“Get Gansta with Yo Shovel, Ron Finely, Ted Talks

A Different View on Life, Inspirational Quote, Author Unknown

“When things aren’t adding up in your life, start subtracting.” 

 ~ Unknown

Metairie Cemetery – New Orleans, Louisiana WoMenHead101

Idle No More, Gulf Coast, New Orleans, LA, January 20, 2013

Idle No More – New Orleans, LA

Dear friends,

I wish to make you aware of an event being held January 20 in New Orleans, in support of “Idle No More” – the First Nation based movement that has spanned the world in the last few months.

This unique, family-friendly, event will include prayer offerings, traditional round dance and more. There is a childrens play area in sight, as well. Please consider participating in this event, and in the global movement. For more information on Idle No More, check out the official page at http://idlenomore.ca/.

IN ADDITION, we want you to understand that we hold the space for you to come and share info on your organization and the work that you are doing. There is room for tables, if you wish, as well.

Although the movement INM began in Canada, indigenous peoples living in the GOM have long experienced similar oppression concerning tribal sovereignty and industry induced environmental disaster. Also, the movement’s main expression of the protection of Mother Earth, and the inequality of burden placed upon people of color and low income communities, rings highly familiar to our region – as well you know. We support and join them in their directive to pressure the “government and industries to protect the environment through grass roots perspective, issues and concerns.”

For more information on the NOLA event, please see event page on Facebook found here https://www.facebook.com/events/108932609283283/?ref=2. Also we have a page to share photos, important links, etc. found here https://www.facebook.com/pages/Idle-No-More-Gulf-Coast/492885060749607?fref=ts. Please also see poster, attached.

Idle No More – Gulf Coast Round Dance and Gathering Pavilion#1, City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana 11 am to 3 pm

Hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Cherri Foytlin

Bob Ross Remixed, It’s your world, You Create it

Birthstones Folklore

January: The garnet is said to aid blood, heart, and lungs, and to promote love, passion, sensuality, and intimacy.

February: An amethyst reportedly aids in reduction of insomnia, arthritis, circulatory and pain issues. It is thought to promote peace, balance, courage, and inner strength.

March: Known to release fear, calm nerves, and foster mental clarity, aquamarine (in Latin, “aqua” means water and “marine” means sea) is said to protect sailors and other ocean voyagers. It is also said to aid the liver, throat, stomach, jaw, teeth, eyes, and ears. March’s alternate birthstone, the bloodstone, appropriately claims to have healing powers for blood disorders.

April: Those lucky enough to be born in the realm of the coveted diamond have many advantages. Called “adamus” by the ancient Greeks, which means invincible and indestructible, this gemstone symbolizes purity, perfection, and also authority. It is said to protect its owner from negative influences.

May: Associated with Venus, Greek goddess of love and beauty, the emerald is said to protect lovers from infidelity. Enhanced memory, eyesight, and intelligence are also byproducts of this gemstone, as is its ability to cure inflammation of the eyes.

June: The pearl, identified for its calming properties, is said to promote purity, charity, integrity, truth, and loyalty in its bearer.

July: Integrity, devotion, and happiness are qualities associated with the ruby, which is also purported to aid the emotions.

August: With abundance and prosperity hallmarks of the peridot, this gemstone is said to heal relationship stress, lesson anger and jealousy, and slow the aging process.

September: Credited as the gemstone of creative expression, inner peace, and meditation, the sapphire is said to encourage pain relief and encourage personal expression.

October: Pink tourmaline is associated with the heart chakra in Hinduism and Buddhism, signifying unconditional love and compassion. It is said to release tension and improve hand-eye coordination, assuage dyslexia, as well as promote overall flexibility, happiness, objectivity, compassion, serenity, and tolerance.

November: Considered among the most powerful of gemstones, the topaz signifies emotional balance and gives protection from greed. November’s alternate, citrine, promotes increased hearing and fosters success, clarity of thought, and abundance.

December: Known as a healing and balancing stone, turquoise’s lore and traditions go back thousands of years. The Aztecs believed it was sacred and made masks and other adornments for ceremonial purposes. Many spiritual and supernatural beliefs have followed this stone.

http://www.farmersalmanac.com/home-garden/2013/01/07/birthstones-history-and-lore/

Sacred Frankincense 5 ml Essential Oil

Sacred Frankincense 5 ml Essential Oil

Sacred Frankincense essential oil comes from the Boswellia sacrafrankincense tree and is distilled at the Young Living distillery in Oman. Sacred Frankincense is ideal for those who wish to take their spiritual journey and meditation experiences to a higher level.

Item #3550 $60.62

Dr. Cole Woolley / The Frankincense Journey: A Seed to Seal Story

Click here for the latest frankincense research (PDF)

Sacred Frankincense essential oil product information page (PDF)

Properties:  Anticatarrhal, anticancer, antidepressant, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, atitumoral, anxiolytic, expectorant, immune-stimulant, and sedative.

Folklore:  Mentioned in the Bible 52 times.  

French Medicinal Uses:  Asthma, depression, ulcers.

Other Possible Uses:  This type of frankincense oil may help deepen spiritual awareness, beyond the ability of typical frankincense oil.  It has also shown an ability to help  reduce brain “noise,” while enhancing calmness, allowing the brain to better use its own innate abilities for learning and decision making.  This oil may also help with aging, allergies, bites (insect and snake), bronchitis, cancer, carbuncles, catarrh, colds, coughs, diarrhea, diphtheria, gonorrhea, headaches, healing, humoring, herpes, high blood pressure, inflammation, jaundice, laryngitis, meningitis, nervous conditions, prostate problems, pneumonia, respiratory problems, preventing scarring, sciatic wounds, and warts.  It contains sesquiterpenes, enabling it to go beyond the blood-brain barrier.  It may also help oxygenate the pineal and pituitary glands.  It increases the activity of leukocytes in defense of the body against infection.  Frankincense may also help one have a better attitude, which may help to strengthen the immune system.

Ingredients:Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ frankincense essential oil (Boswellia sacra)

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

 

Mobile Rock and Gem Society meeting, Tuesday, January 8

Don’t miss the first Mobile Rock and Gem Society meeting of 2013 at 7pm this coming Tuesday, January 8, 2013. It will be an enlightening and lively meeting with discussion on the purposes of Mobile Rock and Gem Society, lapidary arts, and more.

If you have ever wondered just what MRGS is all about, or if you are one of the veteran members, come and share together.
If you have won a door prize at one of the recent meetings, please bring one for this meeting.

Remember: Meeting is 7pm Tuesday, January 8, 2013!

Please contact Liz Knight, president,  if you would like to be on the agenda. Cell phone  (251)978-6132, leave a message or text.  E-mail is lknight4858@att.net .

Learn Traditional Irish Tunes, Irish Slow Session

Irish “Slow Session”
for violinists, flutists, whistle players or guitarists (intermediate level or higher) who want to learn traditional Irish tunes in a group setting; led by fiddler Tom Morley. Sheet music provided; tunes taught at half speed; participants may want to bring an audio recorder.

(Usually) every other Sun, 4 – 6 PM.

Trinity Presbyterian Church

(545 S Mobile St, Fairhope) 251-928-0987.

Open Studio, Cathedral Square Gallery, Mobile, AL

Open Studio, Sunday, January 6
Artists at work; complimentary mimosas. Sun, 11 AM – 3 PM. Cathedral Square Gallery (612 Dauphin St)
251-694-0278.