is a few years out there, however preparing for this educational adventure is a must. My youngest daughter homeshools her children and they are a bright bunch. I now a number of family's that home school and these kids are exceptional.
Did a search of my blog and there was no homeschooling tags on file, so we have one know. Check out the comments for future articles. Will expand my thouights on this going forward. In the meantime here is a neat story to kick this off with.
Note for spelling: Homeschooling and Homeschools is one word, not split in two
Lots to think about in this report from Food Banks Canada
https://foodbankscanada.ca/hungercount/
sognifanct increases have happened recently, wild increase, inflation has made a huge impact on this
"In March 2024, there were over 2 million visits to food banks in Canada — the highest number in history — representing a 6 per cent increase compared to 2023, and a 90 per cent increase compared to 2019. In addition, there are signs that the food-banking system is reaching its absolute limit."
please review the policy recommendations, one may not agree with everything recommended, however it was good to see solutions put forward
https://foodbankscanada.ca/hungercount/policy-recommendations/
Did you know that Sparkling KiKi Maple Water is copacked in HACCP certified facility?
What does HACCP stand for ? Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
HACCP is a management system in which food safety is addressed through the analysis and control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards from raw material production, procurement and handling, to manufacturing, distribution and consumption of the finished product.
This is a significant milestone for the company. Prior to 2024 our copackers where CFIA certifiied CFSR, HACCP provides the next level of assurance that opens more doors for us across Canada, around the globe, around the corner and throughout our communities.
Our Warehousing Supply Chain Partner Cantrina Freezer Warehouse in Brampton is HACCP certified, BRC,FDA & Kosher Certified https://cantrinafreezer.com/
Many people do not know what HACCP means. So I did a google search to compile some info and clarity for us.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazard_analysis_and_critical_control_points
Why is HACCP certification important?
The international HACCP certification can confirm that a company has set up a system to ensure the safety of its food products. “It means that you’ve assessed the risks and are controlling your critical points,". explains Isabelle Ledoux, Senior Business Advisor, BDC Advisory Services.
Phase 1: HACCP pre-certification programs
Phase 2: the HACCP plan
-Critical control points
-A traceable system
Phase 3: Deployment of the HACCP plan
Phase 4: The HACCP audit
Is HACCP certification mandatory in Canada? No, but several major companies and chains do specifically request it.
What are the main steps involved in obtaining HACCP certification?
Creating the plan
Putting together a team
Describing the process
Putting together a risk analysis
Determining critical control points
Setting critical limits
Developing monitoring procedures
Determining corrective actions
Developing auditing procedures
Setting up record-keeping and documentation
Keeping the HACCP plan up to date
Professional Development
HACCP Managers Certificate Course
https://www.safecheck1.com/product/haccp/
CANADIAN CERTIFIED HACCP PROFESSIONAL
https://foodcert.ca/canadian-certified-haccp-professional/
HACCPCanada is a HACCP System Certifying Body
Our Warehousing Supply Chain Partner Cantrina Freezer Warehouse in Brampton is HACCP certified, BRC,FDA & Kosher Certified and a client of HACCP Canada
A local business that many of us are familier with in transporation industry is HACCP certified https://www.kriska.com/
Canadian College Of Food and Health
https://www.ccofah.org/haccp-certification-course/
Free Online HACCP Courses
ttps://alison.com/tag/haccp
The Food Safety Enhancement Program approach to a preventive control plan
https://blog.foodsafety.ca/everything-you-need-know-about-haccp
This morning I was going through my mail and I realized that I missed a heartful moment that was shared with me, I missed it completely in the busyness of the replying moment. Perhaps I didn't want to deal with what that meant to me. We have all done that I am sure at one time in our life. This kind thoughtful lady had just lost her cat of 14 years, probably a cherished friend a very special part of her and perhaps her families life and I had missed the simpliest "oh no, I am sorry". So I am glad that I got to reflect and correct that oversite and in turn allow myself to feel some of that grief once again that I had for our Gracie who got killed a couple years ago now.
"Dear griefing , reflecting on your loss of your kitty, 14 yrs that is good long life for a cat, I hope we get that much time with our Chaga. You must have a million memories to cherish. It is amazing how our pets become part of our family and the love we have for them grows so deeply, when I lost our dog Gracie two years ago I was a mess, it still hurts sometimes. I was thinking about your loss this morning and it brought back some memories of my own, it is good for us to reflect. I did some research and came across this helpful article and the link is below. This lady wrote a wealth of reflections that could be helpful for those that have loss perhaps their most cherished friend. This is the first article in her series, I added a couple extra that I am going to read later. I have added this to my blog under Grief."
Thinking about your loss, I hope you are ok and are on your haling (healing) journey. Thank you for sharing your loss with me, and I am glad you got to have the time to be with your cat at the end, that is very special indeed.
Tim "
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well at least haling is an actual word. I meant to write healing !
haled, hal·ing, hales
1. To compel to go:
2. Archaic To pull, draw, drag, or hoist.
Synonyms for HALING: pulling, hauling, dragging, towing, tugging, drawing, carrying, lugging; Antonyms of HALING: driving, pushing, propelling, thrusting
hal•er, hal•est.
free from disease or infirmity.
I did not realize the depth of this word, I like the idea of haler, free from disease or infirmity, that is approriate for a kitty who is no longer in pain and has passed on , no longer with us, yet free , there is some comfort in that, the halest . The definitions do not relate back to a death, but of the living, I can see using it this way. I am not in English class, creative composition perhaps, may I get a passing grade at least.
The picture I plan to add to the title is of a little memorial of Gracie's collar and dog tag, like a feather, young, here for a brief time, all dogs go to heaven
In two separate descriptions of the New Heaven and New Earth, the Bible mentions that animals will be present. Isaiah 11:11 says, “The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them.”
This description of peaceful relations between species of animal continues for three more verses, and a similar passage is found in Isaiah 65:25.
Not sure what to title this post yet, well, maybe because I was "too busy" to read properly that may be a good direction to take this.
Now on with the original article and advice to encourage us on our grieving journey ~ TLR
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https://classactcats.com/blog/grieving-a-cat/
Grieving Is Important
Take Time Off
Or Keep Busy
Relive Happy Memories
Do A Memory Tour
Go Somewhere To Reflect
Celebrate With Others
Create A Memorial
Preserve Memories
Don’t Hold It In
Write Them A Letter… Or Something Else
Talk To Someone
Seeking A Professional
The Best Way Of Grieving A Cat Is Your Way
Check Out The Other Posts In The Series
Sharing Your Cat’s Story As A Way To Heal
https://classactcats.com/blog/sharing-your-cats-story-as-a-way-to-heal/
The Little Things You Miss
https://classactcats.com/blog/the-little-things-you-miss/
Gracie loved coming to the office with me.
Have a blessed day!
Tim
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May we become Good Ol' Men and Good Ol' Women , God continues to work on us
Philippians 1:6 "being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ" New King James Version
For a whole bunch of other versions check out
https://www.biblegateway.com/verse/en/Philippians%201%3A6
"Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of thanks to God. Each exclamation is a trigger to prayer. I find myself praying for you with a glad heart. I am so pleased that you have continued on in this with us, believing and proclaiming God’s Message, from the day you heard it right up to the present. There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears." MSG
https://renner.org/article/why-jesus-compared-unforgiveness-to-the-sycamine-tree/
The sycamore tree is an immense durable tree with a rapid growth rate and expansive root system. It has an upright, pyramidal crown when young and as it matures develops a rounded, irregular form, with a scaffold of large diameter branches. The most unique feature of the sycamore tree is its camouflage-looking bark.
Mature Height/Spread: American sycamore is a massive tree that can grow 75 to 100 feet tall with a similar or greater spread. Under ideal conditions, it can grow to 175 feet high with a trunk diameter of 10 to 14 feet. It has a pyramidal form when young but develops a spreading, rounded, and irregular crown with age
The first step in planting a sycamore tree is to choose the right location. The tree will need plenty of space to grow, so make sure to choose a spot that is at least 20 feet away from any other trees or structures. The tree will also need full sun and well-drained soil.
What did Jesus say about the sycamore tree?
In that verse, Jesus told His disciples, “… If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.”
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cost-of-the-american-dream-in-2024/
The American Dream Costs a Hefty $4.4 Million
Below, we breakdown each aspect of the American dream by their lifetime cost as of 2024:
| American Dream | Lifetime Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| American Dream Total | $4,442,050 | |
| Retirement | $1,599,995 | Recommended minimum savings for 20 year retirement |
| Owning a new car | $811,440 | Total of new car payments for adults (fuel/maintenance not included) |
| Wedding | $44,300 | Ceremony, reception, and engagement ring |
| Raising two children plus college | $832,172 | Raising children to age 18 and paying for four years at a public college each |
| Owning a home | $929,955 | Buying an existing single-family home with a 30-year mortgage (20% down payment) |
| Pets | $36,626 | Expenses of owning one dog and cat |
| Yearly vacation | $179,109 | Annual vacation from ages 22-84 |
| Funeral | $8,453 | Includes viewing and burial |
building up,
Anger,Division,Strife,Bitterness,Whispers,Confusion
“..Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed on the housetops” Luke12:1-3
“Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:” Matthew12:25
“For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.” James3
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figured best start a post on this theme, today's devotion is a good place to start since it's not profiled previously- TLR
be sure and check out comments for future additions to this topic
